Council Thanks Retiring Board Member

The meeting was short, but the celebration was much longer.

The Sidney City Council expedited business Tuesday in record time, setting up for a well-deserved thank-you to councilman Wendal Gaston who chose not to seek re-election.

Gaston closes more than 16 ½ years of service to the City of Sidney with the opening of the next city council meeting. Tuesday's meeting ended with a reception for Gaston and his family.

At the close of the meeting, Mayor Joe Arterburg presented Gaston with a plaque commemorating his service, a picture of the Gaston Building.

Gaston is also retiring from his j...