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Turn a backyard (or indoor) grill into a pizza oven
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People naturally think burgers and hot dogs when they envision grilled foods. But there is so much more that can be cooked over an open fire, including desserts and even pizza. Grilling lends a distinctive smoky taste to both the crust and the toppings.
CARD OF THANKS
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I would like to take this oportunity to thank everyone who has been so kind and thoughtful to me during my recent arm injury. For the cards, calls, food, gifts, furnishing transportation etc. also the care received from our medical facility was the best.
Experience Merrick County Fair 2023: An Ageless Celebration of Fun, Food, and Community Spirit
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Attention all young-at-heart folks of Merrick County and beyond! The Merrick County Fair is back, ready to spin a web of joy, laughter, and nostalgia from July 29th to August 2nd at the Merrick County Fairgrounds. This year, the fair is brimming with fun-filled attractions that appeal to the seasoned wisdom and youthful vigor of our older attendees.
FSA County Commi_ee nominations due Aug. 1
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Lorrie Robinson in Merrick County is reminding farmers, ranchers and landowners that nominations will close on Aug. 1 for the 2023 FSA County Committee election.
Local Pinnacle Bank donates historic Todd Williams painting to Merrick County Historical Museum
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On Tuesday, Pinnacle Bank of Central City made a significant donation to the Merrick County Historical Museum, handing over a cherished piece of local history and culture. The item, a beautiful painting titled “Stitzer Avenue-1902,” was created by renowned local artist and Central City native, Todd Williams.
Clarks receives housing grant through hard work and help of celebrity donor
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Clarks has recently received the Rural Workforce Housing Grant after a pledge drive that was done by the Village of Clarks and CHIP. While they had a much lower goal, they ended up receiving double what they set out to make, thanks to one particular Clarks native.
MMC adds new finance director
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Tracy Schmitt, CPA, has been named Finance Director at Grand Island Regional Medical Center and Merrick Medical Center, both affiliated with the Bryan Health system. She assumed this role on July 17, 2023. Schmitt most recently served as Controller at GIRMC.
CARD OF THANKS
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A special thank you to the staff of the Merrick Medical Clinic for their loving care and compassion and also to Tabitha Journey House for their care the last month. Thank you to Father Bill L’Heureux, Bishop William Denninger, Father Charles Torrey and Father Art Faesser for the beautiful service.
Thank you for reading
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Welcome back and let me begin with a quick thank you for picking up this week’s newspaper. I feel like we have a pretty good one this week and we certainly have had some busy days collecting all the information that is brought to you in this newspaper.