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Leap of faith
Level one swimmer Kassidy Hiesterman puts all her trust in Red Cross swimming instructor Brittany Pofahl, who is ready to catch her at swimming lessons Thursday morning. Levels one-six Red Cross lessons were held June 23-27 at the Grant City Park pool
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The feat accomplished, four-year-old Kassidy is all smiles. (Photos by Shari Friedel)
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Coach Pritchett amid the best
By Jan Goff Managing Editor Coach Larry Pritchett received a prestigious award last week during the annual meeting of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association in Colorado Springs. The head coach of the Perkins County Plainsmen was honored with a plaque as one of eight finalists in the NHSACA's selection of the National Coach of the Year in boys basketball.
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Fluoride in water vote still afloat stillvafloadiscussion on fluoride
By Jan Goff Managing Editor The City of Grant's water supply is already very close to meeting the new legislative requirement stating that Nebraska communities with at least 1,000 residents provide drinking water with .7 parts per million fluoride-or opt out by ballot vote. Grant must comply with Legislative Bill 245 unless voters choose not to have the city's water supply fluoridated to meet the standard.
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Perkins County Community Foundation praises supporters and proclaims more projects
By Jan Goff Managing Editor The Perkins County Community Foundation has supported several projects around the county, and with establishment of a $100,000 endowment, is looking forward to assisting with many more projects in years to come. According to Becky Uehling, chairman of the foundation, the endowment will now provide $5,000 back into the economy of the county to be used for business development and support, youth support, infrastructure improvements, seed money for start-up businesses, and more.
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Swim team readies for qualifying meet
Looking forward to wrapping up a successful season, Grant's swim team is headed into a qualifying meet at Benkelman on July 12 to determine who qualifies for the championship meet in Lexington on July 19. The swim team, which is part of the Plains Tsunami Swim League, is in its fourth year of competition. Coached by Becca Lagler, 24 swimmers have competed at five meets thus far this season. Competitors include (Front row, l-r): Brandie Ross, Miles Lagler, Josie Osler, Amanda Osler, Derek Brueggeman. Second row: Ethan Chandler-Smith, Laura Dreiling, Domonic Wendell, Elliot Carlson, Christian Miyamoto, Jessie Woodmancy, Rachel Patrick, Lacey Jensen, Erika Howard. Third row: Jordan Johnson. Fourth row: Seth Burge, Tori Osler, Emily Kiolbasa. Back row: Coach Becca Lagler, Austin Gaston, Allison Kiolbasa. Not pictured: Michael Dreiling, Natasha Thomas, John Prante, Elisa Carlson. (Photo by Jan Goff)
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Generous donors give toward Friday's big show
Fireworks donors thus far are listed below. Contributions are still being accepted at any bank in the county and at The Barber Pole in Grant
By Jan Goff Managing Editor Donations for the annual Fourth of July fireworks continue to come in as the annual event nears. The Chamber-sponsored event scheduled to take place at the Perkins County Fairgrounds at 9:30 p.m. Friday promises to be as spectacular as ever. Contributions can be left at any bank in the county or at The Barber Pole in Grant.
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Recycling stabilizes global economy
Recycled paper that has been manufactured from recovered waste paper is one such product. Called scrap paper, the waste paper comes from three primary sources: • Pre-consumer waste is paper discarded before reaching a consumer. • Post-consumer waste is paper used by a consumer, as well as magazines, old telephone directories and residential mixed paper.
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Schedule of July 4 events at the city park
A full day of activities awaits on Friday at Grant City Park. Come enjoy the Fourth of July fun!
• 6:45 a.m. Firecracker Fun Run • 7-9 a.m. Relay for Life luminary sales • 7:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast in park shelter • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Watermelon • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dog Wash • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Car Wash
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