THE MINDEN OURIER VolumeC 129, No. 40 themindencourier.com March 27, 2019 $1 Supervisors Discuss Road Standoff In Minden Damages Kearney County was spared from the worst of the Á ooding that affected most of the state, but there are still signiÀ cant damages to County roads. Highway Su- perintendent Randy Smith gave the Kearney County Board of Supervisors an update on the damages dur- ing the March 19 regular meeting. Many roads are still closed throughout the county and getting them reopened will take some effort ac- cording to Smith. Finding dry material to À x the roads is difÀ cult right now and multiple culverts have been washed out. More roads are closed than the County has bar- ricades for even after bor- rowing from the City of Minden. Some closed roads are marked with cones and Courier photos by Jim Edgecombe Á ags. Drivers are encour- PEACEFUL ENDING — aged to pay attention and The Nebraska State Patrol, Long Standoff heed warnings about road Nebraska State Patrol SWAT closures. team and Minden Police De- Road crews are out every partment were involved in a day to check and repair the standoff with two suspects In Minden Ends roads they are able. Nebras- on Wednesday in Minden at ka Department of Transpor- 218 E. 7th Street. The strong tation has asked for a federal show of force by SWAT includ- Peacefully With aid route damage report and ing an armored vehicle and a FEMA folder of damages sharpshooters along with MPD has been started. supporting the effort. Suspects Arrested In the matter of address- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) SWAT ing old road closures, the team have arrested two people following a standoff in board was informed they Minden. could open and maintain NSP Investigators learned Wednesday morning that two the roads, abandon them, suspects wanted in connection with a home invasion robbery See ROADS Page 5A were inside a residence at 218 East 7th Street in Minden. The home invasion robbery took place in Harlan County at an earlier date and involved a weapon. Fundraisers NSP SWAT was called to the scene at approximately 1:00 p.m. to assist in the operation. Several announcements were made from outside the house in an attempt to get the suspects Benefi t Ball to surrender voluntarily. The suspects did not respond to the announcements, nor did they respond to phone calls. SWAT utilized a police service dog and a robot before Programs troopers entered the home. A short time later, a NSP K9 de- American Legion Base- tected that someone was behind a closed bedroom door. ball and Minden Area Sports Using an NSP Light Armored Vehicle, SWAT troopers Commission (MASC) pro- were able to position themselves where they could break vide summer baseball pro- windows into the room where the suspects were thought to grams for area youth. Fund- be. Additional announcements were made and the suspects, raisers to be held March 30 Brock Teel, 29, and Rylie Bryson, 18, were taken into custody and 31 will help support the without further incident at approximately 5:00 p.m. Weapons individual programs and and drug paraphernalia were found inside the residence. their participants. On March 11, an elderly couple was robbed at gunpoint Minden Post 94 Legion at 7:30 a.m. at their rural Harlan County home. The sus- baseball includes the First pects forced their way into the house and confronted the Bank Seniors and Juniors couple. teams. Players on the Juniors One warning shot from a .22 caliber riÁ e was À red at the team are ages 13-17 while couple; no injuries were reported. Seniors players are 19 and The suspects took approximately $1,000 in cash and under. collectible coins. One of the victim’s cellphones was also The legion teams play stolen but was later recovered in Alma. The back door of area teams including districts the home was damaged during the break-in. throughout the area and play Arrest warrants were issued in Harlan County for Teel, its games at Ollie Bjorklund Bryson, Demecius Grigsby, and Jake George in the armed Field north of Minden start- robbery. All four subjects face charges for felony robbery, ing in May. felony burglary, and use of a À rearm to commit a felony. A ‘Take Me Out To The George has turned himself in at the Harlan County Ballgame Night’ silent and Sheriff’s OfÀ ce. Grigsby is still wanted on a Harlan County warrant for his role in the incident. The investigation is See BENFIT Page 5A ongoing.

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Nebraska experienced ware, face masks, rubber your fellow Nebraskan. some of the most widespread gloves, hand sanitizer, over The webpage nebraska. devastation in the state’s the counter medicines like gov/nebraska-strong con- history following a ‘bomb Tylenol, and vet and pet nects those with resource cyclone’ that hit the Midwest supplies. needs to those who can March 14-15. Heavy rains Minden Public Schools help. and rapid snow melt resulted joined Á ood relief efforts Other opportunities in- in massive Á ooding across with several collections. clude contributing monetary much of the state. Some Basic items like toilet pa- donations to: evacuated communities are per, cleaning products, and Salvation Army at donate. waiting for the waters to re- hygiene items were collected salarmywestern.org cede while others are À nally during the C.L. Jones Middle American Red Cross at able to begin to clean up and School premier of ‘Achiev- redcross.org/disaster-relief assess damages. A majority ing Greatness’ on March or 1-800-RED-CROSS or of Nebraska counties have 19. The donated items were text the word REDCROSS declared emergencies and delivered to Kearney County to 90999 to make a $10 more than $1.3 billion in Emergency Manager Jeff donation damages have been reported England to be distributed to United Way of the Mid- across the state. those in need. lands at uway.org/donate Despite the devastation, A portion of monetary or text FLOODRELIEF to citizens have held true to donations raised during 41444 the belief that Nebraskans the event were given to St. Nebraska Farm Bureau are always willing to help Edward Public Schools to Disaster Relief Fund at their neighbor. From live- help with Á ood relief. The Nebraska Farm Bureau stock rescue efforts to food students wanted to choose a Foundation, Attn: Disaster and shelter donations to school impacted by Á ooding Relief Fund, P.O. Box 80299, fundraising efforts, residents to share in their proceeds. St. Lincoln, NE 68501-0299 are proving the ‘Nebraska Edward was chosen because Convoy of Hope at con- Strong’ logo that has Á ooded of personal connections voyofhope.org/donate social media isn’t just empty to the district by Journal- GoFundMe (several words. ism/Linguistics/Language fundraisers established to Although Kearney Coun- Arts instructor Whitney support individuals, animals, ty received its share of dam- Maulsby. and homes affected by the ages as a result of the storm, it Each school in the district Á ooding) was spared in comparison to held a collection drive March Those willing and able to many other counties. Several 20-25. Food, sanitary sup- donate supplies or volunteer local groups are pitching in plies, basic À rst aid items, their time to relief efforts can the Á ood relief efforts with and hygiene products were contact the following organi- their own collections, drives, collected by all ages of stu- zations for direction: and fundraisers. dents. The district worked Nebraska Department of Kearney County 4H is with the Nebraska Emer- Agriculture at 1-800-831- pledging their hands to larger gency Response Team and 0550 service by collecting cash the Nebraska National Guard Nebraska Humane Soci- donations for the residents to have the items delivered ety at nehumanesociety.org of Boyd County. Former to those in need. or 8929 Fort St., Omaha, Kearney County 4H member In addition, East Elemen- NE 68134 Olivia Steen Mohr resides tary had a ‘hats to help’ Assistance is always ap- in Boyd County which was day on March 25. Students preciated, but it is important hit very hard with Á ooding. were allowed to wear their to be sure your donations Mark Lundeen, who serves favorite hat at school and are used for their intended on the Extension Board, were encouraged to donate purpose. Remember to re- and his wife are from Boyd one dollar. Proceeds from search organizations before County as well. the ‘hats to help’ day were you give. Cash donations for Á ood directed to disaster relief relief can be brought to the efforts. Kearney County Extension Minden High School Office in Minden at the hosted an American Red Kearney County courthouse Cross blood drive on March before April 1. For more 25. Blood donations are al- information contact Kearney ways needed, but the need County Extension at 308- rises during natural disasters. 832-0645 or Rhonda Herrick During the drive, the com- at 308-470-0764. munity was invited to bring The Axtell FFA is spon- donations for Á ood victims. soring a Á ood relief drive The donations were taken to March 25-28 at Axtell Com- a drop off site in Holdrege munity School. Residents for distribution. and students can drop off The Wilcox-Hildreth FFA donations in the Ag class- Chapter held a Á ood relief room or the school ofÀ ce. drive. The group collected High need items being col- bottled water, drinks, food, lected include gift cards and pet food, cleaning supplies, financial contributions to and toiletries. The items were help rebuild normal life. donated to families that were Checks can be written to displaced by the Á ood. Axtell FFA; the funds will be Countless area businesses sent to Boyd County Flood and individuals have helped Relief Accounts. Other items in the Á ood relief efforts as being collected are plastic well. There are plenty of totes, cleaning supplies, ways to join the Nebraska disposable plates and Á at- Strong movement and help WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 THE COURIER 3A Minden Council Chooses Lift Station Contractor Mayor Ted Griess be- to approve the bid from Phil the council. many years and is planning a ing with the City through and workers from across the gan the March 18 regular Carkoski Construction. He An ordinance to create celebration for veterans and wet weather was made state are coordinating to get City Council meeting with said the City has had a very Street Improvement Project the community on Poppy easier thanks to the City’s power restored. thoughts and prayers for positive experience with the No. 2018-5 was tabled. The Day. Griess read the proc- cooperation and use of the Hurst provided the coun- fellow Nebraskans who were company on past projects. ordinance would create a lamation and informed the City’s vacuuming tool. Some cil with reports from the affected by the recent Á ood- Phil Carkoski Construction project to grade, curb, gutter, present Auxiliary members SPD poles still need to be ice pigging done last Fall. ing. He encouraged citizens will also be utilizing a local and pave 10th Street from he would make an ofÀ cial removed, but they are no Hurst told the council he to contribute to disaster electrician for the project’s Brown Avenue to Tower Av- proclamation in May. longer connected. was very impressed with the relief in whatever way they electrical work. enue. The matter was tabled Stan Clouse, Todd War- Off topic, the NPPD work- company and the process had are able. Hurst reported Landmark in order to make corrections ren, and Brad Dish from ers answered the council’s notable results. He intends Chris Miller from Miller was favorable to choosing to the language. NPPD gave a presentation questions about how NPPD to look into budgeting more & Associates was in atten- Phil Carkoski Construc- Members American Le- on the new underground sub- was dealing with Á ooding ice pigging projects in the dance to provide an overview tion because the time line gion Auxiliary Unit #94 at- transmission line. The work in other parts of the state. future as additional preven- of contractor bids received quoted works best for them. tended the meeting to ask the is completed and the line is Clouse explained all NPPD tive maintenance of the City for the lift station #8 project. The council approved the mayor to proclaim the Friday energized. An unplanned ex- power has been restored water lines. Five contractors submitted Phil Carkoski Construction before Memorial Day as cess of conductor transmis- except in places where they In other business: bids with costs noted for bid for $194,788 for public Poppy Day in Minden. Unit sion cable will be stored and are waiting for inspections • approved March 4 min- both the City’s portion of infrastructure and $39,447 president Tammie Runions used as needed for replacing to ensure it is safe to re- utes the project and Landmark’s for Landmark work. told the council the local old lines. store power. The company’s • approved bills and portion. The lowest overall Alvan and LeeAnn Lux unit as well as the district Clouse noted that work- nuclear plant is still running claims bid, from VanKirk Bros. requested a minor subdivi- are working to become more Contracting, was actually sion for to separate Lots 1-4 active in the community. One the second lowest bid for the from Lots 5-6 on Block 3 of way they are doing that is by City’s costs. Phil Carkoski Evan’s Addition. The subdi- resurrecting older traditions Construction proved the vision would allow the Luxs like Poppy Day. lowest bid to the City. to sell a portion of their land Runions explained the Utilities Superintendent to be used for a car wash. The unit is hosting a Poppy Poster Ryan Hurst asked the council subdivision was approved by Contest for the À rst time in

3-17-19 — The Axtell For The Record Emergency Unit was dis- patched to W. 4th for a per- Marriage License sonal illness. sonal illness. Carson Reese Blum, 3-17-19 — The Minden 3-21-19 — The Axtell 25, Upland, Shelby Taylor Emergency Unit was dis- Emergency Unit was dis- Christensen, 25, Upland, patched to W. 1st for a per- patched to E. 5th for a per- 3-18-19. sonal illness. sonal injury. Kearney County 3-21-19 — The Minden Kearney County Sheriff District Court Emergency Unit was dis- 3-18-19 — A vehicle St. obo Cortez Thompson patched to W. 1st for a per- driven by Logan M. Miller, v. Ashly B. Cortez Garcia, sonal injury. Riverdale, was backing up in Cozad, order of support/cus- Axtell Fire & Rescue a private drive when it struck tody/visitation, 3-18-19. Department a vehicle driven by Chris A. Adam D. Kort, Ayr, v. 3-15-19 — The Axtell Fire Calderson, Kearney, that had DMV, Lincoln, appeal- Department was dispatched to backed into the drive. Esti- otheragencies-DMV, etc., Hildreth for mutual aid with mated damage to the Calde- 3-18-19. a structure À re. rson vehicle was $300. Kearney County County Court Quadhamer Selected For RHOP Tagge R. Max, Gibbon, count I; overweight on axle Program At Wayne State College or group of axles, À ne $2,500, count II; CMV-tire other, “These students have proven fine $50, Nebraska State themselves to be gifted and Patrol OfÀ cer Wroblewski, dedicated to their profession. 1-29-19. They have displayed the po- Keith T. Stepp, Minden, tential to develop into strong count I; overweight on axle community leaders.’’ or group of axles, À ne $25, RHOP is a cooperative count II; overweight on axle effort between Wayne State or group of axles, À ne $25, and the University of Nebras- Nebraska State Patrol OfÀ cer ka Medical Center (UNMC) Wroblewski, 2-13-19. and encourages students Brock A. Swartzendruber, from rural areas of Nebraska Shickley, speeding 11-15 to return to rural settings after mph over, fine $75, Ne- graduation to pursue their braska State Patrol OfÀ cer career. Individuals selected Suchsland, 2-22-19. Abby Quadhamer of obtain guaranteed admission Marsha L. Woolery, Hildreth will be studying to UNMC Colleges upon Franklin, overweight on axle to become a pharmacist successful completion of or group of axles, À ne $150, among 33 students given studies at WSC and receive a Nebraska State Patrol OfÀ cer full scholarships to attend full-tuition waiver at WSC. Wroblewski, 2-28-19. Wayne State College in the Areas of study under the Kyle B. Jones, Alta Vista, Rural Health Opportunities program include clinical lab- Kan., speeding 6-10 mph Program (RHOP). oratory sciences; medicine; over, À ne $25, Nebraska State She is the daughter of Brad nursing; pharmacy; physical Patrol OfÀ cer Wroblewski, and Andrea Quadhamer. She therapy; physician assistant; 2-1-19. participates in volleyball, dental hygiene; radiography; Christine L. Chasek, basketball, track and À eld, and dentistry. Hildreth, speeding 6-10 mph Future Business Leaders of A shortage of rural health over, À ne $25, Nebraska State America (FBLA), National practitioners in Nebraska Patrol Officer Fahnholz, Honor Society, Fellowship prompted higher education 3-6-19. of Christian Athletes, One institutions to implement the Connor L. Johnson, Act, Red Cross volunteer, RHOP program in 1989. Se- Minden, count I; overweight band and Trinity Lutheran lection of candidates is based on axle or group of axles, À ne Youth Group. on an applicant’s residency in $200, count II; overweight on “The need for rural health a rural Nebraska community, axle or group of axles, À ne professionals continues to academic potential and com- $150, count III; overweight grow,’’ said Dr. David Peitz mitment to practice in rural capacity plates, À ne $150, of Wayne State College. Nebraska. Nebraska State Patrol OfÀ cer Bish, 2-28-19. Michael E. Johnson, Wilcox, overweight on axle or group of axles, À ne $250, Nebraska State Patrol OfÀ cer Wroblewski, 2-12-19. Barry L. Shores, Gib- bon, overweight on axle or group of axles, À ne $150, Nebraska State Patrol OfÀ cer Wroblewski, 3-1-19. Adrienne S. Davis, Kearney, DUI-2nd offense, probation revoked, À ne $500, license revoked 1 year, 180 days jail term, credit for 14 days served, Minden Police OfÀ cer Huff, 6-21-16. Minden Fire & Rescue Department 3-15-19 — The Minden Fire Department was dis- patched to Hildreth for mutual aid with a structure À re. 3-15-19 — The Minden Emergency Unit was dis- patched to N. Colorado for a personal illness. 3-16-19 — The Minden Emergency Unit was dis- patched to W. 1st for a per-

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Courtesy photo FKC ACADEMIC BOWL — Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons placed third at the Fort Kearny Conference Academic Bowl hosted by Elwood. Members include Nurita B. Lambert, coach; Cassandra Ramsey, Abby Klein, Estefania Gonzalez, and Alexi Henery. Back row Skye Knaus, Creed Johnson, Evan Blank, Devin Frederick, and Jeremy Schepler. Courtesy photo ARTIST OF THE QUARTER — Congratulations to these students who were chosen as artist of the quarter for quarters two and three. Pictured from top left include Ely Jonak chosen for his strip painting in Art II. Haley Nelson for her ani- Bee Well 5K/1Mile KENESAW mal ball, Michala Dunmire and Madison Fox for their collages, and Olivia Sheldon for her calligraphy. Alyssa Sinsel was chosen for her incised vase, and Nathan BLUE DEVILS Hultquist for his platter. Front left includes Lola Duffy selected for her large Batik, And King Of The Reilly Kenny for her clay animal ball, Joanna Sikkenga for her collage and along MENU: with her computer graphic work of Anias and her rendition of Reilly Kenny. Summer All breakfasts served with CofÀ n was chosen for her charcoal selÀ e along with Hannah Samuelson’s and Grill Registration And milk, juice and fruit with Joanna Sikkenga’s selÀ es. Hannah was also chosen for her cracked computer option of cereal. All lunches graphic portrait and her Picasso movie poster. Not pictured are Lilly Van Dusen, served with milk and salad Levi Hazzard, Emma Suarez and Peyton Schoone. Sponsorship Open bar with option of peanut butter or peanut butter and Registration is now open ers, hot dogs, and sides to jelly sandwich. ILCOX for Kearney County Health the public for a free will Monday, April 1: Break- W / Nebraska Library Commission Services ‘Run to the Tailgate’ donation. fast: mini wafÁ es. Lunch: HILDRETH Awards Grants For Youth 5K/1mile Walk/Run and The annual 5K Run/Walk loaded chicken pasta. King of the Grill competi- will start at 2:30 p.m. with Tuesday, April 2: Break- FALCONS Library Service tion scheduled for June 8 at the 1 mile starting at 2:45 fast: breakfast pizza. Lunch: KCHS. Sponsors and com- p.m. The King of the Grill sloppy Joe. ACTIVITIES: The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded petitors are invited to register competition will follow. Wednesday, April 3: Thursday, March 28: $23,254 in grants for Excellence in Youth service. Of the for the event. Everyone is invited to enjoy Breakfast: mufÀ ns and oat- Track at Elwood Invite, 10 grants awarded to twenty-À ve Nebraska libraries, several The King of the Grill com- the great food and family fun meal. Lunch: biscuits and a.m. addressed the need for materials like LEGO® and other petition is back for twice the activities. gravy. Friday, March 29: activities to encourage creativity in young people. The fun for the annual Bee Well Sponsorships for busi- Thursday, April 4: Amherst golf invite at Prairie Nebraska Library Commission congratulates the public event. Only 12 spaces are nesses or individuals that Breakfast: breakfast burrito. Hills, 10 a.m. libraries listed below as they develop new and innovative available for grilling/smok- are interested in promoting Lunch: breaded pork patty programs to ensure excellence in library service for Nebraska ing competitors. Registration wellness through physical and mashed potatoes. young people. is $20 per entry and due by activity are available. There Friday, April 5: Break- A local recipient includes the preschool programming at May 1. Team names will be will be three sponsorship fast: long Johns. Lunch: Jensen Memorial Library in Minden. included on the 5K T-shirt. Card levels: Gold, Silver, and cheese ravioli and bread- Youth Grants for Excellence are made available by the Once your entry is conÀ rmed, Bronze. sticks. Of Thanks Nebraska Library Commission with funding from the State of you will receive a $200 Proceeds from the event o-o-o Nebraska. As the state library agency, the Nebraska Library voucher for meat at Mason’s will go towards KCHS Well- ACTIVITIES: CARD OF THANKS Commission is an advocate for the library and information Market. ness Committee to promote Wednesday, March 27: The family of Darrell needs of all Nebraskans. The mission of the Library Com- Meat selections will be and invest in future commu- Actions Day. Fishell wish to thank ev- mission is statewide promotion, development, and coordina- available from Mason’s. All nity wellness activities. Thursday, March 28: 4- eryone for their kindness tion of library and information services, “bringing together entries must be cooked on Sponsor forms are due H after school program. shown to us before and after people and information.” KCHS grounds. Contestants by May 1. Contact Connie Friday, March 29: his passing. Special thanks are responsible for observ- Linder, 727 E. 1st Street, Prom. to Dr. Ehresman, rural med ing accepted and prudent Minden, Neb., 68959, 308- hospice, Eric and staff from temperature and sanitary 832-3400 ext. 2257 for more Craig Funeral Home, Pastor Minden Lions Club Breakfast requirements. information. Gale Dorn, Trinity Lutheran Sunday, March 31, 10 A.M. ~ 1 P.M. Set up will begin at 6:00 Church members and all a.m. on the day of the compe- others who were there for Kearney County Fairgrounds tition. The public will judge us during this time. A breakfast buffet featuring: the competition by placing Hildreth Upland VONDA FISHELL, tickets in the cup of the griller/ KRISTI FISHER pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits smoker they like best. Judging Calendar AND FAMILY, and gravy, coffee, juice and milk. will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Calendar Tuesday, April 2: Alco- Monday, April 1: Com- KEVIN AND All proceeds will be donated to MASC be completed at 6:00 p.m. holics Anonymous meets at munity Association meets at KARI BETH FISHELL summer ball program and MHS scholarships. Samples can be given to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Bob’s Place, 8 p.m. AND FAMILY judging public in containers Anyone wishing to place Anyone wishing to place provided by KCHS. club meeting times or activi- club meeting times or activi- The winner will receive a ties in the calendar can call ties in the calendar can call grilling basket, trophy, and The Courier at 832-2220. The Courier at 832-2220. bragging rights. KCHS will MINDEN DIRECTORY also be providing hamburg- What you need, when you need it!!! ommunity Services Minden C HARDWARE Minden Kearney County Friday, April 5: Salmon Health Services Dinner Menus patties or À sh, fried potatoes, HANK OfÀ ce Supply Dr. Eddie Pierce, Dr. Doug Althouse Calendar Meals served at Minden green beans, bread and fruit. (ARDWARE Full Line OfÀ ce Supplies Wednesday, March 27: Community Center, 403 N. Dr. John Andrew Craig ,AWN'ARDEN Hon Furniture Jon Becker, P.A. Minden Weight Watchers Colorado, at noon. Please call (OUSEWARES Ink & Toner Renee Grams, APRN will meet at Kearney County 832-2139 the day before the RYDE %LECTRICAL Shannon Kuehn, APRN Health Services. Doors open dinner with your reservations. Transportation !UTOMOTIVE Paper ~ Fax Tiffany Weeder, APRN at 5:15 p.m., meeting at 5:45 All meals served with coffee, 0LUMBINGs0AINT Color Copies ~ Binding Doug Wulf, APRN p.m. Use south door. For tea or milk. 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FE Registered Representative of The Implement information call 832-2267. Thursday, April 4: Pork Friday, April 5 Monday, April 1: Minden 1449 N. Brown, Minden O.N. Equity Sales Company, Member 302 E. Highway 6, Minden chop, mashed potatoes and Minden service, 8 a.m.-noon 832-0251 FINRA/SIPC City Council meets in the city gravy, corn, dinner roll and and 12:30-4:30 p.m. (Á ex- 832-1660 ofÀ ces, 6 p.m. pears. ible) Tuesday, April 2: For all your Kearney County Board construction needs, call: CSH/TOWING of Supervisors meets at 204 Lincoln Ave., the courthouse, 9:30 a.m.; Minden, NE 68959 CUSTOM CABINET CO. MARK HANSEN Minden Rotary Club meets The at the Opera House, noon; CONSTRUCTION Wreckmaster CertiÀ ed Towing Minden American Legion “Designed to À t your & Recovery Operations When Quality and Post 94 meets in the Legion Minden Public lifestyle ~ built to À t (308) 830-1843 Hall in the back of El Agave your home” Value Matter at 5:30 p.m. for dinner, regu- www.cshtowing.com lar meeting follows at 7:30 Preschool Contact Shawn or Tim (308) 830-0809 Light/Medium Duty Towing p.m.; VFW Post 5537 meets (308) 743-2328 Minden, NE & Accident Recovery at the Hall behind El Agave, is accepting applications 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3: for the 2019 ~ 2020 WILSON FLOORING Minden Weight Watchers Your Ad will meet at Kearney County school year & FURNISHINGS Health Services. Doors open Carpet • Rugs • Vinyl • Laminate Renew Today At: Could Now Offering Aspen Furniture at 5:15 p.m., meeting at 5:45 For more information $ Nebraska p.m. Use south door. For & Mattresses 38 Be Here! or to request an application, $ more information, contact 308-425-3322 43 out-of-state Shannon Matson at (308) please contact the Central OfÀce 234-5441. wilsonÁ [email protected] $ on-line 629 15th Ave., Franklin 20 Call Anyone wishing to place at (308) 832-2440 P.O. Box 379 club meeting times or activi- https:www.facebook.com/ 429 N. Colorado, 832-2220 ties in the calendar can call wilsonÁ ooring2 Minden, NE 68959 The Courier at 832-2220. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 THE COURIER 5A Do You Remember? Eighty Years ing in the top ten were Tim Chappell, sixth in American history; Raul Garza, eighth in art; Ago — 1939 Dennis Johnson, eighth in general metals; Gale Leona Bjorklund entertained 28 Sunday Borchers, ninth in auto mechanics; and Tom School students at a “Poor Taste” party. Lieske, ninth in electricity. Guests were asked to come dressed in poor Ronald Borg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth taste. Prizes were awarded with Eula Jones Borg, was presented and Eagle award at the and George Sinsel the winners. Eagle Court of Honor at the United Method- Hallie Brown brought a 12 inch rainbow ist Church. trout out of the lateral ditch on the Nash farm three miles east of Minden Forty Years Marilyn Jorgensen of District 44 was the new spelling champion of Ago — 1979 Kearney County. Ruth Wilson Mike Nelson became the of District 9 was second and new operator of the Minden communications radio. Betty Gooseman, third. Courtesy Photo During dollar days at Nelson previously oper- FKC QUIZ BOWL — The Axtell High School Quiz Bowl team recently competed the Farmers’ Union Store, ated the communications at both the Minden and FKC Quiz Bowl meets on March 18. The team placed 4th customers could get any radio for the Holdrege in Minden and won the FKC meet in Elwood by going undefeated into the À nals, of the following for a one police department. losing to Amherst and then beating Amherst to win. Team members include: Jaron dollar bill: ten lbs. lard, Kym Rush of Axtell Bergstrom, Jessica Bertrand, Ayanna Garza, Brooklynn LeClair, Nic Pearson, one bushel potatoes, two was named the center Tyler Danburg, Abigail Snell, Kailey Trampe, Madeline Sonnenfeld, Morgan Miller, gallons syrup, three gal- on the second team of Paige Lindau, Erica Bertrand, Nigel Holmes, Lane Bertrand, and Team Captain lons peaches, À ve pound the Class D All-State Sara Lundeeen. The team is coached by Vatisha Kuehn and Brandon Watson. box of cheese, 20 pounds basketball team. Rich- Pictured is the 1st place À nish for FKC at Elwood. sugar or four pounds of ard Fecht was named on premium ham. the honor roll. OfÀ cers elected for Fu- ROADS determined in a previous Seventy ture Homemakers of Amer- Continued from page 1A and the number of inter- meeting to have an audit done by the State in place of their ica were Kristi Erpelding, or vacate them. Abandon- ested individuals, offering regular annual audit this year Years Diane Dorn, Jan Benson, Heidi ing a road allows the County both options to employees because there are new elected Meyer, Dana Nelson and Sandy to maintain right of way but would result in little or no ofÀ cials in ofÀ ce. Ago — 1949 McBride. Jennifer Miller was awarded the Miss also leaves them liable for change in insurance costs to The State audit is a more Carrie Sheppard, in checking out the FHA title at the annual potluck supper. the road. Abandoned roads the County. thorough, forensic audit that old saying, “the day of the month the À rst An expansion project was completed at are vacated if they are not Following much discus- will allow the new ofÀ cials snow falls gives the number of snows for the Coast To Coast Store. Owner Jim Runions used for 10 years. Vacating sion and answered questions, to begin their term with the winter,” found there weren’t enough said the expansion amounted to 2,500 square a road requires the land to a motion was made by Bob a clean slate. The cost is days in the month to account for all of them. feed, making a huge difference in the display be reverted to adjacent land Swanson to offer cash in lieu slightly higher than the audit The À rst snow was Nov. 18, predicting 18 capabilities of the store. owners but resolves the of insurance to qualifying conducted annually. The su- snows. Forty-one snowfalls had occured at County of any liability. employees in the amount of pervisors plan to have a State the time of the writing. Thirty Years After some discussion, $350 per month and to cover audit conducted every À ve The Temperance Education Association the board directed Smith to 75 percent of dependent years. The one year contract of Kearney County was formed with the Ago — 1989 draft a resolution for the 1800 insurance premiums for em- Niki Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. was signed by the board. purpose of promoting education regarding block of 23 Road and 1800 ployees who choose to pur- Lee Anderson of Axtell, was the District Five In other business: the harmful effects of alcoholic beverages. and 1900 block of 24 Road to chase dependent coverage, to Federated Women’s Club winner in the high • approved March 5 min- OfÀ cers elected were Kenneth Hoffman, reÁ ect the requests made by be effective beginning July school sewing contest. utes president; Bill Bang, vice president; Lau- the public during the public 1. The motion was seconded The Minden area Jaycees held an Easter • approved bills and rence Strine, secretary; and Vern Binderup, hearings using the correct and approved. Information coloring contest and the following À rst place claims treasurer. Advisory board members were terminology. will be distributed to em- winners were given Easter baskets: kinder- • signed contracts for V A.W. Johnson, C.C. Borgaard, Roy Bang, The supervisors were ployees and informational garten, Michael Paulsen; À rst grade, Corey Road and 36 Road paving Clint Jones and K.E. Harris. back to discussing insur- meetings will be held closer Thompson; second grade, Amy Eckhoff; and project Hildreth won the Class D state champi- ance coverage for County to enrollment. third grade, Marcia Needham. • set public hearing date onship with a win over Brady. Glenwood employees. Jim Daubert A Nebraska State Audi- The musical, “A Pocketful fo Dreams,” was for 23 Road 2100 Block for Einspahr was the leading scorer with 67 from First Concord BeneÀ t tor’s contract was considered presented by the Hildreth elementary classes April 16 at 10:00 a.m. points. He also set a new Class D tourna- Group returned to answer by the board. The supervisors for grandparents’ day. Approximately 87 ment single game record with 34 points questions the board might grandparents, great-grandparents and substitute against Garland. have. He cleared up the point grandparents attended the event. that cash in lieu of insurance Sixty Years is for medical insurance only. Twenty Years All employees remain on the Ago — 1959 dental, life, and long term Kearney County Sheriff Lyle Olson Ago — 1999 disability plans unless they reported nine break-ins in Axtell. Places Jeff and Tami Hanson were new owners of opt out. affected were Ericson and Ericson Oil L. T. Pedley Drug in Minden. The Hansons An unofÀ cial survey of Company, Red’s Liquor, Axtell Lumber bought the business from Ron and Geanene employees showed a similar Company, V. F. W. Club, Axtell Drug Store, Schafer earlier in the year were now running number of employees eli- W and W Service Garage, Scandinavian the business along with three employees. gible and interested in cash Mutual Insurance and the township hall. A rare common crane, also known as an in lieu of insurance and Janet Jensen won superior ratings in Eurasian crane was spotted by Lowell ac- dependent coverage. Based extemporaneous speaking and original cording to Rowe Sanctuary volunteer Lou Paid for by Cheyanne Ellis Girl Scout Gold Award on current insurance rates oratory at the District IV Class A speech Christensen. This was only the 12th common contest. Also rating superior was the one crane sighted in North America since records act play with Milrae Petersen being selected have been kept. as the best actress. Keith Henricksen and Phyllis Haxton, Ten Years both of Minden, won À rst and second place, reapectively, at the county spelling. Hen- Ago — 2009 ricksen’s spelling of the word, indelicate, The Kearney County Board of Supervisors clinched the championship for him. rezoned land known as the Links At Craneview The senior class presented its class play, Golf Course and Craneview Community on “January Thaw.” March 17. The board changed the designa- tion from Rural Conservation District to an Fifty Years Agricultural Resident District. The Minden Whippets duet acting team of Ago — 1969 Laynee Woodward and Jarod Speer won the Five students won medals at Kearney gold medal in Class B during the state speech State College inter-high day. Gigi Garrett competition. Other Whippet state medal win- earned a second place in American govern- ners were Peter Raun, sixth in Entertainment, ment and Doug Johnson placed third in and Courtney Nelsen, À fth in Informative. general metals. Winning fourth place ratings The water tower in Wilcox was taken down. were Mark Scheidies in general science, The tower was built in 1912 and was taken Bill Hansen in mechanical drawing and down because Wilcox has a new water tower Steve Petersen in electricity. Others plac- and water system for the community. BENEFIT Continued from page 1A donation breakfast buffet the event will beneÀ t live auction fundraiser will include pancakes, the MASC summer ball will be held March 30 at eggs, sausage, biscuits program and Minden High Windmill Hall beginning at and gravy, coffee, juice, School scholarships. 6:30 p.m. In addition to the and milk. Proceeds from auction, a free will dona- tion dinner will be avail- able. Proceeds will beneÀ t Mueller the Minden Post 94 Legion Baseball program. To donate Sports Medicine or for more information contact 308-830-2835 or Get Ready For The 2019 308-830-1386. Golf And Track Season! MASC runs the youth baseball and softball pro- gram for younger players. NEW ITEMS! The parent operated organization has a baseball Braces: program for grades 1-8 Knee, Ankle, Heel, Shin, and a softball program for grades 1-12. The program Hg80 By Shoulder, Wrist And More focuses on building players Team Color Tapes ~ Wraps skills and having a good Kinesiology Wraps time. Minden Lions Club will Hair Styling Wraps In All Colors host its annual Pancake Feed fundraiser March No Neoprene ~ Moisture Wicking 31 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Kearney County Athletic Pre-Wrap Available Fairgrounds. The free will In Multiple Colors!

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