Discussion continues on SMS parking issues
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY Discussions continued about the parking issues across from Sidney Middle School during Sidney City Council’s Monday evening workshop session.
Public Works Director Jon Crusey led the discussion, which began at council’s Feb. 8, meeting, on parking complaints from residents across from Sidney Middle School. The issue is about vehicles blocking driveways in the Chase Avenue area and the alley at the north end of Chase Avenue while waiting to pick up children up from school.
When Crusey spoke with Sidney City Schools’ representatives, as directed by City Council, he learned the school could not provide an additional solution of using school property to help with parking issues. The school said they have already “gone through this a lot.” They noted already adding parking and areas for parents to get off Fair Road and have no more room in the school parking lot, nor want to
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Board of Elections accept special election ballots
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY – The Shelby County Board of Elections certified and accepted the final ballots for the May special election during its Monday morning meeting on March 15.
The May 4, 2021, special election will only have two issues on ballots for voters to consider, said Director Pam Kerrigan. The first issue is an earned income tax levy for the Sidney City School District, and the second is a property tax levy for the Houston Ambulance District. Twenty-one of the county’s 35 precincts will be open for the May special election.
Whittier Early Childhood Center enrollment open
SIDNEY – Sidney City Schools continues to offer preschool to children ages 3-5. Preschool registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open.
“As educators, it is our goal to support the whole child by providing learning opportunities in all areas of development including social-emotional skills and academic foundations,” said Beth Abbott, Student Services coordinator at Whittier Early Childhood Center. “We strive to provide a fun, safe, and exciting culture that encourages students to take risks, problem-solve, and move toward independence.”
Sidney City Schools preschool at Whittier Early Childhood Center (WECC) runs a morning and afternoon session Monday through Thursday and follows the district calendar for conferences, breaks and holidays.