Last Thursday, May 16 marked the end of the school year for Wauneta-Palisade students. For students, the last day is filled with checking in books, cleaning out lockers and waiting for the day to end so summer can start. School will resume for students on Aug. 15, 2013. Alondra Almanza, right, greets her sister, preschooler Andrea Gabriella as she exits the shuttle bus from Palisade while Tiffany Harris, left, waits for her boys to exit the bus.
The Wauneta American Legion, Sons of the Legion, Wauneta V.F.W and auxiliary organizations have organized commemorative services at three Wauneta area cemeteries. 9:00 a.m. MT/10:00 a.m. CT–Eden Cemetery, military salute 9:30 a.m. MT/10:30 a.m. CT–St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, military salute 10:30 a.m. MT/11:30 a.m. CT–Wauneta’s Riverside Cemetery, military salute and Memorial Day program The Palisade American Legion, Palisade V.F.W. and AmVets will conduct Memorial...
By Russ Pankonin The Wauneta Breeze Dog owners in the Village of Wauneta with more than two dogs in or at their home will have until June 1, 2013 to come into compliance with the village’s ordinance dealing with dogs. The village’s ordinance 2008-01 section 4.22 specifically limits the number of dogs permitted in or at the home to two adult dogs. The matter was addressed during the village board regular meeting held Tuesday night, May 14. The board has been addressing the dog ...
By Sheri Hink-Wagner The Wauneta Breeze Years of hard work paid off for Wauenta-Palisade School’s 16 seniors Saturday when they received their high school diplomas, thus ending their high school careers.. The class will long be remembered for their academic, artistic and athletic abilities. Members of the 2013 W-P class include Alondra Almanza, Logan Bischoff, John Christner, Weylin Davis, Cody Hicks, Matt Holmes, Donald Hunt, Connor Kayton, Cody Lovell, Jacob Maris, Jack McG...
Personnel from Imperial EMS, the Imperial Volunteer Fire Dept. and Chase County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident Friday morning when a vehicle turned too soon and ran into a semi-trailer before it had passed at the Old Highway 6 turn-off. (Imperial Republican Photo) By Jan Schultz The Imperial Republican Emergency personnel sped to the scene of what could have been a tragic accident Friday about 11:30 a.m. MT near the Old Highway 6 turn-off east of Imperial. Howe...
A group of Wauneta-Palisade fifth and sixth graders pose for a picture with their cans of pop from the Wauneta Chamber after returning from picking up trash around town. Students pictured include front row seated on the ground, Evan Nordhausen, Dakota Ingold, Harlee Jahn, Jessica Ehm, middle row standing and seated on ledge, Steven Allen, Alex Stehno, Peyton Sramek, Gunner Goings, Cord Lee, Dennis Cavanaugh, Justus Layman, Joel Maris, Duncan Rector, back row, Tommy Bley, Hannah Lovell, Hayl...
Last Tuesday during the 5-12 grade concert the 5th and 6th graders put on a mini-musical titled, “How to be a pirate in 7 easy songs.” The presentation taught the audience many aspects of being a pirate including how they dress, act and, of course, how to look for treasure. Top, the motley crew drew W-P senior John Christner (center) from the audience, dressed him as a pirate and coerced him into performing with them. Students pictured include, front from left, Evan Nordhausen, Destin...
After passing Chase County’s Dan Sullivan on the final turn, Wes Anderjaska sprints to the finish line of the 800 meter run. (Diane Stamm | The Wauneta Breeze) By Diane Stamm The Wauneta Breeze Wauneta-Palisade track coach Dawn Doetker hopes good showings at the Best in the Midwest meet Tuesday, April 30, in Sutherland and Friday’s Dundy County-Stratton Twilight in Benkelman will propel her teams to a good showing at next Wednesday’s district track meet. Four girls a...
Teacher Chad Cochran (left) passes out Outstanding Artist awards to (l to r) eighth grader Melanie Morales, Art I sophomore Christi Christner, seventh grader Lanee Nordhausen, Art 2 sophomore Austin Hicks, Art 3 junior Brooklyn Nordhausen and Art 4 senior Charlotte Pitts. (Diane Stamm | The Wauneta Breeze) Students and parents gathered at the Wauneta Attendance Center Thursday, May 2, for the school’s Academic Awards Night. Recipients are as follows. Awarded by Betsy ...
Roger Lawson with the MRNRD in Curtis points to a student for an example of a natural resource. By Diane Stamm The Wauneta Breeze Wauneta-Palisade elementary students and teachers enjoyed a presentation Friday afternoon at the Palisade Attendance Center by Roger Lawson from the Middle Republican NRD. Following a proclamation by Richard Miner, president of the Palisade Tree Board, Lawson spent an hour speaking to students about natural resources. Students responded to que...
Jacob Maris (center) had familiar competition during the 3200 meter run. Five runners from the RPAC competed in the event. Adam Eaton (left) from Southwest finished ninth. Tanner Clough (right) from...
Emma Skelton, middle, comes out of the blocks at the start of the 100 meter hurdle finals. (Diane Stamm | The Wauneta Breeze) By Diane Stamm The Wauneta Breeze The Wauenta-Palisade girls...
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 18 is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy fishing at a state park area in Nebraska without the requirement of a fishing or park permit. Although no fishing or...
After passing Chase County’s Dan Sullivan on the final turn, Wes Anderjaska sprints to the finish line of the 800 meter run. (Diane Stamm | The Wauneta Breeze) By Diane Stamm The Wauneta...
Jacob Maris placed fourth in the 1600 meter run, fifth in the 3200 meter run and was the anchor leg of the 4x800 meter relay. By Diane Stamm The Wauneta Breeze Track athletes finally...
By Sheri Hink-Wagner The Wauneta Breeze Bill Dicke of Lincoln was recently honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Block and Bridle Club when he was chosen to be the 79th member of their...
Deputy Dave Ridlen, left, and Police Officer Kyle Hansen gather information from brothers Boone and Kody Huff, who were handcuffed after their vehicle slid off the highway Sunday following a high-speed...
Throughout the past few weeks Wauneta Breeze staff have been guiding readers through 125 years of Wauneta history. This week, the fourth section of the special section has been released. The fourth section...
Shane and Parker Anderson plant a tree at Wauneta’s City Park in honor of Arbor Day. (Courtesy Photo) By Christi Christner The Wauneta Breeze This year Wauneta commemorated Arbor Day...
The Wauneta American Legion, Sons of the Legion, Wauneta V.F.W and auxiliary organizations have organized commemorative services at three Wauneta area cemeteries. 9:00 a.m. MT/10:00 a.m. CT–Eden...
Last Thursday, May 16 marked the end of the school year for Wauneta-Palisade students. For students, the last day is filled with checking in books, cleaning out lockers and waiting for the day to...
By Sheri Hink-Wagner The Wauneta Breeze The Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools board met Monday, May 13 for their regular meeting. Much of their discussion during the meeting focused on review of...
By Sheri Hink-Wagner The Wauneta Breeze Years of hard work paid off for Wauenta-Palisade School’s 16 seniors Saturday when they received their high school diplomas, thus ending their high...
By Sheri Hink-Wagner The Wauneta Breeze The Wauneta-Palisade class of 2013 is set to graduate this Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. MT/ 11:30 a.m. CT at the Wauneta Attendance Center gymnasium....
Wauneta-Palisade senior Tayler Nordhausen, juniors Hayden Pollmann, Wes Anderjaska and Tailor Lee and sophomore Hannah Nordhausen have been named to the NSAA’s spring Academic All-State list. Pollmann,...
Marci Burgess of Trenton, new owner of Tommy’s Sports Club II, will reopen the business at 10:30 a.m. MT/ 11:30 a.m. CT today, Thursday, May 23 as part of their Grand Opening weekend. (Christi Christner...
By Russ Pankonin The Imperial Republican Pumping at the Rock Creek augmentation project has reached the capacity of the pipeline with a total of 10 wells operating. During the Upper Republican...
Gary Hunt and Leanne Hunt were among the 57 individuals who attended the eighth annual Republican Valley Emergency Medical Services Conference in April at the Arapahoe High School. The conference was...
By Randall Saner Extension Educator Lincoln-Logan-McPherson Counties The Lincoln-Logan-McPherson Extension office will be holding the West Central Livestock Judging Clinic on Wednesday, May...
By Robert Tigner Extension Educator Yucca is a native perennial plant throughout much of southwest Nebraska. Yucca density can be as high as 2000 plants per acre. The high density can severely...
