Happenings at Oakland Heights

March 4, 2016 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey

March has begun.  We have three birthday’s coming up this week Bertha Mellor, Don Haeffner and Karen Brand all on Sunday March 6th. Next week on Monday March 7th is our monthly Volunteer Executive meeting at 2:30 pm. On Tuesday March 8th will be a special Puttin on the Ritz grill out dinner for the residents serving grilled Hot dogs and Hamburgers at 11:30 am. On Thursday March 10th Charlie Davis will be here at 2:30 pm to play the Harmonica.

Church Service for Sunday March 6th at 2:30 pm will be given by the St. John Lutheran Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Tuesday March 8th is Catholic Mass given by Father Paul at 9:30 am.

Activities for the week of March 7th to March 12th are as follows, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing a Long, Game Day, Coffee and Conversation, Bingo the w/Evang. Free,   Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning video, Lawrence Walk and Coffee Hour every day at 3:00 pm.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Dani Moseman, Mary Donovan, Anne Anderson, Patty Miller, Nadine Anderson, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, and Sly Rouse.

 

 

 

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Larry Olson, 71, of Lyons NE

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Larry Lee Olson was born on October 28, 1944 to John and Mildred (Luse) Olson in Lyons, Nebraska. He passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 71.

Larry continued to live in Lyons, attending school there. He married Linda Jones October 1, 1966 in West Point, Nebraska. To this union were born 2 sons, Jody Olson and Chad Olson.

In the 60s, Larry worked for Logan Valley Transfer. After buying a couple of trucks, he hauled sod for George Bacon. In the 70s, Larry started his own landscaping business and sold firewood in the evenings. In the 80s, he raised and sold trees in addition to opening a pay fee fish business. He was always a hard worker, he was presently selling trees; he continued working seven days a week, up until six months ago.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Linda of Lyons; sons, Jody Olson of MO, Chad Olson of KS; five grandchildren, Cody, Derek, Haley, Jade, Gracie; daughter-in-law, Robin Olson of NE; brother, Les Olson of AR; sisters-in-law, Roxanne (Gary) Phillips of Fremont; Gale (Rich) Penry of Blair, NE; uncles; aunts; nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service is Sat., March 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons NE.

Burial is in the Lyons Cemetery.

Larry Olson

Larry Olson

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

March 1, 2016 Leave a comment


Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann

* 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. Mar. 2: We will have melody chimes practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and have coffee at 10:15 a.m. Play Rummikub (the game is played just like the rummy card game but you use tiles instead) or dominoes at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Mar. 3: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee, 9-11 a.m. Chair exercise class at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Mar. 4: Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. Sign up to play in the pinochle or hand & foot tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Sat. Mar. 5: The monthly Music Jams will be starting again at 7:00 p.m. everyone is invited to come and listen to the good music.

Mon. Mar. 7: Bring a covered dish and join us for potluck dinner at noon. They will be playing cards in the afternoon.

Tues. March 8: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. The foot doctor comes today starting at 11:00 a.m. make your reservation. Come and play dominoes at1:30 p.m.

Wed. March 9: We will have melody chimes practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee times at 10:15 a.m. Free help filling out your income tax and homestead exemption forms will be provided for you between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. today, call or stop in and make your appointment. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oakland City Council February Meeting Minutes

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Minutes of City Council Meeting

City of Oakland, NE

Regular Meeting

 

A meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 5:30 p.m. on February 15th, 2016 at the Oakland Auditorium. This was the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ted Beckner. On roll call, Council members Denise Gilliland, Matt Johnson and Luke Blanc answered present. Greg Mockenhaupt was absent.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by the posting of a notice, one of the designated methods for giving notice, as shown by the certification of posting attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and City Council.

Mayor Beckner reminded all present of the location of the Open Meeting Laws poster in the back of the Rosen Room and stated that the council would be conducting business in accordance with said law.

The minutes of the January 18th, 2016 meeting were presented. D. Gilliland made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and L.Blanc seconded. All council members voted AYE.

The treasurer’s report for February 2016 was presented and questions answered. M. Johnson made a motion to accept the treasurer report and L.Blanc seconded. All council voted AYE.

Mayor Beckner opened a public hearing for the City of Oakland’s 1 & 6 year plan at 5.34 p.m. Seeing that no citizens came forward with comments, Mayor Beckner closed the public hearing at 5:36 p.m.

Marcia Greve was present to speak with the council about property damage and snow removal issues unrealated to the City.

Chief Poland gave his monthly report and spoke to the council about new statue reguarding K-9 handler & K-9.

Library director, Rosa Schmidt, gave her quarterly report and answered any quesitons the council had.

Clerk Onken gave an update as to why the Park is zoned R-1 and what the proceess would be to change the re-zone it.

  1. Gilliland gave an update on the Industrial paving project.
  2. Johnson made a motion to reimbure the City $197,756.52 from the Go Bond. L. Blanc seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.
  3. Johnson made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-1, Oakland’s 1 & 6 year plan. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.
  4. Gilliland made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-2, Allowing Oakland Public Transpiration system to apply for said funds to provide public transportation. L.Blanc seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.

            M . Johnson made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-3, , City of Oakland wishes to submit to the qualified electors of the City the question of whether the sales and use tax shall be modified from one percent (1%) to one and one-half percent (1.5%),D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council present voted AYE.

L.Blanc made a motion to pass Resolution 2016-4, WHEREAS the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska (“City”) wish to install new public restrooms in the City’s park (the “Project”) and wish to advertise for bids for said Project. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All council members present voted AYE.

  1. Johnson made a motion to allow Dan Tanksley to attend the NE Rural Water Association. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All present voted AYE.
  2. Johnson made a motion to allow Chief Poland to attend Management training on 03/14-03/18. D. Gilliland seconded the motion. All present voted AYE.

Clerk Onken informed the council of the City’s membership with the Credit Bureau Services.

Advertisment for lifeguards will start March 1st, 2016.

  1. Johnson made a motion to enter executive session at 6:59 p.m. to discuss personal issues. Seconded by L. Blanc ,all members present voted AYE.

At 7:22 p.m., M. Johnson made a motion to exit executive session, seconded my D. Gilliland. All council present voted AYE.

 

The bills and warrants were presented to the City Council as follows:

AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $321.61,Anderson Hardware $8.88,ANDY’S QUIK STOP $468.82,ARDON’S REFRIGERATION $381.60,AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES $283.21,BIBLIONIX $1,500.00,BLACK HILLS ENERGY $1,127.33,BCBS $51,275.62,Braniff Service $88.95,Brehmer Mfg.Co.$ 174.72 Burt Co. Sheriff’s Office $30.00 CVA $799.17,CLINTON PETERSON $350.00,Corner Drug $33.67, Data Tech. $135.18,DEARBORN $273.37,Egbers $154.44,Engelhardt $80.00,Farmer’s Pride $1,401.48,First Bankcard $390.60,Holiday Inn $185.90,Ingram 506.25,INSUREVEST $500.00,JEO $12,600.00 ,Jerri Case $27.68,Johnson & Mock $510.00,K-C $144.60,KATIE ONKEN $47.92,Midwest Lab $668.00,Municipal Supply $146.53,Nebraska Public Health 30.00,NNSWC $1,265.28,ANDREW E CULLEN $100.00,NPPD $7,318.42,Oakland Heights $291.00,Oakland Independent                   $258.66, ONE CALL CONCEPTS $3.03,Petty Cash $206.36,Plaindealer $32.00,Quality Printing $162.71,Red Barn $50.00,RIC ORTMEIER $12,000.00, Seals & Service $262.00,T&H ELECTRIC, LLC $255.20,USA Blue Book 579.05 ,Verizon Wireless $191.61

 

 

     D. Gilliland made a motion to accept the warrents. L. Blanc seconded and all council voted AYE

There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

 

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Ted R. Beckner, Mayor

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Katie K Onken

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Lyons City Council Meeting Agenda

March 1, 2016 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

March 1, 2016 – 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
  1. 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 February 16.
  2. Claims as presented.
  3. Treasurer report.
  4. Clerk Report of Mayoral Action of February 16 meeting: Ordinance No. 724: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF LYONS, BURT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTING OF ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS, (ALSO KNOWN AS NET METERING), STANDARDS FOR INTERCONNECTION, PROCEDURES, AGREEMENTS, CHARGES AND FEES BY AMENDING SECTION 3-918 was signed and published in pamphlet form. Resolution No. 2016-1: One & Six Year Plan was signed.

 

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

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS

Consideration and Action:

 

 

  1. Brad Slaughter of Ameritas – Discuss refunding the Wastewater SRF Loan and possibly move forward.

 

  1. Brad Forrester of EIA – Discuss Water Tower tank.

 

  1. Jerry Ludwig – Update on Vet’s Memorial.

 

  1. Tim Zechman of Logan Valley Baptist Church – Discuss purchasing a portion of the open lot east of Lyons Shooter Sports building.

 

  1. Police report by Chief Buck.

 

  1. Library & Grant reports by Mike Heavrin.

 

  1. Utilities report.
  1. State St Water Services.
  2. City Property Mower.
  3. Blacktop Streets.
  4. Utility Pickup.
  5. Town Spring Clean-Up.
  6. Marquee Sign on Mini-Green.

 

 

 

LYONS CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

March 1, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.

 

 

  1. Clerk’s Report.
    1. Income Statement – General.
    2. Income Statement – Utility.
    3. Budget Reports – General and Utility.
    4. Requesting to attend the IIMC Conference in Omaha May 22-25, 2016. Nebraska Clerks are hosting this Conference.

 

  1. Approve the appointment of Dennis Blankenbeckner to replace Willis Kroger on the Lyons Housing Authority.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

  1. Approve/not approve the recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission to issue a building permit to Croft & Associates to install a concrete pad to hold 4.1M communications dish, antenna, equipment cabinet and generator on part of Lot 1, Block 2, Robley Second Addition, Lyons, NE.
    1. Motion and second from Council Members.
    2. Tabulation of votes.

 

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

 

 

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Joyce French, 88, of Bellevue Idaho, Formerly of Wayne NE

March 1, 2016 Leave a comment


Joyce French

Joyce French

Joyce French, 88, of Bellevue, Idaho, formerly of Wayne, Nebraska died at her home on Friday, February 26, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield with Pastor Carol Jean Stapleton officiating. The visitation will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Eastview Cemetery near Allen, Nebraska. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joyce French was born December 19, 1927 to Pearce and Hattie Vande Brake in Orange City, IA. She spent her childhood on a farm outside Maurice, IA. After graduation, Joyce attended a business school and became a bookkeeper. She met and married Marlen French in 1952 and started a long career as a farmwife outside Waterbury, NE. During this time, she raised 6 children, kept a huge garden and helped raise all types of animals to feed her family throughout the year. She enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, bird watching, quilting, knitting, sewing and gardening.

Joyce died peacefully in her sleep on February 26 outside of Bellevue, ID where she spent the last 15 months being cared for by family. She always had a cat on her lap, a dog by her side, and horses running by outside. The highlight of her day was when she would go out to eat with family. Eggplant Parmesan was her favorite.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Marlen and son, Kevin and sister Shirley Reilly.

She is survived by sons Gene (Gayle) French of Panama, NE, Randy (Lynne) French of Bellevue, ID, Duane (Jody) French of Sioux City, IA; daughters Barbara Haru of Bellevue, ID and Renea (Chuck Olsen) French of Wynot, NE; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

 

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Walter “Eddie” Roder, 71, of Fremont NE

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Walter “Eddie” Roder was born February 17, 1945 to Herman and Dealia (Breakey) Roder in Madison, South Dakota. He passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Fremont Health Medical Center in Fremont, Nebraska, at the age of 71.

Eddie attended several different schools, graduating from Ypsilanti High School in North Dakota. He served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. After the Army, Walter worked for Nielsen Rating in Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska for 35-40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters; two nieces.

He is survived by his brother, Carl Roder of Moorhead, MN; sisters, Nora Moe and Ramona Jimison of Spring Green, WI, Rita Laux of Granite Falls, MN; 27 nieces and nephews and extended families.

Visitation will be held Fri., March 4th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah.

The Funeral Service is Fri., March 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah.

Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.

Walter Roder

Walter Roder

 

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Carolynn Jo Key-Suhr, 54, of Tekamah NE

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Carolynn Jo Key-Suhr was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 9, 1961 to Richard and Mary (Marr) Key. She spent her formative years in Missouri, Oahu, Hawaii, San Antonio, Texas and Tekamah, Nebraska. After graduating from high school she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she developed and ran a very successful title company. Carolynn died peacefully in her parents’ home on Sunday, February 28, 2016, after a long battle with cancer.

Her life took on unfathomable joy with the birth of her sons Ian Frederick and Ryan Richard. Immersing herself in this role, she provided a healthy, stable and fun home. Her boys not only had the opportunity to grow up; they grew down with strong, deep roots and values.

Carolynn always exuded a sense of adventure, wonder and humor perfectly balanced with a solid grounding. You could see this in her eyes, and feel it in her spirit. Devoted, caring and loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Carolynn saw the possibilities in every person and situation, and those possibilities functioned as a beacon…a stream of light, hope and ideas.

Her laughter was infectious, as was her smile. A talented artist in multiple modalities, her talents will be part of her lasting remembrance. She respected the past and its wisdom, while gravitating toward the future and its wonders. Yet she was able to always be Present.

Being diagnosed with cancer meant a different and new journey for Carolynn. Even during long stays at hospitals, she’d enlist the support of staff to go visit with other hospital patients, spreading joy, laughter and harmless mischief to brighten everyone’s day. One of the nurses affectionately dubbed her “Elf”.

Unstoppable, she trained as a massage therapist with a focus on cancer treatment; with friends and colleagues, she started a clinic in Asheville, North Carolina specializing in eastern and oriental techniques in an integrative approach – helping others living with cancer. They aptly named the clinic The Sunshine Institute.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Mamie Key, Vere and Mabel Marr.

She is survived by her parents, Richard and Mary Key; sons, Ian and Ryan Key-Suhr; brother, Doug (Wendy) Key; nephews, Charles (Caroline) Key, Richard (Jessica) Key; niece, Niki Horak; brother Michael Key; nephews, Casey, Matthew and Jordan Knowlton-Key, Chad and Cody Knowlton; niece, Cami Widvey; cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held Fri., March 4th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.

The Funeral Service is at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.

Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.

Carolynn Key-Suhr

Carolynn Key-Suhr

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Greg Lee “Rosie” Rosenboom, 62, of Oakland NE

February 29, 2016 Leave a comment


Greg Lee “Rosie” Rosenboom was born January 22, 1954 to Glen and Betty (Clark) Rosenboom in Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 27, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 62.

Greg attended Palmquist District 33 country school, and then graduated from Oakland-Craig High School in 1972. On June 1, 1971, he married Phyllis Faye Wilburn and had Angela Rae. He later married Debbie Elske on October 24, 1981 at the First Baptist Church in Tekamah, Nebraska where they were members. They had 3 children; Molly Lynn, Kelsey Jo, and Zachary Glen.

At the age of eighteen, he started working for Farmland Construction as a contractor for Harold Baldwin. He continued employment with the company his entire life. Greg was multi-talented, he could do almost anything. He loved to cook, to build things, woodworking, John Wayne and most of all to spend time with his grandchildren; he wouldn’t miss a chance to spend time with them. Coffee time at Memories with the gang was one of his favorite times of the day (that’s where he would get the latest news in Oakland). Greg was a kind hearted, well-tempered man; John Wayne said it best “Take ‘er easy pilgrim”.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Betty Rosenboom; mother-in-law, Waletta Elske; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marcia (Joe) Mitchell.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie of Oakland; daughter, Angela (Scott) Coe of Smyrna, TN, Molly (Joe) Keehn of Belgrade, NE, Kelsey (Eric) Robinette of Millard, NE, Zachary Rosenboom and fiancé Tori Spanel of Elkhorn, NE; two sisters, Linda (Dave) Kindschuh of West Point, NE, Cheryl (Dan) Ziska of Atkinson, NE; sisters and brothers-in-law Richard (Jane) Elske, Michelle (Matt) Hopkins, Michael Elske; 5 grandchildren, Charlie (12), Trevon (12), Brett (11), Carter (9), Braxton (4); numerous nieces, nephews , great nieces and nephews.

He also had grand-animals; Bruno, Rosie, Nova, Gaze, Oliver, Ralph, Precious, Sadie, Benjamin Franklin, Rastis Abdul, Precious, Pokey, Oscar, and Felix.

Visitation will be held Tues., March 1st from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services with the family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service will be held Wed., March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial is in the Pioneer Cemetery, rural Oakland.

Greg Rosenboom

Greg Rosenboom

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Greg “Rosie” Rosenboom, 62, of Oakland NE

February 29, 2016 Leave a comment


Greg “Rosie” Rosenboom, 62 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Visitations will be Tues., March 1st from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland NE. Family will be receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service is Wed., March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland NE. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

Burial is in the Pioneer Cemetery in rural Oakland NE.

Greg Rosenboom

Greg Rosenboom

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