I agree there has been a dark cloud over this community for quite some time, soon those clouds will tun into a raging temptest, The depth of the destructiive power of this impending storm will be determined soon very soon.
If the buy out fails, it will take a very long time before Sidney recovers if at all. It is very important that this sale go through for, take it for what it is worth, those left behind.
The magnifecent seven have made their money and are financally secure in thier futures. They care very little for those who will be left behind to sift through the ruble and attempt to rebuild thier lives from the ashes.
So many have left already, cabelas employees have moved on to more secure futures, Small business have closed and relocated to other venues in hopes to make a living. Other small business closed and the owners sought employment elsewhere to provide for thier future.
Either way the die is cast and the future has been decided fo us by those in positions of power and authority who utlized thier influence and postions to secure financal security for themselves with no thought to those who helped provide that future and security for them.
I have called this town home for the majority of my life, and now contemplating relocation myself.
The future is NOT GOOD for our once wonderful community, no matter the outcome