John P. Mohr, 50, of Scribner NE

July 16, 2015 Leave a comment


John P. Mohr age 50 of Scribner passed away  Tuesday July 14 at Fremont Health Medical Center.
Visitation will be Friday with family present from 4pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen’s Scribner Funeral Chapel in Scribner. Graveside service will be held 10:30am Saturday at the Scribner Cemetery with full military honors by the American Legion Post 121 of Scribner; luncheon to follow.

John was born November 8, 1964 in Fremont to Harry and Sally ‘Barron’ Mohr. He was raised in Scribner and graduated from Scribner High School in 1983. He was in the United States Navy from 1983-1987, serving many locations throughout the world. After his time in the Navy he returned to Scribner. John worked as a Maintenance Electrician for D&L from 1988 to 1995 and Smeal Fire Apparatus from 1995 to 2000. He then found his true passion working on boats as a Marine Mechanic working for Woodcliff Marine and then finally at Valley Marine. He married Patty Mahowald on November 7, 1992. They resided south of Scribner but spent most of their spare time at their cabin they built in Decatur on the Missouri river.

Survivors:

Wife – Patty of Scribner

Stepson – Chris (friend Nicole) Weber of New Market, MN

Mother – Sally Mohr of Scribner

Brothers – Jeff (Lola) Mohr of Omaha; Perry (Shari) Mohr of Hooper

Sister – Jill Mohr of Fremont

Father-in-law- Nicholas ‘Bud’ Mahowald of Lakeville, MN

Mother-in-law – Shirley Mahowald of Lakeville, MN

Sisters-in-law – Terry Sutter of Lakeville, MN; Joni (Danny) Anderson of Lakeville, MN

Brothers-in-law – Mike Mahowald of Florida

Nic Mahowald of Albany, MN

Jeff (fiancé Carol) Mahowald of Prior Lake, MN

Best buddy – Dexter

Many nieces and nephews

John was preceded in death by his father, Harry and niece Angie; brother-in-law Rob and sister-in-law Amy.

John Mohr

John Mohr

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Burt County Fair Update

July 16, 2015 Leave a comment


There has been an update for Open Class entries at the Burt County Fair in Oakland NE. Please bring your entry to the Ag Hall at the Burt County Fairgrounds in Oakland NE on Thursday August 6th from 2:00-8:00p.m. 

The Burt County Fair begins on Friday, August 7th and continues until Tuesday, August 11th in Oakland NE. 

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Elaine M. Holm, 93, of Wakefield NE

July 15, 2015 Leave a comment


Elaine M. Holm, 93, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wakefield, with Pastor William Bertrand officiating.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

July 15, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

This week we are having our Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser on Friday July 17th at 7:00 pm it’s a free will donation, there will be Polka Music provided by Ron Schulzkump. We have a resident’s birthday coming up Betty Krutilek celebrates her Birthday on July 21st. On Tuesday July 21st we will be going to Golden Oaks Potluck dinner. Then on Thursday July 23rd is our Monthly Waffle Supper serving from 5:30 to 6:00 pm.

      Church Service for July 19th at 2:30 pm will be given by First Methodist Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Monday July 20th at 2:30 pm is communion with First Lutheran.

      Activities for the week of July 20th to July 25th , are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Reminiscing Group, Reading Group, Sing a Long, Bingo w/Methodist, Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper,   Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo and Saturday morning movie.

     Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Bonnie Fleischman, Marge Maller, Mary Donavon, Anne Anderson, Nadine Anderson , Di Ruwe, Mary Fritz, Connie Fager and Lola Bridgeford.

     Guests signing in last week were: Gary and Karen, Ron and Mary, Nona, Carla, Sharon and Sheila, Emery and Mary, Dale and Jeanette to see Dolores Anderson. Also here to visit was Brian Gorack to see Jene Hightree.

 

 

 

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Village of Decatur Meeting Minutes

July 15, 2015 Leave a comment


Village Board of Decatur Regular Meeting
July 9, 2015 4:30P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the City Hall on July 9, 2015. Visitors signing in were Nina Mussack, Shiela Maryott, Dale Wolf, Jim Maryott, Betty Sparks, Laura Sparks, Debbie Maryott, Jaime Bacon, Patty Plugge, Stephanie Warren, Jimmy Warren, Jason Troutman, Jolene Stevens, Bob Kellogg, Susan Houck, Cheyanne Jessen, Jill Maryott, Jeanea McCulloch, Kay Kellogg, Penny Warren, Theresa Magill, Debbie & Charlie Krutilek, Jackie Anderson. Not signing in Donnie Warren, Ellen Olson, Matt Connealy, Steve Kellogg, and Jim Nicola

1)        The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Bolln-here, Kellogg-here, Richards-here, Tolby-here, Wolf-here.
2)         Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
3)         Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes.

Correction: None to report
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.

4)         EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
            All Present

5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES
1) Police Monthly Report- Kellogg stated that we are waiting to hear if Joseph Gatto is accepted to the police academy in Grand Island.

A-Sleuth Program Bolln made a motion that we drop the Sleuth program 2nd Wolf, Roll Call Tolby -yes     Richards-Yes, Wolf -yes, Bolln- Yes Kellogg-yes

2) Lights Monthly Report- Wolf reported no problems and no complaints

3) Water & Sewer Monthly Report- Richards reported that the sewer issue has been fixed and all covered up.      Alta asked about Judy Andersons water. Bob stated that the water is running through the meter. Kellogg asked   that Richards follow up with Judy.
4) Parks Monthly Report – Tolby reported income of $7567.88 for June. She stated that the bathrooms need to be tended to. Kellogg stated that the floors in the bathrooms need to have the bumpy stuff on it and then a coat that will keep the floors dry. The shower needs a curtain. Tolby stated that they need to have a light in the bathroom. The walk down to the dock the railing needs to be repaired. A concerned citizen asked if the mold in the bathrooms is black mold?

Kellogg stated she said that when she was down she saw people fishing from the dock and laying out on the dock. Kellogg stated that we should invest in a sign that states No Fishing or Swimming off dock and no unattended boats. Kellogg stated that when the boy scouts came they were rained out. When they come this month they will do the painting.

 

5) Streets Monthly Report –Bolln reported sales tax received for April was $2,628.11. He said maybe next year can do something with the money coming in from sales tax. Kellogg asked if there was a bid for rock for the roads up by Holidays and Skips. No bid for rock has been published but we will run an ad.

6) Recycling- Nothing to report

6)         OLD BUSINESS
            1) Health & Life Insurance bids- Jaime and Kay came to the table. Jaime stated that the Blue Cross renewal is coming in with a 7.73% raise in premiums which is high. She also presented a bid for United Health Care. The comparable UHC is 700.00 savings. She asked if we had any questions on the current plan. The insurance takes affect 8-1-2015. Kay stated she also has a bid from United Health Care. Bolln made a motion that this be tabled until next meeting. 2nd by Tolby. Roll call Richard-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes, Bolln-Yes, Tolby-yes. There will be a special meeting, due to the next regular board meeting is after the 1st.

2) Employee hours- Kellogg stated we are discussing the hours not any person or their character. We are discussing hours. Right now we pay 112 hours out from maintenance and 80 hours out of the office. Somewhere along the line we need to cut these because not all these hours are needed. She stated that we do need about 50-70 hours per week out of the maintenance building and 40 hours in office so someone is there each day. We need to do some budget cuts and she needs to know what other board members ideas are. She asked what the board members for their ideas. Wolf stated that she has been driving around the city for weeks and she finds many things that are in bad shape. She would like to purpose that we cut some hours and hire someone to clean the clinic because they are not happy with how it is being cleaned. That we hire someone to take care of the park, the city hall and the dump. Because Melvin is getting so old and he is not able to take care of the dump. The dump is full of weeds and Frank burned the dump and that helped. Wolf thinks that we need to hire a maintenance person for so many hours a week to take over of all four jobs. Kellogg questioned if it would be cheaper by not having to pay an hourly wage.  Bolln said you are just adding another person. Kellogg stated would not have to pay insurance, vacation or sick leave. Kellogg stated that she has had a lot of people come to her to mow for 8 or 9 dollars a hour. Kellogg stated that if we eliminate 40 hours from the maintenance and hours limited in the office area that would cut out a bunch of the budget. Bolln made a motion to leave the hours as is. Motion died for lack of 2nd. Tolby made a motion that we eliminate Mr. Magill. Kellogg stated that Tolby made a motion to eliminate the 40 hours that Dan Magill holds she requested a 2nd. Wolf 2nd roll call- Richards-no, Bolln-no, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes. Kellogg stated that we will be eliminating the 40 hours that Dan carries so when do we want it to end. Wolf made a motion that the hours will end on the 15th of July. 2nd by Tolby Roll call- Richards-no, Bolln-no, Wolf-yes, Tolby-yes, Kellogg-yes. Then they discussed the office hours. The clerk asked if they could do a trend study and see when there needs to be 2 people in the office. Also maybe reducing both of the office hours down to 32 hours per week. discussion went on. Bolln made a motion that we table the office hours until next meeting. 2nd by Tolby Roll call- Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes, Bolln- yes, Tolby- yes.

7)         NEW BUSINESS
            1) Nina Mussack- Cops/ Nina came to the table she said her first question was covered at the beginning. Nina stated that the information she had was that Joseph had been refused entrance into the academy. Kellogg stated that he had applied in 2010 and the guy at the academy many people can redeem themselves. Kellogg stated if he cannot go to the academy we do not need his services. Nina said true. Nina thought that the background check should have been done before his hiring. Nina asked if that was done. Loretta said yes the back ground check we did is the one that anyone can get. Alta stated that only a police chief or a sheriff can pull a background record. Nina wanted to know if he has a permit to carry a gun. Nina would like to see the permit. Kellogg said yes. Nina asked if he was still going to be on as an active officer in Decatur? Kellogg stated that he can be for 1 year has a peace officer. Nina asked what the difference between peace officer and police officer. A police officer has certified training and a peace officer is not certified. Alta said he is a peace officer he can give tickets and stop people. Nina also stated that Joe’s speeding around town needs to be addressed. Nina also stated that in her opinion she John Paul was hired illegally because this was not advertised in the paper. Kellogg stated we advertised for a police man in Decatur. Loretta stated that at the board last month they voted to let her hire a part time police officer. Nina asked if they were any interviews for a part-time officer.     Kellogg stated she interviewed many and all were considered for both full and part time. Clerk stated that motion in the last meeting was for Loretta to set a schedule for the part-time, but not to hire. Bolln stated that he didn’t remember hearing the motion to hire. Nina is saying not to get rid of John Paul she just thinks it was done wrong. Kellogg stated at the last meeting it was agreed to hire Joe full time and hire a part time officer. Nina said she has nothing bad to say about John Paul. Nina stated as far as the part-time you did have other part-time applicants. Kellogg stated yes. Nina then went back to Joseph and asked that he has paper work to fill out to file. Kellogg stated yes he has filed the paper work with the academy. Nina stated then if he is not accepted then will you open the position up for a full time officer. Kellogg stated yes. Kellogg stated that if he cannot go to the academy there is no sense in continuing his service. Nina also stated she was concerned about him carrying a gun. Kellogg stated that she appreciated that the community coming to us and asking questions.

2) 4-H Contract- Jackie came to the table they reviewed the contract Wolf made a motion to renew the lease with 4-H 2nd Tolby Roll call Richards-yes, Bolln-no, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes.

 

3) Jim Maryott- Answering emergency questions/ Jim came to the table to talk to the board about the sirens and the emergency procedures for the city. He stated that there has been a lot of talk since the last storm event. Legion Hall was open and the park was evacuated and they had 35-40 adults, kids, and dogs. Things that we learned from that is maybe have a sign-in sheet so everyone is accounted for. He talked with Bill Pook region 5and 6the civil defense he has given us a lot of money for the 911 system, and the repeaters. The bottom line lowest siren you can get is about $12,000 up to $20,000. He stated that we would like to place a siren down by the new river houses, one down in the marina and in Beck Park. But that would be a big cost to the village. The new siren blast to take shelter is one 2 minute blast and all clear will be 3 blasts. Testing is done on the 1st Saturday of each month at 10 AM. Jim stated that the best defense is would be to purchase a storm radio. He also discussed the Village may want a generator for the power in the future.

 

4) Consideration to vacate portioning 12th St adjacent to lots 11 through 17 Block 41 – at request of property owners. The board discussed this. Richards made a motion to carry out the vacate. 2nd Bolln Roll call Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Bolln-yes. Clerk stated that the ordinance will be done at next month’s meeting.

5) Patty Plugge – Burt Co. Economic Development. Patty came to the table and invited Decatur to become part of the organization. Burt County Board of Supervisor has agreed to pay 1/2 of the fees. So the cost to the Village would be $1400 in January and $1400 in July. There was a discussion about a news article about the county board implementing a lodging tax in Burt County.   Patty stated that she is not for or against it. Shiela Maryott came to the table and joined this discussion. Shiela is against a lodging tax. Patty said that she is just here to let us know about Burt County Economic Development organization. Alta made a motion to table this matter until next month 2nd by Bolln Roll call Tolby-yes, Richards-yes, Wolf-yes, Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes.
6) The dump – Weeds, road, and tree limb dumped on the road. Kellogg said that we have already discussed the       dump.

 

8)        CORRESPONDENCE

Email from EPA showing the graffiti on the sign going into the dump was going to be left out of the             inspection report. Clerk stated the we will be receiving a complete inspection report is on its way.

 

9)       ANNOUNCEMENTS

1) Clerk announced that the ATV/UTV stickers will be ordered next week for the 2015-2016. They are to be             renewed in August.

 

10)       APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

 

1) Claims preapproved by Wolf and Tolby

2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted

Richards 2nd Bolln

 

Roll Call: Tolby-Y, Wolf-Y, Richards-Y, Bolln-Y, Kellogg-Y,

Are there any questions from the audience? Debbie Maryott came to the table and suggested the with employee hours cut go to 30/30. Debbie Krutilek had a question about the 40 hours. Kellogg said that we will not be rehiring for those 40 hours. But will hire out for a few hours. Susan Houck was questioning how much will be saving by eliminating 40 hours. Kellogg stated that we have been working on this budget since January.

10)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING          

Richards 2nd Bolln

Adjournment Time:   6:20 pm
 

Loretta Kellogg/Chairperson

Ann Chytka /Village Clerk

 

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Update on Roundabout at Highway 32/77 Junction

July 15, 2015 Leave a comment


The roundabout at the junction of Highway 32/77 was projected to be completed at the end of this month. The date has been pushed back at least two weeks.

“The contractor is 2 weeks behind their schedule—that puts us into the middle of August; inclement weather will extend the delay.

They hope to resume the paving operation late next week,” stated Jeff Francis, project manager.

Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates.

 

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Joyce E. Rabe, 73, of Surprise AZ Formerly of Arlington NE

July 15, 2015 Leave a comment


Joyce E. Rabe, age 73, of Surprise, Arizona, formerly of the Arlington, Nebraska area passed away Tuesday July 7, 2015 in Arizona.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Winslow. The Rev. Jonathan Ripke will officiate. Burial will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.  A memorial fund will be determined at a later date.  Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.  Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce was born March 5, 1942 in Fremont to Milton and Roma ‘Johnson’ Meier. She was raised in rural Arlington, attended school in Hooper and graduated from Hooper High School in 1959. After high school Joyce worked at Hormel for a short time. She was married to Rodney Rabe on February 24, 1963 in Fontanelle. They farmed together in rural Arlington. Rodney died on November 17, 1994 but Joyce continued to live on the farm. She spent winters in Arizona before finally moving there permanently several years ago. While living in Nebraska Joyce was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hooper, since moving to Arizona she was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West.

Survivors:

Husband – Glen Grumann of Surprise, AZ.

Children – Renee (Michael) Schneider of Papillion

Jeff (LuAnn) Rabe of Arlington

Angie (Chad) Schuler of Gretna

Grandchildren – Trey (Abby) Schneider

Travis Schneider

Dalton Rabe

Kamryn and Brooklyn Schuler

Sister – Mardell (Tom) Wilkins of Fremont

Brother – Marvin (Jodi) Meier of Herman

Sister-in-law – Mary (Jim) Winterstein of Surprise, AZ.

Joyce was also preceded in death by her brother Steven Meier.

Joyce Rabe

Joyce Rabe

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Getting Back to Work

July 14, 2015 Leave a comment


By Governor Pete Ricketts

Growing Nebraska will not happen by accident – it takes careful planning. Connecting Nebraskans to good jobs is one way we can ensure that our state continues to grow, and it is something that I have directed members of my team to work on in their agencies across all of state government. For job creators, this is particularly important in light of our state’s lowest-in-the-nation unemployment rate of 2.6 percent. At the Department of Labor, growing job opportunities means looking for new ways to help unemployed Nebraskans expeditiously reenter the workforce by finding good jobs that fit their skills and experience.

 

This week, my administration announced the launch of Nebraska’s new reemployment system aimed at helping unemployment claimants reenter the workforce and making it easier to find a good job. Our state’s program developed by the Nebraska Department of Labor is the first of its kind of any state in the nation, and has won approval from the U.S. Department of Labor. The goal of the program is to utilize personal one-on-one assistance to connect the approximately 10,000 Nebraskans looking for work and applying for unemployment benefits with some of the over 50,000 jobs in the state’s job opening database.

 

Our state’s reemployment program is unique to other states for a couple reasons. First, nearly all jobseekers who receive unemployment benefits will be required to enroll in an individualized reemployment plan to remain eligible for benefits. Department of Labor staff will meet with each worker to develop their individualized reemployment plan shortly after an application is submitted for unemployment benefits. Second, the reemployment program leverages cutting edge software that requires jobseekers to create a resume searchable by potential employers who can make queries for skill inventory, find resumes with the right experience, and proactively reach out to potential applicants. Previously, the department successfully utilized a limited version of this program for jobseekers with a high probability of exhausting their benefits.

 

Nebraska’s new reemployment program has several components that will ensure that jobseekers in our state have the best resources on hand as they look for their next job. For example, not only will jobseekers work with agency staff to develop individual employment plans, but they will also help them to identify goals and objectives and determine the appropriate combination of services for the participant to meet their employment goals. These plans are designed to help engage the individuals and provide them with a clear understanding of where they are going.

 

Additionally, all participants will be required to create an account on the state’s employment website, NEworks. This account will allow individuals access to employment tools and resources, such as a resume builder, a messaging center to communicate with employers and workforce staff, free online learning resources, job search options including a virtual recruiter to identify personalized employment opportunities, and access to their individual employment plan.

 

Finally, this reemployment program will use assessments to provide data-driven opportunities to jobseekers. The assessments will cover career interests, skills confidence, and work values. The results will be reviewed with the jobseeker to ensure they represent an accurate picture of the individual and to identify areas of knowledge, skill, and ability that they can leverage as productive members of the workforce. The assessments will then be used in conjunction with labor market information and previous work experience to determine options and opportunities that exist in the current job market.

 

The formal launch of this program in October represents a paradigm shift for our unemployment system. By focusing on reemployment, we can help Nebraskans reenter the workforce more quickly and ensure that they are meeting their career goals, while connecting our state’s job creators with talent across our state. If you have any feedback or questions about the program or anything on your mind, please send me your thoughts atpete.ricketts@nebraska.gov or call my office at 402-471-2244.

Governor Pete Ricketts

Governor Pete Ricketts

 

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet

July 14, 2015 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, July 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver; please feel free to come and join us and if you have never attended a meeting you are also welcome.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

July 14, 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. July 15: No melody chimes practice today. Join us for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30.

July 16: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00 until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex class at 10:45. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. July 17: Come and enjoy yourself at the birthday party at 1:30; play pitch, or hand & foot or you can work on the jigsaw puzzle if you don’t care for cards. Lunch is served at 3:30.

Mon .July 20: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00 p.m. Sign up if you are planning to come to the picnic supper on the 22nd, we want to have enough food available for everyone.

Tues. July 21: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:45. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play pitch today at 1:30.

Wed. July 22: We will have melody chimers 9:00. Join us for coffee at 10:00. There will be bingo at 2:00. Please sign up by 10 a.m. if plan on coming to the picnic supper at 6:00 p.m. Will play cards, dominoes or work on puzzles after supper.

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