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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
8
Editorial warns that oil tanker accidents rose last year with 200 000 tons spilled in nine months harming fisheries and wildlife along the U S coast. It cites Senator Kennedy's proposal for double bottom tankers and a satellite monitoring system to prevent further losses and protect fuel and lives.
The Guthrie Theatre will perform A PARTY FOR TWO at Buena Vista College Schaller Chapel on February 20 at 2 30 PM and February 21 at 8 PM. Dominique Serrand and Barbra Berlovitz star in a silent blend of mime acrobatics and comedy. Tickets are 4 dollars for adults and 2 50 for students with group rates available.
Graettinger erased a late deficit to lift the Pirates to a 59 56 Cornbelt Conference victory at Sioux Rapids. Mike Masters led with 21 points as Graettinger sealed the win with free throws in the final minute, improving to 12 0 overall and 10 0 in league play.
Graettinger edged Albert City Truesdale 35-32 in a tight wrestling dual. Key pins came from Greg Crowley at 132 and Joe Dykhuizen at the final match, with forfeit wins by several Graettinger wrestlers and a late decisive pin to seal the victory. Sectionals are set for February 7-8 at Albert City.
Graettinger wrestlers defeated Twin Rivers 37-21 in Livermore. Forfeits occurred at 98 145 and 155 while Dan Olson Mike Olson and others earned decisions and forfeits. Final tally favored Graettinger with strong pins and forfeits shaping the score.
Graettinger crushed Sioux Rapids 72 25 as Pirettes defense stifled the Maidens holding them to 25 points. Shelly Cox led with 8 rebounds and 4 steals while Jackie Kulow scored 29 and Barb Miller 19 as Graettinger shot 52 percent to 18 percent for Sioux Rapids.
Principal Haggard introduces a semester based Honor Roll requiring a 3.00 average or higher, aiming to reflect students’ scholastic abilities over time. The roster lists numerous students across grades 7 to 12 with their respective grade point averages.
Carol Crocker speaks at the Clay County Extension office Spencer at 9 00 am during the Area 4 H Council meeting about the role of leaders in youth programs. She emphasizes that leaders are models guiding children through development and confronting their own uncertainties and individuality.
DeeAnn Miller reports Groettinger 8th grade boys basketball beat Terril 45 to 42 after trailing at halftime 25 to 17. In overtime Dave Petersen led with 29 points while Bruce Masters added 13 and Dean Jensen Tim Heller and Chag Borchers each contributed 2 points apiece.
The 7th grade boys basketball team hosted rival Teril. The Pirates began slowly, scoring only 4 in the first quarter but led 18 to 4 at halftime. They finished 30 to 14 winners with Greg Zeman, Mark Brighton, Tony Masters, and Mike Bostin tied on 6 points each and Matt Spies contributing 4.
The article urges timely college planning and financial aid filing for scholarships loans and work programs. It stresses lighter course loads to work while studying and notes education may extend beyond four years. It calls for adult mentors to understand youth pressures and provide guiding models rather than prescriptive answers.
The University of South Dakota notes February 18 as the deadline for Presidential Alumni Scholarships. Westmar College adds new majors and a Gerontology nursing minor with a Career Preparation sequence. Veterans Education Assistance Act funds support those entering military service after 1977. A Chiropractic Scholarship ranges from 500 to 1000 dollars. The Rose Totino Scholarship goes to Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa.
A payday style ad promises new financing for agricultural needs including purchase of land, debt consolidation and operating capital. It lists competitive rates and a contact, Jerry Cavner, with a Denver area Dodge Street address in Omaha for inquiries.
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