4-H Royalty, Queen Amelia Schlichting and King Layne Miller, Ride Through Fair Parade

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Queen of the Fair, Amelia Schlichting, and King Layne Miller, ride through the Burt County Fair Parade in style! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief/Kat Country Hub.

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O-C Band at the Burt County Fair Parade!

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Oakland-Craig band marches through the Burt County Fair Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief/Kat Country Hub.

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Ethan Johnson Sweeps 4-H Poultry Show!

August 7, 2017 Leave a comment


Ethan Johnson (center) celebrates his sweeping win of the 4-H Poultry Show Saturday morning with his supportive family surrounding him.

Ethan won all the Poultry trophies…Champion and Reserve Champion Poultry Exhibit and Champion Poultry Exhibitor.

Celebrating with Ethan are: Gavin, Kenny, Tiffany and Lillian Johnson of Oakland.

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Joyce E. Allison, 81, of Tekamah NE

August 7, 2017 Leave a comment


Joyce E. Allison, age 81, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.  Burial will be in the Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Tekamah Fire and Rescue and Lied Tekamah Public Library. Funeral arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah.

Joyce Elleen (Marr) Allison was born on July 18, 1936 in the Northern Arizona Township of rural Tekamah, Nebraska. She passed August 5, 2017 at the Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.

Joyce grew up in rural Tekamah and was married on April 11, 1954 to Donald Ray Allison of Tekamah. They lived in Tekamah and raised their two children Dan and Angie. Joyce worked for the family business Allison Electric, at JC Penny and as a homemaker.

Joyce was insanely stubborn, witty, feisty and playful, had dimples for days and an infectious laugh. Joyce was a skilled bowler and loved spending her free time playing cards, listening to her records and devouring chocolate and books. Despite the fact that she had a brown thumb, she loved flowers, the outdoors, and observing the birds and naming their tunes. Her favorites were the cardinal and hummingbird.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; parents: Ellsworth Marr and Gertie (Ray) Marr; siblings: Phyllis (Marr) Loerch and Marvin Marr.

She is survived by her children: Dan (Calista) Allison of Tekamah and Angie (Noel) Petersen of Herman; brother, Terry Marr of Tekamah; Grandchildren: Kent (Sarah) Allison of Tekamah, Andy (Nicole) Allison of Castle Rock, CO, Adri Allison of Tekamah, Brittany Petersen of Omaha and Brandi (Bryan) Allison of Tekamah; Great-grandchildren: Morgan, Teagan, Olivia and Delaynie Allison; many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and loved ones.

Joyce Allison

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Burt County Brass Quintet to Perform at Burt County Fair Saturday

August 4, 2017 Leave a comment


There is something exciting, expressive and powerful about a brass quintet.  Add to this exceptional sound a wide selection of American music and you have the recipe for a popular performance!  This is exactly what the Burt County Fair in Oakland has in store for you and your family this Saturday.
Saturday, August 5 at 2pm in the Pavilion, the Burt County Fair presents the Burt County Brass Quintet.  This popular music group that has concertized over three counties in six years will be playing an “All American Music” concert.  Music from early America to Broadway to the Beatles will be featured by this performing group at the Burt County Fair this Saturday.
Members of the Burt County Brass Quintet are Gary Fugman and Jim Groth, trumpets, Lisa Mutzenberger, French horn, Matt Smoot, trombone and Viktor Sundleaf, tuba.  The BCBQ is available to perform for your town, organization or gathering.  Contact any member of the Quintet or call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953.  Mark your calendars to hear the BCBQ in future Christmas concerts; December 3 at 6pm at the Swedish Heritage Center in Oakland and December 10 at the Neihardt Center in Bancroft at 2pm and the Library in Lyons at 4pm.

Burt County Brass Quintet

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The Burt County Fair Begins Today!

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Betty J. vogler, 94, of Herman NE

August 4, 2017 Leave a comment


Betty J. Vogler, 94 years, of Herman, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Tekamah Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tekamah, Nebraska.

Funeral Service is pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Jeramy L. Russell, 40, of Tekamah NE

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Jeramy L. Russell, 40 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his home in Tekamah, Nebraska.

Memorial Service is pending with Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

August 1, 2017 Leave a comment


 

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

August 1, 2017 – 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
  2. Mayor Fuston to open a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations on changes to the definition of Livestock Feeding Operation in the TA-Transitional Agriculture District and Permitted Conditional Uses portion regarding the number of animal units.

Close Hearing.

 

        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 July 6.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerks Report of Mayoral Action: Resolution No 2017-3 A Resolution for the City of Lyons, Nebraska, making a determination of a blighted and substandard area in the city pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Act was signed.

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

  1. Discuss cost sharing of the electrical project with Brehmer Mfg.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Ordinance 729: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE DEFINITION OF LIVESTOCK FEEDING OPERATION, AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 11-201, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE LYONS MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
    1. Motion to suspend the Statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second by City Council to adopt Ordinance 729.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Ordinance 730: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE NUMBER OF ANIMAL UNITS IN THE TRANSITIONAL AGRICULTURE DISTRICT, AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 11-201, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE LYONS MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
    1. Motion to suspend the Statutory requirement of reading on three separate days.
    2. Motion and second by City Council to adopt Ordinance 730.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve Resolution Number 2017-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO THE STOREFRONT THEATER, declares and adopts the attached “Storefront Theater SPACE RENTAL AGREEMENT” as the terms and conditions for the rental of the premises.
    1. Motion and second by City Council to adopt Resolution 2017-4.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

August 1, 2017 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

 

  1. Authorize drawdown #1 of CDBG funds in the amount of $649.43 to NENEDD Inc for Admin costs on Brehmer Mfg 3rd expansion.
    1. Approve/not approve.
    2. Tabulation of votes

 

  1. Authorize drawdown #2 of CDBG funds in the amount of $52,383.00 for project costs to NED Inc and $729.10 for Construction Mgmt costs to NENEDD for Brehmer Mfg 3rd expansion.
    1. Approve/not approve.
    2. Tabulation of votes

 

  1. Close all of Main St from 2nd to 3rd St for the Good Living Tour on August 18, 2017.

 

  1. Address police speeding in town.

 

  1. Address the vegetation surrounding the Nebraska Green Fuels building.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. Brehmer Mfg Electric Project.
  2. Yellow Placards.
  3. Engine No 4.
  4. Pool Closing for the season.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. Set up a budget workshop in August.
    5. Reschedule September Council Meeting to Thursday, September 7, 2017 instead of September 5.

 

  1. Approve/not approve a Special Designated Liquor License request from Lucky’s Bar of Bancroft NE for a wedding event on September 30, 2017 at the Lyons Community Center, Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve a Special Designated Liquor License request from Carvin Housh Sr of Fallout Bar for a beer garden on August 18, 2017 for the Good Life Tour event.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Open Janitorial Bids for the Lyons Community Center. Approve/not approve a bid.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Executive Session – Personnel Review of Jeremy Miles.

 

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

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