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SinceLOGAN 1912 COUNTY, • creativeprintersonline.com STAPLETON 69163 (USPS THURSDAY, 518780) MAY 27, THURSDAY, 2021 JANUARY 5, 2017 NO. NO. 1 21 School remodeling and addition project underway home when necessary.” Photo & Story By Activities went on Marcia Hora throughout the school year with a limited num- Stapleton Public School ber of people allowed in board members broke the building and when at- ground on the new re- tending other schools. modeling and addition “Overall, I would have to project prior to the regu- say we had a very good lar meeting, Monday, May year and the last couple of 17. Demolition work has months it was pretty since started on the for- much back to normal. mer lobby, office area, The weather even cooper- and music room. Building ated for the most part and supplies and material for we did not have to go remodeling is in place extra days.” and it is expected the re- Principal Kris Walker modeled entrance and agreed. Teachers, staff new office area, commons and students adapted to area, concession stand COVID-19 guidelines and and restrooms will be she said student test completed by August 15. scores remain high. The music room and There will be many locker room addition to changes next school year. the east of the current A new superintendent gymnasium may be de- will take over the helm layed and is expected to and there will be new be completed in the fall teachers, custodian, and a due to a steel shortage. maintenance person in School District R-1 vot- place. ers passed a $2,900,000 Superintendent Gaffney bond at the November 3, will be retiring and he 2020 general election. and his wife, Linda, will The project includes a return to their ranch in new, secure entrance into the Anselmo area. the building, restrooms “We have definitely en- MARCIA HORA - THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE brought up to ADA code, joyed our time here. It is Stapleton Public School board members and administration broke ground Monday, May 17, for the new remodeling updated locker rooms, ad- very hard for us to leave and addition project at the school. Pictured, l-r: Rex Walz, Frank Kramer, Kim Kramer, Steve Schaeffer, Kristy Opela, ditional space to meet stu- this community and end Rich Burnside, Principal Kris Walker and Superintendent Howard Gaffney. dent privacy standards, a my career in education,” dedicated music room Superintendent Gaffney Dasie Nichols who has fice manager, has been SPS. beyond beef in the school with enhanced acoustics, said. “We will be back been working as a hired as the new math Lacy Kinderknecht will lunch program and show and functional commons from time to time to visit para/substitute and with teacher to take the place be moving from fourth support to the “Beef in area. our friends.” the ag program will be of Bob Harvey who has re- grade teacher to third the School” program. Superintendent Howard Brian Redinger has been the new ag teacher. She tired. grade. A letter was approved to Gaffney said the 2020-21 hired as the new superin- replaces Bryce Funk who Lynnsey Williams will Jeff Paben, Title I, has be sent to the State Board school year was a success tendent and he and his will be moving to Wiscon- be the new office man- moved to North Platte. of Education on the stand due to the hard work and wife will be moving to Sta- sin with his fiancee. He ager. Janet Victory has been taken by the school board dedication of the princi- pleton in June. They have has accepted a position Jason Wehnes has ac- hired as secondary SPED on the proposed new pal, teachers, and staff. four daughters who will there. cepted a position at teacher, driver’s educa- health standards. The let- “We were prepared to go be enrolled in the school Joni Morash will be a Arnold where he lives. tion and volleyball coach. ter will be published in virtual at the beginning system. new elementary teacher. Patrick Hynes of Murdock She and her husband next week’s issue. of this school year, but we Louie and Polly Siegel Morash has been a substi- will be moving to Staple- have purchased a home in The board also approved did not have to,” Superin- have retired from the tute teacher in the school ton to fill the history posi- Stapleton. paying Richard’s Electric tendent Gaffney said. “We maintenance and custo- system and lives west of tion. Hynes is a member In other action at the directly as electrical con- remained in school and dian position. Keifer Stapleton. of the Air National Guard regular May board meet- tractor for the building had a full class schedule Burke has been hired to Emilee Wells of Thed- and has done a tour of ing action was taken to go project for time and mate- that culminated with take over maintenance ford, has been hired as duty in Iraq. on record opposing the rial as per estimate and prom and graduation. We and Paula Goffena is the the new guidance coun- Delite Weinman, who serving of plant-based change order. did have to at new custodian. selor and replaces Mar- was the fifth grade burger and impossible/ times, but it worked out New teachers and staff garet Ann Neal who teacher, and Dakota Mey- and lessons were sent hired include: retired. ers, third grade teacher, Carly Kulp, current of- will not be returning to Logan County 34th annual Logan County Fair Roping Club Stapleton Junior Reorganizes & events The Logan County Rop- first club event will be ing Club has reorganized June 8. Rodeo set for announced and new officers have Breakaway will start at The Logan County Ag urday, August 21 and the been elected as the 2021 7:00 p.m. (3-$10.00) and Saturday, July 10 Society is making plans evening performance at schedule has been an- follows (3- for the 2021 edition of the 7:00 p.m. nounced. June 1 will be a $20.00). A $100.00 mem- The 34th annual Staple- ior Rodeo T-shirt de- Logan County Fair & The pork breakfast will practice night at the bership is required to ton Junior Rodeo has signed by Sublime Bou- Rodeo and has an- be served at 8:00 a.m. Sat- Logan County Fair- rope. been set for Saturday, July tique and they may be nounced rodeo urday morning at the grounds near Stapleton. You must attend six of 10, beginning at 9:00 a.m. picked up at the office the will be held Friday, Au- Logan County Fair Build- President Mark Lovitt nine ropings to be eligible CDT at the Logan County day of the rodeo. The T- gust 20. Check-in will be ing. The parade is set for said the roping club will for buckles. Buckles will Fairgrounds. shirts will sell for $10.00 at 5:00 p.m. and a rules Saturday afternoon. Mut- be working together with be given in open break- All entries and fees must each. meeting at 5:30 p.m. The ton bustin’ for kids will the Logan County Ag Soci- away, heading and heel- be received no later than All-around buckles will calcutta will be held at begin at 5:00 p.m., a ety to improve the arena ing. Year-end all-around Saturday, July 3, and may be awarded, and reserve 6:00 p.m. with the rodeo chicken chase at 5:30 and fair events. wins a pistol. eti- be mailed to Stapleton through fourth place all- to follow. Events include p.m., and a wild Longterm goals include quette will be required Junior Rodeo, P.O. Box around prizes. doctoring/mugging, sort- race calcutta at 6:00 p.m. improving the boxes and and special prize nights 274, Stapleton, NE 69163. Concessions available. ing, trailer loading, and The Stapleton Area Cham- constructing a return are scheduled throughout Entries will close on Sat- For more information you trailer race. ber of Commerce will alley. the season. urday, July 3, or when the may contact Jennifer The cost is $400.00 per again host their annual Other officers are Art For more information 175th entry is received. Johnston at 308-645-9432. team and there will be free barbecue. Leetch, vice president; Na- on the roping club you Age divisions are 0-6, 7- Gate fee is $2.00 for buckles for the winning The Sunday line-up to talie Jones, secretary-trea- may contact Lovitt at 308- 10 and 11-14. Team rop- adults, $1.00 for those 18 team and a breast collar date includes cowboy surer; and Shaylee Jones, 636-8234 or 308-636-2348, ing for all ages will count and under or $5.00 per for the top horse. church and feed team assistant. and by liking the Logan towards all-around. car. Five and under are The Stapleton Rodeo races. Be watching for Practices and club will County Roping Club on Each contestant may admitted free. will be one-day only with more information as ac- alternate every other Facebook. purchase a Stapleton Jun- slack at 8:00 a.m. on Sat- tivities are scheduled. Tuesday night and the -- News Briefs -- Weather McPh e rs o n Notices Index MCHS Alumni, May 29 DATE HI LOW MT • McPherson Co. School Legal Notices...... 2 Get Your Listings 15 70 44 0 Co . Ne ws McPherson County High Dist #90 Proceedings Social Side...... 3 In For Chamber 16 74 46 .26 • School Dist. R-1 School alumni will gather Satur- 17 66 53 .75 Opinion Page ...... 4 day evening, May 29, at McPher- Garage Sale Day Regular Board 18 60 54 .09 Classified ...... 5 son County High School in Tryon. Stapleton’s annual garage 19 70 51 .02 Proceedings The meal is at 6:00 p.m., busi- sale day has been set for Sat- 20 72 53 0 • Village of Stapleton McPherson County ness meeting to follow at 7:00 urday, June 12. Fog was recorded on May 15, News...... 6 p.m., grand march at 8:00 p.m. Proceedings Seven garage sales have al- and dance from 8:00 to 11:00 May 17, May 18 and May 20. • Logan County Board Maverick Sports...... 7 ready been listed and busi- p.m. Doug Powers and Top Shelf Thunder was also observed Of Commissioners Church Page...... 8 nesses will have specials that on May 15. Country will provide music and Board Proceedings Community the dance is open to the public. day. Public admission is $10 per per- If you would like to advertise Hit The Beach Party Calendar ...... 9 your sale, please contact Cre- son. At Herbie’s Memorial Day Proceedings...... 10 Monty Kemp serves as alumni ative Printers at 308-636-2444 Legislative Notes .....11 president; Jim Kemp, vice presi- or email us at creativeprint Herbie’s Speakeasy will be May 31 dent; and Nancy Munson, secre- [email protected] so we may ad- kicking off the summer with a “Hit • Over The Hills Honor • Remember Logan County tary-treasurer. Elnora Neal is vertise your sale on the flyer the Beach” party Thursday, May • Graphic Files Sheriff Report ...... 11 27, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Stop in Miller Cemetery co-secretary and Gayle Neal is and in newspaper ads. The • Between The Lines Lightning Facts ...... 12 the newsletter and address chair- cost of a listing is $8.50. for the free margarita and Program @ 2:00 P.M. man. Kinkaider beer tasting. • Senior Lunch Menu Beef Issue...... B1 - B14 Page 2 Thursday, May 27, 2021 Public Notices The Stapleton Enterprise determining learning norms were read aloud. This will be on approval Presto X Co ...... 123.00 It’s your right to know plans for students. It will President Opela ob- with teacher and that it Rainbow Resource be a requirement by 2023 served Open Meeting Law would be added for future Center...... 130.35 McPherson County to have a central dash- requirements. years also. Motion With- Recognition School District #90 board for districts. To as- Burnside: Present, F. drawn. Unlimited...... 25.60 Proceedings sist local districts, the ESU Kramer: Present, K. Moved by Burnside, sec- Renaissance The McPherson County has agreed to reimburse Kramer: Present, Opela: onded by F. Kramer, to ap- Learning ...... 1,995.00 Board of Education met the implantation costs. Present, Schaeffer: Pres- prove 2021-2022 Extra- Pam Schaeffer...... 40.00 for their regular monthly downspouts are up on the Motion by Neal, second by ent, Walz: Present. Duty Assignments as pre- Snell Services...... 1,005.99 meeting on Thursday, teacherages. He discussed Streiff to approve Moved by Walz, sec- sented on May 17, 2021. Spiffy Cleaners ...... 980.00 May 13, 2021, in the high the work toward the $2125.00 reimbursable onded by Burnside, to ap- Motion carried. Spiffy school commons. The school improvement fee for implementation of prove the board meeting Burnside: Aye, F. Cleaners...... 11,889.76 meeting was called to goals, things to improve Educlimber. Voting aye: agenda as presented. Mo- Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Spiffy Cleaners ...9,366.00 order at 7:01 p.m. by Pres- on student testing. He Neal, Streiff, Fisher, Wat- tion carried. Aye, Opela: Aye, Schaeffer: Stapleton Cooperative ident Lana Watson. After told the board about the son, Schultis. Nay: none. Burnside: Aye, Kramer: Aye, Walz: Aye Market & Deli...... 129.47 the pledge of allegiance, health standards meeting Motion carried. Aye, Kramer: Aye, Opela: Moved by K. Kramer, Studies Weekly...... 138.55 roll was called. Members in Kearney, that the The case institute Natu- Aye, Schaeffer: Aye, Walz: seconded by Schaeffer, to Telegraph...... 519.43 present were Lana Wat- school does not have to ral Resource workshop is Aye recommend discouraging US Bank ...... 4,644.64 son, Trent Neal, Josh adopt any or all of the Ne- virtual this year, so no Notice of the meeting the use of plant-based Victory Computer Streiff, Christena Schul- braska health standards. travelling or motel ex- was published in The Sta- burger and impossible Service ...... 1,619.90 tis. Absent, Toni Powers. A Our district is currently penses. Miss Choat has pleton Enterprise on beef/beyond beef in Village Of motion was made by using the National health applied for a scholarship, Thursday, May 13, 2021, school lunch program. Stapleton...... 305.00 Neal, second Schultis to education standards. He which she received, and and posted at five local Motion carried. Worldware Inc ....1,663.20 excuse Powers from the reported on the principal will pay up to $1500.00. businesses along with no- Burnside: Aye, F. WPCI Drug Free ....124.00 meeting. Voting aye; Neal, transition, which is going Motion by Streiff, second tice to the president of the Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Zaner-Bloser, Inc ...228.85 Schultis, Streiff, Watson. smoothly, with help from by Neal to approve the ini- board and all members Aye, Opela: Aye, Schaeffer: TOTAL...... 173,749.55 Nay: none. Motion car- the ESU. tial registration for Miss prior to the meeting date. Aye, Walz: Aye NET ried. It was noted that the Discuss/possible action Choat. Voting aye; Streiff, President Opela asked if Moved by K. Kramer, PAYROLL ...... 96,317.27 open meetings law is Discussion continued on Neal, Fisher, Watson, there was any public com- seconded by Burnside, to GRAND posted. No one was football field lighting. It Schultis. Nay; none. Mo- ment and referred to the approve letter to the State TOTAL...... 270,066.82 recording the meeting. has become increasingly tion carried. guidelines in the agenda. Board of Education on Publish: May 27, 2021 Verification was made of hard to get referees for af- The next regular meet- Dasie Nichols, 2021-2022 health standards as pre- ZNEZ the posting of legal notice ternoon games, and ing will be scheduled for Ag Teacher, addressed the sented with discussed of the meeting on May 7, schools are voicing their Thursday, June 10, 2021. board regarding her plans changes. Motion carried. Village Of 2021. wishes to play at night so Motion by Streiff, sec- for her program, sched- Burnside: Aye, F. Stapleton Board A motion was made by they don’t have to pull ond by Schultis to ad- ule, and her experience in Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Proceedings Streiff, second Neal to kids out of classes for journ the meeting. Voting the field. Aye, Opela: Aye, Schaeffer: move action item 1 to most of the day, also par- aye; Streiff, Schultis, Wat- Moved by K. Kramer, Aye, Walz: Aye VILLAGE OF above the consent agenda. ents with jobs wanting to son, Fisher, Neal. Nay; seconded by F. Kramer, to Moved by Walz, sec- STAPLETON Voting aye; Streiff, Neal, follow the kids’ teams. none. Motion carried. The approve the April 19, onded by Schaeffer, to ap- REGULAR MEETING Watson, Schultis. Nay; The field is used in ex- meeting was adjourned at 2021, Regular Board prove paying Richard's MINUTES none. Motion carried. At treme cases, for medical 8:46 PM. Meeting minutes and Electric directly as electri- May 12, 2021 7:30 P.M. the last meeting we had helicopters. Estimated CLAIMS April 28, 2021, Special cal contractor for building Location of Meeting: Vil- voted 5-0 to replace Todd cost is approximately GENERAL Board Meeting Minutes as project for time and mate- lage Hall Ascherl’s seat on the $35,000, which can be Nebraska Department presented. Motion car- rial as per estimate and Notice: Published in The board with Chad Fisher. from the new building Of Revenue...... 3,059.31 ried. change order. Motion car- Stapleton Enterprise and Chad read and signed the fund. Ideas for fundrais- AFLAC ...... 1,804.00 Burnside: Aye, F. ried. posted at three local busi- official oath of office, and ers were discussed to Blue Cross Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Burnside: Aye, F. nesses as provided by law was welcomed to his new fund part of the project. Blue Shield...... 19,226.29 Aye, Opela: Aye, Schaeffer: Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Called to Order: 7:30 seat on the board. Motion by Streiff, second Sandhills Aye, Walz: Aye Aye, Opela: Aye, Schaeffer: P.M. by Chairman Dan Visitors were also wel- by Fisher to approve light- State Bank ...... 58,169.39 Moved by Schaeffer, sec- Aye, Walz: Aye Beckius comed, and asked if they ing of the football field to MCHS Housing ...... 996.47 onded by K. Kramer, to Moved by Burnside, sec- Present at Meeting: would like to speak. be completed for the fall WageWorks ...... 125.00 approve the claims as pre- onded by Walz, to approve Chairman Dan Beckius Committee reports season. Voting aye; Streiff, Nebraska School sented. Motion carried. proposal from Protex with Trustees, Amber Tat- Housing/finance/trans- Fisher, Watson, Neal, Retirement ...... 16,580.74 Burnside: Aye, F. Central for dismantle and man, Anita Harwager, portation-Neal asked why Schultis. Nay; none. Mo- First National Bank Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: reinstallation of security and Vice Chair Wayne we were the activ- tion carried. Omaha3...... 10.80 Aye, Opela: Aye, Schaeffer: system for building proj- Hora in attendance. Also ity bus on the route the The mower situation First National Bank Aye, Walz: Aye ect. Motion carried. present were Stacey An- last few days of school, was discussed. Estimates Omaha5 ...... 1,512.79 The treasurer's report Burnside: Aye, F. derson, Marcia Hora, and was informed that for possible replacement First National Bank was presented by Super- Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Mark Frey, Diane Knievel, the old bus had a shake mowers were evaluated. Omaha9 ...... 152.45 intendent Gaffney. Aye, Opela: Aye, Schaeffer: and Sheriff Sean Carson. that needed to be checked The repair bill on the cur- All Star Glass ...... 65.00 There was no report for Aye, Walz: Aye Absent: Larry Vasquez. out. rent mower has been ne- Charlies North Platte Community Liaison. Superintendent Gaff- Open Meetings Law: Negotiations/finance-No gotiated down, and Plumbing ...... 90.00 The Activities Director's ney's report presented in- Chairman Beckius stated new report remains unpaid. Motion Creative Printers ...180.69 report given by Jason formation on the to all persons in atten- Americanism/multicul- by Neal, second by Streiff Culligan...... 131.63 Wehnes included the fol- following: May 17 begin dance that a copy of the turalism/curriculum/pol- to purchase the Cheetah Custer Public lowing: Tad Dimmitt date for remodel and ad- Open Meetings Law was icy-the committee will be mower with discount, for Power ...... 1,332.78 broke the shot put record, dition projects, outside posted on the wall for all setting up a meeting in $14,250.00 and pay the re- ESU 16...... 6,017.28 Tad Dimmitt, Sadie Dim- painting to be done early to see. near future. pair bill on current ESU Coordinating mitt, Jaxton Starr, Keali June, and end of year ac- Previous Minutes: Mo- Marketing: No new re- mower to use it as a trade Council...... 285.00 Florea and Colin Rooney tivities went well. tion by Hora to approve port in. Voting aye: Neal, Great Plains qualified for State Track The next regular board the minutes of the previ- Sports co-op: The com- Streiff, Fisher, Watson, Communication ....131.20 to be held May 19 and 20 meeting will be held on ous regular meeting as mittee met here Tuesday Schultis. Nay: none. Mo- Harris, T...... 636.69 in Omaha, golf districts Monday, June 21, 2021, at presented. Tatman sec- to work to align the activ- tion carried. Ideal Linen ...... 79.62 today with no one qualify- 7:00 p.m. in the library at onded. Approved 4-0. Roll ities handbook to work Discussion on bids for Menards...... 189.88 ing for State, great turn Stapleton Public Schools. call vote: Aye: Beckius, for both schools. It was the bus replacement. Midwest out for SV Banquet, K-12 President Opela ad- Hora, Tatman, Harwager. the first reading in that Money has been budgeted Petroleum...... 405.00 Music Concert, Activi- journed the meeting at Nay: none. Absent: process. The committee is for this purpose. A 2015 Neal Oil & ties/Academics/Fine Arts 9:08 p.m. Vasquez. Motion carried. working with the new co- International with 40,000 Auto Center ...... 1,305.59 Banquet and graduation. Kim Kramer, Secretary Old Business: op activities director AD actual miles has been lo- North Platte Principal Walker's re- CLAIMS • Foreclosures have Eric Kloke. cated. Mr. Vanderheiden Telegraph...... 20.47 port included: elemen- American Family been filed on two proper- Student representative- is not sure which engine Omaha World tary/junior high/high Insurance ...... 1,385.83 ties by Mike Borders vil- A new student representa- it has. After some minor Herald ...... 102.05 school awards, scheduling Blue Cross lage attorney. tive will be elected by the seat cover repairs, it will Paper 101...... 1,330.80 classes, eduCLIMBER, Blue Shield...... 29,259.90 • Hora made a motion to student body to be part of cost $37,650. Motion by Recognition Preschool round-up held Colonial Supplemental increase the community the September meeting. Neal to purchase, if it has Unlimited...... 108.05 with 11 to 13 students for Insurance...... 110.27 center cleaning wage by Principal report: Mrs. a Cummins or Pakkar en- Sandhills next year and Drivers Ed Madison National $20.00. Harwager sec- Brownfield presented the gine. Second by Fisher. State Bank...... 200.00 is being offered this sum- Life...... 860.67 onded. Approved 4-0. Roll multicultural activities re- Voting aye; Neal, Fisher, Simmons, K ...... 44.80 mer. Madison National Life call vote: Aye: Beckius, port for the 2020-2021 Watson, Streiff, Schultis. Tru Green...... 4,546.97 The Coop Committee re- Insurance...... 307.74 Hora, Tatman, Harwager. school year. She gave the Nay; none. Motion car- UNL-Extension ...... 15.00 port highlighting their Stapleton General Nay: none. Absent: board a brief overview of ried. Vanderdheiden ...... 276.64 last meeting was pre- MG Trust ...... 5,492.33 Vasquez. Motion carried. the bills currently in the The gold van, which has WageWorks ...... 55.25 sented. Stapleton General • Burns property sold, legislature, or recently been used in part for driv- Walmart ...... 243.59 A Card of Thanks was NTRT ...... 27,027.39 but all cleaned up. passed. She and Mrs. Flo- ers education, will cost TOTAL...... 139,311.58 read from the family of Stapleton General • Salisbury property is rea brought up the new more to fix after hitting a ACTIVITY Velma Walker. TASC ...... 824.98 in progress. student and staff hand- deer than it is worth. The First National Bank The board discussed the Stapleton General • Tatman made a mo- books on google docs. All board agreed to not fix it, Omaha3 ...... 1,115.84 2021-2022 school calen- Account...... 36,371.19 tion to send Scott Gaites were gone through, with and to look into leasing a First National Bank dar and graduation date. VSP...... 220.86 second letter regarding changes made where it vehicle for drivers ed and Omaha5 ...... 536.40 Moved by F. Kramer, sec- ACC Business ...... 76.91 the nuisance order and was deemed necessary. general transportation. Menards ...... 86.99 onded by Rich Burnside, ACT ...... 224.00 his property. Hora sec- Superintendent report- The Educlimber data Nebraska FFA ...... 36.00 to go into closed session to Charron onded. Approved 4-0. Roll Mr. Vanderheiden re- dashboard is a place to Stapleton Schools..881.24 discuss personnel and to Lawn Care ...... 1,800.00 call vote: Aye: Beckius, ported that the compile information and Vanderheiden, T. ...285.60 prevent the needless in- Cornhusker International Hora, Tatman, Harwager. Walmart ...... 157.63 jury to the reputation of Truck Inc ...... 45.19 Nay: none. Absent: Dusty Trails, LLC.....65.00 an individual. Motion car- Country Vasquez. Motion carried. THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Stapleton Schools ried. Partners ...... 1,465.05 • Sheriff Carson gave re- Coop ...... 453.00 Burnside: Aye, F. Creative Printers ...370.97 port: Award Winning Newspaper 1. Cited underage driv- 1981 • 2012 • 2013 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 TOTAL ...... 3,617.7- Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Curriculum BUILDING FUND Aye, Opela: Aye, Schaeffer: Associates...... 69.73 ers in the village Official Newspaper of Logan and Culligan...... 29.00 Aye, Walz: Aye Custer Public 2. Cited careless drivers McPherson Counties High Mark The motion to go into Power District.....3,598.38 in the village 3. Addressed com- The Stapleton Enterprise (USPS 518-780) is pub- Electric...... 864.31 closed session to discuss Diamond Ground lished weekly on Thursday at Stapleton, Nebraska TOTAL ...... 893.31 personnel and to prevent Products...... 907.50 plaints in the village 69163. Periodical postage paid at Stapleton, Nebraska DEPRECIATION FUND the needless injury to the Eakes Office New Business: 69163. Weather Craft ...47,572.76 reputation of an individ- Solutions...... 773.11 • Tatman made a mo- Marcia R. Hora ...... Publisher TOTAL...... 47,572.76 ual was repeated by Presi- Educational Service tion for Diane Knievel to Kendra Cutler ...... Editor Publish: May 27, 2021 dent Opela. Unit #16 ...... 19,633.55 have alcohol in the com- Kendra Cutler ...... Adv. & Circulation Manager ZNEZ The closed session Electrical Engineering & munity center on May 8, ADVERTISING RATES started at 7:30 p.m. and Equipment Co...... 100.28 2021. Harwager sec- ON REQUEST ended at 7:49 p.m. Frey’s General onded. Approved 4-0. Roll SUBSCRIPTION RATES School District Moved by Burnside, sec- Store ...... 2,122.42 call vote: Aye: Beckius, In Nebraska ...... $28.00 R-1 Regular onded by F. Kramer, to re- Great Plains Hora, Tatman, Harwager. Out of State ...... $30.00 lease Emilee Wells from Communications...338.37 Nay: none. Absent: Above Prices Per Year School Board her 2021-2022 teacher Tammy Harris ...... 228.23 Vasquez. Motion carried. All Subscriptions Must Be Paid In Advance Proceedings contract. Motion Failed. Sue Hauser ...... 23.99 • Tatman made a mo- CARD OF THANKS Burnside: Aye, F. Hermitage tion for Creative Printers Minimum ...... $7.50 Board of Education to have a tasting event on Meeting Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Art Company...... 52.17 ($10.00 if Billed) Nay, Opela: Nay, Schaef- Ideal Linen May 27, 2021. Harwager CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Stapleton Public fer: Nay, Walz: Nay Supply ...... 265.42 seconded. Approved 4-0. Minimum ...... $5.00 Schools Roll call vote: Aye: Beck- Additional Insertions At Reduced Prices District 57-0501 Cole Kinderknecht, Illuminate Arnold Insurance Agency, Education Inc .....2,125.00 ius, Hora, Tatman, Har- ($7.00 if Billed) May 17, 2021 wager. Nay: none. Absent: ADDRESS CHANGES President Opela called addressed the board re- Inland Truck Parts & garding 2021-2022 insur- Service...... 675.31 Vasquez. Motion carried. Postmaster: Send address changes to: the regular meeting of the • Ordinance 213-18 THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE ance for the school Ken Joedeman...... 150.00 Stapleton Public Schools states about barking P.O. BOX 98 • STAPLETON, NE 69163 through their agency. Joseph Masten...... 280.98 Board of Education to in the Village of Staple- email: [email protected] Moved by K. Kramer, McGraw-Hill Education order at 7:00 p.m. on ton. Phone 308-636-2444 Monday, May 17, 2021, in seconded by Walz, to ex- Holding LLC ...... 40.00 tend contract for addi- Menards...... 250.94 • Hora made a motion to All letters to the editor must be signed to be considered for publication. Opinions the library at Stapleton hire Schroeder & expressed are those of the writer and not The Stapleton Enterprise/McPherson Public Schools. tional two weeks on Paper 101...... 1,117.15 County News. We reserve the right to edit letters and reserve the right to refuse current year contract Perry Guthery Haase & any advertising or news deemed not suitable for publication. The Pledge of Allegiance See Board Proceedings was recited; the board with guidance counselor. Gessfor ...... 225.00 Page 10 The Stapleton Enterprise The Social Side Thursday, May 27, 2021 Page 3 From The Past..... Pioneer Memorial Rest Home News -- Happenings on the Hill at Mullen -- Enterprise files dating back to July, 1912 Hello. We hope everyone TEN YEARS AGO Ethel Eddingfield re- family and Community has had a great week. We MAY 26, 2011 ceived word that she was Education sponsored have been keeping busy a great-grandmother The Stapleton PTA pro- scholarship. with our daily activities, again. Charles Jr., made vided ice cream sand- Deaths: Seth Coffman, restorative exercises and . his arrival at the Mullen wiches and popsicles to 18, May 17 our visitors. THIRTY YEARS AGO hospital to Mr. and Mrs. students and teachers at Monday morning we MAY 23, 1991 Charles Eggleston. the last day of school at played kickball. Those out Sylvia Gift was the win- Stapleton Public School. A new postmaster will to join me were Nadene ner of the Dough Days Pat Gamet of 5 Trails be appointed following Andersen, Ann Connell, Bake Off. Winery of Paxton held a the announcement of the Marty Boyer, Minnie Deaths: Charles E. wine tasting at Heavenly leaving of Postmaster Mary Hamilton, Mary Whitaker Sr., May 10. Creations for Stapleton’s Nina Griffiths. Kemp, Florence Cooper, SIXTY YEARS AGO Bloomer Daze. Christopher Joedeman Marlene Dykes, Sharon Three Stapleton-McPher- has been taken to the hos- MAY 25, 1961 Carson, Kathleen Miles COURTESY PHOTO Karen Farrell was son County athletes com- pital in Omaha by the Sta- and Deb Minor. That af- named valedictorian of with Nadene Andersen (left) and Sharon peted at the state track pleton Rescue Unit. ternoon we were off to the the 1961 graduating class Carson. meet at Omaha Burke. Latigo Munson placed horse races. Ann with her at SHS Austin Starr tied for 8th fourth/fifth in the state horse Dodger, Nadene Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Curtis in the high jump with a track meet with a pole with her horse Slow Poke, celebrated their Golden jump of 5’10”. Ashley vault of 12’6”. Deb and her house Ole Wedding Anniversary. Bessmer competed in President of the Teen Blue, Sharon and her Births: a son to Mr. and high jump and tied for Center in Stapleton will horse Ready Maid, Mar- Mrs. Ervin DeBoer, may 8th with a jump of 4’10”. be Jim Chapman. lene and her horse Black 19; a daughter to Mr. and Kadee Cutler tied for 17th SPS presented “Alice in Beauty and Kathleen with Mrs. Richard Delfs, May in the 3200 with a season Wonderland,”, under the her horse Lemon Drop all 24. best time of 13:05.16. direction of Mrs. Karen had a great time. In the SEVENTY YEARS AGO Pictured in this issue Lukas and Mr. Dennis first round Ole Blue came MAY 24, 1951 was water going over Rockford. in first, Black Beauty sec- Visitors at the McCain Highway 92 west of Tryon Wayne and Eloise ond, Ready Maid third, cemetery near Stapleton at the John Daigger place. Kramer will be honored Slow Poke fourth, Lemon have expressed concern People have been driving on their 40th wedding an- Drop fifth and Dodger over the condition of nu- through the water, and a niversary. sixth. The second round merous burial plots as a pickup went into the Bill Ruby was chosen Slow Poke came in first result of recent heavy ditch. “Rancher of the Year” by followed by Black Beauty, COURTESY PHOTO rains. Deaths: Dante Chavez the Chamber of Com- Ready Maid, Dodger, Geniece Tunnell and Enjoying the parachute. Rodriguez, infant son of merce at Lander, Lemon Drop and Ole Inez Lutes had perfect at- Candy Hemingway and . Blue. The third and final On Wednesday morning Ann, Florence, Sharon C., tendance for the school Johnny Rodriguez, died King and queen of the round ended up with Rebecca Welsh was here Robert, Deb, Marty, Mary, year. May 22. Terry Lovitt, 68, SHS athletic royalty were Lemon Drop first, Black for kickball and chair ex- Bob Osterman, Wanda, Weddings: Miss Alta of Arnold died May 23. Jay Lovitt and Angie War- Beauty second, Ready ercises with Marlene, Nadene and Marlene. TWENTY YEARS AGO May Bay and Robert A. ren. Maid third, Ole Blue Nadene, Wanda Mackley, That afternoon I called MAY 24, 2001 Perry, May 22; Miss Inez Births: Bryce William fourth, Dodger fifth and Mary, Marty, Deb, Sharon numbers for Bingo. Those Mabel Lutes and James E. Logan County Rodeo Salisbury, May 14. in sixth place Lemon C., Florence, Ann and out to play were Stan, FORTY YEARS AGO Fattig, May 20; Miss Eloise Queen, Kendra Uphoff, Drop. We had so much Deb. Nadene, Ann, Peggy Barnt MAY 28, 1981 Karn and Wayne C. has been busy making ap- fun and decided that this That afternoon we were and Deb. Nadene was this Kramer, May 22; Elyene pearances since her Roy Lehman and Odetta will definitely be played supposed to go on a van week’s blackout winner. Cumpston and Clifford crowning at the 2000 Salisbury were honored again. ride but had to change Friday morning several Andre, May 20. Logan County Fair and when Postmaster Gary Tuesday morning I had plans last minute and enjoyed current events. Deaths: Leslie Moore, 52, Rodeo. Reynolds presented them book club with Sharon C., ended up doing one on That afternoon we had an May 20. Seniors earning a with 25-year pins. Deb, Mary, Marlene, one visits, watching a ice cream sundae social. EIGHTY YEARS AGO plaque from the Logan Nebraska residents will Sherry Forbes, Twila western on TV and en- We had strawberry, choco- MAY 22, 1941 County 4-H Council were no longer be allowed to Springer, Patsy Berney joyed coffee and visiting. late, caramel, butter- Eight cooperators re- Zach Hodges, Kayla keep as pets. and Marty. That after- Thursday morning Re- scotch, brownies, crushed cently received various Myers, Elizabeth Kramer, T.K. Rogers has joined noon we had reminisce becca was back for noodle up Butterfingers, nuts, Amos Lanka, Brett Schaef- the Air Force National time with Sharon C., ball and parachute exer- cherries, whipped cream fer, and Traci Witthuhn. Guard for the summer. See From the Past Nadene, Deb and Kath- cises. Those out to join in Traci Witthuhn was the Deaths: Edith Zicke- Page 9 leen. on the fun were Joyce, See Happenings Page 9 recipient of the Logan foose, May 14. County Council of the Ne- FIFTY YEARS AGO braska Association for MAY 27, 1971 land in the county, of Logan County Tales 1600 acres. Parties from Senior Lunch Menu At , whose names we DeJoWa’s Diner Larry Hardesty did not learn are the pur- chasers.” For Pickup, Delivery & Dine In. 7240 West 37th Street - Kearney, Nebraska 68845 The purchasers were Call 308-636-2526 by 11:00 A.M. for delivery. 308-233-3573 - [email protected] George Bay (1868-1963) and Edward J. McPherrin Thursday, May 27 - Bar- salad bar (1872-1947). County becue pork sandwich, Wednesday, June 2 - The Census of 1885 and Western Logan County records describe them as baked beans, coleslaw, Boneless chicken, mashed In addition, one of their unnamed cattle ranch. In cancer was in a distant being from Pottawattamie peaches, salad bar potatoes, gravy, peas, children, Zola Cedate 1909 he married Bertha fourth place but probably County, Iowa. The trans- Friday, May 28 - Choice peaches, dinner roll, salad Storm (1909-1995), appar- Bates (1881-1936) in often misdiagnosed, as action is well-described in of chicken fried steak or bar ently named after her Custer County. Depend- with perhaps Frank Gor- Logan County Through fish, mashed potatoes and Thursday, June 3 - aunt, Sedate Gordon Hall, ing on the source, don’s “chronic dyspep- the Years (pp. 176-177). gravy, mixed veggies, Smothered pork chop, married Glen Wells (1905- Bertha’s birthdate ranged sia.” According to the entry, fruit mixture, dinner roll, country potatoes, corn 1967). They had three over the years from 1881 Meanwhile, Heber and “Shown a 1200-acre tract salad bar casserole, pineapple, children: Cherry Char- to 1889. By 1917-1918 Henrietta Chapin add to of land eight miles west of Monday, May 31 - dressing, salad bar Wells Johanson they had moved to their holdings in western Stapleton [which did not Closed: Memorial Day Friday, June 4 - Choice of (1930-2004), James Frank Omaha where he worked Logan County. On March exist at the time], McPher- Tuesday, June 1 - Walk- chicken fried steak or Wells (1946-2020), and as a shipping clerk in a 23, 1901, Henrietta M. rin negotiated to buy the ing taco casserole, Span- fish, mashed potatoes, Mardella Espinoza (1948-) broom factory in 1920 Crawford Chapin pat- place. The spread had ish rice, refried beans, gravy, green beans, fruit, who all graduated from and Bertha operated a ented a timber culture been in the possession of mangos, nacho chips, dinner roll, salad bar Stapleton High school. rooming house. By 1930, claim of 160 acres just Heber Chapin, his father- In addition, Charmaine he worked as loader for a south of Heber’s claim. in-law Goodyear and and Glen Johanson’s son, biscuit company, and Her claim is at Judge F. R. Hogeboom, Ron Johanson (1956-2018) Bertha listed no occupa- E1/2NW1/4, NE1/4SW1/4 and it was principally Showing at the Arnold Rialto Theatre graduated from Stapleton tion. She died in 1936. NW1/4SE1/4 of section used to run sheep and High School in 1975. By 1940, now a widower, 10, township 17N, range race . Evidences of “My Brother’s Keeper” Frank and Mary Jane Gor- Lewis lived with his son- 29W. Also, beginning in a race track are still [1985] don are his great-great- in-law and, at age 64, 1886, Heber Chapin, ac- existent south of the May 28, 29, 30 & June 1 grandparents. worked as laborer. He cording to Logan County house. . .. From 1906 to Fridays, Saturdays & Tuesday @ 7:00 P.M. Returning back to Heber died in Sarpy County, Ne- records, began taking on 1947, the McPherrins Sunday @ 3:00 P.M. Chapin, the reader may braska in 1958 at the age some debt. Without lived in the sod house Sponsored By American Legion remember in the 1885 of 81-82, long removed knowing the value of the built by Chapin.” Drama. War census he had a seven- from tending sheep and property at the time, I Heber Chapin may have Rated PG-13 year-old Jessie Wells living cattle in Logan County, cannot determine if he been pressed to sell the Travis is a returning veteran in his household. She was Nebraska. overleveraged himself but holdings because of the struggling with PTSD and his faith listed as “daughter” born Meanwhile, Heber’s fa- events would suggest so. foreclosure by his lender, in God. Starring Gregory Alan in in 1878. She is ther-in-law, Henry Good- As early as 1892, Ross Ross Gamble. Without Williams and Jeff Rose. a mystery because in the year, passed away on Gamble of the Buffalo going through all the de- Upcoming Movie: Those Who Wish Me Dead 1880 census, Etta and February 24, 1889, at the County Bank, filed suit tails of the sale, it appears Heber Chapin did not list age of 63. He died in a against Heber for pay- from Logan County any children in the house- similar way as his daugh- ment of a loan taken out records that Heber sold hold. I can find no other ter, Etta. According to his in August 1886. Then in his holdings for $13,000 record of her. obituary, he “took cold 1900, Ross Gamble et al or about $400,000 in Memorial Day Savings! On June 26, 1890, Heber and came down the filed suit for loan pay- today’s purchasing power. married Henrietta May rheumatism and terrible ment, which a sale of real In talking with Kristy Keep Saving Your Crawford (1858-1941). Ac- cough, got better and estate satisfied. There is a Opela, evidence of the Fresh $100.00 Receipts cording to the 1900 cen- went to work some again; reference to a note of race track is now gone, as 93% Lean For Our Monthly sus they remained living then he had chills and $21,823.59, which is is the sod house. in western Logan County fever and several com- hardly an inconsequen- The newspaper account Drawing Ground where they had two chil- plaints, which set in so tial amount and is equiva- stated that Chapin re- & Check Out Our dren, Cecil (1891-1953) that he has been a great lent to almost $700,000 in tained his cattle, and the Beef Weekly Sale and Jessie W. Chapin sufferer.” Sources indi- today’s purchasing power. Logan County Through the Flyer For (1893-1990). Did the cate he died in Logan On April 7, 1902, Lew Years account stated he Great Deals! seven-year-old “Jessie County and was buried in William, clerk of the stocked the place with RO-TEL Wells” of the 1885 die and Oak Grove Cemetery in Logan County district Bay and McPherrin “oper- HOT is here! OPEN Mary and Heber use her Manchester, . court, reported that the ating it for a while.” name again? Was the I do not know when his foreclosure as fully paid Chapin continued for at MEMORIAL DAY 1885 Jessie Wells an wife, Elizabeth, returned off and satisfied. How did least several months to MON., MAY 31 adopted daughter or per- to Michigan. Neverthe- this happen? run an ad in the Logan NEBRASKA haps the daughter of the less, she died in Manches- For the answer, I looked County Pioneer (Gandy), UNTIL 5:00 P.M. servant “Cetale Gorden” ter, Michigan, on January to the Logan County Pio- as did others, indicating or one of the Winslow 6, 1906, and is buried in neer (Gandy) newspaper. his brand. It stated, “My Thursday brothers. We may never the same cemetery as her On April 4, 1902 under brands are bar seven on know. husband. At age 80 she the heading “A Big Deal,” left hip and ten bar 10 on May 27 Also living with Heber died, according to her the newspaper an- right hip. Some are and Henrietta in 1900 death certificate, of nounced “H. A. Chapin branded with heart brand Taco Salad was Lewis (or Louis) Gad- “bronchial pneumonia.” sells his ranch property left side and some on left way (1876-1958) who is At that time “Influenza on the Loup river after a hip. Ranch located on listed as “servant” and and pneumonia” were in residence of twenty years, NE1/4 10-17-27. Range. At “Ranch Laborer by the second place as to cause retaining nothing but his the head of the South 308-636-2999 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Month.” A native of New of death, only slightly cattle. He will give posses- Loup River. P. O. Gandy, Your local store Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. York, Lewis remained in ahead of tuberculosis, but sion about the 15th of Nebraska.” serving you best! the area and by 1910 had well behind cardiovascu- May. Mr. Chapin had one become the foreman of an lar diseases. At that time of the best pieces of hay Continued next week Page 4 Thursday, May 27, 2021 Opinion The Stapleton Enterprise Odds & Ends The Men of Tundra Comics Marcia R. Hora, Publisher Flag folds have symbolic meaning The following was brought in by an Enter- prise reader to share as we approach Memorial Day. America’s founding fathers used God’s word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and at this time, more than ever, we need to re-educate our- selves on our Nation’s his- tory. We need to stand behind those who serve to bolize the original 13 protect our ‘God-given’ colonies, but we learn the rights and freedoms and following: to understand what the The first fold of the flag flag-draped coffin means. is a symbol of life. Do you know that at mil- The second fold is a sym- itary funerals, the 21-gun bol of the belief in eternal salute stands for the sum life. of the numbers in the The third fold is made in year 1776? honor and remembrance Have you ever noticed of veterans departing the the honor guard pays ranks who gave a portion meticulous attention to of their lives for the de- correctly folding the fense of our country to at- of America Flag 13 times? You proba- See Odds & Ends bly thought it was to sym- Page 11 Life’s Outtakes Dave Says Daris Howard Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, The Edge A Date with Grandma I can’t decide whether to sell or keep a rental prop- It’s nice to be getting the case when I learned erty. Except for the prop- Kendra L. Cutler, Editor back to normal life again, how unpleasant she was.” erty in question I’m Slow down.... even though that normal “What do you mean?” debt-free, and I make still feels strange. I am Tina asked. Ranching is saying $90,000 a year. I owe still teaching most of my “She complained about “things will slow down a $20,000 on the property, classes online this semes- everything,” Cindy re- next week” over and and it is worth $65,000. ter, but I do have the priv- plied. “She complained over again until you die... What do you think? ilege of teaching one about her aches and Anyone in an Ag-related George computer science class pains. She said she didn’t industry can concur that face-to-face. We have had eat out much when she this is correct. Right now, Dear George, make the money I would to social distance and was young, and young brandings are in full You’re in pretty good need for a down payment. wear masks, but the con- people today have so swing, guys are AI’ing and shape financially, and you versations I have enjoyed much money. She said the What do you think of this sorting to put bulls out. with my students before youth don’t understand could probably pay off the idea? There is fence to fix and there sobbing, I was try- and after classes have re- how hard things used to rental property in a year Erik calves to check. And the ing to get out of her what turned. be. It continued like that or two. So really, it’s a neighbor that needs your happened. I have never One conversation that is during the entire meal.” matter of personal prefer- Dear Erik, help too. been accused of being always common is dating. “It’s a wonder he took ence. I will say this; When you take on the Last weekend was busy overly patient with a cry- Most of the time, when her out,” Tina said. there’s nothing worse kind of work you’re talk- as usual at LAC. We ing child so, according to this conversation comes “Every time she griped, than being a landlord if ing about, you need to branded a few late calves, Kels, I used my “mean up, I simply listen. I usu- he just quietly listened,” you don’t want to be one. oversee what’s happening heat detected embryo mom voice” on her. I was ally come away grateful I Cindy said. “He never It’s not a bad thing to recip cows, heat detected every step of the way. finally able to make out do not have to go through complained at all. And and bred purebred cows, feel that way. Some folks You’re working out de- that one of the not-so- those trying experiences when he smiled at me, it just a usual spring day... have fun and enjoy land- tails, keeping an eye on tame Tom attacked anymore. During one just made me melt.” that is until the silence lording for a while, but the crew, and having to when she turned her such conversation, I listed “Did you do anything to was shattered by a 5-year- then other things become handle a dozen other is- back. as a girl named Cindy let him know you liked old with tears streaming more important. It’s your sues tied to the project. I took her to the house, shared her experience him?” Tina asked. down her face. It seems life and your feelings that Plus, you can’t just walk assessed the damages, felt from the previous night Cindy nodded. “I defi- the adults all got kind of matter at this point. up to a house or see it on- bad for yelling at her, and with Tina, one of her pro- nitely flirted with him, busy in the barns and cor- If you still enjoy dab- line, buy it, and expect to put her in a warm bath of gramming team mem- and he flirted back. I was rals, and maybe for a brief bling in real estate and come out ahead in the epsom salt. After soaking bers. Cindy worked as a sure he liked me, too. But moment, forgot we were being a landlord, go for it. deal. the wounds (yes there waitress at a local restau- the more we flirted with babysitting. Callie is old If the shine has worn off, were several) I doctored it rant and talked about a each other, the more it People who flip houses enough to entertain her- with antibiotic ointment boy who had come in. seemed to annoy his get rid of the place. If the for a living professionally self pretty well. Just the and she was good as new! “He came with his grandmother. So, I espe- latter is the case, you’ll get eyeball dozens, some- other day she hid rocks in We finished our work, grandmother,” Cindy cially tried to make their the responsibility of times hundreds, of prop- Grandma’s lawn. This had supper (I even had a said. “He said it was her meal perfect. Still, his being a landlord off your erties to buy just one. It’s should keep mowing ex- glass of wine) and every- birthday, and he was tak- grandmother said it was back and become debt- not an easy way to make citing this summer! She thing was right with the ing her out for dinner.” too tough to chew, even free all at the same time! money, and it’s definitely was playing in the dirt world again. “That’s really sweet,” though he said it was very —Dave not something I’d recom- and a couple barn cats So even though I’m still Tina replied. delicious. But that was mend doing from a dis- were keeping her com- waiting for the ‘slow Cindy nodded. “I also when he told me his Dear Dave, tance. In short, I wouldn’t pany. down,’ my sister may thought the same thing, name.” I’ve been following your do it, Erik. Fixing and After I made my way think twice before trust- and I told him so. But I es- “That’s a good start,” advice for about a year. flipping properties is a through five gates to her ing me to be a babysitter pecially thought that was Tina said. I’m almost out of debt, and as she was standing anytime soon.... hands-on business, and “Yes,” Cindy replied. and I live on a budget, but trying to do it from 700 “But when he went to tell looking toward the future miles away would be a me his last name, his it seems like it will be nightmare. grandmother stopped very difficult to save up Just keep on working the him. She said a person for a down payment on a budget and save as much shouldn’t give their name home. I live in Chicago, as you can. I’d consider to strangers because they and property prices are getting a part-time job for might use it against them. very expensive. I have a I thought I would never a while to add to the down be able to connect with friend in who payment fund before I’d him. But then, when I suggested I buy a less ex- try to fix and flip a house gave them the bill, I saw pensive property there, that far away. him turn it over, take a then fix it up and flip it to --Dave pen, and write on it. I was sure he was writing his phone number or some- thing.” Tina laughed. “You’re lucky.” “But the night wasn’t over, nor was his grand- mother through,” Cindy said. “I heard her telling him off for giving his phone number to some- Upcoming Sale Dates one he didn’t know. And when I came back to get Weigh-Ups @ 9:00 A.M. • Calves Sell @ 1:00 P.M. the payment, what he had written on the back of the June 1 - Regular Sale receipt had been crossed out with lipstick.” June 8 - No Sale “Oh, what bad luck,” June 15 - Bred Cow Sale Tina said. “I thought the same June 22 - No Sale thing,” Cindy replied. June 29 - No Sale “But then I realized I was holding a receipt he had July 6 - Regular Sale signed as well as a credit card with his name on it. Bid on www.cattleusa.com And to top it off, when I Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ told the story to others in northplattestockyards the kitchen, the cook said www.northplattestockyards.com she had something that might remove the lipstick Office: 308-534-1200 so we could see the num- Kyle Layman, Owner: 308-660-5319 ber. I think it was lemon Field Reps: Michael Fletcher, 308-645-7200 juice or something, and it Dale Dee Arensdorf, 308-530-3495 worked.” Jim Gragg, 308-587-2495 “Awesome!” Tina said. Shane Carr, 308-546-9067 “So, are you going to call Justin Christner, 308-530-6851

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McPherson County News ~ Established 1889 ~ Incorporating The Tryon Graphic

Graphic Files Over The Hills J.R. Trumbull

chairs where they were texting are important. From The Tryon Graphic Archives sitting. I often wish that I Another form of visiting had recorded those mem- is writing letters which TEN YEARS AGO United Methodist Church Teana and Monte helped ories of times past. seems to be a lost art. MAY 26, 2011 in Tryon. Everyone was with the clean-up job at Taking time to visit, Spend some time visit- American Legion Auxil- welcome, including men. Eclipse Cemetery Wed- spending time together, ing with others in what- FORTY YEARS AGO iary Unit 189, District nesday morning and all or even just emailing or ever form you choose. Five chose Mara Seifer as MAY 21, 1981 had dinner with the Don their 2010 delegate to Ernestine Mann was Bullington family. Cornhusker Girls State. honored on her birthday SIXTY YEARS AGO VISITING One of the many activities May 13th with a party at MAY 25, 1961 Mara Seifer participated the Helen Wendling Mr. T.L. Rudolph, Super- I was walking through the graves today, in was a government test home in Tryon. Those intendent of the high Visiting with old friends, on which she scored the present, besides the hon- school at Tryon for the Thinking of the memories highest in District 5. She ored guest, were Eva past few years, has been Quote: “ Sometimes you was awarded a certificate Haddy, Eithel Dahlin, elected Superintendent at will never know the value And the joys that never end. and her name was placed Margaret Dobbins, Winside in Wayne of a moment until it be- on a plaque that the Annabel Thompson, Eva County, Nebraska. We are comes a memory.” Someone asked “Do they talk back”? Tryon unit will proudly Correll, Louelva Hatch sorry to see Mr. and Mrs. I’m one of those people Some with a breeze whisper in my ear, display for a year. and Matilda Haney. Rudolph leave Tryon, but who enjoys walking J.R. Trumbull captured a Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth hope they will be happy among the graves and Others with stories oft told, picture of a large bobcat Pester of Wallace, were in their new job. running the memories of And others through a tear. on her property from her announcing the engage- McPherson County’s 4-H people and places game camera. ment of their daughter, Sunday was observed at through my mind. It Two Tryon resident stu- Judy L., to Dallas G. Neal, Tryon Sunday, May 21st. would be wonderful if we As long as memories & stories linger, dents were among those son of Mr. and Mrs. LaV- The day began with had a USB port that we Sandhillers never truly die. who qualified for the erne Neal of Tryon. A July church services, after could plug into and They are a part of each life they touched spring 2011 academic 11th wedding was being which a basket dinner record the pictures and honors lists at Chadron planned. was held at The Graphic stories stored in our Until we meet them in the sky. State College. Ryan Four area towns were building. Afternoon serv- minds. That’s not possi- Mumm made the presi- represented at the 63rd ices were held at the Wes- ble, but we should try to So, I will continue visiting my friends dent’s list and Jordan annual meeting of the leyan Methodist Church, record our memories on As I walk among the graves Lovitt made the dean’s Sandhills Rebekah Dis- featuring a long list of paper or in some form for list. trict No. 26 meeting held numbers presented by 4- others. Dad and a friend Taking time to think of them TWENTY YEARS AGO May 15, 1981, at the H Clubs and individuals. of his would always have And the memories they gave. MAY 24, 2001 Tryon Lodge Hall. About Members of The Handy questions for each other Joseph Cochran, valedic- forty members from Hands Club were attrac- when they visited. Not J.R. Trumbull torian, and Dru Melvin Tryon Lodge No. 413 and tively dressed in white once did I think to slip a 31 May 2016 and Chad McNutt, co-salu- the Mullen Lodge No. 315, choir caps and white tape recorder behind the tatorians, were among the were present from Tryon, headband hats which nine MCHS seniors re- Stapleton, Mullen, and were centered with the 4- ceiving diplomas at the Thedford, Nebraska. Au- H emblem. The High Fly- 2001 Commencement Ex- drey French, District Pres- ers Handy Hands Club, ercises Saturday, May 12, ident for 1981, presided and Nature Club were all Between the Lines at the high school audito- over the meeting and was represented, along with rium in Tryon. The six seated as Junior Past Pres- their leaders and helpers, other graduates were ident. including Wayne, Grace, The Stapleton Enterprise Dean Thompson Jared J. Arensdorf, FIFTY YEARS AGO and Elwin Miller, Mrs. on April 22nd in the ally played around with MAY 27, 1971 five years makes a lot of Chaunci M. Beck, Katrina Mabel Ellis, Violet Winkel- Graphic files, dated April the kids we knew from Over 150 people regis- difference in priorities? G. Fisher, Megan L. Mc- man, Lorna Miller, and 16, 1931, stated that “a our own community. It Nutt, Corey L. Neal, and tered at the Methodist Von Paxton. And another thing that is crowd” of businessmen seems like Dad bought Cameron L. Powers. Jen- pancake feed and hobby SEVENTY YEARS AGO probably a practical deci- and citizens met to dis- our ticket, besides the nifer Moore was class show at the fair building MAY 24, 1951 sion, but hasn’t fit in with cuss the possibilities of sponsor, and other mem- in Tryon, Sunday. Hand- County Superintendent dime, and that allowed my program, is spread- sponsoring another bers of the faculty were crafts and hobby displays Annabel Warren an- us to see everything such ing the many events over Dennis Krominga, super- came from Mullen, nounced that Eighth county fai. I was born in as the rodeo, horse races several days which means intendent; Debora Brit- Arthur, North Platte, Her- Grade Promotion Exer- 1926, so most of the ‘kid’ and some games and putting on better clothes ton, Sabrena Clinebell, shey, Ogallala and Tryon. cises would be held at the part of my story took competition. We could and driving a lot of extra Gary Johnson, Alan Rev. Dwight Kemling con- Tryon auditorium May place in about the next look at the exhibits free miles on several days. Miller, Gayle Neal, David ducted a worship service 27, 1951, with 17 pupils to nine years after this news and if I remember right I can only remember Thelen, and David Yost. in the afternoon, which receive diplomas. item was published! there were always some going one time to a fall Funeral services for a was well attended. The American Legion Would you like to go machinery exhibits. I es- rodeo at the Flats store. former high school David’s Store, Johnson’s Auxiliary will meet May there this week? Might be pecially remember a bal- Just northwest of the teacher at Tryon, Richard Feed Store and many indi- 28 at the club rooms. some memories for each anced head mower that Flats store, on Rufus W. Hawley, were held May viduals donated coffee, Lunch will be served to of us and I don’t know ran all day without shak- Howard’s homestead sec- pancake flour, eggs, pies, 21, 2001, at the Berean the “Veterans on Farm what of this I’ve already ing coins off the bar and tion, now owned by Church in Lincoln. “Dick” doughnuts, etc., which Training Class” at noon. written, but think of the I’ll always remember the Storer’s, was a set of cattle as most people came to was greatly appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne valuable time you’ll save grumpy old rancher that facilities with a set of know him, taught at Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tiffany of Arcadia, ar- if you decide right away allowed it wouldn’t mow scales! I don’t remember MCHS from 1952 to 1956. Bassett of Mission, South rived Sunday morning to that you’ve already read hay because whatever did THIRTY YEARS AGO Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Wal- a large arena being this. Another lady told get cut would never slide MAY 23, 1991 ter Lawyer of Paxton, Mr. fenced out, but there may me to keep writing, but of off the bar. My family Kerri Lynn Moore, and Mrs. Wayne Connell See have been a wire gather- Graphic Files course that was before never stayed for any daughter of Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Don Bullington, ing pen, or perhaps what Page 9 this week and I fully re- Don Moore of Tryon, re- evening events because cars and wagons showed spect her right to change we needed to get out of ceived her Bachelor of Sci- Senior Lunch Menu At up were “circled” as an ence, Language Arts- her mind! what decent clothes we enclosure (what all do Social Science- Education Prairie Hills Cafe, Tryon When I was a kid, and had donned for the day, you expect me to remem- from Nebraska Wesleyan what I’m going to write get back into those over- ber, this isn’t recent re- University May 18th at Dining Room Open: happened several years alls and milk the cows. porting). Again we had ago, the Arthur fair was a But we had a satisfying Lincoln’s Pershing Audi- 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. taken a lunch and I be- torium. big deal for my age group. day, we were tired, and lieve we shared with an- Harold and Maxine Mon.-Fri. - Call 308-587-2201 I don’t know if any just maybe had gotten a other large family named Neal, Don and Mabel records have been saved Friday, May 28 - Chicken couple cents worth for ‘Waller.’ Homer Waller Hatch and LaVerne and Thursday, May 27 - Ham- but it seems like it was fried chicken, mashed po- our dime that would pro- and his oldest son John Doris Neal attended the burger, French fries, let- tatoes and gravy, corn, just plain better eighty vide memories for a few had worked for Dad that 50th wedding anniver- tuce salad, mandarin dinner roll, peaches five years ago. There was days! summer at Stoner. They sary for George and Anna oranges quite often a little carni- I haven’t been to the fair had no car and we had (Neal) Crouse at Hyannis, val provided, I remember and rodeo at Arthur for only recently gotten the Sunday. Check us out on a Ferris wheel, some several years now and it A wedding shower for Prairie Ford Panelwagon that I’ve our website! shooting galleries and the has probably been just as written about before. Steve Waits and Vickie creative Hills Cafe usual places, I re- long since I’ve checked in Warren was planned for Tryon Homer had ridden his member trained ponies to my own county fair at horse to our place the day Sunday, May 26, at the printersonline.com Dinning Room Open and vaguely remember Tryon. It’s also been sev- before and gotten our car 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m one year there was a eral years since I’ve been so his family could come Monday-Friday camel, of course a lot of to the rodeo and barbecue and join us at the rode). NOW PLOWING Senior Meals families, mine included, at Stapleton which used I’m sure this rodeo was Served Daily. had to concentrate on to always be on our calen- an annual affair but this For June Menu Please FREE. We’d be lucky to dar because we could WATER LINES See Our Facebook get a dime to spend all on meet with my wife’s fam- ourself. We took our own See Between The Lines page! ily at that one. Do you Page 11 With Our New Equipment picnic lunch and gener- agree with me that eighty

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Tad Dimmitt brought home the seventh place medal in the shot put from the state track meet with a throw of 49’.

SVM track team mem- bers competed May 19 and 20 at Omaha Burke Stadium. The athletes did very well and results were: 110 Hurdles: Jaxton Starr, preliminaries, 17.28. SVM track team members competing at the NSAA State Track and Field Champi- 3200 Mile Run: 17. Keali onships in Omaha were, l-r: Sadie Dimmitt, Keali Florea, Tad Dimmitt and Jaxton Starr. Florea, 13:35.81. Discus: 10. Tad Dimmitt, 137’ 10”. state track qualifiers on Keali Florea ran the 3200 and 1600 Meter at state. She Shot Put: 7. Tad Dim- their fine showing at the was 17th in the 3200 with a time of 13:35.81 and 22nd in mitt, 49’. state track meet. the 1600 with a personal record time of 6:05.43. Shot Put: 24. Sadie Dim- Colin Rooney also quali- mitt, 29’ 9.5”. fied, but was unable to at- Congratulations to our tend.

Tad Dimmitt competing in the discus at the state track meet. He had a throw of 137’ 10” for tenth place.

Sadie Dimmitt competing NE High School Rodeo Results in the girls shot put at state. She had a throw of Nebraska High School Jennings, Seneca, 8.950 Girls Cutting - 6. Whit- 39’ 9.5” and placed 24th at Tad Dimmitt throwing the shot put at the NSAA State rodeo athletes were in ac- - 13. Kinley ney Jennings, Seneca, 68 the meet at Omaha Burke Track and Field Championships in Omaha. He ended in tion on Saturday, May 15 Crow, Hershey, 23.557; 27. - 8. Emma stadium. seventh place with a throw of 49’. and Sunday, May 16 in Emily Leach, Dunning, Warren, Thedford, 8.830; Madison at the Northeast 27.281 11. Whitney Jennings, Nebraska High School - 1. Coy Seneca, 9.090 Poppy Poster Contest Rodeo. Sage Shrunk, Johnston, Stapleton, 5.970 Pole Bending - 5. Emily Valentine and Brooke Mc- Team Roping - 4. Zane Leach, Dunning, 22.062; Cully, Mullen were the Kreikemeier, Callaway 32. Kinley Crow, Hershey, Winners Announced top cowboy and cowgirl at and Coy Johnston, Staple- 28.080 the May 15 performance. ton, 10.070; 12. Brent Team Roping - 2. Brent The McPherson County Tate Talkington, Scotts- Charlton, North Platte Charlton, North Platte American Legion Auxil- bluff and Mekenna and Jate Saults, Big and Jate Saults, Big iary Poppy Poster contest winners at McPherson Fisher, Hershey, took top Springs, 15.770; 13. Hayse Springs, 10.690; 5. Cooper County Schools have been honors on Sunday, May Wetzel, Palmer and Ryan Bass and Zack Bradley, announced. First and sec- 16. Shepherd, North Platte, Brewster, 14.770; 7. Hayse ond place winners were Complete results of the 19.860 Wetzel, Palmer and Ryan announced in several dif- local athletes are: Tie Down Roping - 5. Shepherd, North Platte, ferent classes - elemen- NORTHEAST HS Coy Johnston, Stapleton, 16.220; 11. Dane Pokorny, tary through the high RODEO DAY #1 12.180; 9. Brent Charlton, Stapleton and Rex Day, school. The pictures of - 2. North Platte, 17.630 Bartlett, 21.500 each of the class winners Spencer DeNaeyer, Sene- NORTHEAST HS Tie Down Roping - 10. and second place recipi- ca, 63 RODEO DAY #2 Coy Johnston, Stapleton, ents follow. The students - 6. Kinley Bareback Riding - 3. 17.330; 13. Zack Bradley, were awarded a monetary Crow, Hershey, 16.340; 8. Spencer DeNaeyer, Sene- Brewster, 22.690. prize. Emily Leach, Dunning, ca, 59 The next high school 16.450; 10. Whitney Jen- Barrel Racing - 16. Emily rodeo will be Saturday, First place went to Nastacia Waddell, right and sec- nings, Seneca, 16.529 Leach, Dunning, 16.667; May 29 at Atkinson with ond to Cash Morrow in Class V. Boy’s Cutting - 3. Cooper 23. Whitney Jennings, events set to get under- Bass, Brewster, 72; 8. Hay- Seneca, 16.928; 44. Kinley way at 8:00 a.m. den Jennings, Seneca, 70. Crow, Hershey, 22.025 They contestants will be - 6. Boys Cutting - 4. Cooper in Valentine at the FFA Whitney Jennings, Sene- Bass, Brewster, 70; 10. Alumni High School ca, 3.050; 14. Emily Leach, Hayden Jennings, Seneca, Rodeo on Sunday, May 30 Dunning, 4.420 64 with that rodeo also get- Girls Cutting - 3. Whit- Breakaway Roping - 9. ting underway at 8:00 ney Jennings, Seneca, 70 Emily Leach, Dunning, a.m. Goat Tying - 6. Whitney 5.240 Carson Gragg was first in Class II. Maverick Golfers End Season Well Pierce Phelps was sec- We went up to Mullen 105, and Ethan Weems been good enough to qual- Levi Goosey was second ond in Class II. for their invite last shot a 109. They were just ify out in district D5, but in Class III. Wednesday and had our out of the medals. Cooper not in ours. We had a very best day of the year. Lahyer and Jon Gaites tough district. St. Pat’s Everyone had a good day, both had their personal won the meet, followed by and we shot our lowest bests. It was a good meet Overton and Loomis. team score of the season, to get us ready for dis- I was very pleased with a 438. That gave us 6th tricts. the season. We had three place of the 11 teams We went to Bertrand on different players win a there. South Loup won Monday, May 17 for dis- total of seven medals for the meet, followed by tricts. Everyone golfed our team. Cole 4, Braden Hyannis and Paxton. well, but we did not have 2, Ethan 1. Our team Cole Kramer shot a 95 any qualifiers for the state score improved by 78 Saige Phelps was first in and won his fourth medal meet. Cole Kramer had points throughout the the Class IV. of the year placing 7th for his best effort of the year, season. The guys worked Archie Fisher was sec- us. Braden Powell shot a a 94. That would have hard, and had fun watch- ond in Class I. Ashlynn McNutt, first ing their game improve. place in Class I, grades We will lose one senior, second and third. Hannah Burnside. We will miss her calm leader- ship. We return six of our team, and have a couple of 8th graders ready to join us next year. I am ex- cited to see how far we get next year. Thanks to the parents, school and com- munity for your support! Coach Halstead Brooklyn Fisher was sec- Brayden McNutt was Shyanna Lambert, first and Coach Phelps ond in Class IV. first in Class III. place in Class VI. The Stapleton Enterprise Worship/Faith Thursday, May 27, 2021 Page 8 Guest Editorial Ain’t It The Truth By Glenn Mollette True story: Turned away by the By Roger Alford

church, welcomed into the bar road and rolled to a stop. Graduation and Your Destination Evangelist Billy “Red” town to cover news. One I started walking toward Families across America a respectable check which Kelly said one time that time, I had been dis- the closest building about are celebrating high will provide them finan- he had made it to the age patched to a small town in a quarter of a mile away. school and college gradu- cial security for the rest of that when he accidently eastern to cover When I got close, I real- ations. their lives. drops something on the a high-profile murder ized it was a bar. I walked American young adults If school teachers start floor, he pauses before he case. That was before cell inside and asked the bar- are now faced with going teaching at the age of 23 picks it up so that he can phones had become com- tender if I could use the to work or pursuing more many can retire by about look around to see if any- mon. I carried a beeper phone. The bartender was education. Employers 51 years old. thing else needs to be on my belt at the time. My so very gracious, handing across America are look- Retiring at 46 or 51 is it will grow. Be diligent done while he’s down editor “beeped” me, so I me the phone, even offer- ing for workers. Colleges seldom on the mind of about this every month there. looked around for a ing me something to are looking for students. someone 18 or even 23. and you’ll eventually see I saw that old joke circu- phone booth to call in. drink. Will you spend $25,000 to Often, just finding an en- results. Start now. lating on Facebook the Seeing none, I walked So, I’ve never forgotten $60,000 per year to go to joyable job that is main- The career you went to other day, and was re- into a church in that little being turned away from school? Or, will you go to tainable is the main goal. school for may also allow minded of Brother Kelly, town and asked if I could the church but welcomed work and earn $25,000 to However, give some you to retire at 55 if you a man of incredible girth. use the phone. A rather into the bar. It’s a story $60,000 or more? thought to the type of want to. You may also Trust me when I tell you rude secretary with an that I’ve told many times Some of America’s grad- work you are pursuing. train for a job that you that people laughed a lot unpleasant scowl told me since to church people, re- uates will find jobs work- What kind of financial will enjoy doing into your harder when he told it “no.” minding them that the ing for state or federal stability and security will late sixties or even seven- from the pulpit than they Perhaps I would have Bible calls for them to be government entities. One it provide for you and ties or older. An acquain- do now reading it on Face- forgotten about that inci- kind, compassionate, hos- acquaintance went to when will it afford you re- tance of mine is 82. He’s book. dent by now if not for pitable people. Not mean, work for her state govern- tirement income? been in the hotel business There’s actually a bibli- what happened a few nasty and inhospitable. ment and retired by the You don’t have to quit for many years and loves cal truth in that old joke, days later. I was traveling If ever you’re looking for time she was 46. With a working at 46 or 50 just his work. Another friend because the Scriptures for an interview with an a way to redeem the time, full state retirement bene- because you have ob- was a college President tell us in Ephesians 5:16 official in the state Capi- look around and see if fit she started a part time tained a monthly retire- until he was 78 and loved to redeem the time. So, it tol and my car quit. I you can find a way to help business that seems to do ment check. There is a every minute of his work. would be biblical to go coasted to the side of the a fellow human being. well. She did not have one world of opportunities One of my friends is a sur- ahead and do something day of college education. you can pursue. You can geon and is 72. He loves else while you’re down She started out at an start a different career. working every day. there on the floor picking entry level job but worked You can work part time. Today is a good time to something up. hard, showed up and re- Or, you can stay with the think about what you are When I worked for The ceived several promotions job you are doing. Or, just doing and where it will Associated Press, we re- that provided her with a enjoy life. take you. Consider what porters would always look good income and a very There is a sacrifice to a you want life to look like for additional stories to good government retire- lot of jobs. Many jobs may when you arrive at your write when we were dis- ment. be fulfilling but often destination. patched to some distant A high school graduate come up short on solid re- can enlist into the mili- tirement plans. Pursue tary. He or she will start and enjoy what you do Flying High out on the bottom but but you can’t make a re- show up and work hard tirement plan happen out every day and have a re- of thin air when you hit With Prayer tirement by the time they sixty. Keep in mind you The Cornerstone Presby- are 38 years old. It’s only can save a little bit of terian Church Christian 50% of their salary but it’s money every month and Women are sponsoring a salad luncheon on Thurs- day, June 3 at noon. WORSHIP TIMES Jeanie Bartz, Grand Is- land, will be the guest speaker for the after- ST. JOHN’S RINGGOLD FREE noon’s activities. CATHOLIC METHODIST Everyone is welcome to join them for fun and fel- CHURCH CHURCH lowship at the church on Father Thomas Pastor John Parsons Main Street in Stapleton. Gudipalli - Sunday - COURTESY - Sunday Mass - Sunday Month Of School ...... 10:00 A.M. June 2021 Morning CCD Ends For Another Year (Sat.) ...... 5:30 p.m. Worship . . . .11:00 A.M. Month Of July 2021 (Sun.) ...... 8:00 a.m. Month Of HALL CHURCH August 2021 10 1/2 Miles North of (Sun.) ...... 10:30 a.m. Ringgold Sunday School ...... 9:45 A.M. Morning CORNERSTONE Worship . . . .11:00 A.M. EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN TRYON UNITED CHURCH METHODIST Pastor Eric Mockaitis CHURCH -- Sunday -- Pastor Insung Kim Sunday 10:00 A.M. CT School . . . . .10:00 A.M. Worship At Tryon Church (2nd Sunday @ 11:00 CT) Service ...... 11:00 A.M. Sunday School (adult & youth immediately after GANDY services - except 2nd Sunday @ 9:00 A.M. CT) COMMUNITY Pot Luck Dinners BIBLE CHURCH 2nd Sunday in Tryon Pastor Frank Scott 3rd Sunday in Mullen - Sunday - Worship At Mullen Sunday 11:00 A.M. MT COURTESY PHOTO School ...... 9:45 A.M. (2nd Sunday @ 8:00 MT) Morning The CCD Youth of St. John’s Catholic Church celebrated the end of their year with a color war and bar- Worship . . . .11:00 A.M. becue. Pictured above following their color war are, back row, l-r: Shelby Layher, Kelsey Amos, Cotter Contact pastors on a Johnston, Marianne Zuniga, Cooper Layher, Coy Johnston, Danny Zuniga, Alex Martinez, Cayson John- ston, Brent Charlton, Will Sisson, Noah Anderson and Juan Pablo Zuniga. Front row, l-r: Issa Zuniga, weekly basis for Megan Amos, Rokker Sierks, Tate Boeser, Father Thomas, Wyatt Dailey, Corbin Walz, Gregory Walz, Avery service updates. Boeser and Leo Walz. Santo Big Springs Land & Cattle Co. Insurance Agency Faith Hanzal & Family Stapleton 308-889-9616 Trent & Sheila Neal • Tryon

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Letter to the Editor Graphic Files (Continued from page 6) Upper Loup NRD attend the wedding of Jim Saturday evening. Honoring Our Fallen The Hall County Hero Fattig and Miss Inez Miss Birkoofer Receives Grant From Veterans Flight Association Lutes. and Miss Margarete Link The Hall County Hero 131 S. Locust Street Mrs. Tim Lake was badly left Saturday afternoon NE Environmental Trust Flight Association has re- Grand Island, NE 68801 burned last Friday when for their home on the cently launched fund rais- For additional informa- she was starting a fire at Platte Valley. They will ing efforts to transform tion contact the Hall her home. She was taken both return next fall as the current Nebraska Vet- County Veterans Service to St. Mary’s hospital in teachers at the county erans Home Cemetery on Office for a complete North Platte. high school at Tryon. Capital Ave. in Grand Is- packet of detailed infor- NINETY YEARS AGO Lisle Pyzer left Monday land, NE into a Nebraska mation about the pro- MAY 21, 1931 with a large crew to build State Veterans Cemetery. posed Nebraska State Emerson Hogue and auto gates for the C & P The goal is to raise Veterans Cemetery, 308- wife arrived Tuesday and Auto Gate Co. at Mullen $750,000 (10% matching 385-5065. settled in their new home this week. W. L. Nicholas, obligation) with the U.S. Thank you for your gen- on the Ira Huffman M. R. Heldenbrand, Ray Department of Veterans erous contribution! 100% ranch. Dobbins and himself will Affairs National Cemetery of your monetary dona- A bunch of young people make up the crew. They Administration covering tion will be used to create from the northwest part expect to build gates at the remaining cost of the a beautiful and lasting of the county visited Mr. North Platte next week. $7.5 million for the ceme- memorial for our fallen and Mrs. Robert Haney tery development project. heroes. The target date for the Donald Shuda Happenings (Continued from page 3) $750,000.00 is August 1, Hall County Hero Flight and Reece’s Pieces to his visit with his daughter 2021, we need your help Association, Chairman choose from. Thank you Marilyn Wright. to obtain this goal! 131 S. Locust Street Rebecca, Destiny and Kyle Marlene Dykes’ visitors Make checks payable to Grand Island, NE 68801 for all of your help. Later included Ghita Dykes, The Hall County Hero {308} 385-5065 that afternoon Assembly John Dykes, Sally Hatch Flight and mail them to: of God pastor Ben Hart and Evelyn Crane. was here for church serv- Sherry Forbes enjoyed Upper Loup NRD has an- than 15,000 acres. A From The Past (Continued from page 3) ices. Joyce, Marlene, seeing Bill Forbes, Libby nounced that it will re- larger drill would provide varieties of tomatoes for Wilcox, May 20. Wanda, Deb, Kathleen, Forbes and Missy Holt. ceive $49,200 from the a couple of advantages. test plots. Those being NINETY YEARS AGO Doris, Marty, Virginia Robert Prentice enjoyed Nebraska Environmental One, it would cut down tested are: John Baer, MAY 28, 1931 Wright, Minnie Mary, visiting his wife Bonnie Trust for the “No-till drill” on the amount of time Ruby, All Red, Bounty, The Small son of Mr. and Jerry Carson, Sharon C., Prentice and his sister project. The Trust Board each producer needed to Pritchard, Firesteel and Mrs. Robert Chamberlain Patsy, Twila, Sharon Fos- Millie Szwanek. announced funding for have the drill allowing it Earliana. was badly burned when ter, Florence, Peggy, Mary We would like to thank the project at its meeting to be used by more pro- There will probably be a he attempted to play with and Robert were all out to Bri Moore and Amber on April 8, 2021 in Lin- ducers during peak plant- demand this year for pas- the contents of a lye can. enjoy. Zimmerman and their coln. The project is one of ing times. Two, it would ture by those who own A windstorm did a great Some of this week’s visi- Girls on the Run group the 113 projects receiving reduce the number of horses and cattle. It would deal of damage around tors included: for the cards and letters $18,350,515 in grant rounds it would take to be appreciated if those Stapleton and the vicinity. Twila Springer enjoyed for the residents. They en- awards from the Ne- drill making the process who have pasture for rent B.R. Gould has moved seeing her daughter joyed them very much braska Environmental more conservation would contact the county his jewelry stock from Melodie Suarez and her and appreciated that you Trust this year. Of these, friendly (reducing fuel agent’s office. quarters in the Stitt Bar- husband Steve Springer. thought of them. This 42 were new applications usage and emissions). The rummage sale spon- ber Shop to Gillett’s Drug Stan Boyer visited with sounds like such a fun and 71 are carry-over The Nebraska Legisla- sored by the Triple Link Store. Darrell and Kathy Leib- thing for the girls to do. projects. ture created the Nebraska Kensington was well pa- Weddings: Miss Hildred hart. Well this concludes the Funding is being sought Environmental Trust in tronized. Robinson and Clinton Mary Kemp enjoyed her news for this week. We from the Environmental 1992. Using revenue from Virgil Wells is announc- Waits, May 19; Miss Marie visit with her daughter hope you all have a great Trust to help provide a the Nebraska Lottery, the ing the purchase of the Elliott, and Arthur Wiley, Patty Kemp. week. Remember to call portion, approximately Trust has provided over Hall Service Station. May 22. Minnie Mary Hamilton’s and schedule your ap- 60%, of the monies needed $349 million in grants to Carl W. Schlientz en- ONE HUNDRED visitors included Cindy pointment for a visit. to purchase a large no-till over 2,400 projects across listed in the U.S. Navy and YEARS AGO Hamilton, Craig Hamilton Until next week… drill. There are many ben- the state. Anyone – citi- has been assigned to the MAY 19, 1921 and Reta Teahon. efits of using a no-till tech- zens, organizations, com- Great Lakes Naval Train- Superintendent Ed- Joyce Shanks saw her nique such as the munities, farmers and ing Station. wards has been elected daughter Sharon Con- Life’s Outtakes reduction of soil erosion, businesses – can apply for Freida Fowler was superintendent of Ran- nealy. (Continued from page 4) soil moisture and organic funding to protect habi- named as Baker Rural dolph. Wanda Mackley visited him?” matter retention, protec- tat, improve water quality High School valedictorian Z.A. Russell shipped - with her daughter Connie Cindy grinned. “I al- tion of groundwater qual- and establish recycling and Earl Dean Barner was tle to Omaha this week. Moser. ready did. We have a date ity, reduction of chemical programs in Nebraska. named salutatorian. Frank McCormick, Tom Ann Connell thoroughly set for tomorrow night.” runoff, and reduction of The Nebraska Environ- Dick Lang received head Jones and Art French enjoyed her surprise visit At that point, Tina high- soil compaction. Since mental Trust works to injuries while helping shipped a car of cattle to from grandson Christo- fived Cindy. 2007 the NRD has had a preserve, protect and re- brand cattle at Vernon Omaha this week. pher Schwaderer along Cindy laughed and said, drill available for produc- store our natural re- Knoll’s. Dr. Carr was a profes- with his wife and Pat and “And we both agreed we ers in all eight of our sources for future Weddings: Miss Nina sional visitor in Tryon on Gary Schwaderer. won’t tell his grand- counties to use and to generations. Reynolds and Melvin Monday. Richard Broyles enjoyed mother.” date have serviced more Stapleton Area Chamber of Commerce Calendar Of Events 2021June 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 345 Ladies VFW Auxiliary Meeting, Christian Women, Poker Night, 7:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., Stapleton 1:30 p.m. Cornerstone Vet’s Club Vet’s Club Church, Stapleton Salad Luncheon Noon

Banner Mothers Club 1:30 p.m., Stapleton 6 7 8 9 Senior Center 10 11 12 Village of Gandy meeting, Village of Stapleton, Poker Night, 7:00 p.m., Citywide Garage 7:00 p.m., Gandy 7:30 p.m., Stapleton Vet’s Club Sale Day Community Bible Church Community Center Stapleton Rural Fire Dt. 8:00 p.m., V.F.W. & American Legion East Side Fire Hall, Stapleton meeting, Vet’s Club Poker Night, 7:00 p.m., Vet’s Club 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Poker Night, 7:00 p.m., Vet’s Club Poker Night, 7:00 p.m., Vet’s Club

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 School District R-1 Board Logan County Sr. Friendship Club of Education Meeting Commissioners’ meeting, 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Poker Night, 7:00 p.m., Poker Night, 7:00 p.m., Logan Co. Courthouse Vet’s Club Vet’s Club Chamber meeting, noon, Stapleton Community Center 27 28 29 30 Poker Night, 7:00 p.m., Vet’s Club

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Proceedings (Continued from page 2) Logan County Country Partners Oasi...... 951.46 $5,200 per year Yeas: Schroeder for the Village Great Plains Board of Cooperative COUNTY LIBRARY Wonch, Doyle and Gaites. of Stapleton attorneys. Communications Fuel & Repairs ...... 836.47 Eakes Office Solutions Nays: None. Harwager seconded. Ap- Telephone/ Commissioners Creative Printers Office Equipment....47.98 The Board discussed the proved 4-0. Roll call vote: Internet...... 324.66 Proceedings Printing & Petty Cash Fund new BCBS insurance Aye: Beckius, Hora, Tat- Creative Printers COUNTY Publishing ...... 416.19 Telephone rates, there was an aver- man, Harwager. Nay: Invoice #8387...... 519.53 COMMISSIONERS' Das State Acctg- Service...... 75.31 age increase of 3.28%. A none. Absent: Vasquez. Croell, Inc PROCEEDINGS Central Fin Trimble, Kathryn motion by Wonch sec- Motion carried. Inv# 2543...... 1,044.00 DATE: May 19, 2021 Data Processing .....168.84 Books ...... 76.33 onded by Gaites to con- • Tatman made a mo- American Agricultural TIME: 9:00 A.M. Dugan Business Forms U.S. Bank tinue with the NACO tion to accept Jackson Laboratory Regular meeting of the Election Supplies.....79.72 Books ...... 25.45 BCBS Group Plan, Concrete’s bid for the new Water Samples ...... 19.50 County Commissioners of Eakes Office Solutions Community First Bank $1,500.00 deductible and NE Environmental Trust One Call Concepts, Inc Logan County, Nebraska Supplies & Employer Share 60-day eligibility waiting Grant recycling building. Inv# 1040875...... 1.92 was held in the Commis- Maintenance ...... 712.93 Oasi...... 48.96 period beginning July 1, Hora seconded. Approved Frey's General Store sioners' Room of the Frey's General Store 911 SURCHARGE 2021. Yeas: Gaites, Doyle 4-0. Roll call vote: Aye: Supplies ...... 218.89 Courthouse in Stapleton, Maintenance & Petty Cash Fund and Wonch. Nays: None. Beckius, Hora, Tatman, U.S. Cellular Nebraska. Notice of this Repair...... 965.19 Telephone Service...67.34 Logan County Clerk in- Harwager. Nay: none. Ab- Mark Cell Phone ...... 47.17 meeting was given in ad- Frey, Mark COURTHOUSE BOND formed the Commission- sent: Vasquez. Motion Borders Law Office vance there of by publica- Lawn Care...... 280.00 FUND ers that the VSP, Vision carried. Inv# 10718...... 496.40 tion in The Stapleton GWorks Chase NYC Insurance open enroll- • Tatman made a mo- Ideal Linen Supply Enterprise in the issue Annual Fee ...... 3,600.00 Payment & ment is June 1 through tion to accept and sign the Inv# 22024326 ...... 131.03 dated, May 13, 2021 and Keith County Treasurer Interest ...... 116,735.00 June 30, 2021, as is our NE Environmental Trust United Healthcare posting at least by the 911 Service & Claims...... 174,737.83 Blue Cross Blue Shield In- Grant contract for the Marks Health third day before the Tower ...... 333.33 Salaries ...... 47,460.12 surance and AFLAC for new recycling building. Insurance...... 280.45 scheduled meeting at the Logan County Clerk Total ...... 222,197.95 anyone wanting to join or Harwager seconded. Ap- Stacey E Anderson Logan County Court- Filing Fees ...... 10.00 Motion by Wonch sec- change their plans. Let- proved 4-0. Roll call vote: Mileage To house and the Stapleton Mips, Inc. onded by Gaites to pass, ters will be sent out with Aye: Beckius, Hora, Tat- Menards X1 ...... 34.80 Post Office and was simul- Service ...... 1,138.99 approve and adopt Reso- the payroll explaining to man, Harwager. Nay: Municipal Clerk's taneously given to the NE Assn Co Clerk, Rod lution #2021-7 claiming employees what they none. Absent: Vasquez. Institute Chairman and all mem- Elect Comm the Logan County Com- need to do. Motion carried. Annual Membership bers of the County Board. Dues Registration, missioners opposition to Motion by Gaites sec- • Hora made a motion to Fee...... 175.00 Availability of the agenda Subscriptions...... 125.00 the 30 x 30 program. Yeas: onded by Wonch to sign set up a new account at Mike's Motercycle was communicated in the NE Assn Of County Doyle, Wonch and Gaites. and approve the Reports the Community First Mower With notice and in the notice to Officials Nays: None. & Requirements sum- Bank for the NE Environ- Service ...... 13,117.20 members of the Board of Dues Registrations, Reports were given by mary for Logan County mental Trust Grant Community First Bank this meeting. All proceed- Subscriptions...... 985.46 Richard Cook, Highway Weed Control Authority. Funds. Harwager sec- Truck Loan ings hereafter shown Petty Cash Fund Superintendent, Sean Yeas: Doyle, Wonch and onded. Approved 4-0. Roll #00449608- were taken while the con- Tele, Utilities, Dues, Carson, Sheriff, Colten Gaites. Nays: None. call vote: Aye: Beckius, 10000...... 1,616.10 vened meeting was open Subscriptions & Venteicher, County Attor- The Veteran's Service Hora, Tatman, Harwager. Village Of Stapleton to the attendance of the Postage ...... 1,380.99 ney and Scott Gaites on Board submitted Adelbert Nay: none. Absent: Water Tank public. Agenda posted South Loup Lawn Care the West Central Health Farmer to be reappointed Vasquez. Motion carried. Savings ...... 900.00 and open meetings poster Lawn Care...... 112.71 Board meeting. to the Logan County Vet- • There will be a new Jack H Brummet is on wall in Commission- Spiffy Cleaners The County Attorney eran's Board starting June full-time maintenance as- Paycheck ...... 193.93 ers Room. Janitorial brought drafts of the 1, 2021 for another 5-year sistant position adver- U. S. Postal Service Meeting was called to Supplies ...... 102.10 Credit Card Policy for the term. A motion was made tised. 3 Rolls Of order by Chairman of the Stapleton Co-Op Commissioners to review. by Gaites seconded by Open Discussion: Stamps ...... 165.00 Board Robert Doyle. Market & Deli The matter was tabled Wonch to reappoint Adel- • Dog and cat vaccina- Banks, Susan (Cleaning) Roll call was answered Janitorial Supplies.....5.25 until the next meeting. bert Farmer to the Logan tions will take place on Monthly as follows: Present: Sunset Law Enforcement Robert Doyle discussed County Veteran's Board. June 24, 2021. Cleaning...... 150.00 Robert Doyle, Chairman. Supplies & that landowners in north- Yeas: Wonch, Gaites and • Dog licenses are due in Amber L Tatman Scott Gaites, Board Mem- Maintenance ...... 743.96 ern Logan County were Doyle. Nays: None. June. Trustee ber, Cecil Wonch, Board Transunion Risk & having problems during The Logan County • Dog complaints need a Paycheck ...... 46.17 Member and Debbie Alternative calving with , Board of Commissioners form filled out. Anita L Harwager Myers, Clerk/ Assessor. Data Processing ...... 75.00 wolves and mountain adjourned at 10:25 a.m. to Maintenance Report: Trustee Also present were: U.S. Bank lions. Discussion was had open as Board of Equal- • Working on back-up Paycheck ...... 46.18 Colten Venteicher, County Office & Law Enforce on hiring a State Game ization. Chairman, Robert generator grant for wells. Dan Beckius, Chairman Attorney, Sean Carson, Supplies ...... 265.02 Trapper to come in and Doyle called the meeting • Started teardown of Paycheck ...... 46.17 Sheriff, Richard Gewecke Verizon Wireless help control the problem. to order. Roll call was as the old recycling building Larry Vasquez Trustee Treasurer and Richard Telephone The County will look follows: Doyle, Wonch to prepare for the NE En- Paycheck ...... 46.17 Cook, Weed Supervisor Service...... 251.90 into getting more infor- and Gaites. vironmental Trust Grants Wayne Hora and Highway Superin- Watchguard Video mation. Motion by Wonch sec- new 100x60 recycling Vice Chairman tendent. Dues, Registration, Motion by Gaites sec- onded by Gaites to ap- building. Paycheck ...... 46.17 Minutes of the previous Subscriptions...... 1,100.00 onded by Wonch to au- prove the contracts for • “B” street needs Country Partners meeting were approved Wilson, Donald D thorize the Chairman to appraisal services from ground out then a base Cooperative without reading, as the Audit...... 4,900.00 sign the Management Central Plains Valuation laid. Diesel/ Oil/ Clerk had previously - Community First Bank Representation letter LLC for the reappraisal of • Working on getting Tires ...... 1,030.39 nished each member with Employer Share from Don D. Wilson, CPA, commercial property in water tank fencing bids. Lexington Aswa a copy thereof. Motion by Oasi...... 2,480.14 auditor for Logan County. the amount of $5000. and • Viking is coming to re- Inv # 136902...... 270.00 Wonch seconded by GENERAL ROAD Yeas: Gaites, Doyle and rural ag improvements in paint the water tower lid. CPPD Gaites to approve the Beveridge Inc Wonch. Nays: None. the amount of $20,000 for • Jordan Frey will be as- Electricity ...... 1,803.16 minutes from April 21, Hauling & A motion by Wonch sec- 2022 tax year. Yeas: sisting with maintenance Wex Bank 2021 meeting without Gravel...... 8,655.57 onded by Gaites to ap- Gaites, Wonch and Doyle. this summer. Fuel...... 1,076.25 reading as the Clerk had Blue Cross-Blue Shield prove Audit Report For Nays: None. • 9 to 10 trees are City Of North Platte previously furnished each Employer Share.....919.30 the 2019-2020 year. Yeas: Motion made by Gaites needed in the park. Landfill ...... 2,084.60 member with a copy. Bud's Repair Doyle, Wonch and Gaites. seconded by Wonch to set Approval of claims: Mark L Frey Yeas: Wonch, Gaites and Road Equipment Nays None. Board of Equalization • Motion by Hora to pay Paycheck...... 1,596.34 Doyle. Nays: None. Repairs ...... 986.73 Eric Kamler, representa- meetings for June 16, the claims as presented. State Of Nebraska Motion by Gaites sec- Cook, Richard tive for Congressman 2021 and July 7, 2021 and Tatman seconded. Ap- Payment onded by Wonch to ap- Mileage...... 21.28 Smith had a telephonic July 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. proved 4-0. Roll call vote: State Payroll prove the claims as Country Partners session with the board on to hear valuation protests. Aye: Beckius, Hora, Tat- Tax ...... 1,617.84 presented. Yeas: Gaites, Cooperative any concerns they might Yeas: Doyle, Wonch and man, Harwager. Nay: TOTAL...... 3,551.29 Doyle and Wonch. Nays: Fuel & Repairs ....1,600.88 like to convey to Congress- Gaites. Nays: None. none. Absent: Vasquez. Approval of treasurer’s None. Croell Inc man Smith and also up- Board of Equalization Motion carried. report: Claims were audited Gravel & dated the board on issues adjourned at 10:30 a.m. CLAIMS: Motion by Tatman to ap- and allowed as follows: Borrow ...... 2,923.62 their office has and will No further business Frey, Mark L. prove Treasurer’s report COUNTY GENERAL Eastside Service be working on. meeting adjourned to Equipment/Vehicle as presented. Account Ameritas Fuel & Repairs ....3,071.71 Motion by Doyle sec- meet June 16, 2021 at 9:00 Rental Mark...... 250.00 balances $208,043.71. In- Retirement ...... 2,664.76 Koroy onded by Gaites to ap- a.m. Mark L Frey come for month Bierman Veterinary Building Repair..1,850.00 prove the contract with Robert J. Doyle, Retirement ...... 207.79 $33,294.81. Expenses for Services, PC Petty Cash Fund Don D. Wilson, CPA to Chairman Mark L Frey month $34,416.04. Har- K9 Costs ...... 145.20 Tele. & Utilities & perform three audits, ATTEST: Debbie Myers, Paycheck...... 1,539.10 wager seconded. Blue Cross-Blue Shield Supplies ...... 228.21 starting with fiscal year County Clerk Stacey E Anderson Next meeting: June 9, Employer Power Plan ending June 30, 2021 (SEAL) Paycheck ...... 816.47 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Vil- Share ...... 10,145.73 Equipment through June 30, 2023 at Publish: May 27, 2021 Logan County Treasurer lage Hall. Bomgaars Repair...... 91.48 ZNEZ Transfer Of Title Adjourn meeting: 9:28 K9 Costs ...... 37.99 Steele Roofing & To Village ...... 10.25 p.m. Connell, Kathleen M. Construction Inc Village Of Stapleton Dan Beckius, Chairman Janitorial Building Repairs ...500.00 Recycling Building Grant StaCey E. Anderson, Contract ...... 1,200.00 U. S. Bank Act# 10444874...... 10.00 Village Clerk Cook, Richard Shop Supplies ...... 59.53 U S Postmaster Publish: May 27, 2021 Mileage, Lodging & Community First Bank Postage ...... 0.20 ZNEZ Meals, Reg, Lic ...... 538.85 Employer Share West Central Dist. Health Dept Annual Dues...... 685.00 Red Arrow Truck Wash Buy Local. Broken Bow Livestock Wash Trash Truck ...99.00 Menards Shop Stapleton Weigh-Ups @ 9:00 A.M. • Sale @ 11:30 A.M. Inv # 38833...... 788.46

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Between The Lines Forces of the United ferred to as the symbol of (Continued from page 6) Odds & Ends (Continued from page 4) States, preserving for ‘Liberty and Freedom.’ is the only time I remem- ternoon. I’m sure that tain peace throughout the States of America, and the them the rights, privi- As we remember those ber going there although when Dad and Mom dis- world. Republic for which it leges and freedoms they who sacrificed for our that was closer than cussed it later, or even the The fourth fold repre- stands, one Nation under enjoy today. country this Memorial Arthur where we went next year, her vote was sents the weaker nature, God, indivisible, with Lib- There are traditions and Day, may we pray God final! for as American citizens every year. It is only a erty and Justice for all. ways of doing things that will protect us always as trusting in God, it is to long ago opinion but I All in all, I’ve just kind The seventh fold is a trib- have deep meaning. one nation, under God, Him we turn in times of think there were two rea- of summarized the expe- ute to its Armed Forces, Please share this with oth- with liberty and justice peace as well as in time of sons for this selection, riences of my lifetime in for it is through the ers who love what is re- for all. Arthur was more than a this particular area. I war for His divine guid- Armed Forces that they rodeo with the other at- don’t want to try to ance. protect their country and tractions and the displays change any of your opin- The fifth fold is a tribute their flag against all her to the country, for in the that were part of our ions or priorities but if enemies, whether they be words of Stephen De- Don’t county and that day at not now then maybe later, found within or without catur, ‘Our Country, in like eighty years later, the boundaries of their Flats had no protection dealing with other coun- Forget from the sun and no place might also tend to put a Republic. tries, may she always be The eighth fold is a trib- to retreat, so my Mom was different slant on your right, but it is still our ute to the one who en- confined to a blanket with viewpoint of fairs and Dad! country, right or wrong.’ tered into the valley of the . Think about it! Ms. Waller and her chil- The sixth fold is for shadow of death, that we Father’s Day dren and I remember one Just form your own opin- where people’s hearts lie. might see the light of day. Cards Are Here very inebriated and foul ions and don’t disagree It is with their heart that The ninth fold is a tribute talking cowboy circling with mine. they pledge allegiance to to womanhood and moth- the arena most of the af- the flag of the United ers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the From The Desk Of men and women who have made this country great has been molded. Logan County The tenth fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and Need Help Visiting daughters for the defense Sheriff of their country since NORTH PLATTE they were first born. Sean Carson The eleventh fold repre- ATTRACTIONS? sents the lower portion of the seal of King David and Call David Olson King Solomon and glori- Sheriff’s Report ing, 11-15 MPH, $75.00. 5/8/21 fies in the Hebrews eyes, 3/20/21 – 5/15/21 Amanda L. Wolfgang, 6- Dustin E. Russell, speed- the God of Abraham, FREE Guide Service! Disposed Cases 10 MPH, $25.00. ing, 16-20 MPH, $125.00. Isaac and Jacob. 3/20/21 Jona Ponce De Leon A. Mahagad Colon D The twelfth fold repre- Luke R. Garcia, speed- Pineda, speeding, 6-10 Arce, speeding, 11-15 sents an emblem of eter- ing, 11-15 MPH, $75.00; MPH, $25.00. MPH, $75.00, failure to nity and glorifies, in the North Platte, Nebraska possession or use drug Ruth M. Robinson, use child passenger re- Christians eyes, God the paraphernalia, $100.00. speeding, 6-10 MPH, straint, $25.00. Father, the Son, and Holy Danny L. Rothchild, $25.00. 5/15/21 Spirit. speeding, 11-15 MPH, 4/17/21 Jennifer K. Darymple, The thirteenth fold, or $75.00. Joshua M. 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farmer in western Logan Lightning is 50,000 de- Tis the season of... County in the 50’s report- grees F - 4-5 times hotter edly lost his hearing and than the sun - which is suffered some cognitive about 11,000 degrees F. “When thunder roars, get indoors” decline after being struck A single strike un- while on his tractor. leashes the same amount Deanna Brummet, On a positive note, light- of energy as detonating a Logan County ning purifies the earth’s ton of TNT. Cooperative atmosphere. An indica- A lightning bolt contains Observer, National tion of that is the clean, about 10,000,000,000 fresh smell outdoors after watts of electricity Weather Service a thunderstorm called A lightning bolt lasts “petrichor”. It’s produced only about 5/1000 of a by water from the rain second. ‘Tis the season of “when- falling on dry ground, Each flash is about 3 thunder-roars-get-in- forming compounds from miles long and only a lit- doors” so now is the time ozone, geosmin and plant tle wider than a pencil. to brush up on lightning oils. Lightning and thunder safety. You’ll be ahead of Lightning Trivia occur at the same time the game when Lightning In 2019 Nebraska was but you see it first be- Safety Awareness Week third in the US for cause light travels a mil- occurs June 20-26. amount of lightning lion times faster than The 30-30 Rule is “When strikes, with 6,166,469. sound. Sound takes about you see lightning, start (earthworks.com) 5 seconds to travel one counting to 30” according In 2019 Cherry county mile to the National Weather Nebraska was the top Lightning can hit boats Service at https://www. county in the nation for in the ocean and electro- weather.gov. If you are lightning strikes, due to a cute fish nearby on the outdoors and hear thun- wet and stormy season. surface. der before you reach 30, The 2019 summer dere- Birds can be struck by go indoors to a sturdy cho storm in Iowa was the lightning. building or hardtop vehi- COURTESY PHOTO most expensive thunder- Lightning can occur cur- cle. It takes approxi- ever, that doesn’t mean surge protector. It can of deep, low-frequency storm disaster in US his- ing a volcanic eruption. mately 5 seconds for the that older men are safe! also overload an air condi- sonic booms tory. NOAA estimated the sound to travel 1 mile. Sources include: journals. amet- Men are five times more tioner compressor. Cloud-to-air is a total damage at $7.5 bil- You can estimate the dis- soc.org, weather.com, world.time. likely to be struck than If lightning strikes your branched discharge that lion from an October 18, tance of the lightning by com, usatoday.com. weather.gov, women, partly due to house, it might not catch jumps from a cloud into 2020 report. wundergound.com, oceantoday. counting how many sec- their work being out- fire immediately, but it clear air. In 2020, noaa.gov, quora.com, nasa.gov, onds it takes until you electricalpros.com michiganlight- doors. Other dangers are can damage the electrical Ground-to-cloud is initi- ousted , who his- hear the thunder. Wait for ning.com, inspiredliving.com, outdoor sports such as components in your ated by an upward-mov- torically has had the most at least 30 minutes after netweather.tv, whoradio.iheart. golfing, biking and fish- house and then start a ing leader such as a tall lightning strikes. The com,rmets.org, weathergeeks.org, the last clap of thunder ing, especially in a boat. fire. tower or skyscraper. combination of heat, hu- smithsonianmag.com, thespinoff. before going back out- co.nz, energy-cast.com, thesun. Just before lightning ac- For instance, in a nearby InTRAcloud is the most midity and sea breezes doors. com, cdc.gov, besides those men- tually strikes, static en- Logan county home, the common, with lightning from the Gulf and At- Lightning needs both tioned above. ergy is going to fill the air. current traveled through embedded within a single lantic Ocean account for cold air and warm air to If you look at your arms, the wiring to the base- storm cloud, which jumps Florida’s long record of form. Warm air near the you may see the hair on ment, causing a wooden between different charge strikes. surface of the ground is your arms standing on support beam to begin to regions in the cloud. According to 2013 pulled up in an upward end. You may also feel a smolder. Luckily it was InTERcloud is rare, with records, North America – draft laden with mois- physical tingling sensa- discovered before it burst long, horizontal moving the USA in particular- has ture. As it rises, it collides tion throughout your into flames. Another time flashes often seen on the the world’s wildest and gets cooled as mil- body, especially in your in the same house, a close underside of stratiform weather extremes of lions of water and ice mol- extremities. At that point, strike blew a wall tele- clouds traveling from one droughts, floods, wild- ecules form clouds. squat low to the ground phone across the room. cloud to another or more. fires, blizzards, heat “These collisions strip the Moving? on the balls of your feet. Lightning can occur in Sprites or spider light- waves and cold snaps. molecules of their elec- Place your hands on your any color of the spectrum- ning are usually associ- There are over 2000 trons, hence forming pos- We Need Your knees with your head low • Blue indicates a high ated with these strikes. thunderstorms at any itive and negative ions”, New and become a “basketball precipitation storm with Other lightning types given time worldwide. according to Michael with legs.” It may sound chances of hail. are: Lightning strikes the Address! Smith of UVHero. “It’s strange, but you may taste • Purple occurs in high • Sheet lightning - any earth about 100 times per like rubbing a balloon on 308-636-2444 something metallic in humidity and is typically lightning that is hidden minute, which is about 8 your skin. With these your mouth just before a accompanied by high pre- by clouds or terrain. billion times per day or email us @ up/down movements, lightning strike. Ideally, cipitation. • Heat lightning - light- The average lightning creativeprinters there’s a massive buildup find a low spot if out- • Yellow is uncommon ning or lightning-induced flash could light a 100- of electric charge and that @gpcom.net doors. and an indication of low illumination that is too watt light bulb for more energy is released as light- According to inotech- levels of precipitation. far away for t hunder than 3 months. ning, usually accompa- nologies, lightning essen- • White is the most dan- to be heard. It’s often nied by a shock wave of tially rewires your brain. gerous color of lightning seen on hot summer thunder.” Strike victims struggle to because this type is the nights. As the air continues to describe the pain and sen- hottest. It indicates a low • Fork lighting occurs heat, the clouds grow tall sations of millions of volts concentration of moisture when there is a sudden into vertical cumulus and of electricity passing in the air as well as a high flash with two or more rain develops. Take note through their bodies. concentration of dust in lines branching from the of the tops of the cumulus One victim described that the air. initial strike, either inside clouds. Those that look “it felt like you’d actually •Red lightning is known a cloud or between a like cauliflower with hard been walloped by some- as sprites when electrical cloud and the ground. edges are the most devel- thing, or you were inside discharges appear as • Ball lightning is a phe- oped. When the cloud a bass speaker.” As the bursts of red light above nomenon rarely seen and below becomes anvil bolt struck, there was a clouds during thunder- estimated to occur in only shaped, a thunderstorm is millisecond flash of in- storms. Researchers hope one in a million lightning practically inevitable. tense, burning heat, that to learn more about the strikes. It is described as Hail forms with the had already dissipated by processes that form slow-moving balls of fire up/down movements, get- the time his brain could sprites. or explosive gas that ting larger with each trip even register it. •Pink lightning may sometimes falls to the upward. Interestingly, 1/3 of in- occur with a snowstorm earth or runs along the Lightning and thunder juries occur INDOORS and is referred to as ground during a thunder- actually occur at the same while standing near a “thunder snow”. storm. They sometimes time, but we see the flash window or doorway, tak- •Green lightning is very split into smaller balls first because light travels ing a shower, toileting, rare. and may explode. They faster than sound – 100 touching a faucet or han- The most common types can range in size from a million times faster than dling appliances. ANY- of lightning are – golf ball to a small car, sound. If you could travel THING that is plugged or Cloud-to-ground (some- hover in the air, roll along at the speed of light, you wired in, or has metal times called “forked light- the ground or come crash- could go around the earth pipes is a hazard during ning” has both negative ing through a window. It 7.5 times in one second. lightning, especially land- (-CG) and positive (+CB lasts between a few sec- The odds of being struck line TELEPHONES. Un- charges). Negative strikes onds and a couple of min- in your lifetime is 1 out of plugging computers, TVs have distinctive down- utes. It can simply 15,300, however some and other appliances are ward branching. Positive disappear or violently ex- have been struck more recommended because cloud-to-ground strikes plode. than once. Men make up there may be a severe are typically very bright • Bolt from the Blue is 85% of lightning fatalities, power surge in your with very loud thunder the most dangerous. As a with 41% being between home that can melt a that sounds like a series thunderstorm approach- 15 and 34 years old. How- es, it can strike the ground with blue sky above it. It can travel from the parent storm 10- 25 miles ahead or behind. According to the NWS there are five types of lightning strikes – Memorial •Direct, side flash, ground current, conduc- tion and streamers. A di- rect strike is not the most common type, but the Day deadliest. •A side flash, or splash, is when it strikes a taller object and part of the cur- Program rent jumps to a person, such as sheltering under a tree. • A ground current is when it strikes a tree or other object and the en- ergy travels outward in Monday, May 31, 2021 and along the ground sur- face. Anyone outside near 2:00 P.M. the strike is a potential victim of ground current. • Conduction is when Miller Cemetery lightning travels long dis- tances in wires and other metal surfaces, which cre- Special Music & Address By Pastor John Parson ates a path for it to follow. It is the cause of most in- Posting of Colors & Gun Salute & Taps door casualties, according by American Legion to the NWS. Only about 10% of peo- Decorating of military graves by ple struck by lightning American Legion Auxiliary prior to the program are killed, but the remain- ing 90% can suffer various degrees of disability. A A Special Section Saluting Our Area Beef Producers Special Feature Inside: Honoring those who came before... 2021 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall Of Fame Inductees

Announcing the 2021 Inductees of the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame

Blake Beguin, Sheridan County; Forrest “Bud” Bonifield, Cherry County; Dr. Leonard “Buzz” DeNaeyer, Cherry County; Leon Gift, Thomas County; John Lewis Jensen, Arthur County; Russell Allan Nutter, Thomas County; Dorman “Darty” Schilke, Chase County; Vernon VanEpps, Keya Paha County; Lewis Jens “Bus” Olson, Brown County

The 16th Annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be held June 5, 2021 at the 4-H Building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, Nebraska. Social Hour will begin at 4:00 p.m. Benefit auction will take place at 5:00 p.m. Banquet at 6:00 p.m. and induction ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. All times are Central Standard.

Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are pre-sold and the public is welcome. For tickets, contact Rod Palmer at 402-387-2212 or at P.O. Box 127, Ainsworth, NE 69210, or by emailing Tiffany Barthel at [email protected].

Anyone wishing to donate items for the benefit auction may contact Rod Palmer at 402-387-2212, Bret Younkin at 402-760- 0833, Tiffany Barthel at [email protected] or any board member.

Pictures contributed by: Linda Teahon & Kendra Cutler

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 2021 Salute To Beef PAGE B-2 Beef Sustainability: Environmental, Social & Economic Impact ability, as each compo- Photo film, vitamin cap- nent of the supply chain sules, charcoal and glass plays a unique and impor- are all derived from tant role in healthy, sus- bones and horns of cattle. tainable beef production. Inedible beef fat pro- U.S. AS A WORLD vides us with airplane lu- LEADER IN EFFICIENCY bricants, hydraulic brake & PRODUCTION fluid, biodiesel and medi- As a result of scientific cines. advancements in beef cat- It is also critical to con- tle genetics, nutrition, sider the ecosystem serv- production practices, and ices provided by raising biotechnologies, the U.S. beef. This includes miti- is a global leader in beef gating the risk of wild- production efficiency. If fires, in addition to the rest of the world were benefits from grazing as efficient as the U.S., we lands such as water regu- could double global beef lation & purification, car- production, providing bon sequestration, and more high-quality protein habitat. The value for a growing population. of these services, esti- In fact, the U.S. produces mated at $14.8 billion 18% of the world’s beef combined with beef’s sig- with only 6% of the nificant economic contri- world’s cattle. bution to the U.S. While cattle finishing economy, are further con- weights have been in- tributions that must be creasing over time, so considered when looking have cattle’s ability to uti- at sustainability across tibiotic and technology KENDRA LOVITT-CUTLER PHOTO lize energy more effi- the livestock industry. Nebraska Beef use, and the culture and the most up-to-date and ens the time it takes to get ciently. In the United YOUR ROLE IN Council traditions of beef produc- comprehensive method- from birth to harvest, States, improvements in SUSTAINABILITY ers. ology and includes data thereby lessening their productivity allow beef Sustainability is never Not only is beef deli- ECONOMIC from seven different re- environmental impact, cattle to reach harvest complete, and everyone cious and nutritious, but The economic pillar of gions across the country. while increasing the total weight in a shorter has a role to play in help- the beef industry contin- sustainability refers to The LCA provides bench- amount of beef produced amount of time than ing create a more sustain- ues to implement numer- practices that support marks on environmental per animal. other countries. As com- able food supply. ous proven sustainability economic success and eq- contributions of the cattle The beef production sys- pared to other countries, Approximately one-third practices throughout each uitability, without nega- industry in the U.S., and tem works in harmony to 2.66 cattle are required to of all food produced for and every step of the “pas- tively impacting the social is a roadmap for the jour- produce the most sustain- produce the same human consumption in ture-to-plate” process that and environmental as- ney toward an even more able product, balancing amount of beef as one the world is lost or contribute to the way beef pects of the community. environmentally sustain- all of the trade offs that beef animal in the United wasted, which places a is responsibly raised This includes improving able approach to raising come with it. Each sector States due to improve- substantial burden on today. rural economies & liveli- beef. of the supply chain plays ments in resilience and global sustainability is- Though the path to sus- hoods, affordability of An economic impact as- a critical role in doing so. efficiency.3 In fact, the sues, including green- tainability is never com- beef to consumers, prof- sessment for the beef in- When grazing, cattle are U.S. has the lowest emis- house gas emissions and plete. It is a continuous itability of beef produc- dustry is also being able to utilize their sion intensity per pound food security. While 18% journey being carried out ers, and the value of completed. This eco- unique ruminant diges- of beef produced, and has of food waste occurs at by farmers and ranchers ecosystem services. Beef nomic impact report is tive system to upcycle, been the world leader in the restaurant and food responsible for raising farms and ranches repre- one way to measure eco- turning human inedible this since 1996. service level, 43% of food and supplying beef to the sent over 30% of the farms nomic sustainability of products, like grass, into The U.S. beef commu- waste occurs in the home. U.S. and across the world. in the U.S., making up the the beef industry and is high quality protein for nity has taken great The food an average To the beef community, single largest segment of an area that will continue human consumption. In strides in production effi- American family wastes sustainability comprises U.S. agriculture, and a sig- to develop and progress doing so, the beef produc- ciency but there seems to translates into about much more than environ- nificant component of the given the significant so- tion system is not only a be some misconceptions $2,500 per year. Accord- mental considerations. agricultural economy.1 cial and economic contri- net contributor (meaning about beef’s true role in ing to the United States Today, a sustainable food ENVIRONMENTAL butions of the beef the beef production sys- greenhouse gas emis- Department of Agricul- supply balances efficient This area is concerned industry to the U.S. and tem produces more pro- sions. ture (USDA), beef is one of production with environ- with protecting and en- global community. tein than it consumes) to BEYOND THE BEEF the least wasted , mental, social and eco- hancing natural re- SUSTAINABILITY the human edible protein Beyond delicious and with 20% spoiled or not nomic impacts. sources, ecosystem THROUGH THE BEEF supply, but the quality of nutritious steaks, roasts eaten, but that still leaves THREE PILLARS OF services, and ecological LIFECYCLE human edible protein and burgers, there are a lot of room for improve- SUSTAINABILITY health. This pillar looks at Cattle spend the major- produced is enhanced hundreds of uses for cat- ment! If beef waste were A sustainable food sys- biodiversity, carbon & ity of their lives on pas- throughout the beef value tle by-products. Do you cut in half, the sustain- tem is comprised of three water footprints, wildlife ture, from the time they chain. However, a trade- own a car, take a bus or ability of the whole indus- different, but intersect- habitat, soil and range- are born to when they are off of this upcycling su- ride a bike? If so, you’re try could be improved by ing, pillars: social respon- land health, and the abil- sent to the feedlot. During perpower is that cattle utilizing by-products in 10%. Consider how you’ll sibility, economic ity of cattle to utilize this time in the their diet produce methane during the tires on your vehicle use leftovers and make viability and environmen- human inedible feeds, consists primarily of the digestive process. This and the asphalt on the sure your appliances are tal stewardship. True sus- among others. grass, forages, and occa- trade-off is balanced by road. Even items that may Throughout the beef tainability is a balance of SUSTAINABILITY sionally crop residues feedlots, where cattle are seem trivial, such as dyes, cycle, each sector contin- these three aspects. Beef ASSESSMENTS from grain production. fed grain. The higher-en- inks, adhesives and plas- ues to make efforts to im- farmers and ranchers are Currently, emissions By grazing, cattle expand ergy, grain-based diet con- tics are made from cattle prove their sustainability. dedicated to producing from cattle, including the land available for food sumed there produces by-products. Many of the ways in beef in a way that priori- those that come from the production by being able less methane emissions Here are a few ways in which cattle contribute to tizes the planet, people, feed production, fuel, and to consume forages on than a high-forage diet. which cattle by-products a sustainable food system animals, and progress. electricity only account non-arable lands that are However, the net protein touch our lives: incorporate inherent SOCIAL for 3.7% of the total green- unsuitable for agricul- contribution is relatively Hides from cattle are trade-offs, which are im- Perhaps the least ex- house gas emissions in ture. less compared to when tanned into leather be- portant to recognize plored of the three pillars the U.S. To better under- After the cow calf and cattle consume a forage coming shoes, purses and when considering the sus- is social sustainability. We stand and optimize envi- backgrounding stages, based diet. Overall, when wallets. tainability of beef produc- define this as community ronmental sustainability cattle may spend the last considering livestock’s Cattle organs and glands tion, and its and organizational re- across the entire beef life- 4-6 months of their life in net protein contribution, are used in the produc- environmental, eco- silience, based on princi- cycle, from pasture-to- a feedlot, where 50-85% of beef and cattle have tion of medicine, insula- nomic, and social contri- ples such as equity, plate, cattlemen and their diet is composed of the highest contribution, tion, antifreeze, butions to society. health, social capital, and women have recently in- grain from corn and followed by poultry and shampoos/conditioners Please visit beefre- well-being. For beef pro- vested in an updated envi- other by-products, like swine. It is important to and instrument strings. search.org for additional duction, social sustain- ronmental life cycle distillers grains. By grain- consider all trade-offs Some cattle tissue can in-depth beef sustainabil- ability includes worker assessment (LCA). This in- finishing cattle, it short- when evaluating sustain- even be used in human ity information. running safety, animal welfare, an- depth assessment utilizes heart valve surgeries! efficiently.

Publishers of this 20212018 Beef Supplement The Stapleton Enterprise/ McPherson County News Thomas County Herald THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 2021 Salute To Beef PAGE B-3 Ensuring Beef Safety, From The Farm To Your Fork the product from com- should be kept clean and Nebraska Beef merce. If a recall is neces- separate utensils should Council sary, FSIS notifies the be used to handle raw public through a Recall beef. Hands and utensils Everyone plays an im- Release distributed to should be washed with portant role in beef safety media outlets where the soap and warm water. Fol- – from the cattlemen and product was distributed lowing these steps can women who continually and is posted on the help prevent foodborne invest in and learn from USDA-FSIS website. illness. beef safety research stud- While the industry For more information ies to the various govern- works to provide safe, raw on safe food safety educa- ment entities that are products, you can con- tion, visit the FSIS web- responsible for enacting tribute to the safety of site. and overseeing food your food by following the GROUND BEEF SAFETY safety regulations and in- proper food handling, Ground Beef, commonly spections. And even you – cooking and storage steps. used in hamburgers and the folks who select, pur- Proper cooking is a criti- tacos, is made from beef chase and prepare beef – cal step in beef safety. All trim that results when play a vital role in main- ground meat products steaks and roasts are cut. taining beef safety stan- should be cooked to an in- To get the right mix of dards when it comes to ternal temperature of lean to fat (such as 90% proper food handling and 160F, using an instant lean to 10% fat), trim- cooking practices. read meat thermometer. mings from different ani- Let’s explore the essen- ment to animal welfare DEPARTMENT OF and packaged and the fin- Roasts and steaks should mals will be combined. tial function that safety and safety. AGRICULTURE (USDA) ished meat products are be cooked to a minimum When it comes to safety, plays across the beef life- Further, beef farmers IN MONITORING prepared for shipment to internal temperature of all the trim, regardless of cycle journey – from the and ranchers work to en- SAFE BEEF their final destinations. 145F and allowed to rest cattle ranches across the sure beef safety through The United States has FSIS inspectors utilize for at least 3 minutes. To U.S., to the meat process- funding beef safety re- worked hard to generate numerous tools, tests, and avoid potential cross-con- See Ensuring Beef ing plants, to your kitchen search each year. These one of the safest food sup- levels of federal inspec- tamination during prepa- Safety table: independent studies, plies in the world. The tion to assure product ration, cooking surfaces Page B12 SAFETY IN THE BEEF often conducted by uni- U.S. Department of Agri- safety. These safety proce- LIFECYCLE versity and government culture’s Food Safety and dures involve collecting When it comes to safe researchers, provide the Inspection Service (FSIS) and analyzing food sam- and healthy animals, no most cutting-edge founda- is the agency responsible ples for harmful bacteria, one cares more than tion of knowledge on how for ensuring that the com- foodborne pathogens and farmers and ranchers. best to raise cattle to pro- mercial supply of meat, chemical contamination. The beef that farmers and duce safe beef. Results poultry and egg products As soon as FSIS learns of ranchers raise and sell to from these important in the U.S. is safe, whole- a potentially unsafe or restaurants and super- studies are shared some, and correctly la- mislabeled meat product, markets is the same beef throughout the industry beled and packaged. they conduct a prelimi- they feed their own fami- to help foster adoption of The Federal Meat In- nary investigation to de- lies, so it’s no surprise new findings. spection Act requires termine whether there is that they want the best For more information USDA inspectors to pro- a need for a recall. In the care for their livestock to about beef safety re- vide inspection of live cat- instance an unsafe prod- ensure everyone has safe, search, read the 2017 Cat- tle before entering a uct is identified, a recall is healthy beef. tlemen's Stewardship federally-regulated estab- issued as an example of HOW BEEF QUALITY Review. lishments. Inspectors also the U.S. food safety sys- ASSURANCE GUIDE- THE ROLE OF THE U.S. oversee where beef is cut tem working to remove LINES AND THE LATEST BEEF SAFETY RE- SEARCH WORK TO EN- SURE SAFE CATTLE RAISING PRACTICES The beef community has a long-standing commit- ment to providing the public with the safest beef possible – a pledge that is backed by research, best practices and public edu- cation. The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) pro- gram, an industry-devel- oped program that provides ranchers with the latest proper cattle management techniques, aims to ensure the con- sumer, the animal, the en- vironment, and the beef community are cared for within guidelines and regulations. BQA was de- signed for farmers and ranchers by cattlemen, veterinarians, and animal scientists by creating edu- cational resources which promote good manage- ment practices based in science and aligning with government guidelines. 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308-587-2400 Tryon THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 2021 Salute To Beef PAGE B-4 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall Of Fame Inductees as horse conformation. and steer wrestling. He Joe Finney and Leon Russell Allan Nutter won a as the All- Leon Gift hauled kids to the Carver Around Cowboy at the 1950 - 2021 for a horse judging event, 1925 - 2000 Logan County Fair, a little to Mullen for a workshop money, and lots of belt Leon Gift was by the state horse leader, buckles (at least one or born May 25, and several horse shows. two for his 13 grandchil- 1950 in Arnold. Leon went to a couple Ray dren.) Russ served the Ne- His dad was a Hunt and Charlie Hill braska State Rodeo mechanic and workshops, liked using Association for 2 years as later worked for their techniques and shar- President. the county as a ing them with the kids. Russ, was a member of road mainte- He also worked hard the Nebraska Cattlemen's nance man. His teaching numerous kids Association, the National mom was a stay- how to rope competitively Limousin Association, the at-home mom and handle cattle. Joe and PCRA, and the NARA. He who kept him Leon organized a snaffle also served the American and three other bit futurity, ranch rodeos, Legion Post #230, the Se- siblings in line. and team ropings held lective Service Board, the He graduated during the Thomas Thedford Cemetery from Stapleton County fairs. He spent Board, and the Thomas H.S. in 1968 and several years in leader- County Board of Educa- went to work ship positions. Leon was tion for 10 years. the next day for an officer on the Thomas Besides rodeo and run- Ken Davis, fore- County Fair Board, a di- ning the ranch, Russ en- man at the rector of the Thedford joyed town team Peter Kiewitt High School Rodeo, a basketball, rodeo practice Cattle Com- state director for the Ne- at the ranch arena, pany. He braska High School hunting with friends, and worked for Rodeo, and helped pro- during the cold winter them at various duce the Thedford Youth months his passion was locations (east Rodeo. trapping beaver, muskrat, of North Platte, During Ryan and Gin- and mink. During the Hyannis, and ger's years in rodeo, Leon summer, he was an avid north of Max- served as a state director fisherman, catching a 7- well). He loved and was always available Russell Allan Nutter was dioman Third Class. pound striped bass that this life check- to help a contestant settle born March 13, 1925, in September 1, 1949, Russ earned him a master an- ing large pas- his horse in the box, give County, married Wanda Harris of gler award June 1973. tures horse- a suggestion for improve- Kansas to Walter & Halsey, and to this union, Russ seemed to be a back, breaking ment, or do any of the Catherine (Lindmeier) four children were born, much better cowboy horses, and chores needed to host a Nutter. Russ had one Connie, Mark, Troy & /rancher than he was a working cattle. rodeo. He was often asked brother, Charles, and Brad. Russ was a good mechanic. His car broke The winter of to watch contestants three sisters, Shirley, neighbor and always down on the side of the 1970-71, he and two other guys were responsible for make a run and then to Phyllis, and Joyce. The more than willing to lend road one very hot July the care of 5,000 calves. In 1972, he was promoted to tell them what they could family moved from a hand to anyone who day. He got out of the car, a foreman position and put in charge of the North do to improve. He had rid- Kansas to the ranch east needed help. He would al- lifted the hood, slammed Ranch where he was responsible for calving 650 head den bulls during high of Thedford in April 1936. ways bring hitchhikers or it back down, and then of cows. school and for awhile af- Russ left for the Navy on a stranded motorist home said to one of the kids, When he became engaged to a school teacher, Leon terwards, but really en- July 22, 1944, on the for Wanda to feed, and "see if she will start now!" moved to Thedford and worked for Emory Daly while joyed team roping. Burlington train #44. He find them a bed if need Russ and Wanda de- Emory was battling cancer. He enjoyed feeding cattle Leon roped competi- trained as a Navy Radio be. cided in 1988 it was time with a team of horses and doing most of the ranch tively at North Platte, Sta- Communications Opera- Russ took over the fam- to turn the ranch over to work horseback as that was what he had been doing pleton, Thedford, tor in Los Angeles and ily ranch in 1954, and Mark, the oldest son, and from 1968-1973 when he worked for Kiewitt Cattle Burwell, Arthur, Fuch's served the commander of began to incorporate Lim- move to Thedford. Russ Company. He also worked at the Thedford sale barn Arena, and many other the South Pacific I Ameri- ousin bulls in 1968. In the never really retired be- sorting and penning cattle on sale days. places. He was a member can Samoa. He was also early 70's, Russ and his cause he drove to the Leon did ranch work for several people in the Thed- and officer of roping very proud of the fact that son Brad raised sound ranch about every day ford area, was self-employed as a fence contractor, day- clubs and enjoyed putting he was the Light Weight Limousin bulls that com- giving Mark instructions worked, and broke horses. When he worked at on ropings. Dan Dailey Boxing Champion for the plimented cattlemen's on what needed to be Pearson Livestock Equipment as an iron worker, he and Leon joined the Navy while serving at programs. For many years done. would go to work early in order to leave early to ride NSRA and roped at as Camp Waldron in . buyers came to the ranch Russ was diagnosed colts while checking cattle at the forest for ranchers. many rodeos as possible Russ returned to the to purchase bulls. with incurable cancer, He would get up early enough to ride horses he was for a couple of years. They Thedford ranch after re- Russ was an excellent Multiple Myeloma in June breaking for people before going to another job. For made it a family event ceiving an honorable dis- horseman and broke a lot of 1998 and died at the 30 years, Leon has day-worked for John Warren at the around their hectic sched- charge from the Navy on of horses. He loved rodeo age of 75 on May 24, 2000. Paxton Ranch. ules. July 27, 1946 as a Ra- competing in He married Rosalea Boyer August 10, 1974 and they Leon was asked to be on adopted two children (Ryan and Ginger). When the a ranch rodeo team and it kids got old enough to be in 4-H, he became a 4-H didn't take long for him to leader. Leon enjoyed the horsemanship and get hooked. His team was classes and worked hard to teach those skills as well composed of Bruce Switzer of Burwell, Joe Finney of Seneca, and Stan Clark of Burwell. They had a lot of fun and really did well. He was more pleased when his horses received the Best Horse award than when he got the Best Cowboy award. The last year they com- peted, they won the right to compete at Fort Worth in the 1989 National Ranch Rodeo competi- tion. The Gift's live 5 1/2 miles south of Thedford and 1 5/8 miles west on their small ranch and enjoy running cattle, rid- ing horses, and spending time with their family. Leon purchased three Before you ride into young geldings in the fall of 2014 and has had a the future.... great time training and spending time developing take a look at the past. them. He commented that he had to have these For An 308-748-2235Appointment Call 308-748-2235 three to get the wife, six grandkids, and himself mounted. He has a new batch of kids to help learn how to handle horses and work cattle and he could- n't be happier. Leon passed away Janu- ary 14, 2021.

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Be- In 1952, Buzz enlisted in sides being active in high the U.S. Navy during the school rodeo during the Korean War. He was sta- '70s and '80s, Buzz also tioned in and served as a PRCA rodeo served on the USS judge and spent many Elkhorn. He stayed active summer weekends pack- in boxing during this ing up the family to travel time and twice won the to rodeos in Nebraska and heavyweight boxing where Buzz champion of the Pacific would serve as judge and title, in 1954 and 1956. wife Dianne would serve Upon honorable dis- as rodeo secretary. He was charge from the Navy, also an ardent supporter Buzz moved his family to of his kids' activities, Chadron and enrolled in whether that be sports, Chadron State College, music, or academics. where he was on the Buzz passed away on rodeo team. He was the January 4, 1993 at the age Nebraska State Rodeo As- of 62. His legacy today in- sociation steer wrestling cludes his six children, 18 champion in both 1959 grandchildren, and 18 and 1961. great-grandchildren. He In 1959, Buzz enrolled would be so proud of all in the University of Ne- of their talents and contri- braska College of Den- butions to society ... there tistry in Lincoln. He are teachers, first respon- graduated in 1963 and set ders and those working in up practice in Ogallala. agriculture; a West Point Buzz's second wife was graduate; multi-sport ath- Mary Kay O'Dey. Their letes, including a nation- Some folks knew him as ever needed tinkered two children are Mike ally-ranked high school Leonard. Others knew with. and Michelle {Missy). cross country runner; mu- him as Doc. Most knew He was a Sandhills cow- Buzz and Mary Kay lived sicians, including an as- him as Buzz. I knew him boy. He was always drawn in Grant for awhile before piring country music as Dad. He's been gone 28 back to the Sandhills and returning to Valentine in singer recently featured years and as I sit and the cattle and the horses the late '60s. Buzz on the television show write this, tears flow and the wildlife and the ranched a bit and also The Voice; a UNL Regents Darty Schilke was born work cattle alongside continued his dental prac- Scholar; and all-in-all Jan 5,1937 to Robert and their dad, learning his down my face. I know he solitude. His life took him impacted a lot of people to various points in Ne- tice, while Mary Kay was good, kind, hard-working Anna Schilke in rural work ethic along the way. a teacher. During this folks. Chase County. He had Russ and Mark both throughout his life, braska and even to whether it was fixing Hawaii and beyond in the stretch, Buzz continued to Buzz loved rodeo and three older bothers Rob- worked in the family op- coach Golden Gloves box- boxing and he was pretty ert, Marvin, and Kermit, eration until Russ' death their teeth, coaching U.S. Navy, but the Sand- them in boxing or steer hills always called him ing and coach young men darn good at both! He was as well as two younger in 2018. Mark continues in steer wrestling. Young the 1954 and 1956 heavy- brothers Wayne and to work with his dad wrestling, or mentoring back. It would be an them in leadership. To honor for him to be in- people could be found weight boxing champion Larry. At an early age he today. many a night and week- of the Pacific while in the was actively involved in Darty is the kind of guy me, he was a dad that had cluded alongside the high expectations, but other Sandhills men and end at the arena out on U.S. Navy. He won the the daily activities of car- who won't ask any em- the DeNaeyer place. 1959 and 1961 Nebraska ing for livestock and crops ployee to do a job he won't was also fun and a practi- women recognized in the cal joker. Cowboy Hall of Fame. In the early '70s, Buzz State Rodeo Association on the family farm. Darty do himself. Often times became heavily involved steer wrestling titles. Buzz attended a country grade being the first one out in Buzz was certainly a big Leonard L. “Buzz" De- fan of boxing, football, Naeyer was born on June with the Nebraska High served as National Direc- school until the 8th grade the morning and the last School Rodeo Association. tor for the Nebraska High and then started working one in at night by his and other sports. But his 19, 1930 on the family true love was rodeo. His ranch near Valentine in His daughter, Cindy, won School Rodeo Association full time on the family choice. He takes great the state girls cutting for 15 years and was Pres- farm. pride in his cow herd, impact as a competitor, as Cherry County, Nebraska. a coach, as a judge, and as He was the firstborn of championship in 1973. ident of the National High Darty married his wife feedlot and crops. He is He served as Nebraska's School Rodeo Association Marla and together they constantly rebuilding a fan lasted throughout Henry R. and Margaret J. his life and influenced Lewis DeNaeyer. Brothers national director for 15 in 1987-88. In 1986 he was built the farming and fences and maintaining years, and ultimately honored by the NHSRA ranching operation they equipment and buildings. hundreds of people in Ne- Bob and Dick followed. braska and beyond. He Buzz's paternal grandpar- served as the President of with the Man of the Year still run today. Starting This week he is still put- the National High School buckle. He was a Gold small they continued to ting in railroad tie corner was an ambassador for ents, Bernard and Adele the sport and the Western DeNaeyer had emigrated Rodeo Association in Card member of the add to their operation, posts by himself. He's 1987-88. He was rodeo co- PRCA. His biggest honor eventually adding a feed- known and respected by way of life and worked to to the U.S. from Belgium make ambassadors out of around 1880. They settled ordinator for NHSRA na- was working with young lot and cow/calf opera- cattle buyers from here to tional finals for several people, coaching and tion. In 2000 they . He has broken those around him, too. in Cherry County, Ne- Buzz's other job was braska after stops in Iowa years in Rapid City, South mentoring them in the purchased part of the Kil- his back, had a horse roll Dakota and Pueblo, Col- sports he loved. patrick ranch. He is in- over on him and broke his dentistry, but he couldn't and , raised their ever quite shake the need family, and made agricul- orado. He was also fea- volved in everything from collarbone. At age 80, he tured for a number of treating sick calves, figur- was run over by three fat to raise cattle and horses. ture their way of life. He loved coming by the Buzz attended Valentine years, alongside his good ing rations, driving a steers and broke his friend rodeo announcer semi during harvest or pelvis, cracked his femur, DeNaeyer place south of High School and gradu- Valentine every day after ated with the class of Hadley Barrett, in NETV's loading out fats. and hurt his shoulder and broadcast of the Nebraska Darty roped calves in his every time he gives you he closed up his dentist 1948. He was active in office to visit his mother, football, boxing, V-Ciub, state high school rodeo fi- younger years but later that signature grin and nals. These broadcasts took up team roping, be- asks you how you are. The Margaret, and to check and student leadership. cows, fix fence, hunt for a He also showed cattle in showcased Western her- coming a respected nurses at the trauma cen- itage and the sport of header and winning ter called him the Rock- bit, or tinker with what- his youth. After gradua- many buckles and jack- star Cowboy. pots. He greatly enjoyed He is a man of his word the time spent roping and does business with a Stapleton Area Chamber of Commerce with his family and his firm handshake. Darty roping buddies. He was has lived by his powerful always willing to lend a faith and no doubt will hand whether pushing continue to be out there steers or working on the still cutting the bulls at arena. branding and roping and Darty and Marla had dragging calves at his and three children, Russ, Deb all the neighbor's brand- and Mark. All three ings for a long while yet. learned to rope, ride and

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John Lewis Jensen has Pound in 1987. For 33 several horse sales in the been a rancher and a cow- years they have not only 90s. The sales were very boy all his life, all 82 enjoyed ranch life at the successful and allowed years. John was born in Jensen Ranch, but they John to reduce numbers the Sandhills of Arthur enjoyed traveling to steer to a more manageable Berry Blake Beguin was Blayne not only ran the fishing and the great out- County and has lived ropings, Gideon conven- level. John's days of a cowboy from the mo- ranch together, but they doors. He would drive there his entire life, ex- tions and sightseeing swinging a leg over a ment he entered this were renowned team rop- along the creek hunting cept for a stint during col- across the U.S. They espe- horse have slowed, but world. He was born on ers, known as the Beguin pheasants, ducks, deer lege. John became the cially enjoy watching John's storytelling, espe- the Beguin ranch twenty Boys. They hit every jack- and coyotes. He had a man of the house at only their grandkids compete cially his horse stories, miles south of Rushville, pot rodeo in the area con- pack of coyote hounds three years old, when his in horse events with are still vibrant. Nebraska on June 28, tinuing to compete in the and loved to go hunting. father was killed in a horses that evolved from John and his sons en- 1932. He grew up on the old timer's rodeos. He helped a lot of deer tragic accident involving the Jensen Ranch breed- joyed training horses. ranch as the oldest of four Blake enjoyed all outside hunters guiding them a team of horses and a ing program. They con- Many good horses carry ornery brothers. Blake activities. He was the hap- through the rough hills of hay sled. Along with his tinue to live on the Jensen the triangle/quarter circle loved ranching and the piest when he was on the ranch. mother, Ruth and his Ranch today. brand around the Sand- country way of life and horseback doing some- Until the day he died, older sister, Kay, they John is a cowboy, a hills and beyond. In 1997, had a great appreciation thing. Blake was always Blake Beguin, was the em- worked diligently to keep horseman and known for JC and Jana Jensen pur- for the great outdoors. well mounted on a horse bodiment of a true cow- the Jensen Homestead a the great horses he bred. chased four fillies from Blake rode a horse to a he had trained himself. boy, whether it was the viable ranching operation John's friendship with John to start their breed- one room country school Later on, he was proud cowboy who ranched, with the help of family Waldo Haythorn strongly ing program and their through eighth grade. He to watch his daughter worked cattle, and broke and hired hands. John as- influenced the Jensen family continues John’s then attended Rushville Terry carry on the tradi- horses or the rodeo cow- sumed full duties of the horse program. Many of horse legacy today. High School where he tion of rodeoing in high boy who loved the compe- ranch when he returned the first studs John stood John officially retired was an athlete, playing school and college. Dur- tition in the arena. If you from Chadron State Col- came from Waldo, includ- from ranching in January several sports. Following ing his final years he ask anyone who knew lege in 1960 and sixty ing the use of My Beaver 2020. He leased the graduation he worked on proudly watched his him what comes to mind years later John continues and a son of his called Jensen Ranch to JC and the family ranch. granddaughter Char- when they think of Blake, to live in the sod house Beaver Sparky, aka Jana Jensen/Powles On September 9, 1952 mayne in Junior, Little they will say a husband, a his father built on the "Sparky," out of a Poco Ranch. The third and Blake married Mary Jean Britches and High School father, a grandpa, and a family homestead. Tom 46 daughter. His out- fourth generations are ex- Arthur also of Rushville. rodeos. COWBOY. The Jensen Ranch cele- standing red road stud, cited for the opportunity To this union two chil- Blake loved hunting and brated 100 years in 2013. Happy's Cardinal, by to take the reins. JC and dren were born. Theresa John has seen much Happy Hancock and out Jana's son, John Lynn and Gary Klint. His change come to Nebraska, of a My Beaver 13 mare "Cameron,” hopes to son, Klint, died suddenly Forrest “Bud” Bonifield was purchased from someday make his home at the age of eight due to the Sandhills, ranching 1937 and the cowboy way of Waldo Haythorn in 1977. at the Jensen Ranch in the acute meningitis. life, but one thing hasn't "Cardinal" was purchased northwest corner of In March of 1953 Blake changed, for John there when he was four years Arthur County. was called to serve his isn't anything better than old and lived to be 32 John believes in being country. He served in the throwing your leg over a years of age. He was an involved and active in his Army from March 1953 good horse, preferably outstanding animal and community. Locally, John until March of 1955. He one you raised and bred strong, athletic, good serves as a Deacon at the was stationed in . trained, and simply enjoy- looking, good-minded Arthur Baptist Church, Blake was proud that he ing the day horseback. Sandhill horses. His off- and served on the Arthur had served his country John Lewis Jensen was spring were excellent per- School Board and as an and was an Active mem- born March 20, 1938, to formance horses excelling Arthur County Commis- ber of the American Le- Lewis and Ruth Hawkins in many disciplines, but sioner. He served on the gion Post 161 for 59 years. Jensen, following a spring especially as rope and Arthur County Fair He served as Sergeant-At- blizzard. John was their rodeo horses. AQHA Board, as a 4-H leader and Arms for the Legion color second child and only records list 197 foals reg- a youth rifle instructor. guard for over twenty son, following older sister istered to Happy's Cardi- John is a 28-year member years. Kay, born three years nal. of Gideon International Upon leaving the service prior. He graduated from John purchased another and a lifetime member of he returned to the family Arthur High School in Haythorn bred stud the National Rifle Associ- ranch and ran it with his 1956 and graduated from named Four Shot, a gray ation. Beyond his commu- father and brother. He Chadron State College in Continental Fly/Eddie nity, John served on the worked there until the 1960 with a Bachelor of Eighty that crossed ex- Production Credit Associ- family ranch was sold. Science in Education in tremely well on "Cardi- ation board of directors Then he worked for his Health and Physical Edu- nal" daughters. Another for several years. John aunt Hallie Jackson on cation. He participated on gray stud, Masie's Blue, a served on the Twin Platte her family ranch. When the rodeo team while at Waggoner 101 bred stud Natural Resources Dis- his daughter Terry CSC. After graduation he also found popularity at trict board from 1984 to opened her veterinary returned to the ranch and the Jensen Ranch. Power 1996 and in 2019, Jensen clinic, he helped out there married Beverly Kicken Rancher, a Gray Bar Ranch, John and Shari wherever he could. He en- June 12, 1960. To that King/Fritz Command Jensen, were awarded the joyed going on country union three boys were bred stud was the last to Tree Planting Award. He calls and visiting with all born, John Chrasten (JC) stand in the Jensen horse was a founding member the different clients who in 1961, Deon Lewis in program. Together "PR" and served as President of came into the clinic. He 1966 and Cameron Ray in and John won several the Nebraska Steer Rop- also worked at Sheridan 1976. working cow horse and ing Association. He was a Livestock. John and Beverly were working ranch horse com- director of the Wyoming He loved rodeos Forrest “Bud” Bonifield Wanda (Barney) Ellis, active in the Nebraska petitions. Two mares that Steer Roping Association whether he was compet- was born January 31, Linda (Scott) Anderson Rodeo Association, John were outstanding produc- and a member of the Sen- ing, judging, or mentor- 1937 in Hyannis, to For- and Kendra (Doug) riding saddle broncs and ers for John were Anarky ior Steer Roping Associa- ing aspiring cowboys. rest D. and Georgia Boni- Schneider. Beverly running barrels. and Silky Beaver. tion and is a PRCA Gold When he was younger, field. He joined two older Bud continued to live John also enjoyed partici- John teamed up with Card holder. he rode rough stock. sisters. He was raised on alone on his ranch south pating in tie down team other producers to host Blake and his brother the family ranch south of of Nenzel at the age of 84. roping with Clay Powers Whitman and began Bud is an avid rancher and team roping with working on the ranch at and has a true passion for Tim Knott. They began the age of six years-old. As the life of animals. Often breeding horses in 1963 We Support Our Beef a small child he rode his he would jeopardize his with the purchase of a horse three miles west of own life to save an animal mare named Sally Rey the home to attend a one in a winter blizzard. He is 11,546. That became Producers. room school. After grade a true ranching cowboy. John's main hobby, rais- school he attended high Bud is an avid rancher ing and training outstand- school in Hyannis and and has dedicated his life ing registered Quarter Thank You! graduated from there. to providing beef to our Horses. While John After high school he mar- tables. He is a ranching ranched and raised ried Darlene Becker in cowboy as he has used horses, Beverly taught for 1956 and they managed horses on the ranch up many years in small, rural the Bonifield Ranch until until a few years ago schools near the ranch. 1985 when they pur- when his health would no And, of course raising chased their own ranch longer allow it. 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John married Shari THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 2021 Salute To Beef PAGE B-7 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall Of Fame Inductees nate and help every year tradition continue and 30 days and sure enough, petition while he was at Vernon Everett Van Epps for the Springview Rop- new enthusiasts become the horse would buck the top. 1939 ing Club Kids Fun Day. part of the sport. after about an hour or so Weekends and vacations At 81 years old, Vernon While his love for the of riding. Knowing what were also spent helping ranch lifestyle continues the army was looking for local ranchers and friends Vernon is still active in their to be important to him, in horses helped, so Bus round up, brand and Everett Van ranching business, own- he will admit his top two rode him into shape and work cattle. Bus's passion Epps was born ing ranch ground, cattle, priorities are his faith and tuned him up to show. for riding kept him in the to Frank and horses and skilled cattle love for his wife. If you There was an officer in saddle no matter what the Tina Van Epps dogs. Although a couple have ever roped with Ver- charge of buying and this weather conditions. At on Feb. 24, of back surgeries have non, you will not forget officer took one look at the age of 87, he helped 1939, in Win- kept him off of a horse, he that million-dollar grin as the horse and decided drive longhorns from the ner, SD. He still enjoys attending rop- a reward for a fast and this was the one he Arabia ranch to Valentine grew up with ing club practices and solid run and it just does- wanted for his own on a day that began at a older brother helping with the youth n't get any better than mount and the deal was bone chilling seven below Eugene and play day. Both Vernon and Jean enjoy seeing the that. struck. Later that day the and only reached a high younger sisters horse returned to the Fort of minus five, Bus rode Madalin and without the officer and the entire day. Again in Sharon in Lewis Jens “Bus” Olson the next day the same the year 2000, when the Todd County, horse became dog food longhorn cattle at Fort SD. Frank 1910 - 2005 for the canine corp. Niobrara were moved to passed away On another occasion, Fort Robinson, Bus was in when Vernon knowing that the military the saddle at the age of 90. was a sopho- would not buy gaited He bravely rode the entire more in high horses, Bus showed a first day in blizzard condi- school. At that horse several times dur- tions and proudly led the point the fam- ing the day and finally got herd through Crawford ily moved to him slowed down enough on the last day of the Winner, SD that the officer bought drive. where he completed high over the years. Vernon him not realizing he was While passing the local school. continues to be well re- the pacer shown earlier. nursing home where the As a very young boy he spected by his peers. The Even so, Bus had all of the residents were gathered worked on the Ray Carr last World Show he at- officers' respect and outside to watch, a friend ranch in Todd County tended was in 1992, would often be invited to made the comment, helping him check pas- where he roped in the participate in their "Look at ole Bus up front tures and care for cattle. Will Rodgers Coliseum in leisure activities like chas- there, he is older than When the family moved Fort Worth, TX. ing the hounds. Bus also most of those folks rock- to Winner, he began work- Although they didn't learned to jump horses ing away up on that ing for the Key Sinclair have children of their when the USA Equestrian porch". station. own, they believed help- Team trained for the Bus loved the cowboy Vernon was able to get ing youth become better Berlin Olympics at Fort way of life and thor- back to ranch life working horsemen and people was Robinson in 1936. oughly enjoyed western for Bill Chauncey, Jr. near their calling to honor God After the Fort was aban- movies and books Carter, SD. through serving. Their doned in 1947 several of throughout his life, even He was training horses, Christian testimony was the buildings were being resorting to audio books roping and taking care of never hidden. The Van demolished so Bus led when his eyesight dimin- livestock. An added bene- Epps practice arena was a local efforts to preserve ished. Bus loved to cite fit was meeting his future common gathering place the Fort as a historical site legendary facts and re- bride Jean Chauncey. Jean for all generations to and for this Governor Val gional folklore about such and Vernon will celebrate learn and practice skills Peterson awarded Bus the individuals as Calamity 60 years of marriage on and provide a listening status of Admiral in the Jane, Charles Goodnight, June 1, 2021 . ear that went beyond the Great Navy of the State of Wild Bill Hickok, Doc In 1964, the Van Epps rope. Many of these cow- Nebraska. Middleton, General moved to Nebraska and boys and cowgirls were Bus served as a Corporal George Custer, not to began working as a ranch successful steer and calf in the US Army l25th mention all the history of manager for Lloyd Blom- roping contestants. If one is asked to de- horse for the rest of his 95 Field Artillery Battalion Fort Robinson and great strom near Springview. While Vernon was rais- scribe a cowboy, the first years of life on this earth. assigned to the 34th Divi- horses of his time. No- They later purchased this ing horses, many were vision that comes to mind His talent for training and sion during World War II body would ever want to ranch from the heirs. sold to kids who needed a is a rawboned, sunweath- riding came naturally. in Africa, , France bet against him if he of- Vernon and Jean began mount at far less than the ered soul clad in a hat, Bus began what turned and Austria and partici- fered a two bit wager on a building their own opera- going price. And some of chaps and boots that are out to be a 47 year career pated in the liberation of bit of western history, tion which consisted of his best rope horses were as well seasoned as the with the Western Public Rome. facts or famous people. quarter and appaloosa sent to college on loan to man within. If he is not Service at Crawford, Ne- Before cutting was rec- His little black book was horses and a quality herd kids who didn't have a mounted on a horse, the braska and ending with ognized as a competitive full of these topics and al- of black angus cattle. good enough horse to creature would surely not his retirement from Ne- sport, Bus and a good ways readily available in Hard work and long compete at the collegiate be more than a few feet braska Public Power Dis- friend started breeding his shirt pocket. days still left room for level. He always said that away and somewhere in trict in 1975 at Ainsworth, and training horses to cut At the age of 95, Bus was helping youth and giving while neither Jean nor this vision would be cat- Nebraska. He married cattle. When the sport be- asked if he would like to back. The Van Epps were him had a college degree, tle. This certainly de- Maxine Ellsworth, daugh- came popular his passion go to Johnstown and take horse project leaders of a they had several horses scribes Lewis Jens Olson, ter of Guy and Molly only grew and he eagerly in the parade. His reply 4-H club in South Dakota who had been to college. better known to all as Ellsworth, on October 7, shared his horses with was "only if we ride" so we and carried that on when If a kid didn't have a good "Bus". Now if you ask a lot 1939 in Rushville, Ne- both young and old alike jumped the horses in the they moved to Nebraska. rope, he had a whole box of old cowboys, they braska. so they could learn to trailer and off we went. He also saw a need for they could choose from, would probably express a Bus's love of horses compete. He was a coach Two weeks later, Bus good horses for the kids to at no cost desire that they had pur- brought him to Fort and mentor to many went to his heavenly ride and gathered some The Van Epps home is sued another line of work Robinson at the age of young adults over the home on September 22, mares and purchased his full of trophies and buck- with a little more comfort eighteen in 1928. With his years while judging high 2005 at the Brown County first of many stallions. les showing the success and a whole lot more pay. riding talent and ability school cutting events Hospital. He was pre- Many friendships were that Vernon has had in Not Bus, he loved the cow- to show horses he was across the state. Bus loved ceded in death by his par- made, as they stood these his own career. He will boy way of life so much soon being recruited by to ride a horse with a lot ents, three sisters and his stallions to people from admit his biggest achieve- that he would often take a the locals to sell their of handle and said it was wife Maxine. Both Bus all over who wanted the ment is watching others day off work just to go horses to the army. He like driving with power and Maxine are interned bloodlines of quality he has taught and roped help someone work cattle. earned a whopping $5.00 steering. Over the years, at Fort McPherson Na- working ranch and rope with go on to be success- Bus was born on Febru- for each horse that he got several of his horses were tional Cemetery near horses. They also were in- ful both in and out of the ary 28, 1910 at Harting- in. awarded blue and purple Maxwell, Nebraska. strumental in trail rides arena. ton, Nebraska to Joseph This brings to mind a ribbons at the Brown We feel very fortunate to and roping's at their Brandings at the Van Carl and Minnie McGre- humorous story he loved County Fair. He trained have known this wonder- ranch. Epps ranch continue to gor Olson and grew up on to tell. A fellow in the area his first and last reining ful "Horseman" and find Vernon was a gifted bring friends from sev- a farm near Hartington. had this nice looking horse prospect to compete it an honor to nominate horse trainer and had the eral states and genera- His passion for horses de- horse that had the nasty at Aksarben in Omaha fol- Bus for recognition in the opportunity to train tions. Many of the people veloped at the age of three habit of bucking after lowing his retirement Nebraska Sandhills Cow- many rope horses both whose lives they touched when his uncle presented being ridden for a while. from the power company. boy Hall of Fame. for himself and for other come back to help for this him with his first horse On a bet, Bus accepted the Bus beat all the top Rein- people. During the 70's annual event. by leading it into their challenge of getting this ers at that show and de- through the 90's he was They still sponsor home on Christmas Eve. horse into the army re- cided that he might as successful at showing ap- awards for the local 4-H Bus was never without a mount. He rode him for well quit the reining com- paloosa horses all over shows to keep the pro- SD, NE and KS, as well as gram alive and encourage the World Shows in OK young horsemen to be in- and TX, where he always terested in the sport. 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Linda Teahon In the dark and in the day But we love our ‘dang ol cows’ We still have to feed them hay From Longhorns to Angus Snow, rain, sleet or shine It’s just how God made us We feed them before we dine Gazing on them from hilltop high I can’t tell you why or how We live for a cow ‘til we die. Ode To A Cow

When life seems one to many for you, Her nonchalance and savoir faire, Go and look at a cow. Her absolute freedom from every care, When the futures black and the outlook blue, Her imperturbable brow. Go and look at a cow. For she does nothing but eat her food, So when you’re at the end of your wits, And sleep in the meadows entirely nood, Go and look at a cow. Refusing to fret or worry or brood Or when your nerves are frayed to bits, Because she doesn’t know how. And wrinkles furrow your brow; She’ll merely moo in her gentle way, Whenever you’re feeling bothered and sore, Switching her rudder as if to say: Go and lookat a cow. “Bother tomorrow! Let’s Live today! When everything else is a fearful bore, Take the advice of a cow.” Go and look at a cow. Ovserve her gentle and placid air, The Old Farmer’s Almanac - 1936

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in the Buffalo Bill Rodeo “I pitch in and help Wild West Arena in North and its quality. “It’s pride wherever I can, and stay Platte. It begins at 8 pm From Bullfighter To Volunteer in what the community out of the way the rest of each night and tickets can North Platte man is a former rodeo bullfighter, offers,” he said. “If there’s the time. be purchased online at now volunteer with the Buffalo Bill Rodeo something I can do to “Rodeo is a different life NebraskalandDays.com, Rich Reinert has a part in the Buffalo Bill Rodeo that fans never see. help make it better, then and I’m fortunate that I at the NebraskalandDays I’m in.” got to be a part of it, and office (2801 Charlie Evans He loves seeing old faces still am. I’ll keep doing Drive, North Platte); and Ruth Nicolaus and friends when the what I’m doing, as long as at the gate. For more in- rodeo comes around they want me.” formation, visit the web- This North Platte man every June, and loves This year’s rodeo will be site or call the office at makes the rodeo run being part of it. held June 16-19 at the 308.532.7939. smoother, and the fans don’t even notice it. His job, as a volunteer, is Nebraska Beef Facts to let announcer Randy Corley know what cowboy February 2021 value) for 2019 cash re- • The average age of a is next, during the bare- Nebraska’s Top National ceipts are cattle and Nebraska principal opera- back riding, saddle bronc Rankings calves, corn, soybeans, tor was 56.4 according to riding and bull riding. First hogs, dairy products the 2017 Census of Agri- Because it is loud in Commercial cattle (milk), misc. crops, hay, culture. front of the arena, Reinert slaughter, 2020 – wheat, chicken eggs, and • From east to west, Ne- uses a set of flip cards, 6,982,000 head potatoes. braska experiences a each numbered, to indi- Second • Every dollar in agricul- 4,584-foot elevation differ- cate to Corley, so Corley Beef and veal exports, tural exports generates ence, and the average an- can announce to the 2020 – $1,296,170,000 $1.28 in economic activi- nual precipitation de- crowd which cowboy will All cattle and calves, Jan. ties such as transporta- creases by one inch every be riding next, out of 1, 2021 – 6,850,000 head tion, financing, ware- 25 miles, allowing Ne- which chute. All cattle on feed, Jan. 1, housing and production. braska to have a diverse In his former career, he 2021 – 2,720,000 head Nebraska’s $5.8 billion agricultural industry was stepping in front of Commercial red meat in agricultural exports in from one side of the state the bulls, instead of be- production, 2020 - 2019 translate into $7.4 to the other. hind the chutes. 7,910,900,000 lbs. billion in additional eco- Nebraska's Natural He worked as a bull- Rich Reinert, a former rodeo bullfighter, volunteers his (3,588,323,879 kg) nomic activity. Resources fighter, first for regional time at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. A former educator, he Fourth • Nebraska’s top five • Nebraska’s farms and rodeos, then in the PRCA. loves helping with the show, making sure it runs Beef cows, Jan. 1, 2021 – agricultural exports in ranches utilize 44.9 mil- He worked from coast to smoothly. Photo by Dott’s Shotts. 1,900,000 head 2019 were soybeans and lion acres (18,170,385 ha), coast, at rodeos across the Total animal products soybean products, beef, 92% of the state’s total nation, often traveling Along with his rodeo ca- said, till they devised the exports, 2018 – corn, pork, and ethanol. land area. with rodeo clown Butch reer, Reinert taught numbered flip cards. $1,848,400,000 • Nebraska had 45,700 • Nebraska is fortunate Lehmkuhler. school. He started as a Reinert was in the Cash receipts from all farms and ranches during to have aquifers below it. Born in 1949 and raised high school math teacher, arena, so that Barrett, livestock and products, 2019; the average opera- If poured over the surface on a ranch near John- doing that for nine years, who was on horseback, 2019 – $11,899,121,000 tion consisted of 982 acres of the state, the water in stown, NE, he admired a then switched to elemen- could see him, as well as Land in farms and (397 ha). those aquifers would have bullfighter from a neigh- tary P.E. for 25 years, and Corley, who was in the an- ranches, 2019 – • Livestock or poultry a depth of 37.9 feet (11.6 boring town, asking him then spent six more years nouncer’s stand. There 44,900,000 acres operations were found on meters). if he could help. “I as the athletic director, all were sometimes prob- (18,170,385 ha) 48% of Nebraska farms. • Nearly 80,000 miles of bugged him, till he finally at North Platte Public lems, Reinert said. “It was Nebraska Ag Facts • The top five counties rivers and streams add to relented,” Reinert said, at Schools. hard for Hadley to see the • Cash receipts from ranked by agricultural Nebraska’s bountiful nat- a rodeo in Harrison, NE, He got started volunteer- cards, and sometimes it farm marketings con- sales from the 2017 Cen- ural resources. in 1969, in the mud. ing with the Buffalo Bill was hard for me to find tributed more than $21.4 sus of Agriculture were • There are 22 million He worked as a bull- Rodeo in conversation him,” he chuckled. “He billion to Nebraska’s econ- Cuming, Custer, Lincoln, acres (8,915,803 ha) of fighter at the Buffalo Bill with Hadley Barrett, now might be in the northwest omy in 2019 and 5.8% of Dawson and Platte. rangeland and pasture- Rodeo one year, but is deceased, and Randy Cor- corner of the arena, then the U.S. total. • 1 in 4 jobs in Nebraska land in Nebraska, half of very proud of his streak of ley, co-announcers of the the southwest corner, or • Nebraska’s 10 leading are related to agriculture. which are in the Sand- 28 years of working the rodeo. in the catch pen.” commodities (in order of hills. Cody, Wyo. Rodeo, held “For awhile it was a lot Barrett passed away in over July 4. He retired of yelling” up to the an- 2018, and now Reinert from bullfighting in 2009. nouncer’s stand, Reinert does his work from the catwalk behind the chutes, instead of in the Saluting Our Area arena, which is safer. “I’m Fami ly more visible to Randy, in that respect,” he said. d “And I don’t have to be Beef Producers see smen worried about getting run over by a horse or a bull, t ll but I might get run over “Your Hometown Grocer s i in by (stock contractor) Ben- nie Beutler.” touch with Reinert volunteers at Serving You Better” other activities, too. He t l d helps at the state high he an . school track meet as a Weekly Grocery Specials clerk of the start, volun- Best Quality Meat Cuts teers at the hospital, and helps out with sporting Grocery Carryout • Home Delivery Saluting Our Area Beef events at the North Platte Producers...Thank You For High School, when Wi-Fi Hot Spot needed. 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Brush onion with cooking 1 teaspoon dried thyme spray. 3/4 teaspoon pepper Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 1/2 teaspoon salt to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) until instant-read Cooking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup ketchup, thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, onion, egg, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, pepper and salt in large bowl, mixing lightly but 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with cooking spray and turning occasionally. thoroughly. Shape beef into 8 x 4-inch loaf on rack in aluminum foil-lined broiler pan. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground beef Place on upper oven rack in 350°F oven. Bake 45 to 55 minutes, until instant-read ther- should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground mometer inserted into center registers 160°F; brush with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during beef doneness. last 10 minutes, if desired. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices. To toast buns, place cut sides down around outer edge of grid. Grill until lightly toasted. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper, as desired. should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes beef doneness. and grilled onions. Close bun. Bake uncovered in 350°F oven 45 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Top with basil, as desired. Rest for 10 minutes before serving. Beef Steak Salad With Dried Cherries Ingredients: 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak boneless, cut 1 inch Mongolian Beef thick (about 1 pound) Ingredients: 4 small or 2 medium heads Boston lettuce, torn 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 pound) 1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 1/4 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (op- 1/2 cup chopped green onions tional) 1/4 cup oyster sauce Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespooons sugar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups bamboo shoots, edamame, baby corn or water 1/2 teaspoon salt chestnuts 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups hot cooked rice Cooking: Combine dressing ingredients in medium bowl. Remove and reserve 1/3 cup; cover Cooking: Cut beef Top Sirloin Steak in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/8-inch strips. and refrigerate. Toss beef with 1 tablespoon garlic and red pepper. Cut beef Top Sirloin Steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes strips. Add beef to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 min- or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining utes. beef. Remove from skillet. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium- Add remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, green onions, oyster sauce, sugar and ginger to same high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is hot. Return beef to skillet. Add bamboo shoots; longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef. cook and stir until bamboo shoots are hot. Serve over rice. Cook's Tip: To grill, place beef steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated, gas grill, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium Bite-Size Sweet & Spicy Beef Ribs rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Slice steak. Ingredients: Combine lettuce and reserved dressing in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange beef over lettuce; 1-1/2 to 2 pounds beef Country-Style Ribs, cut into sprinkle with cheese, cherries and nuts, as desired. Serve immediately. 2 inch pieces Cook's Tip: To toast pine nuts or chopped walnuts, heat oven to 350°F. Arrange nuts in even 1 cup mirin layer on baking pan; 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. 1/2 cup sweet chili garlic sauce 1/2 cup water Beef Sausage Gravy 1/4 cup light brown sugar Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 3 cups skim milk 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper Serving Suggestions: Warmed buttermilk biscuits, toasted Minced fresh chives (optional) English muffins or steamed asparagus (optional) Cooking: Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine mirin, sweet chili garlic sauce, water, brown sugar, agave nectar and ginger in stockpot over medium heat stirring occa- Cooking: Prepare Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage. Remove from skillet; keep warm. sionally until sugar dissolves. Place beef ribs in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or heat; cover tightly. Continue cooking in 325°F oven 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until beef is leaner), 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper fork-tender. in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat Cook's Tip: Mirin is a low-alcohol, sweet wine made from glutinous rice and is es- until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and sential in Japanese cooking. It's available in Japanese markets and the ethnic section stirring occasionally. of most supermarkets. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef Sweet chili garlic sauce, an Asian condiment made from red chilies, garlic and should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground vinegar, imparts a tangy, spicy heat to dishes. Chili garlic sauce is available in Asian beef doneness. markets and the Asian section of most supermarkets. Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook and stir 4 minutes. Stir in milk; Agave nectar is the liquid or syrup extracted from the Agave plant. The nectar is bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce thickens similar to the consistency of honey, but may have a milder flavor. Agave nectar can slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage, salt and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until beef is heated through, stirring occasionally. be found in health food stores or most supermarkets. Serve over biscuits, muffins or asparagus, as desire Remove beef; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Stir in lime juice Indian Beef Shepherd’s Pie and soy sauce. Return beef to cooking liquid; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) Sprinkle beef with chives, if desired. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping, if de- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets and stem pieces 1 teaspoon salt, divided sired. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric Cook's Tip: Beef ribs can be served on 6-inch wooden skewers or with wooden 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger toothpicks. 1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, diced ( about 1-1/2 cups) Steppin’ Up Beef Fried Rice 1/2 cup frozen peas INFREDIENTS: 1 medium lemon, sliced into wedges 2 beef Ribeye Steaks Boneless, cut 3/4 inch steak Cooking: Place cauliflower in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to boil. Cook 10 minutes (about 8 or 9 ounces each) or until very tender. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain cauliflower and return to pot. 1 cup uncooked whole grain instant brown rice, plus Mash cauliflower with potato masher until slightly chunky. Stir in reserved 1/4 cup cooking liq- ingredients to prepare uid, 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten. Season with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and turmeric. 2 tablespoons soy sauce Meanwhile, heat large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garam masala; cooking until spices are fragrant, about one minute. Add Ground Beef and tomatoes, 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drip- 2 tablespoons , divided pings, as necessary. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Remove from heat and stir 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions in peas. 1/2 cup sliced green onions Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef 1/2 cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground COOKING: Prepare rice according to package directions. Set aside; keep warm. beef doneness. Cut beef steaks crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips, about 1-inch long; set aside. Preheat broiler to high. Spread beef mixture in even layer in skillet. Spread cauliflower mix- ture evenly over beef mixture. Place skillet on oven rack so surface of cauliflower is 3 to 4 Combine soy sauce and instant coffee in small bowl. Stir to dissolve coffee; set inches from heat. Broil 12-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden brown. Cool slightly. aside. Serve with lemon wedges. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions and mushrooms; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggs; cook 30 seconds to 1 Beefy Sweet & Sloppy Burgers minute or just until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked rice and soy sauce mixture; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from skillet; Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean) 1 cup chopped yellow, green or red bell pepper keep warm. 3/4 cup finely chopped onion Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 can or bottle (12 ounces) 100% vegetable juice half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. 2 tablespoon lightly-packed brown sugar Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and beef. Return beef to 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce skillet; stir in rice mixture. Cook and stir about 1 minute or until heated through. 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split Cooking: Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, bell pepper and onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occa- sionally. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness. Stir in vegetable juice, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7 to 9 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Evenly place beef mixture on bottom half of each bun; close sandwiches. Explore More Beef Recipes @: www.nebeef.org/recipes THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 2021 Salute To Beef PAGE B-12 Ensuring Beef Safety (Continued from page B-3) Branding In 1932 the source, must meet Prepare beef on a clean USDA safety and inspec- work surface. Use sepa- tion standards. This is not rate knives, cutting an uncommon practice in boards and cookware for our food system. A carton raw and cooked beef to of milk contains milk avoid potential cross- con- from a number of differ- tamination. ent cows. A glass of or- Use plastic cutting ange juice contains juice boards for raw beef prod- from a number of differ- ucts because wood grains ent oranges and a loaf of can harbor bacteria and bread contains wheat are harder to keep clean. from many different acres Wash your hands before of a wheat field. and after handling raw FOOD SAFETY AT beef with soap and warm HOME water (lather for at least You play an important 20 seconds or sing the role in the safety of all “happy birthday” song). foods that enter your To enjoy safe and savory home. You should keep Ground Beef, remember products properly refrig- to use a thermometer as erated, surface areas color won’t always indi- clean and use a meat ther- cate doneness. mometer to ensure safe Cook Ground Beef to a cooking of the foods that minimum of 160˚F, using go on your dinner table. an instant read meat ther- Here are some tips to mometer. For Ground keep in mind when it Beef patties, insert the Pictured in this April 1932 branding picture are twin brothers, Melvin and Marion Winters, Warren Winters, comes to preparing beef. thermometer from the Walter Winters, Bill Miller, and Lloyd Miller. Purchase beef that is side to the center of the cold to the touch, with no patty. Steaks and roasts This picture was taken sight to the left in photo. was finished. they now have their own holes or tears and choose should be cooked to at in 1932 at Warren and The house you see in the To make the final pay- place free of debt. Warren packages without exces- least an internal tempera- Ora Winters place just background was what ment on the place, Winters is kneeling taking sive liquid. ture of 145˚F, using an in- north of Miller Cemetery they were living in at the Wilma’s parents had an the rope off the calf. His If it will take more than stant read meat in McPherson County. time the bigger house was auction on the place, sell- dad, W.H. Winters is 30 minutes to get home, thermometer and let rest The late 1920’s and 1930 built. ing everything they could standing next to him. Ora keep an insulated cooler for three minutes before were hard years to make a They had three children absolutely get along with- Winters’ dad, Bill Miller, in the car to keep beef serving. living in the Sandhills. and lived in three small out, including animals is in the background tend- and other perishables Be sure to wrap or store Many people just left. rooms. Two black men and even things in the ing the fire. Ora Winters cold. leftovers in airtight con- Wilma Neal’s parents, from the colony around house. twin brothers, Marion Properly store raw beef tainers promptly after the Winters family stayed. Brownlee built the new “My dad’s truck you can Miller is on the near in the fridge or freezer. serving (within two hours They only had one more house. They slept in the see in the background horse and Melvin Miller is Keep raw beef cold until after cooking). Keep re- payment on the place and haymow until the base- and he did haul for peo- standing next to W.H. time of preparation. Try frigerated and use within it would be theirs. Besides ment was completed. ple,” Wilma said. Winters. Lloyd Miller is to use fresh beef within three days. they had a five-room Then they slept in the This is a special brand- on the far horse. two days; otherwise A NOTE ABOUT THAW- house built just out of basement until the house ing because they know freeze until needed. (You ING AND COOKING can freeze beef in its orig- When time is tight and inal packaging up to two you’re in a pinch to get Saluting Our Area weeks. 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Then, “the round-up nual Scene in Western Ne- and making a bunch of it into the herd every By the mid-1870s Ne- laws, membership qualifi- will proceed west until braska. “. . . The cattle that brand until all are muscle, every faculty, is braska’s open-range cattle cations (ownership of at they reach Ogallala at [were] sighted, scattered separated. This ‘cutting’ is on the alert and the intel- industry, centered in the least 100 cattle), and or- which point a sufficient here and there in exciting work. Now going ligence they display is western Platte Valley and ganized the first official force shall be stationed to bunches, ranging from at full speed as the animal something almost hu- the Panhandle, was expe- “round-up” to begin May keep all cattle west of that five to two hundred head, makes an effort to get man; and occasionally riencing growing pains. 15, 1875. It would com- point that have not been which at sight of a horse- again with the main you hear a cowboy speak- Concerns included intro- mence at Sidney. “The rounded-up. man would break and bunch; now stopping and ing of his favorite, ‘He duction of cattle to course to be pursued From thence, the party run. Then comes the ex- wheeling as quick as a knows more than most of supply the Indian agen- from Sidney shall be up will proceed west until citement—up gulch, down flash of lightning, dodg- men,’ is the usual expres- cies, unregulated “round- Pole Creek to Pine Bluff, they meet the party con- canyons, over hills and ing, twisting, until the an- sion. “All the cattle sepa- ups” that caused thence to Creighton’s ducting the Cheyenne table-lands, on a long imal perceives the folly of rated, each man holds his ownership disputes (in herd on Horse Creek.” County round-up.” For steady run, in their vain its efforts and permits it- brand separate, another winter, long hair made The round-up would then the first time the associa- efforts to escape from the self to be driven to the bunch is gathered and brands hard to see), and work east down both the tion specified the number boys who are pursuing bunch or brand where it separated until night. . . . bulls running at large South and North Platte of men each member was them, horses and riders belongs. No horseman- Such is the routine, each year round. These prob- rivers. At the same time to furnish, based on the equally thrilled with the ship can excel that which day having its incidents. lems prompted cattlemen another party would start number of cattle owned. excitement of the chase; is displayed by an experi- In case of dispute as to to meet at Ogallala on from Nichols Station on A member with 100 cattle ‘tis grand, exhilarating, enced cowboy. As they who owns an animal, the February 11, 1875, to or- the Union Pacific Rail- had to provide one man; and as the cattle are over- dash over the rough animal is lassoed, thrown ganize “The Stock-Grow- road west of North Platte those owning from 2,500 taken, checked and put prairie at the top of their down, and all marks ex- ers Association of Western and proceed west along to 3,000 cattle were to fur- with another bunch or mustang’s speed, [avoid- amined and the owner- Nebraska” encompassing the two rivers. “They will nish nine men. One addi- bunches, they are then ing] great numbers of ship is readily proven. A Lincoln, Keith, and work the cattle as far up tional cowhand was driven to the rodeo holes, the work of prairie great many true gentle- Cheyenne counties and as Ash Hollow.” By June requested for each 100 ground. Then comes the dogs and our family of men can be found among all unorganized territory 24, the North Platte West- head exceeding 3,000. separation or ‘cutting.’ A sub-soilers, the utter dis- these wild fellows, men lying to the north. The as- ern Nebraskan could re- An eyewitness account band of a thousand head regard of their peril is that are honest, intelli- sociation asked the state port, “Thus far, the round of the 1876 roundup ap- [is] surrounded by twenty something as courageous gent, and when one offers legislature to authorize up has been very satisfac- peared in the North Platte horsemen or more. One as it is rash. The training his friendship, it is a stock inspectors and lim- tory in every respect.” Western Nebraskan, June party, employees of the of the ‘cutting’ horses is friendship that will stand iting the roundup period The association soon 17, 1876, under the head- owner, enter the herd, se- something wonderful. No all tests.”

HISTORY NEBRASKA PHOTO Lee Brothers Ranch at Brownlee, Cherry County, in 1900.

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HISTORY NEBRASKA PHOTO Nebraska cowboys at Round Valley in Custer County, 1888.

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