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Junior Britt Prince was dominant in Elkhorn North’s run to a third-straight championship.
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Senior, freshman selected PBIS Students of Month
■ Editor’s note: Chase County Schools staff in cooperation with the school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports team are nominating and selecting Students of the Month during the 2022-23
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Two generations of Imperial firefighters, possibly three, attended Friday’s dinner and awards program. Brad Wheeler, left, is the IVFD’s 1st Asst. Chief and his son, Scott, joined the department in 2022. Little Ada Jo Wheeler, born just last month, could likely be a future recruit.
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Earning some of the department’s top awards for 2022 were, from left, Kelsey Weiss, Officer of the Year; Aaron Greene, Firefighter of the Year; and Mike Rowley, Driver of the Year. Not pictured—Marissa Smith, Lineman of the Year.
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IVFD members who responded to the most fire calls in 2022 received Chamber Bucks in recognition. They include, from left, Mark Bomba, Doug Mitchell, Dustin Harris, Brad Dillan, Mike Rowley, Aaron Greene, Kelsey Weiss, Brad Wheeler, Wade Courter and Duane Todd. Not pictured—Sergio Almanza Jr.
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Honored for years of service were, from left, Greg Dannatt, 15 years; Daryl Sharp, 30; and Douglas Wright, 5. Not pictured—John Schilke.
Fire department logged over 1,800 hours in 2022
After a year that recorded 1,845 hours of service, the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department recognized its firefighters Friday at its annual dinner and program.
Wauneta-Palisade Schools announces February students of the month
Five kindergarten girls and Theo Brewer received Wauneta-Palisade’s student of the month honors.
Theo was nominated for Student of the Month by his teacher, Missy Duvel.
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“Vador’s MP3” by Ashton Wheeler placed second in high school computer generated division at Art on the Oasis.
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Ashton Wheeler’s “Idle Hands” was Judges Mention in high school 2D/pen ink division at Art on the Oasis.
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Laila Aftengarden’s sculpture “Prosperity” was second at Art on the Oasis in the amateur adult division.
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Sophia Alfayo placed third in the adult amateur division at Art on the Oasis for “Femme Fatale.”
Five WP entries place at Art on the Oasis
Two Wauneta-Palisade students and one WP graduate had artwork place at last week’s Art on the Oasis show at Colby Community College.