Folk duo Addiss and Crofut in Sidney High Auditorium concert
International folk artists Steve Addiss and Bill Crofut perform at Sidney High Auditorium in a program blending jazz classical and world music featuring songs from 32 languages. Their approach emphasizes cross cultural resonance and poetry, with tours and recordings supporting African student scholarships and humanitarian work in East Africa.
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Steve Addiss
Bill Crofut
Sidney High
Community Concert Association
Addiss
Crofut
John Wilson
New York Times
E. P. Dutton
Robert F. Kennedy
Steve
Bill
Folkways Records
East Africa
Verve
Columbia
Addiss and
Tony Scott
Museum of Modern Art
Dave Brubeck
Panhandle Mother Remembers Wartime Love and Separation
A Panhandle writer recalls a 30 year old wartime vow made in St. Louis with an Aviation Cadet. She reflects on rare weekend leaves during World War II and the constant goodbyes that marked the era. He returned after three years, shaping memories of love and endurance.
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St. Louis
Thirty Years of Marriage Joys and Struggles
A reflective memoir celebrating thirty years of marriage. The writer recalls joys and hardships, financial struggles, and arguments, stressing love as the essential element. She cites aphorisms about life and youth, acknowledging growth, faith, and gratitude for a lifelong partner who can truly argue.
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A. P. Herbert
Panion
Betty
Sidney Wranglers Adopt New By-Laws
The Sidney Wranglers 4-H Club approved new by laws at the last meeting setting 7 30 p m start times and strict parliamentary procedure. Members will place five cents into a pot at each meeting for a jackpot draw. The Spring Party is set for March 31 with a Gymkana at Raile s Arena in Imperial. The club meets the second and fourth Thursdays, next on April 12, with officers named for the year including President Ann Belieu and Secretary Treasurer Kim Tremain.
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Dawn Lafler
Mindy Kallhoff
Raile
Imperial
Sidney Wranglers
Kim and
Keiley Tremain
Ann Belieu
Krista Namath
Rhonda Erickson
Kathy Norman
Kelley Tremain
Kim Tremain
Krista Norman
Tremain
Lodgepole Learners 4-H Club Formed at Lodgepole
A new 4-H club meets at Paul Huff home in Lodgepole on March 23 with Monty Kehl as president. Members recite the pledge and plan the March 31 Spring Party at the Sidney National Guard Armory. Participants discuss tractor and cooking projects and sell raffle tickets. The next meeting is April 4 after school in the bandroom. Shelly Sanders
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Lodgepole
Paul Huff
Monty Kehl
National Guard Armory
Sidney
Angels 4-H Club Makes Posters at A and W Drive-In
Angels 4-H Club members made posters for display during 4-H emphasis week April 8 14 at a meeting. Theresa Sheaman served as president and presided over the session. Cinnamon toast and hot chocolate were the lesson topics for the girl members.
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Angels 4-H Club
Theresa Sheaman
Mrs. Roper Appointed To Lead United Fund Campaign
Lincoln community services director John Goossman announced Lynn Roper, a 25 year old former Sidneyite, has been appointed United Fund campaign director succeeding Jack Ahern who resigned. Roper has served as public information director for two years and led planning and organization of the campaign. Goossman plans a staff reorganization expanding the role to include broader community relations. Mrs. Roper is the daughter of Mary Jane Gottschalk.
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Lincoln Community Services
John Goossman
Peetz Plans Learning Festival Sponsored by Future Teachers
The Peetz Plateau School hosts a Learning Festival from Wednesday to Friday in the old gym. Students browse and buy educational materials, with activities like magnifiers science experiments magnets and motors spelling games geography and history tasks. Open 8 am to 4 pm and after the operetta Howdy Cowboy on Thursday. Proceeds support a worthwhile cause and the festival is sponsored by the Peetz Future Teachers of America.
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Peetz Plateau School
Peetz
Peetz Future Teachers of America
Cool Cats 4-H Club Plans Spring Party Booth
The Cool Cats 4-H Club held two meetings at the Ladine and Madison homes. Officers were elected for the coming year, and seven members are expected. Plans included a Spring Party booth, yearbook updates, and demonstrations on Thousand Island Dressing and sewing box assembly. Members were assigned fabric or garment color themed roll calls.
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Cool Cats
Lori Ladine
Ladine
Marla Deaver
Sandra Bruce
Chris Wolff
Lynne Schoolcraft
Joni Madison
Cathy Wolff
Phyllis
Madison
Debbie Lind
Wolff
Deaver
Brainy Bunch 4-H Club Organized In March
The Brainy Bunch 4-H Club organized on March 22 at the home of leader Mrs. Gerald Tremain. The group plans a project titled Learning to Cook.
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Gerald Tremain
Sunflower Gals Decorate Windows Plans With 4-H Theme
Sunflower Gals 4 H Club outlined window decorating at Ewings Store during 4 H emphasis week April 8 to 14 in the Dalton School band room. Brenda Ernest acting leader noted plans for a booth at the 4 H Spring party March 31 and said leaders have received their certificates.
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Ewings
Sunflower Gals
Dalton School
Brenda Ernest
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East Holinois
Pfi
Shelly Sanders
Roper
Plan Festival For Learning
Brainy Bunch
Ready MIX Inc
Life Stride
Greenlees
FONDA
Bauerkemper
Titl
Dacthal Plus
Farmers Feed & Seed
East
Illinois
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