Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree

December 4, 2014 Leave a comment


By John Wilson, Extension Educator  

 

John Wilson

John Wilson

Besides Black Friday sales, the day after Thanksgiving often is the day families will select and put up a natural Christmas tree. Artificial tree sales increased in the past, but those sales have leveled off and now there’s a return to having a traditional tree.

A natural Christmas tree is an environmental friendly way to celebrate the holidays. The average artificial Christmas tree has a life span of 6 years before it ends up in a landfill. A live Christmas tree, while used only one season, can become valuable mulch, a winter bird feeder, or even used as a fish habitat after the holidays.

So how do you pick out the perfect tree? The best way to obtain the freshest tree is to harvest it yourself at a local Christmas tree farm. This way you are guaranteed a fresh tree rather than one that may have been harvested several weeks earlier. A list of Nebraska Christmas tree growers is available on the Nebraska Department of Agriculture website. If cutting your own tree is not possible, here are some ways to check the freshness of a Christmas tree.

First, give the tree a light but vigorous shake. Only a few interior needles will fall out of a fresh tree. If a pile of brown needles appears on the ground, particularly from the branch tips, it is not fresh. Next, reach into a branch and gently pull the needles through your hand as you move out towards the tip. The needles should bend, but remain firmly attached, as your fingers run across them.

Regardless of whether you buy a tree from a lot or cut it yourself, once you get it home, leave it outside in a shady area while you set up the stand. The choice of a stand is probably the most critical factor in maintaining the freshness of the tree once it’s in your home. The stand should hold one-half to one gallon of water as a new Christmas tree may absorb this much water per day. A good rule-of-thumb is a tree will use one quart of water per day for every inch of trunk diameter at the base. If you have a tree with a 3-inch trunk, it may use about three quarts of water per day.

Make sure you start with a clean stand. Before setting up the tree, wash the inside of the stand with a solution of three tablespoons of bleach in a pint of water. After washing, rinse the stand with fresh water. This will reduce the growth of microorganisms that may also plug up the tree’s pores.

Just before you bring the tree in the house cut off the bottom inch or two of the trunk. This will open the sap-filled pores which transport water into the tree. The base cut should be square, not slanted. The angle makes little difference in the amount of water absorbed and it may expose part of the base to air sooner if the water level runs low. Once the tree is in the stand, add water and then never let the stand become empty. If the stand becomes empty for more than six hours, the tree’s pores plug up. Water uptake will be significantly reduced, the tree will dry out, and the needles will soon begin to fall.

If the tree stand does dry up, there is nothing that can be done other than pull the tree out of the stand and re-cut the base… not a pleasant task once the lights and ornaments are already up. Nothing needs to be added to the water in the stand to improve needle retention. Commercial “tree fresher” products do not significantly increase the life of the tree and the home remedies such as aspirin, sugar, soft drinks and vodka do not work and may be harmful to pets that may drink from the stand.

Finally, place the stand in a spot that receives only indirect sunlight and is not near a heat duct, entry door, or other drafty location. This will reduce water loss from the tree and prolong its freshness.

For more information on Christmas tree selection and care, contact your local Nebraska Extension office.

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Getting to Know You With Brooke Johnson

December 3, 2014 Leave a comment


  • Occupation: Stay at home mom with a new job on the horizon very soon!
  • Family: Fiance Tommy and son Trey.
  • Where do you live? Craig, Nebraska
  • If you won the lottery, what would be your first purchase? Probably a new vehicle, after I paid off loans and set aside some for Trey’s savings!
  • What was your favorite food as a child? Tater tot casserole
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  • What Christmas traditions do you and your family have? We set up and decorate the Christmas tree together. Grandma Johnson makes Trey’s sugar cookies and we all get together to do the frosting/decorating of them. Christmas Eve we open a new pair of jammies and a holiday book to read. We also leave Santa a plate of cookies and glass of milk. Next year, we plan to start “Kindness Bears,” where every day in December Trey will do something kind for someone else.
  • 
 What is your favorite Christmas song? Silent Night.
  • 
 What is your favorite Christmas show? Elf









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  • 
 What is your favorite Christmas memory from your childhood? Getting together with my extended families and just enjoying each others company.
  • If you were granted three wishes, what would they be? 1. Cure for cancers 2. That everyone is able to experience true happiness. 3. There’s too many wishes!
  • What is your favorite form of exercise? Running.
  • What is your favorite quote? Let your faith be bigger than your fears.
  • What are you most thankful for:? My son, Trey.
  • How will you spend this Christmas? I will be hosting the Johnson family Christmas this year on Christmas Eve. Christmas Day will be spent opening presents in the morning and getting together with my family in the afternoon!

 

Tommy, from left, Trey, Jayde (the family pet) and Brooke. Photo courtesy of Brooke Johnson.

Tommy, from left, Trey, Jayde (the family pet) and Brooke. Photo courtesy of Brooke Johnson.

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Christmas Bazaar Offers Unique, Local Holiday Shopping Experience

December 2, 2014 Leave a comment


By John Crabtree, johnc@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday have passed, but there is still plenty of time for holiday shopping. And for those who aspire to shop local, a great opportunity exists, especially if you’re looking to support beginning farmers, artisans and craftspeople close to home.

 

On Saturday, December 13th, check out one of the most unique holiday shopping experiences you’ll find in Northeast Nebraska … or anywhere.

 

At the Macy Christmas Bazaar you’ll find unique, authentic Native American artwork and jewelry, jams and jellies from this year’s harvest, pendleton blankets and other holiday gifts. Local artists will demonstrate making beaded jewelry. Bring your appetite and try fresh Indian tacos and homemade baked goods.

 

Don’t miss the kid’s table where games and native crafts await. It’s all part of what makes the Christmas Bazaar an ideal family event. We are still accepting vendors who sell handmade crafts and homemade foods. Vendor space is free and we encourage vendors to bring their own tables.

 

Enjoy the scenery on your way to Macy’s Catholic Church, off Highway 75, 40 min south of Sioux City and 62 miles north of Omaha. The market opens at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 3:00 p.m.

 

This inaugural Christmas Bazaar is presented by the Center for Rural Affairs and Nebraska Indian Community College. Please help us make it a grand success!
For more information, contact Dave Farley at edwardsplanet@gmail.com or Veronica Erenberg at 402.687.2103 ext. 1021 orveronicae@cfra.org.

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Bancroft Senior Center is Buzzing With Weekend Activities

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


The Bancroft Senior Center has several activities going on this weekend.

They will have a cookie walk from 11 – 1 p.m. at the Bancroft Community Building; if any of the people in the community, who like to bake cookies, the senior center would accept any donations of cookies that would help fill the tables that day.

We will also be selling raffle tickets for the following prizes: quilt, afghan, Husker sign, black walnuts, and gift certificates from the Upper Edge, Bancroft Meat Locker, First Community Bank, Grandma’s Attic, Lucky’s Bar for pizza plus other prizes that have yet to be given to the center at this time. The monthly music jam will be held at the senior center that evening starting at 7 p.m.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


* 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. Dec. 3: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Come and play chicken foot dominoes at 1:30.

Thurs. Dec. 4: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. Stop in and have coffee with us at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Dec. 5: Join us for the chair ex. at 10:00. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30

and St. Joe’s will be bringing the snack.

Sat. Dec. 6: Remember to bring your cookies to the Bancroft Community Building by 10:30 for the cookie walk. We will also be selling raffle tickets that day. We will have our monthly music this evening at 7:00.

Mon. Dec. 8: Sign up to play in the pitch tournament today at 1:30.

Tues. Dec. 9: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will play hand and foot at 1;30.

Wed. Dec. 10: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament

today at 1:30.

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Market Report

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


Markets fairly inactive today coming back from the Thanksgiving break.  However Wheat had an eventful day closing +29, thus providing some support for other grains.

 

Markets at close

Corn – ¼ @ 3.75 ½

Beans +1 @ 10.17

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


 

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

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 2, 2014 – 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 HEARINGS
  1. Mayor Fuston to open a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations on updating the Comprehensive Plan with the Energy Element assessment. Planning Commission recommends approving the Energy Element Assessment.
  1. 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 meeting held November 4.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk’s Resolution 2014-7: City of Lyons Purchase Card/Credit Card Policy was signed.

 

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

 

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

  1. Approve/not approve ORDINANCE NO. 716 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, RELATING TO THE USE CONSUMPTION AND PRESERVATION OF ENERGY, WHICH SHALL BE ADDED TO THE LYONS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 11-201; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
    1. Introduction of Ordinance; suspend/not suspend the statutory ruling of reading on three different days.
    2. Motion and second from Council members.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss requested considerations in the Personnel Manual of extra week of vacation; additional two floating holidays; and clarification wording for call-in/call-out added to overtime section.

 

  1. Adopt/not adopt Resolution No. 2014-8: Updated City of Lyons Personnel Manual.
    1. Motion and second by Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider putting epoxy paint on the remainder of the pool bathhouse floor.
    1. Motion and second by Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 2, 2014 – 5:30 P.M.

  

 

********** V. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS *********

 

Consideration and Action:

 

  1. Acceptance of Election Certificates
  1. State law requires the governing body to formally accept the certificate(s) of election issued by
the County Clerk of Burt County for the November 4, 2014 Mayor and City Council
General Election. Election certificates containing the vote totals and results are attached. A
MOTION to accept the election certificate is in order.
  1. Oath of Office: Andrew Fuston as Mayor; Charlie Wheaton & Kyle Brink as Council Members.
  1. Marc Munford of Ameritas – Discuss Refunding of the 2010 Water Bond.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Chad Kehrt of Olsson Associates – Update on the Lyons Community Center Project.
    1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #1 for $7,821.00 to Fauss Construction on Phase 2 of Lyons Community Center.
  1. Motion and second from Council Members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.
  1. Approve/not approve Pay Request #5(Final) for $23,084.40 to Fauss Construction on completion of Phase 1 of Lyons Community Center.
  1. Motion and second from Council Members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.
  1. Recommends Phase 1 work be accepted by City of Lyons.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the Certification to Board of Public Roads Classifications & Standards (NBCS Forms); and the SSAR report for FY ending Sept 30, 2014.
    1. Motion and second from Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. Water Plant Filters.
  2. State Fire Marshal.
  3. Public Officials – Gas Safety Training.
  4. Recycling Personnel.
  5. Sewer Plant.

 

  1. Discuss transmission options for energy from WAPA portion only – currently point to point vs. proposed network. WAPA is getting out of the transmission business portion for energy.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
  1. Income Statement – General.
  2. Income Statement – Utility.
  3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.

 

  1. Nominate Council President for calendar year 2015.
  1. Motion and second from Council Members.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

December 2, 2014 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Mayor recommends the following appointments for January 1 through December 31, 2015:
  1. Commissioner for Utilities Distribution & Maintenance: Charlie Wheaton
  2. Commissioner for Sanitation, Recycling, & Landfill: Kyle Brink
  3. Commissioner for Parks, Pools, Recreation, & Auditorium: Lana Minton & Kyle Brink
  4. Commissioner for City Streets: Allen Steinmeyer
  5. Audit Committee: Lana Minton & Allen Steinmeyer
  1. City Physician: Lyons Mercy Medical Clinic
  2. Board of Health: Lyons Mercy Medical Clinic, Chief Jim Buck, Allen Steinmeyer, & Andrew Fuston
  3. Council Representative to Library: Lana Minton
  4. City Clerk/Treasurer: Mary Lou Ritter
  5. City Attorney: Dan Smith
  6. Legal Paper: Lyons Mirror-Sun
  1. Burt County Economic Development: Kyle Brink & Pam Thomsen
  1. Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Council of Officials: Allen Steinmeyer
  1. Engineering Company: Olsson Associates
  2. City Street Superintendent: Chad Kehrt of Olsson Associates

Approve/not approve said appointments above:

  1. Motion and second from Council members
  2. Tabulation of vote.

 

 

  1. Executive Session: Christmas Employee Bonus.

 

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

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Minutes

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK November 26, 2014 TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met this date pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present: Cliff Morrow, Ted Connealy, Perry Rogers, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Dave Schold. Absent: Gerald Newill.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by M. Connealy, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by M. Connealy, seconded by Rogers, the agenda was approved, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

The following claims for November in the amount of $593,373.25, including $98,208.14 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by Schold, seconded by Brummond, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

ADAM TRIPP
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE AFLAC
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC ANDERSON HARDWARE
ANDY’S QUICK SHOP
APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC AS CENTRAL SERVICES
AS CENTRAL SERVICES, OCIO
AT&T
BETTY L HANNA
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
BLUFF GRAVEL COMPANY
BOBBI M RANDALL INC
BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC
BOYDSTON LAW OFFICE
BRANIFF SERVICE
BRENDA PEARSON
BRENNEIS INSURANCE AGENCY INC
BURT COUNTY CLERK
BURT COUNTY COURT
BURT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK

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MENTAL HEALTH BD 1,207.50 MEDICAL 20.74 INSURANCE 507.84 TELEPHONE 6,580.71 SUPPLIES 95.69 FUEL 202.85 SERVICES 1,116.83 AS/400 COSTS 221.60 TELETYPE 350.00 TELEPHONE 52.68 ELECTION 108.75 HEATING FUEL 225.13 INSURANCE 59,514.80 GRAVEL/BORROW 16,683.21 COURT REPORTER 75.00 SUPPLIES 907.85 ATTY FEES 150.00 FUEL 1,231.77 ELECTION 188.85

NOTARY BOND
NACO CONFERENCE NON WAIVERABLE FEES NON-WAIVERABLE FEES

413.00 1,320.00 425.00 102.00

BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER DIST BURT COUNTY SERVICE FUND BURT COUNTY SHERIFF CARMICHAEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS CAROL J WHITCOMB

CAROLE ANDERSON
CAROLIE SMITH
CATHERINE M. SEARS
CATHY FARBER
CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS CO CENTRAL VALLEY AG CENTURYLINK

CITY CLERK
CITY OF LYONS
CITY OF TEKAMAH
CLEANING MART
CLIFFORD L MORROW
CNA AUTO SERVICES,LLC
COMPLETE SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY GAS DIV CRAIG RESCUE SQUAD ASSOCIATION CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC CUBBY’S
D’MOORE PIZZA
DAKOTA COUNTY COURT
DANIEL L MAGILL
DAVID SCHOLD
DAWNE PRICE
DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO DEBORAH ROSENBOOM
DEBORAH S. HAWKINS
DECATUR EXPRESS
DECATUR RESCUE SQUAD ASSOC.
DEPT CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
DHHS
DIANE SHEETS
DIERS INC.
DONNETTE SMITH
DOROTHY W CONNEALY
DOROTHY WALLACE
DR CHAUNCEY WILKINS
DREW LAW FIRM
EDITH GAY WHITE
ELDA MINTON
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE
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309.53 2,000.00 697.84 4,710.00 101.50 21.75 101.50 108.75 108.75 10.25 238.62 637.92 26.28 107.89 99.26 441.10 84.00 31.86 375.00 320.15 200.00 312.54 684.04 76.00 2.00 29.68 34.72 129.39 28.84 43.50 122.67 1,239.73 200.00 3,311.07 2,953.17 122.70 1,419.46 35.00 137.79 108.75 75.00 1,917.00 ELECTION 108.75 ELECTION 101.50 SUPPLIES 10.22

RADIO TOWER VETERANS
SRV FEE/HEALTH PHONE SYSTEMS ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION INSURANCE
FUEL
TELEPHONE
WATER BILL UTILITIES
WATER BILL CLEANING SUPPLIES MILEAGE

SUPPLIES
PERSONAL SERV HEATING FUEL DONATION GARNISHMENT FUEL
MEALS
CERT COPIES MILEAGE
MILEAGE
ELECTION INSURANCE ELECTION
ELECTION
FUEL
DONATION
BD PRISONERS REFUND
ELECTION PARTS/LABOR EXTRA HELP ELECTION
ELECTION
MENTAL HEALTH BD SP PROSECUTOR

EVA MCCLUSKEY
FARMERS PRIDE
FILTER CARE OF NEBRASKA, INC. FIRST BANKCARD
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP LLC FIRST NAT’L BANK-NORTHEAST-EFPTS FORNOFF & SCHUTT
FRANCES FRENCH
FRANCIS BARRON III
FRED FRANKLIN
FRELON A DANIELSON
FREMONT SANITATION
GENERAL COLLECTION COMPANY GEOCOMM, INC
GERALD SHUMAKE
GERALDINE E OTT
GLORIA C BRECKENRIDGE
GLORIA H RIECKEN
GREGORY J BRUMMOND GWENDOLYN CRANNELL
HUNTEL COMMUNICATIONS
IAAO
ILA DAVIS
IONE LIPPS
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY INC
JAMES L DEVENING
JANE SUNDERMAN
JANN MILLER
JEANETTE KEOGH
JEANNINE NELSEN
JOAN MAGNUSSEN
JOAN TIPPERY
JOHN WILSON
JOHNSON & MOCK
JON SEDLACEK
JONES AUTOMOTIVE INC
JONI L. RENSHAW
JOSEPH M SMITH, ATTORNEY
JUDITH A OLSEN
JULIE ANN EASTON
K B’S MINI MART
KRISTIE PETERSON
KUENY & BEGLEY
LANCASTER COUNTY COURT
LEW MCNEAR
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ELECTION 108.75 FUEL 2,627.31 MAINTENANCE 69.40 SUPPLIES 108.98 INSURANCE 380.00

FEDERAL TAXES ATTY FEES
PRIOR SERVICE MILES/PARKING SURVEY EQUIP ELECTION GARBAGE GARNISHMENT SOFTWARE CONT ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION
MILEAGE
ELECTION
PHONE SUPPLIES MEMBERSHIP DUES PRIOR SERVICE ELECTION LEASES/COPIES TRASH HANDLING ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION

32,443.14 465.00 11.00 120.36 771.83 152.35 121.51 231.67 3,184.00 70.00 118.75 101.50 175.26 14.56 108.75 90.60 175.00 18.00 21.75 266.42 235.00 108.75 60.00 108.75 101.50 108.75 7.25 169.60 877.50 75.00 195.00 267.12 255.00 108.75 108.75 298.51 101.50 2,302.50 3.00 FUEL 50.69

ATTY FEES
MENTAL HEALTH BD AUTOS
MILEAGE
MENTAL HEALTH BD ELECTION
ELECTION
FUEL
ELECTION
ATTY FEES CERTIFIED

COPIES

LINDA JONES
LINDA K HANSEN
LINDA M ELLIOTT
LOIS LUBKER
LUXA CONSTRUCTION CO INC
LYDICK CUSTOM LAWN CARE
LYONS MIRROR-SUN
LYONS PUBLIC LIBRARY
LYONS RESCUE SQUAD ASSN
MABEL ARONSON
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF
MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOCIATES INC MARGARET GREENWOOD
MARILYN J PETERSEN
MARJEAN HIGHTREE
MARJORIE SHUMAKE
MARLENE JOY NELSON
MARLENE KAEDING
MARLYS MARIE JENSEN
MARSHALL & SWIFT
MARTIN MARIETTA
MARVIN SIEBRANDT
MARY E. ROGERS
MARY JANE FARBER
MARY LOFTIS
MARY PAULSEN
MARY W GOFF
MASSMUTUAL
MATHESON TRIGAS
MATTHEW CONNEALY
MEL’S SMALL ENGINE
MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MICHELE QUICK
MICHELLE TOBIN
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS INC
MIDWEST SERVICE AND SALES CO MIDWEST SERVICE CO
MILDRED SANDQUIST
MILLS LAW OFFICE
MIPS INC
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR NEBR WEED CONTROL ASSN
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
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ELECTION 108.75 ELECTION 101.50 ELECTION 101.50 ELECTION 108.75 CONCRETE 172,102.83 SPRAY TREES 75.00 PUBLISHING 517.81 DONATION 1,500.00 DONATION 200.00 ELECTION 7.25 BD PRISONERS 1,300.00 ENGINEERING 7,043.89

ELECTION
ELECTION
ELECTION
MILEAGE
ELECTION
ELECTION
ELECTION
HAND BOOKS
GRAVEL/BORROW 16,484.11 GRAVEL/BORROW 4,566.51 ELECTION 58.00

ELECTION MEAL/LODGE/ETC ELECTION ELECTION

108.75 626.03 101.50 101.50 200.00 164.03

21.84 7.15 41.60 60.00 101.50 337.50 167.14 FUEL/OIL 23,092.08 ELECTION 108.75 ATTY FEES 468.75 SERVICES 3,058.91 ADD’L RETIREMENT 1,375.00 INSTITUTIONS 186.00 CHILD SUPPORT 1,224.17 REGISTRATION 120.00 ELECTRICITY 595.61

ADD’L RETIRE WELDING SUPPLY MILEAGE
REPAIR

TESTING ELECTION ELECTION MONTHLY BILL BLADES ETC

108.75 101.50 108.75

75.00 108.75 159.50 124.35 679.90

NEBRASKA SECRETARY OF STATE NMC
NORTHEAST NEBR TELEPHONE CO O’KEEFE ELEVATOR CO INC OAKLAND INDEPENDENT OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY OAKLAND RESCUE SQUAD ASSN OFFICE WAREHOUSE

PERRY ROGERS
PEST-TROL
PHYLLIS L RIEKEN
PHYSICIANS LABORATORY PC PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPP RETIREMENT PLANS DIV. OF AMERITAS ROMONA R STOUT

SANDRA HUSAR
SCHENKELBERG IMPLEMENT CO
SEC OF STATE-ELECTION DIVISION SHAMBURG AUTO SUPPLY
SHIRLEY A MORROW
SHIRLEY BROMM
SHIRLEY GILES
SHIRLEY LOWE SIDNER,SVOBODA,SCHILKE,THOMSEN
STALP GRAVEL CO
STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES
STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
STEINY’S GENERAL STORE
STEVEN L DEVENING
SUSAN M. LANGLEY
SUSAN PAULSEN
TEKAMAH FIRE & RESCUE ASSN
TEKAMAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
THIBAULT,SUHR & THIBAULT INC
THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER THURSTON COUNTY SHERIFF
TRACY JOAN SAXTON
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS INC
TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES
TRUCK EQUIPMENT SERVICE COMPANY VALERIE L LINDSTROM
VELMA F HENNIG
VERIZON WIRELESS
VICKI D DAVIS-HANKINS
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NOTARY RENEWAL 30.00 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,311.13 TELEPHONE 229.84 ELEVATOR 258.18 PUBLISHING 1,218.92 DONATION 1,500.00

DONATION
SUPPLIES
MILEAGE
PEST CONTROL
ELECTION
AUTOPSY
PUBLISHING
SUPPLIES 1,291.80 RETIREMENT 15,852.55 ELECTION 36.25

108.75 72.71 10.00

392.53 21.75 101.50 169.50 108.75 952.50 4,813.85 288.55 3,984.62 52.54 2,043.58 101.50 75.00 200.00 1,500.00 193.38 271.50 300.00 108.75 158.50 1,071.62 5,540.83 ELECTION 108.75 ELECTION 108.75 CELL PHONES 206.04 ELECTION 101.50

ELECTION PARTS REGISTRATIONS SUPPLIES ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION ELECTION

ATTY FEES GRAVEL/BORROW ENVELOPES
STATE TAXES SUPPLIES GRAVEL/BORROW ELECTION
MENTAL HEALTH BD DONATION DONATION DEPOSITIONS SUPPLIES

BD PRISONERS ELECTION TOWER RENT PARTS/LABOR PARTS/LABOR

200.00 367.25 28.00 38.00 108.75 190.00 552.12

VILLAGE OF DECATUR
VIRGINIA M CHRISTOFFERSEN WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF-MEDICAL WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO WATCH GUARD VIDEO
WESTERN ENGINEERING CO INC
WPCI

UTILITIES 78.20 ELECTION 101.50 CHECKS 114.07 BD PRISONERS 14,978.00 MEDICAL 266.51 INSURANCE 16.15 SUPPLIES 4,955.00 ASPHALTIC 27,003.35 TESTING 126.00

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Brummond, seconded by M. Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Morrow, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Brummond, the 2015 Board meeting dates were approved, subject to change if LB560 is implemented in 2015, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

County Clerk Shumake informed the Board that, according to the rotation that has been in place for some time, the Plaindealer will be the main paper used in 2015 for publications.

Motion was made by Schold, seconded by M. Connealy, to appoint Ted Connealy to the Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) Board, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

Discussion followed with Highway Superintendent Smith and Road Foreman Braniff regarding conditions of roads, status of projects, and the future need to replace a tractor and possible purchase of a snow blower.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 10:22 A.M. until 9:00 A.M., December 8, 2014.

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN BURT COUNTY CLERK BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved and may be corrected. A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

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Happenings From the Heights

November 26, 2014 Leave a comment


Oakland Height News by Jill Brink

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A Minute With the Mayor

November 26, 2014 Leave a comment


Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather together with family and friends to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings we have been given this past year, I wanted to say thanks to all of you for making Lyons such a great place to live. I am so blessed to be mayor of this wonderful little community. It is hard to count all the wonderful things this past year we have accomplished. All of it made possible because of your belief in the fact that all things are possible when we put our collective minds to it!

One of those many wonderful things I’m thankful for is the remodeling of the auditorium. I know many of you are curious about the progress being made. Unlike the pool where progress was visible out in the open, the auditorium is not transforming before our eyes because it is all in-doors. I can tell you it is transforming. The floor of the old fire hall has been removed and is being prepped for a new flat one. The men’s and handicap bathrooms are gone. Even a large portion of the central wall has been torn down to open up the space between the two rooms. When the new floor to ceiling windows go in where the bay garage doors are now is when things will really start to look good. So we are making progress.

We had the election. It looks like we will have a new council member for the first time in eight years. Congratulations to Kyle Brink who will be taking over for Roger Anderson. I think Kyle will make a fine addition to the council. I’m excited to get to work with him. I do however want to give a big “thank you” to Roger for all his years of service to the City of Lyons. Lyons is a better place because of Roger’s commitment to the future of this community. He has been a constant source of knowledge and level headedness. He has given selflessly of his time and energy all in the name of community improvement. I’m a better mayor thanks in part to Roger’s wisdom and counsel. It takes a special type of person to be a city council person. Roger has proven to be a very special person in my book. Roger’s last council meeting as a councilman is December’s. Please take the time when you see him to thank him for his service to Lyons. He deserves a big pat on the back!

As we move forward towards the next four years, part of me hopes we are as busy as or busier than we have been the last four years. The other part of me hopes it is a lot less! I feel good about the direction the city moving. Like I said, we have lots of things to be thankful for. I hope you all feel the same way.   Enjoy your holiday. Good luck with your power shopping on Friday! Take care, be safe and we’ll talk to you soon.

 

Mayor Andy Fuston

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