Tornado Watch
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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa until 8:00 p.m.
Bird Goes for a Ride Down the Logan
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This bird is enjoying riding on debris down the Logan! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Ann Brownrigg of Winnebago, NE
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Ann Brownrigg, of Winnebago, Nebraska passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Lexington Regional Hospital in Lexington, NE.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE; with Pastor Charity Potter officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Memorials may be given to John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston, NE. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Bernice Christiansen of Emerson, NE
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Bernice Christiansen, of Emerson, NE passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
Rain Floods Part of Oakland’s Park
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Three inches of rain led to areas of flooding at the Oakland Park. All Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Burt County is in a severe thunderstorm warning until 11:30 a.m. Locations impacted include… Tekamah…Lyons…Hooper…Nickerson…Uehling…Craig…Oakland… Herman…Winslow and Summit Lake state Recreation Area. Hail and wind is possible with this storm.
Be safe!
Barada’s Donate Piano to Happy Days Senior Center
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The new player piano at Happy Days Senior Center. Photos courtesy of Wendy Britton.
Jennifer and Kelly Barada (Laurene Appleby’s daughter; and Pearl Barada’s son) donated a beautiful ‘player piano’ to the Happy Days Senior Center.
The player piano is a Gulbranson Player Piano. It was made in 1927 and sold for $450 cash. Its biggest selling feature was having a unique pumping mechanism. It plays “old time” songs for those at Happy Days (such as, Christmas and Irish songs. There are 25 piano rolls — one is even in the German Language.
Jennifer and Kelly Barada bought it for their 6 year old daughter, Karly. That was back in 1996 when they lived in Missoula, Montana. Since then it has moved (with the family) to Columbus, Nebraska; then to Minneapolis, Minnesota; and finally to Lyons, Nebraska.
The family picture features three generations: Laurene Appleby (as grandma), Jennifer Barada (as her daughter); and, Landon Barada (Kelly & Jennifer’s son). Kelly wasn’t there. He was at work somewhere in Iowa for Walmart.
Landon was there to help with the moving of the piano — along with Terry Ueding and one of his friends. Landon is the music director at Logan View Public School (7th through 12th grades).
It is great to live in a community where people help each other out.
Bancroft Senior Center News
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Bancroft 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 walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
Meals on Wheels
Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. June 18: Melody chimers will entertain at the Pioneer Senior Center at 1:30 and legacy Gardens in Pender at 2:30. The card game 65 is on the agenda at 1:30.
Thurs. June 19: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Fri. June 20: Chair exercise class at 10:00. The birthday/anniversary party starts at 1:30 and lunch is served at 3:30.
Mon. June 23: Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:15. Monthly board meeting is at 3:30.
Tues. June 24: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. The noon meal has been changed to hamburgers with mushroom gravy, potato casserole, trio blend casserole and dessert. Stop in and have your blood pressure taken at 11:45. Cards will be played after lunch.
Wed. June 25: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Come and play bingo at 2:00.
Logan Creek is Running High
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Logan Creek that runs through Oakland is running very high. The recent rains here and to the north of Oakland have built up, causing the Logan to run high, full of tree branches and other such debris. The area to walk down and sit and fish is now under water. It is to rain again today, so it is doubtful it will go down right away.
The water is now where people could walk down and fish at Logan Creek in Oakland, NE. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Village of Decatur Meeting Minutes
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Village Board of Decatur
Regular Meeting
June 12, 2014
4:30 P.M.
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in regular session at 4:30 P.M. at the Community Center on June 12, 2014. Guests signing in were Alta Wolf, Greg and Deb Haselhorst, Dorothy Connealy. Guests not signing in were Abby from the Plaindealer and Larry Lasher.
1) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Nicola.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-here, Jim Nicola-here, Bob Richards-absent, Margaret Tolby-here, Stephanie Warren-absent.
2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes Robert Richards-absent, Margaret Tolby-yes, Stephanie Warren-absent.
3) Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes.
Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes Robert Richards-absent, Margaret Tolby-yes, Stephanie Warren-absent.
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING MEETING:
Bolln made a motion to excuse Richards and Warren.
Tolby seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Bolln-yes, Tolby-yes.
5) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND OR COMMITTEES
1) Police Monthly Report- No report. Sleuth was not working.
Bolln asked what we were going to do about this weekend? Our officer is out of town. Nicola stated that we have the Sheriff’s office to help us out. Bolln stated that he had talked with Sheriff’s office and they only have one officer on duty this weekend. Nicola stated that they are suppose to service us also. Nicola stated that he would try to find someone.
2) Light Monthly Report- There are two poles being replaced by the lift station at the ball park. They are there but Burt County has not had time to put them in due to the storms.
3) Water & Sewer Monthly Report- The Village has had two water leaks, they have been fixed.
4) Park Monthly Report- Income for May $4,468.75
Four new picnic tables and four fire rings have been ordered. They should be here by the 4th of July.
5) Street Monthly Report-
A. Jane Farber-West 10th Street
Jane was not able to attend the meeting. She asked for her name to be put on the July meeting agenda.
6) Recycling Monthly Report- hauled recycling May 30
6) OLB BUSINESS
1. Greg & Debbie Haselhorst Property
Greg and Deb Haselhorst came to the table. They have been working on their property at the Riverview addition. The Board told them it was looking much better. Haselhorst’s stated they are going to put it up for sale.
7) NEW BUSINESS
1) Closing 3rd Avenue from Elna Blevins to Don Warren’s shop for the BBQ
The Board felt they should not close that street. It is the main street to get to the boat ramp and the campground.
2) Larry Lasher-Fireworks and donation
Larry asked for permission to have a fireworks display by the recycling building on June 28, 2014. Bolln made a motion to allow the display, and provide port-a-pots. $300.00 donation towards the display.
Tolby seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Bolln-yes, Tolby-yes.
3) Dorothy Connealy-Senior Lease agreement
Dorothy came to the table to sign the Senior center agreement for the use of the Sears center for the coming year.
Tolby made a motion to have Jim Nicola sign the agreement.
Bolln seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Tolby-yes, Bolln-yes.
4) 450 West 7th Street-Building and weeds
There will be a letter sent to the owners of the property.
5) 460 West 11th Street-Retaining wall, fence and wood
Tom Farrens (our building inspector) and Jim Nicola went to look at the property in question. They could not find anything wrong. Jim stated he had put poles up for a fence, but no fencing yet.
6) Debit Machine
We have been having trouble with the billing for the debit machine. If nothing is resolved soon there will be a stop payment on the billing.
7) Community Representative for NENEDD
Nicola made a motion to keep Walt Bolln as Decatur’s representative with the North East Nebraska Economic Development District.
Tolby seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Nicola-yes, Tolby-yes.
8) Preparations for the 2014-2015 Budget
Therese asked the Board members to start looking over the figures for next year’s budget. Atalie our auditor’s baby is due the same day that our budget is due to the state.
8) ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Hours for Cleanup day next year- 8:00AM to 12:00Noon.
2) 3,883 pounds of metal collected. Total $330.10.
9) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CLAIMS:
1) Claims preapproved by Tolby and Nicola
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted
Bolln 2nd Tolby
Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Bolln-yes, Tolby-yes
Any questions from the audience? There were none
10) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING
Bolln 2nd Tolby
ADJOURNMENT TIME 4:55 P.M.
Jim Nicola
Chairman
Therese Magill
Village Clerk
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