Kidder to fill town council position

REARDAN - At its meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, the town council selected Raymond (Rocky) Kidder to fill the position vacated by councilman Shad Vincent upon his Aug. 14 resignation.

No applicants filed to fill Vincent's with the Lincoln County Auditor's Office during the filing periods in May and July, so the town sought applications from community members.

Kidder sent a letter to the council asking to be considered for the position the same day Vincent resigned..

He has lived in Reardan for 18 years and served on the town's planning commission. In addition, he is a supporter of the Reardan Heroes Project and a volunteer with the American Legion food distribution program.

Kidder will begin his four-year term alongside current councilmembers Clay Soliday, Dan Graham, Celeste Lewis and Leanne Merkel at council's next meeting Thursday, Oct. 19.