Get your scrap tires ready! Knox County will once again host a scrap tire collection on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or sooner if limit is reached. The site will be held at the Center County Yard located along Hwy. 84 on the south edge of the Village of Center.
There will be NO PERSONAL LIMITS at this collection! The collection will be on a “first come, first served” basis until the limit of 100 tons is met. The grant pays for the hauler to pick up the tires as well as a portion of advertising and labor costs associated with the collection. Butler County Landfill, Inc. of David City, Nebraska will haul the tires to their site to be shredded and used for alternative daily cover of the landfill. The collection is limited to Knox County residents only. No dealers or those who collect a tire disposal fee will be allowed to participate. Sign-in will take place at the gate and those bringing in tires will be asked to sign their names as well as provide their telephone number, the number of tires and where the tires came from (for example, farm). This information is needed as part of the grant requirements as well as it helps with the estimated weight of tires being collected. Estimated tire weights are: car/ light pickup tires – 20 lbs; truck tires – 100 lbs; and rear tractor tires – 300 lbs. Also, tires must be removed from rims and floater or large construction tires will not be accepted. Please note that no early drop-off of tires will be allowed. Please call Knox County Clerk Joann Fischer at 402-288-5604 or 402-640-9979, or email clerk@knox.nacone.org if you have any questions before the collection. Be sure to mark Friday, August 23, 2019 on your calendars. There is no guarantee we will receive another grant in the future so this is the time to get rid of your scrap tires. With everyone’s cooperation, the collection will be a success as it has been in the past! Pass the word! Knox County 4-H Cook-Off Contest Held The Knox County 4-H Cook-Off Contest was held on Monday evening, July 22 in Center. Receiving the Junior Division Champion Trophy was Kaitlyn Byerly of Bloomfield with her Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Keith & Glenda and a member of the Northwest Feeders 4-H Club. Receiving a purple ribbon in the Junior Division was Blake Byerly of Bloomfield with his Ring Sausage Sandwich. Receiving a blue ribbon was Taylor Teadtke of Niobrara with her Quiche. Receiving the Novice Division Champion Trophy was Morgan Stevens of Crofton with her Meatballs by Morgan. Morgan is the daughter of Jeremy & Jami and a member of the Lucky Livewires 4-H Club. Receiving a blue ribbon in the Novice Division was Marshall Bratetic of Bloomfield with his Granny’s Pork Steak; Peyton Bratetic of Bloomfield with his Mama Mia Meatballs; Avery Gill of Bloomfield with her Garlic Chicken Parmesan; and Rylie Doerr of Bloomfield with her Tatertot Casserole. 4-H Favorite Food Revue The Knox County 4-H Favorite Food Revue took place on Monday evening, July 22 in Center. The Senior Division Champion Trophy was presented to Johanna Fuchtman of Creighton with her “Dinner at the Beach” themed table. Johanna is the daughter of Eric & Janelle and a member of the Lucky Lads & Lassies 4-H Club. The Junior Division Champion Trophy was presented to Emma Kuhlman of Creighton with her “Italian Dinner Night” themed table. Emma is the daughter of Kenny & Tami and a member of the Knox County Knockouts 4-H Club. Receiving a purple ribbon in the Junior Division was Kaitlyn Byerly of Bloomfield with her “Happy 50th Anniversary” themed table. The Novice Division Champion Trophy was presented to Jorgia Fuchtman of Creighton with her “World Travelers Dinner” themed table. Jorgia is the daughter of Eric & Janelle and a member of the Lucky Lads & Lassies 4-H Club. Receiving a purple ribbon in the Novice Division was Marshall Bratetic of Bloomfield with his “Easter Dinner” themed table; Peyton Bratetic of Bloomfield with his “Game Night” themed table; Rylie Doerr of Bloomfield with her “Campfire Birthday” themed table; Jenna Fuchtman of Creighton with her “Taco Party” themed table; Hallie Kumm of Wausa with her “Afternoon Tea with Grandma” themed table; and Morgan Stevens of Crofton with her “Dinner by the Seaside” themed table. Receiving a clover kid ribbon in the Clover Kid Division were: Ella Jessen of Bloomfield with her “Ella’s Horsin’ Around Party” themed table; Carter Kuhlman of Creighton with his “Dinosaur Birthday Party” themed table; and Reagan Novacek of Verdigre with her “Succulent Table” themed table. Knox County 4-H Presentation Contest Held The Knox County 4-H Presentation Contest was held on Monday evening, July 22 in Center. Receiving the Novice Division Champion Trophy was Sophia Wortmann of Crofton with her presentation titled, “Nebraska’s Leafy Legacy”. Sophia is the daughter of Chris & Holly and a member of the Lucky Livewires 4-H Club. Receiving a purple ribbon in the Novice Division were Marshall and Peyton Bratetic of Bloomfield with their presentation titled, “Scout Me In” and Cecilia Wortmann of Crofton with her presentation titled, “A Journey on the Orphan Train”. Receiving a blue ribbon was Hallie Kumm of Wausa with her presentation titled, “My Cat”. Receiving the Junior Division Champion Trophy was Elizabeth Wortmann of Crofton with her presentation titled, “Grain Bin Safety”. Elizabeth is the daughter of Chris & Holly and a member of the Lucky Livewires 4-H Club. Receiving the Senior Division Champion Trophy was Martha Witchey of O’Neill with her presentation titled, “Welding.” Martha is the daughter of Bob & Tammy and a member of the Lucky Lads & Lassies 4-H Club. Receiving a clover kid ribbon in the Clover Kid Division were Meredith Wortmann of Crofton with her presentation titled, “How to Make a Cucumber Boat” and Reagan Novacek of Verdigre with her presentation titled, “How to Make a Ham Sandwich”. Knox County 4-H Members Do Well at State 4-H Horse Show
Several Knox County 4-H’ers participated in the State 4-H Horse Show which was held in Grand Island on July 14-18, 2019. Results are as follows: Junior Showmanship – Kaitlyn Byerly of Bloomfield received 8th place and a purple ribbon; Jenna McDonald of Randolph received a purple ribbon. Junior Western Pleasure Horse Class – Kaitlyn Byerly of Bloomfield received a blue ribbon. Junior Western Horsemanship Class – Kaitlyn Byerly of Bloomfield received a purple ribbon; Jenna McDonald of Randolph received a purple ribbon. Junior Hunt Seat Class – Jenna McDonald of Randolph received a blue ribbon. Working Ranch Horse Class – Jessica Lange of Crofton received 3rd place and a purple ribbon. Senior Pole Bending - Jessica Lange of Crofton received 5th place and a purple ribbon. Junior Pole Bending – Alexa Cunningham of Wausa received a blue ribbon; Dyson Cunningham of Wausa received a blue ribbon; Jenna McDonald of Randolph received a red ribbon. Senior Barrel Racing – Jessica Lange of Crofton received 8th place and a purple ribbon; Mercedes Carl of Wausa received a blue ribbon. Junior Barrel Racing – Jenna McDonald of Randolph received 4th place and a purple ribbon; Alexa Cunningham of Wausa received a blue ribbon; and Dyson Cunningham of Wausa received a blue ribbon. SUNDAY, AUG. 4
12:00 p.m. 4-H Talent Contest, Bloomfield Community Center 2:00 p.m. 4-H Archery Contest, Knox County Fairgrounds WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Horse Show 3:00 p.m. 4-H BB Gun & Air Rifle Contest, Knox County Fairgrounds 4 - 8 p.m. 4-H Exhibits Entered (Home Ec., Ag Eng., Photography, Etc) 4 - 8 p.m. Interview Judging of Clover Kids Exhibits 4 - 8 p.m. Enter Open Class Exhibits 6:30-8:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Swine may be unloaded at fairgrounds for vet inspection only THURSDAY, AUG. 8 7 - 9 a.m. Check-in & Weigh ALL 4-H/FFA Swine 8 a.m. - noon Check-in FFA Ag Exhibits (crops, horticulture, woodworking, welding, etc) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Judge 4-H & FFA Exhibits (No Livestock) and Open Class Home Economics 9 - 11 a.m. Check-In and Weigh 4-H/FFA Market Beef, Breeding Heifers, Second-Year Bucket Calves, Fall Feeder Calves, Bucket Calves, Market Sheep, Breeding Sheep, Bottle Lambs, Dairy Goats, Meat Goats, Companion Goats, Dairy Animals 9 a.m. - noon Enter 4-H/FFA/Open Class Rabbits & Poultry Noon - 1:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest 1:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Goat and Dairy Show; FFA Diary Goat & Dairy Show Follow 2:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Cat Show (check in with superintendent at 2:15 p.m.) 4:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Dog Show (check in with superintendent at 4:15 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Bucket Calf & Second Year Bucket Calf Record Books Due 6:00 p.m. DC Lynch Carnival on Midway opens 7:00 p.m. Dedication of Knox County Fair to James and Sue Rohrer and family 7:00 p.m. Bull-A-Rama Free Open Air Dance in Beer Garden following Bull-A-Rama FRIDAY, AUG. 9 8 - 9:30 a.m. Enter 4-H/FFA Feeder Calves & Cow/Calf Pairs; Enter 4-H Clover Kid Bucket Calves 10:00 a.m. 4-H Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show, 4-H/FFA Bucket Calf Show 1:00 p.m. 4-H Feeder Calf Showmanship, Feeder Calf Show, and Cow/Calf Show followed by FFA Feeder Calf Showmanship, Feeder Calf Show, and Cow/Calf Show; 4-H/FFA Feeder Calves & Bucket Calves may be released at the conclusion of the Feeder Calf Show 5:00 p.m. 4-H Bottle Lamp Record Books Due 5:00 p.m. Bingo in Bingo Stand on Midway 6:00 p.m. DC Lynch Carnival on Midway opens 7:30 p.m. Scholarships and Farm Awards 8:00 p.m. Roots & Boots (Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin & Collin Raye) Free Open Air Dance in Beer Garden follows show SATURDAY, AUG. 10 8:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show; FFA and Open Class Rabbit Judging follows 8:00 a.m. FFA Livestock Show 1:00 p.m. Northeast Tractor Pull 1:00 p.m. DC Lynch Carnival on Midway opens 2:00 p.m. Too Much Fun on the Grounds 2:00 p.m. Bingo in Bingo Stand on Midway 3:00 p.m. 4-H Clover Kid Bottle Lamb/Companion Goat, Companion Goats, Sheep, & Meat Goat Show 3:30 p.m. Colors Da Clown 8:00 p.m. Boston Rocks (Music by The Cars, Aerosmith, Boston and J. Geils Band) Free Open Air Dance in Beer Garden follows show SUNDAY, AUG. 11 8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Show 8:00 a.m. 4-H Companion Animal (Pet) show (Check in with su perintendent at 7:45 am); followed by the 4-H Poultry Show; FFA Poultry Show & Open Class follows 1:00 p.m. 4-H Large Beef Showmanship, Fall Feeder Calf, Second-Year Bucket Calf, Breeding Heifer, Market Beef Show: 4-H ROUND ROBIN CONTEST FOLLOWS THE BEEF SHOW 1:00 p.m. DC Lynch Carnival on Midway opens 2:00 p.m. Too Much Fun on the Grounds 2:00 p.m. Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull 2:00 p.m. Colors Da Clown 3:00 p.m. Bingo in Bingo Stand on Midway 4:00 p.m. Monster Trucks on Tractor Pull Track 5:30 p.m. Release All Exhibits (Livestock Exhibits may stay and be checked out Monday, but all livestock must be removed from the Harm & Tulleys Event Center by 8:30 a.m. on Monday On July 7, a fundraiser was held for Knox and Boyd counties in an effort to get some relief for the flood devastation that has impacted both communities since March. The fundraiser was dubbed “dance to make Nebraska strong” and included two local bands playing music a majority of the day, lunch and dinner provided by local entities as well as an auction.
The goal of the fundraiser was to raise 12 percent of the estimated total needed to repair roads and bridges, $250,000. The state agreed to match that 12 percent and FEMA agreed to pay the remaining. The event brought in a total of $14,356.88 for the counties. “My goal was to earn $250,000 but it’s hard because there is devastation everywhere and everyone seems to be asking for money,” she said. Other donations from local businesses have also been made and letters were sent out to property owners that do not live in the counties asking for donations to be sent to their respective courthouses bringing in a total of $45,963.63. The letters brought in $7,040 for Knox County and $23,485 for Boyd County. July 25, Larsen took the earnings to the Knox County Courthouse to present it to the Board of Supervisors. She presented $16,760.31 to them and $29,263.32 to Boyd County. “We appreciate Laurie for doing this and putting it all together,” said James Sokol, District 4 Supervisor. Senator Tim Gragert agreed with Sokol. “I, too, commend Laurie and her people for all of the effort it took for them to put this on, a lot of time and effort went into that.” Gragert said. He also said the fundraiser was well represented by Knox County even though it was the weekend following July 4. Gragert said he hopes donations continue to come in so that a long term tax doesn’t become required. “I look at this as a trend,” Gragert said. “Maybe this will start something that we can push because we all know that when we increase taxes or create a new tax the project seems to get built and the tax doesn’t seem to disappear.” According to Larsen, the county as 18 months to raise the $250,000 from the date the flood was declared a disaster. She estimates we have 14 months left to raise the remaining money. The Knox County Farm Bureau recently had the honor of distributing a large sum of money to local flood relief victims. Woodward County Farm Bureau in Woodward, Okla. donated the $5,500 after seeing the impact the March Flood has had on the area.
The flood waters tore through Knox County in mid-March and many land owners are still dealing with the effects almost 5 months later. There is still damage to fences and debris scattered over the land for many of the land owners. The Knox County Farm Bureau decided to distribute the donated money to 11 recipients around the county instead of choosing one person to receive the entire sum. Each recipient received $500. Jerome Fuchtman of Winnetoon and Taylor Hanefeldt of Center were two of those 11. Fuchtman plans to use the money to repair irrigation pumps and creek fence. At this time, Hanefeldt did not have a project specified for the funds. Other area recipients include, Steve Sukup who plans to fix fence along a creek that was flooded. Jesse Krupicka will remove debris, sand and trees from his fields. Susan Svatos will repair her house and fix her sheep corral. Also receiving a check were Steve Ruzicka, Jeff McManigal, Mike Crosley, Roger Cook, Kent Pavlik and Dave and Phillip Pierce. All recipients were very grateful for the donation, according to Knox County Farm Bureau President Amber Endres. “It was hard to choose who to give the money to as there are so many in need,” Endres said. “We are so grateful to those in Okla. who helped make this happen.” |