Area veterans attended the Korean War Veterans Recognition Ceremony July 10 at Mid-Plains Community College’s South Campus in North Platte. Hosted by western Nebraska county veteran service officers, the ceremony honored eligible Korean War-era veterans with commemorative coins in appreciation of their military service. Harold Olson of Grant and Levern Ogden of Venango were among those honored. Pictured are Perkins County Veterans Service Officer Kim Dickmeyer, left, and Ogden.
The Elsie Seniors convened for their monthly lunch meeting on Thursday, August 13, at the Elsie Legion Hall building. A meal prepared and delivered by the Perkins County Senior Center was enjoyed, featuring Chicken Cordon Bleu, quinoa pilaf, peas, carrots, peaches, and cookies. Jane Culver (pictured above) was recognized and celebrated for her August birthday during the gathering. Attendees included Susie and Duane McClintock, Rosalie Curtis, Susan Hanson, Lynda Hilferty, Deloris Steinwart, Pastor Bill Williams, Gloria Schultz, Bill and Marian Robertson, and Hannah McGannon. Julie Robertson decorated the tables with fresh-cut flowers from her garden.
One event planned by Tines was Swing Dance Night, hosted by the PCCFF in July, and attendees enjoyed live music by Eban Rosentrater along with plenty of swing dancing at the Perkins County Fairgrounds..
BY SAMANTHA GOFF
GRANT TRIBUNE SENTINEL
At last years Battle of the Paddles, hosted by the Perkins County Health Services Foundation, Amy Johnson and Jill Richmond joined in the fun. This year’s event will be held on September 20 at the Grant City Park.
BY SAMANTHA GOFF
GRANT TRIBUNE-SENTINEL
Nebraska author Patricia Bremmer holds copies of her latest novel, Fatal Co-op, the first book in the Quinn Carson Mystery Series.
Nebraska author Patricia Bremmer has returned to her roots in Omaha after living in Venango, Nebraska, and is celebrating the release of three new books.
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