Grandma Lona s Closet, a Plainview-based

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1 Peterson tapped to fill Board term The Board of Education chose Vicki Peterson for anor two-year term on board following review of four applicants that applied for open seat. At last month s Board meeting, member Steve Mosel announced his resignation from Board of Education, vacating a term with twoyears left. The Board outlined a procedure for selecting a new member, similar to what was done in 2008 when Dan Stelling moved out of District. Additionally similar was choice of candidate Vicki Peterson was also chosen during 2008 selection process. The Board accepted applications until Monday, Jan. 23, and received four such notifications from registered voters inside school district Bob Lingenfelter, Paula Hoffman, Gary Shada and Vicki Peterson. Following less than 15 minutes of review, Board n ranked candidates using a 1-to-4 numbering system with most preference of candidate tallying lowest possible score. The five members on Board Jan Krause, Michael Scott, Mike Sauser, Jason Ashburn and Krista INSIDE THIS WEEK Wednesday Jan. 25, pages Volume 123, Issue 45 To Subscribe (402) Index Churches... PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA n AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1892 n VOLUME 123, ISSUE 45 Hanks all voting with ir highest preference, could have possibly given a perfect score of five to any candidate. There was no discussion about any candidate, except a small announcement about who Gary Shada was a Pierce teacher who had recently moved into district. No or discussion was offered by Board members, and after tallies were taken, Mike Sauser and Jason Ashburn added scores declaring Peterson chosen candidate with seven points. The or candidate totals were 13, 13 and 15. Tallies were not disclosed for individual candidates, Superintendent Dr. Darron Arlt collected tally sheets, applications and results and y were not made available for review. Arlt said he believed applications were addressed to Board and refore not public record, and tally sheets though such results were disclosed, by board member, in 2008 were not given out for or candidates. The vote was unanimous to install Peterson to her third term of service partial term for Dan Stelling, her full four-years from 2012 election, and now for anor two years. Views Making headway for sometimes means ruffling some fears. Page 2 Classifieds... Friends & Family... For Record... Grandma Lona s Closet, a -based children s clothing distribution center, is seeking an indoor, permanent location to store donated children s clos, toys and shoes that go to benefit area youth. Chari Hansen, organizer, said that she would need a space about size of a bedroom or larger to help organize and distribute clothing and materials. Hansen can be reached at All materials donated to Grandma Lona s Closet are distributed free of charge to those in need in and surrounding area. All churches have Hansen s contact information, and space requested would help give a permanent location for mailing and display and distribution. As Closet does not charge for any items and has no income to speak of, location sought would best be served as donated space. Accepting Cooper Foundation award for Ball Backers were Kevin Weber and Blake Nincehelser, presenting award was Midwest Bank employee, Megan Porter. Cooper Foundation donates to Ball Backers, Manor The Jim B. and Lillian F. Cooper Foundation through local Midwest Bank recently approved three grants for local organizations, and awarded m on Friday, Jan. 13. The Foundation made three grants to three separate organizations this year: * Ball Backers - $1,800 for new dirt and fencing at local ball fields * Sports Boosters - $500 Location needed for donation center for weight room equipment and accessories * Manor Foundation - $2,000 for new physical rapy equipment Accepting Cooper Foundation award for Manor Foundation were Manor Administrator Juleen Johnson and Foundation Board President Vicky Ashburn, presenting award was Midwest Bank employee Megan Porter. Local... Public Notices... Sports... Local A community blood drive at CHI Hospital is drawing close. Page 3 Viewpoints... Wear... Youth... The Lewis & Clark Conference Honor Band was held last Saturday at Wayne State College s Ramsey Auditorium with 17 schools participating. The day consisted of six hours of practice with a 4:30 p.m. performance. The students auditioned for chair placements when y got to event in morning. took 14 students and medaled 10 of m as y placed first or second chair in ir section of band. Although took home many medals, and attendees in band, y did not receive plaque for most attended in concert. I hope to see just as many kids participate next year and be just as competitive in doing well, said instructor Tessa Jacobsen. I was very proud to see a sea of red stand up during chair recognitions. Sports Both Pirate basketball teams fell to West Holt Huskies last week. Page 6 Inserts * = 687 region only Notice(s) of Estate. Pierce County Comm., meeting notice. Mitch s Food Center* Notices Page 8 X MARKS THE SPOT If a red X appears in box, your subscription may expire at end of month. Please contact any staff member to renew. WE VE GOT YOU COVERED Wednesday Jan. 25, 2017 The Lewis & Clark Conference Honor Band was held last Saturday at Wayne State College s Ramsey Auditorium with 17 schools participating. took 14 students and medaled 10 of m as y placed first or second chair in ir section of band. Pirates participate in Lewis & Clark Conference Honor Band W Your Success is Our Goal! Participants needed for housing survey The City of will be participating in an online process for a housing development survey to help determine housing development needs inside Pierce County. The survey will be hosted on City s website where viewers will find a link called Housing Study that will take m to survey. Surveys are to be completed online, by Friday, Feb. 3, The Housing Study will be completed with partnership of Pierce County Economic Development council, and assistance of Hanna:Keelan Associates, P.C., a Nebraska based community planning and research consulting firm. Hanna:Keelan works extensively in norast Nebraska preparing comprehensive plans, zoning regulations, housing studies, downtown and redevelopment plans and assisting Communities in building both family and elderly housing. This Study is funded with a Housing Grant provided by Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, with matching funds from cities of Pierce and, on behalf of PCED. The Housing Study will include important population, income and economic data, a housing stock analysis, strategies for affordable housing development, a Five-Year Housing Action Plan and funding options for future owner and rental housing development and housing rehabilitation projects. The Housing Study process will also include a comprehensive citizen participation program, consisting of housing listening sessions, where Pierce County residents will have opportunity to meet with local elected officials and Hanna:Keelan representatives to discuss area housing opportunities. These Listening Sessions will be scheduled at a later date. A Citizen Housing Survey will be available to residents via City of at and Pierce County Economic Development website at Selected major employers are also participating in a Workforce Housing Needs Survey to determine housing needs among Pierce County workforce. Chair and Medal winners for Pirates included: 1.) Brenden Rassmessen, Battery Percussion 1st Chair 2.) Caroline Akinningbagbe, Baritone 1st Chair 3.) Colin Gale, Baritone 2nd Chair 4.) Peyton Lingenfelter, French Horn 2nd Chair 5.) Becca Kment, Trumpet part 1, 1st Chair 6.) Klarissa Norris, Flute part 1, 1st Chair 11/12 Lewis & Clark Conference Band Chair and Medal Winners 1.) Micah Williams, Mallet Percussion 2nd Chair 2.) Jordyn Anderson, Baritone 2nd Chair 3.) Austin Choat, Alto Sax Part 1, 2nd Chair 4.) Brittani Wacker, Bari Sax 1st Chair Kaup finalist in Nebraska Patriot s Pen Contest Riley Kaup, son of Carey Kaup and Brian Kaup, and a Junior High Student at Public Schools, was recently notified that he is in top three in state in this year s Patriot s Pen Contest. This statewide contest, sponsored by Department of Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars, will honor state winners at VFW Mid-Winter Conference on Friday, February 3, at Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. An awards ceremony will occur in Nebraska Ballroom at hotel at 3:30 p.m. followed by a banquet at 6:30 p.m. that evening. Kaup will also have opportunity to tour State Capitol and have lunch in Governor s Mansion. He presented his speech at Veterans Day Program on November 11 at Public School. His topic was The America I Believe In. From re his essay was entered in District and n State competition. Michelle Mosel is Kaup s English teacher and is instrumental in encouraging her students to enter Patriot s Pen contest each year. 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2 2 Babbling Brook Off Season For those of us in small communities, re is no such thing as an off season. My wife and I have been discussing past few months need for our children to be as involved as we are. Should y be so busy? Growing up in same community, we certainly had some different experiences while aging in and area. I was involved in everything I could be, mainly because I got bored a lot, but also because I really enjoyed doing all things I could. There were a few non-mainstream things though, that I participated in, and at times, those things were even more fun than regular activities. Boy Scouts was a great time, with not nearly as much pressure as a sports practice or an academic contest. Well, let s not kid ourselves, only academic contest I was in was typing test - and even n I disqualified myself, (though I was words per minute faster than next closest person), because I didn t like rules organizers had come up with. I always thought Quiz Bowl competitions were just incredible feats of strength. I wasn t ever chosen for those, I presume mainly because of my inability to play by rules set up by ors. Much along same lines, I distinctly remember a few differences of opinion I had along way. When in elementary school, I distinctly remember going to Physical Education class in weight room one day. Boys were separated to go practice wrestling, and girls were asked to do tumbling on or end of room. I recall questioning instructor (name withheld to protect ir identity) if I could participate in tumbling. I wasn t denied access, it wasn t that bad, but prodding of my classmates did cast my inclination back toward wrestling practice instead. There were times, many years later, that I asked actual purpose of having to do such things as geometry, algebra and any variation of trigonometry. I wasn t ever too impressed with eir. One might think, in today s post-modern society that a decision like that meant I was drawn back to writing or something - and that wasn t always case. I equally didn t appreciate journaling at time, but I see it s value now, just as much as I see value in mamatics I was exposed to. Today s world is much more to my liking at times, mainly for complete and total submersion and exposure to nearly all types of education you d like to see through internet. It was around when I was a kid, but when I first started surfing re were literally enough websites that could be listed on one piece of paper. I forsee a time in very near future where people will even need time to take some off season from not only ir typical run of mill jobtype things, but because of way we consume everything else, from pro football to world series poker - speed at which we can decide to forgo everything else and focus solely on ourselves and our own entertainment is really scary. Why aren t people coming to weekend events? Netflix binging. Why aren t people coming to local games? Youtube. Missing people at things you like to go to? Satellite television. These are all, of course, gross exaggerations of my own whims and thoughts, but I can t be alone, can I? I would much rar sit in my warm home in safety of my own livingroom, without getting dressed or showering or really boring what anyone else thinks of me, than visit someone to play cards, talk or even leave my phone behind. I m a really selfish person when it comes right down to it, but I do have my limits. I believe re s a single, solitary truth out re - by its own definition, and that it s important to seek that truth - endowed upon us by our Creator. There aren t multiple truths. One cannot be a President and not a President at same time. One cannot have visited moon and not have visited moon at same time. The power of instantaneous, consumable information is that it is instant and consumable - two things our human minds are not prepared for, and will likely never reconcile. The best part about not truth is how quickly truth is exposed. Seven bills introduced to session from local District By: Tom Briese State Senator, District 41 The first 10 days of legislative session is only time when new bills can be introduced in Nebraska Legislature. During this time, I introduced seven bills, but two of m will probably be of greatest interest to people of 41st District, and will probably create most controversy, as well. They are LB 312 and LB 313. These two bills toger work to provide real property tax relief to hard-working Nebraskans, in conjunction with proposals by or senators this year. I want people of 41st district to understand that LB 313 and LB 312 represent months of hard work by many people to ensure that property taxpayers all over Nebraska on our farms, in our cities, and in our rural communities receive property tax relief y deserve. Both bills will create a new fund for property tax relief which will distribute property tax credit refunds back on a dollar-for-dollar basis to all property taxpayers. LB 312 does this by removing decades worth of exemptions carved into Nebraska sales taxes by special interests, and LB 313 does this by moving sales tax rate up by one percent. Both bills n direct all new additional money raised from sales taxes first to raise state earned income tax credit, reby paying back least fortunate among us who spend greatest proportion of ir money on purchased items, and n directing entire remainder of money to property tax credits. In addition to those two bills, I have introduced a bill to ensure that parents with disabilities are not discriminated against in custody and adoption decisions; a bill to allow our local communities to enact vacant property registration ordinances; a bill to keep Nebraska s roads in compliance with federal highway regulations; and a bill to help protect physical security and cyber security for our energy infrastructure. If you d like to find out more about se or any bills, simply go to and click on search bills. As always, you can reach my office at (402) I look forward to hearing from you! Opinion Making Headway for By: Michael Holton City Administrator There are many times that I know that when I write a column that it may strike a nerve and people can get upset. I have even had city council ask why I would write articles to provoke people or to challenge certain groups. My answer back is why write an article if I don t stir up people to react or to act on what is best for? If all article is supposed to do is become a yes person to what is daily routine for, nothing will ever get better for many who want more from ir community. We all have a vision of what we want for community and sometimes y don t always align mselves as neatly as many of us believe y should. If you have children in school, re is a tendency to believe that community should rally around school-centered activities or things that matter to m. There is nothing wrong with that notion No matter time of day or night, no matter wear, and no matter family time that gets interrupted, fire and EMS departments respond to you. They risk ir safety and health to help those in need around ir community without even batting an eye. Now, is your chance to help us. The Fire and Rescue Department needs your help! It is sad to say, but our number of volunteers is dwindling. The volunteers that we do have are amazing, but also aging. The physical demands of what we do, is something that not many can say y understand or have felt. With less people, and an aging demographic of those that do help, we are looking for a better way to serve our beloved community. That is where you come in. We are asking each and every one of you to help! Fire and Rescue is looking to purchase an automatic load ambulance stretcher. This might not sound like anything special to you, but to all of us that do lifting, loading and unloading it just might get us more excited than Christmas morning. These stretchers are able to do lifting that is required to load and unload patients, saving us and our health in process. These stretchers are able to evenly, and smoothly lift patient and move m forward automatically without lifting power many of us have endured over years. Rocky terrain, uneven slopes, even snow are no match for se stretchers, as once we push stretcher in place, rest, so to say, is history. don t always appeal to many people. Nobody likes to look at infrastructure and pay for it. It is necessary but not always most glamorous. The bottom line for city is that we need clean air, clean water, adequate sewer disposal, trash disposal, electric transmission, construction waste sites, economic development, libraries, parks and recreation, culture, commerce, child and elder care, protection and emergency services. If it doesn t fall into one of those categories, it doesn t necessarily get prioritized. What we need to do as a community at large is to integrate goals of all of organizations in community and symbiotically align m toger to make a better. That is why I write articles in manner that I do so that people understand delicate balance that must occur on a daily basis. Unfortunately, lifeblood of city does not always match importance that someone may make based upon ir affinity to what y love. All citizens in deserve a voice and I do not bow down to hierarchy that some people think of mselves within community. Everyone gets a fair chance until y do something to lose it. To simply say that someone in community gets more of a voice because who y are is unhealthy and it is also not fair to town as a whole. In terms of democracy, local government is best representation of principles which guide it. People do have a voice and it does matter. That is why I write articles that I do so that many opinions can be heard and not just those who bark loudest Computer Diagnostics Car and Truck Repair Tune-Ups Oil Changes Brakes Custom Exhaust Alignments Tire Balancing Tire Rotation Front End Alignment Overhauls Air Conditioning Snapper Lawnboy/Toro Jonsered Chain Saws Echo Trimmers (Dealer) Repair Shop We make and sharpen chains. Fire and Rescue has always felt love and support of our amazing community without negativity that so many or communities have dealt with. And for this, we are truly thankful to you all. This being said, we are asking for your help with making our dream of an automatic loading stretcher for our community a reality. We are asking for donations to Fire and Rescue towards this stretcher. You might think that we hold different fundraisers throughout year for this sort of equipment. Yes and No. Our or fundraisers, like our annual soup feed, Fireman s Dance, and our pancake feed are used to purchase or supplies and equipment that we use and need. We are able to update fire and EMS supplies, along with smaller equipment purchases from se donations too, and we could not say thank you enough. We know that times are tough, but we also want to make sure that we are best prepared to take care of each of you in your time of need. Donations can be mailed to Fire and Rescue station, or dropped off to any Fire or EMS member of department. Words cannot express our gratitude and love toward you, and we hope that, with your help, we can all pitch in and purchase something that will truly benefit every patient in ir time of need. Mary Pehoviack Fire and Rescue Department Letters Welcome welcomes letters to editor for publication. Letters must be signed and no more than 300 words long. A phone number is also required to verify letter prior to publication. (Phone numbers will not be published.) C H I R O P R AC T I C burnslumberco@gmail.com Nebraska Press Association Award Winner as re is a well-established community development strategy that I have study called School at Center that does work in some places. Business leaders often only see a capitalistic and material view of community development as it matters to ir bottom-line. I can also see reasoning in this strategy. If business people cannot meet bottom line y won t be in business very long. Ors see a strong push to preserve church community and that will save town. There is some logic in this statement and churches have always been civic minded and understanding. There are several cultural aspects that make up what community development is all about and we haven t even scratched surface to many of m. There are health community advocates, elder care advocates, gender role advocates, etc. This is also why we have a women s club, book clubs, community clubs, arts groups, age-oriented clubs, cultural clubs or organizations in. They all fill a niche to someone and importance that it has for m. The city, as a municipal organization, is much like that. There are priorities that need to be made based upon best interest of community at large and y YOUR VIEW KNOX COUNTY 802 Peyton Ave. Creighton, Neb. Congress shall make no law... abridging freedom of speech, or of press... The First Amendment EDITOR & GENERAL MANAGER Brook D. 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3 Local 3 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Thursday, January 26 Lap Library, Library, 12:30 p.m. Basketball, Randolph, 4:45 p.m. Past Matrons, home of Diann Frahm, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Paul s church, 8 p.m. Friday, January 27 Lewis & Clark conference Basketball Tournament Saturday, January 28 Wrestling Invite, here, 10 a.m. Wayne State College Honor Band Lewis & Clark conference Basketball Tournament Monday, January 30 Pierce County Commissioners, Pierce Courthouse, 9 a.m. Story Hour (3-5 year old), Library, 9:30 a.m. Story Hour (K-2nd grade), Library, 3:50 p.m. O Neill Junior Varsity Wrestling Invite, O Neill, 5:30 p.m. The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) board honored outstanding conservationists at ir annual awards banquet on Friday, January 13th. The event was held at Divots Conference Center in Norfolk and attracted over 60 people. The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District works with various agencies and partners each year as it works to improve quality of life for citizens across Norast Nebraska. At group s annual banquet, district recognized Susan Risinger Green for outstanding partnership y have shared with her throughout years. Susan Risinger Green is a native of Brunswick and a graduate of High School. She attended Wayne State College and Norast Community College. Tuesday, January 31 Book Club, Library, 7 p.m. Firemen/EMTs, Fire Station, 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 Happy 23ers Club, home of Kathleen Palmer, 1:30 p.m. AWANA, Tartan Gym, 6:15 p.m. Zion LYF, Zion church, 7 p.m. Thursday, February 2 Chamber, Social Center, board 11:15 a.m.; general noon Lap Library, Library, 12:30 p.m. Zion Ladies Aid, Zion, 1:30 p.m. United Methodist Women, UMC, 2 p.m. Junior High Boys Basketball, Neligh, 3 p.m. Past Matrons, home of Diann Frahm, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Paul s church, 8 p.m. RECYCLE Tin, aluminum cans and plastics can be dropped off at The Hintz Recycling trailer that is located near corner of 3rd Street and Congress on south side of street. The trailer is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Green fiber locations at Stoffel Electric on Hwy 20, Zion Luran Schools on East Hwy 20, or behind Public Elementary. DIVERSIFY Check out news updates on Facebook, with an E-Edition, or view News media content on YouTube. Green honored during LENRD awards banquet CURTISS LAW OFFICE, P.C., L.L.O. Bruce D. Curtiss, J.D. Office (402) FAX (402) bdc2@hotmail.com 317 West Locust P.O. Box 697 STOP She began her journalistic career in 1981 at Neligh News and Leader, and was named assistant news director at WJAG radio in Norfolk in September of She was with WJAG, Lite Rock 97.5 and 106KIX Radio in Norfolk for more than 26 years, where she served as assistant news director and farm director. She has received numerous awards over years for her agricultural reporting and programming, including 2007 Oscar in Agriculture. Most recently, she received award of merit for significant achievement in advancement of agriculture at AgCeptional Women s Conference, which Lower Elkhorn NRD helps sponsor each year. Schultz said, Susan has been an outstanding partner with Lower Elkhorn NRD for past 26+ years. She has been extensively involved with stories from water to wildlife. This award recognizes Susan for her past support & excellence in reporting on wise use and conservation of Nebraska s natural resources. Susan, thank you for partnership we have shared with you. Green joined Norast Community College in May of 2016 to serve as campaign director for proposed Ag and Water Center of Excellence. She and her husband, Ron, live in Norfolk and have four children. If you are buying a home, fixing up your home or want to refinance your current home loan? Madison County Bank is your First & Last STOP With fast, local decisions, competitive rates and exceptional service, we make lending process easy. Call Brian today (402) Save a life during community blood drive A community blood drive will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at CHI Hospital to help raise blood levels for facility after icy wear drove down supplies. The drive will be held from noon to 4:30 p.m. at local hospital. To make an appointment, contact Diane Blair at xt. 1330, or register at Passport applications unavailable Jan Pierce County District Court will not be accepting passport applications on Thursday and Friday, Jan at courthouse in Pierce. Passport acceptance will resume as normal on Monday, Jan. 30. U.S. Cellular installs new cell site U.S. Cellular has invested in its network with a new cell site along Nebraska Highway 14 just east of Verdigre. The site increases U.S. Cellular s coverage in Verdigre and along highways 14 and 84. It is among more than 400 sites U.S. Cellular has built across state. At U.S. Cellular, we strive to provide our customers in mid-sized and rural markets we serve with latest technology that can enhance ir lives or businesses, said Mike Adams, U.S. Cellular s director of sales for Nebraska and Iowa. We will continue to invest in and deliver a fast, high-quality network that works whenever and wherever our customers need it. U.S. Cellular also has recently added Nebraska cell sites in Hastings and Lincoln, as well as near Alexandria, Arcadia and Rose. To select locations for new cell sites, U.S. Cellular listens to its local store and customer care associates to provide customer feedback to its teams of engineers. These local engineers drive through company s coverage area, sometimes hundreds of miles a day, to ensure U.S. Cellular meets its promise to provide voice and data service in middle of anywhere. For more information about network coverage in area, visit uscellular.com/coveragemap. Social Center Menu Thursday, January 26: French dip sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, mandarin oranges; 7 s card party Friday, January 27: Scalloped potatoes with ham, carrots, purple plums, oatmeal raisin cookies; FROG, Scrabble Monday, January 30: Evening meal: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, fruit salad, dinner roll, pineapple upside down cake with topping Tuesday, January 31: Chicken Alfredo over noodles, French bread, mixed vegetables, dried fruit, bananas Peyton Lingenfelter (left) and Klarissa Norris (right) were Brittani Gutz, Catie Williams and Klarissa Norris made nominated to attend Underclassman Honor Band at Wayne Honor Band and Junior High Honor Band. University of Kearney. Pirates attend statewide honor band competitions The Pirate music department has been busy, and still have a number of honor band events coming up in near future. On January 16 first honor event was supposed to kick off with Underclassman Honor Band at University of Nebraska Kearney. Unfortunately, it was cancelled because of ice storm. This event was by nomination only and would have had two students attend. They were Klarissa U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced USDA will accept over 300,000 acres in 43 states that were offered by producers during recent ranking period for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands enrollment with emphasis placed on small-scale livestock operations. Through voluntary CRP Grasslands program, grasslands threatened by development or conversion to row crops are maintained as livestock grazing areas, while providing important conservation benefits. Approximately 200,000 of accepted acres were offered by small-scale livestock operations. Producers of all sizes are interested in USDA s Conservation Reserve Program, said Dolcini. This latest round of CRP Grasslands enrollment, where much of acreage comes from small-scale livestock operations, shows that our nation s family farmers and ranchers can have a big impact on environmental conservation. The most recent ranking period closed on Dec. 16, 2016, and included for first time a CRP Grasslands Club Meetings UCC Women s Fellowship The Congregational UCC Women s Fellowship met January 16, 2017 at 7:30 at Fellowship Hall. President Nancy Green opened meeting by reading from book Grace - Faith sees Savior, and Ephesians 6:10, and all recited Lord s Prayer. Six members were present. Don t forget to enter Poster Contest! Turn in Posters by February 13, 2017 Winners of be anno Blank poster board and additional inform Library or Elementar Norris and Peyton Lingenfelter. Last weekend, on January 21 Conference band was held at Wayne. Fourteen students attended from Pirate music department. This upcoming weekend is both Wayne State College Honor Band and University of Nebraska at Omaha Honor Band. Klarissa Norris, Catie Williams, and Brittani Gutz all made Wayne Honor Band and Junior High Honor Band. Klarissa Norris also made practice specifically tailored for small-scale livestock grazing operations to encourage broader participation. Under this ranking period and for future periods, small-scale livestock operations with 100 or fewer head of grazing cows (or equivalent) can submit applications to enroll up to 200 acres of grasslands per farm. Larger operations may still make offers through normal process. USDA met its goal of 200,000 acres under this small-scale initiative. The new practice for small-scale livestock grazing operations encourages greater diversity geographically and in all types of livestock operations. Visit to view complete list of acres accepted by state. Participants in CRP Grasslands establish or maintain long-term, resource-conserving grasses and or plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. CRP Grasslands participants can use land for livestock production (e.g. grazing or producing hay), while following ir conservation and grazing Thank yous were read from Pastor Joan Alexander and from Marvin and Jane Watson from ir ministry. The date was set for March 5th for Lasagna Dinner with more discussion at February meeting. Or dates for church are Ash Wednesday March 1st and World Day of Prayer March 3rd which we host. With no furr business, meeting was adjourned. Lesson was given by Lori Kounovsky, titled When you don t feel saved. Kounvosky also served lunch. The February meeting will be at home of Vickie Ashburn. University of Nebraska at Omaha Honor Band where she will be playing in Holland Center Sunday, January 29. The students prepared many auditions and deserve excellent recognition if you see m around, said music instructor Tessa Jacobsen. Upcoming honor events still include Class C All State Honor Band March 25, Pierce Honor Band April 1, and Neligh Oakdale Honor Band for youngsters April 29. FSA adds 300,000 acres to Grassland Reserve Program Open House Celebrating Nebraska s 150th Statehood Wednesday from at Plain Questions can be directed to Dianne Lin or Judy Wilson (402) Pharmacy We accept most Rx insurance cards. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F 9 a.m p.m. Saturday S. Main Bill Michael, R.P. NOW OFFERING IN-HOUSE KODAK DIGITAL PHOTO REPRINTS! plans in order to maintain cover. A goal of CRP Grasslands is to minimize conversion of grasslands eir to row crops or to non-agricultural uses. Participants can receive annual payments of up to 75 percent of grazing value of land and up to 50 percent of cost of cover practices like cross-fencing to support rotational grazing or improving pasture cover to benefit pollinators or or wildlife. USDA selects offers for enrollment based on six ranking factors: (1) current and future use, (2) new farmer/rancher or underserved producer involvement, (3) maximum grassland preservation, (4) vegetative cover, (5) environmental factors, and (6) pollinator habitat. Offers not selected in a ranking period are rolled over into next ranking period. Small livestock operations or or farming and ranching operations interested in participating in CRP Grasslands should contact ir local FSA office. To find a local FSA office, visit To learn more about FSA s conservation programs, visit VFW Auxiliary Six members were present at VFW Auxiliary Post #5330 meeting on Monday, January 23, The group met at Social Center at 5 p.m. for ir evening meal with a business meeting following. Betty Ristow, President, presided at meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Loydell Swan served as Chaplin. It was reported that auditing committee will meet at Betty Ristow s Tuesday, January 31, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting closed with prayer and Eaton Rapids National Home for Children s prayer and next meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 27, Creston Fertilizer Co. Inc. Bloomfield Branch and Bloomfield Ag and Aerial Service, Inc. Steve Barney over 20 years experience in industry P.O. Box 281 Municipal Airport Bloomfield, Neb. Airport (402)

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Casketbearers was Luke Kiichler, Trent Kiichler, Max Kiichler, Aaron Beutler, Robbie Christiansen and Brett Kollars. Myron E. Kiichler was born Jan. 11, 1946, in Osmond, son of Max and Frieda (Meyer) Kiichler, and he passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Hospital. He attended country school in rural Osmond and graduated from Osmond High School in After high school, Kiichler lived in Osmond and worked on a road crew that oiled and repaired roads in Norast Nebraska. He n worked at Phillips 66 in Osmond for two years. He married Sherry Nissen on Nov. 30, 1968, at Zion Luran Church in. After marriage, he worked at JP Theisen & Sons in Osmond for numerous years until his retirement. Kiichler loved fishing and hunting. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and Green Bay Packers. He attempted golf, but realized hunting and fishing came easier and was less stressful. He was a member of Osmond Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Frieda, and a bror, Roger. 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6 6 Sp rts The Lady Pirates took a loss to West Holt s Huskies last Friday, Jan. 20 on road in Atkinson. The Lady Huskies jumped out to an early lead over home team, 21-5 in first and 11-6 in second to lead Lady Pirates into locker room, The Lady Pirates were unable to break pressure, trailing in third and 8-2 in fourth, to notch a loss to Lady Huskies Jordyn Anderson had 11 points, seven rebounds and one block to lead Lady Pirate offense. Kylie Mosel had seven points and was credited two steals, Jordyn Albin had five points, Jasmine Zuhlke had two points and two steal and Nikki Mosel had seven rebounds and four assists on her card. The Lady Pirates were scheduled to host Hartington Public on Tuesday, Jan. 24 but game was postponed because of wear, and y will play next on road against Randolph on Thursday, Jan. 26 before heading into a week-long Lewis & Clark conference tournament. JV Pirates defeat Bees at home A win was in store for Pirate junior varsity boys basketball team when y faced off against Bloomfield s Bees on Jan. 13. The Pirates advanced to 8-2 on season with win. The home team outscored Bees, in first half, and pushed through for an eight-point victory by final buzzer, with 10 more points in second half. Brendan Rasmussen and Micah Williams led team s scoring with six points each. Jacob Lingefelter had five, Keaton Eichberger and Matt Hoffmann each had four points, John Schlote had three and Dom Akinningbagbe had one. 1. Name last pitchers before 1.Angeles Name last pitchers Los Dodgers Claytonbefore Kershaw Angeles Dodgers Clayton KerinLos 2015 to record at least 300 strikeouts in 2015 to record at least 300 inshaw a season. strikeouts in a season. 2. Who was last St. Louis CardiwasNational last League St. Louis Carnal2.toWho lead in RBIs dinal to lead National League in for a season? RBIs for a season? 3. How many consecutive seasons 3. 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Brackets for 2017 Lewis & Clark Conference basketball tournament have been released for play starting on January 27 with varying sites for competition. The Pirate boys team will begin play on Jan. 30 at 7:45 p.m. in Laurel against Bears. If y win that game, y ll play on Feb. 2 in Homer against winner of Walthil and Wausa. The semi-final game will be held in Ponca at 6 p.m. on Febr. 4 and finals will be held at 8 p.m. in Laurel on Feb. 6. Consolation games will be held at eir Laurel or Allen on Feb. 2. The Lady Pirates will play ir first game on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in Ponca against Walthill. If y win that game y ll play on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in Winside against winner of Ponca vs. Winside. The semi-final game will be held in Allen on Feb. 3 at 7:45 p.m. and finals will be at 6 p.m. in Laurel on Feb. 6. Consolation games will be held at eir Homer or Creighton on Jan. 31. Full brackets can be found linked on News Facebook page. 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The Pirates updated ir season record to 5-10 with loss, and were scheduled to take on Hartington Public on Tuesday, Jan. 24, but game was delayed with snow and no school. Thursday, Jan. 26 team has been scheduled to take on Randolph s Cardinals on road, before heading into Lewis & Clark conference tournament on Jan. 27. M.A. Concrete L.L.C. Kevin Albin (402) Commercial, Farm & Residential 30 years experience! AUTO CAMPERS HOME/RENTER S MOBILE HOME (402) We are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. Located in Breslau, Neb. halfway between and Osmond on Hwy. 20 S & S EXPRESS L.L.C Lois Moser MOTORCYCLE WE DO WELDING (STEEL AND ALUMINUM) WIRING BRAKES OIL CHANGES TRUCK AND TRAILER REPAIR DOING ALL TYPES OF TRAILER REPAIR AND SOME TYPES OF TRUCK REPAIR WE ALSO DO SANDBLASTING HEALTH/LIFE Alex Hader looks for a shot against Huskies. Hader had nine points to lead team s offense. PO BOX 696 PLAINVIEW, NE (402) FAX (402) Your one-stop INSURANCE place! 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7 Youth 7 Youth participate in O Neill Tournament... The Lady Pirate fifth-grade girls basketball team participated in a tournament in O Neill last Saturday, Jan. 21, competing against Neligh, O Neill and Niobrara/Verdigre. Those participating at tournament included, front row (l to r): Katie Mauer, Madelyn Dougherty, Roni Prewitt and Ashley Wacker; and second row (l to r): Dr. Mary Dougherty, Brooke Rafert, Teya Boyer, Abby Kromarek, Bali Prewitt, Kayci Daudt and Coach Dave Dougherty. Fifth grader Abbie Kromarek shoots a freethrow. Adora able e Youngs sters s FOR CHILDREN 8 AND UNDER! Jim Doe Jan. 1, 2009 son of Joe and Jane Doe; grandson of Jim and Jill Doe, Any To own, and Ed and Edna Emmett, This To own. Baby s Name Birth Date Parents Address Grandparents Address Signature Relationship I give my permission to publish enclosed picture(s) and information in The News. Only $10 per picture. ($8 each for two or more pictures.) Phone For additional grandchildren, please attach information on an additional sheet of paper. Will Pick Up Photo (Available aft ter edition is published. ) Want Photo Mailed Back to Me ($1 additional charge or provide self addressed d stamped envelope) The fifth grade takes a team huddles with Coach Doughertys during league games in Coming February ! Jed Clampett Dec. 31, 2008 son of Judd and Judy Cla m- pett, Nebraskaville; grandson of Bob and Beulah Clampett and Biff f and Benda Bliss, Ne- braskatown. ONE YO OUTH PER PICTURE Photographs must be originals make m best quality possible -- send by too! plainviewnews@nyecom.net or drop m by office. OPEN TO CHILDREN 8 AND UNDER! Send black and white or color photo, form at left and payment to: Th he i News PO Box 9 Hurry! Deadlinee is Friday, February 10th! The sixth-grade Lady Pirate basketball team includes, front row (l to r): Abby White, Lauren Jelinek, Keanu Johnson, Taylor Golden; and back row (l to r): Coach Anthony Hardisty, Sierra Cernick, Allison Hardisty, Lauren Darnall, Marlena Curtiss and Claire Rasmussen. Sixth grade Lady Pirates compete in O Neill tourney The Lady Pirate sixthgrade basketball team competed in a tournament in O Neill this past week, playing games against Ewing, O Neill and Niobrara-Verdigre in roundrobin style play. In team s first game on Saturday morning, Lady Pirates won 16-5 over Ewing Lady Tigers. JH Pirates take tough loses in Pierce The Pirate A and B Junior High basketball teams took on ir Pierce rivals on Thursday, Jan. 19, falling in both games. The A team made it through four quarters of play against Blue Jays, but notched a loss Colton Choat provided four of team s points, Teagan Ziems had three points and Braden Waldow had two points. Cody Gamble and Riley Kaup filled out roster for Pirates. The B team played just one period of competition, falling Keagan Mosel scored team s two points. Braden Waldow, Lucas Wacker, Derek Rix, Trevor Doerr and Morgan Guevara also played. Both junior high teams were scheduled to play on Jan. 23 against Osmond s Tigers at home, and n take to road on Feb. 2 against Neligh- Oakdale s Warriors. School Lunches Thursday, January 26: Breakfast: Eggs; Lunch: Spaghetti, cheesy bread stick, corn Friday, January 27: Breakfast: Cereal; Lunch: Chicken sandwich, potatoes, apples Monday, January 30: Breakfast: Cereal; Lunch: Corn dogs, corn, pears Tuesday, January 31: Breakfast: French toast; Lunch: Hot ham and cheese, tri tator, oranges Wednesday, February 1: Breakfast: Eggs; Lunch: Chili, cinnamon rolls Thursday, February 2: Breakfast: Cereal; Lunch: Breaded pork steak, potatoes, broccoli Scoring for Pirate team were Sierra Cernick, two; Lauren Jelinek, two; Lauren Darnall, six; Keanu Johnson, four and Allison Hardisty, two. In second game, Lady Pirates played O Neill, and lost Lauren Darnall had four points, Keanu Johnson had two and Claire Rasmussen had two. The third game was also notched as a loss, this time to Niobrara- Verdigre Lady Cougars, Claire Rasmussen had two points, Lauren Darnall had four and Lauren Jelinek had two. The team is coached by Anthony Hardisty. EDUCATIONBRIEFS Norast Community College releases Honor Roll Lists Norast Community College in Norfolk has released President s Honor List and Deans Honor List for both full and part-time students for Fall 2016 Semester. To be named to President s Honor List, students must earn a perfect grade point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Some 157 students made President s Full-time Honor List this fall semester. Students named to Deans Honor List must have earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Two hundred-fifteen students were named to Deans Honor List. Anor 145 students named to President s Part-Time list attained a 4.0 grade point average while taking at least six credit hours, and 67 students named to Deans Part-Time list earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above while taking at least six credit hours. Norast serves residents in 20 counties in Norast Nebraska. PRESIDENT S HONOR LIST Full-Time, Fall 2016 Following is a list of students, and ir respective hometowns, named to President s Honor List for full-time students for Fall 2016 Semester at Norast Community College. These students earned a 4.0 grade point for at least 12 hours. - Ryan Kudera, Josiah May DEANS HONOR LIST Full-time, Fall 2016 The following is a list of students, and ir respective hometowns, named to Deans Honor List for full-time students for Fall 2016 Semester at Norast Community College. These students attained a grade point average of 3.75 for semester while being enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. - Amberly Erickson PRESIDENT S HONOR LIST Part-time, Fall 2016 The following is a list of students, and ir respective hometowns, named to President s Honor List for part-time students for Fall 2016 Semester at Norast Community College. These students attained a perfect grade point average of 4.0 for semester while being enrolled for at least six credit hours. Brunswick - Brandon Pellatz - Kailee Rafert DEAN S HONOR LIST Part-Time, Fall 2016 The following students, with ir respective hometowns, were named to Deans Honor List for part-time students for Fall 2016 Semester. These students attained a grade point average of 3.75 for semester while being enrolled for at least 6 credit hours. 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8 8 The News Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Notice is hereby given that meetings of Pierce County Board of Equalization and Pierce County Board of Commissioners will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in County Board Room of Pierce County Courthouse in Pierce, Nebraska. The County Board of Equalization meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. The County Board of Commissioner meeting will begin at 9:10 a.m. Both meetings are open to public. Agendas for such meetings are kept continuously current and are available for public inspection at office of County Clerk in Pierce County Courthouse in Pierce, Nebraska. Shannon Wragge Pierce County Clerk and Clerk of Boards of Equalization and County Commissioners 1tb NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY F. STARK, Deceased CASE NO. PR16-4 Notice is hereby given that a final account and report of administration and a Petition for complete settlement, probate of Will, determination of heirs, and determination of inheritance tax have been filed and are set for hearing in County Court of Pierce County, Nebraska, located at Pierce, Nebraska, on February 8, 2017, at or after 1:00 o clock p.m. Henry J. Goet Ave James L. Goetz Ave Verlyn Luebbe #16751 P.O. Box 203 Pierce, NE J18, 25, F1 NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Estate of Duane E. Hansen, Deceased Estate No. PR17-1 Notice is hereby given that on January 6, 2017, in County Court of Pierce County, Nebraska, Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of Will of said Decendent and that Janice Brom was informally appointed by Registrar as Personal Representative of Estate. Creditors of Estate must file ir claims with this Court on or before March 11, 2017, or be forever barred. Deb Theisen Clerk of County Court (SEAL) Address of County Court: 111 W. Court St., Rm. 11 Pierce, NE Bruce D. Curtiss (Bar I.D. #15041) CURTISS LAW OFFICE, P.C., L.L.O. 317 West Locust Tel: (402) Fax: (402) bdc2@hotmail.com J11, 18, 25 City Council REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY JANUARY 17TH, 2017 A meeting of Mayor and Council of City of, was held at Council Chambers in said City on 17th day of Jan at 5:30 o clock P.M. Present were: Mayor Seip; Council Members: Huigens, Novicki and Naprstek. Absent: Schlote Mayor Seip opened meeting and announced to individuals in attendance that a full copy of new Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted on east wall of Council Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance was n recited. Discussion was held regarding updating current Ordinance #510 for dangerous dogs. Several members of community were present to voice ir concern on aggressive dogs, specific breeds and dogs at large in town. The responsibility of dog owner for ir animal, respect for ors and maintaining a safe environment for children and adults were key topics brought before council. It was also agreed upon by all present that any current or future articles in ordinance need to be enforced. Naprstek moved to create a committee to update ordinance. Those assigned to committee were Daren Seip, Chad Huigens, Bruce Curtiss, Bruce Yosten, Damon Wallace, Julie Cornett and Tyler Sanne. Proposed changes will be brought before council at March regular meeting. Novicki seconded motion. Motion carried 3-0, Schlote absent. It was moved by Naprstek, seconded by Huigens to adjourn meeting. Motion carried 3-0, Schlote absent. TIME: 6:40 P.M. Daren Seip, Mayor (SEAL) ATTEST: Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer Rubber Stamps Call COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS January 17, 2017 The Pierce County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 9:10 A.M. with following members present: Marvin Elwood, Jr., Brad Albers and Terry J. Wragge. Co. Clerk Shannon Wragge and News Reporter Randee Falter were present. Notice of meeting was given in advance as shown by Certificate of Publication on file in County Clerk s office. Availability of agenda was communicated in advance notice of meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while convened meeting was open to public. Chairman Wragge called meeting to order at 9:10 A.M. and presided. Chairman Wragge stated that Open Meetings Act is posted on north wall of board room with more copies available at County Clerk s office. to approve agenda. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. The minutes of January 3, 2017 were approved as printed. Motion by Ablers, seconded by Elwood, to approve Resolution # as follows: RESOLUTION # WHEREAS, due to Section of Nebraska Revised Statutes, County Road Fund budget does not include a property tax dollar request, and WHEREAS, county budget was balanced by a fund transfer of $2,150, from General Fund to County Road Fund, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by Pierce County Board of Commissioners that Pierce County Clerk is directed to transfer following funds thru claim process as follows: Road/Bridge Fund $150, Total $150, of Property Taxes collected by General Fund to above list. Disregard any previous resolutions on transfers. Dated this 17th day of January, 2017 PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF COM- MISSIONERS /s/ Terry J. Wragge, Chairman /s/ Marvin Elwood, Jr., District #1 Commissioner /s/ Brad Albers, District #2 Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ Shannon Wragge, Pierce County Clerk Whereas original for said resolution is on file at office of Pierce County Clerk and available for inspection. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Wragge and Albers. Nay: None. Extension Agent Ann Fenton was present and presented 2016 Annual Report and asked for approval and appointment of Aaron Keck and Loren Haselhorst to extension board. to approve 2016 Annual Report as presented from County Extension Office and appointment of Aaron Keck to replace Steve Keck and Loren Haselhorst to Pierce County Extension Board, both for a 3 year term. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Hwy Supt. Brian McDonald presented and discussed with Board & 6 Year Road Plan projects and asked if re were any changes. Motion by Wragge, seconded by Albers, to authorize County Clerk to advertise for & 6 Year Road Hearing and to set a public hearing date for Monday, February 13, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Discussion held on NDOR adding a turning lane on Hwy 20 by ethanol plant. Zoning Adm. Hear McWhorter was present to discuss with Board hiring of Keith Marvin with Marvin Planning Consultants, Inc. to update and amend Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Monday, January 23, 2017 A special meeting of Board of Education of District 5 of, NE, was called to order in secondary media center at 5:30 p.m. by Mike Sauser, President. Ashburn moved, Hanks seconded, to declare an open meeting. Upon roll call vote, ayes were unanimous. Motion carried. The open meetings act was posted at back of room. Roll call was answered by Sauser, Jason Ashburn, Mike Scott, Krista Hanks and Jan Krause. Consent items included minutes of January 9, 2017 regular meeting. Hanks moved, Krause seconded, to approve consent agenda. Upon roll call vote, ayes were unanimous. Motion carried. President Sauser explained vacancy policy to board. He asked board members to rank four applicants from 1-4, with one being ir top choice. Candidates considered were: Bob Lingenfelter, Vicki Peterson, Paula Hoffman, and Gary Shada. Cattle For Sale WRIGHT LIVESTOCK 80 Blk & BWF repl hfrs 650# 100 Blk Ang repl hfrs 625# 50 Blk & BWF bred hfrs clv 3/20-4/9 126 Blk & Red 4&5 yr bred cows clv 3/25-5/10 77 Blk & BWF 3 yr bred cows clv 2/20-4/30 Call Rod Wright or Doug Wright or Located 3 1/2 miles east of, NE on Highway 20 To Sell Corn call Husker Trading at To Puchase Distillers Grains call Ryan or Todd at ext 3 or 1 Board of Education Pierce County Board of Commissioners Pierce County Zoning Regulations on Wind Energy. Motion by Wragge, seconded by Albers, to approve and authorize Chairman to sign contract and hire Keith Marvin with Marvin Planning Consultants, Inc. to act as a project manager and direct liaison to update and amend Pierce County Zoning Regulations on Wind Energy at a lump sum amount of $3, for performance of scope of services listed in contract. Whereas original is on file at office of Pierce County Clerk and available for inspection. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. The approval of County Treasurer s Semi-Annual Report was discussed. to approve Pierce County Treasurer s Semi-Annual Statement as presented by County Treasurer. Whereas original is on file at office of Pierce County Clerk and available for inspection. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. to approve fee reports as submitted by Vickie Prince, Clerk of District Court and Shannon Wragge, County Clerk for December 2016; approve Treasurer s receipt s for various funds for Christine Bahr, County Treasurer, for December 2016 and placed on file in County Clerk s office, total $405, and to audit and allow following claims presented for payment and instructed County Clerk to issue checks for payment of same on various funds. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood and Wragge; Albers abstained. Nay: None. GENERAL FUND: Avera Medical Group-prisoner medical-$195.00; Black Hills Energy-utilities-$28.25; BCBS-co. share-$29,054.77; Classic Rentals-rug service-$194.22; Eakes Office Solutionsoffice supplies-$35.79; Elite Office Products-supplies-$233.34; First Concord-deductibles-$185.00; Great American Financial Services-meter rent- $119.00; Hometown Market-prisoner food- $3,020.19; LexisNexis-law library-$381.92; Verlyn Luebbe-county attorney expenses- $1,721.48; Magdanz Inc-supplies-$83.30; Manatron Inc-ratetable-$895.25; Microfilm Imaging Systems-scanner rent-$92.00; Midwest Bank-co share-$3,228.49; MIPS Inc-website, microfilming, support-$573.79; NE NE Assn of County Clerks, ROD, Election Comm.-membership dues-$50.00; NE NE News-ads-$503.13; NE Assn. of County Clerks, ROD & Election Comm.- membership dues-$75.00; NE Child Support Payment Center-garnishment-$217.38; One Source One Solution-office supplies-$318.00; Osmond Pharmacy-prisoner medical- $161.40; Pierce Auto-repairs-$262.17; Pierce County Court-court costs-$34.00; Pierce Co Leader-ads-$346.70; Pierce County Treasurer-garnishment fee & transfer of funds from General to Road Bridge- $150,002.50; Pierce County District Court-court costs-$115.08; Pierce High School Football Fundraiser-trashbags- $320.00; Pierce Telephone-service- $1,880.05; News-ads-$215.54; Prince Auto Repair Inc-repairs-$87.88; Protex Central-fire alarm inspection-$464.00; Quill-office supplies-$197.95; Rxtreme-jail supplies-$64.00; Region IV Behavioral Health System-3rd quarter contribution- $5,427.50; Region IV Inc-3rd quarter contribution-$2,340.25; Retirement Plans Division of Ameritas Life Ins. Corp-co. share-$2,969.45; State of NE/IMS-service- $92.88; Stonacek Memorial Chapel-removal-$480.00; Payroll-$43, COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND: Appearauniform service-$83.40; Backus Sand & Gravel-gravel-$7,545.58; Bauer Built-tires- $785.34; Big John Mfg Co Inc-repair parts- $44.31; Black Hills Energy-utilities-$1,237.50; Classic Rentalsservice-$193.14; Cornhusker Intl Trucks Inc-repairs-$1,090.54; Eastern NE Telephone-service-$103.02; Farmers Pridediesel-$2,169.28; Hoffman Construction Inc-clean ditch & tree removal-$7,204.00; Inland Truck Parts & Service-repair parts- $879.91; Jerry s Hilltop-gasoline-$222.42; After ranking applicants, President Sauser and Vice- President Ashburn tallied scores. Peterson received a tally total of 7 while or candidates totals were 13, 13, & 15. Krause moved, Hanks seconded to appoint Vicki Peterson to fulfil empty seat on Board of Education, vacated by Steve Mosel. President Sauser expressed appreciation and pleasure for fine number of applications that were considered. There being no furr business, meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m. I, undersigned, duly appointed recording secretary pro temp of Board of Education of District 5,, NE, hereby certify that attached and foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of special meeting of Board of Education of District 5 of, NE, held in open session on 23rd day of January, 2017, which meeting was preceded by public notice published in The News. 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Corp-co. share-$1,523.15; Truck Center of Norfolkrepair parts-$321.22; Warren Garage Door Inc-repairs-$741.50; Western Oil-gas- $518.42; Payroll-$22, REGISTER OF DEEDS FUND: MIPScomputer service-$ E911 FUND: Pierce Telephone-service- $104.52; Telephone-service- $ E911 WIRELESS FUND: Midwest Bank, NA-co share-$103.29; Pierce Telephone-service-$316.44; Telephone-service-$116.27; Retirement Plans Division of Ameritas Life Ins. Corp-co. share-$91.14; Payroll-$1, Discussion was held on appointed boards for 2017 for Pierce County Board Members. This being organizational meeting of County Board, Chairman Terry J. Wragge called for nominations or a motion for Chairman for 2017 for County Board of Commissioners and County Board of Equalization. to nominate Terry J. Wragge, as Chairman of Pierce County Board of Commissioners for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Chairman Wragge presided. Motion by Elwood, seconded by Wragge, to nominate Brad Albers as Chairman of Pierce County Board of Equalization for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. to appoint Wragge with Elwood as alternate to Norast Nebraska Area Agency of Aging Board; to appoint Albers with Wragge as alternate to Region IV Mental Health Board; to appoint Elwood with Albers as alternate to North Star; to appoint Elwood with Albers as alternate to Goldenrod Joint Housing Authority; to appoint Wragge with Albers as alternate to Juvenile Detention Center Board; to appoint Wragge with Elwood as alternate to County Used Oil Contact person; to appoint Albers with Elwood as alternate to Norast Nebraska Economic Development District; to appoint Elwood with Wragge as alternate to North Central Public Health Board; to appoint Albers with Wragge as alternate as contract person for Pierce County Economic Development Board; to appoint Albers with Wragge as alternate to Region 11 Emergency Management Board; to appoint Albers with Wragge as alternate to Elkhorn Valley LEPC Board; and to appoint Wragge with Board of Equalization Proceedings January 17, 2017 The Pierce County Board of Equalization met pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. with following members present: Marvin Elwood, Jr., Brad Albers and Terry J. Wragge. Co. Assessor Peggy Wragge, Co. Clerk Shannon Wragge and News Reporter Randee Falter were present. Notice of meeting was given in advance as shown by Certificate of Publication on file in County Clerk s office. Availability of agenda was communicated in advance notice of meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while convened meeting was open to public. Chairman Elwood called meeting to order at 9:05 A.M. and presided. Chairman Elwood stated that Open Meetings Act is posted on north wall of board room with more copies available at County Clerk s office. Motion by Wragge, seconded by Albers, to approve agenda. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. The minutes of January 3, 2017 were approved as printed. No tax list corrections or demands for refund. Discussion held on valuations. There being no furr business, Chairman Elwood adjourned meeting at 9:10 A.M. and will meet again at a regular meeting on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. as County Board of Equalization, said meeting is open to public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at office of County Clerk. Shannon Wragge Pierce County Clerk ONE For additional quotes/face amounts contact COF agent Take advantage of lower Mr. Kelly Mauer, FICF premiums and protect insurability by purchasing at a young age. kmauer@catholicforester..org, NE WRITE CHECK A FRATERNAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY SINCE 1883 Home Office: 3555 Shuman Blvd., PO Box 3012, Naperville, IL To oll-free: catholicforester.org A KM1393 (01/17) Elwood as alternate to Pierce County E911 Advisory Board, all for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. to approve Osmond Republican, News and Pierce County Leader as legal newspapers for Pierce County for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. to approve County Web Page as an additional method of providing notice for Pierce County for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion by Wragge, seconded by Elwood, to appoint LaVern Schroeder as County Surveyor for Pierce County for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. to appoint Brian McDonald as County Highway Superintendent for Pierce County for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. to approve reappointment of Dr. Lane Handke as County Physician and County Coroner Physician for Pierce County for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. to approve appointment of Midwest Bank, N.A., Pierce, Security National Bank, Osmond, Midwest Bank, N.A.,, Nebraska Public Agency Investment Trust (NPAIT), and Elkhorn Valley Bank and Trust, Pierce as Pierce County Bank Depositories for county funds for Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. to approve machine hire rates for 2017 with following stipulations: (1) that adjustments in rates may be made at a later date, depending on cost of fuel. (2) that Pierce County set se rates and does machine work only on request for a small job and when it would be difficult and impractical for a private contractor to haul his machinery to a location for such a small job and County is already in that location. $200 per hour for Backhoe/Excavator with man; $150 per hour for Motor Grader with man; $150 per hour for Loader with man; $200 per hour for Scraper with man; $125 per hour for 10-yard Dump Truck with man $300 per mile for mowing of roadway ditches (per SS ). Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. There being no furr business, Chairman Wragge adjourned meeting at 10:30 A.M. and will meet at a regular meeting on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 9:10 A.M. as County Board of Commissioners, said meeting is open to public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at office of County Clerk. Shannon Wragge Pierce County Clerk ) ) For The Record County Court Credit Management Services, Inc. v Lance Harvey, Pierce, judgment, $799.00, interest, $141.59, fees $84.90, costs, $ Credit Bureau Services, Inc. v Anthony Charrons, Pierce, judgment, $230.65, interest, $6.27, fees, $28.06, costs, $ Cach, LLC v Drake M. Born,, judgment $1,132.77, costs, $ U.S.D. LLC v Derick Randall and Carrie Gasseling, Pierce, judgment, $290.00, costs, $ Dennis L. Wiese, Randolph Speeding, $ Real Estate Transfers Ben A. Kumm & wife to Chasin, LLC, Block 26, Original Town of Osmond. Lillian M. McMahon to Tracey Warner, Pt. Lot 8, Block 11, Peeds 2nd Addition of. Eugene Young & wife to Jason Smith & wife, Lot 7, Block 13, Chilvers 6th Addition of. Jeannie L. Stillwell Attorney in Fact for Mildred L. Lambrecht to Thomas J. Langdon & wife, Lot 2 and Pt. Lots 1 & 3, Block 33, Original Town of Pierce. James W. Krause & wife to Dean G. Schlote & wife, Pt. Lots 2 & 3, Block 12, College Addition of. ) INFO & VIDEOS AT POP PEBULLS.COM) priv ate s ired by ANGUS SI - tre aty rechar rge - confidence absolute - angus valley - da ata manager - wide ra ange - hard drive Fast Friendly Service Local home town service Member owned and locally operated Local claim handling FARM/HOME INSURANCE Auto, Boat, Motorcycle and AAA Norrn Neb. United Mutual Insurance Co. Phone , NE - IMANGUS - b ullsl RED ANGUS o pen b hous e Feb am - 1:30pm catalog ava ailabll e Gary Poppe Jay Po oppe (over 30 years developing bulls)

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10 10 The Back Page Bowlers heat up lanes Logan Campbell and Klay Cash (left and second from left) at Conference tournament. Submitted Article On Saturday, January 14th, D&K Lanes hosted six teams in conference action getting ready for districts and state. On boy s side Humphrey St. Francis/Humphrey dominated conference winning for third year in a row. The top four individual bowlers were selected for all-conference honors and Klay Cash and Lane Campbell finished as all-conference bowlers for boys, third and fourth respectively. In girls action, bowlers dominated from start and won convincingly over Newman Grove, Humphrey and ClarksonLeigh. Brittani Pospisil and Devan Solomon led way in all-conference honors finishing first and third, respectively. On Saturday, January 21st, bowlers traveled to York on Sunset Lanes to take on bowlers from sourn conference in a double header. The first opponent for bowlers was Ravenna. In boys action, Ravenna beat boys lost Ravenna got off to a fast start but did manage to win baker s games in team action rolling a 193 and 171. I thought boys rolled well but y just have not been able to pick up timely spares when needed most, said Coach Michael Holton. Kenny Hart bowled in good form rolling a 159 and a 165 and clearly looks like he is starting to peak. On girls side of things, wasted little time with Ravenna and easily controlled entire match winning 18 to 1. The girls are start- ing to come toger and peak at right time to get ready for state, said Holton. Brittani Posipisil rolled a 235 and Jadin Doerr followed up with a 159 to start girls off. In second game, Pospisil rolled a 195 to finish off her two game series with a 430. Kailee Rafert rolled a 149 to help in second game. Holton added, These girls are bowling at such a high level right now that I just want m to find ir potential at state and keep it up. I had to sit Devan Solomon as she had been suffering with flu but as a team, y just pick up where y need to help each or. Taelyr Beery also bowled with girls rolling a 139 in second game to help with win. In second match against McCool Junction, came to bowl and took victories from both teams. McCool Junction is only about eight miles from York so this was team s home lanes. In girls action, wasted little time to take down McCool Junction 18.5 to.5. Our girls took control in every individual game and baker s games as well, said Holton. Brittani Pospisil led way rolling a 183 and a 204. Holton added, I let Devan Solomon bowl in second match as she had been cleared by doctors but I did not want to wear her out. She bowled a 191 and a 159 to help team and it was good to have her back in lineup. The boys match with McCool Junction became one for record books as both teams bowled on an extremely high level. In first game if individual scores, McCool Junction handed a whipping as y took early lead, 6-1. The only point was scored by Lane Campbell with a 159 to McCool bowler s 130. Klay Cash rolled a solid 181 just get beat by his opponent with a 182. In second game, won 6-1 to tie score at 7-7. Leading way for Pirates were Kenny Hart with 231 and Logan Campbell with a 190. Something finally clicked for boys in second game and y came to bowl. Kenny s 231 was well earned and no one deserves it more than he, said Holton. I have been waiting all season for boys to get confidence in mselves to seal wins and y were able to go into baker s games with that confidence. In baker s action, McCool won first game and won second game to go into final game tied. McCool Junction started off red hot as y rolled four strikes in a row to take an early commanding lead. fought back and rolled three strikes in a row in 5th, 6th and 7th frames to bring Pirates closer. After nine frames, led by four pins. McCool Junction stepped up in 10th frame to roll a strike to set tone and appeared to have control. Anchor Lane Campbell calmly stepped up in 10th frame to roll a strike and a spare to seal win for boys in an epic game I will remember that game for a long time as boys showed that y would not quit, said Holton. Ors bowling for boys were Jaden Wingert & Zack Sims. Districts for bowlers will be held in Columbus at Westbrook Lanes on Saturday, January 28th starting at 10 a.m. Those participating in 9-10 tournament on Jan. 14 and winning first-place honors included, front row (l to r): Coach Tom Sauser, Jacob Hoffmann, John Schlote, AdeDamola Akinningbagbe and Matt Hoffmann; and second row: Colton Beed, Jacob Lingenfelter, Tibor Terifaj, Brendan Rasmsussen and Austin Choat. Pirates take tournament championship The Pirate freshman/sophomore boys basketball team took championship honors at annual 9-10 tournament on Saturday, Jan. 14 in. The Pirates defeated West Holt s Huskies and Pierce s Blue Jays to take first-place finish in a tournament that Coach Tom Sauser said has not won since In team s first game against West Holt, Pirates outscored Huskies in first quarter, 10-4, and continued lead into halftime, 159. The Huskies responded in third quarter, outscoring Pirates by one, but still trailing The fourth quarter had both teams scoring in double digits, but Pirates were able to maintain ir lead by seven, winning game John Schlote put 13 points on scoreboard for Pirates to lead offense. Jacob Lingenfelter had 10 points; Matt Hoffmann, Austin Choat and Brendan Rasmussen each had four points and AdeDamola Akinningbagbe, Tibor Terifaj and Jacob Hoffmann each had two points. The team s second game was also a win, this time over Pierce Blue Jays. The Pirates outscored ir rivals 21-8 in first half, and kept lead, in second half to take win by 17 at over Blue Jays. John Schlote and Austin Choat both had 10 points to lead team s scoring. Matt Hoffmann had seven points, Jacob Lingenfelter had five points, Brendan Rasmussen had three and Tibor Terifaj had two points. Family Game Night at Library... The Family Game Night held last week at Public Library was a lot of fun with a lot of laughs. Thirty parents and children came to enjoy evening. A lot of games were played but re were still games that didn t get opened. It is wonderful for _Layout library to 1 Jacqueline King Class Club have such a vast collection of board games. Some students who were 402 W. Locust PO Box Variety of bills added to third week of session Devan Solomon (second from left, front row), Brittani Pospisil (bottom right) and Jadin Doerr (back row, second from left) in placement picture for bowling conference tournament. By Adrian Jania, Nebraska News Service LINCOLN During third week of 2017 legislative session, lawmakers added a wide variety of bills to tackle, ranging from proposals to increase tobacco taxes to repealing death penalty. These are some high points of introduced legislative bills during third week. LB 438, sponsored by Sen. Sara Howard of Omaha, would increase cigarette and tobacco taxes. LB 444, sponsored by Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont, would prohibit cities and counties from canceling injured law enforcement officers health insurance coverage. LB 446, sponsored by Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha, would remove death penalty while changing provisions related to sentencing. LB 468, sponsored by Sen. Tyson Larson of O Neill, would provide a gambling exception for conducting or participating in fantasy contests. LB 520, sponsored by Sen. Matt Hansen of Lincoln, would require notification when anyone prohibited by state or federal law obtains a handgun or concealed carry permit. 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