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FCMC ‘Rockin Expo’ set for Saturday

April 24, 2013
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By CITIZEN STAFF  The “Rockin’ Expo” being staged by Franklin County Medical Center and many community partners is Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.-noon in the Preston High School old gym. Admission is free. Organizer Tracie Jensen promises there should be information and activities of interest to every age group and need, ranging from a...

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Jail nixed: Too expensive

April 23, 2013
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By ROBERT S. MERRILL  Assistant editor Franklin County won’t be building a new jail any time soon after commissioners reviewed a cost analysis recently. Commissioner Boyd Burbank said he has done several months of research, comparing the costs to construct and operate a jail in the county to the costs of housing inmates in...

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City cleanup begins

April 23, 2013
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By ROBERT S. MERRILL  Assistant editor Preston’s annual spring cleanup has started and will conclude on Friday, May 3. Material is being collected on the north side of Oneida this week. The last day for collection on the north side of Preston is Friday, April 26. City crews will pick debris up on the...

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Bennett Cup winners recognized

April 23, 2013
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Kassidy Veibell, left, was the winner of the women’s vocals. Tori Allen was second and Taessia King placed third.

By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor The long anticipated Bennett Cup was held on April 17 and 18 in the Preston High School auditorium with Preston School District’s finest young musicians performing before judges. At the Wednesday evening performance, Kevin Payne was the winner of the piano competition with Hailey Griffeth taking second place...

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West Side names Fine Arts winners

April 23, 2013
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Winners of this year’s West Side Fine Arts competition are: back row, left, Cason Nash, Troy Graves and Mason Lemmon. Front row, left, Whitney Smart, Annisa Porter, Mindy Weeks, Parker Muller, Kelsie Chugg, Zack Talbot and Carson Roberts.

By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor DAYTON – Several West Side students participated last Thursday in the district’s annual Fine Arts Competition. The first place winners were: piano, Zach Talbot; vocal, Troy Graves; instrumental, Parker Mueller; dance, Whitnee Smart; art (drawing), Zach Talbot; art, (painting) Zach Talbot and art (sculpture), Carson Roberts. Second place...

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PHS splits at Memorial

April 23, 2013
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By TERESA CHIPMAN  PHS sports writer Last Friday and Saturday the Preston Indians hosted the 10th Annual Tony Hansen Memorial Tournament. “The tournament was rainy and blustery, but had no shortage of great games to watch,” said coach Brandon Ormond. “South Fremont won the tournament by going 4-0 over the two days and beating...

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PHS softball splits with Century

April 23, 2013
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By TERESA CHIPMAN  PHS sports writer Preston split a double header in Pocatello against Century on Thursday, April 18. The games were tight with Century winning the first 5-4, but Preston won the nightcap 3-1. “Megan Porter was the pitcher with Celisa Talbot behind the plate in both games,” said Coach Ashlee Larsen. “For...

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Bennett Cup 2013 – VIDEO REPORT

April 22, 2013
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Local youth competed in the 47th annual Bennett Cup at Preston High on April 18, 2013. Here are some video highlights. Sponsored by Ron Keller Tires, Preston.

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Weston adopts animal law

April 20, 2013
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Weston adopts animal law

By CITIZEN STAFF  WESTON – Problems with animal abuse, neglect and horses and dogs running at large has resulted in implementation of this city’s first animal control ordinance. In addition to the council’s approval of an ordinance, Chris Baker has been hired as the city’s animal control officer, said Mayor Camille Larsen. “We had...

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Food pantry seeking donations

April 20, 2013
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By STEVE AUST Food Pantry Board member The Preston Community Food Pantry, The Preston Citizen, and Ron Keller Tire, Inc. of Preston have joined forces to conduct a fund drive for the pantry. The pantry recently completed construction of its facilities at 580 W. Oneida (an attachment to the Archery Building). Operating funds are...

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