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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...
Editor, A lot of statements have been in the news recently about the Defense Department’s announcement that women are to be included in military combat units as a gender neutral measure. However, to date no one has commented on a basic problem associated with this decision, namely what might likely happen to a woman captured by Muslim forces. Women are treated as personal property in the Muslim communities and have few if any rights of their own. Can you imagine how they might well be ravaged or sexually abused and even killed if captured? I...
Editor, Fellow traveler Jim Hightower in usual fashion described the Presidents speech as what we really needed to hear and praised his political honesty. I found the only thing that was great about this political speech was its brevity, some 18 minutes. The President must have had a White House basketball game about to begin or he was late for his golf excursion, perhaps in Hawaii. Otherwise the speech was a rendition of all the socialist aims that he had not yet been able to accomplish and planned to spend more money that the nation...
Editor, Included in this week’s edition of the paper is the PPHD’s annual report featuring the Panhandle’s Community Health Improvement Plan. We know that more than anything, our health is influenced by where we live, learn, work and play. Communities that come together to create an environment where making the healthy choice the easy choice will have better health outcomes for their citizens. The Community Health Improvement Plan lays out a road map of how, together, we all can make the Panhandle a healthier place. The strategies chosen call...
Editor, The President’s new gun control proposals and his executive orders will have little or no effect on gun violence in this country and the statement that they are worth it even if they save a single life is almost ridiculous. Guns don’t kill people or children, criminals do. If all of the President’s proposals were in place it would have not changed what happened in the Connecticut elementary school, or in the recent theater shootings in Colorado for that matter. Killings in Chicago and Washington D.C. are wholesale and yet they have...
Editor, Kudos to the person who recruits and hires the nursing staff at the Memorial Hospital. After two sessions at the hospital in the last two years, I am convinced that we have the best care possible here in Sidney. Everyone from the head nurses to the custodians was cheerful, courteous, helpful and professional. There may be a facility which has equal care, but none better. Thank you very much – nurses, aides, helpers and others. Sincerely, Tom Dorwart, Sidney...
Editor, Hello, I am the mother of the two boys that fell into the pond. I would like you to put in the article that my husband Eric and I are forever grateful to Tom and the rest of the workers for saving our babies. Words can never be enough to show how grateful we are. May God bless everyone of you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Eric and Gina Christensen, Sidney...
Editor, We want to thank all volunteers who rang bells for the Salvation Army this last holiday season. There are too many to name individually. Also many thanks to the people who always dropped monies in the pots as they walked by and to the people who brought us monies and checks into the store. Without these donations we could not help those who need help in emergency situations. Special thanks to Cabela’s, Sonnys Super Foods and to Walmart who allowed us to ring at their establishments. To KSID Radio for their assistance in helping s...
Editor, As a traveler on I-80 during Thanksgiving week, I was gratified to have met some wonderful folks in Sidney who came to my rescue after my car broke down at a rest stop a few miles from town. To the young man who tried to help me at the rest stop and then drove to town and contacted the auto repair shop, I am most grateful that you helped a stranger. Your kindness is remembered. Darin VanNatter and his employee were able to fix my car and get me back on the road to my Iowa destination. Darin’s Auto Repair is a great asset to Sidney a... Full story
Editor, Our downtown business community continues to see growth and expansion. We are so fortunate to have very few vacant store fronts within our downtown area. Congratulations to all who are involved in making this happen. I ask that we all make a New Year’s resolution to not park in front of our store fronts or other business store fronts. We need to keep these parking spots available for the customers shopping within our downtown. It takes all of us here to make this happen. What does it say to the customers when we use the store front p...
