Celebrate: A Commissioner and the Arts

January 16, 2014 Leave a comment


Rachel Wise, District 3, Nebraska State Board of Education (December, 2013)

By Rachel Wise

Rachel Wise

Rachel Wise

This month I will focus on two topics that are near and dear to my heart. First, is the selection of the next Nebraska Commissioner of Education. Secondly, I want to celebrate the arts, or more specifically, the fine arts standards which are in draft form, ready for public input.

Speaking of public input, let’s start with the selection of our next Commissioner. On December 11, interviews were held with four finalists for the Commissioner of Education. These interviews were conducted in a public meeting. All four finalists brought tremendous strengths to the position and the interview. The finalists, Norm Ridder, Virginia Moon, Matt Blomstedt and Michael Sentance have exceptional qualifications and diverse background experiences. On December 12, the State Board of Education had a significant discussion on the strengths of the candidates and the priorities and needs for educational leadership in Nebraska. The State Board voted to offer a contract to Dr. Matt Blomstedt of Central City. Blomstedt has leadership experience with the Nebraska Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council and the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association.

On to the celebration of fine arts! The Nebraska Department of Education was fortunate to receive funding from the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment to develop fine art standards. Over 50 PK-16 teachers and local artists were engaged in the development of the draft fine arts standards. These standards include the strands of dance, music, theater, visual and media arts. The fine arts standards were developed in grade bands, such as K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. This will allow for greater flexibility in the development of curriculum and the integration of standards at the local school level

Celebrating the blending of the arts and education is great for the future educational experiences of Nebraska students. A comprehensive educational experience is the foundation of a well-rounded individual. If we narrow our focus to core subjects (reading/language arts, math, science and social studies), I believe we miss the opportunity to engage students in areas of interest and talent that are essential to student success.

So, why I am writing about this? Obviously, you have just read my opinion regarding the importance of fine arts, but I would also like to share information about the next steps in the development of the fine arts standards. The State Board of Education and the Nebraska Department of Education values and requires public input. From December 16-January 17 the public may complete an electronic survey at: http://www.education.ne.gov/standardssurvey/.  The public may also comment now through January 17 at the NDE website: http://www.education.ne.gov/FineArts/index.html.  A final opportunity for public input will be to provide testimony at a January 16 public hearing.

Finally, the fine arts are important to student achievement and student success. According to Americans for the Arts, participation in the arts:

  • Stimulates and develops the imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving and refines cognitive and creative skills.
  • Develops a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goal-setting—skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

‘Tis the season to enjoy the arts…..celebrate by attending a concert in your community or your school and thank teachers for their dedication to enriching the lives of students through the arts!!

You can find additional information about our new Commissioner and the fine art standards at the NDE website: www.education.ne.gov. If you would like to contact me, feel free to do so at rachel.wise@nebraska.gov.

 

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Winter Tree and Shrub Care

January 16, 2014 Leave a comment


News Column

John Wilson

Extension Educator

December 20, 2013

 

Winter Tree and Shrub Care Tips for Homeowners

Winter brings frigid temperatures, icy winds, and usually plenty of snow. Just as people battle Mother Nature at this time of the year, so do trees and shrubs, with one major exception: trees and shrubs can’t avoid exposure to the elements.

While your trees and shrubs seem to be in a state of hibernation in the winter, exposure to tough conditions can cause them major stress. Minimize that stress by helping your trees and shrubs through the cold months. If you take care of them in the winter, you’ll be rewarded next spring.

First, if you haven’t done so already, put a ring of an organic mulch, such as wood chips, around your tree and shrubs in late fall or early winter to help retain water and reduce temperature extremes. A couple inches of mulch will act like a blanket and give the roots a little extra winter protection. Mulch rings should extend out a minimum of three feet in all directions from the trunk of a tree or base of a shrub.

One word of caution when mulching trees and shrubs. Leave an unmulched area about 6-8 inches wide directly outside the trunk of a tree or base of a shrub. This bare area discourages voles from tunneling under the mulch and feeding on the bark of the tree or shrub over the winter.

Second, give your trees and shrubs a drink… especially during warmer periods when the soil will allow water to infiltrate. Winter droughts require watering as much as summer droughts. An occasional watering during the winter on trees and shrubs can be a life saver. This is particularly important to prevent winter burn on the needles of evergreens. But be sure to water only when the soil is not frozen or the water will just run off instead of soaking in the soil.

The soil should be moist to a depth of 18 inches in the root zone of trees and 12 inches for shrubs. You can tell how deep the water has infiltrated by poking a large screwdriver or thin rod into the soil. It will slide in easily if the soil is moist, but provide more resistance if the soil is dry. If it won’t go in at all, the soil is probably frozen.

And finally, pruning is third on our list. Winter is actually one of the best times to prune because it is easier to see the structure of trees and shrubs without their leaves. But limit pruning to deadwood and poorly placed branches in order to save as many living branches as possible.

Remember low hanging branches will never get any higher so this is a good time to start removing the lowest branches if they interfere with mowing or other activities in the yard. However, we don’t want to remove more than about 20 percent of the tree’s total canopy at one time, so removing low hanging limbs may be a two or three year process.

Conversely, many shrubs such as spirea, lilac, privet, and others respond well to severe pruning. If possible, remove the oldest stems at the ground level and leave the younger growth. Often the best way to rejuvenate an old, neglected shrub is to use a chainsaw and remove all growth as close to the soil line as possible without getting the cutting bar in the soil.

You may sacrifice flowers for a year or two, but this will improve the health and appearance of neglected  shrubs for years to come. Most evergreen and some broadleaf shrubs will be killed with this kind of severe pruning, so check to see how your shrubs will respond before cutting.

For more information on winter tree and shrub care, contact your local UNL Extension office.

John Wilson

John Wilson

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New Medicare Drug Plan

January 16, 2014 Leave a comment


Personal Column

Mary L

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

oftis

UNL Extension Assistant

January 3, 2014

 

Your New Medicare Drug Plan – Now What?

 

You’ve got your new Medicare prescription drug plan card for 2014. You need to have a prescription filled…now what?

 

Changing Pharmacies:

If you decided when comparing plans it would be worth your time and money to change pharmacies you may need to plan ahead a little.

  • You may call or go to your doctor and say you are changing pharmacies and ask for new prescriptions. They may offer to call the new pharmacy with your prescriptions rather than giving you a paper copy.
  • Or bring your current prescription bottle or container to your new pharmacy. Tell them you would like to switch your prescription to their pharmacy and they will call your old pharmacy and transfer the prescription(s).
  • If you forget and go to your former pharmacy when you meant to go to a different one, don’t worry about it. You signed up for a drug plan, not a particular pharmacy. You may have a larger co-pay at your old pharmacy, but you can change pharmacies next month to get the savings the rest of the year.

 

Going to the Pharmacy:

When you go to the pharmacy have your new Medicare prescription drug plan card with you and give it to the pharmacist. That way you can make sure the pharmacy has the correct information for your new plan. The pharmacist will check your information on the computer and there should be no problem filling your prescription. It’s a good idea to write on your new card 2014 so you remember it’s the new card since the plans rarely put the year on their cards. Also, you can clean out your billfold and get rid of any old prescription drug plan cards.

 

Picking Up Your Prescriptions:

When you pick up your prescription you may or may not have a co-pay to get your prescription depending on your drugs and your plan. If you have a deductible you may need to pay up to $310 of the full cost of your prescriptions before you start getting the good out of your drug plan.

 

 

Paying the Premium:

Paying the premium raises other questions:

  • You may have decided to pay your premiums by check, but the drug plan has not sent a coupon book or a bill. Don’t worry about it too much. The drug plans are more concerned about getting everyone their plan cards and information so they can get their prescriptions when they need them. After the rush is over they will get to the billing portion of their job and then you’ll need to pay the bill.

 

  • If you want to pay the bill using an Electronic Funds Transfer through your bank you will need to set that up with the prescription drug plan. This will include filling out the plan’s form and providing a voided check. You may need to contact your plan to initiate this type of payment if they didn’t send you the form with your initial information.

 

  • You may have had the premium held out of your Social Security.  If you already received a Social Security Summary stating the wrong company and premium amount for your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, don’t worry. This information was sent out before all the details were finished on Open Enrollment. They will correct it and send the right amount to the right company probably by March. Keep an eye on it, but don’t let it upset you if you still have too much being deducted and going to the wrong company. Social Security should correct it before too long.

 

It’s a new year with your Medicare prescription drug plan. If you have questions don’t be afraid to ask your pharmacist, or you may call the Senior Health Insurance Information Program at 1-800-234-7119 or SHIIP Volunteer, Mary Loftis at 402-374-2929.

 

 

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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High Wind Warning

January 15, 2014 Leave a comment


A high wind warning is in effect for Northeast Nebraska from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). Strong winds will begin in the morning and increase late morning through the afternoon. Northwest winds of 30-40 mph with gusts of 55-60 are likely. Driving on Thursday will be difficult for all vehicles, especially high profile or light ones. Be careful of blowing debris. Secure or shelter outdoor objects such as garbage cans and lawn furniture. Tree damage and local power outages are possible. Be careful everyone.

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Oakland is Home to Omaha Fireman

January 15, 2014 Leave a comment


“Firefighting was the only job I’ve ever really wanted to do,” says Donnie Dodge of Oakland.

He has been a fireman on the Omaha Fire Department for ten years. “I started as a volunteer in North Bend in 1992. I have also been a volunteer on Elkhorn and Oakland’s fire departments,” Donnie stated.

Donnie grew up in North Ben and graduated from North Bend Central High School in 1991.

Donnie’s family has a history of firefighters. “My grandfather, Leonard Dodge and my father Tim “Cups” Dodge both spent time as the North Bend Fire Chief so I grew up at the fire station,” Donnie said.

In June of 2002, Donnie applied to be a firefighter with the City of Omaha. He took a written test, a physical test and went through several interviews. His name then was placed on a hiring list. In January of 2004, he was hired in a class of 40 candidate firefighters. “More than 2,500 people applied for the job. I became an Emergency Medical Technician in 1993 as well as receiving my Fire Fighter I Certification from the State of Nebraska in 1994,” Donnie stated.

His shifts for the Omaha Fire Department are 24 hours at a time. “I start at 7:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 a.m. the following day. I work every other day,” Donnie said. “A 24 hour shift seems like a lot of time to get things done. You’d be surprised.”

The day begins with Donnie putting his gear on the truck, checking all of the equipment to make sure it’s all there and working. Cleaning the truck is next, along with morning paperwork and breakfast. Training classes, more cleaning and lunch close out the morning. The afternoon begins with inspections, building walk throughs and school visits. Dinner is from 4:00-5:00 p.m. “Some evenings we stand-by at junior varsity and varsity football games in Omaha,” Donnie stated.

After 7:00 p.m. there is “free-time.” “We must remain in uniform and ready to make a run (or a call) at a moments notice,” Donnie said. “We make eight to nine runs per day. We make all types of calls, medical, fire or hazardous materials.” Donnie’s station is Station 41 at 61st and Ames in North Omaha.

There is one recent call in particular that stands out in his memory. “Last summer, we had a three-story apartment collapse on two crews (all good friends of mine.) Through some kind of miracle, the all escaped,” Donnie stated. “That is a fireman’s good day, when you and your buddies all go home safe.”

The hardest part by far for Donnie is being away from home for 24 hours at a time. “You miss out on a lot,” Donnie said.

As far as future plans, “I’ve got another 10 or 15 years left on the fire department,” Donnie stated.

Donnie original moved to Oakland in 2006. He moved away for a few years and then moved back in May of 2013. “Growing up in North Bend, I really enjoy small town living. My wife (Jessica: and I enjoy how nice and friendly the people of Oakland are,” Donnie said. “I like quit living, but still being within an hour drive of Omaha is a plus.”

The other members of Donnie’s family include Lily age 17, a senior at Millard South in Omaha, DJ age 16, a junior at Millard South and Garrison age 12, a 7th grader at Oakland-Craig Schools.

“Jessica and I really want to thank the people of Oakland that welcomed me back into town,” Donnie stated. “The welcome mat has been out since day one and we love it here.”

Donnie and his daughter Lily at a fire safety talk. Photo courtesy of Donnie Dodge.

Donnie and his daughter Lily at a fire safety talk. Photo courtesy of Donnie Dodge.
Station 41. Photo Courtesy of Donnie Dodge.

Station 41. Photo Courtesy of Donnie Dodge.

Training how to access a basement through a tiny window wearing all your bunker gear. Photo Courtesy of Donnie Dodge.

Training how to access a basement through a tiny window wearing all your bunker gear. Photo Courtesy of Donnie Dodge.

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting

January 15, 2014 Leave a comment


The Burt County Board of Supervisors met January 14, 2014, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present:  Clifford Morrow, David Schold, Perry Rogers, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Gene Rollins.  Absent:  Gerald Newill.

 

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rollins, seconded by Schold, all voting aye.  County Clerk Marjorie Shumake informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall.

 

The first order of business was reorganization.  County Clerk Shumake asked for nominations for Chairman of the Board.  Rogers nominated Clifford Morrow, and Brummondseconded the motion.  Schold moved that the nominations cease and that Morrow be elected Chairman of the Board for 2014.  The motion was seconded by Brummond, all voting aye.

 

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Rollins, the agenda was approved, all voting aye.

 

Visiting the Board were Peggy Smith, Mike Braniff and Mark Jackson.

 

The County Clerk Report of Fees, the County Court Report of fines, the District Court Fee Report and the Zoning Report for December, as well as the Sheriff’s Quarterly Reports and the Treasurer’s 6 Month Report, were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Rollins, all voting aye.

 

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, all voting aye.

 

The Miscellaneous Receipts in the amount of $220,826.23, along with the Fund Balance Report, were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Rollins, all voting aye.

 

Patty Plugge presented a review of the 2013 Highlights and Achievements of the Burt County Economic Development Corporation.

 

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

 

RESOLUTION #2014-01

 

     BE IT RESOLVED that the County Treasurer be authorized to deposit funds in excess of the capital and surplus in any depository designated for county funds, provided such depository furnish the proper securities as provided by law, and that the Treasurer be and she hereby is, authorized to invest surplus funds, if there be any, in United States Treasury bills or certificates of deposit in the following financial institutions:  First Nebraska Bank, Decatur, First National Bank Northeast, Tekamah, and Washington County Bank, Tekamah.

 

DATED this 14th day of January, 2014, at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE            CLIFF MORROW, CHAIRMAN

BURT COUNTY CLERK                BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

 

Board Member Brummond seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, all voting aye.

 

Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, the Board appointed Peggy Smith as Burt County Highway Superintendent for 2014, all voting aye.

 

Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, the Board approved the following board appointments for 2014, all voting aye.

 

Clifford Morrow                               Elkhorn- Logan Valley Public Health Dept

Gerald Newill                                     Region IV

Heartland of Nebraska Board

Gene Rollins                                       Goldenrod Hills Board

Greg Brummond                              Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Services – alternate

Burt County Economic Development Board

Matt Connealy                                  North Star & Region IV Services

Region 5/6 Homeland Security

Northeast Nebraska Waste Coalition-alternate

Perry Rogers                                      Resource Conservation & Development Council

Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Services

Burt County Economic Development Board

David Schold                                      N.E. Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

N.E. Nebraska Waste Coalition, Advisory & Governing Board

All of the Burt County Supervisors are on the Burt County Weed Board.

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Rollins, the Board designated the Burt County web site as an additional method of providing notice of Board meetings for 2014, all voting aye.

 

Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Schold, the Board approved the following 2014 Burt County Extension Board nominees, all voting aye.

Kyle Brink     Rosa Schmidt      Dan Kahlandt         Ryann Pagels

 

Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Connealy, the Board approved an annual cost of living raise based on the Midwest Economic Consumer Prices available January 16, not to exceed 2%, all voting aye.

 

Highway Superintendent Smith brought the following bids before the Board for a box for the tool truck:

Omaha Standard                     $39,946.10 and $44,508.63

LCL Trucking Equipment        $29,697.00

 

Board Member Connealy moved that the County accept the bid of $29,697.00 from LCL Trucking Equipment, which includes installation.  Board Member Rogers seconded the motion, all voting aye.

 

Smith then brought bids for financing the new excavator as follows: NMC-2.7% for 5 years; First National Bank Northeast-2.7% for 3 years and 3.75% for 5 years; Washington County Bank-2.2% for 3 years and 2.6% for 5 years.

 

Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, the Board approved financing through Washington County Bank for 3 years at 2.2%, all voting aye.

 

Highway Superintendent Smith discussed the 1 and 6 Year Road Plan with the Board.

 

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Brummond, the Board authorized Chairman Morrow to sign the Burt County Weed Control Authority Activities and Information Report, all voting aye.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 10:45 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. January 30, 2014.

 

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE    CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN

BURT COUNTY CLERK         BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

 

 

 

These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved 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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4-H and Area News

January 14, 2014 Leave a comment


Personal Column

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

UNL Extension

January 10, 2014

 

4-H Snow/Snowless Sculpture Contest

As 4-H Clubs start making plans for the new year I want to remind our clubs and members to make plans to create an entry for the annual Burt County 4-H Snow/Snowless Sculpture Contest. This is our low budget, 4-H promotional activity that offers everyone the opportunity to get out and play in the snow. If we don’t have more of the white stuff in the near future, then we’ll just alter the contest to a snowless 4-H promotion!

The Burt County 4-H Council sponsors this contest with prize money and we encourage our individual and club entries to be at least as permanent as a snowman on a warm day. We can’t always hit the weather just right to be able to create a sculpture out of good packable snow that will last for a week or more, but do your best. Try to position your sculpture to promote 4-H in a relatively high traffic area (rather than behind the barn) so it stirs up some conversation at least.

The 4-H Council will meet Tuesday, January 28th for their first meeting of the year and will determine the contest categories. In the past we’ve had “Most Creative”, “Greenest” and “Best Message”. I doubt we’ll stray too far from those themes in case you get creative before they meet. Give it some thought, get creative and take a digital picture you can email or mail to me, Mary Loftis at 111 N. 13th Street, Suite 6, Tekamah, NE 68061 or at mloftis2@unl.edu.

 

The Special Garden Project

Moving from snow to spring let’s start planning for the Special Garden Project. This is a way to offer 4-H members the chance to grow unusual and fun projects in their gardens. The unique Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth is the featured project for 2014. Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth is an heirloom flower that has many uses.  The brilliant red seed heads hang down from upright plants.  The flowers are long lasting and are great in arrangements either as fresh cut or dried flowers.  When allowed to mature, the seeds from the plant can be eaten as can the fresh small leaves.  It will take on average 65-75 days from planting to bloom.  The seeds can either be started indoors in containers 6 weeks prior to the first frost then moved outside, or directly planted outside after the last frost free date, usually around the second week of May.  The tiny seeds will take 2 weeks to sprout.

If you’d like to reserve a packet of seeds please call the UNL Extension office by February 6 at 402-374-2929 and we’ll get you on the list.

4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh Day

          The Burt County weigh day will be Saturday, January 25 at the Johnnie Johnson Farm at 1340 County Road E, Craig, NE. Weighing will be done from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and ear tags will cost $1.00 each. If you plan to show at State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben you’ll need to collect DNA samples. Each animal you identify with a DNA sample costs $6.00. Identification sheets will be filled out that day and it’s helpful if the 4-H members are available to sign their own forms as well as a parent or guardian.

If the Burt County date doesn’t work there are several other options available:

Sunday, January 26 – 1:00-4:00 p.m. Masonic Home for Children, Fremont

Saturday, February 1 – 9:00-10:00 a.m. Cooper Farm, 8502 Mormon Bridge Rd., Omaha, NE

Saturday, February 1 – 10:00-Noon, Washington County Fairgrounds, Arlington

Saturday, March 22 – 12:00-2:00 p.m. Wahoo Sale Barn, Wahoo, NE

If attending another county’s weigh day you will need to bring ear tags (4-H or FFA) from your own county and DNA envelopes if you are identifying animals for State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben.

 

Burt County Fair Kickoff Event

          Don’t forget to get your tickets to the Burt County Fair Foundation Kickoff Event on Saturday, February 8th. It will be held in Tekamah this year at the Tekamah Auditorium and the county fair theme is “Hats Off to the Burt County Fair.” Tickets are limited to 350 and are available in Lyons at the First National Bank NE; in Oakland at the First National Bank NE Motor Bank on Hwy 77 and Red Barn Vet Clinic; in Tekamah at Burt County Insurance in the Washington County Bank, UNL Extension Office in the Burt County Courthouse and at Lee Valley.

 

 

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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Keep Looking Up!

January 14, 2014 Leave a comment


By Gary Fugman

Cory Martin observing through the 17.5″ reflector at Fugman Observatory. Photo courtesy of Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club.

Cory Martin observing through the 17.5″ reflector at Fugman Observatory. Photo courtesy of Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club.

“Jupiter To Be Seen At It’s Best This Week!”
Young and old alike are invited to Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club (NENAC) this weekend for a close up look at the “King of the Planets”, Jupiter.  Pastor Gary Fugman, member of NENAC, states, “Here in January 2014, Jupiter is now about as good as we ever see it from Earth.  Jupiter is an active, giant planet that easily displays cloud belts with various changing details and four Galilean moons that cross the planet regularly.”  It is no wonder that when Galileo first turned his telescope to the night sky and spied Jupiter and it’s moons that astronomy and the Earth’s place in the heavens was changed forever.
Share the thrill of seeing Jupiter for yourself!  This Friday, January 17 at 7pm at the Lyons Library and Saturday, January 18 at 7pm at the Decatur Sears Center Pastor Gary will take you on a tour of Jupiter.  First, we will start inside with computer projections of Jupiter and free star charts, then, weather permitting, we will go outside to view Jupiter at the Hedges Observatory Friday and the Fugman Observatory Saturday.  Please dress warmly as the temperature drops quickly after sunset.
For information on this and future NENAC presentations, call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953 or google “nenacstars” and Keep Looking Up!
Questions to Consider:
We observe volcanoes on Earth.  Where was the 2nd place humans observed volcanoes in the Solar System?
Why are the volcanoes on this other place in the Solar System active?

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Oakland Public Library

January 14, 2014 Leave a comment


With the 30 to 40 mph wind gusts predicted for today…I guess you could call it a rather blustery day…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p60buJnFUuI

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History

January 13, 2014 Leave a comment


On this day in 1794: Congress changes US flag to 15 stars & 15 stripes.

In 1893: U.S. Marines land in Honolulu from the U.S.S. Boston to prevent the queen from abrogating the Bayonet Constitution.

In 1930: “Mickey Mouse” comic strip 1st appears.

1942: Henry Ford patents a method of constructing plastic auto bodies.

1943: Hitler declares “Total War”.

In 1967: Rolling Stones appear on Ed Sullivan Show.

In 1974:  Superbowl VIII: Miami Dolphins beat Minnesota Vikings, 24-7 in Houston Superbowl MVP: Larry Csonka, Miami, RB.

In 1979: YMCA files libel suit against Village People’s YMCA song.

In 1982: Hank Aaron & Frank Robinson elected to Hall of Fame.

In 1988: Supreme Court rules (5-3) public school officials have broad powers to censor school newspapers, plays & other expressive activities.

In 1993: Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena – Cowboys beat Bills.

 

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