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Two Griggs County Veterans 60 year members of American Legion

Posted May 22, 2013 at 9:31 pm

Two local veterans were honored for 60 years of continuous membership in the American Legion. Bernard Eslinger of the Mervin J Armstrong Post #113 in Hannaford and Glen Plaisted of the Peterson-Olson Post #13 in Finley, and who now resides in Cooperstown, have both been long standing members since their military service.

Eslinger served in the Army from 1957-1959 and was stationed in Germany.

Plaisted served in the Marines and the Navy in World War II from 1943-1946. He served in the South Pacific and fought in many places including Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Japan.

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    For the love of fellow veterans

    Editor’s note: This article was in our sister paper, The Steele County Press in February, and in honor of Memorial Day we are sharing it with you now. Dennis Kubischta is the Veterans Service Officer for both Griggs and Steele Counties.

    Eighteen years ago Dave Washburn, former chairman of the county commissioners, called veteran Dennis Kubischta to offer him the position of Steele County Veterans Service Officer. Dennis didn’t really have a choice when Washburn made him the veterans service officer

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    Richards celebrates 30 years at Finley Motors

    Recently Dale Richards of Finley celebrated 30 years as Service Technician at Finley Motors.

    Richards formally of Blabon began working at Finley Motors immediately following his graduation from North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton in 1983.

    “I started as a service technician, back then there were a few more of us back in the shop,” said Richards.

    What kind of makes Richards 30 year anniversary at

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    It’s a small world after all

    Two local veterans meet for the first time 68 years after fighting the same battles during World War II

    By Lindsie DeFrang

    Editor

    Dennis Kubischta has always loved his job as Steele County Veteran Service Officer, but this past Monday it became a little more special to him.

    “For my job assisting veterans and their families with federal and state benefits I

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    Beth Kleven retires at WWG

    •Kleven is one of three teachers retiring from WWG this year, Deb Berg and Marcia Erickson will also be closing their teaching careers

    Tom Merchant

    Sentinel Tribune

    WWG — Beth Kleven is a multi talented person. Besides her teaching career, she also is a professional speaker, and was a long time actor in the Wilder Pageant.

    Kleven was born and raised in South Dakota.

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    WWG Class of 2013

    By Tom Merchant

    Sentinel Tribune

    WWG — Last Sunday after noon 36 seniors anxiously waited in the halls to make their final entrance as students into the high school gymnasium.

    Flowers were pinned on each student and school officials. In the halls students chatted and reminisced, while others were busy taking snap shots of best friends or with relatives. Most contained their emotions, knowing this day might be

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    Mock accident raises awareness

    “She’s not breathing, she’s not breathing,” were the screams that could be heard through the crowd during a recent mock accident.

    The somber scene last Tuesday just south of the school showed what could happen when a driver is distracted by texting or talking on a cell phone and not paying attention to their driving.

    PHS student Aaron Licht explained that himself, Eric Hunstad and Jayden Korthals worked together to show the students the affects

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    New attorney in Parker

    Although attorney Robin Eich has been in Parker for 13 years now, attorney Tim Purintun has only been in town since March 1.

    Purintun, who recently joined Eich’s practice came to Parker from Marshall County where he served as state’s attorney for almost six years.

    With a law degree from Creighton Law School in Omaha, Neb., Purintun said that he is excited to be taking on new clients.

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    Western Christian girls seal the deal, state title

    DES MOINES – Western Christian’s girls track and field team entered the final event of Saturday’s Class 2A state track and field meet in very favorable position.

    All the Wolfpack had to do was to qualify in the 1,600-meter relay race and the state championship was theirs. They did what was required and then some, placing third in the event.

    It all added up to the third state championship in school history and

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    Hanging up the baton: Conner to set to retire

    HULL – Throughout 24 years at Boyden-Hull High School, vocal music instructor Colin Conner has seen how much of an impact the school has on the community.

    The commitment of the towns to their high school has kept Conner coming back to teach year after year.

    Now, he’s hanging up his baton for good at the end of this school year.

    “This is a great

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    Fun times

    Western Christian High School celebrated its annual Junior/Senior Prom Friday night with the grand march in the old

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