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One evening in 1969, six couples from all over Perkins County got together for a game of Pinochle. The members of that first game made a commitment to get together once a month for supper and to play cards. Little did those individuals realize at the...
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By Jan Schultz
The Imperial Republican
A national honor given by the U.S. Army has come to a native son of the Venango community.
In October, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Aaron Beckman, who is stationed in Germany, was named the Army’s Noncommissio...
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Grant Lion Ted Tietjen receives the Lions International President Certificate from President Eberhard J. Wirfs, Germany. The certificate is for distinguished achievement in fulfilling the service mission of Lions Clubs.
Lion Tietjen has been a very a...
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While most Grant residents were “nestled all snug in their beds” at 7 a.m. Christmas Eve morning, seven participants braved the single-digit temps and strong north wind to participate in the Flurry Scurry. Each sported their warmest winter apparel a...
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Registration is now available for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s campus-based Master Gardener program.
The program offers participants the opportunity to learn about horticulture and share their knowledge through volunteer work.
Classes beg...
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The Farm Credit Services of America (FCS America) Board of Directors has approved a 2009 cash patronage payment of $52 million to eligible loan customers. The 2009 payment brings the total cash distribution over six years to more than $300 million.
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In the shadow of the economic recession, the fiscal situation for livestock producers was the top issue for Nebraska agriculture in 2009 said Keith Olsen, president of Nebraska Farm Bureau, on Dec. 28.
“There is no big surprise at what is number on...
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By Mary Karash
County Extension Director
Signup for the SURE Program (Supplement Revenue Assistance Payments) for 2008 crop losses will begin Jan. 4, 2010. This is for only 2008 crop losses. The announcement for 2009 crop loss signup has not been annou...
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By Russ Pankonin
The Imperial Republican
Winds blow up and down the Nebraska heartland but the state remains far behind in tapping into that valuable resource as a renewable energy source.
That’s what organizers of the Nebraska Energy Export Asso...
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Under the direction of music instructor Sheila Johnson, the sixth grade band, sixth grade chorus, junior high band and junior high chorus played and sang many of the old familiar holiday tunes to the enjoyment of family and friends. Accompanist on the pia...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Grant was put on the map last week—the “Road Less Traveled” map, that is.
For the past six years, the Nebraska TV crew has traveled their coverage area visiting smaller towns in the state. Featuring a town each w...
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Dec. 24: at Amherst, Christmas Eve children’s program, 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 24: at Venango, Christmas Eve service, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 25: at Amherst, Christmas Day service 9 a.m.
Dec. 31: at Venango, New Years Eve Service
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one of the six winners of the final Chamber Greenback draw-ing were present Saturday.
ad they been present, their winnings would have doubled.
The Chamber members who were on hand included Dawnya Dreiling, Kandi McClung, Cindy Salsman, Char...
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The Douglas County Health Department reported an H1N1 death to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The Douglas County woman was in her 50s and had underlying health conditions.
“My thoughts are with the family,...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Registration is due by Dec. 30 for those planning to attend the “Leaders for a New Frontier” program to be held in Curtis in February.
The program is set for Feb. 2-4, 2010 at the community center.
Enthusiastic i...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Fund raising appeals are well underway toward new equipment at Perkins County Health Services.
According to Ron Patrick, administrator of the Perkins County Health Services Foundation, $26,000 has been raised for three yea...
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By Jan Rahn
Managing Editor
Presiding over the trial of the City of Grant vs Marvin Stumpf on Wednesday, Dec. 16, Judge Edward D. Steenburg found the defendant guilty of a Misdemeanor.
Stumpf’s charge stems from placing a grave marker in Grant F...
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Every year we go through the same thing—the issues surrounding Christmas, the birth of Jesus, the nativity, what to call it, what not to call it, when and where it’s appropriate to say, “Merry Christmas.”
Why all the anger and unrest over somet...
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Great Plains Communications-TV will be airing the following programs this week:
Perkins County Christmas Program: Thursday and Friday 8 p.m. and Friday at 12:00 p.m.
Chase County Christmas Program: Thursday and Friday at 7p.m. and Friday at 11:...
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By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
Sidney forward Marjorie Keeton used great body control in finishing a field goal to help finish the Lady Plainsmen by a 58-40 count Friday night in Grant, but her steady shooting hand earned her Lady Raiders the w...
