
Autism has varying symptoms. Brock shows expression and doesn’t mind being hugged or having his hair ruffled. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)

Sidney McDonald’s owner John Francis drives this car around town to advertise job positions at his business. This is the only McDonald’s location in Sidney, and it does not open on Wednesday due to the worker shortage. Francis said it’s difficult to attract workers with the sky rocketing housing prices. A one bedroom apartment in Sidney is now $1,500 to $2,000 a month. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)

One solution to the worker shortage (Sidney) McDonald’s has resorted to is hiring foreign workers on J-1 visas. Pictured here is Jimmy Yang, 20, from Guangdong, China. At home, he studies electrical engineering. His boss said Yang keeps a positive attitude and is a good worker. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)