Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
From left: Alaina Challburg, Kennedy Roelle, and Macey Roelle were working at their table selling as many products as possible to fund their FFA Group's trip the Washington, NYC, and Pennsylvania.
SIDNEY--On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Elks Lodge hosted the annual Small Business Saturday event in Sidney. 28 vendors were selling their merchandise and services, with many offering the perfect gifts for the holiday season.
There were all kinds of different products offered, from hand-made quilts to fragrances, and the shoppers that came out bought unique items while supporting local small businesses.
One of the vendors was there for a unique reason. Three young ladies from the Leyton FFA group were on hand to sell products ranging from seasonings to specialty pet treats like Christmas Tree Pasta. But the girls were there for another purpose besides just "doing business"; the money they made would go to help fund a trip for the FFA Group to Washington D.C., New York City, and to Amish country in central Pennsylvania.
The three young ladies have all been involved with FFA and 4H since they were small children, growing up caring for and learning how to show farm animals. The trip that they have been raising money for some time now would let the group see the places of government in Washington, see the sights of the Big Apple in New York, and then have a completely different experience in the rolling countryside of Pennsylvania seeing the farming lifestyle of the Amish. The group is looking for donations and any type of help they can get with this trip, so if you can help support the FFA group, you can contact the Leyton FFA Group organizer through the Leyton Public Schools.
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