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Pawnee City Speech team headed to stateBy Ray KappelNews Editor

Steven Bruns feels his calling is to be an actor.

He and the rest of the state quali-fiers for Pawnee City High School Speech Team will be going to Ke-arney Friday to compete in Class C2. They won districts last week and conference recently.

“Last year I went to state not knowing what to expect and just hoping that I can do well, but this year I know what to expect, and for myself I expect nothing but excel-lence. I am going there this year to win, and that is my only focus. I want to be an actor when I get older, and I feel this is my calling. If I can do my best at state, and hopefully win then that gives me a better chance of getting a scholarship to become an actor. It’s always been my dream, and winning state can help my dream come true,” he said in an email.

Bruns is one of the group of five who qualified for state by winning the oral interpretative drama com-petition at districts. Others in the group are Carly Hunzeker, Kellen Habegger, Abby Mathewson, and Macey Gyhra.

Other state qualifiers are Hunzek-er, in Informative; Julia Schultheiss and Ann Cline, first in duo; Alyssa Cline, third in persuasive; Sarah Smyth, second in Informative; and Hannah Davis, third in Serious and second in poetry; and Schultheiss third in Humorous.

Ann Cline and Julia Schultheiss perform The Brothers Grimm Spec-

taculathon by Don Zolidis. They act out various fairy tales in 12 minutes and they switch from multiple char-acters in the tales, but they make them their own, Cline said.

Ann Cline went to state last year in Humorous and OID. While she didn’t place in either event, it was a learning experience, she said.

“Last year I learned how to inter-pret scripts and make them my own. It was awesome watching myself grow with the help of others around me,” she said.

She is very excited about state.“I’m beyond excited about being

able to compete at state this year. My partner and I always joked about winning districts/state. But now that the opportunity is actu-ally in front of me I can’t believe it. We’re already half way there, because we won districts. I know we’re both going to do anything and everything in our power to bring back a state medal. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy because we know it wont. But with the hard work we’ve already put in and how hard we are going to continue to work, I think we can do it. Our team has a good chance of getting a trophy. We won the state one-act championship, so I wouldn’t mind taking home a state speech title either,” she said.

Their district win follows a Pi-oneer Conference win in early March. They seem to gather steam as the season began to wind down.

“That’s just the natural progres-sion of more time to practice, I think. Even though we can get a

little disheartened by the earlier meets and not being at our best then, I’d much rather have them peak now,” coach Laura Bloss said. “Just like the rest of the teams across the state, they put in lots of early and late hours practicing. It’s nice to see those efforts giving back to them with some integral placings now.”

“I would agree that we do catch fire towards the end of the year because you get more excited about going to state, so you work harder than at the beginning of the season,” Bruns said.

The group oral interpretative dra-ma was on Alice in Wonderland. As Bruns explains it, oral interpretation of drams is kind of like acting but

you interpret a character or multiple characters. “You have to have off-stage focus, which means you can’t look at the people in your group, you also have to have script in your hand, but you shouldn’t have to look at it because you should have your lines memorized,” he said.

Macey Gyhra is going to state for the second year in a row. “Last year I learned the importance of characterization and many other detailing skills, such as: blocking, enunciation, sound effects, and facial expressions,” she said in an email.

Individual medalists at districts also included: Bruns, fourth in duo; Habegger, fourth in duo; Mathew-

son, sixth in persuasive; Caetlen Gyhra, fifth in extemporaneous; Ann Cline, fifth in Humporous; and Joslyn Sharpe, fourth in poetry.

First place finishes at conference were: Schultheiss, first in duo; Ann Cline, first in duo Davis, first in Serious; and Hunzeker, first in Informative.

“Both meets were very close with HTRS and pretty close with Lourdes (at conference) and Free-man (at districts), too. I thought for both of those meets it was possible for us to come out on top overall, but you never know. So much of it depends on judges’ preferences and just who had good or bad days,” Bloss said.

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Anhydrous ammonia truck overturns,

not a drop spilledIt was about 2:19 a.m. last Thursday when Spencer June, age

30, was driving a semi pulling an anhydrous trailer. The night was foggy and there was a drizzle.

He was coming east on Highway 4 when he approached the Highway 50 intersection. He told law enforcement that he couldn’t see the stop sign in the fog right away. When he did see it, he tried to stop but was traveling so fast he couldn’t get the truck turned.

It overturned in the ditch across from the highway. Luckily, not a drop of the ammonia was spilled and it was also lucky that no one was coming around the curve at the same time.

His smashed cab looks like he couldn’t have survived the crash. But he did and was completely unhurt.

He was driving for KFT LLC out of Geneva, NE. June is from Dorchester, NE.

The wreck scene lasted until about 10:30 a.m. when the wreck-ers finally got him right-sided and pulled out.

Ray Kappel/RepublicanThe driver was unhurt when this anhydrous ammonia truck overturned last Thursday morning on Highway 4/50.

Pawnee City’s Speech Team will send the following people to state: front row, from Kellen Habegger, Hannah Davis, Carly Hunzeker, Alyssa Cline, Steven Bruns. Standing, from left: Ann Cline, Abby Mathewson, Macey Gyhra, Julia Schultheiss, and Sarah Smyth.

Table Rock Consignment sale makes historyThe Table Rock Volunteer Fire De-

partment Consignment Sale, held on March 21, made history by reaching the 50th anniversary mark. During the sale, another group making the 50th anniversary mark, also was present. The Table Rock Historical Society set up shop in Reflections, the old drugstore next to the bank. The space was provided to the Historical Society by yet another Table Rock institution, the State Bank of Table Rock, now celebrating its 130th anniversary.

In the drugstore, visitors reminisced about the Green Rivers, Cherry Cokes, shakes, or banana splits they once enjoyed – when they could afford it. They showed where the candy counter once stood, and the comic book rack, and the booths, all now gone. Some remembered the three most “recent” owners, going back 60 or 70 years – Harry and Ines Madden, Gordon Bethel, and Frances Workman.

Visitors looked at historic photos that filled the towering old Cherry display cabinet, which can be seen in a photograph from the 1890s. They flipped through scrapbooks compiled many years ago by Bessie Rexroth, Mary Sturgeon, and Nettie Stehlik, showing festivals, parades, school events, old newspaper advertisements and more. A slide show of historic pictures played in the background. Boards with photographs not yet iden-tified were posted, and some of them identified. A variety of items were

available for viewing and sale, in-cluding picture books of Table Rock, postcards, DVDs, and other items. A surprise afternoon treat was an impromptu concert by Lavon (Larry) Blecha, a Table Rock graduate. As a youngster in the 1950s, he was one of the famous “Accordion Twins” of Table Rock, the other half being his friend Duane Stehlik, now deceased.

Larry played for about 45 minutes, running through old polka favorites to an enthusiastic audience. The State Bank of Table Rock owns the old drugstore, although the Historical Society from whom they bought it retains ownership of the historic soda fountain fixtures and cabinetry. The bank provided the space as part of its 130th anniversary celebration.

Table Rock Consignment Sale

Pawnee City Schools

Superintendent search begins

The Pawnee City Board of Edu-cation has selected McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development to assist them in the important task of selecting superintendent can-didates for the board to interview.

Dr. Mike Lucas of York, Ne-braska is serving as the pri-mary consultant. Please visit the McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. website; www.macnjake.com, for more information on our firm, consultant team, and processes.

Feedback from all patrons is welcomed. Mike Lucas will host a “Community Input Forum” on Tuesday, March 31st at 5:00 PM in the Pawnee City High School Media Center. All patrons are invited.

For those unable to attend the “Community Input Forum,” there will be a “Survey Monkey” link accessible on the Pawnee City School website (http://www.pawneecityschool.com ) from March 26th – April 2nd.

Pawnee City City Council Meeting is short and sweet

National Library Week was proclaimed locally at the Monday Pawnee City City Council meeting. Mayor Deb Klein will sign a proclamation Friday at the Pawnee City Public Library. The week will run from April 12-18. Be watching the paper and the library for further details.

In a short 15-minute meeting Monday, the Council discussed setting up a fund with the Pawnee City Community Foundation to take in donations for the pool. Building a new pool that would cost millions of dollars is out of the question, but they are want-ing to get a lining for the pool and that will run about $100,000.

Donations to the Community Foundation can be written off on your tax returns..

Klein will meet with the Foundation’s Bob Miller in the near future.

Klein will go to the March 31 Board of Commissioners meeting to ask for money for the recycling program. She said the recycling bins in Pawnee City are getting use from towns outside Pawnee City and she would like to ask the Commissioners if they could make a donation toward the costs.

Amber Lewis is the new pool manager. She was one of six candi-dates interviewed for the job. Assistants will be Ashley Laflin and Melissa Dorsch. They were approved by a 4-0 vote of the Council.

Shop Foreman Clint Johnson gave a report on the demolition of the Gaston property at 1138 G Street. He said he got a dumpster to put next to the house and said the property owners actually were the ones to fill it up. All windows have been taken out, he reported.

Johnson said he got a good deal on cleaning the water tower from Inland Potable Services. They told them they would do it for half-price for $1,800 and wouldn’t bill it until the next fiscal year because Pawnee City hasn’t budgeted for it.

He also said the city got all the money approved for the runover costs of the city pond project, some $14,200.

The January sales tax is $9,120.29 and the motor vehicle tax is $2,493.

Historical Museum

to present Vaudeville

Variety show this SeptemberOn September 26, 2015 the

Pawnee City Historical Museum will be holding a Vaudeville/Variety Show at the Pawnee City Public School Auditorium, to help raise money for the site. “We are looking for adults who would like to be a part of the show,” stated Rita Shaw, one of the organizers. According to Rita, “If you have talent or think you have talent, then we are looking for you! Our goal is to make the Show a cross between Vaudeville and a Variety Show ala Carol Burnette. We are looking for Family Oriented singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, jugglers, story -tellers, and short comedic skits (Abbott and Costello/Burns and Allen). We will have a sign-up sheet for anyone interested in performing.”

“We are hoping to sign up enough acts to possibly get two shows, one on Saturday (Sep-tember 26th) and one on Sunday (September 27th) both at 2:00 p.m.. We have discussed a few ideas for the Museum Volunteers to also participate in, such as a junkyard band, and short skits to entertain the audience. Rita and I have a few ideas we are kicking around to spoof ourselves that we think are pretty funny,” said Vickie Wiers.

“We are contacting area col-leges, churches, and local orga-nizations to get a good variety of acts. You don’t have to be a pro-fessional just entertaining. We are very fortunate that the School has allowed us to use the auditorium for the Vaudeville/Variety Show. This allows the audience easy access and comfortable seating to watch the performances, and give our acts a great venue to perform at. The auditorium has a sound system, but the acts will have to provide their own music” per Rita and Vickie.

For more information or a sign-up sheet, you can contact the show’s organizers;

Rita Shaw (402-852-2984) or Vickie Wiers (402-852-2526).

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From Our FilesBy Laura Turnbull

Tulips and narcissus are up! Cro-cuses are blooming! The grass is greening, and yes, the weeds are sprouting.

There have been a number of new buildings, garages, storage, etc. built recently all around the county.

Due to the large amount of dry grass and the lack of moisture, the out of control fires have kept us all on edge. A planned burn can get out of control as soon as a breeze pops up.

However, there have been a lot of successful clearances of foliage done by burning.

Thanks are due to all the firemen in the area, for they all have been called more than once this spring,

sometimes more than once a day.* * *

New Year’s may be the time for new promises and beginnings, but spring is the time to put all those wonderful plans into action.

There are new leaves on the trees and so it’s time for me to turn over a new leaf, etc, blah, blah, blah!

It is all well meaning… and wish-ful thinking.

I have this long list of things I want to do, nay, should do. There are other things that should be on this must-do list, but aren’t.

It’s time for sorting, cleaning, tossing out things and finishing old projects (some are really old).

Right now I am enthused, and I

2005-10 Years AgoThe boys and girls’ 2004-2005

Pioneer All-conference Basketball Teams were recently announced with fifteen of our area athletes making the exclusive list.

Congratulations to these ath-letes and their teams on another outstanding season of basketball.

Humboldt: Boys- Tyler Han-zlicek, Michael Volker. Girls- Kali Schnacker, Chantel Tasler, Kelly Moyer. Lewiston: Boys- Kyle Knoche, Tim Sisco, Ryan Thomas. Girls- Lacey Hill, Bobbi Tennant.

Pawnee City: Boys- Tyler Derby. Girls- Candance Clow, Michelle Habegger, Sam Musil, Jessie McAferty.

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s of-fice received reports of vandalism to several road signs along state and county roads about March 19.

New ArcView software has made working with field maps and reported acres easier and more accurate. Julee Droge of the Farm Service Agency office in Pawnee City demonstrated how the differ-ent layers in the programming can bring up different information and lay it right on top of the basic map.

Another goal for the city pond is on its way to realization with action by the city council Mon-day night to award the electrical improvements project to Gottula Trenching, Inc. The bid came in at $13,788.

Three area athletes recently participated in the State Jaycees Super Shooter contest in Waverly on Saturday, March 19th. They were: Trevor Jasa of HTRS tak-ing 3rd in the 10-11 age division; Derek Vrtiska of HTRS taking 3rd in the 12-13 age division, and Scott Borcher of Pawnee City tak-ing 8th in the 8-9 age division. The three boys qualified for the state competition by winning their age division group at the Humboldt Jaycee’s competition.

1990-25 Years AgoNew Rotary members that have

joined during Ron Ganzel’s Presi-dential term include Oliva Kalin, the first woman member of Paw-nee City’s Rotary. Other new members include Byford Metzger, Lyle Droge, John Kuenzi, Ross Thiemann, Connie Buehler, Bruce Haughton, Charlie Hatfield, and Rick Hofmann.

A team of specially trained den-tists has been formed to identify victims of mass disasters, drown-ings, murders, and accidents, ac-cording to state health officials. Twelve dentists began training for the forensic team. They include Dr. Steve Dokken, Pawnee City, and Dr. Dennis Kent of Scotts-bluff, formerly of Pawnee City.

Gerald Snyder of Pawnee City was presented with a service award pin in recognition of his 35 years of Federal & Postal Service on March 23.

The Pawnee City High School music department traveled to Lincoln Christian on Tuesday March 30 to compete in the Mude-cas Conference Music Contest. Receiving Superior “I” ratings were vocal solos: Rebecca Smith, Becky Inglis, Becky Harnisch, Eric Eichenberger. Clarinet Solo- Stacie Inglis and Becky Harnisch; Clarinet Trio, Alto Sax Solo Me-lissa Nicholas, Alto Sax Duet, Saxophone Quartet, Trumpet Trio, Stage Band, and Concert Band.

Students of the month for PCHS were Marty Antholz and Jon Harkness.

The second annual Alumni Tour-ney is this weekend, March 31 and April 1.at the Pawnee City High school Gym.

Pawnee trackmen finished third out of 18 teams at Nebraska Wes-

leyan indoor track meet. Members placing were Mike Farwell, Vern Schulte, Jason Albers, Scott Klein, Ryan Haughton, Billy Cary, Marty Antholz and Phil Tupper.

1965-50 Years AgoVoters in the Pawnee City school

district turned thumbs down on the $285,000 school bond proposal for a new elementary school building at a special election held Tues-day. The issue was defeated by a negative vote of 295 to 290 for the proposition.

A trio of baby girls put the Pawnee County Baby Derby in its last stages with their births this past week. They are: Coleen Ruth Sandusky, born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sandusky (Lorraine Moser), Pawnee City; Lisa Deanne Yoble, born to Mr. ad Mrs. Dean Yoble, (Carolyn Rohlmeier) Du Bois; and Elizabeth Kay, born to Mr. and Mrs. John Diehm (Kath-erine Ann Michal) Table Rock.

Winning the team championship at the women’s tournament at Pawnee Lanes was Lays team of Barbara Wenzl, Velma Madden, Gwen Wiegert, Betty Buman and Virginia Chittick. The Wissler team was second and the S & G team third.

Pawnee County students who placed in the seventh annual Peru State Scholastic contest were: Pawnee City-David Kent, John Rogers, Linda Howard, and Ron Scott. Lewiston-Dean Shuey, Betty Christen, Wayne Andreesen, Sharon Morehead, Klaus Yurk, Jim Thies, Bonnie Martin, Roger Rinne. Table Rock-Jackie Flider.

Wall paper is 9 cents to 39 cents a single roll at Thiemanns’. Moore’s paint ranges from $3.95 to $5.95 a gallon.

Saturday only at England Oil Co, a free juice tumbler with each fill of gas of 8 gallons or more.

Cattle Sale Pawnee Livestock Co., Kenneth E Klepper. Thursday, April 8 starting at 1 p.m. sharp. There is an early consignment of 150 steers and heifers-one owner. Col. Albert Christensen. Col George Albright, Ring maser- Bus Gottula.

1915-100 Years AgoThe minstrel show given by

our band boys in the opera house Wednesday evening of last week, was one of the best shows of is kind ever given in this city and was enjoyed by a monster crowd. It takes a lot of hard and faithful work to put on a minstrel show and the boys, every one of them, deserve a great deal of credit. The first part of the entertainment was devoted to solos by Frank Parker, T.H. P. Scott, Jay Hunley, Jud Knowles, Tom Wherry, Chas. Cooper, Albert Lahmson, Adrian Kirkpatrick and the end men, Fred Condon, Jack Bellows, J. P. Stack and John Knowles, cracked new, clean jokes, sang songs and danced. The choruses were good, the make-ups excellent and Ed. Smith as interlocutor, kept every-thing in good running order. The olio was featured by our two popu-lar contortionists, Ed Lawrie and Myron Van Horne, a specialty by Stack and Knowles, a violin solo by Prof. Lloyd Reid, of Humboldt, who is an excellent player, a vocal solo by Jud Knowles, a solo by Chas. Cooper of Dawson, who is one of the best amateur perform-ers ever appearing on our stage, a quartette composed of Parker, Scott, Wherry and Hunley, and an overture by the orchestra. The entertainment ended with Albert Lahmson singing:”It’s a Long Way to Tipperary,” and national airs by the company. The proceeds will net the band about $150.00.

Biological clock needs winding in order to get things done!have promised myself I will get at least some of them done.

BUT first, there are the everyday things that come first. Like this week I have three regular things on Monday, plus three urgent phone calls that must be made early Mon-day morning. Phone calls can take time, you know.

Tuesday, I have to go out of town for some maintenance on a body part.

Wednesday, there is another ap-pointment plus, routine work.

Thursday, there is a scheduled event, also Friday and Saturday.

Ok, so nothing extra is going to get done this week.

I think my biological clock has decided to change time. Years ago, I didn’t get around to doing any-thing extra or of any consequence at home until around 4 p.m. Then I was gung-ho to get things done. My second wind was blowing strong.

Now my ‘clock’ quits ticking at 4 p.m. I just shuffle towards the chair and turn on the TV. I need rewind-ing, and it doesn’t happen. Much later I have to gather enough energy to get up and go to bed.

T h e a n -swer to the f i r s t - o f - t h e - y e a r p r o m i s e that I would g e t m o r e e x e r c i s e just might happen as I want to clean off a couple of a r e a s f o r f l o w e r s . That means p h y s i c a l labor, but i t doesn’t accomplish anything off that other to-do list.

To my credit, I did get one thing done. I checked all the canned goods for outdates. Whoopee for me! At least it’s a start. But that was a bonus deed as it wasn’t on the list.

Wish me well. Wish me determi-nation! And energy!

‘Til then: another cup of coffee and a TV show.

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Friday, March 279:30 to noon and 1-4 p.m.-

Driver's License Examiners at Pawnee County Courthouse.

Wednesday, April 17 p.m.-Celebrate Jesus at

Presbyterian Church basement.Monday, April 66 p.m.-Pawnee Public Library

Board at Library.Wednesday, April 87 p.m.-Celebrate Jesus at

Presbyterian Church basement.7:30 p.m.-Pawnee Ag Society

meets at golf clubhouse on the fairgrounds.

Friday, April 109:30 to noon and 1-4 p.m.-

Driver's License Examiners at Pawnee County Courthouse.

Monday, April 137:30 p.m.-Table Rock Ameri-

can Legion Post 289 at Legion Hall in Table Rock.

March 26-April 13

Menus

Pawnee City, Nebraska 68420

600 I Street 701 I Street, 402-852-2231 402-852-2311

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RURAL HEALTH CLINIC

This week's School Menu is sponsored by:This week's menus are sponsored by:

Table Rock Senior CenterMarch 30-April 3

SENCA Community Action CenterMarch 30-April 3

Menu subject to change. Please make reservations by 9:00 a.m.59Monday, March 30-Tator tot casserole,

green beans, cake. Rotary.Tuesday, March 31-Ham, scalloped

potatoes, carrots, fruit. Cards.Wednesday, April 1-Cook's Surprise,

Angel food cake.Thursday, April 2-Chicken parmesan

over noodles, green beans, Wacky cake. Rural Neighbors and Bridge Club.

Friday, April 3-Soup, sandwich, chips,

pudding.Suggested meal prices - Meals on

Wheels: 60 and over $3.50, 59 & under $4.25. Congregate meals: 60 & over $3, 59 and under $4.

The Handi-bus is available Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Please call at least 24 hours in advance for Handi-bus services, 852-2208.

Monday, March 30-Hamburger wedg-es, cauliflower, salad, fruit. Coffee break, sort cards, word search.

Tuesday, March 31-Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, pea salad, fruit. Coffee break, sort cards.

Wednesday, April 1-Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, bread and dessert. Coffee break, sort cards, word search.

Thursday, April 2-Ham, sweet po-tatoes, green beans, kolache, bread.

Coffee break and sort cards.Friday, April 3-Salmon loaf, baked

potato, carrots, fruit, bread. Coffee break, sort cards, word search.

Meal prices are $4 for 60 and older and $6 for under 60. Please call 839-2060 by 9 a.m. the day you wish to eat at the Center.

Table Rock Library hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday

school MenusMarch 30-April 3

All menus are subject to change.

Pawnee CityVegetable selection, fruit, juice, milk

always available.Breakfast

Monday-Bacon breakfast pizza or choice of WG cereal, WW toast, jelly/margarine.

Tuesday-WG waffle sticks with syrup, tri-tator or choice of WG cereal, WW toast, jelly/margarine.

Wednesday-Donut or choice of WG cereal, WW toast, jelly, margarine.

Thursday-Yogurt bar, choice of fruit, granola, graham crackers or choice of WG cereal, WW toast, jelly, margarine.

Friday-No school.

LunchMonday-Breakfast casserole, muffin

or hot turkey on a WG bun.Tuesday-Asian noodle bowl, WG

bread or cheeseburger on a WG bun.Wednesday-Beef soft tacos w/fix-

ings, Mexican rice or chicken nuggets, Mexican brown rice.

Thursday-Roast pork gravy and WG bun or BBQ chicken on a WG bun.

Friday-No school.

HTRSBreakfast

Monday-WW pancakes, sausage,

strawberries, milk.Tuesday-WG waffles, blueberries,

milk.Wednesday-Rice Krispies, muffin,

orange juice, fruit, milk.Thursday-French toast, Candian ba-

con, apple juice, fruit, milk.Friday-No school.

LunchMonday-Chicken patty, broccoli and

cheese, bread and butter, apple, milk.Tuesday-Hoagie, lettuce, tomato,

onion, pickle, baked beans, assorted fresh fruit, milk.

Wednesday-Holiday meal.Thursday-BBQ rib, vegetable, WG

dinner roll, peaches, milk.Friday-No school.

LewistonBreakfast-Monday-Friday, choice of ce-

reals, juices, yogurt, fruit and breakfast item.Lunch

Monday-Taco soft shell, spice fries, vegetables, fruit, brownie.

Tuesday-Pig in a blanket, smiley fries, vegetables, fruit.

Wednesday-Sloppy Joe on WG bun, chips, vegetables, fruit, cookies.

Thursday-Cheese and chicken quesa-dilla, salad mix, vegetables, fruit.

Friday-No school.

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After two wins, Pawnee City is playing Palmyra. So come into the library and check out materials and help the library win again.

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Bern United Methodist Church527 Main Street, Bern KS

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.Come and delight yourself in savoring our deliciously,

freshly prepared pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, fruit, yogurt, and the inevitable enjoyable table discussions!

NEW THIS YEAR: Assortet Nuts Toppings Table

Bern United Methodist's Pancake FeedWednesday, April 8th

Free Will OfferingPlease bring your used eyeglasses, cases, lens,

etc. so others can improve their eyesight!!!

Last Friday Art Walk Featuring the Art of

LANNY KNUTSONOld Library Gallery

730 G Street, Pawnee City, NE 68420

March 27, 2015 ~ 6 -10 p.m.Come meet Lanny Knutson and enjoy an

evening of Art, Wine and Good Company.� ere will be free wine tasting from a local

Nebraska Winery and Fine Cheese and Crackers

1 ½ MilesN.W. of

DuBois, NE

ZCBJHall1 ½ Miles

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Jello Shots,Full Bar &

Food Service

Open at 7:00

Saturday, March 28th

8:30 ~ 12:30 a.m.

"tanner dirks band"

$600 adm. NEW BAND

Rosie Good Appreciation Day & Easter Egg Hunt

Sun., March 29th – 12 NoonPOTLUCK DINNER (drinks & meat provided)

Greg’s Trio Playing Upcoming Event:

"Bryton Stoll Band" - April 18th

Terry CampbellSinging for the King

Saturday, March 28th

7:00 p.m.Faith Baptist Church

605 5th Street,Pawnee City, NE

Benefit Supper for Eileen GingerichTo help pay for medical expenses

Wednesday evening, April 1Free Will Donation

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Pawnee City’s fourth graders

Pawnee City’s fourth graders are headed to state after winning in the Reading Classic competition Friday. Pictured r ight: they are, from left, Danny Demers, Maddison Lytle, Gavin McHenry, and Andy Maloley. The State Reading Classic contest is this coming Saturday, March 28th at Centennial School in Utica, Nebraska. The procedures at the State Reading Contest are very similar to the county contest. There are only three rounds of ten questions instead of five. After that the top two teams advance to the final round, in which a "quizzer" button answering system is used and answers are given orally instead of written on paper.

Reading Classic Winners

Lewiston won in Division II

Lewiston won in Division II in the Reading Classic. Pictured r ight: these students wil l be going to state, from left, Jonathan Janssen, Hayden Christen, Taylor Anderson, and Masyn Arena

Lewiston won in Division III

Lewiston won in Division III in the Reading Classic. Pictured right: these people are, from left Caleb Bredemeier, Hannah Rinne, Shaylyn Salts, and Reesa Wilcox. Coach Deb Goossen said “I was very happy with how well all of the students competed. It takes a lot of dedication to read so many books. Because the scores were so close in the divisions, it shows how competitive and prepared the students were. I want to thank the Pawnee Public Library for holding the competition. They have a lovely facility and were very accommodating.”

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"The Salvation of the State is Watchfulness in the Citizen."

It’s time to smell the

coffeeI recently decided that it’s

time to cut down on the amount o f p o p I drink.

W h e n I was a kid, m y m o m w o u l d buy a 2-li-ter bott le o f p o p about two o r t h r e e t i m e s i n the whole s u m m e r , p l u s w e c o u l d c o u n t o n two meals with pop at the coun-ty fair and probably one extra can of pop from one of Dad’s friends who had a display for his business. That was about it.

But things change and not always for the better. I’ve tried to quit drinking pop before and I did pretty well, for a while. Then I would quit quitting and pretty soon I was back to my old habit. Sometimes I would decide I had to quit and then two or three days later I would have a tough day and decide that I didn’t really care to quit any more. Back to the old habit.

This time, I decided that it’s time to quit for real. One of the things that has been hard to deal with is the need to drink some-thing. If you replace one pop with another kind of pop, you haven’t really accomplished anything. So I decided I would replace pop with coffee. Plain coffee doesn’t have a lot of calories and yet it does have caffeine. There are times when I definitely need caffeine.

The only problem with this plan is that I don’t like cof-fee. The funny thing is that it’s working.

When I just want a little pick-me-up, coffee will do the job. I have a coffee maker at home, so I dusted it off and put it back into use. I don’t really know if I make good coffee or not because I don’t like coffee anyway, but I can drink it. I can definitely say that I won’t be getting addicted any time soon. It’s so bad that sometimes I don’t think the coffee tastes any worse cold that it does hot.

I’ve tried cream and sugar and flavorings, but I don’t like them in coffee and they just add calories any way. So I take it black and I take my time. I don’t know why it’s working, but it is helping me cut back quite a bit.

Habits can be hard to break and one thing that can make it easier is to replace the activity with something else that is de-sirable (or at least acceptable). Coffee fits the bill. It is widely accepted. It is widely available. And I can afford to switch to it.

I’ve been trying different types of coffee to see if I like one better than another, but I don’t know that this experiment is yielding me any results. What I seem to like best is a mix of two different blends, so that’s how I make it. I don’t want it strong enough to eat the spoon or to make the spoon stand up straight.

The nice thing about coffee is that I can order it with a meal when we eat out. That way I don’t feel like I’ve been left out of the fun. That might also be a good way to taste a lot of different kinds of coffee without spending a fortune on varieties I don’t want to drink.

So far, so good. I think I’m well on my way to being a cof-fee drinker.

Rural Ramblings

By Carol Sisco

Capitol ViewBy J.L. Schmidt

Statehouse Correspondent

Shining light on wasteful spendingNebraskans are all too familiar

with stories of wasteful govern-ment spending. At a time when our country faces serious fiscal problems and a tsunami of national debt, these fiscal gaffes are more than foolish – they are downright irresponsible. In order to stop this waste from continuing, Congress has a duty to conduct proper over-sight and root out all forms of reck-less government spending.

One of the most effective ways to rein in federal spending habits is to increase government transparency and accountability. On this note, last week the nation observed “Sun-shine Week,” which is a nationwide effort to promote open government and highlight useful tools like the Freedom of Information Act. This law allows the public to access federal documents, and with a few exceptions, see how the govern-ment is conducting itself. In the spirit of this initiative, I’d like to tell you about some of my work in the Senate that is keeping Washing-ton honest and fiscally responsible.

Like many Nebraskans, I was deeply troubled to learn that, de-spite being cited for misconduct in 2010, 2011, and 2012, many IRS employees still received bonuses. These findings were released in a report from Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. The investigation revealed that be-tween 2010 and 2012, $2.8 million was paid in bonuses to IRS employ-ees with conduct violations. It’s

shocking that any agency, let alone the IRS, would consider rewarding people for bad behavior.

After learning of this, I sent a letter to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen expressing my concerns about this mismanagement. I asked for specific answers to a number of questions, including exactly how many employees received bonuses and what steps the IRS planned to take to recover taxpayer dollars. While the commissioner’s response to my inquiry highlighted the agency’s ongoing personnel issues and some of the disciplinary actions the IRS has taken to address them, his response proved to be a canary in the coal mine.

For this reason, I joined my col-leagues Senator Kelly Ayotte from New Hampshire and Senator Claire McCaskill from Missouri last week to reintroduce the Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act. This bill would prohibit bonus pay from be-ing awarded to federal employees who are not in good standing with their agency or the law. It’s basic common sense – federal employees who have broken the law should not be rewarded at the expense of hardworking American taxpayers. Our bill takes meaningful steps to stop this outrageous practice and will ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used for the right reasons.

Another example of excessive government spending is so obnox-ious, it’s almost comical. For de-cades, there has been a longstand-

ing tradition for the president’s secretaries and department heads to have their oil portraits commis-sioned. These paintings can cost as much as $50,000 – all of it paid by the American taxpayer. After learning about this practice, I signed on as an original co-sponsor of the apt ly named “ E G O A c t ” which would ban the use of any federal funds for portraits of members of Congress and agency heads. It’s pretty simple: if you want a portrait, pay for it yourself.

Sadly, these are only a few of the problems in Washington. While there are so many honorable public servants working every day for you, there are many who take advantage of their positions. It’s long past time to change that. I will continue to work to ensure that Congress will keep government employees honest and conduct its oversight role to the fullest. I hope you will join me in this mission to find and support measures that eliminate government waste and demand accountability for the American people. You deserve nothing less.

Priority Bills Are Hot Topic As Session Crosses the Hump

Pri·or·i·ty: a thing that is regarded as more important than another; the fact or con-dition of being regarded or treated as more important; the right to take precedence or to proceed before others. Bill: a proposed law under consideration by a legislature. A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature and is, in most cases, approved by the executive. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an Act or a statute.

Priority Bill: The object of discussion by the 104th Nebraska Legislature, First Session, during the remaining second half of the 90-day legislative session.

Yes friends, it’s down to this. March 16 was the midway point (Day 45) of the long session. It’s a budget year and the Appropriations Committee has to have its proposals to the floor of the Legislature for full consideration by the 70th legislative day (April 28) and ready for final passage by the 80th day (May 14).

That’s where the pressure comes from. So it is that lawmakers are allowed to declare one bill that they wish to champion through three rounds of debate for the remainder of the session. Committees are allowed two bills each and Speaker of the Legislature Galen Hadley of Kearney gets to choose 25 bills.

In a year when the officially nonpartisan Legislature seems more partisan – there are 35 Republicans, 13 Democrats and 1 Ernie Chambers (he’s listed as an In-dependent) – than ever before, Hadley says he hopes to avoid topics that will consume lots of floor time – read that filibusters.

Hadley told the Lincoln Journal Star he hopes to avoid back-to-back filibusters as he sets the agenda. "I'll try to do it spread out so that we don't go death penalty, Medicaid expansion, helmets," he said. "We could be here two weeks on three bills.”

Chambers’ annual attempt (LB268) to abolish the death penalty comes to the legislative floor bearing a head of steam from the Judiciary Committee’s unanimous advancement for the first time in decades. The veteran Omaha lawmaker has grown used to having to “pull” the bill from committee by getting enough lawmakers to agree to the move. Some think the measure stands a chance at passage. It has passed before only to be side-

tracked by a gubernatorial veto, which could not be overridden.

Expanding the availability of Medicaid to more Nebraskans, fueled by the availability of federal funds, is Lincoln Senator Kathy Campbell's latest attempt (LB472) to officially “redesign”

the program. The measure, prioritized by the Health and Human Services Committee which she chairs, has faced difficulty with the executive branch before. With a new governor and many new faces in the Legislature, this could be an interesting one to watch. I fear that it may erode into a partisan battle, which doesn’t bode well given the balance of power.

Giving adult motorcycle riders – 21 or older -- the op-tion of not wearing a helmet (LB31) is Hoskins’ Senator Dave Bloomfield’s annual attempt to allow some people to be stupid. Proponents say it’s about freedom of choice. In addition to Bloomfield, five others spoke in support of the bill during a hearing before the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee. Seventeen spoke against the measure.

Obviously ignoring the math of three-to-one opposi-tion, the committee voted 6-2 to send the proposal to the floor for full debate. Oh, and they have also offered an amendment to require the helmetless riders to wear eye protection on the orbital region of a person’s face. Well, that’s a relief. At least they won’t poke an eye out.

All of this change is proposed despite legislative find-ings in the current helmet law that “head injuries that occur to motorcyclists and moped operators which could be prevented or lessened by the wearing of helmets are a societal problem and that the financial and emotional costs of such injuries cannot be viewed solely on a per-sonal level. “

Further, legislative intent with the current helmet law is “to prevent injuries and fatalities which occur due to motorcycle and moped accidents and to prevent the sub-sequent damage to society which results due to the cost of caring for injured people, the pain and suffering which accompanies such injuries and fatalities, and the loss of productive members of society from such injuries.”

Call me old-fashioned, but when did freedom of choice become strong enough to outweigh fact?

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

Reject Obamacare in Nebraska

This month marks the fifth an-niversary of the enactment of President Obama’s healthcare law also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare. As this controversial healthcare law has taken effect in the years follow-ing its passage, Nebraskans have witnessed its rocky rollout and have suffered from dramatic in-creases in insurance premiums. I have heard from Nebraskans that this law has rendered health in-surance almost unaffordable for many people because of the high premiums and deductibles that have resulted from its mandates.

In spite of the ACA’s contin-ued failures, proponents of the law have chosen to pursue its implementation at the state level here in Nebraska. This session, the Unicameral is considering LB472, also known as the Med-icaid Redesign Act, which would expand Medicaid in Nebraska as proposed under Obamacare.

Proponents of Medicaid ex-pansion tout the U.S. Federal Government’s promise to cover 90% of the cost of expansion as money that Nebraska can-not afford to leave on the table. Similar past promises from the Federal Government, however, have only proven short term. Promised federal funding for state administered programs has a history of evaporating, includ-ing federal funding for special education programming. Initially, federal funding was supposed to provide 40% of the funding for special education, but today in Nebraska it has dropped to 23%, leaving the State of Nebraska to pick up the difference.

Even at the current federal fund-ing levels, Medicaid expansion in Nebraska would create major, new, ongoing state spending that would compete with priori-ties that Nebraskans care deeply about like tax relief, education, and infrastructure. A recent study showed that Medicaid expan-sion in Nebraska would result in spending $3.184 billion in taxpayer dollars including $158 million in state income and sales tax dollars over the first six years of the program. This would redi-rect money that otherwise could go towards property tax relief, additional education funding, or building better roads.

Medicaid expansion in Ne-braska would also dramatically shift the focus of Nebraska’s Medicaid program which is cen-tered on serving our state’s most vulnerable citizens. Currently, Nebraska’s Medicaid program provides coverage to young chil-dren, low-income families, per-

sons with disabilities, and others who meet certain eligibility re-quirements. Expanding Medicaid beyond these i n d i v i d u a l s would shi f t the program’s focus away f r o m s e r v -ing Nebras-ka’s vulner-able citizens to providing t a x p a y e r -funded health coverage to i n d i v i d u a l s outside these c a t e g o r i e s , w h i c h w a s never the original intent of Ne-braska’s Medicaid program.

Expanding Medicaid as pro-posed under President Obama’s failed healthcare law is a danger-ous financial risk to state govern-ment. Nebraska should reject the failure of Obamacare by rejecting LB472. Because of the ACA’s failures, it is critical that this Congress pursue real healthcare reform that is patient-centered and market-focused while also reversing the dramatic rise in healthcare insurance premiums and holding the line on con-solidation in the health insurance market. Without real reform, it is likely the healthcare costs will continue to rise, and Nebraskans will continue to have fewer health insurance providers from which to choose.

Here in Nebraska, we should continue to seek innovative ideas on how we can make healthcare more affordable at the state level without major expansions of entitlement programs. One alternative that our Legislature should look at in the future is budgeting support for community health clinics. These clinics, such as One World Community Health Center in Omaha and Norfolk Community Health Care Clinic, provide quality healthcare to underserved populations who otherwise would have difficulty getting access to critical services. Additionally, with Nebraska’s low unemployment, there are nu-merous open jobs across our state with great healthcare benefits. We need to ask ourselves: How can we do a better job of helping people take advantage of these employment opportunities?

In the near future, I urge you to contact your state senator and ask them to oppose the expan-sion of Obamacare in Nebraska by rejecting LB472. For more information on how you can call or email your senator, please visit www.nebraskalegislature.gov.

GovernorPete Ricketts

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Friendly NeighborsThe Friendly Neighbors Pinochle

Club met at Reflections on St. Pat-rick’s Day with Delores Penkava as the hostess. Guest players were Doris Aylor and Donna Swanda.

High score winner was Delores Gilbert. Second high was Doris Aylor. The next meeting will be at Reflections on March 31 with Deb Aylor as hostess.

Jan Kollar LodgeA March 2 meeting was held at the Blecha residence with seven members present. Minutes were read and approved and treasurer’s report given. March activities were discussed. Two new bands have been selected along with our other favorites. March 29 will be our annual Kenny and Rosie Good Day, along with our Easter egg hunt with entertainment by Greg’s Trio. There is to be a covered dish dinner also.

April 19 we host the District II meeting at 2 p.m. Bring memories

of a family Easter tradition you have enjoyed over the years.

This year we once again won a Level I WFLA award honoring our lodge with $400. We give credit to our youth and adults who are active in volunteerism and helping in mak-ing our communities a better place to live. The Kenny and Rosie Good donations have provided us a lot of scholarships to members who have contributed to making this happen. We appreciate our young members for all their work to keep this lodge going.

The next meeting will be April 6.

Premysl Otakar Ten members met at the Table

Rock Center on March 19 with Rudy Fritch, Jr. opening the meet-ing. A scholarship will be given to a recipient lodge member graduating from HTRS. Applications available from Fritch and returned by April

10. Donations were made to post prom and Heart Association. Easter treats will be given to Head Start. Bills were allowed. We were happy to get the level one award. Members remained for lunch compliments of the lodge.

Summit ClubTuesday, March 17, the Summit

club women met at the Action Cen-ter for lunch. No meeting or roll call was held because there was only three in attendance. Five substitutes cam and played sommerset. Caro-lyn Droge received high score and

Margaret Hecht received second high. Ila Helms was hostess and served snacks. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 15 with June Hess as hostess. Roll call will be your favorite Easter.

Clubs and Organizations

HTRS Middle School Honor RollThe HTRS Middle School has

released its third quarter honor roll. Making the Honor Roll were: eighth grade – Grace Kanel, Tayler Ruskamp, Clarence Schuler, Emma Shubert, Matilyn Stalder, and Jen-nabella Vasco; seventh grade – Kai-tlyn Frey, Lauren Nanninga, and Isabella Ruskamp.

Making honorable mention were:

Eighth grade – Connor Brede-meier, Camille Frey, Hunter Hain, Anastasia Popham, Delayne Schuster, Mikayla Taiclet, Journie Vaughan, Aliesha Walker, and Bethany Worthey; seventh grade – Carissa Allen, Genevie Allen, Matthew Curtis, Cameron James, Sara Kaufman-Kuker, and Alayna Thompson-Anderson.

HTRS Speech Team 2nd at DistrictThe HTRS Speech Team was the

C2-1 District Runnerup March 17. Pawnee City won the meet with 344 to HTRS’ 333. Freeman finished third with 323 points. HTRS quali-fied six events for state competition. The HTRS qualifiers were Carissa Carlin, first in persuasive; third in informative; Elliot Gonnella, second in extemporaneous speak-ing; Nick Anthony, first in poetry;

Kendall Werts, third in entertain-ment; and Trenton Plager, third in extemporaneous speaking. Other medalists for HTRS were: Ashton Nanninga, fourth in persuasive; and fourth in informative; Chloe Workman, sixth in humorous prose; Shelby Mayo, sixth in poetry; Lauren Patzel, sixth; and duet of Workman and Werts was fifth. The team is coached by Carl Linnerson.

Choir concert Palm SundayThe Humboldt Area Commu-

nity Choir will be presenting “The Easter Sunday,” a cantata by Tom Frettke and Thomas Grassi.

Several concert numbers will add to the enjoyable, inspirational atmosphere for this annual event which will be held at Palm Sunday 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Hum-boldt United Methodist Church.

Doug Kirkendall is the director and Doug Kottich is the accompanist. Karen Krofta served as the practice pianist.

The choir members this year are from Humboldt, Verdon, Auburn, Elk Creek, DuBois, Falls City, Pawnee City, Johnson, Dawson, Steinauer, and Sabetha.

Remember to stay safe on the farmWhile we are just beginning with

spring field work in earnest, safety needs to be an important focus for farmers and others in our rural com-munity. Agriculture is the second most dangerous industry in the United States. Approximately 100 children and youth die in farm work accidents annually in the United States. In the spring of 2010 there were five farm fatalities in Ne-braska in a matter of a few weeks. There have been a number of ATV injuries and fatalities to youth on farms in Nebraska and other states in recent years as well. It is ex-tremely important to be aware of farm hazards to prevent potential farm accidents and even fatalities on the farm.

With field work just getting started here in southeast Nebraska, it is very important for all of us to remember safety during this busy time of the year. It is important for farmers and travelers alike to be aware of the dangers of equipment being transported on the highways and country roads.

Sometimes it is very difficult to see, especially around dusk or dawn when the sun sometimes blinds you as you drive toward it. Country roads can be dusty, making driv-ing particularly hazardous when equipment is moving from field to field. While these conditions call for cautious driving for the traveler, farmers need to have the proper SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) signs on their equipment. It is also impor-tant that farm tractors and sprayers have functioning hazard-warning

lights. Operating headlights and hazard-warning lights provide ad-vance warning for other drivers on highways and country roads.

Safety at the farmstead and in the field must not be overlooked either. Equipment, tractor, and truck operators must always be aware of other people in the area, particularly young children and elderly people. When entering the farmyard, especially at night, be alert to pedestrians. If you are starting up and will be moving equipment, check to make sure everything is clear and there isn’t anyone playing or looking around the equipment. Many times young children may be playing in and around equipment and are difficult to see. Sometimes people may be looking at equipment and they do not hear it being started up and may end up in the way and at risk of getting injured. Always protect yourself, use caution, and practice safety first!

Finally safety in the field must not be overlooked. While you may be very careful when you’re on the road or at the farmstead when other people are involved, don’t forget safety in the field. During planting there is pressure to get the crop planted in a timely manner. We must not ignore safety when we’re in the field. Always be sure to fol-low all safety guidelines listed in the manufacturer’s operator manual and always have shields in place, and support equipment properly when working under it.

Bloodmobile April 13

The American Red Cross Blood-mobile will be in Pawnee City April 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Po-teet Fellowship Hall.

Week will honor the handi-busNebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has

signed a proclamation urging Ne-braskans to become more aware of the local public transit systems. A special week will celebrate this, April 6-10, with the local SENCA

handi-bus. Their fees are extremely reasonable. Call 402-982-2208 for information on how to schedule a ride and the cost for riding the lo-cal handi-bus. The transit system is available to everyone in the county.

Meals On Wheels serves Pawnee City and Table RockBy Ray Kappel

News EditorMeals on Wheels provides an

invaluable service to the commu-nities of Pawnee City and Table Rock. Pawnee's program is with SENCA and Table Rock's is with Blue Rivers.

This is from the Meals on Wheels website: “Meals on Wheels has been guided by a single goal since the first known U.S. delivery by a small group of Philadelphia citizens in 1954 – to support our senior neighbors to extend their indepen-dence and health as they age. What started as a compassionate idea has grown into one of the largest and most effective social movements in America, currently helping nearly 2.5 million seniors annually in virtually every community in the country.

For millions of Americans, Meals on Wheels is literally the difference between remaining in their own homes and needing to relocate to a nursing facility. The nutritious meal, friendly visit and safety check help them cope with three of the biggest threats of aging: hunger, isolation and loss of independence. Research proves that when seniors have the right support, they gain greater quality of life, need fewer hospital stays and live longer.”

In Pawnee City, over the course of October to December, 1,268 Meals on Wheels were served. It has been in Pawnee City for at least 25 years, according to cook Donna Henson.

Right now, Pawnee City needs volunteers. She sometimes has

to rely on the hospital staff or the city hall staff for volunteers. In the winter months, it’s worse when cold temperatures make you want to stay indoors.

If you are interested in volunteer-ing, contact the local SENCA office. If you don’t want to get out of the car to deliver the meals, the high school provides students who will deliver the meal for you.

“They get a good, hot nutritious meal every day,” Henson said.

Daryl jones, gets Meals on Wheels in Pawnee City, said, “I appreciate it very much. I couldn’t get along without it.”

You qualify for the program through income guidelines of Health and Human Services.

Table Rock’s program operates for the Senior Center. Right now they have two drivers, Glee and Lavon Couvalt and Shad Gager. They divide the week up delivering the meals.

“The number of delivered meal varies daily but volunteers deliver between eight and fifteen meals per day. Our numbers are down right now...we have lost a number of our home bound people.

"The volunteers I mentioned are the only two I have that deliver. It has worked out very well that if one can't the other does.

"This service is invaluable! This is the only hot meal that some of these people get. but it's not only about the meal. I really appreciate the fact that these people get checked on daily, "Sput Turnbull, cook, said in an email.

Malchow-BlechaBill and Deb Malchow of Hick-

man, formally of Cambridge, Ne-braska would like to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Lisa Malchow to Ben Blecha, son of David and Dedra Blecha of Steinauer, Nebraska.

Grandparents of the bride are Alvin and the late Nelvadene Mal-chow of Beatrice, Nebraska; and the late Laurence and Vivian Ketman of Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Grandparents of the groom are Richard and Mary Ann Blecha of Humboldt, Nebraska; Stan and Jan Harroun of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Bernie and Evie Schreiner of Nixa, Missouri.

Lisa is a 2011 graduate of Cam-bridge High School and 2013 graduate of Highland Community College. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Peru State College. She will graduate in December 2015.

Ben is a 2010 graduate of Paw-nee City High School and a 2012

graduate of Highland Community College. He is currently employed at Todd Tractor, Inc. in Seneca, Kansas.

The couple is planning a June 13, 2015 wedding at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Steinauer, Ne-braska.

Engagement

Above left: William Vlcek was the proud recipient of the Clubber of the Month trophy. He is the son of J.W. and Shannon Vlcek. The Travelling Medallion winners for this past month are Lily-Kate (above right) and Wyatt Noel (right), children of Blake and LaShawn Noel. The last night of Awana will be April 29th.

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Pioneer Conference basketball selections announced

PAWNEE, RICHARDSON COUNTIES - The P ioneer Conference recently announced the 2015 All-Conference honorees from the 2014-15 basketball seasons with 11 area athletes included on the exclusive list.

Congratulations to these student/athletes for their achievements both on the court and in the classrooms this past season!

PAWNEE CITYGirls

Jenna Habegger, Senior, Second Team All-Conference.

She lby Hundley, Sen io r,

H o n o r a b l e M e n t i o n A l l -Conference.

BoysTyler Gyhra, Senior, Second

Team All-Conference.Ted Gyhra, Junior, Honorable

Mention All-Conference.HUMBOLDT TABLEROCK STEINAUER

GirlsA l l i e B i n d e r, F r e s h m a n ,

H o n o r a b l e M e n t i o n A l l -Conference.

BoysNolan Schafer, Junior, First Team

All-Conference.

Eli Herr, Junior, Third Team All-Conference.

Schuyler Kuhlmann, Senior, H o n o r a b l e M e n t i o n A l l -Conference.

LEWISTONGirls

Brooke Wehrbein, Senior, H o n o r a b l e M e n t i o n A l l -Conference.

BoysDalton Anderson, Junior, Second

Team All-Conference.Ryan Husa, Junior, Honorable

Mention All-Conference.

HUMBOLDT - Six Alumni teams gathered in the HTRS new gym non Saturday, March 7 for the 4th Annual Men's Basketball Tourna-ment. The Humboldt Lions Club sponsored with all funds going towards the Scot Knudson Memo-rial Scholarship Fund. Chairperson Vicki Manning had the event well organized as always.

Scoring Leaders: Alex Habegger, 95 (had 31 in his first game); Brian Lemerond, 57; Blaine Vitosh, 49; Marshal Joy, 46; Graham Droge, 42; Conner Malone, 42; Aaron Miller, 42; Conner Sweeney, 41; Dexter Spitsnogle, 38; Derek Vr-tiska, 37.

Game 1: Vrtiska 64, SE 49. Vr-tiska Team Scoring: Derek Vrtiska 8, Skyler Ramsey 11, Cody Tasler 2, Logan Hanzlicek 6, Tanner Scharpe 8, Alex Habegger 31, SE Scoring: Aaron Miller 16, Matt James 5, Shawn Kreienhop 8, Steve VanDerkamp 4, Brian Lemrond 16.

Game 2: Tetens 60, Derby's 64. Tetens Scoring: Craig Teten 8, Nate Teten 9, Ma son Pelchat 9, Nate Newman 16, Adam Leuders 2, Garret Sand 5, Tyler Allen 11. Derby's Scoring: Eric Derby 5, Justin Stevens 7, Conner Malone 15, Colon VanGronigan 2, Conner Sweeney 17, Graham Droge 18.

Game 3: Freeman 40, Thorp 70. Freeman Scoring: Lucas Barr 7, Andrew Belding 3, Hayden Meyer, 2, Conner Freeman, 3, Tyler Gyhra 0, Hayden Albers 17, Spencer Ste-vens 6, Clayton Branick 2. Thorp Scoring: Bryce Ebel 9, Ethan Thorp 4, Dylan Paczora 7, Blaine Vitosh 18, Tyler Derby 6, Brian Weber 7,

Dexter Spitsnogle 19.Game 4: Vrtiska 49, Derby 52. Vr-

tiska Scoring: Vrtiska 9, Ramsey 8, Marshal Joy 2, Hanzlicek 2, Sharpe 2, Habegger 26. Derby Scoring: Derby 4, Stevens 17, Malone 9, Swinney 7, Droge 15.

Game 5: SE 69, Teten 61. SE Scor-ing: Miller 9, Martinez 3, James 2, Kreienhop 11, Vanderkamp 6, Aue 20, Lemerond 18.

Game 6: Thorp 50, Derby 40. Thorp Scoring: Ebel 4, Thorp 2, Paczora 12, Vitosh 18, Derby 2, Weber 6, Spitsnogle 13. Der-by Scoring: Derby 5, Stevens 1, Malone 14, Swinney 11, Droge 2, Pierson 7.

Game 7: SE 64, Freeman 42. SE Scoring: Bebb 5, Miller 10, Mar-tinez 16, James 9, Kreienhop 3, Vanderkamp 4, Aue 8, Lemerond 9. Freeman Scoring: Barr 5, Kuhl-

mann 3, Freeman 14, Gyhra 11, Albers 7, Branick 2.

Game 8: SE 33, Vrtiska 53. SE Scoring: Miller 7, Martinez 6, Kreienhop 1, Aue 5, Lemerond 14. Vrtiska Scoring: Vrtiska 8, Ramsey 1, Joy 18, Tasler 3, Hanzlicek 2, Sharpe 8, Habegger 13.

Game 9: Derby 33, Vrtiska 49. Derby Scoring: Derby 2, Malone 4, VanGrommgan 6, Swinney 6, Droge 7, Pierson 8. Vrtiska Scor-ing: Ramsey 7, Joy 11, Tasler 6, Hanzlicek 4, Sharpe 12, Habeg-ger 9.

Game 10 (Championship Game): Thorp 72, Vrtiska 55. Thorp Scor-ing: Thorp 13, Paczora 6, Vitosh 20, Derby 16, Weber 11, Spitsnogle 6. Vrtiska Scoring: Vrtiska 12, Ramsey 6, Joy 15, Hanzlicek 2, Sharpe 4, Habegger 16.

Team Thorp Champions of 4th Annual HTRS Men's Alumni BB Tourney

Alumni Champions were Team Thorp - Front Row L-R: Dexter Spitsnogle, Blake Vitosh. Back Row L-R: Dylan Paczsa, Ethan Thorp, Brian Weber, Tyler Derby, Bryce Ebel.

Alumni Runner Up Team – Team Vrtiska: Front Row L-R: Cody Tasler, Derek Vrtiska, Marshal Joy, Tanner Sharpe. Back Row L-R: Alex Habegger, Logan Hanzlicek, Skiler Ramsey.

HTRS 6th Grade team members are Front row (l-r) - Tara Zimmerling, Shannon Jones, Abby Stalder, Kenna McCLarn-en, and Peyton Schaardt. Back row (l-r) - Kaitlyn Glathar, Emily Hutton, Sara Mayo, Natalie Novak.

HUMBOLDT - The HTRS Girls 6th Grade girls' basketball team completed a successful season in 2014-2015. Their final record was 13-5.

The season started with a Decem-ber Tournament in Nebraska City and a third place finish.

Next came the Humboldt Winter League and a 5-1 record followed by two tournaments in Humboldt.

The season finished with 2 more tournament at the beginning of March. The team earned 2nd place both at a Nebraska City tournament and in Lincoln at the Midwest Invi-tational Tournament (MIT).

The team was coached this year by Kelley Glather, Steve Schaardt and Mark Novak. Great improve-ment was shown throughout the year and the coaches are excited to advance the girls to Junior High play next year.

HTRS 6th Grade girls take 2nd at MIT's

Obituaries

Courthouse ReportReal Estate Transfers

Documentary Stamp Tax = $2.25 per $1,000.

Abbreviations: JT-joint tenancy deed, WD-warranty deed, QC-quit claim deed, DD-deed of distribu-tion of estate, TD-trustee’s deed, SD-Sheriff’s deed, PRP-Personal rep deed, OVC-Other Valuable Consideration.

WD-Kevin D. Hildebrand trans-ferred to Robert Couillard Lots 5-6 in Block 8 of Burchard for $2,000. Documentary Stamp Tax: $4.50.

PRD-Kyle J. Mahlin and Robert G. Mahlin, personal reps, trans-ferred to Dan Sommerhalder and Suzanne M. Sommerhalder N1/2 of 35-3-10 except portion for State of Nebraska Roadway purposes for $1 OVC. Documentary Stamp Tax: $360.

JTWD-Donna J. Rogers and Allyssia J. Rogers and Emaleen Rogers transferred to David L. Reynolds and Debby L. Reynolds SW1/4NW1/4 tract in 6-1-12 for $42,500. Documentary Stamp Tax: $96.75.

WD-Richard A. Droge and Diane K. Droge transferred to Jordan L. Droge undivided ½ interest in S1/2 of 36-1-11 for $46.200. Documen-tary Stamp Tax: $105.75.

QC-Steven D. Mitchell and Pa-mela S. Mitchell transferred to Ste-ven D. Mitchell All of portion of BNSF Railway Co. 100 feet wide from Pawnee City to Endicott, NE branch for Love and Affection. Documentary Stamp Tax: Exempt.

QC-Steven D. Mitchell and Pa-mela S. Mitchell transferred to Steven D. Mitchell and Pamela S. Mitchell part of 18-2-9 for Love and Affection. Documentary

Stamp Tax: Exempt.QC-Steven D. Mitchell and Pa-

mela S. Mitchell transferred to Steven D. Mitchell and Pamela S. Mitchell undivided 1/3 interest in SW1/4 of W1/2SE1/4 except parts in 30-2-9 for Love and Affection.

CourtEach was also ordered to pay at

least $48 court costs. Traffic and criminal records are reprinted from a report of disposed cases and may not reflect all actions taken.

Speeding: Linda S. Kramer, $25; Joseph S. Duryea, $75; Ashley N. Uribe, $125; Elizabeth Ann Wil-son, $25.

Other: Aimee Lambert, attempt of a class 3A or 4A felony, reduced to misdemeanor, $100, probation 9 months; Gregory J. McLaughlin, DUI, $500, 100 days jail; Richard Ellston, unlawful display of plate, $50; failure to use seat belt, $25.

Sheriff’s DepartmentThe Johnson County Sheriff’s

Department dispatched the follow-ing calls for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, March 16, 2015 through March 22, 2015:

Traffic stop, 5; Emergency call, 3; Emergency hang-up, 2; 911 non-emergency, 2; 911 transfer, 1; Ani-mal bite, 1; Assist fire department, 1; Call for information, 2; Check welfare person, 1; Controlled burn, 3; Information for officer, 3; Medi-cal call, 1; On duty officer call in, 10; Reckless driving, 1; Suspicious activity, 1; Terroristic threats, 1; Transport inmate, 1; VIN check by radio, 3.

Total number of calls dispatched for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department, 42.

Lavern KroemerMarch 5, 1928 ~ March 20, 2015

Lavern Kroemer, 87, of Seneca, KS passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Life Care Center in Sen-eca.

Lavern was born on March 5, 1928, six miles north of Seneca. He was the son of Carl Kroemer and Amelia Rohlmeier. He was one of five children born to this union. He was a member of the Friedens United Church of Christ where he was baptized and confirmed. He attended a country school until the 8th grade, when he then entered into farming with his family. He married Evelyn Fritch on Novem-ber 26, 1950 at Friedens, north of Seneca. After their marriage they moved to their current farm, north of Seneca. They lived there until two years ago when Lavern moved into the Life Care Center.

He was preceded in death by

his parents; his wife; a daugh-ter Audrey Butler; two brothers, Lawrence Kroemer and Leonard Kroemer. He was survived by one son, Norman Kroemer of Bern, KS; one daughter, Vivian Cockrell of Pawnee City, NE; two sisters, Luella Rogers and Luetta Binder; four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Funeral services were held Mon-day, March 23, 2015 at Friedens United Church of Christ at 10:30 a.m. The visitation was at 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. In-terment was in the Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery. Me-morial contributions may be made to the Friedens United Church of Christ sent in care of Popkess Mor-tuary, 814 Castle St. Seneca, KS 66538. www.popkessmortuaries.com

LeRoy RobertsMarch 23, 1925 ~ March 19, 2015

LeRoy Roberts, 89, of Falls City, NE, passed away March 19, 2015 at Falls City. He was born March 23, 1925 at Strong City, OK.

LeRoy enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1943 and retired and was honor-ably discharged in 1973 and lived in California, Reno, NV and moved to Humboldt, NE in 2001 then to Pawnee City, NE and to Falls City

in December of 2014.He is survived by his nephew,

Kenny Clinton of Falls City, Walter Eugene Clinton of Spokane, WA, niece, Cindy Jo Davis of California and a great-nephew, Josh Clinton of California.

Mr. Roberts has been cremated and service will be held at a later date in California.

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Our Sunrise Companion “Sunny”March 14, 2003-March 24, 2015

Sunny passed away at the K-State Vet clinic after a sudden illness in the early morning hours of March 24, 2015.

He was a much loved companion and enjoyed traveling with Ron and Bev Puhalla. He went just about everywhere with them. He loved to greet people at the offices of the Pawnee Republican and the Tecum-seh Chieftain.

Sunny loved children and when he heard their voices would jump up to great them often standing still while they ran their hands on his soft coat.

We are comforted by the follow-ing thought:

When his old dog died a four year old boy seemed to take it calmly. As his parents pondered the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives the boy said he knew why, “Everybody is born so they can learn how to live a good life–like loving everybody and being nice, right? Well, animals already

know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay so long.”

We thank everyone who was so nice to Sunny. He had a wonderful life full of love he freely received and love he freely gave.

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Job Openings – Increased Night Shift Pay

8 The Pawnee Republican, Thursday, March 26, 2015

Public Noticesnotices

Request foR qualificationsThe Nemaha Natural Resources Dis-

trict is requesting qualifications from consultants to develop a Comprehen-sive “Nemaha River Basin Water Qual-ity Management Plan” for the Nemaha NRD’s entire District. Specific details of the plan and requirements for proposals are available by contacting the Nemaha NRD (402) 335-3325 or on our website: www.nemahanrd.org. Proposals are due at the Nemaha NRD, 62161 Hwy 136, Te-cumseh NE 68450 no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015.March 26 znez

Meeting noticesnotice of Meeting

PaWnee countY BoaRD of coMMissioneRs

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the Board of Commission-ers of Pawnee County, Nebraska will be held on the following Tuesday, April 14th & 28th, 2015. The meetings will be held commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor meeting room in the County Courthouse, Pawnee County, Nebraska, which meet-ings will be open to the public.

An agenda for such meetings, kept continuously current, is available for pub-lic inspections at the office of the County Clerk, County Courthouse, Pawnee County, Nebraska.

Dennis Schaardt, ChairmanPawnee County Board

of CommissionersMarch 26 znez

noticeleWiston consoliDateD

school, Dist. #69BoaRD of eDucation RetReat

aPRil 1st, 20157:00 P.M.

A retreat of the Lewiston School Board District 69 will be held on Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at 7:00 p. m. at the Lew-iston Consolidated School Library. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss fa-cilities, and programming. No formal business or board action will take place at the retreat.

A tentative agenda for the meeting can be reviewed at the Superintendent’s of-fice located at 306 Tiger Avenue, Lewis-ton, NE 68380 upon request.March 26 znez

TMeeting MinutesMinutes

sPecial MeetingMaRch 16, 2015

The meeting of the Board of Educa-tion of the School District of Pawnee City in the County of Pawnee, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 1 of Pawnee County, Nebraska was con-vened in open session at 6:00 p.m. for the special meeting in the Library/Media Center of the elementary on Monday, March 16, 2015.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Terry Borcher, Anna Ferguson, Lisa Hunzeker, and Randy Niss.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Brian Rottinghaus.

OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Lucas, Deb Niss,

Notice of the meeting was given in ad-vance thereof, according to law by proper publication, a copy of the Proof of Publi-cation attached to these minutes. Notice of the meeting was given in advance and the Receipt of Notice of Meeting is also attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda and the purpose of the meet-ing were communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting. All proceedings of the Board of Education were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

President Terry Borcher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Randy Niss, seconded by Lisa Hunzeker, that this be declared an open meeting and was preceded by publicized notice. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (absent, arrived 6:03), Gyhra (yes), Hun-zeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (absent). Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Randy Niss, seconded by Lisa Hunzeker, that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (absent), Gyhra (yes), Hunzeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (absent). Motion carried 4-0.

New BusinessMotion by Randy Niss, seconded by

Lisa Hunzeker to set the scope of posi-tion for Superintendent as PreK-6 Prin-cipal and Superintendent. Roll call vote: Borcher (no), Ferguson (yes), Gyhra (yes), Hunzeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (absent). Motion carried 4-1.

Motion by Anna Ferguson, seconded by Lisa Hunzeker, to approve Superinten-dent Search Calendar as presented from McPherson & Jacobson. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (yes), Gyhra (yes), Hunzeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (absent). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Lisa Hunzeker, seconded by Terry Borcher, to schedule a Special Board Meeting on March 31, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to have an organizational and plan-ning session with McPherson & Jacobson Search Firm. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (yes), Gyhra (yes), Hunzeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (ab-sent). Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Amy Gyhra, seconded by Lisa Hunzeker, to adjourn the meeting. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (yes), Gyhra (yes), Hunzeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (absent). Motion carried 5-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Terry Borcher, PresidentLisa Hunzeker, SecretaryMarch 26 znez

MinutessPecial Meeting

MaRch 12, 2015The meeting of the Board of Educa-

tion of the School District of Pawnee City in the County of Pawnee, in the State of Nebraska, a/k/a School District No. 1 of Pawnee County, Nebraska was con-vened in open session at 7:00 p.m. for the special meeting in the Library/Media Center of the high school on Thursday, March 12, 2015.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Terry Borcher, Lisa Hunzeker, Randy Niss, and Brian Rottinghaus.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Anna Ferguson.

OTHERS PRESENT: A.J. Tomky, Deb Niss, Mike Lucas, Sheri Becker, Matt Bel-ka, and Alan Harms.

Notice of the meeting was given in ad-vance thereof, according to law by proper

publication, a copy of the Proof of Publi-cation attached to these minutes. Notice of the meeting was given in advance and the Receipt of Notice of Meeting is also attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda and the purpose of the meet-ing were communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting. All proceedings of the Board of Education were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

President Borcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Randy Niss, seconded by Lisa Hunzeker, that this be declared an open meeting and was preceded by publicized notice. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (ab-sent), Hunzeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (yes).

Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Randy Niss, seconded by

Lisa Hunzeker, that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (absent), Hun-zeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (yes). Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Randy Niss, seconded by Terry Borcher to appoint Amy Gyhra to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (absent), Hun-zeker (no), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (abstain). Motion failed 2-1-1.

Motion by Lisa Hunzeker, seconded by Ransy Niss to appoint Amy Gyhra to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (absent), Hun-zeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (abstain). Motion carried 3-0-1.

Public Comment or Correspondence Committee Reports

Administrative Reports Old BusinessNew BusinessPresentation from Dr. Mike Lucas on

the behalf of McPherson & Jacobson Search Firm.

Presentation from Mrs. Sheri Becker and Mr. Matt Belka on the behalf of the Nebraska Association a School Boards Superintendent search process.

Presentation from Dr. Alan Harms on the behalf of the Nebraska Rural Commu-nity Schools Association Superintendent search process.

The Board recessed at 8:35 p.m.The Board returned from recess at

8:46 p.m.Motion by Lisa Hunzeker, seconded by

Randy Niss, that McPherson & Jacobson Search Firm be the agency that Paw-nee City Schools contracts with to select candidates to interview for the 2015-16 Superintendent opening. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (absent), Hun-zeker (yes), Niss (yes), and Rottinghaus (abstain). Motion carried 3-0-1.

Motion by Randy Niss, seconded by Lisa Hunzeker, to schedule a Special Board Meeting on March 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to have an organizational and plan-ning session with McPherson & Jacobson Search Firm. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Ferguson (absent), Hunzeker (yes), Niss (yes), Rottinghaus (yes).

Motion carried 4-0.Motion by Lisa Hunzeker, seconded by

Brian Rottinghaus, to adjourn the meet-ing. Roll call vote: Borcher (yes), Fergu-son (absent), Hunzeker (yes), Niss (yes), Rottinghaus (yes). Motion carried 4-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

Terry Borcher, PresidentLisa Hunzeker, SecretaryMarch 26 znez

PaWnee countY BoaRD of coMMissioneRs

MaRch 17, 2015The Pawnee County Board of Com-

missioners met in regular session, which was open to the public, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the Court-house meeting room. Notice of such meeting was published in the Thursday, February 26, 2015 issue of The Pawnee Republican. Present were Jan Lang, Dennis Schaardt, Ron Seitz and County Clerk, Candi Nicholas. Dennis Schaardt opened the meeting and announced the open meeting law poster is posted on the east wall of the meeting room. Lang moved to approve the minutes of March 3, 2015 as presented. Seitz seconded the motion. Motion carried. Lang moved to approve the agenda adding security system for offices. Seitz seconded the motion. Motion carried. Seitz moved to approve the claims as presented. Lang seconded the motion. Motion carried.

C.J. Johnson, Regional Administra-tor for Region V Systems, met with the Board. Region V Systems supports in-dividuals with behavioral health issues in SE Nebraska. C.J. discussed how Region V operates and went over the an-nual report. If individuals need General Assistance they can contact John Turner at Region V Systems to see if they can assist them. The budget request for Re-gion V Systems will likely have a 2.5% increase this year to $4278.00 for men-tal health and to $770.00 for substance abuse.

Dave Merrill, Executive Director for Region V Services, met with the Board. Region V Services supports people with developmental disabilities in SE Ne-braska. Dave went over the annual re-port and submitted the budget request of $4936.00, which is the same as last year.

Bob Kinghorn, SE Nebraska Devel-opmental Services (SENDS), presented a report to the Board about the services they provided over the last year.

Chris Rauner, Hwy Supt, and Heather Duryea, Admin Asst, met with the Board. There was no rock report . They dis-cussed various projects and signed easements for projects BRO-7067(22) & C-67(203). Gene Weilage met with Board and discussed the County hav-ing a bridge crew vs. hiring contractors for bridges. He also discussed access to his properties. The Board said they have provided reasonable access and nothing else will be provided. Jennifer Stehlik Ladman and Chris discussed with Gene the correct procedures to address the Board about this issue. The Board discussed the road and bridge GIS Work-shop. Schaardt made a motion to go with the GIS Workshop system for the road and bridge department. Lang seconded the motion. Motion carried.

The Board discussed and drafted a let-ter in support of LB633 which would al-locate $20 million for counties and $20 million for cities in State Aid for public infrastructures in Nebraska.

The Board reviewed the Treasurer month end report for February, corre-spondence from the State of Nebraska Dept. of Roads regarding STP-4-7(107) Turkey Creed Bridge South of Steinauer; CN 13188 and correspondence from SENDD.

Candi Nicholas, Cheryl Dahlgren and Jon Bailey discussed with the Board se-curity for the offices. Candi will call com-panies in reference to panic buttons for

each office.The following claims were reviewed

and signed:NET PAYROLL 23719.68; FWH

2366.82; SWH 748.67; FICA 3912.40; MICA 915.06; RETIREMENT 3928.21; UNITED HEALTHCARE 13305.03; AFLAC 9.64; DELTA 273.77; UNION DUES 160.00; HEALTHPLAN 127.70; AMERICAN HERITAGE 171.15; LIB-ERTY 15.71; MADISON LIFE 84.57; DI-RECT DEPOSIT FEE 10.00.

GENERAL FUND:AS Central Services, data storage

145.40; Barone Security Systems, in-spections 588.00; Karly Black, mileage 201.25; Clinton Brown, custodial 25.00; Casey’s, fuel 624.13; City of Pawnee City, water/sewer 69.49; Constellation Energy, heat 2096.23; Eakes Office Solu-tions, supplies 62.01; Ronald Elliott, ap-praisal work 600.00; Fairfield Inn, Nicho-las lodging 83.00; Farmer’s Cooperative, fuel 22.00; Gene Steffy Chrysler, 2014 Dodge Charger 23639.00; H&H Auto, repairs 13.50; Hasselbalch Pharmacy, inmate medication 20.75; Kyles Service Center, repairs 40.00; Medtox Labora-tories, toxicology coroner 170.55; MIPS, programs, support & supplies 2131.38; NE Weed Control Assoc., registration Kerl 120.00; Candice Nicholas, mileage 284.63; Nider’s, supplies 23.40; Office Depot, supplies 17.58; Pawnee Coun-ty Clerk, postage 5.75; Quill, supplies 52.18; True Value, supplies 58.50; Veri-zon Wireless 66.52, Windstream 651.20; SE Dist. County officials Assoc., registra-tion 125.00.

ROAD/BRIDGE FUND:Casey’s, fuel 470.32; City of Paw-

nee, water/sewer 56.01; Eggers Bros, repairs 616.58; Farmer’s Cooperative, fuel 2408.13; H&H, repair parts 2813.61; Heinen True Value, parts 5.83; Kerls, tires & repairs 4130.00; Klepper Oil, fuel 1546.37; Kyles Service Center, repairs 15.00; Midwest Underground, culverts 45846.75; NMC Inc, repairs 761.18; NPPD 157.69; OPPD 79.53; Sids Auto Parts, parts 34.43; True Value, supplies 93.71; US Post Office, box rental 48.00; Verizon Wireless 78.15; Windstream 105.98; Zees Backhoe Services, road re-pairs 2730.00; SE Dist. County Officials Assoc., registration 25.00.

Chairman Schaardt adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m.

S/Dennis SchaardtS/Jan LangS/Ron Seitz

Attest: Candi Nicholas, Pawnee County Clerk March 26 znez

Village of leWistonMaRch 17, 2015

BoaRD Meeting MinutesRoll Call: J. Kinghorn; C. Tegtmeier;

E. Burgett;-present; N. Tennant; W. Zim-merman –absent.

Meeting was called to order by Chair-man J. Kinghorn. Open Meeting Act was read by chairman. Minutes from February meeting was read. Motion was made by E. Burgett to accept minutes read; motion was seconded by C. Tegtmeier. All voted aye, motion carried. Treasures report was presented. E. Burgett made motion to ac-cept the treasures report, C. Tegtmeier seconded motion. All voted aye, Motion carried. Claims were presented. E. Bur-gett made motion to pay claims. C. Tegt-meier seconded motion. All voted aye, motion carried.

Claims:1. Shannon Burgett ................. $ 398.752. Dave Miles ............................ $ 75.003. Seneca Sanitation ................ $ 450.004. EMC Ins. .............................. $ 166.185. NPPD.................................... $ 463.616. RWD ..................................... $ 450.007. DHHS ................................... $ 15.008. Sunrise Publication ............... $ 14.739. Gottula Trenching ................. $ 133.9710. Gilmore & Assoc. ............. $2,000.00

Unfinished Business:Water & lagoon – water were reviewed

& discussed. Will be sending notices.. Park- E. Burgett made motion to pur-

chase a new 3’x5’ flag from MSA in Fair-bury. C. Tegtmeier seconded motion made. All voted aye, motion carried.

SENDD- Shannon will be looking to see if Village qualifies for grants with la-goon.

New Busisness:C. Tegtmeier made motion to approve

the Filing of the Audit Waiver Request for the year ending September 30, 2014. Mo-tion was seconded by E. Burgett. Motion carried.

Village board received bids for street repairs. E. Burgett made motion to ac-cept bid from NL Driveway. C. Tegtmeier seconded the motion. All voted aye, mo-tion carried.

Chris Gottula brought concern to the Village board that the school’s addition may be built over top of a main water line. J. Kinghorn and Gottula will be discussing concern with School Superintendent to discuss moving the water line if needed.

E. Burgett made motion to adjourn meeting, C. Tegtmeier seconded motion. All voted aye, motion carried.

Next Board meeting set for April 21, 2015 at 7:00pm at Jeanie’s Place.March 26 znez

Village of DuBoisThe DuBois Nebraska Village Board

of Trustees met for the Public Hearing on the 2015 One & Six Year Street Plan at 7:30 PM on February 24, 2015 in the Village Hall. The Hearing was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman, Ray Musil with Trustees, Ron Kaster, Tammy Musil, Rick Rexroth and Jeanie Crossley being present and answering roll call. Having no objections to the Plan, and a Motion being made and seconded, it was re-solved by unanimous vote by the Chair-man and the Village Board of Trustees that the plan and data as furnished was accepted and adopted. A Resolution was executed, and Clerk to forward it, along with all necessary paperwork to Evan Wickersham, Street Superintendent for the Village of DuBois.

The DuBois Nebraska Village Board of Trustees met for the regular meeting on February 24, 2015 at the Village Hall.

Chairman, Ray Musil, called the meet-ing to order at 7:40 PM with the following Trustees answering roll call:

Trustees, Tammy Musil, Ron Kaster, Rick Rexroth and Jeanie Crossley

Others present: John DeFreece, Vil-lage Clerk, Eileen Rexroth, Maintenance Staff, Ralph Kaster & Mat Zych.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 27, 2015 were read and ap-proved with Clerk to make one change on the description on the Claim for $845.50 to Pawnee County Rural Water. Said de-scription to be changed to “263,000 gals water purchased December 2014”.

CLAIMS:EFT STATE BANK OF TABLE ROCK $463.87 2/15/2015 LOAN PAYMENT;

BILLPAY PAWNEE COUNTY RURAL WATER $1,069.50 327,000 GALS WATER PURCHASED JAN. 2015; 2079 SENECA SANITATION $800.00 JAN. 2015 TRASH PICKUP (64 SITES); 2080 NPPD $73.42 ELECTRICITY; 2081 NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENV. LAB $143.00 WATER TESTING 12/15 & 12/29/14; EFT NE DEPT. OF REVENUE $25.74 2014 ANNUAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING; EFT IRS $844.08 4TH QTR 2014 FED WITHHOLDING TAX; 12826 NPPD $714.48 ELECTRICITY; 12827 HEINEN TRUE VALUE $73.99 FENCING MATERIAL; 12828 RVS SOFTWARE $281.00 ANNUAL MAINT./UPDATES 2015/2016; 12829 CREED SAND & GRAVEL $420.68 25.73 TON ROAD GRAVEL; 12830 STALLBAUMER LUMBER $10.79 GLOVES TO WORK WITH BARBED WIRE; 12831 WINDSTREAM $117.98 PHONE/INTERNET; 12832 SUNRISE PUBLICATION $83.43 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS; 12833 KLEPPER OIL $34.21 FUEL, TIRE REPAIR; 12834 KYLE KASTER $60.00 SNOW SHOVELING; 12835 EILEEN REXROTH $917.16 FEB. 2015 PAYROLL (56 ¾ HRS.), 12836 MAT ZYCH $247.17 FEB. 2015 PAYROLL (22 ¼ HRS), 12837 RALPH KASTER $419.01 FEB. 2015 PAYROLL (28 ½ HRS.);

After discussion, motion made and seconded to pay above claims. Motion passed.

John DeFreece of NPPD stopped by the Meeting to provide Board with a copy of the NPPD Corporate Limits Map for the Village and took general questions of interest from the Board. A matter of inter-est brought to the attention of the Board is that the quarterly lease payments re-ceived from NPPD is equal to 12% of the electric bills incurred by those properties within the Village limits’ electric bills and that the Village is in the middle of a 25 year lease with NPPD.

Maintenance updated Board on items that had been worked on during the month, including vehicles in need of pos-sible repair, a snow fence in the process of being put up using existing fencing and a discussion on lumber and other non-allowed materials being put in the tree dump again. Ralph Kaster advised that a sign advising what cannot be put in the dump would be created and put up in the very near future. Clerk and those with keys to the dump to check with Resident when releasing key as to what they are putting in.

Ron Kaster advised Board that he had been contacted by Vendors that had done street work previously in the Village to see if Village has picked any specific proj-ects for 2015. Main concern to Ron for Board to consider is that portion of Locust Street between the current Fire Hall and the Community Building.

Clerk provided Board Members with the monthly Financial Report and a breakdown of the Operating Budget Ex-penses and an Income Statement for the period 10/1/14 – 2/24/15 for information and review. Information was discussed and acknowledged by the Board.

Having no further matters to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM. Eileen Rexroth, Village Clerk

Ray Musil, ChairmanMarch 26 znez

leWiston consoliDateD schools

school BoaRD Meeting MinutesMaRch 16, 2015

A regular meeting of the Lewiston School Board District 69 was held on Monday, March 16th, at 7:30 p.m. This meeting was open to the public and pre-ceded in notice as required by law. The meeting was called to order and the Open Meetings Law acknowledged by President Terry Howell. Roll call found the following members to be present: Anderson, Howell, Little, Rule, Schuster, Woofter. Also present: Rick Kentfield, Fred Ivey, Jay Spearman representing Ameritas Investment Corporation, Linda Thomas, and five visitors.

The agenda was reviewed. Moved by Rule and seconded by Anderson “to ap-prove the agenda as presented”. Those voting in favor of said motion: Howell, Little, Rule, Schuster, Woofter, Anderson. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

Visitors were welcomed. No visitor comments.

Moved by Woofter and seconded by Little “to approve the minutes of the Feb-ruary 12, 2015, regular board meeting”. Those voting in favor of said motion: Little, Rule, Schuster, Woofter, Anderson, Howell. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

The treasurer’s report was presented by Spencer Anderson, and Rick Kentfield presented the monthly claims and payroll. Moved by Howell and seconded by Rule “to approve the March treasurer’s report, March payroll, and claims as presented in the amount of $237,622.10 and an addi-tional Special Building Fund claim to Rog-ge General Contractors in the amount of $35,143.20.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Rule, Schuster, Woofter, An-derson, Howell, Little. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.Vendor .............................Name AmountActivity Fund District 69 ......... $2,169.29Arbor Ink ................................... $900.12AS Central Services ................. $236.79Bacon, Jeffrey ............................. $27.98Beatrice Iron & Metal Co., ..Inc. $385.57Capital Business Systems, Inc. $876.75City Motor Supply ..................... $153.97Consolidated Plastics Co. Inc. .. $158.14Cornhusker International .......... $187.72Echo Group Inc........................... $79.03Egan Supply Co ........................ $639.85ESU 4 .................................... $8,207.80ESU 5 ......................................... $30.00Farmers Cooperative ............. $4,077.01Flesner, Norman ......................... $65.00Integrity Cleaning ................... $5,500.00Kevin C Kneisley ...................... $340.00Lewiston Village ........................ $984.00Liberty Repair ........................ $6,534.82Library World, Inc. .................... $439.00Matheson Tri Gas ..................... $122.75Mead Lumber & Rental - Beatrice $27.13Menards - Lincoln ..................... $135.42NE Safety Center @ UNK .......... $75.00Nebraska Public Power Dist. . $2,809.47One-Stop Country Store, LLC .... $15.48Orkin ......................................... $135.58Pawnee City School .............. $2,685.15Physical & Respiratory Therapy Services LLC ........................................ $1,588.75Quill Corporation ........................$118.73Sack Lumber .............................. $40.47Schmitt Music ............................. $78.00Sunrise Publications Inc. .......... $103.83Temps Disposal Service ........... $281.00U.S. Postal Service..................... $25.71Unite Private Networks, LLC .... $909.08Windstream .............................. $197.58Wymore Super Foods ................. $78.23York Elementary School ............. $60.00

Carlson West Provondra ..... $29,965.30KSB School Law .................... $2,805.00Trauernicht Tree Service, LLC .. $500.00Rogge General Contractors $35,143.20Bernard Food Industries, Inc. ... $476.08Blue Ribbon Maint. Supplies .... $122.32Cash-Wa Distributing ............. $3,998.33Food Distribution Program ........ $834.15General Fd ............................. $9,190.23Hiland Dairy Foods Co. LLC .. $1,360.69Thompson Co., The .................. $720.16Van Borkum Company ............... $162.05

Rick Kentfield, Superintendent, gave an improvement project update.

Jay Spearman, Ameritas Investment Corporation, presented financing options for the building project. The board will finalize their decision at the April board meeting.

Moved by Woofter and seconded by Anderson “to approve the 2015-2016 teacher contracts as presented.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Schuster, Woofter, Anderson, Howell, Little, Rule. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

Moved by Rule and seconded by Lit-tle “to approve the gym floor refinishing contract from Egan Supply Company for $2,366.44.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Woofter, Anderson, Howell, Little, Rule, Schuster. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

The board discussed sharing Junior High activities with area schools.

Moved by Howell and seconded by Schuster “to approve Dave Barnard’s extra duty contract in the amount of $3,000.00 as presented.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Anderson, Howell, Little, Rule, Schuster, Woofter. Those op-posed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

Moved by Rule and seconded by Howell “to accept Norm Flesner’s letter of resignation effective March 27, 2015.” Those voting in favor of said motion: How-ell, Little, Rule, Schuster, Woofter, Ander-son. Those opposed: none. Motion car-ried, 6-0.

There was no action regarding im-provement projects at this time.

Moved by Woofter and seconded by Anderson “to approve the 2015-2016 support staff contracts with updates as presented.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Little, Rule, Schuster, Woof-ter, Anderson, Howell. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

Moved by Anderson and seconded by Schuster “to approve the 2015-2016 mas-ter calendar as presented.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Rule, Schuster, Woofter, Anderson, Howell, Little. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

Fred Ivey, Principal, shared information on upcoming student activities.

Rick Kentfield, Superintendent, report-ed on the anonymous monetary donation to the school, the NDE 5-year external visitation meeting scheduled for March 23, 2015, and also information on the budget and budget amendment meeting prior to the regular board meeting April 13, 2015.

There were no committee reports at this time. The Buildings and Grounds committee will meet on March 23, 2015. The school board retreat is scheduled for April 1, 2015.

Moved by Woofter and seconded by Schuster “to enter executive session re-garding personnel at 8:53 p.m.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Schuster, Woofter, Anderson, Howell, Little, Rule. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

Moved by Anderson and seconded by Schuster “to exit executive session at 9:32 p.m.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Woofter, Anderson, Howell, Little, Rule, Schuster. Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

Moved by Rule and seconded by An-derson “to adjourn at 9:33 p.m.” Those voting in favor of said motion: Anderson, Howell, Little, Rule, Schuster, Woofter, Those opposed: none. Motion carried, 6-0.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, April 13, 2015, at 8:00 p.m.

Rick KentfieldBoard Secretary, Dist. #69

March 26 znez

PaWnee citY MaYoR anD citY council

The City Council of Pawnee City met in regular session on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Notice of such meeting was published in The Pawnee Repub-lican. Present: Mayor Deborah Klein; Council Members: Charlie Hatfield, Sandi Corbitt-Sears and John Dahlgren; Tamela Stephens/City Clerk and Clint Johnson/Foreman. Absent: Mark Sunneberg, Jr. Roll call vote indicated all present voting in favor of the motion to accept the Febru-ary 23rd, 2015 regular meeting minutes, whereupon motion carried. Roll call vote indicated all present voting in favor of the motion to approve the following claims: 3/10/2015 Payroll 7350.79; NW Mutual, ret. 1089.58 Union Bank, FWH 2313.16; Madison Nat’l, life ins 55.09; Black Hills, gas service-Fire/Office 107.08 / Libr 197.13; Capital Business Sys., Libr copi-er contract 112.75/office contract 61.74; Constellation New Energy, gas costs 261.25; NPPD, elec 7353.57; Pawnee Co Rural Water, pond hydrants 34.62; Time Warner Cable, office internet 99.99; Ve-

rizon Wireless, emerg phone/fire jetpack 92.74; Penworthy, libr materials 118.35; Protex Central Inc, Libr lic agreement 480.00; Brinkman Bros, Chevy pickup rep 127.58; Casey’s General Store, equip fuel 589.09; Clinton Johnson, rmb-meals/League conf 36.90; Com-munity Ins, Firepak Renewal-City share 2312.50; Farmers Coop, Tordon spray 47.49; H&H Auto, shop tools/rep parts 59.22; Haug Communications, handheld radios 1500.00; HOA Solutions, repairs @ swr plant 2148.59; JEO Consulting, Sewer Rate Study 2640.00; LARM, 2015 Ford Pickup Ins 238.27; Martin Marietta, rock 395.43; MidWest Labs, swr samples 101.47; Midwest Livestock Systems, Swr-honey wagon hose repairs 158.47; NE Public Health Env. Lab, wtr samples 172.00; New Horizon, asbestos removal/permit-Gaston 1100.00; Nider’s Thriftway, ice/samples 1.79; One Call, digger hot-line locates 9.90; Quill Corp, office sup-plies 67.92; Recycling Enterprises, haul recyclables 300.00; Seneca Sanitation, dumpsters 80.00; Sunrise Publ., publish-ings 167.32; USPO, PO Box Fee 60.00; Utility Equip, Swr rep parts 92.55; Tamela Stephens, rmb-meal/parking-League Conf 21.37; Pawnee True Value, supplies 142.28. Sheriff Jayme Reed reported that she had issued around half a dozen tickets, with dog owners having until the Monday before court to come in and li-cense their dogs to avoid the action be-ing turned over to City Attorney Stehlik to proceed with going to court. Andrew Syn-horst & Dane Simonsen, JEO presented the 2014 Utility Cost of Service Analysis & Rate Design by JEO on the City’s Sewer System with Jason Lang, CJ Foods pres-ent for the discussion. After much discus-sion on the four classes of sewer users, a surcharge being based for those out of compliance and the extra costs as-sociated with the City wastewater plant, Mr. Simonsen stated the next step is the two parties (City and CJ Foods) need to talk about what is fair to both parties involved, JEO gets a copy of CJ Foods permit, which they will review the permit info and provide additional input to the City’s Wastewater Rate Study and City Council look over the draft copy of the wastewater rate study. JEO will be back at the April 27th Council Meeting to fur-ther discuss the Wastewater Rate Study with the City Council and CJ Foods so that final action can be taken by the City. Pawnee City High School Students will be working around town doing several com-munity service projects to celebrate Earth Day in our community. Pawnee City Art Students have agreed to paint a “Pool Rules” sign for the City. Clerk Stephens and Foreman Johnson gave updates from attending the League of Nebraska Municipalities MidWinter Conference in Lincoln. Foreman Johnson reported that the gas service at 1138 G Street should be removed on Tuesday and dumpsters had been ordered; Matt Kuhlmann has completed his 90-day probationary period with report that he was doing an excel-lent job at the City- uniforms, much boots, etc. to be ordered; NDOR Waterline re-location project for pond is finished but came in over budget costs, so has been sent to State Auditor for review. The City now has their new 2015 Ford Pickup from Rick Honeyman Ford in Seneca, KS. Council approved advertising for bids on the City’s 1997 Ford Pickup with bids to be opened at the April 13th, 2015 Council Meeting; reviewed spreadsheet showing the price per thousand gallons to pump water, which with the last FY budget was at $1.51. Discussion was had that the City has had to split the salary in half that had been coming out of the Water Fund, in order to make the budget work. Foreman Johnson stated that he and C.M. Hatfield plan to meet to finalize a written snow removal plan/policy. Until that time, for every snow/ice event, the Foreman will come to town and make the “call” on what will happen next regarding snow removal, sanding streets, etc. and contacting the City Crew Members for assistance in do-ing so. Johnson Service Company came to investigate a “sink hole” close to the intersection of 11th & B Streets, discov-ering the sewer main which was around 20 feet deep was in very good shape, but had sagged in that area about 3-4”. The joints and pipe were in excellent shape. Johnson Service Company completed five more sections of main, South and West of the City Shop area, finding no major problems in those mains while in town. Pool Manager/Asst. Pool Managers interviews will start on March 12th, with six applications being received. Interview-ing Committee to make recommendations at March 23rd City Council meeting. Life-guard Application deadline is March 20th with interviews to be held week of March 23rd; Reviewed Premium Audit Refund ($3,322.00) from EMC Ins (Community Ins.) after the premium audit was per-formed; reviewed check from Community Insurance for $3,329.78 on 8/30/14 light-ening claim at Sewer Plant. Roll call vote indicated all present voting in favor of the motion to adjourn the meeting, whereup-on motion carried and meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.

Deborah Klein, MayorATTEST: Tamela S. Stephens, City ClerkMarch 26 znez

ApArtments for rent

Call or stop by: pAwnee City Housing AutHority

418 11th Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska

you will have no more utility bills. All utility bills pAid!

Rents are variable and based on income.

Phone (402) 852-2133

ACCEPTING BIDS ON CITY PICkuPThe City of Pawnee City is accepting sealed bids on a

1997 Ford F150 PickuP110,000 miles - One Owner - 4X4 - Buying PickuP As-is

Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. April 13, 2015 at the City Office of Pawnee City, 445 6th Street, Pawnee City, NE.

Bids should be placed in a sealed, clearly marked PICKUP BIDS envelope. The pickup can be seen at the above address.

If you have any questions, call 402-852-2781. The Pawnee City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Tamela S. StephensCity Clerk/Treasurer - City of Pawnee City