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CCS students participate in first rodeo of the season
Several Chase County High School students traveled to McCook for the Southwest Nebraska High School Rodeo on April 20 and 21. The event was held at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds in the Kiplinger and Alice Arenas. This two day event was the first rodeo of the spring high school rodeo season. The events started at 8 am on both Saturday and Sunday. Around 110 students from all over the state participated across several events. Participants earn points, which are added up over the season and help determine who earns a spot at the Nebraska High School Finals in June.
Broncos battle at RPAC, Best of the Midwest
The Wauneta-Palisade track teams continues to see elite competition each week as the end of the regular season approaches. Many of Class D’s top performers were on the track in Arapahoe last Thursday for the RPAC meet. The Broncos’s boys team had an especially tough time. WP’s only points...
CCS golfers win GC golf invite
Chase County golfers took the title at the Garden County Invite April 23, with a score of 352, seven strokes ahead of second place Dundy County. All four of the counting scores from Chase County finished with a medal in the top 10. Gavin Wisnieski finished second, shooting 84, Tate...
Wauneta Gun Club hosts annual year end program
The Wauneta Gun Club recently held their year end awards supper and program. This was the 65th year The Wauneta Gun Club has been active. It was chartered by the National Rifle Association in 1959. In its beginning’s, members shot in the basement of the Odd Fellow building in Wauneta. In the 1960’s the club rented a building at Enders. In 1995 the club was able to purchase that building thru its members donations. The club currently has 30 members from the communities of Imperial, Wauneta, Grant, Elsie, Madrid, Stratton, Culbertson and McCook. Members shoot on teams or individually. League shoot runs Sept. thru March. However, Club members can use the range all year long. Goal of the club is to promote gun safety, improve marksmanship skills while enjoying the competition. A handicap system is used in scoring to allow every level of shooter a chance to win matches and to also improve each one’s individual scores. The 2023-24 season included an all-female team.
Southwest Public Power District pays taxes to local communities
This week Hamlet, Palisade, Culbertson, Hayes Center, Haigler and Trenton received “in-lieu of tax” payments from Southwest Public Power District totaling $89,760.25. SWPPD customers in these communities are served directly by SWPPD. Payments are 5% of the 2023 electric sales within the incorporated villages. Tax payments were $2,140.79...
S.C.O.R.E. camp registration open now, filling up fast
Science Camps Offer Rewarding Experiences (S.C.O.R.E.) is an esteemed program tailored for students in 1st to 6th grades, proudly organized by the Chase County Schools Education Foundation in collaboration with Chase County Schools (Imperial, NE). S.C.O.R.E. is meticulously designed to provide enriching and captivating programs that inspire young scientists through hands-on experiences in various Chase County settings. Participants are immersed in this day camp, engaging in 8 40-minute sessions along with participating in large group assemblies. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to spark curiosity and foster ongoing learning across diverse scientific disciplines.
Wauneta-Palisade Broncos have final tune up before RPAC
The Wauneta-Palisade track teams head to the RPAC meet Thursday after a girls team win at the Hitchcock County Invite last week. Besides the girls championship, the boys team claimed three individual wins. Head Coach Dawn Doetker said the weather was nice in Trenton and her team competed well. “We...
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