A paving project on North Boswell Ave/County Road 2300 will start on Monday, Aug. 19 to include the intersection with the City of Crete Transfer Station south to the Burlington railroad crossing.

This project is expected to take 80 days and will start at the north end. 

Regular Transfer Station hours remain the same: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Alternate routes to the City Transfer Station include the following

1. go north on Main Ave out of Crete approximately 1.25 miles, turn east (right) on County Road D for 0.50 mile, turn south (right) on County Road 2300/North Boswell, follow to the station entrance;
2. From Highway 33 go north on Highway 103, turn west (left) on County Road D for 1 mile, turn south (left) on County Road 2300/North Boswell, follow to the station entrance.

This project is from Saline County with a cost share agreement equally between the county, City of Crete, and Nestle Purina, which has a facility entrance on the county road.

The Transfer Station provides free disposal of branches and yard waste, appliances such as hot water heaters, and metal and iron. Items with freon must have it removed and tagged. Disposal of household garbage, large trash items, and recyclables may have fees associated.

Updates on the project will be relayed when received by the contractor. Find more information on City Transfer Station services.

Un proyecto de pavimentación en North Boswell Ave/County Road 2300 comenzará el lunes 19 de agosto para incluir la intersección con la estación de transferencia de la ciudad de Crete hacia el sur hasta el cruce ferroviario de Burlington.

Se espera que este proyecto demore 80 días y comience en el extremo norte. Un martes se espera el cierre de la Estación de Transferencia mientras se completan los trabajos en la intersección de entrada. La fecha exacta del cierre de este martes se anunciará cuando se reciba.

El horario habitual de la estación de transferencia sigue siendo el mismo: martes, de 1:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. y sábados, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.

Las rutas alternativas a la estación de transferencia de la ciudad incluyen las siguientes

1. Vaya hacia el norte por Main Ave desde Crete aproximadamente 1.25 millas, gire hacia el este (derecha) en County Road D durante 0.50 milla, gire hacia el sur (derecha) en County Road 2300/North Boswell, siga hasta la entrada de la estación;
2. Desde el Highway 33, diríjase al norte por el Highway103, gire al oeste (izquierda) en County Road D durante 1 milla, gire al sur (izquierda) en County Road 2300/North Boswell y siga hasta la entrada de la estación.

Este es un proyecto fuera del condado de Saline con un acuerdo de costos compartidos en partes iguales entre el condado, la ciudad de Crete y Nestlé Purina, que tiene una entrada a las instalaciones en la carretera del condado.

La Estación de Transferencia ofrece eliminación gratuita de ramas y desechos de jardín, electrodomésticos como calentadores de agua y metales y hierro. Los artículos con freón deben eliminarse y etiquetarse. La eliminación de basura doméstica, artículos de basura grandes y materiales reciclables puede tener tarifas asociadas.

City Water Department employees will flush fire hydrants and water mains on the dates and at locations below from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

• Tuesday, Oct. 15: The portion of Crete south of the Burlington tracks and from Grove Avenue west to the Blue River, and that area west of the Blue River;
• Wednesday, Oct. 16: The portion of Crete north of the Burlington tracks;
• Thursday-Friday, Oct. 17-18: The portion of Crete south of the Burlington tracks and from Grove Avenue east.

It is necessary to flush the hydrants and mains at intervals to clean them and to check fire hydrant condition. The Public Works Department regrets the inconvenience that will result from the rusty, discolored water. Staff recommends laundering be postponed until the water has cleared several hours after flushing.

Hydrants and water mains are typically flushed in April and October.

For questions, please contact the Public Works Office at City Hall, 402.826.4312.

Enjuague de hidrantes de incendios del 15 al 18 de octubre

Los empleados del Departamento de Agua de la Ciudad enjuagarán los hidrantes de incendios y las tuberías de agua en las fechas y en los lugares a continuación de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m., si el clima lo permite.

• Martes 15 de octubre: la porción de Crete al sur de las vías de Burlington y desde Grove Ave. hacia el oeste hasta el Blue River, y esa área al oeste del Blue River;
• Miércoles 16 de octubre: la porción de Crete al norte de las vías de Burlington;
• Jueves-Viernes 17-18 de octubre: La porción de Crete al sur de las vías de Burlington y de Grove Ave. al este.

Es necesario enjuagar los hidrantes de incendios y las tuberías principales para limpiarlos y verificar el estado de los hidrantes en caso de incendios. El Departamento de Agua lamenta los inconvenientes que resultarán del agua oxidada y descolorida. Se recomienda posponer el lavado hasta que el agua se haya despejado varias horas después del enjuague.

Los hidrantes y las tuberías principales de agua se lavan típicamente en abril y octubre.

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Obras Públicas del Ayuntamiento, 402.826.4312.

Crete Recreation program signup for "Kickin' It" with Gold Star Martial Arts is open through Friday, Oct. 25. No late registrations are accepted.

Registration forms are available online (RecDesk) or in the Recreation Office at City Hall.

"Kickin' It" with Gold Star ATA Martial Arts, in cooperation with Crete Parks and Recreation, is an introductory martial arts program which offers many benefits to participants: life skills such as respect, discipline, and integrity, physical fitness, safety awareness, self defense, increased focus, and more. The program is taught by nationally certified instructors with an emphasis on having fun while learning self defense and bullying prevention skills. Current liability waivers are required.

• dates: Sunday afternoons - Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1
• class time TBD; 45 minutes classes
• ages 5 & up
• location: Gold Star Martial Arts, 142 West 13th St
• Cost - $45

Parks & Recreation Department 
402.826.4315

What is “1,000 books before kindergarten”?

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books before they enter kindergarten.

Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to during early childhood. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most importantly, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and reading.

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and five years free of charge.

How It Works

1. Register

1. Search for "Reader Zone" in your app store.
2. Install the app on your Android or Apple device.
3. Make an account and enter our Reading Program Code: a63ad
4. Begin Logging Reading

2. Select Books

Come to the library to check out books or read books from home. It still counts to read the same book more than once!

3. Collect Prizes

At each milestone, your child will receive a special prize, which can be picked up at the library!

• Milestone: 100 books
• Milestone: 250 books
• Milestone: 450 books
• Milestone: 750 books
• Milestone: 1,000 books

The City of Crete Department of Public Works, in partnership with its wholesale electric power supplier, the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, is continuing to provide five energy efficiency programs to assist in lowering energy costs for local utility customers through energy efficiency improvements.

All five programs offer cash incentives to make energy efficient upgrades in the areas of insulation, cooling systems, home thermostats, high efficiency heat pump, and commercial lighting. Here is a rundown of the four programs:

• High Efficiency Heat Pump Program: The program provides cash incentives from $400 to $3,000 to residential homeowners who are installing a new heat pump system to their residential single-family dwelling.
• Smart Thermostat Program: Provides a cash incentive of up to $100 paid directly to residential customers to help cover the cost of installing a qualifying smart thermostat. 
• Attic Insulation Program: Provides cash incentives of $0.15 / per square foot with a maximum incentive of $300 per existing residential dwelling for attic insulation. 
• Cooling System Tune-Up Program: Provides a $30 cash incentive to residential homeowners who have their cooling system tuned up by a HVAC contractor, regardless of what type or age of cooling system (air conditioner/air or water source heat pump).
• Commercial LED Lighting Program: Provides cash incentives paid directly to commercial customers to help cover the cost of interior lighting upgrades and replacements.

These programs are available to customers of the City of Crete through its wholesale power partnership with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska. For more information on these programs, contact the Utility Office at City Hall, 402.826.4312, or go online to download program guidelines and application forms.

City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
(Utility Office ground floor main entrance on south side)
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.4312