Kommers Drives His Classic Car in Swedish Festival Parade
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Ron Kommers drove his car, newly reupholstered, through the Swedish Festival Fair Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Dala Horse in Swedish Festival Parade
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Daly horse went through the Swedish Festival Parade driven through by Zoe Linder. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Johnson’s Drive in Swedish Festival Parade
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Bryan and Lorie Johnson drove their car during the Swedish Festival Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Blanc Drives Car in Swedish Festival Parade
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Cindy Blanc had her classic car in the Swedish Festival Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Swedish Festival Parade
June 25, 2015 Leave a comment
The Swedish Festival Parade on Main Street in Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Oakland Garden Club News
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Fifteen members of the Oakland Garden Club met in the Rosen room at the Oakland auditorium at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday June 11, 2015.
Lois Schneekloth was hostess. Members gave pledge to the American flag and read the Garden Club Creed from their handbooks. Each member answered roll call by answering what rhubarb food she or he had brought.
Cathi McMurtry read the minutes of the May meeting.
Audrey Unwin gave the treasury balance and reported that the city wants the Garden Club to submit their bills to the city for their $450.00 rather than giving a check for the total to the Garden Club.
Nell Stanley attended and joined the Garden Club.
In old business, Julie Easton reported that Brian had had to pick up downed trees and branches this week, so he did not get the dirt and splintered RR ties picked up from the bed south of the gazebo. While we had hoped the bed would be ready by Swedish Festival June 19–21, it probably would not be.
Audrey Unwin suggested that we have the July brunch at the auditorium. She added that we would have to discuss the Fair, but that the Fair books were not out on-line yet.
Julie Easton reported that the tea roses at the park did not survive the winter. May Taylor gave back the rose bush we had given her after her husband Bill’s death, and Julie Easton planted it in the rose bed at the park. Julie bought a red rose from Sue’s Flower Shoppe and planted it in the bed in honor of Doris Anderson. Geraldine Peterson said she had sent a card to Doris Anderson’s family.
Marie Daubert reported on the American flag. The 200-year-old flag that inspired the song “The Star Spangled Banner” dates back to the war of 1812 when Francis Scott Key wrote the poem when he saw the American flag still flying above Ft. McHenry after a night of British bombardment. That flag, larger than half a tennis court now rests in the Smithsonian.
In 1812 Confederate troops shelled the U.S. Ft. Sumpter in Charleston. The flag flying there is now displayed at Ft. Sumpter’s National Monument.
When Lincoln lay dying in Ford’s theater, someone took the flag flying in front of his theater box and crumpled it under his head. That flag is now in the Columns Museum of Pike Co. Historical Society, Milford, PA.
The flag raised at Iwo Jima in WWII is displayed in the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
The flag raised by three NY City fireman over Ground Zero has disappeared, but the 2-by-3 foot flag workers found in the rubble from the World Trade Center is now in exhibits at the National Museum of American History.
Deet: mosquitoes must hate the stuff because it works. Follow directions carefully when using. Bug zappers may work, but they tend to attract more insects than they kill—and many of those insects may be ones that eat pests. It’s better to use citronella candles, yellow bug lights, wear light-colored clothing, and have a fan blowing since they are not strong fliers—fly only 1.5 mph. Also empty all standing water and dispose of decaying vegetation.
Birds are attracted to lights and are often killed by flying into windows. Individuals and other businesses can do what Union Pacific and OPPD are doing. They have put up posters asking employees to turn off unnecessary lights and keep shades lowered till 10 a.m.
Protect honeybees which pollinate 130 types of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Culprits for their die-off include pesticides, mites, harsh winters, cell phone towers, and keepers who feed bees high fructose corn syrup instead of honey. Don’t spray gardens during hours bees are pollinating.
In Japan, prone to earthquakes, after some people were trapped in elevators, Japan plans to put water and toilet facilities in its 620,000 elevators. In India, the government, trying for a “clean India,” is installing thousands of toilets. Poor sanitation and infected water cause 80% of morbidity, and diarrhea is a leading killer of children younger than 5. People, especially in rural areas, are reluctant to give up their practice of going in open fields, do not want toilets close to their houses, and are using them for storing grain or clothes or tethering goats.
Members read the Garden Club Benediction. The topic for June was rhubarb, and rather than a regular lesson, each member was to bring something made with rhubarb and tell about it. Members enjoyed each others contributions.
Cathi McMurtry, Secretary
Jim and Barb Toohey Drove Their Classic Car Through Parade at Swedish Festival
June 25, 2015 Leave a comment
Jim and Barb Toohey drive their classic car through the parade at the Oakland Swedish Festival. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
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OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK
Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors
June 9, 2015
TEKAMAH NE 68061
The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 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 M.Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the agenda was approved with the addition of a NMC Contract for the generator, 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 May, were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, 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 Rogers, 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 $382,732.55 and fund balances were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by M.Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.
TRAILER COURT LICENSES
ZONING PERMITS
INSURANCE PREMIUM FROM STATE CO CLERK -FILING & RECORDING
CO CLERK -DOC STAMPS (CO SHARE) CO CLERK -MISC FEES
CL OF DIST COURT -FILING FEES COURT COST REFUNDS
CL OF DIST COURT -MISC FEES & REV CL OF DIST COURT -FEES & COSTS
55.00 385.00 18,475.04 3,722.50 1,754.32 240.74 250.00 1.00 237.49 5.00
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DEPT SOCIAL SERVICE -CH SUPPORT COUNTY COURT -MISC FEES
CO SHERIFF -SERVICE
CO SHERIFF -MILEAGE & COST INTOX
TITLE INSPECTIONS
GUN PERMITS
FINGER PRINTING
CO ATTY FEES -CHECK COLLECT OVERLOAD FINES -25% CO SHARE INTEREST ON INVEST. HWY/STREET ALLOCATIONS TRANSFER gen-road
REG OF DEEDS -P&M
STOP PROGRAM
INHERITANCE TAX -RUBY FLEISCHMAN ESTATE INHERITANCE TAX -WILLIAM JOHNSON ESTATE INTEREST ON INHERITANCE
PLAT BOOK SALES
911 WIRELESS
COUNTY 911
OVERLOAD FINES -75% STATE SHARE
CO COURT FINES -REGULAR
CO COURT BOND FORFEIT
CRAIG FIRE -GEN
LYONS FIRE -GEN
OAKLAND FIRE -GEN
DECATUR FIRE -BOND
LYONS FIRE -BOND
OAKLAND FIRE -BOND
CO COURT -MUNICIPAL COURT FEES
MFO MONEY FROM STATE
8,433.57 3.00 1,077.00 1,141.41 490.00 790.00 125.00 60.00 70.00 31.25 2,369.93 74,718.56 200,000.00 589.00 350.00 328.28 14,630.00 300.06 51.00 4,771.30 1,279.00 93.75 6,286.75 312.00 2,373.81 3,291.34 3,809.35 976.01 521.40 739.44 2.00 27,592.25
Brooks Larson from the Cattlemen’s Association and Steve Martin with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture met with the Board to discuss Livestock Friendly Designation in Burt County. After a presentation from both men, members of the public spoke: John Wilson said that he spoke to a few colleagues and they had neutral feedback on positives/negatives of the designation; Patty Plugge with the Burt County Economic Development, Bill Method and Dave Pearson all spoke in support of the designation. With a large public crowd present, the Board agreed they needed to look further into the possibility of moving forward with the designation process. Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Newill, the Board moved to hold a Public Hearing to consider Livestock Friendly Designation for Burt County, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – M.Connealy
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Ed Knott with Applied Connective Technologies, the County’s technology service provider, presented his new bids for IT for the coming year. The previous contract for service is close to running out of hours, but the software contract is good through July 2015. The Board asked for simplicity sake that both new contracts begin August 1, 2015; at the point when our service hours are all used and before our new contract is effective, ACT will just bill for service hours used at $77.50/hour. T.Connealy moved to authorize Chairman Morrow to sign the new agreements dated August 1, 2015. Brummond seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.
M.Connealy moved to approve a claim for $21,000.00 to Plains Equipment for payment of an Ashland scraper, the check was needed to be taken upon picking up the scraper. Motion was seconded by Brummond, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.
Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Newill, The Board instructed County Clerk Sarah Freidel to direct the County Officials to include the possibility of a cost of living raise up to 3% in the last six months of their 2015-2016 budgets. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. The Board set the date to discuss office and fund budgets for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, discussions will be held July 13, 2015 after the Livestock Friendly Public Hearing.
The Board of Equalization meeting date to hear Property Valuation Protests was set for July 14, 2015 with a start time of 11:00 AM, during/after the regularly scheduled board meeting, hearings will continue on into the afternoon that day, and if necessary parties will return to continue on July 15 at 9:00 AM. The Board will meet on Monday, July 20, at 9:00 A.M. to make final decisions on Valuation Protests.
Changes to the Personnel Policy that were presented on May 29, 2015 by Attorney Dan Smith were reviewed and discussed. The Board approved the updated Personnel Policy (Revised June 2015) upon motion by Schold, seconded by T.Connealy, 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 Brummond, the Board accepted a Service Contract from NMC for $1,990.00 to do service/repairs on the Generator, roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.
Board Member Schold brought up the topic of LB65 with regards to the ability of a County Board to levy taxes for inactive Townships. Burt County has 5 inactive Townships currently, all agreed that they want to figure out what can be done and how to move forward to do it with the new Fiscal Year Approaching. Road Superintendent Peggy Smith said she’ll do some looking into it for possible future action.
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Road Superintendent Peggy Smith and Foreman Mike Braniff reported on the status of various Road Projects.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M. until 9:00 A.M., June 30, 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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Linder and Magnusson Carry Swedish Flag Through Parade
June 25, 2015 Leave a comment
Mia Linder, left, and Ellen Magnusson carry the Swedish flag through the parade at the Oakland Swedish Festival. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Happenings at Oakland Heights
June 25, 2015 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News
By Nancy Silvey Activity Director
Hope everyone had a nice Father’s Day, lots of events going on this past weekend. This week on Thursday June 25th is the Puttin on the Ritz Salad Luncheon for the residents at 11:30 am. Next week on Monday June 29th is the resident Council meeting at 2:30 pm. Also Next week is the beginning of a new month. On Monday June 29th is the monthly resident council meeting at 2:30 pm on Wednesday July 1st at 2:30 pm is Root beer floats then on Friday July 3rd we invite residents and anyone who would like to come up and watch the Fireworks from our front parking lot at dusk, bring your lawn chairs.
Church Service for June 28th at 2:30 pm will be given by First Baptist Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Tuesday June 30th at 9:30 am is Catholic Mass by Father Paul. And on Wednesday July 1st is communion with Pastor Hoden a 1:00 pm.
Activities for the week of June 29th to July 4th , are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Game Day, Sing a Long, Bingo w/WOW, Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper, Crafts, Friday watching fireworks , Saturday morning movie and Lawrence Welk.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Bonnie Patty Miller, Judee Dix, Anne Anderson, Dani Moseman, and Sly Rouse.
Guest signing in last week was: Lynn Goracke to see Dale and Jeanette Johnson and Ro and Mary Plageman to see Dorothy Larson.
Kat Country Hub 
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