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Good luck by the pound
Seniors Candice Wagstrom and Jake Smith give each other a pound (the modern version of a high five) prior to the graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 3. Sixteen Wallace High School graduates from the Class of 2008 received their diplomas. Valedictorian Brooke Harris and Savanna Gibson as salutatorian spoke to their assembled classmates. The class chose as their motto, "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." (Photo by Nora Jameson)
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Teachers replaced at Perkins County Schools for 2008-09
Three teachers, three administrators offered contracts for next year.
By Jan Goff Managing Editor Several staff changes will be taking place at Perkins County Schools when school starts for the new 2008-09 term this fall. Retirements and resignations have prompted the board of education to offer new contracts to instructors for the upcoming school year. The administration recently recommended three new staff to the board for approval.
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New postage rates take effect on Monday
By Jan Goff Managing Editor The postage rate for a first class letter will increase by one cent effective Monday, May 12, going from 41 cents to 42 cents. However, the 41-cent Forever stamps purchased prior to the increase will remain valid for full postage after the increase. Nearly 30 million Forever stamps a day are being bought. Since being introduced last year, more than 6 billion of the stamps have been sold.
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Class of 2008 to graduate from PCHS on Saturday
By Jan Goff Managing Editor Forty-six seniors will break a special bond on Saturday, May 10, when they graduate as the Class of 2008 from Perkins County High School. The graduation ceremony will take place in the PCHS gym at 1 p.m. The class colors chosen by the seniors are teal and black. The class flower is the gerbera daisy, and chosen as their motto is, "Life is an adventure so take every opportunity that comes your way-you may never see it again."
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Wallace School hires new superintendent for fall
By Jan Goff Managing Editor Coming to Wallace with a 16- year educational background at the K-12 college level, R. Todd Porter will assume duties as Wallace School superintendent/K-6 principal this fall. Porter will replace W. Luis Cass, who has served the district as superintendent for the past five years.
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Winter won't leave quietly
Another bout of winter crept into the area Friday, May 2, closing schools, breaking trees, causing hazardous driving conditions, and closing the Interstate west of Big Springs while dumping moisture in the form of snow/rain mix. Winds of 37 mph with gusts up to 49 mph were reported at the Ogallala airport. Locally, Grant Floral lost one of their miniature trees along Central Avenue in Grant when it blew out of the ground and into the front of the building.
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First dollar presented to new chamber members
Jim Toner of Master Flooring Group accepts his First Dollar as a new chamber member from Chamber President Ronda Lawyer at April's After 5. Those present were (Front row, l-r): Dennis Hansen, Ryan Cornelius, Lawyer, Toner, Cindy Salsman, Candi McClung. Back row: Derek Wilson, Brent Thelander, Bryan Sestak, Ted Tietjen, Donna Burge, Bernie Deaver, Tim Meyer, Shawn Stutzman. (Courtesy photos)
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Shawn Stutzman of Stutzman Golf Enterprises Inc., accepts his First Dollar as a new chamber member from Ronda Lawyer, president at April's After 5. Those present were (Front row, l-r): Brent Thelander, Dennis Hansen, Ryan Cornelius, Lawyer, Stutzman, Cindy Salsman, Candi McClung. Back row: Derek Wilson, Bryan Sestak, Ted Tietjen, Donna Burge, Bernie Deaver, Tim Meyer.
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Governor signs tax relief law
Gov. Dave Heineman recently signed LB 888 into law. The bill lowers taxes for Nebraska businesses and is the first adjustment to the state's corporate tax brackets since 1982. The bill provides tax relief that is aimed at small businesses by extending the lower tax bracket for corporate income tax filers. "This law will have a positive impact on our ability to attract new businesses to our state and keep our existing businesses growing," Gov. Heineman said. "Lowering taxes plays a critical role in local economic development efforts. This bill will help more of our homegrown businesses develop and prosper, and will enhance our competitiveness as we recruit new businesses here to our state."
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