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The Bronco Buzz
P.O. Box 68 Bartlett, NE 68622
2018-2019
20th Anniversary of The Bronco Buzz
The Bronco Buzz
Volume 20, Issue 1 September 2018
New School Website! across the middle of the page pro-
Inside this Issue... Wheeler Central has a new vides quick links to frequently used
website, and it is now up and run- pages, like Powerschool and the
Thanks to Advertisers! ning. Please visit the new site at monthly calendar (althought not all
page 2 www. wbroncs.org! the quick links are up and running
You can check the school quite yet).
Great Things Happening website for the most up-to-date The website is still a work
at Wheeler Central! school, breakfast, and lunch cal- in progress, with changes being
page 5 endars, and the weekly bulletin made and more information being
will be posted to the site. On the posted. Check back often for new
New Feature: homepage, you will find links to information!
From the Archives
(In honor of the 20th anniversary
the school’s Twitter and Face-
book pages here. A horizontal bar
www.wbroncs.org/
of The Bronco Buzz)
pages 7&8
Creative Writing
page 12&13
TeamMates Chapter at
Wheeler Central
page 13
Afterschool Reading
Program
page 14
Notice for Veterans
page 16
Check out all this and more!
Features: page 1
Fall Sports Schedule:
page 6
Extension News: page 15
Community News: page 17
Meeting Minutes: page 19
Support Our Local
Businesses: page 25
The deadline for the October 2018 issue of The Buzz is September 24, 2018.
Please send submissions to thebuzz@esu8.org.
Writers/Photographers: Gracie Pokorny, Amanda Williams, Morgan Ramsey,
Beau Hawn, and Wylie Seamann.
Advisor: Mrs. Patti Jensen
The Bronco Buzz: 20
Years and Counting Back to School!
To celebrate the 20th an- School is off to a great start
niversary of the Bronco Buzz, we and much is happening at
have gone back through past is- Wheeler Central already this
Upcoming Events sues to find stories that we want year. Students have been
9/18 - Career Fair @ O’Neill to reprint. (We have all 20 years’ busy both in and out of the
9/18 - Wheeler County worth filed here, although we found classroom.
Foundation Meeting @ 8:00 that we are missing a few issues.) Watch for your October Buzz
9/19 - Assembly @ Chambers Hopefully you enjoy this to catch up on everything
(7-12 grades) new feature to celebrate 20 years
happing at school!
9/20 - Parent/Teacher of school news!
Conferences, 5-8 P.M.
9/21 - 1:00 Dismissal
9/24 - Buzz Deadline for Thank You, Wagonhammer Cattle Co.
October Issue Advertisers! WeMart LLC
9/25 - Mobile Food Pantry Thank you to everyone who Wells Drug
9/25 - K-6 Field Trip advertises in The Bronco Buzz Wells Drug-Home Health Care
9/26 - 10:00 Start and the Wheeler Central Year-
9/26 - After School Reading book. Yearbook Advertisers:
Program Boone Co. Health Center
It is because of the generos-
9/26 - Financial Aid Program,
ity and support of these busi- Burwell Dental Clinic
5:30-7:00
nesses that we are able to offer Burwell Family Practice
9/27 - 7-8 Field Trip to Ashfall
9/28 - 1:00 Dismissal our yearbook at a lower cost to Burwell Veterinary Hospital
10/2 - MAP Testing Begins students AND to send the Buzz Country Partners Co-op
(7-11 grades) to residents of Wheeler County, Derner Trucking, Inc.
10/4 - School Pictures patrons of our district, mem- Elkhorn Valley Family Medicine
10/6 - Harvest of Harmony bers of the military, and grand- Ericson State Bank
10/8 - Smiles Program @ 10:30 parents of WC students FREE Green Ranch
10/12 - End of 2nd Quarter OF CHARGE. Healing Hearts & Families
10/12 - 2:00 Dismissal Hitchcock Funeral Home
Bronco Buzz McNally Law Office
Updating Addresses NNTC
We are in the process of up-
Advertisers:
Olson Ranch
dating our Buzz addresses. If you Cedar Valley Ins. Agency Inc.
People’s Service
have a Bartlett or Ericson mailing Country Partners Co-op
Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Co.
address, you automatically receive Derner Trucking, Inc.
Sapp Bros. Petroleum, Inc.
the Buzz. For patrons who have Donald O. Nelson, CPA
Seversen, Lammers, and
Spalding and Ewing addresses, Ericson State Bank
we print mailing labels. Abel CPA
Green Ranch
Parents and grandparents Special T’s & More
Healing Hearts & Families
of current Wheeler Central stu- Starving Stallion
Landgren Well Drilling
dents may also receive the Buzz Strope & Gotschall P.C. LLO
McNally Law Office
free of charge. We also send the Studio B
NNTC
Buzz to members of the military. Wadas Inc.
If you know of people who should
Olson Ranch
Wagonhammer Cattle Co.
be receiving the Buzz but aren’t, Sapp Bros. Petroleum Inc.
WeMart LLC
please send us their mailing ad- Scheef Insurance, LLC
dresses, and we will add them to Starving Stallion
Thank you all for your
our list. Thoene Farm Service, Inc.
support of Wheeler Central
Phone: 402-654-3273 Torpin’s Rodeo Market
and our Journalism
Email: thebuzz@esu8.org Wadas Inc.
Department!
2018-2019 FFA Events
September 11 Area V Range Judging Holt County
September 17 District Range Judging Atkinson
September 19 Area II Range Judging Blaine County
September 20 Area IV Range Judging Hall County
September 25-26 State Range Judging Chase County
October 24-27 National FFA Convention
November 1 Pre-District Livestock Bassett
November 2-3 P2C Grand Island
November 14 District Livestock Ord
November ?? Red Cross Blood Drive Bartlett
January 16 LDE Atkinson
January 21 LDE (Snow Date) Atkinson
February 4 State Degree Applications Due/
Stars Designation
February 6 District Degree & Proficiency
Review
February TBD Livestock Judging Loup City
February 27 District CDE
March 5 District Meats Sargent
March 15-16 Activate/Leverage Kearney
March ?? Red Cross Blood Drive Bartlett
March 12 Livestock Judging Burwell
April 3-5 State FFA Convention Lincoln
April 15 State Fair Market Beef ID Due
FCCLA Dates for 2018/19
September 17 FLW (Fall Leadership Workshop) Kearney Chapter Members
October 10 DLC (District Leadership Conference) West Holt Chapter Members
November 9-11 Cluster (Regional FCCLA Meeting) Louisville, KT Members who pay their way
December TBA Christmas Party School Members
January 30 STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Chambers Members
Jan or Feb Ground Hog Supper Bartlett Members
February 24-25 Peer Education Retreat Kearney Junior High
April 7-9 SLC (State Leadership Conference) Lincoln State Qualifiers, Officers
Don’t forget...
Check the new school website for the
latest, most up-to-date information.
www.wbroncs.org
2018-2019 Music Events
October 6, 2018 Harvest of Harmony Grand Island
November 2, 2018 Elkhorn Valley JH Choir Clinic Tilden
November 3, 2018 Doane Fall Festival of Winds Crete
November 5, 2018 NVC Choral Clinic Stuart
November 5 or 12, 2018 WC Veteran’s Day Program Bartlett
November 14-16, 2018 NMEA All-State Lincoln
December 18, 2018 WC Christmas Concert K-12 Bartlett
January 14, 2019 Boone Central Choir Clinic Albion
January 28, 2019 UNK Honor Festival Kearney
February 15, 2019 WSC Honor Choir Wayne
March 19, 2019 NVC West Band Clinic Keya Paha
March 23, 2019 Class D All-State Band Kearney
April 18, 2019 District Music Contest Broken Bow
April 27, 2019 5th and 6th grade Honor Band Neligh-Oakdale
April 29, 2019 Spring Concert Bartlett
May 4, 2019 Graduation Bartlett
Regular = Honor Ensembles
Bold = Required Performance
One Act
“The Adventures of Super Margaret”
By Adam Szymkowicz
Cast
Super Margaret Rachel Dierks
Louis Rex Day
Nefarious Evil Genius Clay Patrick
Brad Kody Spencer
Angela Morgan Ramsey
Other Worldly Person Beau Hawn
Girl 1 Rylee Larson
Girl 2 Hailey Genereux
Girl 3 Caitlin Sheldon
Spider Monkey Leader/Bumblee Bee Gracie Pokorny
Spider Monkey/Bumble Bee Leader Cheyenne Pokorny
Spider Monkey/Bumble Bee Taya Morrison
Henchman Leader Bryson Abbott
Henchman Keegan Schlenger
Directed by Mrs. Katie Davis
Wheeler Central Great Things Are Happening Here! * We welcome 4 new staff members this year: Miss Elizabeth Glynn (K-12 Instrumental and Vocal Music), Mrs. Makayla Reiter (Daycare Teacher), Mrs. Katie Davis (Para), Ms. Megan Gotschall (Daycare Para). * Two teachers have assumed new duties this fall: Mrs. Shawna Sch- lenger moved from Daycare Teacher to Preschool Teacher, and Mrs. Ranotta Nordhues moved from Daycare Para to First Grade Teacher. * Fall sports have kicked off. Good luck to the cross country, volley- ball and football teams. * Seventh through twelfth graders enjoyed their day at the State Fair. * Our new school website is up and running, and updates are con- tinually being made. * Preschool numbers are stong, with 16 enrolled in either half-day or whole-day class. Preschool classes began on September 4th. * The summer maintenance crew was busy, completeing a number of big projects this year: moving all elementary classroom contents (with the exception of Miss Lovitt and Mrs. Reed, who moved last summer), completing work on one of the apartments in the teacher- age, fixing an on-going plumbing issue in the Old Gym, and compet- ing some structural work in the New Gym. This was in addition to all of their yearly summer projects. * One Act tryouts were held, the cast has been selected, and prac- tices have begun. * Seventh graders have been busy catching, pinning, and labeling insects for their collections. * Wheeler Central has again been awarded the ReVision Grant. Two pieces of equipment (an embroidery machine in the FCS room and a banner maker in the shop) will soon be used by students to complete new projects. * The Bronco marching band will soon take to the streets in prepara- tion for Harvest of Harmony. * A TeamMates chapter is being organized at Wheeler Central. It is in the planning and training stages now. * High School Rodeo season is wrapping up. Their final competition for the fall will be September 16th at North Platte. * FFA members been competing at Range Judging Contests.
Renegade Fall Sport Schedules
CWCE Football CWC Volleyball
CWCE Varsity Football CWC Varsity Volleyball
8/24/18 (F), 7:00 P.M. Hartington-Newcastle @ Hartington 8/21/18 (Tu), 7:00 P.M. CWC vs. O’Neill Jamboree @ Chambers
8/31/18 (F), 7:00 P.M. Wausa @ Ewing 8/30/18 (Th), 5:00 P.M. Clearwater Dbl Tri @ Clearwater
9/7/18 (F), 7:00 P.M. Elgin/Pope John @ Bartlett 9/4/18 (Tu), 6:00 P.M. St. Mary’s @ Chambers (JV,V)
9/21/18 (F), 7:00 P.M. Twin Loup @ Taylor 9/6/18 (Th), 5:00 P.M.CWC/Ainsworth/NC Tri @ Chambers (JV,V)
9/27/18 (Th), 7:00 P.M. St. Mary’s @ Bartlett 9/8/18 (S), 10:00 A.M. Central Valley Tourney @ Greeley (JV)
10/5/18 (F), 7:00 P.M. Stuart @ Chambers 9/11/18 (Tu), 6:00 P.M. Stuart @ Stuart (J,JV)
10/12/18 (F), 7:00 P.M. Central Valley @ Wolbach 9/15/18 (S), 10:00 A.M. CWC Pool Play @ Bartlett (V)
10/18/18 (Th), 7:00 P.M. Orchard/Clearwater @ Clearwater 9/18/18 (Tu), 5:00 P.M. CWC Dbl Tri @ Bartlett (V)
9/22/18 (S), 10:00 A.M. Wisner Pilger Invite @ Wisner (V)
9/24/18 (M), 6:00 P.M. Orchard/Clearwater @ Clearwater (JV)
CWCE JV Football 9/27/18 (Th), 5:30 P.M. CWC/Elkhorn/St. Mary Tri @ St. Mary (JV,V)
9/4/18 (Tu), 7:00 P.M. Riverside @ Spalding 9/29/18 (S) 9:00 A.M. Clarkson-Leigh Coop @ Clarkson (V)
9/17/18 (M), 7:00 P.M. North Central @ Ewing 10/1/18 (M), 5:30 P.M. Elgin/Pope John @ Elgin (JV)
9/24/18 (M), 7:00 P.M. Orchard/Clearwater @ Clearwater 10/2/18 (Tu), 5:00 P.M. CWC/CV/Palmer Tri @ Greeley (V)
10/4/18 (Th), 5:00 P.M. OC Dbl Tri @ Clearwater (V)
10/9/18 (Tu), 6:00 P.M. BUrwell @ Burwell (JV,V)
10/16/18 (Tu), 5:30 P.M. CWC/Ewing/CV Tri @ Ewing (V)
CWCE JH Football 10/22/18-10/26/18 NVC Tournament @ TBA (V)
9/4/18 (Tu), 5:00 P.M. Riverside @ Spalding 10/29/18-10/30/18 D-1 Sub District @ TBA (V)
9/10/18 (M), 5:00 P.M. Stuart @ Chambers 11/1/18 (Th) District Final @ TBA (V)
9/17/18 (M), 5:00 P.M. North Central@ Ewing 11/8/18-11/10/18 Nebraska State Tournamen @ Lincoln (V)
9/24/18 (M), 5:30 P.M. Orchard/Clearwater @ Clearwater
10/1/18 (M), 5:00 P.M. Elgin/Pope John @ Elgin
10/15/18 (M), 4:30 P.M. Central Valley @ Bartlett CWC JH Volleyball
9/4/18 (Tu), 4:00 P.M. Riverside @ Spalding
9/10/18 (M), 3:30 P.M. Stuart @ Chambers
9/15/18 (S), 8:00 A.M. St. Mary’s Tourney @ St. Mary’s
9/24/18 (M), 4:00 P.M. Orchard/Clearwater @ Clearwater
10/1/18 (M), 3:30 P.M. Elgin/Pope John @ Elgin
Cross Country 10/9/18 (Tu), 4:00 P.M. Burwell @ Bartlett
10/13/18 (S), 9:00 A.M. Ewing Tourney @ Ewing
10/15/18 (M), 2:00 P.M. Arcadia/LC Tourney @ Arcadia
CWC Cross Country
8/30/18 (Th), 4:30 P.M. NV Invite @ Niobrara State Park
9/6/18 (Th), 5:30 P.M. Loup City Invite @ Sherman Lake
9/14/18 (F), 3:30 P.M. O’Neill Invite @ O’Neill CC
9/20/18 (Th), 4:00 P.M. Creighton Invite @ Creighton CC Check the school website for
9/24/18 (M), 1:00 P.M. UNK Invite @ Kearney CC
9/27/18 (Th), 4:00 P.M. West Holt Invite @ Atkinson/Stuart CC updates and changes to game
10/5/18 (F), 4:30 P.M. NVC @ Bassett CC
10/11/18 (Th), TBA Class D District Meet @ TBA schedules!
10/19/18 (F), TBA Nebraska State Meet @ Kearney CC
www.wbroncs.org
From the Archives...
Stories from the past 20 years of The Bronco Buzz.
Journalism Class As- co football fans enjoyed a tailgate ahead 27-0. Before the half, Phil-
party prior to the WC-Herndon foot- lip Smith took the ball in to make
sumes New Responsibili-
ball game on Saturday, September the score 33-0.
ties 6th, at Bronco Field. In the second half, the
Volume 1, Issue 1 The Booster Club spon- younger Broncos got a chance to
September 24, 1999 sored the event and furnished the see a lot of playing time and were
The atmosphere is some- hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages, able to score two more times. Mike
what chaotic, yet surprisingly or- and table service while the fans Brown took a sweep around the
ganized in Room 19 during 5th pe- brought a wide variety of potluck end 60 yards and Monte Snider
riod. Ms. Schwager’s journalism dishes. The Herndon fans were took in another score to make the
class is hard at work reaching a also invited and took part in this fun final score 46-6.
deadline or developing a layout for event. Special thanks goes to the Monte Snider was the lead-
the 1999-2000 yearbook. We-Mart for furnishing the buns. ing tackler for the Broncos and
The journalism class is in- Congratulations of the was a dominant force for the whole
volved in many ventures this year. Bronco Football team for winning game. Cody Havel played very well
Students write and submit articles the game! We are proud of you! at defensive end, improving with
to the Burwell Tribune, write ar- every play. Finally the 8th grade
ticles for and publish the Bronco core of Mark Smith, Mike Brown,
Buzz, and organize the yearbook. Junior High Football and Calder Russman blocked well
Ms. Schwager comments, Starts Season on offense and covered the field
“This group of students is fantas- By Coach Johnson well on defense.
tic. They have met each of these Volume 5, Issue 2
challenges with optimism and hard September 19, 2003 Post Office Coloring Con-
work.” When asked to name the Monday, September 15th,
biggest challenge facing the jour- the Wheeler Central Junior High test
Volume 6, Issue 4,
nalism class, Ms. Schwager re- boys football team opened their
October 8, 2004
plied, “Raising money to fund the season against the Santee War-
yearbook. Many people don’t re- The Bartlett Post Office
riors. The Broncos won the open-
alize that the yearbook is a self- sponsored a stamp coloring con-
ing toss and elected to receive the
supporting organization. We are test for grades K-2. Students were
ball.
not dependent on school funds. given a picture of the Nebraska
On his first play in a junior
It’s hard to find time to advertise state stamp to color. Each class
high game, Monte Snider took the
and organize an efficient ad cam- visited the post office when their
opening kick-off 79 yards for a
paign.” pictures were completed.
touchdown. Ben McCain rand in
During journalism, students Postmaster Donna Sears
the extra point to give the Broncos
learn many different aspects of the presented each student with a
a 7-0 lead. On the next series,
media. Students learn about busi- “Greetings from America” coloring
Santee fumbled and Monte Snider
ness and accounting, how to write and activity book. People visiting
grabbed the ball off the field and
captivating articles, and different the post office voted for their favor-
ran it in for his second score of
publishing techniques. Students ite picture in each grade. Winners
the day. Ty Weber ran in the ex-
will also learn how to deliver a live in each class were:
tra point making it Wheeler Central
broadcast over the radio. Listen to Kindergarten: 1st Conner
14, Santee 0. The Broncos held
KBRX every Friday for the Wheeler Croxen; 2nd Cade Pokorny; 3rd
the Warriors to 3 downs and out
Central school news. Paige Nichols; First Grade 1st
and Phillip Smith, after some nifty
Brenden Pelster; 2nd Robyn Ita;
running, took the ball 44 yards for
3rd Jacob Green; Second Grade:
the Broncos’ third touchdown of the
1st Allyson Martinsen; 2nd Lacey
Booster Club Sponsors day. Ben McCain ran in the extra
Schindler; 3rd (tie) Kristin Mahony
Tailgate Party point to make the score Wheeler
and Kodi Gehl.
By Terri Hoesly Central 21, Santee 0.
Thanks to Donna for giving
Volume 5, Issue 2 Ben McCain scored on a 14
the kids the opportunity to partici-
September 19, 2003 yard touchdown run and the extra
pate and for the neat books.
The Wheeler Central Bron- point was no good. Wheeler was
Starting Big teered for the Rural Health Coali- attended the roller-skating and
By Dustin Bachelor tion. They talked to people about movie night in Ericson on Tues-
Volume 8, Issue 4 sun protection and farm safety. day, June 30. Earlier in the week
September 22, 2006 They also handed out brochures, Mrs. Erickson, Mitch & Margo, and
On Friday, September 1, which provided people with more Mr. & Mrs. Nordhues had sorted
the Loup County Wildcats came information. Along with the bro- through the skates, dusted them
to Bartlett to take on the defend- chures, they also handed out wrist- off, and found matching pairs. Mrs.
ing state champions, the Broncos. bands and “soybean” chap-stick. Erickson & Margo also returned
Everyone was excited to see the In order to help with farm safety, later in the week and cleaned sev-
Broncos back in action after win- some of the leaders played Jeop- eral of the skates. Mr. Nordhues
ning the 6-man state champion- ardy with other students. set up equipment for music & the
ship last year. Both teams came movie. Everyone seemed to have
out playing hard in the first quar- fun and Mr. Nordhues kept busy
ter, but it was quite evident that Bartlett’s 125th Celebra- replacing wheels that were rolling
the Broncos were far too much tion off the skates, and Mrs. Erickson
for the Wildcats. By the end of Volume 10, Issue 2 and Mrs. Nordhues helped with re-
the first quarter, the Broncos were October 2008 placing & stringing new shoelaces.
leading 30-0. Not much changed A group of residents from Pop & bars were provided by the
throughout the second quarter, the village of Bartlett met on Mon- GLW Children’s Council through
as the Broncos’ rampage contin- day, September 15, 2008, to begin the prevention grant. We appre-
ued. At halftime, the score was plans for the 125th year celebra- ciated all those who came and
64-14. After halftime, both teams tion. It was suggested that Memo- helped, and the village of Ericson
slowed down substantially, as nei- rial Day weekend would be a good for allowing us to use the build-
ther team scored very much. The time. Plans could be made to go ing and the skates. Also, thanks to
Broncos, led by Tyler Reiter who along with Alumni and Memorial Margo & Mitch for helping to orga-
had 4 touchdowns, dealt their first Day services. It seems like 2010 is nize the activity.
brutal defeat of the year, and the a long way off, but time sure goes
final score was 77-22. Good game fast.
boys! Some ideas brought up to add
to the Alumni/Memorial activities New Principal
By Paige Hinkle
were a parade, water fights, bar-b-
Husker Harvest Days que, pancake breakfast, quilt show,
Volume 17, Issue 1
By Katie Swett September 2015
old pictures exhibit, old time rodeo,
Volume 9, Issue 1 Wheeler Central has a new
horse & buggy rides, family games,
September 2007 7th through 12th grade principal.
and craft vendors. It is hoped that
On September 12th, the Mr. Jay Johnson will be serving as
the Wheeler County organizations
Wheeler Central FFA Chapter at- part-time principal this year, along
will come forward with ideas and
tending Husker Harvest Days in with also continuing to teach his-
offers to help make this celebra-
Grand Island. There were hun- tory part-time.
tion really special. Thoughts are
dreds of agricultural exhibits that He received his degree in
being gathered for an update to
were set up to educate people as spring of 2015 from UNK. His de-
the Wheeler County History Book,
well as FFA members. Our stu- gree was to be a principal.
also. There will be another meet-
dents learned several things as His responsibilities are to
ing in November; the date has not
they toured different places and help make sure teachers are aware
been set at this time.
worked on their ag assignments. of professional growth opportuni-
If you have any ideas or sugges-
An assignment was given to each ties, student discipline, enforcing
tions, please share them with the
class. The 8th graders were giv- the tardy policy, supervising 7-12
Village Board.
en the assignment of interview- lunch, doing evaluations for certi-
ing exhibitors. The welders were fied 7-12 staff, and attend some 7-
given the opportunity to see sev- 12 meetings.
eral demonstrations in their area.
From the Prevention Co- In addition, he is also serv-
The sophomores wrote a paper on ordinator... Roller-Skat- ing as Athletic Director (AD) for the
what they learned at Husker Har- ing Wheeler site. His duties include
vest Days, and the freshmen com- By Mrs. Jean Nordhues making the schedule for sports,
pared two products they learned Volume 11, Issue 1 contact officials, and contact the
about. September 2009 help for the games.
The leadership class volun- Approximately 20 students
gram. Each year, we receive week-
Counselor’s ly boxes of food packets. These
Corner packets usually contain milk and
juice boxes, microwavable meals By Mrs. Shawna Schlenger
by Mrs. Dawn and fruit cups along with cereal or Giggles and Grins is get-
Erickson other snack items. Families wish- ting ready to kick off their school
Bullying ing not to participate are asked to year. The first day of preschool
From the time we are tod- return the forms stapled to the first was Tuesday, September 4.
dlers, we discover ways to make backpack sent home. There is no I would like to introduce
friends and skills to work in groups. cost to enroll in this program. It is myself first. My name is Mrs.
Along the way, the word “bullying” funded by the Heartland Foodbank Shawna Schlenger, and I am the
is introduced. “Bullying is unwant- and Woodhouse Ford. new preschool teacher at Wheeler
ed, aggressive behavior among Central. This is my third year in
school aged children that involves Access to College Grant the district and first year in the pre-
a real or perceived power imbal- Program school. I have been working in the
ance. The behavior is repeated, or This is our third year in the district as the lead teacher in our
has the potential to be repeated, Access to College Grant Program. daycare program for the past two
over time. Both kids who are bul- This program provides $2,500 to years and spent several years as a
lied and who bully others may have our school per year. The money is substitute teacher before that. My
serious, lasting problems (stopbul- allocated to fund college campus husband and I reside on a ranch
lying.com).” visits, college textbooks for high in northern Wheeler County where
Please note that bullying school students taking dual credit he also works. We are the proud
has two distinct parts: courses, catering the financial aid parents of four children, who also
1. Power imbalance workshop and providing door priz- attend school at Wheeler Central.
2. Repeated behavior es, handouts, and other expenses Mrs. Susan Sanderson will be
Wheeler Central’s faculty supporting and encouraging col- our full-time para and Mrs. Sherry
and staff watch student behavior lege bound students. In addition, Tetschner will be half-time in the
carefully. Students, however, may our school may nominate one stu- preschool.
be sneaky when bullying. We ask dent to the Reaching Your Poten- I am excited to begin our
that other students and parents tial Scholarship program. school year for several reasons.
alert the classroom teacher when First, we have sixteen students
they believe an individual is bul- Campus Visits and Amtrak enrolled, with the majority of those
lying or being bullied. This allows For nearly twenty years, students coming from our own
our school to work as a team to ad- Amtrak has provided 50% dis- school district. Second, we have
dress the problem. counted fares to high school juniors relocated to what used to be the
and seniors travelling to visit pro- fifth grade room and have lots of
“Paying for College” Financial spective college campuses. The new/exciting changes in our room!
Aid Program September 26th program also includes discounted Third, we have decided to expand
Wheeler Central will again fares for up to two parents or legal our program to a full day for four
host a “Paying for College” night. guardians. See the Amtrak Cam- year olds. We believe this will be
This event is provided by the Edu- pus Visit website to order tickets. a wonderful opportunity for those
cationQuest Foundation. All col- students to dive into learning and
lege bound juniors and seniors Start with Hello Week: help them be better prepared for
and their parents are urged to at- September 24-28 their academic future. If you’d like
tend. The free catered meal will be Please join us in participat- more information about the pre-
served at 5:40 in the media center ing in the Start with Hello Cam- school, please give us a call at the
followed by a one-hour presenta- paign this fall. If you see someone school! Let’s have a great year!
tion from 6-7. Patrons from neigh- alone at a school activity, reach out
boring communities are welcome to them. Say hello. Invite them to
to attend. join you. As part of the Sandy Hook
Promise campaign, Start with Hel-
BackPack Program Grant lo aims to end social isolation and
Wheeler Central is proud recognize the importance of con-
to participate in the BackPack Pro- necting with people.log into arbookfinder.com, and it Website Information
News from will allow you to look up if there are We have a new school
the Media Center quizzes available or not. website now, but I will still update
by Mrs. Kimmie Reed The most important thing the library website with dates as
is that they are continuing to read well. The new school website is:
and we don’t always get time dur- https://www.wbroncs.org and the
AR Goal Set ing the school day to allow them Library website is: https://wheeler-
Ready or not, here we go! to read, so if they get a chance at centrallibrary.weebly.com. Please
We are off to a new school year, home, they can benefit from any check them out!
which means new Accelerated opportunity to read. They gain
Reader goals and total number more knowledge and can work on
skills making them better readers.
Special Education
of books read for the year. This
year the total number read is set Notice
at 5,000 books. The kids are a Afterschool Library Program Wheeler Central Public
little nervous about this goal, but This year, we will continue School is required to identify all
they did so well last year, I know the Afterschool Library Program students in need of special edu-
they can reach this one as well. with GLW Extension Office that we cation services. To be eligible,
The kids have already been busy had last year, as well as during the students must be evaluated and
reading their books and taking AR summer. The kids had a great time meet criteria established by the
tests. We already have a couple during the school year last year, Nebraska Department of Edu-
students over 10 points within the and we had a music theme Sum- cation. The various handicaps
first couple of weeks of school, mer Program with Jen and Shelby. eligible for services include
which is awesome! I will have more information about speech, vision, hearing, behav-
There are quite a few kids dates later on and get that informa- ioral disorder, mental handicaps,
who bring their books home, but if tion out to the kids. I hope we can learning disabilities, and autism.
they do not have new books that continue this program and have a Programs are available
day or they just like to leave them great turnout. The kids really seem for preschool children and school
at school, there are a few options to enjoy it and I appreciate the op- age children.
for your kids at home as well. portunity we have to work with the If you believe that your
There is EPIC available online, eB- GLW Extension Office to provide child should be evaluated for
ooks available from the library, and this opportunity for the kids! special education services,
I’m sure there are books at home please contact the Superinten-
that they could read and take tests New Books in the Library dent at (308) 654-3273.
on when they return to school. If In May, we received some
you are interested in EPIC, you will new books to add to our collection
and plan on ordering more in the Buzz Deadlines
need to go to the website https://
next couple of weeks. The kids Issue Deadline
www.getepic.com. It does have a
love checking out the new books, October September 24
monthly fee, but you can provide
and I also ask them for recommen- November October 22
books for your kids to read. If you
dations. They always seem to find December November 26
have questions or need help setting
a series they like or just a topic and January December 17
this up, let me know and I would
I can find new books to get into February January 21
be glad to help. The kids already
their hands. March February 25
have access to this at school, and
April March 25
they are familiar with using it.
Scholastic Book Fair May April 22
We also have eBooks
There will be a Scholas- June May 20
available. You will need to go to
my.bigtimermedia.com and I will tic Book Fair in December this
give students the log in informa- year geared more towards Middle
tion for them to take home for School age students, but there
this. There aren’t too many on this might be a few titles some of the
site as of yet, but I will add more Elementary students will be inter-
throughout the year. If you have ested in as well. I will share more
books at home and want to look information with dates/times later
up if there is an AR test, you can on as well.Justin Bolin (12). Eighth Grade: Tim Keber and Wy-
Second Semester lie Seamann
All A: MaKenna Pelster (8), Ra- Freshmen: Rex Day and Rachel
chel Dierks (9), Morgan Ramsey Dierks
(9), Gracie Pokorny (10), Neleigh
Gehl (12), Derek Mahony (12), Second Semester
Ethan Naughtin (12), and Talli Po- Kindergarten: Dally Rees
korny (12). Second Grade: Olivia Heinz
AB: Dylan Rees (7), Brady Fifth Grade: Elijah Heinz
Renner (7), Tim Keber (8), Chey- Sixth Grade: Hunter Genereux
enne Pokorny (8), Carter Croxen Eighth Grade: Wylie Seamann
(12), Logan Pelster (12), and Alex Freshman: Rex Day
Schoenenberger (12).
Honorable Mention: Fran- All Year Perfect Attendance:
cisco Jinez-DeLaRosa (7), Nick Second Grade: Olivia Heinz
On the first day of school, Honor Keber (7), Hailey Genereux (8), Eighth Grade: Wylie Seamann
Society Members Gracie Pokorny Wylie Seamann (8), Rex Day (9),
(L) and Amanda Williams handed Amanda Williams (10), Breitany
out Honor Roll and Perfect Atten- Shirbroun (11) and Courtney Ab-
dance certificates from the 2017- bott (12).
2018 school year.
The Bronco Buzz is pub-
lished 10 times per year.
Our first issue is printed in
Fourth Quarter Fourth Quarter September, and the last
All A: MaKenna Pelster (8), Ra- Kindergarten: Nextly Jinez-De- comes out in June.
chel Dierks (9), Morgan Ramsey LaRosa, Corbin Kasselder, and
(9), Gracie Pokorny (10), Neleigh Dally Rees The Bronco Buzz is sent to
Gehl (12), Derek Mahony (12), and First Grade: Zane Watson all Ericson and Bartlett box
Talli Pokorny (12). Second Grade: July Gotschall, holders, as well as patrons
AB: Dylan Rees (7), Brady Olivia Heinz and Garett Renner who have Spalding or
Renner (7), Tim Keber (8), Chey- Third Grade: Reese Smith
Ewing addresses.
enne Pokorny (8), Carter Croxen Fourth Grade: Braelynn Schleng-
(12), Ethan Naughtin (12), Logan er and Lexi Wright
Fifth Grade: Elijah Heinz The Bronco Buzz is also
Pelster (12), and Alex Schoenen-
berger (12). Sixth Grade: Hunter Genereux free to grandparents who
Honorable Mention: Francisco and Miles Rees have grandchildren
Jinez-DeLaRosa (7), Nick Keber Seventh Grade: Francisco Jinex- attending Wheeler Central.
(7), Shelby Naughtin (8), Wylie DeLaRosa, Nick Keber and Dylan Members of the military
Seamann (8), Rex Day (9), and Rees may also receive The
Bronco Buzz free of charge.
If you know of someone
who should be receiv-
ing The Bronco Buzz
but isn’t, please send
their mailing address to
thebuzz@wbroncs.org.
Perfect Attendance certificates for the 2017-2018 school year were awarded
to many students.Red is bold. Backpack
Red tastes like ripe, crisp apples. A new classroom
Red smells like beautiful roses. Clueless kids
Red sounds like Husker fans. Kids falling
Red feels like hot coals.
Red is victory. Tummy empty
By Mrs. Kasselder Oof
Simile Color Poems Scissors
Mrs. Kasselder’s reading Cracks in the cement
group is currently reading the novel Back to School Poems Homework
Tippy Lemmey by Patricia McKiss- The 6th graders wrote Back Ouch
ack. They recently completed an to School Acrostic Poems in Eng- Over the ground the ball goes
activity in which they wrote Simile lish class. Lunch
Color Poems. By Clancey Seamann
Back to school
Lime green is bright. At a new year. We
Lime green tastes like limes. Can do the impossible because Back to school
Lime green smells like limes in a we Assignments
garden. Know how Children
Lime green sounds like squishing Kids playing
limes. To. We go
Lime green feels like ice cubes. On field trips. We will do well in Too much homework
Lime green is awesomeness. Out on the playground
By Wyatt McCain Science and make our parents
proud to Sleepy
Maroon is powerful. Call us their son and daughter. Can’t wait for Friday
Maroon tastes like apples. Teachers Hundreds of pencils
Maroon smells like redstone ready Help us with questions Off on a field trip
to blow. On many subjects. We should Often writing
Maroon sounds like when you bite Obey our teachers and parents Lots of books
an apple. and By Jayna Guggenmos
Maroon feels like raw iron. Little friends, just to be kind.
Maroon is my favorite color. By Elijah Heinz
By Reese Smith Back to School
Assignments
Teal is awesome. Back to school Can
Teal tastes like popsicles. A new pair of shoes Kick you hard if you don’t have it
Teal smells like horses running in Cooper, is me done
the wind. Kids are crazy
Teal sounds like ocean waves. Tuesday
Teal feels like slime. Too many kids Out at 3:30
Teal is everything. Ouch!
By Elsie Dexter So you
Socks Can
Blue is cool. Crackers for lunch Hurry through the day and go
Blue tastes like blueberries. Homework Out
Blue smells like a jellybean. Over the fence the ball went Out, but it’s not over yet, you still
Blue sounds like rain. Oops! have
Blue feels like ice cubes. Loose paper Late night homework
Blue is fabulous. By Cooper Pokorny By Makayla McCain
By Parker FreoufBring supplies Wheeler Central Estab- come in and listen to this dynamic
Adapting to change speaker. Date to be announced.
lishes a TeamMates Men-
Classmates, some new and some
old toring Chapter
Kindergarteners through seniors Submitted by Mrs. Marcia Smith
Wheeler Central will join
This is going to be a great year! communities across Nebraska,
Optimistic about new classes Iowa, Kansas & Wyoming in an ef-
fort to provide mentors for youth in
Singing new songs in music grades three through twelve. “We
Challenging dates from history are very excited to launch Team- Elementary Collecting
Harder story problems in math Mates Mentoring in the Wheeler
Tabs from Cans
Observing a new schedule Central School System. The strong
Elementary students are
Organizing lockers school and community support is
collecting tabs from aluminum
Loading the bus at the end of the evident from the work being done
cans for the Ronald McDonald
day. locally to establish the TeamMates
House.
By Mrs. Jensen Mentoring chapter,” stated Sue
Please find a student to
Kennedy, TeamMates Regional
bring in your tabs or you may
Coordinator, who facilitated a local
take them to WeMart or the Post
board training on Wednesday, Au-
Six-Word Stories gust 22nd.
Office and drop them off in the
Ninth grade students were container. We will also have our
The TeamMates of Wheeler
asked to write a six-word story BIG container at school to fill.
Central chapter will begin mentor-
about their summer. The students Thank you,
ing students who attend Wheeler
shared their stories with their class- Elementary Students and
Central Public Schools and have
mates and were asked to write a Teachers
established a goal of 15 matches
six-word response. Student’s six-
for the 2018-2019 school year.
word stories are shared below.
To find out more about how
to become a mentor for Team-
I went to the Albion River.
Mates contact the Wheeler Cen-
By Taya Morrison
tral School or our coordinators:
Ranotta Nordhues, Becky Smith
I played Fortnite on the bed. In the June issue of the Buzz,
and Cara Snider.
By Clay Patrick Clancey Seamann’s new long
TeamMates Mentoring
was founded in 1991 by Tom and jump record was incorrectly
I got a PS4 over summer. printed in the caption of his pic-
Nancy Osborne to provide support
By Alex Stewart ture from the Elementary Field
and encouragement to youth. In
school-based mentoring, mentors Day. His new record is 14’ 6.5.”
I fractured my foot in basketball. We apologize for the error.
come to the school one visit per
By Hailey Genereux
week, during the school year, and
meet with a student. Mentors can
I watched anime and played
play games, talk, work on projects,
games.
etc. TeamMates Mentors provide a
By Wylie Seamann
sense of hope and vision to young
people, with a mission to help them
I went to Worlds of Fun and slept.
reach their full potential. Today,
By Tim Keber
through TeamMates, over 9000
youth are being mentored one visit
I showed, swam, and played
per week at their local school by
basketball.
adult volunteers.
By Cheyenne Pokorny
Wheeler Central will kick-
off their new chapter when DeM-
I showed, babysat, and played
oine Adams, TeamMates staff
basketball.
member, comes to WC to address
By MaKenna Pelster
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Extension News
https://sites.google.com/view/ No preregistration required
News Release - University of nestateshotgun/home
Nebraska Steve Niemeyer Beef The National Qualifier will Directions:
Educator for GLW Extension & be held at the Heartland Public • North of Hwy 91 (west of Spalding)
Furst-McNess Feeds are hosting Shooting Park near Grand Island at Cedar River Bridge on 503 Ave.
“A SILAGE Workshop,” Thursday, on Sunday, September 16th. Fi- • 1 mile north, road turns west as
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 starting nal ranking of youth will be based 820th Rd.
with registration at 5:30pm. Pro- on the Nebraska National Shotgun • West 1 mile, yellow house on
gram starts at 6:00pm with meal Team application and qualifying south side
at 7:00pm located at 83 Grand in score shot on September 16th. Contact:
Burwell (east side of square). Early Bird registration deadline is Ron Bolze 402-321-0067
With hay harvest at a lat- September 12th. There will be a Steve Niemeyer 308-346-4200
er date this year, beef producers State 4-H Shotgun Championship Cindy Glaser 308-750-2879
maybe looking at alternative feed Match held in 2019. More details
sources for some of their beef cow coming.
energy needs. Questions can be directed
Dr. Galen Erickson, Beef to: TREE CARE & PRUNING
Feedlot Nutritionist from the Uni- • Russ Linhart (Match Director,
WORKSHOP
versity Nebraska at Lincoln, will be State Shotgun Committee mem-
on the program to help producers ber), Email: russlinhart@gmail.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
make good silage products from com, Phone: 402-362-1469
2:00-4:00 PM
harvesting, storage & feeding. • Tom Person (Match Director,
Taylor Park Arboretum
Dr. Mark Tracy with Furst- State Shotgun Committee mem-
For ALL local Tree Lovers
McNess Feeds and Big Red Feeds ber), Email: tom.person@exmark.
“Hands-on” Tree Care Training
will be available for questions re- com, Phone: 402-450-8239
garding feed needs. • Scott Stanley (Range Officer,
Objectives & Topics:
A producer panel will dis- State Shotgun Committee mem-
• Tree Tool Selection & Care
cuss their experiences with silage ber), Email: zeekboys@gmail.com,
• Tree Evaluation & condition
feeding. Phone: 402-540-5070
• Trimming Techniques for short
The program schedule term results
starts at 6:00pm concluding ap- • Pruning Methods for structural
proximately 8:30pm. Our meal is Grazing Cover Crop Field
correction
provided by Furst-McNess. Day @ Spalding
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER Please bring your best pruners &
BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TO Grazing Cover Crop tree saw
GLW EXTENSION IN BURWELL Field Day
@ 308-346-4200 (so we may have September 21, 2018 Intended outcomes: Your en-
approximately meal count) 1:00 PM hanced Tree Care confidence &
Jerry and Cindy Glaser, park trees get some pruning
Spalding, NE
2019 National Champion- Your lead presenter: George
Featuring: Acker, Ogallala, Nebraska Certi-
ships Shotgun Qualifying
Dale Strickler, Green Cover Seed fied Arborist
Match Jason Stoll, Advancing Eco Agri- Assisted by Brian Munk, Lincoln,
The State 4-H Shotgun Nebraska Certified Arborist, and
culture
Committee will be holding a Quali- NCN
fying Match for youth interested in
Topics:
competing in the 2019 4-H Shoot- Sponsors: Loup/Garfield/Wheeler
• Soil Health Improvement
ing Sports National Champion- Extension Office & Taylor Arbore-
• Organic Crop Production
ships. Youth must be 13 to 17 years tum Committee
• Grass Finishing
of age (4-H age). More details and Fee?? maybe a few home baked
• Cattle Grazing
registration can be found at – treats??
• Irrigated Cover Crops2018 Nebraska Youth locity ammo allowed. Targets are 2018 Nebraska 4-H Trail
NRA 1⁄2 scale. Course of fire will
Smallbore Silhouette In- Ride
be 40 rounds fired in two, 5-round
vitational Join us for the Nebraska
stages at 40, 60, 77 and 100 me-
2018 Nebraska Youth 4-H Trail Ride in October 2018 at
ters.
Smallbore Silhouette Invitation- Nebraska National Forest near
NEW REGISTRATION IN-
al...This year’s annual Nebraska Halsey! You can access additional
FORMATION: Pre-registration will
Youth Smallbore Silhouette In- information in our 2018 info letter
be online this year. The deadline
vitational (previously known as the to participants.
for pre-registering online is noon
Nebraska High School Smallbore To sign up, download and
on Thursday, September 27. Reg-
Silhouette Championships or the send in the 2018 Trail Ride Reg-
istrations can also be made the
Pressey Shoot) will be held on istration Form. Early Bird registra-
day of the event. Pre-registration
Saturday, September 29, 2018, at tion ends September 28th!
by noon on Thursday, September
the Pressey Wildlife Management 27 is strongly encouraged! The
Area. This is a “free” competition, Trail Ride Schedule
registration links for individuals
open to all youth age 11 years 4:00pm Panel Party – Help Set
and teams are below:
old or older who have success- Up Pens
Individual Registrtion: https://
fully completed Hunter Education -Early birds bring your horse and settle
goo.gl/formscU2q7ht9egvbR0sm1
in! Pens and hay are available for the
and who have not yet graduated Team Registration: https://goo.
horses. (*Note: the National Forest re-
from high school. Proof of Hunter gl/forms/sxoRoGEWEEGXgkvR2
quires certified weed free hay. Regu-
Education certification is required Pressey WMA is located lar hay is not allowed, due to potential
prior to being allowed to compete. approximately 17 miles south of weeds spreading into the forest.)
Shooters should bring either their Broken Bow, NE and 30 miles
Hunter Education card or certifi- north of Lexington, NE. Camping Saturday, October 6, 2018
cate to show at registration. All is available at the WMA. For more 9:00am Registration
first time shooters at the event will event details, contact Matthew 10:00am – 12:00pm Trail Ride
receive one free box of .22 ammo! Haumont at (308) 872-2348 or (2.5 hours)
The range will open for nebraskasilhouette@gmail.com. 12:00 pm Lunch on the trail
practice at 7:30 a.m., with regis- This invitational is the longest run- 1:00pm – 4:00pm Trail Ride (3
tration continuing until 9:30 a.m. ning organized youth shooting hours)
Matches will begin at 10:00 a.m. event in Nebraska! 6:00pm Raise Your Hand Alumni
and conclude mid-afternoon. Com- Supper (Riders and Community)
petitors will be grouped in vari- Colleen Peterson, 4-H Aide followed by silent auction
ous classes according to age, rifle Nebraska Extension- Custer Co 8:00 pm Bonfire (Optional)
weight, sight type, and experience 431 S 10th Ave.,
level, competing against others in Broken Bow, NE 68822 Sunday, October 7, 2018
their own class. Individuals and (308) 872-6831 9:00 am Breakfast
teams are encouraged to enter. cpeterson2@unl.edu 10:00am – 12:00pm Trail Ride
Teams should consist of 4 shoot- FAX (308) 872-2811 (Optional)
ers from the same school or 4-H
club. Teams may also enter in the
“open” category if they do not fit
the requirement for school or 4-H Notice for Veterans
teams, however, open teams will Attention Veterans of all eras.
not qualify to win the Overall Team If you have not filed your DA Form DD
Award. Trophies or medals will be 214 with the County Clerk’s office and/
awarded to the winners of each or the County Veterans Service Office
class. please do so. This is not mandated but
highly recommended for you and your families future use of this form.
Only equipment authorized
If you don’t have a copy of your DD 214 and would like assis-
by NRA Smallbore Rifle Silhouette
tance acquiring a copy, contact your Veteran Serve Officer and he can
Rules will be permitted. Shooters
assist you in this process.
should bring their own rifle and
If you have any questions in regards to the filing or the purpose
ammunition (Standard or High Ve-
of this form, please feel free to contact the Veteran Service Office in
locity .22 short, long, or long rifle.)
O’Neill at (402) 336.1200.
No Stingers or other Ultra High Ve-awarded to the Butterfield’s cre-
ation, “Strawbucks;” 2nd place
was earned by Rylee Larson and
Trey Smith with their decorated
bale, ”God Bless the Troops;” and
3rd place winners were Clay Pat-
rick and Jerrin Kleeb with their
“Cookie Monster” bale.
Mark you Calendar! The Lions Club donated
$50 for 1st prize, $25 for 2nd prize
MOBILE and $10 for 3rd prize.
Where do we even start
to thank all of the great people
PANTRY
HELPING MEET
Alumni Banquet
Submitted by Mrs. Sherry Tetschner
around us? YOUR FAMILY’S NEEDS Those attending the annual
Thank you to the great Wheeler County Alumni Banquet,
doctors, nurses, and volunteers May 26, 2018, at the New Gym in
at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Date: Tuesday, Bartlett, enjoyed a special evening
Island and Community Memorial
Health Center in Burwell for the
September 25th of delicious food prepared and
served by Kim Reiter’s Uptown
wonderful care and compassion Time: 12:00 – 2:00 Cooking Creations. Many old ac-
they gave Bill during his stay. Location: Wheeler Central quaintances were renewed and
Thank you to Hitchcock Old Gym school memories shared during
Funeral Home, Kent Boughton, 600 Randolph St., the evening.
Brenda Erickson and the Sons Honored classes and at-
Bartlett, NE
of the Legion for making the tendees: 1948 - Ellis Schrunk and
service so meaningful. Leola McCain; 1968 - Diana Lichen-
Thank you to the Bartlett berg Lock, Cathy Palmer, Dianna
United Methodist Woman Soci- Bock, Edd McCain, Ken Watson,
ety and all of the families who Dixie Kruntorad, Gary Kasselder,
brought in food and went out Judy Harkins Brock, Eudeen Nich-
of their way to serve our fam- ols, Frank Bittner and JP Schmeits;
ily, relatives and friends a great 1978 - Lu Plugge, Donna Oberg
meal. Keezer, Jim Swett, Dennis Pelster,
We would also like to Vikki Anderson Buhlman, Brenda
thank all of the people who Hixon Towns and Merry Koinzan
sent cards, flowers, memorials, Sprout; 1988 - Sid Mignery; 2003 -
brought food and gave words of Anita Olson Ballagh, Travis Reich,
comfort. We can not thank you Shelly Senn Kleeb, Rick Smith,
enough for everything you did. Bartlett Lions Club Drew Kasselder and Sandy Smith
Submitted by Mrs. Sherry Tetschner Miller; 2018 - Neleigh Gehl, Logan
The Bill Plugge Family Bartlett Lions Club mem- Pelster and Carter Croxen.
Darrin, Jeannie, Courtney, Bryson bers spent Thursday evening, Au- Sandy Miller and Drew
& Jayden gust 9th, cleaning and taking in- Kasselder were emcees from the
Dave Hoerle & families ventory of the Lions Stand at the class of 2003. Special speakers
Vic, Marsha Plugge & families
Wheeler County Fairgrounds. for the evening were Gary Kas-
Jesse, Connie Plugge & families
Roy, Lu Plugge & families After the cleanup, a short selder from the class of 1968 and
Brent, Tami Plugge & families business meeting was held. Mem- Seth Derner from the class of 1993.
Bud, Brandi Johnson & families bers discussed food items that Shelly Kleeb and Anita Ballagh of
Bruce Plugge & Hayes need to be ordered for next year’s the class of 2003 announced the
Ace, Jessica VanDeWalle & family food stand. winners of the door prizes. Travel-
Winners of the Hay Bale ing the most miles to the banquet
Decorating Contest: 1st place was was Rich Watson, from the class of1969, who resides in Florida. Da- of Bartlett. A monetary donation for THANK YOU again to all of our
ryl Werkmeister, from the class of plates, silverware, etc. was made wonderful DONORS for a job well
1948, was the 25th person to sign by the Ericson State Bank; the done!
in to the banquet. The oldest at- napkins and cups were donated by The next bloodmobile will
tending alumni member was Dale the Cornerstone Bank of Bartlett. be at the Wheeler County Fair-
Dallege, from the class of 1945. Thank you Rudy Smith and all the grounds in Bartlett on Wednesday,
The banquet was put to- students who helped in setting up September 5, 2018 from 12:30
gether by the 15 year alumni class or helped with the loading and un- to 5:00 pm. Remember - donors
of 2003. Their effort and time is loading of the Red Cross van. can save up to 15 minutes at their
much appreciated. The American Red Cross next appointment by using RAPID-
notes its appreciation to Bartlett PASS. Learn more about this at
and the surrounding community redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
members for their participation in Have a wonderful summer and we
Blood Mobile giving a Life Saving gift. will see you in September.
Submitted by Judy Janovec
Before I start this article I
want to especially thank Marilyn
Booth for graciously helping me
with this blood drive on such short
notice. A Certificate of Appreciation
from the Red Cross was presented
ANNUAL MEETING INVITATION!
to Marilyn for the 2017 blood drive
of which 107 units were collected.
The Bartlett American Red
Cross Bloodmobile had a very suc-
cessful day May 15, 2018, with 30
units of blood being collected for Tuesday, October 9, 2018
patient care with two donors being
Power Red donors.
The following people 6:30 p.m. Social/Meal/Program
stopped in to donate at the Old
Gym in Bartlett: Marilyn Booth,
Pauline Marker, Dale Hixson, Rick
4-H Building at Wheeler County
Koinzan, Kenneth Lidgett, Adrian
Lindsay, Robert Nichols, Linda
Fairgrounds
Peer, Delan Reed, Colleen Butter-
field, Connie Plugge, Darla Hoer- Bartlett, NE
le, Shelia Luoma, Dennis Derner,
Brock Dahlsten, Janet Dahlsten,
Helen Plugge, Bill Spencer, Andrew Main course provided.
Smith, Jerry Smith, Becky Hoff-
man, Rudy Smith, Kay Reineke,
Vicki Vannier, William Kleeb, Lou-
Please bring salad or desert
ise Shermer, Kathy Snider, Alan
Snider, Rod Olson, Emily Norrell, Speakers Include
Susanne Deirks, Dennis Derner,
Karen Kotrec, Rob Ita, Heidi Wid Candidates for Commissioner and Treasurer
and Robin Castor.
Thank you to Lois Swanson RSVP
for diligently assisting in setting up
appointments for our next blood by October 3 to Janna at (402) 694-8789
drive. Juice, water and packaged
snacks were provided by the Red
by calling or texting.
Cross. Bars were provided by the
Lutheran and Methodist Churchesthree nieces: Sonja (Gary)Weinrich of Grand Island,
The second half NE; Dawn Baillie of Grand Island, NE; Sarah (Eric)
of the 2017 Real Nordhues of Gretna, NE; nephew Joshua (Jenny) Mc-
Estate and Per- Cain of Lincoln, NE; along with many friends.
sonal Property He is preceded in death by his parents and son
Taxes become delinquent on September 1st. The Teddy Walker.
last day to pay, without interest charge, is Friday,
August 31st.
Heidi Wid, Wheeler County Treasurer
Junk Jaunt - Junk Needed
Junk Jaunt will be in Ericson at the gym, on the last
weekend in September.
We are making improvements at the gym, since
there is a new roof.
Proceeds will go to the project.
All junk is welcome.
Wheeler Central School Board
August 13, 2018
Kenneth Walker The Wheeler Central Board of Education regular
Kenneth L. Walker, 70, meeting was held on August 13th, 2018. Chairman Patrick
of Bartlett, NE passed away called the meeting to order at 8: 03 p.m. She pointed out
Monday, August 20, 2018 at the location of the Open Meetings Poster. Members present
his home in Bartlett, Nebras- were: Patrick, Race, Wright, Pokorny, Freouf, Olson, and
ka. recording secretary Wagner. Absent: Derner. Pokorny made
Per Ken’s wishes he motion to excuse Derner, Wright seconded. All aye.
was cremated. There will be Others present: Jay Johnson, Marcia Smith. Race
moved to approve the August consent agenda and July
a Celebration of Life at 4:00
minutes, Wright seconded. Roll call vote: Patrick aye, Race
p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Whistler’s
aye, Freouf aye, Pokorny aye, Wright aye, Derner absent.
Pub and Grill, 200 E. O’Neill Ave., Greeley, NE. Patrick opened the meeting by welcoming visitors.
Dolce-Scheef Mortuary of Spalding, NE is in Mrs. Marcia Smith spoke in regard to the new Team-
charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to Mates Mentoring program.
the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com. Principal/ A.D. report by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson
discussed some fall sports items. A proposed uniform rota-
Kenneth L. Walker tion schedule was handed out. Mr. Johnson also discussed
Kenneth LeRoy Walker, son of Ralph and Mil- the student dress code policy.
dred (Gurnsey) Walker was born August 4, 1948 at Superintendent report by Mr. Olson. Mr. Olson made
note on the grounds and facilities and the great job done by
Lincoln, NE. His family moved several places and Ken
the maintenance crew. It was noted that speed bumps had
graduated from Cubberly Senior High at Palo Alto, been installed by the crosswalk on Randolph Street. It was
California. discussed that radon testing had been done by Rudy and
Kenneth worked for his parents at their gas nothing was reported of concern. Preschool numbers were
station in Bartlett, and then moved to Texas. Kenneth discussed. Mr. Olson noted that teachers and paras attend-
was married to Jan and to this union Teddy was born, ed a number of workshops over the summer for professional
he later married Diane and Michael was born. In 1995 development. It was reported that Wheeler Central was not
Ken moved back to Bartlett where he worked at Thun- a recipient of the Monsanto grant this year, but we will re-
derbolt, and then later at Lindsay Irrigation and Manu- apply next year. Mr. Olson noted that he had spoke with
facturing before retiring. Travis on the bus routes and nailed some things down for
the school year. CWC Activity fund sheet handed out and
Ken was an avid motorcyclist, loved travel-
expenses were discussed.
ing, golf and playing pool. He loved various genres of Brandi raised concern of the old gym outside and
music and spending time with friends and loved ones. railing in-between the elementary buildings. Mr. Olson men-
Ken loved reading and movies, especially sci-fi. tioned he would notify the maintenance crew and have the
Ken is survived by his sister Diane Gebers issues resolved.
of Gretna, NE; son Michael Walker of Grand Island, In old business, final reading of Series 5000 Board
NE; daughter Michelle Kitchens of Arlington, TX and Policy Updates. Pokorny made the motion to accept the
grandsons Noah and Ryan Kitchens of Arlington, TX; 5000 Series Board Policy with revisions, Wright seconded.You can also read
