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Articles from the October 21, 2013 edition


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  • "Haunted" Boot Hill the subject of cemetery tour

    Caitlin Sievers|Oct 21, 2013

    A little local history and a meander through unmarked graves might be just spooky enough for some end of October fun. Skeptics and believers alike are invited to the third annual ghost tour at Sidney’s historic Boot Hill Cemetery. The tours begin at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26 at the cemetery, located at 640 Elm Street on the north side of town. Those taking part in the tour will take a trek through the cemetery and learn about the eerie past of Sidney’s first official resting place for the... Full story

  • Sidney police host prescription drug take back day

    Shannon Ireland|Oct 21, 2013

    National Drug Take Back Day will be held locally on Oct. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sidney Police Department. Drug take back is a program set up by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and is a safe way for people to dispose of their unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications. The medications are put into a sealed box and shipped to the DEA in St. Louis where they are incinerated. “It’s really the only safe way to dispose of medications,” Curtis Hofrock said. This will mark the fifth year that Sidney has participated in Na... Full story

  • Sidney powers to 54-28 win at Gering to set up battle for district title

    Stephen McKay|Oct 21, 2013

    It may be that the only ones more exhausted than the Raiders football players after Friday night’s road win were the Sidney cheerleaders. Once Logan Lewis was sprung for an 81-yard touchdown run with the help of a Lucas Rosenbaum block 1:46 into the first quarter, the Sidney Red Raiders put themselves in front for good - and were also well on their way to exhausting the already tired muscles of their cheerleaders. Powered by a 545-yard rushing attack the Raiders blew past the Gering Bulldogs at...

  • Second quarter rampage secures Leyton win in rivalry game

    Dave Faries|Oct 21, 2013

    Four minutes of football just before halftime decided Friday night’s rivalry game between Leyton and Potter-Dix. The host Warriors claimed a lopsided win, 50-24, allowing two harmless late scores to narrow final margin. For much of the game, Leyton’s defense showed its stubborn side. Meanwhile A.W. Frerichs pierced the bitter night air for 237 yards passing—Dylan Brenner his favorite target—and Jared Westman pounded out 112 more on the ground. But, as Potter-Dix head coach Dale Frerichs pointed... Full story

  • Coyotes drop MAC opener in two sets

    Stephen McKay|Oct 21, 2013

    After two close set losses to the Garden County Eagles, the Potter-Dix Coyotes suffered an early exit at the MAC tournament on Saturday. The Coyotes fell by set scores of 25-22 and 25-23. “We didn’t play our best,” said Potter-Dix Head Coach Kristi Jung. “We weren’t agressive enough and we simply made too many errors.” The Eagles went on to win the third-place match against host South Platte. The Eagles lone loss in the tournament was to tournament winner Leyton in straight sets. “We played... Full story

  • Leyton captures MAC crown for eighth time

    Stephen McKay|Oct 21, 2013

    Putting in a strong all-around effort the Leyton Warriors won their eighth consecutive MAC Tournament with convincing straight-set victories over Garden County and Creek Valley. With a 2-1 record, the Storm earned runner-up honors. As the top seed, the Warriors (24-2) were given a bye in the first round and then polished off their first opponent, Garden County, 25-9 and 25-20. The win propelled Leyton into the championship match. The Creek Valley Storm, installed as the second seed, meanwhile...