Eighteen SHS Class of 2021 Graduates

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SinceLOGAN 1912 COUNTY, • creativeprintersonline.com STAPLETON NEBRASKA 69163 (USPS THURSDAY, 518780) MAY 20, THURSDAY, 2021 JANUARY 5, 2017 NO. NO. 1 20 Eighteen SHS Class of 2021 graduates

MARCIA HORA - THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Trinity Hansen, left, salutatorian and Trisha Bernt, valedictorian.

Eighteen Stapleton High nothing is going to get School graduates received better, it’s not.” By Dr. their diplomas during Seuss. commencement exercises Ushers were Megan held Saturday, May 8, in Amos, Brooklynn Rooney, the high school audito- Ethan Nicholson, and rium. Ryan Shepherd. Mr. Daniel Gibbs played Faculty members are the processional as the Howard Gaffney, superin- senior class walked in and tendent; Kris Walker, took their place on the principal; Sandy Burke, stage that was decorated Polly Burnside, Barb with the class color of Doty, Bryce Funk, Gary pink and featured white Halstead, Robert Harvey, roses. Sue Hauser, Eric Kloke, Pastor Frank Scott gave Erin Lindeman, Brenda the opening and closing. Monson, Margaret Ann MARCIA HORA - THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Trisha Bernt was the Neal, Jeff Paben, Bryan valedictorian and Trinity Regier, Patty Stewart, and Class of 2021, front row, l-r: Hannah Faith Burnside, Trinity Lee Hansen, Trisha Rose Bernt, and Hope Katherine Hansen, salutatorian. Jason Wehnes. Gustason. Second row, l-r: Saige Nicole Johnson, Jolene McKenzie Gies, Makayla Raeanne Clouse, Kaci Jo Wheeler, Both addressed their fel- Grade school teachers Johanna Michelle Honeywell. Third row, l-r: William Warner Sisson, Kimbal James Sanchez, Antonio Osuna Martinez low classmates and those are Janine Catlett, Lacy III, and Blaze Alexis Walker. Back row, l-r: Daylon Issac Weekly, Camrin Nathan Coco, Ethan Cole Fessenden, Conner in attendance. Kinderknecht, Deanna Matthew Simants-Phillips, and Atreju Michael Hill. Mr. Wehnes gave the Klosen, Dakota Meyers, charge to the class and Su- Dawnae Nichols, Syd perintendent Howard Rundback, Jill Schaeffer, Recycling building bid accepted Gaffney and Rich Burn- and Delite Weinman. side, board member, Stapleton High School awarded diplomas. seniors were awarded the at Village board meeting The Class of 2021 pre- following scholarships: Jackson Concrete, LLC of ment and that Ne- the former café sented a video and flow- Trisha Bernt: Stapleton North Platte, was braskans could collec- building. ers were presented to Public Schools Founda- awarded the bid for the tively achieve real Legal notices special people while the tion, $1,000; Nebraska- new recycling building to progress on real environ- on foreclosure song, “You’re Going to land University, $750. be built on J Street in the mental issues if seed of two proper- Miss This” by Trace Ad- Hannah Burnside: UNO Village of Stapleton at a money were provided. ties within the kins was played. Chancellor’s Scholarship, cost of $273,580.00. The The 60’ x 100’ x 16’ steel village have Superintendent Gaffney $4,000 per academic year; decision was made at the building will replace the been published presented the Class of Stapleton Public Schools regular Village of Staple- current building and will three times in 2021 and members as fol- Foundation, $1,000; ton board meeting held feature four 20’ x 14’ accordance to lows: James & Marie Chapman Wednesday, May 12. Raynor insulated over- state statute Trisha Rose Bernt, Han- Memorial, $2,500; Leu The Village has been head doors and two walk- and this will be nah Faith Burnside, Foundation, $1,100; Ne- awarded a $293,500 grant through doors. moving into Makayla Raeanne Clouse, braskaland University, from Nebraska Environ- The 60’ shop will in- the final phase. Camrin Nathan Coco, $250; American Red mental Trust for construc- clude a floor drain and Logan County Ethan Cole Fessenden, Cross, $250; UNL Husker tion of the new building. restroom area. The 40’ re- Sheriff Sean Hope Katherine Gusta- Traditions, $2,000/year The trust is funded by cycling portion of the Carson was present to re- nance does not allow con- son, Jolene McKenzie for up to three years; proceeds from the Ne- building will include a port on activities for the tinuance barking. One Gies, Trinity Lee Hansen, CEHS Freshman, $8,000; braska Lottery and has floor drain and sliding month within the Village. warning will be given and Atreju Michael Hill, Jo- 4-H Scholarship, $75; Ne- awarded more than $349 wall into the shop. Two juveniles were cited then a fine will be im- hanna Michelle Honey- braska Federal Opportu- million to conservation It was reported Bob for violations. One juve- posed. well, Saige Nicole nity Grant, $2,105; Robert projects in Nebraska since Burns has sold the former nile was cited for no regis- The Village has hired the Johnson, Antonio Osuna Harvey, $400. 1994. Stapleton Meat Market tration, no license, and no law firm of Schroeder & Martinez III, Conner MaKayla Clouse: Nucor The Nebraska Environ- building to Josh Schiltz. proof of insurance. There Schroeder of McCook to Matthew Simants- Corporation Educational mental Trust was estab- Burns cleaned up the is a warrant for his arrest be the new Village attor- Phillips, Kimbal James Award, $3,500 per year for lished in 1992 to property prior to the sale in Florida. This juvenile ney. Sanchez, William Warner four years. conserve, enhance and re- in accordance with the has since moved out of In other new business: Sisson, Blaze Alexis Camrin Coco: Skilled & store the natural environ- nuisance ordinance. Scott the county. Another cita- • The request of Diane Walker, Daylon Issac Technical Sciences, Cen- ments of Nebraska. It was Salisbury is finishing up tion was issued for care- Knievel to allow serving Weekly, and Kaci Jo tral Community College, created on the conviction clean up of his property less driving for speeding Wheeler. that a prosperous future on Main Street and Scott and running stop signs. The class motto was “Un- is dependent upon a Gaites will receive an- Barking dogs were ad- See Recycling less someone like you See SHS Graduation sound natural environ- other letter in regards to dressed. The Village ordi- cares a whole awful lot, Page 12 Page 12 -- News Briefs -- Weather McPh e rs o n Notices Index DATE HI LOW MT • Senior Meal Bids Legal Notices...... 2 Garden Flip Flop Herbie’s Speakeasy 8 72 39 0 Co . Ne ws • McPherson Co. Social Side...... 3 Set For To Host Hit The Beach 9 63 38 .02 Commissioners 10 56 33 0 Opinion Page ...... 4 Event in May Proceedings Thursday, May 20 11 50 35 T Classified ...... 5 Herbie’s Speakeasy, located 12 60 30 0 • Eunice Kramer Estate The Stapleton Area Chamber of in Creative Printers, will be 13 64 31 0 Legal Notice McPherson County Commerce and Friends of the Li- hosting a “Summer Hit The 14 75 40 .23 News...... 6 brary are teaming up to bring you Beach Party bash” on Thurs- Fog was recorded on May 10, McPherson County “Garden Flip Flop” day, Thursday, May 12 and may 14. Thunder Garage Sale Day May 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on day, May 27, from 4:00 to 8:00 School News...... 7 p.m. was observed on May 13. Main Street, Stapleton. Stapleton will be “On Sale” Sat- Stapleton Public There will be live music, a lunch Summer refreshments are urday, June 12, as the Stapleton special at Stapleton Cooperative here and there will be a Miller Cemetery Area Chamber of Commerce will Schools News...... 8 Market & Deli, and specials in Kinkaider’s beer and margarita Clean-Up Day conduct their annual garage sale Maverick News...... 9 downtown businesses. tasting. day. SHS Awards ...... 10 You are welcome to attend and Other downtown businesses Miller Cemetery will conduct a If you would like to promote take home a plant or two and are getting on the band wagon clean-up day, Saturday morning, • Over The Hills your garage sale, please call Legislative Notes .....11 some seeds, even if you don’t so be sure and watch for more May 22. A Memorial Day program • Graphic Files Creative Printers at 308-636- Celebration Of will be held May 31 at 2:00 p.m. bring one to “flip flop.” There will information on specials you will • Between The Lines 2444 and your sale will be adver- Life ...... 11 also be yard art, tools, and more find in town. at the cemetery located near tised in The Enterprise and on to flip! Tryon. • Senior Lunch Menu posters. Local News ...... 12

Page 2 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Public Notices The Stapleton Enterprise It’s your right to know was discussed. The road is pointed to the McPherson in need of material to re- County Planning Com- “Gab With Gardeners” McPherson Co. pair holes and major ruts mission. Matt Burch was in the road. The request appointed to replace Joyce Commissioners was added to the road Snyder on the board. Garden & Food Proceedings plan. There was discus- Both terms will expire in sion about the progress MCPHERSON COUNTY 2024. Series Underway made to asphalt patching BOARD OF The board discussed re- on Ringgold Road and a COMMISSIONER’S Publishing/ pairs needed to the garage plan to begin asphalt PROCEEDINGS Supplies ...... 386.47 next to the courthouse. patching on Soddy Road. May 12, 2021 Trugreen They will receive and re- Bryant moved to ap- The McPherson County Grounds view a bid from Roxy’s prove a raise in wages for Board of Commissioners Supplies ...... 130.00 Roofing when it has been road employee Ron Mun- met as per adjournment US Bank completed. son who has been em- of April 14, 2021, for their Supplies ...... 424.83 There being no further ployed by the county for a regular monthly meeting. Viaero business, the meeting was year and has obtained his Notice of meeting having Sheriff Phone...... 81.38 adjourned at 10:30 AM. CDL. Arensdorf seconded. been published in The Sta- Village of Stapleton The next regular board Voting Aye: Bryant, Arens- pleton Enterprise, issue Trash Disposal/ of commissioners meet- dorf and Nason. Voting dated May 6, 2021. The Equip Rental ...... 4,558.47 ing will be held at 9:00 Nay: None. meeting was called to ROAD AM on June 8, 2019. This Nason moved to approve order at 9:00 A.M. by Payroll meeting will be held in the May Road Plan as pre- Chairman Nason, who Wages ...... 9,855.50 the McPherson County sented by Bryant. Arens- noted the Open Meetings Ace Hardware Courthouse and will be dorf seconded. Voting Law, which is posted in Supplies ...... 37.97 open to the public. Do you have gardening home garden and Aye: Nason, Arensdorf the meeting room. Mem- Ameritas ATTEST: questions? Join Nebraska kitchen. If you have a and Bryant. Voting Nay: bers John Bryant, Jeff County Share Katherine Hoberg, Extension Educators to question that you would None. Arensdorf and Brett Retirement ...... 597.75 McPherson County learn simple gardening like to ask, there is a good A Safety Committee Nason were present. Also Blue Cross Clerk tips, and new and tasty chance that someone else meeting was held. Mem- present were the County County Share Brett Nason, McPherson ways to prepare garden has the same question in bers present were John Attorney Whitney Lindst- Insurance ...... 2,027.44 County Board Chairman produce at the Gab With mind. Participant interac- Bryant, Brett Nason, Jeff edt, Highway Superin- Croell Inc. Publish: May 20, 2021 Gardeners program at tion is encouraged in Arensdorf, Whitney Lind- tendent Tom Werblow, Gravel/Rock ...... 9,410.78 ZNEZ 7:00 p.m., Central Time, these programs to make stedt, Tom Werblow, Ed Sheriff Tom Burch, Road Croell Inc. Paving Div. on Tuesday evenings this the experience fun and Black and Kathy Hoberg. Workers Ed Black and Asphaltic...... 2,048.63 summer! interactive for everyone! Tom Werblow presented Ron Munson, Weed Su- Great Plains Comm Legal Notice This one hour program There is no charge for information and gave fly- perintendent Rich Cook Telephone...... 103.13 Estate of Eunice will be taught via this class series, though ers about Unsafe Acts vs. and County Clerk Kathy IRS Kramer, Deceased, livestream on Facebook registration is requested Unsafe Conditions in the Hoberg. Arensdorf moved County Share Case No. PR 21-1 on the Nebraska Gar- to send out materials, workplace. to approve the minutes of SS/Med...... 751.58 Notice is hereby given dener Facebook page at tips, and programming The commissioners the last meeting as pre- Lincoln County that on April 23, 2021, in https://www.facebook.co updates. Please register at signed a contract with sented. Bryant seconded. Feedyard the County Court of m/NEBRgardener/ for the https://go.unl.edu/gabw- Central Plains Valuation, Voting Aye: Arensdorf, Hauling ...... 374.88 McPherson County, Ne- entire summer. Partici- gardeners to participate LLC, for a mass appraisal Bryant and Nason. Voting McPherson Co. braska, the Registrar is- pants can also participate in any of these program to be conducted in Nay: None. Inheritance sued a written statement in person at the Nebraska dates. McPherson County this Bryant made a motion Reimbursement of Informal Probate of the Extension Office in North For more information year. The contract will be to approve the following Payments ...... 3,925.25 Will of said Decedent and Platte, 348 W. State Farm about the Gab With Gar- sent to the state for ap- claims as presented. Medical Enterprises Inc that John E. Kramer, Road for people to ask gardeners program series, proval. Arensdorf seconded. Vot- Drug Testing ...... 35.00 whose address is 13677 dening and food safety contact David Lott, Horti- The commissioners dis- ing Aye: Bryant, Arens- Midlands Occupational District 31 Road, North questions. Gab With Gar- culture Extension Educa- cussed the 2021 rates for dorf and Nason. Voting Med. Platte, NE 69101; Bruce D. deners will be taught on tor, at the Nebraska Health and Dental Insur- Nay: None. Drug Testing ...... 20.00 Kramer, whose address is the following Tuesday Extension Office in North ance with BlueCross GENERAL Ronald Munson 502 Kramer Road, Tryon, evenings: Platte by sending by call- BlueShield of Nebraska. Payroll CDL/Test...... 219.50 NE 69167; and William E. • June 1, 15, and 29 ing (308) 532-2683. Health insurance rates in- Wages ...... 23,854.63 Neal Oil Kramer, whose address is • July 6 and 27 creased 3.28%. Rates for Ameritas Heating/Fuel/ 1221 West 9th, North • August 3, 17, and 31 David Lott is the Horticul- Dental insurance did not County Share Repairs...... 5,503.34 Platte, NE 69101, were in- • September 14 and 28 ture Extension Educator increase. Bryant made a Retirement ...... 1,377.74 Power Plan formally appointed by the David Lott, Horticulture with the University of Ne- motion to continue the Blue Cross Blue Shield Maintenance ...... 195.00 Registrar as Co-Personal Extension Educator, will braska-Lincoln Extension current benefit program Insurance ...... 6,097.36 TC Engineering Representatives of the Es- be teaching participants in North Platte. with BlueCross Blue- Custer Public Power Highway Supt ...... 750.00 tate. Creditors of this Es- simple gardening tips to Extension is a Division of Shield of Nebraska. Utilities...... 601.34 FAIR tate must file their claims maximize garden produc- the Institute of Agriculture Arensdorf seconded the DAS St. Accounting Ideal Linen with this Court on or be- tion while reducing the and Natural Resources at motion. Voting Aye: Data Processing ...... 84.32 Supplies ...... 33.41 fore July 5, 2021 or be for- need to use pesticides in the University of Ne- Bryant, Arensdorf and Great Plains Comm SENIOR MEAL ever barred. home gardens. Brenda braska–Lincoln cooperat- Nason. Voting Nay: None. Phone/Internet...... 519.13 PROGRAM Brenda Cochran (SEAL) Aufdenkamp, Foods and ing with the Counties and The commissioners Great Plains Comm Prairie Hills Café Clerk of the County Nutrition Extension Edu- the United States Depart- were given a report that Emergency Mgnt .....61.99 Senior Meals ...... 3,187.50 Court cator, will be teaching par- ment of Agriculture. the Department of Envi- Gworks Rich Cook presented the Joshua J. Wendell, #24461 ticipants easy, healthy University of Nebraska– ronment and Energy re- GIS Website ...... 5,000.00 board with the Noxious McQuillan & Wendell, and delicious ways to pre- Lincoln Extension educa- cently conducted an air John Haller Weed Reports and Re- P.C., L.L.O. pare a variety of garden tional programs abide with compliance inspection at Equipment quirements Summary for 201 East 2nd St., Suite B vegetables that the whole the nondiscrimination poli- the tree pile in McPher- Repair...... 204.85 2020. The report states PO Box 478 family will enjoy. Join us cies of the University of Ne- son County. The purpose Heartland Sprinkler that McPherson County is Ogallala, NE 69153 for a fun and educational braska– Lincoln and the of the inspection was to Systems meeting the minimum re- [email protected] evening while learning United States Department determine compliance Grounds quirements of the Ne- (308) 284-4058 simple tips to apply in the of Agriculture. with McPherson County’s Supplies ...... 137.64 braska Noxious Weed Publish: May 6, 13 & 20, Community Open Burn Ideal Linen Control Act. The report 2021 ZNEZ Permit. There were no vi- Supplies ...... 102.59 was signed by Chairman olations to permitted con- • $1.00 Graduation IRS Nason and will be re- ditions or federal County Share turned to the Nebraska Moving? Call Us Cards regulations found. A new SS/Med...... 1,780.36 Department of Agricul- Community Open Burn With Your • Boxed Graduation Whitney Lindstedt ture by Cook. Permit was applied for Mileage ...... 87.36 The interlocal agree- Address Change! Cards and has been issued. MIPS ment between McPherson Luke Connell was re-ap- 308-636-2444 • Father’s Day Cards Data Processing/ County and Lincoln Computer ...... 898.82 County for Veteran’s Serv- Are Here! NE Assn. County Clerks ices was reviewed by the Workshop...... 125.00 commissioners and the SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM BIDS county attorney. Whitney 308-636-2444 NE Assn. The Stapleton Senior Meal program is creativeprinters@ County Officials Lindstedt will send a letter to Lincoln County, pro- gpcom.net Workshop...... 225.00 accepting bids for the fiscal year 7/1/21 creativeprinters NE County posing cancellation of the agreement. The board has through 6/30/22. Anyone interested can online.com Attorney's Assn. submit a per meal price to P.O. Box 94, Dues/Education.....484.00 agreed to name Richard Neal Oil & Auto Cook as McPherson Stapleton, NE 69163. A copy of the current Fuel...... 474.65 County Veteran’s Service requirements is available by calling Judy at Officer following termina- Property Tax/ 308-520-2001. Bids must be received by Dept of Revenue tion of the agreement Assessor with Lincoln County. June 1st. Education ...... 500.00 County roads were dis- Senior Meal Board Staples Credit Plan cussed with road worker Supplies ...... 65.84 Ed Black. There was a re- Stapleton Enterprise quest for road work on Bullington Drive which Broken Bow Livestock THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Weigh-Ups @ 9:00 A.M. • Sale @ 11:30 A.M. Award Winning Newspaper 1981 • 2012 • 2013 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 Official Newspaper of Logan and McPherson Counties INSURANCE AGENTS: The Stapleton Enterprise (USPS 518-780) is pub- Rita Dobbins • Heather Harwager lished weekly on Thursday at Stapleton, Nebraska 69163. Periodical postage paid at Stapleton, Nebraska Thursday Is Sale Day! Vern Ehlers • Kelly Ehlers 69163. Marcia R. Hora ...... Publisher Kendra Cutler ...... Editor HERSHEY Kendra Cutler ...... 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The Stapleton Enterprise The Social Side Thursday, May 20, 2021 Page 3 From The Past..... Pioneer Memorial Rest Home News -- Happenings on the Hill at Mullen -- Enterprise files dating back to July, 1912 Greetings to all. Wow an- TEN YEARS AGO Local weather statisti- Shandonix, 73, May 13. other week has come and MAY 19, 2011 FORTY YEARS AGO cian E.W. Glandon re- gone. Mullen’s last day of MAY 21, 1981 ported an official 8.02” of Three SMC Cyclones school is Friday. Seriously precipitation in the Sun- qualified for the 2011 Twenty-five graduated where did it go? Of course day through Wednesday State track meet in from SHS. Darla Sorensen Corynn has been count- rainstorms. Included on Omaha. They were Austin was named valedictorian ing down the days since the weather menu was a Starr, high jump; Kadee and co-salutatorians were Christmas break. I think small twister which Cutler, 3200 Meter Run; Jeana Walz and Kristin Al- most kids do, or maybe wrought minor damage at Ashley Bessmer, High lison. it’s just mine. Anyway we the Kenneth Brosius, Jump. All three were D1- Mike Kramer is hope you all had a great William Brosius and Joe 10 District Champions in presently serving aboard week. Dawson farms. their events. the USS Independence First off we would like to Stanley Haynes assisted Stapleton Girl Scouts which is being detained thank the amazing nurses Ray Trumbull with his pictured following their in the Mediterranean that work at PMRH. Past work last week. final meeting were: Lind- area because of the and present, you are all Deaths: William say Newman, Michelle heightening tension in amazing. May 6th is Na- Nicholas Brosius, 66, May Brown, Brooke Hodges- Lebanon. tional Nurse Appreciation 25; Karen Winder, May Harvey, Sadie Dimmitt, Julie Jones has been se- Day and honestly we 25. Brooklynn Rooney, Trin- lected as a member of the think that every day Cloverleaf EIGHTY YEARS AGO ity Hansen, Madison staff of , the offi- should be this way. We MAY 15, 1941 Eggleston, Izabella cial newspaper published thank you and appreciate The American Legion Brown, Olivia Duran, and during the State 4-H Con- everything you do for the Auxiliary sponsored the Jennifer Heisz. ference. residents and the facility. TWENTY YEARS AGO annual Poppy Poster con- Deaths: Edith May Zick- We appreciate all nurses MAY 17, 2001 test. Winners were Lois enfoose, 92, May 14; Lloyd and are so ever grateful Merritt, Bobby Jo Dominy, Crowned Athletic Roy- L. Masterson, May 12. for the nurses we have. FIFTY YEARS AGO Charmaine Wells and Vir- alty were Nikki Joedeman Secondly we would like MAY 20, 1971 ginia Lee Baskin. and Tyler Schacher. to congratulate the area’s Ralph Cochran, 12, suf- Elizabeth Kramer was Debora Rady was named high school and college fered a fractured left arm valedictorian and Amos valedictorian and Elga graduates this past week- Ken and Nina Clark. Grummert. when the horse he was Lanka was salutatorian, Gewecke was named salu- end. We wish you the best Thank you for stepping in Marty Boyer enjoyed vis- riding stepped in a hole as 22 seniors received tatorian as 26 graduated of luck in all your endeav- the last minute. iting with Toni Dutton. and fell with him. their diplomas at SHS. from SHS. ors. This week’s visitor’s in- Kathleen Miles’ daugh- Weddings: Miss Mamie Matt and Kim Kramer U.S. Air Force Staff Ser- Lastly we say happy cluded: ter Marian Nutter was a Barron and Frank Walz. are announcing that the geant James W. Duffy has Mother’s Day to all of you Richard Broyles enjoyed visitor. NINETY YEARS AGO shop portion of East Side arrived for duty at Bit- wonderful mothers. We his visit with his daughter Steve Springer was here MAY 21, 1931 Service will cease at the burg AB, Germany. hope you all had a well de- Marilyn Wright. to visit with his wife J.W. Barbee reports the close of business on May Births: Jennifer Lee Bro- served day of rest and Wanda Mackley visited Twila Springer. sale of one of his new 19. sius, May 10. being pampered. Thank with Linda Nutter and Bob Osterman received Deaths: Charles William Deaths: Paul Holub, 34. Mayflower Electric refrig- you to Macke’s Grocery her daughter Connie a visit from his brother SIXTY YEARS AGO erators. “Chuck” Bersley, 65, May for the petunias to plant Moser. Blaine Osterman and sis- MAY 18, 1961 Some very fine play- 1; Earl Dean Barner, 77, out front and also to Pam Sherry Forbes saw her ter-in-law Kathie. ground equipment has May 12; Elton Chauncy Twenty seniors will re- Coons and Chris Sittler daughter Missy Holt. Sharon and Jerry Carson been purchased for the Lanka, 69, May 13. ceive diplomas including for the little carnation Florence Cooper en- enjoyed their visit with THIRTY YEARS AGO city park. Janice Layher, Dennis flowers for the ladies! joyed her visit with her their daughter Becky Car- MAY 16, 1991 A small whirlwind Brosius, Ann Klosen, They are all so pretty and son Gary Cooper. son Fitzgerald. caused damage at the new SHS has 18 graduates, Eddie Kramer, Terry very thoughtful. Also the Doris Griffith received a Actually as I am typing house of O.E. Abrams. with Cinch Munson Lovitt, Margaret Clapper, residents enjoyed their visit from her daughter this on Monday, I remem- W.H. McDonald will sail named valedictorian and Rodney Miles, Laura flowers and balloons Linda Penny. She also had ber that today, May 10th is for Europe in early June. Angela Warren named Stewart, Kenneth Goode- from family and friends. a visit from Skip Marland. National Third Shift Births: a boy to Mr. and salutatorian. now, Peggy Bertran, Ron- This week we enjoyed Mary Kemp saw Duane Worker Appreciation Day. Mrs. Lester Barner, May Bradley Clark of North nie Bay, Deanna Kramer, several activities and vis- and Sami McNutt. So we want to thank all 20. Platte was sentenced to Verna Birth, Robert Har- its with friends and fam- Nadene Andersen en- those wonderful people ONE HUNDRED one to three years in the vey, Donna Hutchens, ily. Some of our activities joyed her visit with Dar- who work the night shift YEARS AGO Nebraska State Peniten- George Kemplin, Donnell included reminisce, one- rell and Patty Andersen. taking care of our loved MAY 12, 1921 tiary on the guilty verdict Flint, Elaine Conley, Bill on-one visiting, book Stan Boyer’s visitors in- ones while the rest of us Strong asparagus roots stemming from the bur- Swanson and Karen Far- club, hands alive, current cluded Ron and Donna are sleeping. Thank you are $.50 per dozen. glary of A.A. Service Sta- rell. events, Bingo, sitting out- Boyer. night shift workers, we SEVENTY YEARS AGO Tom Jones was in town tion in Stapleton. side, watching western Robert Prentice received appreciate you. MAY 17, 1951 with five loads of hogs. Deaths: Charles Owen movies, a Cinco de Mayo visits from his wife Bon- We hope you all have a In Lone Valley, every- party, chair stretches/ex- nie Prentice and also great week. Until next body is busy listing corn. Senior Lunch Menu At ercises and church with from Jerry and Janice week… DeJoWa’s Diner correctly as “E. W. Gor- For Pickup, Delivery & Dine In. Logan County Tales don” with no indication Call 308-636-2526 by 11:00 A.M. for delivery. of him being married to Larry Hardesty Mary Jane Gordon. Ac- Thursday, May 20 - oranges, salad bar cording to Francis’s obitu- Wednesday, May 26 - 7240 West 37th Street - Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Spaghetti casserole, green 308-233-3573 - [email protected] ary in the Logan County beans, apricots, garlic Boneless chicken, mashed Pioneer (Gandy) of May bread, salad bar potatoes and gravy, peas, 13, 1898, he died of Friday, May 21 - Choice strawberry/banana, din- The Census of 1885 and Western Logan County “chronic dyspepsia,” or, ner roll, salad bar of chicken fried steak or Shortly after proving up Heber Chapin is listed as age is correct in the 1885 in other words “chronic Thursday, May 27 - Bar- fish, mashed potatoes and the patent in Custer a “widow” and “stock- census, she would have indigestions.” Given the becue pork sandwich, gravy, cauliflower, fruit County, the couple moved man.” Recorded in his been born in 1857 and state of medicine at that baked beans, coleslaw, mixture, dinner roll, to Logan County where household are: “Cetale age five years older than time, however, his death peaches, salad bar salad bar Heber had filed a 160-acre Gorden” (as it was spelled her new husband. She, could have been many Friday, May 28 - Choice Monday, May 24 - timber culture claim at on the census form), age however, appears to have conditions. Also, accord- of chicken fried steak or Chicken and rice casse- N1/2SW1/4 and S1/2 28, “servant,” (born in given different ages to ing to the obituary, the fish, mashed potatoes and role, carrots, baked ap- NW1/4 of section 1, town- Michigan); Frank census enumerators and family had come to Logan gravy, mixed veggies, ples, biscuit, salad bar ship 17N, range 29W. Winslow (1853-1932) “la- others during or lifetime. county 13 years earlier, fruit mixture, dinner roll, Tuesday, May 25 - Meat This is about four miles borer;” Percy Winslow County Judge Richard which would have been salad bar loaf, baked potatoes, peas, west of Stapleton near the (1864-1942) “laborer;” Hoagland married them about the time Sedate South Loup River. He and Jessie Wells (1878-) at the house of J. J. Storm. worked for Heber Chapin proved up his claim on “daughter” (born in On April 4, 1899, Sedate in 1885 as a “servant.” December 4, 1893. Kansas). Frank M. and Walter Scott Hall sold While those who knew Showing at the Arnold Rialto Theatre While I do not know Winslow would later (May their property to John J. Frank Gordon are long gone, his obituary recalls “My Brother’s Keeper” how she patented land in 16, 1890) prove up a 160- Santo. The current owner her own name as a long- acre Pre-emption nearby is H & S 1892 LLC. him positively as, “All time married woman, at E1/2SE1/4 section 10 According to the 1900 who knew the deceased May 21, 22, 23 & 25 respected him highly; he May 28, 29, 30 & June 1 Etta’s mother, Elizabeth and W1/2SW1/4 section census, Walter and Sedate Goodyear, filed a 163.23- 11 both of township 17N rented a farm in the Whit- was perfectly upright in Fridays, Saturdays & Tuesday @ 7:00 P.M. acre pre-emption claim at his business dealings and Sunday @ 3:00 P.M. and Range 28W. By 1900 tier Precinct of Lincoln W1/2Se1/4, SW1/4NE1/4, Frank had returned to County, Nebraska. By those who came in con- Sponsored By American Legion section 3, township 17N, tact with him found him a Drama. War Easton County, Michigan that time, they had three Rated PG-13 range 29W. This is about where he remained the children with two living: square man and a man of his word”—not a bad Travis Fox is a returning veteran two miles west of the Etta rest of his life, dying in William H. Hall 1894- ? struggling with PTSD and his faith and Heber Chapin claim. 1932. Percy (Percival and Edna I Hall, 1895- legacy. in God. Starring Gregory Alan Elizabeth proved up her Almerin) Winslow re- 1991. Sedate and Walter Mary Jane Hazen Gor- Williams and Jeff Rose. claim September 21, turned to the same Hall, with their two chil- don also died the same 1891. county where he died in dren, soon left for Yamhill year, but no obituary is According to Etta’s obit- 1942. County, Oregon, where available for her because uary, “Two weeks ago she A “Cedate Gordon” (as it their third child was born the issues of the Logan went to the lower ranch was spelled by the Bureau (Mazella L. Hall, 1903- County Pioneer (Gandy) on business, [Heber and of Land Management) 1973). Sedate died De- are missing for the latter Fastball Deals! Etta may have kept their patented a 160-acre cember 28, 1918, in part of 1898. According land in Custer County or Homestead on July 30, Yamhill, Oregon. Walter to Logan County Clerk, she may have visited her 1891, at SE1/4 of section died in Yamhill County, Debbie Myers, Gordon Fresh parent’s ranch in Custer 21, township 17N, range Oregon on April 8, 1938. heirs sold their parents’ 85% Lean 2/3.00 county], but caught a se- 28W. This is southwest of At first, I concluded that property to W. C. F. Lan- drey on March 31, 1900. 1.49 Ground Beef Selected Varieties vere cold, from which she Stapleton and just west of the Gordon family was 16.5-18.9 oz. Currently, the NW1/4 is 32 oz. had not recovered when the intersection of high- one more of many fami- she received a hurt a ways 92 and 83. In 1885, lies who passed through owned by Brad J. and Paul Best Choice $3.49 lb. week ago yesterday by a 23-year-old farmer Logan County without Pokorny, and the SW 1/4 Toaster stepping into a post hole.” named Walter Scott Hall leaving a trace behind. is owned by H&S 1892 Pastries 30 oz. LLC. Selected Heber sent for a doctor (1862-1938) lived in west- Nearby Sedate’s land 2/3.00 1.69 Varieties from North Platte. The ern Logan county. He claim, however, Francis This, however, is not the 8 Ct. physician diagnosed her proved up his 160-acre Gordon had a Home- end of the story for the Selected Varieties Keep Saving Your condition as “congestion,” Homestead on October steaded of 160 acres at Gordon family in Logan $100.00 Receipts and she died soon after- 14, 1890, at SE1/4 of sec- SW1/4SW1/4 section 22 County. Sedate’s younger For Our Monthly wards. Enumerator tion 25, township 17N, and W1/2NW1/4 and sister, Cora Jane Gordon NEBRASKA Drawing! Hogeboom listed the range 28W. This also is SE1/4NW1/4 both of sec- (1867-1943) married cause as “congestive near the intersection of tion 27, township 17N James Jefferson “Jeff” chills.” Given the state of highways 92 and 83. Two and range 28W that he Storm (1861-1932) on Thursday medicine at the time, this years later (August 8, proved up on February March 23, 1886. It was in May 20 could describe any num- 1892), he proved up a 160- 26, 1896. This is Sedate’s Jeff and Cora’s house in ber of ailments, including acre tree culture claim at father, Francis “Frank” which Judge Hoagland Taco Salad bacterial and viral pneu- SW14 of section 25, town- Wright Gordon (1835- married Walter and Se- monia, but some old ref- ship 17N, range 28W. 1898). date on February 4, 1893. erences indicate it Walter Scott Hall and Se- Both Frank Gordon and Jeff and Cora Storm re- referred to “malaria.” date Ella Gordon (1857- his wife, Mary Jane Hazen mained in the area the Her body was returned to 1918) (as her name is Gordon (1834-1898), are rest of their lives and are 308-636-2999 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Manchester, Michigan for correctly spelled) got mar- buried in the McCain buried in the McCain Your local store Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. burial. ried on February 4, 1893. cemetery. His entry in Cemetery. serving you best! In the 1885 census, He was 31, and no age is Findagrave lists him in- twenty-nine-year-old indicated for her. If her Continued next week

Page 4 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Opinion The Stapleton Enterprise Odds & Ends The Men of Tundra Comics Marcia R. Hora, Publisher Confessions of a plant addict I have a love, hate rela- tionship with May. It’s one of our busiest months at the newspaper and at home. There’s always so much to do and so little time to do it. Being married to a farmer you know he won’t be around much to help with everything that needs to be done in the yard. He does what he can, but there’s corn and them out in the morning. soybeans to get in the I really don’t say I mind. ground in a timely man- Gardening has always ner. been my therapy. It’s a This year I announced proven fact that it’s good that I didn’t think I was for your mental health. going to be able to mow Looking after plants the lawn. After having the gives me a sense of re- same push lawn mower sponsibility and after put- (not self propelled) for the ting out “real cash” you past 25 years, he find yourself trying to promptly went out and save every one. It gets me bought me a new one. I out of the house and gives have to admit that this is me some exercise since I like a dream come true can’t seem to find time to and I actually don’t mind hit the gym again. mowing the lawn again. Research has even Dave Says shown that gardening Life’s Outtakes With that problem solved it’s time to start lowers your risk of de- buying, or should I say, mentia. Everyone can cer- Daris Howard Dear Dave, Dave Ramsey hoarding plants. I can’t tainly use that as I find My husband and I are resist green houses and I myself forgetting and mis- An Acidic Situation both 29, and we have can’t stop stockpiling placing more every single good jobs that allow us to them in the garage. Since day. In our mechanics class, “Does anyone know bring home $100,000 a the weather has been Along with growing veg- Sam had attached two what class Riley has sec- year combined. Recently, chilly and frost in the etables to eat you can also powerful chargers to a ond hour?” I asked. we began talking about forecast it has now be- reap the benefits of flow- battery that was already We all looked back and starting a family. We live come a fulltime job put- ers – food for the soul. fully charged, blowing it forth at each other, but on a budget, but we still ting them in the garage And, now more than apart and sending a everyone just shrugged have about $15,000 in every night and getting ever, that’s what we need. stream of acid down and shook their heads, so credit card debt and stu- Riley’s back. We flooded we stopped at the office. dent loans we’re working financial matters, or slow Riley and his clothes in The secretary looked at hard to pay off. Do you your pace a little bit, but the emergency shower, the five of us suspiciously. think couples should wait as long as you both stay finishing just as the end- “Why aren’t you in until they are debt-free to focused and determined of-class bell rang. He class?” she asked. I ex- have children? to manage your money threw his coveralls on the plained how we had Missy wisely, chances are things hook and chased Sam out stayed to clean up the will work out fine. the door as Sam ran to his acid. “Okay,” she replied, Just don’t make the mis- next class to get away. “I will verify that with Dear Missy, As a group of us finished your teacher. Now, hurry You and your husband take lots of parents do—es- cleaning up the mess, I to class.” are chipping away at your pecially first-time parents. bumped Riley’s coveralls, “We have one more debt, and that’s a good Many of them think they and the whole back of thing we have to do,” I thing. It sounds like you have to run out and buy a them fell apart. Our said. “But we need to two are determined to get new, "safer" car, spend a teacher, afraid that the know what class Riley is it paid off and take con- fortune on a fancy crib, or acid might also have in.” trol of your finances. buy all things baby from soaked into Riley’s She gave us another sus- You’re also making pretty some overpriced bou- clothes, told us to find picious look and asked good money, so keep up tique. Do you get what I’m Riley and warn him why, so I explained the sit- the good work! saying, Missy? Why buy a quickly. uation. Ok, so the truth is kids brand-new, $400 stroller, We had been so long “All right,” she said. “I can be expensive. From when a friend or relative cleaning that the next will look up his informa- medical costs and dia- has a perfectly good, class hour was almost tion. But I don’t think it pers, to childcare and be- barely used one they’re over. As we left the me- takes all of you to warn yond, it costs money to willing to give you? chanics shop, there was a him. The rest of you can raise a family. But here’s It’s easy to get carried bit of joking. go to class.” the thing: If you let away spending for a baby. “Hey,” Lenny said, The others left the office money alone, or the per- But children will be just “maybe we shouldn’t tell while I got the informa- fine as long as they have him and see what hap- tion. The secretary told fect financial situation, food, clothing, shelter— pens.” me that Riley was cur- determine whether you “You don’t think his rently in Mrs. Eddington’s have kids or not, you may and most importantly— clothes would fall apart Spanish class. I thanked never have them. Now, loving, caring parents. like his coveralls did, do her and headed on my would it be easier from a God bless you two! you?” Tom asked. way. As I stepped out of financial standpoint only --Dave “For Riley’s sake, I hope the office, the others were to wait on having kids * Dave Ramsey is a seven- not,” I answered. waiting for me. until you’re debt-free and time #1 national best-sell- “And for the sake of any- “I thought you were all there’s a huge pile of cash ing author, personal one who might see him,” heading to your classes,” I in the bank? Sure, it finance expert, and host of Lenny joked. said. would. But children are The Dave Ramsey Show, Lenny laughed. “Are worth more than any heard by more than 16 million listeners each week. you crazy? We wouldn’t amount of money. If you He has appeared on Good miss this for the world. If love each other and want the acid did soak through Morning America, CBS to be parents, and you’re This Morning, Today Show, the coveralls, we want to mature adults in every be there to see what hap- Fox News, CNN, Fox Busi- other area, don’t let this ness, and many more. pens.” debt stop you. We arrived at Mrs. Ed- Since 1992, Dave has A child isn’t going to de- dington’s classroom only helped people regain con- rail your journey to finan- a minute before the next trol of their money, build class bell rang. We looked cial peace. Having kids wealth and enhance their in and saw Riley sitting in might cause you to press lives. He also serves as his seat, bored and pause for a while on some CEO for Ramsey Solutions. slouching. “Well,” Lenny said, “it looks like his clothes are still intact.” Just then, the bell rang, and the students started gathering their books. We thought we would simply wait outside the classroom and talk to Riley when he came out, but we didn’t get the chance. Upcoming Sale Dates Riley stretched and stood, and when he did, the Weigh-Ups @ 9:00 A.M. • Calves Sell @ 1:00 P.M. back of his clothes stayed on the chair. His backside May 25 - No Sale was completely bare from just below his shoulders June 1 - Regular Sale down to his ankles. 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accepted. bility. From The Tryon Graphic Archives You can choose scarcity The energy it takes to or choose abundance. make either of these TEN YEARS AGO LaRae Daly, Samuel Ha- Thompson, May 14. You can choose fear or choices is the same. MAY 19, 2011 worth, Lamar Kemp, SEVENTY YEARS AGO choose bravery. You always have a MCHS Superintendent Michael Miller, Lynn MAY 17, 1951 You can choose to play choice. Joe Sherwood presented Pyzer, Dean Seifer and Mrs. Ed Traphagan re- their game, responding to Which choice will you Dan Arensdorf with a cer- Deborah Waits. LaRae ceived a telegram Monday negativity with more neg- make, right now? tificate for his years of Daly was valedictorian evening from her grand- ativity, or you can turn I’m not sure who wrote dedicated coaching at and Michael M. Miller, son, Emory Daly, who is their energy into a source this so I don't know who McPherson County salutatorian. in Japan, He wished her a of creativity and opportu- to give credit to. Schools. Dan coached jun- Students graduating happy Mothers Day. nity. “The Way to Happiness: ior high for 17 years and from the eighth grade at Mrs. Archie Ridenour of You can ignore your Keep your heart free from seven years as a girls var- District No. 4 were Hershey, has received inner genius because it hate, your mind from “Your ultimate goal in sity basketball coach. Charles L. Bellew, Sandi J. word of the wounding of doesn’t fit within some- worry. Live simply, ex- life is to become your best McPherson County Connell, Ginger L. Daig- her brother, Gene Ander- one else’s worldview, or pect little, give much. self. Your immediate goal roads were underwater ger, Brett C. Neal, son, in Korea on April 20, you can embrace who you Scatter sunshine, forget is to get on the path that due to the large amount Michelle M. Trumbull for which he received the were meant to be and give self, think of others. Try will lead you there.” of moisture received. A and Amy L. Watkins; from purple heart. all you have to the world. this for a week and you David Viscott picture showed the water District No. 9: Arlen D. EIGHTY YEARS AGO You can choose to blame will be surprised.” You Have a Choice level the highest the Connell and Brenda MAY 15, 1941 others or to take responsi- Norman Vincent Peale water has been on High- Power; and District No. Miss Elsie Musser, You can choose to listen way 92 west of Tryon 26, Crystal D. Pettit. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. to people who bring you since the highway was Evelyn and Lori Daly Sam Musser of Mullen down, or to tune in to A SEASON built around 1950. were Saturday overnight and Don Florea, son of those who lift you up. Everything has a season, TWENTY YEARS AGO guests of Frank and Eva Mr. and Mrs. Claude Flo- You can choose between A time under the sun, making a snide, destruc- MAY 17, 2001 Correll. Lori participated rea of Thedford, were A time for sorrow, Six athletes from in rodeos at North Platte tive comment, or you can united in marriage at A time for joy and fun. McPherson County High and Arthur over the week- Hyannis on May 5, 1941. make an encouraging, up- School qualified for the end. The ceremony being per- lifting one. State Meet in Omaha on FIFTY YEARS AGO formed by county judge You can choose to sit There is a time for mourning May 19 and 19. Both the MAY 20, 1971 Theo. Frye. and worry about the For those who have passed, girls and boys competed The fourteen seniors Enroute home from the worst that could happen, A time to ponder and consider in the district track meet graduating at MCHS were Black Hills Saturday, Su- or you can start making Memories made to last. at Broken Bow. Sara Skip- Debra Arensdorf, Sandra perintendent Ebright had progress now, and choose worth, Megan McNutt, Bassett, Jodeen Black, the misfortune to hit a to have faith that every- When our time is over Chelsey McNutt, Dru Tom Burch, Bruce Huff- cow on the highway thing will work out. Here on this earthly realm, You can cancel the plans Melvin, Levi Arensdorf man, Kenneth Kemp, which damaged the grill Will other stop and notice and Chad McNutt. Donna Kramer, Ronald you made while you were and fenders of his V-8. No- That Jesus was at the helm? New arrivals included Munson, Deborah Mus- body was injured. on that emotional high, Noah Reade Joseph Cor- ser, Cheryl Neal, Dwight NINETY YEARS AGO or you can go through bett, son of Lorene and Pinkerton, James MAY 14, 1931 with your ambitious Does our life have meaning Jesse Corbett of Ringgold; Schmidt, Valma Shimmin The gang working on the plans anyway. To others as we live? and a baby daughter, Josie and Kathy Thompson. Russell Hill at Tryon have You can choose to con- Or will we be a ripple Grace, born to Jeff and Cheryl Neal was valedicto- completed the work on tinue down the path With nothing significant to give? Robyn Huffman of rian and Sandra Bassett, the south slope and are everyone else follows, or Maxwell on May 1. salutatorian. now working on the you can choose to start We don’t know the measure THIRTY YEARS AGO The Don Nicholsons re- north side. At present, living with intention, Of the time span given each right now. MAY 16, 1991 ceived a call Wednesday cars and trucks are hav- But we should know the Savior The Tryon Rebekah night from their son, You can choose not to ing much difficulty in get- And the lessons He does teach. Lodge was host for the Rocky, who had returned ting over this particular contact that person be- 73rd annual District 26 to California after being stretch of road due to the cause you could be re- J.R. Trumbull meeting, May 11, 1991 at in Vietnam since January. soft dirt hauled in with jected, or you can reach 22 April 2012 the Tryon Lodge Hall. As- SIXTY YEARS AGO the scrapers. It should be out because you might be sembly President, Bonita MAY 18, 1961 packed within a short Dickinson of Sunol, Ne- MCHS Commencement time and regular travel braska, was guest speaker Exercises were held May can be resumed. and instructor for the af- 11 in Tryon for six sen- The Editor and Verna ternoon session. District iors. They were Shirley drove to North Platte last Between the Lines officers elected for 1992 Adamson, John D. Streiff, Thursday where they were Wilma Florea, presi- Doris Rundback, Gary found that his mother dent; Mildred Ready, vice Neal, Francis Kemp and was quite ill with the flu. This is the third and Dean Thompson president; Elda Shears, Terry Neal. Shirley Adam- Verna remained at the probably the last of my warden; Mary Haney, sec- son and John D. Streiff Snyder home until Satur- be dangerous”! circle in joining both peo- retary; and Helen Waits, were co-valedictorians. day to help with the work ramblings about the I’ve referred to the ple and buildings. The treasurer. Harold Neal, Ruel Con- and care of Mrs. Snyder. Arthur church. Do you Arthur and Center Valley annex actually is the Tryon’s four eighth roy and Gordon Bassett The Baccalaureate Serv- imagine any other topic I churches as “sister older part, having been grade graduates, Dustin went to North Platte May ices for the graduating choose will be any more churches.” This would built in 1929 and being at- Wilkie, DanDee Connell, 17 to attend a fire school class of 1931 were held at interesting? I indicated refer to our common be- tached to the Arthur Lori Kemp and Heidi being held there and con- the Tryon church last that I would write this liefs and our sharing of church in 1991. Brouwer, were honored ducted by Jim Doyle of Sunday evening with the third article about the pastors for so many years. In the last of April I by their parents with a re- the State Department of Rev. W.H. Zenor of North Center Valley Church But would stop just short started looking at prices ception. Vocational Education. Platte, delivering the ser- being moved to Arthur of our talk these last few for items we would need Ten MCHS seniors re- Death: Mrs. Maude mon. and attached to the previ- weeks about the build- in the church move. I ceived their diplomas ous Arthur building! So ings involved. even had some pictures May 12 at the high school. Senior Lunch Menu At we’ll see if there is any- I’ve told you about the drawn of how the build- Class valedictorian was Prairie Hills Cafe, Tryon thing that is “good for Congregational Church ings would look because Dawn Streiff and salutato- posterity”! which became the Baptist rian was Dana Paxton. there was a common re- Not to claim any credit Church and then burned, mark out there, like there Other members of the Dining Room Open: but I was chosen to coor- I’ve written about the class were Zane Connell, always is, that “it will, dinate, or take the blame, building of the larger Trudy Dobbins, William 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. look like a cattle shed for this project. At one part, the sanctuary/base- Finney, Shalee Paxton, leaning up against our Mon.-Fri. - Call 308-587-2201 point I had a record of the Tonya Starr, Michael Daly, ment part of the present church.” The actual vote carrots, sliced bread, hours I spent and the Chad Farmer and Richard Thursday, May 20 - Patty church and in this final to accept the gift of the pineapple Sorlin, foreign exchange melt, potato chips, lettuce miles I drove and it was week I want to refer to the Tuesday, May 25 - Barbe- student. salad, fruit cocktail considerable. I had to stay annex part of our church See Between The Lines cue riblet sandwich, po- FORTY YEARS AGO Friday, May 21 - Chicken out of the way of all the which actually comes full Page 11 tato salad or lettuce, MAY 14, 1981 strips, mashed potatoes competent help I had. chips, applesauce Members of the MCHS and gravy, corn, dinner Want another ‘God Wednesday, May 26 - Class of 1981 were roll, strawberries and ba- Thing’? 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The Stapleton Enterprise MCS School News Thursday, May 20, 2021 Page 7 Rural Field Day Held At McPherson County Football Field The McPherson County Rural Field Day was held Wednesday, April 28 at the McPherson County High School football field in Tryon. Results for the days events are: Pre-K, First and Second Boys & Girls Events Baseball Throw - 1. Hudsyn Gragg; 2. Archie Fisher; 3. Scarlett Wad- dell; 4. Ashlyn McNutt; 5. Bryson Phelps; 6. KayCee Connell Hop, Skip & Jump - 1. Ashlyn McNutt; 2. Scarlett McPHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS Waddell; 3. Hudsyn Gragg; 4. KayCee Connell; McPherson County Elementary students are pictured above competing in the Rural Field Day events. 5. Archie Fisher; 6. Bryson Phelps Alexander Anderson, Na- 100 Yard Dash - 1. Bella Nutt; 3. Pierce Phelps; 4. 100 Yard Dash - 1. Han- Goosey; 2. Jackson Fisher; Frisbee Throw - 1. talie Waddell; Journey McConville; 2. Ashlynn Alexander Anderson; 5. nah Goosey; 2. Devanee 3. Toby Sward; 4. Wyatt Hudsyn Gragg; 2. Archie Brannan and Ezekiel Waddell; 3. Journey Bran- Brody Connell Connell; 3. Natalie Wad- McConville; 5. Ashton Fisher; 3. Ashlyn McNutt; Goosey; 3. Gage McNutt, nan. Sixth Grade Girls Events dell; 4. Nevaeh White Lambert 4. Bryson Phelps; 5. Scar- Toby Sward, Brody Con- Third, Fourth & Fifth High Jump - 1. Devanee 200 Meter Dash - 1. Deva- 50 Yard Dash - 1. Ezekiel lett Waddell; 6. KayCee nell and Nevaeh White; 4. Boys Events Connell; 2. Nevaeh White; nee Connell; 2. Nevaeh Goosey; 2. Toby Sward; 3. Connell. Ashlyn McNutt, Ashlynn Softball Throw - 1. 3. Hannah Goosey; 4. Na- White; 3. Natalie White; 4. Jackson Fisher; 4. Wyatt 40 Yard Sack Race - 1. Waddell, Hudsyn Gragg Carsyn Gragg; 2. Pierce talie Waddell Hannah Goosey McConville; 5. Ashton Scarlett Waddell; 2. Ash- and Jackson Fisher; 5. Phelps; 3. Alexander An- Shot - 1. Nevaeh White; Sixth Grade Boys Events Lambert lyn McNutt; 3. Bryson Pierce Phelps, Bella Mc- derson; 4. Gage McNutt; 5. 2. Natalie Waddell; 3. Han- High Jump - 1. Ezekiel 100 Yard Dash - 1. Phelps; 4. Hudsyn Gragg; Conville, Archie Fisher Brody Connell. nah Goosey; 4. Devanee Goosey; 2. Jackson Fisher; Ezekiel Goosey; 2. Jackson 5. KayCee Connell; 6. and Hannah Goosey. Long Jump - 1. Carsyn Connell 3. Toby Sward; 4. Wyatt Fisher; 3. Toby Sward; 4. Archie Fisher. Third, Fourth & Fifth Gragg; 2. Gage McNutt; 3. Long Jump - 1. Devanee McConville; 5. Ashton Wyatt McConville; 5. Ash- 40 Yard Dash - 1. Ashlyn Girls Events Pierce Phelps; 4. Alexan- Connell; 2. Nevaeh White; Lambert ton Lambert McNutt; 2. Scarlett Wad- Softball Throw - 1. Ash- der Anderson; 5. Brody 3. Hannah Goosey; 4. Na- Shot - 1. Ashton Lam- 200 Meter Dash - 1. dell; 3. Hudsyn Gragg; 4. lyn Waddell; 2. Journey Connell talie Waddell bert; 2. Ezekiel Goosey; 3. Ezekiel Goosey; 2. Jackson Bryson Phelps; 5. KayCee Brannan; 3. Bella Mc- High Jump - 1. Carsyn 50 Yard Dash - 1. Han- Jackson Fisher; 4. Toby Fisher; 3. Toby Sward; 4. Connell; 6. Archie Fisher. Conville Gragg; 2. Pierce Phelps; 3. nah Goosey; 2. Devanee Sward; 5. Wyatt Mc- Wyatt McConville; 5. Ash- 50 Yard Dash - 1. Ashlyn Long Jump - 1. Bella Mc- Alexander Anderson; 4. Connell; 3. Nevaeh White; Conville. ton Lambert McNutt; 2. Scarlett Wad- Conville; 2. Journey Bran- Gage McNutt; 5. Brody 4. Natalie Waddell Long Jump - 1. Ezekiel dell; 3. Hudsyn Gragg; 4. nan; 3. Ashlyn Waddell Connell Bryson Phelps; 5. KayCee High Jump - 1. Journey 50 Yard Sack Race - 1. Connell; 6. Archie Fisher. Brannan; 2. Bella Mc- Carsyn Gragg; 2. Pierce Obstacle Course - 1. Conville; 3. Ashlynn Wad- Phelps; 3. Gage McNutt; 4. Math Games Bryson Phelps, Scarlett dell. Alexander Anderson; 5. Waddell and Hudsyn 50 Yard Sack Race - 1. Brody Connell Gragg; 2. Kaycee Connell, Bella McConville; 2. Ash- 50 Yard Dash - 1. Carsyn Archie Fisher and Ashlyn lynn Waddell; 3. Journey Gragg; 2. Gage McNutt; 3. McNutt. Brannan. Pierce Phelps; 4. Alexan- 400 Meter Relay - 1. 50 Yard Dash - 1. Bella der Anderson; 5. Brody Carsyn Gragg, Wyatt Mc- McConville; 2. Ashlynn Connell Conville, Ashton Lambert Waddell; 3. Journey Bran- 100 yard Dash - 1. and Devanee Connell; 2. nan. Carsyn Gragg; 2. Gage Mc- White Shares Story

McPHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS McPherson third and fourth graders wrapped up the year with camping math games. They reviewed fractions, multiplication and place values, as well as addition. Pictured above are l-r: Journey Brannan, Ashlynn Waddell and Bella McConville. Awards presented at Banquet The McPherson County awards McPHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS banquet was held Monday, April 26 at MCHS in Tryon. McPherson County High School Spanish II student Camron Ms. Melvin presented Physical White, left, shared his original story “El Perro Travieso” with the Education Awards to: McPherson County Kindergarten through fourth grade students. Most Improved - Soccer Award - Hollie Gipe Best Sportsmanship - Card Shark Award - Kadie Ascherl MCHS Receives Applegate Grant Team Captain - Horseshoe McPherson County and a DJI OM4 Stabilizer. digital media segment of Pitching Award - Braden Powell Schools is grateful to an- This equipment has been education, but also in the Best Prepared - Floor Hockey nounce the grant award instrumental in the pro- agricultural section as Award - Katherine Anderson from Mid-Nebraska Com- duction of our weekly well. Most Valuable Player - Ultimate munity Foundation for news segment, The We are extremely grate- Frisbee Award - Tara Phelps the purchase of Digital McPherson County Minute. ful for this award. This Glow Stick - Table Tennis Media Equipment. The grant also funded the equipment will absolutely Award - Kaden Blake Through the John Rus- purchase of a DJI Mavic 2 enhance the quality edu- Strength Training Awards sell Applegate Fund for Pro Drone. This is a high- cation that the students of All Around Heavy Lifter & Part- Teachers Grant, MCS has quality drone that affords MCS already receive. Time Enthusiast - Dayton Gipe been able to purchase a our students the opportu- Thank You, Mid-Nebraska Brody Connell and Alexander An- Upper Body Heavy Lifter & All Sony HD Camcorder, as nity to learn how to oper- Community Foundation Time Spotter - Lane Watson well as background light- ate the latest equipment. for your continued sup- derson are working on their math re- Lower Body Heavy Lifter & ing, external microphone, The use of drones has in- port of our students! view skills. Weight Room Jam Master - camcorder accessories, creased, not only in the Malaky Johnston McPherson Co. School Supporters!

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Page 8 Thursday, May 20, 2021 SPS News The Stapleton Enterprise AR Goals Met

work. They had fun pick- Leo Walz...... 1 41 GARY HALSTEAD ing out prizes at our party Izzy Wacker...... 5 40 on Monday, May 10. Kamryn Kramer ..6 39 A healthy goal of 1650 2021 Second Semester Noah Anderson ....6 39 AR points for the elemen- AR Awards Reiki Schaeffer.....2 38 tary for this semester was Name Grade Points Hope Correll...... 5 37 set. They met it, and sur- Briley Karmer .... 6 107 Joey Stewart...... 1 35 passed it by a big score of Monse Caro...... 6 93 Duke Joedeman....1 34 1,760 points. Each of the Ashtin Johns ...... 6 88 Rate Peterson ...... 3 29 classes also set and met Luella Joedeman..5 78 Tucker Meyer ...... 4 28 their class goals. Avery Weems ...... 5 77 Gemma Weitzel....1 27 It was fun to see them Scott Labs...... 6 75 Sean Weems...... 2 26 come in daily and check Gracie Johns ...... 4 65 out more and more books Coltan Clouse ...... 6 64 Order Your to read. I am proud of Lucy Joedeman ....3 56 their effort and success. Micah Weems ...... 2 52 2020-21 I want to thank Pinnacle Abi Torrez ...... 5 51 Yearbooks STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Bank of Arnold and our Madi Mcentee...... 6 49 Booster Club for donating Juan Pablo Today! Stapleton students with some of the prizes they won for meeting their AR prizes to give to the top 30 Zuniga ...... 5 47 URGENT...... DON'T goals, l-r: Micah Weems, Coltan Clouse, Scott Labs, Gracie Johns, and Lucy student and everyone for Paige Morash...... 3 46 MISS OUT! It's the end of Joedeman. helping meet their class Hunter Schaeffer 4 45 the school year and don't goals. The kids enjoyed Dalton Tatman .... 2 44 forget to get your 2020-21 looking at possible prizes Kinlee Goodrich...6 43 yearbook ordered. Many throughout the semester Jace Williams...... 3 42 memories were made this as a reward for their year and you will want to get your yearbook pur- Gustason named to chased before May 28, 2021. To order a yearbook you may go online Academic All-Stars and create an account at treering.com. Prices for a Hope Gustason, a 2021 soft cover yearbook are Stapleton High School $23.70 and a hard cover is graduate, has been $30.65. The yearbooks named to the 2021 Tele- offer two free pages that graph Academic All-Stars you can customize with list. your own photos that you Hope is the daughter of upload to the website. Rick and Bobbi Gustason The pictures will only be of North Platte. She plans in your yearbook that you to study psychology at the purchase. This is a great Mrs. Meyers helping a student dur- University of Nebraska- way to add your personal Students going through and select- ing the fun day for reaching the AR Lincoln and joined the memories or accomplish- ing prizes for meeting their AR goals. goal. Nebraska National Guard ments from the school as a junior in high school. year. Hope’s long term goal is my community. The de- The link to order is as School Nutritionist to graduate from college sire to make those indi- follows - https://www. with little to no debt. She treering.com/validate?Pas wants to be able to fi- viduals proud is my leading source of motiva- sCode=101553720611100 nance her postsecondary 2 Honored education avoiding stu- tion.” dent loans entirely. She Hope has been on the Mr. Regier seeks to complete her high “A” honor roll, re- Named New bachelor’s degree in four ceived a President’s Community years, then continue to- Award for Educational Ex- wards a master’s degree. cellence; academic letter; Liaison She plans to work as a academic top 10 award; Mr. Bryan Regier, the forensic psychologist and named to the 2020-21 Stapleton K-12 Music In- while continuing her ca- NSAA Believers & Achiev- structor, has been named reer in the Nebraska Na- ers. the Community Liaison tional Guard. She has been active in for the 2021-22 school “From a young age, my volleyball, track and field, year. “She begins her typical day at 6:00 parents emphasized the concert and marching Back in 2011, a needs as- a.m. and ends her day around 2:30 importance of possessing band, Quiz Bowl, speech, sessment was conducted p.m. with one assistant to help her a strong work ethic and one-act play, Tri-M, and by WestEd through the was a class officer. School Improvement feed both breakfast and lunch for the vitality of ambition in approximately 180 students on the order to succeed. They en- In addition to being in Grant. It was noted in that couraged me to set goals, the Nebraska National assessment, that the average every school day. At 4:00 both small and large ones, Guard, Hope has volun- school needed to improve p.m. after an hour and one half and they pushed me to teered at the Stapleton community relations. The break from the kitchen, she switches achieve those goals. In ad- Schools Foundation Gala, Community Liaison posi- Logan County commu- tion was born. hats and has a two hour bus route to dition to this, throughout cover. This will be 20 years she has my education, I have been nity clean-up day, Staple- Mr. Regier will be re- fortunate enough to have ton Oldsters Party, and at sponsible for communi- worked at this position for this a number of teachers who the Salvation Army. cating weekly with the school district.” supported me uncondi- She lists Daniel Gibbs as local newspaper to help tionally. Because of these her most influential produce the school page, teacher. and update the school's Howard R. Gaffney, influential individuals in- Superintendent stilling such significant “Mr. Gibbs began teach- website and Facebook values in me, I am now ing at Stapleton during page. He will also be or- largely self-driven. 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The Stapleton Enterprise Maverick Sports Thursday, May 20, 2021 Page 9 Five SV Mavs qualify for state track Five Sandhills Valley Colin Rooney will com- Starr, 17’ 1”; 9. Caleb Maverick track team pete in the 1600 and 3200 Burnside, 16’ 10.75”. members have qualified meter runs. Rooney Discus: 2. Tad Dimmitt, for the state track meet to placed third in the 3200 141’ 1”; 25. Kaden Blake, be held May 19 and 20 at in a time of 10:35.48 and 70’ 5”; 27. Cash Morrow, Omaha Burke, after com- fourth in the 1600 with a 41’. peting in the 2021 Class time of 4:55.97. He quali- Shot Put: 2. Tad Dim- D-8 district champi- fied on time in both mitt, 51’ 4.75”; 27. Kaden onships Wednesday, May events. Blake, 28’ 1”; 29. Cash 12, at Broken Bow High A complete look at D-8 Morrow, 21’ 10.50”. School. The meet was district track results: Preliminary Results hosted by Ansley-Litch- Boys Events 110 Meter Hurdles: 6. field High School. High Jump: 6. Jaxton Jaxton Starr, 17.87. Tad Dimmitt qualified Starr, 5’ 6”; 7. Alex Mar- 100 Meter Dash: 25. in discus and shot put. He tinez, 5’ 4”. Cash Morrow, 18.70; 26. placed second in both 4 x 800 Meter Relay: 3. Kaden Blake, 19.87. events at districts. He had SVM with team members Boys Team a throw of 141’ 1” in the Rylin Johns, Kimbal Standings discus and 51’ 4.75” in the Sanchez, Colin Rooney 1. St. Pat’s ...... 82 shot. and Caleb Burnside, 2. Ans.-Litch...... 74 Jaxten Starr placed 9:03.92. 3. Mullen ...... 73 fourth in the 110 meter 110 Meter Hurdles: 4. 4. SEM...... 47 hurdles with a time of Jaxton Starr, 16.98. 5. SVM...... 46 16.98 and qualified on 400 Meter Dash: 8. Caleb 5. S-T ...... 46 time. Burnside, 57.06; 21. Alex 7. Overton ...... 36 Keali Florea will com- Martinez, 1:03.80. 8. Ans.-Merna...... 34 pete at state in the 1600 3200 Meter Run: 3. Colin 8. Brady ...... 34 and 3200 meter runs. Flo- Rooney, 10:35.48; 5. Day- 10. Twin Loup ...... 30 rea placed fourth in the lon Weekly, 11:22.12. 11. Paxton...... 24 AMANDA WEHNES PHOTO 3200 meter with a time of 800 Meter Run: 4. Rylin Girls Events The 2021 State Track Qualifiers, l-r: Tad Dimmitt, Jaxton Starr, Keali Florea, Sadie Dim- 13:18.34 and fourth in the Johns, 2:14.14; 12. Kimbal 400 Meter Dash: 9. mitt and Colin Rooney. 1600 meter with a time of Sanchez, 2:24.39. Arena Fetty, 1:12.75; 11. 6:08.58. She qualified on 300 Meter Hurdles: 6. Jaylen Fowler, 1:16.22. 77’; 26. Megan Amos, 59’ Megan Amos, 17.56; 26. 3.Ans.-Merna ...... 61.5 time in both events. Jaxton Starr, 45.64. 3200 Meter Run: 4. Keali 8”. Tara Phelps, 17.78. 4. Twin Loup ...... 52 Sadie Dimmitt will com- 1600 Meter Run: 4. Colin Florea, 13:18.34. Shot Put: 3. Sadie Dim- 200 Meter Dash: 17. 5. Overton ...... 49 pete in the shot put at Rooney, 4:55.97; 5. Rylin 1600 Meter Run: 4. Keali mitt, 33’ 4.75”; 13. Jaylen Jaylen Fowler, 32.31; 20. 6. S-T ...... 44 state. Dimmitt placed Johns, 5:09.70; 8. Daylon Florea, 6:08.58. Fowler, 29’ 9.75”; 27. Arena Fetty, 33.28. 7. Ans.-Litch...... 43 third with a throw of 33’ Weekly, 5:25.33. Discus: 11. Arena Fetty, Megan Amos, 19’ 2.25”. Girls Team 8. SEM...... 26 4.75” at districts. Long Jump: 8. Jaxton 83’ 4”; 17. Sadie Dimmitt, Preliminaries: Standings 9. Brady ...... 24.5 100 Meter Dash: 25. 1. St. Pat’s ...... 116 10. S-V ...... 14 2. Mullen ...... 79 10. Paxton...... 14 Athletes honored at Two-Day Burwell SVM awards banquet Athletes were honored Hansen, student man- Honorable Mention All- Rodeo Held at the 2020-21 Sandhills ager; Juniors – Sadie Dim- State Omaha World Her- Nebraska High School Goat Tying - 5. Emma 58. Lillian Fletcher, Valley awards banquet mitt, Keali Florea, Megan ald: Ethan Nicholson and rodeo athletes were in Warren, Thedford, Arnold, 24.375; 62. held Monday, May 3, at Amos; Sophomores – Cole Kramer action on Saturday, 8.790; 16. Winter Ben- Winter Benscoter, Stapleton Public Schools. Lindsay Newman; Fresh- MNAC First Team: Cole The meal was provided by men – Arena Fetty, Jaylen Kramer May 8 and Sunday, May scoter, Valentine, Valentine, 25.818 the Stapleton Booster Dimmitt, Peyton Moore. MNAC Second Team: 9 in Burwell. Kaden 11.420 Boys Cutting - 2. Hay- Club and McPherson Trinity Cassell, student Ethan Nicholson Wooters of Elwood was Pole Bending - 21. den Jennings, Seneca, County Improvement manager. Letter Winners: Caleb the All-Around Cowboy Sydney Fletcher, 74; 8. Cooper Bass, Club. Participants: - Juniors – Burnside, Ryan Shep- on Saturday and Taci Arnold, 22.832; 25. Brewster, 68 Mr. Wehnes, activities di- Isabelle Zuniga; Sopho- herd, Jared Trimble, Alex Flinn of Arcadia was Emily Leach, Dunning, Breakaway Roping - 2. rector, gave the welcome mores – Madison Eggle- Martinez, Ethan Nichol- the All-Around Cow- 23.450; 40. Hope Bro- Whitney Jennings, and closing. Receiving ston, Kinnley Powers; son, Ethan Weems, Rylin girl. All-Around Cow- sius, Enders, 27.545; Seneca, 3.280; 5. Lillian awards were: Freshmen – Natalie New- Johns, Cooper Layher, boy went to Trace 44. Kinley Crow, Her- Fletcher, Arnold, 3.810 Cross Country man, Elizabeth Fetty, Abi- Kooper Barnum, Jaxton Travnicek of Minatare shey, 28.640 Girls Cutting - 3. Whit- Coach Kloke announced gale Nicholson, Kylee Lee, Starr, Tad Dimmitt, Cole on Sunday and Wacey Steer Wrestling - 8. ney Jennings, Seneca, the following letter win- and Tessa Hansen. Kramer. Day of Fleming, Col- Dawson Doggett, Sta- 70 ners: Colin Rooney, Ethan Girls Basketball Academic All-State - orado was the All- pleton, 7.670; 15. Coy Goat Tying - 2. Emma Weems, Marianne Zu- Caleb Burnside and Cole Coach Melvin presented Around Cowgirl Johnston, Stapleton, Warren, Thedford, niga, Steven Cain, Rylin the following awards: Kramer. Johns, Jared Trimble, and Omaha World Herald All Wrestling Compete results of 16.000; 16. Dane Poko- 8.570; 19. Whitney Jen- Daylon Weekly. State Honorable Mention: Coach Phelps presented local athletes are: rny, Stapleton, 16.030 nings, Seneca, 11.930; Football Jaylen Dimmitt the following awards: Burwell High School Team Roping - 2. Zane 21. Winter Benscoter, Coach Connell pre- Lincoln Journal Star All First Team All Confer- Rodeo Day #1 Kreikemeier, Callaway Valentine, 12.190; 29. sented the following indi- State Honorable Mention: ence: Dayton Gipe Bareback Riding - 3. and Coy Johnston, Sta- Tenley Rasmussen, vidual awards: Jaylen Dimmitt Honorable Mention All Spencer DeNaeyer, pleton, 13.140; 9. Jaden Thedford, 19.380 D2-9 All District First MNAC All Conference Conference: Camron Seneca, 58 Fanning, Ogallala and Pole Bending - 11. Team: Conner Phillips – Second Team: Jaylen Dim- White, Daylon Weekly, Barrel Racing - 22. Dawson Doggett, Sta- Emily Leach, Dunning, QB, Lane Watson – DL, mitt. Bradon Powell and Kaden Sydney Fletcher, Ar- pleton, 18.500 22.477; 13. Sydney Coy Johnston – LB. Freshmen: Jaylen Dim- Blake nold, 19.075; 24. Lillian Tie Down Roping - 10. Fletcher, Arnold, D2-9 All District Second mitt, letter, pin, bar; First Team All State: Fletcher, Arnold, Zack Bradley, Brewster, 22.754; 19. Kinley Team: Cole Kramer – TE, Arena Fetty, letter, pin, Dayton Gipe 19.085; 28. Emily 13.520; 19. Dawson Crow, Hershey, 23.757; Kooper Barnum – LB, State Runner-Up: Day- bar; Tessa Hansen, partic- Leach, Dunning, Doggett, Stapleton, 25. Lillian Fletcher, Caleb Burnside – DB. ipation; Peyton Moore, ton Gipe Honorable Mention D2-9 participation; Abigale Letter Winners: Dayton 19.163; 53. Hope Bro- 18.140; 22. Coy John- Arnold, 26.345; 42. All District: William Sis- Nicholson, letter, pin, bar. Gipe, Bradon Powell, Day- sius, Enders, 21.875; ston, Stapleton, 20.860; Hope Brosius, Enders, son, Ethan Nicholson, Tad Sophomores: Citori lon Weekly, Connor 64. Kinley Crow, Her- 23. Brent Charlton, 31.787 Dimmitt. Kramer, participation. Weekly, Isabelle Zuniga, shey, 28.256 North Platte, 21.450 Steer Wrestling - 8. Omaha World Herald All- Juniors: Megan Amos, Brooklynn Rooney, Cam- Boys Cutting - 1. Burwell High School Dane Pokorny, Staple- State Honorable Mention: letter, pin, bar; Sadie Dim- ron White, Kaden Blake, Cooper Bass, Brewster, Rodeo Day #1 ton, 9.350 Conner Phillips – QB, mitt, letter, bar; Keali Flo- and Camrin Coco. 74; 2. Hayden Jennings, Bareback Riding - 1. Team Roping - 13. Lane Watson – DL, Coy rea, letter, bar. Girls & Boys Seneca, 73 Spencer DeNaeyer, Cooper Bass and Zack Johnston – LB. Seniors: Trisha Bernt, Track & Field Breakaway Roping - Seneca, 64 Bradley, Brewster, Volleyball letter, bar; Hannah Burn- Coach Connell pre- 10. Sydney Fletcher, Barrel Racing - 5. Kin- 16.610; 19. Dane Poko- Coach Meyers presented side, letter, bar; Trinity sented the following Arnold, 4.030; 11. ley Crow, Hershey, rny, Stapleton and Rex the following awards: Hansen, letter, pin, bar; awards: Emily Leach, Dunning, 18.225; 14. Emily Day, Bartlett, 22.420 Team Voted MVP: Jaylen Kaci Wheeler, letter, bar. Letter Winners: Lane 4.060 Leach, Dunning, Tie Down Roping - 8. Dimmitt Boys Basketball Watson, Kimbal Sanchez, Most Improved: Isabelle Coach Karn presented Daylon Weekly, Jaxton Girls Cutting - 5. Whit- 18.647; 16. Whitney Zack Bradley, Brewster, Zuniga the following awards: Starr, Rylin Johns, Alex ney Jennings, Seneca, Jennings, Seneca, 11.500; 16. Cooper Letter Winners: Seniors - Honorable Mention All- Martinez, Steven Cain, 67 18.685; 36. Sydney Bass, Brewster, 14.700; Hannah Burnside, Hope State Lincoln Journal Star: Caleb Burnside, Tad Dim- Fletcher, Arnold, 19. Brent Charlton, Gustason, Kaci Wheeler, Ethan Nicholson and Cole mitt, Cash Morrow, SVM Golfers 19.435; 53. Hope Bro- North Platte, 15.830 Trish Bernt. Trinity Kramer Kaden Blake, Colin Compete at sius, Enders, 22.625; Rooney, Megan Amos, Keali Florea, Sadie Dim- Mullen mitt, Jaylen Dimmitt, The SVM golfers trav- Arena Fetty, and Tara eled to Mullen on Phelps. Wednesday, May 12. Participation Certificate: Cole Kramer was sev- Isabelle Zuniga. enth with a score of 95. First State Bank Award Braden Powell shot a 105; The bank sponsored a Ethan Weems a 109; three point challenge for Cooper Layer had a 129; the boys and girls basket- and Hannah Burnside ball teams. The bank paid had a 133 for the Mavs. $400 which will go to- Colbi Smith of South wards expenses for both Loup won the meet with a teams. 74.

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STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - KELLY REGIER PHOTOS One Act Team, back row, l-r: Ethan Nicholson, Marianne Zuniga, Arena Fetty, Jared Speech Team, back row, l-r: Arena Fetty, Cooper Layher, Jaylen Fowler, Tessa Hansen, Trimble, Cooper Layher, Kylee Lee, Tessa Hansen, Alex Martinez, Jaylen Fowler, Caleb Alex Martinez, Caleb Burnside, Jared Trimble and Mrs. Burnside. Middle row, l-r: Sadie Burnside and Mrs. Burnside. Middle row, l-r: Mrs. Klosen, Brooklynn Rooney, Zack Lee, Dimmitt, Keali Florea, Megan Amos, Tad Dimmitt, Isa Zuniga, Abigale Nicholson, Ethan Sadie Dimmitt, Keali Florea, Megan Amos, Tad Dimmitt, Abigale Nicholson, Ethan Weems and Elizabeth Fetty. Front row, l-r: Hannah Burnside, Trinity Hansen, Will Sis- Weems, Isa Zuniga, Elizabeth Fetty. Front row, l-r: Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Hansen, Hannah son, Hope Gustason, Kimbal Sanchez, Saige Johnson and Mrs. Hansen. Burnside, Trinity Hansen, Kaci Wheeler, Trisha Berndt, Hope Gustason, Kimbal Sanchez, Will Sisson and Tony Martinez.

Hannah Burnside receiving the National Choral Award from Mr. Regier. She also received All-Around Girl, Mark Kramer All-Activities Award, Citizenship Award and the Babe Ruth Award. Hope Gustason receiving the John Philips Sousa Award Conner Phillips received the Babe Ruth Award from Mr. from Mr. Regier. Wehnes. Stapleton Public Schools some Class A schools. recognized student Due to being under achievement for the 2020- quarantine, the cast and 21 school year at the an- crew missed MNAC con- nual awards program, ference, but held Zoom Thursday, May 6. practices and kept im- Superintendent Howard proving. Gaffney welcomed those Districts at Callaway: in attendance. The cast and crew re- Mrs. Walker, principal, ceived a Superior rating announced the valedicto- and qualified for state. rian and salutatorian of Receiving Outstanding the Class of 2021. Trisha Performance awards at Bernt was valedictorian Districts were Trinity and Trinity Hansen, salu- Hansen, Hope Gustason, tatorian. Kylee Lee, Hannah Burn- The following awards side, Trisha Bernt, Tad were presented during Dimmitt, and Megan Will Sisson was the recip- the evening: Amos. ient of the All-Around Boy Honor cords from Mid State at Norfolk: Stu- Award and Mark Kramer Plains Community Col- dents awarded Outstand- All-Activities Award. lege were presented to ing Performance awards OID Team: Hope Gustason, Trinity Hansen, Hannah Burnside, Keali Florea, and Megan those having 12 credits were Trinity Hansen, Johnson, and Will Sisson, Amos. from the college. They Hope Gustason, Hannah seniors. were Trisha Bernt, Hope Burnside, Megan Amos, Music Awards: Mr. Participation certificates ston and Dani Honeywell, The following awards Gustason, Trinity Han- Trisha Bernt, Jared Trim- Regier announced the fol- went to Abigale Nichol- 8th grade; Ethan Weems were presented by Mr. sen, Kimbal Sanchez, ble, and Caleb Burnside. lowing top music awards son, Ethan Weems, Arena and Abigale Nicholson, Wehnes: Conner Simants-Phillips, It was a humbling mo- to the following students: Fetty, and Peyton Moore. freshmen; Tad Dimmitt Babe Ruth Award: Han- and Blaze Walker. Hanna ment to know our com- John Philip Sousa: Hope Outstanding Novice and Caleb Burnside, soph- nah Burnside and Conner Burnside had nine credits munity stayed up and Gustason Award: Tessa Hansen. omores; Chloe Bassett Phillips from MPCC and seven welcomed us at 10:30 at National Choral Award: Most Entertaining and Megan Amos, juniors; Mark Kramer All-Activi- from UN-L. night and we were able to Hannah Burnside Award: Boys Duet and Conner Phillips, Han- ties Award: Hannah Burn- The American Red Cross share the moment with Art Awards: Ms. Linde- Most Dramatic Award: nah Burnside and Will side and William Sisson awards Red Cord honors our families when we man presented two art Isa Zuniga Sisson, seniors. Officers All Around Boy & Girl: to students who have do- were awarded Runner-up awards. Trisha Bernt and Most Improved Award: were Hannah Burnside, Hannah Burnside and nated at least three times in Class D-1, Coach Klosen Tessa Hansen were recog- Will Sisson president; Will Sisson, William Sisson during their high school said. nized for art achieve- Above & Beyond Award: vice-president; Megan Citizenship: Hannah career. Stapleton High Assisting this season ment. Megan Amos. Amos, secretary; and Burnside School students awarded were Polly Burnside, “Trooper” Award: Chloe Bassett, treasurer. this distinction for 2021 Melody Hansen, and Amy Cooper Layher were Hannah Burnside, Wheeler. Student Manager Certifi- William Sisson, Trinity Recipients of the Class cate: Kimbal Sanchez Hansen, Kaci Wheeler, D-1 runner-up medals Flabbergast Award: OID Blaze Walker, Hope Gusta- were Trinity Hansen, boys – Caleb Burnside, son, and Atreju Hill. Hope Gustason, Hannah Tad Dimmitt, Jared Trim- Dave Blevins Memorial Burnside, Trisha Bernt, ble, Alex Martinez, and Scholarship: Will Sisson, Kimbal Sanchez, Kaci Cooper Layher. presented by Mrs. Jody Wheeler, and William Sis- Full Plate (or Over- Blevins. son, seniors; Keali Florea, achiever) Award: Trinity One Acts: Deanna Klosen Megan Amos, Isabelle Zu- Hansen and Hannah gave a recap on a very suc- niga, Ethan Nicholson, Burnside. cessful year with Silenced Brooklynn Rooney, Sadie State Medalists: Trinity on Barbour Street” by Dimmitt, juniors; Caleb Hansen, informative, William Prenetta. Burnside, Jared Trimble, fourth place; Trinity Students receiving Tad Dimmitt, Jonathan Hansen and Hannah awards throughout the Gaites, Zackary Lee, soph- Burnside, duet, sixth season were: omores; and Kylee Lee, place. Outstanding Perform- Jaylen Fowler, Cooper Golden Ensemble ance at Gothenburg Play Layher, Arena Fetty, Award: OID Girls – re- Festival: Trisha Bernt, Ethan Weems, Tessa ceived four gold medals Megan Amos, Alex Mar- Hansen, Marianne Zu- and perfect scores and tinez, Keali Florea, Kim- niga, Abigale Nicholson, first place at every meet bal Sanchez, Kylee Lee, and Elizabeth Fetty, fresh- they attended in regular Hannah Burnside, Hope men. season. Hope Gustason, Gustason, Trinity Han- Lettering were Tony Hannah Burnside, Trinity sen. Martinez, Alex Martinez, Hansen, Keali Florea, Hannah Burnside and and Gabe Melton. Megan Amos. Trinity Hansen were Stapleton High School Quiz Bowl: Mrs. Klosen awarded the All Festival brought home the Class presented letter winner Cast awards (only top 12 D-1 runner-up trophy. awards to Trisha Bernt, actors) from all teams. Speech Awards: Mrs. Hannah Burnside, Trinity Outstanding Acting Polly Burnside an- Hansen, and Hope Gusta- Awards at Cozad: Trinity nounced the following son, seniors; Megan Amos Hansen, Hope Gustason, awards for speech. and Keali Florea, juniors; Caleb Burnside, Hannah Letter Winners: Tessa Tad Dimmitt, Caleb Burn- Burnside, Megan Amos, Hansen, Jaylen Fowler, side and Zackary Lee, Trisha Bernt. Cooper Layher, Elizabeth sophomores; and Colin Trinity Hansen was Fetty, freshmen; Caleb Rooney, Marianne Zu- awarded Outstanding Burnside, Tad Dimmitt, niga, and Kylee Lee, fresh- Lead Actress and Caleb Jared Trimble, Alex Mar- men. Burnside was awarded tinez, sophomores; Keali Student Council: Mrs. Outstanding Supporting Florea, Megan Amos, Stewart announced this Act. Sadie Dimmitt, Isa Zu- year’s student council The production was niga, juniors; and Hannah members were Kelsey awarded the Best Ensem- Burnside, Trinity Hansen, Amos and Colby Hubert, ble and competed against Hope Gustason, Saige 7th grade; Cayson John-

The Stapleton Enterprise Local & Regional Thursday, May 20, 2021 Page 11 Coalition shares details opposing Nebraska Department Legislative News Of Ed Health Standards District 43 - Tom Brewer The members of the dren and the communi- speaks against it must be 402-471-2628 • [email protected] PROTECT NEBRASKA ties and nations where destroyed. Several con- CHILDREN COALITION such education is imple- cerning tenants are as fol- Census Data and Redistricting are asking the Nebraska mented. CSE is not the lows: You are judged by State Board of Education same as sex education. It’s your race alone. Whites Secretary of State from that standard. State to remove multiple stan- a rights-based education are oppressors and per- Thomas Jefferson admin- legislative districts must dards within Draft #1 of that normalizes child sex sons of color are victims. istered the first United be redrawn to account for the proposed health stan- and desensitizes children All whites are racist-con- States Census in 1790. shifts in population. dards. The standards to sexual things. sciously or unconsciously. The census has been con- In redistricting years, most concerning are con- Educator Katie Mc- There is no escape be- ducted every ten years the Unicameral creates a tent which would imple- Clemens, another leader cause it is systemic. White since then in accordance Redistricting Committee ment comprehensive within Protect Nebraska people who demonstrate with Article I, Section 2 of to guide this process and sexuality education (CSE) Children Coalition states adequate self-loathing are the United States Consti- to propose maps to the and which contain com- that “CSE promotes sex- woke. People who are in- tution. Accurate popula- rest of the senators for ponents suggestive of the ual rights to children at vested in success or tion figures are necessary their consideration. I am Under normal circum- controversial political ide- the expense of their own achievement, or who chal- for determining each serving on the Redistrict- stances, redistricting hap- ology of critical race the- health. It includes sex ed- lenge CRT, are White Su- state’s representation in ing Committee this year pens during the regular ory (CRT). On March 11, ucation for all school-aged premacist, regardless of Congress. along with eight other legislative session. How- 2021 the NDE released children emphasizing their skin color. Ir- Census data is also im- senators. Senator Lou ever, this year is different. Draft #1 of the health risk-reduction techniques refutable ideas such as portant for the process of Ann Linehan is the chair For the first time in Amer- standards, and Ne- as opposed to character- math, science, or logic are redistricting. In Ne- of the committee. The re- ican history, the United braskans sent over 4,000 based education that pro- oppressive. Equity (aka braska, that is a task that districting debate is al- States Census results were emails in response. At the vides children with skills Social Justice) means must be completed every ways a contentious one, in not delivered to the states Nebraska State Board of and tools to avoid risks al- equal outcomes, there are decade in the year follow- part because the stakes on time. Federal law re- Education meeting on together. CSE includes no equal rights. Violence ing the federal census. are so high. People’s rep- quires that these results April 2, 2021, 80% of the controversial topics and looting in the name Each congressional dis- resentation in their gov- go to the states no later 83 who delivered public taught to very young chil- of equity is encouraged. trict in Nebraska has to be ernment is on the line, than April 1st. We still do comments, were in oppo- dren, including sexual There are proposed stan- drawn to contain the and we all have to live not have the data. As of sition to the standards as pleasure, sexual orienta- dards both directly re- same number of people, with the results for ten right now, the federal gov- written. tion, gender identity, ac- lated to CRT and also with very little deviation years. ernment is in open and Jenna Derr, MD, a leader cess to and use of those of which the con- notorious violation of fed- within Protect Nebraska contraceptives, abortion, cepts of CRT could be ap- Between the Lines (Continued from page 6) eral law. We do think we Children Coalition says gender altering drugs, plied. These must be Center Valley building have been other major re- know when the numbers “We are deeply concerned and medical procedures removed. was on June 16, 1991 and pair and rebuilding proj- are coming, though. Sec- regarding the proposed with potential for great work began whenever ects since that date in retary of State Bob Evnen health standards. After risk and harm. There are Celebration practical at both sites. 1992 but for now we and his office have suc- looking at the sources multiple examples in the Corfields were hired to want to remember the cessfully gotten a written used in the creation of proposed standards Of Life move the building and it carpet replacement of commitment from the Draft #1, many standards which would encompass was actually pulled on Oc- 2021 and the ‘resurrec- Census Bureau to deliver of most concern are di- these controversial topics. tober 8. I, selfishly (but, tion’ of that hundred year the raw 2020 census data rectly from the National Sue Greenwald, MD, A "Celebration of Life" hey, I was in charge) was old copy of the Bible that to Nebraska no later than Sex Education Standards, from the Protect Ne- for Leon Gift will be held working, in my shop at still reads the same, ‘Yes- August 16th. which are written by the braska Children Coalition Sunday, May 23, 2021, at home to build the win- terday, Today, and For- We are required to con- Sexuality Information & leadership team states 3:00 p.m. CST at the dow above the front door ever’. To God be the duct elections next year. Education Council of the CRT is a controversial po- Nebraska law requires Thomas County Fair- from broken Center Val- Glory! United States (SIECUS), litical ideology that di- grounds, Thedford. that we use district ley glass. We worked I had four little books, along with two other or- vides and demeans boundaries based on the and a very prejudiced ganizations. SIECUS people as individuals. It is pretty steady, and hard, new census data to do holds many concerning the theory behind woke Cards of on the church until I left memory, from which to that. Because the census values. One in particular and cancel culture. It is on November 25. gather information for results will not be deliv- outlined on their website, called anti-racism, equity, Thanks I don’t want to take these three articles about ered until after the Uni- is advancing “comprehen- social justice, diversity, credit for working so hard the Arthur and Center cameral adjourns for the sive sexuality education and inclusion, but in fact To everyone who has and steady without saying Valley buildings. God has year, Governor Ricketts as a means of building a it is the very opposite: supported us following that if I tried to give credit the record of all the peo- will have to call us back foundation for a long- racist, repressive, and dis- the death of Frances to all I would fail, and ple involved, sometimes it for a special session for re- term culture shift….” criminatory. It accepts no Scott, we would like to ex- some are already gone has been referred to as districting this fall. My of- However CSE harms chil- opposition. Anyone who press our sincere thanks from our midst, many “The Book of Life”! I fice has been working and appreciation. Your separate parts were done would invite, and encour- with the Secretary of many acts of kindness by different people, or age, each reader to write State to adjust election and sympathy continue to groups and I have a lot of down memories of the law deadlines to accom- be a great comfort to us. them in my mind, and churches, good or bad, modate our later start this Thank you to the ladies of God has them all! but only what you would year. Even after the Legis- the Arnold First Baptist Like I mentioned, I left like to see in print, and I’ll lature does its work, Church for furnishing on November 25th, and consolidate them one county election officials and serving the funeral like any good boss I left a week! Try to give me and those in other politi- dinner and the Gandy lot of directions and sug- enough words to add up Community Church for gestions for people more to 900 or I’ll add more of See Legislative News furnishing the desserts. my own! Page 12 The Frances Scott Family qualified than myself, ex- cept in one way. I did Thank you to Becky some volunteer construc- Kramer, Darcie Krauter, tion work in Washington Scott and Candy Salis- DC, spent quality time bury, and the ambulance with family, made a crew in getting Lloyd to ‘peaceful’ visit to the the hospital. All of your White House and drove help was greatly appreci- home a little earlier than May Is Mental Health Awareness Month ated. expected. I went back to Lloyd & Gwen Gill work at the church in We help with.... • Domestic violence Perhaps you sent a Arthur on January 11, lovely card, 1992, and even though • Sexual violence Or sat quietly in a chair. my eyes were a lot better • Dating violence Perhaps you sent a than they are now, I • Teen dating violence funeral spray, couldn’t see that anything • Stalking looked any different than If so we saw it there. • Human trafficking Perhaps you spoke the it had six weeks earlier. kindest words, I’ve decided there could • Family violence As any friend could say; have been only one rea- RDAP can help. Perhaps you were not son - see something there at all, wrong with our church Scan with your phone to go directly Just thought of us that today? It’s my fault! And to the RDAP website. day. probably that’s why the Whatever you did to plaque they gave me had Support Groups Offered On Wednesdays & Thursdays console our hearts, the word ‘organized’ all We thank you so much fouled up! Our services are free and confidential. whatever the part. We had multiple tasks to We appreciate the loving complete but a lot of the support while we cared Crisis line - 24 hour: same qualified people for Mom at home and at 308-534-3495 the time of her death. were ready to help. We The family of had an official dedication Office: 308-532-0624 Phyllis Priest on June 28, 1992. There Don’t Forget Dad!

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Page 12 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Local & Regional The Stapleton Enterprise New Arrival Risk dial moves up slightly Libby May Kraye CDC announces new mask guidelines West Central District surfaces, and having at- Health Department re- risk and vulnerable peo- ports the risk dial moved ple remain home are from a 1.78 up to a 1.94, recommended as the which is in the moderate greatest tools in reducing risk level. There were the spread of COVID-19. changes in the following For more information on variables that contributed recommendations for the to movement in the dial: various risk categories of Decrease in the follow- the WCDHD Community ing: Risk Dial, please visit the • Measure ID R1: Cases COVID-19 Risk Dial page Increase in the follow- on our website. ing: CDC Announces New • Measure ID R4: ICU Mask Guidelines Availability The CDC has announced New Variable: new public health recom- • Vaccination mendations on masks. Variable Removed: Fully vaccinated people • Contact Tracing no longer need to wear a Fully vaccinated people mune systems should There have been 40 new face mask or stay six feet will also still need to wear speak with their doctor cases of COVID-19 re- away from others in most masks on airplanes, before giving up their ported to WCDHD. settings, whether out- buses, trains and other masks. While in the Moderate doors or indoors, the Cen- public transportation. As of Wednesday, May Risk category, physical ters for Disease Control Anyone who is fully vac- 12, more than 151 million distance of 6 feet or and Prevention stated. cinated can participate in Americans age 18 and greater, wearing face cov- There are a handful of indoor and outdoor activ- older, or 58.7% of the U.S. adult population, have re- Libby May Kraye was and Mike and Janine Lay- erings when outside the instances where people ities, large or small, with- home, frequent hand- still need to wear masks - out wearing a mask or ceived at least one dose of born April 20, 2021 at her, North Platte. a COVID vaccine. Roughly 9:07 a.m. at Great Plains Great-grandparents are washing (or use of hand in a health-care setting or physical distancing. sanitizer), staying home if at a business that requires Unvaccinated people 116 million American Health in North Platte. Marilyn McLaughlin, adults, or 45.1% of the U.S. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz Grand Junction, Colorado you are having flu-like or them - even if they’ve had should still continue to COVID-like symptoms, their final vaccine dose wear masks and people adult population, are fully and she was 19 3/4” long. and Donna Myers, North vaccinated. Her parents are David Platte; and the Late Albert disinfecting high touch two or more weeks ago. with compromised im- and Stacy Kraye of Myers, Howard & Edwina Mullen. Layher, Fred and Theresa Recycling Grandparents are John Kraye and Dan McLaugh- and Julie Kraye, Mullen; lin. (Continued from front page) Judy Layher, Stapleton alcohol for an event in the Community Center in SHS Grads (Continued from front page) May was approved. 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