Christmas Entertainment at the Swedish Heritage Center

December 2, 2014 Leave a comment


The holiday season is upon us and the Swedish Heritage Center is ready to entertain you.
Sunday December 7th starts the activities.  After church attend the spaghetti dinner at the VFW building in Oakland.  The hours are 11:00 til 1:00  a free will donation will be taken and it is sponsored by the Oakland Chamber of Commerce.  Then enjoy the afternoon at the annual Womens Club Tour of Homes. The hours are 12:00 til 4:00 and the tickets are $10.00. Buy your tickets at the Swedish Heritage Center and enjoy all the splendor of Christmas.  We hope you can spend some time in the Center but if not today, come back when you have more time.
Next for the day is the Tri City Community Theater production of” When Christmas Left Rattler Canyon” Don’t miss this last showing at 6:00 pm.    It will be held at the Oakland City Auditorium.
Admission is canned foods going to the Oakland Food Bank,  so please give generously.
Thursday December 11th at 9:00 is the performance of the Oakland – Craig 4th and 5th graders dancing to the Santa Lucia Festival.  Other entertainment including singing by elementary students will also be preformed. The public, parents, and grandparents are invited to attend and enjoy this wonderful production. Thanks to Teresa Rogers for bringing this lovely event back to the Swedish Heritage Center.
Thursday December 11th is really busy…we are also having our Swedish  “SKAL” Hors D’oeuvres and wine and Cheese Christmas Open House. The hours are 4:30p m till 9:00pm,  10665810_325865860934699_6562876834906965192_ntickets are available at Nelson’s Food Pride or at the door. Stop by on your way home from work or make it a fun night out with family and friends.   A lovely arrangement of delicious Hors D’oeuvres will be prepared.  Wine, specialty beer and our new “Dala Horse” signature drink will be served.  Tickets include Hors D’oeuvres and 1 drink ticket,  A cash bar will be available.  Come see the beautiful Swedish Heritage Center and enjoy the sights of the Christmas season. Tickets are $15.00
Sunday December 14th, the Burt County Brass will be preforming their Christmas concert at 5:00 pm.  Karl Lundquist will be reading Christmas poems and Mia Linder will be singing.  Come and sing along old time Christmas songs. Swedish style.  Following the concert we are hosting a traditional Swedish Meal……Swedish Potato Sausage, Swedish meatball, scallop potatoes, green beans with almonds, Swedish rye bread and delicious Ostakaka with lingonberries.  The cost is $10.00 and a cash bar will be available.  Donations will be taken for the concert and funds for the Heritage Center.

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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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Zeltha Larson, 89, of Pender NE

December 2, 2014 Leave a comment


Zeltha Larson, 89, of Pender, NE passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.

Memorial services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

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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

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* 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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James A. “Jim” Wiebold, 77, of Hooper NE, Formerly of Fremont NE

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


James A. “Jim” Wiebold, age 77, of Hooper, NE formerly Fremont, NE passed away Saturday Nov. 29, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, NE. Jim was born February 11, 1937 in Omaha to R.O. and Alberta (Farris) Wiebold.

As a very young child, he lived at North Bend, NE and then moved to Gibbon, NE until his junior year of high school, when he came to Fremont. He was a 1955 graduate of then St. Patrick’s Catholic High School in Fremont. Jim married Sandra Toft on September 7, 1957 in Fremont. They lived in Fremont until moving to Hooper, NE in 2001. Jim worked at Jayhawk Boxes in Fremont for 44 years and two days, retiring in 2002 as plant superintendant.

Jim was a former member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont. Life member of Knights of Columbus Council 1497 of Fremont.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra; sons, Brian Wiebold of Omaha, NE, Jamie Wiebold & wife Jane of Fremont and Martin Wiebold & wife Keri of Omaha, NE; daughters, Teresa Hansen of Bancroft, NE, Christina Moser & husband Gary of Omaha and Mary Larson & husband Dan of Fremont; sister, Barbara Davenport of Fremont; step mother-in-law, Rosamond McNabb of Tekamah, NE; 13 grandchildren, Joseph (Anne) Wiebold, Sara, Stephanie & Jennifer Wiebold, Nicole (Drew) Smith, Megan (Casey) Novak, Lauren, Eric & Abby Moser, Jameson (Emily) Wiebold, Emma Larson, Kaden & Kameron Wiebold; 7 great grandchildren, Parker & Tyson Wiebold, Ashlyn, Ava & Aiden Smith, Cason Novak and Sean Wakefield.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Johannsen; grandson, Jacob Wiebold; brothers-in-law, Duane Johannsen and John Davenport.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont. Fr. David Belt will officiate. Vigil/Rosary Service 7 PM Tuesday with visitation on Tuesday from 3-8 PM and the family present to receive friends from 6-8 PM. all at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Private burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Fremont.

Memorials may be given to the family for a fund that has yet to be established.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490

Online condolences may be left at: http://www.mosermemorialchapels.com

James Wiebold

James Wiebold

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December Events at Oakland Heights: Holiday Bazaar This Friday

December 1, 2014 Leave a comment


Oak Heights calendar

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Christmas Events in Oakland

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Thurs., Dec. 4th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Wine & Cheese at Nelson’s Food Pride and Sue’s Flower Shoppe.

Fri., Dec. 5th @ 7:00 p.m.: Tri County Play at auditorium.

Sat., Dec. 6th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Main Street Shopping! Santa will be at the Oakland Fire Hall from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Main Street Bars and Memories Café will be serving lunch specials. Tri County Play is at 2:00 p.m. at the auditorium.

Sun., Dec. 7th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Spaghetti Feed at the Vets Building.

1:00-5:00 p.m.: Tour of Homes. Tickets sold at Swedish Heritage Center.

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