SERVING LOGAN & McPHERSON COUNTIES THE STAPLETON FOR OVER 100 YEARS SinceLOGAN 1912 COUNTY, • creativeprintersonline.com STAPLETON NEBRASKA 69163 (USPS THURSDAY, 518780) MAY 20, THURSDAY, 2021 JANUARY 5, 2017 NO. NO. 1 20 Eighteen SHS Class of 2021 graduates MARCIA HORA - THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Trinity Hansen, left, salutatorian and Trisha Bernt, vale- dictorian. Eighteen Stapleton High nothing is going to get School graduates received better, it’s not.” By Dr. their diplomas during Seuss. commencement exercises Ushers were Megan held Saturday, May 8, in Amos, Brooklynn Rooney, the high school audito- Ethan Nicholson, and rium. Ryan Shepherd. Mr. Daniel Gibbs played Faculty members are the processional as the Howard Gaffney, superin- senior class walked in and tendent; Kris Walker, took their place on the principal; Sandy Burke, stage that was decorated Polly Burnside, Barb with the class color of Doty, Bryce Funk, Gary pink and featured white Halstead, Robert Harvey, roses. Sue Hauser, Eric Kloke, Pastor Frank Scott gave Erin Lindeman, Brenda the opening and closing. Monson, Margaret Ann MARCIA HORA - THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Trisha Bernt was the Neal, Jeff Paben, Bryan valedictorian and Trinity Regier, Patty Stewart, and Class of 2021, front row, l-r: Hannah Faith Burnside, Trinity Lee Hansen, Trisha Rose Bernt, and Hope Katherine Hansen, salutatorian. Jason Wehnes. Gustason. Second row, l-r: Saige Nicole Johnson, Jolene McKenzie Gies, Makayla Raeanne Clouse, Kaci Jo Wheeler, Both addressed their fel- Grade school teachers Johanna Michelle Honeywell. Third row, l-r: William Warner Sisson, Kimbal James Sanchez, Antonio Osuna Martinez low classmates and those are Janine Catlett, Lacy III, and Blaze Alexis Walker. Back row, l-r: Daylon Issac Weekly, Camrin Nathan Coco, Ethan Cole Fessenden, Conner in attendance. Kinderknecht, Deanna Matthew Simants-Phillips, and Atreju Michael Hill. Mr. Wehnes gave the Klosen, Dakota Meyers, charge to the class and Su- Dawnae Nichols, Syd perintendent Howard Rundback, Jill Schaeffer, Recycling building bid accepted Gaffney and Rich Burn- and Delite Weinman. side, board member, Stapleton High School awarded diplomas. seniors were awarded the at Village board meeting The Class of 2021 pre- following scholarships: Jackson Concrete, LLC of ment and that Ne- the former café sented a video and flow- Trisha Bernt: Stapleton North Platte, was braskans could collec- building. ers were presented to Public Schools Founda- awarded the bid for the tively achieve real Legal notices special people while the tion, $1,000; Nebraska- new recycling building to progress on real environ- on foreclosure song, “You’re Going to land University, $750. be built on J Street in the mental issues if seed of two proper- Miss This” by Trace Ad- Hannah Burnside: UNO Village of Stapleton at a money were provided. ties within the kins was played. Chancellor’s Scholarship, cost of $273,580.00. The The 60’ x 100’ x 16’ steel village have Superintendent Gaffney $4,000 per academic year; decision was made at the building will replace the been published presented the Class of Stapleton Public Schools regular Village of Staple- current building and will three times in 2021 and members as fol- Foundation, $1,000; ton board meeting held feature four 20’ x 14’ accordance to lows: James & Marie Chapman Wednesday, May 12. Raynor insulated over- state statute Trisha Rose Bernt, Han- Memorial, $2,500; Leu The Village has been head doors and two walk- and this will be nah Faith Burnside, Foundation, $1,100; Ne- awarded a $293,500 grant through doors. moving into Makayla Raeanne Clouse, braskaland University, from Nebraska Environ- The 60’ shop will in- the final phase. Camrin Nathan Coco, $250; American Red mental Trust for construc- clude a floor drain and Logan County Ethan Cole Fessenden, Cross, $250; UNL Husker tion of the new building. restroom area. The 40’ re- Sheriff Sean Hope Katherine Gusta- Traditions, $2,000/year The trust is funded by cycling portion of the Carson was present to re- nance does not allow con- son, Jolene McKenzie for up to three years; proceeds from the Ne- building will include a port on activities for the tinuance barking. One Gies, Trinity Lee Hansen, CEHS Freshman, $8,000; braska Lottery and has floor drain and sliding month within the Village. warning will be given and Atreju Michael Hill, Jo- 4-H Scholarship, $75; Ne- awarded more than $349 wall into the shop. Two juveniles were cited then a fine will be im- hanna Michelle Honey- braska Federal Opportu- million to conservation It was reported Bob for violations. One juve- posed. well, Saige Nicole nity Grant, $2,105; Robert projects in Nebraska since Burns has sold the former nile was cited for no regis- The Village has hired the Johnson, Antonio Osuna Harvey, $400. 1994. Stapleton Meat Market tration, no license, and no law firm of Schroeder & Martinez III, Conner MaKayla Clouse: Nucor The Nebraska Environ- building to Josh Schiltz. proof of insurance. There Schroeder of McCook to Matthew Simants- Corporation Educational mental Trust was estab- Burns cleaned up the is a warrant for his arrest be the new Village attor- Phillips, Kimbal James Award, $3,500 per year for lished in 1992 to property prior to the sale in Florida. This juvenile ney. Sanchez, William Warner four years. conserve, enhance and re- in accordance with the has since moved out of In other new business: Sisson, Blaze Alexis Camrin Coco: Skilled & store the natural environ- nuisance ordinance. Scott the county. Another cita- • The request of Diane Walker, Daylon Issac Technical Sciences, Cen- ments of Nebraska. It was Salisbury is finishing up tion was issued for care- Knievel to allow serving Weekly, and Kaci Jo tral Community College, created on the conviction clean up of his property less driving for speeding Wheeler. that a prosperous future on Main Street and Scott and running stop signs. The class motto was “Un- is dependent upon a Gaites will receive an- Barking dogs were ad- See Recycling less someone like you See SHS Graduation sound natural environ- other letter in regards to dressed. The Village ordi- cares a whole awful lot, Page 12 Page 12 -- News Briefs -- Weather McPherson Notices Index DATE HI LOW MT • Senior Meal Bids Legal Notices.............2 Garden Flip Flop Herbie’s Speakeasy 8 72 39 0 Co. News • McPherson Co. Social Side.................3 Set For To Host Hit The Beach 9 63 38 .02 Commissioners 10 56 33 0 Opinion Page .............4 Event in May Proceedings Thursday, May 20 11 50 35 T Classified ...................5 Herbie’s Speakeasy, located 12 60 30 0 • Eunice Kramer Estate The Stapleton Area Chamber of in Creative Printers, will be 13 64 31 0 Legal Notice McPherson County Commerce and Friends of the Li- hosting a “Summer Hit The 14 75 40 .23 News........................6 brary are teaming up to bring you Beach Party bash” on Thurs- Fog was recorded on May 10, McPherson County “Garden Flip Flop” day, Thursday, May 12 and may 14. Thunder Garage Sale Day May 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on day, May 27, from 4:00 to 8:00 School News............7 p.m. was observed on May 13. Main Street, Stapleton. Stapleton will be “On Sale” Sat- Stapleton Public There will be live music, a lunch Summer refreshments are urday, June 12, as the Stapleton special at Stapleton Cooperative here and there will be a Miller Cemetery Area Chamber of Commerce will Schools News..........8 Market & Deli, and specials in Kinkaider’s beer and margarita Clean-Up Day conduct their annual garage sale Maverick News...........9 downtown businesses. tasting. day. SHS Awards ............10 You are welcome to attend and Other downtown businesses Miller Cemetery will conduct a If you would like to promote take home a plant or two and are getting on the band wagon clean-up day, Saturday morning, • Over The Hills your garage sale, please call Legislative Notes .....11 some seeds, even if you don’t so be sure and watch for more May 22. A Memorial Day program • Graphic Files Creative Printers at 308-636- Celebration Of will be held May 31 at 2:00 p.m. bring one to “flip flop.” There will information on specials you will • Between The Lines 2444 and your sale will be adver- Life .........................11 also be yard art, tools, and more find in town. at the cemetery located near tised in The Enterprise and on to flip! Tryon. • Senior Lunch Menu posters. Local News ..............12 Page 2 Thursday, May 20, 2021 Public Notices The Stapleton Enterprise It’s your right to know was discussed. The road is pointed to the McPherson in need of material to re- County Planning Com- “Gab With Gardeners” McPherson Co. pair holes and major ruts mission. Matt Burch was in the road. The request appointed to replace Joyce Commissioners was added to the road Snyder on the board. Garden & Food Proceedings plan. There was discus- Both terms will expire in sion about the progress MCPHERSON COUNTY 2024. Series Underway made to asphalt patching BOARD OF The board discussed re- on Ringgold Road and a COMMISSIONER’S Publishing/ pairs needed to the garage plan to begin asphalt PROCEEDINGS Supplies ..................386.47 next to the courthouse. patching on Soddy Road. May 12, 2021 Trugreen They will receive and re- Bryant moved to ap- The McPherson County Grounds view a bid from Roxy’s prove a raise in wages for Board of Commissioners Supplies ..................130.00 Roofing when it has been road employee Ron Mun- met as per adjournment US Bank completed. son who has been em- of April 14, 2021, for their Supplies ..................424.83 There being no further ployed by the county for a regular monthly meeting.