News From Bancroft Senior Center


Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann    

*If you are 60+ 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. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements and new faces are always welcome.

* 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. Oct. 5: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee time 10:15 a.m. FROG ex. 1:00 p.m. Come and play the golf card game 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Oct. 6: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 7: Morning coffee. FROG ex at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pinochle or hand & foot tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Mon. Oct. 10: FROG ex at 1:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m. Evening meal is pancakes and French toast, sausage, scrambled eggs and juice.

Tues. Oct. 11: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m. and walking exercises at 10:30 p.m. Hand & foot at 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Oct. 12: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee times at 10:15 a.m. sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m. FROG ex at 1:00 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

October 4, 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 September 6.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of September 6 meeting: Resolution No. 2016-2: The 2016-2017

Budget Year – Set Property Tax request at a different amount than prior year was signed. Resolution

No. 2016-3: Increase the restricted funds authority by one percent, to become three and one half percent was signed. Resolution No. 2016-4: Adopt the 2016-2017 Budget was signed. Ordinance 727: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO ADD PROVISIONS IN THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO SEXUAL PREDATOR RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PERSONS SUBJECT TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT AND DEFINED AS “SEXUAL PREDATORS” FROM RESIDING IN CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION; TO REPEAL ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANCES, AMENDMENTS AND SECTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE was signed and published.

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Jan Merrill of NENEDD – Discuss grant funding options for the Main Street Lighting Project.

 

  1. Patty Plugge of Burt County Economic Development Corp – Update on demolition programs.

 

  1. Tim Slaughter of Farm & Home Insurance- Discuss increasing/decreasing amounts for the Workers Compensation insurance schedule.

 

  1. Pam Thomsen of Three Rivers Housing Development Corp – Discuss senior housing for Lyons.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

October 4, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. Dan Nielsen- Tree donations.
  2. Bowling Alley.
  3. H & K Subdivision Streets.
  4. Yellow Placards.
  5. Yellow Placard Current Notices.
  6. South 7th

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. The 2016/2017 Adopted Budget was filed with the Nebraska State Auditor’s office and Burt County Clerk’s office.

 

  1. Approve/not approve a concrete sidewalk removal permit to Chris Taylor for 300 Everett St, Lyons, NE, 68038.
    1. Motion and second by Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve a concrete sidewalk work permit to Tom Riddle for 665 Main St, Lyons, NE, 68038.
    1. Motion and second by Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider Ordinance 728: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COMPENSATION RANGE SCHEDULE FOR EACH; REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANACES, AMENDMENTS, AND SECTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
    1. Motion to suspend the Statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second from Council Members to adopt Ordinance 728.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Executive Session – Discuss employee evaluation reviews: Terry Ueding, Gregg Simonsen, Robert Rivera, and Mike Heavrin as Grant Writer.

 

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

 

 

Fun Time at the Henry Doorly Zoo!


Nothing as beautiful as the Henry Doorly Zoo! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Nothing as beautiful as the Henry Doorly Zoo! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Douglas Carlson, 71, of Gretna NE, Formerly of Oakland NE


Doug Carlson was born August 14, 1945 in Homer Nebraska to Erwin and Delores Carlson. He graduated from Oakland High School. On November 18th, 1972, he married his best friend and love of his life, Judy Grimm. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. Doug served his country in the Army Reserves. He was a man of deep faith and member of Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gretna. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and a loyal Chiefs and Huskers fan. Doug can be described as a family man, handy man and an all-around great guy! He was an unassuming, humble and generous man. Doug is preceded in death by his mom (Delores), dad (Erwin), sister (Carol), and two nephews. Survivors include his four sisters, wife, two children, three grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many, many good friends.

Visitation Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary ~ Gretna Chapel; Memorial Service 11:00 AM Wednesday (10/5/2016) at Resurrection Lutheran Church   153 S. McKenna Ave Gretna, NE,

Memorial to Josie Harper Hospice House or Resurrection Lutheran Church

Doug Carlson

Doug Carlson

Election is Nearing! Elect Denise Gilliland, Current Oakland City Council President, to Oakland City Council!


Elect Denise Gilliland to Oakland City Council!

 

I currently am Oakland City Council President.

I am in Oakland every day and am available to assist citizens day or night.

I deeply value faith, family, pro-life and protection of children and elderly.

I know how we need our businesses to stay open and grow for the future of Oakland and our families.

I care deeply about Oakland and ensuring the community continues to thrive.

 

I would appreciate and be honored to receive your vote in November!

Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub. Oakland City Council President.

Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub. Oakland City Council President.

Conservation Day at Summit Lake


Lyons-Decatur students along with 6th graders from across the county took part in the 6th Grade Conservation Day at Summit Lake last week. Caleb Schlichting, Kaden Frahm, Trevor Cole and Tretyon Frahm roll the dice and record where they as a water molecule will go next from the Cloud in the Water Cycle during one of the Conservation Day activities. – photo by Mary Loftis

Lyons-Decatur students along with 6th graders from across the county took part in the 6th Grade Conservation Day at Summit Lake last week.
Caleb Schlichting, Kaden Frahm, Trevor Cole and Tretyon Frahm roll the dice and record where they as a water molecule will go next from the Cloud in the Water Cycle during one of the Conservation Day activities. – photo by Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis, Extension Associate in Burt County explains the Water Cycle to this group of 6th grade students during the Sixth Grade Conservation Day at Summit Lake. – photo by Jennifer Hansen

Mary Loftis, Extension Associate in Burt County explains the Water Cycle to this group of 6th grade students during the Sixth Grade Conservation Day at Summit Lake. – photo by Jennifer Hansen

Loyal Kee, 90, of Wakefield NE


Loyal Kee, 90, of Wakefield, NE, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Wakefield Health Care Center.

Funeral services are pending with Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Assist in the Statewide Monarch Conservation


Monarch numbers have declined over the past 20 years. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is working to conserve this species and needs your help!

  •  There is an urgent need to track monarchs across their range over time to better understand and adjust conservation measures. In 2015, a project was launched to monitor monarchs and the regal fritillary. To learn how to help us track these butterfly species, visit our website.
  • Having access to healthy populations of milkweed is critical for monarchs. You can help us plant milkweed along the Cowboy Trail on various dates in October. Learn more online.
  • Landowners and gardeners, you can help us track conservation efforts across the state that benefit monarchs. If you are managing your site for pollinators, have recently restored a grassland that has diverse flowering plants, or have recently added milkweed or planted a garden to help monarchs and pollinators, please register your site now at our milkweed tracker page.

Thank you for your help!

Today in History


AMERICAN REVOLUTION

1781

French and Americans cut off British supplies at Gloucester »

AUTOMOTIVE

1961

UAW walks out on Ford »

CIVIL WAR

1862

Battle of Corinth »

COLD WAR

1990

East and West Germany reunite after 45 years »

CRIME

2011

Amanda Knox murder conviction overturned in Italy »

DISASTER

2005

Hurricane Stan bears down on Mexico »

GENERAL INTEREST

1932

Iraq wins independence »

1952

Britain successfully tests A-bomb »

1981

Maze hunger strike called off »

HOLLYWOOD

1964

Clive Owen born »

LITERARY

1895

The Red Badge of Courage is published »

MUSIC

1967

Writer, singer and folk icon Woody Guthrie dies »

OLD WEST

1873

U.S. Army hangs four Modoc Indians for the murder of a Civil War hero »

PRESIDENTIAL

1863

Lincoln proclaims official Thanksgiving holiday »

SPORTS

1951

The shot heard round the world »

VIETNAM WAR

1967

Operation Wallowa commences »

1968

Twenty-four die in Army helicopter accident »

WORLD WAR I

1917

War Revenue Act passed in U.S. »

WORLD WAR II

1942

Germany conducts first successful V-2 rocket test »