The Hebron ournal $100 J egister Volume 146, Issue 26 10 Pages, One Section, Plus Supplements WWednesdayednesday, JJuneune 28, 2201017 Serving the communities of Alexandria, Belvidere, Bruning,R Byron, Carleton, Chester, Davenport, Deshler, Gilead, Hebron, Hubbell and surrounding areas www.hebronjournalregister.com Tidbits Parade Grand Sculptures give Early deadline June 30 for July 4 holiday Marshal announced Hebron character The Hebron Journal-Register This year’s Grand Marshal of winners. Hebron’s Fourth of July parade The Miss Firecracker contest will have an early deadline June Leonard Elting believes in will be Lonnie Prahl. Prahl has began in 1991, however, only aesthetics. 30 at 12 p.m., in anticipation of the welcomed visitors to the World’s two names were logged from that “You have to do something in July 4 holiday. Largest Covered Porch Swing time — Amber Moody from 1991 order to lure people to town. You All ads and copy are requested for years, handing out signature Nicole Norder from 1992. have to be a little different than to be submitted by this time. buttons and information on the In 1995, the contest included the rest,” Elting said in his house Call 402-768-6602 to submit an swing. Mr. Firecracker. The fi rst was just east of the fi rst sculpture he ad or news item. The parade is scheduled to Ryan Bulin. In 2016, Owen Hubl brought to Hebron — a buffalo begin at 1:30 p.m. Lineup is on took the honor. made of sturdy aluminum. Cornhusker State South Avenue to Lincoln Avenue Nikki Degenhardt was Miss Games 2017 entries as the parade will head west on Firecracker in 1995. Harper Wat- Lincoln to 4th Street, where it son won the crown last year. The following Thayer County will turn to the south and round The contest is sponsored by residents are entered into the Roosevelt Park. the Women’s Achievement Club. Cornhusker State Games July There is no registration for the Entries for this year’s contest may 21 to 30. parade this year and the lineup will be submitted at Elaine’s Beauty Residents are welcome to keep be fi rst come, fi rst serve. Shop. the Hebron Journal-Register up to Businesses and organizations Independence Day activities date on their progress with photos are encouraged to use signage on begin on July 1 with machine Bighorn sheep on 13th Street and results. their fl oats because there will not pitch baseball and Frankie Valens and Dove Road. Email photos to be an announcer. concert at the United Methodist [email protected]. Early activities include the Church. Those entered are: Hebron Lions Pancake Feed from On July 2, a fi reworks show Jessica Huhman — 5K Road 7 to 9 a.m.; the 8 a.m. Thayer will be given at Hebron Municipal Race, female 15-19 years; County Health Services Fun Run; Airport. Haley Huhman — 5K Road truck show at 8 a.m.; and 10 a.m. The Hebron Volunteer Fire Race, female, 20-24 years; Quilts of Valor Presentation at the Department Street Dance is July Mark Bosco — Disc golf, inter- Majestic Theater. 3 at 8 p.m. with the Caleb Brad- mediate men; At 11 a.m., past Mr. and Miss ley Band. Jonothan Knerl — racquetball Firecracker winners will be For a full list of activities, see doubles, men B/C; racquetball honored, along with the 2017 page 10. singles, men D; Samjith Wasim — racquetball doubles, men B/C; racquetball doubles, mixed B/C; Little Blue Bistro Sabreana Wit — racquetball doubles, mixed B/C; racquetball Nebraska Sandhill Crane. singles, women’s open A; serving twice a day “It isn’t bronze, none of them Josey Welch — track and Thayer County Health Services in February. Most of the construc- are bronze. If they were, no one fi eld, 100-meter dash, girls 11-12 continues its facility improve- tion on the new kitchen, cafeteria could afford them,” Elting said. years; 400-meter dash, girls 11- ments with the Little Blue Bistro, and dining area was fi nished, he “I fell in love with the buffalo. 12 years; located in the southwest corner of said. People come across from the Jayme Huhman — track and the hospital. They opened in March and motel to take pictures.” fi eld, 100-meter dash, girls 13-14 The bistro seats 42 and serves Moreno, who has been cooking Since the buffalo, Elting has years; 200-meter dash, girls 13- breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and since he was in high school, began added a number of pieces, includ- 14 years; long jump, girls 13-14 lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., planning menus. ing the bighorn sheep on Dove years; with an open salad bar. Moreno’s time in the kitchen Road and further down, a bear Braxton Welch — track and “It’s open to anyone who wants includes the Heritage Care Center looking down 1st Street. He thinks they’re quite attrac- fi eld, 100-meter dash, boys 9-10 to come in,” Nutritional Services in Fairbury, Cornhusker Marriott A cougar will be moved to Director Jackson Moreno said. Hotel in Lincoln, independent ca- tive and have the potential to take years; 400-meter dash, boys 9-10 Nebraska City. years; Moreno said the public will be tering and a two-year stint with the visitors through town and see Jami Knerl — Mallwalk, 6- formally welcomed sometime this University of Nebraska-Lincoln what Hebron has to offer. it. Replicas of the swing could mile. summer during a grand opening. Athletic Department. When Elting started bringing adorn Lincoln Avenue. Painted On this day, Moreno is offering His experience has taught him the sculptures, which are ordered with imagination, the replicas Methodist church to two types of gouda macaroni and he would like to stay away from through a person in Kansas and could be two seats and promote cheese — one with lobster and one institutional-style cooking, al- made in Mexico, to Hebron, he the Cattlemen’s Ball as well. host Frankie Valens without, along with homemade piz- though he acknowledges people heard so many compliments, he “You might have a judging zas and steamed vegetables. said he couldn’t stop. contest, take the winner and sell Hebron United Methodist See BISTRO, page 10 Church will host Frankie Valens Moreno started with the hospital “I still have a lion ordered and if it or sell them all for a cancer July 1 at 4 p.m. I get lucky, it will come,” he said. drive,” Elting said. A free will offering will be “Hebron just needs some help Instead of replicas, Elting welcome. when it comes to beautifying.” would prefer porch swings people Although a nightclub singer in Lincoln has its lightbulbs, bi- could actually use, either two or cycles and hearts, he said, and al- the late 1960’s with his signature four seats. though he thinks the porch swing His ideas are for someone to song, “This Magic Moment,” attraction is a bit worn, he has a Valens traveled full time with his take up, he said. couple ideas to revive interest in It isn’t just Hebron Elting likes wife, Phyllis, performing gospel to beautify. One of his newest music ministry for seven years. pieces is a pig right outside his They came off the road in 1997 home. to assist churches with their music “I like him,” he chuckled. “He’s programs. not fi nished. He needs pink ears As a result, they have resumed and a little red nose — we’re their concert ministry on a part- going to paint him.” time basis. Rescue missions, the And inside, Elting has a sand- Salvation Army and prisons are The cafeteria area in the Little Blue Bistro at Thayer County Health hill crane, which is approximately additional places they shared their Services serves a salad bar during lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. fi ve feet, nine inches tall. love and message. Another piece will be moved. Valens also recorded “Smoke A cougar making its way down Gets In Your Eyes” and “She a path will eventually take its Cried.” He has shared the spotlight place at the Nebraska Center for with The Byrds, The Platters and the Education of Children who The Boxtops. are Blind or Visually Impaired, The family concerts are often where Elting’s granddaughter attends. The center’s original high described as unique and inspir- A bear sits on the corner of 1st ing. Solos, duets, concert piano school portion was nicknamed Street and Dove Road. numbers, hand-signing and skits the cougars. are featured. ~Obituaries~ Brown, William, 83, Hebron Clark, Josephine, 105, Hebron Dornbierer, Steven, 61, Davenport Contributed by Christy Farnstrom Lee, Donivan, 68, Crete Ortman, William, 91, Hebron Big Green spruces up horse barn The Big Green 4-H club from Deshler stayed busy at the Thayer County Prentiss, Russell, 91, Chester Fairgrounds in June. They painted nearly 36 stalls in the 4-H Horse Barn Wall, Ruth, 85, Hebron and spent countless hours power washing and scraping aged paint. Now armed with 80 gallons of paint, they hope to fi nish the community service .00 project this week. The painters are (Front row, left to right) Braxton Pe- Nebraska: $34 terson, Alex Wright and Riley Farnstrom. (Back) Kayleejo Dunlap, Trevan Outstate: $39.00 Anderson, Kaylan Anderson, Makinna Peterson and Jacilyne Peterson. Also helping were Colt, Cooper and Brenton Laaker, Abigail Knigge and An unfi nished pig sits in front of Leonard Elting’s home. Online: $23.00 Makayla Wright.