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Photo by Christina Weidner/fairburyjournalnews.com M-PIE Hosts Annual Soup Supper—Meridian Partners in Education (M-PIE) hosted their annual soup supper Tuesday, January 29 from 5-8 pm during the Meridian vs. High Plains Community basketball games. Area Superintendents Weigh In On Current Legislation Session

With the Nebraska Legislature in full “I know the Governor has already said swing, education is always one of the major something about putting more into the issues each session. Area superintendents Property Tax Credit fund. That works to a weigh in on what this session could bring to degree, but it does not solve the “inequities” the world of education in Nebraska. of the “3-legged stool.” In my mind the only way to address the 3-legged stool, is a tax Stephen Grizzle noted that the legislation shift of some sort. I believe there is a grow- will hold several crucial bills. ing sense of urgency in the legislature to “This will be a pivotal year, I believe. If you pass legislation to balance that out. How- look at the committee chair elections, you ever, it will have to pass a veto as the Gov- see more parity...meaning of the 17 com- ernor has made it clear that, in his mind, mittees, Republicans are chairs of 12 and a tax shift is the equivalence to a tax in- Democrats 5. This may seem small, but it is crease,” Grizzle said. “Overall, I am hopeful a huge shift from the Governor’s first year in it will be less tumultuous and more collegial office. He made it clear that only Republi- in the Legislature. If it is, they will get more cans should be in the leadership positions. accomplished. Any bill dealing with Charter That year, it created a lot of hard feelings, in Schools, Tax Vouchers or like will have my als out there will come together, if at all. It my opinion,” Grizzle said. “It created a very full attention. We already have a funding comes down to money and property taxes. I “partisan” atmosphere. It mirrored the envi- issue in Nebraska for education. If we divert would be an advocate of the state address- ronment at the national level. This year, the state dollars for vouchers or charters, it will ing the funding issue by way of increas- feeling is more “Nebraska-like.” Personally, I further complicate and lessen the money ing our Special Education reimbursement. am a Republican. But I believe Nebraska is available for public education. I believe at- By rule/law, SPED expenditures may not the home of non-partisan politics...we have tending private schools is a personal choice. decrease, but yet our funding does not traditionally been about finding solutions Public education is a right. If tax credits are increase. In fact, the funding for SPED has and not getting too caught up into party given for private schools, then all private been reduced dramatically over the years. politics. Two years ago, it was ALL about schools who receive those benefits should The rate of reimbursement once was at 80 party and not ideas. I am hopeful the tide is then be under NDE’s oversight, the same as percent. That meant that if you spent $100 turning to renew our focus on ideas and not all public schools.” dollars last year for SPED purposes, you partisan politics.” Meyerle has several bills he is looking at would have been reimbursed $80 the next Diller-Odell Superintendent Mike Meyerle this session. year,” Grizzle said. “Now, it is only around has an upbeat attitude for the upcoming “Anything dealing with Income Tax, Prop- 50 percent. All 244 school districts have session. erty Tax, Sales Tax, School Budget and special education needs that are increasing “It is hard to make predictions with a lot of Finance, Special Education, Student Dis- and not getting any more dollars from the new Senators. However, I am optimistic as cipline, Student Safety/Health/Welfare are state. If they touch the state aid formula... I think there is a mood to get some things ones I will watch. Specific ones are LB 147, non-equalized districts (like us) may not done by working together for the good of the 158, 183, 336, 346 and 431 to name a few,” see any of those new dollars. BUT, if they state. I have had very good conversations Meyerle said. focused on increase SPED reimbursement, with Tom Brandt and Myron Dorn and feel For Kort, he has his eyes on a few bills. that would benefit ALL districts. they will bring a set of new ideas to the leg- “Some of the bills are: LB 120, 147, 158, “Our SPED budget is over $2.5 million islature,” Meyerle said. 390 LR 5 CA and LR 8 CA,” Kort said. dollars. If the reimbursement rate was back Meridian Superintendent Randy Kort Medicaid expansion will affect education in at 80 percent, we would receive around thinks it should be an interesting year at the state, according to several superinten- $750,000.00 more dollars. That would allow the Capitol. dents. us to lower our property tax request...if that “I have attended a meeting with newly “It has to. There is only so many dollars happened. But if they only change the state elected Senators Tom Brandt and Myron available for what the state supports finan- aid formula, we may or may not get any Dorn and feel they support our schools and cially. The state is facing many tough deci- relief. Only less than 1/3 of the 244 districts the impact we make for our children. I hope sions and have limited amount of resources. get state aid. By putting more dollars into there will be focus and discussions concern- Something has to give,” Grizzle said. SPED reimbursement, it would help ALL ing ways to increase state revenue,” Kort “Once Federal dollars are not enough, and districts.” said. if the state needs to come up with money, I Kort said, “I am 100 percent sure it will Tri County Superintendent Randy Schlu- am not sure how it would effect education,” be examined. I feel with this being such a eter notes that there may be a veto by the Meyerle said. focus from all Senators there will be bills governor. “I think somehow it will. It is dollars going introduced but finding the solution will be “The climate of the legislature will be differ- out and amplifies the need to find a increase difficult. Currently, state aid goes to less ent in 2019 because of the lack of negative for revenue,” Kort said. than 1/3 of the school districts in the state influence from the governor on the election “The revenue for the state has not changed and leaving most rural schools to fund local and the leadership of the legislature. Unfor- very much and with a new player in the education through property tax alone.” tunately, I do not see any significant chang- game that needs appropriation dollars, they “Yes, it is always reviewed by some part of es on the horizon for the state. The number have to come from somewhere. All educa- the legislature. The state has not funded of votes needed to pass critical legislation on tional institutions will feel the pinch of dol- the formula as originally designed and each property tax reform and education are not lars going to Medicaid,” Schlueter said. year there are dollars removed or not funded there and if something does pass, the likeli- Superintendents weighed in on if the state to the extent that is discussed or promised,” hood of veto by the governor will stop the aid formula will be discussed or touched in Schlueter explained. legislation,” Schlueter said. this session. Property taxes in the state are a top issue “There will be some tweaks perhaps. It will with everyone, including superintendents. be interesting to see how all of the propos- Continued To Page 2 Page 2 The Fairbury Journal-News News Friday, February 1, 2019 Superintendents From Front Page

“ I am sure it will be looked at. I have the issue of property tax needs to be ad- ance the three legged stool of property, sales no idea if it will be changed. We don’t get dressed. To maintain the quality education and income tax.” much state aid at Diller-Odell due to our that Nebraska has, cutting is not the an- Kort has one issue that will be huge going property valuation and our needs. I would swer to relieve property tax. Grow revenue forward. favor a system where the state gave a spe- to relieve the burden on property tax. It is “I feel the biggest issue is property taxes cific amount of dollars per student to each time to move ahead with new revenue.” across rural Nebraska and the need to find school district to support education. The Meyerle said other states have some op- new revenue for the state. Several Senators current system of state aid sees most of tions Nebraska does not. discussed this need and are looking at ideas the money going to fewer and fewer school “Surrounding states have gaming choices to increase new revenue for the state. An- districts, while many get nothing or next that Nebraska does not. Nebraska residents other major issue is the Corrections/Prison to nothing from the state of Nebraska, and spend that entertainment money in other facilities and staffing,” Kort said. we are left to support our schools with local states. I am all in favor of expanding gam- Tri County has one issue Schlueter is con- taxes,” Meyerle said. ing to include sports books and casinos centrating on this session. Other major issues coming for schools this that directly aids in property tax relief or “Property tax is the biggest issue for Tri session: funding to schools. People already gamble County. The district budget is supported by “Three main issues: Medicaid expansion, on Keno, pickle cards or lotto tickets. It is the farmers in the area through their taxes. Prison concerns and property taxes. All of time to think ahead and bring in new rev- In addition, they fund education in the rest those three will have direct and indirect enue,” Meyerle said. “I also would look at a of the state with equalization aid to school effect on education. The legislature has a food and or beverage tax on non essential districts that do not have the property base VERY difficult job to do. I do not envy them products. I realize that notion will not be as rural schools. Can the legislature help? at all,” Grizzle said. popular, in some circles, but I argue it is a Yes, but will they be able to strike a balance “I think the biggest issue is to grow rev- fair tax based upon what people consume. on shifting sources of revenue from the ru- enue. Schools get beat up for spending, yet At the least I would look at a tax on pop and ral district to other sources? To do that, the most people want quality schools and don’t candy. No need to come up with a new rev- votes will be needed to override the prom- want programs effected. The biggest savings enue source here. The money is already be- ised veto of the governor because of the new in schools is to have less people work there. ing spent, and would certainly relieve some tax. Medicaid, DHHS, and corrections will By doing that, programs most likely will be of the property tax burden. have an affect on education because of their effected,” Meyerle said. “Everyone realizes “In essence, I think their is a need to bal- need for revenue within a revenue neutral fiscal year,” Schlueter said. Teacher From Spain Continues To Teach Sheriff Office Warns At Local School Meridian Public Schools is working with Of Fraudulent Calls In their Spanish teacher to get her citizenship and stay with the school for many years to come. Jefferson County Born in southern Spain, Mary Ruiz started teaching in the 1980’s and has been teach- ing with Meridian for the past five years thanks to a program started with Nebraska Department of Education. For the full story of Miss Ruiz and her journey from teaching in Spain to teaching the youth of Nebraska see next Wednesday’s print edition. Also see the exclusive inter- view with Miss Ruiz and superintendent Randy Kort coming soon to Fairbury TV.

County Court At approximately 1100 the 1 st of Febru- ary 2019 the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Of- fice started to receive calls from the public Several cases were heard bond was $15,000 with a months in jail and a $1,000 that they were receiving calls from a person on the criminal docket in provision that prohibits any fine. If found guilty, he may saying he was with the Jefferson County County Court on Wed., Jan. contact with the victim. The also be required to pay res- Sheriff’s Office. They wanted to update 30. Linda Bauer was the judge agreed to lower the titution. He was accused of personal information and pressed the indi- presiding judge. bond to $10,000, with the taking fuel from Maatch Oil vidual that they would send a unit to pick Justin B. Cribbs, 39, of same no contact provision. without paying. them up if they did not cooperate. They are Fairbury appeared in Coun- Dietl has two other out- County Attorney Scott also using names of current employees. The ty Court via video conferenc- standing warrants. Gropp was assigned to information that these people are asking ing and was charged with Christopher D. Drees, 47, defend Vieselmeyer and the for will never be updated on the phone. The possession of a controlled of Daykin, was charged with case was continued until phone number that has been coming up is substance, methamphet- possession of dextroam- Febr. 20. 402-414-4055. That is possibly a cell phone amine, a class 4 felony that phetamine, a class 4 felony Melvin A. Brungardt, 32, of from the Auburn Nebraska area. If you re- carries a possible two years punishable by two years in Fairbury appeared in court ceive, any of these calls do not give out any in prison and a $10,000 prison and a $10,000 fine; via video conferencing, in personal identification information, hang up fine. and domestic assault, a the custody of the Jefferson on them and report it to our office. The defendant indicated class 1 misdemeanor pun- County Sheriff’s Dept. The We are working on getting these calls he did not want to be repre- ishable by one year in jail defendant was charged with stopped. sented by an attorney and and a $1,000 fine. one count of possession with waived his right to a prelimi- The defendant was out on the intent to distribute mari- nary hearing. He was bound bond but requested a modi- juana, a class 2A felony that over to District Court. Ar- fication to the bond. The carries a possible penalty raignment in District Court bond has a provision prohib- of up to 20 years in prison; is scheduled for March 7. iting contact with the victim, a count of possession of Darrian L. Norman, 20, of his domestic partner. The methamphetamine, a class 4 Beatrice appeared in court defendant indicated he and felony punishable by 2 years via video conferencing. He his partner would like to be in prison; and driving under Upcoming was arraigned on a count going into counseling to- a suspended license, a class of possession of marijuana gether. Judge Bauer agreed 3 misdemeanor, punishable with the intent to distrib- to allow contact for counsel- by three months in jail and Speech ute, a class 2A felony that ing sessions but also added a $500 fine. carries a possible penalty a provision against the use The defendant indicated Schedule of 20 years’ incarceration; of alcohol or controlled sub- he was unable to pay the a count of possession of a stances. $75,000 bond already set. Fairbury deadly weapon, brass or iron A preliminary hearing is set The judge agreed to lower 2/2 Crete knuckles, a class 3 felony for Febr. 20. the bond to $50,000. Brun- 2/9 Auburn that carries a penalty of four Gidget A. Fisbeck, 46, of gardt was then bound over 2/16 Sutton years plus a $25,000 fine; Fairbury was arraigned on to District Court. His next 2/23 Thayer and a count of providing one count of driving under hearing is Febr. 7. 3/12 District TBA false information to a peace a revoked license, a class 2 Jennifer M. Camp, 36, of 3/22 State officer, a class 1 misde- misdemeanor carries a pos- Fairbury was found guilty meanor that carries a pos- sible penalty of six months of negligent child abuse, a Diller-Odell sible one year and a $1,000 in jail and a $1,000 fine. class 1 misdemeanor and 2/2 Beatrice fine. County Attorney Scott Gropp disturbing the peace, a class 2/9 Meridian Invitational The defendant requested was assigned to defend her. 3 misdemeanor. Accord- 2/23 HTRS a bond reduction. The Entry of plea is scheduled ing to the Pre-Sentencing 3/2 Tri County bond was originally set for Febr. 20. Investigation (PSI) receive 3/22 State at $75,000. The judge Jacob M. Melcher, 23, of by the court, the defendant agreed to lower the bond to Fairbury was charged with was deemed at a high risk Meridian $50,000. one count of driving under for drug and alcohol depen- 2/2 Beatrice Norman was previously the influence of alcohol (DUI) dency problems. She was 2/9 Meridian Mustang Invitational placed on probation on Nov. and refusing to submit to an sentenced to nine months 2/20 Crossroads Conference @ Meridian 19, 2018. The case was con- alcohol test. Both are class of probation and 20 hours 3/2 McCool Junction tinued to Febr. for election W misdemeanors that carry of community services. The 3/11 Districts @ Auburn of preliminary hearing. a penalty of seven to 60 days defendant is also required to 3/22 State @ Kearney UNK Daniel J. Dietl, 56, of in jail and a $500 fine for follow all recommendations Fairbury, appeared in court each offense. He was also of a substance abuse evalu- Thayer via video conferencing. He charged with possessing an ation. 2/2 - Aurora was arraigned on a count open container of alcohol, an Michael B. Woolard, 44, 2/9 - Sandy Creek of strangulation, a class infraction punishable by a of Fairbury, was charged 2/16 - Sutton 3A felony punishable by $100 fine. with negligent child abuse, 2/23 - SNC @ Thayer Central three years in prison and The defendant pleaded not a class 1 misdemeanor. He 3/2 - Doniphan-Trumbull a $10,000 fine; and third guilty. The judge signed a pleaded no contest in accor- 3/11 - Districts @ Sandy Creek degree domestic assault, a reciprocal discovery motion dance with a plea agreement 3/22 - State @ UNK class 1 misdemeanor pun- and a pretrial hearing was and was found guilty. The ishable by one year in jail set for March 6. defendant was sentenced Tri County and a $10,000 fine. He could Alan G. Vieselmeyer, 60, of to six months’ probation to 2/2 Crete also be liable for restitution Fairbury was arraigned on the court. He is currently 3/2 Waverly if any medical expenses re- a count of theft by unlaw- on probation for two other 3/4 Pioneer Conference sulted from his actions. ful taking in the amount of cases. 3/13 Lourdes Central Catholic The defendant requested a $500 or less, a class 2 mis- 3/22 State @ UNK bond reduction. The original demeanor punishable by six Friday, February 1, 2019 Comics The Fairbury Journal-News Page 3 Page 4 The Fairbury Journal-News Editorial Friday, February 1, 2019 REGULATORY RELIEF LETTER TO THE EDITOR IN THE PANHANDLE Rural Communities Are Waiting For The Legislature To Act On Broadband By Caryl Guisinger, resources for broad- a modern economy. many rural commu- Belgrade, Nebraska band expansion. As I drive through nities in our state BY U.S. SENATOR DEB FISCHER Whether it is seek- my hometown of Bel- have been cut off Nebraskans understand that federal gov- The Nebraska ing medical advice, grade, I see everyday from this fundamen- ernment regulation affects our lives in Legislature has the expanding a small Nebraskans whose tal economic devel- almost every way. If you talk to anyone– a opportunity to put business, or com- lives are impacted opment tool. county commissioner, a farmer, or a small rural communities pleting an education, by broadband ac- As the Legisla- business owner– they will tell you the im- on a level playing rural Nebraskans, cess. Small business ture considers LB pact firsthand. More so, they’ll tell you how field with the state’s like me, depend on owners count on a 549 this session, I overregulation has wasted time and hurt metro areas. LB 549, reliable access to secure connection to strongly urge all of wallets. introduced this ses- broadband every serve their custom- our senators, includ- For nearly 70 years, an outdated construc- sion, would make day. ers. Local volunteer ing my senator, Curt tion contract loan with the Bureau of Recla- important invest- Unfortunately, too firefighters depend Friesen of District mation (BoR) anchored the Northport Irriga- ments in broadband many communities on broadband to 34, to support this tion District in an older era. service mapping across the state are access resources for crucial investment Northport received a long-term infrastruc- across the state. For being left behind training and emer- in rural Nebraska. ture loan from the BoR in the early 1950s. too long, these maps in an increasingly gency prepared- The time has come Under the contract, individual landowners have given the wrong connected world. ness—broadband to step up on rural in the district were restricted to a 960-acre service information, My town of less matters in rural broadband, the time limit until the debt was paid. This came in blinding the Legisla- than 150 residents communities. has come to connect addition to the mountains of complicated ture as it tries to de- shouldn’t be cut off The unfortunate Nebraska. paperwork that was required in order to ob- cide where to invest from participating in reality is that too tain their water each year. The contract prevented members in the district from making payments on their overall debt. This forced people to abide by unnecessary, burdensome reporting and certification requirements. Producers near WHO ARE YOU CALLING ALL WET? Bridgeport were stymied, as their ability A lot of celebrities his ankles. to expand farms and local businesses was and politicians have Like many, my first Cautiously Optimistic severely limited. Many families in western found themselves in exposure to Aqua- Nebraska told me they sacrificed precious very public hot water man was as a child. GORDON time and resources due to this obsolete reg- of late. It seems a On Saturday morn- very famous person is ing I would pour HOPKINS ulation. In some cases, it directly impacted suffering from some myself a big bowl of their ability to pass their land on to the next sort of PR disaster Captain Crunch or generation. caused by a Tweet Quisp, plop myself Special Contributor Under previous law, the BoR did not have from years ago re- down in front of the the authority to permit individual landown- cently uncovered or a TV and watch “Su- Even Vibe became “Stargate: Atlantis.” I ers to pay their portion of their federal debt. lame joke that offend- perfriends.” For those cooler than Aquaman never saw the show, If landowners did not unanimously agree to ed the wrong people of you too young to after “The Flash” TV so I can’t tell you or a photograph with remember, “Super- show debuted. how that character an early payment schedule, those who had So now there is an compares with Aqua- the financial standing to do so were required a smiling dictator friends” was basi- slash mass murderer cally like the “Justice “Aquaman” movie. man. I can only say to wait. This “all for one” requirement stunt- resurfaced or a bill for League” without all Reports indicate that some actors are ed the business of individual landowners, some poorly-consid- the depressing psy- “Aquaman” is now the always being cast as when they could have been producing more ered plastic surgery is chological baggage highest grossing DC cops, some are always quality goods and expanding. published by a tab- that is de rigueur movie of all time. cast and gangsters, That is why Congressman Adrian Smith loid. for DC superheroes So how the heck did and some always get and I worked together to correct this wrong. PR stands for Public these days. The show that happen, anyway? cast as Atlanteans. Congressman Smith introduced H.R. 4689 Relations and it is a opened with the Simple. Aquaman’s Honestly, Aqua- in the House of Representatives to allow vital part of any fa- deep, booming voice image was rehabili- man’s re-imagining mous person’s career. of the announcer, tated. as a tough guy was farmers in the Northport Irrigation District Aquaman, aka Ar- happening long before to repay BoR the outstanding costs of the Let’s face it. Celebri- naming off the leads: ties are always doing Superman, Batman, thur Curry, is the son Momoa picked up construction project ahead of schedule. stupid things and Wonder Woman and of a lighthouse keeper the trident. When DC The bill was approved by the House, and I PR is required to set Aquaman. and an Atlantean wunderkind writer was proud to shepherd the passage of this things right. It seemed odd to Princess. (The DC Geoff Johns re- important legislation through the Senate. In When Kevin Hart’s drop Aquaman into continuity in the com- launched the “Aqua- January, President Trump signed H.R. 4689 homophobic tweets the mix with DC’s ics is a mess, don’t man” title, he played into law. cost him a gig host- top-tier triumvirate. even bother trying to up the toughness of Out-of-date and cumbersome regulations ing the Oscars, he After all, what did figure it out.) the character but also created unnecessary obstacles for our farm- somehow managed to Aquaman do? The inhabitants played up his repu- convince people that He could swim and of Atlantis live deep tation as a useless ers in the panhandle for far too long. Now under the sea, where superhero, leaving that this bill is law, producers will have the everyone was being talk to fish. Big deal. mean to him and to Even I knew how to the pressures would villains somewhat freedom they need to access more land and give him a break. Now swim. crush a normal surprised when their increase productivity to feed a hungry world. that’s PR. As for command- human being. Be- faces got pounded I want to thank Congressman Smith for his But what about ing an army of ing adapted to this into jellyfish. diligent effort to address this issue head on. those celebrities mackerel, well, how environment means So this weekend, We will continue working together to cut the whose careers on the many villains com- Aquaman is really, “Aquaman” will be nets of federal regulation and deliver mean- skids for many years, mit underwater really strong. I sup- playing at the Bon- ingful results for all Nebraskans. if not decades? Can crime sprees? Maybe pose that kind of ham Theatre. I will Many of my colleagues in the Senate do not PR do anything for if banks had more makes sense. It cer- be there, showing the them? You bet it can. undersea branches. I tainly seems at least appropriate amount understand these unique needs of Nebras- as plausible as the of respect for a super- kans. But working across party lines has Hire the right PR firm imagine meetings in and even the most the writers’ room for explanations for the hero that is no longer allowed me to gain their trust in address- derided has-been’s that show could be a superpowers of Su- a punchline. ing issues that are specific to the Good Life. image can be reha- pain when the head perman (solar radia- This is why I have been effective in serving bilitated (a word PR writer asked, “Okay, tion), the Flash (hit by Addendum: you. people love to use). what are we gonna do lightning) and Won- Some readers may Nine bills that I sponsored, along with And who has the with the fish guy this der Woman (she was be slightly confused seven amendments, were signed into law best PR firm out week?” You could tell made out of clay, and by my seemingly last Congress. By working with both my there? Aquaman. the writers were really that somehow makes random use of quota- Democrat and Republican colleagues, I can Hands down. reaching sometimes, her strong?). tion marks. The rule There can be no plot-wise, to find Of course, if you I follow is quotation keep delivering results like these for all Ne- want to make any marks around a title braskans. doubt about it. No something for him to one has had a more do. character into a hard- but not a character’s I’m excited for the future opportunities to successful, improb- Oh, and while we’re core tough guy, the name. If I am refer- break down the needless obstacles that fed- able turnaround, at it, what’s with that best thing you can do ring to “Aquaman,” eral regulations can create for hardworking public image-wise, green and orange cos- is cast Jason Momoa, the movie or comic Nebraskans. With your input, I will continue then Aquaman. Was tume? Who came up who is probably the book, I use quotation to address them at every turn. there ever a more with that? Were those scariest-looking man marks. If I am refer- derided, sneered-at, somebody’s school I’ve ever seen who ring to the character, less respected super- colors or what? still has all his teeth. Aquaman, I don’t. If hero than Aquaman? Aquaman has been Oh, and he has a that still seems a bit Even his brother from the butt of jokes for real scar on his face. random to you, just another publisher, years. To find a lamer Need I say more? remember, Cormac Namor the Submari- superhero, you had Weirdly, this is not McCarthy won a Pu- ner, got more respect, to go deep into DC’s Momoa’s first trip to litzer and he doesn’t and he runs around vault of shame, like Atlantis. He played use quotation marks in a Mr. Spock hair- Goldstar (a super- a regular charac- at all. LETTERS POLICY ter in the TV series, The Fairbury Journal-News welcomes cut and tiny wings on powered janitor). opinions in the form of responsible let- ters to the editor. The FJN will publish letters as space permits but reserves the down at the keyboard and began playing. right to edit any letter for style, punctua- Quick Quips The amazing thing was it made sense, had tion, spelling or vulgarity. The paper and a good rhythm and was really good. its staff also reserve the right to reject By Tim Linscott We are wondering if we should get him any letter at its discretion. Letters must It was a pretty amazing thing. I am not piano lessons. His behavior issues some- be signed (email is OK) and include ei- musically inclined. My wife can sing, in the times does not allow him to really sit down ther an email address or phone number shower, and my oldest daughter can sing, and learn. for verification. Authors are restricted to dance, and plays the clarinet and piano. However, to not let him pursue this en- submitting a letter once within a 30-day My middle daughter can also play piano deavor may be a disservice to his talent. The period. and does clarinet in the sixth grade band. kid can really play. The other day, my son, Elijah, just sat Maybe he’ll write a hit and send me on a cruise.

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Friday, February 1, 2019 The Fairbury Journal-News Page 5 Friday Sports fjnexclusive soon get there teams his senior wish. On Sunday, year. He was also Varsity Febr. 10, Virgil awarded a letter Richardson will in basketball. He Letters be inducted into graduated high the Nebraska school in 1937. Baseball Hall of Despite his Virgil Fame. success in other But just who sports, baseball was Virgil Rich- was his first love. Richardson ardson? It was only natu- Part 1 of 2 He was born in ral Richardson South Bend on would try to make By Gordon Hopkins Fairbury Journal-News Christmas Day, a living on the di- 1917, although amond. He played “I would like to a number of in the Ban John- nominate Virg sources errone- son League. He Richardson for ously list 1919 for was a left-hand- the Nebraska purposes of age ed, switch hit- Baseball hall of in baseball. This ter and hit .350 Fame. He was a was evidently a during the 1938 Nebraska native custom in those season, playing from my home- days. for Concordia as town of Fairbury, He was the only a cleanup hitter. Nebraska. He was child of Lora The Ban John- a good friend and (Fields) and Lloyd son Leagues had took me along to Richardson. Rich- a 21 year age lim- spring training ardson was just it, so by 1939 he in Texas where two years old had to move on. we played three when his father He found a spot seasons together abandoned the in the minors in the West Tex- family, making with the Mitchell as-New Mexico him the product Kernels in South League.” avoided military baseball player his eyes open if of a broken home. Dakota, where This is from a service altogether. to serve on the he had to dive to He was raised by he ranked fourth letter by Nebras- Instead, he en- Alabama. Ma- avoid smashing a single mother in among Western ka Baseball Hall listed in the Navy. jor leaguer Bob his head on any a time when sin- League batters of Famer Frank He spent most of Feller, aka “The wreckage. gle mothers were with a .377 per- Rice. Virgil Rich- his tour of duty Heater from Van There is another far from the norm centage his first ardson took Rice deciphering code Meter,” was on interesting bit of and often looked year. to spring training aboard the USS that ship as well. lore told among down on by soci- Early in 1940, it at a time when Alabama. A couple of Rich- Richardson’s ety. His mother was announced players had to His did not enjoy ardson’s most family about his brought him to Richardson, who have an invita- much of his time prized souvenirs time in the mili- Fairbury as a was now first tion, so it is not in the Navy. He from his Navy tary, though it is toddler. He would baseman, had an exaggeration was seasick for days were a photo difficult to gauge spend most of his been sold along to say Frank Rice most of the first (now somewhat the accuracy, as life in Fairbury, with another owed his baseball half of his tour faded) and base- different family apart from his 13 Mitchell player, career in part to aboard ship. Un- ball, both auto- members tell dif- years on the road “Doc” Liepelt, to Richardson. able to keep food graphed by Feller. ferent versions of as a pro baseball the Fort Worth Rice was not down, he ended Richardson the story. player. club in the West the only one who up losing 35 struggled with Richardson and “He sort of raised Texas-New Mexico wanted to see pounds. “abandon ship” a couple of other himself, actually,” League, a Class A Richardson in The second half training. He was sailors had been said Richardson’s circuit. The team the Hall of Fame. of his tour was a strong swim- left behind by the daughter, Sally received $900 for Wayne Michael much better, once mer and a pretty ship while doing Hull, in an inter- both players in Hall wrote in his he had gotten his good diver, but recon on an is- view many years a straight cash letter of recom- sea legs, and food the Navy insisted land. When they later. “To be per- transaction. mendation, “In became no prob- that, when aban- learned Japa- fectly honest, I Like so many short, he was a lem at all. Indeed, doning ship, nese ships were don’t think any- others, his career hero to me, as he soon devel- sailors jump into on their way, the body ever expect- was disrupted when I was a oped a taste for the water feet- men had to move ed him to amount by the outbreak child, I played the Navy’s most first, as there was fast. One version to much of any- of World War II. baseball. I loved notorious meal, danger of striking of the story tells thing. He came When he was not the sport more creamed chipped debris in the wa- how Richardson from a really poor playing ball, he than I can ex- beef on toast, ter. Richardson swam to another home and didn’t worked at Cole- plain.” better known to tried and tried island with ra- have the benefit man in Topeka, Bill Cummins, in sailors by the to jump feet first dio equipment of a role model.” Kans. The com- his letter, wrote, acronym, S.O.S. but, every time, strapped to his Nevertheless, pany manufac- “It is said, ‘You (what this stands he instinctively back. Another she noted, “It tured items nec- can take the man for can’t be men- dove. Exasper- version says he turned out he essary to the war out of baseball, tioned in a family ated, the trainer and his buddies was a really good effort so, had he but you cannot newspaper.) finally gave up, hid out on the guy.” wished, Richard- take baseball out Richardson advising Rich- island until the One of the son could have of the man.’ Vir- was not the only ardson to keep Alabama could things that un- gil has proven return to pick doubtedly helped this time and them up. to keep him on time again by his Despite his pur- the straight and dedication to the ported hatred of narrow, like so Fairbury youth his time in the many other boys, baseball pro- Navy, it was al- was sports. His grams. This has ways a favorite interest in athlet- come about by topic of conver- ics started early. his Little League sation with him, While at Fairbury sponsorships, second only to High School, he umpiring or sim- baseball. was an honorable ply responding mention for All- to a youngster’s To be continued… State in football question, ‘What is and was captain a tater?’” for both football These men will and basketball Page 6 The Fairbury Journal-News Sports Friday, February 1, 2019 A Clash Of The Garfield’s Twin Brother’s Darin and Derek Garfield Dual For Fifth Time As Head Coaches

Photo by Nathan Heuer/fairburyjournalnews Brotherly Love— Left: Central City head coach Darin Garfield, left, and Fairbury head coach Derek Garfield, right, pose for a photo with their parents Jim, middle left, and Jane Garfield, middle right, after Tuesday’s dual between the two team’s. Top right: Fairbury HC Derek Garfield speaks with Kazz Hyson after his match against Central City. Right: Darin Garfield, Central City’s head coach, hugs Jackson Tejeda (145) after winning his 100th career match on Tuesday. Below: Seth Firmanik gets a takedown vs. Central City opponent.

By Nathan Heuer ten. Fairbury Journal-News “The neutral respect is what I think is different between a match like this and wrestling The result – Central City won against somebody else,” Darin Tuesday’s dual against Fairbury said. “No, that doesn’t mean we 49-29 at the Jeffs home venue, don’t have mutual respect for the ’47 gym. other coaches in the state, but There was a total of nine con- it’s obviously different. Once the tested matches and five forfeits whistle blows it’s a wrestling combined between the two competition and when it’s over squads. we’re back to being best friends But the result stood wayside to and brothers.” what the event represented. When the Garfield’s prepare to Twin brothers, Derek and face each other in a dual, it can Darin Garfield, met for the fifth be difficult. Both iterated they time in their career as head shared the same coaches grow- wrestling coaches. ing up and through high school, Derek, who is the head coach so inevitably there will always be of Fairbury, gained a 2-0 advan- some strong similarities in their tage in the series in the early teams. stages of the brother’s careers. Where they differentiate – when That number has since flipped they went their separate ways in favor of Darin’s Central City after college. Darin went out to team after Tuesday’s dual win. the panhandle of Nebraska while He now owns a 3-2 advantage in Derek went up to the north- the series. ern part of Nebraska. In turn, into coaching and they’ve been menic Hyson (FAIR) over (SYRA) (For.) “Anybody who gets into coach- some different techniques were following us ever since and so 220: Kazz Hyson (FAIR) over (SYRA) ing gets into coaching because learned. it’s always fun to have them in (For.) 285: Zachary Burr (SYRA) over they love the competition aspect “We come from the same back- the stands. To have their funny Tommy Kroeker (FAIR) (Fall 0:28) of it. We’re a family through and ground. You know we both kind looking red and green shirts on 106: Jace Goebel (SYRA) over Au- through. We got the same blood of carved out our own niche but we love having them here, tumn Branson (FAIR) (Fall 1:41) 113: running through our veins. But in the coaching profession. He it’s a pretty neat deal,” Derek Spencer Bridgmon (SYRA) over (FAIR) as soon as the whistle blows it’s went out to the panhandle. He said. (For.) 120: Colton Rowlett (FAIR) over back to coaching,” Darin said af- took some western stuff. I went The dual between Central City Bryce Draeger (SYRA) (Fall 2:58) 126: ter Tuesday’s victory of his twin up north in Ainsworth and and Fairbury was rescheduled Carson York (FAIR) over (SYRA) (For.) brother’s team. picked up some northern stuff. from the previous week due to 132: Brock Beed (FAIR) over (SYRA) When Derek first took the head So yeah we have the same back- weather and in turn, created a (For.) 138: Zachary Beers (SYRA) over coaching job as the Fairbury ground but there is some differ- triangular for the Jeffs. Fairbury Devin Holliday (FAIR) (Dec 10-4) head wrestling coach, him and ences we like to coach our kids,” ended the event with a 45-27 his brother made it a priority to Central City 49 Fairbury 29 Derek said. “Obviously when win over Syracuse. The match schedule each other for an an- you grow up together, we started which had seven forfeits, five in 138: Kane VonBonn (CECI) over nual dual. wrestling in kindergarten all the Fairbury’s favor, and a double Devin Holliday (FAIR) (MD 13-4) 145: “We decided when I got the way through high school with forfeit presented two matches Jackson Tejeda (CECI) received a bye head job here in Fairbury that the same coaches, we’re going to that went the distance. 152: Jared Gallion (CECI) received we needed to wrestle each other. have similar styles.” Ace York (170) defeated Syra- a bye 160: Sam Moore (CECI) over Growing up as kids we competed In the stands during the dual cuse’s Burton Brandt 4-1 and Jayden Schmidt (FAIR) (Fall 1:18) in everything. And so when we were the brother’s parents, Jane Zach Beers of Syracuse took a 170: Ace York (FAIR) over Micah Loy became coaches it just followed and Jim Garfield. They wore 10-4 decision over Devin Holli- (CECI) (Fall 0:27) 182: Seth Firmanik suit with wanting to compete shirts that were half Fairbury day 10-4. (FAIR) over Austyn Redmond (CECI) against each other. We were able and half Central, with seaming Fairbury will host the Fairbury (TF 18-3 4:47) 195: Dillon Kohl (CECI) to get the first two and they kind down the middle. It was a shirt Invite on Friday before heading over Domenic Hyson (FAIR) (Fall 2:24) of thumped us the last three they made after a little while to districts the following Friday. 220: Nik Erickson (CECI) over Kazz times,” Derek said. after Derek took the head coach- Dual Results Hyson (FAIR) (Dec 7-5) 285: Tommy Darin, who is in his 14th sea- ing job in Fairbury. Kroeker (FAIR) over (CECI) (For.) son as Central City’s head wres- Fairbury 45 Syracuse 27 For Darin and Derek, seeing 106: Cole Kunz (CECI) over Autumn tling coach, said that when the them in the stands, supporting 145: Owen Wander (SYRA) over Branson (FAIR) (Fall 4:09) 113: Colton whistle blows against his broth- them each equally is something (FAIR) (For.) 152: Double Forfeit 160: Rowlett (FAIR) over (CECI) (For.) 120: ers team it’s just another com- they’re always grateful for. Jayden Schmidt (FAIR) over (SYRA) Dyson Kunz (CECI) over (FAIR) (For.) petition. But added it certainly “They’ve supported us our (For.) 170: Ace York (FAIR) over 126: Carson York (FAIR) over Dyllan is special to compete against his whole careers. They never had Burton Brandt (SYRA) (Dec 4-1) 182: Bellici (CECI) (Fall 1:44) 132: Koby brother, something they’ve done to go through empty ness syn- Seth Firmanik (FAIR) over Jeremy Brandenburg (CECI) over Brock Beed since they’ve been in kindergar- drome because we jumped right Marrero (SYRA) (Fall 2:32) 195: Do- (FAIR) (Fall 0:54)

PHOTOS BY NATHAN HEUER Your Community. Your Paper. Friday, February 1, 2019 Sports The Fairbury Journal-News Page 7 THAYER CENTRAL STATE DUAL WRESTLING PREVIEW

PROJECTED FIRST ROUND MATCHUPS TITANS’ 2018-2019 DUAL RESULTS CLASS C: NO. 2 THAYER CENTRAL VS. NO. 7 ELWOOD RECORD: 10-0 106: Ashton Sinn, TC (17-11) vs. Zachary Dickau, EW (25-8) Opponent W/L Score 113: No. 6 Brenner McLaughlin, TC (26-4) vs. Open S.Central NE Unified Dist #5 -- W 52-24 120: Treyton Waldmeier, TC (15-13) vs. Open 126: No. 3 Keegan Casey, TC (26-5) vs. Timmy Smith, EW (29-8) Sutton -- W 54-22 132: Damian Stewart, TC (22-11) vs. Trevor Jorges, EW (8-17) Superior -- W 72-12 138: No. 6 Dominic Stewart, TC (28-7) vs. Jadeyn Kohl, EW (6-16) Southwest -- W 63-12 145: Open Belleville, KS -- W 54-23 152: Jarod Hergott, TC (23-12) vs. No. 4 Connor Schutz, EW (9-2) 160: No. 6 Jackson Feulner, TC (26-7) vs. Raul Clouse, EW (14-3) Centennial -- W 49-29 170: Andrew Engle, TC (17-11) vs. Ben Tiede, EW (8-15) Sutton -- W 48-27 182: Open vs. Gavin Fullmer, EW (12-16) Cross County/Osceola -- W 54-27 195: Dahrran Cast, TC (4-19) vs. Cauy Bennett, EW (18-13) 220: Logan Leuhring, TC (16-12) vs. Open Weeping Water -- W 54-24 285: Charlie Mitchell, TC (0-22) vs. Carsen Reiners, EW (8-17) Wood River -- W 36-35 WILBER-CLATONIA STATE DUAL WRESTLING PREVIEW

PROJECTED FIRST ROUND MATCHUPS WOLVERINES’ 2018-2019 DUAL RESULTS CLASS C: NO. 1 BROKEN BOW VS. NO. 8 WILBER-CLATONIA RECORD: 17-4 106: Miguel Jaimes, WC (19-14) vs. Open Opponent W/L Score David City -- L 12-65 113: Conner Schmitt, WC (27-6) vs. Karson Gaffney, BB (15-24) Tri County -- W 49-28 Syracuse -- W 38-36 120: Nathan Patak, WC (25-4) vs. No. 4 Spencer Gaffney, BB (33-6) Palmyra -- W 62-6 Lincoln Christian -- W 54-15 126: Tommy Lokken, WC (25-8) vs. No. 2 Casey Faulkenberry, BB (36-4) 132: Isaac Smith, WC (10-13) vs. No. 3 Patrick Powers, BB (35-7) HTRS -- W 54-18 Lincoln Lutheran -- W 63-6

138: Drew Trautman, WC (19-15) vs. Matthew Ambler, BB (31-9) Freeman -- W 64-12 Malcolm -- L 30-39 145: Colby Homolka, WC (24-8) vs. Open Centennial -- W 48-27 Raymond Central -- W 39-34 152: Tad Moldenhauer, WC (20-10) vs. Cole Uhmer (32-4) 160: Open vs. Kris Ambler, BB (23-9) Amherst -- L 36-40 Crete -- W 69-12 170: Sawyer Kunc, WC (21-5) vs. No. 3 Lathan Duda, BB (37-2) Arlington -- L 24-54 Sutton -- W 40-34 182: Collin Hayek, WC (2-10) vs. No. 2 Treyvon Brooks, BB (30-3) St. Paul -- W 48-29 Milford -- W 45-33 195: Trevor Kvasnicka, WC (14-17) vs. Colton Duda, BB (33-8) 220: Mason Hefner (1-12) vs. Keifer Anderson, BB (33-10) Ravenna -- W 56-18 JCC -- W 51-30 285: Eric Escobar (18-6) vs. No. 3 Drew Drake, BB (34-4) Kearney Catholic -- W 42-32 Tri County -- W 42-33 AREA STATE DUAL WRESTLING BRACKETS Page 8 The Fairbury Journal-News Sports Friday, February 1, 2019 PIONEER CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS JOHNSON-BROCK 73 TRI COUNTY 62 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 @ LEWISTON HS (LOOK FOR STORY IN WEDNESDAY’S FJN)

PHOTOS BY NATHAN HEUER Friday, February 1, 2019 Agriculture The Fairbury Journal-News Page 9 First-Time Participants May Register For Memphis Lake Wetland Restoration Becoming An Project To Begin Jan. 29 Outdoors-Woman Workshop The annual Becoming an Outdoors- Woman workshop, sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commis- sion, gives women the opportunity to learn outdoor skills in a comfortable environment. This year’s workshop is Oct. 4-6 at Ponca State Park. Registration is open for first-time participants in this week- end getaway for women 18 years and older. Former participants may sign up starting April 1. Participants choose from a variety of activities, including hiking, kayak- ing, firearm safety, fishing, fly-fishing, bowfishing, camping, rifle marksman- ship, shotgunning, deer and turkey Construction is public is urged which will allow toration project, a hunting, photography, bird identifica- set to begin Jan. to avoid the area the wetland to be joint effort of the tion and more. Plenty of social time is 29 on the Mem- around and north drawn down for Nebraska Game built into the schedule, too, while par- phis Lake Wildlife of County Road D, vegetation man- and Parks Com- ticipants learn alongside like-minded Management Area which separates agement, tree mission, Nebraska women in a friendly, non-intimidating (WMA) wetland the SRA from the removal, filling Environmental and noncompetitive environment. restoration proj- WMA. in level ditches Trust and Ducks Visit NebraskaBOW.com for more in- ect. The SRA will where water has Unlimited, is ex- formation or to get a registration form. Memphis Lake remain open for concentrated and pected to improve State Recreation day use and ice- trees and bushes wildlife habitat, Area (SRA) and fishing on the have grown, and increase wetland WMA is located lake. Portions of grading the wet- management February Outdoor just northwest the WMA may be land bottom to in- capabilities, and of Memphis in closed to public crease the variety improve hunter Calendar Saunders County. access at times to of water depths. access. The proj- The following is a listing of Nebraska The contract was ensure the safety Eventually, an ac- ect should benefit Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) awarded to Pruss of anyone in the cessible hunting many species that events and important dates in Febru- Excavation Co. of area. blind will be built use the wetland, ary. Get more event details at Calen- Dodge, Nebraska. The project will on a jetty extend- including water- dar.OutdoorNebraska.gov. Visit Out- doorNebraska.org for a list of hunter Heavy equipment include installa- ing off the west fowl and shore- education classes and boating safety will be operat- tion of a water- berm. birds. classes. ing on site, so the control structure, The wetland res- Feb. 2 – Birds and Binoculars, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (SP), Ashland Feb. 2 – Becoming an Outdoors-Wom- an, Winter Wildlife Tracking, Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, Lincoln Feb. 6, 23 – Becoming an Outdoors- South Subunit Mountain Lion Season Woman, Rod and Reel Repair, Nebras- ka Game and Parks Outdoor Educa- tion Center, Lincoln Closed Effective Immediately Feb. 9 – Wildlife and Watercolors, The mountain lion harvest season in lionhunting) and 1-800 number that Wildcat Hills Nature Center, Gering the South Subunit of the Pine Ridge is hunters are required to check before Feb. 9 – Pheasants Forever State Habi- tat Meeting, Kearney closed effective immediately, accord- hunting mountain lions each day. Feb. 9-14 – Valentine’s Day Special, ing to the Nebraska Game and Parks The harvest season in the North Sub- Eugene T. Mahoney SP, Ashland Commission. unit of the Pine Ridge remains open to Feb. 10 – Dark goose hunting season The harvest limit of four mountain people with permits for that area. No closes in East, Platte River, Panhandle lions (one female and three males) has mountain lions have been harvested and Niobrara units Feb. 10 – Statewide light goose hunt- been reached. The close of the season in that unit. The season in the North ing season closes has been posted on Game and Parks’ Subunit will close when four total Feb. 10 – White-fronted goose season mountain lion harvest season web- mountain lions, or two females, are closes page (outdoornebraska.gov/mountain- harvested, whichever occurs first. Feb. 11 – Fisheries public information- al meeting, Papio-Missouri River Natu- ral Resources District, Omaha Feb. 11 – Light Goose Conservation Order hunting begins Feb. 12 – Fisheries public information- CHEMIGATION CERTIFICATION al meeting, Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, Lincoln Feb. 14-15 – Valentine’s Dinner, Platte CLASSES ANNOUNCED River SP, Louisville Nebraska farmers who apply chemi- Pryor stated there can be benefits as- Feb. 15-16 – Birds and Breakfast, cals in irrigation water such as fertiliz- sociated with chemigation or the use Ponca SP, Ponca er or pesticides have an opportunity to of fertilizer or agricultural chemicals in Feb. 15-17 – Valentine’s Day Special, certify and obtain a license. According irrigation water through pivot systems Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area to Saline County Extension Educator when managed properly. (SRA), Crofton Randy Pryor, these meetings are for Chemigation is a very efficient way to Feb. 19 – Growing Up WILD Educator people who need to renew their chemi- manage nitrogen closer to the time the Workshop, Elkhorn Valley Museum, gation certification or for initial appli- crop really needs it. There is new tech- Norfolk cants. “The trend has been for more nology available now to assist consul- Feb. 21 – Growing Up WILD Educator new applicants the past several years tants and farmers on how much ad- Workshop, Tabitha Health Care Ser- due to newer equipment being set up ditional nitrogen is needed in season. vices, Lincoln for this,” said Randy Pryor, Nebraska Every year is different. Feb. 21 – Project WILD/Aquatic WILD Extension Educator. Pryor said irrigators understand and Educator Workshop, University of If you plan to become certified for the recognize the importance of the re- Nebraska-Lincoln first time, please contact the Saline quired safety equipment and attend Feb. 25 – Fisheries public information- County Extension office to pre-register certification classes every four years al meeting, Niobrara Lodge, Valentine for the training session you plan to to comply with state laws and review Feb. 26 – Fisheries public information- attend. Study materials can be sent environmental stewardship. The op- al meeting, Central Community Col- prior to the training session which is erators complete a written exam upon lege, Lexington highly encouraged. All class partici- completion of the class. Individual site Feb. 26 – Project WILD/Aquatic WILD pants will receive a new chemigation permits are issued by the respective Educator Workshop, University of manual and calibration workbook the Natural Resources District (NRD). Nebraska-Lincoln day of training and should bring a Certification meetings for Southeast Feb. 27 – Project WILD/Aquatic WILD pencil and pocket calculator. Nebraska will be as follows: Educator Workshop, Creighton Uni- There is sometimes confusion what - February 12, 2019, 9:00 AM – 12:30 versity, Omaha chemigation really means. By defini- PM, Nemaha NRD District Office Meet- Feb. 28 – Prescribed burn training tion, chemigation is defined as “any ing Room, 62161 US Highway 136, workshop, Tub’s Pub, Sumner process whereby chemicals are ap- Tecumseh, NE Feb. 28 – Cottontail and jackrabbit plied to land or crops in or with water - February 14, 2019, 9:00 AM – 12:30 hunting seasons close through an on-farm irrigation distri- PM, Nebraska Extension in Saline Feb. 28 – Bobcat, raccoon, Virginia bution system” (Title 195, Ch. 1, 003). County, 306 West 3rd Street, Wilber, opossum, long-tailed weasel, mink, red The regulations apply whether the NE fox, gray fox and badger hunting and water is from a surface water source, Additional training sites and more in- trapping seasons close such as a stream or canal, or ground formation can be found at: water from an irrigation well. https://go.unl.edu/chemigation2019 Page 10 The Fairbury Journal-News Agriculture Friday, February 1, 2019 Horticultural Happenings By Nicole Stoner, Extension Educator In January the afternoon. If you at least 50 feet seed catalogs don’t have the away from Black begin to arrive in correct sunlight, Walnut trees. the mail. Each look for shade Black Walnut of these cata- loving plants. The trees produce ju- logs is a promise garden should be glone, which is a that spring will in a location that type of plant pro- come again. 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Enjoy A Unique Southwestern Nebraska Pheasants Forever Chapter Valentine’s Day Hosts First Ever Youth Mentor Reunion Hunt The Southwestern Nebraska Pheas- steep, as tired and happy participants Experience At A ants Forever Chapter recently hosted spilled into the building at the day’s the first conclusion with hands full of success- Nebraska State Park of its kind Youth Mentor Reunion ful harvests. Hunt. Graduates from the chapter’s “I think what Heather and all of those This Valentine’s Day, plan something previous 18 years of Youth Mentor that participated and helped with this truly memorable and enjoy a getaway Hunt events were all invited to recon- weekend really left an impact on the at a Nebraska state park. Several nect and celebrate the success of the kids involved to get out and hunt. To parks will offer romantic meals, lodg- program, as well as share a day afield. enjoy nature and really see the beauty ing specials, gift packages and much The first annual Youth Mentor Hunt and value of hunting,” stated Andrei more. for Southwestern Nebraska PF was Rodriguez, Youth Mentor Hunt gradu- Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (SP) held in 2001 with 18 participants. ate. “To me, that’s what it’s all about. offers a 30 percent discount on lodg- Since then, 244 youth have graduated Seeing old hunters and young hunt- from the program in Imperial alone. ers share one of the most primal and ing Feb. 10-14. Make a reservation The Reunion Hunt was an idea that beautiful things we have in life, to- and add a Valentine gift package that was brought up two years ago by a few gether.” includes a single stem rose, glassware, chapter volunteers, “The idea came The Youth Mentor Hunt program is a sparkling juice, Nebraskaland items, about during a set up for one of our partnership with Pheasants Forever, chocolates and more. On Feb. 14 only, Youth Mentor Hunt events. We won- Quail Forever and Nebraska Game and sign up for the couples’ painting class dered if the youth we mentored years Parks Commission and would not be or enjoy couples’ ice skating at the ago are still hunting,” stated Heather possible without the hard work and outdoor pavilion. Francis, Chapter President and Wild- dedication from chapter volunteers. Platte River SP will hold a Valentine’s life Biologist for Pheasants Forever. Since 1996, the Youth Mentor Hunt dinner at Walter Scott Lodge Feb. 14- The morning started with a hunt on Program in Nebraska has had close 15 with entrees such as steak, chick- nearby public and private ground. to 15,000 graduates and over 1,000 en, shrimp and grilled walleye. The Participants gathered around Public events. Access Maps and Stubble Guides to About Pheasants Forever relaxed atmosphere is perfect for both determine a plan of action. During Pheasants Forever, including its quail families and couples, and comfortable the afternoon a gun handling safety conservation division, Quail Forever, cabin lodging is available for an ex- course was given, as well as a pho- is the nation's largest nonprofit orga- tended stay. tography workshop. The evening con- nization dedicated to upland habitat Enjoy gorgeous lakeside views, a 30 cluded with a social hour to give par- conservation. Pheasants Forever and percent lodging discount and Valen- ticipants a chance to connect. Quail Forever have more than 149,000 tine’s gift packages including flowers, “Events like this are exciting to see, members and 725 local chapters sparkling juice, chocolates and other especially during a time where hunter across the United States and Canada. goodies at Lewis and Clark State Rec- numbers are on the decline.” states Chapters are empowered to determine reation Area Feb. 15-17. Marissa Jensen, Pheasants Forever how 100 percent of their locally raised The ever-popular Birds and Breakfast Outreach and Communications Co- conservation funds are spent; the event at Ponca SP Feb. 15-16 features ordinator in Nebraska. “This is a new only national conservation organiza- way to address the national R3 ef- tion that operates through this truly birding tours, a Saturday morning fort; recruit, retain and reactivation grassroots structure. Since creation breakfast, complimentary wine or ci- of hunters and conservationists. The in 1982, Pheasants Forever has spent der and other activities. Southwestern Nebraska PF Chapter $784 million on 530,000 habitat proj- Find further details online at Out- approaches this challenge by recon- ects benefiting 17 million acres nation- doornebraska.org/parkevents. Some necting with these mentees and men- wide. restrictions apply. Reservations can be tors in a unique way.” Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever made at Outdoornebraska.org or by To add to the excitement, four contests are dedicated to the conservation of calling 402-471-1414 from 9 a.m. to were held for the hunt portion of the pheasants, quail and other wildlife 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. A park permit day; longest tailfeather, heaviest bird, through habitat improvements, public is required for each vehicle entering a most species harvested, and most awareness, education and land man- state park. birds harvested. The competition was agement policies and programs. Friday, February 1, 2019 Recipe The Fairbury Journal-News Page 11 Recipes to Get You Through the Chilly Weekend

Oven Roast Pork Loin with

IngredientsCaramelized Onion Gravy For the pork loin: 2 pounds Smithfield Prime boneless pork loin roast on sale $1.49 lb 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic , minced 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 Tablespoon dried herb mix ( basil, oregano and/or thyme) kosher salt or sea salt , to taste fresh cracked black pepper , to taste For the onion gravy: 1 large onion , diced 1/4 cup flour 2 cups broth (beef, chicken or vegetable) salt to taste black pepper to taste about 140°F. Directions Remove cooked pork loin skillet from oven. Remove the pork loin Preheat oven to 350°F. Rinse and pat dry pork tenderloin, and from the skillet and cover the pork with foil to let it rest for about then season with salt and pepper. 15 minutes (make the gravy while the pork is resting). MAKE THE PORK LOIN: Heat a large oven-safe skillet on medium- MAKE THE GRAVY: Heat the same skillet with the pork drippings high heat. Add oil and then sear the pork loin on all sides until a on medium-high heat. Skim off any crust chunks in the drippings. crust forms, about 1 minute per side. Remove pork loin from the Add onions and cook until golden and caramelized, about 5 min- pan and set it aside. utes. Turn off heat and remove pan from the heat. In same hot pan add Whisk in the flour, whisking to remove lumps. Gradually whisk in butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Stir the sauce the broth until incorporated and well combined. Season with salt until the butter is completely melted. and pepper, to taste (the saltiness and flavors will concentrate some Coat the pork tenderloin with dried herbs by patting it onto the when it reduces down). loin. Place the pork loin back in the skillet and spoon some sauce Reduce heat to medium, stirring often, simmer until thickened, over the pork loin. about 5 minutes depending on your preferred thickness. Check for Cover the pork tenderloin with foil and roast for 30 minutes. Re- seasoning and salt again if needed. move foil, spoon some more sauce over the loin and cook for about Slice pork loin and serve hot with the onion gravy. another 30 minutes or until the loin interior temperature reaches Stuffed Peppers Chunk On Noodles Ingredients Ingredients egg noodles in the pot, cook 6 to 1 pound fresh 80% lean ground 1 (8 ounce) package Reames 8 minutes, until al dente, and beef on sale $2.47 lb Homestyle egg noodles on sale drain. 1/2 cup uncooked long grain $3.99 24oz bag white rice 1 pound fresh 80% lean ground In a large skillet over medium- 1 cup water beef on sale high heat, 6 green bell peppers on sale 99 $2.47 lb cook the cents each 1 small on- ground beef 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce ion, chopped 10 minutes, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1 clove gar- or until even- sauce lic, minced ly brown. Mix 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (6 ounce) in the onion 1/4 teaspoon onion powder can tomato and garlic, salt and pepper to taste paste and cook 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning essary so that they will stand 1 (4 ounce) until onion is upright.) can sliced tender. Mix Directions In a bowl, mix the browned mushrooms in the tomato Preheat oven to 350 degrees F beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato with juice paste, mush- (175 degrees C). sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon rooms and Place the rice and water in a garlic powder, onion powder, sugar juice, sugar, saucepan, and bring to a boil. salt, and pepper. Spoon an 1 table- butter, and Reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 equal amount of the mixture spoon butter Worcester- minutes. In a skillet over me- into each hollowed pepper. Mix 1 teaspoon shire sauce. dium heat, cook the beef until the remaining tomato sauce and Worcester- Season evenly browned. Italian seasoning in a bowl, and shire sauce with salt Remove and discard the tops, pour over the stuffed peppers. salt and and pepper. seeds, and membranes of the Bake 1 hour in the preheated pepper to taste Continue to cook and stir 5 min- bell peppers. Arrange peppers in oven, basting with sauce every utes, until bubbly and heated a baking dish with the hollowed 15 minutes, until the peppers Directions through. Serve over the cooked sides facing upward. (Slice the are tender. Bring a large pot of lightly noodles. bottoms of the peppers if nec- salted water to a boil. Place the

Skillet Frittata 3-Ingredient Apricot Brie Bites Ingredients 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Ingredients 1 Tbsp. oil Cheese 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury 1 cup chopped broccoli refrigerated crescent 1 red pepper, chopped Directions dough on sale 10/$10 1 small onion, chopped Wrap handle of 10-inch non- 4 oz Brie cheese 2 cups ORE-IDA Shredded stick skillet with foil. Heat oil 2 tablespoons apricot Hash Brown Potatoes on sale in skillet on medium heat. Add preserves 2/$5 chopped vegetables and hash 6 eggs browns; cook 5 min., stirring oc- Directions 1/4 cup water casionally. Heat oven to 375°F. 2 tsp. Dijon Mustard Whisk eggs, water and mustard Spray 24 miniature until blended; muffin cups with cook- pour over veg- ing spray. Unroll dough etable mixture. onto work surface, and Cook 10 min. reshape into 13x7 1/2- or until cen- inch rectangle. (If using ter is almost crescent dinner rolls, set; top with press seams together.) 3 minutes; use metal spatula cheese. With pizza cutter or sharp knife, to loosen edges, and remove Heat broiler. cut dough into 6 rows by 4 rows from pan. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon Broil frittata, to make 24 squares. preserves on top of each cup to 6 inches from Press 1 dough square into serve. heat, 5 min. or each miniature muffin cup. Cut until cheese is cheese into 24 thin wedges. Expert Tip: melted. Place one piece of cheese in bot- Garnish with a sliced almond, tom of each dough-lined cup. if desired. Fold cheese pieces in half to fit For extra apricot flavor, in- inside cups, if necessary. crease to 1/4 cup apricot pre- Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until serves. edges are golden brown. Cool PageWednesday, 12 January The 30, Fairbury 2019 Journal-News ClassifiedsClassifieds The Fairbury Journal-NewsFriday, February 1, Page2019 7B HELP WANTED SERVICES FOR SALE OPPORTUNITIES NUTRIEN AG Solutions in 24-HOUR locksmith. 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DISCRIMINATORY ADVERTISING - 20-318. Unlawful acts enumerated. Except as exempted by section 20-322, it shall be unlawful to: (3) Make, print, publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, familial status, or sex or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. 8 Entertainment

Friday, February 1, 2019 Entertainment The Fairbury Journal-News Page 13 February 7, 7:30 p.m., Burkley Fine Arts Center

All concerts for the 2018-2019 Fairbury Concert Association are admissible by season TAPESTRY membership only. THE CAROL KING SONGBOOK For season tickets Suzanne O'Davis, performs as a Keyboardist & Vocalist and tribute call Eunice Starck artist. Her backup band of Sax and at Guitar enhance the journey. They have fun and talk with the audience 729-5848 about the history of the songs. 38th SEASON FAIRBURY CONCERT ASSOCIATION

May 1, 2019 SONS March 12, 2019 OF SERENDIP THE JERSEY TENORS America's Got Talent Male quartet. Finalists - 2014 Opera/Rock mash-up sensation CLIP HERE AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT TO: Eunice Starck, 57225 PWF Road, Fairbury, NE 68352

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