NC`s flag reaches permanent display Swinging through Nebraska City
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NC`s flag reaches permanent display Swinging through Nebraska City
Today’s Weather See the full forecast on Page 2 and online at ncnewspress.com INSIDE: ■ Obituaries See Page A3 ■ Opinion See Page A4 ■ Police Reports See Page A5 ■ Sports See Page A7 ■ Classifieds See Page B5-B6 CALENDAR Monday, April 6 Swinging through Nebraska City ■ Tai Chi at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., will take place at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Glenn Miller Orchestra Director Nick Hilscher, right, of Atlanta turns to the audience just before the band finishes playing "Tuxedo Junction" Sunday afternoon during its concert at Lourdes Central Catholic School. The Glenn Miller Orchestra, who is the most popular big-band in the world, toured across Nebraska in March through the Lied Center for Performing Arts' Arts Across Nebraska Tour. PHOTO BY NIKKI CARLSON Tuesday, April 7 ■ Tai Chi at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., will take place at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. ■ Bingo at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., will take place at 2 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Wednesday, April 8 ■ Tai Chi at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., will take place at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Thursday, April 9 ■ Tai Chi at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., will take place at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. ■ Bingo at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., will take place at 2 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. ■ Presbyterian Women will host their annual Salad Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. The luncheon will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1005 1st Corso, Nebraska City. See Calendar, page A8 Meet Sally Juilfs Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund Advisory Committee Member One of the goals of the Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund (NCCFF) is to invest in people. This is the next in a series of “Getting to Know Your Nebraska City leaders” serving on the Fund Advisory Committee (FAC). All FAC members are volunteering their time and covering their own expenses for meals, travel, etc. In an effort to showcase how they "lead by example", read more here about their leadership within your community and their dedication to the mission and goals of the NCCFF. Next up, meet Sally Juilfs! SALLY JUILFS 1.How long have you served on the Fund Advisory Committee (FAC) and why did you get involved? I have been an FAC member for almost two years. I was invited to attend an informational meeting by Paul Madison and felt this foundation would be an avenue for me to contribute to the people of Nebraska City. Sometimes all it takes is “the ask”. the goals of the group. It is also very exciting to see our Young Advisory Committee (high school students) begin to understand philanthropy and how giving back to your community is fulfilling and rewarding. Watching the young adults working and communicating with residents of the nursing facilities in Nebraska City could only bring active hope into our future. The dreams of our foundation will be carried into the future by the youth of today. 2.What are some of the things you are most proud of when it c o m e s to t h e w o r k t h e F A C does? I am proud of our small group of people pulling together, sharing ideas and striving to make this a better place to work and live with our families. The Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund’s mission is “invest in people” and I feel this foundation honesty tries to accomplish that. Every member actively shares their talents and time achieving 3 . H o w w o u l d yo u s a y y o u personally invest in the people of Nebraska City? I believe in giving back to the community in which you live and work. Nebraska City has been a wonderful place to raise our children to become thriving adults. I volunteer my time with a couple of different organization within Nebraska City. Statistics tell us 62.5 percent of all Americans engage in some sort of volunteering in their community. CHAD LARSON, CIC Certified Insurance Counselor HEALTH INSURANCE Special Enrollment Periods now available for Life Changing Events: •Loss of Coverage •Marriage/Divorce •Births •and many more! Without volunteers we would be unable to provide many of the programs and services our community utilizes daily. 4.Tell us a little more about yourself … what you do, your family ... I am the president of the Ambassador Wellness Center and with my husband Tim, we also own four nursing homes: The Ambassador Nebraska City, Omaha, Lincoln and Sidney, Iowa. We moved to Nebraska City in 1978 from Ellis, Kansas. Tim and I have three adult children Amber, Tyler and Capri and we also have five grandchildren. Our son, Tyler is the administrator of the nursing facility in Nebraska City. I enjoy spending time with our grandchildren, sewing, gardening and traveling. 5 .Wh y s h oul d o th ers ca re about the work of the FAC and why do you encourage others to invest time, talent and treasure? Hopefully the foundation will inspire others to seek changes where needed, give purpose to all our lives and be authentic to our cause. I would encourage my family and friends to get involved in the FAC whether they bake, create or give financially, it is rewarding. Everyday I meet people with an enormous amount of talent, but maybe not enough time in their day, then again we all know people that can help financially or have the time to volunteer their time. The FAC needs all types of people and personalities to help create a bright future for all the people in our community. Every donation helps whether it is one penny or many it all adds up. NC’s flag reaches permanent display Tammy Partsch Special to the News-Press An American flag that traveled to small towns all across the nation, including Nebraska City, is now part of a permanent display aboard a naval amphibious assault ship. In May 2014, Larry Ross, a retired schoolteacher, and Richard Sassaman, a photographer, began their journey from their home state of Maine with an American flag. The duo spent the next five months crisscrossing the United States, unfurling the flag in at least one town in each state and photographing it to document their visit. By September, they reached Nebraska City and stopped by Arbor Lodge. Joel Lundak was working as a docent that day, wearing his 1880s period clothing. “It was late in the afternoon of what had been a slow day,” Lundak recalled. See FLAG, page A6 Sales Tax increase goes into effect The Nebraska City sales tax increased as of April 1, 2015, to help defray the cost of the city’s soonto-be constructed aquatic center. The current sales tax for Nebraska City is 7.5 percent with the tax breakdown being 5.5 percent state sales tax and two percent city sales tax, up from 1.5 percent. Once the bonds for the aquatic center are paid, the city sales tax will revert to 1.5 percent. ADVENTURES OF THE MUSEUM GUY River Country Nature Center celebrates 40-year milestone Museums celebrate anniversaries all of the time. Usually they commemorate an event or era connected to their mission. However, as is in the case of the River Country Nature Center, the anniversary celebrates the museum itself. This year is the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Nature Center by Joe Voges. Created as a United States Bicentennial project, the Nature Center was originally housed on the second floor of the retired city hall/ fire department building on North 6th Street. This year also marks the tenth anniversary of the Center in its current location of 114 South 6th Street One of the events commemorating the anniversary will be a membership and supporter reception on April 16. While celebrating the Center’s mile stone, the event will also be the opening for the temporary ex- BRIAN VOLKMER hibit; Nature from Nature the exhibit features the chain saw carvings of local carver Mike Riege. The exhibit will be on display until July. Another event is the Center’s second annual Youth Fishing Clinic held Saturday morning, May 2, at Steinhart Pond. Experienced fishermen are volunteering their time to teach eight to twelve year olds how to set up their gear, what bait to use, casting, water safety and fish identification. WOTA menu April 3-10 April 3: Oven baked chicken, baked potato, corn, fresh fruit and veggie bar, dessert. April 6: Beef soft taco, refried beans, fresh fruit and veggie bar, dessert. (WOTA board meeting) April 7: Pulled beef on a bun, mac ‘n’ cheese, fresh fruit and veggie bar, dessert. April 8: Chili, grilled cheese sandwich, fresh fruit and veggie bar, dessert. Fishing poles will be provided by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. The program is free of charge. However, registration is required. There is only room for twenty-four youths. Registration forms are available at the Nature Center, Morton James Public Library, and the Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce. These are both great opportunities to enjoy what the Nature Center has to offer. Though he has passed away, it would be easy to think that Joe Voges would be pleased at the opportunities created by children and the efforts of the museum that he created forty years ago. IF YOU GO River Country Nature Center at 114 South 6th Street. www.rivercountrynaturecenter.org April 9: Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, birthday dessert. (WOTA Birthday Party) April 10: Fish sandwich or chicken sandwich, parslied potatoes, fresh fruit and veggie bar, dessert. WOTA Senior Center meals are served at Riverview Terrace. The suggested meal donation is $4 for seniors and $5.25 for patrons age 59 and under. Bingo will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Subscribe today! 402-873-3334 ! ### Nebraska City Jaycees will host a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition for area youth April 11 at 10 a.m. at the Steinhart Park Ball Fields. Pitch, Hit, and Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of # # charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2015 MLB All Star Game. The individual Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each age and gender group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition June 7. For questions concerning the competition, please contact the Nebraska City Jaycees at 402-969-0211. 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Charlotte graduated from Wales Lincoln High School in 1957 and Commercial Extension College. She lived and worked in Lincoln where she met her future husband: Roger Neumeister. They were united in marriage on Sept. 14, 1969 in Lincoln. They lived near Dunbar, Nebraska until moving to rural Emerson, Iowa in 1984 to live on the Warren family farm. Charlotte worked for Montgomery County Memorial Hospital retiring after 20 plus years of service. Over the years, Char- lotte was a member of the Extension Club in Nebraska, Mills County Teen Club and 4-H leader, Square Dancing Club, Tamworth Hog Association, Mills County Pork Producers, the Jolly Janes, and a lifetime member of the Oaks Community Church. Charlotte was united in marriage to William Miller on Feb. 14, 2009 at Oaks Community Church near Emerson, Iowa. They spent their time between Emerson and Lin- coln, Nebraska where William resided. Charlotte enjoyed attending Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln and participated in the ladies quilting group. They recently moved to Regency Retirement Residence in Red Oak. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband: Roger Neumeister on May 13, 1998. Survivors include her husband; William Miller of Red Oak; daughters: Amy Pendleton and husband Roger of Red Oak and Ann Gigstad and husband Jeff of Red Oak; reacquainted daughter: Susan Walkup of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren: Maria and Abby Pendleton and Landon Gigstad; stepchildren: Joni Hofmann and husband Chuck of Melbourne, Fla.; Lori Miller of Melbourne, Fla.; and Brent Miller of Westminster, Colo.; step-grand- children: Sean Hofmann and Ryan Miller; sisters: Janet Snyder and husband Len of Lakewood, Colo. and Jewell Warren of Omaha; special cousin: Jane Repp and husband Carl of Newton, Iowa; sister-inlaw: Rita Brinkhoff and husband Darrell of Avoca; brother-in-law: Gail Neumeister and wife Marlene of Peru; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were to be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, at the Oaks Community Church in rural Mills County, Iowa. Burial was to be in the Farm Creek Cemetery at Henderson, Iowa. Visitation with the family was to be held from 68 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Nelson-BoylanLeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Oaks Community Church. Nelson-BoylanLeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Donald C. Post 83, of Syracuse Donald C. Post, 83 of Syracuse, was born October 12, 1931, near Syracuse, the son of Carl and Ella (Reimer) Post. He passed away on March 26, 2015 at Good Samaritan Center. Don married Delores Johns on June 24, 1951. He was proud of his service to his country during the Korean War where he received a commendation medal for meritorial service from the army. Don served as a Syracuse Volunteer Fireman for 26 and a half years, a city councilman from 1965 to 1967 and again 1972-1980. He was appointed to the Utility Board from 1969 to 1971. He received the Community Achievement Gary L. Lockwood 68, of Nebraska City Gary L. Lockwood of Nebraska City was born July 3, 1946 in Auburn, the son of Duane and Donnabel (Stokes) Lockwood. He formerly lived in Julian and Estes Park, Colo. before moving to Nebraska City several years ago. He worked at American Meter for thirty years before he retired. Gary loved collecting Disney memorabilia and riding his motorcycle. He was known for his tattoos and was very proud of his tattoo trophies. Survivors include his daughters, Michele Oldfield of Nebraska City and Tracy Thomas and her husband Eddie of Doniphan; son, Shawn Lockwood and his wife Rosie of Lincoln; thirteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn Snodgrass of Brock and Mary Ann Allee of Union; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary died March 27, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Nebraska City at the age of 68 years, 8 months and 24 days. Visitation and viewing were to be 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Marshall Funeral Chapel in Nebraska City with the family greeting friends from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be no services and cremation was to follow the visitation. Private burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.marshallfuneral.com. Marshall Funeral Chapel of Nebraska City is in charge of arrangements. (Vance) Allison, Brian (Jodi) Lang, Brittany (Derek) Miller all of Lincoln, 7 great grandchildren, brother: Harold (Bonnie) Post of Syracuse, many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents, sisters: Berdine Heine, Arva Ekhoff, sonin-law: Keith Lang. A Memorial Service was to be Monday March 30 at 11 a.m. at Luther Memorial Church in Syracuse. There was no viewing due to cremation, but family was to greet friends at Luther Memorial Church on Sunday, March 29, from 6-8 p.m. Memorials are to the family’s choice. Arrangements were by Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441. Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com 0(84;23(44 5$//: *(0(3$. /$0$*(3 -,35 (',513 ,--, 45$)) 3(2135(3 !$0': (55: 4$.(4 3(23(4(05$5,7( (00,( 4$.(4 3(23(4(05$5,7( ,$00( 23( 23(44 /$0$*(3 45$)) 3(2135(3 6.,( 45$)) 3(2135(3 7$0(44$ 4$.(4 3(23(4(05$5,7( 13, *3$2+,& $35,45 "+(3(4$ /$0$*(3 3,0 ,-( 4$.(4 3(23(4(05$5,7( &.$44,),('4 #! !! !! ,4 26%.,4+(' '$:4 2(3 :($3 10 "6(4'$:4 $0' 3,'$:4 !6%4&3,25,10 ,4 $ :($3 ,0 51( $0' 3(/105 &1605,(4 $ :($3 (.4(8+(3( ,0 (%3$4-$ $0' 18$ $0' $ :($3 165 1) 45$5( %: (%3$4-$ ,5: (84 3(44 0& (053$. 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After the race stick around for hands on family activities the rest of the day. Some of the activities are a mushroom hunt contest, fish fry at noon, red bud hayrack rides, archery shooting, kids horse rides, Dutch oven cooking and glow-in-the-dark egg hunt. Park entry permit required. Call the park at 402-883-2575. News Tip? Call us! 402-873-3334 Judith Sandra Brown Wife of Jesse Brown went to be with the Lord Monday, March 30th Her church will hold a service for her Saturday, April 4th Beginning at 9:30 am Pentecostal Kings Church 1600 So. 13th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410 For More Information Call Marshall Funeral Chapel at 402-873-5331 or 402-297-4791 0(84;23(44 Peru - Country music sensation Jana Kramer will be in concert at 10 p.m. Friday, April 10 at Peru State College’s Al Wheeler Activity Center (AWAC). As The Academy of Country Music’s 2013 New Female Vocalist of the Year, Kramer has also been featured in numerous television spots, including the face and voice for Nationwide Insurance, a recurring role on HBO’s “Entourage” and as Alex Dupre on “One Tree Hill.” Her current single, “I Got The Boy,” hit country radio March 30. Tickets for the event are $20 and can be purchased now at https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/jana-kramer-tickets16020309176. Doors open at 7 p.m. Opening act Adelee & Gentry will take the stage at 9 p.m. The event is general admission. Purses and bags will not be allowed into the event. Anyone under Award in 1980. In 1983 he and his brother Harold received the Outstanding Business Award for Post Bros. Floor Service and Hardware. During their younger days, Don and Delores enjoyed dancing at the Plamor ballroom, attending Nebraska football games and square dancing. More recently they enjoyed visits with their great grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who could fix anything and was always willing to lend a hand. He is survived by wife: Delores, daughters: Judy (Bob) Farmer of Lincoln, Jan Lang of Lincoln & significant other Bill Gerdes of Waverly, Jill Post of New Jersey, grandchildren: Nick (Steph) Farmer of Nebraska City, Mindy Farmer of Omaha, Brandi .. 3,*+54 3(4(37(' the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Information about parking and transportation will be sent to ticket holders via e-mail. Alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited. All other college policies apply and will be enforced. Other important details/instructions are available at https://www.eventbrite.com /e/jana-kramer-tickets16020309176. The concert is being sponsored by the Peru State Campus Activities Board (CAB), the college’s programming board devoted to planning and executing events to engage students in campus life. CAB President Ryan Bauman, a senior graphic design major from Falls City, said, “I know the concert will be a huge success and that our performers, Adelee & Gentry and Jana Kramer, will put on a great show for all those who attend.” Public Public Memolrial Memoria Rowe Rowe at the at the to 8:00pm to 8:00pm 6:00pm from 6:00pm 9th9th April from d forfor April is schedule public TheThe is scheduled public house an open be open g will meetin house This NE). an be City, will ska meeting This Nebra e NE). City, Avenu l Nebraska Centra Avenue (1518 Central lex (1518 Comp Complex Safety Safety ent on draft and comm to review unity opport the Vision given draft be on t will commen pants and partici review to ity which in participants will be given the opportun in which venuevenue ska City. We hope to see you Use Scenarios for NebraCity. and future Land Statements, We hope to see you there Goal and Vision s for Nebraska Scenario Land dUse future ts, and 9th! Statemen Goal April and on you from g hearin to forwar there and look and look forward to hearing from you on April 9th! event and ant meeting! Questions regarding this We look forward to seeing you at this import 402-873-5515. the project may be directed to Dan Giittinger, this event and We look forward to seeing you at this important meeting! Questions regarding the project may be directed to Dan Giittinger, 402-873-5515. CAN’T MAKE THE MEETING? Please visit http://nebraskacityplan.mindmixer.com/ There, you can view discussions about city issues and provide comments to the project team. ! !! In the 11th century, the Roman Catholic Rite required that "either on the altar or near it, there is to be a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it…to call to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord." (General Instruction of Roman Missal). This is to remind us in the 21st Century that Christ died on the cross for the redemption of all who believe. The greatest story ever told happened 2,000 years ago when the Roman soldiers nailed Jesus to the cross. After his crucifixion, he was laid in a borrowed tomb with a large rock in front of the opening. Was ! " hope gone with his death? Did Satan win the victory over the Christ? Now read the rest of the story in St. John 20:11-16 where Mary Magdalene came back to the tomb and was weeping. She did not recognize Jesus at first, until he spoke her name. The she turned and came face to face with the Risen Christ. She ran back and told the disciples, she had seen the Risen Lord and HE IS ALIVE. John 3:17, "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." Darrell Keefover Marysville, Kan. DIARY OF A DAD Renewal of spring is resurrection This week has been beautiful, the sun has been out, the temperature has been raising, the trees are starting to bud, and the grass is starting to turn green. This week is also Holy Week for Christians around the world. This is the week where followers of Christ celebrate and remember the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. There is a lot of similarity in these two things. When the grass starts to grow, that’s resurrection. When the trees start to bud, that’s resurrection. When the birds start to come back, that’s resurrection. When we recognize that there are things in our life that are changing and being made new that’s resurrection. As a pastor and as a dad I can’t help but see resurrection. Dictionary.com defines resurrection as “the act of rising from the dead; a rising again, as from decay, disuse, etc.; revival.” We don’t really think about resurrection happening in our life, we often miss them. We notice a lot of the deaths, a lot of the losses, but we often miss the new life. In the story of Jesus, we are like the disciples locking themselves in a house scared, sad, and lost. Sometimes, we move out of that room, we unlock the door, we venture into, we live into the new life, but mostly we just get locked in the loss. It happens in small things, it happens big things, it happens in most things. I have noticed it more and more since I became a father. That life I had before, I had kids? That life is dead. Do I miss it sometimes, the freedom, the extra money, the time for myself? Sure, but I would not trade it for the new life I have as a father. I even notice it in my kids. When your child is first born, they are small blobs of poop and crying. It is amazing! Then they start to crawl and a whole new life of chasing after them begins. Then they walk and you wish for the time when they were a blob of poop and crying. Then they want to walk and you wish for that time when they wanted you to carry them. Then they start to talk, they learn new words, and often they say things in a funny way, but even that is temporary. My daughter has always been vocal, apparently the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, she has used words that my wife and I were surprised someone her age would know, but her pronunciation of one particular word always made us chuckle. REV. GREG BOLT When she said the word “girl” it sounded like “goil”, no matter how many times we practiced, it always sounded like “goil”, and it was always the cutest thing you’ve ever heard. Soon though, she figured it out and one day, “girl” sounded like “girl” and no longer could we smile at our daughter’s cute little pronunciation. We could celebrate and live into this new life and new words. When our daughter started school, our little sheltered world we had created for our daughter came crashing down. Now she interacts with more kids, kids we don’t know, and we aren’t there to pick her up or to comfort her or to help her through situations. As a parent, it’s hard watching your child become independent, it’s also amazing to hear her stories when she comes home. When she shows us all that she has learned that day or week. It’s great when we see her classmates out in town, at the park, at a restaurant, or just walking down the street. You can see the budding friendships; we can see that there are things that have changed in our little girl. It is amazing and terrifying, it is sad and exhilarating, I am mourning and rejoicing. I know that my entire life there will be parts of my life, ways that I interact with my kids, things I do, and places I go that will change. I hope that I can hold fondly to the memories remembering how we got here, and step boldly into the new thing that is happening. At dinner every night, my family goes around the table and shares their high points and low points of the day. We call it “Favorite” and “Not Favorite”. Here are my “Favorites” and “Not Favorites” of the week. Favorite: I’m excited about the new Comprehensive Plan for Nebraska City because I think it will help us have a conversation about where we want to take our beloved city for the next 50 years. Not Favorite: April Fool’s Day. FORT REPORT Manufacturing jobs returning to American shores encouraging This month, a young Nebraska woman named Autumn was awarded a "Women in Manufacturing STEP award" for her excellence in science, technology, engineering, and production. I had the pleasure of congratulating her for her hard work and ingenuity when she visited Washington. We talked about manufacturing's importance in providing good paying jobs that can support families and its role in strengthening and diversifying local economies. During our meeting, we also discussed a promising trend: "reshoring." The word “outsourcing” appeared several years ago to describe the business phenomenon of companies shifting manufacturing and other services overseas. As more and more industrial products lost their American branding, the transfer in manufacturing triggered widespread alarm. "Reshoring,” the term that describes the trend of jobs returning to America, is an encouraging pattern U.S. REP. JEFF FORTENBERRY and a great opportunity to accelerate our economic recovery. Our recovery’s anemic pace has left the middle class circling in downward mobility, the working class struggling for economic security, and the poor trapped in generational stagnation. Americans are confronting static wages, an increased cost of living, and a de-industrialized market, which has been further harmed by government overreach impacting the small business sector. Declining blue collar earning power amid an entrepreneurial winter is disrupting the financial security of many families. But we have an opportunity on the horizon. Manufacturing is central to small business success and to economic recovery. It has historically been one of America's—and Nebraska's—economic bright spots. Recently, it has experienced new growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nebraska has added thousands of manufacturing jobs in recent years. Many of these jobs are found in Nebraska's First Congressional District, in what I like to call Nebraska's "manufacturing triangle." The communities of Columbus, Fremont, and Norfolk all boast a strong industrial base rooted in specialized manufacturing. A number of factors contribute to "reshoring." Wage rates have leveled somewhat between the U.S. and other nations, while the cost of transporting raw materials and finished products has in- creased. Energy costs have dropped domestically, due to increased American energy production and the application of new practices and technology that increase energy efficiency. Another new word is mechatronics, which combines traditional fields of vocational education with advanced fields in the digital age: computer technology and engineering. Community colleges are beginning to implement programs in mechatronics, readying young people for extraordinary opportunities in manufacturing and empowering them to use their skill sets to provide high levels of wages and to create long term economic stability. It will be innovative manufacturers like Autumn, though, who will help ensure that "reshoring" is not just a trend, but an important component of America's economic recovery. If we are serious about rebuilding the "Made in America" label, the innovation and vision of manufacturing leaders and small business entrepreneurs in Nebraska offers the nation a solid model of how to move forward. POSITIVE APPROACHES The art of not giving up This past week I have had more than one story of people reaching out to me of people just wanting to give up in life for multiple reasons, many pertaining to an illness they are suffering from that are limiting how the world views them. Others because they feel that life is simply too hard, but ask yourself is there anything in life that is easy regardless who you are? I believe that our great creator created each and every one of us differently but in one aspect we are all the same and we will all go through some type of struggle at some point in our lives, we are only humans. Life can’t be joyous 100% of the time, it’s just a matter how of we view the situations that are HOPE CRAGO thrown at us that matter. Just because I promote positivity and optimism in my life, does it mean I am going to be like that 100% of my life all the time, no it doesn’t. I don’t think anyone can be that way non-stop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a week for the rest of your life but I will pushed aside, but you have to keep getting back on the bandwagon and keep putting in applications and keep getting involved in society and so on. Regardless of your situation never give up hope and never stop moving forward in the most positive manner that you know how to. If something doesn’t work out like planned, there was a reason it didn’t work out like it wasn’t supposed to so don’t dwell on it and move on to something different. Change is a great thing, if anything I have learned since I was in my young teens and have embraced ever since and loved about life, change is one of the best things life has to offer so embrace it! make it a mission to try to live my life that way and see the positive sides of life out of each situation as much as possible instead of dwelling on the negatives. When you are not feeling well or people don’t understand your medical condition or a loved one’s medical condition it is very hard to be in a chipper mood and positive but you have to try to be because you run your own destiny. When it comes down to it why are you letting someone who has no purpose to you at all get under your skin and cause unneeded stress or drama in your life. Follow me on Facebook I know it can be a sickening feeling if you don’t @ Hope Crago Author Feel free grab one of my get a call back from a job books or explore my webor if you don’t get asked site @ www.hcwriter.com out on a date or you get Submit your to kmanion@ncnewspress.com Fire & Rescue March 30 ■ Nebraska City Fire & Rescue responded to a burn pile fire at 2100 Horse Creek Road at 1:34 p.m. Fire & Rescue provided mutual aid, extinguished the fire and protected nearby buildings. Timber, grassland and brush were burned or damaged during the fire. There were no injuries. March 26 ■ Nebraska City Fire & Rescue responded to a vehicle crash at 211 12th Corso at 7:58 a.m. Fire & Rescue checked for fire hazards and assisted the Nebraska City Police Department at the scene. According to the fire report, there were "minor" injuries involved in the crash. Accidents March 30 ■ The Nebraska City Police Department responded to a vehicle crash on 5th Corso at 3:39 p.m. Max Odill, 18, of Nebraska City was driving a blue and white 1994 Ford F-150 pickup truck, belonging to Duane Radke of Nebraska City, on 5th Street. Odill turned left to head east on 5th Corso and hit a parked silver 2001 Pontiac Sunfire two-door vehicle, belonging to Louise Moyer of Nebraska City. The estimated damage to the Ford F-150 pickup was about $300. The estimated damage to Moyer's vehicle was about $1,500. Neither drugs nor alcohol were suspected to be factors involved in the crash. ■ The Otoe County Sher- iff's Office responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 2 about half-of-a-mile east of County Road 36 at 7:15 a.m. Abraham Garang, 36, of Crete was driving his black 2000 Nissan Pathfinder utility vehicle west on Highway 2. His vehicle left the road and rolled, causing an estimated $10,000 to his vehicle. According to the accident report, Garang told deputies that he just got off of work and fell asleep at the wheel. Garang was injured during the crash. A fence, belonging to D. Schweppe, whose address wasn't listed on the report, also had about $100 of damage as a result of the crash. Neither drugs nor alcohol were suspected to be factors involved in the crash. March 29 ■ The Nebraska City Police Department responded to a hit-and-run at 1:15 p.m. According to the accident report, the location and date of the suspected hitand-run is unknown. Riley Rogman, no age listed, of Nebraska City reported that his silver 2004 Mazda 6 four-door vehicle was parked and thought the damage had occurred at the Walmart parking lot or the Region V Services parking lot on the 800 block of south 8th Street. According to the accident report, Rogman's vehicle was "slightly hit" in the driver's side rear. March 28 on the accident report. Neither drugs nor alcohol were suspected to be factors involved in the accident. two Otoe County warrants. March 25 ■ Steven Elshire, 48, of March 26 ■ The Nebraska City Police Department responded to a vehicle crash at 7:39 a.m. at 211 12th Corso. Adriana Guaminga Caiza, 34, of Nebraska City was driving a silver 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, belonging to Edison Guaminga of Bellevue, east on the 200 block of 12th Corso and rear-ended a parked black 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS, belonging to Tom Bales of Nebraska City. According to the accident report, Guaminga Caiza said the "sun was in her eyes." An 8-year-old Nebraska City girl, a 7-yearold Nebraska City girl and Guaminga Caiza were all treated by Nebraska City Fire & Rescue for injuries sustained during the crash. Neither drugs nor alcohol were suspected to be factors involved in the crash. Arrests Auburn was arrested at 10:32 p.m. by the Otoe County Sheriff's Office for one Otoe County warrant. n Gayflor Somaowolo, 21, of Nebraska City was arrested at 10:15 p.m. by the Nebraska City Police Department on suspicion of third-degree domestic assault. ■ Nicole Baker, 37, of Nebraska City was arrested at 3:25 p.m. by the NCPD on suspicion of driving under suspension and one Otoe County warrant. Marriages March 30 ■ Branden Allen Mather and Elisha Marie Pfeiffer, both of Nebraska City, filed for a marriage license. March 27 ■ Rex Dean Peterson Jr. and Christa Rose Trew, both of Talmage, filed for a marriage license. March 31 ■ Garrett Valenta, 18, of Ne- braska City was arrested at 11 p.m. by the Nebraska City Police Department on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. ■ Tosha Boomgaarn, 26, of Tecumseh was arrested at 8:30 p.m. by the Otoe County Sheriff's Office for one Otoe County warrant. ■ Kaylyn Robison, 25, of Lincoln was arrested at 1:33 a.m. by the OCSO on suspicion of felon in possession of a firearm. March 25 ■ Derek Ryan Harms and McKenzie Marie Oltjenbruns, both of Syracuse, filed for a marriage license. Nebraska City High School has released its third quarter honor roll. Recognized for their achievements were: Twelfth grade Gold honors Enrique Aldana, Stephen Conner, Jasmine Dia, Abbie Ferguson, Cayden Henson, Kilian Keetz, Matthew Kruse, Kendra McGinnis, Dexter Mizner, Brendan Reidy, Logan Riege, Loren Steinman, John Stidd, Patience Thompson-Bearbower and Ava Wetrosky. Silver honors Luz Adame, Hector Ayala, Eastin Banik, Lais Baptista, Dexter Beshaler, Katelyn Burns, Candelaria Jacinto, Brooke Knapp, Nathan Martin, Crystal McLaughlin, Hannah Mitchell, Gavin Nielson, Noah Parker, Caleb Ramage, Shelby Rowe, Kylee Thomas, Shelby Trew, Dylan Vock and Corby Williams. Bronze honors Katelyn Baker, Christian Balquier, John Carroll, Miguel Cavanzon, Zachary Childers, Aston Crum, Jacob Faris, Kelin Godoy, Amiee Ingalls, Magali Martinez and Yoselynne Villanueva. Eleventh grade March 24 ■ Loren John Farmer of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Helen Josephine Sumner of Hoyt, Kan., filed for a marriage license. ■ Clint Michael Jensen and Amy Lynn Severe, both of Table Rock, filed for a marriage license. March 30 Gold honors Ravin Baker, Evelyn Causgrove, Kaili Little, Maya Mercer, Collin Moon, Lyndzie Moyer and Melissa Schomerus. Bauer, Jacob Burns, Alex Connell, Kayla Godfrey, Skylee Hall, Helena Hartman, Connor Heaton, Erica Hollesen, Emily Jensen, Mayuri Kanji, Noah Kasbohm, Clancy Kotschwar, Darrill Pluth, Christian Rowe, Sheridan Silvius, Hannah Smith, Daniela Villagomez and Jacob Whitehead. Hawkins, Joslynn Hudson, Korby Lee, Miranda McCord, Lane Mitchell, Jasmine Mitchell, Jenna Mizner, Nelson Pacheco, Maya Patel, Kaylee Perez, Derek Riege, Kobe Sammons, Glen Tovar, Brenna Turner, Hailey Walters and Austin Woodard. Bronze honors Jacob Balquier, Blair Benton, Bret Boehm, Morgan Ferraro, Adrianna Garcia, Jennica Harrah, Taner Holland, Chad Jorgenson, Caleb Louthan, Addison Murry and Carissa Tharp. Gold honors Amanda Anderson, Bree Bauer, Trinity Fox, Chloe Higgins, Jordan Kenter, Calie Koberstein, Tyler Lechner, Nick Maddox, Shyanne Meyer, Katelyn Nielson, Madelyn O’Connell, Bethany Ramage, Rachelle Rice, Ashley Robinson and Aubrey Thurman. Tenth grade Gold honors Maria Andrade, Frida Cruz, Victoria Hernandez, Whitney Parker, Bryanne Simonson, Kaitlyn Smallfoot and Tara Stelling. Silver honors Keianna Bahr, Brennen Bales, Alexis Bock, Duncan Coe, Daniel Dubas, Noah Hamilton, Brady Hoback, Magen Jorgensen, Denessa King, Christian Knapp, Christian Martinez, Jennifer Moyer, Jared Nemec, Aliyah Nye, Brennen Russell, Kelsie Stovall, Gabriella Tedrow, Jaycob Tharp and Michaela Wright. Bronze honors Megan Aultz, Braydon Banik, Sierra Earl, Angela Gall, Devlin Hall, Lauryn Ninth grade Silver honors Daniel Barley, Makensi Blum, Cara Booth, Jessenia Hincapie, Jacob Jensen, Shea Kinnison, Michelle McKinney, Kyle Moon, Abril Ortiz, Dylan Ramage, Breanna Rasmussen, Rhett Trail, Mariah Valquier, Sabrina Wampler and Samuel Williams. Bronze honors Molly Allgood, Erika Alvarado, Angela Armenta, Allison Baker, Garrett Bassinger, Hunter Bickle, Fadi Dia, Macy Henderson, Joshua Martens, Logan Martin, Diana Pedraza, Collin Rees, Katy Sanchez, Joshua Stidd and Esperanza Xiquin. Silver honors Taylor Ackerman, Jorge Adame, Shae Adams, Ryan Adkins, Kylie Barton, Tyler ■ Alexis Ramirez Martinez, 19, of Nebraska City was arrested at 9:45 p.m. by the Nebraska City Police Department for one Fremont County, Iowa, warrant. April 6-16 To benefit the Otoe County FOOD PANTRY ■ Terry Olney, 50, of Nebraska City turned himself into law enforcement authorities at 10:45 a.m. for one Otoe County warrant. Bring in a canned food item & receive a bag of oral health treats. 1513 Central Ave. Nebraska City March 28 ■ Hector Morales, 47, of Nebraska City was arrested at 12:25 p.m. by the Nebraska City Police Department on suspicion of criminal mischief. March 27 ■ Destiny Rogers, 18, of Auburn was arrested at 7:35 p.m. by the Nebraska City Police Department on suspicion of shoplifting. n Ronald Parrott, 35, of Nebraska City was arrested at 12:30 p.m. by the NCPD on suspicion of obstructing the police and second-degree trespassing. n Angela Sharpes, 37, of Syracuse was arrested at 12:40 a.m. by the Otoe County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. n Daniel Sharpes, 39, of Syracuse was arrested at 12:40 a.m. by the OCSO on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and for two Iowa warrants. #$! $ !# !&# #$! # % ! ' # # $ !& % ! & & $ # "% ! $ Not Valid With Any Other Offer Offer Only Applies to Subscriptions Held by Senior Citizens / 0.' #2' 02 '/+023 $8 '/+023 777 3'/+023*'-1+/)3'/+023 %0. 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Dr. Charles Kathurima M 777 (5.% /% %0. #%'$00, +234 /+4'& '4*0&+34 *52%* '$2#3,# +48 FLAG From page 1 “I went out to tell them the mansion was ready to close, but then they said they were here on a special mission and asked if they could take my picture holding an American flag in front of the mansion.” Lundak, who is an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy, said the men explained the flag would be presented to the USS America, the United States Navy’s new amphibious troop ship. “They were pleased the picture would be represent- ing Nebraska, our historical roots, and reflect ties to the nation’s history as Paul Morton had served as Secretary of the Navy under Teddy Roosevelt,” Lundak said. “It was truly a peak experience.” After Ross and Sassaman left Nebraska City, they made their way west. The final state on their journey was Hawaii, where the flag was raised over the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. In October 2014, the flag that had traveled to all 50 states was presented to the crew of the warship USS America at a commissioning ceremony in San Francisco. The flag, along with photos taken by Sassamen from around the nation, is on display onboard the ship. Westlake acquires Nebraska City store Kansas City, MO. – Westlake Ace Hardware is pleased to announce that it has acquired four hardware stores in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. The company took possession of the properties on March 30, 2015 and begin the process of rebranding the stores as Westlake Ace. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The four Watkins Hardware stores are located in: ■ Red Oak, Iowa ■ Maryville, Mo. ■ Beatrice ■ Nebraska City “Westlake Ace Hardware is a growing, vibrant company and valuable resource for our neighbors in the markets we serve,” said Tom Knox, CEO of Westlake. “The acquisition of the fourstore Watkins Hardware chain will complement our overall footprint in many of the Great Plains states. We look forward to serving their existing customers, attracting new Westlake Ace customers and providing them all with the highest level of service, know-how and products.” A b o u t We s t l a k e A c e Hardware Westlake Ace Hardware was founded in 1905 and today operates 89 neighborhood hardware stores in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Westlake is the largest member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, giving the company access to over 70,000 items. Westlake product categories include traditional hardware categories such as fasteners, tools, plumbing and electric supplies and paint. For more information, please visit westlakehardware.com. Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging will host an open house on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nebraska City Bus Office. In the upcoming weeks, a limited supply of free ride vouchers, good through the week of April 6-10, will be made available. The Nebraska City Bus Office will be offering free rides to and from the open house, if needed. Call (402) 873-3005 at least 24 hours in advance to secure your ride. Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging’s transportation is available and open to the public. The Nebraska City Bus Office is located at 109 S 9th St. Learning Civil War history Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall & Civil War Museum Board of Directors President Tim Engel, left, shows a Braunschweig, Germany, high school student how to aim an unloaded English Enfield Tower rifle, which would've been used mainly by Confederate soldiers, during a museum tour Monday afternoon. Braunschweig students have toured the G.A.R. museum for three consecutive years. Omaha Sister City Association and German American Society coordinator Carol Stoltenberg of Omaha said Braunschweig and Omaha are sister cities and Omaha families have hosted the German students for a three-week stay for 31 years. Likewise, the students of the Omaha host families also get a three-week stay in Braunschweig. The German students toured other Nebraska City museums and attractions and stayed at the Lied Lodge & Conference Center overnight. Engel said he enjoys the students' visit because their questions are very "in-depth." The G.A.R. museum will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from Arbor Day weekend through Oct. 31 from noon to 4 p.m. Tours are available by appointment. Region V Services will be open for aluminum can recycling on Saturday, April 18, from 9 am to Noon. Residents are invited to clean out all those cans you’ve been storing over the winter and spruce up for Arbor Day. A final decision on additional Saturday hours will be made based on demand. Regular weekday hours continue to be Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Region V is located at 808 Eighth Corso in Nebraska City. Call 402-873-3306 for more information. PHOTO BY NIKKI CARLSON OPPD distributes about $30.6 million Staff reports In 2014, the Omaha Public Power District distributed about $30.6 million to in-lieu-of-tax payments to the treasuries of the communities that it serves. Eleven southeast Nebraska communities benefitted from the payments. OPPD presented $4,646 to Otoe County Treasurer Nicki Kriefels Tuesday at the Otoe County Courthouse. In the previous year, OPPD gave the county $4,435. According to an OPPD press release, the payments are based on 5 percent of OPPD's gross revenues from electricity retail sales in incorporated cities and towns during the previous year. The funds are distributed among local governmental bodies within the counties by county treasurers. "We are happy to present this payment," OPPD Board member Fred Ulrich said. "Our utility's name may have 'Omaha' in it, but we serve a much larger community. “We are glad to make contributions such as this to the treasurers of all the counties, cities and school districts that we serve." The following are the payments that OPPD has given to each county: ■ Douglas - $24,612,906, ■ Sarpy - $4,585,165, ■ Washington - $639,109, ■ Saunders - $292,589, ■ Cass - $251,197, Omaha Public Power District Board member Fred Ulrich, left, presents $4,646 to Otoe County Treasurer Nicki Kriefels Tuesday at the Otoe County Courthouse. The money stemmed from OPPD's in-lieu-of-taxes payments. Watch Dogs (Dads of Great Students) participants at Hayward Elementary are being asked to come in Tuesday, April 7, and welcome students back from their holiday weekend. The Watch Dogs are volunteers who sign up to spend the day and to provide a positive role model for students at Hayward School at some point during the course of the school year. The idea is that the presence of the volunteers will get the kids excited about returning to school. On the first day back from a weekend, the kids go from the gym to their classrooms, music is played, and high fives are given to get the kids excited about being back in school. This whole event takes a few minutes. Participants are encouraged to arrive at the school at 8 a.m. in the office area. The program should be completed by 8:30 a.m. If you are able to attend this event or need more information, contact Lenny Tietz at 402-873-1248. All Watch DOGS are invited even those who haven't had a chance to spend a day in school yet. Nebraska City Public Schools are in the process of organizing Kindergarten Registration for 20152016. Any child living in the Nebraska City Public School District, who will be five (5) years old on or before July 31, 2015, is eligible for admission. If you have a child who will enter Kindergarten this Fall and have not received Registration materials in the mail please contact Kathy O Connell at Central Office 402873-6033. If you have questions about Kindergarten please call Tony Little, Principal at Northside Elementary at 402-874-9193. COURTESY PHOTO ■ Dodge - $132,936, ■ Nemaha - $40,312, ■ Johnson - $15,201, ■ Richardson - $14,159, ■ Colfax - $5,216, ■ Otoe - $4,646. These payments take the place of occupation, personal and real estate taxes. The district also pays general sales, gasoline, and wheel taxes, and motor vehicle license and permit fees. Beatrice museum invites lunar eclipse viewers The parking lot at Homestead National Monument of America's Heritage Center in Beatrice will be open for early risers to watch a lunar eclipse this Saturday, April 4. The parking lot will open at 5 a.m. with the partial eclipse starting at 5:17 am. Totality happens at 7 a.m., and the moon sets at 7:09 a.m. The Heritage Center sits on a high, open point and thus will be a perfect place to view the eclipse. Lunar eclipses occur when the Moon passes within Earth's shadow, also called the "umbra". As a lunar eclipse begins, the Earth's shadow first only slightly darkens the Moon. Then, the shadow appears to "cover" part of the Moon, typically turning it a dark red-brown color, the same effect that causes sunsets to appear reddish. The color can also be yellow, orange, or brown in color. This is because different types of dust particles and clouds in the Earth's atmosphere allow different wavelengths to reach the surface of the Moon. While this April 4 eclipse is con- sidered a total lunar eclipse, you would need to be in Alaska to see the total eclipse. In Nebraska we will experience a partial eclipse, with a small sliver of the Moon remaining bright. Total lunar eclipses are rare only about one in three lunar eclipses are total. However, every once in a while, four total lunar eclipses happen in a row. This is called a lunar tetrad. This April eclipse is the 3rd of four eclipses in a tetrad. The next on will occur on Sept. 27, 2015. Birth—Brennan Richard Callen John and Amy (Silcox) Callen of Nebraska City announce the birth of their son, Brennan Richard Callen at 10:45 a.m. on March 1, 2015 at Bergan Mercy in Omaha. He was 9 pounds and 14 ounces and was 22 inches in length. Brennen joins his brother, Connor James Callen, age three, at home. Grandparents are David and Sandy Silcox and Jim and Mary Callen, all of Nebraska City. Great grandparents are Evelyn Bruns Seybert and Elaine Silcox, both of Nebraska City. A P R I L 3, 2015 - N E W S -P P R E S S SPORTSBEAT A G E A7 Please submit: 823 Central Ave., P.O. Box 757 Nebraska City, NE 68410 Fax: 402-873-5436 / Phone: 402-873-3334 E-mail: kmanion@ncnewspress.com N C NewsPress ● com NC soccer teams fall by identical scores Julie Mancini jmancini@ncnewspress.com The Nebraska City soccer teams played conference games against Norris on Monday night, and the outcome was the same for both teams: Norris 5, Nebraska City 0. “We were unable to connect passes and compete with the physicalness of Norris,” said boys’ head coach Jessica Rice. “We have to be more aggressive and play the game with intensity from the start.” “We have work to do but I know we can get there,” she added. Midfielder Roberto Silos attempted two goals and goalkeeper Armando Pro had nine saves in the loss. “We lost 5-0 and it was 4-0 in the first half,” said girls’ head coach Brian Hoover, who added that the Pi- oneers let Norris dictate the style, speed, and course of play. “It was another game in which we got off to a slow start by allowing 3-0 goals in the first 20 minutes of play,” he added. “After we settled in, and performed the way we can, it was much more competitive. “ “Goalkeeper Hannah Mitchel had a very good game, as did Morgan Ferraro in the midfield and Tessa Kinart at forward,” said Hoover. “I have to do a better job of getting the girls ready to play for 80 minutes,” he said. “We will continue to improve during the course of the season as we are far from playing our best. “ The boys’ team plays next at Blair at 7 p.m. on April 6. The girls’ team plays next at Conestoga on Thursday at 7 p.m. Senior Aston Crum lines up a putt at Auburn Country Club Monday. Crum lost a tie-breaker to Justin Gren of Auburn for 10th place in the individual standings at the tournament PHOTO BY JULIE MANCINI NC golfers second at Auburn Julie Mancini jmancini@ncnewspress.com Nebraska City baseball April 3, at Yutan, 4:30 p.m. April 10, at Bennington, 7 p.m. April 6, at Seward, 4:30 p.m. Boys soccer April 6, at Blair, 7 p.m. April 7, at Omaha Skutt, 5 p.m. Girls tennis April 6, at Omaha Roncalli, 4 p.m. April 9, Waverly, 4:30 p.m. April 7, Gretna, 4 p.m. Boys golf April 6, at Lincoln Pius X Invite, 9 a.m. Girls soccer April 2, at Conestoga, 5 p.m. April 6, Blair, 7 p.m. April 9, at Plattsmouth, 7 p.m. Track April 2, at Platteview Invite, 2:30 p.m. April 7, Nebraska City Invite, 2 p.m. Lourdes track April 7, at the Johnson County Thunderbird Invitational, 9:30 a.m. The All-Nebraska teams for high school basketball have been announced by the Omaha World-Herald, and five Nebraska City athletes are among the honorees.Receiving Class B honorable mention honors were Tanner Breazile and Logan Riege of Nebraska City High School. Receiving Class D-1 honorable mention honors were Noah Vasa, Tom Gress and Hayden Miller of Lourdes Central Catholic. Huskers remain hot versus Horns, Jays In front of 7,319 fans, the largest crowd ever for a regular-season game between Nebraska and Creighton in Lincoln, the No. 18 Nebraska baseball team concluded its 16game homestand on Tuesday night with a 5-1 win over the Creighton Bluejays, who entered the game on a seven-game winnings streak. The Huskers are now 22-7 on the year and finished the homestand with a 15-1 record. The last time the Huskers notched 22 wins before the month of April was 2005, when NU entered April with a 22-3 record. The crowd of 7,319 was the 24th largest crowd in Hawks Field history and the largest crowd for Nebraska-Creighton game in Lincoln since 2005, when 8,304 fans watched the two teams play in the NCAA Lincoln Regional Final. It was also the largest crowd for a game at Hawks Field since 2008, when 8,648 fans watched the Huskers play the UC Irvine Anteaters in the NCAA Lincoln Regional. Freshman Garett King continued Nebraska’s dominance on the mound, as he went a career-high 8.0 innings and issued only two hits to improve to 3-0 on the year. Jake Placzek led the NU offensive attack with another great game against the Jays, going 3-for-5, including a double and his first career triple. Huskers-Horns Nebraska completed a three-game sweep of No. 16 Texas on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field with a 6-2 win. The Huskers have posted sweeps in each of their last three weekend series. Nebraska’s pitching staff shined over the series, limiting the Longhorns to three runs on 12 hits in 33 innings of work, including one run over the first 32 innings of the series. Nebraska’s arms notched 33 strikeouts, while issuing just five walks. Derek Burkamper pitched the win for NU on Sunday. The Nebraska City golf team started its season on the road Monday at Auburn Country Club. Facing six other teams and the added handicap of a strong southwest wind that gusted up to 20 mph to start play, the Nebraska City team finished second overall, and two golfers, Tom Gress and Kyle Francois, placed in the top 10 of the individual standings. “I was happy with the team score,” said head coach Scott Kinnison. “It would have been nice to score a few lower and win the tournament, but starting the season with a trophy is good.” Kinnison said the team improved its performance at Auburn from last year. “Last year with four of the five playing down here, we shot 404, so we improved 35 strokes from last year,” he said. “The weather being a lot nicer than last year really helped.” “Individually, Tom Gress shot an 82 and placed second,” said Kinnison. “I thought his back nine score (38) is the type of score he is capable of shooting every round. “ Kyle Francois finished in ninth place with a 92, said Kinnison. “He really worked hard to improve his game and this was a career low for him. I still think he has some lower scores in him,” he added. “Aston Crum had a 97 and lost the tie-breaker for the 10th place medal,” said Kinnison, adding that Crum’s score was better than in previous years. Loren Steinman had a 98, said Kinnison. “I think he also can shoot lower if he can learn to take what Senior Tom Gress tees off at the Auburn Country Club Monday morning. Gress shot an 82 and finished second in the individual competition at Nebraska City’s first tournament. PHOTO BY JULIE MANCINI he does in practice to meets,” he added. Freshman Braxton Schreiner shot a 100, said Kinnison. “He struggled on his first holes, which can be expected in his first competition, and then settled down and played much better on his back nine,” said Kinnison. NC played against Falls City, Lewiston, HTRS, Southern and Auburn at Auburn Country Club. Pawnee City won the team competition with a score of 362, and Brody Weinmann of Falls City won the individual competition with a score of 77. The Nebraska City varsity team next takes to the course Monday against Lincoln Pius X at Firethorn Golf Course. They play at home Thursday in a dual against Norris at the Wildwood Golf Course beginning at 4 p.m. Pioneer baseball bests Bergan, Norris Julie Mancini jmancini@ncnewspress.com The Nebraska City baseball team is on a roll, winning their last two games Nebraska City won 5-3 over Norris in a non-conference game Monday night. Kestyn Lee pitched a complete game, giving up three runs and three hits. He walked four and struck out two, upping his season record to 2-0. All of Nebraska City’s runs were scored without the aid of a hit, said head coach Tom Bales. Norris pitchers issued nine walks, five of which led to runs, along with an error. Brennen Bales was also hit by a pitch and later came around to score. Nebraska City won 7-6 over Archbishop Bergan in a non-conference game that was originally called for weather on March 26. The Nebraska City team collected eight hits and seven runs in the victory that saw the Pioneers score five runs in the sixth to take the lead. Chris Monaghan hit a two-run home run, Noah Kasbohm went 3-for-4 with a double, and Andrew Harrah pitched three innings to earn the victory. “Andrew came in and threw well enough to give us a chance to come back,” said Bales. Nebraska City beat Bellevue East at home on Tuesday and was scheduled to play Wahoo at home on Thursday. Look for results of those games, as well as the results of the Pioneers’ road games at Yutan, Seward and Omaha Skutt, in a future issue of the Nebraska City News-Press. Peru State baseball falls to NW, receiving votes The Northwest Missouri Bearcats won a one-run and 10-inning decision to snap a nine-game winning streak for the Peru State baseball team on Tuesday. Northwest, which hosted the Bobcats, won 8-7. With the loss, Peru State’s record fell to 21-8. The Bobcats will be back in Heart of America Athletic Conference action on Saturday for the second half of two doubleheaders at Atchison, Kan. against the Benedictine College Ravens. The first of the doublehaders was played Thursday. Normally, the games would have been played on Friday and Saturday, but Benedictine cannot play on Good Friday. Going into the doublehaders, the Ravens were 11-17 overall, but were 8-2 and tied for second in the Western Division of the Heart of America Conference and just two games behind the Bobcats. Saturday’s start time is set for 1 p.m. Rankings After starting the season with a 21-7 mark and winning 17 of their last 18 games, the Peru State Bobcat baseball team earned votes in this week's NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll. Technically, the 'Cats would be listed as the 30th team in the poll with their 32 votes. Peru State is the only Heart of America Athletic Conference team in this week's poll. The last time Peru State found themselves in the polls was in November 2012 as they were among the teams receiving votes in the 2012-13 Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll. CALENDAR QUESTIONS? Contact Kirt Manion • kmanion@ncnewspress.com NEBRASKA CITY ONGOING EVENTS ■ Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday,Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon; Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church. ■ Southeast District Health Department holds vaccine for children immunization clinics for ages 2 month to 19 years of age. An adult vaccine for those 19 years of age and older who are uninsured or underinsured is also available. We ask for a $15 administration fee per child or adult. Visit our website at www.sedhd.org or call us toll free at 1-877777-0424. We are in Nebraska City at the United Methodist Church (1023 First Ave)the 1st and 4th Thursday of each month from 9:00 to 1:30 pm. ■ Heritage Needlework Guild ■ MOPS (Mothers of ■ Cub Scout Pack 353 meet- Preschoolers) for all moms of kids 0-5 is held every first Thursday of the month at First Presbyterian Church from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner and child care are provided. For more information, visit the MOPS Nebraska City Facebook page or e-mailing Heidi Bolt at bolt.heidi@gmail.com. ings are held the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Friday, April 10 ■ The “Renewing and Forgetting” artists’ reception will take place at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, 801 3rd Corso, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit’s artists are Karen Kunc and Turner McGehee. meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Third Corso and 16th Street in Nebraska City. Meetings begin with a 6:30 p.m. social time, with the program launching at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. minute Tai Chi class for relaxation and improved balance every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. at 1500 14th Ave. will take place from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Missouri River Basin Visitors Center, 100 Valmont Dr. The event is free for the public. will take place at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. ■ Living History Corps Demonstrations Wars meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Ambassador Health, 1240 N. 19th St., in Nebraska City. Easter egg hunts set for weekend Since the Easter Bunny is getting busy, some local businesses and organizations are helping him out by organizing Easter egg hunts next weekend. Morton Place will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. on Friday. Children ages 010 are welcome to attend. Attendees should bring a basket or bag to hold their found eggs. Morton Place is located at 1500 14th Avenue in Nebraska City. Saturday will offer a full day of events, including: The Dunbar Fire and Rescue will host a Pancake Feed at the firehouse from 7 to 11 a.m. An Easter egg hunt will be held at the old schoolhouse at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 ■ The Rob Scheps/Jason Jackson Quin- tet will perform a jazz concert at 7 p.m. at Nebraska City High School. The public is welcome to attend. ■ The First Christian Church will have its Sunday, April 12 ages begins at 9 a.m. every Sunday at Calvary Community Church, 273 S. 63rd Rd., followed by 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. The Morning Worship offers a fresh way of understanding God’s relationship with people by using a chronological arrangement of essential texts that people will to see how the Bible fits together in a single story. Call (402) 873-7205 for more information. Monday, April 13 place at 2 p.m. at Morton Place. The public is welcome to attend. Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center, 100 Valmont Dr., at 7 p.m. People will learn which planets and constellations are currently visible in the sky, how Lewis and Clark created accurate maps of the Missouri River by using the stars and the Sun, how migrating birds navigate by using the stars and how light pollution is harmful to humans and animals. People will also be able to see the stars and planets through telescopes, weather permitting. This event is free to the public. every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. at 1500 14th Ave. meets the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Nebraska City Chamber of Commerce building, located at 801 First Avenue. For more infor- ■ A gallery reception will take place at 5 ■ Astronomy 101 will take place at the ■ Morton Place will have bingo ■ The Sunday School for all ■ The Veterans of Foreign ■ A Bon Worth fashion show will take Saturday, April 11 ton-James Public Library meets the second Thursday of the month, January - November, at 4:30 p.m. Ask a librarian about the reading list, or visit the library web site, http://www.morton-jamespubliclibrary.com/. New readers are always welcome! ■ Morton Place will offer a 30- p.m. at the Nebraska City High School gym, 141 Steinhart Park Rd. The public is invited to attend. p.m. for artists Karen Kunc and Turner McGehee at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, 801 3rd Corso. Their exhibition, “Renewing and Forgetting,” runs through April 16. The public is welcome to attend. ■ The Book Club at the Mor- ■ The Nebraska City Alliance ■ Tai Chi at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., ■ The Pre-Contest Concert will be at 7 mation, call Brian Volkmer at 402-209-0549. Open Door Dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu for the dinner is beef and noodles, peas, jell-o salad, and bar cookies. All are welcome. There is no charge. ■ Tai Chi at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., will take place at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. ■ Bingo at Morton Place, 1500 14th Ave., will take place at 2 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. The Nebraska City Jaycees will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. in Steinhart Park. Children ages 0-8 are welcome to attend. The Nebraska City Recreation Department will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. in Steinhart Park. Children ages 0-9 are welcome to attend. The Talmage Library will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. Children ages 0-12 are welcome to attend. The Talmage Library is located at 405 Main St., Talmage. The Morton-James Library will host Easter egg coloring at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. Participants should bring their own hard-boiled eggs, and they must be accompanied by someone 16 or older. The Morton-James Library is located at 923 1st Corso, Nebraska City. Syracuse's annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 4 p.m. at the Williams Park picnic shelter. Children ages 0-8 are welcome to attend. Share your photos of your Easter egg hunters with us by visiting www.ncnewspress.com and clicking on the "Your Photos" link. ■ The Otoe County Relay for Life Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Woodmen of the World Building, 2005 4th Corso. 1301 Grundman Blvd., Suite A Nebraska City, NE 68410 www.nebraskacitymedical.com Nominate it as 2015 Prestigious Tree ! # ! ! ! " The 2014 Prestigious Tree. It is located on the Central Avenue side of Steinhart Park, just east of the basketball court. ! " ! ! # $ 2015 Prestigious Tree Nomination Description of Tree: ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Address of Tree: _______________________________________________ Property Owner’s Name/Address: _________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone:_______________ I nominate the tree because: _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Nominated by:_________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________ Phone: _________________ Dan Kelly, President of CHI Health St. Mary’s, said the community owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Thomson. “That kind of continuity over the years is absolutely invaluable in terms of creating a stable and successful environment for health care,” Kelly said. Dr. Thomson attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. He was also on the pre-med track and graduated from UNMC in 1973. Thomson moved home to Syracuse and had a private practice until 1980, at which time he and his young family moved halfway around the world to India to do medical mission work. After nearly a year overseas, the Thomson family moved home to Nebraska and chose Nebraska City as their home in May of 1981. Thomson has received several awards during his 40-year career, including the Nebraska City Chamber of Commerce Individual of the Year award in the early 1990s and being named the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year in 1998. His hobbies include golf, running, basketball, and music. Thomson is the founder of the Nebraska City Apple Corps, a local men’s barbershop group. He also served on the Nebraska City Public School Board for more than 20 years and has organized yearly or twice-yearly medical mission trips to Jamaica for the past 22 years. In 1992, Thomson joined the Army Reserves and has been deployed four times in the past 20 years, most recently in 2012 to Kuwait. Thomson, who is a Colonel in the US Army Reserves, always had mixed feelings about each deployment and the effects of that event on those at home. Dr. Dean Thomson has been an integral part of the Nebraska City medical community and is well respected by his colleagues. According to Dr. Jonathan Stelling, the hospital Chief Medical Officer, “Dr. Thomson has been a great partner and the community has been fortunate to have such a compassionate and dedicated physician for so many years.” Dr. Dean Thomson will be greatly missed by so many within our community when he retires on May 22, 2015. 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Initially the bags were plain unbleached muslin so housewives had to remove the brand by soaking the cotton in kerosene or rubbing it with salt and then washing it with lye soap. Later Fels Naptha Soap and bleach were used. Sometimes the entire label didn’t get removed, but since the sacks was initially just used for underwear, it didn’t seem worth the bother. Occasionally this could prove embarrassing, as in the case where a young lady was strolling with her boyfriend and tripped and fell, skirt flying up to reveal the statement “Southern Best” printed on her undies. Another wife told about making her husband’s drawers from a flour sack with “self-rising” printed on them. Feed companies recognized that these women were re-using the materials they had used in packaging. They saw a way to sell more of their products. They began producing gaily colored cotton sacks, knowing that it would take more than one sack to make a dress or a pair of curtains. Women would search for a particular pattern to match one she already had, thus having enough free material to create what she had in mind. By the onset of World War II, dozens of textile mills were producing feed sack fabric and providing SHIRLEY GILFERT collectible prints depicting Disney characters or scenes from movies such as Gone with the Wind. Some even produced patterns that could be turned into dolls or stuffed toys. This feed sack fabric remained wildly popular in the mid –thirties. Almost every little girl had at least one dress made from feed sacks. The really creative seamstress often designed her own clothing, creating a wardrobe of original one-of-a-kind dresses for very little money. I recall a friend wearing a dress made of burlap, lined and trimmed with red calico print. Both of these fabrics came from feed sacks. It was one of the most fashionable and original dresses I had ever seen. By the end of the 40’s, cotton had become more expensive to produce so factories started using paper for packaging, and because more women were working outside the home, they had less time for making their own clothing and preferred buying it readymade, rather than sewing it at home. So the day of feed sack fashions disappeared. Flour sacks are still often used for drying dishes. Many little girls learned to embroider by making sets of dish towels with days of the week embroidered on them. But very few women sew and the price of fabric has sky rocketed. For those of us who remember the days of “flour sack fashion,” we get nostalgic for those “good old days.” The Mushroom Run Indian Cave State Park Morel Mile and 5K Pancake/sausage breakfast is included in registration. Shirt will only be guaranteed for pre-registration and go while supplies last. March has almost run its course. We’ve enjoyed watching the basketball games that have become associated with that phrase. Some of them have been exciting enough to keep us up past our usual bedtime – so you know they were really good ones! I wish our Nebraska team would keep enough spark in some nearby year to get to the NCAA tournament again. I wouldn’t even mind if they didn’t make the Final Four. Oh, well, we’ll get ‘em next year – or soon, I hope. In our family celebrations, our older son, Ken, celebrated a birthday on March 28. I won’t tell you how old he is but if you are good at math, you can figure it out. We brought him home on our third anniversary and we will have been married 66 years on the third of April. He was born during a time when hospital and doctor bills were very reasonable to say the least. A week in the hospital, delivery room charges and everything else produced a whopping bill of $65. Dr. Formanack had just gone up from $50 to $75 for the prenatal care and delivery. How is that for a PHYLLIS BUELL bargain? Carolyn and Brian’s wedding anniversary was the 25th of March. I sent both of the celebrants a check big enough for a deluxe supper at McDonald’s. Can’t beat that, can you? Since our wedding anniversary is coming up on Friday, I had flowers put on the altar of the church I have been attending here in Lincoln. I had hoped Merle would be well enough to come with me, but there seems to be a recurrence of flu like illnesses and colds so we didn’t think it would be wise. As I was leaving church after the service with the altar flowers, Lynn Erickson Thelen said to me “Do you want to know a story about the flowers?” Lynn is a former Murdock resident and a dear friend of ours. My thought was now what kind of story could there possibly be about an arrangement of flowers? It seems the florist had delivered them to the church on Friday evening and someone noticed one or more of the flowers looked a mite wilted. Saturday morning the entire thing should have been tossed! One of the busy “church ladies” took it back to the florist. They were very sorry about my wilted posies and this time the result was spectacular. They were beautiful and fresh. Driving back to our apartment that story reminded me of the ice cream saga at our wedding 66 years ago. We had ordered vanilla ice cream squares decorated with pink ice cream for a part of the refreshments. Ralph Greene, the local druggist was going to pick them up in Lincoln in the late afternoon of Sunday, April 3, 1949. In those days, freezers hadn’t been invented yet for homes and churches. They were to have been packed in dry ice to keep them frozen for the reception. When Ralph arrived to pick them up, he thought the package was too small. The order for 200 servings had somehow been misunderstood. There were two dozen ready for him! “This will never do,” He told the clerk. He raised such a ruckus that they called workers in to the plant and somehow got them made and to the church on time. Ralph arrived with the ice cream just as the ladies helping with the reception came downstairs of the beautiful old Methodist Church in Elmwood to begin serving. Today, that whole scenario would not have happened. The ice cream would have been in the freezer awaiting the proper serving time. But – if, indeed there was a problem, we wouldn’t have had ice cream, I’m sure. There would have been rules and regulation about overtime, inspections, who was on call, etc. And, in our real world of today, he wouldn’t have been able to pick them up on a Sunday. Lots of things have changed in 66 years, including the couple that was married that Sunday evening so very long ago. At least the stories haven’t changed, they just get funnier with the passing of time. It’s time to think about tornado readiness Gary Lesoing Extension Educator We can never be surprised at the weather we may have in Nebraska this time of year. With 900 F in midMarch, and snow flurries a few days ago in southeast Nebraska, anything can happen. The variable temperatures we have can potentially develop into severe weather, and even spawn tornadoes. Each year is different, and 2015 is no exception. In conjunction with the 4th Annual Outdoor Adventure (Family activities will follow the rest of the day so stick around and join the fun.) APRIL 18, 2015 - 8:00 A.M. Check in/Registration is at 7:00 A.M. at the MuseumFee Registration $20 BeforeRegistration April 11 - $25Fee After April 11 Up:April OutdoorNebraska.org $20Sign Before 11 - $25 After April 11 65296 720 Rd. Shubert, NE Sign up: OutdoorNebraska.org Park entry permit is required for entrance to the park Park entry permit is required for entrance to the park. The Ot oe C o un ty Bo ar d o f C o m m issi o ne r s convened in regular session on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 8:45 a.m. in the County Courtroom 108 of the Otoe County Courthouse. Minutes of the previous meeting were not read as each Board Member was furnished with copy of the same. Members present were Timothy Nelsen, Jerad Sornson, Rick Freshman and Charles R Hauptman. The following motions were passed by majority vote: To approve the application forms for 2015 renewal permits as submitted by the NC Utilities and City of Omaha allowing them to apply sludge on designated farm ground in Otoe County. To authorize the Chairman to sign the plat map for Reynoldson Subdivision located in SW 1/4 SW 1/4 S22-T8-R9 as requested by Ryan and Nicole Reynoldson. To reappoint Russell Moss, Bruce Madsen, William Umland, Kenneth Hartman and Jim Johnson to serve as members of the Otoe County Board of Adjustment; and to reappoint Edwin Neels as alternate. To sign and send a letter to Senator Dan Watermeier urging him to support LB 427. To adopt Resolution 3-24-15-07 authorizing the Chairman to meet with the Nebraska City City Council to enter into a joint agreement to attain the Enterprise Zone designation in Otoe County; to authorize the Chairman to execute all necessary documents for the application and to conduct a public hearing. A complete account of the minutes may be seen in the County Clerk’s Office or visit our website at www.co.otoe.ne.us. The following claims were audited and allowed and the County Clerk was instructed to issue checks in payment of the same. COUNTY GENERAL FUND: Salaries/Benefits $319,897.97; Action Technology Services/svc $1,079.99; Alamar Uniforms/sup $254.12; Amazon.com/svc $91.46; Better Living Counseling/svc $4,152.00; Capital Business Systems Inc/cap outlay $116.91; Cass County Jail/svc $2,915.00; Stephen Cody/reimb $74.85; Control Services Inc/svc $58.05; Dept of Correctional Services/svc $427.30; Douglas County Sheriff/svc $17.45; Douglas Tire Inc/svc $1,340.66; Eakes Office Solutions/sup $810.98; First Concord/svc $6,021.20; Gatehouse Media NE Holdings Inc/svc $2,592.06; James M Gress/reimb $4.13; Gude Mortuary/svc $1,100.00; Health and Human Services Financial Responsibility/svc $117.00; Henry Motors South Inc/sup $277.93; Bill Hessler – Veteran Van Fund/sup $34.60; Jones Automotive Inc/svc $363.15; Stephen J Kraviec, P.C.,L.L.O./svc $1,050.00; Madison County Sheriff/svc $28.29; Microfilm Imaging Systems/cap outlay $370.00; JKL of Nebraska Inc DBA Midwest Office Automation/cap outlay $38.53; Miller-Monroe-Farrell/svc $53.34; Angela M Minahan #22017 DBA Reinsch, Slattery & Bear PC LLO/svc $340.00; MIPS Inc/svc $1,162.45; Mosers U-Save Pharmacy/sup $326.51; NC News Press/svc $80.00; N C Utilities/svc $4,332.89; Nebraska City Center for Children and Families/rent/svc $3,933.04; OCEMA Office/svc $18.75; OReilly Automotive Inc/sup $50.14; Otoe County Treasurer/svc $5,000.00; Ervin, Cory & Terry Panko PTRS DBA Panko Repair/sup $43.77; Sondra W Petersen DBA Petersen Reporting/svc $41.25; Physicians Laboratory Services Inc/svc $210.00; Pitney Bowes/svc $980.55; Region V Systems/svc $756.00; Janis A Riege, Clerk of D C/svc $244.00; Club/GECF/sup $657.54; David Schmitz/mileage $110.40; Schneider Electric/svc $389.70; Software Unlimited Corporation/svc $332.00; Southeast District County Officials Assoc/svc $225.00; Southeast District Health Dept/svc $99.00; Syracuse Lumber Co/svc $48.08; US Bank Equipment Finance Inc/cap outlay $81.59; USI Inc/sup $109.55; Verizon Wireless/svc $311.60; Watkins True Value/cap outlay $101.27; Windstream/svc $660.53; Wonder Wash/svc $400.00; ROAD & BRIDGE FUND: Salaries/Benefits $109,085.56; Aramark Uniform Services Inc/sup $52.21; Cross-Dillon Tire/sup $7,844.79; Fareway Stores Inc/sup $33.25; Fastenal Company/sup $124.68; First Concord/bft $480.36; Gatehouse Media NE Holdings Inc/svc $97.85; Hopkins Automotive Inc/svc $225.10; John Deere Financial/svc $165.33; Lesoings Inc/svc $350.00; Martin-Marietta Aggregates/sup $8,855.97; Midwest Unlimited/svc $734.02; N C Utilities/svc $2,803.23; Nebraska Weed Control Assoc/svc $120.00; OReilly Automotive Inc/svc $203.59; Southeast District Officials Assoc/svc $50.00; St Marys Hospital Commercial Pay/svc $293.00; Stern Oil Co Inc/sup $4,926.60; Tri-Valley Bank/cap outlay $1,431.39; Verizon Wireless/svc $163.88; Village of Otoe/svc $20.00; Watkins True Value/sup $153.06; Western Sand & Gravel Co/sup $88.75; Yant Testing, Supply, & Equipment Inc/svc $813.83; VISITORS PROMOTION FUND: Flagship Publishing Inc/svc $490.00; Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce/svc $7,000.00; Syracuse Foundation/svc $1,000.00; DIVERSION PROGRAMS FUND: Salaries/Benefits $2,774.19; INHERITANCE TAX FUND: Chicago Lumber Company/cap outlay $15,000.00; COUNTY BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE FUND: Chicago Lumber Company/cap outlay $17,380.64; COUNTY LANDFILL FUND: Terracon Consultants Inc/svc $8,306.42; 911 SURCHARGE FUND: N C Utilities/svc $79.30 Grand Total $555,479.58 Signed by // Charles R Hauptman, 1st District Commissioner, Rick Freshman, 2nd District Commissioner, Jerad Sornson, 3rd District Commissioner, Steven R. Lade, 5th District Commissioner. ATTEST: Janene Bennett, Otoe County Clerk We have already had roller coaster type weather with extreme high and low temperatures in the past couple of months. Three years ago we already had had several tornadoes in Nebraska by mid-April. Two years ago, many tornadoes in April and May caused millions of dollars of property damage in Nebraska, including southeast Nebraska. Last year tornadoes inflicted terrible damage in several cities and towns, with Pilger devastated by the twin tornadoes and a number of other communities hit extremely hard in several storms. We have had below normal temperatures and winter like conditions not too long ago, but now warmer conditions are forecast. It is important for us to be ready for potential severe weather and tornadoes any time. We all remember seven years ago, when Johnson was hit early in the season by a tornado and then the area was hit again later in the season. 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He had been adding some people from a certain religious group of which I’m a part. I accepted this Facebook friendship, as it is rare to find friends of my faith. Turns out he is from the same country as my father. He thought I was from his country, too, before he figured out I am American. We began chatting about our faith. As the months have gone on, I have become fond of him. I’d like to take this to the next level; my parents dated long-distance in an eerily similar way, and I believe I could handle that. But is it rational to fall for someone you’ve never met? — Long-Distance Lover? DEAR LONG DISTANCE: This happens all the time. In fact, in many ways, it’s easier to fall for someone long-distance because you are each presenting an idealized version of yourself. I believe that people tend to be more open about personal values and actually communicate better when they’re getting to know one another at a distance. There is nothing irrational or inherently wrong in falling for someone this way — the heart-quickening GASOLINE ALLEY THE MIDDLETONS Amy Dickinson is a Tribune Media Services national columnist rush when an email or text comes in is exciting and affirmative. However, all of the usual caveats apply when dealing with an Internet relationship. Verify his identity through other sources. And if he asks for a loan or offers you a deal on an interesting investment opportunity, run in the other direction. DEAR AMY: I was surprised at your answer to “Guilt Trip Central.” This woman quickly planned a weekend trip with her sister and other bridesmaids without “clearing” it with her husband first. Since when does a grown woman need permission to take a trip? — No Guilt Here DEAR NO GUILT: This particular letter writer had a toddler at home. I think it’s simply good manners to discuss travel plans with one’s partner before committing to them. This is not asking permission, but giving the person who will keep the home fires burning a “heads up.” HOROSCOPE SUDOKU The objective of Sudoku is to fill in all the squares with the numbers 1 through 9. Every row,column and square must include all digits 1 through 9. There is only one possible solution to the puzzle. 2 4 6 9 3 7 1 5 8 8 9 5 2 1 4 3 6 7 3 1 7 5 6 8 9 2 4 1 3 8 6 4 5 2 7 9 2 4 6 2 7 8 9 5 3 1 1 57 5 7 9 1 2 3 8 4 6 15 6 2 3 8 7 1 4 9 5 84 2 8 27 4 6 7 5 1 4 9 2 6 8 3 9 8 4 3 5 6 7 1 2 Answers to yesterday’s puzzle Answers to last issue’s puzzle 4 3 6 5 1 2 9 7 8 5 8 5 2 7 6 83 19 24 83 36 72 1 7 7 9 2 3 94 41 18 32 49 84 61 95 57 79 64 33 98 51 26 12 47 85 GHNS GHNS#2154 #2152 4 6 3 9 3 8 1 4 8 9 4 5 62 7 5 2 6 3 8 95 6 1 4 7 5 6 27 5 8 6 1 9 3 79 46 1 3 3 2 18 81 9 2 5 5 65 73 4 7 8 9 26 59 3 4 7 8 6 79 12 3 4 61 9 3 GHNS #2155 Today’s Birthday (04/03/15): Fortune shadows you when you follow your heart this year. Get playful. Romance comes naturally. Share for collaborative renewal after April 4. Roadblocks disappear after June 14. Adventure, travel and education entice. A new professional opportunity arises after October 13. Focus on physical, mental and spiritual health after October 27. Explore your creativity. Do what you love. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You and a partner can stir things up the next couple of days. Practice improves your luck. Don’t get too fascinated by yourself. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — There’s a heavy workload over the next two days. Profit from meticulous service. Follow a favorite recipe. Stay in close communication with loved ones. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Have fun with friends over the next two days. Make sure your messages get through ... communication breakdowns could slow the action. Ignore kidding or teasing. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Turn your attention toward home today and tomorrow. Replace something that’s missing. Study your options, and then take on a beautification and organization project. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Enter a two-day voracious learning phase. The area between right and wrong could seem fuzzy. Study the situation. Pay a debt. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Make money today and tomorrow. Postpone an outing until after chores are done. Power into productivity. Stash away the surplus. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You’re stronger over the next two days, and empowered. Get busy, and avoid idle chatter. Take the traditional route. Consider the possibilities Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Begin a two-day retrospective phase. Pay attention to signs. Peace and quiet suit you fine... reflection and meditation find fertile ground. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Fun with friends is the order of the day. Distractions and delays could slow the action, especially at work. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —Anticipate changes. Don’t talk about it, just make your move. Others wonder if you’re ready for more responsibility. Listen and watch for hidden benefits. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Conditions look good for travel and romance. A weekend escape delights. Make or re-state a commitment. Get into action. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Make a financial commitment over the next two days. Review the budget thoroughly first. A supportive partner makes it easier. Public Notices Public Notices IN THE COUNTY COURT OF OTOE COUNTY NEBRASKA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAZEL V. WIPF, Deceased CASE NO. PR15-28 Notice is hereby given that on March 20, 2015, in the County Court of Otoe County, Nebraska, that Roy Roger Wipf, Jr., 11216 108th St., Louisville, NE 68037 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before May 27, 2015, or be forever barred. Cindy C. Cich CLERK OF COUNTY COURT William R. Reinsch #15464 Reinsch, Slattery, Bear & Minahan, P.C., L.L.O. 545 Main Street P.O. BOX 487 Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-6996 wrr@reinschslattery.com Published in the News-Press March 27, 2015; April 3 2015; and April 10, 2015 #12073 ZNEZ may be found at the Nebraska Department of Roads Web Site at http://www.transportation.nebraska.gov/letting/. Published in the News-Press March 27, 2015; April 3, 2015 and April 10, 2015 #12074 ZNEZ NOTICE The Board of Commissioners of the Nebraska City Housing Authority will meet in regular session on Wednesday April 8, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Authority at 200 North Third Street in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Tracy Wieckhorst Executive Director Published in the News-Press March 27, 2015, March 31, 2015; and April 3, 2015 12075 ZNEZ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on April 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers the City Council of Nebraska City will hold a public hearing regarding the City of Nebraska City’s consideration of a request from Otoe County for the City’s consent and participation in the County’s application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for an establishment of an Economic Enterprise Zone. The proposed Zone is partially in the County and partially in the City limits, a map of which is available for the public at City Hall. All persons desiring to give evidence before the City Council in support or opposition to the request may do so at the time of the hearing. Jacqueline Smith Interim City Clerk-Treasurer Published in the News-Press April 3, 2015 #12077 ZNEZ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following-described property will be sold by FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Otoe County Courthouse, 1021 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska, on April 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.: LOT NINE (9) AND THE WEST HALF (W ½) OF LOT TEN (10), BLOCK FIFTEEN (15), GRAY’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SYRACUSE, OTOE COUNTY, NEBRASKA The successful bidder shall submit payment in cash or certified funds of the winning bid in full on the day and time of the sale, April 29, 2015, at the offices of Locher Pavelka Dostal Braddy & Hammes, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the Beneficiary. DATED this 12th day of March, 2015. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Trustee LOCHER PAVELKA DOSTAL BRADDY & HAMMES, LLC 200 The Omaha Club 2002 Douglas Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Phone: (402) 898-7000 Fax: (402) 898-7130 dpavelka@lpdbhlaw.com Donald J. Pavelka, Jr., #17773 Published in the News-Press March 20. 2015; March 27, 2015; April 3, 2015; April; 10,. 2015; and April 17, 2015 #12064 ZNEZ NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALL ORDER: 130 STATE PROJECT NO. AFEA025 LOCATION: US-75 AND OLD HIGHWAY 2 CANTILEVER SIGNS IN COUNTY: OTOE The Nebraska Department of Roads will receive sealed bids in Room 104 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Hwy. 2 in Lincoln, until 1:30 PM on April 16, 2015. At that time the bids will be opened and read for SIGNING BIDDING PROPOSAL FORMS WILL BE ISSUED AND A CONTRACT AWARDED TO A CONTRACTOR WHO IS QUALIFIED FOR: SIGNING START DATE: 10/19/2015 WORKING DAYS: 20 PRICE RANGE: $0.00 to $500,000.00 Plans and specifications may be seen beginning March 24, 2015 at the Lincoln Central Office and March 30, 2015 at the District Engineer's Office at LINCOLN. Additional letting information Help Wanted Announcements CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINES Syracuse Journal-Democrat 4:00 pm Monday Hamburg Reporter 4:00 pm Monday News-Press 10:00 am Friday for Tuesday 10:00 am Wed. for Friday Penny Press 1 10:00 am Thursday Penny Press 4 5:00 pm Thursday FREE CLASSIFIED ADS! Run any private party item under our Items Under $100 classification for FREE! Just bring in, email or mail in your ad and include the item, price & phone number. Mail to: Heartland Classifieds, P.O. 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Positions open include: *Pool Manager: must be at least 19 years of age, possess or be able to obtain a Nebraska Pool Operator’s License, WSI Certification, current Lifeguard Certification card and current first aid/CPR certification. *Assistant Managers (2): must be at least 19 years of age, possess or be able to obtain a Nebraska Pool Operator’s License, current Lifeguard Certification card and current first aid/CPR certification. *Lifeguards: must be at least 15 years of age and possess or be able to obtain a current Lifeguard Certification card and first aid/CPR certification. Have you thought about driving a school bus? We are looking to hire topnotch drivers for the Nebraska City School District 2015 school year. I will train you and get you licensed. All Expenses Paid. If interested call Jerry or Norma at Conestoga School District Bus Barn: 402-235-2206 or 402-297-2610 NOW HIRING Maintenace Position Flexible Hours Benefits Available Must be available for weekends Questions?? 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Observe food safety with Easter eggs Sarah Purcell Extension Educator It’s close to Easter, so it’s time for my annual column on Easter egg safety. One of my most memorable gatherings was a surprise 40th birthday party for a friend, which was two weeks after Easter. The night before the surprise party, his wife made deviled eggs for their family using the leftover Easter eggs. My friend never made his birthday party. He and his entire family were gravely ill from a food borne illness, which was attributed to the two-week-old leftover hardcooked Easter eggs. After Easter, so you and your family can safely enjoy dyed eggs in food products, follow the recommendations listed below: Because Easter eggs are handled so frequently, wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap before handling eggs at every step, including cooking, cooling and dyeing. Take advantage of this occasion to teach youngsters about cleanliness and safe food handling. Make sure the eggs you color aren’t cracked. If any crack during dyeing or while on display, discard them. Refrigerate hard-cooked eggs in their cartons if you won’t be coloring them right after cooking. Refrigerate them again right after the dyeing process. Hard-cooked eggs can maintain quality and are safe to eat for up to seven days in the refrigerator. Discard after seven days. - more Discard any hard-cooked eggs that have been out of the refrigerator for more than two hours, whether by accident, for a centerpiece, or for hiding. Consider the discarded eggs an inexpensive craft project or game. Make extra eggs for eating. Use food coloring or specially made, foodgrade egg dyes. Dissolve the dyes in water that is warmer than the eggs. Be sure the label says nontoxic on any crayons, pens, paints, or other art materials you use. Use the edible contents emptied from eggshells immediately in recipes which included mixed yolks and whites, and call for thorough cooking, such as casseroles, custards, quiches, cakes, or breads. You can also freeze the contents for later use. Frozen egg yolks and egg whites maintain their quality and are safe to eat for one year. Discard after one year. If you have any questions regarding food safety, contact the Nebraska Extension Office in Otoe County at 402-269-2301. Sarah Purcell is a UNL Extension Educator for Otoe County and Southeast Nebraska. She can be reached at 402-269-2301 or via email at spurcell2@unl.edu. Subscribe to the NEWS- PRESS, Call 402-873-3334 PLANNING A GRADUATION PARTY? Comic books have healing powers SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY - Comics aren’t just superheroes and villains meant to entertain children and young adults. Comic books graphic novels serve as educational tools in the fields of medicine, mental and behavioral health, terminal illness and more. Comics in Medicine and Teaching: Rethinking Comics as a Therapeutic and Educational Tool, which is April 9 and 10 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, will explore the educational and therapeutic uses of the comic book. Medicine is an art. And art, in turn, can be a medicine. Think of the physician as an artisan. A diagnosis is part observation, part testing, and part intuition...and therein lies the art, said Paul Karasik, an internationally recognized cartoonist and teacher. Art as medicinal therapy is widely understood. But using art to discuss medicine is a fairly under-utilized. Karasik will present The Ride Together: Using Comics to Speak about Autism. Karasik co-created City of Glass, a graphic novel adaptation of Paul Auster’s book. The graphic novel was named TORNADO From page B3 Two years ago, a tornado hit Nemaha County in May. Remembering this, the last thing you want to hear is that tornado season is near! Unfortunately it is. The climate continues to be ever changing, and the weather is extremely unpredictable, so we should be prepared to expect any type of weather this spring and summer. Temperatures have been fluctuating from day to day this spring, which can be very conducive to severe weather, including tornadoes. Are you ready for a tornado? Do you know what to do if a tornado is headed your way? With severe weather beginning, it's time to be prepared for tornadoes. What are some things we should do to be prepared for a possible tornado? First, you need to have a place in your home where family members can gather if a tornado is headed your way. It could be in your basement or else in a center hallway, bathroom or closet on the lowest floor if there is no basement. If you are in a high-rise building, go to a place in a hallway in the center of the building, you may not have time to go to the lowest floor. Your place of work should also have a tornado plan. If you are unaware of it, find out what it is. BOOK YOUR CARPET CLEANING TODAY! the listener and the teller. We are talking about healing from the point of view of making whole, or settling the mind, not about magically curing cancer, said Williams. People affected by illness find solace, sometimes, in reading about others' experiences and people who make comics about their experiences can find that the prolonged, intensive act of making the comic can restructure their own story in their mind, helping them to make sense of it. Williams founded the Graphic Medicine website in 2007 and published his graphic novel, The Bad Doctor. He is co-author of the upcoming Graphic Medicine Manifesto and has contributed a series of comic strips to The Guardian newspaper. The event will include a public reception, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. April 9 at MONA. Friday s events begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration in the Fine Arts Building at UNK. The first speaker will begin at 9 a.m. This is not just an event of gabbing experts with PowerPoint flow charts. This is comics, said Karasik, who will draw an original cartoon for those who bring a book for him to sign. Comics are fun to read. And the audience will be exposed to the hidden language of what makes comics fun to read. Secrets will be revealed. The event is free and open to the public. Those who register will receive a free lunch on April 9. Register for the event at www.unk.edu/comics-inmedicine. Comics in medicine on April 9 at Museum of Nebraska Art 6:30 p.m., Public reception 7 p.m., Keynote speaker: Ian Williams, M.D., Graphic Medicine: Improving Health Communication through Visual Storytelling April 10 at UNK Fine Arts Building 8:30 a.m., Registration 9 a.m., Katie Monin, physician, comics artist and writer, Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Enhance Classroom Education 10:30 a.m., Lisa Kastello, assistant professor of art education at UNK, Healing Expressions: Artist Trading Cards 10:30 a.m., Tina Morris, licensed mental health practitioner in Kearney, Alternative Therapies: Promoting Visual Representations through Sand Therapy 12:30 p.m., Paul Karasik, cartoonist and teacher, The Ride Together: Using Comics to Speak about Autism 1:45 p.m., Think Tank Sessions to promote the generation of research ideas and collaborative research 2:30 p.m., Lisa Kastello, assistant professor of art education at UNK, Healing Expressions: Artist Trading Cards 2:30 p.m., Tina Morris, licensed mental health practitioner in Kearney, Alternative Therapies: Promoting Visual Representations through Sand Therapy If there are storm warnings issued for your area, listen to your local radio and TV stations for updated storm information. You need to know the difference between a tornado WATCH and WARNING. A tornado WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area. A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for your area. Go to safety immediately. If a tornado WATCH is issued, listen to your radio and TV and be alert to changing weather conditions. Environmental clues that indicate a tornado may be developing include: a dark, often greenish sky, a wall cloud approaching and large hail. Blowing debris may also be a sign of an approaching tornado. People say a tornado sounds like a freight train. If a tornado WARNING is issued go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and flying objects. If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area. If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety as described above. After the tornado passes, watch out for fallen power lines and listen to the radio for information and instructions. Use a flashlight to inspect the damage, never use candles! A gas line may have ruptured, leaving highly combustible natural gas or propane in the area. The most important thing is to be prepared for a tornado and don’t take the threat of a tornado lightly. The destruction and devastation from tornadoes can be unbelievable. See more listings, plus auctions at ! ! ! ! # www.goEaster.com " Insurance • Real Estate • Auctioneering Residential & Commercial s0ROFESSIONAL#ARPET5PHOLSTERY#LEANING7ATER$AMAGE#LEAN5P s#ARPET&ABRIC0ROTECTION3POT/DOR4REATMENTS s&AST$RYING0OWERFUL4RUCK-OUNTED#LEANING s4OPOFTHELINE%NVIRONMENTALLY&RIENDLY#LEANING!GENTS one of the best comics of the 20th century by The Comics Journal. With his sister, Judy, he created The Ride Together, a Memoir of Autism in the Family, which won the Autism Society of America’s Best Literary Work of the Year award. The comic book in its modern form first appeared in the 1930s. It was not long before the form’s educational potential was used in Classic Comics #1, a 1941 adaptation of The Three Musketeers. Comics aren’t just for young or reluctant readers, they have grown since the 1980s into a very sophisticated literary medium as well, said Susan Honeyman, English professor at UNK. They also can contain layered perspectives and information, as they utilize both words and images, offering multiple narratives. Dr. Ian Williams, a physician, comics artist and writer from Brighton, UK, will give the keynote address. He will present Graphic Medicine: Improving Health Communication Through Visual Storytelling at 6:30 p.m. April 9 at the Museum of Nebraska Art. Comics tell stories, mostly, and stories can heal. Old time shamanic healers knew that. 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Mark Easter, Broker Auctioneer Cell 402-297-1212 Cass County Farm located 1 mile east of Avoca - 396.09 deeded acres with 325.03 acres tillable. The south branch of the Weeping Water Creek cuts through the middle of the farm giving way to fertile bottom land, ample water, and excellent wildlife habitat. Sells subject to a 60/40 crop share lease for 2015 crop year. Charlie Pickering, Agent Cell 297-2005 Home 269-2863 Don Hobscheidt, Agent 402-269-2544 Commercial lots: • 70,000 sq. ft. and larger - available in Arbor Village in Nebraska City. 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