Deer Hunters Enjoy Higher Opening Weekend Success

November 17, 2015 Leave a comment


The opening two days of the Nebraska’s firearm deer season saw more hunters fill their tags than last year, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The season opened Nov. 14.

“Although final harvest figures won’t be available until after the season closes on Nov. 22, hunters got off to a great start this weekend,” said Scott Taylor, the Commission’s wildlife division administrator.  Mild weather, dry roads, higher deer numbers, and widely-available deer permits are thought to have led to the increase in hunter harvest.

Compared to 2014, the numbers of deer brought in to check stations on the opening weekend increased about 20 percent in southeast Nebraska, 24 percent in the southwest, 35 percent in the northwest, and 50 percent in the northeast. Statewide harvest was up about 30 percent.

Firearm deer permits are still available for some areas of the state, particularly for antlerless deer.  Statewide whitetail buck and youth permits are also available throughout the season. Permits can be purchased through the Commission’s website at OutdoorNebraska.org.

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Governor Ricketts Opposes Syrian Refugee Resettlement

November 17, 2015 Leave a comment


Governor Pete Ricketts sent a letter to refugee resettlement agencies in Nebraska to urge them not to pursue resettlement of Syrian refugees.

 

“Nebraska is a welcoming place for families seeking a home to live, work, and raise a family.  While I understand the danger and persecution many are facing in the Middle East, it is important that our state and our nation consider the safety and security of Nebraskans and Americans first in any refugee resettlement efforts.  The terrorist attacks that occurred over the weekend in Paris are a solemn reminder of the reach and strength of ISIS and their agents.

 

“Today, I am requesting that all refugee resettlement agencies in our state decline to participate in potential Syrian refugee resettlement efforts.”

 

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Update on Toll Booth Removal in Decatur NE

November 17, 2015 Leave a comment


The contractor hired to remove the toll booth in Decatur NE has been called to another job, delaying the removal of the toll booth until the week of November 23rd.

The toll booth is located on the Nebraska side of the Missouri River bridge at Decatur. Traffic will be maintained with the use of flaggers and an 11-foot width restriction. The anticipated project completion is late November.

Visit the 511 webpage at http://www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800-906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions.

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Community Pep Rally for OC Knight Football Team on Sunday

November 17, 2015 Leave a comment


Calling all O-C Knight Fans! Community pep rally this Sunday @ 5:00 pm in the elementary gym. Come meet the 2015 State Football Team and hear from Knight Legends! Let’s do this!

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Blood Drive at OC School

November 17, 2015 Leave a comment


Sign up to donate at the blood drive. Wednesday 9-2 at the O-C elementary gym.

Call 685-5661 to make an appointment.

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Lloyd A. Wilkinson, 83 of Fremont NE

November 17, 2015 Leave a comment


Lloyd A. Wilkinson, age 83, of Fremont, Nebraska passed away Monday November 16, 2015 at Nye Point Health and Rehab in Fremont.  Funeral services will be Friday, 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church.  The Rev. Jon Ashley will officiate.  Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors.  Visitation will be Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the Dementia Society of America.  Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com.  Arrangements by Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont.

Lloyd was born October 12, 1932 in Fremont to Clyde and Mabel ‘Menking’ Wilkinson. He was raised in Arlington, moved to Fremont when he was 10 years old and graduated from Fremont High School in 1950. He served in the National Guard from 1949 until 1962. After high school he went to work for Carlstrom Brothers Construction in Fremont. He worked for them for 32 years then worked for several other contractors and himself before retiring. Lloyd was a great athlete. He loved hockey and had his own children on skates at a very young age. He also loved Cowboy Movies especially John Wayne and country singers Gene Autry and Eddy Arnold.

Lloyd had been a member of the Izaak Walton League and Fraternal Order of the Eagles Arie #200. He had been involved with the Mariners Club at The Presbyterian Church in Fremont.

Lloyd married Jerry Cozad on October 18, 1953 in Red Oak, IA. She preceded him in death on July 12, 2014.

Survivors:
Children – Randy Wilkinson of Dallas, TX.
Nancy Nielsen of Gretna
Mark (Vicky) Wilkinson of Lincoln
Cheryl (Ron) Wellman of Hooper

8 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
Sister-in-law – Helen Wilkinson of Fremont

Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, son-in-law Randy Nielsen and four brothers.

Lloyd Wilkinson

Lloyd Wilkinson

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Margaret Conklin, 74, of Tekamah NE

November 17, 2015 Leave a comment


Margaret Lillian Conklin, age 74, passed away November 14, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah following a brief illness.

Margaret was born July 11, 1941 to William and Tillie (Abendroth) Moseman. She was raised on a small farm in Rosalie Nebraska. She graduated from Rosalie High School in 1959.

On May 6, 1960 she was united in marriage to Frank Conklin Jr in Tekamah. They made their home in Tekamah where they raised 3 children: Anna, Robert, and Tania. Throughout her life she worked many different jobs that included driving a school bus for Tekamah-Herman schools for many years. She had a huge love for animals. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, knitting, and many other crafts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, and daughter Anna.

Survivors include her son, Robert Conklin of Omaha NE; daughter, Tania (Richard) Ullarich; granddaughters Jasmine and Courtney Ullarich all of Norfolk NE; son-in-law, Roger Muhs of Craig, NE; step daughter, Debra Mitchell of Georgia and her children.

Visitation

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wed., Nov. 18th
Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.

Funeral Service

11:00 AM Thurs., Nov. 19th
Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah.
Margaret Conklin

Margaret Conklin

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Champions of Children

November 16, 2015 Leave a comment


By Rachel Wise, District 3, Nebraska State Board of Education (November, 2015)

This month I would like to highlight and recognize some very special people and schools. Recently, two schools in Northeast Nebraska were recognized by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School in Bancroft and Washington Elementary School in Norfolk were recognized for their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps. In addition, Dr. Jon Cerny, principal at Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary School, was named one of seven principals from the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools to receive the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership.

A highlight of serving on the Nebraska State Board of Education is participating in the celebration of outstanding teachers. On November 5th, the Nebraska State Board of Education recognized the 2016 Teacher of the Year, the recipients of the Excellence in Teaching Awards as well as the Milken Educator Award winner. The Nebraska Teacher of the Year program has been in place since 1972. The Teacher of the Year is Tim Royers from Millard West High School. The Excellence in Teaching Award winners are: Lori Boudreau of Papillion La Vista High School; Lynn Hill of Millard South High School; Daniel Schaben of Arapahoe Public School; and Jayson Stoddard of Hastings Middle School. The commonality of all of these exceptional teachers includes a passion for teaching their students and an ability to inspire and motivate every student every day!

The Milken Educator Awards were launched by the Milken Family Foundation in 1987. The Milken Educator Award recipients are early to mid-career teachers selected for what they have achieved and for their promise and commitment to the profession of teaching. The Milken Educator Award recipient is Courtney Matulka from the Millard Public Schools, Beadle Middle School.

Following the November luncheon celebration, the State Board of Education was honored by remarks from the 2016 Teacher of the Year Tim Royers who provided insightful comments regarding his love for teaching and learning. Also presenting was the 2015 Teacher of the Year, Shelby Aaberg from Scottsbluff High School, who provided an overview of his experiences traveling Nebraska and the country as Nebraska’s Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to these outstanding schools and amazing educators who are the everyday champions of children and education.

A year ago, I provided information about the Nebraska Department of Education’s plan to submit a “waiver” or flexibility request under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to the United States Department of Education. Recently, NDE received information regarding changes that would need to be made to the plan before any approval could occur. At the same time, it appears there may be some movement by Congress to get their work done and to reauthorize the Act! So, we are in a “wait and see” mode. If reauthorization occurs, there will not be a need for the waiver.

This article represents my personal view, not that of the State Board of Education or my role as president. Feel free to contact me at rachel.wise@nebraska.gov. Search the Nebraska Department of Education website at www.education.ne.gov to learn more about education in our state.

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Oakland City Council Meeting Agenda

November 16, 2015 Leave a comment


 REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA

 

MEETING NOTICE:

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 on Monday November 16th, 2015 at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the regular monthly meeting.

An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.

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PRELIMINARY AGENDA

      I.         CALL TO ORDER

 

A.   Roll Call

B.   Establishment of a Quorum

C.   Reminder of Open Meeting Laws/Poster

D.   Approval of Minutes of November 9th, 2015 meeting

E.    Treasurer’s Report

 

    II.         PUBLIC HEARING

F.    Public Hearing for the Industrial Street Improvement District 2015-1

 

  • SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

G.   Sue Beckner- Request for Special Liquor licenses

H.   Debbie Anderson- By-way of Arts project

I.     Gary Huse- Update on condemned houses

J.     Request from Cancer Kickers to use the Auditorium at no charge on November 22, 2015

 

  1. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS

K.   Police Department

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

L.    Passage of Resolution No.2015-18, finding results of hearing regarding Street    Improvement District No. 2015-1

M.

 

  VI.         NEW BUSINESS

VII.         INFORMATION ITEM

 

  • DISCUSSION

                 

  1. CLOSED SESSION

 

  1. APPROVAL OF OPERATIONS BILLS AND WARRANTS

Approval by motion

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Registered Agenda Speakers

                  The Mayor or Presiding Meeting Officer reserves the right to deny this request, or will call you to the center front podium when your agenda Item is ready to be heard. Presentations, if allowed, may be limited to five (5) minutes per person, with a limit of three (3) individuals speaking per topic position. Please come to the center front podium, and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner.

                  The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to enter into an executive session at any time during the meeting, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, even though the closed session may not be indicated on the agenda.

                  It is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take up the items on the agenda in sequential order. However, the Mayor and City Council reserve the right to take up matters in a different order to accommodate the schedules of the city council members, persons having items on the agenda, and the public

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No School for O-C Students Nov. 24th due to State Football Finals!!

November 16, 2015 Leave a comment


There will be no school on Tuesday, November 24 due to the State Football Finals at Memorial Stadium. Come out and cheer on your Knights!

Oakland-Craig takes on David City at 2:45 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Go Knights!!

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