Teacher wins grand prize as library's adult reading program wraps up

Sidney Public Library's reading programs aren't just for kids.

The adult summer reading program, started by Vickie Morlock in 2006, wrapped up last week.

Sue Wilson, a 5th grade teacher at West Elementary won the grand prize of dinner and a movie for two, drawn from entries submitted when participants return books. Wilson was encouraged to join the program by Doris Jensen, the Library Director, because she knows that Wilson travels to visit her grandchildren during the summer.

"I really helps me pass the time on the road," Wilson said.

As a teacher, Wilson knows the value of reading.

"It takes...