Sports

The Sidney boys’ golf team recently competed at a triangular against host team Nebraska City and Waverly at the Wildwood Golf Course. Cole Jorgenson of Sidney had the top overall score for the event with a 39.

The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to bring back Brownville favorite JEFF HARNAR in his critically acclaimed show “BECAUSE OF YOU: Fifties Gold.” The show taps into his parents’ record collection, highlighting songs from the Tony Bennet, Johnny Mathis, Nat “King” Cole, Doris Day, and Johnnie Ray songbooks, among many others. He will have Alex Rybek on piano, Steve Doyle on Bass, and Dave Chael on Sax. The show will be in cabaret on Friday & Saturday, May 13th & 14th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, May 15th at 2:00pm. We give special thanks to Jan Chism Wright, Frontier Bank, and Brownville Fine Arts Association in memory of Carie Allen for helping to sponsor these shows.

Summer is a season for recreation. Warm weather beckons people outdoors every day and during every season, but a quick glance outside your living room window in June, July and August will illustrate just how much people cherish any chance to spend time in nature when the mercury rises. So how are people spending their time outdoors? According to a recent report from the Outdoor Foundation that studied participation in various sports and activities, the most popular outdoor activity in the United States is running. The Outdoor Foundation report indicated that more than 61 million U.S. residents did some recreational running in 2019. To put that in perspective, 61 million people represents roughly 19 percent of the American population ages six and up. Fishing was the second most popular outdoor recreational activity among adults in the U.S., attracting more than 50 million participants. Outdoor recreation also is popular in Canada, where winter-dominant sports like skiing, snowboarding and hockey aren’t the only ways to enjoy the great outdoors. For example, the Trans Canada Trail, a recreational trail that connects every province and territory in Canada, attracts cyclists, joggers and hikers throughout the warm weather seasons.

The Sidney girls’ golfers faced off with shooters from Thomas Jefferson and St. Albert last week.

Sidney’s golf teams were in action last week against Essex/Stanton and East Atchison. The Sidney girls’ were led by Avery Dowling, who shot 43.

Without pollinators, more than 100 crops grown in the United States would not be able to thrive. Plants, including various fruits, vegetables, nuts and more, rely on pollinators to ensure to transport pollen. Though many plants are self-pollinating and others are pollinated by the wind or water, many others rely on insects and animals to become pollinated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says birds, bees, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, and small mammals all can work as pollinators. Examples of crops pollinated by pollinators include apples, squash and almonds. Animals and insects help pollinate more than 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants, and nearly 75 percent of all crops, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Unfortunately, pesticide use can diminish the number of natural pollinators. Natural gardening and pest-control can help protect the habitats of pollinators.

A pristine lawn can be the finishing touch to a landscape and add significant value to a home. According to a joint study by the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington, homes with high curb appeal sell for an average of 7 percent more than similar houses without inviting exteriors.