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SinceLOGAN 1912 COUNTY, • creativeprintersonline.com STAPLETON NEBRASKA 69163 (USPS THURSDAY, 518780) JUNE 10, THURSDAY, 2021 JANUARY 5, 2017 NO. NO. 1 23 Logan Co. landowners see Siegels hang up cleaning rise in irrigated land values The Logan County Asses- residential property value $575 per acre for all supplies after 32 years sor has sent out notice of approved by the Tax classes. valuation changes for the Equalization Review Dryland acres remained 2021 valuation of real es- Commission is 100%. A the same as last year. tate, improvements and county-wide reappraisal Irrigated had some improvements on leased of all improvements has classes of land values that lands in Logan County. been completed. New res- raised due to sales in Counties are mandated idential improvements, as those areas, and included: by Nebraska Statutes to be well as any upgrades or 1A1 - $3,100 to $3,675 within a specified range remodeling, were added per acre of value for each class of to the real estate cards for 1A - $3,100 to $3,675 property. Residential and 2021. 2A1 - $3,100 to $3,500 commercial property Logan County commer- 2A - $3,100 to $3,500 must be within 92% to cial property remained 4A - $2,485 to $2,600 100% level of market value the same unless new im- All other classes re- and agricultural land provements were added. mained the same. must be within the range There was only one com- With the current agri- of 69% to 75% of market mercial sale. The current cultural valuation adjust- value. Logan County commer- ments in place, Logan Logan County had an cial property, approved by County agricultural land outstanding active market the Tax Equalization and has been approved at 75% for residential property in Review Commission is by the Tax Equalization 2020. Market studies are 100%. A reappraisal for and Review Commission. completed on all Logan the 2022 tax year will be A reappraisal of agricul- County residential prop- conducted. tural improvements for erties, including mobile There were nine quali- the 2022 tax year will be homes and acreages, for a fied sales of unimproved conducted. period of three years agricultural land in the 3- The Logan County Com- starting October 1, 2017 year study period begin- missioners will meet as to September 30, 2020. ning October 1, 2017 to Board of Equalization at There were 12 sales in the September 30, 2020. 10:00 a.m. on June 16, residential sales file for Grassland values raised July 7 and July 21, 2021. 2020. The current level of from $525 per acre to

MARCIA HORA - THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Logan County man Louie and Polly Siegel have hung up their cleaning supplies and equipment after a 32-year stint at Stapleton Public Schools as custodial and maintenance. The Siegels were hired by the school in January of 1989 and eventually formed Spiffy Cleaners and arrested for burglary took on other custodial jobs in the area. The Siegels have taken great pride in keeping the school building clean and running efficiently over the years. The Logan County Sher- of a black Dodge Dakota has been set for August iff’s office has arrested a pickup. 10. Recalling names of stu- least nine superintend- in school. The staff even Logan County man for A search warrant was Accidental Shooting dents, administration, ents that followed, some- threw a 50th anniversary burglary and possession obtained and Sheriff Car- Logan County Deputy and teachers, who have times pausing to party in the Bronco Room of a firearm by a prohib- son, Logan County Wood also reported he come and gone, was part remember if they had for the Siegels, complete ited person after being ad- Deputies Dalen Wood and was notified by Great of the conversation as them in the correct order. with a cake and gifts. vised on an incident Hansel, and Thomas Plains Health, North Louie and Polly Siegel sat “I’ve learned more peo- Louie served four years within the Stapleton vil- County Sheriff Joseph Platte, of an apparent ac- down for an interview, ple skills in this job than I in the U.S. Navy (1968- lage limits. Smith went to the Schell cidental shooting. The ac- May 27 before heading could ever imagine and 1972) in Vietnam and the Logan County Sheriff residence located at 102 cident took place Sunday, out the door of Stapleton realized I could work couple worked at the Sean Carson received a County Road 50 to serve May 27, when Shad Streit, Public Schools as custo- alongside anybody. I have Johnny Walker Boys call at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, the warrant and conduct 41, 14 Avenue 70, Staple- dian and maintenance for become a lot more organ- Ranch in Trenton, for Bob May 29, from Daniel a search. ton shot himself in the the last time. ized and also learned to Long and Don Hatch in Kanirie, 402 G Street, Sta- An ammo can was dis- foot. Deputy Wood con- The day signaled the pick priorities,” Louie McPherson County, and pleton. Kanirie reported covered in the hayloft of ducted an investigation to end of their tenure at the added. “We’ve had several they were working for the locks on his residence the red barn. The pistol make sure it was acciden- school that began in Janu- really good workers who Kenneth Brosius when had been changed and he was not recovered. It was tal, seized the firearm, ary of 1989. have helped us over the they started at the school. could not get in. He had verified by Kanirie the and the investigation con- “We were hired and years, and we’re really Retirement will see rented the house for sev- ammo can belonged to tinues. worked for the school as thankful for that.” them continuing to live in eral months from Austin him. Drug Bust On Hwy 92 janitor and mainte- Along with maintaining Stapleton. Their first trip Schell of Stapleton. Austin Schell was ar- Another drug bust on nance,” Louie said. Stapleton Public Schools, was to Florida to see their Kanirie was advised of rested for burglary and Highway 92 took place The stint eventually they also cleaned at Hall son, Cori and two grand- the landlord-tenant law in possession of a firearm by Sunday, May 27. At ap- evolved into Spiffy Clean- School, the Logan County children, and their Nebraska and that he had a prohibited person (first proximately 1:00 p.m. ers and they later con- Courthouse, and Louie daughter, Roxanna. the right to enter the offense) and taken to the Deputy Wood stopped a tracted with the school for will continue to clean Louie hopes to be able to house. Kanirie was able to Lincoln County jail where Minnesota plated mini their services. Community First Bank in pick and choose jobs and find another way in. bond was set at 10% of van at mile marker 237 “There was always a lot Stapleton one day a week. do them at his own pace. Sheriff Carson received $50,000.00. for speeding and he noted to do and in the begin- Louie and Polly agreed He probably wouldn’t another call at 11:30 p.m. It was later learned the marijuana on the floor- ning there were two boil- they have enjoyed living have retired had it not from Kanirie and was told regulator had been taken board of the vehicle. ers, in addition to lawn in Stapleton and working been for a broken ankle an ammo box can with a 9 off the propane tank at Deputy Wood was as- care, watering, mowing, at the school. There have he sustained August 10, mm pistol had been the house located at 402 G sisted by the Nebraska trimming trees, moving been ups and downs, but 2020. stolen from the house. Street and 100 gallons of State Patrol and searched snow, electrical, plumb- they have gotten to know “I broke my ankle in Security cameras on the propane emptied from the vehicle where 5.92 ing, refinishing the gym- many students and have three places and it really roof of the Logan County the tank. The water had ounces of marijuana, nasium floors, and of now been able to see set me back and helped Courthouse were re- been shut off to the resi- methamphetamine, and course keeping the school three generations pass hurry my decision to re- viewed and camera num- dence and inside doors prescription medication clean. You name it and we through the halls of SHS. tire,” Louie said. ber eight, which has a had been barricaded. was found. tried to do it,” Louie said. Their daughter, Rox- Although the Siegels view of 402 G Street, Kanirie said his employ- Julia Franco, 22, of Min- In addition to refinish- anna (Siegel) Early is a didn’t want a lot of fan- showed a black Dodge ment with Schell had nesota was arrested and ing the school gym floors, 1992 SHS graduate and is fare after 32 years, they Dakota pickup pull up to been terminated Friday, taken to the Lincoln Louie also hired out and now a teacher in Florida. received recognition from the residence and back May 28, over an incident County jail where she was refinished the floors at Daughter, Lucinda the school and lots of well into the driveway at 4:45 when Schell would not held on 10% of $50,000 the Stapleton Community (Siegel) Easter is a 1987 wishes on their last day. p.m. Both vehicle doors allow him to take his wife bond. The driver and an- Center, Vet’s Club, sur- graduate of McPherson As they walked out the opened and the tape to the doctor. other passenger were re- rounding school gymna- County High School, and back door of the school, showed the garage door A court date for Schell leased. sium floors, and even a their grandson Austin due to remodeling that is opened and a person or couple of Stapleton resi- Jones graduated from Sta- now underway at the persons gaining entrance Stapleton’s On Sale dences. pleton in 2011. main entrance door, the into the house. At 5:22 The Siegels recalled they Students come back and Siegels were talking about p.m. the pickup left. It Garage Sale Listings Inside started under Superin- enjoy talking to the their trip to Florida and was ascertained that This Issue On Page 12 tendent Rogers and went Siegels and reminiscing beginning to enjoy a Austin Schell is the owner through the names of at about the time they were slower pace of life.

-- News Briefs -- Weather McPh e rs o n Notices Index 34th Annual Summer Reading DATE HI LOW MT Co . Ne ws • Arta Jean Kramer Legal Notices...... 2 Program At 21 76 58 0 Estate Legal Notice Stapleton 22 82 61 0 • Logan County Social Side...... 3 Logan Co. Library Junior Rodeo 23 78 55 .19 Commissioners & BOE Opinion Page ...... 4 The summer reading pro- 24 76 51 1.00 Classified ...... 5 The 34th annual Stapleton Jun- 25 70 51 .02 Public Notice ior Rodeo will be held Saturday, gram continues at the Logan Business County Library. 26 78 49 0 • Logan County Planning July 10 at 9:00 a.m. CDT. West- 27 72 52 .45 Directory ...... 5 ern attire is required. Hats are op- The next two dates are June Commission 28 62 41 0 Public Notice McPherson County tional, no caps or visors. 15 and 22. The program runs 29 59 41 .09 Entries close Saturday, July 3 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on 30 56 44 .19 • School District R-1 News...... 6 or when the 175th entry is re- Tuesday mornings. 31 64 42 0 Non-Public Meeting BQA Offered ...... 7 ceived. Please mail your com- The annual Friends of the Li- 1 73430 Public Notice pleted form to Stapleton Junior Legislative brary book sale will be held 2 70450 • Village of Stapleton Rodeo, P.O. Box 274, Stapleton, June 12 from 9:00 a.m. until Notes ...... 7 3 77480 Small Animal Clinic NE 69163. Each contestant will noon. Free will donations for 4 86510 Rodeo News ...... 8 be able to purchase a Stapleton Shot Clinic books. Total May Moisture: 3.54” Rodeo Congrats...... 9 Jr. Rodeo T-shirt designed by Thank you to everyone who • Over The Hills Sublime Boutique. These may be Total May Normal Average brought plants to swap and to Moisture: 3.29” • Graphic Files Read The Legal Rodeo Congrats...... 10 picked up at the office the day of those who took them. It was Notices & Local News ...... 11 the rodeo. Please indicate your Total Moisture To Date: 8.97” • Between The Lines great fun! Stay Informed! size on your entry blank. • Senior Lunch Menu Garage Sale...... 12 Page 2 Thursday, June 10, 2021 Public Notices The Stapleton Enterprise

ond Amendment rights It’s your right to know by clarifying firearm transportation law and by Legal Notice providing gun owners NOTICE with better notification IN THE COUNTY and information regard- COURT OF LOGAN ing permit renewals. At COUNTY, NEBRASKA. my request, the Legisla- ESTATE OF ARTA JEAN An Historic Session ture made it easier for Logan County hospitals and healthcare KRAMER, Deceased. Recently, the Legislature up the vast majority of facilities to meet their ESTATE NO. PR 21-6 Planning wrapped up one of its the relief this session. To- workforce needs by pro- NOTICE IS HEREBY most productive sessions gether, the Legislature Commission viding expedited reciproc- GIVEN that on May 21, in history. With almost and I delivered an esti- ity for many licensed 2021, in the County Court Public Notice 700 bills under considera- mated $1.7 billion in healthcare professions. of Logan County, Ne- NOTICE IS HEREBY tion, Senators and I suc- property tax relief over Finally, the Legislature braska, the Registrar is- GIVEN that the regular cessfully worked together the next two years. This enshrined my popular sued a written statement quarterly meeting of the to control spending includes over $433 mil- carryout alcohol execu- of Informal Probate of the Logan County Planning growth, deliver tax relief, lion each year through tive order in law, ensur- Will of said Decedent and Board will be held June invest in broadband infra- the new refundable in- ing that takeout cocktails, that Denise L. Digiovanni, 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., in structure, and expand ed- come tax credit, which beer, and wine continue of 408 Sea Gull Drive, the Logan County Court- ucational opportunities was passed into law in past the pandemic. North Platte, Nebraska, house Meeting Room in among several other key 2020. This is over triple Even as the Legislature was informally appointed Stapleton, Nebraska, priorities. Here are a few the $125 million in tax made significant progress by the Registrar as Per- which meeting will be of the highlights from an credits provided this year, Nebraskans to have the on major priorities, there sonal Representative of open to the public. historic legislative session which was the program’s flexibility to work re- is still more work to do on the Estate. Debbie Myers, that helped move our first year. We also in- motely, do their home- a couple of key issues. Creditors of this Estate Logan County Clerk state forward the Ne- creased the Property Tax work, and to access The Legislature still needs must file their claims Publish: June 10, 2021 braska way. Credit Relief Fund as well telehealth and ecom- to pass limits on the with this Court on or be- ZNEZ Controlling Spending: as funding for the Home- merce. growth of local property fore August 3, 2021, or be The next two-year budget stead Exemption. Expanded Education Op- taxes. Local government forever barred. School District that Senators and I agreed And More Tax Relief: In portunities: This session, property taxes have gone Brenda Cochran to limits spending growth addition to property tax Senators and I expanded R-1 Regular up 4.3% per year over the Clerk, Logan County to 2.4%. The four biennial relief, Senators and I education opportunities past decade in Nebraska. Court Consultation budgets I have worked on agreed on five other im- for the next generation of That may not sound like Logan County with the Legislature have portant measures. We Nebraskans. We agreed to Non-Public much, but when com- Courthouse an average annual growth eliminated taxes on mili- invest over $1 billion an- Public Notice pounded over 10 years, P.O. Box 8 rate of less than 2.5%. tary retirement income as nually in state aid to K-12 it’s nearly a 52% increase. Stapleton, NE 69163 Public Notice Thanks to efforts to con- well as provided a tax ex- schools. At my recom- By comparison, income (SEAL) Non-Public trol state spending, we de- emption for 50% of Social mendation, the Legisla- grew 48% and inflation Wayne E. Griffin Consultation livered over $1.8 billion in Security income that will ture cut red tape to make just 18.7% during the past #17518 Meeting Stapleton tax relief to Nebraskans be phased in over time. it quicker and easier for decade. Unless Senators Attorney at Law Public Schools - Logan over the next two years. Senators also passed legis- military spouses licensed take action, this pattern 406 North Dewey District #57-0501 That’s the greatest lation to reduce the busi- in another state to obtain will continue. Box 911 Monday, June 14, 2021 amount of tax relief any ness income tax rate to a teaching permit after Additionally, the Legisla- North Platte, NE 69103 On June 14, 2021 at 8:30 Legislature has delivered equalize tax rates on dif- moving to Nebraska. This ture will need to recon- 308-534-3526 a.m., a meeting con- in at least a quarter-cen- ferent types of job cre- budget creates new schol- vene later this year to wgriffinlaw@hotmail. ducted by Stapleton Pub- tury—and likely the ators. A new “truth in arships for private institu- complete the process of com lic Schools will take place largest amount in the his- taxation” law will now re- tions of higher education redistricting maps for Publish: June 3, 10, 17, at the school library. The tory of the State of Ne- quire local governments and continues funding congressional, legislative, 2021 ZNEZ purpose of the meeting braska. This represents to notify taxpayers when- scholarships for Commu- and other districts. The will be to discuss services an average of 18.5% of the ever their property tax nity Colleges, State Col- State of Nebraska has due to a carryover bal- State’s budget going to tax askings are scheduled to leges, and the University Logan County been waiting on the ance of unused nonpublic relief over the next two increase more than 2%. of Nebraska to connect Biden-Harris Administra- Commissioners funds. years. And finally, ag land valua- students to career path- tion for census data to Publish: June 10, 2021 Property Tax Relief: tions will be reduced ways with great-paying & BOE allow us to complete this ZNEZ Property tax relief made from 75% of market value jobs. The budget also work. Public Notice to 50% of market value for tripled the size of the text- As we move into the NOTICE OF PUBLIC the purposes of property book loan program, pro- Cattle Risk Management summer, I will be travel- MEETING OF LOGAN taxes for bond issues. viding $3 million ing the state to visit di- COUNTY BOARD OF This will reduce the tax annually to support text- Workshop Offered rectly with you at town COMMISSIONERS AND burden on farmers and books for private schools. halls and other commu- BOARD OF ranchers. Other Major Wins: Im- on June 23 nity events. I’ll be in Clay EQUALIZATION Broadband Infrastruc- portant legislative action Center, Norfolk, Wahoo, NOTICE IS HEREBY Nebraska Extension will Risk Protection (LRP) In- ture: The Legislature ap- also occurred on pro-life and Broken Bow for town GIVEN that meetings of host a risk management surance. Funding for this proved the Broadband tax credits, Second halls over the next week the Logan County Board workshop for cattle pro- project is provided in Bridge Act, which was in- Amendment protections, with more dates and of Commissioners and ducers on Wednesday, partnership with the troduced at my request. healthcare licensing, and times to be announced. If Logan County Board of June 23, 2021, from 5:00 USDA-NIFA under Award This will invest $20 mil- carryout alcohol. A new you have questions about Equalization will be held p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Number 2018-70027- lion in matching grants tax credit for families who anything, you are wel- on Wednesday, June 16, West Central Research 28586. annually to expand access have a stillborn baby will come to contact my office 2021 in the County board and Extension Center, 402 The workshop is free to high-speed broadband help offset medical bills, at pete.ricketts@ne- meeting Room of the W. State Farm Rd., North and a meal will be pro- to 30,000 Nebraska house- burial expenses, and costs braska.gov or 402-471- Logan County Court- Platte. Cattle producers vided, but registration is holds in the next two of preparing for the 2244. We look forward to house in Stapleton, Ne- will learn strategies de- required one day prior to years. This improved con- baby’s arrival. Senators hearing from you! braska. The Commission- signed to reduce risk ex- start of workshop to en- nectivity will help more and I protected your Sec- ers meeting will begin at posure to achieve a sure an accurate meal 9:00 a.m. The Board of profitable outcome in un- count. For more informa- Equalization meeting will certain times. Topics cov- tion and to pre-register by ‘American Experience’ on begin at 10:00 a.m. Both ered during the workshop June 22, please call Randy meetings are open to the include current issues Saner at 308-532-2683 or Nebraska Public Media Tells Story public. Agendas for such and opportunities in the register online at meetings are kept contin- cattle industry, trends in http://go.unl.edu/catt- of Nebraskan with Polio uously current and are grazing land cash rental lerisk. A young Nebraska boy’s pers and played trumpet He became delirious available for public in- rates and managing price personal account of his in the school band. with fever as the virus spection at the office of risk for cattle with fu- Don’t life with polio is featured Becker was active and penetrated his central the County Clerk in the tures, options and insur- in “American Experience: outgoing, and grew up in nervous system, infecting County Courthouse, Sta- ance. The Polio Crusade,” air- a time and a place when and destroying the nerve pleton, Nebraska, but may Current issues facing Forget ing at 8 p.m. CT, Tuesday, children enjoyed inde- fibers that controlled his be modified at such meet- the cattle industry will be June 15, on Nebraska Pub- pendence and minimal muscles. “My legs gave ing. PLEASE HAVE ALL discussed to allow produc- Dad! lic Media. supervision. Things in his out as I was pedaling my CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO ers to make more in- Larry Becker grew up in life were going well, until ice cream cart home for THE LOGAN COUNTY formed decisions facing Hastings. He was a Boy he contracted polio, ac- lunch,” he explained in CLERK BY THE FRIDAY the in. Trends in grazing Scout, delivered newspa- cording to Becker. an interview included in PRIOR TO THE COMMIS- land covers current re- the “American Experi- SIONER’S MEETING. gional and county-level ence” episode, which first Debbie Myers, cash rental rates along premiered in 2009. Logan County Clerk with strategies for design- Becker died in 2018 Publish: June 10, 2021 ing flexible cash leases for after a long career as a ZNEZ pastures or rangeland. philosopher of ethics and Specific marketing tools • Leanin’ Tree political philosophy, with covered during the work- a focus on the philosophy Know Your shop to manage price risk Father’s of disability and health. include futures and op- Day Cards At the time, he was a Pro- Five Freedoms! tions as well as Livestock fessor of Philosophy, • Leanin Tree Emeritus at William & Graduation Mary in Williamsburg, THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE VA. Becker spent virtually Cards his whole life in a wheel- Award Winning Newspaper chair with absolutely no 1981 • 2012 • 2013 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 use of his arms and very Official Newspaper of Logan and 308-636-2233 • Stapleton little use of his legs. He McPherson Counties MEMBER FDIC/ typed the manuscripts for Stapleton EQUAL HOUSING LENDER all of his books and schol- The Stapleton Enterprise (USPS 518-780) is pub- arly articles with his toes. lished weekly on Thursday at Stapleton, Nebraska “American Experience: 69163. Periodical postage paid at Stapleton, Nebraska The Polio Crusade” pays 69163. tribute to a time when Marcia R. Hora ...... Publisher fears of the polio virus Kendra Cutler ...... Editor Kendra Cutler ...... Adv. & Circulation Manager gripped the nation, and ADVERTISING RATES Americans banded to- ON REQUEST gether to conquer a terri- SUBSCRIPTION RATES ble disease. 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Opinions researchers studying ef- expressed are those of the writer and not The Stapleton Enterprise/McPherson County News. We reserve the right to edit letters and reserve the right to refuse fective protection against any advertising or news deemed not suitable for publication. the crippling disease. The Stapleton Enterprise The Social Side Thursday, June 10, 2021 Page 3 From The Past..... Pioneer Memorial Rest Home News -- Happenings on the Hill at Mullen -- Enterprise files dating back to July, 1912 We hope everyone has had a great week. We have kept busy with our activities TEN YEARS AGO THIRTY YEARS AGO Weddings: Miss Karen and restorative exercises. We have enjoyed book club, reminisce, restorative exer- JUNE 9, 2011 JUNE 6, 1991 Kay Allen and Homer cises with Rebecca, Bingo, church, a Resident Council meeting, trivia, sitting out- Mintle Construction of Eighteen out of 24 mem- Darr Empfield. SEVENTY YEARS AGO side, watching TV - especially the western channel and visiting. We hope everyone Thedford is installing a bers of the Class of 1941 has a great week. new white metal roof on were in attendance at the JUNE 7, 1951 the Stapleton Community Stapleton/Baker Rural A raid on a bin of Center after submitting High School Alumni Re- ground feed had cata- the lowest bid for the proj- union. strophic consequences at ect. Winners in the SHS the Jim Morey place. As a Stapleton Public School alumni Frey’s Propane, result of their gustatory student Gordon Needs Inc. open house were: binge, three fine milk has been awarded a Hazel Kelly and Robert cows died and a fourth $1,000 scholarship from Macomber. was down. Great Plains Communica- FORTY YEARS AGO R.M. Stalnaker cele- tions. Needs has been JUNE 11, 1981 brated his 85th birthday. awarded the Technical Father Hubert J. Spanel Mrs. F. E. Peterson had COURTESY PHOTO and Trade Scholarship has been appointed pas- the misfortune to fall L-r: Sharon Carson, Marlene Dykes and worth $1,000. The schol- tor of the Immaculate while out in her yard. Mary Kemp visiting one afternoon. arship helps pay for atten- Conception Church in Weddings: Miss Lucy dance to a technical or Elm Creek. Marie Fablinger and Rus- Richard Broyles and Sharon Carson trade school in Nebraska. Overall Showman at the sell E. Johnson, June 3. playing a bean bag toss game. Pre-4-Hers or Clover 1981 4-H Horse Show held EIGHTY YEARS AGO Kids traveled from across at the Logan County Fair- JUNE 5, 1941 the Sandhills to the an- grounds was Jamey Most of the men and nual “Clover Kid Camp” White, who received a hal- boys near Logan gathered held at the Thomas ter from the Stapleton on Sunday to play ball. County Fairgrounds on Chamber of Commerce. Jim Barnum left for May 24. The day was very FIFTY YEARS AGO Wellfleet, where he will eventful and many crafts JUNE 10, 1971 be engaged in building a were made. It was an en- Robert Baskin received cistern. joyable day for the Clover his 50-year Masonic pin. A farewell picnic was Kids. Jimmy Kramer received given to honor the Allen Deaths: Theresa “Tracy” his Bachelor of Science Wooters family. Elliott, 95. Anthony J. Degree in Forestry at the Deaths: George E. Dil- “Tony” Spresser, 60, May University of Idaho lon, 75, May 25. 13. Coralie Mazzoni, 84, Skinner Kramer is recu- NINETY YEARS AGO L-r: Marty Boyer, Marlene Dykes and May 29. Dale C. Bersley, perating in his home after JUNE 11, 1931 Wanda Mackley doing some finger exer- Florence Cooper getting ready to play 77, May 28. Thelma Fox a mishap while loading a The 154th anniversary cises with Rebecca. Bingo. Reynolds, 94, June 4. bull in the stock trailer. of the flag will be cele- TWENTY YEARS AGO Deaths: Paul Edward brated on June 14. W. M. JUNE 7, 2001 Holub, 34, May 15. McDonald has made a gift Lacy Hough will com- SIXTY YEARS AGO of a stone monument to pete in breakaway at the JUNE 8, 1961 the Platte Valley Masonic 52nd College National Fi- Harold Gill is recuperat- lodge. New Arrivals nals Rodeo. ing this week in the Veter- The corner stone of Sta- Amy Larrick and Berva ans hospital at Grand pleton’s new First Presby- Arensdorf and the city of Island after having two terian Church will be laid Tryon hosted a wonderful fingers of his right hand next Sunday. William Winter Regional Community broken in an accident. Births: a boy to Mr. and Lanka Building meeting. Miss Myrtle Salisbury Mrs. Clifford Phillips, William Winter Lanka Tyler Neben was se- has been named to repre- June 5; a girl to Mr. and was born March 26, 2021 lected to attend the Ne- sent Stapleton at Girls’ Mrs. Ivan Magnuson, June at 10:56 p.m. in Portland, braska Agriculture Youth State. 5. Oregon. Institute. Roger Keslar will receive ONE HUNDRED He is welcomed home by Weddings: Kylene Scha- a $150.00 scholarship for YEARS AGO parents Amos and Hayley effer and Robert Littrel, out-of-state winners of an JUNE 2, 1921 Lanka of Portland, Ore- April 21. Omaha World Herald Roy Huffman of Lone gon. Deaths: Lois F. Paxton, scholarship. Valley marketed grain last Grandparents include 88, May 27; Lenna Pearl Births: Theresa Carter, Friday. Paul and Carol Miller of Chapman, 95, May 25. June 5. Miss Bernice Ervin re- Wyoming, Minnesota and turned to Arnold after fin- John and Sandy Lanka of ishing a successful term Stapleton. Senior Lunch Menu At of school in the Reynolds Great-grandparents are DeJoWa’s Diner district. Clarence and Judy Lanka, Henry. E. Dress was also of Stapleton. For Pickup, Delivery & Dine In. looking after legal matters Call 308-636-2526 by 11:00 A.M. for delivery. in the County Court this week. Allison Rey Thursday, June 10 - Cab- tatoes, creamed corn, S. Daniels made a busi- Willard bage rolls, rice, carrots, pears, salad bar ness trip to the county Allison Rey Willard ar- strawberry/bananas, Wednesday, June 16 - capitol. rived June 1, 2021. 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Genetically modified mosquitoes, oh my! I don’t know about you, but I personally do not like mosquitoes. I’m not one that really welts up after a bite, but they sure aren’t on my list of what I would call a “good thing.” They carry disease, are nasty little blood-sucking insects, and really do hurt when they bite. Now, right up there along with giant hornets resonate well with me. with freakish eyes and a Oxitec, the biotech firm venomous sting that were that has been fighting for spotted in Washington approval and public ac- state in 2020 for the first ceptance, finally got the time, we have genetically O.K. and the first geneti- engineered mosquitoes cally engineered mosqui- that have been released tos were launched the into the open air in the first week in May in the U.S. Also for the first time! Florida Keys. Beekeepers reported The bioengineered little piles of dead bees with suckers were let loose in their heads ripped off as spite of a lot of backlash the Asian giant hornets from critics and pushback invaded us. We were told from Florida residents. that a sting could kill hu- Researchers and techni- mans if stung multiple cians have come up with Dave Says these bioengineered male Life’s Outtakes times, and thus nick- named “murder hornets.” mosquitoes, which don’t We seem to somehow bite, to mate with the wild Daris Howard Dear Dave, Dave Ramsey have gotten through 2020 female population in the When it comes to your unscathed and I don’t Keys, responsible for bit- Getting Old career and profession, think the sandhills of Ne- ing prey and transmitting how can you tell if you’ve braska had any report of disease. A sweet, elderly lady can’t do,” the mother truly found your calling murder hornets. The males carry a gene that goes to our church said. in life? Now we have to worry that passes to their off- approached me after the I laughed. “I heard a Tony about these modified spring and supposedly Sunday meeting was over. quote once that was at- mosquitoes. The thought Her son was helping her tributed to Kathryn Hep- Dear Tony, of a company making a See Odds & Ends walk down the aisle. The burn. I don’t know if she I don’t think it’s com- mutated mosquito doesn’t Page 11 son is almost seventy, so said it or not, but I really mon for most folks to feel this mother was no like it. It was claimed she like they’ve experienced it was what I was really spring chicken. said she dreaded getting some kind of grand reve- meant to do. “I’m so sorry about old and not being able to lation, and suddenly they I hope this helps a little missing your daughter’s do all the things she know what they’re sup- bit, Tony. Just be honest The Cutting Edge reception last night,” the wanted. But she said posed to do with their with yourself, think about lady said to me. “That is when she got old, it was lives. Personally, I believe it, and pray about it a lot, one thing about getting all okay because she Kendra L. Cutler, Editor too. God wants what’s old; I forget important didn’t want to do any- this kind of thing usually “Dish” best for you, so make sure things more and more all thing anymore.” starts out as an activity or I learned an important the time.” The sweet old lady idea connected to some- you include Him in every- lesson recently. You can “The thing I hate about turned and frowned at thing they enjoy and want thing. It worked for me. not trust an electrical per- getting old,” the son me. “Maybe she didn’t others to experience. I’ve been doing what I do son to label an electrical chimed in, “is the aches want to because trying to Often, that can grow into for nearly three decades box correctly. This could and pains. When I try to do the slightest bit of a job, and then maybe now, and I still love it. I’m be a very dangerous les- get some work done, I feel work or anything makes into a career—or even a convinced that it is God’s son, but one that is good the effects of it for days.” you feel too miserable, business. calling on my life. to know! The lady turned to her and nothing seems to I think it takes a lot of --Dave We had to get a new son. “Old, my foot! You work right.” time, reflection, insight, * Dave Ramsey is a seven- dishwasher. The pump don’t know anything “What do you mean?” I and self-evaluation before time #1 national best-sell- went out of mine, which I about getting old. I could asked. anything can be termed a ing author, personal knew was old, but not besides it was about $100 still remember important “Your insides don’t co- calling. I know this is true finance expert, and host of how old. When we pulled cheaper than the stainless things at your age, and operate at all,” she in some cases, because The Dave Ramsey Show, it out, it had 04/01/1993 model, which they didn’t though there were a few replied. “Either you’re that’s how it happened heard by more than 16 mil- lion listeners each week. stamped on the side of it. have in stock anyway, or aches and pains, they constipated so you’re with me. I can’t honestly He has appeared on Good I think I’ve gotten all the so they said. were nothing like when bound up all day, or tell you that when I first good out of it, so a new you get to my age. When you’re running to the Morning America, CBS We get it home and un- started on radio, or began one it was. you get past eighty, the bathroom every ten min- This Morning, Today Show, pack it, guess what, now I formally teaching and I found a nice one that I have a black stove, white aches and pains are not a utes. And you have no Fox News, CNN, Fox Busi- writing I knew it was liked, but also found out fridge and stainless dish- now-and-then thing muscle control, so you ness, and many more. God’s plan for my life. I that they now charge washer. Oh well, guess I caused by work. They are don’t always make it Since 1992, Dave has $150 plus mileage to de- was not meant to have a constant caused by liv- when you do run.” knew early on I was helped people regain con- liver, which was about matching appliances, be- ing.” “Mom, that’s probably drawn to it, and felt there trol of their money, build half of what the dish- cause I’m not packing it “But at your age, you TMI,” the son said. was a need for it, but it wealth and enhance their washer cost, so my hubby back up and taking it can slow down,” the son She ignored him and took a while for me to un- lives. He also serves as stopped to pick up the back! said. “You don’t have as continued. “And don’t derstand and accept that CEO for Ramsey Solutions. new one after work. I So the old one was hard many things you need to even get me started about chose black because my do.” my eyes. I have to have Your local news tips are appreciated! stove is a stainless black See Cutting Edge “Or maybe it is just that glasses to read. I have to and I really like the color, Page 11 there are more things I have different ones to Call us @ 308-636-2444 watch television. I need another pair that is for everyday use. I get the wrong ones on and miss half of what I’m watching on TV. Of course, that’s okay when it’s the news. Half of it isn’t worth watching anyway, and the other half you wish you had never seen.” “Mom,” the son said, “I’m sure Daris has other things to do.” She looked at him and glared. “Oh, and then Broken Bow Livestock there’s driving. 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work--it will. #13--Law of physical sur- From The Tryon Graphic Archives #9--Law of biomechanics faces - The chances of an - The severity of the itch is open-faced jelly sandwich TEN YEARS AGO clown; Terry Correll and last weekend. The Jim inversely proportional to landing face down on the JUNE 9, 2011 Tim Wipplinger, pick-up Power, Bud Wilkins, and the reach. floor are directly corre- Many turned out for the men; Art Daly, announcer, Gary Neal families spent #10--Law of football lated to the cost and new- Memorial Day services and Wayne Melvin and all weekend, while others games and theaters - At ness of the carpet. held in the chapel at Dan Harwager, arena di- who went to do a little any event the people #14--Law of logical argu- Miller Cemetery north- rectors. fishing were the Don whose seats are furthest ment - Anything is possi- east of Tryon. The annual Connell fam- Moore, Don Hatch, Ted from the aisle always ar- ble if you don't know Talia Miller of Tryon is ily reunion and dinner Daigger Sr., Larry Trum- rive last. They are the what you are talking among the area students was held June 2 at the bull and Everett Miller ones who will leave their about. included on Fort Hays Tryon Lodge Hall with families. seats several times to go #15--Law of physical ap- State University’s Dean’s over 70 relatives and A bridal shower will be for food and drink or to go pearance - If the clothes Quote: “Do everything Honor Roll. friends signing the guest held for Shara and Pat Mc- to the toilet. And always fit they are not pleasing to with a good heart, expect Matthew Daly, son of book. The oldest relative Nutt, June 18th at the leave early before the end the eye. nothing in return, and Rod and Gail Daly of Pax- present was Louelva Tryon Lodge Hall. The of the game or perform- #16--Law of public you will never be disap- ton, returned home in Hatch, age 89, of Tryon, Classes of 1967 and 1970 ance is over. The folks in speaking - A closed mouth pointed.” - Old Wise Per- May for a two-week fur- and the youngest was Joel will be hosts and they wel- the aisle seats come early will gather no feet. son lough after serving in Gale of Ainsworth. come everyone to attend. and never move even #17--Law of commercial Laws of all sorts rule our Afghanistan. Matt is a Linda Kemp of Tryon There will be a miscella- once. They have long, gan- marketing strategy - As lives. The following list 2009 graduate of McPher- was one of the Lead IX neous shower for Mr. and gly legs or big pot bellies soon as you find a prod- hit the spot for me. son County High School. members who received Mrs. Jack Connell at the and always stay to the bit- uct you really like. They #1 - Law of mechanical Tyrel Fischer, son of their program completion Tryon Lodge Hall, June ter end. These aisle peo- will stop making it or the repair - After your hands Tonya Valentine of Well- certificates April 5th dur- 23. Men are invited too, so ple are for some reason, store will stop selling it. become coated with fleet, retuned from ing the 1991 Lead Recog- bring your deck of cards. extremely surly folk. #18--Doctors law - If you grease and oil,\your nose Afghanistan and was hon- nition Banquet. Births: A baby boy, #11--The coffee law - As aren't feeling well make FORTY YEARS AGO will begin to itch and you ored with a potluck sup- William Kelly, was born soon as you sit down to a an appointment with JUNE 4, 1981 will need to pee. per at the park in Tryon. June 5, 1971, to Mr. and cup of hot coffee your your Doctor. By the time #2--Law of gravity - Any McPherson County Eva Haddy of Tryon, was Mrs. Bill Denton. boss (wife) will ask (tell) you get there you will feel tool, nut, bolt or screw, Commissioners, Gail winner of the contest for SIXTY YEARS AGO you to do something better. On the other hand, when dropped will al- Nason and Harold Arens- the unwritten work at the JUNE 8, 1961 which will last until your if you don't make the ap- ways roll to the most inac- dorf, and McPherson Sandhills District 26 Re- Mrs. Ruby Huffman en- coffee is cold. pointment you will get cessible place. County Clerk, Judy Dailey, bekah meeting at Tryon, tertained the Sioux Look- #12--Law of locker rooms worse #3--Law of probability - completed a seminar con- May 15th. She was pic- out Chapter of the D. A. R. - If there are only two peo- Finally... The probability of being ducted in Kearney, May tured with the banner on Monday. There were ple in the locker room Law of aging - I thought watched is directly pro- 26 by the Nebraska Asso- that she won. 26 members present. Mrs. they will have adjacent growing so old would take portional to the stupidity ciation of County Offi- Mr. and Mrs. Walter John Streiff and Mrs. Ross lockers. longer. cials. (Jack) Daly were to be hon- Haase were co-hosts. of your act. TWENTY YEARS AGO ored with an open house Mrs. Rose Kahoe, Mrs. #4--Law of random num- JUNE 7, 2001 June 14th at the MCHS Melvin Waits and Mrs. bers - If you dial a wrong LAWS & RULES gymnasium at Tryon for number you never get a A group of people were Paul Bragg went to Curtis There are laws for this pictured in front of the their 50th wedding an- Thursday where Mrs. busy signal someone al- McPherson Community niversary. Hosting the Waits attended a County ways answers. And rules for that… Federal Credit Union at event were their children, Superintendent’s meet- #5--Law of variations - If A new one is made the Longhorn Motel in Ted and Lois Correll, Art ing. you change grocery or At the drop of a hat… Tryon, to talk with Con- and Ilene Daly, and Ron Mrs. Louelva Priest, Mrs. traffic lanes the one you At least that is how it seems! gressman Tom Osborne, and Linda Paxton; and Lena Traphagan, Mrs. were in will always move Friday, June 1. Those pic- their grandchildren and Gordon Bassett and San- faster than the one you Some make sense tured were Harold Arens- great-grandchildren. dra, and Mrs. Wes Sharp are now in. While others are crazy dorf, Congressman Os- Two Tryon students, accompanied Mrs. Tom #6--Law of the bath-- And have no more purpose borne, and his Agricul- Ronald Sowders and Rex Ellis to a club meeting at When the body is fully Than beheading a daisy! Kemp, were named to the immersed in water the tural Advisor, John Han- the home of Mrs. Vern It’s all in what the powers deem! son of Lexington; Alan President’s List at Mid- Essley in North Platte, telephone will ring. Miller and his daughter, Plains Community Col- Monday. #7--Law of close encoun- Talia; and Linda Kemp. lege at North Platte. Local W.S.C.S. members ters - The odds of meeting So, let’s make it a law Another photo showed Births: A baby daughter, sponsored a farewell din- someone you know in- Or a rule if you please Congressman Osborne Cassidy Lynn, born May ner at the Tryon creases dramatically That we will smile each day pictured with his wife, 28, 1981, to Mr. and Mrs. Methodist Church Sun- when you are with some- And give others some ease. Nancy, at the high school Monte Nicholson of Iola, day, June 4, for Rev. and one you don't want to be Just don’t do anything mean! in Tryon. Texas; and a new son, Mrs. Milton O’Connor. seen with. Jack Cotton and her Nick Mitchell, born May Well over 100 people were #8--Law of the result - J.R. Trumbull daughter and son-in-law, 31, 1981, to Mr. and Mrs. present. When you try to prove 18 May 2021 Carolyn and Otis An- Pat Simonson of Mullen. Births: A new son that a machine won't thony, boarded a bus at Deaths: George “Ike” named, Clark Damen, was the North Platte Airport, Dahlin, May 27, 1981; born June 4, 1961, to Mr. May 23 for a Heartland Mrs. Russell Wells, May and Mrs. Al Brown of Tour to Denver to see the 20th; and Zephyr Kramer, Omaha. He is the grand- Rockey’s and Dodgers’ May 29, 1981. son of Leo and Mabel Between the Lines baseball game. They also FIFTY YEARS AGO Cash. went to Heritage Square JUNE 10, 1971 SEVENTY YEARS AGO for dinner and a show, Red Willow Lake seemed Another year is almost Dean Thompson and the next morning, to be the place of interest See Graphic Files half gone since I thought about, even offered to, that I have mentioned dif- a day and a half and a took a tour through the for several Tryon folks Page 7 U.S. Mint. bring to a close this repe- ferent things about the thousand miles your Obituaries included Senior Lunch Menu At titious byline! Believe it time when I was incarcer- mind (or at least mine those of Lenna Chapman, or not one friendly lady (I ated in Texas 76 years did) has time to wander age 95, and Lois F. Paxton, Prairie Hills Cafe, Tryon know she was friendly be- ago. I want to talk about so I asked the navigator to age 88. cause she spoke to me that again this week. I’ve let me know when we THIRTY YEARS AGO Dining Room Open: after church one Sunday) used the term, ‘jumping were the closest to Fort JUNE 6, 1991 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. told me I should “try” to off place.’ several times Hood. That happened be- Members of the Logan- keep writing in the local lately in referring to some tween four and five hours McPherson High School Mon.-Fri. - Call 308-587-2201 paper. I can just hear a memory or idea that along the road, at about Rodeo Club have been couple of you visiting like came to mind. I think I seventy-five miles as a preparing for their rodeo Thursday, June 10 - coleslaw, watermelon Grilled ham and cheese, Tuesday, June 15 - Beef this, “Did you read that already mentioned a re- crow would fly from my which will be June 7th at Dean was still ‘trying’ to cent hurried trip to Texas. old ‘B’ company two story the Logan County Fair- hashbrowns, broccoli, ap- enchiladas, Spanish rice, write?” “Yeah, and you We left Galveston as wooden barracks. I never grounds. T & T Rodeo Pro- plesauce refried beans, lettuce know I think he is ‘very soon as five people could had any real desire to re- ducers is the stock Friday, June 11 - Chicken salad, pineapple coordinate ‘leaving’ (8:15) turn to Fort Hood but I’ll contractor; Paul and fried chicken, mashed po- Wednesday, June 16 - trying’. and I was content to join bet it doesn’t look the Larry Cleveland will serve tatoes and gravy, corn, Beef & noodles, mashed Well here we go again! my two daughters in the as rodeo judges; George dinner roll, peaches potatoes, corn, dinner My memory is getting same as it did on June 5th Sitorious is the cutting Monday, June 14 - BBQ roll, mandarin oranges very bad and almost rear seat and leave both seventy six years ago judge; Ryan Lindsey, the ribs, baked beans, Thursday, June 17 - Chili every part of my body is the driving and the navi- when I was so glad to cheese dog, lettuce salad, trying to quit on me but I gating to others. Time leave. You can probably potato salad, pears think, and can’t verify was of the essence and I find Fort Hood on your Friday, June 18 - Chicken this, that I might get even wouldn’t have been the map at Killeen, TX. drummies, carrots, scal- more repetitious this year one to choose the route Some of the guys went NOW PLOWING loped potatoes, corn because I’ve been told, anyway. to Killeen anytime they bread, peaches “that’s just what old men You probably agree that could get a weekend pass. WATER LINES June 21 - Hamburger if you sit on the same lit- gravy, mashed potatoes, do.” tle piece of upholstery for See Between The Lines With Our New Equipment beets, apple sauce I know, at least I think, Page 7

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Graphic Files (Continued page 6) Life’s Outtakes Legislative News JUNE 7, 1951 the southwest part of the (Continued from page 4) The Jennings Orchestra county. One would think reception.” will be playing for a dance that a well would be hard “Oh, yes,” she said, turn- District 43 - Tom Brewer at the Helping Hand Club to steal, but never the less, ing back to me. “I wanted House (Soddy) Saturday John says they pulled the to apologize for missing 402-471-2628 • [email protected] night, June 9th. Ladies are pipe out of the ground your daughter’s wedding asked to bring cake or and got away with it. reception last night.” Convention of States Resolution sandwiches. Paul Bender, Slim Gross, “It okay,” I replied. “And it was actually not last The Legislature ad- ceives twenty-five votes A Huffman Family Re- and Art French were from the senators on the union was held June 3, North Platte visitors Tues- night. It was the week be- journed “Sine Die” (the fore.” end of the session) this floor. LR 14 fell two votes 1951, at the home of Mr. day afternoon and short with only twenty- and Mrs. John Streiff near evening. She looked shocked. past Thursday. I will de- “Now I know I am getting vote the next few weekly three. Bills and resolu- Flats, Nebraska. The day Rev. Novak drove to the tions that fail pull was spent looking at old Tom Haney home Tues- old. I realize it wasn’t the updates to an in-depth reception I forgot last look at the bills that motions are dead then family picture albums day where a quiet family and there. LR 14 stood and the 1950 reunion pic- baptism service was held. night.” passed and failed during “What was it?” I asked. this first session of the “indefinitely postponed” tures. Members of the Haney, (IPP) on the 23rd of April. A bridal shower for Mrs. Deidle and Wilson fami- “It was Lawrence Welk,” one hundred and seventh she replied. “And if I miss Nebraska legislature. This Senator Flood then Myron Lambert (nee Joan lies were baptized, eleven made a motion to sus- ments to the constitution? Haney) will be held at the in all. that, I feel I might as well week, I want to talk about be dead.” the Convention of States pend the IPP rules. The The states have ratified Ladies Club Rooms in (COS) resolution. motion required thirty twenty-seven amend- Tryon June 15th. As many know, Article V votes to pass and that is ments since our country Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Beef Quality Assurance of the US Constitution what it received. This was founded. Schmidt of Ringgold were provides two different caused LR 14 to rise from Next January, thirty- the parents of a baby son ways to propose amend- the grave. I have never three votes will be needed born June 2, 1951. certification offered in ments to it. Two-thirds of seen a piece of legislation to end the filibuster that A large group of rela- congress may propose an navigate such a difficult is certain to come. Those tives gathered at the June across Nebraska home of Mr. and Mrs. Vic amendment, and so can path. votes are far from a sure Nebraska Extension and Fair Grounds (Casey’s Paxton and children for a two-thirds of the states. It The chief opposition to thing at this point. Sena- Nebraska Beef Quality As- Building), W South St. basket dinner on June requires two-thirds of the the COS idea comes from tors have made a very surance will be offering Meal provided by Zoetis. 3rd, after which they jour- states (34) to make identi- Sen. Morfeld. He believes large investment of politi- Beef Quality Assurance RSVP by June 7 to Brad neyed to Lone Star Ceme- cal applications to con- that were the convention cal capital on this. The Certification across the Schick, 308-536-2691, tery to decorate graves. gress to call the to ever happen, the whole vote-trading that hap- state from June 10-18. brad.schick @unl.edu EIGHTY YEARS AGO convention. If LR 14 is constitution will be re- pened so the Convention Jesse Fulton, Director of Grand Island, June 15: JUNE 5, 1941 successful next year, Ne- written by the States. This of States could be back in Nebraska Beef Quality As- 1:00-3:00 p.m., College Senator and Mrs. R.M. braska will become the is a very old myth that is front of the whole legisla- surance (BQA), will be Park, 3180 U.S. Highway Howard and daughter ar- sixteenth state to do so. utterly false yet it is heard ture concerns me a great presenting the latest on 34. RSVP by June 14 to rived home last week, The COS resolution (LR every time COS is on the deal. The Senators have the Nebraska BQA pro- Brent Plugge, 308-236- having lived in Lincoln 14) came to our Govern- agenda. The briefest study got the ball down to the gram and certifying pro- 1235, bplugge1@ unl.edu for several months during ment committee. At this of the constitutional con- twenty yard line. The leg- ducers in BQA and BQA Holdrege, June 16: 1:00- the session of the Legisla- time four liberal, four vention makes it very islature has done all it can Transportation (BQAT). 3:00 p.m., Phelps County ture. Following adjourn- conservative members clear the delegates in do on this issue. I believe The BQA program edu- Ag Center, 1308 2nd St. ment of the legislature serve on the committee Philadelphia wanted the people are the only cates beef producers on RSVP by June 15 to Erin May 23, they drove to Lit- which makes it politically there to be TWO ways for way to get this across the animal health best-man- Laborie, 308-268-3105, tle Rock, Arkansas, where deadlocked. The intensely amendments to the con- goal line. If you are a COS agement practices, proper [email protected] they spent two days visit- political process of stitution to be proposed. I supporter, it’s time to step stockmanship, and North Platte, June 16: ing their son, Robert, in staffing committees saw am forced to conclude op- up. proper animal welfare 6:00-9:00 p.m., Centennial Company F. 134th In- to that when the session ponents must trust con- Please contact my office guidelines. Beef cattle Hall, Lincoln County Fair- fantry, stationed at Camp first started in January. As gress more than they with any comments, ques- producers, who are com- grounds, 5015 W. Rodeo Robinson. Senator How- LR 14 was stuck in com- trust the states. tions, or concerns. Email mitted to producing a Rd. Meal provided by ard is personally ac- mittee on a 4-4 vote, Sen. How can states not be me at [email protected], quality, wholesome and Zoetis. RSVP by June 11 to quainted with a number Halloran invoked the trusted to propose mail a letter to Sen. Tom safe beef product for con- Randy Saner, 308-532- of the officers at the camp “pull motion” rule. Rarely amendments when the Brewer, Room #1101, P.O. sumers, are encouraged 2683, randy.saner@ and was given the oppor- used, it can “pull” a bill constitution requires Box 94604, Lincoln, NE to attend to stay up to date unl.edu tunity to learn much out of committee if it re- three-fourths (38) of the 68509, or call us at (402) on BQA practices. Imperial, June 17: 1:00- about that city of tents states to ratify amend- 471-2628. All producers are invited 3:00 p.m., Crossroads where most of our Ne- to attend. BQA certifica- Wesleyan Church, 220 W. braska boys are in train- Between The Lines (Continued from page 6) tion is valid for three 17th St. RSVP by June 15 ing. I heard about the town anyway because this was couldn’t make it over the years. If your last BQA to Erin Laborie, 308-268- McPherson County will and I guess it was kind of the same time that the hills when full of troops. training occurred prior to 3105, erin.laborie@ send two Selectees to the like a ‘Royal’ town be- kitchen got demerits be- It was still better than 2018, your BQA certifica- unl.edu Army next week, when on cause there was always cause Pvt. Thompson was walking to all the distant tion could be expired. Ogallala, June 17: 5:00- Wednesday, June 11, Vic- talk of “The Queen of found to be squeezing training areas. I’m sure Beef producers are en- 8:00 p.m., Ogallala Live- tor Masters and Lew couraged to attend to stock Auction Market, Killeen.” I only went grapefruit to make a those busses have been Evans will leave here for keep their BQA certifica- 1507 W 1st. Meal pro- there one time with an- drink for lunch with upgraded a couple times induction into the U.S. tion current. The BQA vided by Zoetis. RSVP by other GI and we didn’t Texas dirt (or knowing since I was there, but will Army at Omaha. Masters certification fee for these June 11 to. Randy Saner, see her, but we did walk Thompson it might have be forced to convert to volunteered some time events is waived for those 308-532-2683, randy.saner into one place where still been from Nebraska) electric to cut down on ago and has been waiting wanting to become BQA @unl.edu some of the ‘boys’ were under his fingernails. I emissions when Fort to be called. certified/recertified. Whitman, June 18: 10:30 playing dominoes for a probably didn’t pull as Hood has to comply with Crops in scattered sec- For more information a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gud- dollar a spot. I didn’t play much KP duty as some be- new regulations. tions of the county were on Nebraska BQA, visit mundsen Sandhills Labo- that either because I was cause I was such a model One thing that kind of destroyed by hail on https://bqa.unl.edu/. ratory, 45091 Gudmund- being paid $21 a month. soldier. Some guys, bothered me, which prob- Wednesday of last week as Upcoming certification sen Rd. Meal provided by heavy rains fell in many Lay that alongside a ‘dou- mostly with names like ably shouldn’t have, was events (all times are local): Zoetis. RSVP by June 11 to parts of the county. The ble eleven’ and you are ‘Besbesion’ spent a lot of policing the grounds Ithaca, June 11: 1:00-3:00 T.L. Meyer, 308-645-2288, hail damage was most se- still a dollar short.’ time in the kitchen with around the buildings to p.m., Eastern Nebraska tmeyer2@ unl.edu vere in the Newberry I had a lot of time as we the Greek cooks. It was pick up every match stick Research and Extension Broken Bow, June 18: community south of drove past to remember probably kind of rigged and cigarette butt when Center, 1071 CR G. RSVP 4:00-5:30 p.m., Broken Tryon where rye on the Fort Hood. I know I told and I imagine some of none of them were my by June 10 to Connor Bow Country Club, 2280 Newberry, Masters, Cole- you about Pvt. Simms (we them were assigned as fault. Biehler at 402-624-8000 or Memorial Drive. Held in man and Weave Wright were all ‘privates’) being cooks rather than rifle- I’ve used most of my [email protected] conjunction with the farms was hailed badly, killed right next to me on men. I hope they used words but I still need to Wayne, June 14: 10:00 West Central Affiliate Ne- the crops in some fields the rifle grenade range, some common sense, like express my opinion on a.m.-noon, Wayne County braska Cattlemen’s Meet- being completely lost. Expo Building, 301 Pheas- ing. Steak dinner but have I confessed to putting me behind a type- my basic training at Fort NINETY YEARS AGO ant Run. RSVP by June 11 provided. RSVP required falling asleep in my fox- writer more. I hope, and Hood. I think it was good JUNE 4, 1931 to Ben Beckman, 402-254- by June 16 to Scott hole one day and having think, Private Edge got as- for me, but not for some The Tryon Telephone 6821, ben.beckman@ Reynolds (call or text) 308- to walk back to camp signed to repair office ma- of the men. Yes, there exchange was moved Sun- unl.edu 870-0970, bowanimal@ alone instead of in forma- chines because that’s all were some men among day from the Hotel Build- Albion, June 14: 6:00- yahoo.com tion? Did I tell you how I he had done in civilian the boys. One ‘boy’ got ing to the Cumpston 9:00 p.m., Boone County ‘volunteered’ for KP one life, and he physically sent home when they property. Mr. Allen has time at the end of a failed most everything in found he had lied about been working for about ‘bivouac’ and rode back to basic training. his age, was a very large two weeks changing the camp on the kitchen We often had to unload 15-16 year old, and spent lines and getting every- truck rather than walk and walk up a hill be- every spare minute read- thing ready to move the ten miles. It’s a wonder cause the ‘old’ busses ing funny books. We had switch board. On Sunday they didn’t make me walk some ‘cadre’ that had afternoon, the board was barely finished basics and moved, and within a few didn’t know what they hours all the lines were were doing. One older back in service. ARNOLD Captain, that had seen Cecil Calhoun was in combat, was wiser than town Wednesday getting some repairs made on his most of my teachers. well drilling outfit. Maybe I’ll finish this week John Musser is offering by saying, “I had a million a reward for information dollar experience that I leading to the arrest of wouldn’t give ten dollars the thief who stole a well MONDAY, JUNE 14 to repeat!” from one of his places in HOURS: Need Help Visiting Monday-Friday: 1:00-5:00 & 7:00-9:00 NORTH PLATTE AG LENDERS: Matt Perlinger • Ann Maassen Saturday: 1:00 - 5:00 (Closed Sat. evening) ATTRACTIONS? Sunday: 1:00 - 8:00 Tom Murphy Call David Olson NOTICE TO Rates: PARENTS: • Individual Season BABY POOL: No Pass: $45.00 children age 6 & over FREE Guide Service! are allowed in the • Family Season baby pool. Adult (12- Pass: $100.00 years-old or older) • Daily Pass: supervision is re- North Platte, Nebraska 1:00-5:00 Mon-Sat. quired. Infants & toddlers will be $3.00 required to wear Little 1:00-8:00 Sun. 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High School Rodeo Pokorny Qualifies For Season Winding Down CNFR In Casper, WY Nebraska High School Coy Johnston, Stapleton, 13. Emma Warren, Thed- rodeo athletes were in ac- 12.520; 7. Brent Charlton, ford, 9.520 tion on Saturday, May 29 North Platte, 13.280; 17. Pole Bending - 15. Emily and Sunday, May 30. On Cooper Bass, Brewster, Leach, Dunning, 22.438; Saturday they were in 22.470; 24. Dawson 20. Hope Brosius, Enders, Atkinson and Tate Talk- Doggett, Stapleton, 23.500 22.890; 35. Kinley Crow, ington, Scottsbluff and VALENTINE HS RODEO Hershey, 28.722; 51. Win- Elle Ravenscroft, Nenzel Bareback Riding - 1. ter Benscoter, Valentine, were the All-Around Cow- Spencer DeNaeyer, 33.921 boy and Cowgirl. On Sun- Seneca, 65 Steer Wrestling - 1. Dane day the competitors Barrel Racing - 9. Whit- Pokorny, Stapleton, 4.870; traveled to Valentine and ney Jennings, Seneca, 5. Dawson Doggett, Sta- Jake Chasek, Mitchell was 18.562; 29. Emily Leach, pleton, 7.060 the All-Around Cowboy Dunning, 18.945; 44. Win- Team Roping - 6. Brent and Jace Hurlburt, Arca- ter Benscoter, Valentine, Charlton, North Platte & dia was the All-Around 19.775; 51. Hope Brosius, Jate Saults, Big Springs, Cowgirl. Enders, 21.359; 69. Kinley 11.250; 7. Cooper Bass & Complete results of the Crow, Hershey, 29.406 Zack Bradley, Brewster, local athletes are: Boy’s Cutting - 1. Cooper 12.330; 8. Dane Pokorny, ATKINSON HS RODEO Bass, Brewster, 74; 4. Hay- Stapleton & Rex Day, Bareback Riding - 2. den Jennings, Seneca, 71 Bartlett, 12.480 For more than twenty animals going head to you’ll never forget. years, the College Na- head in the dirt, compet- The CNFR is the best of Spencer DeNaeyer, Breakaway Roping - 4. Tie Down Roping - 11. tional Finals Rodeo has ing to be crowned the the best in college rodeo. Seneca, 58 Whitney Jennings, Zack Bradley, Brewster, made its home and legacy best. More than a rodeo, It is where the National Barrel Racing - 28. Win- Seneca, 3.010 14.660; 12. Brent Charl- in Casper, Wyoming. No CNFR is a celebration of Intercollegiate Rodeo As- ter Benscoter, Valentine, Girl’s Cutting - 3. Whit- ton, North Platte, 15.530; where else in the world our western tradition and sociation crowns individ- 18.495; 31. Whitney Jen- ney Jennings, Seneca, 72 24. Coy Johnston, Staple- can you find the most athletic excellence that ual event champions in nings, Seneca, 18.566; 36. Goat Tying - 11. Whitney ton, 22.280 elite college athletes and once you’ve experienced, saddle bronc riding, bare Emily Leach, Dunning, Jennings, Seneca, 9.200; back riding, bull riding, 18.885; 48. Hope Brosius, tie-down roping, steer Enders, 19.980; 56. Kinley wrestling, team roping, Crow, Hershey, 23.108 barrel racing, breakaway Boy’s Cutting - 1. Cooper Doc Petrie retires after 43 years roping, and goat tying. Bass, Brewster, 73; 6. Hay- National team champi- den Jennings, Seneca, 68. Marcia Hora onships are also awarded Breakaway Roping - 11. to both men’s and Whitney Jennings, Dr. Rod Petrie has offi- women’s teams. Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls Seneca, 3.400 cially retired from Cow Country Animal Clinic, from over 100 universi- Girl’s Cutting - 8. Whit- ties and colleges compete ney Jennings, Seneca, 65 Thedford, and has handed over the reins to in Casper each year. Con- Goat Tying - 20. Winter Dr. Brigham Scott, who testants compete all year Benscoter, Valentine, began practicing with in one of the NIRA’s 11 re- 11.460; 23. Whitney Jen- Doc in August of 2013. A gions for a chance to rope nings, Seneca, 11.950 retirement open house or ride at the CNFR. Pole Bending - 21. Emily was given in Doc’s honor The top three students Leach, Dunning, 23.371; May 28 at the office in in each event, and top two 23. Hope Brosius, Enders, Thedford. men’s and women’s 23.676; 45. Winter Ben- Doc Petrie left Colorado teams from the NIRA’s 11 scoter, Valentine, 31.551 in January of 1978 for the regions will qualify for Steer Wrestling - 2. Coy Sandhills of Nebraska. the CNFR. The CNFR gets under- Johnston, Stapleton, The temperature in Col- way on Friday, June 11, 6.130; 4. Dane Pokorny, orado was 50 degrees and when he arrived in Thed- with many activities for Stapleton, 7.080; 7. Daw- the rodeo athletes and son Doggett, Stapleton, ford it was 10 below. He learned about the some closed event. It gets 8.810; clinic opportunity from underway on Sunday, Team Roping - 2. Hayse Butch Labore, DVM at June 13 through Saturday, Wetzel, Palmer & Ryan Mullen, and he credits his June 19 for the public. Shepherd, North Platte, good friend in helping Cauy Pokorny, a sopho- 8.570 him choose Thedford. more at Laramie County Tie Down Roping - 4. Doc has had many Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, won the Central Rocky Moun- tain Region Steer Wrestling to qualify for the 2021 CNFR. He is the son of Brad and Paula Pokorny of Stapleton and a graduate of Thedford May Is Mental Health Awareness Month High School. We help with.... • Domestic violence TERRI LICKING PHOTO Grilling Safety (Continued from page 3) • Sexual violence Doc Petrie, left, hands over the practice to the able hands of Dr. Scott, at a re- • Dating violence hot before you put food tirement open house held Monday, May 28 at Thedford. Doc Petrie has served on it. If you are using a • Teen dating violence the Sandhills area for 43 years and many clients showed up to thank him and charcoal grill, preheat • Stalking wish him the best of everything in his retirement. coals for at least 20 to 30 • Human trafficking minutes before adding • Family violence memorable times during dred with one rancher from California, new.” food. his tenure as a veterinar- and the day ended at Thedford has been very Use a food thermometer RDAP can help. ian. One he remembers Jerry Warren’s where a fortunate to have a veteri- to make sure food reaches well was a C-section with vapor light was used to nary clinic and the work he correct internal tem- Scan with your phone to go directly Siamese twins, two heads, aid the process after dark. Doc Petrie has started will perature. to the RDAP website. full bodies and seven legs. “Ranchers have made continue on with Dr. Keep raw foods that will The most C-sections he many improvements in Brigham Scott who came be grilled such as meat Support Groups Offered On Wednesdays & Thursdays had in a year was 113. their facilities and they with his wife, Bobbi and away from foods that will That’s when two ranchers have better corrals and family, and has worked at not be cooked such as a Our services are free and confidential. were both calving out 500 chutes,” Doc said. the clinic for the past salad. Vegetables can eas- first calf heifers. Doc has spent he past eight years. ily be grilled: Large veg- Crisis line - 24 hour: “It seemed one of them two years restoring a 1927 As many vets prepare to etables such as corn on was in every day,” Doc Model T truck belonging retire, the number of the cob can be placed di- 308-534-3495 commented. to his grandfather who young veterinarians who rectly on the grill. Wrap Office: 308-532-0624 He said the most preg gave it to him when he work with large animals chopped vegetables in checks he conducted in a was 10. is on the decline. It is aluminum foil before day was 1,035. Eight hun- “My granddad drove it even more difficult to grilling. find one willing to prac- Grilling is a great way to tice in remote areas. prepare healthy food for Dr. Scott grew up on a family and friends. Keep farm at Westerville and the following internal graduated from Ansley temperatures in mind as- High School in 2005. He suring a safe grilled prod- was a member of the ucts. Use a food third class in the 2+2 pro- thermometer to make sue gram where students at- the food reaches the cor- tend two years at the rect internal temperature. University of Nebraska at The food thermometer Lincoln and two years at should be inserted into Iowa State. the thickest part of the The road to becoming a meat away from bone. vet is not easy and it is ex- Hamburgers should be pensive. It is difficult cooked to 160°F. work, not only physically, Beef, veal, and lamb but also emotionally. steaks and roasts should As long as there are ani- be cooked to 145°F for mals, there will be a need medium rare, and 160°F for veterinarians to care for medium. for them. The emotional Poultry should be and intellectual rewards cooked to at least 165°F. of veterinary medicine Fish should be opaque are rich and diverse. and flake easily. The small community of Be sure to use a clean Thedford has been in plate when removing good hands with an expe- grilled foods. Do not put rienced veterinarian and cooked foods back on the now a younger one to pick same plate you used for up the work and carry on the raw food, unless it has at Cow Country Animal first been washed with Clinic. hot soapy water. Sandhills area residents Resources: Nebraska Ex- say thank you to Doc tension NebGuide “Are Petrie for his years of You a Nutritious Grill service and they wish him Master?” G2048, available well in his retirement. at: www.ianrpubs. unl.edu The Stapleton Enterprise Local & Regional Thursday, June 10, 2021 Page 11

Odds & Ends (Continued from page 4) UNMC spring kills female progeny in technologies said she sees 2021 Dean’s List early larval stages. Male how, if you didn’t agree to Obituaries The University of Ne- offspring won’t die, but this, it could be really con- braska Medical Center instead will become carri- cerning to have mosqui- has announced its spring ers of the gene and pass it toes released in your 2021 dean’s list for stu- Wilfred P. "Willie" to future generations. As neighborhood. Wilfred P. and Larry (Tereasa) dents enrolled in the Kramer, 73, of Kearney, more females die, the It’s gotten so bad Oxitec Kramer of Kearney; five nursing program. passed away on May 23, “Willie” Kramer “bad mosquito” popula- employees have taken ex- grandchildren; six great- To qualify for the dean’s 2021, at his home near tion should dwindle. treme measures to protect grandchildren; siblings, list, nursing students Kearney. Willie was born This all sounds well and against vandalism by not Shorty (Cathy) Kramer of must be enrolled for 12 or on Nov. 23, 1947, in North good to some, but the res- disclosing where the mos- Stapleton, William Kra- more hours during the se- Platte to Leonard and idents in the Keys worry quito boxes are located. mer of Dallas, Linda mester and have a grade Helen Joy (Everett) about what happens Although they’re on pri- Crisman of Gothenburg, point average of 3.75 or Kramer. when they’re bitten by vate property and I’m Marlene Johnson of Far- above. He attended school in these bio-mosquitoes or sure somebody knows nam, Lynette (Steve) Krab Tristan Haake, Staple- Stapleton. Willie married that the insects will dis- and they’ll probably tell. of Paxton, Florence Sims ton, College of Nursing Virginia Haddock on Dec. rupt the Florida ecosys- We’ll just have to wait of Mesquite, Texas, Gloria Kearney Division. tem. They are really and see what the outcome 4, 1965, in North Platte. (Steve) Shingleton of Al- unhappy about being cho- is on this one. Hopefully Willie owned and oper- buquerque, New Mexico, 2021 summer sen as a test site. I guess we won’t have some mu- ated Old West Guns on and Tina (Rich) Terry of you could say they don’t tated “super mosquito” Central Avenue in Kear- North Platte; and several stocker/yearling want to be “guinea pigs” that can “carry us away” ney for over 35 years, re- other extended family meeting and tour for this sort of thing. and end up with some- tiring in 2020. and friends. set for June 30 Natalie Kofler, who lec- Willie had several hob- Memorials are suggested thing much worse than Nebraska Extension will tures at Harvard Medical bies over the years that to the Shriners Hospital. we have to deal with now. host a summer meeting School in Cambridge, and were important to him in- Online condolences may If they do mutate, hope- and tour focused on is the founder of Editing cluding hunting, fishing, 1947 - 2021 be shared at hlmkfu- fully they’ll like the stocker/yearling systems Nature, an organization motorcycle racing, stock neral.com. weather in Florida a on June 30 near Nenzel, that advocates for respon- car racing, scuba diving, enjoyed collecting. A gathering of remem- whole lot better than in Nebraska. sible development and classic cars and attending Willie was preceded in brance was held Saturday, the sandhills of Nebraska Registration will begin oversight of gene-editing - and stay there! the Sugar Valley Rally. He death by his parents; son, June 5, at Willie's resi- was always willing to Mike Kramer; and sib- dence, 2610 E. 11th St., at 9 a.m. MDT and the share a good story and lings, Larry, Wally and Kearney. program will kick off at perhaps embellish it just Viola. Horner Lieske McBride 9:30 a.m. MDT at the Nen- Key to mentoring a bit. Surviving relatives in- and Kuhl Funeral and zel Community Building. Willie was an encyclope- clude his wife, Virginia of Cremation Services in A meal will be served at new angler: dia when it came to Kearney; sons, Teddy (Jo- Kearney was in charge of noon, and a tour of Three firearms, especially Win- dene) Kramer of Ogallala, arrangements. Bar Cattle Company is chesters, which he greatly planned for the after- Keep it simple noon. Jim MacDonald, Univer- and reel, he or she will be By Larry Pape James Mousel left for grand-children, Lt. Com- sity of Nebraska-Lincoln frustrated. The friend will James Mousel Nebraska Game and heaven on April 21, 2021, mander Todd (Brandy) Professor of Animal Sci- not know if it’s equip- Parks Commission in Kearney. He was the 1941 - 2021 Mousel, Stephanie (Caleb) ence, will start off the ment failure or the tech- husband of Nikki Mousel. Cepal and Kelly (Isaiah) morning session high- nique. The same is true if he moved to Kearney and lighting UNL research re- Consider your motiva- They shared 60 years of Curtis; great-grandchil- the equipment is compli- hauled cattle for Speed- lated to management tions on why you enjoy marriage. dren, Chase and Christian cated to use. Start a begin- way, earning several safe systems and supplemen- fishing. Is it to catch a He was born in Hastings Mousel and Halli and ning angler with a driving awards for mil- tation of stockers/year- meal, compete for the in 1941 to Anthony and Archer Curtis; sisters-in- push-button spin-casting lions of miles. Eventually, lings. Dr. Travis largest fish, get away from Mary Alice Mousel. He law, Judy Wiese and Susie reel and move more expe- he taught CDL classes at Mulliniks, UNL Assistant life’s stresses or to be with graduated from Juniata (Richard) Mousel; sister, rienced anglers into spin- the University of Kearney. Professor and Specialist friends? High School and attended Judy (Larry) Hammer; ning reels when it is James attended Corner- in Range Cow Production To faithfully mentor a college in Kearney. and numerous nieces, appropriate. Bait-casting stone Berean Church and Systems, will discuss min- new angler, whether they He met and married his nephews and cousins. reels are too complicated was active within men's eral nutrition for stockers be young or old, one prob- college sweetheart in Memorials are suggested and frustrating, unless Bible groups. He will be and provide some insight ably should start by ask- 1961. Active in college in- to the Kearney Area Ani- you are mentoring an ex- remembered for telling a into on-going research in ing why the angler wants termural sports, he had a mal Shelter or the church perienced bass angler. good story something stocker/yearling systems. to fish. The angler might passion and love for of your choice. Online Hope for beginner’s luck funny or a timely joke. He The morning session will have some experience but sports all through his life condolences may be in catching a trophy fish had a great sense of wrap up with Nebraska still be seeking to learn. and was an avid Lopers shared at nebraskacrema- but strive to catch any fish humor. When dining out, Extension Entomology From there, add the time, fan. tion.com. so the new angler is en- he enjoyed buying re- Educator, David Boxler, place and equipment nec- His love and passion was A memorial service and couraged to continue. freshments for the people highlighting fly and para- essary to have enjoyable ranching. In 1962, in the celebration of life will be Panfish, such as bluegill, who serve our country. site control for stockers, fishing trips together. Sandhills of Nebraska - held Monday, June 14, at green sunfish and crap- James is survived by his which will be a continued Keep it simple. The first heaven on earth, he lived 2:30 p.m. at the Eastern pie, are plentiful wife Nikki; son, Jim; topic of discussion on the dabblings into any new his dreams and raised his Star Hall, Thedford. statewide, easy to catch, daughter, Madison; tour. hobby should be about family. In the late 1980s, and can be turned into a The afternoon tour of discovering the basics. wonderful meal to give a Three Bar Cattle Com- With fishing, this means second reward from a pany will feature third- to keep the equipment USDA NRCS extends application fishing trip. generation rancher, John simple and effective. Channel catfish offer the Ravenscroft. John will Fancy gear and tackle opportunities for the opportunity to catch a share an overview of their tend to need an experi- bigger fish with slightly operation and how stock- enced touch and can be EQIPWaterSMART Initiative to July 9 more advanced tech- ers are incorporated into intimidating to learn. niques. Catfish are found The U.S. Department of rigation water use effi- USDA NRCS service cen- their production system. First experiences should statewide, but you can Agriculture (USDA) Natu- ciency in cropland and ter by the July 9th applica- Three Bar Cattle Com- be comfortable and suc- teach your mentee about ral Resources Conserva- protect irrigation water tion deadline. pany is located 35 miles cessful. Your friend’s finding great location by tion Service (NRCS) has sources from depletion. By coordinating NRCS’s south of Nenzel, Nebraska memory of a beautiful showing them the annual selected 31 priority areas Examples of eligible con- EQIP and Reclamation’s in the center of Cherry sunset and any fish Fishing Forecast, which is to receive $13 million in servation practices in- WaterSMART invest- County. caught will hook them on published by the Ne- Environmental Quality clude water usage ments, this federal collab- To register for the pro- angling for life. braska Game and Parks Incentives Program efficiency improvements oration works to ensure gram, please contact the Plan the fishing trip loca- Commission. Bass and (EQIP) funding as part of through the installation that water users conserve Nebraska Extension office tion for comfort and suc- walleye usually require a the WaterSMART Initia- of telemetry soil moisture this vital resource for use in Cherry County at 402- cess. If the person is new little more experience tive (WSI). These invest- probes, conversion of during droughts or use by 376-1850. The cost to at- to fishing, a short fishing and are a great fish for ments will help producers gravity irrigation to sub- others in the community tend is $40 and is payable trip to a park-like setting teaching new equipment on private working lands surface drip or center piv- needing it for clean drink- at the door. Please regis- is perfect. City park ponds such as lures and spin better conserve water re- ots, and permanently ing water or energy, in- ter by Thursday, June 24 can be found across Ne- casting rods and reels. sources in coordination converting irrigated crop- dustry, management of for a meal count. braska that include Experienced anglers with investments made land to dryland cropland. wetlands, streams, rivers, For more information, groomed shorelines, rest- know observing the suc- by water suppliers. Producers within the and lakes, and other uses. contact Erin Laborie at rooms and nearby serv- cess of others often is a Through this initiative, Middle Republican NRD’s This collaboration is a pri- 308-268-3105 or erin.la- ices, with most of these key to our own success. NRCS provides eligible Quick Response area who ority of the National [email protected], or Brent containing plentiful Encourage beginning an- EQIP applicants with the are interested in inquir- Drought Resilience Part- Plugge at 308-236-1235 or bluegill, bass and catfish. glers to observe and ask additional resources and ing into applying for nership. [email protected]. The Nebraska Fishing questions. Information is tools needed to manage these EQIP funds must Guide’s Public Fishing soil moisture, improve ir- widely available. Online sign up in their local Know Your Five Freedoms! Areas section lists these resources include blogs, special locations as Fam- forums, videos and The Cutting Edge (Continued from page 4) ily Friendly Lakes. If your wired in and the new one hopefully by the end of Freedom of Speech • Freedom of Religion printed media. Game and Freedom of the Press mentee is a little more ex- Parks’ website (out- had a plug. My husband the weekend, I will again perienced and wanting to told me to shut off the have a working dish- Freedom to Peaceably Assemble doornebraska.org) in- Freedom to Petition the Government learn fly-fishing, for in- cludes all of these with breaker. I wanted to go washer. From now on stance, the groomed links on where and how shut off the power at the when we work on electric- shorelines of park ponds to fish. The book Going pole, which would cut ity in the house, I think I are ideal casting practice Fishing (outdoorne- ALL the electricity to the will just flip the switch at locations, and bluegill are braska.gov/howtofish) is house, but he said just a the pole! very susceptible to many available free to help you breaker would be fine. types of artificial flies. and your mentee with So I flipped the breaker visit us @ creativeprinters It is important the fish- marked “Kitch” and the suggestions and details online.com ing equipment you intro- you may have overlooked. one marked “Dish,” duce your friend to is And don’t forget their thinking that one of these and Like us on Facebook good quality and comple- fishing permit, which can was probably the correct ments the fishing experi- be purchased online and one. Well when he cut it ence. If a beginning displayed on a mobile de- sparks flew and a bit of angler is having trouble vice. cussing also came out. We with a bad fishing rod did find out the one marked “Live Room” was the dishwasher, as it flipped the breaker when he cut it. Apparently “Dish” is the electricity for my gas stove. Who knew? Well we got the dish- washer in, did a few mod- ifications, had to get a couple more parts, so Page 12 Thursday, June 10, 2021 Garage Sale Day The Stapleton Enterprise

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