Union City student in the running for wildlife magazine feature
Herbie Riede, a 7th grader at Union City Middle School, is in the running to be featured in an issue of wildlife magazine Ranger Rick, along with winning a $20,000 prize.
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The Jr. Ranger competition initially featured over 80 kids who enjoy all that nature has to offer — Now, 15 remain, including Riede, who lives in Erie County.
In order to move on to the next stage of the competition, Riede has to garner votes and place within the top 10 junior rangers by the end of the day on Thursday, and top five the next week.
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According to a Reddit post made by Riede's father, the 12-year-old volunteers for Union City Action and served as the meteorologist, his dream career, on Union City Elementary TV.
If you'd like to vote for Riede, you can do so by clicking here.
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