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“There isn’t much in this life but love and hard work. That is about the size of it.”
Grandpa Walton.
Lyons Police Department report
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Lyons Police Department
Lyons, Burt County, Nebraska
September, 2013
Mileage, 1,243
Fuel, 46.25
Citations, 11
Unlicensed vehicle, 6
Tall grass, 5
Correctional, 10
Expired plates, 1
Head light violation, 4
No insurance card, 2
Taillight, 2
No brake lights, 1
Warnings, 12
Carless driving, 3
No child restraint, 1
Stop sign, 3
Speeding, 5
Calls, 75
Civil dispute, 7
Prowler, 4
Dog at large, 8
Barking dog, 3
911 hang-up, 3
Civil standby, 3
Bullying on Facebook, 4
Bullying after and during school, 6
Theft, 4
Call for service, 7
Possible assault, 2
Criminal mischief, 3,
Shoplifter, 1
Accident, 3
Terroristic threats, 2
Dispute over tree, 1
Felon with gun, 1
Cat feces in yard, too many cats, 1
Lady from Thurston County with gun, may be threat to school, 1
Suspicious person, 2
Vehicle blocking street, 1
Tree limb in street, 1
Kids will not get out of street, 1
Possible car theft, 1
Dog chased man, 1
Reckless driving, 3
Man selling fruit, no permit, 1
Assisted Burt County Sheriff, accident truck deer, 1 and road rage hwy 77, 1
Assisted Oakland Police, civil dispute, 2
Arrests, warrant, 1
Assisted rescue, 2
Received assistance from Oakland P.D., 4
Car searches, 4
Lyons Police Department
Chief
James P. Buck
Fall/Halloween pictures
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Decorations at Dick and Patty Miler’s in Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Barry Johnson’s house in Oakland, very well decorated for Halloween and Fall. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Share Halloween memories!!!
October 30, 2013 1 Comment
What is your favorite Halloween memory?
I have my own from my youthful years. When I was growing up, we made up our own costumes. We had such a good time digging through closets and coming up with our own unique costume.
I do believe on the last Halloween I dressed up (as a child), I was a gypsy. All four of us kids had a great time. Those were the days. Dressing up was so much fun. Halloween is another thing that isn’t what it used to be. Although as an adult, I also dressed up and had just as much fun.
Share your favorite Halloween memory!!! Pictures too! Let us all enjoy the holiday together!
Obesity Editorial
October 29, 2013 Leave a comment
While I am up later than normal, working with the television on, for no more than distraction, a commercial caught my eye.
I am not a fan of commercials, although I do understand their purpose. Advertising makes money, as I know in my business. I am by far not alone in that understanding.
The commercial I saw was promoting the new bite size Kit Kat bars.
I use to love those. I probably still would, but I don’t eat junk food anymore.
I am a believer that this country, next to Mexico, lacks in nutrition. Fast food, junk food and anything quick and easy, seem to be the “norm” of people now.
Has anyone heard the term “obesity?”
Processed foods seem to be a way of life for many people now, which is causing the battle of the bulge.
This, in turn, may cause other health effects. Being overweight can result in high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems, etc.
I am aware that there are those that do play by all of the rules and still have problems, some of which are hereditary. This issue is not what I am concerned about.
I am referring to those that sit all day, eat whatever they want to, only use their thumbs for exercise and wonder why they are gaining weight.
I am not as concerned about adults, because they should know better.
I am concerned about children.
When I was growing up, we played outside all day. We never had junk food. When we got to have a soda, it was a treat!
I don’t know what or who is to blame. I will say, get these kids off the couch, take away their technology and tell them to go outside and play until the streetlight comes on!
You will be saving your child and, hopefully, other children, from obesity.
Let’s lead them on to good, healthy, long, productive lives!
They are our future!
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“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.”
What is Halloween?
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Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season with gatherings, costumes and sweet treats.
Where is Meridian High School?
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By Clare Wiltse
Sports Contributor
Where in the world is Meridian High School? That was the question that Cougar fans asked when the Nebraska Class D-2 football brackets were released on Saturday. The Cougars will face off against the Mustangs in first round game on October 31 at 5:00 P.M. on their field.
Meridian is located in Jefferson County, next to Kansas. The school is at Daykin which is 29 miles west of Beatrice.
The game should be a highly contested game as Meridian is the number eight seed in the East Bracket with a 41.375 power rating. Northeast is number nine with 41.00.
The Mustangs finished the season with a 5-3 record. Their most notable win was the 14-6 season opener against Lawrence -Nelson who had a 6-2 record. Meridian was defeated D-2’s number one seed Fall City Sacred Heart 49-6.
They averaged 44 points per game while giving up 29.25. Coach Maresh says that they are not a particularly big team, but they are capable of putting up the points. They have an I-Back who has rushed for about 1000 yards.
The Cougars finished the season with a 7-1 mark. Power points were harder to come by as the first five opponent finished in the division 3 with losing records. A division three win is worth 40 points.
No team can run the read option like the Cougars. They rushed for 339 yards per game as Northeast amassed 2715 yards with 40 TDs on the ground. Teams that tried to stop the run paid for it as LDNE connected on 35of 62 passes for 676 yards and 15 TDs.
Alex Brehmer, the quarterback, had a school record 1526 yards with a 10.6 average per carry. He connected on 31 of 55 passes for another 14 scores. Junior Chevy Henneman took the pressure off Brehmer as he totaled 1078 yards for a 7.05 average and 15 TDs.
The receivers are led by Dakota Riecken with 17 catches for 310 yards and 7 TDs. Marcus Hegy has 8 catches with 3 TDs and Taylor Fuston has 2 catches, each going for a score.
Dakota Riecken led the defense that held opponents to just 1494yards, just 187 per game rushing while giving up 98 yards/game passing. Riecken has 144 tackle. Alex Brehmer tallied 102. Chevy Henneman and David Bishop are other top tacklers with 63 and 50 respectively.
The Cougars have out scored their opponents by twenty points. They average 48.3 while giving up 28 points per game.
A win on Halloween most likely would create a match up against the number one seed, Falls City Sacred Heat, on November 6 . Lyons-Decatur would-be the host team.
Spookapalooza event in Lyons
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Spookapalooza was held last Saturday in Lyons. I could not attend the event. Thanks to Amber Bacon for the pictures! They aren’t identified as she was very busy at the event. If you know the children, that is great. Sorry the names aren’t included. It was quite a success it appears!
What a cute bunch of kids! Great costumes. Photo Credit/Amber Bacon
Bancroft Senior Center News
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8ancroft Senior Center News
* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.
*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.
* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
The Farmers Market has closed for the season and will open again next year during the growing season.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Oct.: 30: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee at 10:00. We will have a Halloween party and bingo at 2:00. Remember to vote this week for new board members. Come at 5:00 to hand out your Halloween candy at the center.
Thurs. Oct. 31: There will be Tai Chi class at 9:30 and Walking ex at 10:15. Sign up for the afternoon pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Fri. Nov. 1: Chair & Frog ex. class at 9:30. November is caregiver appreciation and Paul Siebert will sing and play several different instruments at 2:00. The public is invited to attend. Coffee and dessert will be served at 3:30.
Sat. Nov. 2: Come and enjoy the entertainers at the monthly music jam at 7:00.
Mon. Nov. 4: Bring a covered dish for the potluck dinner at noon. Cards will be played after lunch.
Tues. Nov. 5: Pool at 9:30. Walking ex. class at 10:15. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Wed. Nov. 6: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee at 10:00. You pick the card game you want to play at 1:30.
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