VERLIN DARRELL ROSE FEBRUARY 26, 1937 TO JUNE 26, 2020

 Verlin Rose passed away at his son’s home, Aurora, NE., June 26th, at the age of 83, with his family at his side.

 

Verlin Darrell Rose was born at his parents’ home four miles south of Rosemont, NE., on February 26, 1937. He was the second child of Pete Ralph Rose and Grace Lidy Degener Rose. He was baptized at the Rosemont Presbyterian Church in 1937 and confirmed there in 1954 at the age of 17 years. He attended rural school District 37 of Rosemont through 4th grade. The family then moved to Red Cloud in 1946 due to his father’s health. Verlin attended school there until the 9th grade when the family moved back to another farm 8 miles south of Rosemont. Verlin then attended Eckley Consolidated School where he graduated in 1956. During the summer following his junior year of high school, Verlin worked in Hastings for the W. G. Pauley Lumber Construction Co. After graduation he worked for Harold Beahm Dry Wall for a year. He then attended telegraphy school at CB&Q Railroad in Hastings, NE. He then worked as a telegrapher for the railroad in the following states: MO., IA., IL., MN., WI., & CO. until the fall of 1959 when he volunteered for National Guard Duty to fulfill his obligation to the military. His military training and service were at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Following 6 months of active duty there, he returned to Hastings where he worked at Hastings Equity Grain Bin Co. until 1961. He worked for Bob Fricke Construction 1961-1964. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard in 1965.

 

He married Mildred Jane Janicke on May 29, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Hastings, NE. Their first child, Ronald Vaughn, was born in December of 1961. The couple moved to Blue Hill in May of 1962, following Jane’s graduation from Hastings College. She began her teaching career in Blue Hill in the fall of 1962. Three more children blessed their marriage: Teresa Jane, Daniel Lynn, and Alesa Jalin. Verlin started his own construction business in Blue Hill building homes in the Lawrence, Glenvil, Fairfield and Blue Hill area. During this time, he worked in partnership with Don Burge and Duane Kumke. Between 1979 & 1982, Verlin was in partnership with Walt Thomas owning and operating the bowling alley and café named Sunset Lanes. In 1982, Verlin left the business and started Rose Sales & Service, specializing in heating and air conditioning sales, installation and repair. He continued in this business until 2004 when he retired.

 

Verlin was a member of the Blue Hill Commerce Club 1964-1980. He served as president and treasurer of this organization. He was elected to serve on the Blue Hill City Council mid 1960’s-1970 and again 1989-1993, serving as chairman of Council and Blue Hill Mayor for a portion of his elected service time.

 

Verlin was a member of the United Methodist Church in Blue Hill and served on the church board and the Board of Trustees. He was a volunteer member of the Blue Hill Fire Department for many years. In 1990 he started his annual trips to Mexico as a part of Mabel’s Mexico Mission, building many Casitas for the needy there. Verlin was a member of the Blue Hill American Legion.

 

During his childhood years in Red Cloud he spent many hours fishing the Republican River near his home. As an adult, Verlin’s favorite activities included square-dancing and camping with his square-dancing friends, fishing trips, and elk hunting trips to Colorado with his two sons and friends. He also enjoyed backpacking in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming, traveling and exploring many states in their RV, including two trips to Alaska. He looked forward to his yearly mission trips to Mexico.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents Pete and Grace Rose, sister Shirley Moore, sister-in-law, Karen Rose and grandchild Carrie Marie Rose, daughter of Dan and Lara Rose.  Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Jane, children Ron Rose (Jo), Teresa Miller (Dave), Dan Rose (Lara), Alesa Johnson (Chad). Grandchildren and great grandchildren: Kirk Rose, Casey and Rachel Rose & Chloe, Derek and Heidi Rose, Grace & Olivia, Dillon and Alexis Rose-children and grandchildren of Ron & Jo Rose; Brett Miller, Logan and Ashyln Miller, Bron & Emelyn, Emma Miller-children and grandchildren of Dave & Teresa Miller, Emily Rose, Marci Rose, Jared Rose, Briella Rose, Titus Rose-children of Dan and Lara Rose; Ben Johnson and Anna Johnson-children of Chad & Alesa Johnson.  Brothers and Sister-In-Law; Virgil Rose and Leslie (Marjorie) Rose.

 

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 30th, 6-8pm with family present at Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, NE. Service will be held at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings on Wednesday, July 1st at 11:00 am with Pastor Matt Sass officiating, luncheon to follow. Burial will be at 2:00pm, Rosemont Presbyterian Cemetery, Rosemont, NE. with Military Rites by A.L. Shirley Post #176, Blue Hill, Nebraska.  Memorials may be given to the family to be designated at a future date.  Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com.  Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

 

ROSALIE ANN (BRYAN) PEARSON AUGUST 3, 1938 TO JUNE 24, 2020

 Rosalie Ann (Bryan) Pearson passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on June 24, 2020.  Rosalie was born on August 3, 1938, at Aurora, Nebraska, to Esther May (Oliver) Bryan, and Floyd Leroy Bryan.  She attended West Ward in Aurora until Grade 6.  Then she attended Grade 6 in Ainsworth, Nebraska.  She attended grades 7 through 12 in Superior, Nebraska.  After graduating from Superior High School in 1956 she enrolled in Kearney State Teachers College in Kearney, Nebraska, where she received a BA Degree in Education.  In 1971 she received a Master’s Degree in Music Education.

 

            On August 16, 1970, she married William Bruce Pearson.  They made their home in Campbell, Nebraska, where they have lived in the same house.  They would have celebrated their 50 years of marriage on August 16, 2020.

 

            While in college, Rosalie was a member of the Sorority, Sigma Theta Phi. She was a member of Music Fraternity for Women Delta Omicron Delta Chi Chapter.  She had a XI Phi Scholarship and Leadership Fraternity for Men and Women MENC Music Organization (National).  She was a member of Post College PEO, Chapter W.

 

            Rosalie began teaching K-12 Music at Culbertson, Nebraska, which included Band and Choir, from 1960 to 1963.

           

            In 1963 she was asked to teach vocal music at Blue Hill, Nebraska.  Rosalie taught from 1963 to 1997, at Blue Hill Community Schools.  There she met Bill.  Rosalie and Bill retired from teaching at Blue Hill Community Schools in 1997.

 

            Rosalie’s hobbies included golf.  She played in leagues in Blue Hill and Franklin.  She and Bill would often go golfing together.  Quilting began by joining in the “Quilting Cousins” where Bill’s nieces and other relatives gathered to do quilting activities.  She made three queen size quilts and many wall hangings and table runners.  Bowls and mug pads were the last activities new to her.  She enjoyed playing cards—Bridge, Pinochle, Blackjack, and many other games.  Rosalie bowled during the years of 1962 through 1970.  She had several 200+ games.

 

            Rosalie was a member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Campbell, Nebraska.  She served for years as an Elder on the Session, as Choir Director, and was also President of the P.W. (Presbyterian Women) for several years.  Her faith in God was unending; and through her years of cancer, she never complained.  There were many struggles for Bill and her during the last five years, and they were elated in January 2020 when the CT scan showed no cancer.  Then Bill discovered problems, and he had to have surgery for colon cancer.  Rosalie began to have some symptoms that required her to seek medical help and discovered her cancer was back.  She said “we can beat it again, together”, but God had other plans.

 

            As a child (age 2) when living in Aurora, Rosalie went to the neighbors to visit; and the lady was ill, so Rosalie went upstairs to see her.  As she sat in the windowsill talking to the lady, she leaned back and since the screen was not fastened, Rosalie fell two stories and landed just beside a flower pot which was a hot water tank cut in half with notches cut out on either side.  She suffered from being out of breath, but the Doctor could find nothing else wrong with her.  When Bill heard this story, he jokingly said “So that’s what is wrong”.

 

            During World War II, the ladies of the Royal Neighbors Society performed a flag drill on the floor of the school auditorium.  It was for a Blood Drive.  Rosalie, age 3, stood on the stage and sang “God Bless America.”  Rosalie was a very talented musician and sang for many weddings and funerals.

 

            Rosalie’s first love was playing her clarinet.  When she began to study the instrument, she had to borrow the only one available.  It was a “C” clarinet.  So, she looked at a music book for oboe for notes and a B flat clarinet book for fingering for the notes.  Her brother, Jack, and her sister, Donna, helped her parents buy her first clarinet.  It was a pretty silver clarinet.  Four years later, her new band teacher told her parents it would be good to get another one.  She got a new semi-professional clarinet—thanks to her accompanist, Mrs. Lish, who made Rosalie’s Dad promise that if Rosalie got a “Superior” rating at the Music contest, he would get her a new clarinet.  She did, and he did.

 

            Rosalie’s husband, Bill, was a loving and caring man.  They spent their early spare time going to auctions.  They found their 108inch dining room table, maple hutch, and other special items.  They regularly attended church and played board games.  Whenever you saw one of them, look around, the other was near.  When Rosalie first found out she had cancer, they took it in tow and vowed to do all they could to get her through treatment, but the “chemo” took its toll on her mobility.  Bill never complained and took on the work of dishes, cooking, cleaning, etc.  They had a special love!

 

            Rosalie and Bill were reps for the foreign exchange student organization, ASSE, for several years placing students from countries such as Sweden, Finland, Denmark, etc., in local schools.  They hosted several students in their home for short periods of time, but Ondrej Stonawski from the Czech Republic, or “Andrew” as they called him, spent a full school year with them.  Andrew returned to the US later to attend college and married his wife, Becky; and they have stayed in close contact throughout the years.

 

            Those preceding her in death were her parents Floyd and Esther Bryan; sisters Barbara Olive (Bryan) Allen and husband Neal Allen; Donna Jean (Bryan) Miller and husband Clarence and deceased husbands William Trego and William Calahan; brother Jack Lee Bryan and Wife Elaine (Burton) Bryan.  Deceased nephews include Mike Allen and Bryan Allen; and Michael Morrison.  Deceased sisters-in-law Jean A. (Pearson) Morrison and husband Kenneth L. Morrison; and Joanne (Pearson) Daily.

 

            Rosalie leaves to mourning her loving husband, Bill Pearson; foreign exchange student son Ondrej “Andrew” Stonawaski, wife Becky, and children Zuzana, Gabi, Emma, and Michael; her sister and brother-in-law, Linda Kay (Bryan) Thurber and husband, Michael Thurber; brother-in-law, Bill Daily; nephews and spouses:  Steve Allen; Jon and Cathy Calahan; Jim and Diane Calahan; Kristin Thurber Carrier; Craig and Colleen Thurber; Steva and Doug Paus; Carlene and Rick Clausen; Jan Bahr; Jeff and Kim Daily; Jennifer and Rick Pritchard; great nieces and nephews:  Michelle Allen, Jason Calahan, Ryan Calahan, Brendan Calahan, Brandon Paus, Trey Paus, Charleigh Paus, Madison Carrier, and Stihl Carrier.

 

            Due to Covid 19, private services will be held at Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Campbell, Nebraska, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30th, with Pastor Mark Diehl officiating.  Interment will be at New Virginia Cemetery southeast of Campbell, located on the corner of Road 400 and Road P.  Pallbearers will be Ondrej Stonawaski, Jason Calahan, Rick Clausen, Doug Paus, Brandon Paus, and Trey Paus.  Visitation will be Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Campbell Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Private viewing will also be at the Church prior to the services.  A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

            In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family to establish a scholarship in Rosalie’s name for students of Blue Hill Community Schools, to the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, or to the New Virginia Cemetery.  Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com.  Campbell Funeral Home, Campbell, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Webster County Board of Commissioners

 The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday June 16th, 2020 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), TJ Vance (District Three) (by zoom), Keith Buschow (District Four) and Gary Ratzlaff (District Five). Chairman Buschow gave notice of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act Laws. Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Vance to approve the minutes of the June 2nd, 2020 meeting. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Shipman to pay claims and payroll. All members present voted in favor. At 8:35am, Paul Stoner met with the Board. Paul presented Resolution 22-2020 for the Board to sign on the request of Highway Superintendent Lance Harter. This recommendation is to install a stop sign and stop ahead sign so as to control south bound traffic as it approaches the intersection located at SE corner of Section 19-2-12 better known as Road 200 and Road J intersection. This will hopefully prevent any accidents and keep travelers safe. Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Karr to sign Resolution 22-2020. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Paul also told the Board he had talked to Sara James about budgets. Crews are still working on storm damage from Memorial weekend and fixing pot holes on Bladen Road. They discussed other projects and budgets. At 9:00am, Rob Wilson met with the Board on the Fair Board’s “Designated Liquor License” for the Webster County Fair in case they would need one as in previous years. Things are not certain at this time what will be approved but they wanted to be prepared. Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Ratzlaff to approve of the license. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. The Board reviewed the Clerk of District Court Summary Fee Report. The Board reviewed funding request from Region 3 Behavioral Services for fiscal year 2020/2021 and approved of the request of $9,198.41. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Shipman to put this in the next fiscal year budget . All members were in favor of this request. Motion carried. At 9:45am, the Board looked over the funding request for CASA for fiscal year 2020/2021 that had been sent. Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Vance to approve request of $3,000.00. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining. None. Motion carried. At 10:00am, Deputy Clerk Abbey Harig met with the Board on purchasing a sanitizer machine for each floor of the Courthouse. The Safety Committee had met and submitted this request for the Board to look at. The Board told Abbey to look into this and report at next Board Meeting. The Board discussed mowing of abandoned cemeteries throughout the County. The County pays for two mowings a year but don’t have very many people doing this anymore. The Board would like to see if anyone is interested in adopting a cemetery to maintain and mow for the County. Contact Liz Petsch, County Clerk if interested. The Board discussed Cheyenne Knehans remaining on the first floor at entrance to Courthouse to monitor traffic coming in and keeping flow at a minimum in each office and during District and County Court days. Cheyenne will continue doing this and the Board will reevaluate at our July 7, 2020 meeting. At 11:00am, Box Culvert Bids for Project C-91 (650) were opened from Midlands for $94,951.00; Van Kirk for $86,668.00; and Reece Construction for $129,500.00. Following discussion, motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Ratzlaff to go with the lowest bid from Van Kirk. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Chairman Buschow reported on Recycling event in Blue Hill June 17, 2020. At 11:15am, the Board held their Gravel Bid Letting. Only one bid was submitted by Deweese Sand & Gravel (formerly Bladen Sand and Gravel) . Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr to approve of this bid. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent, or abstaining. None. Motion carried. Chairman Keith Buschow signed the Agreement. At 11:45am, County Attorney Sara Bockstadter met with the Board on her Secretarial Contract up for renewal by July 1st , 2020. She presented her proposal of $21,660.00 for fiscal year of 2020/2021 Budget Year. Her monthly contract salary will be $1,805.00. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Shipman to approve of this contract. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent, or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Board of Equalization Hearings will begin next Tuesday June 23rd at 1:00pm in the Board Room in the Courthouse. GENERAL FUND: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Retire)-$6315.62; Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$63.74; Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Health)- $16,796.65; Blue Hill Leader (Publish)-$251.78; Katie Bolte (Expense)-$9.70; Busch Construction (Mowing)-$110.00; C&D Service Center (Repairs)-$10.00; Century Lumber Center (Repairs)-$12.90; Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)-$1440.23; DAS State Accounting/Central Finance (Fees)-$225.52; Department of the Treasury (Fees)-$85.75; Dinkler Properties, LLC (Tokens)-$200.00; Dugan Printing & Promotions, LLC (Supply)-$858.90; Dunse Nutrition Consulting, LLC (Fee)-$10.00; S.S. (Fica)-$7068.46; Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)-$7852.71; First Concord Benefits Group (Fee)-$12.50; First Concord Benefits Group (Fees)-$162.00; First National Bank Omaha (Supply)-$4417.86; Flatwater Technologies (Monitors)-$299.98; GIS Workshop (Support)-$9745.00; Glenwood (Phone)- $10.00; Hometown Leasing (Leases)-$968.00; J&A Auto Supply (Repairs)-$5.24; Jared’s Auto Expert (Repairs)-$1183.10; Kenny’s Lumber & Home Center (Supply)-$284.38; Cheyenne Knehans (Contract)-$1087.50; Lund Industries (Supply)-$180.45; Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)-$34.34; Mips (Support)-$5326.62; Mips Inc (Supply)-$2248.33; NACO (Dues)-$1369.82; NE Assn of Co Ext Bds (Dues)-$100.00; Nebr Auditor of Public Accounts (Audit)-$13,112.49; Nebraska Tech & Telecom, Inc (Phones)-$58.63; Lynn Peavy Company (Supply)-$102.50; Quadient Finance USA, Inc (Postage)-$1000.00; Red Cloud Chief (Subscription)-$32.50; Region 3 Behavioral Health Services (Funding)-$1301.38; Sam’s Club (Supply)-$1241.94; Self-Insured Dental Fund (Premiums)-$2750.00; Theobald Law Office (Counsel)-$1282.50; United States Postal Service (Box Rent)-$150.00; Ken VanWey (Repairs/Mowing)-$1035.00; Verizon Wireless (Phones)-$240.06; Web Co Clerk of Dist Court (Fees)-$36.00; Webster County Court (Crt Costs)-$51.00; Woodward’s Disposal Service (Utility)-$20.00. ROAD/BRIDGE FUND: ACE/Eaton Metals (Culverts)-$28,534.56; Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Retire)-$2587.04; Barton Pipe & Rod (Steel)-$419.81; Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$87.30; Bladen Sand & Gravel (Gravel)-$37,706.57; Village of Bladen (Utility)-$56.68; Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Health)-$9092.80; City of Blue Hill (Utility)-$98.92; C&D Service Center (Repairs)-$523.00; Cencon of Kansas Utility Contractors (Gravel)-$7165.39; Century Lumber Center (Repairs)- $139.11; Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)-$1180.92; Country Corner (Fuel)-$114.56; S.S. (Fica)-$2959.18; Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust (Payment)-$34,376.82; Equipment Blades, Inc (Blades)-$10,395.30; First Concord Benefits Group (Fees)-$10.00; Fleetpride (Repairs)-$21.36; GIS Workshop (Exp)-$612.00; Glenwood Telecommunications (Phones)-$159.72; Village of Guide Rock (Utility)- $82.65; Michael Hunt (Expense)-$150.00; J&A Auto Supply (Repairs)-$101.15; Jim’s OK Tires (Repairs)-$3171.76; Kenny’s Lumber & Home Center (Repairs)-$37.99; Lawson Products, Inc (Supplies)-$1028.05; Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)-$6.15; Meridian Agriculture Distribution (Supply)-$4648.95; Mips, Inc (Support)-$108.98; Nebraska Tractor & Equip Co (Repairs)-$91.74; Newman Signs, Inc (Signs)-$2555.64; Nebraska Machinery Company (Repairs)-$7670.02; Olson Enterprises LLC (Fuel)-$3102.87; R&M Disposal LLC (Utility)-$53.50; Self-Insured Dental Fund (Premiums)-$995.00; Timm’s Service (Fuel)-$1206.41; Michael Todd & Company (Signs)-$3003.68. ROAD/BRIDGE CONST FUND: Blue Hill Leader (Publish)-$30.45. VISITOR PROMOTION FUND: Red Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce (Adv)-$1000.00; Willa Cather Foundation (Adv)-$3000.00. VISITOR IMPROVEMENT FUND: Webster County Historical Museum (Repairs)-$760.00. MODERN RECORDS FUND: Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)-$177.59; Mips Inc (Support)- $112.00. SELF-INSURED DENTAL FUND: Kory L Bumgardner D.D.S. (Dental)-$1074.40; Bush Family Dentistry (Dental)-$60.00; Timothy Lebsack (Dental)-$143.00; Pediatric Dental Specialists (Dental)-$246.40; Webster County Dental Clinic (Dental)-$2829.80; RC Wilson & SA Wilson D.D.S., PC (Dental)-$2120.40. DIVERSION PROGRAM FUND: B&H Photo (Supply)-$405.92. NOXIOUS WEED FUND: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Retire)-$202.41; C&D Service Center (Repairs)-$253.35; Cooperative Producers, Inc (Fuel)-$156.15; S.S. (Fica)-$264.18; Madison National Life Ins Co, Inc (Life)-$3.15; Mips (Support)-$1322.91; Self-Insured Dental Fund (Premium)-$34.00. AMBULANCE FUND: Black Hills Energy (Utility)-$49.92; Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc (Rental)-$175.17. Total Wages - $102,981.21. Being no further business, Chairman Buschow adjourned the meeting at 12:15pm. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 8:30am. A current agenda and complete minutes are on file in the County Clerk’s Office and at www.co.webster.ne.us. Dated this 16th day of June, 2020 Webster County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Louise Petsch Webster County Clerk

Nebraska State Patrol Arrests three for Burglary and Assault

 By Press Release

Published: Jun. 5, 2020 at 3:44 PM MDT

Nebraska State Patrol Investigators have arrested one adult and took into temporary custody two juveniles in connection with a home-invasion robbery that occurred in the late evening hours of May 5 in Bladen, Nebraska.

Investigators arrested Casey Cassell, 19, of Kenesaw, and took into temporary custody two juveniles, identified as the three people involved in the robbery on Friday. The investigation has revealed that the suspects knocked on the door of a residence in Bladen at approximately 11:00 p.m. on May 5, and then forced their way into the home when the victim answered the door.

Once inside the home, the suspects struck the 78-year-old resident with their fists and broke into a safe. The three suspects attempted to steal firearms, silver, and ammunition. As the three left the home, the homeowner fired multiple shots with another firearm. No persons were struck with gunfire. The suspects dropped most of what they had stolen.

Cassell was arrested in Central City, Nebraska this morning after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Cassell was lodged in Webster County Jail on charges of robbery and 3rd degree assault. The two juveniles, a 17-year-old male and a 14-year-old male, have been referred to probation.

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 The Webster County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30am on Tuesday June 2nd, 2020 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), TJ Vance (District Three), Keith Buschow (District Four) and Gary Ratzlaff (District Five). Chairman Buschow gave notice of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act Laws. Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Vance to approve the minutes of the May 19th, 2020 meeting. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Shipman, seconded by Karr to pay claims and payroll. All members present voted in favor. At 8:35am, Paul Stoner met with the Board. The crews continue to work on bridges and roads. A bridge on P Road badly damaged is in need of repairs that may possibly cost around $20,000.00. There is also one on 900 Road needing attention. More tubes are being fixed. The Crews are also working on the Bladen Road. Paul discussed his Road Budget. Lutz & Associates (Sara James) will be doing our Budget again this year as we have a 3 year contract with them. The Officials will start making appointments with the Board in July. At 9:15am, Teresa Young met with the Board and gave her report on the Museum. She gave a detailed account of activity and monies pertaining to the Museum. At 9:30am, Jo Springer from SASA met with the Board by phone conference on funding request of $1,800.00 for the fiscal year of 2020/2021. She gave a highlight of activity and assistance given to numerous clients. Claim was submitted for next fiscal year. Gary Ratzlaff will be doing a 12 week Leadership Development course for the County Board at no cost to the County. Gary was able to accomplish this by talking to the people putting on the Webinar. At 9:45am, Dan Rutt from Revive Ministries along with representatives from his office (Carol, Riley and Brittany) met with the Board and gave a report on programs offered to troubled individuals who are having a hard time during these trying times the coronavirus has created. The Board felt this was a needed cause at this time and motion was made by Vance, seconded by Ratzlaff to approve funding of $2,000.00 for the next fiscal year of 2020/2021. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Commissioner Trevor Karr spoke to the Board about funding for Region 3 Behavioral Services which was discussed at the last meeting but was not on the agenda to act on. Motion was made by Karr, seconded by Shipman to pay this one time only funding of $1,301.38. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. At 10:30am, Jerald Reimers spoke to the Board by phone conference on behalf of Congressman Adrian Smith about the various things he is trying to do for the State of Nebraska. The Board asked him several questions pertaining to legislation in the works. At 10:45am, Liz Petsch for Petsch Billing met with the Board about her Ambulance Contract with the Red Cloud and Blue Hill Ambulance Services. It has to be renewed each year by July 1st. The Board approved of $400.00 monthly to continue to do the billings to Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance if requested by the patient. Chairman Keith Buschow signed the contract for fiscal year 2020/2021. The outstanding Clerk’s Imprest Account Report was given to the Board for review. Chairman Buschow reminded the Board of the Recycling Event on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 from 8am to 12pm in Blue Hill, Nebraska. At 11:00am, Bids for C-91 (652) Structure #1018 Replacement were opened. Bids were received from Ace/Eaton for $42,037.92, Contech for $38,575.00 and Midwest Service & Sales for $44,103.00. Following discussion, motion was made by Karr, seconded by Ratzlaff to approve of Contech for price bid above. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Attorney Sara Bockstadter was scheduled to appear by zoom but was unable to do this and has rescheduled for next meeting of June 16, 2020 at 11:30am. At 11:15am, Assessor Krueger gave to the Board a Reports & Opinions review from TERC showing Sonja fulfilled her duties as County Assessor in an appropriate and correct manner for the County. At 11:30am, the Board Members, County Officials and several employees met about opening of the Courthouse. Following a lengthy discussion, the decision was made to open the Courthouse, West Door only, on Wednesday June 3rd, 2020. The Courthouse will start taking appointments to come in to the building. The drop boxes on both sides of the building will remain open permanently for the public who do not want to come in. The Group was in consensus of hiring someone to sit at the West Entrance to monitor public coming in by appointment for the various offices pertaining to titling, homesteads, etc. Motion was made by Ratzlaff, seconded by Vance to hire Cheyenne Knehans on a contract basis starting tomorrow and will be reevaluated at the June 16th meeting. Voting in favor: Buschow, Ratzlaff, Vance, Karr and Shipman. Voting no, absent or abstaining: None. Motion carried. Governor Ricketts has mandated the Courthouses will be open to the public on June 15, 2020 Alexa Pedersen and Katlyn Bolte informed the Board that starting the week of June 22nd, Sydney and Beth will be coming in to the office again on separate days. GENERAL FUND: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Retire)-$484.78; Bockstadter & Glen Law, LLC (Contract)-$1705.00; Ron Brumbaugh (Contract)-$1766.67; DAS State Accounting/Central Finance (Fees)-$448.00; S.S. (Fica)-$529.78; Eakes Office Solutions (Supply)- $71.65; First National Bank Omaha (Supply)-$235.26; Phillip Fisbeck (Phone)-$120.00; Michael Goebel (Phone)-$120.00; Great Plains Communications (Phones)-$1174.44; Hometown Leasing (Lease)-$371.00; J&A Auto Supply (Repairs)-$4.29; Jared’s Auto Expert (Repairs)-$15.00; Tanner Krizek (Phone)-$120.00; Leaf (Lease)-$424.45; Margaret Anne Meline (Prior Service)-$42.00; Mips (Support)-$451.58; NIRMA (Insurance)-$39,089.00; O’Keefe Elevator Company (Contract)-$4419.04; Onsolve (Supply)-$1925.01; Pierce Electronics (Repairs)-$5075.63; Quadient Finance USA, Inc (Postage)-$1000.00; City of Red Cloud (Utility)-$1210.78; Rene Rodriguez (Expense)-$57.99; SASA Crisis Center (Funding)-$1800.00; Ronald L Sunday (Phone)-$120.00; Clara Tietjen (Prior Service)- $60.00; University of Nebraska (Supply)-$1390.12; Daniel Vodicka (Phone)-$120.00; Williams Exterminating, Inc (Pest Control)- $88.00. ROAD/BRIDGE FUND: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Retire)-$59.54; Heath Arterburn (Phone)-$120.00; Nevin Arterburn (Phone)-$120.00; Paul Bencken (Phone)-$120.00; Bladen Sand & Gravel, Inc (Gravel)-$19,618.24; Country Corner (Fuel)-$51.12; S.S. (Fica)-$67.47; First National Bank Omaha (Supply)-$111.52; Monte Garvin (Phone)-$120.00; Great Plains Communications (Phone)- $48.92; Linda Grummert (Prior Service)-$57.00; Hometown Market (Supply)-$62.71; Michael Hunt (Phone)-$120.00; Jared’s Auto Expert (Repairs)-$116.33; Bruce Johnson (Phone)-$120.00; LRNRD Rural Water Project (Water)-$24.42; Monica Montgomery (Expense)-$188.44; NAPA Auto Parts (Repairs)-$268.98; David Niles (Phone)-$120.00; NIRMA (Insurance)-$34,978.00; Nebraska Machinery Company (Repairs)-$742.50; Oak Creek Engineering, LLC (Fee)-$566.87; City of Red Cloud (Utility)-$20.00; Michael Reiman (Phone)-$120.00; South Central Pub Power Dist (Utility)-$170.89; Paul Stoner (Phone)-$120.00; Marvin Webber (Phone)- $120.00; Windstream (Phone)-$73.71; Kary Winslow (Phone)-$120.00. ROAD/BRIDGE CONST FUND: Cencon of Kansas Utility Contractors (Fees)-$871.38; Oak Creek Engineering, LLC (Fees)-$1086.80. MODERN RECORDS: First National Bank Omaha (Supply)- $114.98; Hometown Leasing (Lease)-$484.00. NOXIOUS WEED FUND: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp (Retire)-$14.92; S.S. (Fica)- $16.90; NIRMA (Insurance)-$1953.00; Brian Pedersen (Expense)-$90.00. AMBULANCE FUND: Bound Tree Medical LLC (Supply)- $116.99; S.S. (Fica)-$177.65; Great Plains Communications (Phone)-$48.37; Hometown Leasing (Lease)-$484.00; Gene Horne (Expense)-$205.90; NIRMA (Insurance)-$4267.00; Petsch Billing (Contract)-$350.00. Total Wages: $10,350.22. Being no further business, Chairman Buschow adjourned the meeting at 12:00pm. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 at 8:30am. A current agenda and complete minutes are on file in the County Clerk’s Office and at www.co.webster.ne.us. Dated this 2nd day of June, 2020 Webster County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Louise Petsch Webster County Clerk