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SinceLOGAN 1912 COUNTY, • creativeprintersonline.com STAPLETON NEBRASKA 69163 (USPS THURSDAY, 518780) NOVEMBER THURSDAY, 5, 2020 JANUARY 5, 2017 NO. NO. 1 45 Murder at Deadwood Solved

COURTESY Murder at Deadwood characters, front row, l-r: Velda Cassell, bartender; Marcia Hora, saloon girl; Lori Streit, Henrietta High-Stakes; Shad Streit, Mitch Maverick; Rex Hanna, Marshal Dalton; and Cindy Frey, murder mystery coordinator. Middle row, l-r: Kendra Cutler, saloon girl; Connie O’Brien, Elizabeth Money; Klara Daly Minnie Money; Polly Burnside, Anna Belle; Amber Rooney, Sally Starr; Lauren Leetch, Taffy Garrette; Robin Garlett, Holly Hickok; Abby Sabel, Banker Bonnie; Jeana Hanna, Poker Alice; Candy Salisbury, Black Barbara; and Kourtney Cutler, saloon girl. Back row, l-r: Ash Ramirez, Banker Bob; Toby Kinderknecht, Montgomery Money; Rich Burnside, Harry High-Stakes; Kaman Dailey, Clay Coldwell; Art Leetch, Gambling Jack; Bryce Funk, Sheriff Sam; Tim Karn, Jesse Wales; and Scott Salisbury, Billy-The-Bartender.

The Stapleton Commu- centered around the to be a very financially Leetch, gambler. Banker Bob - Ash Scott Salisbury, Saloon nity Center was trans- small western town of successful venture for the Anna Belle - Polly Burn- Ramirez, bank owner. bartender and book- formed into Deadwood Deadwood as people had saloon. side, wife of Gambling Banker Bonnie - Abby keeper. for the first annual poker been pouring into town As the evening unfolded Jack. Sabel, wife to Banker Bob. Overall coordinator - tournament, Saturday, for the biggest poker tour- Mitch Maverick (Shad Mitch Maverick - Shad Jesse Wales - Tim Karn, Cindy Frey. October 24. nament this side of the Streit) was murdered. Streit, traveling business- outlaw. Deadwood Saloon - Her- Members of the Staple- Mississippi. From outlaws After a lot of undercover man. Poker Alice - Jeana bie’s Speakeasy crew of ton Area Chamber of to marshals and saloon work it was determined Holly Hickok - Robin Hanna, poker dealer. Velda Cassell, Marcia Commerce, spearheaded girls to southern belles, Montgomery Money Garlett, gambler. Sheriff Sam - Bryce Hora, Kendra Cutler and by President Cindy Frey, everyone made Dead- (Toby Kinderknecht) was Clay Coldwell - Kaman Funk, Deadwood sheriff. Kourtney Cutler. presented Murder at the wood the place to be. the murderer. Dailey, gambler. Marshal Dalton - Rex Winning Chamber Deadwood Saloon and As the festivities of the The cast of characters in- Montgomery Money - Hanna, Federal marshal. bucks for top awards at guests enjoyed an evening poker tournament con- cluded: Toby Kinderknecht, land Sally Starr - Amber the end of the evening of solving the murder, cluded, a celebration Harry High-Stakes - Rich investor. Rooney, saloon girl. were: special drinks, and a steak party was planned at the Burnside, saloon owner. Elizabeth Money - Con- Taffy Garrette - Lauren Best Dressed: Tim Karn dinner. All proceeds went Deadwood Saloon to Henrietta High-Stakes - nie O’Brien, wife to Mont- Leetch, saloon girl. Money Bags and Drama towards community im- award the prize money Lori Streit, wife of Harry gomery Money. Black Barbara - Candy Queen: Robin Garlett provements. for the tournament and to High-Stakes. Minnie Money - Klara Salisbury, outlaw. Most Cunning: Bryce The murder mystery celebrate what was hoped Gambling Jack - Art Dailey, debutante. Billy-The-Bartender - Funk.

Bryce Funk, Sheriff Sam, received the most cunning Tim Karn, Jesse Wales, received the best dressed award. Also pictured, Abby Sabel, Banker Bonnie, wife of award. He is pictured with Amber Rooney, Sally Starr, sa- Robin Garlett, a/k/a Holly Hickok, the gambler, received Banker Bob. loon girl, left; and Lauren Leetch, Taffy Garrette, saloon the money bags and drama queen awards. girl. -- News Briefs -- Weather McPh e rs o n Notices Index Co . Ne ws • Village of Stapleton SPS Vet’s Program MCS Vet’s Program Legal Notices ...... 2 DATE HI LOW MT Special Board The Veteran’s Day program at The McPherson County 24 30 18 T Social Side ...... 3 Stapleton Public Schools will be Schools Veteran’s Day pro- 25 29 20 .20 Proceedings Opinion...... 4 virtual this year due to COVID-19 gram will be held November 26 22 9 .42 • Stapleton Rural Fire Classified ...... 5 restrictions. The program will in- 11 at 10:00 a.m. 27 19 2 0 Protection District McPherson County clude: It is scheduled to be open to 28 35 -1 0 Notice News ...... 6 • Singing of the National An- the public, but will follow the 29 57 19 0 MCS News ...... 7 them and musical numbers • Village of Stapleton DHM mandates and the gym- 30 65 29 0 SPS News...... 8 • Pledge of Allegiance 31 69 34 0 Notice of Meeting • Address by Superintendent nasium will be allowed at • McPherson County Sports ...... 9 Howard Gaffney 50% capacity. Observations: Wind chill 10 de- School District #90 Obituary ...... 10 • Presentation of flags to grees on October 24, 7 degrees Notice of Meeting Risk Dial...... 10 Kindergartners by American Le- Veterans Day on October 25, 3 degrees on Oc- Blast From the Past...... 11 gion Auxiliary tober 26, and 2 degrees on Octo- • McPherson County Comments on Content.....12 Students will watch the pro- Salute Pages ber 27. Commissioners Logan County Court...... 12 gram in their classroom and Inside This Issue Snow: 2.1” on October 25 and • Over The Hills Notice of Meeting Special Veteran’s Day video will be shared on the 11th 4.7” on October 26. • McPherson County Salute Including day of the 11th month on the 11th • Graphic Files Thank You Note: Data is taken at 7:00 a.m. Captain Miller’s hour on the school’s website and daily for the previous 24 hour pe- • “Communication” Poem Board of Equalization Facebook page. Veterans! riod. • Community Blood Drive Proceedings 2019 Speech...... B1-B4

Page 2 Thursday, November 5, 2020 Public Notices The Stapleton Enterprise It’s your right to know McPherson Co. Board Of Village of Equalization Legislative News Stapleton Proceedings Board McPherson County District 43 - Tom Brewer Proceedings Board of Equalization 402-471-2628 • [email protected] Proceedings SPECIAL MEETING Special Meeting MINUTES ZNEZ October 30, 2020 America is unique and special OCTOBER 21, 2020 The McPherson County This Election Day, I am based on the principle of Location of Meeting: McPherson Board of Equalization Community Center, Sta- reminded how incredibly individual sovereignty County School met as per adjournment unique and special the and the consent of the pleton, NE. of October 14, 2020, for a Notice: Posted at three District #90 United States of America governed. Its first and Special Meeting to exam- really is. We are the oldest most important role was local businesses as pro- Notice of Meeting ine and approve vided by law country on Earth origi- the protection of individ- Notice is hereby given Amended Resolution nally organized around ual rights that are guaran- Called to Order: 7:30 2020-20. Notice of this P.M. by Chairman Dan that McPherson County the principle that the in- teed and preserved in the School District #90 Board meeting having been dividual citizen is sover- Constitution. A king or Beckius posted at three public Present at Meeting: of Education will hold a eign, not the Govern- strong-man oligarch was meeting on Wednesday, places in Tryon, Ne- ment. This means the ul- not going to be sovereign played golf on the moon. Chairman Dan Beckius braska, five days prior to The events of 2020 have with Trustees Wayne November 11, 2020, at the timate authority in our — the individual citizens high school in Tryon, the meeting. The meeting country is supposed to be were. They spread the rattled a lot of Americans, Hora, Bryan Rooney, was called to order at 9:15 but our spirit and our will Larry Vasquez, and which meeting will be the people – not the gov- power of the federal gov- open to the public. The a.m. by Chairman Bryant ernment. This is why we ernment across three remain strong. I think it is Amber Tatman. Also, who noted the Open important to recall our present clerk Stacey An- regular board meeting refer to people in our gov- branches, and built a will be held at 7:00 p.m. Meetings Law, which is ernment as “public ser- power-sharing system history and understand derson. posted in the meeting where we came from. Our Open Meetings Law: Agenda for such meet- vants” because this is with the state and local ing, kept continuously room. Board Members exactly what they are governments in a dis- country has been through Chairman Beckius stated Carl Rundback, John a lot this past year, but we to all persons in atten- current, is available for meant to be in America. tinctly American system public inspection at the Bryant and Brett Nason Try calling some official called federalism. are a tough and coura- dance that a copy of the were present. Also pres- geous people. Open Meetings Law was office of the superintend- in the communist party of This new form of gov- ent. Except for items of an ent was the County Clerk, China a “servant” and see ernment was a radical de- As you cast your ballot posted on the wall of Vil- Kathy Hoberg. Member of remember President Rea- lage hall for all to see. emergency nature, the how that works out. velopment in human agenda will not be en- the public, Kendra Nason We have a constitutional history. The various gan’s warning: “Freedom New Business: was also present. is never more than one • Hora made a motion to larged later than 24 hours republic in the United monarchies around the before the scheduled com- Nason made a motion to States. We are not like world referred to the generation away from ex- accept the treasurer’s re- approve the minutes of tinction. We didn't pass it port as presented. Tat- mencement of the meet- most countries on Earth United States of America ing. the last regular meeting that are actually an oli- as “the great experiment” to our children in the man seconded. 5-0. as presented. Rundback bloodstream. It must be Motion carried. Publish: November 5, garchy ruled by a select until as recently as the 2020 seconded. Voting Aye: group of people. That rule end of the first world war. fought for, protected, and • Tatman made a mo- Nason, Rundback and handed on for them to do tion to take funds from by the few is the oldest The results speak for Bryant. Voting Nay: None. and most common form themselves. We created the same, or one day we the general fund to do the McPherson Co. After review, Rundback will spend our sunset Slaughterhouse Road of government on Earth. the freest, most just, most Commissioners made a motion to approve The founders knew that prosperous country on years telling our children Project. Hora seconded. Amended Resolution and our children's chil- 4-1. Motion carried. Public Notice without the rule of law Earth, where everyone 2020-20, which had a dif- there could be no free- dren what it was once like Adjourn meeting: 7:50 NOTICE IS HEREBY had “equality before the ferent levy amount for dom for the people. in the United States P.M. GIVEN that the regular law” (Nebraska’s state Arthur High School, than In the Declaration of In- where men were free.” Next regular meeting: meeting of the McPher- motto). We won numer- was previously approved. dependence, the Conti- Please contact my office November 11, 2020 at son County Board of Com- ous wars and lifted the This difference was due to nental Congress ex- with any comments, ques- 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall. missioners will be held at yoke of tyranny off the clerical error. Nason sec- pressed a firm determina- tions, or concerns. Email Dan Beckius, Chairman 9:00 a.m. on November necks of millions. We in- onded the motion. Voting tion to try a new form of me at [email protected], Stacey Anderson, 10, 2020, in the court- vented the airplane and Aye: Rundback, Nason government. In the mail a letter to Sen. Tom Village Clerk room of the McPherson the internet, and we and Bryant. Voting Nay: Spring of 1787 in Brewer, Room #1101, P.O. Publish: November 5, County Courthouse in cured and even extermi- None. Philadelphia, that deter- Box 94604, Lincoln, NE 2020 Tryon Nebraska. This nated scores of diseases. There being no further mination finally led to the 68509, or call us at (402) meeting will be open to We are the most generous business, the meeting was creation of a new country country there is. We even 471-2628. Stapleton Rural the public. An agenda for adjourned at 9:30 a.m. Fire Protection such meeting is kept con- The board will meet again tinuously current and is Dt. Notice Of at 9:00 a.m. on November available at the office of 10, for their next regular Meeting the County Clerk at the Commissioner’s meeting. The Stapleton Rural Fire courthouse, but the Katherine E. Hoberg Protection District Board agenda may be modified McPherson will meet Wednesday, No- at such meeting. PLEASE County Clerk vember 11, at 7:00 p.m. at HAVE ALL CLAIMS SUB- Publish: November 5, the East Side Fire Hall. MITTED TO THE 2020 Publish: November 5, McPHERSON COUNTY 2020 CLERK BY THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE COMMIS- School District Village Of SIONER’S MEETING. R-1 Notice Of Katherine E Hoberg Stapleton Notice McPherson Special Meeting Of Meeting County Clerk Notice of Special The Chairman and Publish: November 5, Meeting Stapleton Board of Trustees of the 2020 Public Schools - Logan Village of Stapleton, Ne- District #57-0501 braska, will hold their Thursday, November regular meeting on Thanksgiving 12, 2020 Wednesday, November Stapleton Public 11, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. at Cards Schools, Logan County the Village Hall. The cur- School District #0501, rent agenda is available Board of Education will for public inspection at hold a special meeting on the office of the Village Thursday, November 12, Clerk. 2020, at 6:00 PM in the li- Stacey Anderson brary at the school in Sta- Village Clerk pleton. The special Publish: November 5, meeting is held for super- 2020 intendent interview. All meetings and board work sessions are open to Logan County the public. 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The Stapleton Enterprise The Social Side Thursday, November 5, 2020 Page 3 From The Past..... Pioneer Memorial Rest Home News -- Happenings on the Hill at Mullen -- Enterprise files dating back to July, 1912 TEN YEARS AGO October 27. NINETY YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 4, 2010 FORTY YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 6, 1930 The Bank of Stapleton NOVEMBER 6, 1980 Stapleton town team de- presented a check to the Stapleton beat unde- feated Arnold, 19-0. Dr. Stapleton Community feated Maxwell, 27-18, to Carr did a good job of ref- Center Board in the end their season 8-1. Tom ereeing the game. amount of $5,000 that put Smith, Mark Kramer, Kyle Miss Jessie Viehmeyer the Hunt Fund grant goal Barner and Devin Emp- has been awarded a tu- over the needed $37,500. field led tacklers. ition scholarship to the House of Horror, Sleepy Approximately 220 University of Nebraska. Hollow and Dungeon of guests were on hand to Eight hundred ninety- Death took in over $2,000. help Mr. and Mrs. George nine voters took the op- Deaths: Betty Jane Kramer celebrate their portunity to express Winder, 84, North Platte, 30th wedding anniver- themselves politically in October 30; Ryan Patrick sary. the general election. Depp, 16, September 22, Private Earl L. Deterding Weddings: Wilton Brin- in Hidden Valley Lake, has arrived for duty at son and Miss Ruth Mc- CA. Fort Hood, Texas. Carter, October 16; Luther COURTESY TWENTY YEARS AGO Births: Jenny Lea Wing and Miss Wilmetta NOVEMBER 2, 2000 Weems, November 2. Vida Hyslop, October 22; L-r: Wanda Mackley, Vicky Earl, Sharon Carson, Gini Corbin and Nadene Andersen Clarence and Judy FIFTY YEARS AGO Wesley L. Hogeboom and making crafts. Lanka watched their NOVEMBER 5, 1970 Miss Flora P. Perkins, No- granddaughter, Hillary Ja- Mr. and Mrs. Skinner vember 3. We hope everyone has cobson, play soccer on the Kramer celebrated their ONE-HUNDRED had a great week. Wow William Jewell College 25th wedding anniver- YEARS AGO time is definitely flying team. sary. NOVEMBER 4, 1920 by. It is time to think of Births: Maggie Mary A total of 368 Logan As was predicted, the another calendar month Keslar, October 26; Jared County voters turned out election was a landslide already. We have had a Rafe Shaw, October 21; for the 1970 general elec- for the Republican party great week. We have kept Lindee Lue Wentworth, tion. Four were voted in from president down to busy with our activities October 19. for Education Service the precinct officers. The and our visitors. Installation was recently Unit No. 16, Helen J. Dy- next President and Vice We are so excited to have completed on the new mond (209), Wayne President will be Warren Barb McCully back doing and safe elementary play- Fitzgerald (196), Gene R. G. Harding and Calvin hair. Belinda Coble, Vicky ground. Mitchell (194) and 149 Coolidge. Earl, Kelsey Pettit, Stapleton ended on a write-in votes for Joe Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Rogers Amanda Vinton and I all winning note over Twin Klosen of Stapleton. were pleasantly surprised stepped in to fix the Sharon Carson with the Halloween windsocks that we Valley, 28-8. Tyler Denise Ann Abrams has when 80 friends and ladies’ hair but we are not made. Schacher scored on 12 been awarded a Knights neighbors gathered to able to do the haircuts and 16 yard passes from of Ak-Sar-Ben scholarship. play games and reading and perms, etc. so the res- the trick or treaters Satur- patio for you to help your- Brian Blevins. Airman Jerrome D. Ped- Rogers’ Biography, along idents were excited to see day. We will have a bowl self. We usually eat sup- The Lady Broncos con- ersen has completed basic with neighborhood her. of candy, bagged sepa- cluded their season with a training at Lackland AFB, prophesies. We also hope to see all of rately of course, on the See Happenings Page 10 win over Twin Valley, 15- Texas. 3 and 15-3. SEVENTY YEARS AGO Wedding: Tracy NOVEMBER 2, 1950 ued, “Just an hour after Michelle O’Grady and The Junior Class will Logan County Tales my arrive R. [Robert] E. Robert Allen Ryland, Au- present the play, “Hillbilly Doane [sic] [son her of fu- gust 5 Courtship.” ture sheriff Jesse Doan] Deaths: Donald “Don” R. The six-man football Larry Hardesty and company drove up Christensen, 54, October team, under the direction and camped for the first 25. of Coach Leonard Peters 7240 West 37th Street - Kearney, Nebraska 68845 time on the site of the to- THIRTY YEARS AGO will face Sumner to con- 308-233-3573 - [email protected] be-famous Logan.” NOVEMBER 1, 1990 clude their season. They Shrader then added, “A. P. The Lady Broncos con- have lost but one game Tarbox, sister and brother cluded their season in this season. The Founding of Logan County, Nebraska: The also arrived the day be- subdistricts against Thed- The Official census pop- Soldiers’ Nebraska Colony Town Site Association fore and are on the look- ford, 8-15, 17-15, 3-15. ulation for the United out for claims.” This According to the 1900 who died, did so at Indi- tion of several children: In an effort to make days States is 150,697,361. would be Alonzo Pinzon census, Wesley and Sarah anapolis, probably from “J. Frederick,” age 13, more bearable for the EIGHTY YEARS AGO Tarbox (1845-1926). remained at their Home- disease. None of Wesley’s listed as both “at school” 200,000 U.S. Troops sta- OCTOBER 31, 1940 There is an A.M. Tarbox stead with their two company deserted, and and “farm laborer”; “H. tioned in the Persian Cy Fox celebrated his listed in the Logan daughters, Susan E. he served his full term. Raymond,” age 8, and “at Gulf, boxes for items to be 95th birthday. County census of 1885, Campbell (1878-?), age 22), To add to the confusion, school”; and “Earl R.” age sent overseas have been Up to the time this is which would match the and Rosa Mae (or Mae R.) there is a Silas D. Camp- 6, and “at school.” Daugh- placed in Denny’s Store written, the first three in initials of Alonzo’s sister, Campbell (Spafford, 1880- bell (1863-1944) who is ters “Stella H.,” age 19, and Ewoldt’s IGA in Sta- the Logan County roll for Alphine M. Tarbox (1859- ?), age 20. Their siblings, recorded in the 1885 and “C. Myrtle,” age 17, pleton. conscription are No. 1 Ed- ?). This A. M. Tarbox is Minnie Gertrude (Siver) Logan County census. He remained at home but “at Chad Rittgarn received ward John Kramer; No. 2 listed born in Maine but, (1867-1940), John Freder- is listed as “single,” 22- school.” By that time 26- first place in the Junior William Sidney Tappen; however, in 1861 and, ick Campbell (1869-1929), year-old “farmer,” living year-old Coral Alonzo, Division of the 1990 Fall No. 3 Theodore Henry more importantly, clearly and Ida E. Campbell alone. He appears not to and 23-year old Etta Ellen Barb Wire Show. Ridder. marked in the census (by (1871-?) had already left be close relation to Wesley appeared to have left Births: Rebecca Morgan Births: Virgil Lamoyne Alonzo) as “male.” Did Al- home by that time. John Fee Campbell, and Silas home. French, October 24; Tara Lehmkuhler, October 30; phine come out to Ne- had married and worked did not patent any land in By the 1910 census the Lynn Dailey, October 26; Nadonna Louise Cole- braska and file on land as a traveling salesman in Logan County. Silas had Thomas Gill household Amanda Marie Reppert, man, October 26. and hold it for her Lincoln. come from Indiana with had moved to Delight brother, Manfred R. Tar- The census of 1910 his parents, who settled township, southwest of box (1861-?), who found 64-year-old Wesley near Palmer in Merrick Callaway, where 61-year- patented land in Logan Senior Lunch Menu At Campbell in San Fran- County, Nebraska. His fa- old Thomas reported his County, while Alphine DeJoWa’s Diner cisco. He indicated he ther had served in the profession or occupation did not? I will write more was married and had Civil War but in a differ- as “own income.” I as- about Alonzo Tarbox in been married for 43 years ent Indiana unit than did sume that he was some- separate article about and he gave his occupa- Wesley how self-employed. Anna, For Pickup, Delivery & Dine In. him. tion as “farmer.” Perhaps The Gill to which age 53, remained with Call 308-636-2526 by 11:00 A.M. for delivery. Always the promoter, he was there on business Charles Shrader referred him, along with 18-year- Shrader added, “The because he was a “lodger” is Thomas Collier Gill old Harry R. and 16-year- Thursday, November 5 - peaches, salad bar B&M surveyors are near- at a place of business with (1849-1941). The 1885 old Earl. R. ing us from two direc- Cabbage roll, rice, carrots, Wednesday, November a half a dozen employee, Logan County census I could not find any strawberry/bananas, 11 - Boneless chicken, tions. From below they perhaps a hotel or room- recorded him as a 36-year- record of Thomas Gill in are within two miles and salad bar mac and cheese, green ing house. His wife, old “farmer” born in Eng- the 1920 census. In 1930, Friday, November 6 - beans, pears, dinner rolls, will probably reach us Sarah Ellen, died May 28, land, having immigrated 81-year-old Thomas Gill today. Another party sur- Choice of chicken fried salad bar 1910, in Shelton, Ne- in 1851. He lived with his was living alone as a pork or fish, mashed pota- Thursday, November 12 veying from Broken Bow braska, and she is buried wife, Annie or Anna “widow” in Arnold, Ne- are within ten miles and toes and gravy, peas, fruit - Tator tot casserole, green in Garfield Cemetery. (Annie Eveline Walker, braska. Anna died in mixture, dinner roll, beans, baked apples, headed down the North Then on January 31, 1913, 1856-1926, married 1874), 1926. He lived until July Fork directly for us. We salad bar bread pudding, salad bar he married Margaret C. daughter Etta (Etta Ellen 2, 1941, when died at age Monday, November 9 - Friday, November 13 - are having such a boom as Churchill, age 50, in Or- Gill Reep Derrybery,1877- 92. Both Thomas and no spot in Nebraska per- Chili soup, baked potato, Choice of chicken fried ange County, California. 1947), son Alonzo (Coral Anna are buried in the carrots, pears, cinnamon pork or fish, mashed pota- haps ever saw, and the In the 1920 census, the “Lon” Alonzo Gill; 1874- Arnold Cemetery. boom is destined to grow. roll, salad bar toes and gravy, cauli- 74-year-old Wesley lived 1963), daughter Cora For the 1900 census, Tuesday, November 10 - flower, fruit mixture, . . . All are busy, and time in Los Angles with his 57- (Cora Myrtle Gill Abern, Coral, or “Lon” as he was for writing is stolen from Barbecue pork sandwich, dinner roll, salad bar year-old wife, Margaret C., 1883-1945), and daughter known (1874-1963), may baked beans, coleslaw, pressing work, In haste, C. and their 41-year-old Stella (Stella Harriet Gill have been working D. S. [Charles Shrader].” daughter Susie L., who Meyers, 1881-1980). They nearby. He did not marry Two days later (April 16, taught in a public school. would later add to the Delorus Applegate (1881- 1884), W. F. Severance and He died December 25, family sons: Frederick 1957) until November 20, Gay P. Callaham adver- 1924, in Los Angles but is James Gill (1887-1918), 1901. He remained in the tised in The Nebraska Savor The Flavor! buried in the Garfield Raymond Harry Gill area all his life, except for State Journal, under the Cemetery, along with his (1891-1979), and Earl R. a short time in Wyoming, Folgers headline “To Land Seek- Best Choice first wife, Sarah Ellen Gill (1893-1972). working as farmer and ers.” They promoted the Coffee Campbell (1847-1910) and Thomas C. Gill would later was a well driller Gold Potatoes Fresh area with the following, 3.49 their son, Samuel A. first patent on April 4, until he died at age 88 in “The undersigned will be 5 lb. bag Campbell (1873-1892). 1963. His son, Harold 1.99 95% Lean 10.3-11.3 oz. 1891, a 160-acre Home- prepared to show lands Margaret C. Campbell re- stead at SE1/4, 25- 17N- (1902-1968) followed his Swiss Miss Ground Beef Dole Shredded and locate parties on tim- mained in Los Angles was 27W. This is about seven profession as a well ber, homestead, and pre- Lettuce still living in 1930 at age miles east of the present- driller. The Gill family emption claims, in the 4.49 lb. 68, but without her intersection of highways name remains one of the vicinity of Logan, the 1.69 8 oz. daughter. It appears the 92 and 83. Then on Au- few names from the 1885 town site of the Nebraska 1.59 8 ct., Select Varieties Campbell family did not gust 8, 1892, he patented Logan County census for Soldiers’ Colony, from leave a lasting legacy in a tree claim at SW1/4 of whom descendants re- and after this date. Par- Logan County. the same section. Several main in Logan County ties will be met at the Wesley Fee Campbell years later (1906), his today. NEBRASKA 3/12.00 train at Gothenberg [sic] 12 Pack 12 oz. Cans had served as a private in daughter, Stella, would Returning again to the or North Platte on the U. Company B of the 149th purchase land nearby. In newspaper article by P. R. R., if we are notified Indiana Infantry. He the 1885 census he re- Charles Shrader in The a few days in advance. We Thursday came from Bowling ported tilling 40 acres of Nebraska State Journal can be found at any time November 5 Green, Indiana to served 160 acres. He owned two (April 10, 1884), the at Logan on the South in this regiment. It was mules, and valued his Unangst to which Charles Loup river. Claims organized in Indianapolis land at $800. The previ- Shrader referred is Jacob bought and sold. Address Taco Salad late in the war and active ous year he had paid $10 S. Unangst (1836-1903) us at Arnold, Custer from March 1, 1865, to for one week of outside and the Hartzell is Ben- County, Nebraska. W. F. September 27, 1865. It labor, which appears is jamin Franklin Hartzell Severance, Gay P. Calla- largely served guard and about the going rate at the (1851-1923), Jacob’s 308-636-2999 ham.” This advertise- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. garrison duty. Neverthe- time. brother-in-law. I have in- ment was repeated Your local store Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. less, it had 38 fatalities, The 1900 census found troduced both of whom several times. serving you best! with another 27 men de- the Gill household still previously to the reader. serting. Many of those living there with the addi- Charles Shrader contin- Continued next week

Page 4 Thursday, November 5, 2020 Opinion The Stapleton Enterprise Odds & Ends The Men of Tundra Comics Marcia R. Hora, Publisher Checking our thankfulness Squeezed in between Halloween and Christmas is a holiday that one can enjoy with family and friends – good food, and in years past, a really ex- citing Oklahoma vs. Ne- braska football game. This year, Thanksgiving and the holidays, may be in the morning and quite different as we deal lamenting what we feel is with regulations due to lacking, we can begin COVID-19. If 2020 has each day by developing an taught us anything, it is attitude of gratitude for that we should look into what we have. our own heart and exam- Focus on positive as- ine our thankfulness to pects. Be grateful for God for everything we’ve everything, not upset been given. over what you feel is miss- William Law said, ing. “Would you know who is As I write this week’s col- the greatest saint in the umn, the November 3 world: It is not he who election has not yet taken prays most or fasts most. place. No matter the out- It is not he who gives come, there will be those most alms or is most emi- who are disappointed and nent for temperance, angry at the results. We chastity or justice; but it is cannot let this keep us Dave Says he who is always thankful Life’s Outtakes from working to improve to God, who wills every- our communities, Dear Dave, Dave Ramsey thing that God wills, who schools, and to continue Daris Howard I recently received my receives everything as an to build one another up. master’s degree in fi- instance of God’s good- We cannot control A Privy Halloween Operation nance, and for the last ness and has a heart al- what’s going on in our The five friends gath- soon pulling up to a long four years I’ve had a job ways ready to praise God world, nation, or state, ered for lunch at their lane that led to the farm- as a social worker. I love for it.” but we can control our at- regular spot in the old house. They decided they my job and have a decent With chaos and turmoil titude toward one an- high school. They always had better park the car on income, but I know I all around us, we need to other and ourselves. May ate together, but Hal- the road and walk from could make more money reflect, not only on this November and every loween was only a few there. They made their and come closer to reach- Thanksgiving Day, but day be one of thankful- days away, and they were way to the house, with ing my full potential in each and every day, what ness for the many bless- meeting to plan their ac- Clarence leading the way. the finance industry. I’m we have to be thankful ings we have here in our it doesn’t reflect badly on for. tivities. Matthew spoke There was barely enough on Baby Step 2, and I have rural Sandhill communi- you at all to be seeking a Rather than getting up first. moonlight to avoid obsta- lots of debt. On top of this, ties. better job now. “You know, with so cles. They circled wide my dad lives with me and Now, if you found your- many of the young men around the house to the needs transplant surgery. self in an interview where away for the war, we re- back yard, tipped over the I’ll have to take six weeks the company reeked of ally need to step up our outhouse, and stealthily off work when he has this The Cutting Edge that hardcore, corporate, game. Anyone have any carried it around to the done, and my current job no-days-off-no-matter- ideas?” side of the barn. has always been very sup- what crap, well, you obvi- Kendra L. Cutler, Editor “What would they do if They were laughing qui- portive of his healthcare they were here?” Susan etly about their misdeed ously wouldn’t take the needs. Should I wait until A Matter Of Life & Death asked. as they circled around the job. Always remember after the procedure to “My older brother who's house toward the car. that in a job interview look for a job in the fi- People from the outside fighting the Nazis in Eu- They were just passing you’re interviewing them nance field? Will the fact looking in can sometimes rope used to always tip the house when the front just as much as they’re in- that I won’t be a brand think that those of us in over outhouses,” Eliza- door burst open, and the terviewing you. You have rural America are hard on new graduate at that beth replied. farmer came flying out to decide if they’re a good our kids, that we are too point make finding some- “Then we should do it with a baseball bat in his fit for you as much as they strict, and discipline too thing difficult? for him,” Matthew said. hand. He ran straight to- need to see if you’re the hard. Rachel “What if we get caught?” ward them, and there was right person for them. But what those outside Alice asked. nothing they could do but Honestly? It sounds to of the agricultural sector Matthew laughed. head back toward the Dear Rachel, me a little like you’re just don’t understand is we “We're too good. We never barn. Not at all. You can seek trying to stay in your com- HAVE to be hard on our get caught.” With Clarence leading employment in anything fort zone, kiddo. I think children for them to sur- “Doing the same thing the way at breakneck you want anytime you you need to go swimming. vive. Don't go in that corral others have done is no speed, they ran around want. But I think you’re Jump in! The water’s fine. Its not because we enjoy with that cow..... fun,” Clarence said. the back of the house and putting the cart before it. Dave Don't play near the “Maybe we need to do out into the pasture. the horse a little bit here. We aren't over here rul- water tank...... something more.” When they were quite a It sounds like you’re as- ing with an iron fist and Don't, no, and stop * Dave Ramsey is a seven- “Like what?” Susan distance from the farm- suming you won’t be able dictatorship level author- aren't options we have time #1 national best-sell- asked. house, they turned to- to find an employer in the ity for funsies. It doesn't when raising children in “If we just tip over the ward the road. It was then ing author, personal finance world that will make us feel warm and an agricultural setting. outhouse,” Clarence that they realized some- finance expert, and host of understand your situa- fuzzy. Those words mean an replied, “then the person one was missing. It was The Dave Ramsey Show, tion and work with you Its because we want our instant response, right can just lift it back up. Alice. heard by more than 16 mil- where you dad is con- kids to stay alive. then, no questions asked. But if we carried it a dis- “I know she was close to lion listeners each week. He cerned. If your child, who lives And yeah it seems silly tance away, they would us up to when we ran past has appeared on Good If you were interviewing in town, doesn't listen to to expect that level of a re- have to get help to carry it the hole where the out- Morning America, CBS the word no we all know at my company, and we sponse over something back. That would mean house had been,” Eliza- This Morning, Today Show, that for the most part like an iPad. determined you were an they would probably have beth said. Fox News, CNN, Fox Busi- your child will be fine in- But if our kids don't ac- amazing person and a to use the uncovered la- No one had seen her ness, and many more. side your home. knowledge the word no trine for a while.” past that point, and it perfect fit for the job, Since 1992, Dave has If OUR children don't lis- over an IPad or anything Everyone laughed at the quickly dawned on them we’d take a look at things helped people regain con- ten to the word no, their else, they sure won't ac- thought of someone sit- what had probably hap- and do what we could to trol of their money, build life would be in a constant knowledge it when asked ting in an open privy. pened to her. They hur- work things out to where wealth and enhance their danger even at their own not to walk behind a They all agreed that ried back, and by the time we could bring you on lives. He also serves as house. horse that can kill them Clarence's idea was the they got to the scene of and help you through the CEO for Ramsey Solutions. Don't go near that with one kick. thing to do. And for the the crime, the farmer was situation. So, in my mind, horse.... next couple of days, they already fishing Alice out Don't get behind the See Cutting Edge talked about it. of the outhouse pit. Soon, tractor..... Page 10 On Halloween night, Alice was standing, shiv- they met at Matthew's ering, by the rest of them. house. It was the perfect They knew they were evening, with the clouds caught. The farmer took ominously covering the them to his house, and his moon, with only slightly wife had Alice wash and shadowy light breaking gave her some dry through. The group clothes. The farmer sum- tipped over a few out- moned their parents. 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From The Tryon Graphic Archives J.R. Trumbull TEN YEARS AGO trip. Boys State Represen- Extension Council met NOVEMBER 11, 2010 tatives Corey Neal, talked November 10th at the COMMUNICATION 2010 McPherson County about boys state and courthouse in Tryon with Communication is the central key Fair Horse Show contest- thanked the American Le- ten regular members and ants pictured in this issue gion for his trip there. several new members To solving all kinds of problems were: Candace Ward, Almost 80% of the voters present. Area Agent Jerri Even those concerning you and me. Dawson Doggett, Mason from McPherson County Jetter was present and Ward, Montana Harper, cast their ballots at the talked about having the How to communicate is a challenge Klaire Ward, Tabatha General Election on No- meetings on the same day No matter how you go about it Viter, Allyssa Magana, vember 7, 2000. County as Logan County as this Words and actions don’t always balance. Kristina Miller, Kindra residents overwhelmingly would be more conven- Smith and Kate Seifer. supported George W. ient for her. Chairman El- Quote: “You must be willing to consider evi- Colt Lewis was pictured Bush for U.S. President nora Neal presided over Communication so fraught exhibiting his chicken and gave Don Stenberg the meeting. Betty dence that contradicts during the McPherson the nod for U.S. Senator. Schroeder discussed hav- your beliefs, and admit With mis-communications awry County Fair and Jency Tom Osborne will be the ing a work day on the new the possibility you may be Because real communication is not taught wrong. Intelligence isn’t Starr was pictured look- new District Three Repre- edition of the McPherson From beginning lessons learned ing at her 4-H entry with sentative in Congress. County History Book. knowing everything, it’s a judge. THIRTY YEARS AGO FIFTY YEARS AGO the ability to challenge Before even spoken word is uttered everything you know” Gail Nason and Harold NOVEMBER 15, 1990 NOVEMBER 19, 1970 And underlying meaning discerned. E. Arensdorf were elected Pvt. Daniel Trumbull, The most valuable foot- Source Not Cited to the McPherson County son of Charles and Elsie ball player named in the OPINION – We all have Board of Commissioners. Trumbull and the grand- Hi-Line statistics was Bud an opinion. You might To communicate, you have to listen not agree with my opin- Rusty Kemp, Berva G. son of Grace Trumbull Hanna of Stapleton. And pay attention to what is said. Arensdorf and Bob Ry- and the late Ray Trum- Tryon had four boys con- ion and I may not agree land were elected to the bull, recently completed sidered which was more with your opinion but we You have to pick up on what is missing each have a right to our McPherson County basic training and gradu- than any other school. And read between the lines School District #90 Board ated from advanced Indi- The Tryon boys consid- own opinion. You notice of Education. Clerk Dailey vidual Training with ered were Bruce Huff- I said “Your OWN opin- For unspoken messages said the turnout was very honors at Fort Leonard man, Dwight Pinkerton, ion.” I have no right to try And hidden clue so sublime. good for the General Elec- Wood, Missouri. Trum- Ron Munson and Steve to force my opinion down tion with 248 out of 387 bull is a member of the Neal. your throat and vice registered voters casting North Platte National Mr. and Mrs. Huck versa. It’s alright to dis- So, remember folks when things go wrong, cuss your opinions but ballots for a 64.08 percent- Guard. Kemp of Tryon, are proud Take time to listen to the other side age. The McPherson County to announce the engage- there is no need to get A large group of excited High School Speech and ment of their daughter, upset or be a bully just be- And keep communication skills strong. Tryon elementary stu- Music Departments, Deena Jo, to Bob Rode- cause we don’t agree. All of us can improve our life Opinion is a matter of dents and teachers en- under the direction of Mr. wald, son of Mr. and Mrs. And help others along the way joyed this year’s Hallo- Jim Krohn, were hosts for Don Rodewald of Staple- personal choice. ween party. Winners of the Veterans Day Program ton. Both are graduates of You can have an opin- By proper communication without strife! the pumpkin guessing at the high school Mon- McPherson Count High ion, state it, and go on contest at Tryon elemen- day, November 12. Mem- School. A spring wedding about your business. You J.R. Trumbull tary were Parker Aten and bers of the American is planned. don’t have to make a big 3 Sept 2020 Arika Starr. The pumpkin Legion Art Gray Post No. Births included a baby fuss or make derogatory grown by the Todd and 189 were in charge of son, James Neal Allen, comments about some- Marsha Lewis family of posting the colors, with born November 4, 1970, one else’s opinion. Tryon weighed in at 118 veterans William Griffith, to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Allen “Discussions are always check us out online @ lbs. Larry Trumbull, Chart of Colorado. A baby boy, better than arguments be- TWENTY YEARS AGO Nicholson, Allen Shim- Martin Eugene, born No- cause an argument is to creativeprintersonline.com NOVEMBER 16, 2000 min and Wm. Masters vember 12, 1970 to Mr. find WHO is right, while a Three MCHS football participating. and Mrs. Eugene Neal of discussion is to find out players at Tryon were FORTY YEARS AGO Big Springs. 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The Stapleton Enterprise MCS School News Thursday, November 5, 2020 Page 7 Learning About Voting Signs of Depression During the Pandemic Kids who seem to be stuck in a negative mood may need help to bounce back for concern,” she ex- it gets worse. Start by Caroline Miller plains. “What’s more of a helping your child: concern is when it per- Stay active. Encourage As the pandemic contin- sists. You want to be on kids to engage in activities ues to limit our lives, one the lookout for changes in that will give them a thing we need to be alert sleep, mood, appetite, and sense of accomplishment, for is depression, in our general engagement.” pleasure, fun, or social children as well as our- Help kids feel connection every day. selves. comfortable talking Doing something for oth- Feeling down in this about feelings ers can lift spirits. Activity time of cancelled activi- The second thing par- itself helps protect against ties and social distancing ents can do, Dr. Reinecke (and sometimes treat) de- is unavoidable, and most advises, is foster a family pression. of us are struggling to stay environment in which Keep a sense of perspec- positive. But depression children feel comfortable tive. People experiencing is more than just feeling sharing their thoughts depression often magnify McPHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS sad or having bad days. A and feelings. problems or screen out child who seems to be Make time to sit down positive events and expe- Third and fourth grades are using Seesaw to help them study stuck in a negative mood and explore how the kids riences. Help your child about the political parties. They watched a video and listed three — feeling hopeless and not are doing. They may need avoid exaggerating or ob- able to enjoy anything — a little prompting. With sessing on how bad things things about each party. We are learning about our right to vote, may have depression and so much going on in the are right now. As parents how to use a ballot, and what it takes to be the president. Pictured may need help to bounce world, older kids might it helps if you model this above l-r: Ashlynn Waddell and Journey Brannan. back. worry that their feelings for your children, by Depression is a disorder aren’t important, and avoiding what clinicians that most often begins in younger kids might not call “catastrophizing” – adolescence, but it can have the words to explain obsessing over the worst occur in children as what they’re feeling. Find possible outcomes. young as preschool age. a time, and if possible, a Tolerate uncertainty Kids who have a history place where you aren’t and ambiguity. These are of depression are particu- likely to be interrupted. If uncertain times. There larly at risk during this you get in the habit of are no guarantees about stressful time, but upset- checking in with your when the pandemic will ting events like the pan- children, and they know end, so we can only live demic can also trigger they’ll be listened to with- with it. Mindfulness prac- depression in children out judgment, they’re tices can help your child who haven’t shown any more likely to let you accept the uncertainty of signs of it previously. know what’s going on. the moment. You can help Mark Reinecke, PhD, a If a child is experiencing by expressing confidence clinical psychologist, out- feelings of sadness or de- that they can manage it. lines three steps parents pression, take some time Challenge negative should take to guard to talk about why. It’s easy thoughts. Getting stuck in against depression. for them to say “the negative thinking pat- Be aware of the virus,” and stop there. terns that are distorted or signs of depression But encouraging your unrealistic can contribute Depression can be easy child to be specific can to depression and make to miss, especially in give both of you more in- painful feelings seem teenagers, since adoles- sight into what’s happen- overwhelming. For exam- cents are often moody. ing, and how you can ple, your child may be But with sadness and irri- help. For example: Is your thinking this will go on tability widespread dur- child struggling with forever and they’ll never ing this crisis, the signs boredom or from the loss see their friends again. can be even easier for of their regular activities? Help them think through family members to over- From disappointment the facts: Realistically, this look. Likewise, kids and over cancelled events? will not go on forever. So, teens who are struggling From feeling isolated what are some things may not recognize their from friends? From wor- they could do to feel more own symptoms for what ries about the future, or connected with friends in they are. fears that they or some- the meantime? Symptoms of one they love might get Make plans. Work to- depression include: sick, or even die? gether to come up with a Unusual sadness or irri- “Very often, depressed plans or activities that tability, persisting even children and teens, like will help them feel more when circumstances adults, have negative engaged. For example: If change thoughts about them- taking an online dance Loss of interest in activi- selves, their lives, their re- class would help them get ties they once enjoyed lationships and their some much-needed exer- McPHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS Reduced feelings of an- future,” notes Dr. Rei- cise, get started by look- Third and fourth graders, l-r: Alexander Anderson and Bella Mc- ticipation necke. “They feel hope- ing up cool classes online Changes in weight less, helpless, and and make a project of cre- Conville working with Seesaw to learn about politics. Shifts in sleep patterns discouraged. Listen for ating a practice space. Or Sluggishness these thoughts. Help if they just miss being so- Harsh self-assessment them to clarify what’s on cial, encourage them to (“I’m ugly. I’m no good. their mind and how start a FaceTime book Class Fund I’ll never make friends.”) they’re feeling.” group, or make Zoom Feelings of worthless- When kids do share, val- dates to watch a minis- Raiser ness, hopelessness idate their feelings by lis- eries with friends. The act Money Making Project For The Thoughts of or attempts tening to them without of making plans, complet- at suicide judgment, and without ing fun tasks, and coming McPherson County Junior High If several of these symp- trying to “fix” them. Let up with strategies, can toms are present for at them know that you hear make them feel less help- least two weeks, they can them (without agreeing less and hopeless. suggest depression. “If with what they’re saying) Make new goals. When you see them, take note,” and you’re there for you’ve lost something val- advises Dr. Reinecke. “If them. For example, “I ued in your life, as we all they last, take action.” hear that. That sounds re- have lately, it helps to find With everyone strug- ally hard. I love you, and something to replace it. Orders Must Be gling, it can be hard know I’m sorry you’re feeling so Help your kids make new how to tell the difference sad.” goals. If holiday trips Placed By between a child who’s just Take steps to engage aren’t looking realistic, Nov. 9, 2020 feeling irritable or frus- your depressed child what can they focus on for trated and a kid who’s If you’re worried your next summer? What new Delivery In Time slipping into depression. child is sliding into de- skill can they learn that For Christmas The watchwords, says pression, don’t panic. will be beneficial when Rachel Busman, PsyD, a There are things you can this situation is over? clinical psychologist at do to help. Encouraging What can they do to bene- the Child Mind Institute, them to make changes in fit others? Contact any McPherson County Seventh or Eighth Grader are persistence and sever- how they’re thinking and Focus on gratitude. En- https://kamiflorea.scentsy.us/party/13311985/ ity. “If it’s here today but how they manage their they’re okay tomorrow, feelings can help head off See Depression mc-pherson-county-junior-high that to me is not a cause serious depression before Page 11 McPherson Co. School Supporters!

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Page 8 Thursday, November 5, 2020 SPS News The Stapleton Enterprise Red Ribbon Week Celebrated Gustason is finalist

Red Ribbon Week was U.S. Bank and the Ne- observed October 26-30 at braska School Activities Stapleton Public Schools. Association (NSAA) are This year’s theme was proud to announce the “Be Happy. Be Brave. Be 2020-2021 Believers and Drug Free.” Themes were: Achievers. Monday: Wear Red to Believers & Achievers is kick off Red Ribbon a statewide program de- Week. signed by U.S. Bank and Tuesday; Be Happy the NSAA to give recogni- (Emoji Day). tion to Nebraska’s future Wednesday: Be Brave leaders. (Super Hero). Stapleton High School Thursday: Be Free had four nominees this (America-Patriotic Day). year. They were Trinity Friday: Say Boo to Drugs STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Hansen, Hope Gustason, (Dress up in Halloween Monday - Red Day. Pictured l-r: Arlyanah Stumpf, Hannah Burnside, and Costume). Hayden McClain, Jace Williams and Rate Peterson Camrin Coco. Hope Gustason has been selected as a finalist and beginning in October and continuing through April, she will be among 48 Ne- braska High School sen- iors honored as Believers & Achievers. From these 48 finalists, STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS eight will receive $500 scholarships from U.S. held April 25, 2021. gram represent the very Bank to the college or uni- All of the students nom- best of Nebraska’s high versity of their choice at a inated for the Believers & schools. scholarship banquet to be Achievers awards pro- First Grade Halloween Stories

The Stapleton first graders are pictured above celebrating Emoji Day during Red Ribbon Week.

The first grade class re- RyAnne Clouse Raymond Weber cently wrote Halloween The best part of Hal- Candy. I like candy. I re- themed stories. “The Best loween is tricker-or-treat- ally like candy corn. I can Part Of Halloween is...” ing. I wish I would be have a lot of the candy. My Snow White. I will knock mom and dad can walk Josephine Stewart on the door and say trick with us. The best part of Hal- or treat. loween is carving Jack-O- Lillian Kleist Lanterns. You have to Leo Walz The best part of Hal- scoop the slimey stuff. The best part of Hal- loween is trunk or treat- You have a tool or a knife. loween is trunk or treat- ing. You can look in other You can carve your pump- ing. I went trunk or people’s trunks. The peo- kin with your Mom. Why treating. I saw Cord and ple give you candy. We do you carve your pump- Rachel. I love Trunk or play games in the trunk. Wednesday was Superhero Day. Pictured l-r: Makadyn Knievel, Rokker Sierks, kin? Treating and love Hal- Tye Schaeffer, Jhett Peterson and George Kramer loween. Luke Frey Brandon Frey The best part of Hal- The best part of Hal- Gemma Weitzel loween is getting thou- loween is going to the The best part of Hal- sands of pieces of candy. haunted house. There was loween is haunted houses. My favorite candy is the a dragon. It was very, They have ghosts, vam- tootsie roll. I also like very, very, very, very, very pires, snakes, and bats. chocolate eye balls! I love fun! I saw an evil scientist. Cora would be frightened. candy!

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The Stapleton Enterprise Maverick Sports Thursday, November 5, 2020 Page 9 Volleyball season ends SPS Fifth Grade in sub-districts Halloween Poems The Sandhills Valley action Monday, October Spartans in three, 17-25, Lady Mavericks ended 26. 20-25 and 11-25. The 5th grade wrote Hal- Door to door street to The smell of corn is in their 2020 varsity volley- The Lady Mavs lost to The girls end the season loween poems. They street. I can’t feel my the air. ball season in sub-district the Ansley/Litchfield with a 2-17 record. picked five student poems aching feet. Fall is here and I am to share. After that it’s past mid- prepared. night, at least I got the By: Juan Pablo Z On Halloween Night Halloween fright. 2020-21 NSAA Winter On Halloween night on By Leo Housman Halloween the scary night really re- Haunted houses full of ally windy owls hooting, Trick or Treat scare Season Guidelines coyotes howling at this Trick or treat, Autumn is beautiful, go Circumstances related to requirements. home and visitor specta- decorated scary house. Yummy things I like play in the leaves the COVID-19 pandemic The host school should tors Walking up the sidewalk a to eat, Looking for ghost is are constantly changing make every effort to miti- • Provide separate/mul- scary man jumps out of Getting candy from what some do and the circumstances gate risk and provide ade- tiple restrooms for home the bushes knocks on the every house, Leaves fall from all the vary from community to quate opportunities for and visitor spectators front door. Well hello I hope I don’t see a little trees community. Difficult deci- physical distancing proce- • Communicate avail- young boy come on inside mouse, Owls hoot that’s just sions will have to be made dures for the visiting ability of locker room hahahahahahahahahaha Having fun running what they do from week to week or schools, officials, judges space for the opposing in a scary way come down around, Wanting candy is what even day to day. The and all spectators. team and officials here I have some candy Don’t drop your candy all kids want health and safety of stu- Protocols for winter con- • Implement diligent down here where is your on the ground, Eek! Is what we say dents, staff, and local test hosts to consider: and effective cleaning and daddy. He's not here then Trick or treat is really when we’re scared communities remain the • Restrict disinfecting of frequently who is nobody hahahaha- fun, Excited kids run down priority of the NSAA as attendance/seating areas touched objects and sur- hahahahahahaha well But soon trick all the streets we provide opportunities • Create separate points faces. very good uh why listen or treating will be all Nobody wants to be to participate in the win- of entry for home and vis- During practice, coaches up kid I'm going to get done! scared but that what’s ter sports season. itor teams/spectators should make accommoda- you some candy and By: Luella Joedeman Halloween is about Each school has the au- • Provide no concession tions for physical distanc- going to kidnap you haha- By: Layla Sanchez thority to determine if it stands or separate/multi- ing whenever possible. hahahahahahahahaha Fall will participate in the ple concession stands for awawawawawawawwawa Orange and red is falling 2020-21 Winter Season. wawawawawawwawawa on me. Support During the season it will waawawwawawawaawaw Crunch and crush as I Our be the responsibility of Maverick Basketball By:Carson Lange walk on the street. the host school to provide Raking and raking for Advertisers administrative oversight Season Gets Underway The Halloween Night hours and hours. With Your in compliance with estab- Going down the street Jumping in orange, red, lished COVID-19 guide- December 4 @ Home candy galore. yellow leaves. Patronage. lines in accordance with It’s very scary for sure. Fall is coming crisp and Buy Local. their local health depart- And when I knock on a chill ments and facilities. Against Franklin door. I want a whole lot Combines are Shop Stapleton! Additionally, the NSAA more. working and working. is requiring the following of host schools for all win- ter season contests: • Participants are per- mitted, but not required, to wear face coverings during competition. • Coaches and non-ac- tive participants are re- quired to wear face coverings at all times. • Spectators are re- quired to wear ace cover- ings at all times while attending indoor events. • Host school require- ments must be the same for all schools, officials, judges and spectators. All participating schools, officials, judges and spectators are ex- pected to adhere to these

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Page 10 Thursday, November 5, 2020 Local News The Stapleton Enterprise Changes On Risk Dial Obituary Keep Us In The Orange

Paul "Duane" Munson, Paul “Duane” son-in-law Joe Starzec; 89, of Columbus, died grandchildren Jeremy Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Munson (Wendy) Starzec, Megan Columbus. Starzec, Olivia Kem Mun- Duane Munson was son and Ian (Kendall) born Sept. 19, 1928, in Olson; and great-grand- North Platte to Clarence children Macy, Emma, and Veva Munson. He at- and Jilian Collins, tended grade school at Nicholas Cieloha and Tea- Prairie Dell School and gan Olson. graduated from Baker He was preceded in Rural High School in Sta- death by his daughter pleton with the Class of Kem Starzec and son Tim 1947. He lived in Colum- Munson. bus for the past 50 years. Duane was an educa- tional book salesman for years and travelled Cards of through this area on his route. He enjoyed class Thanks and family reunions, golf 1928 - 2017 and spending time with Duane is survived by his The outpouring of love friends. son Tom (Lisa) Munson; shown by this community at the time of our loss was overwhelming. Each card, COURTESY PHOTO Happenings (Continued from page 3) prayer, memorial, food per around 5:30 so if you to visit with her parents, brought to our home, and There were 45 new cases in the WCDHD jurisdiction. One case in Hooker can make it to the nursing Jerry and Sharon Carson. other acts of kindness County, two cases in Thomas County; and 42 cases in Lincoln County. home between 4:30 and Florence Cooper en- helped us during this dif- The risk dial moved risk dial. The new appear- #WearAMaskForMe 6:00ish, the residents can joyed visiting with her ficult time. We appreci- from a 2.92 up to a 3.0 ance more clearly dis- COVID-19 Risk Dial see you before it gets son Gary Cooper. ated each and every one. this week, which remains plays the range of page: https://wcdhd. dark. We also have a fun Please remember to call May God bless you as you within the elevated risk numbers expressed in org/what-we-do/health- surprise again this year. to set up your appoint- have blessed us. level. There were changes each category. Please note services/emergency-pre- This week we have en- ments for the indoor vis- Derb Frey in the following variables that the change is in ap- paredness/coronavirus/ri joyed various activities its. Steve & Cindy Frey that contributed to move- pearance only. There has sk-dial.html such as exercises, remi- We hope you have a and Shawna ment in the dial: been no change to the For COVID-19 case num- niscing, reading, hands great week. Until next Steph & Greg Miller We had an increase in data used to formulate the ber updates within the alive, Bingo, current week… Sondy & Wayne Claar the following: level we are in on the dial. West Central District events, coffee and visit- Thank you for all the • Measure ID R11: Indi- With community part- Health Department Juris- ing, TV, kickball, crafts cards and calls on my viduals Affected nership, wearing a mask diction, check the and trivia. Cutting Edge 99th birthday. It really Considering feedback in public, social distanc- WCDHD Dashboard here: This week’s visitors in- (Continued from page 4) made my day special. from the community, ing, avoiding crowded https://public.tableau.co cluded: Ranchers and farmers Love to all, WCDHD has updated the places, avoiding close con- m/views/WestCentralDis- Marilyn Wright was raise children with hard Maxine Lovitt look of the community tact, and avoiding con- trictHealthDepartment- here to visit her dad authority, because that fined spaces, we can COVID-19Dashboard/Cas Richard Broyles. authority keeps our kids flatten the curve of eInformation?:language=e Kathleen Miles enjoyed ALIVE Fall Fertilization On Corn COVID-19 in our area. n&:display_count=y&:ori- her visits with Marian But then again maybe #MaskUpAmerica gin=viz_share_link Nutter, Kyra Miles and that’s why children raised Stalks Before Grazing Sarah Miles. in this industry become Mary Kemp enjoyed see- some of the most sought to the how much is in the ing her daughter Patty after employees and lead- Brad Schick mix. Here are some other Kemp. ers in the world components and elemen- Boxed and Wanda Mackley enjoyed They have a work ethic Grid sampling and ap- tal levels that would be Individual her visit with her daugh- and a respect for author- plication of dry fertilizer toxic. Potassium would be ter Connie Moser. ity. is common in the fall, but toxic at 30,000 mg/kg of Thanksgiving Marcus and Melody So the next time you see is it safe to graze corn intake or 3% of the diet Cards Suarez, Rourke Springer a ranch Mom flip out on residue fields that have which is very unlikely. A and Steve Springer were her children because they had the fertilizer applied? very high potassium in- have here to see their favorite aren’t listening, remem- The answer comes down take could cause a magne- arrived! person, Twila Springer. ber, she has a good reason to how much risk in ani- sium deficiency, so Ann Connell enjoyed for ruling with an iron mal wellbeing we are will- making a high magne- her visit with her daugh- fist, because she never ing to take. The risk sium mineral available ter Pat Schwaderer. wants to have to live with- potential is different for might be considered. We will be Becky Carson was here out those little ones! different fertilizer compo- High sulfur intake could CLOSED nents. Potassium, zinc, ni- cause polio encephaloma- November 26-29 trogen, and sulfur could lacia or PEM, but that is for Thanksgiving all be toxic, but that risk is also unlikely. A lot of downed corn could also all about consumption www.creativeprintersonline.com • Like us on Facebook! rate and the amount ani- increase the risk of PEM. Thank You! mals can physically con- Cattle can tolerate 0.5% sume. To reduce risk, wait sulfur in the diet, but to graze until after precip- corn residue only con- itation whether that be tains close to 0.1%. Zinc To the Deadwood Murder Mystery characters rain or snow melt. Wait- consumption is fine up to for their hard work in coming up with great ing for rain is more im- 1000 mg/kg without prob- portant if the application lems and phosphorus can costumes and their participation, the Herbie’s stuck to damp or wet be tolerated up to 1% of Speakeasy barmaids, Stapleton Junior residue. the diet. Chamber of Commerce members and their Calculations can tell if Bottom line: The safest families for the great kitchen help and for what was applied would approach for grazing corn serving, Steve Frey and Dale Florea for pose a risk. stalks is too wait until a Nitrogen fertilizers can rain or graze before fertil- cooking the steaks, to members for providing cause toxicity in different izer application, but that desserts, and to the set-up and clean-up ways and differing may not be realistic. As- crews. And most of all thank you for your amounts so any spill avail- sessing the fertilizer attendance. It was a successful event and able for consumption is a amount will give a good proceeds will go to benefit the Stapleton higher risk. There are idea of risk level. If the other fertilizer compo- fertilizer can easily be community. nents in a grid sampled seen on the residue, be STAPLETON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE applications that may or more cautious when graz- may not be a problem due ing.

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Cattle Compaction In Graphic Files (Continued from page 6) Depression (Continued from page 7) son County. storm struck Saturday courage kids to list and re- line or by text or phone — Cropland: Fact Or Fiction? Mr. and Mrs. Douglas night. Fog turned to rain flect each day on things during the pandemic, and Trumbull and their and rain turned to snow they feel grateful for and therapy through tele- through January or daughter, Nancy; also Mr. which was piled up by Daren Redfearn individuals they owe health has been shown to spring from February and Mrs. Buford Schmidt high winds. The storm thanks. How can they ex- be effective, too. (Get through April. and their daughter, was felt as far south as press that gratitude? more information about Are you looking for addi- A five-year study in west- Meretta, were supper north Texas. How to seek treatment telehealth here.) tional income from your ern Nebraska measured guests in the home of Rev. George Brown and Mr. If your child continues And if you child is expe- corn acres? Grazing corn corn yields from continu- and Mrs. Winkelmann, and Mrs. Lenoard Bassett to show symptoms of de- riencing suicidal residue is a low-cost win- ous corn after cattle graz- Monday. passed through here Mon- pression, it’s important to thoughts, it’s important ter feed source for cattle ing in the fall and found A surprise birthday day after making the trip get professional help. to seek emergency care and a source of additional no negative effects on party was given for Kenny down from Whitewater Speak with your child’s immediately. If you think income for farmers with- corn yields the following Bassett, age 14, in the Ranch. They made fair pediatrician or primary your child or adolescent is out negative effects on the year. Tryon Graphic building time, but found the going care physician to get a re- suicidal, you can call the cropland. It must be noted that by his mother, Alice Bas- bad in places. ferral for a mental health National Suicide Preven- Many crop producers minor surface com- sett, Friday. Twenty boys On October 22, at the of- professional, or contact a tion Lifeline at 1-800-273- are concerned that tram- paction can result from and girls came to help fice of County Judge, mental health profes- 8255 or 911 if there is an pling from cattle grazing grazing during wet Kenny celebrate as well as Oscar Sandall, North sional directly. emergency. Don’t hesi- corn residue negatively weather. However, this his sister, Sandra, some Platte, Miss Henrietta Getting teenagers into tate—the risk of suicide in affects crop yields. But compaction often disap- cousins, his grandmother, Zickefoose, daughter of treatment for depression children and adolescents when grazed at proper pears through the natural Mrs. Louelva Priest and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zick- can take persistence, be- is all too real. stocking rates, small but wetting and drying and two aunts, Mrs. LaVerne efoose, became the bride cause they often feel In this stressful time, positive effects on crop freezing and thawing Neal and Mrs. Arthur of Douglas Trumbull, son hopeless, and they may monitoring your own production after grazing processes. And the com- French. of Morris Trumbull, all of have a hard time believ- mental well-being is as have been observed. paction level for restrict- SEVENTY YEARS AGO Stapleton. ing that they can get bet- important as being alert Research conducted at ing root growth and does NOVEMBER 16, 1950 NINETY YEARS AGO ter. But treatment can to your children’s needs. the University of Ne- not carry over into the fol- Pictured on the front NOVEMBER 13, 1930 really help. There are sev- With all the competing braska has shown that lowing growing season. page of this issue was The high school basket- eral different kinds of demands on your time, grazing corn residue at Grazing corn residue Mrs. Ralph Allen, wife of ball boys will play their therapy and medication self-care can seem like a the recommended stock- benefits both cattle and owner and manager of first game this season that have all been proven luxury, but it’s not. Your ing rate does not reduce crop producers. Corn the Tryon Telephone with the Alumni team at to be effective for children mood affects your whole corn or soybean yields in residue should be viewed Company. The company, the hall Friday. The and adolescents. (Get family, so giving yourself irrigated fields the follow- as an economical source bought in 1921, was first Alumni have no organ- more information about the attention you need — ing growing season. of winter roughage for operated by Mr. and Mrs. ized team but hope to be treatment for depression and professional help if In fact, a long-term study cattle that can provide an Florence Allen. The able to make the game in- here.) you need it, too — is criti- in eastern Nebraska at the extra source of income switch board being oper- teresting. Mr. Nicholas is Many clinicians have cal to the resilience you Eastern Research and Ex- from corn production ated by Mrs. Ralph Allen expecting much from his begun seeing patients need to get through this tension Center showed 2 that does not affect next served 140 phone users in team this season as he has through telehealth — on- crisis. to 3 bushel per acre im- year's crop production. the Tryon area. his full 1929 team with provements for soybean If you are interested in Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen some new extras. production following listing crop residue fields of Stapleton, were the Mrs. John Dahlin Sr. had grazed corn residue in a available for winter graz- parents of a son, Stephen the misfortune of run- corn-soybean rotation. ing and connecting with Lee, born Nov. 11, 1950. ning the tine of a pitch- This result was the same livestock producers, sign A birthday party was fork into her foot Monday. whether cattle grazed in up at cropresidueex- given in the home of Mr. She was alone at home, the fall from November hange.unl.edu and Mrs. Richard Davis but was able to walk to for Connie Jo Davis, age 2, the home of her daughter, on November 10. The Mrs. Agnes Roberts, who Black Nightshade In guests besides Connie Jo summoned Dr. McGraw. were Jerry Black, Darlene Mrs. Dahlin lost much Corn Residue Cook, Rosie Cook, blood, but unless infec- Tommy Ellis, Linelle Ellis, tions set in, will not be toxicity. Danny Nicholson, Jimmy laid up for long. Jerry Volesky It is very difficult to de- Allen, Roger Neal, Jerol- Art (Grandpa) French termine exactly how dine Harvey, Shirley pulled his threshing ma- much black nightshade is ew tems n Stock! Have you noticed any Hunn, Marshia Edwards chine to the Joe Mahaney N I I risky. Guidelines say that black nightshade in your and Charles Edwards, Mr. place southwest of town a cow would need to con- • Plastic Table Color in new colors.. corn stalks that you are and Mrs. Don Nicholson, the first of the week sume 3 to 4 pounds of grazing or plan to graze? Mrs. Tom Ellis, Mrs. Ed- where he threshed out Gray, purple, dark and light blue, fresh black nightshade to If these fields have too ward and a friend. some very fine alfalfa red, white and black be at risk of being poi- much black nightshade, EIGHTY YEARS AGO seed. soned. These guidelines, • Wrapping paper display be careful, it might be NOVEMBER 14, 1940 The Heldenbrand-Lange though, are considered toxic. The first storm of winter threshing machine • Boxed greeting cards conservative since there Black nightshade is com- swept across the nation threshed at the Tone • Posterboard in a variety of colors is little data on the actual mon in many corn fields from Montana to New Hatch farm in southern toxicity of nightshade $1.50/color and $1.00/white in the fall, especially England over the week- Hooker County the first of plants. Also encouraging • All new Leanin’ Tree card display those that had hail dam- end. 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Page 12 Thursday, November 5, 2020 Local & Regional News The Stapleton Enterprise Logan County Court Report Stolen Pickup Seneca Women’s Fellowship Recovered “Fall Bazaar” set for November 6 Class I misdemeanor. He trated cannabis, a Class IV The Logan County Sher- MARCIA HORA pled not guilty. The Seneca Women’s for sale and includes cin- felony and child abuse, a iff’s office reports the State v. Bick Gilliland. Fellowship plans to host a namon rolls, gooey pecan Class I misdemeanor. pickup stolen in Logan Gilliland was charged Fall Bazaar on Friday, No- rolls, pies, candies, Seven cases were on the Case was continued. County on Saturday, Octo- with DUI, over .15, a Class vember 6, from 10:00 a.m. breads, and cookies. Logan County Court State v. Angelica Dole. ber 17, has been recov- W misdemeanor, driving - 4:00 p.m. MT at the There will be hot spiced docket on October 5. Dole was charged with ered in Lincoln. left of center, infraction; Mullen Senior Center. cider available. Frontier Station, Inc. v. possession of controlled Deputy Sheriff Dalen and possession of open The usual bazaar items Be sure to sign up for the Austin Schell, a collection substance, concentrated Wood said a convenience container, infraction. will be for sale including door prize drawing and on judgment civil case cannabis, a Class IV store owner in Lincoln re- Case was continued. Rada Cutlery, HM Pecan you could win a free 20-25 was continued. felony; possession of con- ported the pickup had State v. Andrea Trujillo. Company Nuts (deluxe pound turkey. State v. Melissa Nienaber trolled substance, LSD, a been left in his parking Trujillo was charged with mixed nuts, walnuts, Nienaber was charged Class IV felony; posses- lot. speeding; possession of a pecans and chopped with speeding and driv- sion of money while in The Sheriff’s office is controlled substance, pecans), dishcloths, as- Advertising Pays! ing under revocation, sec- possession of controlled working with Manhattan, marijuana less than one sorted greeting cards and ond offense. The speeding substance, a Class IV Kansas, and Lincoln po- Call us to place ounce, infraction; posses- the famous Seneca Fel- charge was dropped and felony; no drug stamp tax, lice departments since your ad @ sion of controlled sub- lowship horse radish. amended charge to no op- a Class IV felony; and the theft and recovery of stance, cannabis concen- There will be baked goods 308-636-2444 erator’s license. Fine of child abuse, Class I misde- a stolen SUV that was trate, a Class IV felony; $150.00 plus court costs meanor. Case was contin- found parked at the grain and driving under revoca- of $49.00. ued. bins owned by Nathan tion, a Class II misde- State v. Kylee Martinez. State v. Austin Schell. Kramer on U.S. Highway meanor. Case was Martinez was charged Schell was charged with 83 south of Stapleton near Comments on Content continued. with possession of con- third degree assault, a the Logan-Lincoln County trolled substance, concen- line. Publisher’s Note: Without tober 8th column. The 2003 Ford F250 a doubt our editor’s mask In her very first para- pickup, owned by Bro- for the fire. column brought more com- graph, Kendra makes the sius, was a total loss. The The efforts of so many ments on content than we claim that she's not sick back window had been people to decrease the have ever received. We are so she has no need to broken out, the fan had spread such as social dis- printing two this week. We wear a mask. She may been put through the ra- tancing, wearing masks, thank you for your input not feel sick, but one of diator, and the rear tires washing hands, and being and appreciate the fact the biggest problems in had been taken off and re- careful is helping to give that you, our loyal sub- this pandemic is the placed with used ones. scientists more time to re- scribers, are reading and spread of the virus by The pickup was left in search treatments and enjoying our publications. asymptomatic people Lincoln. vaccinations. Progress is Our columns are published who simply have no idea The SUV has been re- being made, and so many to share our opinions on a they're sick. One of the leased to the owner in people are united in the variety of topics. This will major things the experts Manhattan, Kansas. The Choose Respect, Not Fear same goal of getting be the only two comments got wrong at the begin- through this pandemic, vehicle had sustained with respect rather than published on this subject. ning was the risk of By Andrew Ellsworth, safely, together. minor damage. It was out fear is helpful in so many spread by asymptomatic M.D. Recently I was visiting of gas and had a flat tire. Just wanted to take the things in life. Whether it people. They've now rec- My son is a cub scout, with a 98-year-old man. I The keys had been left in time to say I AB- be a wild animal, fire, or a ognized that it's very seri- and I am den leader. Re- asked him about this pan- the ignition. SOLUTELY LOVED YOUR weapon, cautious respect ous and that's the main cently our den met out- demic and what he expe- COLUMN titled Just Say is usually more helpful reason nearly every ex- side and practiced putting rienced in the Great No to Masks! You put in than fear. Education and Did You Know? pert recommends the up tents and learned how Depression and World words EXACTLY how I experience, without los- wearing of masks. to build a fire. With ef- War II. He was confident Famed magician Harry and some of my friends ing that caution and re- Japan has had a long his- forts to stay distanced, we would get through Houdini died on Hal- feel. GREAT JOB ON THE spect, may be lifesaving. tory of mask wearing that every scout made his own this. We will succeed if we loween in 1926. COLUMN! Those principles could dates back to the Spanish s’more, and we had such do not let ourselves be- The radio broadcast And as to the lady in the be helpful as we cope Flu of 1918 so when this a fun time. come divided, but work “Ward of the Worlds” restroom with the two with COVID-19. Depend- pandemic started they One highlight of the together, treating the caused mass hysteria on daughters, what she did ing on your situation, you immediately began wear- evening was letting each virus with caution, and Halloween Eve in 1938. made no sense. On a side may not be afraid, or you ing masks again, nearly scout try to light the fire. supporting those around note, I’ve read how detri- could be overcome with universally. As a result, We went through a series us. mental these masks are to fear. On the one hand, they've held their death of mistakes with the Subscribe people wearing them all fear could paralyze us and rate to about .8 per matches and thankfully Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. is day at work. The manager cripple our response. On Today! 100,000 population com- no one got hurt. They part of The Prairie Doc® at a store where I live the other hand, a com- pared to 38.6 in the US! were so proud to learn team of physicians and $28.00 in state ended up in the emer- plete disregard for meas- In Kansas, the governor how to light a match and currently practices family gency room for carbon ures to help decrease the $30.00 out of mandated masks in pub- start a fire. However, it medicine in Brookings, dioxide poisoning and the spread of the virus is like lic for the entire state. was also daunting for South Dakota. For free and state reason: wearing a mask 8 being careless with fire. However, the legislature them. One scout specifi- easy access to the entire or more hours a day. We all want to return to a overruled her and said cally commented on how Prairie Doc® library, visit I’ll just keep my good normalcy and way of life counties could opt out. excited he was and how www.prairie doc.org and Nebraska sense on in- that is healthy physically, All but the mostly urban scared he was. I tried to follow Prairie Doc® on stead of a mask. mentally, socially, and counties opted out. Sub- teach safe techniques and Facebook featuring On Call Barb Micek, economically. However, sequently those more explained how you do not with the Prairie Doc® a Fax Editor-Nance County cases are on the rise and urban counties, which need to fear fire, but you medical Q&A show Journal, Fullerton, NE denial of reality and a dis- otherwise would be ex- do need to respect it. streamed most Thursdays Approaching something regard for others is fuel & Copy There are two features pected to do worse due to at 7 p.m. central. in your paper that I al- their congested areas, Service ways look forward to - the have seen mostly a flat columns by Daris Howard growth in their virus Color .49 ea. and Kendra Cutler. I al- spread while the more B & W .10 ea. most always find Kendra's rural counties have seen Specials Are Back! column to be entertaining much higher increases. and often funny. On I could go on and on, but Thursday, November 5 those rare occasions I doubt I'll change Buffet Meat Loaf, Chicken & Rice when she disappoints, I Kendra's mind. 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VETERANS SALUTE 2020 PAGE B2 NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Captain Steph Miller says make good choices Publisher’s Note: Captain the convoys safely to and a tarp as the top. So, we Lincoln and then I trans- Miller was the guest from their locations. We were not equipped to be ferred to the Air Force re- speaker at last year’s Vet- would convoy from Mosul making this four-day con- serves at OFFUTT Air eran’s Day program at Sta- to the Turkey border. We voy from Kuwait. By the Force Base with JRISE pleton Public Schools. Due would run convoys any- grace of God we made it (joint reserve Intel sup- to microphone difficulties where from midnight to safely to Mosul. I seriously port element with Air during the program, many 5-6 in the morning during thought that was going to Force, Army, and Navy) were not able to hear her hours of darkness and be our toughest obstacle. I again doing analytical speech and it is being during Iraq’s curfew. was wrong. We arrived in work. I’m a branch Team printed in this week’s spe- One instance we had a Mosul early morning. We lead for China. We assess cial salute to Veterans Sec- vehicle that was ap- found where we would be China and their possible tion. Captain Miller’s proaching our convoy. We staying for the year. This threats to our country. grandmother, Lewellyn had huge signs in Arabic time instead of tents, we This is a non-deployable Frey, passed away in Octo- writing saying ‘stay back.’ had a little metal can. position and so I have one ber, and her grandfather, Our Rear M2 .50 Caliber Two people per can. We more year left and I will Darwin “Derb” Frey is gunner had to use his had electricity, air condi- hit my 20 years. I was en- now residing in the Central rules of engagement. tioning and heat for the listed for about 13 years Nebraska Veterans’ Home Which, if you’re thinking night. We found the chow as a staff sergeant and in Kearney. about this - you’re driving hall. We had breakfast then I decided to try the I am Captain Miller. 50-60 mph, you don’t and then went and found officer side. I was almost Most of you know me as have a lot of time to do all the showers. All of a sud- the oldest person in my Steph Frey, daughter of seven steps of our rules of den we heard boom boom class trying to become an Steve and Cindy Frey, sis- engagement. The rules of boom and we all ran to officer, Lieutenant (LT) the bunkers. We just as- during officer basic train- ter to Shawna and Sondy MARCIA HORA - THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE engagement consisted of shining a spotlight at the sumed we were getting ing at age 34. I’ve been a Frey, and granddaughter Captain Steph Miller visits with her grandfather, of Bill and Zola Karn and vehicle. If the vehicle mortared, but in fact a captain a couple years Derb and Lewellyn Frey. Derb Frey, at last year’s Veteran’s Day program at keeps approaching you suicide bomber had gone now and I will retire a Because of the young age Stapleton Public Schools. aim your .50 Cal at them. into our chow hall and captain. of the audience I cannot If the vehicle keeps ap- detonated himself and I If there’s anybody here provided force protection were located in central to share all of my stories proaching, you shoot a believe he killed over 24 you know interested in and maintenance. southern Iraq, which from Iraq, but I will share warning shot into the individuals. At this point joining the military My first deployment looks like a desert. North- my military experience as ground. If the vehicle con- I realized my second de- please talk to me. Every with the 1013th quarter ern Iraq was different. I have almost 19 years of tinues, you shoot at the ployment was going to be job you can possibly imag- master unit was in 1999 There were mountains service. tires. If it keeps coming a little bit different than ine - there’s a job in the to El Salvador after hurri- and trees and lots of vege- I joined the 1013th you shoot at the engine my first. military. There’s non-de- cane Mitch devastated tation, lots of rain and it Army Reserves in 1998. I block and finally if the ve- If your platoon was not ployable positions, so par- most of central America. even snowed. The temper- was a senior here at Sta- hicle keeps approaching running convoys your pla- ents if you’re worried We provided humanitar- atures in Iraq were pleton High School. I you shoot to kill. Mean- toon would be inspecting your son or daughter ian relief in trying to re- roughly 120 degrees, but graduated and walked while, your TC (truck vehicles at the inspection would have to be de- build the country. got up to over 140 at across this very stage and commander a/k/a passen- yard. Basically any indi- ployed there are positions Then the 9/11 terrorist times. Running convoys got on a bus the next day ger) is trying to radio into vidual (TCN -Third Coun- that you stay stateside. attacks occurred. I was in Mosul was very danger- for boot camp at Ft. the command post getting try National) and vehicle Talk to me, do your re- not deployed to Iraq until ous. We had 10 gun trucks Leonard Wood, MO. The the OK from our higher that comes onto base we search. Recruiters will tell January 2003. I was at- that would escort about difference between Na- commanding officials to pat down and search look- you what you want to tached to a unit out of 90 civilian semi-trucks. If tional Guard and Re- fire our weapon, when in ing for bombs and any hear. I have traveled the South Bend, Indiana, and our convoys were tight serves, is to think fact there is a vehicle born type of contraband. We world, I had my bache- I was deployed to Iraq for they would be from here Guard-State and Reserves- IED (an improvised explo- confiscated a lot of lor’s degree almost paid 16 months. I lived in a to Gandy about two miles Federal. So if you’re in the sive device) a fancy way to weapons, cell phones, for by the military. It’s not tent with males and fe- long. However, these vehi- guard the Governor is say bomb, which is in fact cameras. Most individu- easy and not everybody males providing laundry cles were very outdated. your boss, and if you are trying to blow up your als coming onto base were can put on this uniform, and shower services and We would have huge gaps in the reserves, your Com- convoy. workers for the chow it’s called the Service for a force protection where we in our convoys and some- mander in Chief or Presi- I forgot to mention our halls or cleaning the Porta reason. It’s challenging, would stand in a guard times our convoys could dent is your boss. first day that we arrived Johns and things like that. yet a true blessing. tower. If we saw anybody be 20 miles long. The Reserves and guard drill in Mosul, after a four-day Again I was blessed to It’s an honor to serve or anything suspicious we civilian trucks we were es- one weekend a month convoy from Kuwait all make it home from Iraq. and coming from this would use our radio and corting carried supplies and conduct two weeks of the way to Northern Iraq My eight years was then community with all the call QRF (the quick reac- such as water, fuel, food annual training each year. without ballistic wind- up in the Army reserves support and love and tion force) and they and the insurgents and Reserves and guard are shields, without armor, so I got out. I was working prayers I can’t imagine would come and deal terrorists knew this. Our part-time. As a reservist and some of our Humvees at Ogallala with the state where I’d be. We are serv- with the individuals. We mission was to protect the and guard member even only had a soft top or even of Nebraska probation of- ice members – but we were not able to call home civilian drivers and get though I will have my 20 fice & wanted to go to don’t serve alone. Our for about the first month years in pretty soon, I will grad school. community and our fami- to let our family know not collect any benefits I met my husband Greg, lies - they make sacrifices that we were OK. We did for retirement until I’m who is a Lieutenant with for us every day. This not have showers or toi- age 60 and financially it the Nebraska State Patrol, community sent me so lets until the army civil won’t be very much be- and moved to Lincoln to many care packages and engineers received some cause I was only part- take a job with immigra- letters and books and plywood and they were time. tion. I finished grad prayers while I was de- able to make us Porta My full-time job is with school and yet I missed ployed, and they continue Johns. I did bring my USCIS (United States Citi- the military. to do so. bathroom here with me zenship & Immigration I joined the Air National I am forever grateful - I today, it’s a small shovel. Services) under DHS (De- Guard in Lincoln Ne- would not be standing Once our equipment ar- partment of Homeland braska as an Intel analyst. here today without the rived we could set up our Security) adjudicating Our mission with the support of this commu- laundry/shower units. Asylum cases. My first job 155th Air National Guard nity. One thing I forgot to When I returned home with the 1013th quarter- was refueling Aircraft in mention is – as an intelli- after 16 months I was master unit was provid- the air (it’s like a gas sta- gence officer and an intel- home for three months ing field services. tion up in the air). My job ligence analyst I hold a and then my home unit Basically anything you as an Intel analyst was ba- top-secret security clear- was activated. I decided to need to operate and live sically to let our pilots ance. So every year some- go back a second time in the field during a time know what possible times every five years my with my home unit. I of war or exercise or oper- threats they have in what- clearance has to be re-in- then deployed a 2nd time COURTESY ation - we provide. We ever region they were vestigated. for another 14 months would provide shower & going to refuel. I was with back to Iraq up in Mosul, Captain Miller’s grandmother, the late Lewellyn laundry units, generators the Air National Guard the northern part of Iraq. Frey, welcoming Steph home from her first OIF tour See Miller and transportation. We for about nine years in My first deployment we in 2004. Page B3

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VETERANS SALUTE 2020 PAGE B3 NOVEMBER 5, 2020 A Soldier’s Prayer - Solace To Millions Editor’s Note: The follow- Miss Angermayer’s corre- “In appreciation of what dying. The Thought Lasts ing article was brought in spondence indicates that your poem has meant to “Something made me go The feeling of the serv- by Enterprise reader, at least six million copies us. A company of soldiers along. I was weak from ice man about “Conver- Marie Lemmer of Staple- have been printed and somewhere in Italy.” losing blood. I just sion” is summed up in a ton, to share in our special distributed. To the shy little poetess, wanted to stay there. I recent letter from Lt. Veteran’s edition. A widely circulated re- this tremendous response began to pray again and Harry C. Slawson of the It was June 6, 1944 – D- port of the Italian inci- has been overwhelming. repeat the poem over and One Hundred Second Sig- Day in Normandy. A dent led to reprinting of It has meant much hard over. Then 15 of us made nal Corps: Catholic chaplain crawled the poem in magazines work, answering the un- a dash for the woods.” “I write this letter by along the beachhead, ad- and newspapers, includ- ending flow of letters. Later Corporal O’Con- candlelight, feeling prob- ministering to the dead, ing “Yank” and “Stars and There has been an emo- nell and three of his bud- ably as closely as you do, the dying and the Stripes.” It has been tional strain, also, be- dies reached Allied lines. the very words which you wounded. On thirty of broadcast by Ginny Sims, cause of the heartaches “The poem gave me have so ably set down. I these boys, as he searched Joe E. Brown and Shirley expressed in many of the strength as I lay there in myself, the men under their clothing for identifi- Temple. It was read in letters. While her poem is the snow,” he wrote his me and men far removed cation papers, the chap- Congress. definitely serious in na- parents, Dr. and Mrs. P. J. have known literal mo- lain found copies of the But more important to ments of hell and the COURTESY PHOTO ture, she is cheerful and O’Connell. same short simple poem. Miss Angermayer is the bright in personality. “For Miss Angermayer’s only presence of God that you Some of the dead Miss Frances Anger- reception of the poem by a little girl who can write explanation for the shared with us. clutched the poem in mayer... “I knew how the boys for whom she such serious things, she poem’s appeal is to tell “I came across your their hands. Dozens of desperately lonely they wrote it. displays at times a re- what she had in mind poem just today. By copies of this same poem, On Jungle Trails tonight it had found its would be in battle.” markable, and lovable, when she wrote it: blew about on the debris- One service man reports sense of humor,” a friend “Lying awake one night, way to every man within strewn sands. that a whole battalion in remarked. I thought of all the very the company – and left its The story of that poem sion” June 3, 1943. It first New Guinea carries After the battle of Metz, young boys in service, mark has become one of the was published in Our copies of the poem. Sev- Miss Angermayer learned how little thought they “Men have died near most remarkable side- Sunday Visitor, a Catholic eral tell of seeing it tacked that the poem had been had given to spiritual af- me, men will die in the fu- lights of America at war. publication edited in on trees along jungle found in German transla- fairs before the war. I ture, perhaps myself – but It is called “Conversion” Huntington, Indiana. trails. One reports it is tion on a dead Nazi. Since knew how desperately I know this, the thought and it tells of a soldier in Not long afterward a surrounded by pin-up then an American college lonely they would be in you have left with us will a foxhole under fire, say- copy was found on the girls in many a tent on a which trains missionaries battle without the com- last beyond whatever may ing his first prayer. body of a dead American lonely isle. has translated it into Pol- forting hand of God.” come in the future.” Miss Frances Anger- soldier in Italy – and from Miss Angermayer en- ish, Italian, Chinese, mayer, receptionist in a then on “Conversion” has tered her office one day to French, and Spanish. Miller Kansas City physician’s spread to every corner of find a corsage on her Requiem at Massacre (Continued from page B2) office, wrote “Conver- the earth. Tabulation of desk. With it was a note: Perhaps one of the most Investigators look at school to continue to have unusual stories of “Con- your entire life - school, Veterans Day programs - version” concerns a sol- work, relationships, men- it’s important to teach our Conversion dier from Miss tal and medical records, young kids why we have Angermayer’s home- criminal and financial the freedom - how we got oo town. Corp. John A. O’- records - so for those of our freedom and how we L k, God, I have never spoken to You - Connell, 23-year-old you here in junior high maintain our freedom, so But now - I want to say “How do You do.” Kansas Citian, who was and high school (this actu- thank you to the adminis- one of the American boys ally pertains to everyone) tration and students for You see, God, they told me You didn’t exist - shot down by German the decisions you make putting on this program. I machine gun fire in the today could affect the rest know it’s a lot of work co- And like a fool - I believed all of this. massacre at Malmedy fol- of your lives. I got into a ordinating it and practic- Last night from a shell hole I saw Your sky - lowing the Nazi break- lot of trouble here in this ing with the music and I through of last December. school and the investiga- just want to say thank I figured right then they had told me a lie. Corporal O’Connell, one tors still come back and you. I want to thank my of the few to survive, was want to talk to my teach- volunteers for coming up Had I taken time to see the things You made, shot in the face. A man ers. Make good choices! and wearing the different I’d known they weren’t calling a spade a spade. next to him was badly I never thought I’d be 41 military uniforms please shot, too, he wrote later, years old still discussing give them a round of ap- I wonder, God, if You’d shake my hand, “and the only thing I things I did in high school plause. God Bless. could do was pray for him -so just think about that. Capt Miller Somehow - I feel that You will understand. so I said the poem “Con- Anyway - again thank you Stapleton Public School Funny - I had to come to this hellish place, version” over and over as to Stapleton Public Veteran’s Day Program he lay there in the snow Schools for allowing the November 2019 Before I had the time to see Your face. Well, I guess there isn’t much more to say, But I’m sure glad, God, I met You today. To the men, women and families who I guess the “zero hour” will soon be here, serve, thank you for the sacrifice; for But I’m not afraid since I know You’re near. protecting my family. We honor your The signal! Well, God, I’ll have to go. service on Veterans Day! I like You lots - this I want You to know - Look, now - this will be a horrible fight - The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in Who knows - I may come to Your house tonight - crisis and their families and friends with quali- Though I wasn’t friendly with You before, fied, caring Department of Veterans Affairs re- I wonder, God - if You’d wait at Your door - sponders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their Look - I’m crying! Me! - shedding tears! - loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press I wish I’d known You these many years - 1, chat online, or send a text message to Well, I will have to go now, God - good-bye. 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Strange - since I met you - I’m not afraid to die. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individu- - Frances Angermayer als is available.

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VETERANS SALUTE 2020 PAGE B4 NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Nicholson Honored Area Veterans Day With “Quilt Of Valor” Programs

McPherson County Schools - Tryon A Veterans Day program is being planned for November 11 at 10:00 a.m. and is open to the public. The school will be observ- ing COVID-19 DHM mandates and the gymnasium will be al- lowed at 50% capacity.

Stapleton Public Schools The Veterans Day program will be virtual this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The program will include singing of the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, address by Superin- tendent Howard Gaffney, presentation of flags to Kindergartners by the American Legion Auxiliary, musical numbers by the band and choir, and TAPS. Students will watch the program in their classroom and video will be shared with the public on the 11th day of the 11th month on the 11th hour. It will be available on the school’s website and Facebook page.

Sandhills Public Schools - Dunning There will be no Veterans Day program this year due to COVID- 19. Classes will be doing presentations or skits and these will be posted to the school’s Facebook page on November 11.

Thedford Public Schools A Veterans Day program will be held Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Thedford High School. Joseph Smith will be the speaker. We Honor Those Who Served!

COURTESY Don Nicholson was joined by family at the recent "Quilt of Valor" ceremony at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial in North Platte. Pictured, l-r: grand- daughter, Kolter Smith; son, Rocky Nicholson; daughter-in-law, Pat Nicholson; and granddaughter, Koral Osborn.

Don Nicholson, former into the United States Ma- duct medals and two McPherson County resi- rine Corp in July of 1943. Bronze Stars during his dent and sheriff, was one After eight weeks of basic years in the service. of three veterans receiv- training and eight weeks Williams enlisted in the ing “Quilts of Valor” dur- of cooking school, he was Army in 1967 and was as- ing a short ceremony held assigned to the Rifle signed to B Troop 11th Ar- Thursday, October 22, at Range as cook for one mored Calvary during the 20th Century Veter- year. He participated in Vietnam. His base camp ans Memorial in North Operations against enemy was in Xuan Loc and he Platte. The afternoon forces in Okinawa, was part of the defense of event was attended by Ryukyu Islands from the Saigon airport and friends and family, and April to June 1945 and Oc- the U.S. Embassy during American Legion Riders cupations of Tianjin, the Tet Offensive. He Post 163 members who China from October 1945 served in Vietnam until provided the flag line. to March 1946. He was 1969, when he left as Others honored were honorable discharged in body escort for fallen Troy Merritt and Keith April of 1946. comrades on the trip to Williams. The three are Merritt served in the Fort Riley, Kansas. the latest of 30 individu- Navy from September als who have been hon- 1988 to May 1997. He was ored by the Heartland of part of the Naval Con- Nebraska Quilt of Valor struction Battalion 40 Thank A Group and among more that was deployed during than 750 veterans who the Persian Gulf War. He Veteran have received quilts from received Navy and Marine organizations across the Corps achievement state. medals, a Navy Unit Com- Today! Nicholson was drafted mendation, Good Con-

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