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Alan Carman | The Imperial Republican
On Monday, May 26th at Enders Lake, swimmers, paddle boarders, jet skiers, tube riders and skiers took to the open water, despite the water still being very cool. The temperature got into the high 70’s which helped ease the pain of the cold water. Monday was really the only good day to enjoy the water due to the high winds that blew the rest of the weekend.

Swimmers brave the cool waters

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West loses heartbreaker in All-Star Football game

It was just an exhibition game, but from the sound of the pads popping it was easy to tell that both teams wanted the win.

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Future of USPS processing center in North Platte unclear

One of several massive changes being made within the USPS, the North Platte Processing and Delivery Center (P&DC) is slated to close its doors.

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The class of 1974, observing their 50th reunion, applaud each other as they and their guests are introduced at Saturday’s banquet.

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Gerald Weiss waves to the crowd at Saturday’s CCHS alumni banquet. He was back in Imperial to celebrate his 80th year since graduating in 1944 and is the only living member of his class.

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Posters used for their senior class play adorned the tables for the class of 1954. Members of the class enjoying conversation were, from left, Jean Baldwin Johnson, Marcia Einspahr Rider (hidden), Mary Lou Cady Ferebee and Donita Holscher Pribbeno.

Hugs, laughter return with high school alumni

Chase County High School alumni returned for a weekend of activities, highlighted by a banquet and program Saturday night that drew more than 170 people, a lot of hugging and constant laughter.