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Now that the golf course is open for play the golfers are out for enjoyment of the outdoors and for healthy exercise. However, they are also throwing cigarette butts all over the fairways. This appears to be counterproductive, healthy exercise and smoking. I am not aware that tobacco has any beneficial quality as fertilizer. Do you suppose that they might consider giving up smoking while golfing? It would certainly be beneficial for all concerned. How about it guys? C.J. Cornelius Sidney... Full story
I want to lodge a complaint against the weather and closure policy that Sidney Public Schools go by: 6:45 is too late in the morning to call off school or late starts. Many kids are up at 6 or earlier and are on their way to school already at 6:45. Parents do not have time to adjust and make better arrangements. I also want to express my total disgust that today when the temp is so low that there is school. What is the official temp when there is a thought to children going out into the cold? Have a care about all the kids walking, too poor to... Full story
On Friday it was reported that a woman robbed a bank in Sidney. When the case was unsealed, the public was made aware that she had Post Partum Depression. It is rare that a crime can be attributed to just one cause. We do not know everything that led to the robbery. We don’t know about her personal life, her monetary situation, if she was being treated and the list goes on. Why then would they violate her privacy and mention a disease she had. Mental illness is a disease. Diabetes is too. If she was diabetic, maybe she was trying to get m... Full story
The dwindling number of survivors of the Nazi death camp, Auschwitz, have met this week in Warsaw, Poland and around the world commemorating the 69th anniversary of its liberation by the Russian army. Sidney’s lone Polish survivor, Benny Hochman, who passed away this last year, was liberated by a US Army Signal Corp. battalion on the same date from the death camp at Buchanwald. Benny survived the winter march from Auschwitz to Buchenwald but many of the others did not. Benny was near death when rescued but was nursed back to health by the a... Full story
Since January 1, when we have driven or walked by Larry’s Clothing Store, it leaves us with some great memories, but also with a great deal of sadness. Larry Fraas has not only owned and managed one very fine men’s clothing store (and later women’s clothing), but he was a gentleman and also a community leader in so many ways. He has served on many boards, committees and service clubs, as well as being the “instigator” of the Gold Rush Days celebration. Many times he’s been seen on top of the downtown businesses in all kinds of weather putting i...
Sidney is very fortunate to be able to enjoy the services of many professionals in so many field locally. All are very much appreciated & wished a Merry Christmas & Blessings in the New Year. Two that we are very appreciative for and appreciate their kind, honest & dedicated services are Tom Sonntag and Polly Reker in their service in the estate of a very generous Christian lady that has benefited many in the Sidney area. With these generous gifts to St. Paul Lutheran, LWML, Ladies Aid & Pre-school we will be able to continue the love of our...
Dear Editor, I just wanted to let it be known to the public about the false and misleading information that has recently been published about myself and fiance Walter Fischer. On October 23, 2013 The Sidney Police Department, Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office and Nebraska State Patrol conducted a search warrant on my parents property...The information newspapers have published #1 states both Walter and myself were arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Neither one of us were if possession of any drug or anything illegal for that matter. L... Full story
This is in response to Ms Sievers' article about her fear of our Nebraska winters and a seedy North side. I am a four generation Sidneyite. My great grandparents homesteaded in this area and this is where my family has been proud to call our home. I, with my parents, lived on the north side as a kid, as well as on Linden. I currently live on the north side (last 30 years). My mother's grandparents owned a home on the north side. My father's mother lived on the north side. My grandmother was given a ride to church every week by some lovely... Full story
Editor, President Obama drew a line, with very little thought what would happen if the government in Syria ignored him. We, the people of the United States, don’t need to become involved anymore than we already are in the Middle East. We shouldn’t just walk but run as fast as we can to get out and let all the different sect’s of Islam settle their differences. It appears everyone in Washington DC is experiencing a loss of memory. Isn’t this how we became involved in Vietnam? We sent supplies, then advisor and before the public realized what was... Full story
Editor, On April 12 a writer submitted an article for the Sidney Sun-Telegraph on the opinion page concerning the topic of whether or not homosexuals should be allowed to get married. My purpose is not to address all of the different subjects and opinions that were sporadically introduced as support of that so-called “right” for homosexual couples. I am most concerned about what I believe were misleading statements regarding the role of the Bible in this discussion. The writer began by first of all dismissing the relevance of the Bible to thi... Full story
Editor, Horrible, unthinkable, unfathomable events are taking place all across our nation. Our hearts are breaking for the families affected. How can these things happen? What could trigger such evil? Some are jumping to the conclusion that we need stricter laws relating to guns, but when are we going to stop blaming the weapon of choice and start looking at the one who is holding the weapon. What would possess any human being to act in such a way? I think the big question here is, “What are we putting into young people today that might s...
Today’s opening of the George W. Bush library – a beautiful facility in Dallas – is one of those rare occasions that brings all living presidents together. The two-term president bore the brunt of some difficult decisions during his time in the White House, taking heat for the invasion of Iraq, the banking crisis that sent the nation spiraling into recession and other issues. To the library’s credit, displays within its halls do not shy away from controversial moments in the Bush presidency, asking visitors to hear the arguments and conside... Full story
Editor, The President became quite upset when his gun control bill failed to garner enough votes in the Senate to pass even though he imported several of the parents of children who had been gunned down by the deranged shooter a short time ago. He stated that the Senators who failed to support his bill cared little for the children who were killed or might be in the future. However, he knows full well that nothing in this bill would have deterred the shooter or will do so in the future. He also knows that the amendment to the Constitution...
Editor, While I could take issue with many things in the “It’s Mines” opinion-editorial of the April 12, 2013 Sun-Telegraph, the issue that I most object to is the characterizations by the writer of those who have a different opinion than she on the issue raised. Those who oppose same-sex marriage based on their faith are called “cowards,” or referred to as ones who “hide behind God,” yet the most reprehensible is the suggestion that they are similar to the Ku Klux Klan in using their faith to “further their hate.” Christians who oppose homose...
Editor, If people really want a shelter in Sidney, there are a few things to consider: 1. Without support from the community and cooperation from local government and law enforcement, you will fail, and then everyone will say you never existed. (What an insult to all the wonderful volunteers, event organizers, local businesses that supported and participated in events, and the generous donors who made the shelter possible!) 2. Don’t reinvent the wheel. Consult with rescue experts (not local vets) who know what works. Experimenting with old i...
Editor, All we hear now on the radio, TV or read in the papers is Congress won’t do this or the president won’t do that to keep the government solvent and they can continue paying their bills. This is all getting old fast. This problem is not something that suddenly appeared out of nowhere; it’s been going on for years. Congress hasn’t submitted a budget for years, what they have done is submit what they call a continuing resolution, and the government has just kept going, and who ever has been president has not raised any objection and cal... Full story
Editor, I have two issues: Sidney School Board – Middle School Marquee: This was removed when construction was being done to the north end of the Middle School. Construction is done. Please put the marquee back up, it’s nice to know what is going on at the schools. City of Sidney – pool problem: Tax will generate $3 million. It would take $1.5 million to bring pool up to code. Allot $2 million to bring current pool up to code. Allot $1 million to construct an enclosure over current pool. Thank you, Janice Makris, Sidney... Full story
Editor, Colorado’s Congress just approved the limitation of the type of firearms a citizen could own and the size of their magazines to 15 rounds. This limitation is in direct contradiction to the second amendment of our Constitution. The intent of this amendment was to ensure that ‘We The People” would be able to combat any attempt by Government to use its power to set up an Aristocracy or Monarchy such as existed prior to people emigrating to the United States of America. Picture, if you will, the People confronting a Government gone astray w... Full story
Editor, Calvin Coolidge became President of the United States in 1923 following the untimely death of President Harding and served through 1929. He had previously served as Governor of Massachusetts and was dedicated to budgeting and lower taxes. He stuck as religiously to the national budget during his tenure as he did to his own personal one and insisted that his cabinet members do likewise. He met weekly with his budget director and anticipated requests that he might encounter before each cabinet meeting. He stated that it was more... Full story
Editor, As to my own personal reply to the “New swimming pool” I feel Abraham Lincoln said it best! You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can’s fool all of the people, all of the time! It seems some of the people “here” are trying to fool all of the people “here,” all of the time. Let’s focus on what this community really needs! Mike Hebert, Sidney... Full story
Editor, “I listened on the radio the other day about the new swimming pool and they want some opinions and input so here is mine: I’m confused with my math on this 1/2 cent sales tax. It was presented to the voters as follows: 50% to street funding to fix our deteriorated streets 30% to the swimming pool 12% to the golf course 5% to storm-water projects 3% to park improvements 100% TOTAL NOW, if this would generate 10 million dollars in ten years that would make as follows: $5 million...............street fund $3 million.......
Editor, Right now, the Colorado legislature is working on a GUN CONTROL LAW they say we the people want. They are demonizing all guns, both long guns and handguns and the way the guns are designed to look and function. They are giving guns attributes that have nothing to do with how the guns operate or their use. I have yet to see any gun go to a liquor store and rob it or rob a bank or shot anyone without a person first picking that gun up and purposely do those things. Our legislature should be thinking about the person using the gun to... Full story
Editor, I would like to share a few quotes from one of our greatest presidents – Abraham Lincoln – also know as ‘Honest Abe.” “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.” “Don’t interfere with anything i... Full story
Editor, The administration and their subservient mainstream media continue to publicize that Warren Buffett’s salary is less than his secretary’s. What a hoax. Warren Buffet sets both salaries and if he were to pay himself a salary commensurate with that of CEOs of other large companies, none of which are anywhere near as large as Berkshire-Hathaway, his would be in the multimillion dollar range. He doesn’t need the salary since most of his earnings are from dividends and interest which is a huge amount. An interesting twist to this scena... Full story
Editor, Contracts signed in the private sector are good as gold or result in lawsuits. Contracts with government are apparently not worth the paper they’re printed on. Case in point, Social Security. Social Security was a contract between the government and Social Security enrollees and enforced by the government for workers, individual or employed. Our federal government took the funds paid into the Trust Fund and spent it on all sort of activities other than retirement benefits and replaced it with IOUs at an unrealistic interest rate d...
