Aaron Schurman, 43, of Colorado, Formerly of Lincoln and Hooper NE


Aaron Douglas Schurman age 43, of Colorado, formerly of Lincoln and Hooper
Died Sunday May 1, 2016 in Colorado.

Aaron was born October 28, 1972 to Richard and Joan ‘Mueller’ Schurman. He grew up in rural Hooper, attended Immanuel Lutheran grade school, Logan View Jr/Sr High School graduating in 1991, and received his bachelors degree in Information Systems Management from Doane College. He worked for United Parcel Service as a computer technician for over 20 years.

He married Beth Katzberg on May 29, 2012. Aaron received a kidney transplant from his mother on July 9, 1990, and a second kidney transplant from his sister Michelle on April 2, 2002. He participated in the U.S. Transplant Games in 3 cities and won 3 gold medals. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, including riding his motorcycle, fishing, hiking, and ATV trips with Beth and his Colorado relatives.

He was an avid collector of comic books and Star Wars memorabilia, enjoyed working on his GTO, and loved to spoil their 5 cats rotten. Aaron also loved watching football, rooting for the Florida State Seminoles and whoever played the Huskers. Aaron also enjoyed working with his dad at harvest time.

He was preceded by his mother Joan in 2007. He leaves behind his wife Beth, father Richard (Carol) Schurman of Nickerson, sister Michelle (Mark Desler) of Omaha, sister Marie VonSeggern of Hooper, nephews and nieces Dan, Karina, Colin, Katie, and Jazlyn, and great nieces Ashlyn and Kinley.

The funeral is 10:30 am Friday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Timothy Gierke will officiate. Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Kidney Foundation & Sioux Falls Humane Society. Visitation is Thursday 4pm to 8pm with family 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.

Aaron Schurman

Aaron Schurman

Keep Looking Up!


“Four Great Astronomy Programs for Your Computer”

By Gary Fugman

How can I use my computer to help me find objects and keep track of everything I’ve seen? What would it look like to fly to and orbit Saturn?  How about flying to and orbiting the Pleiades Star Cluster? What’s out there to help me find my way across the surface of the moon?  Can my computer do any “real science” that might lead to a new discovery? Come to Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club (NENAC) May 6 at 9pm at the Lyons Library and Saturday, May 7 at 9pm at the Decatur Sears Center to check out some of these great computer applications. Then at 10pm, weather permitting, Friday we will go to Cory and Tracie Martins’ south of Lyons and Saturday to Fugman Observatory on the south side of Decatur to observe the night sky through large astronomical telescopes. You are invited to bring your binoculars or telescope as well.

For more information on this and future NENAC presentations, please call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953, and Keep Looking Up!

Horseman’s Update May 13th


By Mary Loftis, Extension Associate

Horse owners are invited to the Nebraska Extension Horseman’s Update May 13 on East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Horseman’s Update is an opportunity to discuss hot topics in the equine industry with industry professionals. The event will feature topics including health benefits of horseback riding, new online horse courses, horse health updates, pasture for horses, wearable technologies for horses and information on the Trail’s Challenge.

Featured presenters include:

  • Dennis Sigler, extension horse specialist, Texas A&M University
  • Gary Stauffer, Nebraska Extension educator in Holt County
  • Monte Stauffer, Nebraska Extension educator in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
  • Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension forage specialist
  • Lena Cottle, Nebraska Extension equine specialist
  • Kathy Anderson, Nebraska Extension horse specialist

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room A222 of the Animal Science Complex. Lunch will be provided. Registration fee is $30 per person in advance, or $40 day of the event. Advance registration is due by May 6. To register, visit http://horse.unl.edu.

 

Opportunities are available to those unable to attend the event in person. Contact local extension offices to learn how to attend by distance or watch the event at home live or at a later date.

 

For more information on Horseman’s update, contact Nebraska Extension Horse Specialist Kathy Anderson at 402-472-6486 orkanderson1@unl.edu.

 

Extra effort and Success in 4-H events

Casey Stone of Tekamah took the opportunity to attend a 4-H Dog Clinic held in Hastings, NE recently. As part of the clinic the 4-H members got to practice what the skills they learned and Casey and her Australian Shepherd “Bailey” received a purple in Agility, and first place in both Senior Showmanship and Novice Obedience. Way to go Casey!

 

Nick Bohannon of Tekamah participated in the Nebraska 4-H Shotgun Competition at Grand Island’s Heartland Public Shooting Park April 23 & 24. This was Nick’s final state shotgun event as he becomes age ineligible after this year. Nick was a member of the National Shotgun Team for Nebraska in 2015. He shot in the Senior Tier I division at this contest. Tier I is where shooters compete who are not attempting or eligible for the national team as shooters may only compete once on the national team.

Bohannon ended his 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun career on a high note as he earned first place in Trap, third in Skeet, first in Sporting Clays and earned First Place Overall in the Senior Tier I division.

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Associate
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

Nick Bohannon participated in Nebraska 4-H Shotgun Competition. Photo courtesy of Mary Loftis.

Nick Bohannon participated in Nebraska 4-H Shotgun Competition. Photo courtesy of Mary Loftis.

Connecting Through Safe Skies


By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

The U.S. Senate recently passed legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As the agency that manages the safety and security of our nation’s airspace, the FAA provides Americans with peace of mind as they travel for work, visit family, or take off for getaways all over the world. The legislation we passed in April provides new updates and improvements to our federal aviation laws that will help ensure more families can fly safely for years to come.

 

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2015, a record 896 million passengers traversed America’s skies. This aviation system contributes $1.5 trillion to our nation’s economy and supports 11.8 million jobs for hardworking Americans, as noted by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Better and safer aviation not only helps traveling families, it also boosts the American economy.

In Nebraska, our airports link local communities with the rest of the nation and the world. But, over the years, these rural and community airports have struggled due to diminished funding and misplaced priorities in Washington. It is time to fix these problems, which is why I worked to include several provisions in the FAA bill. These initiatives will strengthen funding for Nebraska’s rural and community airports and provide certainty for airports in Lincoln and Omaha as well.

For example, the legislation includes an important provision I worked to include, known as the Small Airport Regulation Relief Act. I am cosponsor of a stand-a-lone version of this bill in the Senate, and Congressman Adrian Smith authored companion legislation in the House. Small airports across the country are being threatened by new rules that direct resources to major hubs like Denver and Atlanta. These rules are giving priority to major cities and threatening funding for local airports like Western Nebraska Regional Airport in Scottsbluff. The Small Airport Regulation Relief Act would preserve this funding, under the Airport Improvement Program, and exempt the airport in Scottsbluff from this harmful regulation.

We also need to protect commercial service for rural and small communities in Nebraska and across the country. The Essential Air Service (EAS) program incentivizes passenger carriers to continue providing service to these airports. Under the Senate FAA bill, we included a provision that will allow airports like those in Alliance, Chadron, Grand Island, McCook, North Platte, and Scottsbluff to continue benefiting from this program.

Furthermore, I was successful in including a provision that would assist Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island. Grand Island’s airport is growing and hosts a privately-operated federal contract tower. The provision I fought for would compel the FAA to complete a cost-benefit analysis, which would help alleviate financial constraints for this local airport.

Additionally, agricultural aviators in Nebraska will also benefit from safety enhancements in the bill. Far too many agricultural pilots have died in recent years after collisions with unmarked utility towers. In light of this, I advanced a provision requiring these towers to be clearly marked, thereby enhancing safer skies for our agriculture pilots.

I am proud of what the Senate has accomplished with the FAA bill. It is truly a victory for Nebraska and the American people. As the legislative process continues, I will work to maintain Nebraska priorities. Through safer skies and peace of mind, we are making progress for the American people.

 

Thank you for participating in the democratic process. I look forward to visiting with you again next week.

 

News From Bancroft Senior Center


 

* 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. May 4: The melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. The golf game will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. 5: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. Chair exercises at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. May 6: Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. Sign up if you would like to play in the hand and foot or pinochle tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Sat. May 7: Join us at the music jam at 7:00 p.m. Bring a food item for lunch break.

Mon. May 9: The monthly potluck dinner is today, bring a covered dish and join us at noon time. Cards and games will be played in the afternoon.

Tues. May 10: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:45 a.m. The chair exercise group meets at 1:00 p.m. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. May 11: The melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. The chair exercise group meets at 1:30. Bingo is at 2:00 p.m.

 

Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda


 

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

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

May 3, 2016 – 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

None.

 

    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 meetings held April 5.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of April 5 meeting: Ordinance No. 725: An Ordinance authorizing the Issuance by the City of Lyons, Nebraska of its combined utilities revenue refunding bonds, in one or more series and in an aggregate principal amount of $720,000; prescribing the form and details of the bonds and the covenants and agreements to provide for the payment and security thereof; pledging the revenues of the City’s sewer and water systems and other available moneys to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; designating the bonds as qualified tax-exempt obligations; adopting certain post issuance tax compliance and disclosure policies and procedures with respect to the bonds; providing for the publication of the ordinance in pamphlet form; and authorizing certain actions and documents and prescribing other matters relating thereto was signed and published in pamphlet form.

 

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Graham Christensen – Update on wind/solar information.

 

  1. Kathy Becker or Addison Beck for Elkhorn Valley Health – Discuss responsible beverage server training.

 

  1. Tim Zechman of Logan Valley Baptist Church – Discuss purchasing a portion of the open lot east of Lyons Shooter Sports building.

 

  1. Kathy Zoet – Discuss the water project on State St.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. State St Water Services.
  2. Armor Coating.
  3. Street Sweeping quote.
  4. Town Spring Clean Up.
  5. EAI Water Tower Proposal.
  6. Red & Yellow Placards.

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

May 3, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

 

  1. Main Line Sanitary Sewer.
  2. Water Plant.
  3. Swimming Pool.
  4. Waste Water Discharge.
  5. Tornado Whistle.
  6. NMPP Energy.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. Jo Slaughter wants to plant a flower (mum) in front of the donated tree in Brink Park in honor of Mike Salughter.
    5. Lori Wheaton wants to place a bench in Brink Park. (See letter)
    6. Village of Walthill wants to haul their recyclables from their bins/trailers to the City of Lyons. Do we allow this and do we have the capacity of storage for this? If allowed, do we have a contract/agreement written?

 

  1. Approve/not approve the building permit to Randy Stromberg for a garage and reconstruction of existing breezeway at 705 Custer Ave, Lyons, NE.
  1. Motion and second by City Council.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the building permit to Steve Jensen for a garage at 600 N 3rd St, Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the building permit to Gerald Newill for a storage unit building at 810 Main St (where the other storage unit buildings are located), Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the Pool Rules and Regulations Handbook.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider hiring of pool managers and lifeguards.
    1. Hiring of pool personnel; rate of pay for manager, assistant manager, lifeguards. Prior year, $10.75, $9.25, $8.00 respectively.
    2. Motion and second by City Council.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

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

 

 

Illness and Injuries Hamper Cougars at EHC Track Meet


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

Points were hard to come by in the EHC Track and Field meet held  at Wisner on May 2.    The Boys team scored 18 points and placed 13th while the Girls had 6 points and ended up in  14th place.

Illness and injury cost the Cougars several potential placers.  Marcus Hegy’s season ended with surgery to repair damage to a knee.  The girls’ weight throwers both missed the meet. Libby Henneman and Abby Peterson were highly seeded in their events, but stayed home because of illness.  Tessie Collins suffered the same fate and was scratched from the 3200 run.

Jon Christiansen was the top scorer, but had a sub-par day in the jumps.  He had a 19 foot 4.5 inch leap in the long jump and 40 foot 8 inch effort in the triple jump.  Both placed fourth.  He added a seventh in the 100M dash with a 11.72  clocking.

Benny Estrada moved up after coming off the curve to place third in the 200M dash.  His 23.96 made him the sixth qualifier in the prelims.

Brandi Simonsen and Sophia Henneman were the only girls to score.  Brandi took fourth in the triple jump with a leap of 33 feet 1 inch.  Sophia had a season best 2:45.18 in the 800 for an eighth place.  The 400 relay was disqualified for an exchange violation.

The sixteen team meet saw North Bend Central edge out Stanton in the Girls division 99 to 91.  The Oakland Craig boys used wins in the last two relays to overtake Stanton for the championship.

Some  non scoring efforts were: Brandi Simonsen, 9th 100M dash (13.85)  11th Long Jump (15′ 0.75″); Kelley Wakeley, 14th Long  Jump (14′ 2″) ; Benny Estrada. 9th 400 M (54.68);  Cole Christoffersen, 11th Shot Put (41′ 6″); Joey O’Connor 3200M, 10th (11:53.13)  1600M, 20th  (5:38);  Reid Preston, 3200M, 11th (12:02.4)  1600M,  13th (5:24);  Alec Anderson, 800M, 16th (2:20.63)   1600M  16th,  (5:27); Brianne Haskell, 400M, 10th (1:06.46),  200 M, 12th (29.81);  Tyler Hardeman, 27th  Shot Put (37′ 0″);  Nick Ronnfeldt, 25th, Shot Put (37′ 7.5″).

Donald J. Andersen, 81, of Fremont NE Formerly of Rural Uehling NE


Donald J. Andersen was born to Jens and Irene (Mack) Andersen March 19, 1935 on the family farm west of Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 81 years.

Don attended Palmquist Country School, District #33. He moved with his family, to a farm they purchased east of Uehling, in 1943. There, he attended Meyer Country School District #67. He graduated from Uehling High School in 1953. After graduation, he continued to farm with his father. In 1957, he joined the Army Reserves, and was honorably discharged in 1963.

On February 26, 1961, he married Patsy Brokaw at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. They lived on a farm east of Uehling, where they raised their family. Through the years, Don worked at various places to supplement their farm income. In June 1981, he was hired as head of maintenance at Logan View Jr./Sr. High School. He eventually quit farming, and continued his job at Logan View, retiring in 2000. The couple moved to Fremont, where Patsy was employed, in 1998.

He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland, where he was confirmed on June 5, 1949.

Don enjoyed his family, and always looked forward to the occasions when the family would get together for birthdays, holidays or cookouts in the summer. He enjoyed camping trips the family took together as the children were raised. Don liked to fish, and relished the fishing trips he was able to take to Canada with his sons and grandsons. He also enjoyed when the grandchildren came to stay for visits, as they were growing up.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Mary Andersen; parents-in-law, Charles and Ethel Brokaw.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy; sons, Kevin Andersen of Fremont, Kelly Andersen of Omaha, NE, Kent (Brenda) Andersen of Oakland, Kris Andersen of San Diego, CA; five grandchildren, Drew Andersen of Savannah, GA, Alexandra (Kelvin) Brooks of Omaha, Kaleb (Luryn) Andersen of Oakland, Max (Paige) Andersen of St. George, KS, William Andersen of Oakland; twin great granddaughters, Elsie and Scarlett Brooks of Omaha; great grandson, Emersen Donald Andersen of Oakland; nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitaion

Fri., May 6th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pelan Funeral Services Oakland
310 South Charde Avenue, Oakland, NE 68045

Family will be receiving friends from 5-7 pm.

Memorial Service

Sat., May 7th at 1:00 PM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
201 North Davis Avenue, Oakland, Nebraska 68045

Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Uehling Auditorium.

Donald Andersen

Donald Andersen

Margaret Francis “Connie” Vernon, 83, of Tekamah NE


Margaret Francis “Connie” Vernon was born to Ray and Myrtle (Staples) McConnaha May 8, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska. She passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, at her residence in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 83 years.

Connie grew up on a farm west of Herman, Nebraska, attending the New England School. She lived with her grandmother in order to attend and graduate from Blair High School. Following graduation, she attended the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Omaha, graduating with an LPN Degree.

After college, she married Keith Fichter, and they resided briefly in Omaha before moving to Denver, Colorado. This marriage produced four daughters; Kristy, Karen, Kathy and Michelle. Connie moved from Denver to Anchorage, Alaska, where she served as a dispatcher for the Anchorage Police and Fire Departments. She took further training and also became the state’s first female Fire Marshall. In Anchorage, she married Alan Vernon. From Anchorage, she moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where she worked for a private company responsible for training the state’s Emergency Medical Technicians. Following retirement, she moved to Tekamah to help care for her mother, and began work at the Burt County Museum and the Plaindealer Newspaper.

Connie was an avid sports fan, who split her baseball loyalty between the Cardinals and Cubs. However, she maintained undivided football loyalty with the Pittsburgh Steelers. She loved to travel, and over the course of her retirement, visited much of the United States, England, France, Abu Dhabi, Spain, Curacao, Canada, Mexico, Italy and China. Her other love was animals, especially her cats. She also devoted much of her time to feeding every wild thing in the neighborhood from deer to birds and rabbits.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; sister, Betty; daughter, Kristy.

She is survived by three of her daughters, Karen, Kathy and Michelle; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Wendell (Judy) VMcConnaha; a large number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Service

Friday, May 6th at 10:30 AM
United Methodist Church, Tekamah
1408 L Street, Tekamah, NE 68061

Burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later date.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Connie Vernon

Connie Vernon

Ernest Glup, 76, of Tekamah NE


Ernest Henry Glup was born to Ernest A. and Gladys (Schmidt) Glup May 31, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his home in rural Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 76 years

Ernie spent his childhood in Omaha. He moved to Tekamah in 1956 with Don and Lois Blodgett. He graduated from Tekamah High School in 1957.

On June 21, 1959 Ernie was married to Noretta Niemeyer. Four children were born to this union; Scott, Craig, Robyn and Troy.

Ernie spent the next several years in business with his father and brother in a South Omaha service station. He returned to Tekamah and went into the soil conservation business with Don Blodgett. After he bought the business from Don, he and his brother Jerry operated Glup Construction until the business was purchased by sons, Craig and Troy. Ernie continued to sell plastic pipe and culvert until his illness.

The most important decision Ernie made in his life was to accept his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Since that decision, it was vital to him that everyone he met knew the same gift was available to them.

From childhood on, Ernie loved the outdoors and spent his leisure time hunting and fishing. Through those hobbies he made many treasured friendships. This love was passed on to his children and grandchildren. Some of his most enjoyable times were spent with family at his private fishing hole.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry.

He is survived by his wife, Noretta; children, Scott (Kristi) Glup of Willmar, MN, Craig (Lisa) Glup of Tekamah, Robyn (David) Stubbendick of Avoca, NE, Troy (Jennifer) Glup of Tekamah; grandchildren, Josh (Amanda) Stubbendick, Tyler Glup, Hillary (Scott) Wiebusch, Brittany Glup, Matthew Glup, John Stubbendick, Morgan Glup, Ellie Glup, Nicholas Glup; great-grandchildren, Madi and Henry; sister, Molline (Joe) Carroll; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation

Wed., May 4th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah
1103 J Street, Tekamah, NE 68061

Family will be receiving friends.

Funeral Service

Thurs., May 5th at 10:30 AM
Country Bible Church
13121 County Road 16, Blair, NE 68008

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

 

Ernest Glup

Ernest Glup