THE MINDEN OURIER CVolume 127, No. 51 themindencourier.com June 14, 2017 $1 Supervisors Accept Pittner As Veterans Service OfÀ cer The Kearney County Board of Supervi- 33 Road Block 1800. A resolution for the sors June 6 meeting was led by Vice Chair- matter will be presented to the board for man Larry Landstrom in the absence of approval at the next regular meeting. Richard Schwenka. The agenda was full of A contract for Roads and Zoning GIS appointments beginning with Jared Fullerton Workshop was under consideration. The from Animal Control. $2,900 contract is traditionally paid for out Fullerton addressed the board about a of the general fund because it is accessible proposed increase to the USDA budget for the public to use. The site differs from request for À scal year 17/18. He reviewed the Assessor’s GIS site by identifying cul- the expenses and hours spent in Kearney verts and other details that aren’t featured County for this year and requested a budget in the other program. The contract was of $8,032 with the increase attributed to a approved. rise in ofÀ ce costs. The board accepted the Smith explained requests for approval of budget request for $8,032. a change order, À nal payment, and certiÀ cate A decision regarding a culvert contract of completion for Vontz Paving. More patch- with Ace Eaton Metals/Ace Irrigation was ing material than anticipated in the bid was next up. Tom Bokenkamp from Ace provided needed to complete the project resulting in a brief overview of how the contract has a change order. The À nal payment of $7,919 worked in the past. He said it has worked includes a seven percent retainage fee that fairly smoothly in Kearney County with the was held back until completion as well as Roads Department often picking up their own the change order. The board approved the Courier photo by Jim Edgecombe pipe. Highway Superintendent Randy Smith change order, À nal payment, and certiÀ cate SHAPING THE GROUNDS — Todd Rehtus of A&L Leveling of Minden works agreed that the contract has worked well for of completion for Vontz Paving. on removing the grass and extra dirt to level out the Kearney County Courthouse the County. The proximity of Ace allevi- The State is asking the County to clean grounds as the project includes grading, installing sprinklers and hyrdoseeding ates the need to maintain a large inventory up their budget by eliminating small, unused the lawn. because they can order what they need and funds. Three funds with no revenue and no have it quickly. The contract was approved claims for several years were identiÀ ed in presented two options for handling the Weed resolution for the fund to be closed and added by the board and signed by Landstrom. the Kearney County budget. After some Fund. First was the option to incorporate it to the general fund. The board then entered a public hearing discussion, the board directed County Clerk into the Roads Fund. The second choice was The board reviewed tractor bids from for 33 Road Block 1800. Smith reiterated Myra Johnson to draft resolutions to close to make it into its own ofÀ ce in the general LandMark Implement and Titan Machinery his suggestion to vacate the section of road the excessive funds and replace them with fund. Smith and Weed Superintendent Joe that were opened during the May 16 meet- that runs through Fort Kearny Consolidated line items in the general fund. Anderson both stated their preference for the ing. The À rst bid couldn’t be delivered in the based on the road study presented at the pre- The Weed Fund was another topic of fund to become an ofÀ ce in the general fund. time frame requested and the second didn’t vious meeting. After exiting public hearing, discussion. The fund features only a single The board approved a motion to prepare a match specs and had a higher price tag. a motion was made and approved to vacate line item and no revenue. The board was See ACCEPT Page 3A City Council Holds Special Noon Meeting The June 5 regular meet- ing of trees between Minden throughout the summer. ing of the Minden City Exchange Bank and Jensen With no further discus- Council was cancelled due to Memorial Library. sion the consent agenda was lack of a quorum. A special Moving on, the coun- approved. Included in the meeting was held June 8 at cil examined the consent approval was: noon to conduct time sensi- agenda which included a • special designated liquor tive business before the next proposal for armor coating permit for Saturday, June 24, regular meeting. Council of Hawthorne from Colorado 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 member Roger Jones, City Avenue to Minden Avenue a.m. for David W. Bunger Attorney Tom Lieske, and and a nuisance report from and Carolyn Bunger dba City Administrator Matt Minden Police Department. Windmill Studios for a street Cederburg were absent from Klahn explained that the dance being held in the 200 the meeting. armor coating project was block of E. 5th Street Mayor Ted Griess began meant to be included with • special designated li- the meeting with expressions the other armor coating plans quor permit for Saturday, of appreciation to Abbey but was overlooked when July 1, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. Jordan, Chris Klahn, and putting the list together. The to 1:00 a.m. for David W. Cederburg for their help in nuisance report included in Bunger and Carolyn Bunger repainting the sign at Pioneer the packet is the list that dba Windmill Studios for a Village. He also recognized notices have been sent to. An quinceanera being held at Pat Haight and Nick Benson intern at Minden Police De- the Kearney County fair- of the Minden Tree Board partment will continue work- grounds for their impromptu plant- ing on identifying nuisances • May 15 minutes See CITY Page 3A Summer Lunch Program

Courier photo by Cindy Ramsey PLAQUE OF GRATITUDE — Minden’s Margaret Christensen holds her plaque she received on Memorial Day for her 51 years of serving coffee and cookies to the members of VFW and American Legion prior to Minden’s Memorial Day Service at the Minden Cemetery. Christensen Receives Special Recognition

Margaret Christensen Day for 51 years. 1st Street. The previous was recognized for her “I thought it was very owners had been inviting service to American Le- nice. They wanted me to veterans to their home for gion Post 94 and Veterans say something up there, coffee and cookies on of Foreign Wars Post 5537 but all I could say is thank their way to the cemetery during Memorial Day you. If I had tried to say service for a few years and services held May 29 in anything, the tears would Christensen decided to Minden. She was pre- have come,” Christensen maintain the tradition. sented a plaque in grati- confessed. “I thought it would be Courier Photo by Jim Edgecombe tude of providing coffee, In 1966, Christensen a good thing to continue. SUMMER LUNCH — The Summer Lunch Program is serving up hot meals cookies, and conversation and her husband pur- My husband was a veteran at East Elementary June 5 through July 27. Area youth ages 1-18 and the to veterans on Memorial chased their home on W. and every Memorial Day adults who accompany them can enjoy a healthy meal from noon to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. No lunch will be served July 3-4 due to the See SPECIAL Page 5A holiday. Check out the menu in the Minden Courier every week.

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Letter To The District H L 6/4/17 85 57 - By Senator John Kuehn, District 38 6/5/17 88 62 - Hike/Bike Trail Homestead 6/6/17 92 64 - OfÀ ce of Senator John Kuehn Fort Kearny Hike/Bike 6/7/17 77 65 .19 District 38, Room 1117, Nebraska State Capitol Trail dedication events will Exemption 6/8/17 81 60 - 402-471-2732 be held June 17. The public The Nebraska Homestead 6/9/17 84 60 - is invited to The Great Platte 6/10/17 86 67 - As your state senator, I have the responsibil- of Health and Human Services is conÀ dent it can Exemption Application or ity to study the facts of policy issues in depth manage these small, target reductions through River Road Archway Monu- Certification, Form 458, Total Week Precip. 0.19 ment picnic shelter at 9am and make decisions based on evidence. Our operational efÀ ciency without reducing funds must be ¿ led with the County democratic republic operates upon a level of trust available for care. The false dilemma created for a ribbon cutting. Hot Assessor on or before June that elected ofÀ cials act in a logical, reasoned by the political rhetoric is not logical. dogs, chips, drinks, and en- 30, 2017. Ecotourism tertainment will be provided The homestead exemp- manner using valid evidence. For representative Evidence and factual data are essential for from 11am-2pm or until tion provides relief from Conference government to be successful, voters must also sound policy. From a reasoned point of view, the supplies last at Fort Kearny property taxes by exempting The Center for Great critically and skeptically evaluate information burden of proof lies with the individual making State Recreation Area large all or a portion of the taxable Plains Studies at the Uni- presented to them. the positive claim. In the scientiÀ c method, the group shelter. A Nebraska value of the residence. The versity of Nebraska will host This is no easy task. We all have our own hypothesis, or claim, being made is assumed to State Park Permit is required. State of Nebraska reim- “Plains Safaris: A Conference preconceived biases and ideology inÁ uencing be false until proven otherwise. This is known For more information call burses counties and other on Tourism and Conservation our objectivity. Nobel-prize winning physicist as the “null hypothesis”. A failure to meet the 308-865-5305 or www.out- governmental subdivisions in the Great Plains” April Richard Feynman summed up our ability to burden of proof is best illustrated by the claims doornebraska.org. for the property taxes lost 18-20, 2018 in Kearney. To misinterpret information by stating “the À rst made by administrators about reductions to the due to homestead exemp- learn more about the Great principle is that you must not fool yourself, and University of Nebraska appropriation. tions. Plains Ecotourism Coalition, you are the easiest person to fool”. Over the course of the biennium, the Uni- Eulenspeigel In Nebraska, a home- the project, and the upcom- A frequent logical error in political rhetoric versity received an average reduction of 0.2% stead exemption is available ing conference, visit www. is known as the “false dilemma”. This strategy over the previous budget. University leadership Puppets VisitThePrairie.com. to the following groups: reduces an issue down to an either-or decision, made a variety of dramatic claims and gener- Minden Opera House • persons over the age with one choice being mutually exclusive of the alizations about the impact of this reduction. presents Eulenspiegel Pup- of 65; Mobile Food Pantry other. Many of the funding discussions during However, they provided no clear evidence of pets “Stories and Cuentos” • Quali¿ ed disabled indi- the past legislative session were portrayed as direct, speciÀ c impacts to programs, much less June 15 at 1pm & 7pm. viduals; and A Mobile Food Pantry such a false dichotomy. For example, it has harm to the overall mission of the University. This performance in- • Quali¿ ed disabled veter- sponsored by Catholic So- been asserted that since I did not support the It is particularly ironic that higher education cludes the telling of two ans and their widow(er)s. cial Services of Southern classic Mexican animal tales Some categories are full request for funding increases for devel- administrators would fail in this basic logical Nebraska in partnership with using hand puppets, rod subject to household income opmental disability, mental health, or other tenant, whose roots lie deep within the scientiÀ c Community Action Partner- puppets, masked charac- limitations and residence health care providers, then I do not support the method and academic inquiry. ship of Mid Nebraska and ters, and music and incor- valuation requirements. The disabled, the elderly, or the vulnerable. This is The lack of proof is likely because the data Mid-Nebraska Food Bank of porates both Spanish and income limitations are on a a false choice. to support the claim does not exist. The $1.15 Kearney will be in Minden English. sliding scale. When I cast a vote on a budget item, there are Billion Nebraska taxpayers will invest in the June 19 from 4-6pm at St. Tickets for both per- For more information on many constituencies I must consider: those who University system during the next two years is John’s Catholic Church Hall, formances are Adults $7 the homestead exemption receive the funds, the taxpayers who pay for it, not tracked and accounted for beyond the campus 624 N. Garber. The Mobile / Children 5-13 $5 / 4 & program, please contact and other programs that must be prioritized for to which it is allocated. Following requests to Food Pantry provides free under free. your County Assessor’s of¿ ce food for families in need. À nite funds. My consideration must also take into University administration for information about Immediately following at 832-2625. account the magnitude of the funding, as well as where state tax dollars are spent so I could better the matinee, puppeteers the current and future trends in revenue and needs understand the potential impacts of any reduc- will lead a group in Mexican Volunteers Needed Street Dance of the state. There is no “either-or” choice. The tions, I was provided only a “best estimate” children’s songs and games. Volunteers are needed to The Minden Chamber of costs and beneÀ ts are spread across a continuum, about distribution of tax dollars. It is impossible This activity is free of charge help with the Minden Street Commerce Street Dance with multiple choices and outcomes. to logically evaluate the impact of a reduction and open to all ages. Chil- Dance on Saturday, June 24, will be held June 24 on the With regard to the state funds appropriated in state funding if there is no knowledge of how dren under age 12 must be 7pm-10pm and 10pm-1am. downtown square. The gate to programs that assist vulnerable Nebraskans, much taxpayer money each program receives and accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are also needed and bar open at 7pm. Omaha I voted to invest $833 million each year in what the state tax dollars are used for. A Make Your Own Pup- to help organize the Christ- band Groove Puppet will Medicaid, $149 million in developmental dis- Political talking points may make for great pet activity will be held at mas City Classic Car Show perform 8pm-12am. Gate ability aid, $104 million in public assistance, headlines, but they fail to adequately capture 3pm free of charge for all on Saturday, August 19. If fee is $10. ages. Children under age and $72 million in behavioral health aid. The the complexity of most policy decisions. This you would like to help at two year budget funds Medicaid at 99.2% of is particularly true when discussing issues of 12 must be accompanied the Street Dance or join the by an adult. the prior biennium, developmental disability funding. Constituents may note that I am not a Car Show organization com- Obituaries aid at 99.1%, public assistance at 98.5%, and very “quotable” state senator. Reducing all of mittee, contact the Minden Connie Nickel, Hastings behavioral health aid at 98.9%. Supporting $2.3 the evidence and perspectives of an important Chamber of Commerce John Johnson, Upland Billion of General Funds over the course of a issue into a media sound bite is a political skill Color Blaze 5k/1M office at 308-832-1811 John Gallagher, Kenesaw biennium is a signiÀ cant commitment to vulner- that continues to elude me. A Color Blaze 5k/1M or mindenchamber@gtmc. walk/run hosted by Minden net. able Nebraskans. 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Brown. after 9:00 p.m. sponded to a possible À ght way 6 & Colorado Ave. to owner after paying a $20 torist; motorist had help 11:51 a.m. OfÀ cer inves- 12:16 a.m. Citizen re- in progress in the 900 block Activity for May 29th pickup fee. coming. tigated a trafÀ c accident at ported a trespasser in the 700 of S. Nebraska; subjects 10:29 p.m. Citizen re- 2:45 p.m. OfÀ cer assisted Activity for May 31st 1st & Brown. block of N. Hull. weren’t À ghting. ported a disturbance in the with a unit call to the parking 10:28 a.m. Citizen re- 1:47 p.m. Officer im- 12:17 a.m. OfÀ cer tagged 8:52 p.m. Citizen reported 200 block of S. Minden. lot of Pioneer Village. ported a disturbance in the pounded two Pit bull dogs; a trailer in the 300 block of a semi ran him off the road Activity for May 30th 3:05 p.m. OfÀ cer con- 200 block of S. Minden. owner paid the $30 reclaim W. 3rd for illegal parking at 25 Road and Highway 6; 10:35 a.m. Officer re- ducted a trafÀ c stop and a 24 8:10 p.m. OfÀ cer con- fee on each dog, was cited for after 9:00 p.m. ofÀ cers did not locate the ceived an HHS intake, refer- year old Minden male was ducted a trafÀ c stop at the having a Pit bull in Minden 5:13 a.m. OfÀ cer found an semi. ence child neglect. arrested for driving under south city limits; driver and was told to remove them open window on a business. 8:56 p.m. Hospital called 10:59 a.m. Citizen re- suspension. was issued a warning for from Minden. Owner was contacted. requesting taking a 91 year ported getting a phone scam 3:58 p.m. Citizen reported speeding. 6:06 p.m. Citizen re- 7:53 a.m. OfÀ cer assisted old female into Emergency about winning money. his vehicle being stolen, ve- quested extra patrol in the on a unit call. Protective Custody: a differ- 900 block of S. Minden. 1:10 p.m. Citizen reported ent solution was used. Axtell Fire & Rescue 6:18 p.m. Citizen reported a young child walking around 11:42 p.m. Citizen re- Department a disturbance in the 100 block unsupervised in the 500 ported a semi tailgating them or The Record 6-5-17 — The Axtell of W. Campbell. block of N. Tower. Parent coming into Minden. F Emergency Unit was dis- 7:24 p.m. Officer at- was contacted child returned Activity for May 27th Kearney County County Sheriff Officer patched to 25 Road for a tempted to serve a license to residence. 1:03 a.m. OfÀ cer found County Court Abbott, 3-14-17. personal illness. pick up order. 2:49 p.m. OfÀ cer received an open car door in the 300 Jamie L. Steinkruger, Minden Fire & Rescue 6-7-17 — The Axtell Fire 7:26 p.m. Citizen re- an HHS intake for adult block of W. 1st. Upland, speeding 11-15 Department Department was dispatched quested assistance with keys protection. 5:50 a.m. OfÀ cer found a mph over, fine $75, Ne- 6-2-17 — The Minden to 24 & J Road for a grass locked in vehicle; access 3:22 p.m. OfÀ cer con- trunk open on a vehicle. braska State Patrol OfÀ cer Fire Department was dis- À re. gained. tacted subject in the outdoor 1:11 p.m. OfÀ cer inves- Fahnholz, 5-5-17. patched to 36 & G Road for 11:01 p.m. Citizen re- classroom pond; subject was tigated a report of a stolen Thomas Barc, Tempe, a tractor À re. quested assistance with keys retrieving a frisbee. cell phone. Ariz., speeding 6-10 mph 6-3-17 — The Minden locked in vehicle; access 6:29 p.m. Officer re- 6:09 p.m. Citizen had cap- over, À ne $25, Nebraska State Emergency Unit was dis- CITY gained. sponded to an alarm; em- tured a black and white dog in Patrol OfÀ cer Suchsland, 5- patched to E. 1st for a per- Continued from page 1A Activity for May 26th ployee set off the alarm. the 900 block of S. Nebraska. 6-17. sonal injury. • bills & claims 12:12 a.m. OfÀ cer tagged 7:52 p.m. Nebraska Pa- Dog was impounded. Deborah L. Micek, Dun- 6-7-17 — The Minden • excused absence of a trailer in the 400 block of role Division called and 7:45 p.m. OfÀ cer con- can, speeding 6-10 mph over, Emergency Unit was dis- council members W. 2nd for illegal parking wanted ofÀ cer to check on ducted a trafÀ c stop at 2nd & fine $25, Nebraska State patched to S. Nance for a • reports enclosed in after 9:00 p.m. a subject. Subject removed Garber for no plates; driver Patrol OfÀ cer Suchsland, personal injury. the council packet for this 12:12 a.m. OfÀ cer tagged ankle monitor and left it in had the proper paperwork. 5-6-17. 6-8-17 —The Minden meeting a trailer in the 400 block of the trash at Casey’s. Activity for May 28th Adam J. Brunick, Emergency Unit was dis- The meeting was then W. 2nd for illegal parking 8:26 p.m. Citizen reported 7:54 a.m. OfÀ cer investi- Kearney, speeding 11-15 patched to S. Brown for a adjourned. Remaining mat- after 9:00 p.m. a possible drunk driver east- gated a reported burglary in mph over, À ne $75, Kearney personal illness. ters from the June 5 agenda will be addressed during • approved bills & ESU 11 Teachers Learn How To Use the next regular meeting on ACCEPT claims June 19. Continued from page 1A • approved County Trea- Google Apps In The Classroom Smith explained that mended Michael Pittner for surer changes in Pledged purchasing a new tractor the position. The supervisors Securities wasn’t a critical necessity at accepted the recommenda- • approved bonds for Minden this time; he was just hoping tion and approved Pittner to David Raffety, North Dry to use excess money in the start once all necessary pa- Creek Drainage District Di- Calendar Roads equipment budget perwork is completed and he rector and Richard Leisinger, before the À scal year ended. is approved by the State. Lowell Drainage District Wednesday, June 14: He advised the board to The À nal order of busi- Director Minden Weight Watchers reject both bids and put the ness for the meeting was • Jerad Reimers from will meet at Kearney County equipment out for bid at discussing a transfer from Adrian Smith’s ofÀ ce pre- Health Services. Doors open a later date. The purchase Inheritance Fund to General sented a general legislative at 5:15 p.m., meeting at 5:45 would then be in the new Fund. Johnson provided the update p.m. Use south door. For À scal year, but it would allow supervisors with the amount The Kearney County more information, contact Board of Equalization met Shannon Matson at (308) more time for delivery. The that has been transferred in Courtesy photo board thanked the bidders the last three years, how with Richard Schwenka and 234-5441. TRAINING — During the week of June 5 the ESU 11 Thursday, June 15: and followed Smith’s advice much was brought in dur- Bob Swanson absent. Min- Staff Development Department provided an intensive by rejecting both bids. ing the 2016/17 À scal year, utes from the May 2 meeting TOPS NE 793, Minden, training for teachers within the service unit area. This meets at St. Paul Lutheran County Treasurer Barb what has already been spent were approved. County As- training showed participants how to integrate Google Lynn was on the agenda to through May, and the total sessor Linda Larsen present- Church fellowship hall, 7:30 Apps for Education to transform their classroom. This a.m.; Minden Optimist Club discuss the possibility of in- currently held in the In- ed a Tax List correction for course was taught by master teacher and technology creasing her ofÀ ce’s budget heritance Fund. After some Philip and Susan Simmons meets for lunch at El Agave, integration specialist Stephanie Dannehl from Bertrand noon; AA meets at 8 p.m., for the 2017/18 À scal year discussion, the board asked that was also approved by Community School. Teachers from Alma, Loomis, to allow the hire of a part or to have a resolution drafted the board before the meeting for more information phone Holdrege, Southern Valley, Bertrand and Minden school 832-2267. full-time employee. She ex- for the transfer with the was adjourned. districts attended the class. plained the ofÀ ce often falls amount left blank. A number behind while helping cus- will be determined at the next J & M Publishing Inc. tomers and having another meeting so the transfer can (USPS 350-64000) staff member could solve be completed before the July is published weekly that. The board said they 1 deadline. every Wednesday from would take the information In other business: 429 N. Colorado Ave. with LOCAL COMMUNITY under advisement as they set • approved May 2017 periodicals postage paid the budget for the year. County Clerk fee report at Minden, NE 68959 INVOLVEMENT The Veteran Service • approved May 2017 POSTMASTER Committee recently inter- Clerk of District Court fee Send address changes to What You’d Expect From A Friend viewed seven applicants report The Minden Courier for the Veteran Service Of- • approved May 16, 2017 P.O. Box 379, À cer position. They recom- minutes Minden, NE 68959

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ommunity Services MINDEN DIRECTORY C What you need, when you need it!!! Dinner Menus Thursday, June 22: Barbecue pork sandwich, Meals served at Minden baked beans, coleslaw and HARDWARE Community Center, 403 N. peaches. Colorado, at noon. Please Friday, June 23: Chicken HANK call 832-2139 the day before Dennis G. Amstuz, CLU, ChFC and rice casserole, salad, fruit, (ARDWARE the dinner with your reserva- Registered Representative CUSTOM CABINET CO. dinner roll and cookie. ,AWN'ARDEN tions. All meals served with (OUSEWARES 335 N. Colorado Ave., coffee, tea or milk. Menu sub- Minden, NE 68959 “Designed to À t your Activities %LECTRICAL ject to change. Sponsored by Phone: (308) 832-1512 Monday, June 19 !UTOMOTIVE lifestyle ~ built to À t Mid-Nebraska Community Toll Free: 1-888-203-4740 Minden service, 8 a.m.-noon 0LUMBINGs0AINT your home” Services Inc. Public trans- Minden service, 1-5 p.m. [email protected] portation is provided. Tuesday, June 20 %&IFTH -INDEN Registered Representative of The Contact Shawn or Tim Monday, June 19: Pork Minden service, 8 a.m.-noon O.N. Equity Sales Company, Member (308) 743-2328 roast, mashed potatoes, peas, Axtell to Kearney, 1-5 p.m.   FINRA/SIPC bread and fruit cocktail. Wednesday, June 21 Tuesday, June 20: Beef Minden service, 8 a.m.-noon Kearney County Minden Kubota Tractors and noodles, salad bar, bread Wilcox to Kearney, 1-5 p.m. Health Services Kinze & Krause Dealer and pudding. Thursday, June 22 Dr. Eddie Pierce OfÀ ce Supply Electric Motors Wednesday, June 21: Minden service, 8 a.m.-noon Dr. Doug Althouse west side of the square Meatballs, oven fried pota- Minden to Kearney, 1-5 p.m. Dr. John Andrew Craig Golf Carts Jon Becker, P.A. Mayrath Augers toes, broccoli salad, apricots Friday, June 23 Renee Grams, APRN Full Line and mufÀ n. Minden service, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Shannon Kuehn, APRN Office Supplies Demco & Bush Hog Tiffany Weeder, APRN Green Mountain Grills Kearney County Hospital Minden Medical Clinic Color Copies Stadler Petersen On Spring HinterLong Living Implement Nursing Home Digital Photo 727 E. First St., Minden 302 E. Highway 6, Minden Dean’s List At UNO (308) 832-3400 Kiosk 832-1660 More than 3,400 students In addition to recognition have been recognized for on earning placement on the For all your If You Didn’t See their academic achievements dean’s list will receive a let- construction needs, call: at the University of Nebraska ter signifying their academic Your Kids Photo In Renew Today At: at Omaha (UNO) during success. MARK HANSEN the Spring 2017 semester Earning a place on the The Paper You Can See $ Nebraska dean’s list. dean’s list included Brianna CONSTRUCTION 35 $ Every semester, À rst-time Petersen of Minden. When Quality and 40 out-of-state undergraduate students are Them And Order Them Value Matter $ on-line selected for inclusion on the Online At: 20 dean’s list at UNO due to their (308) 830-0809 P.O. Box 379 high academic performance. Card 429 N. Colorado, For the spring 2017 semester, Minden, NE www.mindencourier.com Minden, NE 68959 2,680 students were named Of Thanks to the dean’s list. CARD OF THANKS To qualify for the dean’s Thanks to A-1 Heating list, students must earn a and Air for their prompt GPA of 3.5 or better for and efÀ cient service for the courses taken at UNO dur- installation of the new air ing the semester, provided a conditioning unit at 508 W. minimum of 12 quality hours Fifth. were completed. GENE MYERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 THE COURIER 5A SPECIAL Do You Remember? Continued from page 1A we just had coffee and gesture to Christensen. It is “I think it’s an awfully Eighty Years Karen Helleberg, daughter of Rex and cookies out here for anyone important enough to her that nice thing for them to have Marilyn Helleberg, and Kirk Thomsen, son who wanted to stop, and they when she was absent during done for me. I really treasure of Wisthi and Charmaine Thomsen, were did,” Christensen recalled. the holiday, Carolyn Nichol that plaque and my daughter Ago — 1937 crowned Danish Days queen and king during A party of nine young people accompanied The treats she serves are Olsen would host the refresh- from Arkansas has gotten me festivities on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Arthur Soundy to Lexington to attend all homemade. Every year ments in her stead. She is a an easel to put it on. It’ll be Brian Varn, son of Arnold and Virginia the summer conference of the Seniors and Christensen bakes two or strong supporter of veterans, in a prominent place in the Varn of Minden, made the trek to Brazil this Young People of the Presbyterian church. In three different Á avors of the American Legion, and living room when she brings summer as part of a 30-member mission the group were Virginia Holm, Jane Bracken, cookies or bars to be enjoyed the VFW. that up,” Christensen said. team. Varn and the others were to construct Phoebe Boicourt, Quentene Anderson, El- by her visitors. This year she “This is just a small She continues to be hum- a dormitory at a youth camp near Manaus. wood Swanson, Arthur Soundy and Darrell was assisted by her daughter token of appreciation for bled by the recognition and Partridge. who was visiting at the time. what they have done which will treasure the decoration The Minden City Band was hosting Thirty Years The number of guests who is so much,” Christensen while continuing to serve a concert with selections including stop for refreshments varies explained. “I will keep doing treats to the country’s he- Ago — 1987 from year to year, but atten- it as long as I’m able.” roes. marches, serenades, overtures Suzanne Johnson, dance is always favorable. Although she didn’t set out “I certainly do appreciate and a fox trot. daughter of Harold D. “I think there were over to gain acknowledgement, this plaque. It means a lot and Helen Johnson of 15 this time. It’s kind of hard Christensen is overjoyed at to me; it means a lot to my Seventy Years Minden, was crowned to count when they come and receiving the distinction. The family,” Christensen said. “I the 1987 South Central they go,” Christensen said. plaque currently rests on her sure do plan to continue as Ago — 1947 Nebraska Czech Queen Reverend K.E. Harris Stopping at the coffee table where visitors long as I’m able.” at the groups annual reported that total enroll- Christensen home on the can easily admire it. She has festival in Hastings. ment for the inter-church way to Memorial Day ser- plans to honor the memorial Johnson was a student summer Bible School vices has become part of the with a more grand display in at Kearney State Col- was 119. Teachers for annual tradition for many the future. lege. the two-week event in- vets in the community. With Members of the cluded Marilyn Weiden- a schedule to keep, they often Hildreth Lions Club bach, Renee Youngson, can’t stay much longer than completed the installa- Mrs. Carl McCollough, it takes to drink their coffee, tion of new playground Jacqueline Stadler, Carolyn but it’s long enough to have equipment at the city park. Silvrants, Marian Rasmussen, made an impression on their Members involved in the Mrs. Emery Stadler, Ann Peck, host. construction were Gary Sanders, Carol Youngson and Joan Raun. “I miss some of those Merle Schenk, Rancy Albers, John Jelkin, John Garrett, Eugene Lundeen and Thelma who are gone now that Willard Ford, Lee Johnson, Steve Nelson, Lundeen represented Kearney County 4-H always came,” Christensen Jerry Quadhamer, Otto Frerichs, Wayne Clubs at the annual state 4-H Club meeting lamented. Evers, Dale Casper, Larry Hinrichs, Don in Lincoln. Providing a snack and Nelson, Gary Fisher, Harvey Stratman, Doug Delores Reiss and Delores Ziebarth, a chance to mingle before Baughman and Bob Jelden. both of Wilcox, were among the graduates the somber observation Local markets saw wheat at $2.29, corn at at Midland College’s commencement exer- is a simple but important $1.73, beans at $5.32 and milo at $2.71. cises. Both girls graduated with bachelor of arts degrees. Twenty Years Tri-Basin NRD Sixty Years Ago — 1997 To Hold Meeting Nathan Palmer, son of Terry and Jan Ago — 1957 Palmer of Minden, was chosen as a member Gary O. Lundeen of Axtell, took the oath Tuesday, June 20 of the Nebraska Ambassadors of Music, a of allegiance at the U.S. Naval Air Station group made up of high school and college Notice is hereby given in Lincoln as he entered the Naval Air Cadet musicians from across the state who per- that the Tri-Basin Natural program. On hand for the ceremony were his formed concerts across Europe. Resources District Board of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emerald Lundeen, and Anthony Lonn of Minden and Maynard Directors will hold a Regular his sister Kay. Schriner of Wilcox attended the Hugh Board of Directors Meeting Among the students who received degrees O’Brien Youth Foundation Nebraska Lead- at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, at the University of Nebraska this semester ership Seminar in Omaha. They joined more June 20, at Tri-Basin Natural were Robert A. Lundeen, Wayne E. Almquist than 140 other young leaders representing as Resources District. and Robert W. Wischmeier. many high schools from across the state. The agenda is available for public inspection during Fifty Years Ten Years normal business hours at the Tri-Basin NRD OfÀ ce at Ago — 1967 1723 N. Burlington Street or Ann M. Strine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ago — 2007 Wilcox-Hildreth graduate Kristi Blank by calling (877) 995-6688. Laurence Strine of Minden, was recognized signed a letter of intent to play basketball The public is encouraged to for special honors at Texas Christian Univer- for Midland Lutheran College in the 2007- attend the board meeting. sity’s commencement in Fort Worth, Texas. 08 season. Individuals with disabili- Strine earned her bachelor of arts degree and Angela A. Finn of First Bank and Trust ties may request auxiliary was one of four students to graduate summa Company in Minden was one of 96 Nebraska aids and services necessary 325 N. Colorado, Minden cum laude. bankers selected to serve on Nebraska Bank- for participation by contact- The following rural students achieved (308) 832-1820 ers Association committees for the 2007-08 ing the district ofÀ ce at the perfect attendance for the 1966-67 school mindennebraska.org À scal year. Finn served on the Operations phone number and address year: Nancy Conyers, Lynda Johansen, Committee which provided information to listed above, at least two days Julie Schneider and Fred Podewitz, all of the NBA membership on trends, techniques, in advance of the meeting. Heartwell; and Paula Hansen of Norman. and laws through the development of educa- A demonstration entitled “How Much tional programs in all aspects of bank opera- Flour Will A Measuring Cup Hold” was given tions with a focus on technology. by Thea Morris at her home during a recent Two Rivers Public Health Department meeting of the U and I 4-H Club. encouraged Kearney County residents to test Forty Years their water because of recent Á ooding. Ago — 1977 WIC Clinic In Minden June 19 The Nebraska Women, receive ADC, SNAP, Kids for an appointment, contact Infants, and Children (WIC) Connection or Medicaid. the WIC ofÀ ce by calling Nutrition Program provides Income guidelines, effective 1-877-803-1712 or go to our healthy foods at no cost, July 2016 with an annual in- website, www.community- breastfeeding support for come of $21,978 for a single actionmidne.com mothers and newborns, and individual or $60,273 for a WIC is an equal opportu- nutrition information to family of six. nity program, administrated help keep pregnant women, WIC provides monitoring by the Community Action infants and children under of height, weight and hemo- Partnership of Mid-Nebras- the age of À ve healthy and globin to encourage good ka, a non-proÀ t organization strong. health. Education is provided and is operated in accordance The WIC clinic will be by health professionals on with the U.S. Department of held at the United Methodist diet, breastfeeding, immu- Agriculture regulations. Church at 340 N. Newell in nizations, and other topics Minden on Monday, June 19, important in pregnancy and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. childhood. You are eligible if you live WIC provides a variety in Nebraska, are a pregnant, of healthy, nutritious foods postpartum or breastfeed- including fresh fruit and ing woman, an infant or vegetables, iron fortified child under 5 years of age. cereals and whole grain, Fathers, guardians, or foster beans, milk, eggs, cheese parents may apply for WIC and speciÀ c infant formula. 501 N. Colorado Ave. for their children. You may WIC provides incentives for Minden, NE 68959 qualify if you are within initiation and continuation of income guidelines; however, fully breastfeeding mothers Jordan C. 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Sioux Falls, S.D., and Rita Catholic Church on Aug.16, the Livestock Waste Man- Rev. Stat. 54-2425 (4) as and husband, Steve Crooks 1950 in Heartwell. agement Act and Title 130 amended, the Nebraska De- – Livestock Waste Control of Minden; son, Todd of He served in the United partment of Environmental Regulations. Currently, the Hastings; six grandchildren States Army from Jan. 4, Quality (Department) is issu- Department intends to ap- and nine great-grandchildren; 1951 and was released with ing notice to provide an op- prove the application for a a brother, Gary and wife, a medical discharge Sept. portunity for any interested major modiÄ cation to the person to submit written Betty Jo; sisters-in-law, Ruth 7, 1951. previously issued permit. Hastings resident, Con- comments on the proposed Johnson and Shirley Meiner He worked in the tool and Upon completion of review nie Nickel, 67, passed away decision for the following as well as many nieces, neph- dye department at Dutton of any written comments concentrated animal feeding ews and friends. Lainson Co. retiring in Thursday, June 8, 2017, at received, NDEQ will make a operation. He is preceded in death by 1990. Mary Lanning Healthcare Ä nal decision on the permit This Public Notice period his son, Doug and daughter- He was a member of in Hastings. application and respond to will be from June 14, 2017 Connie was born Jan. 16, any comments. John N. Johnson, 89, of in-law, Nancy; his parents; Sacred Catholic Church through July 17, 2017. Com- 1950, in Kearney to Gerald The application and other Upland died Friday, June 9, sister, Norma and her husband in Kenesaw, and a former ments made should pertain public information is avail- 2017 at Bethany Home in Delmar Jacobsen; brothers, member and lector at Holy E. and Velora A. (Parker) to issues for which the able for review and copying Minden. Floyd and his wife, Naomi, Family Catholic Church Nickel. Department has authority between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 John was born Aug. 31, She graduated from St. under the Livestock Waste brother Lee; sister-in-law, in Heartwell. He served p.m. (CT), weekdays at the Cecilia High School in 1968 Management Act (Neb. 1927 to Fred and Esther Virginia and her husband, with the American Legion Department’s OfÄ ce, Suite and St. Francis School of Rev. Stat. Section 54-2416 (Kirkeby) Johnson at Upland. Cliff Borchers; brother-in- in Kenesaw, Heartwell Li- 400, The Atrium, 1200 N through 54-2435). He attended Hilltop Rural law, Allen Meiner; in-laws, ons Club and was on the Nursing in Grand Island in Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, Brian Kissinger School and graduated from Roy and Alice Detrick and Heartwell school board. 1971. telephone (402) 471-2186. Fort Kearney Upland in 1945. He began nephew, Gayle Borchers. Paul loved his grand- Connie was employed as Individuals requiring special Consolidated an obstetrics nurse for Mercy accommodations or alter- his lifetime career as a farmer Funeral services are set for children and attending their 1818 32nd Road Medical Center in Denver, nate formats of materials prior to graduation. 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13 at activities. He enjoyed read- Minden, NE 68959 should notify the Department On May 23, 1946 he the United Methodist Church ing, golÀ ng, having coffee Colo., and Mary Lanning The proposed livestock by calling (402) 471-2186. married Euella Detrick of in Minden, with burial at with the guys and playing Healthcare in Hastings. waste control facility (LWCF) TDD users should call (800) Upland. They recently cel- She was a member of St. is located in Sections 5 and Upland Cemetery at 9 a.m. cards. 833-7352 and ask the relay Michael’s Catholic Church. 6, Township 07 North, Range ebrated 71 years of marriage. prior to the service. He is survived by his operator to call the Depart- Survivors include her 14 West, Kearney County, They were blessed with four Memorials are suggested wife, Anabel of Kenesaw, ment at (402) 471-2186. Nebraska. The application children: Linda, Doug, Rita to Bethany Home or Bethany children, Diane (Darwin) brother, Kelly Nickel of Please include the above proposes the following major and Todd. Home Memory Unit. Kroll of Juniata, Sheila Grand Island; sister-in-law, name and legal descrip- modiÄ cations: addition of He will long be remem- Craig Funeral Home in Knudson (Jim Williams) of Mary Jean Nickel of Pueblo tion of the animal feeding debris basins and increase West, Colo.; nephews and operation. bered for his quick wit and Minden is in charge of ar- Kansas City, Mo., Gregg in feedlot area and feeder niece, Richard P. Gaynor III, All comments should be sense of humor. His orneri- rangements. (Vickie Jones) Gallagher of cattle. sent to: Agriculture Section, ness will be greatly missed. Overland Park, Kan., Tammy Adam Nickel, Brent Nickel, The application indicates Nebraska Department of En- As a grandson said “a day (Matt) Stryson of Seward, and Melissa Hill. an existing maximum of vironmental Quality, P.O. Box didn’t go by, that he didn’t put John Connie was preceded in 48,000 head of feeder cattle, Colleen Hughes of Fargo, 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska death by her parents; broth- and proposes an increase a smile on someone’s face”. N.D., Shawn (Shelly) Gal- 68509-8922. 51-1 Gallagher ers, Greg and Keith; sister, of 10,000 head, for a total He knew no stranger. John lagher of Kenesaw, Shane ZNEZ took great pride in his family (Jess) Gallagher of York and Sherry Freed; and nephew, maximum capacity of 58,000 and enjoyed his grandchil- Chad (Abby) Gallagher of Bryan Beiriger. dren and great-grandchildren Phillips; 16 grandchildren Rosary was June 12 and Today’s Moments are very much. and 12 great-grandchil- Mass of Christian Burial John was a member of dren. followed at St. Michael’s Tomorrow’s Memories the Upland United Method- He was preceded in Catholic Church with Father ist Church. He was a former death by a son, Kevin, Michael Houlihan ofÀ ciat- We SELL and service ALL major brands of hearing aids. member of the National his parents, John “Jack” ing. Farmers Organization and and Martha (Hoban) Gal- Burial was at Pleasant We provide you with Continued Service Kearney Elks Club. He and lagher; his sisters, Phyllis Hill Cemetery at Axtell. and Support critical to your success!!! Memorials may be given Euella enjoyed many years (William) O’Rourke, Kate Tom & Lynda Tambling, Quality hearing aids Quality service of playing bingo and made to St. Michael’s Catholic MEMBER (Del) Pearson, Mary Jane OWNERS Grand Island/Kearney Area Fair pricing many friends there. (Jim) O’Rourke, Marlyn Church. He lived on the farm near Kenesaw resident, John Gallagher and Betty (Bud) Private condolences may Professional Hearing-Aid Services Upland until December 2016 “Paul” Gallagher, 90 passed Anderson, best friend and be sent to the family at www. when he moved to Bethany away Friday, June 9, 2017 sister in law, Jim and Rose- lbvfh.com. Minden Senior Center Home in Minden. He passed at Mary Lanning Memorial mary Hoban. Livingston Butler Volland Wednesday, June 21, 1-4 p.m. Services will be Wednes- Funeral Home and Crema- 819 Diers Ave., Suite 1, Grand Island, NE 68803 day, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. tion Center is serving the (308) 395-8107 • 1-866-395-8107 at Holy Family Catholic family. Email: [email protected] Church in Heartwell with Father Adam Sughroue and Father James Benton of- À ciating. Visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m., Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Heartwell. Burial will be in the Holy Family Cemetery in Heartwell with military rites. Condolences may be sent to the family from www. Courtesy Photos apfelfuneralhome.com. PAJAMA PARTY — Jensen Memorial Library had In lieu of Á owers a memo- a pajama storytime on June 2. Attendees showed up rial has been established by in their pajamas and listened to MaryJo Froid read the family. “Dragons Love Tacos”. After the story, kids created Apfel Funeral Home in their own dragon paperbag puppet. 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Courier Photo by Cindy Ramsey GARAGE SALES — The Minden City Wide Garage Sales were held June 10 under sunny skies. Turnout for the annual event was good despite high tempera- tures and gusty winds. Collectible/Household Auction Tuesday, June 27 - 5 P.M. — Fairgrounds — Minden, NE Dr. John & Phyllis Finkner & Others — SELLERS Auctioneers Note: Doc & Phyllis have moved to Kearney and are selling their home here in Minden, They will sell the following personal property along with others! This is a brief listing! Plan to attend! Four Wheeler, Hunting, & ping pong table, glider rocker tape player, marbles, records, Household Items Include: Zero & ottoman, tv, corner curio, oak burlap, George Foreman, pro- turn Toro Riding lawn mower, table w/6 chairs and leaves jector screen, music keyboard, Polaris 4 wheeler 4x4 very low w/matching buffet, hose reel, exercise equipment, treadmill, miles, Small single axle trailer, garden tools of all types, gas cameras, collectible dolls, old Lever Action Henry 22 cal riÁe grill, patio table w/4 chairs, card highchair, walkers, life jackets, NIB, Old Shotgun shells, wood table, Kenwood stereo, swivel Weber pot belly grill, leaf blower, ammo box, large assortment rockers, stepladders, golf clubs, weed eater, drill press, grinder, of duck and goose decoys, (2) Àshing poles, and lots of Àshing miter saw, folding table & chairs, push lawn mowers, metal detec- items, Áy Àshing, Weber kettle, lawn chairs, pictures, décor of all tor NIB, couch, rocker recliners, large fan, Christmas trees, ham- types, books, dressers, bedroom Kitchen items of all types, bed- mock, matchbook collection, sets, misc. tools, cast iron items, ding, slow cooker, wicker couch, stereo, sleigh, Christmas dish- misc. collectibles, misc. furniture wicker love seat, wicker end es, pots and pans, bird clock, and much more! THIS IS NOT A table, children’s wicker chairs, coffee pot 30 cup, reel to reel COMPLETE LISTING! Auction Conducted by: RHYNALDS AUCTION 2350 N. Brown Ave. - Minden, Nebraska • www.rhynaldsauction.com • 308-832-7407