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Articles from the May 5, 2014 edition


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  • Great Trash Race collects over 200 bags of litter from Sidney streets

    Caitlin Sievers|May 5, 2014

    Almost 200 community members pitched in this weekend to clean up trash across town in an effort to keep Sidney beautiful. On May 3, Keep Sidney Beautiful held its annual trash race, wherein participant teams worked to gather as much garbage and recyclables as possible and dispose of them properly. This year 13 teams comprised of 192 individuals participated in the trash race. First place went to a team of area Girl Scouts who collected 83 bags of trash. Second place went to the UPS team with 36...

  • American Legion Baseball Fundraiser

    Marva Ellwanger|May 5, 2014

    The Sidney American Legion Baseball Team held its annual fundraiser on Sunday at Buffalo Point Restaurant before enjoying the fare, the players served up the meal.... Full story

  • Sidney Volunteer Fire Department Banquet

    Dawn Graves|May 5, 2014

    The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department held their annual banquet at Buffalo Point on Saturday. The banquet is held to honor Sidney's firefighters, with awards given for years of service and the prestigious Firefighter of the Year award. From left: Dave Sanders (5 yrs.), Robert (Sparky) England (30 yrs.), Shawn Jallen (5 yrs.) Mike Butts (5 yrs., nominated for Firefighter of the Year), Chris Gabis (Firefighter of the Year), Tim Bassitt (nominated for Firefighter of the Year). Not pictured: Mencio... Full story

  • Nelda Fay Robinson

    May 5, 2014

    Nelda Fay Robinson was born on Jan. 9, 1941 in Lookeba-Sickles, Okla. to Arlis E. and Pearl F. (Slatten) Goodman. She passed away on May 2, 2014 in Oklahoma City at the age of 73. Nelda attended East Walnut School and then graduated from Binger High School. She worked in Oklahoma City as a waitress, manager of tellers at a bank, as a caregiver, raised 8 children and helped with many of her grandchildren. She married Ray Robinson, Oct. 18, 1981 in Hinton, Okla. and has lived in Sidney for many years. Nelda was a kind and loving person, she... Full story

  • No Till Notes: 'Back in the Field'

    Mark Watson, Resources Conservationist|May 5, 2014

    If you have been out and about in the countryside lately you’ve undoubtedly noticed a lot of activity. The boys and girls are back in the field to begin another farming season. Along with the activity come the headaches of battling to get the crops planted in the fields. Planting the crops always seems to be the most difficult part of the growing season. Our farming operation is similar to the Husker football team in that we sometimes fail to execute well thought out plans we’ve developed over the winter. We soon find out equipment was “sh...

  • Sidney boys win conference

    Stephen McKay|May 5, 2014

    As Sidney's Jachob Wiedeburg crossed the finish line, holding off a charging Chadron runner, he gave a gentle fist pump. Though completely exhausted from his effort he seemed to know that he not only ran the race of his life, but helped shutout two Alliance runners in the process. With a boost from many personal best performances, the Sidney boys track team took back from Chadron High School their first conference title in 44 years on Saturday. Meanwhile the Raiders girls also had a number of...

  • Big day for many at MAC track meet

    Dave Faries|May 5, 2014

    Bryant Knigge of Potter-Dix burst out with a shout of triumph after clearing 13-10 in the pole vault, a personal best by almost a foot. The Coyotes Kate Woten bowed her head in disappointment after dominating the distance events, believing she could have run a few ticks faster. Creek Valley's Mason Low disappeared from the field after sweeping shot and discus, his teammates reporting the Storm thrower had not been well. Reactions varied as each event at Saturday's MAC track meet, hosted by...