Articles from the March 15, 2013 edition
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Sidney High School third quarter honor roll
Sidney Public High School recently announced it’s students named to the third quarter honor roll. Those named to the straight A honor roll are, seniors, Lauren Gull, Taylor Kaus, Madeline Mead, McKenzie Rosdail, Mikala Sweetser, Madison Verhulst;...
The Lynda E. Cabela Business Scholarship
The Lynda E. Cabela Scholarship, established by the Jerome C. Cabela family to support the professional ideas in which Lynda believed, is to be awarded each year to a graduating Creek Valley High School senior or a former Creek Valley High School...
In defense of speech you hate
Michael Vick was all set to do a book tour to promote himself as a new and improved role model when things got ugly. “Despite warnings of planned protests, Vick had hoped to continue with the appearances as planned, bringing his story of redemption...
'The Dow' versus 'The Doug'
“It’s a sign,” exclaims a February Associated Press story — a sign that our economy is “healing.” “It signals that things are getting back to normal,” added a delighted market analyst. And a March 4 New York Times report heralded it...
St. Patrick's Day Events
• Leprechaun Leap 5K or 10K Challenge, registration at 8 a.m., Hillside Bar and Grill. • Lego build contest, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cheyenne County Community Center. • ‘Gurley Goes Green,’ St. Patrick’s Day parade, 4 to 7 p.m. • 4-H Spring... Full story
What is a registered dietitian?
This past Wednesday, March 13 was National Registered Dietitian (RD) Day. It’s the day that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds everyone that the best source of practical, affordable and accurate nutrition information is a registered...
First fish stocking of the season at Legion Park pond
Cabela’s employees did their first fish stock of the year Thursday. A truck driven by Brian Hahle, owner of the Pleasant Valley Fish Farm in McCook, Neb., was pulled up next to the pond at Legion...
Local moms join together to form weekly prayer group
Three Sidney moms have created a Moms in Prayer group that takes place every Thursday between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney. Martina Drewes, mother of six, Mindy... Full story
Politician's rise highlights NYC parade dispute
NEW YORK — She’s a leading candidate to be New York’s next mayor. She’s already one of its top Irish-American officials. Christine Quinn is also a lesbian and proud of it. And that’s why the City Council speaker won’t be marching in...
Warriors lead all-MAC boys' postseason awards
Leyton High School’s boys basketball team ‑— which went unbeaten in the league for the second season in a row and finished fourth at the Class D2 state tournament — led the way with two selections on the all-Minuteman Activities Conference... Full story
Legion baseball registration March 23-24
SIDNEY — Registration for Sidney American Legion Post 17’s baseball team will be holding registration for the upcoming summer season March 23-24, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Cheyenne County Community Center. Registration fee for each... Full story
UN nips Boilers in tourney opener
CHICAGO (AP) — Shavon Shields wasn’t about to brush this one off, to dismiss it as simply one small step for a program trying to make a big leap. The way he sees it, this could be a start for Nebraska. Shields scored 19 points, Brandon Ubel...