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Dan Watermeier of Syracuse served the past six years as the First District Senator in the Nebraska Legislaturet. In 2018, he was elected to the Nebraska Public Service Commission. Now that the New Year has begun, he will now vacate his office with the Legislature.

Senator Watermeier felt that the four years he spent on the Appropriations Committee were very important, as the budget is the primary responsibility of the Legislature. “The Appropriations Committee receives input from state agencies and listens to Nebraskans, prior to spending hours and hours deliberating on the recommendations for the two-year budget that are given to the entire Legislature. Because of all the information given the committee and the time spent on the recommendations, it is fairly rare that any major changes are made to the budget once it is presented to the Legislature. That is why the committee’s role is so important,” added Watermeier.

“Thank you for letting us come to your family Christmas to honor you, Willie with a Quilt of Valor,” said Patty Harms and Sharon Heusman as they surprised World War II era veteran with a Quilt of Valor during the Harms family Christmas celebration on December

28. This is one of the five quilts that the Sterling 4-H Clubs pieced together as a 2018 4-H community service project with assistance from members of the Sterling American Legion Auxiliary Unit #140.

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Mike Hestermann and Lois Agena were was recognized for their years of service to the Sterling Board of Education and Sterling Public Schools during the board’s December 17th meeting. Hesterman served on the board 14 years and Agena four years.

Below are some of the highlights of their service on the Sterling Board of Education.

Mike Hestermann

Hestermann served in the offices of president and vice president for several years. He also served on the Transportation and Negotiations committees.

Hestermann enjoyed seeing Sterling Public Schools grow, especially with the construction of a new high school and preschool facility.

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On Thursday, December 27, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the appointment of Julie Slama, a young professional and fifth generation Nebraskan from Peru, to fill an upcoming vacancy in Legislative District 1.The appointment is effective January 9, 2019 when current Senator Dan Watermeier is set to step down to be sworn in as a member of the Public Service Commission.

“Julie will push for property tax relief, help create policy that supports strong families, and work to grow agriculture,” said Governor Ricketts. “She will be a fierce advocate for rural communities and will help bridge the urban-rural divide in the Legislature. I look forward to working with her to help move our state forward and grow more opportunities for the next generation of Nebraskans.”

During a Board of Education meeting held at the Media Center at Johnson County Central’s Middle School in Cook on December 12, Greg Hunzeker, president; and Sue Borcher, vice president were recognized with plaques for their dedicated years of service to Nemaha Valley, Tecumseh and Johnson County Central Schools.

Greg Hunzeker

Greg Hunzeker served on the Nemaha Valley Schools Board of Education, two years and at JCC Schools, 12 years.

Hunzeker served in the offices as vice president and president. The committees Hunzeker served on include: Policy Review, Building and Grounds, Negotiations and Budget.

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At the end of the day on Friday, December 28, 2018, the Johnson County Farm Service Agency office closed its doors until further notice because of the government shutdown. Pat Lechner, certified executive officer with the Johnson County FSA office said in a telephone call on Thursday, December 27, that his office employees are in limbo as to how long the FSA office may be closed.

“Once the official government shutdown occurs, none of our employees will be available, nor will they have access to any computer programs. The office will be closed,” Lechner said.

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