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For local teens, sales and community service go together. Sidney’s teen outreach program, which is based out of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) office, is hosting a yard sale this Saturday for its community service project. Money raised at the sale will go toward the purchase of games and furnishings at the CAPWN office. “We want to make it a more fun youth hangout,” said Brenda Dickinson, who does youth, family and community outreach for CAPWN. Workers at the office would like to buy an Xbox and some games—and couc...
Working nine to five—more likely eight to five—can have its draw backs in a small community, particularly when it comes to shopping. While grocery stores and national chains remain open, the unique retail shops that define downtown shopping districts often open after 10 a.m. or lock their doors around 6 p.m., leaving little time for residents to peruse their aisles during the work week. But, say Sidney retailers, there is always Saturday. The first day of the weekend counts as the busiest for...
One hundred and twenty years ago nine riders, mounted on western-bred horses, gathered on the street in front of the Blaine Hotel in Chadron, Nebraska. Eight riders held the lead rope of a second horse that would be used alternately during the 1,000 mile ‘race’ to Chicago. More of a test of endurance for man and horse than a race against time, the idea for the event began as an attention grabbing press release for gullible eastern newspapers. Not only did the public take the bait, but also the interest and enthusiasm for such an event bec...
I make it a practice never to review a movie I have never seen or to discuss a book I have never read. This may seem to be an obvious thing after all how can one review a movie that one has never seen? Yet, I have seen over and over again people talking about things that they only know second hand. If I were to believe the politicians that are out to win elections by stirring up the populace, then I would believe that my 1st and 2nd amendment rights are endangered. My copy of the constitution must differ than the copy that they are reading...
Rose M. Legg, age 65 of Sidney, NE passed away Monday evening, June 10, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Sidney. Cremation has been held. No local services are planned at this time. Memorial services and inurnment will take place at a later date in Oregon. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family. You may view Rose’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Rose’s care and funeral arrangements. Rose Marie Legg, the dau...