Happenings at Oakland Heights

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Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

This week we have Charlie Davis coming on Thursday September 10th at 2:30 pm. And on Saturday September 12th we will be showing the Nebraska Football game at 7:00 pm on the Big Ten Network. On Sunday September 13th is Grandparents Day and we will be having our annual Grandparents Day Potluck at noon, we invite the residents family members to come and have a potluck dinner with them, as it is a potluck we encourage family members to bring a dish. Next week on Monday September 14th is our monthly Volunteer Ex. Meeting at 2:30 pm; on Tuesday September 15th we will be going to Golden Oaks for their Potluck Dinner at 11:30 am. Next week we also have our monthly Waffle Supper on Thursday September 17th serving from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Our birthdays that coming up are Tiny Bacon on the 11th, Jene Hightree on the 16th, and a Special Birthday for Lorna Olson on the 19th she will be turning 100 years old.

There will be no Church Service on Sunday the 13th due to the Grandparents Day Potluck dinner.

Activities for the week of September 14th to September 19th , are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Trivia Day, Sing a Long, Reading Group, Bingo w/Salem , Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper, Crafts, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Nebraska Football, and Saturday morning movie.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Marilyn Baker, Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Bonnie Fleischman, Mary Donavon, Dani Moseman, Nadine Anderson , Kathy Anderson, Kathy Rennerfeldt, and Sly Rouse.

Guests’ signing in the guest book last week was: Beth Kjelguard and Trudie Craven to see Lillian Mueller, and Ron and Mary Plageman here to visit Dorothy Larson

Activity Memorial Fund

Memorials were given in memory of Harold Beckner by Betty Rogers and Elfie Nelson.

 

 

 

 

 

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Market Report

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Dow +300.61
S&P +33.30
Nasdaq +91.76

 

The US stock market made an aggressive comeback this morning gaining back Friday’s losses, and the Chinese market also moved higher overnight easing tension in grains, however, strengthening currency has long term implications to exports.  US Dollar losing some traction this am, and oil down but back above $45

 

Grain Markets 12:00pm

Dec Corn +3 @ $3.66
Nov Beans +13 ½ @ $8.80

 

Macro markets mentioned above have somewhat stabilized, gives us some strength on the overnight session as well as this morning.  I think we all know the markets have been less than eventful, and I cannot give you anything too exciting this week.  Glad to see a bounce this morning in the right direction.  Though grain has proven to be range bound in the beans, and slightly negative each day in the corn, we are likely to see some additional volatility with a short week and a report on Friday.

 

USDA supply and demand report later this week on the 11th.  It will be interesting to see if there are any changes to estimates.  It doesn’t seem like the trade is expecting to see much for a change if any.

 

My largest concern right now is basis.  Once we get into harvest and corn is going onto the ground, we are likely to see basis levels drop, so finding tools to limit basis risk for your harvest delivered crop should be at the top of your list for now.

 

Weather

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Fuel – AAA’s National Average for gasoline is $2.391, compared to $3.438 just a year ago.  Diesel $2.553 compared to last year at $3.796.

 

Nebraska current average for gasoline is $2.528 which is above the national average.  Take a look at the chart below, you can see Nebraska has been at orbelow the national average all year, until mid-July where Nebraska made its way to .137 over the national average.  It would be nice to see Nebraska get back down to average or below.

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The good news is diesel at $2.481 is below the average, and with the downtrend in oil likely to give us another break at the pumps, at some point it may be worth looking at filling on farm fuel storage for harvest.

http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/

 

Strategy:  If the board gives us a rally, a March Corn $4.00 call might yield a 20-25 cent premium which you can add to your bottom line.  Worst case scenario, you have a $4.00 corn sale in February.  Then again, $4.00 sounds nice.

 

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

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Burt and Cuming County Housing Receive Nielsen Grant

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“I am very excited to announce that our organization, along with the Cuming County EDC, has been approved for a grant to help in the demolition of dilapidated housing in Burt County.  We will be receiving $75,000 to be used for this. We are working on an application that the communities will use to apply for funding.  More on this as we get it,” stated Patty Plugge, Executive Director Burt County Economic Development Corporation.Press Release-Nielsen Grant

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Shirley Watson, 78, of Sioux City IA

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Shirley Watson, 78, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Hallmark Care Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.

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Cheryl D. Porter, 61, of Scribner

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Cheryl D. Porter age 61, of Scribner passed away Wednesday, September 09, 2015 at her home.

The memorial service will be 10am Saturday, September 12th at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. There is no viewing.

Cheryl was born May 17, 1954 in Manhattan, Kansas to Phillip and Marjorie ‘Morris’ Eckhart. She was raised in Hooper, Nebraska where she attended school. Cheryl was married to Stan Hart with whom she had 2 children Dana and Shawn. She then married Ronald Porter in 1983 with whom she had 2 daughters Katy and Jessy. The family lived in several communities before settling in Scribner. Cheryl was a homemaker and midwife. She was diagnosed with cancer in July of 2014.

Survivors:
Husband – Ronald of Scribner
Son – Shawn (Jacki) Hart of Lyons
Daughters – Kathryn Porter of Scribner
Jessica (Tyler) Graves of Fremont
Son-in-law – DeJay Monson of Craig
11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild
Brothers – Craig Eckhart of Scribner
Kevin (Judi) Eckhart of Fremont
Sister-in-law – Donna Eckhart of Fremont
Mother-in-law – Marilyn Porter of Scribner
Brothers-in-law – Jim (Rita) Porter of Colorado
John (Joanne) Porter of Washington
Rodney Porter of Iowa
Sister-in-law – Gail (Steve) DeRiese of Lincoln
Aunts,Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Dana and brother Chris

Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.

Online guestbook at http://www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes

September 9, 2015 Leave a comment


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK

Minutes of the Burt County Board of Supervisors

August 28, 2015

TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Friday, August 28, 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, Greg Brummond, Matt Connealy, Perry Rogers, Ted Connealy and Gerald Newill. Absent – David Schold.

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

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

Mark Blackford visited with the Board about County Road 21. The County has plans to re-do the County Road, in the process making it narrower. This is concerning to Blackford because Craig Cattle uses this County Road for staging during cattle loading and during harvest. He is aware that he needs to build an access road for a staging area, but wanted to discuss with the Board the timeline to avoid problems during harvest this season. An agreement was discussed, when the County cleans out road ditches on Co.Rd. 21 during this project, they will allocate this dirt to Blackford. The County will dump the dirt, but Blackford will do the finish work for this access area. The agreement also entailed waiting until after harvest for completion of the last quarter mile of this project in order to allow the use of the County Road until the access area can be built by Blackford.

The following claims for August in the amount of $1,235,207.91 including $109,896.05 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by M.Connealy, seconded by T.Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. Absent- Schold. $500,000.00 of this total reflects a transfer from the General Fund to the Road Fund.

ADAM TRIPP
AFLAC
ALL FLAGS, ETC
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC ANDERSON HARDWARE

ATTY FEES 765.00 INSURANCE 820.23 SUPPLIES 268.12 SERVICE 1,328.97 SUPPLIES 76.98

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ANDY’S QUICK SHOP
ANN FLOOD
APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC ARPS RED-E-MIX INC
AS CENTRAL SERVICES
AS CENTRAL SERVICES, OCIO
AT&T
B’S ENTERPRISES INC
BERNIE MASLOWSKY
BILL J PICKELL
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
BLUFF GRAVEL COMPANY
BOBBY KELLOGG
BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC
BRANIFF SERVICE
BREHMER MFG INC
BURT COUNTY CLERK
BURT COUNTY COURT
BURT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK BURT COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER DIST
BURT COUNTY SHERIFF
BURT COUNTY TREASURER
BURT COUNTY TREASURER
BURT COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL
CARROLL WELTE
CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS CO
CENTRAL VALLEY AG
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS CENTURYLINK
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LYONS
CITY OF TEKAMAH
CLIFFORD L MORROW
CNA AUTO SERVICES,LLC
COMPLETE SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS CRAIG FIRE HALL
CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC CRESTON FERTILIZER MCL FARMS INC CUBBY’S
CVSOAN
D & M RADIATOR SERVICE
DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO DECATUR EXPRESS

FUEL 250.07 ATTY FEES 50.00 MONTHLY FEE 1,502.55 CONCRETE 644.00 AS/400 COSTS 266.39 TELETYPE SRV 350.00 TELEPHONE 55.83 SIGNS 1,510.00 GRAVEL/BORROW 11,769.68 REPAIRS 170.66 UTILITIES 115.28 INSURANCE 59,497.92 GRAVEL/BORROW 10,112.13 PRIOR SERVICE 46.16 SUPPLIES 864.60 FUEL 1,746.93 STEEL PRODUCTS 13.09 POSTAGE 25.00 NONWAIVE FEES 180.00 NONWAIVE FEES 296.00 SUPPLIES 26.75 RADIO TOWER 91.57 SERVICE 102.60

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FUND TRANSFER
BURT/WASH DRAINAGE
MEALS FAIR
MEALS/MILES
INSURANCE
FUEL
COPY CONTRACT
SERVICE
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
MILE
PARTS/LABOR
SERVICE
EXTENSION
GARNISHMENT
SUPPLIES
MEALS
REGISTRATION 75.00 REPAIR 99.93 LIFE INSURANCE 31.46 FUEL 3,641.82

500,000.00 31,064.04 189.00 205.20 10.25 155.30 448.46 687.69 39.75 103.80 316.26 21.85 503.58 150.00 25.00 612.62 244.61 669.77

DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER DREW LAW FIRM PC LLO
DXP ENTERPRISES INC

EADIE GIBBS
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE ERNIE GLUP PIPE SALES
FARMERS PRIDE
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP LLC FIRST NAT’L BANK-NORTHEAST-EFPTS FORNOFF & SCHUTT
FRANCES FRENCH
FRED FRANKLIN
FRED MYTTY
FREMONT SANITATION
GERALD E NEWILL
GREGORY J BRUMMOND
HOLMQUIST LUMBER INC
ILA DAVIS
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY INC
JAMES G EGLEY
JAMES L DEVENING
JAN RASMUSSEN
JAY W JOHNSON
JOHN WILSON
JONI L. RENSHAW
K B’S MINI MART
KATHLEEN A LAUGHLIN
KEITH SMITH
KEVIN ROSCOE
KUENY & BEGLEY
LUXA CONSTRUCTION CO INC
LYNN PEAVEY CO
MADISON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF
MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOCIATES INC MARVIN SIEBRANDT
MARY LOFTIS
MASSMUTUAL
MATTHEW CONNEALY
MCH HEALTH SYSTEM
MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MICHAEL D SULLIVAN
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS INC MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES CO

CTF COPIES 3.00 AUTOPSY 250.00

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ATTY FEES
PARTS
SERVICE
BALLOTS
CULVERTS
FUEL
INSURANCE 490.00

36,623.53 187.50 11.00 794.98 1,600.00 121.28 59.80 48.88 126.13 18.00 301.48 75.00 235.00 93.15 278.88 42.99 129.95 FUEL 1,261.39 GARNISHMENT 325.00 LABOR 5.00 CULVERTS 538.05 ATTY FEES 1,785.00 CONCRETE SURF 64,464.21 SUPPLIES 53.50 ATTY FEES 100.00 MILEAGE 1,478.29 ENGINEERING 8,923.50 GRAVEL/BORROW 26,835.33 MILE/MEAL/ETC 273.65 INSURANCE 200.00 MILE 58.65 MEDICAL 533.49 TESTING 62.40 ATTY FEES 50.00 INSURANCE 352.50 CULVERTS ETC 50,383.91

FEDERAL TAXES ATTY FEES
PRIOR SERVICE EQUIPMENT RENT BUDGET MAKING GARBAGE

MILE
MILE LUMBER/SUPPLY PRIOR SERVICE LEASE/COPIES ATTY FEES
TRASH REMOVAL MILEAGE MILEAGE MEAL/MILES/ETC MILES

1,225.50 654.34 56.00 856.88 1,289.40 3,510.12

MIDWEST SERVICE CO
MILLS LAW OFFICE
MIPS INC
MOBILE BINDERS
NANCY SCHRAMM, COURT REPORTER NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM NE NEBR ASSN OF CO OFFICIALS

NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR NEBR PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL NEBRASKA DEPT OF LABOR
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT NICK BOHANNON
NMC
NORTHEAST NEBR TELEPHONE CO O’KEEFE ELEVATOR CO INC
OFFICE SYSTEMS COMPANY
OFFICE WAREHOUSE
P & L TRUCKING INC
PEGGY SMITH
PENNY A. WARREN
PERRY ROGERS
PEST-TROL
PHYSICIANS LABORATORY PC PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO
QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPP
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
RETIREMENT PLANS DIV. OF AMERITAS SAPP BROS PETROLEUM INC
SAVE MORE MARKET
SCHENKELBERG IMPLEMENT CO
SEC OF STATE-ELECTION DIVISION SHAMBURG AUTO SUPPLY
SHARON WIMER
STALP GRAVEL CO
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
STEVE CASS
TEKAMAH POST OFFICE
THEODORE CONNEALY
THURSTON COUNTY SHERIFF
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS INC VERIZON WIRELESS
VETTER EQUIPMENT
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT

FUEL/SUPPLIES ATTY FEES SERVICE SUPPLIES

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6,673.78 6,918.25 3,097.81

339.77 50.00 1,500.00 123.00 225.00 1,224.17 105.00 140.00 1,339.10 128.77 3,182.49 229.43 258.18 56.00 100.74 5.07 59.23 150.07 23.00 34.00 690.00 779.23 1,176.98 PARTS 387.37 RETIREMENT 17,701.37 FUEL 3,333.97 SUPPLIES 26.00 PARTS 261.17 WORKSHOP 50.00 SUPPLIES 529.18 MILEAGE 17.25 GRAVEL/BORROW 64,200.46 STATE TAXES 4,634.36 PARTS 13.62 PERMIT 225.00 MILE 50.03

ATTY FEES RETIREMENT LODGING WORKSHOP CHILD SUPPORT BLOOD TESTS ELEVATOR INSP ELECTRICITY MEALS/MILES PARTS/LABOR TELEPHONE ELEVATOR SUPPLIES SUPPLIES PARTS

MILE
MILEAGE
MILE
PEST CONTROL AUTOPSY PUBLISHING SUPPLIES

BD PRISONERS
TOWER RENT
CELL PHONE
AIR COMPRESSOR
UTILITIES 73.96 CTF COPIES 3.50

3,000.00 158.50 198.60 1,181.39

WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO WATCH GUARD VIDEO
WELDON PARTS OMAHA
WESTERN ENGINEERING CO INC

WPCI

INSURANCE 16.15 LABOR/REPAIRS 528.00 PARTS 180.81 SURFACING 160,898.04 TESTING 25.50

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

Communication from Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Annual Report for 2014-2015 and Nebraska Department of Roads 2014 Annual Report of Traffic Crash Facts was noted and placed on file.

At 10:05 A.M. Chairman Morrow opened a public hearing regarding land owners Patrick, Larry and Doug Kriete spreading sludge from Omaha. Doug Kriete explained that they plan to stockpile the sludge when it becomes available and then will apply it next year. He also said that he has spoken to all of the neighbors of the property. Morrow voiced his concern over the trucks being aware of not tearing up our County Roads. Gordon Anderson from City of Omaha Public Works assured the Board that they’ll only haul it in on dry roads and that they watch over the application process. The Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 10:12 A.M., and the Board went back into regular session.
Motion was made by Brummond to approve a Conditional Use Permit for sludge application on the Patrick, Larry and Doug Kriete property located in S 1⁄2 SW 1⁄4 & NE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of 22-20-9, Newill seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. Absent- Schold.

Patty Plugge from Burt County Economic Development Corporation came before the Board to get confirmation from the Board that the County will increase their financial commitment to $36,000.00 for the fiscal year 16-17. She has had communication with Cities and Villages whom are currently not invested with BCEDC and hopes to gain their investments after she explains that she can lower their commitments due to the County increasing theirs. The County feels that the organization has a lot to offer it’s communities, and is happy to be able to help the Cities with this investment.

Fred Mytty of Mytty PC Consulting presented the Board with options for the 2015- 2016 county budget. Discussion followed regarding having a cash reserve versus the importance of alleviating tax burdens for the people of Burt County. M.Connealy expressed that tax asking being lowered for our residents is more important than reserves/catastrophic planning at this point in time. It was discussed and decided upon to use $542,000.00 from the Inheritance Tax Fund in an effort to lower taxes. Mytty will finalize the Budget accordingly. The date for the final hearing of the budget was set for September 8, 2015, during the next regular board meeting.

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

RESOLUTION #2015-16

WHEREAS Burt County has jurisdiction over Craig, Decatur, Riverside, Arizona, and Pershing Townships;

AND WHEREAS their budgets will contain all zeros;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that they approve an audit waiver request for each township.

DATED this 28th day of August, 2015, at Tekamah, Nebraska.

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

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

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

RESOLUTION #2015-19

WHEREAS, under L.B. 1154 (1996) any property tax for political subdivisions will be included in the County’s tax levy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that pursuant to law, the County has subdivisions levy authority as specified on the County Levy Limit Form hereby and by this reference incorporated herein.

up to 4 cents up to 3 cents

0 cents
$72,720.00 of the County’s five-cent miscellaneous levy will be allowed to the Ag Society under an Interlocal Agreement.

DATED this 28th day of August, 2015, at Tekamah, Nebraska.

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

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

Treasurer Karen Grass requested to have two uncollectable distress warrants stricken. Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Brummond, those two distress

Fire Districts: Cemetery Districts: Townships:

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warrants will be stricken, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. Absent –Schold.

Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Newill, the Board approved a Special Designated Liquor License for JT’s Bar & Grill to have a beer garden at the Hoot Gibson Rodeo Arena, 3499 Hwy 32, Tekamah, Nebraska, from September 12, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. until September 13, 2015 at 1:00 a.m., for a Tractor Pull Event. With roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. Absent – Schold.

Board Member T.Connealy offered the following resolution with regards to Burt County Establishing a Lodging Tax:

Resolution 2015-18
Establish Burt County Visitors Promotion Fund

WHEREAS, the Nebraska Visitors Development Act (hereinafter, “the Act”) allows for the creation of a County Visitors Promotion Fund and the imposition of an additional sales tax of not to exceed two percent (2%) upon the total consideration charged for occupancy of any space furnished by a hotel; and

WHEREAS, such sales tax proceeds are to be used generally to promote, encourage, and attract visitors to come to the county and use the travel and tourism facilities within the county; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, a public hearing prior to this Resolution was held on the 11th day of August, 2015 by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Burt, Nebraska;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. After consideration of information and views presented at the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Burt, Nebraska determines it is advisable and proper that a County Visitors Promotion Fund (hereinafter “Fund”) be established for Burt County, and such fund is hereby established by this Resolution.

2. In order to assist the Board in the proper allocation and expenditures of such Fund, a visitors committee will serve as an advisory committee to the County Board in administering the proceeds from the Fund with the specific purposes of the Act in promoting, encouraging and attracting visitors to come to this county and to use the travel and tourism facilities within.

3. There is hereby imposed, pursuant to the Act, an additional sales tax of two percent (2%) upon the total consideration charged for occupancy of any space furnished by any hotel, as defined in Nebr. Rev. Stat., Section 81- 3707, located within the County.

The proceeds of such tax shall be placed in the County Visitors Promotion Fund (Fund Number 0990) as established herein.

PASSED and APPROVED this 28th day of August, 2015.

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

Board Member T.Connealy moved to adopt resolution #2015-19, Brummond seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Brummond, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – M.Connealy. Absent- Schold.

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The process to set up the visitors committee for overseeing this Lodging Tax will begin with advertising, and will be addressed at the September 30th meeting.

Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith presented a bid from Western Engineering Company, Inc for work on County Road 23. The work will be a 3” overlay on Co.Rd. 23, from Hwy. 32 to Co.Rd. O. Motion was made by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers to accept the bid for the amount of $1,128,399.70, but Peggy will inquire about the mile that was previously patched. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. Absent- Schold.

Superintendent Smith presented a bid from Sta-bilt Construction Company for crackfilling on County Road L and for Armor Coating on County Road GH. Motion was made by Brummond, seconded by T.Connealy to accept the bid for the crackfilling in the amount of $7,540.00. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none. Absent- Schold. The armor coating on Co.Rd. GH will not be done at this time, discussions were mutual, if there are monies left over at the end of this fiscal year then that would allow the County Road C project to possibly get a start.

Smith reported that the #1 Bridge is caving off on the west side of the road again. She will get in touch with Thiesen to stabilize it.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 11:37 A.M. until September 8, 2015.

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

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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Harold LeRoy Keeler, 79, of Lincoln NE

September 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Harold LeRoy Keeler was born to Jack Sisson and Minnie (Christensen) Keeler September 2, 1936 in Fremont, Nebraska. He passed away September 4, 2015 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 79 years.

Harold lived in Fremont most of his life. He was married and had three children; LeRoy, Bonnie and Terry. While in Fremont, he met Rosemarie “Sally”, and they were united in marriage there in 1969. He became a stepfather to Helen and Randy. Harold and Sally spent many more years in Fremont, relocating to Lincoln in 1986. Harold volunteered for the Good Neighbors Center for many years, and was very active in his community. Harold moved to the Logan Valley Manor in Lyons, Nebraska in July of 2014 due to his health. He was then moved to Arbor Manor in Fremont. He was able to spend the last week of his life in Milford, closer to the sparkle of his eye, Isaac.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sally; brother, Polly; sister, Alice; son, Terry; nephew, Wesley.

He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie of Fremont; son, LeRoy of York, NE; stepdaughters, Helen (Rocky) of Lyons, Nancy of Omaha, NE; stepson, Randy of Craig, NE; brothers, Jim (Donna) of Fremont, Bob (Diana) of Uehling, NE; brother-in-law, Mark Hart of Oakland, NE; Grandsons, Nick (Jen) of Lincoln, Jason (Heather) of Omaha; granddaughters, Jennifer (Jared) of Oakland, Kari (David) of Golden, CO, Katelyn of Omaha, Riquita and Andrea both of Fremont; great grandchildren Isaac of Lincoln, Cali of Fremont, Trystin, Sophitia, Roarik and Rand all of Golden; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; cousins.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, September 12, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Church in Fremont, Nebraska.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery in Craig, Nebraska

MEMORIALS:  To the family.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

 

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Humphrey Saint Francis Flyers Dominate Lyons-Decatur Northeast Cougars

September 9, 2015 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

Number one rated Humphrey Saint Francis came to town and showed the Cougars that they were worthy of their pre-season rating.   The Flyers pounded out a 64-6 win in the home opener.

After the Flyers opened the game with a scoring drive, the Cougars came back with a drive of their own.  With 8:26 left in the quarter Montana Riecken teamed up with Jon Christiansen for a 20 yard touchdown pass.  HSF would score three more times in the quarter to take a 30-6 lead.  Three second quarter scores put the visitors up 50-6 at the break.  A running clock speeded the second  half.
The HSF defense limited Northeast to  272 yards.  They had 186 yards rushing and 86 yards passing.

QB Montana Riecken headed the running game with 102 yards on  19 rushes.  Marcus Hegy gained 56 yards on 21 tries.  Jon Christiansen got 8 yards with 3 attempts. Benny Estrada ran 6 times and gained 20 yards.

The passing attack saw Montana completed five of seven passes with one interception.  Jon Christiansen hauled in three passes and gained 79 yards while scoring once.  Jayden Vetick caught two for 7 yards.

The defense was not able to stop the Flyer’s power running game as the secondary was forced to make many tackles.  Jon Christiansen topped the Cougars with thirteen tackles, 7 solo and 6 assisted.  Dustin Burgett had; 2 solo and 5 assisted while Montana Riecken had 3 solo and 3 assisted stops.  Linebacker Bren Shatto had 8 total tackles with 2 being solos.  He had 2 TFLs.  Marcus Hegy recorded 5 solo and 2 assisted tackles.  In the line, Jayden Vetick had 1 solo and 1 assisted and Tyler Kroger had 2 solo and 2 assisted with Tyler Hardeman and Cole Christoffersen each registering a solo tackle.

LDNE will take a 1-1 record into this week’s game against Osmond.  The Tigers won their game against Winside 46-20.

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Lady Cougars Lose Heartbreaking Opening Match

September 9, 2015 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

It was a heartbreaking evening for the Lady Cougars as they lost their opening match to West Point-Beemer in five sets  The two teams were evenly matched with close contests in each set.  West Point won the opening set with a 25-22 score.  LDNE took the second and third 27-25 and 25-17.  The Cadets recovered to take the fourth set 25-22.  In the speed round WP-B came out on top 15-12.

Lexie Bacon opened the season by serving an ace in set one.  The set showed the equality of teams as two points was the biggest lead of either team  during the first half of he game.  The Cadets made a break away as they ran off five straight points to take a 16-11 lead.  A kill by Mickayla Petersen put Brianne Haskell at the service line with a 13-17 deficit.  The senior outside hitter was able to tie the score with the help of Kelly Wakeley who had a block and kill bringing the game to a 17-17 score.   With the score tied at 19, the Cadets pushed the score to 23-19 before giving up the serve.  The Cougars manage three more points , but could not keep the Cadets from getting two.

The second set opened badly for the Maroon.  They trailed 8-2 before battling back to take the set.  Kelly Wakeley served the team to within three points.    On Brianne Haskell’s service a kill by Tessie Collins tied the score at 12. and a block by Mickayla P made it 14-12.  The visitors were able to strike back and took a 19-16 lead .  They continued to have a two point cushion and were three points from a win. With a side out Lexie Bacon served up an ace and spurred the team to a one point lead, 23-22.   The game went to extra points after ending 25-25.  Tessie C was at service when the Cougars gained a two point lead for a 27-25 win.

The Cadets were shaken and the third set opened with Northeast jumping out to a 6-0 lead as Bacon served two aces and a big kill by Haskell and a block by Collins.  The lead was expanded to 17-7 by the end of Wakeley’s service.  She had an ace and Haskell chipped in with a kill and block.  A kill by Madie Ronnfeldt made it 18-8.  The wheels of the romp came off as a service error turned the ball over to WP-B who had runs of 6 and 3 to pull within two points, 19-17.  Haskell served out the match and with the help of two kills by Wakeley and a block by Collins Northeast won 25-17.

The Cougars had the momentum and sped to a 5-0 lead in game four.  The Cadets tied the score at 8-8 and went onto gain a two point advantage that they kept  except for ties at 15 and 19 points.  After pulling up to the Cadets at 19 the Cougars quickly found themselves  down by four, 23-19.  WP-B  used a strong front line attack to finish off a 25-22 win.

In the fifth set,  LDNE gained 4-1 lead, but the set quickly turned into teams trading service with the score tied a 9, 10, and 11 points.  The Cougars had an untimely service error to give the Cadets a 12-11 lead.  They served out the game for a 15-11 win.

The Lady Cougars travel to Clarkson for another EHC contest on Tuesday.  They will be at Wakefield for an eight tem tournament on Thursday and Saturday.

WP-B 25 25 17 25 15
LDNE 22 25 25 22 11

Kelly Wakeley- 11 kills, 16 digs 1 ace
Brianne Haskell- 8 kills, 11 digs  2 aces
Mickayla Petersen- 5 blocks, 16 assists  1 ace
Madie Ronnfeldt- 4 blocks, 3 kills
Tessie Collins- 5 blocks, 2 kills
Lexie Bacon- 13 digs, 17 assists  4 aces
Abby Peterson- 27 digs

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Senator Brasch Encourages District 16 College Students to Apply for Unicameral Page Program

September 8, 2015 Leave a comment


Senator Brasch encourages college students from Legislative District 16 to apply for the Unicameral Page Program and experience the distinguished opportunity to work in the Nebraska Legislature and represent his or her hometown and District 16. Senator Brasch appreciates the opportunity to meet applicants and provide a letter of recommendation for the position. “To be a legislative page,” said Senator Brasch, “is a privileged opportunity and provides every college student a unique occasion to be part of the legislative process and witness how our State’s unicameral functions.”

 

The Nebraska Clerk of the Legislature is accepting applications for legislative pages for the 2016 legislative session. Legislative pages are local college students employed by the legislature to respond to senators’ requests for assistance on the legislative floor, answer incoming calls to the chamber and prepare for and assist with committee hearings. The deadline for submitting an application and a letter of recommendation is Wednesday, September 30th at 5:00 p.m.

 

Please contact Senator Brasch with questions or a page application for the 2016 legislative session. Senator Brasch can be reached at (402) 471-2728 or lbrasch@leg.ne.gov.

 

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