April 11 - 17, 2021 Sunday, April 11th Sunday, April 11th Investigated reports of a fourwheeler driving recklessly through residents’ yards with juveniles on board. Responded to a report of a missing juvenile from an Ainsworth residence.

“Secretary’s Day/Administrative Professional’s Day” Wednesday, April 25th is declared Secretary’s or Administrative Professional’s Day. You will find many ads in this week’s paper with business owners and/or managers thanking their secretary or administrative assistant for all they do for them throughout the year.

LB 51 is a bill introduced by Senator Steve Lathrop. He is the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and this bill is one that he made a committee priority. LB 51 will change the requirements for the certification law enforcement officers and accreditation of law enforcement agencies in Nebraska. It will end the reserve officer program in Nebraska and mandate a number of new police policies concerning the use of force.

Heavily Modified Corrections Spending Bill Advances as Part of State Budget There are quite a few corrections-centered bills on the Nebraska Legislature’s table this year. While there are some solid ideas dealing with transparency and costs of incarceration, it appears those bills will linger in committee while senators focus on a big-ticket item in the state budget.

Wednesday, April 24th, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he had signed a proclamation designating Nebraska as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State.” The proclamation is symbolic, and reaffirms Nebraska’s support for the right to bear arms.

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of 15 new COVID-19 cases in the district since last reporting period on April 15th: 4 - Antelope, 0 - Boyd, 1 - Brown, 0 - Cherry, 2 - Holt, 0 - Keya Paha, 7 - Knox, 1 - Pierce and 0 - Rock. NCDHD encourages district residents to continue to wear your mask in public places or where social distancing is difficult as well as practice social distancing while out in public. With recent public gatherings and school events coming up in the near future, continue to monitor for signs and symptoms for COVID-19. During this time of year many people struggle with allergies, sinus infections, and common colds. If you have any questions regarding symptoms you have developed, please call your primary care provider or the health department.