Night of Hope gathers those affected by cancer

Survivors, afflicted and their supporters joined together in Legion Park Friday for the common cause of support for Night of Hope, an organization providing assistance to those battling cancer.

"After every storm, there is a rainbow of hope," was this year's theme, and despite a forecast of rain, supporters enjoyed a near-perfect summer evening for activities.

Pastor Lauri Beach opened the evening with an invocation, followed by the presentation of the U.S. flag by Boy Scout Troop 90 and the singing of the National Anthem by Sidney's Abby Fraas.

Area cancer survivors then became the center of...