Grassia named state 4-H public speaking winner

Ashley Grassia, pictured fourth from left, 16-year-old daughter of Dawn and Jason Tuller of Imperial, received first place at the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest. The State 4-H Public Speaking Contest is held at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Grassia, a seventh year 4-H member, took top honors in the contest with her speech entitled, “The Next Generation of Founding Fathers.” (Courtesy photo)