THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE WAUNETA

VOL. 132, NO. 30

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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF CHASE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

PUBLISHED AT WAUNETA Breeze

SHOWING THIS WEEK AT THE CHATEAU Coronavirus shows THEATRE up in Chase County There will be no movie this week- end and no movie BY TOM PANTERA Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on showings till THE WAUNETA BREEZE opening sports. further notice. Baseball, softball and volleyball prac- COVID-19 has come to Chase County,. tices may being June 1, with games begin- If you have any In a post on its website, Southwest Ne- ning June 18. Rodeo events may also begin question please braska Public Health Department said a June 1. call 308-394-5445. county resident has tested positive for the Contact sports, including basketball, Sorry for any virus. tackle football, soccer and wrestling, re- inconvenience The male in his late 70s is hospitalized main prohibited. and authorities are investigating how he School gyms and weight rooms may be acquired the virus. opened. The Chase County case brings to 17 Restaurants will remain open for dine- the number in the agency’s nine-county in and bars can reopen. Patrons will have region, which includes Chase, Dundy, to stay seated and are limited to 50 percent DEATHS Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, of the business’ maximum occupancy. TOM PANTERA | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS Keith, Perkins and Red Willow counties. Any party larger than six will have to split Thirteen of those have recovered, are no up into multiple tables.

• Thomas Weigel, longer showing symptoms and are out of Pool, darts and arcade games are pro- 72, Wauneta, Neb., self-isolation, the agency said. hibited. Honoring the fallen March 17, 2020. In a news release, SWNPHD said it has Childcare facilities may have no more received guidelines for the upcoming than 15 children per room. Shots from the veterans’ honor guard rang out over Riverside Cemetery and two state directed health measures that will Gatherings will be limited to either 25 other local ones in Wauneta during Monday’s Memorial Day Observance. go into effect Monday and remain until people or 25 percent of rated occupancy PAGE 3 at least June 30. The measures mean that at arenas, auctions, stadiums, tracks, fair- the health district has moved into phase grounds, festivals, zoos, auditoriums, large two of reopening which will, among other event conference rooms, meeting halls, Wauneta things, increase the limit on gatherings indoor theaters, libraries, swimming pools Co-op stations likely won’t reopen Senior Center from 10 to 25. or any other confined indoor or outdoor The new order lays out measures for space. BY TOM PANTERA a buyer or find another co-op with which Menu summer activities. Still prohibited through June 30 are THE WAUNETA BREEZE to consolidate. The state will follow 2008 American SEE VIRUS PAGE 2 “We were unsuccessful to find anyone Call 394-6333 It appears unlikely that Cenex Co-Op to merge with us,” Barger said, and thus by 9:30 a.m. for stations in Wauneta and Palisade will will most likely stay closed. reservations. reopen. He said he was unsure whether closing Open to the “It’s probably not a viable option,” actually required the board to meet for a public. Wauneta businesses Board President Joe Barger said. “We’ll vote. “That would be a question for the probably sell the assets and pay the credi- attorney and we don’t have an attorney Monday, June 1 tors.” yet.” Salmon patties, The board has not yet met to make any It also is uncertain how, or if, those who mac and cheese, final decision, he said, but will have to paid money in advance for propane but peas, salads, begin to open back up “probably sometime soon. Time is not on didn’t get a delivery will be repaid. dessert. our side, but I don’t have a date for that.” “It may not turn out the way I want it BY TOM PANTERA fected her business too much. Tuesday, June 2 Both stations closed with no public to turn out,” Barger said. “I guess we’re THE WAUNETA BREEZE “Everybody that had an appointment Fried chicken, warning in mid-January. In the time trying to get that fixed. We’re working on in the three weeks [closed], I had to cancel mashed potato, since, the board has tried to either find it, but I don’t know.” green beans, Like everywhere else in the country, them and reschedule them as soon as I salads, dessert. Wauneta has taken its first tentative opened,” Vrbas said. She reopened May Wednesday, steps toward reopening as the COVID-19 4 and expected to be fully caught up this June 3 epidemic continues to burn. And a check week. Goulash, salads, with local business people shows so far, so She managed to keep her clients, many Rabies makes annual garlic bread, good, especially since there have been no of whom she worked on when employed dessert. cases yet in Chase County. at other places and followed her when she Thursday, June 4 “It’s been going very well,” said Cross- opened her own shop. Runza roads’ Angie West. Crossroads recently “I had a really good clientele built up casserole, reopened its dine-in seating area; the store prior” to the shutdown, she said. “They never closed, but all food had to be for take- all came back.” appearance in region tater tots, mixed veggies, salads, out. Local churches also have resumed ser- dessert. The regular afternoon coffee crowd is vices. BY TOM PANTERA disease. Friday, June 5 back, West said. “I think the morning guys Becky Hunt, wife of Immanuel Mis- THE WAUNETA BREEZE The release said rabid animals may Sausage gravy have found someplace else that they‘re sionary Church Pastor Gary Hunt, said act different from healthy animals, mov- and biscuits, hash meeting, so that’s just where they start services there resumed Mother’s Day. It’s Another illness has hit this area, al- ing slowly or acting tame if wild. If the browns, salads, out. The afternoon coffee crowd wants to a small congregation, but the majority though not in pandemic numbers — and animal is a pet and usually friendly, it may dessert. get back to socializing.” showed up, she said. it’s an annual occurrence. snap or try to bite. Signs of rabies include People appear to have “We’re just going to keep Southwest Nebraska Public Health De- aggression, increased drooling, problems adapted to just getting ‘The afternoon doing this unless we get partment has announced the first positive swallowing, general sickness and behav- takeout from Crossroads sickness here,” she said. rabies case in its district for the year. ioral changes. and while the dining room coffee crowd “Right now, everybody The district covers Chase, Dundy, Fron- The best protection for pets is vaccina- NOTICES is now open, some contin- seems fine.” tier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, tion, Propp said. She suggested residents ue to take their food home, wants to get back The Rev. Christopher Perkins, and Red Willow counties. contact their veterinarian to make sure a • Dickinson Land she said. Miller of St. John’s Catho- Melissa Propp, disease surveillance pet’s rabies vaccination is current. Beauty Bar owner Crys- to socializing.’ lic Church, which is hold- coordinator for the agency, said HIPPA If a person is bitten by an animal, it Suveyors’ notice tal Walgren said reopening ing services on Thursday regulations bar SWNPHD from saying should be caught if safe to do so and taken of work. has been “going great” af- Angie West nights and Sunday morn- which county the case happened in. to a veterinarian for testing, she said. ter she was closed for three Wauneta Crossroads ings, said, “It’s not been “We usually see it around this time,” If an animal is found dead and believed • NRD notice of weeks. too bad. We’re filling the Propp said. “It’s actually fairly late in the to be infected, it should be removed with meeting. For her, the biggest job pews as much as we can. season. Normally we see them around a shovel and placed in a plastic bag. While was rearranging appointments. Thankfully, some of the people that should February and March.” direct contact with the carcass should PAGE 6 “I actually knew [a state order to close] be staying home are.” Cold, wet weather during those months be avoided, after the animal is picked up was coming down the pipeline, so I got He said the Thursday night services may have delayed this year’s debut here, hands should be washed with soap and people pushed forward and pushed back,” will continue for now. Those only draw she said. water and tools, cages, gloves and other Walgren said. “I actually did pretty well perhaps a half-dozen people, but they SWNPHD’s announcement of the case surfaces should be disinfected. getting people back on track.” were intended for a smaller crowd of more here noted that the Centers for Disease The good news if a person gets bitten is Still, last week was the first “I feel like vulnerable people who could socially dis- Control considers rabies a medical emer- that the treatment is not nearly as big an I’m on a regular schedule,” she said. tance during Mass, he said. gency. ordeal as it used to be. While it’s not directly related to her ex- Sunday attendance has been good, “Any wounds should be immediately “They were painful at [one] time,” perience with closing, Walgren noted that despite the necessity of blocking off two washed with soap and water,” the release Propp said. “And they used to give them she would make one change to the salon: pews for every one in which seating is al- said. “They should also receive medical in your belly and your belly would turn Starting on June 5, and continuing for the lowed to preserve social distancing. attention from a health care professional. black.” first Friday of every month, she will do Catholics normally are required to go Rabies is a deadly virus infection that af- Now they are given in the arm and are walk-ins only from 8 a.m. to noon. “I’m just to Mass every Sunday, but under a special fects the nervous system of humans and not nearly as painful, she said. trying something different for the guys dispensation issued by the Diocese of other mammals. People get rabies from “Any shot you get is going to be uncom- who don’t like to book haircuts,” she said. Lincoln, that requirement is not in effect the bite of an animal with rabies.” fortable, but it’s not the same as it was in Miranda Vrbas of Aviana Salon, which for the indefinite future, Miller said. In Propp said skunks and bats, because the the ‘50s and ‘60s.” opened only weeks before the state order fact, one day last week was a holy day of latter live in closely packed quarters, are For more information, call SWNPHD at to close, said the shutdown had not af- SEE REOPENING PAGE 2 particularly notorious for carrying the 308-345-4223.

OUTSIDE W-P School District releases list of 2020 honorees DATE HI LO PRC BY TOM PANTERA Thomas Liebig Memorial Scholarship: Husker Traditions Scholarship: George Jutten, science; Olivia Behrends, reading, MAY 19 76 46 THE WAUNETA BREEZE Ben Anderjaska, George Lee Lee language usage; Robert Hanna, science, MAY 20 79 51 Liebig Family Scholarship: Tucker Husker Power Scholarship: Austen math; Ruel Malcolm, math, science; Zoey The Wauneta-Palisade Schools District Boos Rozelle Boos, math; Lillie Miner, math MAY 21 76 50 has released its list of senior awards and Hester Foundation Scholarship: Tucker UNL’s CASNR Scholarship: George Lee Above 90th percentile — growth: MAY 22 66 55 .01 recognition for this year. Boos, Ty Duvel, Faith Lemon Nebraskans of WWII Memorial Schol- Cheyenne Parrish, language usage; MAY 23 75 47 The following students won scholar- Wauneta Care and Therapy Center arship: Ben Anderjaska Kiley Anderson, reading; Kenny Allen, MAY 24 76 50 .02 ships: Scholarship: Ben Anderjaska Herbert Hughes Memorial Scholarship: math; Jewel Holthus, science; Grayden BWTelcom Scholarship: George Lee, MAY 25 60 49 Eastern Star of McCook Scholarship: George Lee, Ben Anderjaska Sutherland, language usage; Ashton Austen Rozelle Ben Anderjaska Bill Lewis Memorial Scholarship: Ben Wheeler, math; Trey McCrumb, language 2020 Year-to-Date: 01.57 American Red Cross Blood Drive Schol- Annual Ave. Moisture: 02.46 Bernard and Nelda Haag Memorial Anderjaska usage; Sonya Behrends, language usage, arship: George Lee, Ben Anderjaska Scholarship: Ben Anderjaska Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department science, reading; Brianna Sramek, math; Imperial Chapter of the Eastern Star: Hansen Foundation Scholarship; Ben Scholarship: George Lee Michael Duvel, math; Angyelina Keenan, Ben Anderjaska Anderjaska Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholar- science; Cole Hamilton, science; Emily WPEA Scholarship: George Lee Virginia Smith Memorial Scholarship: ship: George Lee Stehno, science; Katlyn Parrish, reading; Wauneta VFW Scholarship: Tucker George Lee Hunter Miner, science; Olivia Behrends, INSIDE Boos Emma and Homer Hoff Scholarship: Measures of Academic Progress rec- reading; Robert Hanna, science; Ruel Mal- Mabel Scrivens Memorial Scholarship: George Lee ognition: colm, math; Robert Hanna, math. Ben Anderjaska Walsh Brady Scholarship to MCC: Gun- Above 90th percentile — achieve- NEWS BRIEF 2 Brian Harchelroad Memorial Scholar- ner Goings ment: McCook Community College Inter- MILESTONES 3 ship: George Lee, Ben Anderjaska, Tucker MCC Presidential Scholarship: Austen Erika Rahn, science; Ashton Wheeler, high Day Competition top 10 placers OPINION 4 Boos Rozelle math, reading, science; Camden DeW- WP won third place overall in Division CLASSIFIEDS 5 Leu Foundation Scholarship: Ben An- MCC Board of Governors Scholarship: ester, science; Luke Sims, science; Sonya III. derjaska, George Lee SEE HONOREES PAGE 2 NOTICES 6 Matilda Malcolm Behrends, language usage, science; Kyle

2 CONTINUED FROM... THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE WAUNETA BREEZE HONOREES: Teacher Awards for 2019-2020 school year also announced FROM PAGE 1

Olivia Behrends, first, in- Cali Cox, fourth, algebra I; Cord Lee, 21 credits; Austen Bley, Choir Award (Mr. Beh- Award (Mrs. Janicek); Laiden bracing creative diversity (Mr. strumental music (medal and Cord Lee, fourth, biology; Kyle Rozelle, 12 credits; Ben Ander- rends), English 11 outstanding Lawler, English 10 Award (Ms. Schluckebier), Pre Algebra scholarship winner); Olivia Jutten, fourth, STEM; Haylee jaska, 12 credits; Faith Lemon, student award (Ms. Wood); Sar- Wood); Colby Hoskovec, Eng- (Mrs. Janicek); Camden DeW- Behrends, second, vocal music Sandman and Braxton McK- three credits; Haley Walker, ah Christensen, Being Your- lish 10 Award (Ms. Wood). ester, 7th grade SS Award (Mrs. (medal and scholarship win- inney, fifth, personal finance; three credits; Olivia Behrends, self Award (Mr. Schluckebier); Freshman Higgins); Grayden Sutherland, ner); Ben Anderjaska, second, Faith Burton, fifth, health oc- nine credits; Ruel Malcolm, Lillith Miner, English 11 Out- Cali Cox, Algebra 1 High 7th grade SS Award (Mrs. Hig- criminal justice (medal and cupations; Lillie Miner, fifth, three credits. standing Student Award (Ms. Grade (Mrs. Higgins), Fresh- gins), Pre,Algebra Award (Mrs. scholarship winner); Ruel chemistry; Ben Anderjaska, Wood), Advanced Math Award man Lifter of the Year (Mr. Janicek), expressing yourself Malcolm, second, geometry sixth, athletic training; Aidan Academic awards: (Mrs. Janicek), Excellence in Hite); Angyelina Keenan, creatively (Mr. Schluckebier); (medal and scholarship win- Kennicutt, sixth, criminal RPAC ACT award: Austin Chemistry (Mrs. Hayes); Zoey Frida Kahlo award for creating Brooke Knotts, 7th Grade Math ner); Cord Lee, third, athletic justice; Kendra Bley, sixth, Rozelle, silver medal (27) Cord Boos, Advanced Math Award art at home (Mr. Schluckebier); Award (Mrs. McDaniel), Eng- training (medal and scholar- algebra II; Gunner Goings, sev- Lee, bronze medal (26). (Mrs. Janicek), English 11 Jacksen Littrel, Excellence lish 7 Award (Ms. Nordhausen). ship winner); Tucker Boos, enth, American government Omaha World Herald Aca- Outstanding Student Award in Physical Science (Mrs. Sixth Grade fourth, welding; Garrett Han- and history; Aidan Kennicutt, demic Program Honorable (Ms. Wood); Haylee Sandman, Hayes), greatest potential Lillian Dinnel, Finding na, fourth, advanced math; seventh, English literature; Mention: Ben Anderjaska, Advanced Math Award (Mrs. (Mr. Schluckebier); Chloe creative voice award (Mr. Zoey Boos, seventh, criminal Cord Lee. Janicek), English 11 Outstand- Stehno, Geometry Award (Mrs. Schluckebier), English 6 (Ms. justice; Faith Burton, seventh, Lincoln Journal Star Aca- ing Student Award (Ms. Wood.) Janicek), English 9 Award (Ms. Nordhausen & Ms. Wood), biology; Olivia Behrends, sev- demic All,State: Ben Ander- Sophomores Nordhausen); Ethan Carl, Best 6th grade math Award (Mrs. CORRECTION enth, music theory; JoAnna jaska, football, basketball, Olivia Behrends, Band Award Photographer (Ms. Wood). McDaniel); Hannah Smith, Lawler, seventh, vocal music; track and field; Austen Rozelle, (Mr. Behrends), Biology (Mr. Eighth Grade seeing in alternative ways Haley Walker, eighth, vocal football, basketball, track and Gaston), Geometry (Mrs. Trey McCrumb, 8th grade ELA being creative (Mr. Schlucke- Due to misinformation music; Austen Rozelle, eighth, field; Cord Lee, football; Haylee Janicek); Aidan Kennicutt, Bronco Award (Ms. Wood); bier), Creative Writing Award given to The Breeze, the American government and Sandman, volleyball, basket- Band Award (Mr. Behrends); Sean Manley, 8th grade ELA (Ms. Wood); Tyler Baker, day of Memorial Day history; Ruel Malcolm, eighth, ball, track and field; Zoey Boos, Garrett Hanna, Physics Award Bronco Award (Ms. Wood); English 6 (Ms. Wood), 6th observances was wrong criminal justice; Faith Lemon, basketball, track and field. (Mr. Behrends), Biology Award Kalli Hoskovec, JH Music grade math (Mrs. McDaniel); in last week’s edition. eighth, sociology; Lillie Miner, (Mr. Gaston), Advanced Math Award (Mr. Behrends); Sonya Krystal Dirk, Reader award Those observances were ninth, sociology. NSAA Academic All,State: Award (Mrs. Janicek); Katlynn Behrends, JH Music Award (Ms. Wood); Jacob Blackman, held Monday. College credits earned Ben Anderjaska, football, Yell, Kandinsky award for (Mr. Behrends), Algebra 1 High Reader Award (Ms. Wood); through dual credit: track and field; Austen Rozelle, Creativity (Mr. Schluckebier), Grade (Mrs. Higgins), English Savanah Huls, Reader Award basketball, track and field; English 10 Award (Ms. Wood); 8 (Ms. Wood); Peyton Cox, (Ms. Wood); Maggie DeWester, Cord Lee, football, play pro- Kelsey Allen, Cleaning Award Algebra 1 High Grade (Mrs. English 6 & Creative Writing duction; Garrett Hanna, Bas- (Mr. Schluckebier), English Higgins), English 8 Award Award (Ms. Wood); Konner Mc- ketball; Haylee Sandman, vol- 10 Award (Ms. Wood); Hunter (Ms. Wood); Hailea Baker, 8th Crumb, English 6 (Ms. Wood); leyball, track and field; Haley Miner, Tim “The Toolman” grade ELA Bronco Award (Ms. McKenna Doetker, English 6 Walker, volleyball; Olivia Beh- Taylor award (Mr. Schluckebi- Wood); Gracee Goings, English and Creative Writing Award rends, play production, speech er); Cole Hamilton, Nick Offer- 8 (Ms. Wood); Ryleigh Mc- (Ms. Wood); Noah Sandman, and music; Zoey Boos, basket- nan Award (Mr. Schluckebier); Crumb, English 8 (Ms. Wood); English 6 (Ms. Wood); Casey ball, track and field; Cali Cox, Grant Walker, Sophomore Mandy Sandoval, English 8 Walker, English 6 (Ms. Wood); basketball; Jillian Martinez, Lifter of the Year (Mr. Hite), (Ms. Wood). Cheyenne Parrish, English 6 music. English 10 Award (Ms. Nord- Seventh Grade (Ms. Wood); Gregory Littrel, hausen); Ruel Malcolm, Geom- Ashton Wheeler, 7th grade Creative Writing Award (Ms. Teacher awards: etry Award & Advanced Math SS Award (Mrs. Higgins), em- Wood). Seniors Gunner Goings, Tough Cookie Award (Mr. Schluckebier); VIRUS: Zack Barrett, Awesome Weld- Reopening requires plan submission ing Award (Mr. Schluckebier); FROM PAGE 1 Ty Duvel, Git,R,Done Award (Mr. Schluckebier); Michaela parades, carnivals, midways, hold 500 or more individuals gather outside of their respec- Dukes, Senior Lifter of the dances and street dances and before reopening is permitted. tive tables are permitted. Year (Mr. Hite); Faith Lemon, beer gardens and that prohibi- The reopening plan must con- For general information Best Creatively Motivated tion may be extended. tain planned number of guests, on COVID-19 call the DHHS Award (Mr. Schluckebier); Ma- Anyone planning to reopen how the location will meet so- hotline at 402-552-6645, or visit dyson Hood, Da Vinci Award must submit a plan to their cial distancing guidelines, and the Nebraska Department of for Creative Mindset (Mr. local health departments and sanitation guidelines. Health and Human Services Schluckebier); Hannah Lovell, be approved for all indoor and No dance or other social website at http://dhhs.ne.gov/ Algebra 2 high grade (Mrs. outdoor locations/venues that event that requires guests to Pages/Coronavirus.aspx.. Higgins), Van Gogh Award (Mr. Schluckebier), English 12 (Ms. Nordhausen). Juniors Pribbenos featured in magazine Braxton McKinney, Junior Lifter of the year (Mr. Hite); BY MEGAN KELLEY Faith Burton, Excellence in Anatomy (Mrs. Hayes, English THE IMPERIAL REPUBLICAN 11, outstanding student award (Mrs. Wood), Geometry (Mrs. Imperial native Logan Prib- Janicek); Haley Walker, Choir beno and wife Brianna were Award (Mr. Behrends), Most recently featured in Nebraska creative artist NOT in an Art Farmer magazine. class (Mr. Schluckebier); Des- Pribbeno, a 2002 graduate of tany Simpson, Integrated Sci- Chase County Schools, wrote ence (Mr. Behrends); Kendra an article for the magazine, which is how the magazine ended up contacting him for a profile. The article on the Pribbenos was about their operation, Wine Glass Ranch, north of Imperial. Fast, Easy, Beautiful Mowing Wine Glass offers farming, ranching, cattle management services and natural resource management. “I felt pretty cool being able to share with that audience,” Pribbeno said. “I’m thankful it Model gave me the medium to express my ideas.” Wine Glass Ranch strives to COURTESY PHOTO be the premier grazing option The May 2020 issue of Nebraska Farmer features Logan and Brianna in Chase County. The Model R is the perfect Walker Mower for residential Pribbeno of Wine Glass Ranch. “We travel all of Chase properties. The belt-driven mower blades make operation County, grazing different ar- Wine Glass is a multi-gener- Beach, California. smooth and quiet without compromising on the Walker eas for different people and at ation operation, starting with Pribbeno said he’s happy to different times of the year,” an 1888 homestead by Pribbe- be back in Nebraska. Mower’s distinct advantages. The Model R provides Pribbeno said. no’s great-great-grandparents, “I’m happy to be here,” he the premium Walker experience so you can bring home Wine Glass also serves Per- Sherman and Susy McCoy, and said. “Partly because the fact kins and Dundy counties. originally named the Lonestar that there are just a lot of peo- fast, easy, beautiful mowing. See more at walker.com/ “I do think we are trying to Ranch. ple from my class and it just model-r go on a larger scale than a lot The ranch moved to Pribbe- makes it even more enjoyable.” of guys,” he said, “but hon- no’s great-grandparents, A.O. The article in Nebraska estly, I think it’s the future.” and Mary Stenger, and eventu- Farmer can be found at www. Starting at * “There’s just a lot more ally to Pribbeno’s dad, Jeff. farmprogress.com/livestock/ $ 00 specialization and there’s just Per suggestion from his dad, returning-silicon-valley-home- 5,700 a lot more farmers that don’t Pribbeno went to school in high-plains. own any animals anymore,” California, where he met Bri- Pribbeno added. anna, a native of Huntington REOPENING: Attention Bank lobby, Town-wide Clean-up village hall Has Changed Wauneta’s Town-wide Clean-up still closed FROM PAGE 1

will be June 3-5 obligation in observance of Village crew will NOT be picking up items this year. Christ’s ascension to heaven, which also requires Mass at- Residents can dispose of their items as follows: tendance, and the dispensation • Household waste-can be hauled to also covered that. Other Wauneta businesses roll-off dumpsters at the City Shop. that have reopened to the pub- See more at walker.com/model-r or request •Trees and grass-haul to areas designated by signs. lic include Mr. C’s and Home- a demo at walker.com/demorequest •Treated lumber and construction waste-haul to Town Agency. The lobby at Sandhills State area marked south of tree dump. Bank remains closed. The •Metal and appliances-designated area bank’s Brenda Anderson said west of City Shop. bank management has decided to maintain that until Nebras- •A loader will be provided at dumpster, to ka has shown a decline in cases assist with loading and dumping. statewide for 14 days. The Wauneta Village Hall •Mattresses-leave at west end of dumpster. also remains closed. Residents are asked to pay a $10.00 fee to offset cost incurred by the Village. *Models may be shown with optional equipment. Applicable freight, set-up Shop and taxes not included. Options and accessories extra. Prices subject to change Please contact the Village office to pay the fee without notice. MSRP shown in US dollar are for domestic use only. See local dealer for complete pricing and available offers. and with any questions. Wauneta! MILESTONES THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE WAUNETA BREEZE 3 OBITUARY Enders Mens Golf League Happy 100th

W L W L Birthday Thomas Weigel Jesse West, Matt Teply, Matt Howard ...... 5.5 0.5 Matt Jablonski ...... 2.0 4.0 Martin Fortkamp! Thomas Weigel was born ly of Commerce City, Colorado; Matt Klima, Tanner Bardsley, Family is April 28, 1947, in Brighton, daughter Kara Bley and hus- Lou Visser (S) ...... 5.0 1.0 Bryan Einspahr ...... 1.5 4.5 Colorado, to Walter and Kath- band Jeremy of rural Wau- Sam Sutton, Brandon Beard, requesting a erine (Knoll) Weigel. neta, Nebraska; four Ben Brophy ...... 5.0 1.0 Doug Pribbeno ...... 1.5 4.5 card shower for As a young man, grandchildren Mi- Joe Weiss, John Miller, Tom graduated from chael Lynch, Tommy Larry Schilke ...... 5.0 1.0 Rod Beemer ...... 1.5 4.5 Martin who is Adams City High Bley, Trace Bley and Joe Humphrey, Brock Kotschwar (S), turning 100 School in Commerce Toria Bley; brothers Rogan Einspahr ...... 5.0 1.0 Brandon O’Neil ...... 1.0 5.0 City, Colorado, and Ray (Tangee) Wei- Monti Swanson, Kenny Denker, on June 13. continued his edu- gel; Jack (Sharon) Rick Jens ...... 4.5 1.5 Beau Yoder ...... 1.0 5.0 Cards may be sent to: cation at the Front Weigel; Don (Thresa) Barry Marshall, Willy O’Neil (S), Martin Fortkamp c/o Range Community Weigel; Johny (Rox- Jakob Burke ...... 4.5 1.5 Dustin Weiss ...... 0.0 6.0 Hillcrest Nursing Home College, where he ie) Weigel; Bobby Joel Burke, Mike Gardner, P.O. Box 1087 earned an associate’s (Patty) Weigel; sis- Dave Parker (S) ...... 4.5 1.5 Beau Kramer ...... 0.0 6.0 degree. Tom was in- ters Shirley Roller; Pat Davison, McCook, NE 69001 ducted into the U.S. Thomas Weigel Mary Hunter; Kathy Dave Schilke ...... 4.0 2.0 Marine Corp. on No- (Joe) Swingle; broth- Eric Exum, Enders Senior vember 16, 1964, and ers and sisters-in-law Clay Owens (S) ...... 4.0 2.0 served during the Vietnam War. Dave (Cheryl) Wenske; Gary Harold Nordhausen, He was honorably discharged (Lisa) Gerdes; Sherry Weigel; Monte Nordhausen .3.5 2.5 Golf League on November 15, 1967. Tom Ed Hogan. Bill Brophy, gained employment at The Cat- Tom was preceded in death Jim Sorge ...... 3.5 2.5 W L erpillar Tractor Company in by his parents; brother Walter Tanner Bardsley, Steve Haskins (S), Denver, Colorado, retiring after (Sonny Weigel); sister Marie Jeremy Walgren ...... 3.0 3.0 Don Fortkamp ...... 4.5 1.5 31 years. (Weigel) Hogan; sister-in-law Mike Francis, Bill Brophy, On Oct. 9, 1998, Tom married Patty Perkins and father and Rory Jens ...... 3.0 3.0 Dave Schilke ...... 3.5 2.5 Katie M. Perkins in Bull Head mother-in-law Eldon and Max- Trent Harshbarger, Doug Carman, City, Arizona. The couple made ine Perkins. Jeremy Mathews .....3.0 3.0 Craig Nelson ...... 3.0 3.0 their home in Denver before No visitation, Tom chose cre- Doug Carman, Butch Loring, moving to Wauneta, Nebraska, mation. Craig Nelson ...... 3.0 3.0 Max McGarr ...... 3.0 3.0 where they owned and operated Memorials have been sug- Rick Einspahr, Marv Draper, Tommy’s Sports Bar. gested to the St. John’s Catholic Jess Vapenik ...... 2.5 3.5 Bob Colson ...... 2.5 3.5 Tom’s greatest joy was his Church of Wauneta or the Ma- Matt Borchers, Ray Lindekugel, children, grandchildren and rine Corp’s Program “Toys for Lee Denker, ...... 2.0 4.0 Chuck Adams ...... 1.5 4.5 family. An avid Broncos’ fan, Tots.” Tom would not miss a game for Mass of the Christian Burial anything. Tom enjoyed annual will be held Saturday morning, Imperial coed softball league trips with his brothers to watch June 6, 2020; 10:00 a.m. MT at the Broncos play in warmer St. Patrick Church in Imperial, weather. Tom also enjoyed cook- Nebraska, with Father Lothar ing for his family and sharing Gilde officiating. in holding pattern recipes from his childhood. He Inurnment will follow at BY JAN SCHULTZ was a member of the Veterans’ Eden Cemetery, rural Wauneta, on Monday nights, playing at THE IMPERIAL REPUBLICAN of Foreign Wars Post 4444 of Nebraska, with full military Imperial’s Schroeder Park. Commerce City, Colorado and honors. This year, that would have Much like everything else he was also a member of the Online condolences maybe fallen on June 1. amid COVID-19, planning for United Auto Workers. left at liewerfuneralhome.com. However, nothing is or- summer activities remains up Tom passed away Tuesday Please keep all covid-19 proto- ganized as of now, she said, in the air. morning, March 17, 2020 at the col in mind. Parties of the same because there are so many Coordinators of Imperial’s Chase County Community Hos- immediate family may be seated unknowns. summer coed softball league pital. He was 72 years of age. together with a six foot separa- She said if there are teams are among those in a holding Survivors include wife Katie tion between them and other interested in playing a short- pattern on whether to make of Wauneta, Nebraska; daugh- parties. ened season, maybe four plans or just wait things out. ter Renee Amador and husband Liewer Funeral Home of weeks, or even just a weekend Jennifer Stafford, who with Michael of Brighton, Colorado; Wauneta in charge of arrange- tournament, she will take her husband Derek, has or- son Travis Weigel and wife Kel- ments. team contact names and let ganized the league for many them know if something devel- years and said they are unsure ops later in summer. LOOKING BACK about a 2020 league, but are People who want to get a keeping some options open. team name on the list for some 10 years ago this week Ray and Ann Miller, Pearl Normally, the league starts potential games can contact May 27, 2010 Andrew, Helen Stewart, Sha- the week after Memorial Day Stafford at 402-874-0850. Friday Kerry Hamilton and ron and Tom Miller, Marvin Shelby and Sharon Miller and Scott Hamilton, Bob and went to Omaha to take in Clara Hamilton, Ray and Lela the state track meet and to Hamilton, Rich and Cheryl News to share? visit Bobby Miller and family. Hamilton, Crystal Durham Call us at 308-394-5389 They celebrated Shelby’s 18th and Cody Hicks, Bobby and or email [email protected]. birthday. Travis Miller, Toby Hamil- Lloyd Bley was a Sunday ton, Casey Haarberg, Ryan Readers love to keep up with hometown folks! dinner guest of Ray and Lois Stepler, Courtney and Ja- Bley. con Arenz, Mike Rundback, Mick and Gwen Brunk- Charles and Deb Andrew and horst visited Delpha Nord- Michael. All enjoyed Shelby’s hausen on Wednesday. ice cream and cake. Karl and Judy Polly visited Bev Applegarth of Kearney Eunice Bodeman on Monday. was a guest of June Cox this Please Attend The Church of Brooklyn Nordhausen and week to attend the eighth Your Choice Every Sunday. Secily Troutman were con- grade graduation for Dawn firmed in the Sunday morn- Applegarth. Christian Faith Outreach Church Holy Family Catholic Church ing worship service at the Leigh and Clay Majors In order for us to preserve our Chase County history, E. Highway 6, Imperial Palisade Redeemer Lutheran Church. spent Monday night with SUNDAY— SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE— we ask that you fill out the following form for the 9:00 a.m., Prayer and Praise 9:00 a.m. CT, Mass Katie Flaig was named to grandparents, Don and Bon- 9:30 a.m., Sunday School CONFESSIONS— the Mid-Plains Area All-Star nie Majors. Chase County Veterans memorial registry. 10:30 a.m., Main Service Before the Masses, up till 15 min. *Nursery provided before Mass time. game roster that will be held Joan Denker, Michelle Sis Children’s Sunday School K-6th Father Lothar Gilde in North Platte. and Kelsie were weekend If you or a loved one has served within the five branches Second Sunday of the Month, 9:30 Rectory Phone: 308-334-5328 a.m. Dirk Dinnel, Lilly and Liam guests of Leona Paustian. of the Armed Forces or the National Guard and Redeemer Lutheran Church called at the Duane Dinnel Frank Stute, Craig and Carry-in dinner third Sunday of the Wauneta has lived or is currently living within Chase County, Month, immediately following service home on Sunday afternoon. Cody Fanning visited in the Pastors JR and Charlesa Kline SUNDAY— May 25, 1995 Keith Gage home this week. Church phone: 882-4795 8:30 a.m., Worship The Registry is Free! Church of Christ TELEVISED SERVICES— 25 years ago this week Chris and Cheri Wallace and Wauneta Daily on BWTelcom Channel 57 Wauneta-Palisade’s girls family were weekend guests. V.F.W.฀POST฀NO.฀4688 Churches of Christ Salute You. 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. . . . Rom. 16:16 Pastor David McCarthey brought home their first Jim, Pat, Amy and Aaron Military Service Information ever trophy from the state McKinney spent Mother’s SUNDAY— Southwest Nebraska to be used for the 11:00 a.m., Morning Worship Holiness Church track meet on Saturday, tak- Day in Dix with Jim’s mother, Come and be with us. 34850 Rd. 724, Wauneta Chase County Veterans Memorial Randy Hayes ing runner-up in the Class C Virginia McKinney, along SUNDAY— competition. The girls scored with his brothers and sisters First United Methodist Church 10:30 a.m. CT Sunday School Wauneta 11:30 a.m. CT Worship Service 34 points and then had to wait and families. FULL฀NAME “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” 7:00 p.m. CT Evening Worship more than two hours for the Ted, Sharon and Dixi Tra- SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH— SUNDAY— 2:00 p.m. MT Service at Wauneta Care final event to be completed vis were in Omaha on Moth- LAST฀RANK฀HELD 10:30 a.m., Worship Service and Therapy Center before they learned if their er’s Day weekend with Joni. 6:00 p.m., Alternating Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. MT Hester Memorial Home, United Methodist Youth Fellowship Benkelman point total held up for the tro- Dick Travis of Grand Island WEDNESDAY— DATES฀OF฀ENLISTMENT฀(from-to) No Evening Service at SWNE Holiness phy. Members of the trophy was a guest also. Joni and 3:30 p.m., Lord Joyful Singers Church Email – [email protected] WEDNESDAY— winners were Tami Sand- friend, Ken and her room- Rev. Elias Mukindia 7:30 p.m. CT Prayer Meeting and man, Seri Sandman, Jennifer mate Julie took Sharon out COUNTY฀AND฀STATE฀OF฀ENLISTMENT Frenchman Valley Baptist Church, Bible Study SBC Rev. Lloyd Bley Einspahr and Ane Sandman, for brunch on Mother’s Day. 132 Sioux Street—Wauneta Church Phone: 308-394-5165 Kristi and Beth Kitt. Bill and Ethel Louch visited MILITARY฀BRANCH SUNDAY— St. John Catholic Church Shelby Miller was three Wayne and Evelyn Salyer in 10:30 a.m., Worship & Bible Study Wauneta James Roe, Worship Leader years old on the 20th. Help- McCook on Friday. CONTACT฀NAME฀&฀PHONE฀NUMBER SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE— 308-394-5875 10:00 a.m., St. John’s Church, ing her celebrate that Mon- Devon Maris attended Church Phone: 308-394-5968 day evening in the home of CONFESSIONS— and competed in the Spe- God’s Missionary Church Before the Masses, up till 15 min. her parents, Kerry and Dave cial Olympics in Omaha on Wauneta before Mass time. Father Lothar Gilde Hamilton, Mary Hamilton, Wednesday to Sunday. SUNDAY— Rectory Phone: 308-334-5328 V.F.W.฀POST฀NO.฀4688 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship St. Patrick Catholic Church 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship Imperial Purchase a Brick FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH— to be used for the Afternoon Service at 2 p.m. at Sunrise MASS SCHEDULE— Chase County Veterans Memorial Heights and no Evening Service. 5:30 p.m., Saturday WEDNESDAY— 8:00 a.m., First Sunday of the Month Memorialize a family member or friend or showcase your supporting business 6:30 p.m., Mid-Week Prayer Meeting. 10:00 a.m., Other Sundays of the Gary Hunt, Pastor Month through the purchase of a memorial brick. Each brick is $200. You can request up CONFESSIONS— to three lines of text. 15 characters per line maximum with logo or 21 characters Grainton Village Church 4:00-5:15 p.m., Saturday maximum without logo. Make checks payable to VFW #4688. 204 Dover Street, Grainton 30 min. before each Sunday Mass or Mailing address: Wallace, NE 69169 by appointment. Father Bernard Lorenz SUNDAY— Rectory Phone: 308-882-4995 10:00 a.m. CT, Bible Study 11:00 a.m. CT, Worship St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor Chip Maupin 33851 Road 726, Wauneta Example: Church phone: 308-228-2204 SUNDAY— Hamlet Union Church 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 411 Breeze St., Hamlet 10:00 a.m., Church Service Pastor Keith Wellman Line One ______SUNDAY— 9:30 a.m. CT, Sunday School Trinity Lutheran Church Line Two ______10:45 a.m. CT, Worship Service & Kid’s Palisade Church WEDNESDAY— SUNDAY— Line Three ______7:30 p.m. CT, Prayer Meeting, AWANA 8:30 a.m. CT, Worship Clubs, Youth Group Pastor David McCarthey Other Ministries: M.O.P.S., Bible Please return form to Studies, Women’s Groups. Please call United Methodist Church for time and place of meeting. Palisade Imperial Republican, PO Box 727, Imperial, NE 69033 Joshua Clark Senior Pastor, SUNDAY— Or call Dave Oxford 308-883-1963 308-883-3257 9:30 a.m. CT, Morning Worship Church Phone: 308-339-0861 Rev. Elias Mukindia These Area businesses sponsor this “Support Your Church” series. Harchelroad Motors, Inc. Walgren’s Super Market, Wauneta & Imperial Wauneta Sinners Paint & Body Shop, Wauneta 622฀Broadway฀•฀Imperial,฀NE฀•฀308-882-4453 Wauneta Breeze, Since 1887 **All times listed in Mountain Time unless noted. 4

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THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 OPINION Finding the right speed for Nebraska As we battle coronavirus as Schuyler. We are moving to Lex- The Wauneta a state, we must work together ington and Norfolk as well. We Breeze to practice physical distancing have set up our laboratory at CHI P.O. Box 337 as we reopen the parts of our Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln Wauneta, Nebraska society that were temporarily to serve as the central site to ana- 69045 closed. This is lyze the samples a virus for collected at our Phone: which we have Test Nebraska (308) 394-5389 no immunity. PETE locations. At Fax: We can’t stop capacity, we (308) 394-5931 it, but we can RICKETTS expect the lab Email: slow its spread to process 3,000 breeze@ to ensure that tests per day jpipapers.com we preserve NEBRASKA once testing is our healthcare GOVERNOR fully ramped up. UPS# 669-800 system. Published Every An anal- Test Nebras- Thursday ogy I use is ka: Trace that we could Testing helps us identify posi- Ad deadline end almost all traffic fatalities tive cases so that we can isolate 12 noon MT in Nebraska by lowering the individuals with coronavirus Tuesdays speed limit to five miles per and quarantine the members hour. But we don’t do that. With of their household. This serves Russ & Lori regard to coronavirus, we have the dual purpose of helping af- Pankonin put measures in place that have fected individuals monitor their Co-Publishers essentially “reduced the speed” health and of reducing exposure in society to five miles per hour. in the community. Whenever Tom We’ve slowed everybody down to someone tests positive, public Pantera protect the healthcare system. health teams interview them News Editor These measures have worked, to learn more about the people and we have flattened the curve and places they’ve recently Diane Stamm in Nebraska. This has allowed visited. We then ask additional News Staff us to succeed in our main goal folks to quarantine if there’s of preventing our hospitals from a significant risk that they’ve Shelby Brennan being overwhelmed. been exposed to the virus. We’re Next legislature could Production/News These restrictions have had continuing to mobilize and Staff difficult consequences, but they equip teammates within our were necessary for a short time. Department of Health and Hu- Periodical Postage Now that we’re confident in our man Services to perform contact Paid at Wauneta, ability to maintain our health- tracing. Our goal is to have 1,000 care system, we can begin to feature brother-sister act Nebraska 69045 additional contact tracers at the find the right speed as we move State that can support our Local When the 107th Legislature term-limited. backed in his last election by forward. Health Departments. Single copies $1 convenes next January, Nebras- In Omaha’s District 31, in- Governor Pete Ricketts who pro- As we return to a more nor- Nebraskans should expect to kans could see the first brother cumbent Rich Pahls, who served moted his candidacy and several mal way of life, we’re not going see our cumulative number of Subscriptions – sister act from the same family with Flood from 2005 to 2013 and others to defeat Republican in- to floor the accelerator. We’ll coronavirus cases rise as we ex- $34.00 per year that gave us a father – daughter is now an Omaha City Council- cumbents who had voted against proceed with caution, gradu- pand testing. This does not neces- (in advance) act, the Cavanaugh’s of Omaha. man, garnered 3,638 votes in his Ricketts on several major issues. ally picking up the pace while sarily indicate an increased rate in Chase County Machaela Cavanaugh, elected race against Millard West High Among others was Sen. Tom keeping a constant eye on public of infection. In part, it reflects $40.00 per year to represent Omaha’s District School social studies teacher Brewer of Gordon in District health data. The Test Nebraska our enhanced ability to trace the elsewhere in 6 in 2018, could be joined by Tim Royers, a former Nebraska 43, the first Native American initiative with its three-part spread of the virus. Nebraska her brother John Cavanaugh Teacher of the Year, who had elected to the Legislature. He strategy—1) Assess, 2) Test, 3) Throughout May, we are con- $49.00 per year if he wins the District 9 seat, 3,335 votes. garnered 8,027 votes in his race Trace—will help us to gather tinuing to ask everyone to follow Out of State which is being vacated by Sara Incumbent Dan Quick of against challenger Tanya Storer the data we need to make smart our Six Rules to Keep Nebraska $30.00 per year Howard. Howard had succeeded Grand Island had 3,995 votes to of Whitman who had 5,093 votes decisions about how fast to move Healthy: e-subscription her mother, Gwen, but has been 2,391 for challenger Ray Agui- and the endorsement of former forward. •Stay home. Do not take term-limited. lar, a term-limited former state Governor Kay Orr. unnecessary trips outside the POSTMASTER: Machaela and John are the senator who was appointed in In District 1, Ricketts’ ap- Test Nebraska: Assess home. Respect the ten-person Send changes of children of 1999 and re- pointee Julie Slama of Peru The first step of our Test limit. John J. Cava- elected twice had 6,497 votes to 2,232 for Janet address to Nebraska strategy is to have •Socially distance your work. naugh III who and served Palmtag of Syracuse. Both Wauneta Breeze Nebraskans fill out a simple, Work from home or use the six- served in the through 2008. women are Republicans but an P.O. Box 337, five-minute health assessment foot rule as much as possible in CAPITOL Nebraska Uni- At the time, out-of-state funded campaign Wauneta, NE 69045 at TestNebraska.com. These the workplace. cameral from Aguilar was against Palmtag claimed the assessments help us determine •Shop alone and only shop 1972-1976 and VIEW the first Latino Southeast Nebraska resident HOW TO REACH YOUR where to deploy our testing once a week. Do not take family then served state senator. had cast her lot with political ELECTED OFFICIALS resources. Right now, anyone with you. one term in Former interests in Lincoln. Shame on who takes the assessment will •Help kids follow social dis- the U.S. House Omaha City her, right Governor Deep Pock- Pres. Donald Trump be prioritized for testing if they tancing. Play at home. No group J.L. SCHMIDT of Represen- Council ets? 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. choose the response “yes, I have sports or playgrounds. tatives from member Fred Ricketts’ appointee Andrew Washington D.C. symptoms.” Additionally, any- •Help seniors stay at home by 1977-1981. He Conley bested La Grone of Gretna came in 20500 one who selects health care, first shopping for them. Do not visit returned to Omaha and resumed a field of seven for the District second in District 49 voting to Tel: (202) 456-1414 responder, or food processing long-term care facilities. his law practice. The younger 11 seat being vacated again businesswoman and University Email Address: as their occupation will also be •Exercise daily at home or Cavanaugh finished first in (term-limited twice) by veteran of Nebraska-Omaha political president@whitehouse. prioritized, even if they do not with an appropriately socially- the May 12 primary ahead of lawmaker Ernie Chambers. science graduate Jen Day. She gov report any symptoms of illness distanced activity. Omaha School Board President Conley, who had 1,282 votes, will garnered 5,404 votes against La on the assessment. As we relax restrictions, Marque Snow by a reported vote be challenged by Terrell McKin- Grone’s 4,774. He was appointed Gov. Pete Ricketts Everyone who signs up at Nebraskans will still need to be of 3,459 to 2,896. The top two ney, a wrestling coach at Omaha to fill the vacancy created when State Capitol TestNebraska.com will receive mindful of maintaining physi- candidates in legislative races North Magnet High School who former Sen. John Murante was P.O. Box 94848 periodic follow-up emails re- cal distance from one another. advance to the November elec- had 663 votes for second place. elected State Treasurer. Lincoln, NE questing updates to their health Physical distancing combined tion. In District 23, incumbent With Ricketts’ money in play 68509 assessment. Symptoms can de- with testing and contact tracing Several term-limited incum- Bruce Bostelman had 5,674 votes and Republicans circling the phone: velop quickly, and we ask people will help us continue to protect bents are back in the race as to top challenger Helen Raikes wagons already, the November (402) 471-2244 to update their assessment from our healthcare system. These well. Mike Flood of Norfolk, of Ashland with 3,408. Raikes is legislative races are worth time to time as requested. So far, measures are especially impor- who served from 2005-2013 the widow of the late Sen. Ron watching. Sen. Deb Fischer about 140,000 Nebraskans have tant for Nebraskans with health and was Speaker from 07-13, is Raikes who served Legislative 383 Russell Senate completed assessments. Please conditions such as asthma, running unopposed in District District 25 from 1997-2009. He J.L. SCHMIDT is the statehouse Office Building help us to increase that number heart disease, a compromised 19 where current Speaker Jim died in a farm accident near correspondent for the Nebraska Washington, DC by signing up and encouraging immune system, diabetes, or Scheer steps down after being Ashland in 2009. Bostelman was Press Association. 20510 your friends and family to do the respiratory illness. Tel: (202) 224-6551 same. For the latest information, vis- Fax: (202) 228-1325 it www.Governor.Nebraska.gov Nebraska offices Test Nebraska: Test and subscribe to the coronavirus Letter to the Editor Lincoln: We’re using information from updates. You can also visit dhhs. (402) 441-4600 the assessments to decide where ne.gov/coronavirus for more Omaha: to set up mobile testing sites information. Additionally, we’ve Mr. Goodchuck (402) 391-3411 across Nebraska. The Nebraska set up a Test Nebraska hotline at Kearney: National Guard is overseeing 402-207-9377 to answer questions Mr. Gary Goodchuck taught ting a paper on each of the desks ior would earn a sharp rebuke (308) 234-2361 the test sites to ensure that they about the testing initiative. American history, social stud- in his classroom was one of the or immediate expulsion from Scottsbluff: run as smoothly as possible. We will get through this as we ies, government, and speech first things Mr. Goodchuck did class. Expulsions could hap- (308) 630-2329 We’ve tested at sites in Grand have always done in Nebraska— to nearly three generations of when he arrived at 5:00 a.m. pen easily and were therefore Island, Lincoln, Omaha, and by working together. students in Wauneta. He was a every school day. uncommon. Misfolding the Sen. Ben Sasse unique and nontraditional teach- His classroom was nontradi- Omaha World Herald was a sin, B40E Dirksen Senate er. Anyone fortunate to have tional as well. Like a corporate and tracking mud on his blue Office Building Letter to the Editor been one of his students knows retreat or business conference carpet was a mortal sin. In all Washington, DC this and has several “Goodchuck room, the desks were arranged his classes, he had two kinds of 20510 May the meditation of my daily to try to encourage them to stories” to tell. in a circle around the perimeter tests. The first consisted of a list Tel: 202-224-4224 heart and the words of my mouth keep praying and be patient. In the many classes we had facing the center of the room. of lecture terms to be defined by Nebraska offices be pleasing to you, Lord and Some are unsure about “Is this with Mr. Goodchuck from junior This was to encourage discus- the students. For the other, more Lincoln: nudge me when you think I have the last days?” We know not the high through high school, I do sion and debate. There was a common test (my favorite for all 402-476-1400 said enough. day nor hour. not remember seeing or using light-blue carpet that matched that it taught), he would simply Kearney: We have all been going through That is why we need to be ready, a text book. There was a time the light-blue-painted walls. hand out blank pieces of paper (308) 236-7602 unusual times. Some more than repent and ask Jesus for the he had picked up some books at Posters of Yellowstone, Fort with the command, “Write what Scottsbluff: others. strength, we need to keep faith a garage sale and divided them Laramie, and Washington, DC, you know.” (308) 632-6032 If we take time to study the and the holy spirit will help us. among the students by tearing decorated the room. His desk Mr. Goodchuck’s teaching was Bible, some verses may help you Jesus prays for us to be united, the books apart and handing out was in the far corner, facing the always about key individuals Rep. Adrian Smith receive comfort. Acts 1:1-15, Luke united in Christ is the secret. the chapters. “You take chapter room. Similar to the office of a in history and what they had United States House 24-29, John 14:15-16 and 17. To United we stand, divided we fall. 1, you take chapter 2, you take member of Congress (I noticed endured and accomplished. He of Representatives start we all want everything now. I am blessed to have a Godly chapter 3,” and so on down the this similarity many years later), cared deeply about his students 2241 Rayburn HOB Well not everything is push but- pastor to help guide us. line. Having been taught to treat he had the U.S. flag standing next and wanted them to speak and Washington, DC ton. The waiting takes patience. Thank you Pastor Elias Mukin- books with reverence and re- to his desk and on the other side think for themselves. He ab- 20515 God took six days to do his cre- dia. spect since grade school, seeing of the desk, in recognition of the horred and mocked socialism. Tel: (202) 225-6435 ation. So I think our patience is I pray all churches will soon a teacher tear a book apart was “mother country,” stood the Brit- He prized individuality, public Fax: (202) 225-0207 being tested. be filled with people praying on dramatic and memorable. When ish flag. There was a couch, two speaking, reading, writing skills, Nebraska Offices John 14:18 assures us we will Sunday in church. asked why he was doing that, he chairs, end tables with lamps, and higher education, and he Grand Island: never be left alone. Alta Keating simply said, “It’s just a book.” and a coffee table in front of his preached travel, travel, travel. (308) 384-3900 I try to call three or four people Palisade, NE Instead of using textbooks in his desk. It looked like someone’s Mr. Goodchuck wanted his Scottsbluff: class, Mr. Goodchuck, like a col- living room or a display at a fur- students to succeed and to (308) 633-6333 lege professor, would lecture in niture store. It was all very nice, experience the world beyond our the Socratic method based on his exceptionally clean, and paid immediate horizons. He taught State Sen. Dan Letters to the Editor, Shout-Outs & Guest Columns extensive reading and travels. for by him. He referred to the us how to think—not what to Hughes He used slides of photographs furniture as the “soft section,” think—and to know that, as P.O. Box 94604 he had taken, copies of state and that was where the good individuals, we choose our own State Capitol Bld. The Wauneta Breeze welcomes letters to the editor, guest columns and and federal legislation he had students could sit during class. path. What a wonderful gift Mr. Rm. 1117 shout-outs, which may be edited for brevity. All submissions must be obtained, and the Omaha World Good students were those who Goodchuck was. He will always Lincoln, NE signed and contain an address and phone number where the writer can be Herald. Each day, 26 Omaha engaged in classroom discus- be remembered with tremen- 68509 World Herald newspapers, sions, asked questions, and dous respect and gratitude. Tel: (402) 471-2805 contacted in order to be considered for publication. purchased with his own money, paid attention. Mr. Goodchuck Kris Polly Email: were delivered to the school. Set- commanded respect. Misbehav- Arlington, Virginia [email protected] CLASSIFIED THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 V. 132 NO. 30 THE WAUNETA BREEZE 5

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The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 0370ADUC0520 NOTICES 6 THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 THE WAUNETA BREEZE

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MEETING Dickinson Land Surveyors, Inc. Notice is hereby given that will be looking for Section Corners the Regular monthly meeting of Nebraska schools prepare for fall amid pandemic uncertainty in the following areas: the Upper Republican Natural T.8 N., R.36 W. Resources District Board of Di- T.8 N., R.37 W. rectors has been scheduled for OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Ne- State Education Commis- swers,’’ he said. next school year, said district T.8 N., R.38 W. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. braska schools are preparing sioner Matt Blomstedt said he’s As of Saturday, Nebraska spokesman Jeremy Maske. T.8 N., R.39 W. MT at the NRD Office, 511 East 5th for a range of possibilities for seen huge progress the last two has 11,700 cases of the CO- But as the pandemic is evolv- If you see a white Dickinson St, Imperial, NE and the meeting the next academic year as the weeks. He cited discussions in VID-19 virus and 147 deaths, ing rapidly, it’s too early to say Land Surveyors, Inc. truck or sur- will be held open to the public. coronavirus pandemic contin- the Omaha area, in Lincoln according to Johns Hopkins specifically what school opera- veyors in the area and have any Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, ues to claim lives and disrupt and Lancaster County, and University. tions might look like, he said. questions, please contact our office the URNRD Board meeting will be daily life. with Nebraska’s rural schools Maddie Fennell, executive Likewise, Mike Lucas, su- at (308) 284-8440. conducted via teleconference only. Publish: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, Contact the URNRD office, 308-888- The Nebraska Department association, which has some director of the Nebraska State perintendent of the Westside 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 and 1936, check our website, or email of Education already had an 100 superintendents in eight Education Association, said Community Schools, said the 16, 2020. ZNEZ [email protected] for Access to effort called Launch Nebraska working groups discussing the return to school will take district doesn’t yet know “what the Audio Conference information to help school systems with scenarios, the Omaha World- creativity and some discus- August and beyond could look for this meeting. preparations before the Cen- Herald reported. sions with teachers that have like.’’ He said Westside, like PUBLIC NOTICE An agenda for the meeting, kept ters for Disease Control and Blomstedt said decision- not happened yet. Omaha, is planning on mul- continuously current, is available Prevention released guidelines makers will need to rely on “We’re going to have to think tiple scenarios. for public inspection at the NRD calling for masks, daily tem- their understanding of what way outside the box,’’ she said. “Providing a safe learning office in Imperial, the FSA office perature checks, more space makes people safe, then work Omaha Public Schools has and working environment is in Benkelman and the NRCS Office between desks and changes in to address those items. a team preparing for a range of extreme importance as we TURN TO YOUR in Grant and Imperial. The agenda is also available for review on the how students eat lunch. “There are no grand an- of possible scenarios for forge ahead,’’ he said. NEWSPAPER’S District website. www.urnrd.org Terry Martin, Chairman PUBLIC NOTICES Publish: May 28, 2020. ZNEZ Farmers and ranchers in Nebraska can now apply for financial FOR ANSWERS! PUBLIC NOTICE assistance through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Online tools, 2020. Through CFAP, USDA is Applying for Assistance spoiled due to loss of market- Surplus trout stocked making available $16 billion Producers of all eligi- ing channel, or not left the for vital financial assistance ble commodities will apply farm or remained unhar- toll-free number, to producers of agricultural through their local FSA of- vested as mature crops. upcoming webi- commodities who have suf- fice. More information about fered a five-percent-or-greater “We encourage produc- this process is available on in Frenchman #1 nars available to price decline due to COVID-19 ers to visit the farmers.gov/ farmers.gov/cfap. and face additional signifi- cfap website as viewing the Surplus catchable-size ties this spring at Frenchman assist producers cant marketing costs as a re- online application and calcu- More Information rainbow trout were stocked #1. LINCOLN, NE, May 26, 2020 sult of lower demand, surplus lator tool should help them To find the latest informa- in Frenchman Wildlife Man- Trout fishing is a great way – Agricultural producers can production, and disruptions understand the information tion on CFAP, visit farmers. agement Area pond #1 north to introduce children to fish- now apply for USDA’s Coro- to shipping patterns and the necessary for a completed gov/cfap or call 877-508-8364. of Palisade on May 20. ing because simple and inex- navirus Food Assistance Pro- orderly marketing of com- application,” Johner said. Nebraska FSA is partner- These hatchery-raised pensive equipment may be gram (CFAP), which provides modities. “They also have the option ing with two stakeholders in trout are stocked in city used. Anglers are reminded direct payments to offset “We also want to remind to complete the application the coming week to present ponds and lakes across the that anyone over the age of impacts from the coronavirus producers that the program online or schedule a phone “Coronavirus Food Assis- state by the Nebraska Game 16 needs a fishing license pandemic. is structured to ensure the appointment with county tance Program (CFAP) in and Parks Commission. and they can be purchased The application and a availability of funding for all FSA office staff to do it.” Nebraska: What You Need to A good production year easily through the Nebraska payment calculator are now eligible producers who ap- From the CFAP online cal- Know” to assist farmers and has left Rock Creek Hatchery Game and Parks website at available online, and USDA’s ply,” Johner said. culator tool, producers can ranchers with understanding with 675 extra rainbow trout OutdoorNebraska.org. Please Farm Service Agency (FSA) In order to do this, produc- convert their responses into and applying for this impor- that will provide local anglers follow the statewide rainbow staff members are available ers will receive 80 percent a completed application that tant program. the opportunity to bag a new trout daily bag limit of 5 fish via phone, email, fax and of their maximum total pay- they will then print and sub- These information sessions species. per person and practice the online tools to help produc- ment upon approval of the mit to their local FSA office. are scheduled for: This one-time stocking will recommended social distanc- ers complete applications. application. Producers also can apply —Thursday, May 28, noon-1 enhance fishing opportuni- ing guidelines. The agency also set up a call The remaining portion of for assistance by making a p.m. CT: Facebook Live event center in order to assist with the payment, not to exceed phone appointment with staff hosted by Nebraska Farm Bu- service to customers across the payment limit, will be at their local FSA office. reau. To access the event,visit the nation. paid at a later date nation- Completed and signed ap- the Nebraska Farm Bureau Dundy County “We know Nebraska pro- wide, as funds remain avail- plications will need to be Facebook page. The session ducers are facing a tough able. submitted to the local FSA will be recorded and archived Hospital time, and we are making Producers can download office either electronically or on Nebraska Farm Bureau’s every effort to provide much the CFAP application and via hand delivery. Facebook page and the orga- needed support as quickly other eligibility forms from Producers are asked to con- nization’s website. Now Offering Neurological Evaluations as possible,” said Nancy farmers.gov/cfap. tact their local office to deter- —Thursday, June 4, noon-1 Johner, state executive di- Also, on that webpage, pro- mine the preferred method. p.m. CT: Webinar hosted by by Using EEG/EMG Testing rector for FSA in Nebraska. ducers can find a payment Find contact information for the University of Nebraska- “FSA is available over the calculator to help identify county FSA offices at farm- Lincoln Agricultural Eco- Dundy County Hospital is proud to offer the services of Dr. phone and virtually to assist sales and inventory informa- ers.gov/cfap. nomics Department as part Rai Kakkar in our Specialty Outreach Clinic. Dr. Kakkar is a you through the application tion and calculate potential Documentation to support of its series, “COVID-19’s Neurologist affiliated with Lowry Neurology Associates, PC process, whether it’s the first payments. the producer’s application Impact on Nebraska Ag.” time you’ve worked with FSA, Additionally, producers in and certification may be re- To register, type go.unl. from Denver, Colorado. or if you know us quite well. search of one-on-one support quested after the application edu/manage2020 into your Dundy County Hospital’s highly trained nurses can now test This will be an extremely with the CFAP application is filed, so producers should internet browser. busy time for our offices. We process can call 877-508-8364 retain this information. The session will be re- for multiple brain functions by performing EEG’s and EMG’s. ask for our customers to have to speak directly with a USDA FSA has streamlined the corded and available on the An electroencephalography (EEG) is used to record “brain patience due to the volume of employee ready to offer assis- signup process to not require website after the event. calls we will be receiving. We tance. an acreage report at the time USDA Service Centers are waves” while an electromyography (EMG) is used to record understand the importance This is a good first step be- of application and a USDA open for business by phone “muscle function” both studies can be used to diagnose of this program and will do fore a producer engages the farm number may not be im- appointment only, and field multiple brain disorders to treat patients. our best to assist you.” team at the FSA county office mediately needed. work will continue with ap- Applications will be ac- at their local USDA Service propriate social distancing. Dundy County Hospital “Caring for Our Community” cepted through August 28, Center. Additional Commodities While program delivery staff saving you time and travel by getting the same studies USDA is also establishing will continue to come into the a process for the public to office, they will be working done right here at home. identify additional commodi- with producers by phone and State Colleges to start ties for potential inclusion in using online tools whenever Dundy County Hospital Electric Signals Between Neurons CFAP. possible. 1313 N Cheyenne St Specifically, USDA is look- All Service Center visitors early, complete fall term ing for data on agricultural wishing to conduct busi- Benkelman, NE 69021 commodities, that are not ness with the FSA, Natural (308) 423-2204 currently eligible for CFAP, Resources Conservation Ser- that the public believes to vice, or any other Service by Thanksgiving have either: suffered a five Center agency are required percent-or-greater price de- to call their Service Center LINCOLN – Chadron State, week December term, complete cline between mid-January to schedule a phone appoint- Peru State, and Wayne State an internship, or return home and mid-April as a result ment. More information can Colleges will welcome students and work until the start of the of the COVID-19 pandemic, be found at farmers.gov/ back to campus one week earlier spring semester. Anticipated www.dchbenkelman.com shipped but subsequently coronavirus. for the 2020 fall semester and end dates for the December term are Like Us on Facebook! the semester before Thanksgiv- Nov. 30 – Dec. 18. ing. “The unique nature of the COURTHOUSE REPORT In reaching the decision, the State Colleges allows us to be Southwest Public Power District Nebraska State College System flexible and provide this new (NSCS) was guided by its com- option for our students to stay on mitment to: providing a high- track to complete their degree Imperial Police Dept. 11:23 p.m. Suspicious activ- “Providing Powerful Solutions quality, affordable undergradu- on time or early at an affordable activity ity. ate education that is accessible rate,” said Paul Turman, Chan- May 3 May 8 For Changing Times” to all Nebraskans; cellor of the NSCS. 6:33 p.m. Suspicious activity. 8:41 a.m. Wild animal de- being a valuable partner to Each of the State Colleges is May 4 ceased. the rural communities we serve; working through the details of 9:09 a.m. Domestic animal 4:45 p.m. Theft. FIND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS and this plan for their individual loose. May 9 the safety of all students, fac- institutions. The 2020 Fall Aca- 11:21 p.m. Break in/burglary. 2:03 a.m. Domestic assault. BEFORE THEY FIND YOU ulty, staff and their families. demic Calendar for the State May 5 9:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. 7:51 p.m. Domestic animal Fire calls You can’t see all of the electrical hazards in your home unless you go Prior to the pandemic, the Colleges is: NSCS was already assessing First day of classes: Aug.17 loose. May 4 looking for them. Here are five invisible hazards that your family should transitions in its academic cal- Removing Mid-Term Break One gun permit. Two burn permits, Imperial avoid: endar to better meet the needs of (previously Oct. 19-20) May 6 VFD. 8:31 p.m. Accident without May 7 1. Overload. Especially if your home is older, it might not have the capacity its students. This new calendar Last day of classes: Nov. 20 will allow students to complete Final exams: Nov. 23-25 injury. 4:25 p.m. Grass fire, Imperial to handle all of today’s energy-intensive gadgets. When your home was the fall term early, giving them Commencement to be deter- 11:39 p.m. Lost property. VFD. built, for example, it didn’t have to handle phone chargers, electric treadmills the opportunity to take addi- mined later based on public May 7 May 8 or even automatic coffee pots. Invite an electrician over to evaluate your tional courses during the three- health directives 9:16 a.m. Reckless driving. One burn permit, Lamar home and upgrade its electrical capacity. May 8 VFD. 3:47 p.m. Domestic animal EMS calls 2. Old circuit breaker boxes. A box that feels hot is probably faulty and needs loose. May 4 replacing. May 9 9:32 a.m. Medical emergency, NOTICE 7:14 a.m. Suspicious activity. Imperial EMS. 3. Constantly breaking breakers. It’s annoying when your hairdryer stops 10:33 a.m. Civil dispute. May 6 working mid-blow dry or you trip a breaker whenever you plug in your curling 4:16 p.m. Trespassing. 9:17 a.m. Medical emergency, iron and clothes iron at the same time. But those are warning signs that The Wauneta Water Department will be 4:22 p.m. Suspicious activity. Imperial EMS. you’re overloading your circuits. Call an electrician. 8:01 p.m. Suspicious activity. May 7 performing routine maintenance, Chase Co. Sheriff activity 5:14 p.m. Medical transfer, 4. An outdated fire extinguisher. The life-saving devices don’t come with May 3 Imperial EMS. an expiration date, but that doesn’t mean it will work when you need it. Fire chlorinating the water system 7:27 a.m. Pivot complaint. Other agency calls extinguishers last for between five and 15 years. Check the pressure gauge during the construction of the May 4 May 3 on yours every months. Only if the needle is in the green area is it good to 10:25 a.m. Traffic hazard. 1:12 p.m. Public assistance, new wells and water mains in Wauneta. 11:39 a.m. Theft. Game & Parks. go. May 6 5:23 p.m. Grass fire, Other 5. Hot outlets. Regularly touch them. Warm or hot outlets could signal 8:58 a.m. Assist other agency. agency. an electrical overload or wiring that’ melting. While you’re at it, have an 10:14 a.m. Theft. May 7 Contact the Village Office 2:05 p.m. Domestic animal 9:17 p.m. Wild animal de- electrician switch out your old outlets for those with GFCIs, complaint. ceased, Other agency. which will shut off in case of a hazard. with any questions 4:49 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. May 8 308-394-5390 May 7 4:47 a.m. Wild animal de- www.swppd.com 4:35 a.m. Grass fire. ceased, Game & Parks.