By Alex Benzegala
Panhandle Post
The Grand Marshall’s were crowned and recognized on the first day of Heritage Days in Alliance on Wednesday evening. Edison and Courtney Rednest were named the Grand Marshall’s for the 2023 Heritage days. Here is Courtney’s reaction after receiving the honor. "It's very exciting and unexpected and we're extremely grateful," Courtney said.
Edison says he is humbled by the recognition and says Heritage Days is a great event for the community. "This event brings a lot of different people from a lot of different places on one platform and everyone gets to see each other," Edison said.
Cassandra Barth works at the FNBO branch in Aliiance and explains why the Rednests are deserving of the honor. "They're extremely worthy, they're extremely involved in the community and bringing back the drive-in theatre and getting that going again in Alliance," Barth said.
The Rednest’s involvement in the community ranges to other school and youth sports activities that range from Lacrosse, baseball and more while also promoting local businesses in town and much more.