Janice D. Nott White, 76, of Hooper NE

June 2, 2015 Leave a comment


Janice D. Nott White, age 76, passed away Sunday May 31, 2015 at Fremont Health Medical Center.  Funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. Vicar Alma Gast will officiate.  Burial will be in the Hooper Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the church for an hour before the service.  Memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Access the online guestbook at http://www.hooper-scribner.com.  Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Janice was born September 11, 1938 in Flensburg, MN. to Harold and Rosezella Nott.  After stops in Powell, WY., & Scribner, NE. her family settled in Hooper in 1944 where Janice attended school. Janice was active in band, vocal music, and drama in school and graduated from Hooper High School in 1956.

Janice started her working career in Lincoln in 1956 with an insurance company. In Lincoln she met her future husband William White whom she married on April 18, 1959. William was a career person in the U.S. Air Force and he and Janice traveled to Newfoundland, The Azores and Charleston, S.C. Upon his retirement from the service, they settled in Summerville, S.C. and lived there for over 30 years. Janice was employed by Heritage Trust Company during most of those years.

She was preceded in death by her husband in April, 2013, her parents, and one brother, Gary.

Janice is survived by sister, Joan (husband David) Stevens of Bemidji, MN., brothers Richard ‘Dick’ (wife Marilyn) Nott of Fremont, Harold E. ‘Gene’ (wife Marian) Nott of Fremont and many nieces and nephews.

Janice White

Janice White

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Market Report

June 1, 2015 Leave a comment


Market Update:

6/1/15 12:05pm

July Corn +3/4 @ 3.52 ¼

July Beans -5 ¾ @ 9.28 ½

 

The Bears Have the Upper Hand.

It seems negativity in the market has become the norm, as many of us wait for the “summer rally” even just a bit of bullish news, or a weather scare to provide a selling opportunity.  Unfortunately the bears continue to win the battle and push grain prices even lower, as there are clearly more sellers than buyers.  The ’14 summer time rally was caused by the funds coming into commodities with a net long position.  The story is the opposite for this summer with the funds currently holding a significant short position in grains.  As many say “The trend is your friend.”  The funds continue to add to their short position as the market trends down.  As long as this strategy continues to make money, it is likely to see this trend to continue, in fact nearly 23,000 new shorts entered the market just last week.  Short lived rallies are possible in a bear market, usually in the form of short covering.

Planting progress continues to remains on track.  Traders are keeping an eye on this afternoon’s crop progress report likely showing around 90% for corn and 71% planted for beans which is right at the five year average.  Rain amounts have been plentiful and Midwest temps have been cool.

Fundamentally we keep circling back to the amount of grain, carryout, South American crop, and good conditions throughout the Midwest.  There seems to be a lack of Bullish news.  What would it take to cause a market bounce, or better yet a market turn around?  It seems the news would have to be very substantial.  Developing a marketing plan and the discipline to execute that plan is going to be important to the overall success of most operations this year.

’15 Dec Corn

’15 Dec Corn

Looking back, December corn made 3 new contract lows in the month of May and starting of the month of June with a new contract low of $3.65.  As long as we continue to make new lows in search of solid support, we will continue the trend.  For December $3.50 is a mental line for some, and it is possible to find some support at that level at least for a while.

’15 Nov Beans

’15 Nov Beans

Beans continue to drive downward at a pace that hard to keep up with.  Making new contract lows literally twice a week in the November contract, and again to start of the month of June with a new contract low of $8.96 ¾ the market doesn’t seem too afraid to go down.  Especially with the $9.00 barrier officially now broken and beans now trading in 8’s, I am concerned that come harvest time $9.00 will be just a dream that hopeful producers will be waiting for.  I hope I am wrong and we rally back to ’14 harvest prices, but the trend is currently telling us otherwise.  With 84 million acres almost planted and Brazil increasing their acreage in 2015/16 for the 9th consecutive year, the news remains bearish.

 

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes

June 1, 2015 Leave a comment


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK

Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors

May 12, 2015

TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in the Boardroom of the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication in the Plaindealer, upon a 1st floor bulletin board within the courthouse and on the County’s Website. A copy of the proof of publication is on file in the office of the County Clerk. The following members were present: Cliff Morrow, David Schold, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers, Ted Connealy and Gerald Newill.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Newill, the agenda was approved, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes –Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays-none.

The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court Report of Fines, the District Court Fee Report and the Zoning Report for April, were approved upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

The following Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $927,624.94 and fund balances were approved upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Zoning Permits
Gas Tax Refund
Airline Tax from State
Co Clerk – Filing & Recording Doc. Stamps -County Share
Co Clerk–misc.fees Advertising – Liquor Lic
Clerk of Dist Court – Filing Fees Dist Court Refunds

350.00 1,244.21 2,953.34 3,554.00 3,283.67

229.24 65.00 360.00 36.00

 

May 12, 2015

Clerk of Dist Court – Misc Fees & Revenue Dist Court – Fees & Costs
Clerk of Dist Court – Filing Fees
St. of NE – Child Support

County Court- Misc Fees
Election Reimbursement
Co Atty Fees- Check Collections
St. of NE – Child Support
Overload Fines – 25% County Share Interest on Investments
Sec.of State _Grant for AutoMarks Gas Tax Refund
Motor Vehicle fees Highway/Street Allocations Transfer _Gen to Road
P & M Fund
Stop Program
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax
Plat Book Sales
E 911
E 911
CO 911 Surcharges
Overload Fines – 75% State Share Liquor Iicenses
Co Court Fines – Regular
Co Court Bond Forfeitures
Craig Fire -General
Decatur Fire -General
Lyons Fire-General
Decatur Fire -Bond
Lyons Fire -Bond
Property Tax
St. of NE- motor vehicle ProRate Carline Tax from State

375.00 15.00 5.00 13,634.18 63.50 40.00 120.00 4,434.59 618.75 1,572.56 750.00 1,281.37 22,041.38 74,558.03 200,000.00 587.50 150.00 11,446.70 1,908.70 51.00 4,771.30 4,771.30 5,079.46 1,856.25 475.00 12,278.07 222.00 34.83 395.03 425.64 173.89 67.41 520,052.62 23,760.56 7,532.86

A Summary from the Tax Equalization and Review Commission, showing the levels of value of real property in Burt County for tax year 2015, was noted and placed on file.

Jon Roberts representing NACO Benefits Services presented Group Medical Benefit comparisons and NACO Benefits Services information to the Board. Health Insurance renewals are July 1, 2015. The Board will review the options and make their decision at the May 29, 2015 meeting.

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Brummond moved to approve a claim for Brenneis Insurance that got left off of the payment run from the April 30, 2015 claims. Motion was seconded by T.Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

On motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, the Board voted to accept Fred Mytty’s proposal to do the County’s budget for 2015-2016 in the amount of $3,200.00 plus mileage, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Newill, the Board approved a Special Designated Liquor License for Ronnie’s Bar to have a beer garden at the rodeo grounds in Tekamah on June 5 and June 6, 2015, for the Rodeo, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

At 09:47 A.M. Chairman Morrow opened the public hearing to establish permissible hours for the sale at retail and dispensing of alcoholic liquors, including beer, wine and spirits on Sundays within Burt County but outside the corporate limits of cities or villages. After discussion and with no public comment, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 09:50 A.M., and the Board went back into regular session.

Board Member Schold offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION # 2015-04

WHEREAS, Neb.Rev.Stat. § 53-179, establishes the permissible hours for the sale and dispensing of alcoholic liquors, including beer, wine and spirits, by licensees within the State of Nebraska, and

WHEREAS, Neb.Rev.Stat. § 53-179 (2) authorizes this Board to establish permissible hours for the sale at retail and dispensing of alcoholic liquors, including beer, wine and spirits on Sundays within Burt County but outside the corporate limits of cities or villages;

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Board to establish uniform hours for the sale at retail and dispensing of alcoholic liquors, including beer, wine and spirits, by licensees within Burt County but outside the corporate limits of cities or villages on Sundays.

WHEREAS, published notice and public hearing was held on May 12, 2015, to consider changing the hours of liquor sales on Sunday in Burt County.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Burt County, Nebraska, that subject to the provision of all applicable State and Federal Laws, the permissible hours for the sale at retail and dispensing of alcoholic liquors, including beer, wine and spirits, by licensees within Burt County, but outside the corporate limits of cities and villages, shall be as follows:

LIQUORS

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Beer and wine

Secular Days

Off Sale………………….6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. On Sale………………….6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.

Sundays

Off Sale…………………………6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. On Sale………………………….6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.

Other than Beer and wine (Spirits)

Secular Days

Off Sale………………….6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. On Sale………………….6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.

Sundays

Off Sale…………………………6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. On Sale………………………….6:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.

DATED this 12th day of May, 2015 at Tekamah, Nebraska.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD MORROW, CHAIRMAN
BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Board Member T.Connealy seconded the motion, and Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

At 10:00 A.M. Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith opened the following bids for Bridge materials for C001103010 & C0011022220.

Contech
Midwest Sales & Services B’s Enterprises

$37,540.00 & $32,480.00 $32,767.16 & $28,193.34 $43,127.32 & $39,893.96

M.Connealy moved to accept the bid from Midwest Sales & Services, Brummond seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Travis Mann with Luxa Construction visited with the Board and Road Superintendent Smith about the completion of CVA Road project. The project has come to a stop due to questions/concerns regarding the RR right of way. Members of the public, Roger Moderow and Roland Richards, spoke in regards to concerns of this road/RR right of way as well. All agreed work needs to start back up as soon as representatives from the RR can be consulted about the concerns of the work within their right of way.

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Superintendent Smith shared quotes for asphalt patching for various county roads. She reported the work could start in June. Not wanting to do intersections work at this time, the board advised Peggy to get new patch bids without the intersections being quoted in.

Board Member M.Connealy offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

RESOLUTION # 2015-05

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PAYROLL CONVERSION PLAN

WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Burt County Board of Supervisors that a new Nebraska Law (Neb. Rev. Stat. §48-1230 – 2014 Neb. Laws, LB 560, Sec. 4( 2)) has been adopted where the employee’s wage statement (nonexempt employees) requires the number of hours for which an employee is paid be on the employee’s wage statement, hereby also requiring paying employees per hours worked (paying hourly, no longer salary).

WHEREAS, the Burt County Board of Supervisors have come to the opinion that Neb. Rev. Stat. §48- 1230 cannot be complied with unless the pay day is after the pay period has been completed. WHEREAS, the Burt County Board of Supervisorsdesire to make a payroll conversion plan where the pay period would be from the 22nd day of the month to the 21st day of the next month and the pay day would continue to fall within the last week of the month.

WHEREAS, the Burt County Board of Supervisors desire to allow its employees compensatory time to cover the reduction of pay the employees will receive during the first month’s adjustment period.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BURTCOUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HEREBY APPROVE AND ADOPT THE PAYROLL CONVERSION PLAN, WHICH AFFECTS ALL EMPLOYEES WHO WORK IN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.

Approved this 12th day of May, 2015
BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Cliff Morrow, CHAIRMAN

David Schold Matt Connealy Ted Connealy

Gregory Brummond Perry Rogers Gerald Newill

ATTEST: Sarah J. Freidel, BURT COUNTY CLERK

Board Member Rogers seconded the motion, and Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

There was a motion by Newill to go into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest to discuss litigations with Co.Attorney Frank Barron and Kevin Brenneis from Brenneis Ins. Agency., motion was seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. Chairman Morrow declared the meeting entered into Executive Session at 10:45 A.M. for

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the protection of the public interest to discuss pending litigations. M.Connealy motioned to come out of executive session, Newill seconded, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. Chairman Morrow declared the meeting was back into Regular Session at 11:03 A.M. No action was taken during executive session.

The Road Committee gathered and presented information for a new tractor. After reviewing the various options, it was decided to look further in the direction of a lease. Next meeting they’ll bring 3 year lease options of comparable tractors for review and possible action.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 11:47 A.M. until 9:00 A.M., May 29, 2015.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

These minutes are not the official record and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

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Peer Power Important in Diabetes Self-Management

June 1, 2015 Leave a comment


Realizing that you are not alone in the coping with management of diabetes is an important component in the successful control of blood glucose levels.  Knowing that others have the day-to-day challenges that you experience is an important component to diabetes self-management.  It can be that extra little push to see that you are not alone and that you can do it.  Peer groups can and do play an important support role for those with diabetes.  We invite you to join us for the next session of Control Diabetes for Life on Monday June 8.  Control Diabetes for Life can become your peer/support group.

 

Science agrees that peers can help one another cope with a disease.  Research has found empathetic support also improves overall mental health and quality of life, reduces depression and anxiety, and boosts problem-solving abilities.  Peer support empowers people with chronic diseases to take steps toward improving their own health.  People are influenced by peers to take on the behaviors by their peers to take on the behaviors they should.  “If your doctor tells you that you have to walk 150 minutes a week that seems like a pretty steep order.  But if a friend tells you that they walk 150 to 200 minutes a week, that makes you feel like you can also make and complete such a commitment.

 

Much research on peer support have involved people with diabetes and the findings are significant.  According to a recent report by the National Peer Support Collaborative Learning Network, of 20 studies on peer support and diabetes published between 2000 and 2012, all but one found social support to be beneficial.

 

Fitting diabetes into your lifestyle is the key message today. Diabetes does not have to dictate how you live.  University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension and Franciscan Care Services invite you and your family members to participate in a new and exciting diabetes educational program. The series of programs is being offered via two-way interactive distance education. Participants will learn about current issues related to diabetes from educators with over 25 years of team-teaching experience.

 

Monday, June 8, is the second of three programs in the 2015 Control Diabetes for Life series. Topics that will be addressed during the two-hour program are: Healthy Coaches Here to Help You; Summertime Snack Fun; and Food Safety for Those with Diabetes along with other helpful hints. Participants will sample a new recipe for a diabetic appropriate food. Team-teaching the program will be Deborah Willcox, R.D., L.M.N.T., and Stacie Petersen, B.S.N. and Certified Diabetes Educator both of Franciscan Care Services in West Point and Debra Schroeder, UNL Extension Educator in Cuming County.

 

Participants have the opportunity to attend the program from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the distance learning classroom at the Tekamah Herman Public High School.

“Control Diabetes for Life” is a joint project of University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, Franciscan Care Services of West Point and the schools hosting the presentation. The program is offered free-of-charge. “Control Diabetes for Life” will help participants learn to control diabetes and prolong the onset of complications from the disease. These sessions are designed to supplement the education that you receive from your local diabetes education team and are not a substitute for diabetes classes through your local health care providers.

Participants are asked to pre-register for “Control Your Diabetes for Life” by calling the Nebraska Extension office in Burt County at 402/374-2929. Please register by Friday, June 5, so the proper number of handouts may be prepared. Nebraska School Food Service Association has approved this session for two hours of continuing education credits for food service staff attending.

 

Control your diabetes for life!  Start by attending the June 8 distance education program.  Call today to register!

 

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

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Swap Meet Reminder

June 1, 2015 Leave a comment


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Dennis Lee Engelbart, 69, of Fremont NE Formerly of Lincoln and Bancroft NE

June 1, 2015 Leave a comment


Dennis Lee Engelbart, age 69, of Fremont, formerly of Lincoln & Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Friday, May 29, 2015,  surrounded by his loving family when he was called to rest in his heavenly home.  Celebration of life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4th, at the Lincoln Lutheran High School in Lincoln.  A memorial service in Fremont will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to Trinity Lutheran School, Lincoln Lutheran Jr. & Sr. High School, or Concordia University Nebraska.

Dennis was born March 10, 1946 to Elmer and Leora (Repschlaeger) Engelbart , West Point. A conversationalist with a servant’s heart and giving soul, Dennis touched many in his walk of life as a Lutheran school administrator, community relations advocate, youth leader, and volunteer for many organizations. His smile brightened countless lives and his genuine spirit let others know how much he cared.

Dennis will be dearly missed by his father Elmer Engelbart; brother, Roger Engelbart; daughter, Stacey and son-in-law, Kirk Goodnight; son, Darin Engelbart, son, Derek and daughter-in-law, Jennifer, Engelbart; grandchildren, Sydney and Adyson Goodnight, Dayton and Jayda Engelbart; wife, Adrienne Herbert and her son, Chad, and daughter-in-law, Catherine Manning, and their children, Madisen, Makenzie, and Matthew. He will be reunited in heaven with his mother, Leora Engelbart, and brother, Larry Engelbart.

Dennis Engelbart

Dennis Engelbart

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Burt’s Best Fitting Clinic

June 1, 2015 Leave a comment


These eager 4-H members took time last week to attend the fitting clinic sponsored by the Burt’s Best 4-H Club on the Burt County Fairgrounds. Learning how to better prepare their calves for the fair season were: Cody Elliott, Mason Cone, Andrew Cone, Zach Petersen, Max Hansen, Reese Hansen, Trenton Elliott, Lacey Petersen, Brenna Ahrens, Jessica Fleischman, Brylee Ahrens, Cassidy Goering, Bailey Fleischman, Jayden Fleischman, and Wyatt Blackford. Several others were not able to be in the photo. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis, Extension Assistant.

These eager 4-H members took time last week to attend the fitting clinic sponsored by the Burt’s Best 4-H Club on the Burt County Fairgrounds. Learning how to better prepare their calves for the fair season were: Cody Elliott, Mason Cone, Andrew Cone, Zach Petersen, Max Hansen, Reese Hansen, Trenton Elliott, Lacey Petersen, Brenna Ahrens, Jessica Fleischman, Brylee Ahrens, Cassidy Goering, Bailey Fleischman, Jayden Fleischman, and Wyatt Blackford. Several others were not able to be in the photo. Photo Credit, Laura Elliott.

This group of young 4-H members and their parents watch closely as Barb Olhrichs demonstrates techniques she has learned to make a calf look it’s very best during a fitting clinic held Wednesday, May 24 at the Burt County Fairgrounds. Photo Credit/Laura Elliott.

This group of young 4-H members and their parents watch closely as Barb Olhrichs demonstrates techniques she has learned to make a calf look it’s very best during a fitting clinic held Wednesday, May 24 at the Burt County Fairgrounds.
Photo Credit/Laura Elliott.

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Burt County 4-H Updates

June 1, 2015 Leave a comment


By Mary Loftis, Extension Assistant

4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Both the Nebraska and the Burt County 4-H programs have mandated the Quality Assurance Certification for 4-H member and FFA students exhibiting beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, bucket calves, goats, rabbits, and/or poultry at the Burt County Fair, the Fremont 4-H Fair, the Nebraska State Fair and the Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition. Exhibitors are required to be Quality Assurance Certified through online certification or testing no later than June 15, 2015. FFA exhibitors over the age of 18 will need to be certified by a veterinarian as the on-line program is not equipped to handle post-4-H age exhibitors. Read your 4-H Newsletter for all the details on how to take care of this requirement, or call your local Nebraska Extension office if you have questions.

 

County Fair Pavers – An Opportunity to be a Permanent Part of the Fairgrounds!

If your 4-H Club, business or family would like to become a permanent part of the fairgrounds you will want to check out this opportunity. Two new improvements are being made on the fairgrounds. One is a full size windmill which will be just to the north of the 4-H Kitchen and the other is a permanent grill installed by the Bill Larson Building. To create a decorative and memorable area around them the Burt County Ag Society is selling granite pavers you can personalize with your club, family or business name. The sizes available are 8”x 8”, 8X 16” and 16” x 16” pavers available. The large size has the capability of having a logo or artwork on it. In order to make sure the pavers are completed and installed by the county fair the deadline to purchase your paver is Friday, June 5. Information sheets including pricing details and the engraving line set-up are available from any Fairboard member or at the Extension Office.

 

A Pottery Workshop, actually 2 Sessions of a workshop are being offered for the price of one! The first session will be: Tuesday, June 9– Participants will learn how to make two or more hand-built pottery pieces using coil, slab or pinch methods. You may choose from two time slots for the workshops. A morning session will be held from 9:00-10:30 a.m.; and the afternoon session is from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Workshops held at the studio of Marilyn Tenney at 415 Grant, in Lyons.

The Second Session will be on Tuesday, June 16 – Students will glaze pieces made, observe throwing on the pottery wheel and learn about the firing process. Fired projects will be returned to the Burt County Extension Office the following week. The cost for the Pottery Workshop is $30. (The Burt County 4-H Council will pay half for Burt County 4-H members) Registrations are due by June 2. 

 

Painting Workshops – Let’s Paint Run Away’s

There are two opportunities for two different mediums! Both workshops will be held at the Vet’s Building in Oakland on Thursday, June 25.

The Acrylic Painting workshop will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

On Thursday evening from 7:00-10:00 p.m. we are offering the Genesis Painting (Heat Set Artists Oil) workshop.

Don’t miss out on one of these great painting workshops! We’ve had this group help us step by step through the painting process for over 10 years. Connie has promised new ideas for her painting ideas, so be prepared to get excited! The acrylic painting workshop will cost $28/painter or $40 with a frame. The evening session will be $28 as the Genesis painting does not need a frame. The Burt County 4-H Council will pay half the registration fee for Burt County 4-H members. Non-4-H members and adults are welcome to attend. Registrations are due Thursday, June 18.

 

Fremont Fair King & Queen Applications

Any boy or girl interested in becoming a Fremont 4-H Fair King or Queen Candidate is required to submit credentials to the Fremont 4-H Fair Board. Counties may have more than one king and queen candidate.  Former King and Queen Candidates can re-apply as long as they have not previously won the honor of being crowned King or Queen.

For more information on requirements and how to apply visit http://dodge.unl.edu/frfourhexhquide All submissions must be mailed to the Dodge County Extension Office in Fremont by June 9.

 

 

 

 

 

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