Smith named to Sidney School Board

A vacancy on the Sidney Public Schools Board of Education was filled during the March regular meeting, held Monday evening, with Brenda Smith finishing out remainder of the seat's term beginning in May.

"All of our applicants want to do what's best for the students of our district," Board president Tom Von Seggern said. "It is plain to see, and comforting to know, that we have such excellent applicants for our vacancy on the schools board.

"Let me say that this board takes dedication to excellence, it is a large time commitment and we are often held in public scrutiny, but it is very rewar...