Waffle Supper at Oakland Heights Tonight

November 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights will host a waffle supper tonight, Nov. 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. 

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

November 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey

The Holidays are fast approaching; we have our monthly Waffle Supper this Thursday November 19th serving from 5:30pm to 6:00 pm. Then next week on Wednesday November 25th at 2:30 we will be having a Thanksgiving Church service with Pastor Hoden. On Thursday Thanksgiving Day the residents will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal at 11:30 am.

Church Service for Sunday November 22nd at 2:30 pm will be given by the St. John Lutheran Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Tuesday November 24th there will be Catholic Mass at 9:30am given by Father Paul.

Activities for the week of November 23rd to November 28th   are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing A Long, Bingo w/Methodist,  Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Walk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Marilyn Baker, Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Mary Donavan, Anne Anderson, Dani Moseman, Di Ruwe, Nadine Anderson, Pat Anderson, Bonnie Fleischman, Cathi McMurtry, Seth Anderson, and Sylvane Rouse.

 

 

 

 

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Wind Advisory

November 19, 2015 Leave a comment 


MONONA-KNOX-CEDAR-THURSTON-WAYNE-BURT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONAWA...MAPLETON...CREIGHTON...

BLOOMFIELD...CROFTON...WAUSA...VERDIGRE...NIOBRARA...HARTINGTON...

LAUREL...RANDOLPH...COLERIDGE...PENDER...MACY...WALTHILL...

WINNEBAGO...WAYNE...TEKAMAH...OAKLAND...LYONS...DECATUR
506 AM CST THU NOV 19 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING AND 
CONTINUE INTO THE AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 
OR OVER 40 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...WIND SPEEDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO 
MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 
CERTAIN OUTDOOR ITEMS WHICH CAN BE BLOWN AWAY SHOULD BE 
SECURED OR BROUGHT INDOORS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 TO
39 MPH OR GUSTS BETWEEN 45 TO 57 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS
STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

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Margaret R. Heineman, 92, of Pender NE

November 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Margaret R. Heineman, 92, of Pender, Nebraska died on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender.

Funeral services far Margaret are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender.

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Patricia Lou (Kai) Fendrick, 74, of Pender NE

November 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Patricia Lou (Kai) Fendrick, 74, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender; with Pastor Miles Ruch officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home.

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Winter Storm Watch

November 19, 2015 Leave a comment 


.WINTER WEATHER HEADING TOWARD THE REGION...

.A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH A STRONG UPPER LEVEL
DISTURBANCE WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA FRIDAY. THIS WILL SPREAD SNOW
INTO THE AREA FOR FRIDAY AND THAT WILL CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY NIGHT.

THE HIGHEST SNOW AMOUNTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE GENERALLY NORTH OF A
LINE FROM AROUND NELIGH TO TEKAMAH AND THEN TO HARLAN IOWA. GUSTY
NORTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

THIS WILL CREATE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. THE WINDS
SHOULD CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY NIGHT.


HARRISON-SHELBY-KNOX-ANTELOPE-PIERCE-STANTON-CUMING-BURT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MISSOURI VALLEY...WOODBINE...LOGAN...

DUNLAP...HARLAN...CREIGHTON...BLOOMFIELD...CROFTON...WAUSA...

VERDIGRE...NIOBRARA...NELIGH...ELGIN...PIERCE...PLAINVIEW...

OSMOND...STANTON...WEST POINT...WISNER...TEKAMAH...OAKLAND...

LYONS...DECATUR
405 AM CST THU NOV 19 2015

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING. 

* TIMING...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FALLING MID TO LATE MORNING
FRIDAY AND CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY EVENING. SNOW SHOULD DIMINISH
FROM WEST TO EAST FRIDAY NIGHT. GUSTY NORTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE
INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

* ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 6 INCHES. LOCALLY HEAVIER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE.

* MAIN IMPACT...VISIBILITIES MAY DROP TO LESS THAN A HALF MILE 
AT TIMES AS GUSTY NORTH WINDS CREATE AREAS OF BLOWING AND 
DRIFTING SNOW. TRAVEL MAY BE IMPACTED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.

CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.

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Prayers to Victims and Families of Paris Attacks

November 18, 2015 Leave a comment


By Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub

Every morning, I have the same ritual. I get up early, make coffee and watch the news. I don’t recall a morning where there hasn’t been a shooting in Omaha, usually more than one.

I don’t like saying this, but I feel immune to such news. I expect to hear it.

But, what happened is Paris is a different story.

This group of terrorists targeted people out enjoying an evening in Paris, the majority attending a concert. Safety has taken on an entirely different meaning.

Hearing victims accounts of the attack sent chills through me. I have to admit, I have been glued to television reports since this happened.

I am thrilled that France stepped up and went after ISIS. The United States and Russia have joined forces as well. I have one question: Why didn’t this happen sooner?

The members of this terrorist group have absolutely no regard for human life. Anyone watching the news knows the evil they are capable of.

Our own President seemed happy with “containing” them. But, crippling them hadn’t happened, obviously.

There is no safe soil on this planet at this point. Let us never forget 9-11. This group has mentioned several places on their hit list, including several in the United States.

I will go on record saying I back the Governors in the United States who have stood up and said they don’t want refugees coming into their states.

One of the terrorists in the attack in Paris travelled with the refugees.

The safety of our citizens needs to be the top priority. As I said, let us never forget 9-11. Some of those pilots trained here and, unfortunately, one US official was concerned about the training of these individuals on our soil, but nobody checked into them, memo was not paid attention to and the rest is a horrible history.

This is an unusual war, not against a country, but a group. I hope and pray they are destroyed. If not, it is not a matter of if an attack will happen, but when will it happen and where.

God Bless the victims and their families of the senseless terrorist attack in Paris.

Prayers to everyone.

Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

 

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Governor Ricketts Comments on TransCanada’s Decision to Withdraw Keystone XL Application

November 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Today, Governor Ricketts issued the following statement regarding the announcement that TransCanada filed a motion to dismiss without prejudice their application for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline route with the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC):

 

“My administration continues to support TransCanada’s goal of building the final leg of Keystone XL, and I encourage them to reapply with the PSC, when appropriate, so that Nebraska can receive the benefit of the jobs and tax revenue that will come from the project.”

 

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Curtis A. Graff, 93, of Dalhart TX, Formerly of Bancroft NE

November 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Curtis A. Graff, age 93, of Dalhart, Texas, formerly of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away at his home in Dalhart Texas on Sunday, November 15, 2015.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Dalhart Texas.  Interment will be in Bancroft NE, at a later date.  Memorials may be made to: Central United Methodist Church Building Fund – 517 Rock Island, Dalhart, TX  79022.  Online condolences may be left for the family at wwwhorizonfuneral.com.  Horizon Funeral Home in Dalhart, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

Curtis A. Graff was born to R.C (Chester) and Ida (Hanson) Graff on June 7, 1922 near Bancroft, Nebraska.  Curt was a graduate of Bancroft High.  He attended the University of Nebraska, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  Upon returning home Curt farmed the family homestead which was settled by his grandfather.  Curt was a true cattleman.  Over the years he raised Purebred Red Poll, Aberdeen Angus and commercial cattle, along with a small feedlot enterprise.

On December 2, 1949 Curtis married Evelyn Noreen Brown at her family home, near Tilden, Ne.

Curt was a humble man with an un-wavering Christian faith and strong conviction.  He was an active member of the community serving on many boards including the Bancroft school board, Presbyterian Church Session, Extension Board, President of the Cuming County Feeders Assoc., helped to bring the Armour Packing Plant to West Point, Ne, and was active with the 4-H program.  Curt and Evelyn were honored twice as the Farm Family of the Week by WOW-TV in Omaha, NE. Curtis was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.

In 1979 Curt and Evelyn followed their pioneer spirit and moved with their 2 youngest children to Dalhart TX to farm.  Upon “retiring” from farming in 1994, Curt ranched for 17 years running summer yearlings at ranches in Wyoming and Colorado.  With a heavy heart he held his last round up in 2011, at the age of 89.

Survivors include his wife Evelyn of nearly 66 years; children Chuck (Nancy) Graff of Ogallala, NE; Dixie Fischer of Lincoln, NE; Jean (Pat) Schilckbernd of West Point, NE; Bill (Karen) Graff of Dalhart, TX; and Kari (Greg)Goebel of Fort Worth, TX; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; brother Lyle Graff (Camilla) of Laverne, MN, sister-in-laws Lois Hale and Ann Butterfield of Norfolk, NE, and many nieces and nephews who will miss his thoughtful words of guidance as well as fun tales.

Preceding him in death were his parents; infant son Jay Graff; brother Orin Graff; and sister Marian Macklin.

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A Minute with the Lyons Mayor

November 18, 2015 Leave a comment


A Minute with the Mayor

November 2015

Welcome to back to standard daylight time! Hopefully you are used to it being dark by 6pm. It’s certainly not the easiest thing to get used too. I’m ready for bed by 9pm!

The November council meeting was a fairly light one thus I was home in time to be in bed by nine! Our top agenda item was approval of the city’s health insurance plan. After looking at our options, the council decided to change plans that will actually save the city over thirty thousand dollars this coming year. Health care costs, as everyone knows, continues to rise and the city isn’t immune to the squeeze those increased premiums puts on the city’s budget. The council is working to find a balance between the city’s responsibility to its employees and fiscal responsibility to the tax payer. We will continue to evaluate our healthcare coverage to make sure we are meeting employee needs and getting the entire bang for our buck that we can.

We have a plan for the south road at Brink Park to secure it. We are going to rework and pack the bank. We will then add concrete rip rap along the shore line of the lagoon to stabilize the bank. This should help prevent anymore eroding from occurring long that drive in that area. We were still having some water leaking above a couple of big windows in the community center. We had the roof guys out and we hope they’ve fixed the areas on the roof that had been leaking. Our new baler should be here the first week in December. It will help us be more versatile with our recycling efforts. We are still waiting on the $87,000 reimbursement from the grant we were awarded.   All the “Ts” are crossed and the “Is” are dotted so that money should be coming sometime soon.

I know there are a lot of questions and concerns swirling around Logan Valley Manor.  There is still a lot of legal wrangling going on between the owners and creditors. Not sure when all of that will be cleared up. Until that time, not much that can be done about its future. The city council did decide to turn the electrical and heat on to make sure we don’t have ruptured pipes over the winter. I am optimistic that good things are in store for Logan Valley Manor. We just want to make sure the weather doesn’t make things worth there.

Burt County passed a 2% lodging tax which will affect the camp ground. Rates were adjusted slightly to help cover that tax increase. On a good note, we finally got the final reimbursement from the $375,000 community center grant. The $187,500 will help replenish the city coffers that were spent on the project to begin with. Good news indeed. We continue to wait to hear on the street lighting grant we applied for. We are hopeful we will hear from them by the end of the year.

If you missed the grand opening of the Main Street Theater, you missed a really fun evening. It’s just amazing to me when the front of that building comes slowly down to the sidewalk and street. What a feat of ingenuity! Looking at the building you would never know there wasn’t a building behind it. Bill Hedges movie on the history of Lyons that premiered was exceptional. I thought I was watching a PBS special. Looking at where Lyons has been and how it came to be what it is today inspired me to keep working to make Lyons a better place. It made me realize that the people of Lyons may come and go but the spirit of what Lyons is continues throughout the generations. Thanks to everyone who has made these projects possible. You’ve helped make Lyons an even cooler place to live!

Finally on a personal note, I just want to give a shout out to my dad, Ron, who turned 75 on November 17th! I know my wife and my mother won’t give him all the credit for making me who I am today but he sure deserves a lot of it! I have been so blessed to have been raised by a man who cares so deeply for his family. I couldn’t have asked for a better dad to mentor, counsel, teach, and advise me throughout my life. I am proud to be called Ron Fuston’s son! Happy Birthday dad! Here’s to many, many more!

That’s all I have for now. Enjoy the crisp fall weather. Good luck getting all those leaves raked up! I know I’ll need it. Take care and talk to you soon.

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