Sidney resident Brock Jordan, 4, on his three-wheeler. He is autistic, and his mother, Jenae, aims to increase awareness on the disorder. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)
Brock in the backyard with his sister Ella, 8. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)
Ella keeps a good attitude about her brother’s autism. The siblings play together frequently. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)
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.)
In July 2013, Katalin Hoffman was Sidney’s only full-time postal career carrier. With four routes to deliver, she worked six days a week, 12 or 13 hour days, and tried not to ever take a sick day. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)
Richland County commissioners address a crowd during the county’s centennial celebration in June 2014. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)
A merry crowd eats brats and pie at a lunch social during the Richland County centennial celebration. (Susan Minichiello | Sidney Herald.)
