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Volume One Hundred Twenty-four July 15, 2015 Number Forty-six

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LaVon Moes to note 80th birthday

The family of LaVon Moes is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Tuesday, July 21. Cards will reach her at 86857 548 Avenue, Osmond, NE 68765.

Card Shower

About 7:40 a.m. Friday, July 10, a two-vehicle accident oc-curred southeast of Osmond. Carl Fuelberth of Norfolk was traveling north on 547 Avenue and Deb Broekemeier of Osmond was traveling west on 861 Road when their vehicles collided at the intersection. Osmond Fire and Rescue units responded to the call. Mrs. Broekemeier was transported to Osmond General Hospital with head and neck injuries, and was treated and released.

Fuelberth’s vehicle, a blue Dodge pickup, received moderate damage. Broekemeier’s white Jeep was a total loss.

According to Pierce County Sheriff Rick Eberhardt, who investigated the incident, no cita-tions were issued. “They were very lucky,” Eberhardt said. He urged everyone to be very careful at in-tersections, especially this time of year, when corn crops can obstruct the view.

Fuelberth pickup sits on road (right) while Broekemeier Jeep rests in ditch on north side of the road

Time capsule to be sealed August 11One of the fi nal events for the Q125 celebration has been scheduled

for Tuesday, Aug. 11. The time capsule, which will contain mementoes contributed by residents, will be buried at Poolside Park. It will then be sealed with plans to reopen it in 2040 – at the time of the com-munity’s 150th anniversary.

Q125 committee members advise that envelopes are available for purchase to place items in the time capsule. There is a $5 charge for 6x9-inch envelopes and a $10 charge for 9x12-inch envelopes. There will be no charge for those planning to re-bury their 1990 envelope.

Envelopes are available from Robbie Gansebom. She cautions that anything desired to be placed in the time capsule must fi t in an envelope. Filled envelopes may be brought to the park on the 11th or returned to Robbie if individuals will not be able to attend the program on Aug. 11.

Activities will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the sealing slated for about 7:30 p.m.

Plans also call for a potluck dinner for those bringing items to be buried. The Q125 committee will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and table service. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. It was noted that the potluck is only for those contributing time capsule items.

Questions on the time capsule project should be directed to Robbie at (402) 748-3032.

Remaining Q125 memorabilia will be on sale at Security Bank for a limited time. Cookbooks are also available at Osmond Republican.

(Deanna Anderson,Northeast Nebraska News Staff)

With the fi ve schools that had been involved in a two-year feasi-bility and merger study now down to four as Plainview has bowed out, a decision needs to be made on how to proceed.

A public meeting was held in Osmond July 8 to discuss the future of a multi-school merger.

Representatives from Wausa, Bloomfi eld, Creighton and Osmond attended last week’s meeting.

The upcoming results of a survey that was mailed out to all registered voters in the Wausa School District might also complicate the process.

Board members decided to use a survey as a way to receive public input on the merger with other school districts.

The results of the survey will be tabulated and presented at the July 20 Wausa School board meeting.

The results of the survey will be provided to the public.

Wausa Supt. Bob Marks, Princi-pal Brad Hoesing and school board member Mike Kumm all attended the Osmond meeting.

Several school board members voiced their desire to continue to move ahead with the merger study and process, even without Plainview.

Jason Hefner, who is in his second term as a Bloomfi eld school board member, is not ready to call it quits.

“We paid out money to have a feasibility study done but we never went any further. Finally, we are doing something. Five years ago, I was dead set against a merger, but serving on the school board has opened my eyes,” Hefner said. “I just want to see the process continue. If it is with only three schools – that’s fi ne.”

Hefner acknowledged the con-solidation decision can be tough.

“No one wants to lose their school

“Plant fl owers in others’ gardens and your life becomes a bouquet!” Author Unknown.

The Monday, June 8, meeting of School District 42R began with a presentation by Mike Krueger, a member of the Lower Elk-horn Natural Resources District (LENRD), who presented a check in the amount of $3,906.75 to the school as part of the organization’s Community Forestry Incentives Program. The amount was partial funding for new trees that have been planted around the school. Also present at the meeting and accepting the check in behalf of the school was Brian Guenther, who was instrumental in applying for the funds and doing the work of replacing trees on school property. The presentation by Krueger stated in part, “We hope your project meets all of your expectations and will be enjoyed by your community for many years . . . a source of great community pride.”

Another grant received by the district was a reVISION grant in the amount of $49,744. About 13 grants like this are awarded each year, noted Superintendent Dave Hamm, so this is a “feather in our caps.” This money will fund the action plans for helping Osmond students become career ready. Mr. Hamm discussed the action plans and noted that the school district will not be able to have an FFA Chapter because it would need a certifi ed instructor to teach the class. He added that Osmond could look into sharing with Randolph as it has in the past.

The board discussed the last four-school study meeting held on Wednesday, July 8. Board President Michelle Reikofski said the meet-ing was not very fruitful, because

Brian Guenther (left) accepts a check from Mike Krueger, representing Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District, for replacement tress around the school.

Four-district merger talks on tap –

School receives grant for replacement treesthe Wausa school board was not forthcoming with results of its com-munity survey. She believes more will be known at the next meeting which will be held Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. in Bloomfi eld.

Elementary Principal Jane Brum-mels shared the 2015-16 schedule for the Student Learning Teams.

Secondary Principal Mike Brown reported that the gym will be closed from July 14 through Aug. 10 while the fl oor is being refi nished. He listed the following dates for events in August: registration and schedule changes, Aug. 5-6; teacher in-service days, Aug. 13-14; el-ementary open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Aug. 13; fi rst day of school, Aug. 17; parent meetings for 1:to:1 implementation during the fi rst two weeks of August.

Superintendent Hamm reported on summer projects at the school which included the carpeting that was done in the library and the band room, and erecting the swing set which has been stored in the yellow building for some years. He also advised the board about vacation plans.

Board member Jenny Wingert commented that Tom and Lori Wingert said they were very im-pressed with Mr. Hamm’s time and dedication to the kids and to the district. President Reikofski said

she would like to add that she had never seen an administrator do what he’s done, and she appreciates it.

In other business, the board ap-proved classifi ed wages for 2015-16 with a 3.5% wage increase.

Drivers ‘very lucky’ after two-vehicle crash

More information expected

after next school meetingpride,” he said. “I am impressed with all that could be offered to our students with the schools working together. It would be unique to have a central location for the school.”

Michelle Reikofski, president of the Osmond School Board, said she agrees with Hefner and wants to continue talking about a possible merger.

“We have maybe taken a beating with some of this but I agree, we need to follow through with this,” she said. “Is anyone talking to the students to see what they want to do? We need to think about what our children want. They are the ones who will be making the decision on whether to live here in a few years.”

The loss of school identifi cation and a school consolidation can scare people, according to Kumm.

Whatever the fi nal decision ends up being for the Wausa school, Kumm believes the Wausa com-munity will still be willing to work with other schools districts.

It is diffi cult to have any of the schools pull out from the school merger process, according to Os-mond School Supt. David Hamm.

“Plainview’s withdrawal is a big thing. If another school pulls out, that really changes things,” Hamm said. “That leaves three schools that are at the furthest distance from one another.”

Hamm would like to see the merger process continue.

“We could offer so much more to our students with the consolida-tion,” Hamm said.

Even if the consolidation process comes to a halt, Hamm believes the fi ve schools will still see benefi ts from the talks that have taken place.

“The process has opened up communication among the schools. Even without a consolidation, we can still talk about doing some informal things,” he said.

A decision was made to meet again after the results of the Wausa survey are known.

Board members agreed to meet at the Bloomfi eld School at 7 p.m. on July 22.

The discussion will center on “Where do we go from here?”

Hunting fi elds to conversation . . . friendship fl uorishes

Norm Lorenz tends to sprucing up the Osmond Orchard established earlier this yearOsmond’d Norm Lorenz keeps

himself occupied with a number of projects . . . Tree Board, city orchard, hosting hunters with his wife, Jacquie, or one of many other activities. About the only time he’s seen sitting is for a game of cards at

the Senior Ceenter or with friends elsewhere. One of his long-standing friends, Jeff Carmichael, and his wife, Vickie, of Bloomington, IN, made a trip to Nebraska early this month. Jeff shares a segment from his column, “Enjoy the Outdoors,”

which focuses on Norm.––––––

Norm’s Corner

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Court News

DISTRICT COURTJyl Hochstein as personal repre-

sentative of the Estate of Ernest R. Larsen, deceased, Jyl Hochstein, individually, Jerilee Fuchtman, Tom Larsen and Joy Gates, vs. Berkshire Hathaway Homestead Insurance Co., Verlyn Luebbe and James Egley, declaratory judgment-equity, dismissal with prejudice.

COUNTY COURTJohnnie L. Huff, Pierce, criminal

mischief, fine-costs-restitutions, $2,030.31.

Jared B. Cheney, Pierce, criminal mischief, fine-costs-restitutions, $2,030.31.

Scott D. Schutt, Randolph, is-suing bad check, fi ne-costs, $399

Arne Christopher Anderson, Tioga, ND, driving CMV without obtaining CDL, driving CMV without class-endorsement, ex-ceeding widths, exceeding lengths, reciprocity-plates overweight, overweight axles, $2,248

Dennis E. Prochaska, Bloomfi eld, no registration in vehicle, no brake lights/turn signals, $98

Halbert L. Harris, Randolph, no valid registration for vehicle, $73

Tarsiz Zimry Arellano-Gomez, Ceylon, MN, no operator’s license-waiverable, $123

Luts A. Silva, Aberdeen, SD, speeding, no operator’s license (ID only), $198

Merlin Oswald, Beemer, viola-tion fi shing regulations, $148

The following are for speeding: Abdi O. Jama, Grand Island, $248; Robert J. Nordby, Ewing, $173; Brent G. Anderson, Battle Creek, $173; William Lewis Mount, Bur-bank, SD, $123; Jennifer Marie Schaefer, Milwaukee, WI, $123; Brian Robert Hakeman, Sioux Falls, SD, $73; Rachel A. Flaugh, Hartington, $73; Mahlea C. Smith, Algonquin, IL, $73; Danette Eliza-

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Osmond Republican — Wednesday, July 15, 2015 —

Lind-Gubbels, Inc.Osmond — 748-3356

Osmond Farm Supply Center and Mini MartOsmond — Farm Supply, 748-3633; Mini Mart, 748-3133

Ashburn Funeral HomesOsmond-Plainview-Orchard — 582-4712

Plainview Monument Company582-3333, Days, or 841-4208, Cell

Petersen Ag Systems, Inc.Osmond — 748-3388

Osmond General HospitalOsmond — 748-3393

Osmond PharmacyPrescription and Gifts — 748-3708 — 1-800-713-1956

Huwaldt TruckingOsmond — 748-3656 — 1-800-869-6910

Town & Country AgencyOsmond — 748-3251

Altwine Electric Motors, Inc.From Foster, 2 miles northwest on Hwy. 13, ½ west — 582-3770

Osmond Livestock, Inc.Osmond — 337-0521 or (402) 360-3785Stonacek Memorial ChapelOsmond-Pierce-Norfolk — 748-3998Manzer Equipment, Inc.

Sales and Service — Osmond — 748-3357Security BankOsmond — 748-3321

Community Food Pantryis maintained at United Methodist Church

Call 748-3302 to arrange an appointment

St. Mary’s CatholicFather Mike Swanton, Pastor

Wednesday, July 15 — Mass at St. Mary’s, 8:15 a.m.

Saturday, July 18 — Mass at St. Jane Frances, 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 19 — Mass at St. Mary’s, 8:15 a.m.; St. Jane Frances, 10:15 a.m.

Monday, July 20 — Mass at St. Mary’s, 8:15 a.m.

Wednesday, July 22 Mass at St. Mary’s, 8:15 a.m.

Church cleaners: Commit-tee 1.

United Methodist Rev. Rodgers Chishiba, Pastor

Sunday, July 19 — Worship Service, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Trinity LutheranFoster

Rev. Jerome Leckband,Pastor

Thursday, July 16 — Bulletin deadline, 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 19 — Matins, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School movie and Adult Bible Class, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 23 — Bulletin deadline, 4 p.m.

St. John’s LutheranRandolph

Rev. Derrick Fallon, PastorWednesday, July 15 — Morn-

ing Prayer Service and Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Colonial Manor Worship Service, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 19 — Worship Service, 9 a.m.

Monday, July 20 — Parish Council meets, 7 p.m.

Immanuel LutheranRev. Glen Emery, PastorWednesday, July 15 — Board

meetings, 7:30 p.m. Church Council meeting, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 16 — Bible Study, 9 a.m.

Sunday, July 19 — Worship Service with Holy Communion, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 22 — Bible Study, 1:30 p.m. Voters meet-ing, 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 23 — Bible Study, 9 a.m.

Immanuel’s web site: www.immanuelosmond.com

CommunityCalendar

Every Wednesday — AA meets.

Wednesday-Sunday, July 15-19 — Pierce County Fair at Pierce

Friday and Saturday, July 17-18 — E-waste recycling, Tilden and Plainview

Monday, July 20 — Deadline for paying city utility fees.

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Monday afternoon of last week, the residents enjoyed the accordion music of Kenny Carlow of Bloom-fi eld. Thank you, Kenny, for the fun afternoon.

Tuesday afternoon, Cindy Kumm and Sharon Timmerman of the Lu-theran Ladies’ Aid entertained the residents by playing bingo. Puffed corn, Twix and Milky Way candy bars and Teddy Grahams were bingo prizes. Each resident won fi ve times with bingo blackout going to Clara Gutz. The hostesses served a delicious chocolate zucchini cake with whipped cream. Thank you, ladies, for sharing the afternoon with us.

Wednesday morning, Nancy Stech led rosary and distributed

Osmond Area

Church DirectoryAll things

fl ourish with loveLike all things in nature,

people thrive on love and caring. It is for each of us to be thankful for our blessings. . . and show thanks by loving each other.

communion. Thank you, Nancy. Later, the residents went for a van ride. Thank you, LeRoy.

Thursday, the residents reviewed the local newspaper.

Friday, the residents viewed the Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Service video. Thank you, Pastor Emery, for sharing the Gospel with us, and Cindy Kumm, for delivering the video.

Thought for the DayI thank You for Your strength, O

Lord, that carries me over troubled waters.

Bit of HumorThis couple who was married for

65 years was asked how they man-aged to stay together for 65 years. The woman replied, “We were born in a time where, if something was broke, you fi xed it.”

News from

Osmond General Care Center(by Rita Aschoff)

Water, Sewer andGarbage Fees Are Due

Third Quarter Water and SewerARE DUE NOW. According to rates adopted by the

City Council, the policy of 25% discount will be given on fees paid by the 20th day of the fi rst month of the quarter for which they are due. Users have until July 20th to pay THIRD QUARTER fees and receive the discount. After that date, fees will be delinquent and no discount given.

All users whose accounts remain DELINQUENT AFTER July 20 will be sent letters of notifi cation on the fi rst working day after the 20th. Service to delinquent users will be discontinued seven days after receipt of notifi cation.

For service to be restored, a $15 hook-up fee will be charged, arrears must be paid and six months fees paid in advance.

Garbage Feesare also due. Payment must be made along with water and sewer

fees. There is no discount on garbage fees.

Total fees for quarterSingle, $123.31 – Family, $162.11

Payments are to be made at theOsmond City Offi ce at 403 North State Street

or mail to P.O. Box 340 in OsmondPhone 748-3800

City of Osmond

Tiger Town Food & Floral Center THIS

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Groceries — Floral Shop

Senior Citizen Activities

compiled by Barb Reineke

The monthly birthday party was held Wednesday, June 3, at the Se-nior Center at 1:30 p.m. Eight games of 10-point pitch were played. Winners were: Lee Kumm, high; Helen Kumm, second high; Leoma Fuelberth, low; Don and Joan Streich, travelers, and Charlotte Blunck, door prize. The birthday cake was brought by Joan, while Smoky Schultze furnished the ice cream. The “Birthday Song” was sung for Smoky.

The potluck dinner was held on Wednesday, June 17, at noon. The main dish was chicken and potato salad served by Security Bank for the Classic Club with members bringing salads, vegetables and desserts. Alton Fuelberth led the noon prayer. Pitch was played and winners were Theresa Rice, high; Hazel Kumm, second high; Joan Streich, low; Don Streich, travelers, and Leoma Fuelberth, door prize.

The board meeting was held on Thursday, June 25, with seven members present.

The June thank yous go to the ones who furnished two cans of coffee, rolls, paper cups, cookies, dish soap and coffee creamer and several bouquets of fl owers for decorations. Also, thanks to those who cleaned in preparation for the Q125 celebration and to Group 4 for hosting the center during June.

The activity dates for July are: birthday party on Wednesday, July 1; potluck on Wednesday, July 15, and board meeting on Thursday, July 30.

Anyone wanting to rent the center should call Carleen Gutz at (402) 748-3706.

Tillotson

Chris and Heather Tillotson of Battle Creek are the parents of a daughter by adoption. Hadlee Noel was born June 12, 2015, at 6:53 p.m. in Lincoln. She weighed six pounds, 15 ounces and was 18¾ in. long. She is welcomed by a sister, Peyton, 4½. Grandparents are Brad and Chris Adamson of Osmond and Gary and Pat Tillotson of Norfolk. Great-grandparents are Bonnie Adamson of Newman Grove and Angela Reeves of Battle Creek.

Eldora Schafer, July 21, 1924. Residing at 117 North 1st St., Apt. 3, Pierce, NE 68767.

Bernie Stech, July 24, 1924. Residing at Osmond General Care Center, P.O. Box 429, Osmond, NE 68765.

to ourFriends

Third- and fourth-year recipients of a renewable

Osmond Hospital AreaHealth Foundation

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Osmond General HospitalScholarship

in memory of

Dr. Henry J. BillerbeckWe are pleased to continue the supportwith your health-care-related studies.

Congratulations . . .

Brandi Koehlera student enrolled at

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Morgan Brummelsa student enrolled at the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Friday ClosingsOur Osmond offi ce will be closed

Friday, July 24and

Friday, July 31For assistance those days,

please call the Pierce offi ce, 800-854-4402.

Cedar County Fair Presents

Dorothy Heidemann-Nelson“Eclectic Quilts”

Saturday, July 18, 20151:00 p.m. Open Class Building

Since retiring as a chemist, Dorothy has devoted more time to various areas of � ne arts including quiltmaking. Much of her work re� ects her Nebraska

roots: the open space, the land and the people. She credits her growth as a � ber artist to interacting with Nebraska’s many outstanding quiltmakers, spending time at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum (lincoln)

and being willing to fail while expanding her skills.

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.

~Mark Twain

Dear Q125 Committee:THANK YOU, THANK YOU

for an outstanding job and all the hard work you did to make Os-mond’s Q125 an event to remem-ber! We were impressed by all the events which included every age, and, from what we saw, everything was well attended and enjoyed by all. Your committee was made up of people who care deeply about Osmond and make it the great town it is. We are proud to call Osmond our hometown! Again . . . great job and many thanks!

Joe and Lisa Schmit

Letterto the

Editor

Ben Terrill and Brittnee Weeder were united in marriage by the Rev. Chip Winter at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk on Saturday, May 23. A reception followed at Divots Conference Center.

Ben is the son of Terry and Nancy Terrill of Pierce. Brittnee is the daughter of Dan and Connie Weeder of Osmond.

Maid of Honor was Michele Weeder, and Matron of Honor was Angela Roskeland. Bridesmaids were Jimi Hurlbut, Krista Haase, and Whitney Magwire. Josie Male-nosky was the fl ower girl.

Josh Kirstine served as best man, while Christian Chadwick was hon-orary best man. Groomsmen were

Brittnee Weeder weds Ben Terrill

C. J. Woslager, Chase Terrill and Brandon Weeder. Junior grooms-man was Dalton Haase. Ushers were Clint Weeder, Dan Roney, Anthony Meyers and Jason Barnes. Ring bearer was Wesley Kirstine.

The couple lives in Norfolk, and a trip to St. Lucia is planned for their honeymoon in 2016.

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Osmond Republican — Wednesday, July 15, 2015 —

St. Mary’s Schoolis now taking registrations for 2015-16

5-year-old preschoolProgram runs 12:30-3:20 p.m. Monday through Friday on

scheduled school days

Rebecca Geneski, Certifi ed Teacher

With this program, you may choose to also send your child to the Monday-Wednesday-Friday morning program (meaning your child would go 8:10 a.m.-3:20 p.m. three days per week along with Tuesday and Thursday afternoons)

For more information or to register, callSt. Mary’s School, (402) 748-3433;Tiffany Guenther, (402) 337-0378;

or Rebecca Geneski, (402) 841-9148

OsmondGeneral Hospitalboard and staff

would like to

“Welcome”Lon Knievel, CEO

The day of

Tuesday, August 11at approximately 7:30 p.m.

has been set for

sealing the time capsule until 2040.Persons wishing to add a memento to the time cap-

sule are asked to purchase an envelope at Osmond Phar-macy. Cost is $5 for a small envelope and $10 for a large envelope. Items to be included in the time capsule must fi t in the envelope.

Envelopes may be brought to the park on August 11 or may be returned to Robbie Gansebom if unable to attend the sealing.

Persons who had an envelope from the 1990 time capsule and would like it re-buried may do so at no charge.

There will be a potluck dinner on August 11 at the park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for those fami-lies contributing to the time capsule. The Q125 committee will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and tableware. Families are asked to bring a side dish or des-sert to share.

– Please direct questions to Robbie at (402) 748-3032. –Remaining Q125 memorabilia is on sale at Security Bank for a limited time. Cookbooks are also available at Osmond Republican.

Osmond Q125 Committee

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Samantha plans to attend the Universityof Nebraska-Omaha and major in ahealth-related fi eld. Good luck, Saman-tha, with your future endeavors.

Congratulations . . .Samantha Johnson

Osmond, Nebraska

a recipient of the 16th annual

Osmond Hospital AreaHealth Foundation

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in memory of

Dr. Henry J. Billerbeck

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P.O. Box 370Osmond, NE 68765

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University is located in Seward and must be a hot bed for vaulting. By 4 p.m., the vaulting was over and the hour-long parade started. It was almost more ‘Americana’ than even Norman Rockwell could have imagined.

The next morning we left the campground early; we wiggled, jogged and traversed the three hours north, through miles of prime farm ground, green in a thousand different shades, through Johnny Carson’s Norfolk to Norm’s small town of Osmond. Osmond is a special place for me. It has meant pheasant hunting for many years, but as I mentioned, it also has al-ways meant Norm and Jacquie. I’m a fortunate guy to have had great parents, but this pair of Nebraskans is as close as it gets to being a second set of caring eyes and ears.

By noon, Norm and Jacquie were home from church. The gals had a chat as Norm and I took a short walk to a corner piece of land that, once visited, touched me in many ways. Norm has left a natural and physical legacy that will live on, on that small, one acre plot of land, long after he is gone. As Norm told me the story, he made it clear that a few years back the city wanted to move the road that ran along a creek (one that often fl ooded) about 50 feet to the east, out of the fl ood plain. The new road would divide a parcel of his land, leaving about an acre on the other side.

Norm is a person who thinks things out and he has been thinking on how to leave this small piece of land in better shape than it currently is. No surprise when he showed me around the “Osmond Orchard.” There were neatly planted rows of Nanking Cherries, three varieties of apples, two types of plums, two types of pear trees and even four peach trees. There are also other types of berry bushes, way too many to list. What an awesome corner this has become. More importantly, what an awesome corner this will be for many, many years.

I took photos while Norm pa-tiently weed-whacked around each tree and bush. The ground was wet and soft and he didn’t want the native weeds to go to seed. As I watched this small, humble man move carefully from bush to bush, it occurred to me how many lives he has touched and what an impact he has had on and in this community. As we walked, he pointed out and discussed the different varieties. I felt like I was indeed walking with Aldo Leopold. Norm has literally planted fl owers in others’ gardens and his life, at 84, is full and rich.

It is a testament to what nature can and will do for the right person. I challenge you and take the chal-lenge myself; what difference can you make? Can you, too, plant a fl ower garden for someone else? Let’s all go forward and accept the challenge as we Enjoy the Great Outdoors.

We’ve all known that special kind of person, one who gives way more than they receive or even think about getting from others. I am a lucky person as I not only am married to one of these types, but have known a few along the way in my lifetime.

I’ve written about my good buddy, Norm, a few times during the past few years. We have an odd relationship in that Norm is 31 years my senior . . . in fact he’s one year older than my dad. If you’ve read my column then you know Norm is a Nebraskan; truth is that being from Nebraska by nature seems to just make you a better person. As you can tell, I am fond of both the state and those who choose to live within its boundaries. I won’t take the time to go into the story but Norm and I met, sort of by chance, sort of by fate . . . about 23 years ago. We have hunted together many times during the past couple of decades and our relationship has grown and I now am lucky to call him friend.

July 3rd rolled around and Vickie and I loaded up our camper, turned north towards US 36, then west-ward along US 36. Along the way, we stopped in Springfi eld, IL, and visited the Lincoln Presidential Museum. Maybe you are a fan of our 16th president; most are. Either way, this is as nice a place as there could be. We were there about three hours and simply loved every minute of it.

By noon, we were once again on the road and in a few hours I pulled down into the Missouri town of Hannibal. Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good and, as luck would have it, we were in Twain’s hometown on the day they were having a big 4th of July Festival. Neither of us had been there before and it was a neat few hours, just seeing the sights and reading about the history of Samuel Langhorne Clements, AKA Mark Twain.

West once again on 36, through Missouri and on into Kansas we charged. By sundown we had located a very nice RV park just a few feet to the north of US 36 in the town of Seneca, KS. We set up the camper by a small pond and, with several hundred miles behind us, were off to sleep in no time at all.

Our plans for the 4th would fi nd us leaving Kansas early, traveling northward toward Nebraska — Seward, Nebraska. This small town just west of Lincoln professed to have one of, if not the grandest, of all 4th of July celebrations. We once again found a nice place to camp in Pawnee State Recreational Area. North from the park a couple miles and west on US 34 took us right to Seward. We spent the day watching ‘small-town’ goings on. It was highlighted for both of us with a pole-vault competition that was set up right on 4th Street in Seward; yes, I said pole-vault. Concordia

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NORM’S CORNER

(By Dianna Beaman)Osmond youth Delilah Koehler,

six, and Sierra Koehler, three, entered the livestock show at the Randolph Community Fair last Saturday, showing their calves, ‘Sparkle’ and ‘Apple Jack.’

The pee wee open class gives the younger ones an opportunity to practice with a little calf and gain experience being in front of a crowd. Next year, Delilah will join the Hereford Association. A person must be seven years old before being allowed entry. They plan to enter the Pierce County Fair in the open class.

Madeline Huwaldt, who will be in eighth grade this fall, showed two

Osmond kids participate in Randolph Livestock Show

Sierra, three, and Delilah Koehler, six, of Osmond were fi rst-time exhibitors in the pee wee division at the Randolph Community Fair

Jesse Wragge took Grand Champion and Hannah Whitmore of Pierce took third in Randolph Saturday

calves, two heifers and two steers at the show. Her family farms outside of Osmond.

“I love cattle,” said Huwaldt, who is very active in showing cattle. This year, she participated in the Albion Progress Show, The Broken Bow State Hereford Show, West Point and the Stanton Progress Show. “I did well in some and not so good at others,” said Huwaldt. “But going to the fair is always fun.”

Jacob Wragge, 10, of Pierce took fi rst place in the junior showman sheep show and also was awarded grand champion. Hannah Whitmore of Pierce took third. “It is a clear-cut winner,” said livestock judge Mike Raber from Northeast Community

College. “Jacob did a good job on leading his animal — following in line is important during a show.”

Jesse Huwaldt showed pigs this year. He took reserve champion in the market barrow class and received a purple ribbon in the market gilt division. Raber sug-gested at future shows he make better eye contact, but had a very good presentation.

Raber, who judges about 12 dif-ferent livestock shows a year, said the kids are doing well this year.

“The quality of the animals is good, too,” said Raber.

Zachary Huwaldt received re-serve grand champion in the junior showman Hereford show. He also received second place for his steer.

Four generations of Huwaldts were at Randolph during the week-end. Keith and Virginia Huwaldt of Randolph were delighted to watch their great-grandchildren show livestock, something Keith remembered doing at this very fair when he was young.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGSOF PIERCE COUNTY BOARD

OFEQUALIZATION AND

PIERCE COUNTY BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS

Notice is hereby given that meet-ings of the Pierce County Board of Equalization and Pierce County Board of Commissioners will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Board Room of the Pierce County Courthouse in Pierce, Nebraska. The County Board of Equalization meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. The County Board of Commissioners meeting will begin at 9:10 a.m. Both meetings are open to the public. Agendas for such meetings are kept continu-ously current and are available for public inspection at the offi ce of the county clerk in the Pierce County Courthouse in Pierce, Nebraska.

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INVITATION TO BIDSealed Proposals for the con-

struction of “Plainview South Box Culvert, C007001605, for the County of Pierce, Nebraska,” JEO Project No. 141053, will be received by the County Clerk at 111 W. Court Street, Pierce, Nebraska, until 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd day of August, 2015, and thereafter will be read aloud.

The work consists of the following approximate quantities: Removal of remaining bridge, earthwork and construction of a 3-12’x6’x67’ Concrete Box Culvert.

Proposals will be taken for said construction work listed above by unit prices, as an aggregate bid for the entire project.

All Proposals for said construc-tion work must be made on blanks furnished by the engineer and must be accompanied by Bid Security of not less than 5% of the amount bid. Bid Security to be made payable to the Treasurer of Pierce County, Nebraska as liquidated damages in case the bid is accepted and the bidder neglects or refuses, to enter into contract and furnish bond in accordance herewith.

Copies of the contract docu-ments are on fi le with the County of Pierce for examination by bidders. Complete digital project bidding documents are available at JEO’s website at jeo.com for $20.00. An optional paper set of project documents is available for a non-refundable price of $75.00 per set. Please send your check payable to JEO Consulting Group, Inc. at 803 W. Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701-5144. If you have any questions, contact us at 402-371-6416. In order to bid the project, the contract documents must be issued directly by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. or QuestCDN to the bidder.

The owner reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which furnish the materials and construc-tion that will, in their opinion, serve the best interests of the owner, and also reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

DATED THIS 13th DAY OF JULY, 2015 PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

ATTEST: Shannon Wragge County Clerk

July 15, 22, 27(0-1) ZNEZ

INVITATION TO BIDSealed Proposals for the con-

struction of “2015 Water Meter Im-provements, DWSRF 31-1585 for the City of Osmond, Nebraska,”

Public NoticesJEO Project No. 130254, will be received by the City Clerk at 403 N. State Street, Osmond, NE 68765, until 2:00 p.m. on the 5th day of August, 2015, and thereafter will be read aloud.

The work consists of the following approximate quantities:GROUP A – WATER METERS320 EA 5/8” x 3/4” Water Meter35 EA 3/4” Water Meter19 EA 1” Water Meter3 EA 1 1/2” Water Meter6 EA 2” Water Meter1 EA 3” Water MeterGROUP B – WATER METER IN-STALLATION300 EA 5/8” x 3/4” Interior Instal-lation35 EA 3/4” Interior Installation18 EA 1” Interior Installation3 EA 1 1/2” Interior Installation5 EA 2” Interior Installation1 EA 3” Interior Installation20 EA 5/8”, 3/4” or 1” Meter Pit Installation1 EA 2” Meter Pit Installation1 EA 3” Meter Pit Installation

Proposals will be taken for said construction work listed above by unit prices, as an aggregate bid for the entire project.

Contractors and subcontractors on USEPA federally assisted con-struction projects are required to pay their laborers and mechanics wages not less than those established by the U.S. Department of Labor. A current wage decision containing the appropriate building and/or heavy type rates is included in the specifi cations for bidding purposes.

The prospective participants must certify by submittal of EPA Form 5700-49, Certifi cation Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal depart-ment or agency.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presi-dent’s Executive Order No. 11246. Requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifi cations.

Each bidder must fully comply with the requirements, terms and conditions of the U.S. Environmen-tal Protection Agency, Disadvan-taged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, including the fair share objectives for disadvantaged business participation during the performance of this contract. The bidder commits itself to the fair share objective for disadvantaged business participation contained herein and all other requirements, terms and conditions of these bid conditions by submitting a properly-signed bid.

On January 17, 2014, H.R. 3547, “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014,” was enacted. Section 436 of the Act requires that none of the appropriated funds may be used for the construction, altera-tion, maintenance, or repair of a public water system or treatment works unless all of the iron and steel products used in the project are produced in the United States, unless a waiver is provided to the recipient by EPA. Conditions for the waiver are found under the Informa-tion for Bidders. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fi ttings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, fl anges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction

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materials.All Proposals for said construc-

tion work must be made on blanks furnished by the Engineer and must be accompanied by Bid Security of not less than 5% of the amount bid. Bid Security to be made pay-able to the Treasurer of the City of Osmond as liquidated damages in case the bid is accepted and the bidder neglects or refuses to enter into contract and furnish bond in accordance herewith.

Copies of the contract documents are on fi le with the city of Osmond for examination by bidders. Complete digital project bidding documents are available at JEO’s website at jeo.com for $20.00. An optional paper set of project documents is available for a non-refundable price of $75.00 per set. Please send your check payable to JEO Consulting Group, Inc. at 803 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701. If you have any questions, contact us at 402-371-6416. In order to bid the project, the contract documents must be issued directly by JEO Con-sulting Group, Inc. or QuestCDN to the bidder.

The Owner, reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which furnish the materials and construc-tion that will, in their opinion, serve the best interests of the Owner, and also reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

DATED THIS 15th DAY OF JULY, 2015

OSMOND, NEBRASKAJames Bessmer, MayorATTEST: Bernice Blecha

City ClerkJuly 15, 22, 29(0-2) ZNEZ

Notice to Landowners and Farmers

It is the duty of the landowner or farmer to mow all roadway ditches running along their land twice a year, before July 15th and again sometime in the fall for the second time.

If the county has to mow the ditch, then the board may levy a tax upon the abutting land to pay for the mowing expense at $300.00 per mile. SS 39-1811. It is also the responsibility of the landowner or farmer to see that no irrigation water infringes on county right-of-way. Violators will be prosecuted.

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Pierce County CommissionersCOMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

July 6, 2015The Pierce County Board of Commis-

sioners met pursuant to adjournment on Monday, July 6, 2015, at 9:10 a.m. with the following members present: Marvin Elwood, Jr., Brad Albers and Terry J. Wragge. Co. Clerk Shannon Wragge, Zoning Adm. Heather McWhorter, Brian West, Jerid Starkel, Dan Barnes, Eddie Bomar and News Reporter Randee Falter were present.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance as shown by the Certifi cate of Publication on fi le in the County Clerk’s offi ce. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice of the meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public. Chair-man Wragge called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. and presided. Chairman Wragge stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the board room with more copies available at the County Clerk’s offi ce.

Motion by Elwood, seconded by Al-bers, to approve the agenda. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

The minutes of June 22, 2015, were approved as printed.

Zoning Administrator Heather Mc-Whorter, Brian West, Jerid Starkel and Lucas Mattson were present for the public hearings.

The legal was read for the 9:10 a.m. public hearing to receive public com-ments concerning a Conditional Use Permit to allow Brian West to construct a house on less than 40 acres on property located in the W½ 1-25-2 and to approve the Jerid Starkel Lot Split.

Chairman Wragge opened the hear-ing at 9:11 a.m. Brian West and Jerid Starkel were present to answer ques-tions the Board had on the Jerid Starkel Lot Split and the Conditional Use Permit to construct a house on less than 40 acres on property located in the W½ 1-25-2. There were no written comments or objections and no one from the public was present. Chairman Wragge closed the hearing at 9:12 a.m.

Motion by Albers, seconded by Elwood, to approve the Jerid Starkel Lot Split and Resolution #2015-11 as follows:

RESOLUTION #2015-11A RESOLUTION GRANTING A

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, NEBRASKA UNDER AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE PIERCE COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION AND LEGISLATIVE BILL 186 (1978)

WHEREAS; having received a rec-ommendation from the Pierce County Planning Commission and proper notice been given and public hearing held as provided by law and under the authority of and subject to the provision the 2003 Pierce County Zoning and Subdivision Resolution and Legislative Bill 186 (1978).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED, that the Board of Commission-ers of Pierce County, Nebraska, hereby grants a permanent Conditional Use Permit to Brian West for a single family dwelling on less than forty acres as per Section 402: A-1 Primary Agricultural District, of the Pierce County Zoning and Subdivision Resolution, on the following described land:

Located in the West ½ of Section 1, Township 25 North, Range 2 West of the 6th P.M., Pierce County, Nebraska.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, the below listed conditions must be complied with by all current and future owners of the property described above and failure to comply with said conditions may result in forfeiture of this Conditional Use Permit.

This Conditional Use Permit allows a Single Family Home of less than 40 acres.

This Conditional Use Permit is perma-nent and may be transferred between owners.

With the passage of this permit, the applicant realizes that the new residence is going to be subject to livestock odors, dust and general nuisance. This does not, however, mean that the applicant is giving up the right to be protected by Pierce County and the State of Nebraska.

The applicant should be aware it is his responsibility to remove any Nebraska Noxious Weeds found on the property at any time after the approval of this application by the County board of Commissioners.

A copy of the signed permit must be recorded with the Pierce Register of Deeds offi ce by the applicant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FUR-THER RESOLVED, that upon taking effect of this Resolution, the above Conditional Use Permit shall be entered and shown of the Offi cial Zoning Map of Pierce County, previously adopted by reference, and said zoning map is hereby reincorporated as a part of the Pierce County, Nebraska Zoning and Subdivision Resolution as amended.

THIS RESOLUTION WAS Signed and Adopted this 6th day July, 2015, at Pierce, Nebraska. Whereas the original is on fi le at the offi ce of the Pierce County Clerk and available for inspection. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

The legal was read for the 9:15 a.m. public hearing to receive public com-ments concerning a Conditional Use Permit to allow Lucas Mattson to operate a mechanic shop on property located in the NW¼NW¼SW¼ 10-26-3.

Chairman Wragge opened the hear-ing at 9:16 a.m. Lucas Mattson was present to answer questions the Board had on the Conditional Use Permit to operate a mechanic shop on property located in the NW¼NW¼SW¼ 10-26-3. There were no written comments or objections and no one from the public was present. Chairman Wragge closed the hearing at 9:17 a.m.

Motion by Wragge, seconded by Albers, to approve Resolution #2015-12 as follows:

RESOLUTION #2015 - 12A RESOLUTION GRANTING A

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, NEBRASKA UNDER AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE PIERCE COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION AND LEGISLATIVE BILL 186 (1978)

WHEREAS, the Pierce County Plan-ning Commission and the Pierce County Board of Commissioners, having given proper notice and holding public hear-ings as provided by law and under the authority of and subject to the provision the Pierce County Zoning and Subdivi-sion Resolution and Legislative Bill 186 (1978).

WHEREAS, the Pierce County Planning Commission and the Pierce County Board of Commissioners have established the following Statement of Finding of Facts for the Conditional Use Permit application of Lucas Mattson:

The application is consistent with the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan.

The application is consistent with the Pierce County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.

No testimony was presented oppos-ing the application.

The proposed repair facility is already open and operating.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED, that the Board of Commis-sioners of Pierce County, Nebraska, hereby grants a Conditional Use Permit to Lucas Mattson to operate a Mechanic Shop under Section 402, Subsection B, Part 13, “A-1” Primary Agricultural District, Pierce County Zoning and Subdivision Resolution, on the following described land:

Part of the Northwest ¼ of the North-west ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 10, Township 26 North, Range 3 West of the 6th P.M. Pierce County, Nebraska

This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to the following conditions in addition to those established with the Pierce County Zoning and Subdivision regulations:

The permit is for a period of ten (10) years. If the Mechanic Shop is operating without complaint at the end of the ten year period , permit will automatically be renewed for an additional ten years.

The permit may be transferred to a new owner, provided the Zoning Ad-ministrator is notifi ed at least 30 days prior to closing.

No oil, antifreeze or other fl uids may be disposed of on the ground or through a septic system. Holding tanks for oil and other automotive fl uids shall be installed.

Any auto repair work done on-site

must be done on a paved surface.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FUR-

THER RESOLVED, that upon taking effect of this Resolution, the above Conditional Use Permit shall be entered and shown of the Offi cial Zoning Map of Pierce County, previously adopted by reference, and said zoning map is hereby reincorporated as a part of the Pierce County, Nebraska Zoning and Subdivision Resolution as amended.


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Pierce County CommissionersBOARD OF EQUALIZATION

PROCEEDINGSJuly 6, 2015

The Pierce County Board of Equal-ization met pursuant to adjournment on Monday, July 6, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Marvin Elwood, Jr., Brad Albers and Terry J. Wragge. Co. Assessor Peggy Wragge, Co. Clerk Shannon Wragge, Zoning Adm. Heather McWhorter, Dan Barnes, Eddie Bomar and News Reporter Ran-dee Falter were present.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance as shown by the Certifi cate of Publication on fi le in the County Clerk’s offi ce. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice of the meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public. Chair-man Elwood called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. and presided. Chairman Elwood stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the board room with more copies available at the County Clerk’s offi ce.

Motion by Wragge, seconded by Al-bers, to approve the agenda. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

The minutes of June 22, 2015, were approved as printed.

Motion by Wragge, seconded by Al-bers, to approve tax list correction #2573 as submitted by the County Assessor. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

Assessor Wragge presented the Pierce County Assessor 3 Year Plan that the Board unanimously approved and accepted.

Discussion was held on 2015 protests that have been fi led and are to be heard on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m and upcoming TERC hearings.

There being no further business, Chairman Elwood adjourned the meet-ing at 9:09 a.m. and will meet again to hear valuation protests on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. as County Board of Equalization, said meeting is open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the offi ce of the County Clerk.

SHANNON WRAGGEPierce County Clerk

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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGSJuly 7, 2015

The Pierce County Board of Equalization met pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Marvin Elwood, Jr., Brad Albers and Terry J. Wragge. Co. Assessor Peggy Wragge, Deputy Co. Assessor Jean Lubke, Co. Clerk Shannon Wragge, Gregg Lambrecht, Willis Wachter, Sandra S. Helmer and Leland Alexander were present. Absent for their protest hearing was Nicholas Linn and Richard Wecker.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance as shown by the Certifi cate of Publication on fi le in the County Clerk’s offi ce. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice of the meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public. Chairman Elwood called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and presided. Chairman Elwood stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the board room with more copies available at the County Clerk’s offi ce.

Motion by Wragge, seconded by Albers, to approve the agenda. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

The following protests were heard:Protest No. Legal Description Current Value Requested Value#2015-1 Lake Canyon First Addition Lot 3, (5 Acres) 22-25-1, Pierce County, NE LAND $41,800.00 $30,750.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $41,800.00 $30,750.00#2015-2 Lake Canyon First Addition Lot 4, (5 Acres) 22-25-1, Pierce County, NE LAND $41,800.00 $30,750.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $41,800.00 $30,750.00#2015-3 E½ 20-25-4 (320 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $1,077,250.00 $724,008.30 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $1,077,250.00 $724,008.30#2015-4 NE¼ 25-27-2 (160 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $841,490.00 $378,670.50 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $841,490.00 $378,670.50#2015-5 NE¼ 19-28-3 (160 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $923,850.00 $890.000.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $923,850.00 $890,000.00#2015-6 Nave’s Addition Lot 3, pt 32-26-2, Pierce County, NE LAND $31,910.00 $21,000.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $31,910.00 $21,000.00#2015-7 pt SE¼SE¼ 16-27-4 (40 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $178,005.00 $157,170.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $178,005.00 $157,170.00#2015-8 SE¼ 19-27-4 (160 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $798,605.00 $694,725.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $798,605.00 $694,725.00Discussion was held on the 2015 fi led protests. No action was taken. There being no further business, Chairman Elwood adjourned the meeting at

11:03 a.m. and will meet on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. to make a deci-sion on all heard protests as County Board of Equalization, said meeting is open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the offi ce of the County Clerk.


BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PROCEEDINGSJuly 13, 2015

The Pierce County Board of Equalization met pursuant to adjournment on Monday, July 13, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Marvin Elwood, Jr., Brad Albers and Terry J. Wragge. Co. Assessor Peggy Wragge, Deputy Co. Assessor Jean Lubke and Co. Clerk Shannon Wragge were present.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance as shown by the Certifi cate of Publication on fi le in the County Clerk’s offi ce. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice of the meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public. Chairman Elwood called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. and presided. Chairman Elwood stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the board room with more copies available at the County Clerk’s offi ce.

Motion by Albers, seconded by Wragge, to approve the agenda. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

The 2015 Valuation Protests that had been heard on July 7, 2015, were discussed and Peggy Wragge, County Assessor, gave the County Board of Equalization her recommendation on each of the protests.

Motion by Albers, seconded by Wragge, to approve the recommendations of the County Assessor as follows:

Protest No. Legal Description Current Value Value#2015-1 Lake Canyon First Addition Lot 3, (5 Acres) 22-25-1, Pierce County, NE LAND $41,800.00 $41,800.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $41,800.00 $41,800.00#2015-2 Lake Canyon First Addition Lot 4, (5 Acres) 22-25-1, Pierce County, NE LAND $41,800.00 $41,800.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $41,800.00 $41,800.00#2015-3 E½ 20-25-4 (320 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $1,077,250.00 $1,055,455.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $1,077,250.00 $1,055,455.00#2015-4 NE ¼ 25-27-2 (160 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $841,490.00 $841,490.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $841,490.00 $841,490.00#2015-5 NE ¼ 19-28-3 (160 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $923,850.00 $923,850.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $923,850.00 $923,850.00#2015-6 Nave’s Addition Lot 3, pt 32-26-2, Pierce County, NE LAND $31,910.00 $31,910.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $31,910.00 $31,910.00#2015-7 pt SE¼SE¼ 16-27-4 (40 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $178,005.00 $178,005.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $178,005.00 $178,005.00#2015-8 SE¼ 19-27-4 (160 Acres), Pierce County, NE LAND $798,605.00 $798,605.00 BUILDINGS $0 $0 TOTAL $798,605.00 $798,605.00Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried. Discussion was held on upcoming TERC hearings from 2013 that are scheduled

to be heard in the next couple of months.There being no further business, Chairman Elwood adjourned the meeting at

9:25 a.m. and will meet again at a regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. as County Board of Equalization, said meeting is open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspec-tion at the offi ce of the County Clerk.


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beth Schmidt, Crofton, $73; Curtis R. Ueckert, Omaha, $73; Lacy Ann Stelling, Plainview, $73REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

William H. Buss, Jr. and wife to John Buss and wife, tract in NW¼, 29-27-1.

Anthony G. Almarez and wife to Richard D. Zierke and wife, Lot 3, and N½ of Lot 4 of the Replat of Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 9, Mohr’s Addition and now vacated North Street, and Lots 3 and 4, Block 5, Original Town of Pierce, and the abandoned Railroad Right-of-Way lying South of Lot 3 and 4, Block 5, Original Town of Pierce, and North of Hwy. 13, in the Town of Pierce.

Alyssa R. Warneke and husband to Mitch Mattison, Lot 5, Block 1, Brown’s Subdivision to Pierce, ex-cept footage on the West and North.

Johnnie D. Ostermeyer and wife to Chase Warneke and wife, Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Steinkrause Subdi-vision to City of Pierce.

Daniel D. Otto and wife to Beth M. Manzer and husband, Lot 8, Block 40, City of Pierce.

Douglas L. Stengl and wife to Richard H. Berg and wife, Lot 21, Hadar Ridge Estates 4th Addition, a subdivision in the W½, 32-25-1.

Brian J. Schlote to Elkhorn Val-ley Storage, LLC, Lot 3, Block 9, Kimball and Blair’s Addition to Plainview.

Mary Rodgers and husband to Jared Rodgers and Amber Rodg-ers, E½SE¼, 15-25-2, less a tract; NE¼, 17-25-2

Bruce Buss and wife to Joshua Buss and Heather Bloomquist, E½SE¼, 15-25-3, less a tract; NE¼, 17-25-2


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BYGONE YEARS IN OSMOND . . .110 Years Ago. . .

O s m o n d f u r n i s h e d 1 4 1 passengers for Sioux City on circus day. The previous week’s Republican contained the following ad: “There will be an excursion to Sioux City on account of the Forepaw-Sells Circus. Round trip ticket is $1.25.”90 Years Ago. . .

The Fourth of July was the occa-sion for an attempted hold-up east of Osmond. Alfred Manska and Carl Schubert Jr. were returning home and had just reached the level spot on top of the hill three miles east of town when they noticed a Ford sedan setting on the north side of the road with four men next to it. Just as they were opposite the four strangers, one on them jumped on the running board of Manska’s car and drew a gun on the boys and demanded they give them some feathers which they were wearing in their hats. The bandits next de-manded their neckties, but the boys refused, whereupon the holdups demanded their car and everything they had. The boys realized they were in a serious situation but were determined not to be robbed. Schubert jumped out and cranked their car and Manska gave it the gas. The bandits fi red twice, the fi rst bullet whizzing past the left ear of Manska, and the second striking the rear of the car. It certainly was a narrow escape and the boys were fortunate that the bullets went wild.75 Years Ago. . .

Osmond was to have a new, modern open air dance pavilion. The announcement was made by C. A. Middleton, Farmers Lumber Company manager, and Joseph Cizek of Osmond. The 51-ft. by 102-ft., 3-in. concrete fl oor was to be completed in time for use at the 50th anniversary celebration. The pavilion, to be named “Golden Slipper,” was located on the lots owned by Mrs. Anna Zeurcher just west of the Huey Garage.

R. J. Dalton took fi rst prize in the whisker contest at Osmond’s Jubilee celebration; Eugene Liewer took second and Chas. Rohrberg, third. Winners of the ladies’ cos-tume prizes were Miss Tillie Stark, fi rst; Mrs. Jesse Waddell, second, and Miss Helen Thomsen, third.

The Golden Jubilee edition of the Osmond Republican, printed June 19, 1940, had an eight-page regular section and a 16-page spe-cial section, and was sold for 25 cents per copy.50 Years Ago. . .

Thirty-four persons “went for a dip” during the latest session of Kangaroo Kourt held here the Saturday before the city’s Diamond Jubilee. The Kourt was in session with Elmer Bumann serving as judge. Charges ranged from being out of offi cial dress to “you had it coming” and “we don’t know, but we’ll think of something.” A larger tank was brought in for use in the Saturday session.

Nebraska Governor Frank B. Morrison spoke here at an Ameri-canism Day program the Sunday before Osmond’s Diamond Jubilee. The Governor was besieged by handshakers and autograph seek-ers after his address at the school gymnasium. At the school, Mrs. Morrison, who besides being a

gracious fi rst lady was an accom-plished singer, asked to sing with the 75-member community choir. She was applauded at length at introduction.25 Years Ago. . .

Lewiston, PA, native Larry Rush assumed pastoral duties at the United Methodist Churches of Osmond and Stark Valley. Pastor Rush’s fi rst week in Osmond was a bit hectic. He arrived June 14, had a wedding rehearsal June 15, performed a wedding June 16 and wrecked his car that evening on a rain-slick highway near Jerry’s Hilltop, conducted Sunday Services June 17 and offi ciated at a funeral June 18.

10 Years Ago. . .Debra Clausen-Buss was cited

posthumously as the Nebraska winner of the annual Ben Franklin award, a special award of the Na-tional Newspaper Association and the United States Postal Service, who join together to recognize postal employees who have dem-onstrated the highest level of excel-lence in their profession and do the most to strengthen the partnership between the postal service and community newspapers. Shortly after Lee Warneke had decided to nominate Deb, she and her husband were killed in a traffi c accident. The decision was made to go ahead with the nomination, with the result that she was the fi rst person in the award’s 11-year history to be hon-ored posthumously.

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P r o m d r e s s e s a n d tuxedoes we re theoutfit of choice around fiHartington this weekend. Hartington-Newcastle held its prom Friday n ight , wh i l e Cedar Catholic’s prom wasSaturday. Newly crowned HNS Prom Prince Jake Tanderup and Princess Faith Krie (right) open the dancing during Friday’s Prom. James Kaiser and Madelyn Paulson (below) have the first dance after being named Prom Prince and Princess at Cedar Catholic Saturday

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HARTINGTON — Preliminary plans are in the works for a possible RV/camper park to be located on the east side of the Trail Manor property near the Hartington Community Complex.

Bob and Cleo Eickhoff asked family friend, Dan Kathol, to present the plan to the Hartington City Council Monday, but stressed it was the very early stages of such a project.

The Eickhoffs relayed they want to make sure there is support from both the city and local resi-dents for such a site before moving forward.

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school. There was some discussionand questions were asked regardingnumbers of students, but no deci-sions were made.

In other business, the board:— established May of 2016 as a

timeline to have a public survey voteon how to proceed with consolida-tion efforts.

— agreed to rent the teacherage, rather than sell it.

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RANDOLPH — Residents atColonial Manor enjoy the music shared by a Coleridge resident.

Betty Heitman’s organ music has a way of lifting the resident’s hearts and spirits and can even reach those who no longer com-municate well with others.

When the residents hear Heit-man’s music they head to the liv-ing room where she is playing the organ according to Vicki Klein-schmit, Activity Director at Colo-nial Manor.

“She is one of their favorites. The music has a good tempo.They tap their feet and sing along with the music. She plays songsthat they know,” Kleinschmit said. “She really brings things out for people wp p ho have been in a wheel chair for a number of years and for f those who have demen-tia ”tia.tia.

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The WWausa Gazette is intended to be the voice of the public. Please call our offi ce at 586-2661, or 888-fi624-76566 with news tips, or suggestioons. You can alsoreach us at [email protected] or [email protected].

AAPRIL 15,2015

A LOOKAHEAD By Dawn Friedrich

FBLA AdvisorOMAHA — The FBLA State Leadership

Conference (SLC) was held April 9-11. 18 students attended.

When the testing was all done, Wausa walked away with 18 awards. Wausa alsoreceived fi rst place in the Market SharefiAward. This award goes to Wausa because there are 89 percent of the students in high school that are members of the Chapter.

“Overall, it was a great learning experi-ence. I’m very proud of how our students represented Wausa and their sense of professionalism. We truly do have great young people in our community,” said Dawn Friedrich.

Any students who earned a first, second or fithird place award qualified for the National fiLeadership Conference in Chicago, Ill., June 28-July 3. These students are Jordan Burns, Claire Vanness, Tori Clausen, Sam Hennings, Jessah Molina and Mary Johnson. A student may only compep te in onte in one evente event at the Nat the N tiational Conference, so Jce, so Jordan wiordan willll need toneed to hchoose between Aen Accountinccounting II org II or SSpreadshpp eet Appleet Applpp icationsications.

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public hearing to receive public com-ments concerning the adoption of the Pierce County Energy Element as part of the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan as required by LB 997.

Chairman Wragge opened the hear-ing at 9:20 a.m. Zoning Adm. Heather McWhorter answered questions the Board had on the adoption of the Pierce County Energy Element. There were no written comments or objections and no one from the public was present. Chairman Wragge closed the hearing at 9:22 a.m.

Motion by Elwood, seconded by Al-bers, to approve Resolution #2015-13 as follows:

RESOLUTION #2015-13A RESOLUTION AMENDING BY

REFERENCE CERTAIN LANGUAGE IN THE PIERCE COUNTY COMPREHEN-SIVE PLAN UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY SECTIONS 23-114.01 THROUGH 223-114.05 AND 23-165 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF NEBRASKA, 1943.

WHEREAS; having received a recom-mendation from the Pierce County Joint Planning Commission and proper notice been given and public hearing held as provided by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED, that the Board of Commission-ers of Pierce County, Nebraska, hereby approves the addition of the PIERCE COUNTY ENERGY ELEMENT to the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE FUR-THER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect and be in force no sooner than the 6th day of July, 2015.


Motion by Albers, seconded by Elwood, to approve the 2 applications for Elkhorn Rural Public Power Dis-trict for undercrossing and occupying county road right-of-way each with a 2” primary electrical line (1) one begin-ning approximately 1,976’ south of 854 Road and undercrossing 541 Avenue

in pt of the NE¼ Section 30, Township 26N, Range 3W and (1) one beginning approximately 331’ south of 851 Road and undercrossing 551 Avenue in pt of the NE ¼ Section 11, Township 25N, Range 2W and approve the application for Tim Lienemann for the undercrossing of a county road with a 2” electrical line approximately 2500’ north of 854 Road and undercrossing 553 Avenue in pt of the SW¼ of Section 20, Township 26N, Range 1W, all in Pierce County, NE. . Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Elwood, seconded by Wragge, to recommend approval to the NE Liquor Control Commission for the request for a special designated liquor license for Jerry’s Hilltop LLC, 86420 US Hwy 81, Randolph, NE 68771. The date of the event is Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Pierce County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Pierce, NE. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood and Wragge; Albers abstained. Nay: None. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the Subgroup Agreement between Pierce County and Nebraska Health & Human Services for the Child Support Enforcement Program and the benefi ts/grant funding available to the County/Clerk of District Court offi ce.

Motion by Albers, seconded by Elwood, to authorize and approve the Board Chairman to sign the Subgroup Agreement between Pierce County and Nebraska Health & Human Services for the Child Support Enforcement Program. Whereas the original is on fi le at the offi ce of the Pierce County Clerk and available for inspection. Roll call vote: Aye: Elwood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

The legal was read for the 9:30 a.m. opening of sealed bids for one new or used motor grader with 2000 hours or less and the trade-in of equipment #202, 1993 Cat 140G Motor Grader S/N 72B15700. The bids were opened in the presence of all present. Three bids were received from two companies: Nebraska Machinery Co., Norfolk, NE: (1) 2015 Cat 12M3 AWD Motor Graders, 0 hours, cost of $273,250.00 less $48,000.00 for trade in of one 1993 Cat 140G motor grader with a total cost to Pierce County of $225,250.00 with October 23, 2015 delivery date, 5 years/5000 hours full warranty and $19,500.00 parts credit; Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Sioux City, IA: (1) 2015 John Deere 672G 6 Wheel Drive Motor Graders, 0 hours,


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cost of $250,334.00 less $49,000.00 for trade in of one 1993 Cat 140G mo-tor grader with a total cost to Pierce County of $201,334.00 with 60 to 90 day delivery date and 5 years/5000 hours full warranty plus add $14,500 for Grade Pro (WH) Controls; Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Sioux City, IA: (1) 2015 John Deere 772G 6 Wheel Drive Motor Graders, 0 hours, cost of $266,492.00 less $49,000.00 for trade in of one 1993 Cat 140G motor grader with a total cost to Pierce County of $217,492.00 with 60 to 90 day delivery date and 5 years/5000 hours full warranty plus add $14,500 for Grade Pro (WH) Controls.

Discussion was held on the motor-grader bids received.

Motion by Albers, seconded by Wrag-ge, to approve the bid from Nebraska Machinery Co., Norfolk, NE: (1) 2015 Cat 12M3 AWD Motor Graders, 0 hours, cost of $273,250.00 less $48,000.00 for trade in of one 1993 Cat 140G motor grader with a total cost to Pierce County of $225,250.00 with October 23, 2015 delivery date, 5 years/5000 hours full warranty and $19,500.00 parts credit. Roll call vote: Aye: Albers and Wragge; Elwood abstained. Nay: None. Motion carried.

Work was done on the 15/16 fi scal year budget.

Motion by Albers, seconded by Elwood, to audit and allow the follow-ing claims presented for payment and instructed the County Clerk to issue checks for payment of same on the various funds. Roll call vote: Aye: El-wood, Albers and Wragge. Nay: None. Motion carried.

GENERAL FUND: Black Hills Energy, utilities, $23.38; Bob Barker, supplies, $670.97; Consolidated Management Co, sheriff school, $176.50; Eakes Offi ce Solutions, offi ce Supplies, $32.68; Ann Fenton, reimburse travel, $33.81; Floor Maintenance & Paper Supply, supplies, $429.30; Gene French, reimburse post-age, $16.74; GIS, Web subscription, $7,745.00; Great America Financial Services, postage meter rent, $119.00; Heartland Fire Protection Co, inspec-tion & recertifi cation, $606.00; Jack’s

Uniforms & Equipment, jail supplies, $150.79; Mitch Jensen, reimburse travel, $66.70; Marian Kirby, court reporter, $124.00; Menards, supplies, $35.11; Midwest Bank, co share, $3,405.74; NACO, yearly dues, $1,726.87; NE Nebraska Area Agency on Aging, yearly county share, $3,798.00; Norfolk Vacuum Sales & Service, supplies, repair, $98.75; County Leader, ads, $18.90; Pierce Telephone Co Inc, service, $1,996.29; City of Pierce, utilities, $2,073.54; Prime Stop North, gas, $103.55; Quill, supplies, $479.27; Region 4 Behavioral Health, quarterly co. share, $4,272.25; Retirement Plans Division of Ameritas Life Ins. Corp, co. share, $3,076.27; Secretary of State, supplies, $10.00; Security Shredding, shredding, $35.00; St of Nebr, network service, $448.00; Tom’s Service, gaso-line, $2,000.37; Town & Country Ins., notary bond, $40.00; United States Treasury, tax, Obamacare, $72.00; Payroll, $45,831.83.

COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND: Al-pha Workforce Health, DOT exam, $55.00; Bauer Built Tire, tires, $22.00; Bomgaars, supplies, $7.95; Eastern NE Telephone, service, $101.47; Green Line Equipment, Plainview, repair parts, $334.93; Kimball, supplies, $246.46; Midwest Bank, NA, co share, $1,735.20; NE Nebraska Public Power Dist, utilities, $281.00; Osmond Farm Supply Center Inc, diesel, $1,921.61; Pierce Telephone Co Inc, service, $69.05; City of Pierce, utilities, $76.53; Plainview City, utilities, $311.19; R & D Welding, repairs, $41.84; Retirement Plans Division of Ameritas Life Ins. Corp, co. share, $1,540.87; Safety, Kleen, service, $472.99; Seal-coat Services Inc, seal joints & cracks, $17,340.04; Steinkraus Service, diesel, gas & repairs, $3,272.60; Tom’s Ser-vice, gasoline, $549.97; Bob Volk, tree removal, $2,332.00; West-Hodson Lum-ber, supplies, $171.98; Willow Creek Sand & Gravel, gravel, $13,049.48; Payroll, $23,627.36.

E911 FUND: AT&T, E911 access, $40.85; Centurylink, E911 access, $314.53; Pierce Telephone Co Inc, E911 access, $410.96; Racom, supplies,

repairs, $695.00. There being no further business,

Chairman Wragge adjourned the meet-ing at 10:43 a.m. and will meet again at a regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2015, at 9:10 a.m. as County Board of Commissioners, said meeting is open to

the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the offi ce of the County Clerk.


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Osmond Republican • Wausa Gazette STATEWIDE Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Michael Foods Egg Products Company, the largest processor of eggs in North America, has the following opportunities.

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402-373-630354080 Hwy 84

FEEDMILL DRIVER

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FULL-TIME JANITOR/GROUNDSKEEPER

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Call Our Safety Department at 800-228-1008 or 402-731-5047

1st Shift 5:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday

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Paychecks, Direct Deposit & Quarterly Bonus Program.

Ideal candidates should have a strong work history. Previous production experience is helpful.

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