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As the Lorraine, Kansas-based USD 328 Board of Education approves putting the question of whether or not to consolidate with Claflin USD 354 to a vote this spring, residents are acutely aware of the uncertainty of Small Town, USA’s future. Consolidation seems to be a fact of life in modern, rural America, but a community’s school is nearly synonymous with its identity, in many cases, so it’s always a tough decision. The Great Bend Tribune is following the story.