Utilities Section Newsletter League of Municipalities March 2017 2017 convenes

By Lash Chaffi n, was elected chair of the Appro- Utilities Section Director priations Committee. 2017 Sen. of Omaha LEGISLATIVE Nebraska lawmakers and their was elected as chair of the Bank- families and friends packed the ing, Commerce and Insurance SESSION George W. Norris Legislative Committee. He succeeds Sen. Chamber on Jan. 4, 2017, for the Scheer, who was elected speaker. opening day of the fi rst session Sen. of North was elected to serve as chair of of the 105th Legislature. Owing Platte was elected chair of the the Urban Aff airs Committee. mainly to the eff ects of term lim- Education Committee. Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion its, 17 new faces were among the Sen. of O’Neill was elected to chair the Revenue total of 49 Senators. was elected chair the General Af- Committee. After the swearing-in ceremony, fairs Committee. Sen. of Henderson the Legislature began the process Sen. John Murante of Gretna, was elected chair of the Transpor- known as reorganization, which was elected chair of the Govern- tation and Telecommunications is when lawmakers choose the ment, Military and Veterans Af- Committee. speaker and committee chairper- fairs Committee. Sen. of sons who serve two-year terms. Sen. of Ralston Syracuse was elected chair of the Twenty-fi ve votes are required was elected chair of the Health Legislature’s Executive Board. for election to leadership posts. and Human Services Committee. Sen. of Lincoln These elections are – and were – Sen. Laura Ebke of Crete was was elected to chair the Rules conducted by secret ballot, despite elected to the Judiciary Commit- Committee. discussions before the session be- tee Chair. Sen. Anna Wishart of Lincoln gan and during opening day about Sen. Dan Hughes was elected was elected as Enrollment and recording the votes in the open. to chair of the Natural Resources Review Committee Chair, a posi- Norfolk Sen. Jim Scheer, Committee. tion traditionally awarded to the who previously had served as Sen. of youngest freshman Senator. the Banking, Commerce and Seward was elected as chair of To close an estimated $900 Insurance Committee Chair, was the Nebraska Retirement Systems million budget gap, Gov. Pete elected speaker. Speaker Scheer Committee. Ricketts proposed a tight budget, also served as a Mayor and Sen. of Thurston spending cuts, dipping into sev- owns an insurance business. The was elected chair of the Business eral cash funds and taking about Speaker of the Legislature has and Labor Committee. $92 million from the cash reserve the responsibility for setting the Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha fund. Legislature’s daily agenda that In addition to these budget lists the order in which bills and cuts, the Legislature will address resolutions will be considered. many issues that aff ect municipal Outcomes in other standing utilities and public works depart- committee races, included: ments. Sen. of Bancroft As part of the budget-cutting was elected chair of the Agricul- procedure, it appears that there ture Committee. will be attempts to reduce funding Sen. of Gering Continued on page 2  Utilities Section Newsletter March 2017 2017 Nebraska Legislature convenes

Continued from page 1 facilities hoping to fi nd a service of-way and pole use, would make for municipal stormwater grants, provider to lease their facility. it almost impossible to conduct water sustainability and Depart- A municipality still would be right-of-way and pole attachment ment of Roads transportation able to require a permit, but there management. funding. would be restrictive guidelines This bill also is opposed by the Municipal public works depart- on permit length, permit phasing Nebraska Power Association, ments also are concerned about for multiple projects, construction which represents all of the Ne- LB 389, which purportedly commencement construction, and braska electric public power enti- creates an accelerated regulatory insurance requirements. These ties, including municipal systems. framework to deploy small wire- provisions, and other provisions Although the next two bills less technology. Small wireless dealing with charging for right- Continued on page 3 technology is a way to enhance internet capacity in highly con- gested areas such as the Century- Link Center, Memorial Stadium, 2017 Backfl ow/Cross Connection or Pinnacle Bank Arena. Small wireless technology on its own Workshops to be held does not provide broadband ser- vice. LB 389 would give authority Four Backfl ow Workshops are scheduled: Aug. 23 in Beatrice, to use municipal right of way and Aug. 24 in Wayne, Sept. 6 in Ogallala and Sept. 7 in Grand utility poles to both wireless pro- Island. Watch for fl yers/brochures or visit our website at www. viders that construct facilities, and lonm.org. Call the League at 402-476-2829 if you have questions. to entities that only build wireless

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President Past President Anton “Tony” Jelinek Dennis Smith Director of Utilities Public Works Director Kearney Norfolk Board Member 1st Vice President Board Member Dallas Nichols Paul Markowski Larry Brittenham Water Superintendent Utility Superintendent Utility Superintendent Cozad Ord Superior Ex Offi cio Member 2nd Vice President Board Member Tobias Tempelmeyer Bob Lockmon Eric Melcher City Administrator and Utilities Superintendent City Administrator General Manager Stuart Aurora Beatrice

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Continued from page 2 from sources other than LB 127 would change also to be provided by were already killed by your municipality or the provisions under the another appropriate the Legislature by press public power provider Open Meetings Act. The method designated by time, LB 660 and LB that leases or owns your bill strikes language al- the public body. 657 were bills attempt- electric system. There lowing public bodies to LB 256 would allow ing to set the framework are currently 16 states give reasonable advance municipalities to adopt a for retail electric choice that have some form of publicized notice of vacant property registra- in Nebraska. Both bills retail choice for electric- meetings by a method tion system. Under LB were strongly opposed ity. According to the designated by the public 256, a municipality may by all elements of the U.S. Energy Information entity and recorded in adopt a Vacant Property Nebraska Power indus- Administration, the aver- its minutes. The bill Registration Ordinance try, including the League age residential energy then requires the notice (VPRO) that may apply and NMPP Energy and rate in 14 of those 16 to be published in a to residential or commer- many business groups. states exceeds the na- newspaper of general cial buildings, or both. LB 657 would have tional average. And, the circulation within the Continue to follow mandated that public rates in all 16 of those public body’s jurisdic- League publications for power providers, includ- states exceed the average tion and allows notice further details. ing municipal systems, residential energy rate in provide a very detailed Nebraska. billing breakdown that LB 494 would create would include separate an additional category charges for energy, of public records that transmission, generation can be lawfully withheld and distribution. from public disclosure. LB 660 would have The purpose of the set the groundwork for exemption is to allow electric retail choice in public electric utility Nebraska. Upon certain systems to protect data, conditions taking place, maps and information individual customers regarding critical physi- would eventually be al- cal and cyber infrastruc- lowed to purchase power ture.

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Backfl ow, safety videos available Need to get someone trained/licensed as a through Advantage Library wastewater operator? Backfl ow training and safety videos are available through the Utilities Section Advantage Library. Requests for videos can be made by return- The Nebraska Water Environ- ing a request form or emailing a request to [email protected]. ment Association (NWEA) has a training workshop in Kearney July • WW-008 Backfl ow Prevention Device Testing AWWA Video 20-21, 2017, coinciding with the (VHS) Heartland Conference. • WW-009 Field Testing Backfl ow Preventer USC Video (VHS) Contact Ryan Hurst, NWEA • WW-023 Anybody Can Do It (VHS) Training Chairman, at rhurst@ mindennebraska.org or call 308- • WW-023 Cross Connections: The Unseen Hazard (VHS) 830-3824. • WW-041B Part 5 Cross Connection Control Program (DVD) Information also can be found • WW-045 Watts Backfl ow Prevention (DVD) on the www.ne-wea.org website.

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Job Openings of Broken Bow Water/Wastewater NE 68822, or via email at clerk@ Electric Journey Line Worker. Department is accepting applica- cityofbrokenbow.org. Applications The City of Alliance, Nebraska tions for full-time employment. will be taken until the position is (8,500), is accepting applica- This position involves, but not fi lled. Broken Bow is an EOE. tions for the position of full-time limited to, construction of new For more information, please Electric Journey Line Worker with water and sewer mains, tapping contact Water/Wastewater Super- a pay range of $25.40-$28.97 per services, clean-up of job sites, intendent Darren Marten at (308) hour DOQ. shoveling, raking and assisting 870-3421. This individual will perform other departments as needed. Mul- Water Resources Specialist skilled line work in the operation, tiple skill levels are needed. position for Little Blue NRD. construction, maintenance and re- Department of Health and Hu- Responsibilities: water quality pair of overhead and underground man Services certifi cation helpful, programs, monitoring, chemiga- electric distribution and transmis- but not required. CDL not re- tion, related water quality man- sion systems. quired, but must be able to obtain agement activities; also IT and Applications with resumes will CDL within 6 months. Willing database skills required. Salary be accepted until the position is to train the right person. Wage commensurate with experience fi lled. A complete job description dependent on qualifi cations and a and qualifi cations. Other benefi ts and application is available at better than average benefi t pack- provided. Application at: http:// www.cityofalliance.net. age. www.littlebluenrd.org/pdf’s/ The City also is taking applica- Applications and job description forms/employment_application. tions for Electric Line Appren- are available at the City Clerk’s pdf. Little Blue NRD, PO Box tice. This position includes an offi ce located on the main fl oor at 100, Davenport, NE 68335. (402) excellent benefi t package includ- 314 South 10th Avenue or www. 364-2145. ing health insurance, retirement, cityofbrokenbow.org. Submit ap- Wastewater Maintenance vacation, sick leave and paid plication and related information Worker, City of Norfolk. A Ne- holidays. to the City of Broken Bow, ATTN: braska Grade 2 Wastewater Cer- Full-Time Water/Wastewater City Clerk, 314 South 10th Av- tifi cation or higher is preferred. Apprentice/Operator. The City enue, PO Box 504, Broken Bow, However, if qualifi ed applicant does not have, applicant must ob- tain a minimum Nebraska Grade 2 Wastewater Certifi cation within 2 Nebraska Breaktime Trivia “Just For Fun” years, at which time advancement to Operator status may be avail- Q-1. In 1854, this Nebraska able. Must have a valid driver’s territory was created and license, and be able to obtain a eight post offi ces were in Class “A” CDL license. operation. Do you know Skills in electrical, mechanical, where they were located? welding, and plumbing are ben- efi cial. Will be trained to operate Q-2. What is the Nebraska state and perform routine maintenance song? on wastewater and transfer station Q-3. In what Nebraska city or equipment and buildings. Com- village is the Wild Horse puter knowledge using Word and Golf Course located? Excel also are benefi cial. The scheduled work rotation includes Q-4. Do you know where this occasional weekend work and liberty statue is located? once per month on-call time. Answers found on page 10. Continued on page 6

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Continued from page 5 will pay for training). Electrical twin, high-volume vacuum fans Must reside within a 30-minute or lineman experience is preferred into a long lasting, high capac- response time. Beginning $2,650/ and wage is based on experi- ity fi lter to remove dust particles month. ence. Benefi ts include insurance and exhaust clean air. One button For more information and to ap- and retirement package. Resume sweeping makes operation easy ply: www.ci.norfolk.ne.us/human- and references can be mailed to: and requires less training time; an resources or Personnel Offi ce, 309 Village of Ansley, PO Box 307, unobstructed view ensures a clear North 5th Street, Norfolk, through Ansley, NE 68814 or emailed to view of the sweeping area and by- 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3. [email protected]. Appli- stander safety; four-wheel steering EOE. cations will be accepted until the allows the machine to maneuver Village Utility Superintendent. position is fi lled. The Village of easily around obstacles, corners The Village of Ansley is accepting Ansley is an EOE. and heavy traffi c. Productivity applications for a Utility Super- Enhancing Options: waterless side intendent. This individual will For Sale brush dust control for area incom- oversee and maintain all areas of Tennant 830-II Street Sweeper. patible with water. Vario sweeping the electrical distribution system The City of South Sioux City is brush moves in and out, up and and generating plant, water and currently selling a 2004 Tennant down to reach hard to access areas sewer departments. Successful 830-II street sweeper with 1,185 on the either side of the machine. candidate will train alongside the hours and 1,792 miles. The engine A 9½ feet high dump allows dis- current superintendent until the is a turbo diesel and a manual charge into large roll off bins and end of this year. Duties include, is included. Innovative dry-dust dump trucks. Centrally suspended but are not limited to, mainte- control improves ambient air brush penetrates contours of any nance, repair and upgrades of all quality by sucking up the dust and surface for thorough cleaning. utility systems. This person must dirt stirred up by the brushes. This We are asking a for $35,000. If be willing to work with the other sweeper is powerful, easy to use you have any questions or would Village departments when needed. and compact. like to know more about the street Requirements include a valid The sweeping ability begins sweeper, please contact Joyce Nebraska driver’s license, must with a self-adjusting center point Wilson, South Sioux City Pur- obtain CDL (B) within 3 months suspended main brush that ef- chasing Agent, at 1615 1st Avenue, of hire, pre-employment drug and fi ciently picks up sand, dirt, rocks, South Sioux City, NE 68776; call alcohol testing, and becoming a broken glass and bulky light de- 402-494-7548; or email jwilson@ certifi ed water operator (Village bris. Main brush dust is pulled by southsiouxcity.org.

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The Utilities Section Newsletter will continue to feature histories of both utilities and associate members. Any historical data and/or photos of your utilities, a specifi c facility, or articles already written are welcome, along with permission to print. If you have questions, contact Rob at 402-476-2829 or [email protected].

By Rob Pierce, LNM Field Rep./ school building was moved to the Training Coordinator Haley District. That year, a new white frame school was built in olbrook, located in Furnas Holbrook on land south of the cur- HCounty, saw Isaac Burton, rent school building. a Saddler for Company A – 2nd By 1890, Holbrook had a rail- Nebraska Calvary, explore this road station and by 1895, about area near Deer Creek around 20 local businesses were lined 1862. He returned around 1870 on the dirt Main Street. On April and opened a trading post in a log 24, 1907, a fi re destroyed many cabin with H. Dice. On Aug. 27, businesses with an estimated loss 1872, a post offi ce was established of $10,000. From early 1907- as Burton’s Bend. In the 1870s, 1910, Holbrook supported many the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy businesses, such as the Silver Railroads were built through the Moon Flour Mill, a dray service, area. Before 1879, school sessions jewelry store, two hotels, three were held in private homes. One grain elevators, a harness shop, was held in a dugout on the land lumberyards, two banks (Bank of Ella Larson. In 1879, land was of Holbrook and Security State given for a school and a frame Bank), a weekly newspaper, an school was built in Burton’s Bend, auto agency, drug store, black- located west of Deer Creek. On smith, meat market, movie house Holbrook Water Tower. 2013 March 16, 1881, the post offi ce livery barn and a two-story frame Photo. name was changed from Burton’s public school building by 1909. Bend to Holbrook. The settle- From 1909-1927, school activi- individual wells and wind mills. ment name also was changed to ties were held in the Lyric Opera Around 1910, Holbrook supported Holbrook after a Chicago, Burl- House because the school only a Republican Valley Hospital, a ington & Quincy Railroad offi cial. contained classrooms. By 1910, lumberyard and several churches. In 1887, the school district was the population increased to 414 In 1920, the population was 455 divided and the little white frame and the water system consisted of Continued on page 8

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Continued from page 7 building. The fi rst classes in the April 1932. The Utilities Sec- and about 1920, a steel truss- new building were held in the fall tion adopted its Constitution and style lattice bridge spanned the of 1928. Bylaws at that meeting. In 1934, Republican River, south of town. The electric system was served Holbrook became a member of Extensions to the electric light by Intermountain Railway Light the League of Nebraska Munici- plant were considered and work and Power Company, which palities. commenced on the new electric later became the Western Pub- By 1950, the population de- light power plant with the build- lic Service Company in 1927. clined to 398, the school began ing to be completed by 1921. In From 1930-1940, the population bus service in 1954 and an addi- 1922, the Holbrook Milling Com- declined from 488 to 441. The tion was built on the north side pany installed a 30-horse power electric system was operated by of the school. By 1951, the fi re (hp) Fairbanks-Morse engine. Western Public Service Company. department had 25 volunteer fi re- A 1927 fi re in the Lyric Opera Holbrook had a representative men and the natural gas service House prompted the construction take part in the organizational was supplied by Kansas Nebraska of a new two-story brick school meeting of the Utilities Section in Continued on page 9

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Continued from page 8 the village. By 1958, the electrical (mgd), an Imhoff tank/spiragester/ Natural Gas Company. The vil- generation and distribution system clarifi gester with disinfection by lage had an auditorium, which was owned by the village and chlorine gas. was maintained from a 0.03 mill supplied by Twin Valleys Public By 2000, the population was tax levy. The water system and Power District. 225 and by 2003, a lagoon system 130 water meters in service were The population was 354 by with a lift station was installed, owned by the village. The water 1960, and the sewer system and replacing the old mechanical meter deposit was $5 and the rates disposal plant were owned by plant. In 2005, there were discus- were: $0.15 per 1,000 gallons. village. The village-owned water sions with Cambridge, Indianola, In 1958, the electric system had plant and meters in service had a Bartley and Arapahoe to develop a about 20 miles of distribution meter deposit of $5 with rates at new joint water system. That year, line and 230 meters were owned a minimum of $2.25, then $0.15 they received $250,000 to link to by the village. The village also per 1,000 gallons. By 1962, the the Arapahoe water system and owned the diesel generation plant meter deposit increased to $10. the village would begin purchas- (capacity of 188 KWH) and the The population by 1970 decreased ing water from Arapahoe. The current was purchased from Twin to 307 and by 1973, work was project also would replace an old Valleys Public Power District at done on the sewer system. Hol- cast iron main, install meters for the wholesale cost of $0.018. The brook was once noted as being the all users and renovate the water electric meter deposit was $10 “City of Beautiful Elms,” but by tower. The USDA Rural Devel- and the residential rates were: fi rst the 1970s, had lost many of their opment also awarded additional 25 kWh at $0.10, next 25 kWh Elm trees to Dutch Elm Disease. funding of $886,000. In 2006, at $0.06, next 50 kWh at $0.04; The population decreased again in a project funded by a $250,000 the commercial rates were: fi rst 1980 to 267. By 1982, Holbrook grant consisted of paving 34 25 kWh at $0.10, next 50 kWh at rejoined the Utilities Section and blocks of gravel streets. In 2007, $0.07, next 50 kWh at $0.05, next law enforcement was provided by the electric distribution lines and 75 kWh at $0.04; and the power the Furnas County Sheriff ’s De- meters were owned by the village rates were: fi rst 50 kWh at $0.06, partment. The natural gas system, and the current was purchased next 150 kWh at $0.05, and next in 1983, was supplied by KN En- wholesale from Twin Valleys 200 kWh at $0.04. The disposal ergy Inc. By 1990, the population Public Power District. The vil- plant was owned by the village was 233 and by 1999, the sewer lage had three acres of parks with and was maintained by a tax levy. disposal plant consisted of a rock playground equipment, ballfi eld, The garbage was collected by a trickling fi lter system designed restrooms and recreational vehicle private collector and was paid by for 0.04 million gallons per day Continued on page 10

          

                                   

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Continued from page 9 creased to 207. In 2013, solid SourceGas, was purchased by (RV) camping sites. The sewer waste collection service was Black Hills Energy in 2015. rate was $13.50 per month and provided by Schaben, a private References: Nebraska Directo- waste removal rates were $11.75 company. ry of Municipal Offi cials, 1958- for residential and $29.50-$66 Today, Holbrook has a popula- 1970, 1974-75, 1978-1996, 1998- for commercial businesses. Water tion of 207 and is a League of Ne- 2015; Nebraska Place Names, rates were $22.50 per month for braska Municipalities and Utili- 1960; Perkey’s Nebraska Place residential and $22.50 per month ties Section member. The village Names, 1995; Water Resources plus $0.000150 per unit for com- owns the sewer lagoon system, of Nebraska, December 1936; mercial/industrial with a minimum the water distribution system and Public Power Magazine, Vol. 51, bill of $22.70. In 2008, the water the electric system. The village No. 1, January-February 1993; system had 25 fi re hydrants. That purchases water from Arapahoe History of Furnas County Past year, the village became a member and purchases electric current and Present Vol. I, 1987; John- of ACE and was served natural from Twin Valleys Public Power sons History of Nebraska, 1880; gas by SourceGas. The village District. The electric system is Andrea’s History of the State had 3.32 miles of streets with four supplied by two 12.5 kilovolt of Nebraska, 1882; McCook’s blocks hard surfaced with asphalt. (kV), three-phase distribution First 100 Years, Portraits of the The 2010 water system had a lines owned by Twin Valley PPD. Past, 1982; Lincoln Star News- monthly residential base fee of Distribution with substation trans- paper, 2005; Maps Tell A Story, $22.75 and commercial fees of former capacity of 750 kilovolt 1991; NEDED Website, 2005; $22.75 for ¾-inch meters and amps and distribution voltage is U.S. Atlas Adams County, 1890; $45.50 for ½-inch meters. The 2,400-volt delta. Hershey Times newspaper, 1920- commercial water rates were The village maintains a cem- 21; Community Facts, Furnas $13.50. The total deposits for all etery, a park with RV hookup & Harlan Counties Nebraska, utilities were $250 for rentals and and several blocks of paved and August 2008; The National $100 for owners. graveled streets. The natural gas Grain Journal and County Grain By 2010, the population de- system, which was served by Shipper, Vol. 6, February 1922; Electrical World, 1920; Nebras- ka Blue Book, 1915, 1920, 1928, 1936, 1946 and Who’s Who in Nebraska, 1940. “Just For Fun” Answers

A-1. Table Creek and Nebraska City (Otoe County), Bellevue (Sarpy County), Brownville (Nemaha County), Omaha (Douglas County), Fort Kearny (Buff alo), Plattsmouth More information (Cass County) and Turkey Creek (Pawnee County) Ref- on upcoming erence: Lincoln Journal Star 2006 article by Jim McKee seminars and A-2. “Beautiful Nebraska” workshops can be A-3. Gothenburg (golf.com in 2016-2017 rated Wild Horse as found the second-best Nebraska Course behind Prairie Dunes, located near Valentine) on the League website at www. A-4. David City (north of the city park entrance) lonm.org.

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Outstanding Water Operator awarded to Auburn’s Farington Awards Field with Engineering Consul- Lonnie Petrzilka of Denton tant Olsson Associates and con- and Jeff Sweetser of Fairbury tractor Hawkins Construction. were recognized by the Nebraska The 2016 “Nebraska Airport If so, please send your infor- Health and Human Services as of the Year” was awarded to the mation to any of the League/ Outstanding Water Operators for Beatrice Municipal Airport by Utilities staff so we can share 2017. Congratulations, Lonnie the Department of Aeronautics your excitement or pride of an and Jeff ! at the 25th Aviation Symposium award, noted article or project Russ Topp Award and the 46th Maintenance Semi- with other members. Too often we Richard “Dick” McCabe of nar. Congratulations again to the read about negative news in our Emerson was the recipient of the Auburn and Beatrice Airports! local newspaper, but the positive Russ Topp Award at the 2017 Do you, your department or should be celebrated, embraced Nebraska Rural Water Conference facility have something to crow and shared. Optimism can be held in Kearney March 14, 2017. about? Received an award, had contagious and others may fi nd Congratulations! an article written highlighting an positive ways to use your success Auburn and Beatrice event or person? Have a project to enhance a project or event in Airports Recognized worthy of acknowledgement in their municipality, department or The “Project of the Year” was the Utilities Section Newsletter? facility.

2017 Solid Waste Screening Workshops held The 2017 Solid Waste Screen- transfer stations need and also is was displayed and some attend- ing Workshops were held Jan. 31 a good refresher for all current ees took advantage of observing in Hastings, Feb. 2 in West Point employees. the baling operations. and March 9 in Gering. The afternoon topics covered This year, 33 participants from The morning topics covered road safety, facility safety pro- 16 systems were in attendance. the NDEQ required hazardous grams and a safety roundtable. These workshops were spon- material identifi cation and waste The optional tours were limited sored by the League of Ne- screening procedures, which due to weather and time. At the braska Municipalities Utilities new employees of landfi lls and Gering workshop, their shredder Section.

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July July 13 ...... Water Operator Training Workshop ...... Fire Hall, Ogallala

August Aug. 23 ...... Backfl ow Workshop ...... Risky’s Sports Bar & Grill, Beatrice Aug. 24 ...... Backfl ow Workshop ...... Fire Hall, Wayne

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