Titan Golf Brings Home Trophy Price Related Differential: 120.30 Ward II Seat Previously Held by (*Commercial Sales Are Insuffi Cient to Beth Goldhammer
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June 7: vs Uti/Beav Cr - 7 p.m. members Andy Schmidt and Gregg “You guys have the last say-so of June 10: at Wilber - 8 p.m. Wiedel visited with county leaders what happens in this county,” Wiedel June 11: vs Bru/Dav. - 7 p.m. last week seeking support for mak- said. “You control your zoning. You ing the county livestock friendly. still have control.” TC School Board... Accompanied by Nebraska Depart- “The only thing we control is the The Thayer Central School Board ment of Agriculture’s Ag Promotion program,” Martin added. will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, June Coordinator Steve Martin and a few The Department of Ag coordinator 9, due to a planned facilities dis- other members from both groups, then quickly took the leaders through cussion. The early start is to allow Schmidt and Wiedel shared benefi ts the 17-page application process. extra time for public discussion. to the county should it be designated The commissioners will look over Everyone is invited to attend. The livestock friendly. the information and make a decision meeting will be held in the High “The point of this program is soon. The next step will be a public School Media Center. economic development,” Martin hearing. said. “Livestock friendly means The Livestock Friendly County City-wide sales... something; people are asking is program is a joint venture between The City of Hebron will hold this an ag friendly area. We have 26 the Nebraska Department of Agri- its annual city-wide garage sales designated counties in Nebraska now, culture, Nebraska Farm Bureau, and June 6-7. Check inside, page 10, and another fi ve applying.” AFAN (Alliance for the Future of for participating locations. Commission president Dave Agriculture in Nebraska). Bruning said the board had looked SFMNP... into this issue a few years ago, even Property valuation to the point of having a hearing, and The Senior Farmers Market Nu- it never happened. “I’m not against trition Program (SFMNP) will once this, but back then you had 13 coun- notices sent out again be brought to area seniors. ties signed up, if I can remember The Thayer County Assessor’s Seniors can plan to attend the correctly, and now you’re saying offi ce has completed the assessment nutrition education on June 11, at you have 26. That’s only 13 new rolls of agricultural land, residential, 1:30 p.m., at the Senior Center in counties in the last seven years or commercial, and industrial proper- downtown Hebron. “We will explain JR Photo/Jacque Rocole so. If this is so benefi cial you’d think ties. Valuation notices have been sent the nutrition program and pass out Antique Farming Assoc. stops in Hebron... everyone would be jumping on the to all property owners that had either coupons on that date,” said Senior Approximately 40 antique tractors lined Roosevelt Park Monday evening bandwagon.” an increase or decrease in valuation Center manager Jennifer Blair. For as members of the Nebraska Antique Farming Association made their way Commissioner Chris Frye point for 2014. more information, or if you have into Hebron. The association is participating in its annual Tractor Relay blank asked Schmidt if he thought If a landowner has any questions questions, call the Senior Center Across Nebraska (TRAN) event dedicated to raising funds for the American Thayer County was unfriendly right in regard to their valuation, they are at 402-768-6052. Legion’s Operation Comfort Warriors program. This is the fi rst time the group now. encouraged to visit the assessor’s has veered this far south and the fi rst time to use the race as a fundraiser. “No,” Schmidt said. “I just think offi ce. “Our staff will assist you Pioneer Farm Family... The association, traveling from Nebraska City to Haigler along U.S. 136 over this program is a good way to get with your concerns,” said County The Knights of Ak-sar-ben a nine-day period, enjoyed musical entertainment by area locals and could our name out there. I do not consider Assessor Karla Joe and added that Foundation and the Nebraska Farm purchase a meal provided by the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department. They us, Thayer County, an unfriendly if a property owner disagrees with Bureau along with the Nebraska departed early Tuesday morning. Pictured above: A parade of tractors driven county.” the assessed value, a protest may Fair Managers Association have an- by Nebraska Antique Farming Association members enters Hebron via First Turning back to economic devel- be fi led with the County Board of nounced the 148 honorees from 65 Street Monday evening. opment, Martin said the program is Equalization. Protest instructions are counties for the 2014 Pioneer Farm contained on the notice of valuation Family and Heritage Farm Family proving its worth as new ag busi- change and are to be fi led with the awards. In order to qualify for the nesses start up. “They are asking Pioneer Farm distinction, members Stolen vehicle recovered in Fairbury us where the ag friendly counties county clerk. are,” he said. An LFC designation The following statistics were the of the same family must have owned The Jefferson County Sheriff’s responded and after meeting with a parcel of land consecutively for at tells livestock producers and related fi ndings and order of the Nebraska Department apprehended a suspected the victim, discovered a stolen 2001 Tax Equalization and Review least 100 years; while the Heritage car thief June 1 after an off-duty po- Oldsmobile Alero parked in the park- businesses that the county wants Commission in the matter of the Farm recognizes families that have lice offi cer noticed the stolen vehicle ing lot. It was later determined that economic growth and will support owned a parcel of land consecu- in Fairbury. The car, a 2008 Pontiac Aldrich had abandoned the Alero and their industry for years to come. This equalization of assessments of real tively for 150 years. Grand Prix, had been stolen the night taken the Grand Prix. type of confi dence helps businesses property within Thayer County for In Thayer County, Michael and before by Gary Aldrich, II, 26, of Jefferson County Sheriff Nels make long-term decisions about tax year 2014: Yvonne Hoops of Byron and the Wichita, from the Subway parking Sorenson said Aldrich was arrested investing in and possibly expanding Residential Real Property Dorothy E. Pohlman Irrevocable lot in Hebron. and charged with possession of stolen their operation, he said. Level of Value-Median: 97 percent Trust were named as recipients of On May 31, the Thayer County property, a controlled substance and According to Nebraska DoA litera- Coeffi cient of Dispersion: 16.59 this year’s award. LEC received a report of a vehicle drug paraphernalia. Thayer County ture, the Livestock Friendly County Price Related Differential: 106.06 being stolen from the restaurant Sheriff David Lee said Aldrich will program is a voluntary program that Commercial Real Property* New councilmember... parking lot at approximately 11:50 most likely face additional charges recognizes counties that actively sup- Level of Value-Median: N/A The Hebron City Council met p.m. Sheriff’s deputies immediately here and in Kansas. port the livestock industry. Coeffi cient of Dispersion: N/A in special session early Monday Price Related Differential: N/A evening prior to the regular meet- Agricultural Property ing to make a council appointment. Level of Value-Median: 72 percent Mayor Shane Day appointed Doug Coeffi cient of Dispersion: 31.91 Huber to fi ll the recently vacated Titan golf brings home trophy Price Related Differential: 120.30 Ward II seat previously held by (*Commercial sales are insuffi cient to Beth Goldhammer. Huber, who has provide reliable statistical data.) served on the council and held the mayorship in years past, began his assignment immediately after The Honorable J. taking the oath of offi ce. Patrick McArdle to Alumni photos... The Hebron Journal-Register retire this summer will once again publish all submit- County Court Judge J. Patrick ted honor class photos. Please McArdle of Wilber, Nebraska, sub- include identifi cation of individu- mitted his retirement notifi cation to als beginning with the back row, the Governor and left to right, and working forward. the Chief Justice Also include women’s maiden indicating his plan names in parentheses. Photos to retire July 31, may be submitted in jpg format 2014, after more to [email protected], or than 31 years on brought in to the offi ce. the bench. Judge McArdle ~Obituaries~ has served on the McArdle county court in Schroeder, Robert H., 84, Reynolds Wilber and sur- Uldrich, Marian, E., 77, formerly Alexandria rounding counties since taking the bench in September 1983. McArdle Virus, Nancy L., 55, Hebron has been retained in his position by area voters through several elections, WEATHER most recently in 2010. Date High/Low Precip In his correspondence, McArdle Tue., May 27 89/58 0 Courtesy Photo noted, “It has been my honor to serve Wed., May 28 92/58 0 The Thayer Central golf team defended its state title last week by winning the Class D NSAA the State of Nebraska as a County Thu., May 29 87/61 0 Golf Tournament held at the Kearney Country Club links.