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Chase County Fair completes another successful run

Colby Hoskovec emerges from the bales, his first test on the Junior Farm Olympics obstacle course. The event was new this year, replacing the Kid’s Ranch Rodeo on Wednesday afternoon. More pictures from this event can be found on page 2. (Tina Kitt | The Wauneta Breeze) By Russ Pankonin The Imperial Republican Judging by the crowds on the fair grounds throughout the week, especially Friday and Saturday night, the Chase County Fair looked like the place to be last week. L...

Deputy joins Sheriff’s Department

Deputy Daniel Vodicka joined the Chase County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy this week. (Imperial Republican Photo | Tawny Burmood) By Tawny Burmood UNL Student Intern Chase County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a new member to their team, Deputy Daniel Vodicka. Vodicka grew up in Unadilla and graduated from Syracuse High School in 2007. From the age of 5 he has shown a love for law enforcement whether it was playing make believe or watching COPS. The game of “cops ...

FVC storage buildings come down

Progress towards a new grain storage facility continues south of the railroad tracks near the intersection of Tecumseh Avenue and South Railway Street in Wauneta. In recent weeks, Frenchman Valley Co-op completed the process to have two storage buildings removed as they make room for a large metal grain bin on the site. Workers dismantle the metal building piece by piece, saving what they can from the structure. On the wooden building, however, the process was a little less time consuming a...

Hometown Heroes Hailed as Harvest Fest Honorees

Several floats in the Harvest Fest parade saluted the Wauneta Women of Today, below, but none did it better than the float put together by Champa Group/Exceptional Prints, above, which took first place in the business division. Photos: Tina Kitt and Josh Sumner | The Wauneta Breeze Wauneta Women of Today and Pudge and Cheryl Hamilton saluted for years of support of Wauneta’s Chateau Theatre For years, members of the Wauneta Women of Today have worked tirelessly ...

Former foreign exchange student reconnects with Wauneta 30 years later

Manuel Garcia, at far right, came to Wauneta in 1980 as a foreign exchange student from Mexico. Last week he returned to reconnect with his host families, bringing with him is his wife, Lorena, daughter, Jimena, and son, Manuel. (Tina Kitt | The Wauneta Breeze) By Tina Kitt The Wauneta Breeze In 1980, 16-year-old Manuel Garcia Castro left his home in Mexico to spend a year in the United States as a foreign exchange student. He had been assigned to a family on the Eas...

Wheat harvest winding down

Leroy Haarberg steers his John Deere combine through wheat near his home on Wauneta’s South Divide. Last week Leroy and his wife, Shirley, put in long days in the wheat field bringing in their 2010 crop, reporting that this year’s crop had done very well. (Tina Kitt | The Wauneta Breeze) By Tina Kitt The Wauneta Breeze Even after nearly 55 years helping cut wheat alongside her husband, Shirley Haarberg of rural Wauneta said each wheat harvest brings an air of exhilaratio...

Violent hail storms shatter promising fields

Gary Hunter of Mitchell, S.D., carefully removes what is left of the rear window of his Pontiac Grand Prix with the help of a friend after a powerful hail storm raced across a wide swath of ground south of Wauneta Saturday afternoon. Hunter had been helping cut wheat with his wife’s family when the storm moved through, shredding fields of ripe wheat and growing crops as well as smashing vehicles and buildings. (Courtesy photo by Christina Hunter | CH Photography) By Tina Kitt The...

Outbreak of wheat field fires keeps WVFD on the run

Combines cut away wheat from the path of the blaze in the far southwest corner of the Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department district south of Enders Tuesday as WVFD firefighters knock down the flames in the charred stubble. By Tina Kitt The Wauneta Breeze Next to hail, fire is one of the biggest threats there is to a field of ripened wheat. Wauneta-area farmers have battled both in recent days. Even with the ample moisture received so far this year it’s best to keep in mind ...

Page-turning adventure

By Josh Sumner Area youngsters got to explore the fun of reading during the summer reading program at the Wauneta Public Library. Among those who took part in the Wednesday morning activity this summer were, front row from left, Dennis Cavanaugh, Tucker Boos, Duncan Rector, Grayden Sutherland, Sydnee Acton, Aden Acton and Emma Acton. At back Ella O’Neil, Tyler O’Neil, Bo O’Neil, Zoey Boos, Halle Bardsley, Kendra Bley, Colin Bley. Back row: Olivia Behrends and Sonya Behrends.

T is for Team and T-Ball

Another year full of fun and teamwork is in the books for those who participated in T-Ball. The T-Ball season gives kids a great opportunity to learn the game, as well as make new friends on the ball field. The 2010 Wauneta-Palisade T-Ball team included, front row from left, Christopher Keen, Jacksen Littrel, GraCee Goings, Halle Bardsley, Kyle Jutten, Kyle Holmberg, Michael Duvel and Sydnee Acton. Second row from left: Coach Allison Sandman, Colby Hoskovec, Josh Hicks, Ella O’Neil, Garre...

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Wauneta youngsters try buckin’ mutton

By Josh Sumner The Wauneta Breeze A lively crowd toughed out the blistering Wednesday afternoon heat last week to behold one of the most popular competitions at the Chase County Fair: mutton bustin’....

Good turnout at fair’s first Farmers Olympics

GraCee Goings and Jacksen Littrel, both of Wauneta, put their teamwork to the test. Art and Mary Luhrs, below, roll towards the obstacle course finish line. Whether tossing cow chips, sacking corn or...

Imperial team takes county horseshoe contest

By Josh Sumner The Wauneta Breeze A hot, sunny day was the perfect backdrop for tossing ringers at Saturday’s Chase County Horseshoe Pitching Contest. Winners included the names of several champions...

Huskers volleyball games to air on NET-Television in coming weeks, months

Eight of Nebraska’s ten final Big 12 Conference home matches this fall will be broadcast live from the NU Coliseum on NET Television. Coach John Cook’s Huskers open their Big 12 Conference home schedule...

WP Volleyball team begins practices

By Josh Sumner The Wauneta Breeze Break out the knee pads and head for the hardwood. Volleyball season is upon us. Michelle Harchelroad, entering her fourth season as head coach, welcomes new...

Imperial team fights back after early loss to win tourney

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Adult softball teams prepare for league tourney

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Athletic events to highlight Harvest Fest

How sweet it is to be tournament champs

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Sharing with Wauneta: Sharing breakfast before school . . .

By Nola Straub School has started with all the sports, band, and lessons to study. One lesson we try to teach our youngsters is to work hard to get ahead. We must do well in school. We must play fairly....

Health Fair coming; lab draw dates announced

The Chase County Community Hospital and Clinics will be hosting the annual Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 18th from 8 to 11:00 a.m. This is a great time to receive low-cost screening tests. The cost...

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Benefit planned for Kent Doetker family Community members are pulling together to host a benefit spaghetti supper and fund-raising auction for Kent and Susie Doetker. The event will be held on Saturday,...

Rundback wins grand champion

Laura Rundback excelled in the show ring again this year, earning grand champion honors in senior showmanship at the sheep show. Complete coverage of the Chase County Fair’s 4-H events will be included...

Creedence Clearwater Revisited rocks the Chase County Fair

Creedence Clearwater Revisited wailed away during their Friday evening concert at the Chase County Fair. A lively crowd filled the fairgrounds’ grandstands to sing along with popular CCR hits, such...

Barbecue serving numbers up at Chase County Fair

Frozen t-shirt contest chills contestants to the bone

Chase County Fair motorcycle show revs up engines, entertains crowd

Kevin Mueller turns in over 500 petition signatures

Polly supports FFVF trips

Sharing with Wauneta: Wholesome, low price meals . . .

Weekend Revival at Immanuel Missionary Church

Memorial books given at Wauneta’s Public Library

Auditing firm gives Wauneta high marks

Changes in cemetery ordinance proposed

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School board one step closer to bringing AC to WP

Youngsters head off to the start of a new school year at Wauneta-Palisade Tuesday morning, with construction work underway at in both Wauneta and Palisade. By this time next year, school officials hope...

Wauneta-Palisade faculty welcomes two new teachers

By Josh Sumner The Wauneta Breeze As Wauneta-Palisade students reacquaint with one another at the start of this 2010-2011 school year, those in high school can look forward to familiarizing themselves...

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Allison Ellicott Some 13 physical therapist assistant (PTA) students at Northeast Community College in Norfolk were honored recently at a special ceremony for completing their course of study. Dr. Jill...

New school year right around the corner

Outdoor classes this year? Not so fast. As construction continues at both the Wauneta and Palisade Attendance Centers, that may be what you’re thinking. These old desks have actually been placed on...

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Kristina Thomas Kristina (Rogers) Thomas graduated from Massage Therapy School in Fort Collins, Colo., Friday, Aug. 13. She is setting up practice in McCook.

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