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Articles from the August 4, 2016 edition


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  • Cancer fundraiser is August 12 at Legion Park

    Amanda Tafolla-Sutton|Aug 4, 2016

    Sidney will host it’s annual Night of Hope cancer walk in Legion Park on Friday August 12. This inspired walk brings the community together to help raise funds for local cancer patients. Organized by the Night of Hope Foundation the cancer walk began in 2002. Foundation President Brenda Noel said the purpose is to benefit Sidney and it’s closely surrounding areas. Funds generated through the Night of Hope are used to support local residents battling cancer. “We used to participate in the relay for life, where funds go all over the natio...

  • A story of hope: one lady's fight against cancer

    Tessa Lukesh|Aug 4, 2016

    There is a song titled "Hope Is the Anthem" that claims living isn't a battle, "it's a lifelong fight." For Sally Lambrecht living has definitely been a fight. Her son, Chris was born in December of 1993. One month later, Lambrecht's mom died of a brain tumor after years of fighting different types of cancers. She was 62. During Lambrecht's first round of chemo, her father died. On the day of his funeral, her hair began falling out. But to understand the immense strength in Lambrecht's story,...

  • Fire gets away from area farmer

    Don Ogle|Aug 4, 2016

    Sidney Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire southeast of Lorenzo Tuesday afternoon when an attempted controlled burn got away from an area farmer. Sidney Fire Chief Keith Stone said blaze, which burned approximately 60 acres, was started when small fire was set to burn off thistle and cheat grass. Stone said the fire burned out of the landowner's control, resulting in the call for SVFD response. The call was received at 3:46 p.m. and SVFD responded with four fire fighting trucks...