A Few More Tractors from Sunday
August 6, 2019 Leave a comment
Here are a few more tractors from Sunday’s trip around the county. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda
August 6, 2019 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
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 – 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.
- ROUTINE BUSINESS
- Meeting called to order.
- 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.
- Dispense with reading of minutes of meetings held July 2, 2019.
- Claims as presented.
- Treasurer report.
- Clerk’s Report of Mayoral Action: Ordinance No. 735: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 4.12, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE LYONS MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE was approved, signed, and published.
Motion and second to approve the Consent Agenda/Tabulation of Vote.
- REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS
Consideration and Action:
- Dave Ziska and Matthew Smith of Olsson – Discuss the updated numbers on the H & K Subdivision streets.
- Discuss if the City wants to hook up to the rural water system for the City’s water and what it would take to do that.
- Discuss the financing for the Water Tower and Water Treatment Plant. Consider a decision.
- Motion and Second by City Council.
- Tabulation of votes.
- Police report by Chief Buck.
- Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.
- Utilities report.
- John Deere 544 J Loader.
- Swimming Pool.
- Flood of March 2019.
- Fire Hydrants.
- Gas Operator Qualification Training.
- Clerk’s Report.
- Income Statements.
- Budget Reports.
- A budget workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 at 5 p.m.
- Discuss swim lesson refunds.
- Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
- Tabulation of vote.
Jean Speak, 84, of Texas formerly of Tekamah NE
August 6, 2019 Leave a comment
Jean Speck, 84, a long-time resident of Tekamah, NE slipped peacefully away on July 31, 2019 at her home in Texas. Born in Grand Island, NE on September 24, 1934 to Kenneth and Mildred Rapp (nee Price), Jean grew up and lived in Tekamah for all but the last four years of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Donald Speck, and her son, Leon Speck. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Smith of Sioux Falls, SD, daughters Leta (Helmut) Liesch of Kimball, NE, Judy Meyer of Lucas, TX, grandchildren Lora (Bryce) Kubli and Benjamin Speck of Marshalltown and New Providence, IA, respectively, great grandchildren Kathryn and Andrew Kubli, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside eulogy planned for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Good Dog Rescue of Nebraska at http://www.gooddogrescuenebraska.org/donate.html.
Memorial Contribution
GOOD DOG RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
Jean Speck
Tractor Ride Through Burt County, Ends on Oakland’s Main Street
August 5, 2019 Leave a comment
I love to take a cruise around Burt County, but I have never done it on a tractor! Many area men did just that Sunday! They began at Oakland Express on Highway 32 and made a journey through the county, stopping at the Green Lantern in Decatur for lunch. After lunch, they began their journey back through the county, ending by driving their tractors down Oakland’s Main Street. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Roy B. Pounds, 91, of Lyons NE
July 15, 2019 Leave a comment
Roy B. Pounds, 91 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Legacy Garden in Pender, Nebraska.
Funeral Service is pending with Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons.
Grandstand at the Burt County Fairgrounds Burns
July 3, 2019 Leave a comment
At around 4:00 a.m. this morning, the Oakland Fire Department and Lyons Fire Department responded to a call that the grandstand at the Burt County Fair grounds was on fire. The south end of the grandstand suffered the worse damage. It is unknown at this time what caused the fire. The Burt County Fair personnel had this to say about the early morning fire.
As many of you may have heard, the Burt County Fair has been tested yet again. From flood to fire, we have truly been put to the test this year. No need to worry though! We will put in the extra man hours at the expense of a few extra hours of sleep in order to make the 2019 BCF great! All events will still go on as scheduled! See you all in 2 weeks! We would like to thank the Oakland and Lyons Fire Departments for their hard work and diligence early this morning.
All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, editor and chief/Kat Country Hub
Special Weather Statement
June 17, 2019 Leave a comment
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 114 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2019 IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-NEZ034-045-051>053-067-172015- Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Burt- Washington-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Blair, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, and Plattsmouth 114 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2019 ...CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS... Current atmospheric conditions over east central and northeast Nebraska and western Iowa support the development of funnel clouds. From now until 6 PM...conditions will become favorable for funnel clouds from east of a line from Ashland to Pender and north of US 34. Usually, these funnel clouds can form in the early stages of developing showers and weak thunderstorms. These funnels are normally brief, drop only a few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause damage. However, if one is spotted, please immediately report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning would become necessary, take appropriate action. People should monitor the weather situation closely. Listen for possible warnings, and be prepared to take appropriate action should severe weather threaten.
Marion Goracke, 87, of Oakland NE
May 31, 2019 Leave a comment
Marion Goracke, age 87, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral service will be on Monday, June 3, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska. Burial will be at a later date in the Oakland Cemetery in Oakland. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 2nd, from 5 until 7 p.m. with family receiving friends and Vigil at 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Memorials to the family for future designation. Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland in charge of arrangements.
Marion Goracke was born July 15, 1931 to Leo and Veronica (Lempka) Pientka, in Tecumseh, Nebraska. She passed away May 30, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Marion graduated from Sterling High School in 1948.
On June 6, 1951, Marion and Clarence Daniel Goracke were united in marriage at Holy Cross Catholic Church in St. Mary, Nebraska. To this union were born nine children.
Marion was blessed to be a stay at home mother. She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska. She enjoyed playing Bridge, sewing and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her parents, baby brother and great grandson.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence; children, Robin (Janet) Goracke, Curt (Lynn) Goracke, Diane (Kevin) Eriksen, Patrick (Lorene) Goracke, Nancy (Scott) Davis, Rex Goracke and Patti Hardbarger, Joan (Robert) Kuhl, Jean (Jon) Heusel, Krisa (Curtis) Johnson; 15 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Marion Goracke
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