Vote for top stories of 2017
The Tribune staff would like your help in choosing the top stories for 2017. Your choices will be published in our last issue of the year next week, Dec. 27. Click here to vote for your top two choices in both categories. If there is a story not on the list you would like to vote for, there is a write-in option. Voting is anonymous. You may also call, email or visit the Tribune, 308-352-4311 or granttribune@gpcom.net.
Feature/News Stories
• Martin Bremmer was selected as finalist in Farm Bureau’s Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge.
• Susan Hanson completed a 6-foot fiberglass heart art project for Nebraska By Heart as part of the state’s Sesquicentennial.
• PC Elementary students raised funds for an electric scooter for Hatch’s Super Foods.
• PC Elementary students hosted a pancake feed and raised $4,000 to send three local veterans on the Vietnam Veterans Flight.
• The Northside Water Extension District was formed and south-side residents installed wells or found other water options after receiving letters from the City of Grant regarding shared water lines and water meters.
• GVFD responded to a record eight fires in one day.
• The PC Hospital tax levy passed in a special election.
• The path of totality for the solar eclipse on Aug. 20 was 50 miles north of Perkins County.
• Jana Turner of Grant donated her liver to stranger Lori Rainwater of Colorado.
• Dr. Eric Gengenbach was named Young Optometrist of the Year.
School Activity/Sports Stories
• PCS wrestlers finished second at districts, sending five to state. Beau Wood placed third at state.
• PCS speech team took second at districts. Four students earned a trip to state. Katie Patrick placed sixth in persuasive speaking at state.
• Valerie Perez and Karen Ruiz earned a trip to National FCCLA with a top gold championship medal at state and gold at nationals.
• Charles Johnson took first place in the Nebraska District No. 3 Congressional Art Contest. His drawing will hang in the US Capital in Washington D.C. for the 2017-18 school year.
• Bailey Schrotberger, Bryce Wilson, Charles Johnson and Alex Patrick set a new school record in the 400 relay.
• Eight Plainsmen earned a trip to the state track meet, bringing home four medals.
• The PC golf team received district runner-up for a trip to state. The team took sixth at state, with Josh Johnston placing fifth and Tyson Patrick placing 10th.
• The Perkins County boys cross county team earned a trip to state as district runner-up. Caden Waitley was the district champion and placed ninth at state.
• Plainsmen football team took down top seed in D1 second round playoffs with 2.5 seconds left
• The PCS board decided to remain at eight-man football and be ineligible for playoffs.