NEWS BRIEFS

Trailers to be removed from streets

The City of Sidney reminds citizens that starting Oct. 15 all types of trailers, boats and recreational vehicles are not allowed to be parked on city streets.

The restricted parking is enforced on all side streets inside the city limits and lasts six months, until April 15, 2018 per city ordinance #460.06.

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County officials attend legislative conference

Three Cheyenne County officials attended a legislative conference conducted by the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) in Gering earlier this month.

Debra Hume, Cheyenne County clerk of the district court, Dianne Scott, county treasurer, and Sybil Prosser, county assessor were among those in attendance.

The conference provided county officials specialized information regarding the Nebraska legislative process. Attendees also provided input for the NACO board of directors to establish bill priorities in the 2018 Nebraska Legislature.

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Smith’s office to host senior services fairs

The office of Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host Senior Services Fairs in Grand Island on Thursday, October 26, and Scottsbluff on Tuesday, November 14.

Officials from the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will offer one-on-one consultations with seniors on available plans. Seniors seeking assistance should bring a complete list of their prescriptions, including dosage information.

Experts will be available to answer questions about Social Security and veterans’ benefits. Nursing students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) will also provide complimentary blood pressure screenings.

The Senior Services Fairs will be held at the following times and locations:

Grand Island

Thursday, October 26

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (CT)

Grand Generation Center

304 East 3rd Street, Grand Island

*It is strongly recommended Grand Island attendees schedule appointments directly with SHIIP in advance of the fair by calling 1-800-234-7119.

Scottsbluff

Tuesday, November 14

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MT)

Lied Scottsbluff Public Library

1809 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff