Dorothy Alber September 5, 1918 to January 21, 2018

 Dorothy Alber, passed away Sunday evening. She enjoyed 99 full years here on earth. 

Dorothy E. Alber

Hastings resident, Dorothy E. Alber, 99, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.

Services will be Saturday, January 27, 2018; 10:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church, Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be Saturday, January 27, 2018; 1:00 P.M. at Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Faith Lutheran Church, Hastings, Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Hill, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rosemont or Henry & Mary Alber Scholarship at Blue Hill High School. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2018; 1:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. with the family present 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Dorothy was born September 6, 1918, near Lawrence, Nebraska to John & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Lemke) Himmelberg. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1936. She was a school teacher in a rural one room school house and worked as a telephone operator at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica, California and in Hastings. Dorothy married Roy O. Alber on May 25, 1947, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings; he preceded her in death on July 11, 2017.

They lived and farmed south of Rosemont, Nebraska for 37 years, raising four children. They moved to Hastings in 1984. Roy and Dorothy enjoyed many years of square dancing. Their love of dancing and travel took them many wonderful places. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with family, farming, attending bible studies, sewing, and crocheting. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, John & Lizzie Himmelberg; husband, Roy O. Alber; and nine brothers and sisters, Mary & Alvin Kitten, Anna Himmelberg, Jacob Himmelberg in infancy, John P. & Josephine Himmelberg, Adeline & William Schumm, Henry & Irene Himmelberg, George & Hilda Himmelberg, Mark & Leona Himmelberg, and Norbert & Mildred Himmelberg.

Dorothy is survived by:
Children
LaDonna & William Baker – Grand Island, NE
Sheryl “Sheri” & Steve Gilbert – Norfolk, NE
Sons & Spouses:
Roger & Marilyn Alber – Blue Hill, NE
Duane & Arlene Alber – Blue Hill, NE
11 Grandchildren & Spouses:
Renae Baker & Dr. Scott Alexander – Flower Mound, TX
Dr. Tammy & Dr. Adam Dann – Spring Valley, OH
Stephanie & Michael Rittershaus – Gretna, NE
Sabrina & Jon Beck – Omaha, NE
Sommer & Robert Moore – Norfolk, NE
Leslie & Spencer Frazier – Milford, NE
Bret Alber (fiancée Allison Bentley) – Lincoln, NE
Jenna & Erik Sutterfield – Lincoln, NE
Kevin Alber – Derby, KS
Tara & Graham Waddell – Springfield, NE
Tessa Alber – Lincoln, NE

17 Great-Grandchildren:
Madeline, Elsa, Hazel & Ada Dann
Benjamin & Beau Dostal (father, Russell)
Joelle & Calista Rittershaus
Zach, Luke, Charlie & Will Beck
Gabriella & Elizabeth Moore
Sadie & Gavin Roy Frazier
Callum Waddell

Numerous Nieces & Nephews

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Cattle Rustling investigation Continue

Hastings attorney, T. Charles James, Hastings attorney representing Austin A. Petr, 27, of rural Blue Hill filed a motion to suppress evidence on Jan. 8 in a case of cattle rustling.

Petr faces a charge of theft by unlawful taking, value more than $5,000, which is a Class 2A felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

The single witness heard Monday was George Horton, chief investigator for the Nebraska Brand Commission. His cross-examination was cut short and will continue at the March hearing.

Horton testified that he was called by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 13, 2017, about a report of cattle being stolen.

He later received a call indicating the cattle had been possibly located at the Sutton Livestock auction barn at Sutton.

Horton testified on cross-examination that he saw it as a criminal investigation When he went to the barn to investigate

Petr had called the Sutton Livestock barn earlier and consigned 70 head of cattle to be sold.  Horton testified he found 30 unbranded calves mingled with 40 head of branded cattle owned by Petr. 

Of the 30 head of unbranded cattle mingled with Petr's branded cattle, 27 were shown by DNA to belong to Alan Johnson of Blue Hill. Johnson found the cattle missing when he went to his farm around 7:30 am and immediately reported  the theft  He had last seen the cattle at 5:30 the previous evening...

Johnson was alerted by friends that his cattle were at the Sutton Sale Barn and went there. He told Horton that he could identify his unbranded calves.

Horton testified that he and a deputy sheriff took Petr into a small store room during the investigation to talk to him.  He said Petr's Miranda rights were not read to him because he wasn't under arrest..

In his suppression motion, James argues that the questioning of Petr amounts to custodial interrogation and Petr should have had his Miranda rights read to him and that law enforcement officers unlawfully seized the unbranded cattle and conducted a warrantless search to obtain hair samples used for DNA testing..

Horton testified that he impounded the 30 head of unbranded cattle and had a veterinarian collect the samples for testing. The samples were compared to Johnson’s herd, and 27 of the cattle matched.

Horton’s cross-examination will continue on March 12 at 3 p.m.

 A pretrial hearing in another case has been set for March 14.  Petr also faces seven counts of prohibited sale of livestock In Clay County District Court as well as a Class 3 felony punishable by up to four years in prison and a $25,000 fine. He pleaded not guilty to those charges on Sept. 13, 2017. 

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS January 2,2018

The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, for a regular business meeting at the Courthouse in Red Cloud.
 The following Board Members were present for roll call: Dan Shipman (District One), Trevor Karr (District Two), Roger Bohrer (District Three), Keith Buschow (District Four) and JoAnn Reiher (District Five).
 The Board stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairman Buschow gave notice of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act Laws. Motion was made by Bohrer, second by Reiher, to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2017 meeting. Upon roll call vote, voting to approve the minutes: Bohrer, Reiher, Shipman, Karr and Buschow. Voting no, absent or abstaining: none.
 At 8:35am, Jeff Kuhn, Road Maintenance Coordinator, met with the Board. The Road Maintenance Crews have been applying salt to roadways. Kuhn submitted an Agreement between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract for Project No. C91(357) and Project No. C91(637). After discussion, Chairman Buschow signed the Contract. A pre-construction conference has been scheduled for the Project No. C91(637). Kuhn submitted Amendments to the Engineering Agreements for Project No. C91(637) and Project No. C91(357). After discussion, Chairman Buschow signed the Agreements. Kuhn has made an offer for the lots west of the Inavale shop. Kuhn and Tom Krueger have been working on the One and Six Year Plan. Kuhn will have a proposal at the next meeting for the Webster County Highway Superintendent position.
Discussion was had on the bridge south of the feedlot. This bridge has failed inspection and will be added to the One and Six Year Plan. Kuhn has been in contact with Husker Steel to design and build the replacement bridge. Kuhn reported to the Board that in 2017, the Capital Construction Fund has paid for 21 projects totaling $1,100,000.00. The Road Fund has completed 56 projects totaling $174,000.00 in 2017. Project No. 492 that has been on the One and Six Year Plan since 1990, has been completed. Discussion was had concerning the Employee Get Together scheduled for January 27, 2018 at 6pm at the Red Cloud Golf Course. A charge will be $15.00 per plate. County Government Day is January 10, 2018 beginning at 9:00am.
At 10:15am, Webster County Treasurer, Janet Knehans met with the Board. Knehans shared interest rates being offered by South Central State Bank for cd’s. The decision was made to transfer $50,000.00 to a new cd at South Central State Bank with an interest rate of 2.18%. Knehans reported that the Treasurer’s office had collected $2,955,000.00 in taxes during the month of December, 2017. The Board reviewed and accepted the Distress Warrants report from Webster County Sheriff Troy Schmitz.
 Discussion was had on the replacement of the heating and cooling system in the Courthouse Building.
The following claims were approved for payment: Wages for 5 part-time employees and 12 EMTS $8,603.12.
 General Fund
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Retire $ 397.25
 DAS State Accounting/Central Finance Fee 448.00
 S.S. Fica 450.20
 Energized Electric, LLC Utility 60.00
 First National Bank of Omaha Laptop 1,142.54
 Germer Murray & Johnson Counsel 5,827.68
 Great Plains Communication Phone 160.58
Hometown Leasing Lease Pmt 198.99
 IAAO Dues 210.00
Jared’s Auto Expert Repairs 509.70
Carol Kumke Expense 162.71
La Quinta Inn and Suites Lodging 2,113.55
Leaf Capitol Funding, LLC Equip 424.45
MIPS, Inc Data Conversion 353.44
Nebr Clerk of Dist Court Assn Dues 50.00
Nebraska State Bar Association Directory 40.00
Natalie G. Nelsen Counsel 323.00
 Quill Corporation Supply 31.97
Gary Ratzlaff Expense 93.64
Red Cloud Chief Publish 327.46
City of Red Cloud Utility 1,405.79
 Bradley Schick Expense 218.06
Cyndi Shannon Expense 44.69
Southern Title, LLC Fees 250.00
 The Thompson Company Supply 245.60
Ken VanWey Repairs 140.00
Web Co Clk of Dist Court Fees 2,207.17
 Williams Exterminating, Inc Utility 88.00 
Road/Bridge Fund 
City of Blue Hill Utility 120.55
 Bostock Welding, LLC Repairs 701.90
 Country Corner Fuel 283.03
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lodging 219.90
Nebraska Machinery Company Repairs 3,558.69
 R & M Disposal, LLC Utility 33.00
 R P’s Body Shop Repairs 250.00
Windstream Phone 64.61
 Road/Bridge Const Fund
JJK Construction, LLC Culverts 110,526.61
 Joe’s Fence & Welding, LLC Repairs 3,966.60
Red Cloud Chief Publish 117.66
Sunbelt Rentals Repairs 535.44
 Self-Insured Dental Fund
Central Dental Group Dental 276.40
 Sean M. Daly, D.D.S. Dental 175.00
 Timothy Lebsack Dental 183.80
 Noxious Weed Fund
Great Plains Communications Phone 47.53
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lodging 219.90
Nebraska Weed Control Assn Dues & Registration 320.00
 Ambulance Fund
S.S. Fica 207.94
 Pavelka Truck & Trailer Repair Repairs 356.14
 Being no further business, Chairperson Buschow adjourned the meeting at 10:45am. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 8:30am. A current agenda and complete minutes are on file at the County Clerk’s office and at www.co.webster.ne.us. Dated this 2nd day of January, 2018. Webster County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Debra Klingenberger, Webster County Clerk