City of Oakland Taking Applications for Pool Manager, assistant manager, lifeguards

March 10, 2015 Leave a comment


The City of Oakland is taking applications for a pool manager, assistant manager(s), and lifeguards for the 2015 summer swimming season.
Managers must be 19 years old, and CPR, lifeguard and pool operator certified.
Lifeguards must be CPR and Lifeguard certified.
For an application, please contact the Oakland City Office at 401 N. Oakland Avenue, Oakland, NE 68045 or 402 685-5822 during normal business hours.
Application deadline for the managers’ positions is March 31,2015. EOE.

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Edward E. Steiner, 93, of Emerson NE

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Edward E. Steiner, 93, of Emerson, NE, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.

Ed was born July 11, 1921 to Fritz and Bertha Steiner in Emerson, NE. He attended country school near Hubbard, NE; and later worked on the farm for his sister and brother-in-law. For a short time, he worked for Goodwill Industries in South Sioux City, NE, before moving into Emerson with his family. Ed enjoyed having coffee, visiting with friends, and was known for picking up cans around Emerson.

He is survived by nephews, Leroy R. Steiner Robert L. (Susan) Steiner, nieces, Carol Steiner, Diane (Mrs. Tom) Batcheldor, Lois (Michael) Ellis, Marie Laughlin and Susan Lloyd.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ann (Demers) McAfee, brother, Fred Steiner; and brother-in-law, John Demers.

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Marvin H. Meier, 89, of Wayne NE

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Marvin H. Meier, 89, of Wayne, Nebraska passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Careage of Wayne in Wayne, Nebraska.

Arrangements are pending with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, Nebraska.

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet Monday

March 10, 2015 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Larry Bockleman from, Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health, with talk about the “Seven Simple Steps to Live a Better Life” at 2:30. The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended one of our meetings, please feel free to come and join us.

 

 

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

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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. March 11: Melody chimers practice today at 9:00. We will play Rummykub at 1:30 or any other game that you would like to play.

Thurs. March 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Today we have rolls and coffee for $2.00 from 9 to 11 am. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. March 13: Soup for today has been changed to vegetable beef and chicken noodle. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. March 16: Join us for coffee at 9:30. The caregiver support group meets today at 2:00 pm.

Tues. March 17: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. Our evening meal will be served from 5:30 -6:45 and we will serve biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit cup and juice. If enough people are interested in playing cards they will be played after the dishes are done.

Wed. March 18: Melody chimers will play at the senior center and nursing home in Wisner. If you want to play 5-handed pinochle please sign up to play the game at 1:30.

 

 

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

March 10, 2015 Leave a comment


 

A Copy of the “Open Meetings Act” Has Been Posted on the Bulletin Board on the North Side in the Council Chambers.

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

March 10, 2015 – 5:30 P.M.

 

The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time as deemed appropriate and in accordance with State Statute.

 

  1. ROUTINE BUSINESS

 

  1. Meeting called to order.

 

  1. PUBLIC HEARING
  1. Mayor Fuston to open a Public Hearing to consider objections to the rezoning of the Southwest corner of Lot 15, Highway Addition, City of Lyons, Burt County, Nebraska; thence E 88.9′; thence N 310′ to the point of beginning; thence E 65′; thence N 180′ to the N line of said Lot 15′ thence W on the N line of said Lot 15, a distance of 100′; thence S 180′; thence E 45′ to the point of beginning, better known as 1015 E Main St, Lyons, NE, from LDR-1 Low Density Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial.

 

 

    III. CONSENT AGENDA

Recommended Action: Approval of Consent Agenda

NOTE: All items are automatically approved when the Consent Agenda is approved unless moved to the Regular Agenda by the request of any single Council member.

  1. Dispense with reading of minutes of meeting held February 3.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.

 

Motion and second to approve the Consent Agenda/Tabulation of Vote.

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Chad Kehrt of Olsson Associates – Update on the Lyons Community Center Project.
    1. Approve/not approve Change Order #2 for an increase of $13,744.85 to Fauss Construction on Phase 2 of Lyons Community Center.
  1. Motion and second from Council Members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #5 for $107,716.87 to Fauss Construction on Phase 2 of Lyons Community Center.
  1. Motion and second from Council Members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss sound system for the Community Center.

 

  1. Discuss the portable stages/steps for the Community Center. How many of each? Which company to purchase from?

 

  1. Rev. Gary Fugman – discuss street lighting.

 

  1. James Moseman – Discuss endorsing the Campaign for a Presidential Youth Council.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

March 10, 2015 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. Old diving board.
  2. Lighting project.
  3. Sewer plant grinder.
  4. Engine No. 3.
  5. Swimming pool.
  6. Water plant filters.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
  1. Income Statement – General.
  2. Income Statement – Utility.
  3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
  4. NENEDD is updating the Blight Study instead of Olsson Associates.

 

  1. Approve/not approve United States Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration Contract No. 13-UGPR-1081: Firm Electric Service Contract between Western and City of Lyons, Nebraska. Western to provide firm electric service to Lyons in accordance with the 2021 Power Marketing Initiative.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve United States Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration Contract Amendment No. 2 and Revision 2 to Exhibit C of Lyons’ current Firm Electric Service Contract No. 90-BAO-498. These are necessary to update Lyons’ transmission arrangements and the transmission path and delivery measurement conditions due to the recent assignments to NPPD to provide Lyons full transmission service instead of Western.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Ordinance 718 – AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING DISTRICTS; TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF LYONS; TO CHANGE THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LYONS; AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE
    1. Introduction of Ordinance; suspend/not suspend the statutory ruling of reading on three different days.
    2. Motion and second from Council members.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss the Center for Rural Affairs’ “Byway of Art” Project.

 

  1. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
  1. Tabulation of vote.

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Market Report

March 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Market:

A significant sell off on Friday in the stock market as strong jobs data raised expectations for a midyear rate increase.  The Dow industrials fell 1.5% in their biggest one-day loss since late January, while the S&P 500 dropped 1.4%. Last week the US Dollar posted new highs and Crude remained above $50.

 

This morning, both oil and the US Dollar showing down, while the stock market is bouncing back nicely, on this 6th anniversary of the Bull market.  The S&P 500 hit a bottom on March 9, 2009 at 676.53, losing more than half its value from the peak in October 2007. In six year since, the S&P 500 has more than tripled.

 

Market Headline: Apple will be added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing AT&T on March 19th.  Year to date AT&T is up 3.2% while Apple is up 70%.  More can be read in today’s Wall Street Journal http://www.wsj.com/articles/apples-ascent-from-niche-stock-to-juggernaut-1425855756 , Apple is expected to unveil its watch today, which is expected to be the hottest wearable technology

 

Weather:

This week looks to be beautiful.  How could you not come back to work after this weekend feeling recharged from some sunlight and warmth?  Watch out, today is a great day!  This week looks to be 60-70 degrees and sunny every day.  It is not even supposed to freeze overnight.  In addition the time changed on Sunday, so if this morning came a little quicker than normal you know why.

 

Grain Markets @ 10:32am

May Corn +2 ½ @3.88 ½ 

May Beans +8 ¾ @9.93 ¾ 

 

Grain:

Markets open stronger, and backing off a bit, but settling in and maintaining a firmer tone.  Lack of news/headlines in grain keeps the market steady to lower, there is just not much in the news to get anyone ready to move.  This might give us some opportunity for a weather story.  A quiet market is looking for something to latch on to.  We also can look to the month end planting intentions report.  It may be a market mover.

 

With Tax time upon us, and the numbers on your desk, it may be a great time to refigure those break even numbers for your operation.  Knowing the real numbers helps in making your marketing decisions.

 

Reminder March contracts expire this Friday.

 

Corn: Last week was negative with a rebound this morning, yet corn continues to stay in its range of 3.85-3.91 refusing to go anywhere.  Bears keep talking about potential export issues due to strength in the US dollar, or slipping ethanol demand as crude remains low.  But the bulls anxiously await a weather story which could include some planting delays.  Corn basis remains strong, and it may be worth looking to limit some of your basis risk on corn in the bin.

 

Beans: it seems “trucker strikes” remain the top story, but the premium has quickly dissipated as resolution continues.  Fund liquidation has continued to beat down beans.  As with corn the US Dollar strength affects US exports of beans.  Tuesday this week USDA will update supply and demand at 11am.

 

For Fun:

While doing a real estate search for my father’s property I stumbled across Estately who has a blog about what each state has “more of”….per capita, than any other.  Nebraska having the most high school graduates seems pretty positive when you read some of the other states.  For example Arizona having the most UFO sightings per capita, and Missouri having the most Meth Lab incidents per capita.  Though I close runner up to Nebraska might be a state leading the way in “craft beer production”.”  To read more http://blog.estately.com/

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Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

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Marian J. (Johnson) Schultz, 90, of Fremont/Hooper/Uehling

March 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Marian J. (Johnson) Schultz, age 90, of the Fremont/Hooper/Uehling area passed away early Saturday, March 7th, at the Hooper Care Center.  The funeral service will be 2 PM Wednesday,, March 11th,  at Elim Lutheran Church of Swaburg with Rev. Judith Johnson. Visitation will be on Tuesday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 2 to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to her church or to the donor’s choice.   Access the online guestbook at http://www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com.  Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont is in charge of these arrangements.

Marian was born July 28, 1924 at Uehling to Elmer and Marie (Johnson) Lantefield. She grew up on the farm near Uehling and graduated from Uehling High School.

On June 15, 1941, Marian was married to Lawrence Johnson in the Elim Lutheran Church of Swaburg. They lived in Omaha, Nebraska until her husband entered the military service. Upon his return home, they moved to a farm in the Craig/Uehling area. In 1980, the couple moved to Tekamah.

Her husband Lawrence, died in 1985 and Marian moved into Fremont in 1986. On December 21, 1988, she was married to Garlan Schultz and they made their home in Fremont.

In her working years, Marian had been a bookkeeper for the Craig Telephone Company for 11 years. In Fremont, she had been a secretary for Mike Gulliatt for 2 years.

Marian was a lifelong member of Elim Lutheran Church of Swaburg where she had been baptized and confirmed. There she taught Sunday School and Bible School, and was a Luther League Sponsor. She was a former member of the Women’s Society of Uehling, a member of the Uehling Auxiliary, and a member of the Wo-He-Lo Club. She had also been a Red Cross volunteer.

Survivors: 3 sons – Gary and wife Sue Johnson of Craig

Douglas and wife Janet Johnson of Craig

Ronald and wife Susie of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

6 grandchildren

9 great grandchildren

sister – Shirley VonSeggern of Fremont

2 sisters-in-law – Phyllis Lantefield of Fremont

Mildred Lantefield of Blair

and Garlan’s family, Barbara and husband Leonard Geisler of Hooper, Peggy Born of Dickinson,

Texas, Tom and wife Piedades Schultz of Houston, Texas; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren,

2 great, great grandchildren.

Marian Schultz

Marian Schultz

 

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Frozen Festival at Swedish Heritage Center

March 9, 2015 Leave a comment


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Deadline Extended for Conservation Stewardship Program

March 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Lyons, NE – USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced  that the deadline for producer applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended to March 13, 2015.
While CSP is a continuous sign-up program and producers can apply to enroll at any time of the year, NRCS applies a cut-off date for applications to be considered during a particular fiscal year.  Once the cut-off date is past, producers may continue to apply for the program, but they will not be considered for entry until the spring of the following year, in this case spring of 2016. In order to enroll in 2015 applications must filed by March 13.
“We hope more farmers and ranchers will take advantage of this extension for the CSP application deadline. To meet this deadline, they just need to submit the basic application form to their local NRCS office,” said Traci Bruckner, Assistant Director of Rural Policy at the Center for Rural Affairs.
According to Bruckner, the Conservation Stewardship Program is a voluntary stewardship incentives program, administered by NRCS, designed to reward farmers, ranchers, and foresters for maintaining existing conservation, as well as for the adoption of additional conservation measures that provide multiple environmental benefits that run beyond the farm or ranch. This program pays producers for clean water, better soil management, improved habitat, energy efficiency, and other natural resource benefits. Since the program began in 2009, nearly 70 million acres of farm and ranch land have been enrolled in the program.
Bruckner is encouraging farmers, ranchers and others to call the Center for Rural Affairs’ Farm Bill Helpline to share their experiences, both positive and negative. “We know the previous sign-ups have yielded some great success stories for farmers and ranchers, but also some disappointments and frustrations.”
“We want this program to work for all farmers and ranchers employing conservation-based farming systems, and firmly believe the CSP is a step in the right direction for policy to financially reward historical commitments to conservation, as well as encourage further adoption,” Bruckner continued. “This is a far better approach than paying to clean-up problems.”
“One of the main goals for our Farm Bill Helpline is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of programs such as the CSP,” said Bruckner. “It is only with that information that we are able to push for any needed changes and improvements.”
Producers can also receive guidance for applying for other conservation programs. “Through our helpline you will speak to someone who is knowledgeable about the program rules to help you understand how to participate in the program,” Bruckner added. Producers can call (402) 687-2100 and ask for the Farm Bill Helpline or send an email to tracib@cfra.org.

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