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1994

/60th Anniversary^South piatte United

ehambers of eommerce

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Our First President and Secretar

L.B. Stiner, left, and Adolph Held, right, the first SPUCC president and secretaryrespectively, are two of the major reasons the SPUCC has survived through these25 years. Stiner. of Hastings, president for the first three years, was called "the grandold man of the South Platle United Chambers of Commerce" at his retirement in [\/lay

of 1937. During the period of his service average attendance at SPUCC meetingsgrew from 114 the first year to 243 the third year. Adolph Held of Holdrege wasknown throughout the area as his repartee livened meetings of the SPUCC. "A realspark plug for our organization," was the way Held was often described. Both menhave passed on. but the spirit and leadership they breathed into the SPUCC isdestined to live on and on.

Charter Member

Harry Douglass of McCook, left. Is

the only living charter member of the

South Platte United Chambers of

Commerce. Douglass was 28 years of

age in 1934, when the SPUCC wasorganized. "I was one of the younger

members, I mainly went along as a

driver for Dr. M. Campbell and Harry

Strunk." (photo courtesy McCook

Gazette)

1993-94 Officers

South Platte United

Chambers of Commerce

1st Vice President

Don Reynolds

Hastings, Nebraska

President

T.IVL (Ted) Giil

Arapahoe, Nebraska

Rnuth Plattp. United Chamber of Commerce

.SiYty Yer^rs of ServiceThe Soulh Platte United Chambers of Commerce is an organization made up of 42

local Chambers of Commerce located in 17 counties in South Western and SouthCentral Nebraska. The borders of the South Platte United Chambers of Commerceincludes that area south of the Platte River from Hamilton, Clay and Nuckolls countieson the east to the Colorado state line on the west.

In the beginning there was drouth, flood and hardship but there was also hope. Hopefor better weather, for an end to the depression, for irrigation and the hundred and oneother things that could bring prosperity to Nebraska and particularly to that area of thestate located south of the Platte River.Then an idea! With it came action and on April 4, 1934 in Holdrege, a secretary

recorded the following: "In reference to an invitation extended by the Hastings, tvlindenand Holdrege Chambers of Commerce, 140 representatives of community clubs,commercial and service clubs and chambers of commerce representing 24 towns metat the Hotel Dale. ^ ^"The meeting was called at the suggestion of R.O. Canaday of Hastings who asked

that the communities south of the Platte River in Western and Central Nebraska uniteand form an association."

Canaday told those attending that "Nebraska is the finest state in the Union. This isthe finest region in the state and here, the finest people on earth. But the region hasnot been given the consideration in many matters it should have. Our organization canmake possible more efficient presentation of the region's needs to the legislativebodies and public officials."

The group, before adjourning, agreed that the following should be the preamble."THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO FURTHER THE ECONOtVilC

AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA WITH PARTICULARREFERENCE TO THE WELFARE OF THE TERRITORY FROM WHICH IT DRAWSITS MEMBERSHIP."

"THE NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE "THE SOUTH PLATTE UNITEDCHAMBERS OF COMMERCE."

A committee consisting of Fred R. Kingsley of Minden, Wilder Aten of Holdrege andCanaday was appointed to draw up the constitution and bylaws.The first meeting was held at Oxford. May 3,1934 with 167 members representing

22 towns. Elected officers were: L. B. Stiner, Hastings, President; Fred Kingsley,Minden. Vice President; Adoph Held. Holdrege. Secretary; G.E. Shallenberger.Elwood, Treasurer.

Through 60 years, these meetings have followed the precedent that was set at thefirst meeting of the SPUCC. Outstanding speakers at each monthly meeting. Resolutions that would support the growth and enrichment of the SPUCC Area.

Thefirst year resolutions supported the Trl-County project, WPA projects in the area,irrigation and power development, highway improvement of all main area highways.

(Introduction copied from the 25th and 50th issues of anniversary books.)3

South Platte United

Chnmhers of Commerce Fair BoothIn August 1982, James MacAllister, chief of information and education for the

Nebraska State Games and Parks, invited the South Platte United Chambers ofCommerce to be a part of their exhibit at the State Fair in Lincoln. SPUCC would beresponsible for interior display, work force, literature, films, and other promotionalmaterials. Motion was made to pay $350.00 to personnel to operate the booth. Carried.Cliff Griffin of Uinocin would set up the booth and the I I I Club would operate it. ■1983, Cliff Griffin reported stating the 1982 Booth was very successful. Materials

from many SPUCC towns were distributed, Cliff will be responsible for the booth nextyear. He set up the booth for 1984 but was retiring and moving from the state.1985, Gene Mahoney reported the fair booth would be available this year and also .

for 1986. Carroll and Leona Falksetupthe booth for the TTT club, getting the materiaf .on display. Rex Amack spent several hours In the booth in 1987, suggesting that it ;would be a better influence if people from SPUCC area would be the work force.Sec. Carroll and Leona Falk set up and operated the booth In 1988 and 89. Total

brochures given out in 1990 was 11,307 from 16 different towns and museums. Theyand vounteer helpers operated the booth In 1990, 91, 92 and 93. Last days of the fairin 1991,9,711 pieces were distributed. The first days of the fair was the record numberof pieces distributed in 1992 - 22,000 from 18 places. Last days of the fair in 1993 -14 375 pieces were used from 17 different places. Volunteer helpers were DonReynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mangers. Andy Fossum, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hald andMr. and Mrs. Carroll Falk.

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CaiToll and Leona Falk long time SPUCCboosters with prized Hudson automobile.

Livins Tribute to Carroll and Leona FalkThe 60th Anniversary Edition of the South Platte United Chambers of Commerce

"BOOK OF MEMORIES" would not be complete without a proper salute to Carroll andLeona Falk. Carroll was Secretary/Treasurer of SPUCC from 197b until his retirement

from that position in 1993. It is no secret that his wife, Leona, had a great deal to dowith his success in this position, as she assisted at all meetings keeping track ofattendance and many behind the scenes functions. I asked them how many meetingsthey recall missing in those several years and they both agreed that it could not havebeen more than two or three. What an outstanding committment to their position andorganization.

When 1 interviewed Carroll and Leona, I asked what their most fond memories were

of SPUCC since their initial Involvement back in 1953. The most Important Item whichwas the main reason they chose to get Involved, was the need for a natural gas pipelineto be run into their community of Wilcox. If it had not been for the organized effort ofSPUCC their dream may not have become a reality. The town of Wilcox raised a totalof $4,000.00, with the irrigating farmers along the line contributing $8,000.00, makinga project total of $12,000.00. With the endorsement they received from SPUCC andthe relentless work of the residents, Wilcox succeeded In bringing natural gas to their

community. Carroll commented, "I found out how powerful and effective an organizedgroup of people can be, when working for a common objective". He has been an activemember of SPUCC ever since.

Another highlight Carroll and Leona have enjoyed over the years was attending theannual football day in Lincoln. They recalled many special times when trains wereused to transport the members back and forth to this annual event. Leona said, "It neverwas quite the same when train service was eliminated". Carroll especially liked thePresidential Tours where officers and other board members visited towns in theSPUCC region to become more familiar with their needs and desires.

Being an antique and classic car buff myself I have a lot of appreciation for Carrolland Leona's love of cars. Where I collect classic Mustangs, Carroll with his two sons,

Ronald and Melvin, collect and restore Hudson automobiles. They have restored ten

of these marvelous driving machines. Carroll and Leona attend auto shows and fleamarkets where they're always looking for spare parts. I am convinced, when a commonhobby is enjoyed by both husband and w'fe, a different quality of life is discovered, asit brings to the marriage a special closeness and interest. The same is true of an entirefamily. A richness of life is enjoyed like no other that can be easily described.The South Platte United Chambers of Commerce is a better organization from the

friendship and accomplishments of these two gracious people. We all will rememberthe many years they gave of their time to sit in the SPUCC booth at the State Fair,handing out material from member towns. Even though he has retired as the Secretary/Treasurer, I am sure that we will continue to see both Carroll and Leona at future

SPUCC meetings as they have become part of the permanent family of this greatorganization.

Thanks for everything!!

"Dave Autrey, Board Member, Superior^ Nebraska

"We should be able to speak for thisregion with one voice and in tones that

-- Frank A. Anderson, mayor orhloldrege, (1932-38) and earlySouth Plalte United Chambers of Commerce supporter,referring to the objectives ofSI'UCC and why it was organiied.all will hear!"

Community Service Awards

The South Platte UnitedChambers of Commerce was

originally formed as a direct result ofthe region's desire for an irrigationproject. Ctatnal't Xin^lc^ 3>am

and £oAc JleCenaitgA^

Believing that the "Tri-County"irrigation project was not being given a"fair shake" by the Public Works Administration, several Tri-County supporters joinedto organize chambers of commerce in the South Platte area to give a "broader andmore forceful expression to their arguments" for the Project. The organization became part of a successful campaign to bring irrigation water to the region.

The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation Districtnow provides multiple benefits to Nebraska:

• Irrigation to more than 112,000 acres;• Ground water recharge to more than 300,000 acres;• 10+ 000 kilowatts of hydroelectric power from four hydro plants;• Recreation at Lake McConaughy. Johnson Uke, Jeffrey Lake and many other

District reservoirs;

• Wildlife habitat associated with the Project's hydro and irrigation system.. Economic benefits to the region directly resulting from the presence of the

irrigation system.

The Central District is proud of its historical association with the South PlatteUnited Chambers of Commerce. Central appreciates SPUCC's 60 years of support todie South Platte community and congratulates the organization on its anniversary.

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September 1989, RoselandOctober 1989, Curtis

November 1989, Stamfor(d

December 1989. Superior

February 1990, Blue HillMarch 1990, Alma

April 1990. OxfordMay 1990, HastingsAugust 1990, McCookSeptember 1990, LawrenceNovember 1990, Holdrege

December 1990, MindenFebruary 1991, Alma

March 1991, Orleans

April 1991, OxfordMay 1991, HoldregeNovember 1991, Wilcox

Decemer 1991, Minden

March 1992, Superior

April 1992, ArapahoeMay 1992. OxfordJune 1992, Red Cloud

August 1992, HildrethSeptember 1992, CampbellOctober 1992, Holbrook

November 1992, Beaver City

December 1992, Axtell

February 1993, StamfordMarch 1993, Curtis

April 1993, OxfordMay 1993, ArapahoeJune 1993, Red Cloud

July 1993, AlmaAugust 1993, Clay CenterSeptember 1993, SuperiorOctober 1993, McCook

December 1993, Minden

Steve Trausch

Ernest Nelson

Richard (Curt) HarouffRichard (Dick) Remp

Ruth Kopke

Harry Shaffer

Posthumously to Lloyd JohnsonC J HargleroadDave Coolidge

Father Gary Gross

Verha Lee Falk

Clayton MoreyGinger Jensen

Conrad Boehler

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey KnuthOtis Oleson

Mark Buckley

Burdette Weedlun

Dave Autrey

Roland Emmett

Mr. and Mrs. Gene BrooksWalt Miller

Gary Fisher

Frank Boudreau

Craig SchroederRichard Lewis

"We Three" - Jan Schneider,

Marcia Lundau, Linda Larson

Gaynelle BlickenstaffJames Wilkinson

Clarence Mostek

Maxine Hemelstrand

Don and Virginia SecrestMildred Caulkin

Wayne Johnson

Debra Hanson

Marvin Lorentz

George Piester

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Hi TAtes From the 50th Anniversary Book1. Most important project of SPUCC for the years 1939 - 40 was the dedication of

Kingsley Dam on July 22,1941, seven years after R.O. Canaday, chief sponsor of theTri-County. conceived the South Platte United Chambers of Commerce idea.

2. Following the 1935 disasterous flood of the Republican River, the congressauthorized the construction of Harlan Dam in 1943, dedicated in 1952.

3. Due to wartime restrictions, South Platte United Chambers of Commercemeetings were suspended from January 1943 to June 1945.4. The first resolution for highway improvement came from Superior, asking for

Highway 3 improvement to the bridge across the Missouri at Rulo and the federaliza-tion of the highway. The 1950 plan was established to improve east and west roadsby hard surfacing and then the north and south roads.

5. In 1953, the request was made for natural! gas pipelines to be extended to Wilcoxand Hildreth areas for economical pump irrigation and to serve the communities. Thefirst time this kind of a project was instigated.6. Irrigation clinics began in 1954, to better inform irrlgators and livestock feeders.7 A long fight was begun in 1957 with the State Highway Department to locate the

proposed Interstate on the south side of the Platte, Motion was discussed, tabled andclosed In 1960. Interstate is located on the north side of the Platte River.

8. Presidents' tours began with the president and board members visiting most ofthe towns in the SPUCC area. This has not been an annual tour but at the direction ofthe president in office.9. State Senators were invited to an informal dinner in Lincoln, later elected officials

were invited, continues until the present.

10. Tourism resolution was passed to develop tourism trade for the South Plattearea.

11. Community College at Hastings was supported by SPUCC, to be developed onthe old Ammunitions Ground. A vocational school for the area students.■ 12. Worked to obtain funds to establish USDA Livestock Research Center on theOld Navel Depot at Clay Center.

13. RUNTIMES: Afootball train was begun in 1938, chartering a train, then a bus andnow on your own transportation to attend a football game at the University at Lincoln.This is an annual affair. Golf Classics stai ted at the invitation of the Arapahoe Chamberof Commerce to play on their new course, the most sought after meeting on theagenda.

14. First farmer was elected president In 1972, Ralph Lubeck of Stamford. Firstfather and son to be presidents were M.R. Morgan and his son, Russell Morgan ofElwood.

15. Incorporation papers were filed in 1974. incorporated as non-profit organization.16. In August of 1976, the United Chambers adopted a resolution to repeal the 1929

law that granted sole approval of proposed wildlife refuges to the federal governmentor state agency. The Resolution adopted read, "We resolve to oppose the establishment of the Platte River National Wildlife Refuge between Chapman and Sutherland.If a wildlife refuge is established, let It be operated by the National Resources Districts

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involved and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission." Received the first"Together for Wildlife" award from Game and Parks in 1977.

17. Resolved to back Legislative bill for funds to develop grain alcohol plants.18. Fred Evans had completed 20 years as Secretary-Treasurer of South Platte

United Chambers of Commerce. He had been a member since 1936 and served 2terms as president. Carroll Falk, Wilcox, was elected Secretary-Treasurer and served17 years. ,

19. Many seminars were held in the spring of 1983 to promote Economic Development. Resolution was passed that no scientific evidence was established that thePlatte River and its environment are necessary for whooping crane survival. Anapplication was sent to Nebraska Economical Development requesting $14,000matching grant to print brochures to promote South Platte Area. Grant denied 1984.20. South Platte United Chambers of Commerce celebrated their 50th Anniversary

at the place where it started at Oxford. April 1984. 243 people attended the banquet,five charter members. They were: Fred Nissen, now age 91, Oxford; Tom Gouldie.Red Cloud; Roland Norman, Guide Rock; Wilbur Aten, Holdrege; Harry Douglass.McCook was absent. An engraved plaque was presented to each of them. The pastpresidents were also honored: Merrill Strong. Holdrege; Ralph Lubeck, Stamford;Wilbur Aten, Holdrege; Fred Nissen. Oxford; Ken Foster, McCook; Andy (Skip) Hove,Minden; Jack Hendrix, Trenton; Don Brockmeler, Eustls; In/in Schwartz. Hildreth;Allen Norrls. Kenesaw; Mel Deselms, Cambridge; Scott and Roland Emmett, Arapahoe (another father and son), Arapahoe; Roger Jones, Minden; Fred Evans, Arapahoe- Warren Curry, Holbrook; and Perry Slocum, Franklin. Past Presidents absentfrom the dinner were Wayne Ziebarth. Wilcox; Robert Harris. Lincoln; and RussellMorgan. Elwood. Humorist Charles Winter, subject was Nebraska Football, was theguest speaker. ^ .

On June 13''l^84 two newspaper reporters who hadc^ered South PlaUeUnited Chambers of Commerce meetings for many years were honored byreceiving SPUCC highest honor In Holdrege. Tom Allen.left. of the Omaha WorldHerald, and Clair Hurlbert, right, formerly of the Hastings Tribune, received TheSuper Whopper Award" from Van Korell, center, President 1984-85.

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August 1984: The Super Whooper Award was established in 1978. It was presentedto Cliff Griffin for attending 29 years of meetings and did much to promote the Soi^thPlatte United Chambers of Commerce, he retired from Game and Parks and mowed- ~to N

ew Mexico.

October: Kearney State invited SPUCC to attend a football game and dinner, it hasbecome an annual event.

ApriH 985 to September 1986: Initiative 300 was discussed, no action was taken asrecommended by the Ag Committee. Opposed LB 175, tax on business utilities.May 1985: SPUCC suggested the possibility of separating State Tourism from the

Economic Development Department. Studied a resolution for Regional Airport. .Supported a resolution by Central Irrigation that asks Nebraska Attorney General.tpbegin negotiations with Wyoming and Colorado to block the proposed Deer Greekreservoir which would divert water flow from tributaries to the piatte River. Defeated.June 1985: Resolution that Highway 283 needs repair and resurtacing from

Interstate 80 south to K

ansas.

August 1985: Curtis Agriculture School, Universtiy of Nebraska, was named one ofthe top five outstanding programs in the USA. Letter was sent to LegislatureCommittee to separate Tourism from Economic Development. Seminars by BobValentine were held, encouraging new business for rural towns.October 1985: South Platte United Chambers of Commerce support the Curtis

Agriculture School to be kept at Curtis.November: Brochures were printed and will be distributed to anyone who can use

' them for promotion. After discussion. SPUCC. decided to retain Tourism as i^s in theEconomical Development.

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February 1986: First meeting to be held outside of the SPUCC area was held atLexington. Don Reynoids was the speaker, farming outlook was not good, bankfailures were occuring often and economy was gloomy. Banners were designed andpurchased for parade use and other places, two alike were made by Apple Kay^fOrleans.

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March 1986: SPUCC requested support from Unicameral for the Curtis.'school andKearney State College.

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April 1986: Supported the corn tax 1 ,1/2® a bushel to promdie gasahol plants.Supported a letter to Governor Kerrey to streamline state leglslature'and cut down onthe n

umber of bills at e

ach session.

May 1986; University Regents approved the Curtis school and itwill continue. Smalltowns feelirig press of family farrns decline, need to look for solutions frorn within.December 1986: SPUCC reacted strongly against State Dept. of Social Services-

evaluation of Bethphage at Axtell. A reduction of funds and staff wOuid qjose a muchneeded Bethphage.

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Former Nebraska G

overnor Frank Morrison, second from

left, visited the SouthPlatte meeting in Alma on October 14. 1986. He is shown visiting with (from left)Francis Skupa, President of SPUCC; State Senator Tom Vickers ot Farnam; andForrest M

orrison of Loomis. Ex. Gov. M

orrison was campaigning for Mr. Vickers who

was up for election in District 38.

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On November 10, 1987 Govenor Kay Orr visited Axtell. Some of the Axtell people

setting at the head table were able to have a personal visit with Gov. Orr before theSouth Platte meeting. Shown above with Gov. Orr are (from left) Matt Anderson,president of the Axtell High Student Council; Gov. Orr; Bill Gilbreath, president of theAxtell C

hamber of C

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erce; and Sherri Hanson, head of Bethpage Mission in Axtell.

Young Anderson presented Gov. Orr with an Axtell High sweatshirt.

1987: Seminars were held at Hildreth. with 65 attending to discuss Highways.

Resolution passed to oppose the ton-mile tax.August 1987: Presented a resolution to Grand island Chamber of Commerce or a

need of aTh-City Airport to serve Hastings. Kearney and Grand Island. Grand Islandvoted not to participate on further studies. Eugene Mahoney retires from Director ofGames and Parks, a plaque was presented to him. Rex Amack spoke at his hometownof Red Cloud after he was appointed Director of Game and Parks. SPUCC hadrecommended the appointment.

December 1988: Holdrege Chamber of Commerce presented a resolution onrenewing 50 year license from FERC to Central Nebraska Public Power and IrrigationDistrict. SPUCC supports the renewing of the license. Voted in favor of higher facultysalaries at

Kearney State. KSC would like to become a University so majorcorporations will recruit students, also easier to compete for money from corporationsand foundations. Board voted to support K

SC in this effort.

January 1989; At the Board meeting, SPUCC agreed to go on record to support amore equitable salary for State Senators. Peggy Briggs, Director of the StateDepartment of Economic Development. Tourism and Travel Division explained her"role". Visitors to Nebraska had increased. Tourism is becoming the third largestNebraska industry. Remark from the meeting"thatTourismDirectorshouldbeentitledto tenure so plans can be made further in the future."

April 1988: Legislature approved bill to continue the Curtis School of Agriculture atCurtis.

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June: Rules for the Youth Achievement were revised: two juniors and two seniors(out of high school) will be awarded each year. Senior award up to age 24.October: Meeting at Hayes Center, dedicating a new monument at Camp Duke

Alexis over 80 attended. A road is needed to connect Hayes Center to the south toMaywood. to encourage tourism to Camp Duke Alexis. Resolution to oppose LB 402,

. opposing restrictions that would be placed on Nebraska if they pulled out of theNuclear Compact. Voted unaminously to support Highway 281 asaU.S. Expresswayacross Nebraska. Also more improvements are needed in SPUCC Area Highways.

On July

12. 1988

Franklin Golfer

Kevin

Siocum, right, won the

six foot tail traveling tro

phy in the annual SouthPlatteGoifTournament.

Also shown are

Rod

Cox, left,

and Don

Skeen of Holdrege.

December 1988: Joe Preusser, President of C

ommunity Tech College at Hastings,

reported on a severe shortage of nurses in Central and Western Areas of Nebraska.

SPUCC supports his proposal to ask stale iegiaisture to provide m

oney incentive for

trained nurses which will be paid w

hen they g

o to work in Nebraska hospitals a

nd

nursing homes. Central Community College w

as established 2

2 years a

go with the

help and support of South Platte United Chambers of C

ommerce. Ken Worlman of

Aurora and Irvin Schwartz h

ave served o

n their board for m

any years. T

he school h

as

served 27,000 students on three c

ampuses in Hastings, G

rand Island a

nd Columbus.

The nursing program is limited to 4

0 students a

year. 270 are on the waiting list. Kelly

Holthus, President elect of American Bankers Association, s

poke on the "

Woes of

Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. He suggested tax dollars m

ay be

needed to solve their financial situation a

s FSLIC does not h

ave money to bail t

hem

out."

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On June 10, 1

989 Fred

Evans (standing) celebrated

his 80th birthday at the

Arapahoe Golf Course. Shown are (from left) Leona Falk, Carroll Falk, S

PUCC

Secretary/Treasurer; Fred Evans, Ralph Lubeck, Stamford Director and Jean Lubeck.

1989: Resolution to support Kearney State College to merge with the university

system. To increase funding for higher education at Central Community College at

Hastings. Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture at Curtis. Adopted resolution from

Holdrege Chamber of C

ommerce, encourage our state and federal elected personnel

to assist the Black Hills Stage Lines in finding grants or subsidies that would b

e

available to keep the service in Southwest Nebraska.

June 1989: President R

oy Landis e

ncouraged local host C

hambers of C

ommerce

to name a local outstanding citizen award. S

PUCC will furnish the certificate, the local

chamber will select, a

nnounce and present the a

ward at the meeting.

October 1989: Wilbur Aten, one of the founding fathers a

nd active m

ember over the

years, willed $1,000 to South Platte United Chambers of C

ommerce. Board approved

$11,100 budget to print brochures on tourism. S

PUCC can apply for $6,000 in grants

from the state. The project would also include a toll-free telephone number to a

SPUCC's member office to handle Inquiries about tourist attractions in the area. Grant

was received, brochures were distributed on Interstate 80 among other places of

traffic.

January 1990; Resolution from Hastings: Nebraska should be designated as an

Aviation Way-Port. Federal Aviation Authority has announced it will establish four or

five across the country. Way-Ports are to relieve air traffic and freight congestion in

niajor metropolitan areas.

March 1990: Resolution to oppose Legislative Bill 239, tojunk present governing

plan for state colleges and university of Nebraska, replace college Board of Trustees

and the UN Board of Regents with seven new college boards and 1 state wide panel.

August 1990: Chancellor Chas. Anderson of Omaha U. discussed Rural Health as

a plan to use "hub" sites as Scottsbluff, North Platte, Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings,

Norfolk and Lincoln. Rural Health would branch out from these "hubs". Seminars of

Rural Health Education Network were held in Hastings and Kearney. Health services

are important to rural economic development.

November 1990: Resolution to support capitol construction, money to be appropri

ated for extended research and extension facilities at Clay Center, Mead, Scottsbluff,

Concordia and Lincoln.

February 1991: Resolution Federal Pension adjustment. Federal and military

annuitants would have same benefits and exemptions as Social Security and railroad

retirements on state level. At present they are required to pay income tax on their

annuities.

March 1991: Panel of newspaper reporters discussed newspaper coverage. The

best use of daily newspaper coverage for events, keep them informed, plenty of

advance notice. The paneiists were: Patti DeJong, Hastings Tribune; Ginger Jensen,

Kearney Hub; Robert King, Holdrege Citizen.

* April 1991: Resolution supports creation of tax study commission to address current

problems: 1. Spending reductions; 2. Tax base not to be shifted to real estate; 3. Slate

and income tax base be broader and rates raised; 4. Funds realized from those

increased rates be distributed equally to jurisdictions affected by the loss of revenue;

5. Tax study commission be established and consider eliminating the tax on business

and agriculture inventories; 6. SPUCC have a representation on commission. Resolution

opposed project to lower the size of Harlan Dam which would possibly eliminate

recreation and adversely affect agriculture. Resolution: petition Gov. Nelson to call

a special session of the Legislature this fall, purpose to extending LB 829 for the

legislature year to keep personal property and inventories off tax rolls until legislature

can review recommendations of Governors 3R Committee and adopt a permanent

solution. Survey on SPUCC membership completed by U.N.K. students.

Members of SPUCC had the opportunity to visit with the new Nebraska Lt. Gov.

Maxine Moul (third from left) at Alma on February 12, 1991. Mrs. Moul gave the mainaddress at the Alma City Auditorium. Pictured from left are: South Platte SecretaryTreasurer Carroll Fatk; Alma Chamber of Commerce president Kent Kearney: Mrs.Moul; and Mrs. Denise Kearney. Mrs. Moul's husband, Francis, accompanied her toAlma.

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I i\ * 1'^.' ■ 1Some Holdrege people turned out to welcome SPUCC Tim Anderson and other

SPUCC Officers at the Alma County Club in August of 1991. Mr. Anderson wasleading the first day of the SPUCC President Tour which ended in Holdrege. Picturedclockwise are: Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Carroll Falk of Wilcox, SPUCC Secretary/TreasuerCarroll Falk of Wilcox, Fred Evans of Arapahoe, Brenda Carroll, Jim VanMarter, MonteGrubbs, John Boehler, and Pat Nelson, all of Holdrege and Vice President GeorgeQuinn of Oxford.

January 1992: Resolution to oppose any merger of Central Public Power andIrrigation District with Nebraska F^ublic Power.

February 1992: Meeting cancelled, a heavy snowfall and icy roads cancelled theMcCook meeting of February 13. 1992.

March 1992; Jim Farmer thanked the SPUCC for its support opposing the closing

of Red Cloud and Clay Center Farmers and Homes Administration offices, they willremain open until 1993. SPUCC recommended and urged Kearney Chamber ofCommerce and UNK to try to move State Basketball Tournaments closer to the center

of the state and UNK.

September 1992: Re-districting bill LB 15. which made Legislative Districts 44 and38 more compact and geographically suitable was submitted by Senator Schrock,passed by a large majority. Senator Ed Schrock, Holdrege district was eliminated inthe redistricting. Discussion about $56 million in budget cuts for 1993-94, severalsuggestions were proposed, no action taken. Health and Safety committees met atHastings in September. Organized care providers in SPUCC area will be invited, opento the public, 40 attended. Another seminar will be held in Holdrege December 1992.AMENDMENTS APPROVED to the South Platte United Chambers of Commerce are:

1. Associate members, including individual businesses, now have voting privileges onthe Board of Directors. There are 61 Associate members in 1992. 2. A member does

not have to be on the Board of Directors to serve as second vice president, vice

president or president. If they have been active in SPUCC and in their own Chambersof Commerce, they may serve. Brochures need to be printed, reprint 60,000 to 65,000.

Governor Ben Nelson was honored on April 14,1993 when the South Platte United

Chambers of Commerce presented its highest honor, the Super Whooper Award. TomAllen, (right), of Lincoln, presented the plaque to Govenor Nelson (center) who isshown accepting the award while SPUCC President George Quinn (left), applauds.

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January 1993:50 year support of Water Project reaffirmed by the Board. Resolutionapproved to support state sales tax and income tax, abolish personal property tax.Support supplemental budget for UNK.

1993 Board names Dick Hald of Curtis to be Secretary/Treasurer on the retirement

of Carroll Falk. Carroll will assume title of Executive Secretary and assist Dick Hald in

the transfer of duties.

April 1993; Resolution supports Governor Nelson's position on higher educationbudgets. No further cuts beyond those imposed in 1992 special election. Copies to besent to Appropriations and Revenue Committees.

Superior: Mike Allen presented an Idea that the South Platte Area could beattracting tourist from England and Europe, flying them to Chicago, boarding Amtrakto Hastings, Holdrege, McCook. Areas with tours centering around history of the west,

hunting and fishing.

McCook: Peter Abels, visitorfrom Germany attended the Camp Atlanta Rememberedactivities in Holdrege. He suggested tourism ads be placed in German newspapersand they are interested in coming to USA to visit the West. Resolution to support HayesCenter request for a paved road from Hayes Center to Maywood, Camp Hayes is ahistoric tourist site, rated #5 in the nation. Economical development would also benefitthe territory. Carried.

Minden 1993: Programs to promote Wellness in the Work Place and plans to recruithigh school students Into health care careers are being studied by the SPUCC Healthand Safety Committee. Resolution to oppose the law stating all stale signs listingmileage will be changed to metric system by 1996. Federal Highway allocations will belost if not complied with the changes. Sen. Exon is trying to get the law changed. UNKChancellor Gladys Styles Johnston was the speaker. "We are the major non-agriculture presence in Western Nebraska. It is our duty to enhance the good life ofwhich we boast."

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U.S. Senator J.James Exon, was the speaker at the South Platte meeting held inArapahoe In April of 1992. Pictured with him are Arapahoe Chamber of Commercepresident Sheryl Koller (right) and Tim Anderson of Holdrege, SPUCC President.

<i7ippf Whopper Awards1. Guylyn Remmenga. Elwood, Miss Nebraska, August 8, 19782. Eugene Mahoney, Lincoln Director Game and Parks, October 10. 19783. Harold Warp, MInden, Owner of Pioneer Village, December 12. 19784. Harold Anderson, Omaha, President World Herald, March 13,19795. Wilbur Aten. Holdrege. Past President SPUCC, April 10, 19796. Fred Nissen, Oxford, Past President SPUCC. April 10. 19797. Tom Osborne, Lincoln, Nebraska Football Coach. Jurie 12,19798 Charles Thone. Lincoln. Nebraska Governor, February 12, 19809. Fred Evans, Arapahoe, Past President and Secretary SPUCC, June 10. 198010. Ed Zorinsky, Lincoln, US Senator, August 10, 198011. J.J. Exon, Lincoln. US Senator, December 9.198012. Bob Devaney. Lincoln, University of Nebraska Athletic Director, June 9, 198113. Robert Kerrey, Lincoln. Nebraska Governor. March 8, 198314 Ronald Rosken, Lincoln. President of UNL, November 8,198315. Cliff Griffin, Lincon, Former Nebr. Game and Parks Editor. November 8.198316 Robert Crosby. Lincoln, Former Nebraska Governor, February 9, 198417. Tom Allan, Lincoln, Omaha World Herald Newspaper reporter, June 12, 198418. Claire Hurlbert, Hastings Tribute News Reporter. June 12. 198419. Ken Wortman. Aurora, Outstanding Businessman. May 14. 198520. Roy Landis. Oxford. Promotion Economic Development, April 14. 198721 Virginia Smith, Chappel, Outstanding US Congresswoman. April 10,199022. Wayne Ziebarth. Wilcox, Promoting SPUCC in Legislation. October 9,199023. Dave Coolidge, McCook. Promoting Highways in State. December 11, 199024. Harry Obitz, Red Cloud. Golf Pro and Instructor, July 9. 199125. Governor Ben Nelson, Lincoln, Outstanding Governor, April 13, 199326. Allen Beerman, Lincoln. Secretary of State, February 24. 199427. Robert King, Holdrege Daily Citizen reporter, April 12. 1994

THE PCTTluMrm> CMAMtEHS

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Bob King

SPUCC Officers

Presidents

•L.B. Stiner, Hastings, 1934-36*G.E. Alter. Alma. 1937-39•Bert Hewitt, Superior, 1940-41'WiiberAten, Holdrege, 1942"Paul Spence, Franklin. 1943-45*Leo Carraher, Stamford, 1946-47'Nick Foster. Imperial, 1948-49'Fred Evans. Arapahoe, 1950-51*M.R. Morgan, Elwood. 1952-53*Oran King. Superior. 1954-55•Roy Lenwell, McCook. 1956-57•Torn Waldo, Orleans, 1958-59•Ralph King, Cambridge, 1960-61Warren Curry, Holbrook, 1962Roland Emmett, Arapahoe. 1963Perry Slocum. Franklin. 1964Jack Hendrix, Trenton, 1965*Clay Westcott, Holdrege, 1966*A.H. Nissen, Oxford, 1967'Charles Larson. Bertrand, 1968

A.C. Hove Jr., Minen. 1969

Allen Norris, Kenesaw, 1970Kenneth Foster, McCook, 1971Ralph Lubeck, Stamford, 1972Merrill Strong. Holdrege, 1973Robert Harris, Lincoln, 1974Russel Morgan, Elwood, 1974-75Harry Obitz, Red Cloud, 1976Wayne Ziebarth. Wilcox, 1977Don Brockmeier, Eustis, 1978Irvin Schwartz, Hildreth, 1979Mel Deselms, Cambridge, 1980Scott Emmett, Arapahoe, 1981Roger Jones, Minden, 1982Dave Coolidge, McCook, 1983Van Korell, Hayes Center, 1984Mark Buckley. Wilcox, 1985•Francis Skupa, Campbell, 1986Merle Johnson. Orleans. 1987

Bill Siminoe, Curtis, 1988Roy Landis, North Platte, 1989Rod Hanson, Hastings. 1990Tim Anderson, Holdrege, 1991George Quinn Jr.. Oxford, 1992T.M. (Ted) Gill, Arapahoe. 1993

Secretaries

'Adolph Held, Holdrege, 1934-36*Oran King, Superior, 1937-39

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Treasurers

*G.E. Shallenberger, Elwood, 1934*C.G. Gupton, Oxford. 1935-38

Secretary-Treasurers•Adolph Held. Holdrege, 1939-42'George Overturf, Hastings. 1943'Forrest Perry, John Cain and Harold•Hamilton, 1945

•Cletus Nelson, Holdrege. 1946-59'Fred Evans. Arapahoe, 1960-75Carroll L. Falk, Wilcox, 1976-93Dick Hald, Curtis, 1993 -

Executive Secretaries

•Fred Evans. Arapahoe, 1975-76Carroll Falk, Wilcox, 1993-94

•Deceased Officers

Members of the South Platte United

Chambers of Commerce

40 towns with 300,000 plus members

Alma

ArapahoeAurora

Axtell

Beaver CityBertrand

Blue Hill

CambridgeCampbellClay CenterCulbertson

Curtis

Elwood

Eustis

Earnam

Eranklin

Guide Rock

Harvard

Hastings

Hayes Center

Hildreth

Holbrook

■ HoldregeIndianola

Kenesaw

Lawrence

Lincoln

Loomis

McCook

Minden

Nelson

Orleans

Oxford

Palisade

Red Cloud

Roseland

Stamford

SuperiorTrenton

Wilcox

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VISIT THE PHELPS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMMonday Ihai Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Alan Jackson Concert

g j ^ . Wednesday, July 27,1994For information contact:

^ ̂ Holdrege Area Chamber of CommerceP-O- Hox 200, Holdrege, NE 68949

iH' M 308-995-444

The Oxford Chamber of Commerce WishesCONGRATULATIONS SOUTH PLATTE UNITED

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCEon 60 Years of Memories

Please come and visit Oxford throughout the year for all the fun andexcitement, in addition to the shopping and excellent dining we

have to offer. These dates are times when the celebration peaks atall time highs in Oxford:

Green Bucks Promotion March 14 - 20Easier Egg Hunt April 2South Platte Annual Banquet April 12Car and Craft Show April 30Business/Industry Appreciation Week MayTurkey Days June 16,17,18Caribbean Cruise Raffle/New Year's Eve Promotion December 31

Nebraska

^Sambr^^gi""peiccHf tAe. 'UkneU. (^4<tH^c"

You're Always Welcome in Cambridge...ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME - First Saturday In June

Featuring the best players from throughout Southwest Nebraska!MEDICINE CREEK DAYS - Second Weekend in June

Annual community festival with events for every ageiCHRISTMAS FANTASIA - First weekend in December

A tour of beautiful homes dressed in traditions of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS TEA TASTING - Second Friday in December

Hosted by businesses throughout the community.BUNK HOUSE MOTEL - "The best little snore house in Nebraska"

CAMBRIDGE CITY PARK

"The Playgound of Southwest Nebraska"*New Heated Swimming Pool 'Lighted Tennis Courts "Sand Volleyball Court

'Two Baseball Fields 'Picnic Shelters 'Playground Equipment'Historic Footbridge 'Authentic One-Room School House

CAMBRIDGE GOLF COURSE - "The region's finest nine-hole course"CAMBRIDGE INN - BED AND BREAKFAST

"Known for its hospitality and charm of atmosphere"CAMBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER

and their famous HOBO POPCORN as featured on CBS Sunday Morning,Postcards from Nebraska with Roger Welsh.

DANCING LEAF EARTH LODGE, 35 miles north

"An Experience in primitive Native American life"HARRY STRUNK LAKE, 10 miles nqrth

Boating, Fishing, Hunting, Food, Lodging and CampingSKY CHIEF SPRING RANCH

Authentic Natural Spring and Historic RanchVISIT ALL THE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS AND

THE OVER 60 HOME-BASED BUSINESSES!!

BEST OF ALL. LIVE IN CAMBRIDGE AND ENJOY...

A progressive business climate, outstanding educational opportunities fromCambridge Public Schools, quality health care services from Tri-Valley HealthSystem, quiet and friendly residential neighborhoods, pleasant retirement living atHeritage Plaza or Parkside Manor

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South Platte

United Chambers o f CommerceYouth Achievement Awards

1. Randy Helms, Hoibrook, July 1968. He raised and showed the Grand Champion

at the 1968 National Western Stock Show.

2. Linda Nielsen, MInden, May 1969. She was nationally ranked in six events in her

age group and won numerous swimming titles throughout the midwest.

3 and .4. Mike Cooksley and Barry Franzen, Elwood. Two members of a team

winning first place in national 4-H competition at Omaha in September of 1970.

5.Holdrege High School Band, June 1973. For the honors they won at Red River

Exposition in Winnepag Canada.

6. Guylyn E. Remmenga, Elwood. November 1974. Miss Nebraska Teenager

1974, National Pageant in Atlanta, GA and represented Nebraska in the Miss America

Pageant. 1 of 10 finalists.

7. Lorl Becker, Beaver City. November 1974. First Place Winner in National Sewing

Contest sponsored by Teen Magazine and J.C. Penney Company.

8. Jeff Ree Wessells, Alma. February 11,1976. Selected one of the areas Eagle

Scouts in the 19 County Tri-Trials Council chosen to attend the World Scout jamboree

at Lillehammer, Norway in 1974.

9. Superior BB Gun Marksmanship Team, October 11,1977. Team placed 6th in

National Competition. 50 states and teams from Canada.

10. Larry Hoshaw, Superior. February 13, 1979. National AAU Junior Boxing

Champion.

11. Carol Noble, Holdrege. August 13,1980.4-H Club Speech Contest, Washing

ton D.C. and her swim team placings.

12.Glen Miles, Elwood. August 13, 1980. Scholastic achievements. Two time

winner of Mathematics Association of America Award and 4 year National Merit

Scholarship.

13. Cory Nlles, Red Cloud. September 9,1980. Silver Medal winner in 25 and 60

yard free style swimming at Special international Olympics in Brockport, NY on August

20,1979.

14.Shelley Howsden, Alma. November 11, 1980. Country Music Singer. 1 of 3

finalists at National Youth Country Music contest at Satina, KS. Earned 8 collegecredits at North Central Michigan College, Petosky, Michigan in 1977 as a sophomorein performing arts. (Shelly was17 and a High School Senior)

15.Danelle Black, Hastings. February 9, 1982. Miss National Teen-Ager, Miss

Nebraska Teen-Ager. Winner of Omaha World Herald Opportunity for Writers Contest.Listed in Americas Outstanding Names and Distinguished Society of American High

School Students.

16. Beth Stuart, Holdrege track star. November 9,1982,National Junior Olympic -

Shot, Discus and Javelin. Won first in all three events.

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17. Tye Doll, Beaver City Track Star. November 9. 1982. National Discus Winner.18. Shelly Godeken, Alma.' November 9,1982. Placed high in NalionalJunior PGA

golf tournament. Alma golf champion.19. Teresa Freaks, Hildreth. November 9. 1982. Placed 6th in National Office

procedures.

20. Donita Shoemaker, Alma. Ivlay 10, 1983. Designed official LOGO for NASAJumper.

21. Veriyne Dannehl, Berlrand. f^ay 10, 1983. National Pork Queen at St. Louis.22. Gosper County 4-H Livestock Judging team, Gal Dahlgren, Alan Forster,

Mark Robinson and Merrill Stagemeyer. May 10, 1983. Placed high nationally.23. Kevin L. Penner, Aurora. June 14, 1993. All American Baseball player.24. Joseph Giebler, Red Cloud. June 14.1983. National winner in National History

Day contest.

25. Brenda Swarthout, Hildreth. June 11, 1985. National winner in InternationalScience and Engineering Fair.

26. Anthony English, Red Cloud. August 12, 1986. National History Day Winner.27. Fran E. ten Bensel, Arapahoe. August 9, 1988. Outstanding track star at

Arapahoe High School and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.28. Kelli Lynette Evans, Hayes Center. September 13,1988. National FFA Presi

dent.

29. Amy Jo DeJonge, Hildreth. September 13,1988.9th place international writingcontest.

30. Jean Monter, Arapahoe. Discus champion at Arapahoe High School and at theUniversity of Nebraska at Lincoln.

31.Jerel Lee Sanders. Hildreth. Spetember 12, 1989. National Science and Engineering Fair.

32. Lesha Stineman, Oxford. September 12, 1989. Outstanding female athlete.

1990 -Jennifer Guthrje, Wilcox High School - Class D State Track Champion in threeevents. Also All State in volleyball and basketball.1990-Ryan Swanson, Wllcox High School - Class D State Champion in 300 meterhurdles

1990- Lesha Stineman, Oxford High School - Class C 1600 and 3200 Meter StateChampion two years in a row.1990- Cheryl Palne, Oxford High School - Class C All State in Basketball1990- Valerie Peterson, Oxford High School - Class C All State in Basketball1990- Don Schelling, Oxford High School - Class D State Wrestling Championand Nebraska Free Style Wrestling Champion.1990- Steve Broeker, Oxford High School - Class D State Wrestling Champion andNebraska Free Style Wrestling champion.1990- Karl Landigan, Minden High School - Class B All State In Basketball1990- Joseph Tringe, Holdrege High School - Class B Cross Country All StateAcademic Team.

1990- Rex Harouff, Alma High School - Class D State Wrestling champion.1990- Wayne Piper. McCook High School - Class B State Wrestling Champion.1990- Oxford High School - Girls State Class 0 Basketball State Champions. Fouryear record 73-6. Seniors Kirslin Holste, Jeni Kaup, Cheryl Paine, Valerie Peterson,Lesha Stineman, Renee Schwanz, Juniors Beth Kier, Suzi Schoen, Sophomores

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Sandy York, Freshmen Staci Brand, Tammi Korte, Shelley Leach, Mindy Lueking. StudentManagers Laurie Lueking, Cathy Breen, Sara Peterson, Head Coach Mike Lanham,Assistant Coach Steve Billeter,

1990- Wllcox High School - 1990 and 1989 Class D Girls State Track Champions.Team members Jennifer Guthrie, Jill Gulhrie, Shelley Potter, Rachelle Strong , DebbieJewelt, Coach Kenneth Meyers.

1991- Corenna Simonton, 1991 Campbell High School graduate National ScholarshipHonors.

1991- Eustis/Farnam High School - Class D State Track Champions. Team membersLawanda Gengenbach, Keri Taylor, Alisa Maurer, Jessica Prosser, Lesley Ringenberg,Shelley Romatzke. Spring Hermsmeyer. Kelcy Brockmeier, Heather Hermsmeyer, GretchinKotwschwar, Tirsten Brockmeier, Denise Messersmith, and Coach Elroy Pierce1991-Bartley High School, StateSix Man Football Champions-Team Members RandyCarlock, Brady Hilton, Joe Sides, Cody Ervin. Brent Ross, Bryan Berger, Brent Hazlitt, DanPayer, Mitch Johnson, Albert Unger, Brad Hilton, Brian Zeller, Brian Cochran Cody Ervin.Head Coach Roland Johnson, Asst. coach Roy Hart. Jr.. Managers Shawn Zeller and GabeStritt.

1992- Republican Valley High School - Boys 02 Cross Country Champions. TeamMembers Lee Vrooman, Dan Wolfe, Jason Long, Joe Wolfe. Coach Tom Vroomari.1992- Axtell High School - Girls 1991-1992 Girls Basketball D-1 State Champions.Team members Stephanie Weldon, Wendy Hendriksen, Jennifer KIndschuh, CarrieLandau, Karl Dahl, Ann Frerlchs, Dane! Reeves. Monica Osborn, Amy Larson, tvlyrnaGroothuls, Lori Jackson, Laura Soderqulst, Angie Osborn. Head Coach Steve Sampy,Assistant Coach Jim LIndau.

1992- Holdrege High School - Class B Boys State Golf Champions. Trent Benjamin,Jim Tringe, Eric Christensen, Jason Hays, Matt Benjamin, Ted Titus. Coach Terry Schleld.1992- Republican Valley High School - Class D State Volleyball Champions. Teammembers Jill Bortner, Becki Bortner, Brenda Fisher, Lisa Dolan, Angela Kircher, KerriKircher, Kim Malleck, Jennifer Rowland, Amanda Russell, Kerry Mustion, Alyssa Schaffert.JennI Stritt. Michelle Slater, Cecily Baumbach. Head Coach Dennis Troester, Asst. CoachDan Hilton, Managers Tara Wetsch, Jeff Cummins.1992- Hildreth High School - Class 02 State Basketball Champions. Team MembersPhil Hinrichs, Terry Quadhamer, Ben Selm, Kyle Largent, Corey Reil, Lee Fritson, ChadLindau, Rick Adam. Ryan Knaus, Jason Selm, Clint Einspahr, Josh Johnson. Head CoachRichard Auit, Asst. Coach Myles Ehlers.

1993- Cambridge High School - Girls Class C-2 Basketball State Champions. Teammembers Melanie Jones, Jenny Miller, Cheryl Miller, Sheryl Witte, Jam! Kubik, DianeHarding, Nicole Kubik, Mary Ann Ruf, Tara Streit, Tobiann Jones, Amy Langley. KathyKnutson, Lynette Phillips, Amanda Petersen. Head Coach BobTomlin, Asst. Coach DonSackett, managers Charity Paisley, Kendra Holtze, Almee Zysset, Amber Newcomb.1993- Hildreth High School. Tabor Fisher -National Scholar1993- McCook High School - Class B State Wrestling Champions. Tearn members BillLoghry, Ryan Johnson, Wayne Piper. Dale Bean, Jason Dailey, Shawn Nothnagel, MerleBales, Coach Dave Gordon.1993- Cambridge High School, Glass 01 State Football Champions. Team membersBryan Miller, Ed Thompson, Jason Houghtelling, Coleton Shifftet, Shane Stanton, KraigYoung, Jeff Ahlemeyer, Jay Manna, Tyler Shifflet, Bryce Miller. Brian Holtze, Joe Witte.Jason Benson, Justin Miller, Tim Ommert, Matt Barnelt, Bart Deterding, Kim Evans, Nicke

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Macke, Jim Mueller, Jason Young, Brad Harris, Ryan Burke, Kevin Harsch, Kipp Evans,Dustin Mues, Greg Borland, JoeyLohrman, Jason Donohue, Brent Sexton, Kris Evans,Jason Tellus, Shad Rene, Joey Ahlemeyer, Greg Brooks, Rob Brown, Tom ShoemakerJoel Saylor, Brandon Rammang, Dustin Young, Scott Mollring, Ryon Deterding, BradWitte. Coach Head Dan Keyser, Asst coaches Jeff Mollring and Bob Tomlin. Trainer JimJones. Student Managers Jay Mollring and Aaron Gottsch.1993- Holdrege High School, Boys Class B State Golf Champions - Team memberEric Christensen, Jason Hays, Matt Benjamin, Ted Titus, Mark Patterson and Tony Shield.Coach Terry Shield.

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1993 - Holdrege High School, Girls State Class B Golf Champions. Team membersKaete Preston, Molly Preston. Erin Christensen, Candi Blevins, Jodi Williams, MandyRidenour, Cindy Peterson. Coach Terry Shield.

1994- Lexington High School, Brian Urban - Class B189 Pound State Wrestling Champion1994- Franklin High School, Dru Uden - 275 Pound Class C

State Wrestling Champion.1994- Beaver City High School, Bob Potter - 112 Pound Class D State WrestlingChampion.

.1994- Loomis High School, Chad Booe -135 Pound Class D state Wrestling Champion.1994- Culbertson High School, Dee Fassler - 140 Pound Class D State WrestlingChampion.

...1994- Wilcox High School, Gary Rltner -171 Pound Class D

State Wrestling Champion.1994- Alma High School, Joe Flasnlck -189 Pound Class D State Wrestling Champion.1994- Cambridge High School, Girls State C-1 Basketball Champions. Team members Melanie Jones, Lori Ahlemeyer, Jenny Miller, Jody Goodenberger, Sheryl Witte, JamiKubik, Jamie Langley, Nicole Kubik, Mary Ann Ruf, Tara Streit, Katy Knudson, AmandaPeterson, Lynette Phillips, Amy Langley. Head Coach Bob Tomlin Assistant Coach DonSackett. Managers Kendra Holtze, Charity Paisley, Aimee Zysset, Missy Brooks.

Congratulations SPIICC on 60 years ofservice to this area

Stop in Arapahoe and enjoy many fineattractions a

nd a fine business district.

•Arapahoe City Park and Pool•Arapahoe Municipal Golf Course•Ella Missing Community Center

(to open May 1,1994)

•Furnas County Historical Museum

•Arapahoe Senior Center•Arapahoe Recycling Center•Arapahoe Public Library

The Arapahoe Chamber of Commerce

sponsors many fine events throughoutthe year.

•Easter Egg Hunt

•Prairie Pioneer Days - celebrated over the 4thof July

•Halloween - something for all ages

•Holiday Highlights•Thanksgiving Promotion•Christmas Drawings, Free Shows and Santa

ARAPAHOE

"Focused on the Future,

Built Upon the Past"

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