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Dates & Updates Sept. 18th 2020

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

1 Chuy’s Special

2 Choice Gas Program

8 HELP WANTED

10 Flu Shot Clinics

11 Flag Football Schedule

15 Online Spartan Gear Store

*SPARKLE* Home Interior Services

Melissa Larson

45403 E HWY 92 Ansley NE 68814

Specializing in Home Décor Services from

Decorating to Organizing Home/Office Cleaning & Painting

Call Melissa TODAY at 308-750-2419 *FREE Consultation & Quote for services on any

work needed inside or outside your home or office.

When You Need It Most? *SPARKLE* is here to HELP!

Melissa Larson 308-750-2419

10 am- 8 pm

Dining room OPEN

NEW PRICES ON SPECIALS & FREE DRINK

Monday, September 21st Burrito Chicken Fajitas-Big flour tortilla filled with chicken, bell peppers, grilled onion. Topped with

tomatillo green sauce and shredded cheese. Served with Salad.

Tuesday, September 22nd

Chicken Quesadilla-Big flour tortilla filled with cheese, chicken and grilled onion.

Served with Rice.

Wednesday, September 23rd Taco Mix-Chicken & chorizo mixed with grilled onion.

Topped with cilantro and onion. Served with Rice & Beans.

Thursday, September 24th

Shrimp Skewers Served with Rice & Salad.

Friday, September 25th

Fajita Mix-Chicken and steak mixed with bell peppers and onion.

Served with Rice & Beans.

Saturday, September 26th Tacos

Served with Rice & Beans.

Newsletter 2

Trotter Storage

12X30-$45/month 14X43-$130/month

Call 308-935-1100

Units Available in Ansley, Nebraska

For all your

electrical needs contact

Andy Gibbons 308-763-1193

CHOICE GAS PROGRAM UPDATE…… There will be changes in the Choice Gas Program for 2021 following a workshop held this summer with the Nebraska Public Service Commission and gas suppliers in the program, including ACE. The changes include extending the previous two-week enrollment period, which has traditionally been held during two weeks in April, to a six-week sign up period. The 2021 selection period dates have not been set but the six-week sign up period is more in line with the recommendation from the Public Service Commission. The other significant change will be the elimination of delegation agreements, which were used to enroll customers during the program’s “pre-enrollment” period, which ran from January to April before the actual two-week selection period. The new six-week selection period will provide a better platform for head-to-head competition between suppliers. The “pre-enrollment” delegation agreements often led to confusion. Consumers sometimes received multiple proposals from the seven suppliers and ultimately were unsure who or even if they had signed up for the program. By eliminating the “pre-enrollment” period and delegation agreements this confusing process will no longer be used. More information will be provided next January and February as they finalize Choice Gas Program procedures and set definite dates for the 2021 sign up period. As always, the Village of Ansley will encourage residents to strongly consider ACE as their supplier. The Village is a member of ACE which gives us a representative to their Board and a vote in the operation of the organization. ACE has returned over $24,000 to Ansley over the years as a member of the group and these funds have been used to purchase picnic tables, Christmas decorations and shades, umbrellas and chairs at the swimming pool.

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Family-Friendly Stuffed Cheeseburgers

Ingredients 1 cup chopped sweet onion 1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers) 1 large egg 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds ground beef 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 6 kaiser rolls, split Directions In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into twelve thin patties. Combine the cheddar cheese, mushrooms and cream cheese; spoon onto centers of six patties. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on rolls.

NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY

National Cheeseburger Day on September 18th honors America’s favorite sandwich with a slice of cheese. A few days ago, we celebrated National Double Cheeseburger Day. This food holiday is the lighter version. While only a single stack, this tasty burger still earns a celebration! There are many theories to the beginning of the cheeseburger dating back to the 1920s. One story suggests that Lionel Sternberger invented the cheeseburger in 1926 while working at his father’s Pasadena, California sandwich shop, The Rite Spot. During an experiment, he dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger. However, like numerous iconic foods, many people and restaurants claim the origin story. For example, a restaurant in Los Angeles called O’Dell’s placed the cheeseburger on their menu in 1928. It came smothered with chili – all for the price of a quarter. Kaelin’s Restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky claims they invented the cheeseburger in 1934. One record that gives the Humpty Dumpty Drive-In in Denver, CO bragging rights is the trademark they received in 1935 for the name “cheeseburger.” Another who applied for a trademark of that word was Gus Belt, the founder of Steak n’ Shake. Sometime in the 1930s he also applied for the trademark. Despite all these claims, a couple of things are for sure. The cheeseburger checks all the marks for satisfying a craving, and the cheeseburger isn’t going anywhere! .

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The foot clinic will once again resume on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Husker Homes.

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Ferguson Repair 935-1769 212-0074

Tune up- Small Engine

Brakes-Exhaust

Rotors Turned

General Automotive Repairs

Blue Rhino Propane Available at Ferguson Repair!

Custer's Last Stop

79005 Highway 2, Ansley, Nebraska 68814 (308) 935-1505

KO’s Bar & Grill

916 Division St.

Ansley Nebraska

Monday-Thursday

5:00 pm-1:00am

Friday & Saturday

4:00 pm- 1:00 am

Sunday

4:00 pm -10:00 pm

308-935-1111

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TRAEGER BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS INGREDIENTS 4 Whole Chicken Breast 1/4 Cup olive oil 1 Teaspoon freshly pressed garlic 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce As Needed Traeger Fin & Feather Rub 1/2 Cup Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce 1/2 Cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce STEPS

1 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil,

garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Traeger Fin &

Feather rub. Cover chicken breasts with mixture.

2 In a separate bowl, combine equal parts

Traeger Sweet & Heat and Traeger ‘Que BBQ

sauce.

3 When ready to cook, set temperature to 500°F

and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

4 Place chicken directly on the grill grate and grill

for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the internal

temperature reaches 160℉ in the thickest part of

breast. Five minutes before the chicken is done,

glaze chicken with BBQ sauce mixture.

5 Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before

slicing. Enjoy!

Traeger BBQ Sauces $9.99+TAX

Texas Blend Pellets-

BACK in STOCK

SPARTAN MASKS FOR SALE Youth-$10

Adult-$12 or 2 for $20

Contact Brandi Cunningham to purchase!

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We will be closed

Saturday-Monday for

Labor Day Weekend

Sep. 20 Jean Fisher Della Gehrt Scott Hammontree Mary Lou Cox Annabelle Nichols Gary Smith Sep. 21 Shane Eberle Crystal Hurt Brooke Case Carol Porter Sheri Evans Stacy Brakeman Sep. 22 Kenny Young Kim Evans Monte Arnold Jeff Stunkel Lyle Chamberlin Sep. 23 Mary Bubak Guy L. Mills Sr. Derek Bailey

Sep. 24 Ronald Jones Vicki Staab Brandi Staab Adam Staab Joan Johnson Dan Keezer Sep. 25 Michael Sintek Brady Rohde Sep. 26 Jackie Ryan Jennifer Mattke Jenny Dady Tracy Burns

FALL Hours:

Monday-Friday-4:30-6:30

Saturday & Sunday

10:00 am- 12:00 pm

521 West Railway Street~Ansley Ne 308-325-7070 308-440-0330

sunvalleynursery.org

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Janice Harrop

308-212-0390

Jharrop.D397@Shelter

Insurance.com

Wait staff NEEDED!

Chuy’s Restaurant

Call to Apply: 308-872-1297 308-872-1216

OPEN POSITION WITH THE VILLAGE OF ANSLEY –

The Village of Ansley is accepting applications for a general laborer. Job responsibilities will be across all departments – streets, parks, trash and utilities. Applicants must possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license with clean driving record and must have or the ability to obtain a Nebraska Class B CDL with air brakes. This is a full-time position with benefits. Wages are negotiable based on experience. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Applications should be mailed to: Village of Ansley PO Box 307 Ansley, NE 68814, Left at the office at 217 Nile Street, Or emailed to: villageofansley@nctc.net. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Village of Ansley is an EOE.

Litchfield Public School

Due to maternity leave- Part-Time/Long Term

Cook

Contact Wade Finley 308-446-2244

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AVTO would like to thank Flatwater Bank for the use of your building for the food

pantry. Flatwater Bank is a HUGE supporter of the backpack program!

We greatly appreciate your continued support.

We would also like to thank the Ansley Public School 6th graders for your assistance

in moving the food pantry!

New Food Pantry Location:

Small brick building north of the bank on Edmunds Street

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Body Butter or “Bug Butter”

The Spartan Travelers are selling The Epoch Body Butter, otherwise known as Bug Butter. Cost is $35.00 a tube and to mail anywhere an additional $4.00

Thanks for your support!! You can contact Ansley or Litchfield Schools. OR a Spartan Traveler. Mrs. Parr Gradie Cunningham Mrs. Evans Jocelyn Ambriz Audrey Hogg Cody Nelson Chancey Hoblyn Bittner Chloe Ellison Kaylee Rosentraeder

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Spartan Foundation is looking for

volunteers for this league. We will

need 4 volunteers per game (3 on the field, 1 for clock)!

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