Burt County Fair Horse Show Results

August 7, 2015 Leave a comment


SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Hallie Paulson Tekamah X-1ST
Megan Olson Tekamah X-2ND
Paige Stammer Craig X-3RD
Ivy Anderson Decatur X
Champion Senior Showmanship Hallie Paulson Tekamah
Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship Megan Olson Tekamah
Intermediate Reese Hansen Herman X-1ST
Cassidy Farrens Decatur X-2ND
Rayna Hladky Tekamah X-3RD
Skylar McMullin Decatur X
Bobbie Castle-Gosh Decatur X
Clayton Inglehart Lyons X
Champion Intermediate Showmanship Reese Hansen Herman
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship Cassidy Farrens Decatur
Junior Julianna Anderson Decatur X-1ST
Maycie Johnson Oakland X-2ND
HALTER CLASSES
Rayna Hladky Tekamah X-1ST
Aged Mares Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Hallie Paulson Tekamah X
Maycie Johnson Oakland X
Julianna Anderson Decatur X
Bobbie Castle-Gosh Decatur X
Paige Stammer Craig X
Clayton Inglehart Lyons X
Champion Mare at Halter Rayna Hladky Tekamah
Reserve Champion Mare at Halter Ivy Anderson Decatur
2 Year Olg Geldings Cassidy Farrens Decatur X
Aged Geldings Kailee McCullock Decatur X-1ST
Skylar McMullin Decatur X-2ND
Cassidy Goering Herman X
Clayton Inglehart Lyons X
Megan Olson Tekamah X
Bobbie Castle-Gosh Decatur X
Champion Gelding at Halter Kailee McCullock Decatur
Reserve Gelding at Halter Skylar McMullin Decatur
Aged Ponies Reese Hansen Herman X-1ST
Megan Olson Tekamah X-2ND
Champion Pony at Halter Reese Hansen Herman
Reserve Pony at Halter Megan Olson Tekamah
PERFORMANCE CLASSESS
Hunter Seat Under Saddle Cassidy Farrens Decatur X
Hunter Seat Under Saddle Equitation Cassidy Farrens Decatur X
Western Pleasure 14.2 Reese Hansen Herman X-1ST
           Hands & Under (all age groups) Megan Olson Tekamah X
Champion Pony Western Pleasure Reese Hansen Herman
Senior Western Pleasure Hallie Paulson Tekamah X
     Over 14.2 Hands
Intermediate Western Pleasure Rayna Hladky Tekamah X
     Over 14.2 Hands Cassidy Farrens Decatur X
Clayton Inglehart Lyons X
Junior Western Pleasure Maycie Johnson Oakland X
     Over 14.2 Hands Julianna Anderson Decatur X
Senior Western Horsemanship Megan Olson Tekamah X
Intermediate Western Horsemanship Cassidy Farrens Decatur X-1ST
Rayna Hladky Tekamah X-2ND
Reese Hansen Herman X
Clayton Inglehart Lyons X
Champion Intermediate Western Horsemanship Cassidy Farrens Decatur
Reserve Intermediate Western Horsemanship Rayna Hladky Tekamah
Junior Western Horsemanship Maycie Johnson Oakland X
Intermediate Reining Rayna Hladky Tekamah X
Cassidy Farrens Decatur X
Reese Hansen Herman X
Senior Pole Bending Mariah Jessen Tekamah X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X
Megan Olson Tekamah X
Intermediate Pole Bending Clayton Inglehart Lyons X-1ST
Reese Hansen Herman X
Rayna Hladky Tekamah X
Cassidy Farrens Decatur X
Junior Pole Bending Bailey Helzer Oakland X-1ST
Julianna Anderson Herman X
Brandi Helzer Oakland X
Maycie Johnson Oakland X
Senior Barrel Racing Mariah Jessen Tekamah X-1ST
Megan Olson Tekamah X
Ivy Anderson Decatur X
Intermediate Barrel Racing Clayton Inglehart Lyons X-1ST
Reese Hansen Herman X
Rayna Hladky Tekamah X
Cassidy Farrens Decatur X
Junior Barrel Racing Bailey Helzer Oakland X-1ST
Brandi Helzer Oakland X
Maycie Johnson Oakland X
Julianna Anderson Decatur X
Champion Senior Pole Bending Mariah Jessen Tekamah
Champion Intermediate Pole Bending Clayton Inglehart Lyons
Champion Junior Pole Bending Bailey Helzer Oakland
Champion Senior Barrel Racing Mariah Jessen Tekamah
Champion Intermediate Barrel Racing Clayton Inglehart Lyons
Champion Junior Barrel Racing Bailey Helzer Oakland
Senior Trail Class Megan Olson Tekamah X
Intermediate Trail Class Rayna Hladky Tekamah X
Clayton Inglehart Lyons X
Cassidy Farrens Decatur X
Reese Hansen Herman X
Junior Trail Class Maycie Johnson Oakland X
Champion Senior High Point Mariah Jessen Tekamah
Champion Intermediate High Point Rayna Hladky Tekamah
Champion Junior High Point Maycie Johnson Oakland

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Street Legal to Perform at Burt County Fair Tomorrow Night

August 6, 2015 Leave a comment


Friday, August 7th from 9:00 p.m-Midnight. Burt County Fair Grounds - Grandstand Tickets sold at gate $10/person Beer Garden On-site.

Friday, August 7th from 9:00 p.m-Midnight. Burt County Fair Grounds – Grandstand
Tickets sold at gate
$10/person
Beer Garden On-site.

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Burt County Fair Schedule

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complete fair schedule

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Burt County Fair Schedule Changes

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Meteor Shower to be Seen August 12th……You’re Invited

August 5, 2015 Leave a comment


     By Gary Fugman
     People of all ages are invited to Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club’s (NENAC’s) Perseid Meteor Shower Party Wednesday, August 12 at dusk at the Cory and Tracie Martin residence 3 miles south of Lyons on Highway 77.  The Perseid Meteor Shower is the result of the Earth moving through its orbit and plowing through debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle.  Every August 12 the Earth is at the same place in its orbit where the path of Comet Swift-Tuttle intersects the Earth’s orbit.
On that date we see as many as 40-80 per hour slow, bright meteors, shooting stars, coming from the northeast burning up in our atmosphere.  The meteor showers vary from year to year, but the Perseids are one of the best known and most reliable showers of the year.
     When you come to this August 12 event, please bring a lawn chair and warm clothes or a blanket.  You will want to be comfortable as you watch for meteors looking northeast as the evening progresses toward midnight.  The Perseids will grow in intensity toward and after midnight as we become the leading edge of the Earth traveling in our orbit.  During the shower you will also be able to take time out to observe Saturn and deep sky objects through two large astronomical telescopes at the Martin’s.            You are invited to bring binoculars and telescopes as well, but they are not needed to enjoy the meteor shower.
     NENAC will hold it’s regular meetings open to the public August 21 at the Lyons Library and August 22 at the Decatur Sears Center at 8pm where Jamie Horter will discuss “Night Photography”.  Maybe you’ll be able to grab some meteor pictures August 12!  For more information on any NENAC presentations, please call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953, and Keep Looking Up!

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Clean Power Plan Finalized

August 5, 2015 Leave a comment


By Lauren Kolojejchick-Kotch, laurenk@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs

On August 3rd, President Barack Obama and EPA Director Gina McCarthy announced EPA’s release of the final version of the Clean Power Plan, establishing the first U.S. limits on carbon pollution. We applaud the Administration for taking this step. The Clean Power Plan will provide a significant opportunity to reduce America’s dependence on fossil fuels by stepping up our commitment to renewable energy and greater energy efficiency.
The Clean Power Plan requires the nation’s existing power plants to reduce carbon pollution by an average of 32% by 2030, an increase from the target of 30 percent proposed in the draft rule. States must submit implementation plan drafts by 2016, with final versions due in 2018. The final rule also includes incentives for states that invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency prior to 2022.
Energy efficiency investments benefit ratepayers, especially in low-income households and rural communities. Moreover, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory forecasts that an 80 megawatt wind farm can generate nearly 400 jobs, $4.8 million in land lease payments, and $6.3 million in new tax revenues for schools and services like local fire and police forces.
During the Clean Power Plan comment period, the Center for Rural Affairs helped nearly 1100 rural and small town Americans submit comments in support of a strong carbon rule. As we review the final plan in coming months, we should all emphasize energy options that dramatically reduce emissions and protect our health, while keeping our hard-earned dollars closer to home.

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Market Report

August 4, 2015 Leave a comment


Markets

Dow -70.92
S&P -2.72
NASDAQ -3.92

 

The U.S Stock market opens fairly flat this morning, slipping into the morning.  July has been a rough month for commodities which continue their negative streak this morning.  Copper and Aluminum fall to 6 year lows.

 

Oil opened deep in the red, slipping to levels not seen since March.  Crude’s supply and demand picture looking bearish with China being the second largest oil consumer.  Concerns about the condition of the Chinese economy continues to leave a bearish tone for many investors.

 

Greek share prices plunged today after trading resumed in Athens following a five-week halt.  The Athex Composite earlier today traded as low as about 615, its lowest level in about three years.

 

Grain Markets 9:56am

Corn -2 ¼ @ $3.68 ¼
Dec Corn -2 ½ @ $3.78 ¾
Beans -3/4 @ $9.80
Nov Beans -3 @ $9.37 ¼

 

Weather

Weather this week looks good for crops in the field with temps in the 80’s and a chance of rain each day.

Corn/Beans

It seems the negative direction continues this week.  Primarily concerns of Chinese demand due to economic uncertainty, the continued strength in the U.S Dollar makes South American corn look cheap and potentially hurting U.S Exports, there just doesn’t seem to be a reason to be bullish. In addition, the USDA crop report is coming August 12th.

Weather news could be a factor, however, the weather across the Midwest continues to be a non-event.

 

Strategy:  For those of you currently holding a corn hedge/HTA we are consistently an opportunity to roll from December to March for about 10-11 cents.  If you are planning to carry some of your corn into January or later, now may be the time to lock in the carry.  (Example $4.50 Dec Hedge, roll to March adds .11 = $4.61)

 

Basis:  As the market pushes down, we may see basis opportunities, with harvest approaching, it is going to be time to start watching basis levels, and setting those pre-harvest.

For Fun:

It’s been a year since our trip to Universal Studios, when we had the opportunity to go to “Springfield” and stop by Duff’s Tavern for a “Duff” beer.  No chance of buying one to go, Orlando and Los Angeles are currently the only place you can go get yourself a bottle of the fictitious beer.  Until now…. there was no discussion of making it commercially available, until recently Fox has decided to begin the venture starting internationally!

Quoted below from The Wall Street Journal

“For decades, real beer sellers from Australia to Germany to Colombia have been trying to capitalize on all this fake marketing by putting real versions of Duff Beer into the market—only to be shut down after hearing from lawyers for “Simpsons” owner 21st Century Fox.

But this week, the media giant is entering the Duff Beer business itself—beginning in Chile, with plans to roll out to more of South America and Europe by early next year.

The company has been consulting with a brewmaster to get the flavor just right, and plans subtle packaging with no obvious nods to the TV show—just an exact replica of the cartoon brew that will play like an inside joke for Simpsons superfans.

As for the domestic market, outside of the “Simpsons” section of Universal’s theme parks in Orlando and Los Angeles, no Duff is available in the U.S., but Fox isn’t ruling it out.

“I think there’s potential to have Duff everywhere in the world,” said Jeffrey Godsick, president of the media company’s consumer products division. (21st Century Fox and Wall Street Journal-owner News Corp were part of the same company until mid-2013.)

The global thirst for Duff is understandable. “The Simpsons” is the longest-running scripted series in television history, and so widely distributed that Fox executives say an episode is airing somewhere in the world, at all times, day or night, 365 days a year.”

You can read the rest here http://www.wsj.com/articles/duff-beer-tries-to-tap-markets-outside-springfield-1436553842

 

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

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

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Lyons City Council Agenda

August 4, 2015 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

August 4, 2015 – 4:30 P.M. Budget Workshop

 

The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time as deemed appropriate and in accordance with State Statute.

 

 

  1. Meeting called to order.

 

  1. Budget work session.

 

  1. Adjourn.

 

 

August 4, 2015 – 5:30 P.M. Regular Meeting

 

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 – Regular Meeting

 

  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 meeting held July 7.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of July 7 meeting: Ordinance 719: Amend the adopted 2014-2015 Budget was signed and published. Resolution No 2015-4: Adopt the Lower Elkhorn NR Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was signed.

 

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Chad Kehrt of Olsson Associates – Update on the Lyons Community Center Project.

 

  1. Tim Slaughter – Discuss changing the deductible amount on the City’s insurance to save on premium costs.

 

  1. Approve/not approve changing the deductible amount on the City’s property/liability insurance.
    1. Motion and second from Council members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Graham Christensen – Discuss solar and wind energy.

 

  1. T Jay DiBacco of Ohio National – Discuss possible changes to the City’s current retirement plan.

 

  1. Pam Thomsen and Donna Preston – Discuss having a door to the kitchen from the small room of the Community Center and changing rates for the VFW and Happy Days events.

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

August 4, 2015

 

 

  1. Michelle Stark – Requesting the use of the park gazebo for a wedding on May 7, 2016.

 

  1. Butch Imus – Discuss the City.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. State St water services.
  2. Main St repairs.
  3. Swimming Pool.
  4. Condemned properties.
  5. Recycling help.
  6. Dead trees.
  7. Dangerous tree.

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
  1. Income Statement – General.
  2. Income Statement – Utility.
  3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
  4. Updated Office Procedure for Delinquent Accounts.

 

  1. Consider Ordinance 720: An Ordinance To Amend Provisions Relating To The Notice Required For Municipal Utilities; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances And Sections; To Provide 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 720.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Consider Ordinance 721: An Ordinance To Amend Provisions Relating To The Deposit Required For Municipal Utilities; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances And Sections; To Provide 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 721.
    3. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Discuss appointing an Advisory Pool Board.

 

  1. Discuss a date and time for an Open House/Dedication of the Lyons Community Center.

 

  1. Consider a special designated liquor license to Lyons Fire Dept for Brittney Buck’s wedding event on September 19, 2015.
    1. Motion and second by Council members to approve/not approve the request for a Special Designated Liquor License.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

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

 

 

 

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Storm Clouds Roll Past Oakland Sunday

August 4, 2015 Leave a comment


Storm clouds roll south of Oakland Sunday, appearing beautiful on the Oakland side, but leading to storms south of Oakland. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Storm clouds roll south of Oakland Sunday, appearing beautiful on the Oakland side, but leading to storms south of Oakland. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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The Burt County Fair Begins Friday!

August 4, 2015 Leave a comment


Below are pictures from the 2014 Burt County Fair along with a picture of the new windmill at the Burt County Fairgrounds, to the north of the 4-H kitchen. Be sure to come out and support the Burt County Fair beginning Friday and lasting until Tuesday!DSC06809 IMG_8413 IMG_8405 IMG_8201 IMG_8219 IMG_8288 IMG_8290 IMG_8293 IMG_8318 IMG_8197 IMG_8125

Here is the new Burt County Fair Sign, fully installed thanks to CBS Signs Inc. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Here is the new Burt County Fair Sign, fully installed thanks to CBS Signs Inc. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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