1984: Four candidates seek county commissioner
March 17, 1949
RANDOLPH – Lest we forget him, Old man Winter gave notice the past week that although his days were numbered (spring begins soon) he was still around and ready and able to give all Nebraska some more winter weather.
Light snow fell in this section on Thursday, but disappeared quite rapidly. On Sunday night and early Monday snow, totaling between one and two inches blanketed this entire section. There was some wind in the morning and afternoon Monday and there was some drifting, but not enough to stall traffic on highways or roads.
The mercury dropped to one degree below zero (unofficial) here Tuesday morning while the official weather report from Norfolk stated that the mercury was three below there. This made Tuesday the second coldest March 15 on record, the coldest March 15 was in 1912 when the mercury dropped to -12. Temperatures were in the 20s Tuesday and Wednesday was another chilly day.
March 12, 1964
RANDOLPH – Indications that local people are taking more interest in local government was in evidence here the middle of the week as petitions were filed with City Clerk John Atwood on behalf of two mayor candidates, and a candidate for north and south ward councilmen.
The candidates for mayor are Lee Sellon and Gordon Dennis, the north ward council candidate is Wendell Eddie, and for the south ward, Raymond Patent.
It was reported that additional petitions are being circulated on behalf of other candidates, and it appears possible that the voters may have a full slate of candidates to choose from in the April election.
March 14, 1974
RANDOLPH – With the deadline for filing for public office only one day away, Randolph voters will have a least one candidate for each office. The deadline for filing for the Randolph City Council, Mayor and School Board is Friday, March 15.
The city election seems almost ho-hum at the present time, with the only race at the moment where there is more than one candidate is in the south ward for council. Both Jack Sauser and Kenneth (Sam) Reineke have filed previously for that position which is being vacated by the retirement from the council this year of Ellis Barker. In the north ward the only announced candidate for councilman is Gordon Boatman. In the Mayor race Walter (Lefty) Andersen has no opposition at the present time.
Mr. Andersen moved to Randolph from Onawa, Ia. in May of 1973 after being away from here since 1942. He is married to the former Jean Boughn, daughter of Bessie Boughn.
March 15, 1984
RANDOLPH – With the deadline for filing in order to be on the May primary ballot on Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. at least one position has created a flurry of activity while two others have received little or no attention.
Cedar County Clerk Ed Stevens said on Monday afternoon that the Second District Commissioners position had had a total of four persons seeking the position while only the three incumbents have filed for re-election to the Randolph Board of Education. Stevens also said that Paul Tunink has withdrawn his name from consideration to be re-elected to the Randolph City Council. With Tunink’s withdrawal from the race, presently two seats will be available for persons wishing to serve on the Randolph Council as the deadline passed for Charles Lenhoff to file as an incumbent.
In the race for the commissioners’ post Jack Reed of Randolph, Marlin Kraemaer and Janet Twiford, both of Laurel have filed for election on the republican ticket while Alvin Krei of Belden has filed on the democratic ticket.
March 16, 1994
RANDOLPH – Randolph school board members and Superintendent James Troshynski met with consulting engineers and architects on the west school addition project during a special meeting, Monday, March 14.
Alternatives and adjustments to remain within budget were examined.
By building in alternatives to the plan, the school district will be able to control costs during the bidding stage.
March 16, 1994
RANDOLPH – Randolph Lion’s Club secretary-treasurer Arlen Biernbaum presented Mrs. Marvin Weyhrich an Outstanding Service Award plaque during the club’s regular meeting Monday evening, March 14. The plaque was given in appreciation for the 24 years of dedicated service and leadership to the Lion’s Club by her late husband, Marvin. He was a charter member of the club since its beginning in 1969.
March 17, 2004
RANDOLPH – The Randolph Public Schools received the sportsmanship award at the conclusion of the class C2 State basketball tournament on March 13.
Randolph assistant Athletic Director Dennis Bazata was present to accept the award on behalf of the players and fans.
The Nebraska State Activities Association has set guidelines which they use to determine the Sportsmanship Award winner at the State Basketball Tournament. The coaches and players control of their emotions and behavior toward the opponents and officials, the cheerleaders’ role in encouraging enthusiasm, the general action of the spectators, the coaches’ handling of close/controversial situations or calls, the sportsmanlike attitude of the team/fans at the conclusion of the game and the school administration’s active role in promoting enthusiasm along with crowd control are the determining factors for the award.
March 17, 2004
RANDOLPH – Requests for building permits in the City of Randolph have remained consistent this year compared to last year, according to a report provided by the Randolph city office.
In 2003, two business addition permits were granted, one for an addition to the medical clinic and one for a commercial storage/office building. This was the largest number of business related building permits granted since 2001 for two new businesses and one business addition.
A permit for a new mobile home, one residential addition, and six new residential garages were also granted in 2003. This was comparable to the residential permits the past three years. The largest residential construction came in 1998 and 1999 when three new home permits were granted in each year.
March 12, 2014
RANDOLPH – A long process awaits the grain elevator in Randolph and all involved.
On Wednesday, March 5, the Nebraska Public Service Commission took possession of the grain in the elevator, as well as the elevators in Foster and Pierce, owned by Pierce Elevator Inc.
“We do this to protect the rightful owners of that grain,” said John Fecht, head of the Commission’s grain division.
Pierce Elevator Inc. surrendered its warehouse and grain dealer licenses to the Commission because it lost its line of operating credit from Citizens State Bank in Laurel.
March 12, 2014
RANDOLPH – Randolph Elementary school students participated in a Butter Battle last Thursday to end Read Across America Week. Students passed a baby food jar full of whipping cream around, taking turns shaking it until butter formed. The goal was to see who could form butter the fastest.