Ladies Treated to a Day Out

While the Friday storm was still melting and nearby highways and interstates still closed from the heavy snow and wind, Sidney businesses were experiencing an influx of ladies visiting area stores and services for Sidney's 11th Ladies Day Out.

"Basically, it was a way to promote our businesses," said Sandy Goble of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce.

This year, the numbers were down because of the storm -- several merchants as well as out-of-town shoppers could not make it to Sidney because of the snow -- but retailers were still pleased with the turnout. Goble said there were about 150 s...