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A fire weather warning has been issued for northeast Nebraska.
The warning begins at noon, Wed., April 9th and expires at 7:00 p.m. Wed. evening.
The wind will be out of the southwest at 15-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
The relative humidity will be low, around 15 percent.
Wind, low humidity and warm temperatures will all contribute to the possibility of extreme fire behavior.
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Easter Trivia: In the song, “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” he’s got colored eggs for who?
Post your answers here!
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Brayden Anderson’s 4-H week project. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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Verna Dunsmoor, 95, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield, Nebraska.
Memorial services for Verna will be held at a later date.
Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.
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Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey
We had a nice day for the Volunteer Appreciation Coffee. It was nice to see everyone here. We have a full couple of weeks coming up. Thursday April 10th the General Store will be open for residents from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Next week we will be having Ice Cream sundaes at 2:30 on Tuesday April 15th. On Thursday April 17th we will be having Maundy Thursday service at 2:30 with First Lutheran. On Friday April 18th at 2:30 is the Good Friday service with First Baptist. And on Saturday April 19th the Lions club will be putting on an Easter egg hunt for the local Children starting at 2:00 pm. Also on Saturday the Rusty Buckets will be here at 2:30 pm to perform.
We have a resident celebrating a birthday on April 14th, wishing a Happy Birthday to Laurence Hultquist.
Church Service for Palm Sunday April 13th at 2:30 pm will be given by the St. John Lutheran Church with refreshments served afterwards.
Activities for the week of April 14th to April19th ; are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Reminiscing Group, Reading Group, Sing A Long, Bingo w/Evan. Free, Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Mary Donovan, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Betty Hanna, Donna Baldwin, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, Lucille Fleischman, and Mary Alice Pearson.
Guest’s signing the Guest book this past week was: Makayla Johnson to visit the Johnsons. Also visiting was Connie Fager here to visit Harriet Smith.
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Reservoir Hill overlooks Tekamah. This is a view to the east. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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April Fools’ Day marked the 51st Legislative Day of the 103rd Legislature, Second Session. There are five legislative days remaining until we adjourn Sine Die on April 17. Thank you to Pastor Shawn Linnell of Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair for joining us as Chaplain of the Day on Tuesday, April 1 and to Pastor Coral Parmenter of United Methodist Church of Christ in Wisner for joining us as Chaplain on April 2. We always appreciate the clergy from District 16 who volunteer to travel to Lincoln and offer their prayers.
After the passage of LBs 130, 905, and 906 (budget appropriation bills), Governor Heineman returned them to the Legislature with line-item vetoes. On Tuesday, we carefully examined these bills and fully debated the potential outcomes. The Governor stated his line-item vetoes returns $65 million dollars to taxpayers for the property tax relief they requested. Among some of the vetoed items were:
All vetoes were overridden Tuesday by the Legislature. I supported the Governor’s vetoes and not the override of the Legislature, as I believe more extensive tax relief is possible for our taxpayers. However, I appreciated the privilege of attending the bill signing press conference with the Governor in support of valuable tax relief efforts for Nebraskans.
Senator Chambers introduced a motion Wednesday to override Governor Heineman’s veto of his mountain lion hunting bill, LB671. The motion failed on a 24-21-4 vote. Senator Chambers has taken a firm stand that it will be a “rough rest of the session” for those of us who voted for the override.
We enjoyed welcoming Lyons-Decatur Northeast High School seniors and two of their teachers Wednesday. Unfortunately, I was unable to meet the Lyons-Decatur 4th graders who visited the next day, as they were pressed for time. We also had student visitors from the Federation of Women’s Club of Nebraska. I was able to sit down for lunch at the Governor’s Residence with a Cuming County student and his Dodge County friends, and we enjoyed a refreshing trip together to the top of the tower and looked out across a brisk, extremely breezy capital city.
Our session is winding down as the issues continue heating up. As always, I encourage you to share your thoughts on pending legislation before we adjourn sine die. Please continue to contact me, my administrative aide, Katie Wattermann, or my legislative aide, Joe Neuhaus, with questions or thoughts at (402) 471-2728 or by email at lbrasch@leg.ne.gov; or stop by Room 1016 if you are at the Capitol.
Keeping the Good Life growing in Nebraska,
Senator Lydia Brasch, District 16
Senator Lydia Brasch
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The program is free and open to the public. A reception will be held after the program and performer CDs will be available for sale and signing.
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The Burt County Board of Supervisors met March 28, 2014, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present: Cliff Morrow, Gerald Newill, David Schold, Perry Rogers, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Gene Rollins.
The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rollins, seconded by Newill, all voting aye. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.
Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Rogers, the agenda was approved, all voting aye.
Visiting the Board were Peggy Smith, Mike Braniff, Katie Novak, Joni Renshaw, and Ron Keogh,
The following claims for March in the amount of $517,342.55, including $104,240.71 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by Rogers, seconded by Schold, all voting aye.
| AFLAC | INS | 644.08 |
| AMANDA BARRON | ATTY FEES | 1,590.00 |
| AMERICAN BROADBAND | TELE | 788.79 |
| ANDERSON HARDWARE | SUPPLIES | 98.78 |
| ANDREW BRANIFF | SHOP LIGHTS | 119.95 |
| ANDY’S QUICK SHOP | FUEL | 206.75 |
| AS CENTRAL SERV | AS/400 COSTS | 232.60 |
| AS CENTRAL SERV, OCIO | TELETYPE | 350.00 |
| AT&T | TELE | 54.15 |
| BCW DIVERSIFIED | SUPPLIES | 67.72 |
| BILL J PICKELL | REPAIRS/PARTS | 1,270.38 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | HEATING FUEL | 680.72 |
| BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD | INS | 61,203.43 |
| BOMGAARS | SUPPLIES | 1,043.07 |
| BRANIFF SERV | FUEL | 4,711.53 |
| BREHMER MFG | PARTS/LABOR | 12.91 |
| BRENNEIS INS | NOTARY STAMPS | 100.00 |
| BUDDIES MINI MART | FUEL | 302.69 |
| BUFFALO CO SHERIFF | BD PRISONERS | 1,350.00 |
| BURT CO CLERK | WORKSHOP | 240.00 |
| BURT CO COURT | NON-WAIV FEES | 264.00 |
| BURT CO DIST COURT | NON-WAIV FEES | 35.00 |
| BURT CO PUBLIC POWER DIST | RADIO TOWER ELEC | 284.77 |
| BURT CO SHERIFF | PERS SERV | 299.68 |
| BURT CO TREAS | POSTAGE | 19.60 |
| CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL | MOTOR GRADER | 19,987.21 |
| CENTRAL UNITED LIFE | INS | 10.25 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY AG | FUEL | 373.72 |
| CENTURYLINK | TELE | 322.77 |
| CITY CLERK | WATER BILL | 29.85 |
| CITY OF LYONS | UTILITIES | 398.29 |
| CITY OF TEKAMAH | WATER BILL | 84.00 |
| CLEANING MART | SUPPLIES | 172.04 |
| CLIENT-SERVER TECHNOLOGY | SERV | 1,450.00 |
| CLIFFORD L MORROW | MILE | 23.52 |
| CNA AUTO SERV | TOOLS | 24.68 |
| CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY | HEATING FUEL | 1,045.16 |
| CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERV | GARNISHMENT | 312.78 |
| CUBBY’S | FUEL | 995.94 |
| CVSOAN | DUES/TICKET | 108.00 |
| D’MOORE PIZZA | MEALS | 58.81 |
| DAVID SCHOLD | MILE | 34.72 |
| DEARBORN NATL LIFE | INS | 36.70 |
| DECATUR EXPRESS | FUEL | 855.72 |
| DIXON CONST | CULVERTS/PIPES | 138,764.03 |
| DODGE CO COURT | CERT COPY | 2.75 |
| DREW LAW FIRM | ATTY FEES | 1,144.50 |
| ENGELHARDT COM | RADIO REPAIR | 25.00 |
| EVA MCCLUSKEY | PRIOR SERV | 103.86 |
| FARMERS PRIDE | FUEL | 3,906.97 |
| FILTER CARE OF NEBR | MAINTENANCE | 45.15 |
| FIRST CONCORD | INS | 525.00 |
| FIRST NAT’L BANK-NE-EFPTS | FED TAXES | 34,663.07 |
| FIRST NATL BANK NE | BOX RENT | 10.00 |
| FORNOFF & SCHUTT | ATTY FEES | 1,447.50 |
| FRANCES FRENCH | PRIOR SERV | 11.00 |
| FRED FRANKLIN | EQUIP | 735.15 |
| FREMONT SANITATION | TRASH REMOVAL | 124.25 |
| GATZMEYER’S WELDING | SERV | 30.00 |
| GENE R ROLLINS | MILE | 85.68 |
| GERALD E NEWILL | MILE | 124.32 |
| GREGORY J BRUMMOND | MILE | 29.12 |
| HALL’S CULLIGAN | FEBR/MARCH BILLS | 215.50 |
| HOLMQUIST LUMBER | REPAIRS | 33.28 |
| ILA DAVIS | PRIOR SERV | 18.00 |
| INCLUSION SOLUTIONS | VOTING SCREENS | 562.00 |
| INTUIT | CHECKS | 249.97 |
| IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 336.27 |
| JAMES L DEVENING | TRASH REMOVAL | 235.00 |
| JAN RASMUSSEN | MILE | 16.80 |
| JAY W JOHNSON | MILE | 129.36 |
| JEO CONSULTING | ENGINEERING | 4,196.45 |
| JOHN WILSON | MILE | 32.48 |
| JOHNSON & MOCK | ATTY FEES | 298.25 |
| JONI L. RENSHAW | MILE | 141.68 |
| K B’S MINI MART | FUEL | 909.46 |
| MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOC | ENGINEERING | 5,095.00 |
| MARILYN ANDERSEN | POSTAGE | 14.45 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | GRAVEL/BORROW | 20,999.01 |
| MARY LOFTIS | MEAL/MILE/FUEL | 215.45 |
| MASSMUTUAL | ADD’L RETIRE | 200.00 |
| MATTHEW CONNEALY | MILE | 32.48 |
| MICHAEL A. ROWE, JR | ENGINEERING | 8,300.00 |
| MICHAEL G BRANIFF | LIGHTS/SUPPLIES | 992.55 |
| MICHELE QUICK | MILE | 78.40 |
| MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS | SERV/DEDUCT | 5,367.50 |
| MIDWEST SERV & SALES | SIGNS/BLADES | 15,646.72 |
| MIDWEST SERV | FUEL | 7,506.18 |
| MIPS | SERV | 3,106.70 |
| NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT | ADD’L RETIRE | 1,320.00 |
| NE ASSN CO HIWAY SUPT | DUES | 110.00 |
| NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERV | INSTITUTIONS | 84.00 |
| NEBR CHILD SUPPORT | CHILD SUPPORT | 1,224.17 |
| NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DIST | ELECTRICITY | 1,023.43 |
| NEBRASKA.GOV | SUBS | 50.00 |
| NMC | PARTS/TOOLS | 1,729.78 |
| NORTHEAST NEBR TELE | TELE | 365.52 |
| O’KEEFE ELEVATOR | SERV | 252.23 |
| OAKLAND INDEPENDENT | NOTICES | 1,329.85 |
| OFFICE WAREHOUSE | SUPPLIES | 557.22 |
| OFFICENET | SUPPLIES | 60.12 |
| PEGGY SMITH | TRANSPORATION | 72.80 |
| PENNY A. WARREN | MILES/MEAL/REG | 56.44 |
| PERRY ROGERS | MILE | 42.00 |
| PEST-TROL | PEST CONTROL | 38.00 |
| PHYSICIANS LAB | AUTOPSY | 940.00 |
| PLAINDEALER | PUBLISHING | 144.03 |
| QUALITY PRINTING | SUPPLIES | 1,294.78 |
| RANDOLPH CO SHERIFF | PERS SERV | 35.65 |
| REDFIELD & CO | SUPPLIES | 280.19 |
| REPCO MARKETING | SUPPLIES | 66.00 |
| RETIREMENT PLANS DIV | RETIRE | 16,852.10 |
| SAPP BROS | FUEL | 1,633.92 |
| SAVE MORE | SUPPLIES | 192.27 |
| SCOTTS BLUFF CO DETENTION | BD PRISONERS | 1,440.00 |
| SEC OF STATE-ELECTION DIV | ELECT SUPPLIES | 10.00 |
| SHAMBURG AUTO | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 345.77 |
| SPAN PUBLISHING | SUPPLIES | 144.00 |
| STAMP FULFILLMENT SERV | ENVELOPES | 295.45 |
| STATE TAX COM | STATE TAXES | 4,314.48 |
| STEINY’S GENERAL STORE | SUPPLIES/TOOLS | 149.68 |
| TEKAMAH POST OFFICE | STAMPS | 70.00 |
| TRI-STATE COM | LAND RENT | 158.50 |
| TRUCK CENTER | PARTS | 126.96 |
| U S CELLULAR | TELE | 60.71 |
| VERIZON WIRELESS | CELL PHONES | 212.54 |
| VILLAGE OF DECATUR | UTLITIES | 170.51 |
| WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF | BD PRISONERS | 16,445.00 |
| WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF-MED | MED- PRISONERS | 96.44 |
| WASHINGTON NATL INS | INS | 33.75 |
| WINDSTREAM | TELE | 188.81 |
| WOODHOUSE FORD CHRYSLER | PARTS | 60.19 |
| ZEE MEDICAL SERV | SUPPLIES | 23.50 |
The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, all voting aye.
Letter from Dennis Vodicka regarding bridge replacement costs was noted and placed on file.
Board Member Connealy offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #2014-06
WHEREAS, the Road Fund is in need of funds to operate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that $150,000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Road Fund per the Burt County budget document for fiscal year 2013-2014.
DATED this 28th day of March, 2014, at Tekamah, Nebraska.
ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFF MORROW, CHAIRMAN
BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Board Member Rogers seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, all voting aye.
Road Superintendent Peggy Smith approached the Board in regard to closing two roads – one is County Road A just off of Hwy 75, and the other is 3 ¾ miles east of Tekamah on County Road GH. After discussion, Smith was instructed to begin the process of closing these two roads.
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Rogers, Chairman Morrow was given approval to sign a contract for the Oakland NW Project, all voting aye.
Chairman Morrow signed a lot split application for Mary Ann Prussa located in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 26, Township 21 North, Range 11 East of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.
Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Newill, the Board approved a request to hold the annual National Day of Prayer Service on the courthouse grounds on May 1 at 12:00 P.M., all voting aye.
Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Brummond, the Board approved a Special Designated Liquor License for Silver Hills Vineyards & Winery for Saturday, August 9th, 2014, all voting aye.
Upon motion by Newill, seconded by Schold, the Board approved a Special Designated Liquor License for the Burt County Fair for August 1 through August 5, 2014, all voting aye.
At 10:00 A.M. Chairman Morrow opened the public hearing on the Application for Conditional Use Permit by Ronald Keogh, requesting permission to install a wind turbine on the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 5, Township 21, Range 9, Burt County, Nebraska. After discussion, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed at 10:10 A.M., and the Board went back into regular session.
Upon motion by Newill, seconded by Brummond, the application for the installation of a wind turbine was approved, all voting aye.
At 10:12 A.M. Chairman Morrow declared the Board of Equalization in session. County Assessor Joni Renshaw read the following tax list corrections:
Robert E. Coffman $474.34 tax added
Martin Long $509.02 tax deducted
At 10:15 A.M. the Board went back into regular session. Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Rollins, the tax list corrections were approved, all voting aye.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 10:20 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. April 8, 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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Bancroft Senior Center News
* 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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours
Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10th. 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 8:45 if you want a meal that day.
We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. April 9: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Thurs.: April 10: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. If you come at 1:00 you may play golf for an hour. Come and play bingo at 2:00. You are welcome to come at any time to work on the jigsaw puzzle.
Fri. April 11: Pool tournament at with the Wisner pool players. In the afternoon we will be getting ready for the fund raiser that night. Evening fish fry from 5:30 – 7:30.
Mon. April 14: Will work on flowers and wreaths for Memorial Day at 1:30. Remember to sign up to eat dinner at the center tomorrow.
Tues. April 15: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Noon meal is spaghetti, green beans, garlic bread, fruit and relishes. Cards and/or golf will be played about 1:30.
Wed. April 16: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30 today.
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