Freytag celebrates 91st anniversary in 2020
Freytag
SIDNEY Freytag & Associates was started by Ferdinand Freytag in 1929 and the company evolved into a partnership soon after Karl J. Freytag joined the firm following his service in WWII. This past year marked the 91st anniversary of the firm.
“Our most valuable asset is our staff,” said John Freytag, principal.
His report continues:
Frank Green will start his 15th year with the firm in 2021. He is an experienced architectural designer and provides CAD based expertise for the firm. Frank has a passion for education with an Associate’s Degree in Science from Edison Community College and is currently working on his Bachelor’s Degree in History from Wright State University. Frank lives in Sidney and has twelve children, seven of whom are adopted.
Getting ready for Arbor Day 2021
By Mike Barhorst - Contributing columnist
Although the first day of spring will not be here until March 20, it’s not too early to begin planning for Arbor Day! Arbor Day has its origins in Nebraska. Newspaper editor J. Sterling Morton was an enthusiastic supporter of planting trees. He advocated for individuals and civic groups to plant them. Once he became secretary of the Nebraska Territory, his expanded platform provided him the opportunity to further spread his message of the value of trees.
On Jan. 4, 1872, Morton first proposed a tree planting holiday to be called “Arbor Day” at a meeting of the Kansas Board of Agriculture. The celebration was set for April 10, 1872. Prizes were offered to counties and individuals that planted the highest number of properly planted trees on that day. It has been estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day.
Monnier, Shipman leave board of trustees
Shipman
SIDNEY Two founding members of the Sidney Alive Board of Trustees will continue to lead the community after finishing their terms with the board. Two new members have joined the board in 2021.
“Mary Beth Monnier and Sandi Shipman will depart the Sidney Alive Board of Trustees at the end of 2020. They both have been vital members of our board and committees. We hope they know just how valued they are in our community,” said Amy Breinich, executive director of Sidney Alive.
Monnier, owner of Creative Marketing Strategies in downtown Sidney, has served as the Marketing Committee chair as well as secretary for the Sidney Alive organization. Monnier has also served with the Shelby County United Way and many other organizations in the community.
Lehman creates director of development position
SIDNEY Lehman Catholic High School has created a new position at the school.
The director of development, in partnership with the president and Lehman Foundation, is charged with creating the vision and strategy for the school’s development and advancement initiatives. Responsible for philanthropy, this individual will grow and build relationships with donors, alumni, and stakeholders to increase annual fund giving and grow Lehman Catholic’s endowed funds.
“The Development Director will play a critical leadership role in helping us realize our strategic vision as we position Lehman Catholic to best meet the changing needs of our students and community,” said Josh Ater, president of Lehman Catholic. “As we head into our 50th-year celebration, this new role will be instrumental in strengthening our culture of philanthropy and raising the funds needed to support and advance our mission.”
Shelby County student named to fall 2020 president’s list
FAIRMONT, W.V. – More than 1,200 students have been honored for their academic achievement at Fairmont State University after completing the fall 2020 semester.
President Mirta Martin and Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Rick Stephens have released the president’s list and the dean’s list to recognize high-achieving students for their academic distinction. Full-time students who earned a 3.4 or better grade point average are named to the dean’s list. Full-time students achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list.
Ava Behr, a Lehman Catholic graduate, was among the students named to the president’s list.