october 2017 chadron auctioneer got the ‘bug’ at four · gordon caparoon (left) helped chadd...

Chadd Arner was a smallchild when he got the auction“bug”. “At the age of four yearsold I had the dream and goal tobe an auctioneer,” said Arner ofrural Chadron. “I went to cattleand farm auctions listening toDoug Strotheide as a small child,along with Lemmon AuctionService and the encouragementof Lon and Carolyn Lemmon,”explained the owner of ArnerAuction Service, based out ofChadron.

“Therefore, listening toLeRoy Van Dyke. I listened to acassette of “The Auctioneer”every night after school. I “sold”my sister again and again prac-ticing,” he chuckled.

“ Fortunately, I have had theprivilege of meeting LeRoyVanDyke, with him actually call-ing me at our 10th year in the business auction,” headded.

Arner grew up in rural Whitney on a farm, attendedWhitney Grade School, and then Chadron HighSchool. ‘’I attended The Continental Auction School in

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Mankato, Minn., along with JayDee Smith in 1996 to fulfillour goals. I graduated auction school before I graduatedfrom Chadron High School,” said Arner. His first try as anauctioneer was when Lemmon Auction Service was con-ducting his Great Grandma Baker’s auction. “Lon was gra-cious enough to ask me to auction. This was a great startto my career!” added Arner.

Arner Auction has been in the business since June of1996 started by Chadd, his parents, Steve and Diana andhis sister, Nikki. With the encouragement of GordonCaparoon asking Chadd to help him with auctions.

“I started with one tote of office supplies to run the auc-tion,” explained Arner. The business grew quickly and theyfound themselves needing an auction trailer to hold all oftheir supplies for traveling.Arner Auction Service started out with Chadd as auction-eer, his mom, Diana, as the clerk and setting the auctionsup, his sister, Nikki Daringer, as cashier, and GrandmaEvelyn Hewitt assisted with cashiering and set up and daddriving loaded trailers. “ As time has gone by our crew haschanged. Our auction crew are not all related but they are‘family’,” said Arner. “We have a great group of workers(Continued on Page 2)

Part of Arner Auction Service crew, front row from left, Bobbie Gill, JoDee Serres,Sebastion, Evelyn Hewitt and Barney Reece; back, Chadd Arner, Nikki Daringer,Gary Caparoon, Shylee Grimm, Diana Arner and Steve Arner

Gordon Caparoon (left) helped Chadd gethis start in auctioneering and provided a lot ofencouragement when he was launching his newbusiness over 20 years ago.

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(Continued from Page 1)who help out whenever they are not busywith their own schedules.”

Depending on auction size, Arnerprefers at least two auctioneers, sometimeseven four. “I have different auctioneers helpme out. At this time, JayDee Smith, TomLambert, and Matt Whitlock help me out onoccasion. Travis Connot has helped us outin his college years and still does when hecan,” explained Arner.

Additional crew members besides theauctioneers are, Nikki Daringer, ShyleeGrimm, Bobbie Gill, JoDee Serres, DianaArner, Gary and Dixie Blundell, Joe Messinio, JoleneBranden, Joyce Masek, Gene Fast, Gary Caparoon,Brook Cady and Bailey Cady.Arner Auction Service has held a variety of auctions fromhousehold, calcuttas, farm, estates, benefit, post promand others. They have provided their service not only inChadron, but Crawford, Hay Springs, Hemingford andHot Springs, S.D. “We have a lot of faithful customers. Whether they areat the auctions to buy, say “Hi” or just socialize withfriends. There are some customers that travel quite adistance to go to our sales,” said Arner. “We appreciate

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Arner Auctioneers from left, JayDee Smith, Tom Lambert, ChaddArner, Matt Whitlock and Lon Lemmon. (Not Pictured Travis Connot)

From left, Shylee Grimm, Evelyn Hewitt, DianaArner, Chadd and Nikki Daringer.

all of their support and business. They also come for ourlunch wagon served by Grandma's Lunchwagon, BarneyReece of Van Tassel, Wyo.,” he added.

“We keep in memory my Grandma Hewitt who hasdone so much for my business along with great supportand was proud of what I have accomplished, GordonCaparoon friend and supporter to see me succeed, DonBuckmaster for always doing whatever needed done, andSime and Mary Simones who helped set up auctions andEthel Blair for her lunch service,” said Arner.

Although, the auction business keeps Arner fairlybusy, it isn’t his full time occupation. “My full time job is aCustodian / Maintenance worker for Chadron PublicSchools,” noted Arner. The auctions are on weekends. Inaddition to his own business, he often assists ConnotBrothers Auctions in Valentine and Tim Stricker Auctionsout of Scottsbluff. “I enjoy working with other auctioneersto learn,” said Arner.

In his “spare time” he enjoys going camping and work-ing around home and spending time with his significantother Bobbi and her three-year-old son Barrett.

The Arner Family has been in Northwest Nebraska forover 100 years. He is the fifth generation of the Arnerfamily, being the only auctioneer in the family. Arnerenjoys living in a small community. “We have had a lot ofsupport throughout the years by family and friends. If itwasn’t for them we wouldn’t be in the business for 21years.”

For more information about Arner Auction or ques-tions, contact Chadd at 308-432-6705 or 308-430-2392.

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the weeds from your garden, it is a great time to also tillin compost or fertilizer.

Our lawn has been inundated by a small clover likeplant with yellow flowers known as oxalis. It is very hardto kill and does not respond to weed and feed treat-ments. For tough lawn weeds, such as dandelions,bindweed, and oxalis, now is time to spray with abroadleaf herbicide. The plants should be hurt or killed.

Winter will kick in and help your fight by not givingthem a chance to make another stand.

This is also the time to get aggressive with weeds inperennial flower beds. It is extremely difficult to controlperennial weeds once they get established in-betweenthe non-weedy perennial flowers. Go through the peren-nial beds and hoe or pull as many perennial weeds aspossible. Then, cover the ground with two to three inch-es of good organic compost or mulch. Many gardencenters or nurseries carry it in bags or offer it in bulk.Using a good mulch to cover the ground also hides theproblem until the snow flies. Another benefit of coveringthe soil is it makes it more difficult for the weeds to begingrowing. This is especially helpful in controlling earlyspring weeds that appear the day after the snow melts.

Fall weed control can save time and money.Eliminating much of the weed problems now can savecountless hours of labor and the expense of purchasingchemicals next year.

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Whack Your Weeds Before WinterSome people define a weed as simply "any plant that is

out of place." I agree that if you don't want a plant in a loca-tion in your garden - It should be removed. Many of thesespreading perennials can be dug, replanted in other loca-tions, or given to a neighbor.

BUT, many of the plants are simply weeds and yourneighbor would not accept them. You have worked onthem all summer and think you have them under control butmany of them will come back unless we eliminate them forgood.

Fall is a great time to control weeds. One reason is thesatisfaction you will enjoy from a long summer trying to killthem and knowing that snow will soon fly bringing the battleto a brief halt for the winter. The truth of the matter is thatblanket of white will probably only disguise the woundedweeds that will spend the winter planning a new attack. Solet's work on some more permanent methods of removal.Deep rooted weeds such as mallow, dock, and dandelionsusually need to be dug. As I look at my worst weed, mal-low, (We call it China weed because we are sure that theroots go to China) I realize that I will never be able to digthem all up.

Your vegetable garden will soon be cleared of thisyear's produce which makes it easy to begin an attack onany weeds.

1. Don't let weeds go to seed. If time is limited andyou can only accomplish one thing - Cut the weed seedsoff of the plant and burn them. They say one year of seed= 7 years of weeds. Several years ago I visited an organicherb farm in Iowa. They owned weed burners in severalsizes. They would go up and down rows of herbs with theburner and burn anything that looked like a weed. This is agreat way to control weeds and the seeds.

2. Spray your garden space with a non-selective her-bicide (such as round-up). Once the weeds are treated,give them two weeks to act dead, then till them into thesoil. This will dig up the roots in their weakened state andshould eliminate most of them. As you are tilling rememberrule 1 - If the weed has gone to seed, do not till them; butrather pull them and get rid of them by burning or disposingof them into a garbage sack. Now, as you are removing

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Winterize Your Home on a BudgetBy Lisa Rojak

Securing your home against winter is always a prime consid-eration for homeowners, no matter where you live. Regardless ofwhat direction the cost of heating oil, propane, and other fuels isheading, it makes good sense to ensure that you and your fami-ly stay comfortable the entire season while protecting yourhome.

The good news is that it doesn’t have to be expensive. Thereare a surprising number of easy things you can do at minimalcost that can maximize energy savings this winter. Below aresuggestions for budgets of $100, $250, and $500 (at currentprices), as well as some ideas that cost nothing.$100 or Less• Basic caulk gun ($20) and four tubes of caulk ($7.50 each) to

fill gaps in siding, windows, and doors. For drafty windowsand doors, don’t just fill the gaps on the outside, says homerenovation and remodeling consultant Dean Bennett of DeanBennett Design and Construction in Castle Rock, CO. “Pullthe molding off to fill the insulation gaps around the windowjamb.” If you prefer, you can use a can of low-expansionwindow foam ($7 each) instead of caulk. Cost: $50

• Plastic film window insulating kit, enough for five to six win-dows. Cost: $20

• Weatherstripping for windows, four 17-foot rolls. Cost: $20($5 each)

• Replacement filter for central heat and air unit. Mike Kuhn,director of technical services at HouseMaster and author ofThe Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Home Inspection, says it’s amust to change your furnace and air conditioning filter on aregular basis, at least every three months or more often.“Clogged filters reduce heating and cooling efficiency andcan reduce the useful life of the appliance,” says Kuhn. Cost:$10• Door threshold/sweep strip (three) to fill air leaks beneathdoors. Cost: $75 ($25 each)

• Door gasket (three) to fill leaks around doors. Mark Furst ofGrading Spaces, a home inspection and performance analy-sis company in Fort Atkinson, WI, recommends that home-owners check all exterior doors for tight-sealing gaskets. “I

often see doors that only seal well when the door is slammedand then the deadbolt lock engages,” he says, blaming thecondition on worn-out gaskets, though the doors themselvesare still in good shape. “Adding a sweep strip to the bottom ofthe door helps to block drafts,” he adds. Cost: $75 ($25 each)

$250 or Less• Home energy audit from your utility company. Most utility

companies offer home energy audits to their customers. Aninspector will visit your house and check the furnace and cen-tral air conditioning unit for efficiency and safety and leaks,gaps in attic and wall insulation, and the condition of yourwater heater and pipes. Remember, many home improvementsare tax-deductible, especially where energy is concerned.Cost: $150 on average

• Install a programmable thermostat. Although thermostats can beadjusted manually, Bennett says that a programmable thermo-stat will avoid any discomfort by returning temperatures tonormal as you wake or return home. Cost: $35 to $100

• The chimney can be the number one source of heat loss in ahouse. Use a chimney balloon to prevent drafts from flowing(Continued on Page 5)

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Our farmers work hard to get the job done, andsometimes it’s easy to forget all the necessary stepsto take when practicing safe operations. Grain binsare siloed spaces built for storing grain and fermentfeed known as silage. These bins play an integralrole in efficiency and profitability of farm and ranchoperations, and safety regulations should always beconsidered when working around these structures.

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(Continued from Page 4)through your chimney and prevent heat from escaping. Cost:

$55 per fireplace• Three rolls of fiberglass insulation to pack around basement

doors, windows in unused rooms or around exterior win-dows, doors, and air conditioning units. Cost: $75 ($25/roll)

$500 or LessFor another $250, you can add:• An annual checkup, cleaning, and maintenance for your cen-

tral heating and air unit and all air ducts. Cost: $250• A ceiling fan that also heats the room. The Hunter Fan

Company introduced a decorative ceiling fan that contains asmall unit to provide a supplemental source of heat. The fanblades direct the heat towards the floor and help spread itthroughout the room. Cost: $250

• Mark Furst says that one frequently overlooked spot is the sillbox in the basement, which is on top of the foundation andunder the floor. “This is one of the least insulated areas in ahouse,” he says. He likes to fill the gaps and leaks with atwo-part spray foam to seal and insulate the whole space.Cost: $250

Winterizing for Practically NothingYou can get something for nothing. Here are some ways towinterize your house that are virtually free:• Roll up a towel or throw rug to close gaps at the bottom ofall exterior doors, but leave the gaps on interior doors free toallow heat to circulate between rooms.• If you live in a snowy part of the country, bank the snow upagainst the house to provide a bit of insulation from the cold.

• Jason Raddenbach of Chimney Balloon suggests clearing thelint from the outside dryer vent. Make sure the flap closescompletely when the dryer isn’t running. And while you’reat it, he says, vacuum out the muck from the HVAC returnvent covers. If air cannot escape the dryer because of restric-tions in the vent pipe, it will have to run longer, using moreelectricity.

• Mike Kuhn of HouseMaster recommends that homeownersflush the water heater through the drain valve to remove sed-iment, which “allows the gas or oil water heater to operatemore efficiently and safely,” he says.

• Make sure that ceiling fans move in a clockwise direction,which will push hot air along the ceiling towards the floor. Ifthey’re moving counterclockwise, their benefits are mini-mized.

• Clean out your gutters. In cold weather climates, this will pre-vent icicles from forming. Get the water to go down the gut-ters—where it’s supposed to go—versus on the sidewalks,where you end up with dangerous icy patches.

• The U.S. Department of Energy estimates you can save threepercent on your energy bill for every degree you turn thethermostat down in the winter. In other words, for an annualheating and cooling bill of $1,000, if you move the thermo-stat down three degrees at night, you could save almost $100each year.

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Gordon-Rushville MustangsMon., Oct. 2 Girls Golf Districts at Ogallala, 9 a.m.

VB (JV-V) vs Hay Springs, 5 p.m.Tues., Oct. 3 VB (MS) vs Hay Springs, 5 p.m.Wed., Oct. 4 FFA at Cherry Co. Regional Range Judging

FFA at Sidney Land JudgingThurs., Oct. 5 FB (MS) vs. Valentine, 4 p.m. MT

VB (JV-V) vs. Bennett County, 6 p.m.RES Motivational Media

Presentation. 8:30 a.m.Fri., Oct. 6 Cross Country WTC at Mitchell, 11 a.m.

FB (V) vs. Chadron, 7:30 p.m.Sat., Oct. 7 VB (9th-C) GR Invite, 9 a.m.

VB (MS) at Bennett Co. InviteMon., Oct. 9 State Girls Golf at North Platte

VB (MS) at Crawford, 4 p.m.FB (JV) at Valentine, 4:30 p.m. MT

Tues., Oct. 10 State Girl Golf at North PlatteGRHS PT Conferences, 4 p.m.Board Meeting, 4 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 11 Teacher In-service No SchoolThurs., Oct. 12 District Cross Country at Ogallala

VB GR Tri w Alliance/Valentine, 4 p.m.Fri., Oct.13 FB (V) at Ogallala. 6 p.m.Sat., Oct. 14 VB (V) at Valentine Inv., 8 a.m. MT

FB (MS) at Chadron, 9 a.m.Mon., Oct. 16 VB (C/JV) at Hemingford, 5 p.m.Tues., Oct. 17 RES Turn in BoxTops Day!!! 8 a.m.

(JV-V) vs. Morrill, 4:30 p.m.Wed., Oct. 18 GRHS Seniors Apply 2 College Day

Fri., Oct. 20 State Cross CountryGES Noon Dismissal-End of 1st Qtr.Noon Dismissal--End of First Quarter

FB (V) vs. Cozad, 6 p.m. (tentative)Sat., Oct. 21 VB (V) WTC at Bridgeport, 1 p.m.Mon., Oct. 23 VB ( C/JV) vs. Hay Springs 5 p.m.Tues., Oct. 24 VB (JV-V) Tri at Mitchell w/Bridgeport, 4 p.m.Oct. 25-28 FFA National Convention at Louisville, KYWed., Oct. 25 GRHS Career FairThurs., Oct. 26 RES PT Conferences, 3 p.m.

GRMS Parent-Teacher Conf., 4 p.m.Fri., Oct. 27 GES Fall Break-No School

1st Round Football PlayofffsGRMS Dance, 8 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 28 Bowling at Alliance TBAMon., Oct. 30 VB Sub-Districts at AllianceThurs., Nov. 2 District Finals Volleyball

WR (MS) GR Invite, 1 p.m.Fri., Nov. 3 2nd Round Football PlayoffsSat., Nov. 4 Bowling at Scottsbluff

WR (MS) at Valentine Invite, 9 a.m. MT

CrawfordRamsMon., Oct. 2 VB (JH) vs. Hemingford, 3:30 p.m.

FB (JH) vs. Hemingford, 5 p.m.Tues., Oct. 3 VB (JH) vs. St. Agnes, 5:30 p.m.Thurs., Oct. 5 Theatre Days at CSC

Cross Country at Sidney, 3 p.m.Fri., Oct. 6 FB vs. Leyton, 7 p.m. (Homecoming)Sat., Oct. 7 VB (JH) vs. Edgemont, 11 a.m.

FB (JH) vs. Edgemont, 1 p.m.Mon., Oct. 9 VB (JH) vs. Gordon-Rushville, 4 p.m.Tues., Oct. 10 VB (JH) at Sioux County, 3 p.m.

VB (JV-V) at Sioux County, 4:30 p.m.Wed., Oct. 11 FFA Old West Range Judging Regional

at Cherry CountyThurs., Oct. 12 Cross Country Districts, TBAFri., Oct. 13 FB at Aselmo-Merna, 5 p.m.Sat., Oct. 14 VB (V) PanCo at Hemingford, tbaThurs., Oct. 19 End of First Quarter

VB (V) Tri at Banner Co. (Hyannis), 5 p.m.Fri., Oct. 20 No School - Staff In-Service

Cross Country at Kearney, TBAFB at Garden County, 7 p.m.

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Mon., Oct. 23 VB (V) w/Hemingford/Sioux Co., 5 p.m.Tues., Oct. 24 Parent-Teacher Conf, 4-8 p.m.Fri., Oct. 26 FB Playoffs, tba

Parent-Teacher Conf., 4-8 p.m.Fri., Oct. 27 No SchoolSat., Oct. 28 WR (JH) at Banner Co., 9 a.m.

Oct. 30-31 VB Sub-Districts, tbaThurs., No. 2 VB Districts, tbaFri., Nov. 3 FFA Career Conf. at Grand Island State

Fair ParkLifetouch Retakes

HemingfordBobcatsMon., Oct. 2 VB (JH) at Crawford, 3:30 p.m.

FB (JH) at Crawford, 5 p.m.FB (JV) at Garden County, 5:30 p.m.VB (JV-V) at Crawford, 6 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 Shakespere Theatre Assembly, 9:30 a.m.Wed., Oct. 4 Business & Industry Day, 8:30 a.m.Fri., Oct. 6 CC (WTC) at Mitchell

FB (V) at Morrill, 7 p.m.Sat., Oct. 7 VB (JV) at Gordon-Rushville, 8 a.m.Mon., Oct. 9 VB (JH) at Hay Springs, 5 p.m.

School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.Wed., Oct. 11 PSAT - Jr (optional)Thurs., Oct. 12 VB (JH) at Bayard, 4 p.m.

VB (JV-V) vs. Bayard, 5 p.m.Sat., Oct. 14 VB PanCo in Hemingford, 9 a.m.Mon., Oct. 16 VB (JV-V) vs. Gordon-Rushville 5 p.m.Sat., Oct. 17 End of First Quarter

VB (JV-V) vs. Hay Springs, 5 p.m.Wed., Oct. 18 Big Brother-Big Sister, 2:31 p.m.Thurs., Oct. 19 No School - Teacher Assessment Day

Parent-Teacher Conf., 2 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 20 No School - Fall BreakState CC in KearneyVB (V) vs. Dundy Co./Stratton, 7 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 21 VB Western Trails Conf. at Bridgeport, 1 p.m.Mon., Oct. 23 VB Tri. at Crawford, 5 p.m.Wed., Oct. 25 FCCLA District at AllianceThurs., Oct. 26 FB 1st Round State PlayoffsFri., Oct. 27 FFA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.Sat., Oct. 28 WR (JH) at Banner Co. Invite, 9 a.m.Oct. 29-30 VB Sub-Districts, tba

ChadronCardinalsMon., Oct. 2 VB (7th) at Alliance, 4 p.m.

VB (8th) vs. Alliance, 4 p.m.FB (JV) at Alliance, 5 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 FB (B-7th) at Alliance, 4 p.m.FB (B-8th) vs. Alliance, 5 p.m.VB (G-JV-V) at Hot Springs, 5, 6, 7 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 4 FFA Area Land Judging at Sidney, Teacher In-Service

Thurs., Oct. 5 Cross Country at Deer Park Run, tbaSoftball at Hampton SB Field, tbaVB (C-JV-V) vs. Scottsbluff, 4, 5, 6 p.m.

Fri., Oct 6 SB at Hampton Field, tbaFB (V) at Gordon-Rushville, 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 7 VB (C) at Gordon-Rushville, tbaVB (V) at Sidney, tbaFB (7th-8th) vs. Hot Springs, 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 9 Golf at Lake Maloney, tbaVB (C-JV-V) vs. St. Thomas More, 4, 5 & 6 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 10 Golf at Lake Maloney Golf Course, tbaVB (C-JV-V) at Sidney, 4, 5, 6 p.m.

Oct. 11-13 SB at Bill Smith SB Complex, Hastings, tbaThurs., Oct. 12 Picture Retake Day

FB (JV) vs. Alliance, 5:30 p.m.Fri., Oct. 13 End of 1st Quarter

FBLA at High School CommonsFB (V) vs. Mitchell, 7 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 14 FB (7th-8th) vs. Gordon-Rushville, 9 & 10:30VB (V) at Valentine, 10:30 a.m. CT

Mon., Oct. 16 FB (JV) at Scottsbluff, 6 p.m.Oct. 17-19 FFA State Land JudgingFri., Oct. 20 Cross Country at UNK, tba


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FB (V) at Chase County, 6 p.m.Mon., Oct. 23 Primary Parent-Teacher Conf., 2:30-4:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. DismissalIntermediate Parent-Teacher Conf., 3-7 p.m.

1:15 p.m. DismissalTues., Oct. 24 Intermediate Parent-Teacher Conf., 3-7 p.m.

1:15 p.m. DismissalPrimary Parent-Teacher Conf., 3-7 p.m.,

1:30 p.m. DismissalVB (C-JV-V) vs. Alliance, 5, 6 & 7 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 26 Choir Concert (MS-HS) at HS Aud., 6 p.m.Grades 5-8 at 6 p.m.; Grades 9-12 at 7:15

Fri., Oct. 27 FB (V), tbaNO School

Sat., Oct. 28 ACT Testing, 8 a.m.Mon., Oct. 30 FBLA - Trick or Treat for canned Goods,

6-9 p.m.Tues., Oct. 31 VB (V), tba

HaySpringsHawksMon., Oct. 2 VB (V) at Gordon-Rushville, 6 p.m.Thurs., Oct. 5 VB (JH) vs. Hyannis, 4 p.m.

Cross Country at Sidney Meet, 3 p.m.FB (JH) vs. Hyannis, 5:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6 FB (V) v. Potter-Dix, 7 p.m. Senior NightSat., Oct. 7 VB (V) at Cody-Kilgore Tri

(Little Wound), 1 p.m.Mon., Oct. 9 VB (JH) vs. Hemingford, 5 p.m.Tues., Oct. 10 VB (JH) vs. Cody-Kilgore, 4 p.m.

FB (JH) vs. Cody-Kilgore, 5:30 p.m.Sat., Oct. 14 VB (V) VB PanCo at Hemingford 8 a.m.Mon., Oct. 16 VB (JH) vs. Sioux Co., 4 p.m.

FB (JH) vs. Sioux Co., 5:30 p.m.Tues., Oct. 17 VB (V) at Hemingford, 8 a.m.Fri., Oct. 20 FB (V) FB (V) at Hyannis, 7 p.m.Mon., Oct. 23 VB at Gordon-Rushville, 5 p.m. (JV only)Tues., Oct. 24 VB (V) vs. Garden Co., 5 p.m. Senior NightFri., Oct. 27 FB (V) Quarter Finals, tbaTues., Oct. 31 Sub-Districts, tbaThursday, Nov. District Finals

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Roast Beef Hash Breakfast Empanadas• 1 (15 ounce) can Roast Beef Hash• 5 large eggs, lightly beaten• 1 cup diced white onion• fresh ground black pepper to taste• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped• 15 frozen empanada wrappers, thawed•2 eggs

• 2 tablespoons water• 1/2 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parch-ment paper.

Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add roast beef hash,onions, and chili garlic sauce; cook and stir to break up the hash anduntil onions soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in 5 beaten eggs and cook,stirring constantly, until eggs just begin to set but are still very loose.Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cilantro and tomatoes.

Lightly flour a work surface. Roll out each empanada wrapper intoa 6-inch circle. Scoop 1/3 cup hash filling onto center of each wrap-per. Fold each wrapper in half to enclose the filling; crimp edges withtines of a fork to seal. Cut 2 half-inch slits on top of each empanada.Transfer to prepared baking sheet.

Whisk 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons water to make egg wash. Brushegg wash over the tops of the empanadas.

Bake in preheated oven on middle rack until golden brown, about20 minutes. Serve with picante sauce for dipping.

* * * * *Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves• 2 tablespoons butter• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup• 1 onion, finely diced• 2 (10 oz.) packages refrigerated biscuit dough,

torn into piecesPlace the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cook-

er, and fill with enough water to cover.Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 min-

utes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slowcooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

* * * * *Apple Crisp• 10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced

•1 cup white sugar• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon• 1/2 cup water• 1 cup quick-cooking oats

• 1 cup all-purpose flour• 1 cup packed brown sugar• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch pan. Mix the white

sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon together, andsprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.

Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder,baking soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly overthe apple mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes.* * * * *

Cabbage Rolls• 12 leaves cabbage• 1 cup cooked white rice• 1 egg, beaten• 1/4 cup milk• 1/4 cup minced onion• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef

• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce• 1 tablespoon brown sugar• 1 tablespoon lemon juice• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil cabbage leaves 2 min-utes; drain.

In large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked rice, egg, milk, onion,ground beef, salt, and pepper. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mix-ture in center of each cabbage leaf, and roll up, tucking in ends.Place rolls in slow cooker.

In a small bowl, mix together tomato sauce, brown sugar,lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbagerolls.

Cover, and cook on Low 8 to 9 hours.

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• “I’m so glad I live a world where there areOctobers.” --L.M. Montgomery

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• “You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of youdied each year when the leaves fell from thetrees and their branches were bare against thewind and the cold, wintry light. But you knewthere would always be the spring, as you knewthe river would flow again after it was frozen.When the cold rains kept on and killed the

spring, it was as though a young person died forno reason,”

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