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The first of a pair of Town Hall meetings scheduled for this week to discuss the upcoming school bond election drew a sparse turnout Monday night. Just a handful of residents attended the session at North Elementary where a presentation was made by Sidney School Superintendent Jay Ehler. Tours of the school were also available. A second Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at South Elementary. Tours of that school will also be available beginning at 5:30. Voters will go to...
The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts – the trade association for the 23 districts in Nebraska – held its annual Legislative Conference the last week of January. The conference is one of things we do as Nebraska’s resources districts to watch out for your interests as landowners and residents and to protect your interests. Eighteen new senators are part of the first session in the 104th Legislature, which is a 90-day session. There are 10 new committee chairs within the body, which has seen 603 bills introduced. One of the most impor...
Ongoing Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great Topics and food. Call Leslie @ 250-1113 if questions. Upcoming St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 13th and Jackson St. is hosting a Parish Mission Feb. 9-11, 2015 at 7 p.m. The presenter is Fr. John Collins, C.S.P. “Is it Time to Give God a Second Thought?” Monday: Where do we find God in our lives Tuesday: The best way to pray Wednesday: Who are the hardest people to love? The community is invited to attend. Thursday, Feb. 5 The q... Full story
Are you a parent who wants healthy food for your children? Are you concerned that school lunches aren’t providing the best nutrition? Or are you a health-conscious adult who loves living in western Nebraska, but you feel like you’re missing out on all of the local food options that people living in Lincoln and Omaha enjoy? The coop is in the planning stages of making Nebraska-grown food deliveries and pickups in the Sidney area. Caryl Guisinger, the general manager of the Nebraska Food Cooperative, will discuss how to make these “local food...
The Aging Office of Western Nebraska, a 503(b) nonprofit agency created by a the 11 Panhandle counties, administers a noon meal program throughout the area, Twenty site locations provide congregate and/or home-delivered meals to seniors older than 60. The meals are prepared to meet one-third of the daily recommended dietary needs. Some seniors receive receive meals that are paid under Medicaid. For those without Medicaid, a contribution is requested to help defer costs. Because the Aging Office is a nonprofit agency, they do accept tax...
Dear Editor, The truth is that cannabis is a plant that won’t go away: it grows in nearly every climatic zone on the planet, without even needing to be tended. Its eradication is fundamentally impossible; prohibition has proved futile. And it is also an undeniable truth that cannabis can make you feel good. The cannabinoids contained in the plant can cure or ameliorate pain and suffering in numerous ways. Cannabis has been used by humankind as medicine for millenia. So I hail the introduction of LB643 for consideration by Nebraska’s Uni... Full story
In the last Physical Therapy Today article, “A New Year, A New You-Part I-Lifestyle Changes.” I wrote about how to accomplish permanent lifestyle changes so you can have a healthier, happier, and longer life. Today, we will consider one important factor, your exercise habit, when taking inventory of your current lifestyle and what changes need to be made. I can hear you all groaning. Exercise, for some, is not enjoyable. There are certain barriers to overcome to make exercise a part of your lifestyle. For example, rearranging a busy schedule, f...
Though never easy and seldom was their much breathing room, the freshmen Sidney Lady Raiders avenged their only loss of the season, 40-38, over the Scottsbluff Lady Bearcats at Cabela's Athletic Facility on Monday. While the Raiders (9-1) were stunned by the Bearcats in a 30-point loss at Scottsbluff earlier this season, Sidney came out with the intention of scuffing up their guests' perfect record. Though there were many blows landed in the contest, Sidney was the first to strike with a 7-0...
Girls’ Basketball Tuesday, Feb. 3 Perkins Co. at Sidney, 5 p.m. Leyton at Sedgwick Co., 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 Potter-Dix at Garden Co., 4 p.m. Gering at Sidney, 5:30 p.m. Leyton at Creek Valley, 5:30 p.m. Briggsdale at Peetz, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 Scottsbluff at Sidney, 7 p.m. Peetz at Weldon Valley, 2 p.m. Boys’ Basketball Tuesday, Feb. 3 Perkins Co. at Sidney, 6:30 p.m. Leyton at Sedgwick Co., 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 Potter-Dix at Garden Co., 5:30 p.m. Gering at Sidney, 7 p.m. Leyton at Creek Valley, 7 p.m. Briggsdale at Peetz, 8 p.m... Full story
Freshmen boys Sidney 60, Scottsbluff 20 Scottsbluff 1 5 4 10 – 20 Sidney 13 13 20 14 – 60 SCOTTSBLUFF (20) – Ryan Hubbard 5, Mason Ramig 4, Jordan Rodriguez 3, Vincent Ouijas 3, Ricardo Rodriguez 2, Steven Stands 2, Alex Gurrola 1. SIDNEY (60) – Jeremy Lawler 16, Braydon Cortney 10, Tyler Bergstrom 10, Josh Schaub 8, Jon Smith 7, Connor Dormann 7, Connor Langrell 2. Freshmen girls Sidney 40, Scottsbluff 38 Scottsbluff 10 9 9 10 – 38 Sidney 15 8 10 7 – 40 SCOTTSBLUFF (38) – Hailey Franklin 24, Taylor Noe 5, Ebony Montanez 4, Jacqueline Va...
For any Sidney Red Raiders' team, it's always good to beat Scottsbluff. But seldom is it very easy. But on the occasion of the Raiders vs. Bearcats freshmen boys' basketball game Monday night at Cabela's Athletic Facility, a rare blowout occurred. Sidney turned back its archrivals 60-20 with a wire-to-wire victory to advance their season record to 10-0. Raiders' point guard Jon Smith wasted little time in putting the Raiders ahead to stay. Five seconds after Tyler Bergstrom controlled the...
World renowned pool player and world trick shot champion, Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman, shown in photo at right, will appear for an exhibition on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Hillside Bar & Grill in Sidney. The exhibition is free of charge and open to the public. Rossman has been seen on ESPN and is widely considered the most fan friendly entertainer in the billiards industry. His shows feature a combination of humor, amazing trick shots, challenge matches, autographs and photo opportunities. The... Full story
