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Over 150 dancers performed for a packed crowd at the Sidney Middle School gym last Sunday. The highlight every year are the Father/Daughter routines that close out the show. The fathers even tried a few high kicks. Some 200 dancers performed in three separate routines (preschool, K- 3 and 4th – 12th). Most danced with their dads but brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles, family friends and step-dads made great partners, too. Several awards were given out to the four seniors, 5-year dancers, 1...
When Gubernatorial candidate Pete Ricketts stopped in Sidney on Wednesday during an extensive trip of Western Nebraska ahead of next week’s primary, he spoke about the need to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with something better. “What we have to do fundamentally at state government is reform HHS,” Ricketts said. “So we do a better job of delivering our services. To do that you need somebody who’s got my business experience to bring in the right management and put the right systems in place and invest in the right technolog...
A bit of disillusionment drives Doug Peterson’s campaign for the attorney general’s office. “I was a little frustrated over the years seeing the office utilized for personal political gain,” he explained. “When you serve the state of Nebraska, you have to be focused on what’s in the best interest of the state. There’s potential to be distracted if you factor in personal political ambition.” Early on in his campaign, Peterson issued a public pledge not to seek another office during his term as attorney general, should he win. He also shies away...
U.S. Senate candidate Sid Dinsdale believes repeal of the Affordable Care Act to be replaced by personal accountability is the answer to healthcare woes in the United States. "I think it's going to take a group of people from the healthcare fields along with regular citizens to study what would be the best alternative," Dinsdale said. Dindale is a board member for Methodist Health Systems, a holding company with three hospitals in Omaha and 5,500 employees. "It's never been about access," Dinsdale said. "Some people come to the emergency room,...
On Tuesday, April Fools’ Day, several dozen Dartmouth students gathered in the office belonging to the university’s president, Philip J. Hanlon, and insisted that he respond to each of the items listed on their Freedom Budget. The students demanded a faculty that included more women and minorities, gender-neutral housing and restrooms, and harsher penalties for sexual assaults. In their Freedom Budget, they wrote, “We seek to eradicate the systems of oppression” that exist on the Dartmou...
I think we place a little too much pressure on our mothers to be perfect. Especially as children, we look to our moms as a source of not only basic care so we can survive into adulthood, but also to nurture every facet of our being so we can grow into well rounded, successful individuals. As children we expect the world from our mothers. They can make everything better with a kiss and are the main source of comfort to our small lives. And even though our mothers obviously brought this burden upon themselves, that’s a lot of pressure to put o...
A hero is defined as “a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities.” In my experience canvassing for the bond campaign, I think we have opportunity for many of our citizens to become heroes. Recently an issue has developed that is in the front of everyone’s mind, the school bond campaign to build a new K-4 elementary school. As you go to the election polls next Tuesday, May 13, I encourage you to vote yes and be a community hero. I encourage you to vote for a better education for the stude...
The Cool Kids Club, headed by Charlotte Dorwart, celebrates success as their hard work pays off at North Elementary last Friday. Comprised of students from kindergarten age through 6th grade, the Cool Kids Club learned to crochet chains, tie them all together, then sought to make their giant crocheted chain completely circle the school. If they succeeded, they were awarded a party. The distance around the school was estimated to be 390 feet, and their chain went around the school with more to...
The Chad Nienhueser Memorial Scholarship is given to area high school students who are going to pursue a college education in the sciences or math and whom has demonstrated leadership skills. Chad was a Sidney native majoring in civil engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City. This year's scholarship goes to Lucas Rosenbaum and Sarah Mahr, both seniors at Sidney High School. Lucas is planning to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology and will be majoring in engineering. Sarah planned to attend...
LaNaya Gutierrez is the recipient of the Cheyenne County Family and Consumer Education College Scholarship for the 2014-15 school year. LaNaya is the daughter of Henry and Penny Gutierrez of Sidney. LaNaya has participated in several school activities and received many awards during her Sidney High School career including: • Awards: Academic All-State, National Honor Society, Letter Winner Varsity Cheer, Letter Winner Choir, Letter Winner Speech, and Varsity Cheer Captain • Activities: Varsity Cheerleader, One Acts Play Production, Speech Tea...
“What a stupid I am.” That’s what Roberto De Vicenzo said after the 1968 Masters Tournament. “I’m such an idiot.” The words of Phil Mickelson following the 2006 U.S. Open. I don’t remember what Colin Montgomery said after his final round that year. Nor do I remember what Jean Van de Velde said after the 1999 Open Championship. But they were stand-up guys at least, I remember that. But for the first 13 and most of the past four years I’ve played golf all my life. Most of that golf has been recreational. But I’ve played enough competitive golf...
The Cool Kids Club, headed by Charlotte Dorwart, celebrates success as their hard work pays off at North Elementary last Friday. Comprised of students from kindergarten age through 6th grade, the Cool Kids Club learned to crochet chains, tie them all together, then sought to make their giant crocheted chain completely circle the school. If they succeeded, they were awarded a party. The distance around the school was estimated to be 390 feet, and their chain went around the school with more to...
