Village of Decatur Meeting Minutes

February 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting February 12, 2015
4:30 P.M.

The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the Community Center on February 12, 2015. Visitors signing in were Dale Wolf, Rev. Gary Fugman, Ellen Olson, Ryan Chytka, Sally Santos, &Pete Santos.
1) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-here, Loretta Kellogg-here, Bob Richards-here, Margaret Tolby-here, Alta Wolf-here. 2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Loretta Kellogg-yes, Bob Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Alta Wolf-yes.
3) Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous months minutes.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Loretta Kellogg-yes, Bob Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Alta Wolf-yes.
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
All were present
5) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES

1) Police Monthly Report- A. Police Applications- The Village received two police applications that were reviewed by the board. Both applicants are not certified in the state of Nebraska. One of the applicants was present, Ryan Chytka, if chosen he would look into using a grant from the Veterans Affair. Ryan served 5 years in the Marine Corp being honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Wolf made a motion that they go into executive session to discuss this and Kellogg seconded the motion Roll Call Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolin-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes. Time 4:34. Richards made the motion to come out of executive session. was seconded by Bolln, Roll call: Kellogg- yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes. Wolf motion to table this until the March meeting to give the boards member that have not met this young man an opportunity to get to know him and we will make a decision in the March meeting and this was seconded by Richards. Roll call Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes.

2) Light Monthly Report- Wolf reported that there were several utility bills that were taking care that were let go and were catching them up. Wolf reported that there are 2 proposals from Gary Fugman, and one of them is that Gary and Sharon will purchase three Caretaker LED Roadway Luminaries without globes to be installed at 2nd Avenue & 14th Street, 3rd Avenue & 14th Street, and 304 E 15th Street. This will be installed by the city workers at no cost to the city. Wolf motioned that we accept this gift and this was seconded by Bolln Roll Call- Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Bolln-yes. His second proposal is a signed petition from the residents on Riverview Drive stating that they wish not to have utility poles put on their street, they wish to keep it dark. Wolf stated that she asked Ryan Chytka if he were the officer in Decatur what he thought about policing Riverfront Drive if it was dark. Ryan stated that he thought that it would make it more difficult to police that area, and that the lights would act as a deterrent. Wolf recommended we table it. Gary Fugman came to the table and discussed this matter with the board. Wolf motioned to table, seconded by Kellogg, Roll Call- Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes. Gary Fugman left a check with the Clerk for the three lights he is purchasing for the village.

3) Water & Sewer Monthly Report- Richards reported nothing- and the Phelps problem is on their property so it is their responsibility and that it was a call by the boys.

4) Park Monthly Report-Tolby reported no rentals through the winter and the time is getting near when we will need to clean the areas to prepare for the spring, there is no grass to be mowed at this time. Kellogg asked if the area needed to be shut off with the chain and Richard replied that it has been done for years.

5) Street Monthly Report- Bolln reported that there was a lot of snow and the our guys took good care of it. Loretta received many phones call saying thank to the guys that cleared the snow and the slush.

6) Recycling Monthly Report- it was reported that the recycling will be taken to Tekamah, Dansco is going to furnish a semi to haul it down at no charge.

6) OLD BUSINESS None

7) NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution #141 Check signer
Wolf introduced Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer
Kellogg asked the clerk to read Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer Clerk Read Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer

WHEREAS: The Village of Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska, has appointed a Village Clerk. and

WHEREAS: It is required that all Village checks be signed by the Board Chairman and one non-Board Member

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska by majority vote that Ann Chytka is hereby authorized to sign all checks as may be required in the processing and payment of the Village’s payroll and other liabilities.

Wolf moved that Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer be passed.
Tolby second the motion
Kellogg Shall Resolution #141- Authorizing a check signer be passed and adopted by roll call Clerk Roll call- Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes
Kellogg- Motion carried
Date: February 12th, 2015 Loretta Kellogg

Chairman

ATTEST: Ann Chytka Village Clerk

2. Snowmobile in private yard- Bob Hadcock-Kellogg will visit with Bob Hadcock about having snowmobiles going through his yard to see if the matter is resolved.

3. Community Survey- Kellogg would like the community survey to go out to see what is important to the community, to see what their concerns are, suggestions, ideas and Kellogg feels that their feedback is more important than signing a name. Kellogg wishes that they will all send them back.

Kellogg made a motion that the survey be sent out with this month’s utility bills
seconded by Wolf
Roll call- Kellogg-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Richards-yes
4. Hansen Pest Control- Fogging for mosquitoes The clerk received a call from Hansen Pest Control

asking if the village was going to continue using their service this year. The price will remain the same. There was discussion. Kellogg made a motion to table this until next meeting while the clerk gets further information. Seconded by Tolby Roll call- Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes, Wolf-yes, Tolby-yes
8) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLAIMS:

1) Claims preapproved by Bolln, Wolf, and Tolby

2) Motion to Approve Claims as Submitted Tolby 2nd Bolln Roll Call: Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes.

Are there any questions from the audience? None

9) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING Wolf 2nd Richards

ADJOURNMENT TIME 5:21 P.M.

Ann Chytka Village Clerk

Loretta Kellogg Chairman

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

February 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

We have a fun week ahead .Our Valentine Party on Friday February 13th at 2:30 pm were we will be crowning the Oakland Heights King and Queen at the party, then on Saturday February 14th we will be having a special valentine Supper at 5:30 pm for the residents. Next week is our monthly Waffle Supper on Thursday February 19th at 5; 30 pm and then on Saturday 21st at 2:30 pm the Rusty Buckets will be here to entertain. We also have a special birthday coming up next week Wilma Neitzke will be celebrating her 102nd Birthday on February 20th.

Church Service for Sunday February 15th at 2:30 pm will be given by the Eilm Lutheran Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Monday February 16th at 2:30 pm is communion with First Lutheran and on Wednesday February 18th at 2:30 pm is an Ash Wednesday serve given by Pastor Hoden.

Activities for the week of February16th to February 21st are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing a Long, Game Day, Show and Share, Word Games, Bingo w/Salem, Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Walk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Nadine Anderson, Betty Hanna, Bonnie Fleischman, Donna Baldwin; Mary Donavon, Lola Bridgeford, and Pat Anderson, and Sly Rouse.

Activity Memorial Fund

A Memorial was given by Pat Anderson in memory of Tom Tibbels.

 

 

 

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Burt County 4-H Week

February 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Burt County 4-H Week is February 22-28. These three 4-H members taped their 4-H Public Service Announcement at KTIC/KWPN radio last week to promote Burt County 4-H. They are: Andrew Schlichting, Lyons; Caleb Schlichting, Lyons and Cody Bachtell of Tekamah. Also taping, but not available for the picture is Faith Roscoe of Lyons. Photo by Mary Loftis.

Burt County 4-H Week is February 22-28. These three 4-H members taped their 4-H Public Service Announcement at KTIC/KWPN radio last week to promote Burt County 4-H.
They are: Andrew Schlichting, Lyons; Caleb Schlichting, Lyons and Cody Bachtell of Tekamah. Also taping, but not available for the picture is Faith Roscoe of Lyons.
Photo by Mary Loftis.

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Minutes

February 13, 2015 Leave a comment


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK February 10, 2015 TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met this date pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members 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 January, were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by T.Connealy, 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 $1,237,213.33, along with the Fund Balance Report, were approved upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Schold, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

TOBACCO LICENSE ZONING PERMITS

CO CLERK-FILING & RECORDING CO CLERK-DOC STAMPS (COUNTY SHARE)
CO CLERK-MISC

DISTRICT COURT-FILING FEES
DISTRICT COURT-COST REFUNDS DISTRICT COURT-MISC FEES & REVENUE DISTRICT COURT-FILING FEES
CO COURT-MISC FEES
ELECTION REIMBURSEMENTS
CO SHERIFF-SERVICE FEES
CO SHERIFF-MILEAGE &
COSTS
INTOX/BREATH ANALYZER FEES

10.00 125.00 3,268.00

3,529.65 113.50 150.00 463.00 627.25 50.00 73.00 2,580.95 1,478.80

1,254.05 75.00

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TITLE
INSPECTIONS
GUN PERMITS
FINGER PRINT CHARGES
CO SHERIFF-MISC REFUND
CO ATTORNEY-CHECK COLLECTION
INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS
MISC REVENUE
FEMA DISASTER MONEY
MOTOR VEHICLE FEES
HIGHWAY/STREET ALLOCATION
ROAD-MISC REVENUE
FUND TRANSFER -CO GEN TO ROAD
CO CLERK-PRESERVATION & MODERNIZATION STOP PROGRAM
INHERITANCE TAX-JOHN C HALL ESTATE INHERITANCE TAX-JAMES CORNISH ESTATE INHERITANCE TAX-ELEANOR L. PENKE
PLAT BOOK SALES
911 WIRELESS SERVICE FUND
COUNTY 911 SURCHARGES
COUNTY COURT FINES-REGULAR
CRAIG FIRE-GENERAL
DECATUR FIRE-GENERAL
LYONS FIRE-GENERAL
OAKLAND FIRE-GENERAL
DECATUR FIRE-BOND
LYONS FIRE-BOND
OAKLAND FIRE-BOND
CO COURT-TEKAMAH CITY VIOLATION
STATE OF NEBR-PROPERTY TAX CREDITS STATE OF NEBR-MOTOR VEHICLE PRO RATE

790.00 135.00 40.00 28.00 30.00 0.08 3,598.20 15,042.42 16,800.26 76,819.78 165.30 100,000.00 617.00 300.00 446,628.25 506.79 10,000.00 68.00 4,771.30 5,181.00 4,699.10 322.09 2,209.54 2,416.94 4,599.76 912.66 384.22 886.49 25.00 520,052.62 5,385.33

Communication from Northeast Nebraska Solid Waste Coalition was noted and placed on file.

Attendance to the 2015 NACO Institute of Excellence was discussed. The Board approved to send two Burt County Employees. County Clerk Sarah Freidel will attend.

Attendance to the NE Nebr. Asso. Of County Officials 2015 Spring Workshop at Northeast Community College Lifelong Learning Center was discussed. County Clerk Freidel will submit registrations the end of February.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, the Board appointed the following Planning Commission Members: Rodney Bromm, Jay Hovendick and Larry Larsen, with

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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 appointed the following Board of Adjustment Members: Rodney Bromm, Jon Ronnfeldt and Billy Riecken, 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 Rogers, the Board approved the removal of Marge Shumake and the addition of Sarah Freidel to be on the list of employees who can be requested to be added to the Grievance Board when a particular grievance has been submitted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

The Road Committee reported that next meeting they will bring back recommendations to the Board in regards to the tractor and road maintainer that has been discussed in the past. Brummond from the Road Committee also opened brief discussions about a possible employee questionnaire being drafted. No action was taken.

At 9:45 Chairman Morrow opened the following bids for 2015 Lawn Treatment Applications.

KB Lawn $1,170.00

Tobin’s Turf Care $1,560.00
Grounds and Maintenance Superintendent Pete Ueding and the Board reviewed the bids. Newill moved to accept the low bid with KB Lawn, T.Connealy seconded the motion, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Schold, Brummond, M.Connealy, Rogers, T.Connealy and Newill. Nays – none.

Roland Richards and Roger Moderow came before the Board on behalf of Oakland Township. Questions were posed as far as maintenance responsibilities when it comes to ice removal on the newly paved County Road O (CVA Road). Being a Township Road, there are no changes with the maintenance responsibilities lying with the township.

Upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Rogers, – all voting Aye, Chairman Morrow opened the Public Hearing for the One and Six Year Road Plan at 10:30 am.

Melvin Schmidt and Mark Blackford came before the Board with concerns of road conditions in the area of CR C and CR 21. Concerns were expressed in regards to water drainage on roads around Schmidt’s property and poor road conditions for heavy truck traffic in and out of Craig Cattle Co. They asked for traffic count studies to begin and the County’s one and six year road plan to consider paving approximately 1 1⁄4 miles of CR 21.

Allen Soll and Brett Langley attended on behalf of the Tekamah Airport Authority. They asked for the one and six road plans to keep moving the plans up the list for getting a

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route/road to the airport entrance paved.

Will Belfrage spoke in regards to a bridge Northwest of Tekamah.

Roland Richards asked about a bridge on CR O in Oakland Township. Superintended Peggy informed him that tubes for this bridge are already in the plans.

There being no further public comments, the Chairman Morrow closed the Public Hearing and returned to regular session at 11:00 a.m. upon motion by M.Connealy, seconded by Newill, all voting – Aye.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-02

WHEREAS,PURSUANT TO L.B.1302 OF THE80th LEGISLATUREOFTHE STATEOFNEBRASKA, A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD BY THE BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAFTING A ONE AND SIX YEAR ROAD PLAN TO DESIGNATE SPECIFIC ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR BURT COUNTY ROADS .

WHEREAS , LEGAL NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE BURT COUNTY OAKLAND INDEPENDENT WHICH IS A LEGAL NEWSPAPER IN THE COUNTY.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THE ONE AND SIX YEAR ROAD PLANS WERE FULLY DISCUSSED BY THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT WITH THE COUNTY BOARD AND THOSE PRESENT.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THAT THE ONE AND SIX YEAR ROAD PLANS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN BURT COUNTY BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AND AS ADVERTISED AND THAT SUCH PLANS BE ORDERER SUBMITTED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION ALONG WITH OTHER EVIDENCE AS REQUIRED BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.

APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.

BURT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLIFFORD L.MORROW CHAIRMAN

DAVE SCHOLD GREG BRUMMOND PERRY ROGERS

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL COUNTY CLERK

GERALD NEWILL MATT CONNEALY TED CONNEALY

Board Member Schold 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.

Board Member Matt Connealy shared information with the Board about LB 106.

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There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 11:23 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. February 27, 2015.

ATTEST: SARAH J. FREIDEL 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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Every Student, Every Day!

February 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Rachel Wise, District 3, Nebraska State Board of Education (February, 2015)

Rachel Wise

Rachel Wise

Nebraska Education Commissioner Matt Blomstedt uses the mantra Every Student, Every Day! The State Board has begun a review of one of its major policies, G1, which addresses Nondiscrimination and Equal Educational Opportunity in Schools. This policy reflects the beliefs of the Commissioner and all State Board members. The review is intended to reaffirm our commitment to focusing on Every Student, Every Day. Diversity enriches our lives, our families and our communities. I embrace diversity― friends, family members and coworkers with disabilities, from different races or cultures, differing religious views, and, yes, even differing political views! We are blessed to live in a country where we can have differing views but still share a common belief in freedom and democracy.

This month, the State Board spent quite a bit of time reviewing legislative bills that could directly or indirectly impact the Nebraska Department of Education and/or local school districts. During the review process, the Board determines whether to support, oppose or take a neutral position on legislative bills and resolutions. Last year, the Board spent quite a bit of time on proposed legislation which would have had a significant impact on “local control.” While that proposal did not move forward, a very similar bill is back this year. Legislative Bill 617 which was introduced by Sen. Tyson Larson of O’Neill, has a few good provisions but a requirement to retain 3rd graders not reading at “grade level” is quite disconcerting. The state should not make decisions about retention! That important decision should be a local decision between parents and teachers. Local school boards should make important decisions about the needs of the children they serve and determine retention practices. Do I think kids should be reading by 3rd grade? Yes! Do I know there are unique situations that affect children’s reading― children who have disabilities or children whose first language is not English? Yes! But, most importantly, parents and teachers need to make decisions about retention―not the Legislature!! The State Board voted to oppose LB 617. I believe local control of public education is an important value that we need to maintain. We elect local leaders to make the important decisions and, yes, sometimes difficult decisions, regarding educational opportunities and needs within our local communities.

The State Board of Education also took a major step toward implementing a new quality and accountability system in Nebraska. The new system, Accountability Quality Education System Today and Tomorrow (AQuESTT), was incorporated into Rule 10. To be accredited, public schools must meet Rule 10 requirements, so building AQuESTT and the accountability requirements into the rule appeared to be the logical step. Under AQuESTT, schools will be classified and held accountable for student achievement to keep the focus of schools on Every Student, Every Day!

Finally, the State Board has two study committees working to provide pertinent information and direction for Early Childhood Education and Career & Technical Education. Pat Timm of Beatrice chairs the Early Childhood Education study committee. John Witzel of Papillion chairs the Career & Tech Ed study committee. In an upcoming article I will highlight the preliminary recommendations of these two very important committees. 

This article represents my personal view, not that of the State Board of Education or my role as president. Feel free to contact me at rachel.wise@nebraska.gov. Search the Nebraska Department of Education website at www.education.ne.gov to learn more about education in our state.

 

 

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Senator Brasch Introduces LB 351

February 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Despite weather conditions which led me to sadly leave home early and return to Lincoln on Saturday afternoon, we began business as usual on Monday. I arrived early to prepare for the big day of introducing LB 351 to the Education Committee. As mentioned last week, LB 351 increases income tax directed to local school districts from the current 2% to 20%. This helps schools receive important sources of local revenue and provides equitable distribution of the tax burden for education financing. During the hearing, questions were raised by three senators representing Lincoln and Omaha districts. These senators were concerned LB 351 would reduce funding urban schools and result in a mere tax shift. In response, I explained LB 351 returns more local dollars to schools and not less, especially to schools not receiving equalization aid from the state. Currently, property taxes are the main source of local revenues for our schools and, especially in our rural communities, the property tax is a disproportionate and burdensome mechanism for funding education. LB 351 is the sister bill of LB 350 which reduces agricultural and horticultural land valuations from 75% to 65%. LB 350 will have a public hearing on February 19.

 

Other bills I introduced have public hearings soon. LB 590 expands the authority of cities, villages, and counties to expand the use golf carts within their local jurisdiction and will be heard on February 10. LB 568 addresses a potential federal non-compliance issue regarding the administrative license revocation procedures of commercial driver’s license operators who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated and will be heard on February 17. LB 571 provides authority to the Tourism Commission to establish and promote tourism signage and will be heard on February 26. LB 340 would establish a definition for ‘conspicuous signage’ in regards to a person, entity, or employer in control of property prohibiting a concealed carry handgun permitholder from carrying in or on the place or premises and will be heard on March 20. One other bill, LB 569, is yet to receive a hearing date. Please know that you are invited to testify on bills of interest to help the Legislature in determining what is good for the State.

 

Finally, a special thank you to all those who visited our office this week. I met with Tom Black on behalf of retired teachers of the Nebraska State Education Association, members of the AFL/CIO, as well as members of the Burt County Extension’s Leading Locally Program, and James Moseman and his parents. We are proud of James as he received his district’s Voice of Democracy award.

 

Please contact me, my administrative aide, Katie Wattermann, or my legislative aide, Tom Venzor, with questions or thoughts at (402)471-2728 or by e-mail at lbrasch@leg.ne.gov. If you would like to follow the Legislature online visit http://www.netnebraska.org/basic-page/television/live-demand-state-government or watch live broadcasting on NET2.

 

Keeping the Good Life Growing in Nebraska,

Senator Lydia Brasch, District 16

Senator Lydia Brasch

Senator Lydia Brasch

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

February 9, 2015 Leave a comment


The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

*Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Feb. 11: Melody chimes practice today at 9:00. Valentine Bingo is at 2:00 pm. Sign up for Friday’s chicken dinner by 3:00 pm today.

Thurs. Feb. 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Feb. 13: Chair exercise at 10:00. Herman Chiropractic will do a free spinal screening at 11:40. Chicken dinner is at noon and Sheila Pape will do a presentation at 12:20 on “How to Stay Young for the First 100 Years of your Life.” Cards or work on the puzzle after lunch.

Mon. Feb. 16: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00 pm today.

Tues. Feb. 17: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. The evening supper will be French toast and pancakes serving from 5:30-6:45 pm.

Wed. Feb. 18: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Cards or any type of board game you would like to play at 1:30 pm.

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Craig Parish Valentine Dinner

February 6, 2015 Leave a comment


The Craig Alder Grove Parish is having their annual Valentine Dinner at the Craig Fire Hall Sunday, February 8th.

The meal will be served at noon and the public is invited to join in on the fun.

Fried chicken or pork loin are the menu choices.

Reservations are requested by Wednesday, February 4 by calling Mary Loftis at 402-377-2826.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

February 6, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

Well it seems as if February blow in on a cold and snow note. This week we will be getting ready for the Valentines party coming up next week, residents and staff will get to vote on a Valentine King and Queen. Next week we will be having on Thursday February 12th at 2:30 pm Charlie Davis will be here to play the Harmonica then the valentine Party will be on Friday February 13th at 2:30 pm and on Saturday the 14th Valentine’s Day residents will be having a special evening Supper at 5:30 pm. We have two residents celebrating a birthday, Jeanette Johnson on February 3rd and Viola Enstrom on February 12th. Viola’s family will be serving Cake on the 12th at 3:00 pm in celebration of her Birthday.

Church Service for Sunday February 8th at 2:30 pm will be given by the Methodist Church with a luncheon served afterwards. There will be no Catholic Mass on the 10th as it was moved to February 3rd instead.

Activities for the week of February 9th to February 14th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Reading Group, Coffee and Conversation, Crafts, Bingo w/Evang. Free, Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Walk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Dani Moseman, Betty Hanna, Bonnie Fleischman, Donna Baldwin; Betty Hanna, Mary Donavon, Di Ruwe, Mary Pearson, Kay Swanson, and Pat Anderson, Anne Anderson, and Sly Rouse.

 

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

February 3, 2015 Leave a comment


* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

Meals on Wheels

*Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Feb. 4: Melody chimes practice today at 9:00. Need volunteers to help recycle birthday cards at 1:30.

Thurs. Feb. 5: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. There will be a golf card game tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Feb. 6: Chair exercise at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30. St Joseph Retirement Community will provide the lunch at 3:30.

Sat. Feb. 7: Come to the music jam at 7:00 pm, bring a snack for lunch.

Mon. Feb. 9: Sign up to play hand and foot at 1:30.

Tues. Feb. 10: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Feb.11: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. We will play Valentine bingo at 2:00.

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