Thousands of Pounds of Beef Recalled

June 9, 2017 Leave a comment


Maid-Rite Specialty Foods, LLC., a Dunmore, Penn. establishment, is recalling approximately 174,000 pounds of various beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the products labels.

 

The raw and ready-to-eat beef items were produced between March 13, 2017 and May 26, 2017. The following products are subject to recall:

 

  • 30-lb. bulk boxes of “FULLY COOKED BEEF BURGERS,” with case code 83353-52980 and lot numbers 04/04/17, 04/06/17, 04/07/17, 04/10/17, 04/18/17, 04/24/17, 04/25/17, 05/04/17, 05/08/17, 05/15/17 and 05/16/17.

 

  • 30-lb. bulk boxes of “FULLY COOKED BEEF BURGERS,” with case code 83353-52981 and lot numbers 03/31/17 and 05/08/17.

 

  • 30-lb. bulk boxes of “FULLY COOKED BEEF BURGERS,” with case code 83353-52982 and lot numbers 03/31/17, and 05/08/17.

 

  • 10-lb. bulk boxes of “FULLY COOKED AND CHARBROILED SALISBURY STEAK,” with case code 48339-44914 and lot numbers 03/31/17 and 05/08/17.

 

  • 10-lb. bulk boxes of “OUR HOMESTYLE BIG-N-BEEFY PATTIES,” with case code 70804-35001 and lot numbers 03/20/17 and 04/19/17.

 

  • 10-lb. bulk boxes of “OUR HOMESTYLE BIG-N-BEEFY PATTIES,” with case code 70804-35005 03/20/17, 03/31/17, 04/19/17, 05/02/17, 05/05/17, and 05/19/17.

 

  • 30-lb. bulk boxes of “FULLY COOKED BEEF MEATBALLS,” with case code 75156-33530with lot codes 03/13/17 and 04/28/17.

 

  • 10-lb. bulk boxes of “FULLY COOKED BEEF STEAKETTE FOR SALISBURY,” with case code 75156-34914 and lot number 04/27/17.

 

  • 10-lb. bulk boxes of “FULLY COOKED AND CHARBROILED SALISBURY STEAK,” with case code 48339-44913 and lot numbers 03/16/17, 03/28/17, 04/18/17, 05/08/17, and 05/17/17.

 

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 77” or “EST. 118” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to institutional locations throughout the United States and Canada.

 

The problem was discovered on June 6, 2017, when Maid-Rite Specialty Foods, LLC. received notification from one of their ingredient supplier that the bread crumbs the company received and used in the recalled products potentially contained undeclared milk.

 

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

 

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

 

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Kurt Sorensen or Deb Weber, Managers FSQA, at (570) 343-4748. Media with questions about the recall can contact Michael Bernstein, Vice President, at (570) 343-4748.

 

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

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Two From Burt County to Receive Good Neighbor Award

June 9, 2017 Leave a comment


ASKARBEN Foundation and the Omaha World-Herald have announced the 73rd annual Good Neighbor Award recipients. The Good Neighbor awards recognize Nebraskans who have performed unselfish acts of kindness.  Receiving the award this year are 13 individuals and groups representing eight Nebraska counties. Award winners will be recognized at their local county fair with a certificate and a Good Neighbor lapel pin.

Burt County

Jeannine Batie Nelsen, Lyons, NE

At her own expense, Jeannine created 25 full size personalized quilts for the veterans who graduated from Lexington and St. Ann’s 1966 class. The surprise quilts were distributed at the 50-year reunion. Jeannine personally delivered to those who were unable to attend the reunion.

Mary Alice Pearson, Oakland, NE

Mary Alice Pearson is an active hospice volunteer who works countless hours helping those in need at a very difficult time. She spends hours visiting nursing home residents.  Mary Alice volunteers at the Burt County Fair, is involved with the school mentoring program, drives people to church, doctor appointments, and wherever they need a ride.

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Village of Decatur Meeting Agenda

June 8, 2017 Leave a comment


VILLAGE OF DECATUR

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

AGENDA

JUNE 8TH , 2017 @ 4:30 PM

 

NOTE: Everyone must use the microphones at the table.  The audience must be quiet during the meeting.  If you want to ask a question and you are not on the Agenda, you must raise your hand, get permission from the Chairman, and come to the microphone before speaking.  If you are on the Agenda the same rule applies.

 

THE VILLAGE BOARD HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE AGENDA AT THE REGULAR MEETING WHEN CONVENED.  MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A COPY OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT IS LOCATED ON THE NORTH WALL.

 

1)       REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN SIECKE

 

Roll Call Gatewood-___, Kellogg-____, Siecke-_____, Troutman-_______, Warren_______

 

Quorum Present? ______

 

2)         EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING:

 

Roll Call: Gatewood-___, Kellogg-____, Siecke-_____, Troutman-_______,Warren_______

 

3)              AGENDA AND MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH’S MEETING RECEIVED:

Roll Call: Gatewood-___, Kellogg-____, Siecke-_____, Troutman-_______, Warren_______

 

4)         APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION AND SUSPENDED READING OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH         MINUTES.

 

Roll Call: Gatewood-___, Kellogg-____, Siecke-_____, Troutman-_______,  Warren_______

 

5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:

 

1)         Police: Monthly Report-

2)         Lights: Monthly Report-

 

3)         Water & Sewer: Monthly Report-

 

4)         Parks: Monthly Report- April $6689.89

  • Park Monthly Camping Rates
  • Trash cans- Out Houses

 

5)         Streets: Monthly Report- February’s city sales tax $4203.44

 

6)         Sears Center-

 

6)        OLD BUSINESS

 

  • Seasonal Help

 

 

 

 

7)        NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Cleanup day
  2. Able Employees 55+
  3. Cemetery Board Donations
  4. Property Issues
  5. Cell Phone
  6. Employee Hours
  7. Trees in the right of way

 

 

 

8)         CORRESPONDENCE

Museum Ad for Book

9)         ANNOUNCEMENTS

Curb appeal will start street cleaning on Monday June 12th.

Bug Spraying is continuing on Wednesday nights.

 

Next Regular Board meeting will be on July 13th, 2017 at 4:30 here at City Hall

 

10)       APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

 

1) Claims preapproved by Gatewood and Troutman

 

2) Motion to Approve the Claims as submitted

 

Roll Call: Gatewood_____, Kellogg_____, Siecke ______, Troutman-_______,Warren ________

 

Are there any questions from the audience?

 

11)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING

 

                                     2nd________________         Adjournment Time:         ________________

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Governor Ricketts Proclaims June 19-25 Nebraska Pollinator Week

June 8, 2017 Leave a comment


Gov. Pete Ricketts has proclaimed that June 19-25 is Nebraska Pollinator Week. This special designation reminds Nebraskans of the importance of pollination to ecosystems, businesses, and people’s lives, while acknowledging the creatures that pollinate.

In Nebraska, pollination from the animal kingdom can be credited to species of hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, bees, beetles and flies.

Lt. Gov. Mike Foley presented the signed proclamation to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission biologist Melissa Panella on June 7 in a ceremony at the Nebraska Capitol.

“Pollination is critical to our way of life,” Panella said. “Globally, about 1,000 different kinds of plants that humans use for items such as food, spices, medicines and fabrics are pollinated by animals. We can thank pollinators for approximately a third of every bite of food we take because of their role in enabling fertilization of fruits and vegetables. Pollinators also contribute around $20 billion worth of products to the U.S. economy annually. ”

In Nebraska, at least 18 insect pollinator species are identified as at-risk, including the iconic monarch butterfly. Learn more about these species and what you can do to help at outdoornebraska.gov/monarch.

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Decatur Bridge Being Painted

June 8, 2017 Leave a comment


The bridge in Decatur, linking Nebraska and Iowa and Decatur to Onawa, was previously a toll bridge. There no longer is a toll. Now it is under construction, being painted. There is only one way traffic, and from my view, it seemed very narrow. We didn’t have the time to go across the bridge. If you intend to cross, be prepared for a long wait at the traffic light, allowing traffic to cross the bridge.
Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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USDA Recommendations on Preventing Foodborne Illnesses

June 7, 2017 Leave a comment


Recent research by USDA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that only 24 percent of the public use a food thermometer when cooking hamburgers. If you don’t verify your burger’s internal temperature, pathogens may still be present. When eaten, those hamburgers can make your guests and your family sick.

 

In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness each year, resulting in roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

 

So how do you avoid becoming a part of those statistics? Follow USDA’s four easy steps to food safety this summer.

Clean: Make sure to always wash your hands and surfaces with soap and warm water for 20 seconds before cooking and after handling raw meat or poultry. If cooking outside or away from a kitchen, pack clean cloths and moist towelettes for cleaning surfaces and hands.

Separate: When taking food off of the grill, use clean utensils and platters. Don’t put cooked food on the same platter that held raw meat or poultry.

Cook: Always use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat and poultry. Place the food thermometer in the thickest part of the food.

 

  • Hamburgers, sausages and other ground meats should reach 160°F (71°C).
  • All poultry should reach a minimum temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Whole cuts of pork, lamb, veal, and of beef should be cooked to 145°F (63°C) as measured by a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat, and allowed to rest for three minutes before eating. A “rest time” is the amount of time the product remains at the final temperature, after it has been removed from a grill, oven, or other heat source. During the three minutes after meat is removed from the heat source, its temperature remains constant or continues to rise, which destroys pathogens.
  • Fish should be cooked to 145°F (63°C).
  • Meat and poultry cooked on a grill often browns very fast on the outside, and by using a food thermometer you can be sure items have reached a safe minimum internal temperature needed to destroy any harmful bacteria that may be present.

 

Chill: Place leftovers in shallow containers and refrigerate or freeze immediately. Discard food that has been sitting out longer than two hours.

 

Need more food safety information? Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (1-888-674-6854) Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or email or chat at AskKaren.gov.

 

Also, USDA hotline recently extended its hours of operation Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time/7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time. The hotline is a toll-free telephone, chat and email service staffed by food safety experts who help prevent foodborne illness by answering consumer questions about the safe storage, handling and preparation of meat, poultry and egg products. The Meat and Poultry Hotline can now be accessed by calling 1-888-674-6854, or by visiting Ask Karen to chat or email.

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

June 6, 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

June 6, 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

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 May 2.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

  1. Tim Slaughter of Farm & Home Insurance – Discuss City’s property & liability insurance.

 

  1. Tony Shatto – Discuss number of days to complete the repairs on his building at 233 Main Street.

 

  1. Pam Stansberry – Discuss pay.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. Brehmer Mfg Electric Project.
  3. Street Repair.
  4. Swimming Pool.
  5. Brink Park.
  6. Yellow Placards.

 

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

 

  1. Approve/not approve the appointment of Dan Westerhold to the Lyons Planning Commission to replace Sandy Posvar.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve flag retirement ceremony for June 14th at 7pm.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

June 6, 2017 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Consider hiring six more pool lifeguards (Marcus Hegy, Ryan Payton, Tannah Dodds effective May 29, 2017; Lisa Simonsen, Sherri Whitaker effective June 7, 2017.)  (Emma Nelson effective after June 12, 2017 and being certified as a Lifeguard and trained in CPR.)
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider to have free admission at the pool from noon to 3 p.m. on 4th of July.
  1. Motion and second by City Council.
  2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve a concrete sidewalk work permit to Logan Valley Baptist Church at 265 South 4th St, Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second by City Council.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

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

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2017 Swedish Festival Schedule

June 1, 2017 Leave a comment


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Courthouse in Tekamah Proudly Honors Memorial Day

May 29, 2017 Leave a comment


The Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah NE proudly displays the US Flag and a tank in honor of Memorial Day. It is a beautiful sight to see every year.
Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Putting up the Flags at the Tekamah Cemetery

May 29, 2017 Leave a comment


Adults and teens assisted in putting up the flags at the Tekamah Cemetery. It was such an honor to watch them in their efforts to honor all whom have served, are serving and have paid the ultimate price for our country, protecting us and our freedoms.
Photo credit for both photos, Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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