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Joining the Tri-City TRIBUNE Staff recently was Autumn Castellanos of Cozad.

Castellanos joins the TRIBUNE staff with an empha-sis in Advertising Sales. Au-tumn is excited to get to meet the potential advertisers in up-coming issues of the Tri-City TRIBUNE. “This job could not have been more perfect for me,” expressed Autumn Castellanos. “It gives me the ability to use my creative skills and outgoing personality to help the TRIB-UNE coverage area and its many businesses.”

Proud to be born and raised in the TRIBUNE-Area, Castel-lanos now calls Cozad home after living in Elwood as well as Lexington growing up. “Having a lot of family members here in the community of Cozad has made it

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A Lexington business and long-time Lexington area cattle feeder were the main honorees at the 2019 Dawson County Cattlemen’s banquet Saturday night in Cozad.

MRK, Inc., received the 2019 Beef Ambassador Award. Cattlemen’s president Quentin Dailey noted during the presentation that the Lexington-based firm offers trucker’s services ranging from truck washouts to annual inspections. Their over-sized wash bays are located at 606 E. Prospect Road just across the road from Tyson. In addition, showers and laundry are available for truckers while waiting for their rigs to be cleaned.

The MRK shop can handle general truck and trailer maintenance services,

alignments and annual inspections. Bruce Rickertsen was the 2019

inductee into the Dawson County Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame. Born in 1950 to Chris and Bertha Rickertsen, he formed an interest in the cattle industry at an early age.

He was a member of the Horseshoe Bend 4-H Club where he showed cattle and other livestock. In 1968 he was the state livestock judging champion.

After graduating from Lexington High School, he went on to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) where he received a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in business in 1972. While at UNL he was a member of FarmHouse fraternity and was on the UNL livestock judging team his junior and senior years.

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ENSHRINED INTO the Dawson County Cattlemen’ Hall of Fame was 2019 Inductee Bruce Rickertsen (right) on Saturday evening. Joining Bruce in receiving the great honor was his son Mike Rickertsen (left) and Bruce’s wife Julie Rickertsen.

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RedDay Fundraiser To Be Held In Cozad On February 23rdThe whole community of Cozad should be excited for

February 23rd with the upcoming and fast approaching RedDay Celebration that will be held at Cozad Elks Club. Citizens of the 100th Meridian City will have the chance to reinvest, engage and donate during this joyous event.

“The fourth annual Cozad Community Foundation RedDay has the potential to exceed prior years fundraising efforts with many current Cozad citizens as well as former citizens giving back generously to the community,” stated Cozad Community Foundation’s Robyn Geiser.

The activities will start at 7 p.m. and continue until after 10 p.m. A wine/ microbrew tasting will be accompanied by a food pairing demonstration by Shawn Engberg. There will be silent and live auction items also available at the Cozad Elks Club. The raffle will be drawn this evening as well. Items being raffled are a hog and processing along with many overnight trips. Those overnight stay packages that are

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RedDay

By Barb Bierman Batie TRIBUNE Correspondent

Autumn Castellanos

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COZAD, LEXINGTON, Gothenburg and Elwood

Wrestlers Begin Quest For the ‘Parade Of Champions’ Thursday.

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WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

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CAKE AUCTION IS SUCCESSFUL

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KEEPING TABS on the over 148 items on the board that were sold is (top) Jessica Haack during the Annual Cake Auction held at the Elks Club in Cozad on Thursday. (Left) Over $4,600 was raised for Camp Comeca with over 20 items being pur-chased via the ‘buy it now’ $75 option.

Lex’s Rickertsen Lone 2019 Inductee To Dawson County Cattlemen’s Hall Of Fame

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Dawson County Sheriff John Rohnert was recipient of one of the highest

awards given by Lexington Jaycees at their annual Bosses’ Night Recognition banquet Monday when he was named winner of the Distinguished Service Award.

Cozad kicked a big dent in the dope bucket during the 1978-79 Southwest Conference season by finishing with a 6-0 record in boys basketball.

Spotlighted as the Elks Teens of the Month for Feburary were Brittany

Morse of Cozad and Benjamin Stewart of Lexington. Both Morse and Stewart have stellar academic portfolios while being in-volved in various activities and organizations.

Cozad’s 41st Annual March of Dimes

Cake Auction recorded a tremendous re-sponse. A  total of $3,960 was raised on the 203 items that were sold during the event. Alison Feik served as the General Chairman of the Jaycee sponsored event as she was assisted by other members of the chapter and volunteers.

Kendra Marshall and Ryan Grabenstein have been selected as the area teens of the

month for February by the Cozad Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks’ Lodge No. 2250.

Cozad’s municipal patrons will be offered an

added convenience in the future. An estimated $15,600 expenditure was approved Monday for the installation of a drive-thru window and con-crete driveway at the municipal building.

Extension of Monroe Street in southeast

Cozad will accommodate heavy truck and equipment traffic. Cozad’s City Council, in co-operation with requests from business and in-dustrial firms in the region, has okayed the project although no exact cost estimate has been determined.

ReNelda Wenburg of Cozad was recognized

for her volunteer efforts for the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. Wenburg has been organ-izing blood drives at the Monroe Plant for over 24 years.

Four projects will be completed within the near future, according to Street

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Lexington will continue its rapid rural road blacktopping pace this year, ac-

cording to a report made to Lexington Chamber of Commerce last week by County Commissioner Terry Bell of Lexing-ton. He told the Lexington group that three different roads approaching Lexington will come in for a total of about eight miles of blacktopping.

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will be re-surfaced between 9-10th Streets later this year. The alley between 8-9th Streets will also be improved soon. Addi-tional work is scheduled for completion at the 16th and Meridian Avenue intersection and the south one-half of 12th Street from Newell to Avenue C.

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The closing campaign for Gothenburg Memorial Hospital will be co-chaired

by Renkie Aden and Gene Block, who did such a great job during the initial cam-paign. Chairmen Aden and Block have an-nounced a starting target date of early March, for the final drive to put the project completely in the black and give the com-munity a facility to be proud of.

Probably no individual is more firmly enshrined in Nebraska tradition than Abraham Lincoln, born February 12, 1809. Our capital city and one of our large counties are named in his honor. His statue by Daniel Chester French, backed by a tablet of polished granite on which the Gettysburg Address is en-graved, dominates the west approach to the state capitol. As a war presi-dent, Lincoln natu-rally exercised a great deal of influ-ence over the lives of all Americans. Because Nebraska was a territory dur-ing the Civil War, the President exer-cised much influ-ence over its affairs. All executive and judicial officers of the territory, for ex-ample, were ap-pointed by the President. A commission, dated April 13, 1865 - the day of Lincoln’s assassi-nation - reappoints Alvin Saunders as governor of Nebraska Territory. The commission is in the archives of History Nebraska (formerly known as the Ne-braska State Historical Society). Ac-cording to a statement by Saunders, the commission was signed just before the President left for the theater where he met his death. Undoubtedly Lincoln exercised his greatest influence on the development of Nebraska in selecting Omaha as the

starting point for the Union Pacific Rail-road. Strictly speaking, the President’s order designated a point “within the lim-its of the township in Iowa opposite the Town of Omaha,” as the place of the beginning. Additionally, the citizens of Council Bluffs have always maintained their city was the eastern terminus of the road. Even though the Iowans were

upheld by the Supreme Court in that view, Omahans have always con-tended their city was the starting point of the railroad.

Omaha reaped rich rewards from President Lincoln’s decision. The sig-nificance of that de-cision in the city’s development was recognized from the beginning.

Groundbreak-ing ceremonies

took place in Omaha December 2, 1863 - the very day the word of Lin-coln’s decision was received. In less than an hour after receipt of the telegram, a committee on arrange-ments was appointed, and by 2:00 that afternoon a crowd of 1,000 had assem-bled at the place where ground was to be formally broken. Though it was to be many months be-fore actual construction got underway, the die had been cast. President Abra-ham Lincoln had assured Omaha’s fu-ture.

Abraham Lincoln’s Impact On Nebraska

As we headed into Roadtrip ’19 weekend we were enjoying a lazy Friday night with Hubby’s fraternity brother and his wife in suburban Snellville, Ga. I had posted photos of our travels to that point on Facebook and noted we were in the Atlanta area, heading to Athens the next day to visit one of my friends.

Hubby soon got a message from another fraternity brother checking to see if we really were at Kamino’s. We knew he was in the south somewhere and turns out he lived only 15 miles away in another suburb called Braselton. Some quick checks and we decided to meet him at his home the next day after we visited my friend.

Next morning we headed east to Athens, home of the University of Georgia. Merrily is a professor there and works with doctoral students in the College of Education who are specializing in student affairs.

Ours is a friendship spanning 44 years that started when we were both Hoover Honeys at Nebraska Girls’ State. This trip allowed us to meet her new husband and tour their new home. Located along the river near the UGA campus, the water bubbling over the rocks can be heard from their screened in porch – absolute heaven.

Since both are now in their 60s the home was designed so they could age in place. His and her bathrooms with wheelchair accessibility and an open floor plan had us all drooling.

But the best part was the kitchen. Have you ever heard of microwave drawers? Well, Merrily has one. How about side open ovens – so you won’t burn yourself lifting

something off the rack? A host of other options for seniors were all part of the package designed by their architect, who in my book is a genius.

After that fun tour we headed to downtown Athens for some Southern comfort food at one of Merrily’s favorite

restaurants. My fried green tomatoes were crisped to perfection and everyone enjoyed their home-style meal.

We even took a quick tour of the North Georgia campus where we learned about some Bulldog lore and

walked around the green space where the first University of Georgia football game was played.

Back on the road we headed to Braselton and picked up Husker Mark. He directed us to a new microbrewery built in an old cotton gin. As in Nebraska, the microbrew industry is just exploding across the South. This brewery only opened in November, but was packed, as it was one of the nicest afternoons all winter.

We rounded out the evening back in Snellville where Kaminos took us to their favorite local pizza place. Wood-fired oven pizza hit the spot after a day of road tripping.

The next morning we had to head back north, but only had a two-hour drive, as we were going to visit my cousin in Chattanooga. We got to their home just before the noon meal and after reviewing a number of food options decided to try their microbrewery and BBQ spot. It had also opened in November in one of the oldest buildings in downtown – a former streetcar repair shop – complete with some of the old tracks.

We ordered the sampler platter and munched and sipped away on a flight of their best brews. Finally it was time to head back to the house for Super Bowl LIII. We did our best to cheer on the Rams (sorry Patriots loyalists) but alas. It was another wonderful evening catching up on family and planning for our next get-together.

Sadly the next morning we had to get on the road again to keep working our way home. Next week the last of our adventures in Missouri.

On The Road Again:

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As most of us know by now, President Trump was the first candidate for president in 40 years not to release his tax returns prior to taking office. With full knowledge of this fact, the American people elected him president, and under federal law he is entitled to the same privacy and legal protections as any other American citizen. I therefore do not support the unilateral disclosure of the president’s tax returns by Congress or any of its members, though I would have preferred he voluntarily release them to avoid our current situation.

Democrats have promised since President Trump was first elected that, if given the opportunity, they would request his tax returns from the IRS and release them publicly. Now in the majority, my Democrat colleagues can legally attempt to do this with a majority vote in the House, though such a move would set a dangerous and inappropriate precedent.

I take this issue very seriously not only because I would have to vote on any action before the House of Representatives to disclose the president’s tax returns, but also because the House Ways and Means Committee, on which I serve, has jurisdiction over the IRS. Any request for private tax returns must originate in one of the tax committees: Senate Finance, House Ways and Means, or the Joint Committee on Taxation.

In the past, Congress has requested

tax returns from the IRS on a limited basis to inform policymaking. When the IRS was discovered to have engaged in targeting of conservative non-profit groups, congressional investigators requested the returns of all known affected parties but not of specific individuals. The law is specific on public disclosure of tax returns or information about them by Congress or the executive branch, which can also request them, without a majority vote - it’s explicitly illegal.

Conspiracy theories range far and wide as to what we can expect from such disclosure, but the current debate is more about trying to embarrass the

president than performing actual oversight. We have no reason to believe tax evasion is taking place for the simple reason the IRS audits the tax returns of every president and vice president annually while in office. Any explicitly illegal activity would therefore be prosecuted.

The practice of unilaterally releasing tax returns would set a dangerous precedent eroding our most basic privacy rights. Congress is rightfully vested with a great deal of power in our constitutional

democracy, but this also means there is virtually no check on its power. Weaponizing the president’s tax returns against him because political parties don’t agree on policy would be undignified, dangerous, and could lead to retribution.

Flashbacks:Flashbacks:Congressman Adrian Smith

The Lexington School Board ap-proved a 2019-20 salary and benefit package agreement with a 4.6 per-cent increase with the Lexington Ed-ucation Association (LEA) Monday night. According to Superintendent John Hakonson negotiations were completed following six sessions over four months between the board and LEA.

“Both parties worked really hard at seeing what the market place was, based on size and proximity of schools. Our board is sensitive to staying competitive in a tight teacher market, yet is also conscious of being responsible to taxpayers, espe-cially our farm families,” said Hakonson.

In other business the board ap-proved five resignations and retire-ments. Lexington High School media specialist Mary Bergstrom will be retiring after 19 years with Lexington Public Schools (LPS), Pershing Elementary music teacher Jeannie Homan will retire after 41 years with LPS and Sandoz and Per-shing media specialist Ruth Seward is retiring after 15 years at LPS. Other resignations were received from Alejandra Davila-Lopes, Lex-ington Middle School (LMS) Span-ish teacher and Kaylee Parsons, a special education teacher at Bryan Elementary.

New hires include: Christa Ander-son for the new special education coordinator position; Annette Fitzgerald for the new secondary curriculum coordinator position; Ce-cilia Perales-Garcia, LMS Spanish; Connie Rocker, school psychologist; and Lori Shutts, speech language pathologist.

Under new business the board ap-pointed Jeremy Roberts to replace

Duane Russell on the Lexington Public Schools Building Corporation board as Russell has retired and moved out of town.

The board also approved their 2019-20 contract with Educational Service Unit 10 for specific educa-tion services.

There also was a policy change concerning groups approved for na-tional and international competi-tions. Hakonson noted that powerlifting and journalism have been added to the list. “The revised policy also makes clear that a state-level qualifying competition is to be used in determining qualification for a national or international competi-tion,” he said. “The policy also notes the board will pay for sponsors and may provide the use of and fuel for a school district vehicle or its cost equivalency for airline tickets in transporting a qualifying student.”

In other action the board approved out-of-state travel requests for three qualifying powerlifters and two trips for the cross-country team.

Under reports and comments, As-sistant Superintendent Julie Myers presented an update on a $170,000 parent engagement grant that the district received notice of approval on in December.

Hakonson explained, “We were part of a grant through the National Center for Family Learning. Through this federal grant we get $170,000 spread over four years to improve the engagement of families in their students’ learning. We are targeting pre-K through grade 1, specifically students at the Early Learning Academy and at Morton Elementary.

“The goal is to have parents spend eight hours a week with the school. Half of that time will be in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and the

other half will be following their child into the classroom. We are try-ing to partner with Central Commu-nity College to provide ABE classes at the school so the parents are im-proving themselves and by watching interaction and instruction in the classroom may take and expand on what they observe in the home.”

Another goal is to expand literacy by increasing the number of books in the home, said the superintendent. “We are hoping student performance improves because of parental en-gagement,” he said. “This all came about very fast. We were asked about participating in the grant op-portunity in August and right before Christmas were notified we quali-fied and then were told we had to get up and running by February. We are trying to recruit 25 families, and if there are younger children at home we will provide on-site child care with paras and volunteers.”

He added that under a different grant the Lexington High School counselors applied for and received, they are also working on parent en-gagement. Under that grant the counselors are working mainly with senior parents on getting themselves and their students oriented to think about college. “So we have parent engagement going on at both ends of the spectrum in the district,” he con-cluded.

Finally, the board extended con-gratulations to the LHS wrestling team for winning districts and hav-ing seven state qualifiers.

Powerlifting Coach Amber Burson also sent a video showing Harol Molina setting the LHS deadlift record at 565 pounds on Saturday. Molina only weighs 178 pounds, 100 pounds less than the previous record holder.

Upon his return from college the family formed Car-Bar Inc. and the cattle, corn and soybean operation continued to grow. Rickertsen met his future wife, Julie, while she was working at then Lexington Coop Oil. The couple married on Aug. 4, 1979, and they are the parents of three children, Curt, Mike and Sara. They moved to their current home in 1982 when Bruce’s parents moved to town.

Bruce and Julie became active in the First Presby-terian Church and each has been involved in a number of community groups. Shortly after returning home from college Bruce became a leader of the Horseshoe Bend 4-H Club he grew up in and he has been a leader for the past 46 years. One of the family’s favorite memories is providing feeder calves to club members who

didn’t have access to their own calves from 2006 to 2010. Rickertsen now has granddaughters as club members.

He also served on the All Points and Country Partners Cooperative boards and the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce named the family the 2007 Farm Family of the Year.

The Rickertsens were participants in the Ag in the Classroom Pen Pal program from 1995 through 2013 and in 1997 and 1998 hosted their pen pals from Benson West Elementary in Omaha to the farm for a field trip where students learned to gate pipe, watch how calves are vaccinated and tagged, learned about feeding routines and saw the Rickertsen sons’ 4-H calves and pigs. For many of the students it was their first overnight trip away from home and first trip outside of Omaha.

While the family has fed cattle for many years, it wasn’t until 1995 when Car-Bar purchased their first bred heifer. For the past 19 years Rickertsen has continued to grow the family’s cow-calf herd. “I didn’t do it all by myself,” he noted. “I’ve had lots of help. My wife, Julie, pushed me and encouraged me and once and a while – like every week – asked me, ‘How you gonna pay for that?’” he quipped.

Rickertsen noted there have been many changes in the cattle business since he got out of college. “I sold my first load of cattle for $37.25 a hundred weight in 1972-73. I’ve enjoyed the business and watching everybody grow. I’ve also watched a lot of my mentors go ahead of me,” he said, paying tribute to long-time Dawson County Extension Agent Harold Stevens. “Things change, but it’s been a wonderful trip and I’ve enjoyed every

bit of it.” The Rickertsens have

five grandchildren. Son Curt and his wife, Holly, are the parents of four daughters, and Curt recently returned to the family operation. Son Mike and his wife, Allison, live in Lincoln and are the parents of one son.

Ken Herz of Lawrence, president-elect of the Nebraska Cattlemen (NC), attended the event and provided an update on NC activities. He noted NC would be moving to a new headquarters office in northwest Lincoln at the end of February with a location right off the Inter-state. As for policy work, NC will be working hard with other ag groups on getting property tax reduction legislation through the Nebraska Unicameral.

The evening concluded with comedians Lane Zimbelman and Gary Menke presenting routines.

MRK INC. of Lexington received the 2019 Beef Ambassador Award at the Dawson County Cattlemen’s banquet Sat-urday night. Accepting on behalf of firm were members of the Maloley family (from left) Jared and Torri McCracken, Mike and Ronda Maloley, and Terah and Connor Williams.

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Maildrop Maker Fair Praise To You:

To Area Citizens: The Cozad High School would like to thank the following

community members and businesses for their contributions to the 5th Maker Fair. As a result of your generosity and time, this event was again a great success. We hope that this ex-perience was a benefit to our students and to our staff and will continue to be a tradition at our school.

Contributing greatly to the success of the Maker Fair were: Jeanie Haskell, Karen LaBrayere, Camp Comeca-Justin Hoehner and staff, Nebraska Army National Guard, Paulsen, Inc., Cozad Police Department, Dawson County Sheriff’s De-partment, Lisa Kloepping-Bubak, Roxanne Reyes, Claire Bazata, Claude Berreckman, Brian Davis, Luke Wiesen-Mead Lumber Company, Elise Hart Owens, Brad Peltier, Dan Niles-Cozad Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit, Carly Rexing, Alison Feik, Elisa Felix, Mari Hermosillo, Teresa Co-rona, Patty Margritz, Tim Novacek, Gene Libal, Jake Derr, Gothenburg YMCA, Lakeside Bowl-Gothenburg, David Beins and staff, Beth Earl-Positively Delicious Sweets, John Earl-Earl’s Auto Glass, Larry Allen, Michelle Hoehner-Spring Creek Spa, Catherine Snow, Paul Pack, Laurie Yocom, Julie Geiger-Prairie Point Junction, Brian Regelin, UNK Drama Depart-ment, Wendy Collins-Presence Candles, Bill Shaffer, Melanie Castillo, Melissa Estrada, Valeria Estrada, Haley Werner, Yancy Werner, Pam Lahr, Susie Block, Kent Guthard, Mike Thome, Hannah Ulbrich, Waypoint Bank, Paul McGinnis-Ser-vice Drug and the entire staff of Cozad High School.

With the assistance of all the volunteers and those that do-nated items, provided ideas, and supported the project, this fifth annual Maker Fair would not have been possible.

Sincerely, Maker Fair Committee

being raffled off as well include an overnight stay dinner and drinks for up to eight people at Bootleg Brewers in Taylor; and an overnight stay for four people at Arrow Hotel with dinner at Bonfire Restaurant and drinks at Kinkaider Brewing Company in Broken Bow; and a weekend trip for two to Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Items not chosen by the raffle winner will be included in the live auction. You need not be present to win the raffle prize.

Tickets are available at Arnold Insurance, any of the banks in Cozad or from any Cozad Community Foundation Board Member.

Online donations will be accepted at www.cozad-communityfoundation.org via PayPal.

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a great place to plant my roots,” stated Castellanos. Au-tumn has two children that also are proud to call Cozad home, a son Aiden and a daughter Emily.

“I am excited and think that it will be great to meet so many people from all over the area. I have the opportunity to share with our readers more about the businesses located throughout the TRIBUNE-area and help them grow,” ex-plained Castellanos.

Autumn feels that her creativity and ability to think outside the box will be very beneficial to advertisers all across the TRIBUNE-area. “I have the ability to see questions and problems from a new perspective and find answers,” stated Castellanos.

Along with advertising, Castellanos will be seen using one of her many interests that will benefit the TRIBUNE greatly. Autumn is an experienced photographer and is a member of the Professional Photographers of Nebraska.

Castellanos also spreads her knowledge and creativity by teaching art and photography classes through Central Com-munity College in Lexington. “Education is important to me, because there is always something new to learn,” expressed Castellanos.

Autumn Castellanos is excited to meet all of the patrons and advertisers all across the TRIBUNE-area and continue learning more about the region.

Castellanos Joins Tri-City TRIBUNE Advertising Staff

By Barb Bierman Batie TRIBUNE Correspondent

By Matt Williams

Unicameral Update

Greetings District 36. The legislative session is nearly a quarter of the way over, and bills are starting to make their way through committees and onto the full legislature for debate. I have often written about economic development and the need for Nebraska to continue to grow. I want to highlight one bill that was introduced this session that I’m proud to support as a cosigner.

LB720, also known as the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, intro-duced by Sen. Kolterman is an economic incentive pro-gram bill that I believe will put Nebraska in a strong position as we approach 2020 and a new decade. The State’s current economic incentive program, the Nebraska Advantage Act, has served the state well but is set to ex-pire next year. LB720 builds on the success of the Ne-braska Advantage Act, but seeks to simplify and improve transparency and accountability.

One change that helps the bill accomplishes this goal, is moving administration of the program from the Department of Revenue, to the Department of Economic Development. This Department has done experience in growing our state, and is better equipped to understand and address the needs of modern businesses. LB720 would target tax benefits toward businesses based on a number factors, in-cluding the number of jobs created, expanded employ-ment, the amount of investment and wages tied to a project, with a focus on high paying modern jobs.

It is vital that Nebraska remain open for business so that we may grow our workforce, and thereby grow our State. Without economic growth, meaningful tax relief will be in-credibly difficult to achieve. Fortunately, nearly half my col-leagues agree, as 23 Senators across the political spectrum having signed onto Sen. Kolterman’s LB720. Through legislation like the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, we can better position the state to continue its’ economic growth into the next decade.

Senator, District 36

Lexington School Board Approves Negotiated Salary & Benefits For Certified Staff Members

Rickertsen Of Lexington Lone 2019 Inductee To Dawson County Cattlemen’s Hall Of Fame

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Cozad GrandGeneration Center

MenuFebruary 14-

Creamed chicken overbiscuits, spinach, redapplesauce, ice cream.

February 15- Sausagepatty, pancakes,scrambled eggs, hotfruit, veggie sticks.

February 18-Goulash, corn,peaches, garlic bread.

February 19- Chicken& noodles, mashedpotatoes, carrots,strawberry fluff.

February 20- Ham,cheesy potatoes,broccoli, tropical fruit.

Farnam SeniorCenter Menu

February 14- Porkchops, potatocasserole, stewedtomatoes, peaches.

February 15- Beef &bacon chowder, carrotsalad, applesauce.

February 18- Swisssteak, mashedpotatoes, broccoli, fruitcocktail.

February 19- Sausagegravy, green beans,pears.

February 20- Porkroast, mashed potatoes& gravy, cauliflower,

peaches.Lexington Grand

Generation CenterMenu

February 14- Buffetham, cheesy hashbrowns, tomato medley,dinner roll, OJ cup,dessert.

February 15- Sloppyjoe, tater tots, sweetcorn, apple slices.

February 18- Chickenveggie soup, cheesecubes, potato salad,pickled beets, mandarinoranges.

February 19-Hamburger, tripotatoes, mac &cheese, peas & carrots,pineapple.

February 20- Chickenstrips or liver & onions,red diced potatoes,hominy, mixed fruit.

Eustis SeniorCenter Menu

February 14-Meatloaf.

February 15- Crackercrumb fish.

February 18- BBQpork riblet.

February 19- Ovenfried chicken.

February 20- Bakedpotato bar, ham &cheese sandwich,

chicken salad.

Elwood SeniorCenter Menu

February 14-Meatloaf, baked potato,corn, tropical fruit.

February 15- Porkchops, mashedpotatoes & gravy, greenbean casserole, banana& strawberry salad.

February 18- Salmonpatties, tater tots,baked bean,applesauce.

February 19- Bakedpotato bar, peas, chili,plums, bran muffin.

February 20- Friedchicken, mashedpotatoes & gravy, greenbeans, apples, veggietray.

Gothenburg SeniorCenter Menu

February 14- Chickenparmesan, Caesarsalad, green beans,bread sticks,cheesecake dessert.

February 15- Liver &onions, seafood platter,hash browns, coleslaw,garlic bread, custard.

February 18- Bakedpork chops withdressing, sweetpotatoes, green beans,dinner roll, spicedapples.

February 19- Friedchicken, boiledpotatoes & gravy, butterbeans, cinnamonbread, tropical fruit.

February 20- Potatobar, baked potato withtoppings, egg saladsandwich, wheat bread,lemon bars.

Cozad GrandGeneration Center

February 14- 10:00a.m., Friendly Coffee,1:00 p.m., Foot Clinic,5:00 p.m., Evening Meal.

February 15- RegularHours.

February 18- 1:00 p.m.,Tai Chi.

February 19- 12:00p.m., Rotary, 1:00 p.m.,Bridge, 7:00 p.m., Bingo.February 20- 9:30 a.m.,

Pool In Broken Bow.Lexington Grand

Generation Center February 14- 9:00 a.m.,

Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.,Dancercise, 11:00 a.m.,

Steering Committee, 1:00p.m., Wii Bowling, 7:00p.m., Quilt Guild.

February 15- 9:15 a.m.,Go4Life, 12:45 p.m.,Cards, 1:00 p.m., FROG.

February 18- 9:00 a.m.,Tai Chi, 10:00 a.m.,FROG, 12:45 p.m., I’veGot It, 3:00 p.m.,Strength Training, 7:00p.m., Public Bingo.

February 19- 12:45p.m., Pinochle/Pool, 1:00p.m., Pretzels/FootClinic. February 20- 9:15 a.m.,

Go4Life, 9:30 a.m., PoolIn Broken Bow, 12:45p.m., Cards, 1:00 p.m.,FROG, 2:30-3:30 p.m.,

Hot Cookies, 3:00 p.m.,Strength Training.

Gothenburg SeniorCenter

February 14- 7:00-9:00a.m., Blood PressureClinic, 1:00 p.m.,Scrabble/Bible Study.

February 15- 3:00 p.m.,Birthday & AnniversaryParty.

February 18- RegularHours.

February 19- 8:45 a.m.,Mary Martha Circle BibleStudy, 1:00 p.m.,Mexican Train, 2:00 p.m.,Tai Chi.

February 20- 9:30 a.m.,Pool In Broken Bow.

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LexingtonLexington Area RYDE Transit

Public transportation is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule a ride inDawson County or Lexington call 308-324-3670. Public Transportation is easy to ride andopen to everyone.

Lexington BINGOPublic BINGO is available every Monday

evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the LexingtonGrand Generation Center. Food is available atthe center for purchase before BINGO begins.

Cozad

GothenburgCozadCozad Area RYDE Transit

Tues. from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesdaysfrom 8 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from 8 a.m. to5 p.m. Contact City of Cozad at 308-784-3907.

Cozad BINGOBINGO is available at the Cozad

Grand Generation Center every Tuesdayevening beginning at 7:00 p.m. BINGOsupper at 6:00 p.m.

Cozad Bus ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact the Grand Generation Center at308-784-2747.

Gothenburg/Farnam Area RYDE TransitTuesdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. call the

City Office at 308-537-3677 or 308-324-3670 for more information.

SENIOR CENTERSActivity Calendar

American Lutheran Church 200 East 12th Street; 308-784-3264. Vicar Kathy Gundell,Pastor Steve Berke. 9:15 a.m.Adult Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.Worship; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.Christian Education classes.

Buffalo Grove Presbyterian 76199 Road 429, Lexington;308-324-4211. 9:30 a.m., Worship.

Christ The King CatholicChurch

13th and M; 308-784-4161;Father Michael Pampara 6 p.m. Saturday Mass; 8:30a.m., Sunday Mass; 9:15 a.m.,CCD; 7 p.m., Wednesday Juniorand Senior High ReligiousEducation.

Church of Christ 22nd and Newell; 308-784-2700; Pastor James McCrickard. 9:30 a.m., Church; 11 a.m.,Sunday School; 7 p.m.,Wednesday Children,Preschool-8th grade - HighSchool, grades 9-12.

Cozad Bible Church 16th and O; 308-784-3675;Pastor J. C. Calhoun. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School;10:30 a.m., Worship.Wednesday Schedule: 6:30p.m., Adventure Club. VariousCell Groups throughout theweek.

Cozad Christian Church 821 Avenue F; 308-784-4808, 9:00 a.m., Adult SundaySchool; 10:00 a.m., WorshipService; Fellowship.

Cozad First Church of theNazarene

919 Avenue H; 308-784-3738;Pastor Susan Sukraw9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30a.m., Worship; 6:30 p.m.,Evening Service; 7 p.m.,Wednesday Prayer Service.

First Church of God 210 East 14th Street; 308-784-4074; 9:30 a.m., Sunday School;10:30 a.m., Worship. HarveyPierce

First Presbyterian Church 819 Avenue E, Cozad; 308-784-2717. 9:30 a.m., Coffee Fellowship;10:30 a.m., Worship. Pastor JillBoyd

Cozad United MethodistChurch

15th and B Streets; 308-784-2887; Rev. Doug Gahn. Adult Sunday School 9:00 &9:30 a.m.; ContemporaryWorship Service, 8:30 a.m.;Traditional Worship Service;10:30 a.m., Sunday School forall ages; 9:30 a.m. -Wednesdays: Kids of theKingdom. Second and FourthWednesdays. Youth 6th - 12th

grade 6:00 p.m. Second &Fourth Wednesdays. UMWCircles meet monthly; call formore information.

Living Hope Assembly of God 1800 Kiowa Lane; 308-784-4761; Sunday : Morning Prayer, 9a.m.; Celebration Service, 10a.m. (Children’s ChurchProvided); Evening Prayer, 6p.m.; Semester Life GroupsProvided During Week.

Mount Zion Primitive Baptist 319 West 11th; 308-784-2441;Elder Thomas Bond, phone,308-784-5518. 10:30 a.m., Sunday MorningWorship; 7:30 p.m., WednesdayEvening Meeting.

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church

1520 B Street; 308-784-2227;Sunday service 10 a.m. Rev. Aurilla Walker.

St. John’s Lutheran Church,ELCA

42650 Road 764, Cozad. 9:00 a.m., Worship.

Vicar Kathy Gundell, PastorSteve Berke.

Lone Star Cowboy Churchof Farnam, Nebraska

75435 Dr. 408 Farnam, NE. 10:30 a.m., Worship.

Church Schedule

MENUS & SCHEDULES

Cozad Happenings...

RED DAYCozad Elks Lodge

Saturday, February 23rdRed Day, Reinvest, Engage, Donate. Saturday, February 23rdat 7:00 p.m. at the Cozad Elks Lodge. Wine/microbrew tast-

ing with food pairing by Shawn Engberg. Raffles, Silent &Live Auctions. $20 entry and $10 raffle tickets available at

Arnold Insurance, Homestead, Security First, Waypoint Bankor from any Cozad Community Foundation Board Member.

Doug Sturgeon of Cozadwas a Saturday caller ofhis mother, Ruth Sturgeon.

Kenneth and Ginger Ad-kisson of Farnam and Tri-cia and CaileyGrabenstein and Nye Pel-ton of Bertrand wereamong those attending theAngus Cattle Sale at theBabcock Ranch near LongPine last Tuesday.

Friday evening supperguests of Roland and JanSheffield were Matthewand Ann Aden of Farnamand Mark and MiquiSheffield of Curtis.Tom and Crystal Oberg,

Jon, Elisa, Luke, Janae,Ryan, Connor and Kara ofFarnam and Ken andBetsy Bendorf of Hol-drege were in Lincoln Sat-urday to attend Janae'sGymnastic Meet. Theyalso watched the UNLWomen's Gymnastic Meetwhile there.

Perry Kotschwar of El-wood and BryanKotschwar of Big Springswere Sunday afternooncallers of MurielKotschwar.

Norma Darnall was aSaturday visitor of ErinDarnall, Stetson and Oak-lynn and Shane Darnall inKearney. They watchedStetson play basketball.

Mildred Tillotson was aMonday afternoon callerof Ardyce Bick.

Rick and GwenKotschwar were Wednes-

day to Thursday overnightguests of Derek andAmanda Kotschwar, Rileyand Reed at Martell andFriday to Saturdayovernight guests of Johnand Gretchin Hecken-lively, Mason and Elle atGretna. On Friday theyalso visited with Dick andShirley Speck at Benning-ton and on Saturdaywatched Elle play volley-ball.Tony and Carla Boots

and Megan of North Plattewere Sunday callers ofRod and Marla Klein.

On Sunday evening,Frankie and Phyllis Valensperformed at the Valen-tine's Day Banquet at theFarnam United MethodistChurch. There were about50 people attending. Fol-

lowing was a soup supperenjoyed by everyone.ANNUAL COMMUNITY

CARNIVALThe annual Community

Carnival has been set forSaturday, February 23rd,2019 at the Farnam SchoolSite. More informationwill follow next week.

NEW ARRIVALDerek and Jordan Aden

of Farnam became theproud parents of a babygirl, Chelsea Jayde, bornon Tuesday, January 29th,2019. Chelsea weighed inat eight pounds and wastwenty one inches long.

Grandparents are Tracyand Sheila Adkisson andMatthew and Aden, bothof Farnam. Great-grand-parents include RogerAden of Gothenburg,Roland and Jan Sheffieldof Farnam, Kenneth andGinger Adkisson of Far-nam and Marvin andJoyce Dowse of Sargent.

Farnam NewsBy Donna Hazen

Lexington Area ChristianWomen’s Connection Tues.

February 19th At NoonThe Lexington Area Chris-

tian Women’s Connection issponsoring Oil You Need IsLove on Tuesday, February19th at 12:00 p.m. at Kirk’sRestaurant. Speaker will be Sherry

Jarvis of Burwell, NE.Sherry will share informa-tion about essential oils.Music will be by Courtney

Anthony from Lexington.Reservations and cancella-

tions are requested by noonon Monday, January 21st.Call Sheri Giesbrecht at

308-320-0952 or TeresaLanman at 308-324-8386.Cancellations are essential!Transportation offered by

request. Free nursery pro-vided by reservation.

Call 402-472-4747 or visit www.liedcenter.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 – 7:00 PMLIED CENTER – LINCOLN NE

www.redgreen.comwww.redgreen.com

Cozad’s Wilson Public LibraryTo Host Fancy Nancy Tea PartyThe Wilson Public Library is having a Fancy Nancy

Tea Party on Saturday, February 23rd from 11:00 am –12:00 pm. We will take hostess extraordinaire FancyNancy’s tips for an exquisite tea party that is sure toleave guests saying “Ooh, la la!” Feel free to dress inyour fanciest ensembles (that’s fancy for outfits). Thisevent is open for children ages 3-8 only with one adult,please. Registration required by Friday, February 15th.Register by calling 308-784-2019 or at: www.wilson-publiclibrary.org. Limited space! Registration will closewhen full.

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TRIBUTES/AREA NEWSTri-City Trib 784-3644

Obituaries Can Be Seen At www.tricitytrib.com

Cozad Resident:Ronald C. Stark, Age 68

(1950-2019)Ronald C. Stark of Cozad passed away

February 6th, 2019 at Good SamaritanHospital in Kearney at the age of 68.

Ron was born December 10th, 1950 inLexington, Nebraska to Loren and Gaile(Stedman) Stark. He was a proud gradu-ate of Cozad High School class of 1969.Ron was a kicker for the Haymaker foot-ball team and loved singing and per-forming in musicals. He went to work atMonroe Auto Equipment in 1969 andwas a dedicated employee until theplant closed in 2011. Ron marriedCarol Meyer on October 28th, 1979.The couple were blessed with three children, Misti,Heather and Aaron. Ron loved Husker football, golf, bowl-ing, listening to the 'Oldies' and was a proud Democrat. Hewas devoted to his family and treasured time spent withthem, especially his grandchildren. Ron was an activemember of the American Lutheran Church. He enjoyedsinging, leading the congregation as an assistant minister,confirmation mentor and working with the men of thechurch.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, JerryStark and granddaughter, Jerica Lynn Stark. Survivors in-clude his wife, Carol Stark of Cozad; children, Misti Mad-dox of Cozad, Heather Stark of Cozad and Aaron (Audri)Stark of Cozad; sisters, Kathy Stark of Cozad and CarolGibson of Cozad; grandchildren, Jerron, Serenity and Jax-ton Stark, Andrew and Charles Maddox, Adysen andAvery Stark; nephews, Allen (Sandy) Nichols, Richard(Bonnie) Nichols, Robbie and Ryder Nichols, Tony (Pam)Nichols, all of Cozad, Jerry Ron Stark of Kearney; motherand father in-law, Dick and Patsy Meyer of Lexington; sis-ter-in-laws, Connie (Larry) Mikkelsen of Mulvane, KS,Cindy Meyer of Lexington, Chara Meyer of Lexington;and many great nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneral-home.com. Memorials are suggested to the family in hisname for later designation.

Services were Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.at the American Lutheran Church with Vicar Kathy Gun-dell officiating. Burial followed at the Cozad Cemetery.Visitation was Friday from 1pm to 8pm with family pres-ent from 4pm to 6pm at Berryman Funeral Home.

Ronald C. Stark

Local Chemigations TrainingSession To Be In Cozad Feb. 20th

Seven local Chemigation Training sessions are beingheld for farmers who apply chemicals through an irriga-tion system. The Nebraska Chemigation Act requires thatapplicators must be certified by attending a course of-fered by the University of Nebraska Extension and mustpass the written exam to verify their knowledge of theChemigation Act requirements.These rules are administered by each of the state’s 23

Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and the NebraskaDepartment of Environmental Quality (NDEQ). TheCentral Platte NRD inspects the required safety equip-ment on chemigation systems, receives permit applica-tions and fees, and issues chemigation site permits.The NDEQ has subcontracted with UNL Extension to

provide the training, proctor the exam, and deliver the re-sults of the exam. NDEQ also issues the chemigationapplicator certifications to persons who pass the writtentest. Certification is good for four years, after which re-

newals are required. Current permits expire June 1st ofeach year. To renew a permit, a $20 permit fee and appli-cation form must be mailed to Central Platte NRD byJune 1st, 2019. Renewal permits can be issued withoutan inspection; however, Central Platte NRD is requiredto reinspect systems in operation on a spot-check basis. ---February 20th: Cozad, Contact: Todd Whitney (308)324-5501, twhitney3@unl.edu.

4-H Public SpeakingContest Entries Due

The Dawson County 4-H Public Speaking Contest en-tries are due February 15th in the Dawson County Exten-sion Office, according to Andrea Nisley, ExtensionEducator.The 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be Monday,

March 11th, 6:00 p.m. at the Dawson County ExtensionOffice, fairgrounds. All 4-H'ers, ages 8-18, are eligible toparticipate. Details regarding the contest are available atthe Dawson County Extension Office, 308-324-5501.

Cozad Resident:Bill Geiger, Age 85

(1933-2019)Bill Geiger, age 85,

passed away February 8th,2019 quietly at home withhis wife, whom he alwaysreferred to as the love ofhis life.

Bill was born May 16th, 1933 inCozad, Nebraska to Willhelm andLouise (Unkel) Geiger. He graduatedfrom Cozad High School with the classof 1951. Bill’s love of farming began atan early age helping his parents on thefamily farm. He was drafted into theUnited States Army toward the end ofthe Korean Conflict and served his time stationed in Japan.Bill returned home to farming and found the car thatsparked his passion for speed, his 55 Chevy. He got his pi-lots license and loved flying, especially when he was ableto take his nieces and nephews on trips. He loved spendingtime with his friends and you could often find them at thetennis court, golf course, bowling ally, playing cards, ormeeting at the Elks. But every day had to begin at the RedRooster Café. Bill met Valerie DeBoer and they were mar-ried on August 5th, 1978. He adopted her two sons, Jeremyand Mike, and a few years later Will and Beth completedtheir family, he was an exceptional husband, father, andgrandfather. Family was everything to Bill and he lovedadding the DeBoer bunch.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, CarlGeiger and Ralph (Elaine) Geiger; and grandson, MatthewGeiger. Survivors include his wife, Valerie Geiger ofCozad; children, Jeremy (Tammi) Geiger of CO, Michael(Kelly) Geiger of Cozad, Will (Carrie) Geiger of Cozad,and Beth (Kevin) Bergstrom of MD; grandchildren, Court-ney, Garrit, Alec, Caleb (Kassie), Cameron, Connor, KadeMason, Emalyn and Mallory; great grandchild, Blake;brother, Fred (Eileen) Geiger of IA; and many belovednieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends.

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneral-home.com. A memorial has been established in his name.Family will designate to local organizations at a later date.

Services were held Monday, February 11th, 2019 at11:00 a.m. at the Cozad United Methodist Church withPastor Doug Gahn officiating. Private family burial fol-lowed at the Cozad Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday from3 to 7 with family present from 5 to 7 at Berryman FuneralHome.

Bill Geiger

Memorials Suggested:LaRae L. Hammond, Age 61

(1957-2019)LaRae Lou Hammond, 61, passed

away February 7th, 2019 at GoodSamaritan Society St. John’s in Kearney.

LaRae was born March 21st, 1957, inLexington, Nebraska, to Lee Hammondand Elvera “Pat” (Schnakenberg) Ham-mond. Her parents divorced and hermother married John Racek who becameher father in every way for the rest of hislife.

When LaRae was born, doctors toldher parents she would never talk orwalk. She’d never go to school or havea job. Her mother said otherwise and thelittle baby with Down Syndrome began a lifetime ofachievements -- starting with her cheerful chatter.

At age 7, she attended school at the Nebraska School forTrainable Children in Cozad where she learned reading,writing and math, as well as independent living skills. Sheparticipated in Special Olympics and arts and crafts ex-celling in ceramics. She loved music early in life and it re-mained a constant joy. She was the school’s first officialgraduate complete with cap and gown in May 1975.

After graduation, LaRae was a client at South CentralDevelopment Services before moving to the North PlatteOpportunity Center. The big day came when she movedinto her own apartment, had her own checking account andenjoyed independent living. Her years there gave her manyspecial friends including the Friday afternoon WildWomen’s Club. She loved shopping, bowling, countrymusic dances and weekly manicures with the girls. InNorth Platte, LaRae was employed at several downtownbusinesses and was very proud to be a cashier at the Gen-eral Store second-hand shop before retiring.

In 2000, LaRae’s health required dialysis treatmentsthree times a week. Many wondered how she could meetthe strict regimen of end stage renal disease. Again, shewent beyond all expectations living 19 more years. In2010, LaRae’s health required a move to Kearney whereshe easily found new friends and made a comfortablehome at St. John’s. It was here she learned computer skillsand discovered country music and cat videos on YouTube.

Throughout her life, LaRae loved cats, parties, Christmasand her birthday. She also loved her nieces and nephews,family reunions, photos, and talking on the phone with herdear friend Judy. A very special moment in her life waswhen great grandniece Pippa LaRae was named after herin 2017.

Survivors include her sister Pam (Arlan) Ackerman ofLexington; her brother Mike Racek of Lexington; nephewsJory Wood of Lexington and Harrison Racek of Lexing-ton; nieces Leia Underwood of Stapleton, Christina (Brad)Wagener of Lexington, Angie Chaney of Park Hill, Okla-homa, Schuyler Racek of North Platte and Betsy Racek ofLexington; aunts Phyllis (Jim) Byrns of Johnson Lake andPeggy Schnakenberg of Eastvale, California; and her life-time friend Judy Saner of North Platte. She also had nu-merous other cousins and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; nephew JayRacek; special friend Royce Hudson and sister of the heartRhonda Wiezorek.

Memorials are suggested to Good Samaritan Society St.John’s, Special Olympics or the donor’s choice.

Funeral services were held Monday, February 11th, 2019at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington withPastor Rob Kuefner, officiating.

Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at Trin-ity Lutheran Church.

Burial followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexing-ton.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home was honored to assist thefamily with arrangements. Please share online condo-lences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneral-home.com

LaRae L. Hammond

Memorials Suggested:Corrinne L. Pedersen, Age 79

(1939-2019)Corrinne L. Pedersen, 79, passed away

February 8th, 2019 at her home sur-rounded by her loving family. All whoknew her could not help but be touchedby her ubiquitous smile and unflaggingcan-do attitude. Her presence would lightup a room. She had the ability to alwaysseek out the silver lining in any difficultsituation and had a wonderful gift ofbeing able to cultivate enduring friend-ships with people who had views widelydisparate from her own.

She was born in Hayes Center, Ne-braska to Martin and Claudina Hase-nauer. Corrinne graduated from Cozad High School andwas very active in her class reunion planning committee.

She spent a significant part of her life being of service tocommunities in Nebraska and many surrounding states.Corrinne was the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce Ex-ecutive Vice President from 1978 to 1989. Her next posi-tion was the Manager of Community/EconomicDevelopment for NMPP Energy in Lincoln, Nebraskafrom 1989 to her retirement June 30th, 2015. Her positionfocused on working with 190 municipals in seven states.

In addition to her full-time positions, she actively servedas the consumer representative on the Nebraska Board ofNursing and she chaired the Nebraska Advanced PracticeRegistered Nurse Board.

Corrinne is survived by her husband, William (Bill); son,Kirk and wife Grace in Claremont, California and daugh-ter, Karen and husband Mark in Manhattan, Kansas. Shewill be truly missed by countless others whose lives shetouched.

Visitation will be held at Lincoln Memorial FuneralHome on Thursday, February 14th, from 5-8:00 p.m. andFuneral service to be held on February 15th, at 12:30 p.m.,6800 S. 14th Street, Lincoln. A memorial is being estab-lished by the family focusing on cancer research in Ne-braska. Condolences:lincolnfh.com.

Corrinne L. Pedersen

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Sunday evening, Febru-ary 20th, a group of peo-ple gathered at the UnitedMethodist Church in Far-nam to take in theFrankie Valens Story.Early in life Frankie wasa Nightclub Performer,now with his wife Phyl-lis, they sing for theLord. After the show thegroup enjoyed a meal andfellowship.

On Monday Sandy Wearand Nancy Laier went toKearney to do someshopping, etc. SaturdayBetty Rieker spent part ofthe day with Nancy.They met Nancy’s sister,Betty Kraye, of Mullen in

Cozad for dinner. Nancytook Betty R. back toStone Hearth Estates inGothenburg. Betty K.went on her way to theLincoln area to spendtime with her daughtersand their families.

The Cozad Area Enter-tainment Series presentedScott Kirby’s “MainStreet Souvenirs” on Sat-urday evening, February9th, at the Cozad HighSchool. This was a pianoperformance of some ofAmerica’s greatest per-formers . The music andnarratives were very in-teresting, entertaining andenjoyed by the audience.

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NOTICE OF MEETINGWILSON LIBRARY BOARD

CITY OF COZAD, NEBRASKANotice is hereby given that a

meeting of the Wilson LibraryBoard of the City of Cozad, Ne-braska, will be held at 12 p.m., onTuesday, February 19th, 2019, atthe Wilson Public Library, whichmeeting will be open to the public.The Wilson Library Board reservesthe right to adjourn into executivesession as per Section 84-1410 ofthe Nebraska Revised Statutes. Anagenda for such meeting kept con-tinually current, is available forpublic inspection at the WilsonPublic Library during normal busi-ness hours.

Laurie Yocom,Library Director

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CITY OF COZADNOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that ameeting of the City Council of theCity of Cozad, Nebraska, will beheld at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb-ruary 18th, 2019, at the City OfficeBuilding, which meeting will beopen to the public. The Mayor andCity Council reserve the right to ad-journ into executive session as perSection 84-1410 of the NebraskaRevised Statutes. An agenda forsuch meeting kept continually cur-rent is available for public inspec-tion at the City Clerk’s Office duringnormal business hours.

Susan A. Kloepping,Cozad City Clerk

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NOTICE OFSTAKEHOLDER MEETING

MEETING RELATED TO THE CEN-TRAL PLATTE NATURAL RE-SOURCES DISTRICT AND THENEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OFNATURAL RESOURCES’ INTE-GRATED MANAGEMENT PLANThe Department of Natural Re-

sources (Department) and CentralPlatte Natural Resources District (CPNRD), are preparing an updateto the integrated management plan(IMP) for CPNRD. Notice is herebyprovided that a public meeting ofthe IMP’s Stakeholder AdvisoryCommittee will be held at 1:00 p.m.(CST) on Tuesday, February 26th,2019, at the Holiday Inn in Kearney,NE (110 S. 2nd Avenue). A publiccomment period will be provided.An agenda for the meeting will beavailable for public inspection dur-ing normal business hours at theoffices of CPNRD and the Depart-ment, and at the following website:www.dnr.nebraska.gov. Please referto the websites and phone num-bers listed below for further infor-mation.The current IMP for CPNRD was

developed following the determina-tion in 2004 by the Department thatthe entire District was fully appro-priated and a portion of the Districtwas overappropriated. CPNRD’sinitial first increment IMP wasadopted in 2009 and is effectivethrough fall of 2019, at which time asecond increment IMP must bedrafted and ready for adoption. Ac-cording to Nebraska RevisedStatute §46-715, the IMP will bedeveloped in consultation and col-laboration with District stakeholdersand include: clear goals and objec-tives with a purpose of sustaining abalance between water uses andsupplies; a map of the area subjectto the IMP; at least one groundwa-ter control and one surface watercontrol; and a monitoring plan.Individuals with disabilities may

request auxiliary aids and servicesnecessary for participation by con-tacting the Nebraska Department ofNatural Resources by 5:00 p.m.(CST), February 20th, 2019, at 402-471-1112.CPNRD:

http://www.cpnrd.org or phone(308) 385-6282, 215 Kaufman Av-enue, Grand Island, NE 68803.Department:

http://www.dnr.nebraska.gov orphone (402) 471-2363, 301 Centen-nial Mall South, 4th Floor, Lincoln,NE 68508.

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PUBLIC NOTICEWanted: Citizen from Dawson

County to serve as a member of theTwo Rivers Public Health Depart-ment’s Board of Health whichserves Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin,Gosper, Harlan, Kearney, andPhelps Counties. The appointeemust be able to attend regularevening board meetings every twomonths. For consideration, pleasesend a short letter of interest in-cluding your background and whatyou feel you could contribute to theboard. Letters should be sent to Je-remy Eschliman, 701 4th Avenue,Suite 1, Holdrege, NE 68949 byMay 1st, 2019.

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NOTICE OF MEETINGCOZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATIONDAWSON COUNTY, NEBRASKA

FEBRUARY 18TH, 2019Notice is hereby given that a regu-

lar meeting of the Cozad Commu-nity Schools Board of Education,District 11 of Dawson County, Ne-braska will be held at 7:00 pm onMonday February 18th, 2019, at theOffice of the Superintendent, 1910Meridian Avenue, Cozad, Nebraska,which meeting will be open to thepublic. The agenda for this boardmeeting, which shall be kept con-tinually current, is readily availablefor public inspection at the superin-tendent of school’s office duringnormal business hours.

Joel Applegate, SuperintendentCozad School District No. 11

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Cozad City CouncilBoard Proceedings:

CITY OF COZADREGULAR MEETINGJANUARY 21ST, 2019

A meeting of the Mayor and CityCouncil of Cozad, Dawson County,Nebraska was convened in openand public session at 7:30 p.m. onMonday, January 21st, 2019 in theCouncil Chambers of the City OfficeBuilding at 215 West 8th Street. Acopy of the Open Meetings Act isposted in the Council Chambers. Present for the meeting were:

Mayor Kloepping, Councilmembers:Block, Olds, Montgomery andLeahy, Clerk Kloepping, Police ChiefMontgomery, Commissioners: Ger-man and Nichols, Street ForemanWeinmaster, and Library DirectorYocomNotice of the meeting was given in

advance by publishing in the Tri CityTrib. Advance notice and a copy ofthe agenda was given to membersof the City Council. All proceedingshereafter shown were taken whilethe meeting was opened to the at-tendance of the public.Moved by Councilmember Mont-

gomery to waive the formal readingof the January 7th regular minutesand approve as presented. Sec-onded by Councilmember Block, theCouncil voted as follows: Block;yes, Olds; Montgomery; yes, Leahy;

yes. Motion adoptedA public hearing was held to con-

sider the recommendation of ap-proval of the Planning Commissionon the final plat of CDC Addition No.5 and CDC Addition No. 6 as pre-pared by Olsson Associates. CDCExecutive Director Jen McKeonespoke in favor of and no personsappeared in opposition of. Moved by Councilmember Olds to

approve the recommendation of thePlanning Commission on the finalplat of CDC Additional No. 5 andCDC Addition No. 6. Seconded byCouncilmember Montgomery, theCouncil voted as follows: Block;yes, Olds; Montgomery; yes, Leahy;yes. Motion adopted.Moved by Councilmember Leahy

to approve the Sub-RecipientAgreement for Civic & CommunityCenter Funds for 100 East 8thStreet. Seconded by Councilmem-ber Block, the Council voted as fol-lows: Block; yes, Olds;Montgomery; yes, Leahy; yes. Mo-tion adopted.Moved by Councilmember Block to

approve the request to waive In-Lieuof Taxes by the Cozad Housing Au-thority. Seconded by Councilmem-ber Olds, the Council voted asfollows: Block; yes, Olds; Mont-gomery; yes, Leahy; yes. Motionadopted.Fire President Brett Sassali ad-

dressed the Council concerning the2018 Volunteer Emergency Respon-ders Tax Incentive Form as pre-sented.Moved by Councilmember Block to

approve the Planning Commissionsrecommendation of approval of thepreliminary plot of Hunke Subdivi-sion. Seconded by CouncilmemberMontgomery, the Council voted asfollows: Block; yes, Olds; Mont-gomery; yes, Leahy; yes. Motionadopted.Moved by Councilmember Mont-

gomery to approve the claims:Cardmember-se-$2,565.56; JD Fi-nancial-su-$232.31; NDR-st-$31.99;B Lechleitner-se-$392.11; RR Don-nelley-su-$60.60; Service Drug-su-$46.93; VVS-su-$71.28;WCNDD-du-$2,100.00; Gold Leaf-ins-$193.75; Pony Express-su-$91.77; ABILILTY-su-$93.00; SunLife-ins-$1,283.99; K Arndt-se-$245.00; Chamber-bq-$240.00; Am-bassadors-du-$100.00; CenterPoint-su-$44.34; Random House-su-$26.25; Danko-su-$144.00;Eakes-su-$545.56; Dawson Pest-pc-$44.90; CENGATE-su-$191.13;Demco-su-$378.93; Ingram-su-$881.61; MicroMarketing-su-$350.00; K Bartletter-aw-$350.00;Hunt Cleaners-su-$45.15; Olsson-en-$7,150.00; Great Plains-se-$6,900.00; L Mann-se-$250.00; DCCommunications-cm-$27,500.00;CCC-tr-$385.00; Jet Power Train-su-$2,193.55. Seconded by Coun-cilmember Leahy, the Council votedas follows: Block; yes, Olds; Mont-gomery; yes, Leahy; yes. Motionadopted.Moved by Councilmember Mont-

gomery to accept the Treasurer’sReport and file for audit. Secondedby Councilmember Leahy, theCouncil voted as follows: Block;yes, Olds; Montgomery; yes, Leahy;yes. Motion adopted.There being no further business,

meeting adjourned.Marcus Kloepping, Mayor

City of Cozad1tFebruary14(129) ZNEZ

PUBLIC NOTICEPublication is hereby given that

the Mayor and Council of the Cityof Cozad, Dawson County, Ne-braska at their meeting on February4th, 2019, passed and approvedOrdinance No. 1483 by title only ofwhich reads: An Ordinance estab-lishing and modifying numerous Or-dinances relating to FireDepartment, Alcoholic Beverages,abandoned automobiles, speedlimits; to repeal conflicting Ordi-nances and Sections; and to pro-vide an effective date. ThisOrdinance so published is availableat the office of the City Clerk at theCity Office Building in Cozad, Ne-braska.

Susan KloeppingCity Clerk

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Village Of Farnam Board Proceedings:MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

FEBRUARY 5TH, 2019Notice of said meeting were given

in advance to all members of theBoard of Trustees and were alsoposted in three public places withinthe Village of Farman. All proceed-ings hereinafter shown were takenwhile the meeting was open to theattendance of the public. ChairmanCharley Johnson called the regularmeeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Boardof Trustees answering roll call wereCharley Johnson, Ryan Schurr andCalvin Krepcik.

This is an open meeting of the Far-nam Village Board. The Village ofFarnam abides by the Open Meet-ings Act in the Conducting Busi-ness. A copy of the Open MeetingsActs is displayed in the back of thisroom as required by the state law.The Village Board may vote to gointo Closed Session on any agendaitem as allowed by state law.

Motion moved by Krepcik, sec-onded by Johnson, to approve theagenda for the Village of FarnamFebruary Meeting. Roll vote showed:Yes-Johnson, Schurr and Krepcik;three approved, motion carried.

The Dawson County Sheriff’s re-port for January 2019, was reviewedby the village board. Motion movedby Krepcik, seconded by Johnson,to approve the report. Roll voteshowed: Yes-Krepcik, Johnson andSchurr; three approved, motion car-ried.

CJ Poltack met with the board onbehalf of West Central Nebraska De-veloping District. CJ spoke on theprograms that WCNDD has to offerthe Village of Farnam.

Hannah Westphal met with theboard to continue discussion onhaving a horse on her property intown. A decision has not been madeat this time.

Motion moved by Schurr, sec-onded by Johnson, to waive thereading and approve the January2019, Regular Meeting Minutes. Rollvote showed: Yes-Johnson, Krepcikand Schurr; three approved, motioncarried.

A listing of the bills for January2019, were reviewed. Motion movedby Schurr, seconded by Krepcik, toapprove payment of all bills listed.Roll vote showed: Yes-Schurr, Krep-cik and Johnson; three approved,motion carried. Bills are as follows:American Agricultural Laboratory,$17.50; ATC, $66.89; Black Hills En-ergy, $742.57; Claire Bazata, $45.00;Carquest, $189.90; D&R Computing,INC., $205.71; Dawson CountyTreasurer, $608.34; Dawson PublicPower, $1,736.40; Dearborn Na-tional, $106.64; Farnam Library,$118.00; Intuit Payroll Customer,$6.39; John Deere Financial, $68.10;Rod Klein, $35.00; Rod Klein,$1,375.00; Schaben Sanitation,$1,745.48; Unitech, $562.50; RodKlein, $2,218.79; Erika Brown,$1,000.00; Kaylin Craig, $306.00;Sue Mallicoat, $54.00.

Village Maintenance Report was

given by Rod Klein. Motion movedby Johnson, seconded by Krepcik,to approve the report. Roll voteshowed: Yes-Schurr, Johnson andKrepcik; three approved, motion car-ried.

Open issues discussed; delin-quency bills, dog ordinances, ambu-lance, OmniTrax Railroad, letter todepartment of roads, and village of-fice furnace.

Moved by Johnson to adjourn theregular meeting at 9:21 p.m. Thenext Regular Meeting for the Villageof Farnam will be held at 7:00 p.m.on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019, at theFarnam Library.

Erika BrownFarnam Village Clerk

1tFebruary14(102) ZNEZNOTICE OF RENEWALOF LIQUOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that pur-suant to Section 53-134.01 of theLiquor Control Act, a liquor licensemay be automatically renewed forone year from May 1st, 2019 for thefollowing Farm Winery License towit: Gary Wach, dba Three BrothersVineyard and Winery, Farnam, NE.

Notice is hereby given that writtenprotests from the issuance of auto-matic renewal of said license maybe filed by any resident of Farnam,NE on or before February 27th,2019, in the office of the VillageClerk; that in the event protests arefiled by three or more persons, ahearing will be held to determinewhether the continuation of said li-cense shall be allowed.

Erika BrownFarnam Village Clerk

1tFebruary14(24) ZNEZPUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that theBoard of Directors of the DawsonCounty Agricultural Society, Inc. ofDawson County, Nebraska, hasrescheduled their regular monthlymeeting to Tuesday, February 19th,2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fair Office,Board Room, and Lexington, Ne-braska.

The purpose of the meeting shallbe to conduct such business asmay regularly come before saidmeeting. An agenda will be avail-able at the Office at the DawsonCounty Fair Office, 1000 PlumCreek Parkway, Lexington, prior tothe meeting.

M.J. HartBoard Secretary

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FEBRUARY 5TH■ An 18 year old Cozad man

was booked on a DawsonCounty warrant for drug courtviolation.■ A 31 year old Lexington

man was booked for disturbingthe peace.■ A 27 year old Lexington

man was booked on a DawsonCounty warrant for probationviolation and attempt of a class2 felony.

FEBRUARY 6TH■ A 33 year old Gothenburg

man was booked for drivingunder the influence of liquor.

FEBRUARY 7TH■ A 29 year old man was

booked for trespassing-2nddegree.■ A 57 year old man was

booked for trespassing 2nddegree.

FEBRUARY 8TH■ A 31 year old Grand Island

man was booked for DUI and

driving under revocation.■ A 27 year old Lexington

man was booked for burglary.■ A 25 year old Lexington

man was booked for possessionof hashish oil and possession ofnarcotic equipment.■ A 31 year old Lexington

man was booked for disturbingthe peace.

FEBRUARY 9TH■ A 57 year old Lexington

man was booked for 2nddegree trespassing and resistingarrest.■ A 27 year old Lexington

man was booked on a DawsonCounty warrant for driving underrevocation.

FEBRUARY 10TH■ A 42 year old Cozad man

was booked on a DawsonCounty warrant for shopliftingand failure to pay.■ A 24 year old Lexington

man was booked on a DawsonCounty warrant for failure to

pay.■ A 34 year old Rockville,

Maryland man was booked forpossession of cocaine andimmigration hold.

FEBRUARY 11TH■ A 31 year old Bertrand man

was booked on a DawsonCounty warrant for failure toappear and failure to pay.■ A 31 year old Lexington

man was booked for 2nddegree trespassing.■ A 23 year old Anocha,

Minnesota man was booked forpossession of marijuana withintent to deliver and possessionof marijuana.■ A 22 year old Champlin,

Minnesota man was booked forpossession of marijuana withintent to deliver and possessionof marijuana.■ A 23 year old Coon Rapids,

Minnesota man was booked forpossession with intent to deliverand possession of marijuana.

The Tri-City Tribune, Thursday, February 14, 2019, Page 7

COURTHOUSE NEWSTri-City Trib Dawson County

Dawson County Courthouse Cozad Police Log

DAWSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S LOG

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERSFEBRUARY 1ST

! Jacob A. Fecht and Julie R.Fecht, husband and wife toSharyl L. Munster, $211.50.

! Cheryl Brooks and JuliePodany, co-personalrepresentatives of the estate ofWilliam A. Loibl to Jacob A. Fechand Julie R. Fecht, husband andwife, $483.75.

! S&H Holdings LLC toRealty Income Properties 19,LLC. $3,375.00.

FEBRUARY 4TH! William A. Donnelly II and

Macaela Donnelly, husband andwife to William B. Schaulis andJennifer M. Schaulis, husbandand wife, $175.50.

! Amanda Sheets, a non-resident of the State of Nebraskato Jonathan Lawson. $303.75.

! David Sheets, a non-resident of the State of Nebraskato Jonathan Lawson. $303.75.

FEBRUARY 5TH! Bradley A. Larson and

Jocelyn K. Larson, a marriedcouple to Jon C. Youngquist andMary Youngquist, a marriedcouple. $423.00.

! Eugene E. Young and LindaN. Young, a married couple toSalvador Vargas-Carrasco andAdrianna Ramirez De Vargas, amarried couple. $153.00.

! Phylis A. Kort, a singleperson to Riley Kort and DemiMurray. $297.00.

COURT NEWS! Lawrence W. Hall, fail to

use designated lane, $25 fineplus costs.

! Raequiyah T. Sanderfur,speeding, $25 fine plus costs.

! Patrick William Walker,attempt of a class IV felony,$1,000 fine; possess marijuanaone oz or less, $300 fine;speeding, $75 fine plus costs.

! Joshua L. Rookstool,possess marijuana one oz orless, $300 fine plus costs.

! Daud Mohamud, publicindecency, 11 days jail pluscosts.

! Laura M. Dilley, possessmarijuana one oz or less, $300fine plus costs.

! Skylar D. Miller, falsereporting-misdemeanor, 30 daysjail plus costs.

! Kaylee Rudolph, possess oruse drug paraphernalia, $100fine; no operator's license, $75fine plus costs.

! Aaron D. Shorter, violateprotection order, four days jailplus costs.

! Kendall T. Hall, theft-shoplifting, $0-500, $200 fineplus costs.

! Jeremy L. Trowbridge, DUI-first offense, two days jail, ninemonths probation, 60 dayslicense revoked, interlock deviceand $500 fine plus costs.

! Skylar D. Miller, commitchild abuse negligently, 90 daysjail plus costs.

! Arnoldo Morales-Erites,assault by mutual consent, $200

fine plus costs. ! Rosalba Gomez, leave

accident-fail to furnish, $100 fineplus costs.

! Maryan Hassan-Salat,nonresident violate 30-dayimmunity, $25 fine plus costs.

! Ignacio Flores-Holguiin,DUI-alcohol-first offense, sixmonths probation, 60 dayslicense revoked, interlock deviceand $500 fine plus costs.

! Antonio J. Hernandez-Amaya, violate stop or yield sign,$75 fine plus costs.

! Mohamed A. Mohamed,speeding, $25 fine plus costs.

! Rita Linley, animals runningat large, $25 fine plus costs.

! Eleazar Hernandez, too fastfor conditions, $100 fine pluscosts.

! Carol Avila-Quiroz, animalsrunning at large, $25 fine pluscosts.

! Jorge A. Hernandez-Gudiel,animals running at large, $25 fineplus costs.

! Antonio Hernandez-Hernandez, criminaltrespass-2nd degree, two daysjail plus costs.

! Gerardo Alvarez Segura, nolicense on person, $25 fine pluscosts.

! Latasha M. Garrett, animalsrunning at large, $25 fine pluscosts.

! Daud H. Mohamud, criminalmischief, $0-500, $52 restitutionplus costs.

! Bernarda Ortiz-Figueroa, nooperator's license, $75 fine pluscosts.

! Emilio Rodriguez-Leyva,speeding, $200 fine; no validregistration, $25 fine plus costs.

! Mohammed J. Jumaa, novalid registration, $25 fine; nooperator's license, $75 fine pluscosts.

! Daud H. Mohamud,assault-cause bodily injury, 23days jail plus costs.

! Randy D. Ross, no federalor state waterfowl stamp, $50fine plus costs.

! Dennis J. Sheskey,speeding, $25 fine plus costs.

! Jacob Aaron Hutchinson,speeding, $25 fine plus costs.

! Breon W. Burns, speeding,$75 fine; possess marijuana oneoz or less, $300 fine plus costs.

! Eric T. Uribe, no operator'slicense, $75 fine plus costs.

! Dwight Hutchinson,possess marijuana one oz orless, $300 fine plus costs.

! Marc A. Lata, possessmarijuana one oz or less, $300fine plus costs.

! Catherine E. Toomey,speeding, $75 fine plus costs.

! Alexis E. Ryan, drive undersuspension, one year licenserevoked and interlock deviceplus costs.

! Theresa A. Luke, speeding,$25 fine; possess or use drugparaphernalia, $100 fine;possess marijuana one oz orless, $300 fine plus costs.

! Ryan S. Walter, speeding,$125 fine plus costs.

! Ilche Suhseung, speeding,$125 fine plus costs.

! Armando Diaz Jr.,speeding, $25 fine plus costs.

! Alexis Ryan, drive undersuspension, one year licenserevoked, interlock device; $125fine plus costs.

! Channa L. Cosner,speeding, $75 fine plus costs.

! Permelia Johnson,speeding, $25 fine plus costs.

! Jiana Zengcong, speeding,$125 fine plus costs.

! Stephanie A. Willett,speeding, $25 fine plus costs.

! James Allen Cheeks,speeding, $200 fine plus costs.

! Hector E. Leon Pelico, nooperator's license, $75 fine;speeding, $200 fine plus costs.

! Taydor G. Lual, speeding,$25 fine; fail to use seat belt, $25fine plus costs.

! Stephen J. Wyrick,speeding, $200 fine plus costs.

! Patrick Leigh Amend, usecaution-pass stoppedemergency vehicle, $100 fineplus costs.

! Chad W. Barden, speeding,$75 fine plus costs.

! John M. Sutherland,speeding, $10 fine; failure to useseat belt, $25 fine plus costs.

! William W. Keller, speeding,$75 fine plus costs.

! Don A. Winkler, usecaution-pass stoppedemergency vehicle, $50 fine pluscosts.

! Thomas E. Shuster,possess marijuana over one oz,$500 fine; possess or use drugparaphernalia, $100 fine pluscosts.

! Jacob J. Poorman, possessmarijuana over one oz, $500 fineplus costs.

! Brandon Jo Buckley,speeding, $75 fine plus costs.

! Sidney Ann Johnson,possess marijuana one oz orless, $300 fine plus costs.

! Erick Ivan Haro, driveduring revocation, two days jailplus costs.

! Juan Sanchez, nooperator's license, $75 fine;violate stop or yield sign, $75fine plus costs.

! Cristian R. Licea Martinez,no operator's license, $75 fineplus costs.

! Madisyn A. Cutler,speeding, $25 fine plus costs.

! Kevin A. Duran-Duran,speeding, $25 fine; nooperator's license, one day jailplus costs.

! Juan Sanchez, nooperator's license, $75 fine pluscosts.

! Serguey Ramirez-Herrera,minor in possession, $210 fineplus costs.

! Robert M. Walker, attemptof a class IV felony, $1,000 fine;possess or use drugparaphernalia, $100 fine pluscosts.

JANUARY 31ST■ Suspicious activity, 2100

block O Ave.■ Speak with officer, 400 block

E. 14th St.FEBRUARY 1ST

■ Check welfare, 300 block E.19th St.■ Disorderly conduct, 900

block L St.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

8th St.■ Traffic, 300 block US-30.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

8th St.■ Speak with officer, 300 block

5th St.■ Property-lost/found, 700

block Meridian Ave.■ Civil matter, 200 block A

Ave.FEBRUARY 2ND

■ Speak with officer, 200 blockSunset St.■ Possess drugs/narcotics,

400 block W. 9th St.■ Speak with officer, 500 block

E. 7th St.■ Check welfare, 300 block E.

19th St.■ Death investigations, 300

block E. 19th St.■ Criminal mischief, 200 block

8th St.■ Speak with officer, 100 block

W. 11th St.■ Medical/rescue, 800 block E

Ave.FEBRUARY 3RD

■ Suspicious activity, 1300block Heritage Lane.■ Suspicious activity, 2100

block O Ave.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

8th St.■ Animal, 200 block Sunset

Rd.■ Medical/rescue, 500 block E.

8th St.FEBRUARY 4TH

■ Emergency protectivecustody, 500 block E. 8th St.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

E. 8th St.■ Escorts, 200 block E. 12th

St.■ Fraud/wire fraud, 900 block

Meridian Ave.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

E. 8th St.■ Traffic, Hwy 30.■ Parking, 400 block E. 14th

St.■ Traffic accident, 1800 block

Meridian.■ Animal, E St.■ Check welfare, 200 block E.

16th St.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

Sunrise Rd.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

8th St.FEBRUARY 5TH

■ Traffic accident h&r, 500block E. 8th St.■ Property-lost/found, Hwy 30.■ Special service presentation,

1700 block Meridian Ave.

■ Property-lost/found, O St.■ Traffic, Hwy 30.

FEBRUARY 6TH■ Speak with officer, 200 block

8th St.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

8th St.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

8th St.■ Parking, 500 block E. 9th St.■ Disorderly conduct, 1200

block E. 11th St.■ Medical/rescue, 500 block E.

8th St.■ Speak with officer, 100 block

E. 16th St.■ Property-lost/found, 1900

block Meridian Ave.■ HHS referral, 400 block

Willow St.■ HHS referral, 2100 block

Lincoln St.■ Traffic accident, 100 block

W. 8th St.■ Traffic accident, 600 block

Hwy 30.FEBRUARY 7TH

■ Property-lost/found, 400block 14th St.■ Speak with officer, 200 block

8th St.■ Traffic accident h&r, 700

block Meridian.■ Animal-running at large,

1200 block M St.■ Speak with officer, 900 block

Meridian.■ Parking, 400 block E. 14th

St.

The Lexington Bloodmobile isscheduled for Tuesday, March 5th

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LARGE 2-PARTY FARM AUCTIONOne mile west of Eustis, NE. South side of Highway 23

Follow Auction Signs!EUSTIS, NEBRASKA

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2019 ● 10:00 A.M. CST SHARP

TRACTORS, TRUCKS, 4 WHEELERS, 2009 John Deere 8330 Powershift. 5960 hrs., 22 front weights, 4 hyd.,480/80R46 Michelin rear duals 80%, good clean condition; John Deere 4430 Powershift. 2 hyd., 9300 hrs., 3 pt.,18.4 38 rear tires, good; John Deere 4320 Cab. Synchro, 10,400 hrs., 3 hyd., 18.438 rears 90% w/JD 158 loader5’ bucket, no grapple, 2 extra grapple heads to sell separate; Bobcat 873 Skid Loader. 977 hours, open cab, 72”bucket, hyd. post hole digger 6 & 8” to sell sep.; 1989 Chevrolet 3/4 ton Pickup. Auto, w/utility box, air compressor;2003 Kenworth T800 Semi. 858,677 miles, 10 spd. jake, cruise, 125,000 miles on new C12 cat engine, new turbo,11R22.5 tires 50%, 206” wheelbase; 2000 Fabtech 34’ Steel Hopper bottom grain trailer, tarp, tires 30%, bottom &side dump hoppers; Donahue Combine Trailer 6600-7720 JD combine size, pintle hitch, 8 wheel tandem duals,w/hayracks to haul 12 bales; 1983 Ford Flatbed Service Truck, gas engine, bed has winch, hydraulics, vise andtool box; Donahue 20’ Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer w/dovetail ramps, 14K lb. axles; Donahue 10 x 28’ EquipmentTrailer; 1984 Chevy Truck, 16’ box, 5 x 2 trans., 366 engine new car, single axle, steel sides; 1974 GMC single axle,16’ box, newer 350 motor.

SHOP TOOL & MISCELLANEOUS: Case IH 439T diesel power unit, 7300 hrs., twin disc clutch; Briggs & Stratton8750 watt generator, elec. & pull start; 2 - Sets of saddle tanks, 250 & 300 gallon; Dodge Dakota topper; 500 gal.poly tanks; Earthquake 6” post hole digger; 2 - 6” augers; 8” x 34 auger; John Deere 170 54” mower; 8 - 3 bu. planterboxes; 2 - 100 gal. pickup L tanks; Pickup utility box trailer; 16’ bale rack; 55 - 8” gated pipe & mainline; Assortedpipe fittings; Cement blocks; Lots of iron; Sleeper off semi; 100 h.p. hallow shaft gear head 6 to 5 ratio; Poly chem-ical shuttle; 10” bin withdrawal auger, 27’ 10” diameter bin new, w/single ph 5 hp motor; 3 wheel 1000 gal. fuel trailerlow profile; 10 - 4’ cement culverts; John Deere sweep head; 2 - 300 gallon fuel tank stands; 2 - 110 gal. bulk oiltanks plastic; 2 500 gallon fuel tanks; 2 - 2000 gallon fuel tanks; Honda gas motor 2.5” trash pump; 8 - 1.5 bu. planterboxes and 8 - insecticide boxes; 1 - liquid and 1 - dry silage inoculators; 16 - Orthman planter openers; 8 - J.D. 40series suitcase weights; CPL tool box; 8 - JD 7100 planter units; Quick hitch; Gnuse hyd. third link; 5 - Crossoverpickup tool boxes; Farmhand loader bale spike head; 2 - 1000 gallon fuel tanks; Bale rack for 18’ truck bed; 1200gallon poly flat bottom water tank.

FARM & HAYING EQUIPMENT: Orthman 12R30 one tripper strip till machine, good condition; Brent 780 Grain cartcorner auger, good; 2008 John Deere 608C 8R30 cornhead, hyd. deck plates, good chains and sprockets; JohnDeere 567 baler, small 1000 pto, netwrap, 21,700 bales; 2 box seed tender; Lilliston 8R30 rolling cultivator, paral-lel linkages mead shields, 3 gang spiders; 8R30 Hawkins ridger; John Deere 630 20’ disc, 19.5” blades, Degelmanharrow; New Holland 56 side delivery rake; John Deere LZ hoe drill, 16’ x 10” spacing; Flail King 8R30 stalk shred-der; Kory 400 bu. gravity wagon; John Deere 466 wire tie baler; John Deere 15’ roller packer; 3 pt. 60’ sprayer; JohnDeere 7300 8R30 planter vac, markers, 1700 gauge wheels, 1.5 bu. boxes plus insect boxes, dawn openers, 250monitor; New Holland 499 pull type swather, newer roller and pump; A & L 3 pt. hay fluffer, hyd. drive; Richardton14’ silage dump wagon walking beam tandem axle; Side delivery rake gang hitch; Heath hyd. 8’ hay fluffer; Ver-meer 605K baler, low bales, twine, anniversary year; Bestway 800 gal., 50’, pull type sprayer, tandem axle, hyd.pump; IHC 580 manure spreader, poly lined floor, hyd. speed control, tandem axle; Haybuster 256+2 bale proces-sor new chain; Brent 410 grain cart; Farmhand manure spreader on truck frame; Hesston 7165 silage chopper, 2row and hay pickup head; JD Vanbrunt 12’ drill, 8” w/alf boxes; Willrich 26’ chisel; IHC 4-row field finisher; Hesston6650 self propelled swather 6665 head, 14’, a.c., Perkins diesel engine; Hesston 620 self propelled swather 14’,slant 6 gas engine, runs good; Hesston 620 swather slant 6 gas for parts; Swather trailer for the Hesston swathers;6R36 FMC rolling cultivators w/discs; J.D. 920 20’ flex head; J.D. LZ14’ disc drill, 7”, alf boxes; Flex King 24’ rodweeder; Kory 400 bu. gravity wagon box on 4 wheel trailer with hyd. drill fill auger; 2 - 6R36 Orthman ridgers; NewHolland 499 12’ swather rubber crimpers; NH 114 14’ swather with newer steel crimper; 3 pt. sweep type ditch/trackfiller; HSR 200R windrow turner pto; J.D. 3 bottom 3 pt. spinner plow; Several single bale 3 pt. movers; 2 balemover, 3 pt.; 2 - 3 pt. bale unrollers.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 2003 Trailmann 28’ Gooseneck stock trailer, wood floor, rubber mats, 3 axle, newertires, 3 compartment; 1998 Titan 7 x 18 stock trailer, good; Kelly Ryan 5 x 12 feed wagon; 1970 Ford truck w/Harsh354M feed box w/scales; 1970 GMC truck w/Harsh 354M feed box w/scales; Block calf cradle LH; LH calf cradle;Smidley new portable hog house, great for warming baby calves; 15 - 10’ Big Valley panels; 16 - 12’ panels; 20 -12’ panels; 40 - 24’ panels 6 bar w/legs; 2 - Hastings 10’ water tanks; 200 electric fence posts; 6 inline concretebunks; 13 fenceline cement feed bunks; RR tires & REA poles; 8 rolls woven wire.

Lunch and restrooms available Items must be removed in one week. LOADERS AVAILABLE until SUNDAY ONLY!SALE ORDER: 2 rings - Miscellaneous at 10:00 a.m., Equipment starting at Noon!

Click onto messersmithauction.com for pictures and full listing.Pre bid & live internet bidding available. Go to www.bidcaller.com/messersmith.

Must register at least 24 hours in advance.

Levi & Bobbie Jo Messersmith 308-325-7083 or 308-784-5333www.messersmithauction.com

Bob Gundell & Dan Pohl

NSP Encourages Subscriptions ForEndangered Missing AdvisoriesIn just over a year, the Nebraska State Pa-

trol (NSP) Endangered Missing Advisory(EMA) system has received widespreadsupport and participation throughout thestate. The EMA system has helped law en-forcement agencies locate a vulnerable,missing person several times in the firstyear since its inception.“The coordination of media and the public

has been a tremendous help in multiple oc-casions that an EMA has been issued,” saidCaptain Jeromy McCoy, Nebraska StatePatrol AMBER Alert/EMA Coordinator.“The more people we have participating inthe system, the faster we’re able to spreadinformation about a missing, vulnerableperson.”The EMA messages are delivered directly

to subscribers via text message or email.

Since the EMA launch in early 2018, morethan 4,400 Nebraskans have subscribed toreceive the alerts.Since it began, 24 Endangered Missing

Advisories have been issued in Nebraska.The alerts are issued on a regional basis, sosubscribers only receive alerts targeted totheir specific area.“This time of year, it’s especially impor-

tant that we are able to quickly spread theword about a vulnerable, missing person,”said Captain McCoy. “Winter weather con-ditions can greatly increase the danger to avulnerable person who is missing.”To subscribe: visit the EMA section of the

NSP website. Subscribing to receive EMAalerts is free and NSP does not use sub-scriber information for any reason otherthan to issue the alerts.

HELP WANTED: LearningAdventures Child CareCenter Inc. located inGothenburg is currentlyhiring for full and parttime teachers. If inter-ested please call formore information at 308-537-5194. tfJanuary10

HELP WANTED: Progres-sive center pivot dealer-ship in central Ne lookingfor computer orientedservice technician. Com-petitive wages and bene-fit package available.Will train proper individ-ual. Call 308-537- 2300for more information.4tFebruary14

HELP WANTED: Nutrien AgSolutions is currently tak-ing applications for parttime tender drivers in El-wood and Cozad. Formore information contactMark at 308-785-3335 orRick at 308-784-3004.Stop by our office in El-wood or Cozad for an ap-plication. 4tFebruary28

HELP WANTED: The Vil-lage of Eustis, Nebraskais accepting applicationsfor a full time Utilities as-sistant. The duties would

include assisting in theoperation of the sewerand water systems,street maintenance andpark. Drug testing and avalid Nebraska driver’s li-cense are required. Abenefit package is of-fered with the salary ne-gotiable. Applicationsmay be picked up at 106North Morton Street onTuesdays, Wednesdaysor Thursdays or call 308486-3661 for more infor-mation. Email requestsfor applications to village-ofeustis@prairieinet.netYou can also drop the ap-plication to the village of-fice or mail it. Pleaseinclude a resume withyour application. Applica-tions will be accepteduntil the position is filled.The Village of Eustis isan Equal OpportunityEmployer. 4tFebruary28

HELP WANTED: RetailBanking Assistant: Pinna-cle Bank in Elwood, NEis looking for an individualwho can provide qualityservice by assisting cus-tomers accurately and ef-ficiently, and develop longterm customer relation-ships. May oversee thereceiving and paying ofmoney to bank cus-tomers and ensures that

accurate record keepingof deposits and with-drawals, negotiable in-struments, and otherbank transactions ismaintained. Performs abroad variety of customerservice and sales activi-ties, such as assistingwalk-in customers as wellas telephone customerswith account problemsand questions. May per-forms duties, which in-clude selling and openingnew accounts, closingaccounts, and advisingcustomers on all bankservices. May assist withthe processing of loans.A minimum of 24 monthsof prior banking experi-ence preferred. EOE.Apply online athttps://www.pinnbank.com. 2tFebruary14

HELP WANTED: The Eu-stis-Farnam PublicSchool is accepting appli-cations for a Full-timeCustodian. The desire toobtain a CDL is preferredand would require train-ing and licensing. Com-petitive pay with benefitsincluding single health in-surance. Call with ques-tions 308-486-3991.Send letter of applicationand resume to: SteveSampy, Superintendent

Eustis-Farnam PublicSchool PO Box 9 • Eu-stis, NE 69028. 1tFebru-ary14

FOR RENT: Storage units,most sizes available. Call308-784-4242, Cozad. tf

FOR RENT: Apartmentavailable @ ApplewoodApartments 1210 East8th Street Cozad. Veryspacious all electricapartment. No Pets. Call308-537-2275. tfMarch15

FOR RENT: 3 bedroomhouse in Cozad. 418 E13th St. Lease, depositand good references re-quired. Absolutely nopets, partiers or smokers.Call John at 308-325-2833. tfJanuary10

FOR RENT: Really niceclean 2 bedroom apart-ments coming availablein March. $500.00monthly rent and deposit,utilities not included.Small pets ok with$150.00 nonrefundabledeposit and $35.00 amonth. No smoking.Coin operated laundry onsite. Located at 712 W.18th St., Cozad. Please

email kessyh@maxwell-morgan.com or call 308-225-4066. tfFebruary14

FOR LEASE: 32x60 Com-mercial Building. Twogarage stalls along withan office. Located on thestrip in Cozad. Call 308-784-4442 or 308-529-2281. 3tFebruary28

FOR RENT: Two bedroom,one bath house inCozad. $500/month plusdeposit and references.Call 308-746-1521 after5:00 p.m. 1tFebruary14

MOVING SALE: FurnitureMart, 112 E. 8th Street,Cozad. Last two weeks.Wednesdays, Thursdaysand Fridays, 12:00-5:00p.m. Lets make a deal.2tFebruary21

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K“It’s The Sign Of Success”iffin Murphy Real Estate

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Taunya Chytka, Realtor (Owner/Broker) • 308-325-2880Kim Sassali, Realtor • 720-320-9580

Check Us Out At: www.kiffinmurphy.com

76161 Rd 425 - Cozad5 bedroom, 2 bath, 3.55 Acres

209 W. 16th Street, Cozad – MOTIVATED SELLER1710 Papio Lane, Cozad - ACTIVE302 W. 11th Street, Cozad - ACTIVE622 E 14th, Cozad – SOLD75195 Road 444, Overton – PRICE REDUCED2306 Avenue G, Gothenburg – 2nd PRICE REDUCTION

704 W 17th Street, Cozad – ACTIVE113 Bennett Drive, Lexington – PRICE REDUCED41611 Highway 30, Willow Island – REDUCED75193 Drive 428, Elwood – NEW220 W 17th St, Cozad – SOLD IN ONE WEEK!504 N Main St, Eustis - NEW

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Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living has immediate openings for CNA/Medication Aides for all shifts. TheCertified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide provides direct and indirect resident care as directed by the

nursing plan of care, under the supervision of a Resident Care Coordinator. This is a full-time position

with competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Interested, qualified candidates can sendresumes to bretts@cozadhealthcare.com or apply

online at www.cozadhealthcare.com

CNA/Medication AidesMeadowlark Pointe

Cozad CommunityHealth System

Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living has an immediateopening for a Day Shift Cook. This position is

responsible for proper preparation of food served to residents using principles of good nutrition and limitations of diet order, employees and visitors,

including three daily meals and special functions. Duties include all activities required for the preparing,

serving and delivery and retrieval of resident trays. Thisposition is responsible for basic cooking tasks and thesanitation of kitchen area and equipment. This is a full-time position with a competitive wage and an excellent

benefits package. Interested candidates can email resumes to bretts@cozadhealthcare.com or apply

online at www.cozadhealthcare.com.

Day Shift CookMeadowlark Pointe

NOW TAKINGCONSIGNMENTS

6th Annual Consignment AuctionMarch 23rd, 2019

Ad Deadline February 23rd, 2019

Farm Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Antique Tractors, Vehicles, Shop Items.

Already have several pieces of equipment consigned to theauction. Fair Commission rates & Live Internet Bidding

available on large items! Call today to get your itemsproperly advertised don’t wait!

MESSERSMITH AUCTION CO.Levi Messersmith 308-325-7083 or 308-784-5333

Eric Fenner 308-529-1988

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DR. JAMES E. ACKER OPTOMETRISTOffice Phone: 308-784-4567

700 Meridian • CozadEmergency & New Patients Welcome

COZAD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL300 East 12th Street

Lifeline • Hospice • Home Health • Emergency ServicePhone: 308-784-2261

COZAD COMMUNITY MEDICAL CLINIC

1803 Papio Lane • CozadOffice Phone • 308-784-3535

Steven Nemeth, M.D. Pat Wetovick, M.D.Jack Cole, D.O.

In Case of Emergency, Call Cozad Community Hospital

308-784-2261

DR. MICHAEL W. HECOX, D.D.S.DR. ASHTON W. HECOX, D.D.S.

Hecox DentistryExperience You Can Count On!

“4 Generations Of Caring, Family Dentistry”810 E Street • Cozad, NE 69130

308-784-2828 • www.cozaddentalclinic-pc.comEmergency & New Patients Welcome

O. K. HOLBEIN D.V.M.VETERINARIAN

Office Phone: 308-784-4200400 West 2nd Street • Cozad, Nebraska

FRANCE & MCNALLY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

AND CONSULTANTS121 West 9th Street • CozadManager, Scott France, CPA

DAVIS FAMILY DENTAL, LLCExcellence In DentistryTimothy L. Davis, DDS

1002 Meridian • Cozad • 308-784-3377Emergency & New Patients Welcome

www.cozaddentist.com

MEADOWLARK POINTE“A Place To Enjoy The Good Life”

FREE TOURS BY APPOINTMENTAll Services, Including Meals, Provided

2300 Avenue ‘O’ • Cozad • 308-784-4100Bri Snider, Director

BALANCED BODY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTUREDr. Heather C. Wilkins, D.C.

701 Meridian • CozadPhone: 308-784-3938

308-784-3937

The Gothenburg Early Childhood Learning Coalition is seeking a Community Coordinator to coordinate the vision, planning, and finances in order to provide quality early childhood environments for children from birth to age five through a coordinated system of community resources; and to identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities in support of early childhood and family wellness. A full job description and application procedures are available at http://bit.ly/GECLCleader. Contact Colten Venteicher at ColtenV@bacon-vinton.com with questions. Applications will be accepted through February 28.

Manager, Finance & Admin(CFO)

Strong progressive company in central Nebraska seeking a qualified and proficient CFO. Experience in

public power or rural cooperative preferred. Candidatesshould have a 4-year degree in finance or related field.

Salary range will depend on experience and qualifications. Position reports to CEO and has

supervisory duties over 9 employees. Deadline for thisposition is February 28, 2019. For more information,

call or text 402-674-0534.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

HELP WANTEDCommunity Action RYDE Transit has an

opening for a part-time Driver in Lexington.Applicants must know the community well,

have a good driving record and successfullypass criminal background checks and drug

testing. CDL not required. For moreinformation, or an application, visit our

website, www.communityactionmidne.com.Mail applications to: Community Action, 16 W

11th Street, P.O. Box 2288, Kearney, NE68848. Applications accepted until February

19th, 2019. EOE/AA.

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160 ACRESPIVOT IRRIGATED FARM

ABSOLUTEAUCTION

Thursday - March 7 - 10:00 a.m. Bertrand, Nebraska

Auction to be held in the Bertrand Community Building in southeast Bertrand

Omar Nutzman TrustRhea Crane, Trustee

Highly productive pivot irrigated cropland with primarily Class1 and 2 soils, Valley 7 tower pivot system, 8” well, CNPPIDwater and older bldg. site. SW 1/4 of 24-7-21, Gosper County.From Bertrand, 1 mile west on Hwy. 23 and 1 mile north on Rd.437. Selling at absolute auction - no minimum - Plan to attend!

Call for brochure or see marshallauction.comContact Miles Marshall or

Luke Huddleston

“The best investment on earth is earth”

818 F Street • Cozad, NE • 308-784-4400Member FDIC

We Will Be Closed Monday,

February 18th, 2019In Observance OfPresident’s Day

Dawson County Farm LandFOR SALE by Owners136.01 acres, north east of Cozad

From intersection of roads 427 & 765, it is thesection to the north east, minus the existing

homestead in corner and minus the pivot. Theland has an irrigation well.

Legal: SW1/4 17-11 N-22W

Top bidders will be invited to a private auction,date will be set around February 15th-20th.

Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids.For complete information and to submit bids in

writing, contact Marsha Thomas at 308-529-3322.

Connie and Ron:

50th AnniversaryThe family of Ron and Connie Olds is requesting a card

shower to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Ron and Connie (Harvey) Olds were married on February

22nd, 1969 at the Parkview United Methodist Church inCozad. They are both enjoying retirement currently and Ronserves on the Cozad City Council.They have two children - Jennifer and her husband Jason

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The Family and Community Educator (FCE) educa-tional program lesson, “Everyday Mindfulness” will beprovided by the Nebraska Extension and presented bySue Pearman, UNL Extension Educator. The program isavailable to FCE club lesson leaders and communitygroup representatives at these locations:Gothenburg, Thursday, February 21st at 1:30 pm at the

American Lutheran Church, Room #101.Pre-register by calling the Dawson County Extension

Office at (308) 324-5501. If no calls are received byFebruary 19th, the training will be cancelled. For moreinformation, contact Andrea Nisley, University of Ne-braska Extension Educator, Dawson County at 308-324-5501.

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COMPETING IN the 2019 Nebraska Class B State Championship for Lexington will be (from left) Aidan Stuart (182 lbs), Riley Kopf (160 lbs), Jade Wurth (285 lbs), Trystan Berry (145 lbs), Brady Fago (132 lbs), Ean Bailey (120 lbs) and Ivan Lazo (106 lbs).

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WWhhaatt’’ss ININSIDESIDE::Wrestling Action Heats

Up At District MeetsSPORTSThursday, February 14, 2019 • THE TRI-CITY TRIBUNE

BEATING THE PRESS is Lady Haymaker Senior Brenna Dugan (11) as she dribbles past Sydney Carrizales of Broken Bow during the third quarter on Friday evening. KELLY NINAS/TRI-CITY TRIBUNE

GOING VERTICAL for the short jumper is Haymaker Senior Nate Neil (30) as he ele-vates above Morgan McMeen (11) and Grayson Garey, both of Broken Bow on Friday.

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The stage was set for a thriller with it being Senior Night at the Barn for the Haymakers, a visiting Southwest Confer-ence (SWC) foe Broken Bow and a rau-cous crowd. The fans got more then they were bargaining for as the girls/boys doubleheader was full of suspense and basketball skills on Friday evening in Cozad. In the opening contest, the boys clash

on the hardwood had to go an extra frame to determine a victor, with the host Haymakers powering their way to a come from behind 67-63 overtime win over Broken Bow. “We faced some big time adversity in

the fourth quarter. We got some Senior kids that don’t want this season to end,” expressed Cozad Head Coach Drew Danielson. “I am proud of the boys, it was a big time win for us!” Hitting the door running, the sharp-

shooters were dialed in for the Haymak-ers as they cashed in with opportunities from deep to net an 18-10 lead when all the smoke cleared on the first quarter.

During the second quarter the tides turned on the Haymakers, as Broken Bow was able to garner some of the mo-mentum and build from that momentum to gain the lead on a 19-7 scoring run that gave the Indians the halftime lead that stood at 29-25. Throughout much of the second half,

the Haymakers extended great effort to cut into the deficit that still was just out-side of their grasp. The Cozad hoopsters were able to inch closer on the score-board as they outscored Broken Bow, 16-14 during the third quarter to make the tally, 43-41 as a result of Haymaker guard Dillon Geiser’s floater that flexed the net and cut the deficit to just two points with one quarter remaining in reg-ulation. During the fourth quarter, both Broken

Bow and Cozad had their moments to capitalize on opportunities, only to see the defensive intensity and effort win out during many of the possessions. ◆ See COZAD, page 2B

Haymakers Battle Bow At The Barn

BATTLING FOR the rebound is Lady Haymaker Senior Addy Hergenrader (22) and Broken Bow’s Kali Staples during the second quarter on Friday evening at the Barn.

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Haymakers Battle Bow At The Barn

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The Haymakers were able to knot the score at 55-55 with just moments left in regulation. During the final minute, neither Broken Bow nor Cozad were able to flex the net, as the score would be deadlocked at 55-55 heading into overtime. During the extra frame, it was the Haymakers that took charge and thrived off the energy in the Barn to outscore the pesky Indians, 12-8 during the overtime period to claim the 67-63 win. The guard tandem of Dillon Geiser and Josh Denney scored 20 and 17 points to pace the Haymakers in the winning effort. Geiser also dished out five dimes and had four steals for Cozad. Kadyn Marhenke contributed greatly with 12 points and eight rebounds for Cozad.

SCORE BY QUARTERS Broken Bow............................10 19 14 12 8 63 Cozad......................................18 7 16 14 12 67

Cozad: Dillon Geiser 20, Josh Denney 17, Kadyn Marhenke 12, Nate Neil 10, Adam Cole 5, Maddux Myer 3. In the second half of the doubleheader,

the host Lady Haymakers would duel on the hardwood with Southwest Confer-ence (SWC) Tournament Champion Bro-ken Bow.

The pressure defense played by the Lady Indians caused issues early, but it was the consistent scoring punch in the second half by the Lady Haymakers that kept it interesting, as Broken Bow notched the 43-27 victory over Cozad.

“For the most part we were locked in and didn’t have many turnovers against their pressure defense. We had seen their pressure defense during the conference tournament, so we knew what to expect,” explained Lady Haymaker Head Coach Zach Stauffer. “It came down to us not being able to knock down shots when we have the opportunies.” In the first quarter, the Broken Bow of-

fense was clicking on all cylinders as they flexed the net to lead 15-3 at the end of the first eight minutes of hoops action. During the second stanza, the Lady

Haymakers were able to find some suc-cess in breaking the press and cashing in on scoring opportunities as they tickled the twine for eight points to enter the halftime intermission, chasing a 30-11 deficit. The Lady Haymakers contined to have

success in breaking the pressure defense, they just struggled to cash in on the op-portunities, even though they did net eight points in the period to trail by the count of 41-19. During the final quarter, many key re-

serves got valuable time and Seniors got their last taste of playing in the Barn, but it was Broken Bow snaring the 43-27 win over Cozad.

SCORE BY QUARTERS Broken Bow......................................15 15 11 2 43 Cozad ..................................................3 8 8 8 27

Cozad: Megan Burkholder 8, Brenna Dugan 7, Abby Cornelius 5, McKenzie Lee 2, Addy Hergenrader 2, Abby Thramer 1.

DIALING LONG DISTANCE is Cozad Senior forward Adam Cole for a trifecta against Broken Bow during the first quarter of play on Friday evening at the Barn.

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LOOKING TO SCORE at the buzzer is Cozad guard Dillon Geiser (right) as he drives past Indian Cade Chapin (0) as time dwindles during the third quarter on Friday. KELLY NINAS/TRI-CITY TRIBUNE

BEATING THE DOUBLE team is Cozad’s Abby Cornelius (12) as she slices through Lady Indian defenders Lindsay Schauda (10) and Madison Meston for the short jumper.

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DRIVING BASELINE is Haymaker Josh Denney (left) as he blasts past Broken Bow defender Griffin Wright during the first quarter on Friday evening at the Barn.

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Haymaker Cagers Clash With Bow In Double-Dip On Friday

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Stepping onto the big stage, the Haymakers of Cozad went toe-to-toe with one the highly ranked Aurora Huskies at the 2019 Heartland Hoops Classic held at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island on Saturday afternoon.

The Haymakers faced a large deficit in the second half as a result of slow start on the offensive end and were able to climb back in contention, but it was too little, too late, as Cozad was defeated 72-52 by Aurora.

Seeming to be clicking on all cylinders, the Huskies were able to cash in on their scoring oppor-tunities during the first quarter in an attempt to flex their muscle and blitzkrieg the scoreboard to the tune of a 23-8 lead, as the Haymakers contin-ued to try to knock the lid off their hoop.

Gaining some confi-dence, playing in the Event Center, the Hay-

makers started to find the range in the second quar-ter. The Cozad offense started playing with a lit-tle more tempo and were starting to run with the Huskies during the sec-ond period. The Red and Black were able to tickle the twine for 13 points in the second quarter to en-ter the halftime break, chasing a 43-21 deficit.

Coming out of the in-termission, the Haymak-ers were able to keep pace with the hot-shoot-ing Huskies during the third frame. The Cozad cagers were able to go point for point with Auro-ra, as both teams were able to net 18 points in the period. Entering the final quarter of regula-tion, the Haymakers hoopsters were looking to dent a 61-39 deficit dur-ing the final eight min-utes of hoops action.

The Haymakers were able to prosper with a good inside-outside scor-ing punch during the

fourth quarter as Kadyn Marhenke connected for a couple baskets in the paint to open up a little extra breathing room on the wing for the sharp-shooters. The Red and Black were able to outscore the Huskies 13-11 during the fourth quar-ter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit that finished with Aurora notching the 72-52 win over the Haymakers.

In the paint, Kadyn Marhenke came up big for the Red and Black with 22 points and six of-fensive rebounds, four of those caroms coming on the offensive end.

Running the offense for the Haymakers, Senior guard Dillon Geiser also called his own number and netted 11 points to go along with four rebounds and three assists.

SCORE BY QUARTERS Cozad......................8 13 18 13 52 Aurora ..................23 20 18 11 72

Cozad: Kadyn Marhenke 22, Dillon Geiser 11, Nate Neil 7, Josh Denney 5, Nolan Wetovick 4, Adam Cole 3.

BATTLING FOR the loose ball are Haymakers Kadyn Marhenke (left) and Maddux Myer as they joust with Nate Boerkircher (23) for control during the first quarter.

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Cozad Competes In Heartland Hoops Classic Against Aurora

GOING VERTICAL is Haymaker Nolan Wetovick (15) as he elevates for a lay-up against the outstretched arms of Aurora’s Caden Schuster and Mitchell Pachta.

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HOLDING OFF the defense is Haymaker Dillon Geiser (14) as he looks for a passing lane against Huskies defender Rylan Willis in the second half on Saturday afternoon.

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DRIVING BASELINE is Josh Denney (right) of Cozad as he dribbles past Cade Reichardt of Aurora during the first quarter of play in Grand Island on Saturday.

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Looking to hit their peak at the right time, the Gothenburg hoopsters hosted Ainsworth in a Southwest Conference (SWC) hardwood double-dip on Friday evening on the Swedes home court. The Lady Swedes were edged by the Lady Dawgs 47-31 on Friday evening. In the opening quarter, the Ainsworth shooters displayed no jet lag from the long drive, as the trio of Rylee Rice, Kaitlyn Nelson and Madelyn Goochey combined to score 15 of the Lady Dawgs 19 points as they outscored Gothenburg 19-9 in the first quarter. Annica Harm paced the Lady Swedes with six points in the first frame. During the second stanza, the Lady Swedes Annica Harm continued to prosper on the offensive end, as she scored all of Gothenburg’s points in the second quarter. Gothenburg and Ainsworth both flexed the net for seven points in the second quarter despite the great defensive efforts controlling much of the quarter. Ainsworth entered the halftime break with a lead of 26-16. Coming out of the break, the Gothenburg offense prospered greatly from the fine tuning of the chalk talk during halftime. The Lady Swedes continued to get production from Harm in the paint that was accompanied by an Alexis Bliven bucket and sharpshooting from the charity stripe from Senior Kaitlyn Kleinknecht. The Lady Swedes were able to dent the deficit by outscoring Ainsworth, 10-7 in the period to make the scoreboard shine 33-26 with just one quarter remaining in regulation. The shooting touch that heated up during the third quarter for Gothenburg, simmered in the final frame. The Ainsworth shooters and offense was able to grind out time on the clock on possessions with great patience. The Lady Dawgs efforts were rewarded by regaining their cushion on the score-board with a 14-5 scoring run to close out the contest. Ainsworth would earn the hard-fought, 47-31 win. Gothenburg was led by the offensive efforts of Annica Harm with 19 points. Kaitlyn Kleinknecht chipped in with four points for the Lady Swedes.

SCORE BY QUARTERS Ainsworth..........................................19 7 7 14 47 Gothenburg ........................................9 7 10 5 31

Gothenburg: Annica Harm 19, Kaitlyn Kleinknecht 4, Chiara Richeson 3, Jaiden Davis 3, Alexis Bliven 2. In the nightcap, the Gothenburg boys squad won a thriller, 58-53 over Ainsworth to avenge an earlier in the season loss. Hitting the door running and playing with great gumption, the Swedes were able to double up on the Dawgs. The Gothenburg offense was able to outscore Ainsworth, 10-5 during the first quarter with timely shooting and suffocating defensive effort. During the second quarter, the offensive efforts were able to sway the momentum in their favor. Gothenburg was able to light up the scoreboard for 16 points, whereas the Dawgs were able to net 20 points to cut into the deficit that stood at one-point, 26-25 entering the intermission. The tide was turned during the third quarter, as Gothenburg regained the momentum and didn’t just hold onto their lead but inch away on the scoreboard. The Swedes were able to outscore Ainsworth, 16-12 during the third stanza to push their lead to five-points, 42-37. Throughout the fourth quarter of play, the Swedes were able to defend their home hardwood by not allowing Ainsworth to sway the momentum in their favor. The Gothenburg offense was able to go shot for shot with the Bulldogs, as both teams netted 16 points in the period in a shootout type quarter. The host Swedes were able to connect down the stretch to hold onto their five-point lead, 58-53 when time expired. The Swedes shot 44 percent for the contest. Leading the way for Gothenburg was the 1-2 punch of Maguire Bartlett and Conner Baker, they both lit up the scoreboard for 15 points apiece. Bartlett added five rebounds and five assists to his effort in the contest. Baker had three steals for the Swedes. Brody Stienike contributed greatly with 10 points and five rebounds for Gothenburg. Owen Geiken was the leading rebounder with eight caroms to go along with his six points scored.

SCORE BY QUARTERS Ainsworth............................................5 20 12 16 53 Gothenburg ......................................10 16 16 16 58

Gothenburg: Conner Baker 15, Maguire Bartlett 15, Brody Stienike 10, Owen Geiken 6, Evan Peterson 6, Josh Olson 4, Trenton Harbur 2.

COLLIDING IS Lady Swede Annica Harm (left) as she crashes into Ainsworth defender Erin Painter (34) during the first half on Friday evening in Gothenburg.

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WINDING UP to fire a skip pass is Lady Swede Jaiden Davis (left as she is guarded by Ainsworth defender Bria Dellmont during the first half on Friday evening.

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FENDING OFF the pressure is Swede guard Conner Baker (30) as he sets up the of-fense against Ainsworth defender Eric Haase during the first half on Friday evening.

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DRIVING BASELINE is Gothenburg forward Evan Peterson (32) as he blasts past Bull-dog defender Trey Schlueter during the first half on Friday evening.

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Swedes Earn Double-Dip Split Against Dawgs On Senior Night

ATTACKING THE BASKET is Gothenburg guard Brody Stienike (left) as he dribbles past Bulldog defender Cadin Tillman during the first half on Friday evening.

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The Lexington, Cozad and Gothenburg grapplers reached new heights on Friday and Saturday as they competed in the high-ly touted 2019 Nebraska B4 District Wrestling Championships held in Ogallala.

In the team race, Lexington was the team champion with 144 points. The Haymakers of Cozad were third overall with 131 points. With a limited lineup of grapplers, Gothenburg 12th with 39 total points.

The Haymakers were able to qualify six individuals to the state meet, with a trio of those grapplers winning district crowns. Cozad’s Blake Hoffmaster, Conner Wescoat and Josh Stallbaumer enter the State Championships as district champions.

To notch the crown at 152 lbs., Cozad’s Hoffmaster scored an offensive shootout win over KC Higer of Sidney, 12-7. To reach the finals, Hoffmaster pinned Dakota Haines of Lexington and pitched a 4-0 shutout win over Jacob Awiszus of Gering.

Finishing the job, just like he started, Haymaker Conner Wescoat pinned Gavyn Brauer of North Platte in the 170 lb. cham-pionship match at the 4:49 mark, after start-ing his tournament with a pin for the win over Bearcat Ethan Holley. Wescoat record-ed a pair of wins by decision, 7-3 and 7-2 to punch his ticket to the medal round.

Using his strength and experience to his advantage, Cozad’s Josh Stallbaumer was a pin artist, in recording three straight pins for the win, the biggest coming over famil-iar foe and rival Jade Wurth of Lexington in the finals, at the 5:27 mark of their matchup. Stallbaumers prior pins cam in 40 seconds and 26 seconds.

Leading the way for the team champion Minutemen’s that have seven total state meet qualifiers was gold medalist and re-turning state runner-up Riley Kopf. After making quick work of his first two oppo-nents via pinfal, Kopf was able to power his way to the gold medal stand with an 8-5 win over Jake Lemmon of Chadron in the finals at 160 lbs.

Scoring big points and overcoming an in-jury in prior weeks, Gothenburg’s Wyatt Hotz was able to climb atop the medal

stand and be crownd the champion at 132 lbs. Hotz was able to win a thrilling 9-7 fi-nals match over Jerryd Hernandez of Scottsbluff to take home the gold medal as the Swedes lone state qualifier. Hotz ad-vanced to the final round by scoring a 5-2 win over familiar foe Brady Fago of Lex-ington in the semifinals after pinning Dal-ton Stewart of Chadron in the quarterfinals.

Cozad’s Jace Russman was the district runner-up at 113 lbs., as he was defeated by Paul Garcia of Scottsbluff by the score of 9-4 in the finals. Russman was able to pow-er his way into the finals with a 7-0 deci-sion over Jaylan Ruffin of North Platte and a technical fall over Brayden Schmalz of Holdrege 16-1.

Haymaker Cade Stott was edged 5-3 in the finals by Trent Weak of Holdrege. Stott pinned the top seed Bailey Hood of Al-liance to reach the finals at 220 lbs.

The trio of Ean Bailey, Trystan Berry and Jade Wurth were silver medalist for Lex-ington as well.

Bailey was edged in a chess match 3-0 aainst Paul Ruff of Alliance in the finals at 120 lbs.

Trystan Berry used his great length and leverage to score a pair of pins on his way to the finals at 145 lbs. In the gold medal match, Berry was defeated 8-3 to the hands of Devontae Gutierrez of Scottsbluff.

Jade Wurth pinned his way to the finals at 285 lbs., where he was defeated via pin to Stallbaumer of Cozad as previously mentioned.

Finishing with the bronze medal for Lex-ington was Ivan Lazo (106 lbs) and Aidan Stuart (182 lbs) to go along with fourth place finisher Brady Fago (132 lbs) to round out the Minutemen qualifiers.

Haymaker Breckin Loftin punched his ticket to Omaha with a fourth place finish at 138 lbs. Loftin clinched the cherished spot with a 6-4 win over Daniel Wellnitz of Chadron in the heartbreak round. Loftin was then defeated in sudden victory 7-5 by Tate Felber of McCook, who had defeated him in the quarterfinals earlier in the Dis-trict Tournament 8-6.

DEEPLY ENGAGED in a scramble are Lexington’s Dylan Hubbard (top) and Ty Hotz of Gothenburg during the consolation second round at 113 lbs. on Saturday.

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Cozad, Lex & Gothenburg Grapplers Punch Ticket To State Championships

SCORING THE PIN is Haymaker Cade Stott (top) as he sticks the shoulders of Hayden Hofrock of Sidney’s to the mat in the 220 lb. quarterfinal clash.

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GOTHENBURG GRAPPLER Wyatt Hotz (right) works to keep the upperhand control against Brady Fago of Lexington during the Class B 132 lb. semifinal clash on Saturday.

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Eighteen TRIBUNE-area wrestlers will seek the gold during the Nebraska State Wrestling Championships at the Centu-ryLink Center in Omaha Thursday (to-day) through Saturday.

Classes A-D will open the first session at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday. Classes B-C will hit the mat at 4 p.m. on Thursday.

Friday’s sessions are scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. for Classes A-D, whereas B-C contenders take to the mats at 12:30 p.m.

The championship semifinal and third round consolation matches for all classes on Friday night will start at 5 p.m.

Consolation semifinal matches in all classes will start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The finals are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.

TRIBUNE area pairings for Thursday’s opening matches include their current overall win/loss record:

CLASS ‘B’ FIRST ROUND --106 lbs: Ivan Lazo (Lexington), 31-8 vs Trae Greve (Waverly), 41-10 —113 lbs: Jace Russman (Cozad), 40-2 vs Landon Templar (Blair), 33-10 —120 lbs: Ean Bailey (Lexington), 32-9 vs

Caden Corcoran (Ralston), 31-12 —132 lbs: Wyatt Hotz (Gothenburg), 36-6 vs Jarrett Cline (Mount Michael), 5-4 —132 lbs: Brady Fago (Lexington), 34-6 vs Koby Brandenburg (Central City), 46-4 —138 lbs: Breckin Loftin (Cozad), 21-14 vs Juan Vergara (Wayne), 38-1 —145 lbs: Trystan Berry (Lexington), 30-5 vs Connor Drahota (Omaha Skutt), 27-12 —152 lbs: Blake Hoffmaster (Cozad), 33-6 vs Miguel James (Ralston), 19-14 —160 lbs: Riley Kopf (Lexington), 31-5 vs Jackson Phelps (Hastings), 14-28 —170 lbs: Conner Wescoat (Cozad), 36-10 vs Evan Hand (Columbus Scotus), 24-21 —182 lbs: Aidan Stuart (Lexington), 26-16 vs Jacob Frenzen (Columbus Lakeview), 38-7 —220 lbs: Cade Stott (Cozad), 25-16 vs Douglas Lazo (York), 28-6 —285 lbs: Josh Stallbaumer (Cozad), 36-4 vs Jaden Nolte (Falls City), 13-4 —285 lbs: Jade Wurth (Lexington), 35-2 vs Josh Callejas (Hastings), 30-9

CLASS ‘D’ FIRST ROUND —106 lbs: Zachary Dickau (Elwood), 37-12 vs Eli Lanham (Plainview), 38-3 —145 lbs: Raul Clouse (Elwood), 27-6 vs Colton Holthus (Garden County), 37-5 —152 lbs: Conner Schutz (Elwood) vs Reece Zutavern (Sandhills-Thedford), 32-9 —220 lbs: Cauy Bennett (Elwood), 26-20 vs Peyton Cone (Fremont Bergan), 36-9

First Round Bouts Are Assigned For Tri-City TRIB-Area State Qualifiers

Looking to build on their successful season thus far are four state qualifiers from Elwood that punched their ticket to the 2019 Nebraska Class D State Wrestling Championships as a result of their performance at the D1 District Meet held in Neligh on Friday and Saturday.

As a team, the Pirates were seventh overall with 80.5 points, the team cham-pion was Burwell with a total score of 135 points.

The foursome of Zachary Dickau, Raul Clouse, Conner Schutz and Cauy Bennett all extended their season one extra week to compete against the best grapplers in the State of Nebraska at the State Cham-pionships.

Conner Schutz was the silver medalist at 152 lbs. In the championship contest, Schutz was defeated 9-3 by Colby Coons of Twin Loop. Schutz recorded a techni-

cal fall and a pin for the win to advance to the medal round.

Flyweight Zachary Dickau was a bronze medalist at 106 lbs. for the Pi-rates. Dickau was a winner via pin over Ethan Kipp of Twin Loup at the 1:23 mark of their consolation finals. Dickau reached the decisive medal round by de-feating Cody Booth of Neligh-Oakdale via pinfall.

Earning the bronze medal for the Pi-rates was Raul Clouse at 145 lbs. Clouse won via medical forfeit over Cooper Coons of Twin Loup in the consolation finals. To reach the medal round, Clouse pinned Cade Wilkinson of Neligh-Oak-dale in the Consolation Semifinals.

Cauy Bennett was the fourth place medalist at 220 lbs., as he was defeated by Warrior Colton Klabenes via pin in the consolation final round.

Pirates Quartet Punch Tickets To Class D State Championships

FIVE YEARS AGO (2012)

Senior Haymaker Hank Pflaster was a force to be reckoned with in winning the district championship at 182 lbs during the B4 Wrestling meet held in Cozad. Pflaster recorded four straight pins to step atop the medal stand and claim the gold medal. Joining Pflaster atop the medal stand in winning gold medals for Cozad were the trio of Brian Messersmith (132 lbs), Clay Trejo (138) and Alex Boryca (220). The Swede duo of Bryce Larson and Skyler Kottwiz were gold medalist at 106 and 170 lbs, respectively.

10 YEARS AGO (2009)

The valiant comeback by the Haymakers wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit and the Cozad cagers were defeat-ed by Hershey 45-42 in the first round of the C1-11 Subdistrict. The Red and Black trailed by the count of 22-13 at the in-termission.

Cozad outscored Her-shey 14-9 in the third peri-

od to claw back into con-tention 31-27 with eight minutes to play in the con-test. A three-point attempt at the buzzer rattled out and the Haymakers would see their season come to a close. Matt Henry and Mason Fischer led the Cozad cagers with 15 and 13 points, respectively.

10 YEARS AGO (2004)

Micah Chrisinger found himself in the spotlight for the second straight year in February. Chrisinger earned a berth in the Class B State Wrestling final round, which earned him a place on the statewide tel-evision. Unfortunately for the Haymaker wrestler, Daniel Pedersen of Omaha Gross got a measure of re-venge. Pedersen rallied from a 2-0 deficit to score a 6-2 win over Chrisinger. The Cozad matman had beaten Pedersen in a dual at Aurora in early January, 9-5. Chrisinger’s perform-ance helped Cozad to an eighth place finish in the final Class B standings.

Cozad scored 51 points to gain eighth place, while Lexington wound up with 27 points, good for 20th place. The Haymakers fin-ished with three medal winners in the meet. In ad-dition to Chrisinger’s sil-ver medal at 103 pounds, Justin Lemmer won bronze at 140 and Andrew Chrisinger was fifth at 135 pounds. Lexington had one medal winner. Chaney Chee placed third at 135 pounds after edging An-drew Chrisinger in the consolation semifinals, 9-6. Also competing for Cozad were Kyle Banzhaf, Joel Pflaster, Lo-gan Hart, Justin Stickland and Cale Osborn.

15 YEARS AGO (1999)

The final round of the Class B State Meet didn’t run out the way the five area wrestlers had hoped. But fully one-third of the 15 state qualifiers from Cozad, Lexington and Gothenburg came away with medallions that will

last a lifetime. Lexington was sixth with 70 points and Cozad wound up in a tie with York for 26th spot with 23 points apiece. Gothenburg did not score in the three-day meet. Craig Kelley and Justin Moomey of Lexington got their 15 minutes of fame, as they were spotlighted during the championship round.

Kelley, who finished 28-14 for the year, knocked off three straight foes at 125 pounds, while Moomey, 31-10, per-formed the same feat at 160 pounds. Cozad got a fourth place finish from Jeff Brecks at 275 pounds. Brecks, who closed out his senior campaign at 35-4. Lex’s Eric Otto also wound up fourth. Solomon Chee (31-12) was the other Lex medal-ist, as he placed sixth at 119 pounds. Cozad’s Ben Koch and Brad Johnson of Lexington each fell one win short of a medal. Koch and Johnson each lost in the first round then won twice before being eliminated from con-tention.

Chris White of Cozad lost his second round con-solation match and wound up 1-2 in the tournament to close his final year as a Haymaker at 25-8.

20 YEARS AGO (1994)

Familiar Cozad and Lex wrestlers squared off against each other in the 189 pound final during the Nebraska Class B Wrestling Championships at Lincoln. Haymaker Tony Guerra and Brian Urban, a sensational sen-ior, were involved in the title scrap.

Urban faced a stern chal-lenge by Guerra in the early stages of the bout, but managed to cap a per-fect 28-0 season with a pin win in 3:23. Guerra, only a junior forced Urban into a near pin position early. The referee’s count was ticking downward be-fore Urban regained com-posure. Urban was domi-

nating in the closing stages of the match. Steve White, a 112 pounder, al-so grabbed a medal posi-tion for the Haymakers. He finished fourth in his class, losing a consolation final. Other Cozad chal-lengers included Darrick Arndt; Josh Henry and heavyweight Aaron Brockmeier. Mike Cromer and Danny Dreis were Gothenburg qualifiers.

Both Swedes lost first-round battles, but Cromer bounced back in the con-solation first round. Lex’s Jake Anderson and Ryan Johnson finished second and third in their divi-sions.

25 YEARS AGO (1989)

Jill Gengenbach, a junior who quietly played a key role in Cozad’s regular season girl’s basketball success, erupted at an op-portune time. Like a vol-cano, Gengenbach erupted with her ‘most fantastic’ game of her career, and fired the Lady Haymakers past Gothenburg in the Class B-7 District semi-fi-nals, 59-43. The conquest boosted Cozad’s record for the year to 12-7 and put them within reach of qualifying for the state championships for the sec-ond time in the school’s history. Gengenbach singed the cords for a game-high 14 points, played tough defense and grabbed an important pair of rebounds too. After popping three fielders in quarter assault which vir-tually kayoed the Lady Swedes.

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SPORTS

There are many moments that athletes need to just step back and take in the whole environment and just enjoy the experiences. There are many of those moments that present themselves during the high school sports seasons that many people need to add to their bucket list of activities to see and if you are lucky enough, experi-ence yourself. It seems that the energy that builds over the intial rounds of competitioon at the Nebraska State Wrestling Championships is quite similar to the individual that steps up next to the pool of water and dips your toe in to see how warm the water is before you even think about diving into the water or wading in from a shallower depth. The fans at times will raise the energy to a level that is noticeable, but it is almost as they hear them-selves, look around and almost seem embarassed initial-ly. That embarassment is temporary. That embarassment disappears completely on Friday evening during the Nebraska State Wrestling Championships semifinal and heartbreak rounds. This night of grapplling is just one of those moments where all four classes of grapplers join forces to clash on the mat in matches that go a long ways in determine medal stand honorees. It doesn’t hurt that the grapplers are wrestling in very emotional matches in front of over 14,000 rabid fans that love their wrestling and don’t care at all who is watching or recording on their phones for social media. The finals matches are well attended as well, but seeing over 14,000 fans cheering and jeering for grapplers on eight different mats brings an energy that can’t be matched in many gyms or stadiums in this great state of Nebraska. The tension and energy in the air can be cut with a butter knife. How many people can honestly remember some of the greatest moments in High School History in Nebraska? The stories are endless it seems in moments that I recall in my short-lived journey. I have seen and listened to many veteran sports enthusiasts that have seen many more moments than I and I love to hear the stories and learn the moments that make high school sports great!

Thinking Outloud

By Kelly Ninas

Under The Water Tower • Lexington

Walking away a gold medalist was Swede Wyatt Hotz in winning the District Crown at 132 lbs with a 9-

7 win over Jerryd Hernandez of Scottsbluff in the championship match on Saturday afternoon.

Presents The Area Athlete

Of The WeekWyatt Hotz

Gothenburg Wrestling

DIAMOND SPECIALIST Daniel Kuefner of Lexington will attend and compete in Baseball at Concorida University during the upcoming 2019-2020 season. Joining Daniel during this notable event are (from left) his mother Amy Kuefner, his sister Megan and father Rob Kuefner.

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GRIDIRON GREAT Agany Donato of Lexington will attend and compete in foot-ball for Independence Community College (KS) during the upcoming 2019 cam-paign. Agany (center) was joined by Michelle Hoehner (left) and Kyle Hoehner during this special and memorable moment.

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SENIOR STANDOUT McKenna Kiburz of Lexington will attend and compete in Cross Country along with Track and Field at the College of St. Mary in Omaha during the upcoming 2019-2020 season. Joining McKenna (center) during this memorable event were her parents Scott Kiburz (left) and Dawn Kiburz.

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GRIDIRON STANDOUT Kug Kug of Lexington will attend and compete in foot-ball for Independence Community College (KS) during the upcoming 2019 cam-paign. Joining Kug during this joyous moment were (from left) Nikki Edeal, his brother and Lexington Principal Kyle Hoehner.

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SENIOR STANDOUT Trenton Harbur of Gothenburg signed a letter of intent to play Football at Fort Hays State (KS) during the upcoming 2019 season. Joining Trenton during this memorable event were family members on Wed

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