Hassebrook Picks Raybould for Lieutenant Governor

June 30, 2014 Leave a comment


Lincoln, Neb. — Chuck Hassebrook was in Lincoln this morning, where he announced that he has chosen Jane Raybould to be his Lieutenant Governor.

“I could not ask for a better running mate than Jane,” said Hassebrook. “She is a respected businesswoman, small business owner, and job creator. As an elected official she has stepped up to address tough budget issues by implementing cost cutting measures that have allowed Lancaster County to serve its citizens effectively. But the most important attribute of a leader is a good heart. Jane is committed to public service, and has pursued elected office and other leadership positions to serve the people, not to serve herself.”

 

Raybould accepted, saying, “I’m honored to join Chuck’s ticket as the Lieutenant Governor, where I look forward to continuing my service not only to Lancaster County, but to the entire state of Nebraska. I also look forward to campaigning and working with someone who I greatly admire and respect.”

Jane Raybould is currently serving as a Lancaster County Commissioner. She was up for re-election this year, but will be withdrawing her name from the ballot. The Lancaster County Democratic Party is charged with appointing her replacement. Jane will finish her term as a county commissioner, which ends in January 2015.

Raybould also works as the Vice President of Operations for B&R Stores, which include Russ’s Market and Super Saver. There are 18 B&R stores across Nebraska and Iowa, which are family and employee owned.

Jane Raybould and Chuck Hassebrook

Jane Raybould and Chuck Hassebrook

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

June 30, 2014 Leave a comment


The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… northwestern Burt County in east central Nebraska… southeastern Wayne County in northeast Nebraska… Cuming County in northeast Nebraska… Thurston County in northeast Nebraska… * until 1100 am CDT * at 1015 am CDT…severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wakefield to near Leigh…moving east at 50 mph. Hazard…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Source…radar indicated. Impact…hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs…siding and trees. * Locations impacted include… West Point…Wakefield…Wisner…Pender…Emerson…Walthill… Winnebago…Beemer…Bancroft…Rosalie…Thurston…the Highway 9 and 51 Junction and 10 miles west of West Point. This includes the following highways… Highway 275 in Nebraska between mile markers 101 and 123. Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 165 and 171. Highway 77 in Nebraska between milemarkers 154 and 169. Precautionary/preparedness actions… Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter…inside a strong building and away from windows.

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Tornado Watch

June 30, 2014 Leave a comment


The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch until 6 PM CDT.

The new watch is valid for the following areas In Iowa: In southwest Iowa Fremont Harrison Mills Montgomery Page Pottawattamie Shelby In west central Iowa Monona In Nebraska the new watch includes 20 counties

In east central Nebraska: Burt Butler Dodge Douglas Sarpy Saunders Washington In northeast Nebraska Antelope Boone Colfax Cuming Madison Pierce Platte Stanton Thurston Wayne In southeast Nebraska Cass Lancaster Seward. This includes the cities of…Albion…Ashland…Bellevue… Blair…Clarinda…Columbus…Council Bluffs…David City… Decatur…Dunlap…Elgin…Farragut…Fremont…Glenwood… Hamburg…Harlan…La Vista…Lincoln…Logan…Lyons…Macy… Mapleton…Milford…Missouri Valley…Neligh…Norfolk… Oakland…Omaha…Onawa…Osmond…Papillion…Pender…Pierce… Plainview…Plattsmouth…Red Oak…Schuyler…Seward… Shenandoah…Sidney…St. Edward…Stanton…Tabor…Tekamah… Wahoo…Walthill…Wayne…West Point…Winnebago…Wisner… Woodbine and Yutan.

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Hassebrook to Make Special Announcement

June 29, 2014 Leave a comment


Chuck Hassebrook will be in Lincoln on Monday morning to announce his choice for Lieutenant Governor.

Members of the press are invited to attend the announcement. Following the press conference Hassebrook will be available for one-on-one interviews before similar stops in Grand Island and Omaha.

WHAT: Hassebrook for Governor – Lieutenant Governor Announcement

WHEN: Monday, June 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Capitol Building, 1445 K St., Lincoln (west side, near statue of President Abraham Lincoln)

WHO: Chuck Hassebrook, candidate for Governor; local supporters.

Hassebrook served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for 18 years, and spent 36 years working for Nebraska communities at the Center for Rural Affairs, a national rural advocacy and development organization based in Lyons, where he has assisted over 10,000 rural Nebraska small businesses.

Since announcing he will run for Governor over a year ago, Hassebrook has received the support of key leaders in Lincoln and Omaha, including Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler, former Omaha Mayors Mike Boyle, Mike Fahey, and Jim Suttle, fourteen state Senators, former Nebraska Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey, the Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska State Education Association, Nebraska AFL-CIO, and others.

Chuck Hassebrook. Photo Courtesy of Meg Mandy.

Chuck Hassebrook. Photo Courtesy of Meg Mandy.

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4-Hers Helping 4-Hers

June 27, 2014 Leave a comment


On June 16, 2014, major storms moved through parts of Nebraska. The town of Pilger suffered significant damage, and families are working around the clock to put their lives back together. There are other communities in Nebraska who have also suffered major damage recently.

We know that many 4-H families have been impacted by these storms. These are 4-Hers, 4-H parents, and 4-H volunteer leaders- All people who are a part of the Nebraska 4-H family.

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation is providing an opportunity to help these 4-H families. Your donations to the “4-Hers Helping 4-Hers” fund through the Nebraska 4-H Foundation is the best way to help a 4-Her who could use a helping hand.

Any financial contribution, no matter how small, is worth more than any of us will ever know.

Donations are fully tax deductible and 100% of all gifts are used to meet the needs of hurting 4-Hers in the wake of disasters. Donations can be made online at http://ne4hfoundation.org/ , by phone 402-472-1178, or by mail. Checks should be made payable to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and sent to: 4-Hers Helping 4-Hers Fund, P.O. Box 830719, Lincoln, NE 68583-0719

 

 

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

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

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Former Oaklander Loses all in Tornado

June 26, 2014 Leave a comment


June 1

Destruction of the house and buildings outside of Val and Brian Baker's in rural Wakefield. Photos Courtesy of Connie Peterson.

Destruction of the house and buildings outside of Val and Brian Baker’s in rural Wakefield. Photos Courtesy of Connie Peterson.

10404201_10204258728211237_8495052489522059974_n 10494724_10204258728731250_2036307612732249790_n6th was a very frightening day for many people in Eastern Nebraska as meteorologists indicated there was a good chance of severe storms, and possibly tornadoes, in Eastern Nebraska. They weren’t wrong. Many areas in the state suffered loss of their homes, places of work, and their community they reside in.

A former Oakland resident and her husband fell victim to a tornado that day, losing her home of many years and most of their possessions.

Val (Carlson) Baker and her husband Brian of rural Wakefield, NE are among the many people to have endured such a tragedy that day. Val is formerly from Oakland, NE and is a 1972 graduate of Oakland-Craig High School. She is the sister of Connie Peterson of Oakland, NE. “Their home was located five miles south of Wakefield. If you are willing to donate gift cards please send them to me at 112 S. Fried Avenue in Oakland, Ne. 68045 and I will get them to Val and Brian” stated Connie. “If you have any questions, please contact me at 402-685-5115.”

If you want to send a check to the above address, please make the check out to Val and Brian Baker.

“Val and Brian appreciate everyone’s thoughts, prayers and assistance at such a terrible time for them,” Connie said.

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Resources Available for Tornado Victims

June 25, 2014 Leave a comment


During the past eight days our office has been in contact with several agencies and individuals regarding much needed assistance following the tornadoes that devastated rural Wisner in District 16. Although progress has been made, after seeing the damage during onsite visits, there is much work ahead. Residents of Wisner, Pilger, and surrounding areas affected by the June 16 tornadoes who are in further need of assistance are encouraged to attend the special Multi Agency Resource Center (MARC) to be set up at the Wisner Fire Hall in Wisner.

 

The hours of operation are:

Wednesday, June 25, 8am-6pm (Red Cross caseworkers only);

Thursday, June 26, 10am-8pm;

Friday, June 27, 10am-8pm; and

Saturday, June 28, 9am-4pm.

 

The following resources will be available:

All Hands Volunteers;

American Red Cross;

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (chaplains and mental health workers);

The League of Human Dignity;

USDA Office of Rural Development

The Salvation Army;

Veteran’s Services (available Thursday only);

Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD); and

Nebraska Health and Human Services Division (mornings, longer as needed).

 

Please contact Cindy Pfennig, Disaster Preparedness Specialist with the American Red Cross, at (402) 990-6893 with questions regarding the one-stop assistance services being offered on Thursday through Saturday.

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Land Gets Overflow of Bell Creek

June 24, 2014 Leave a comment


Bell Creek overflowed onto land and fields due to all of the rain the area has experienced. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Bell Creek overflowed onto land and fields due to all of the rain the area has experienced. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Buffett Supports Hassebrook

June 24, 2014 Leave a comment


Post primary financial reports for the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission (NADC) were due yesterday, Monday, June 23. Chuck Hassebrook, candidate for Governor, has issued the following statement:

“I am proud to have the financial support of many Nebraskans, including Omaha’s most well-known and respected business leader, Warren Buffett.

“Mr. Buffett is celebrated for his hard-earned success in business and his instinct for sound investments. His significant investment in my campaign, coupled with the close results in recent public opinion polls demonstrates that this truly is one of the most competitive races for Governor that we’ve seen in decades.

“Mr. Buffett’s contribution adds to our fundraising total of $1.4 million, including nearly $580,000 since the last report at the end of April.

“I’ll be spending the rest of the summer working hard to earn Nebraskans’ votes, and look forward to a robust campaign as we head in to November.”

Chuck Hassebrook

Chuck Hassebrook

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Work Scheduled on Highway 75 Near Decatur

June 23, 2014 Leave a comment


Weather permitting, the Department of Roads will begin a resurfacing project on Highway 75 beginning at the south edge of Decatur and extending 9 miles south on June 27. Traffic will be maintained using flaggers and a pilot vehicle. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in this area. Anticipated completion date for this project is early July.

Visit the 511 webpage at http://www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800-906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions.

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