National Hobby Month

January 5, 2014 Leave a comment


January is National Hobby Month.

Every month throughout the year has a designation, more than just one usually. January happens to have many, including hobbies.

What are your hobbies?

I have many. Sometimes I have very little time to devote to my hobbies. One thing about a hobby, it is a great stress reliever. I think everyone needs an “out” once in a while.

Among my hobbies are reading. I love books on history. I collect books about President Kennedy. I also have read books about President Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

I am a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks books and Debbie Macomber.

I enjoy music. Mostly country, but 80’s music is great!

I have crocheted many items over the years, but hadn’t done much of it the last couple of years. I crocheted three scarves in November and December. I am working on three more now. My next crocheting adventure is headbands. I have seen many of them that button in the back. I want to make some of those.

I enjoy writing, obviously. I try to tackle a new writing technique from time to time. I find it fascinating. I have always been a social person, and writing is a way to be just that.

We spend time in the summer camping and fishing. I also enjoy swimming in our pool.

I also love a long, relaxing walk.

There are many hobbies to choose from.

What are your hobbies?

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School Closing Announcement

January 5, 2014 Leave a comment


No school for Lyons-Decatur Northeast tomorrow due to the extreme cold.

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Delwin R. Carlson, 74 of Lincoln, NE formerly of Lyons, NE

January 5, 2014 Leave a comment


DELWIN R. CARLSON, 74 years of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Holmes Lake Manor in Lincoln.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland

 

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Upcoming Oakland Meetings

January 4, 2014 Leave a comment


The Oakland City Council will meet Monday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m. at the city auditorium.

The Oakland-Craig School Board will meet Monday, January 13th at 8:00 p.m. at the school.

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Upcoming Lyons Meetings

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The Lyons City Council will meet Tuesday, January 7th at 5:30 p.m. at the Lyons City Office. This meeting is open to the public.

The Lyons-Decatur School Board will meet Monday, January 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the school library.

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Wind Chill Warning

January 4, 2014 Leave a comment


A wind chill warning has been issued for Northeast Nebraska, including the cities of Lyons, Oakland, Pender, Bancroft, West Point, Decatur, Tekamah, Craig and surrounding areas.

The warning is from noon tomorrow (Sunday) until midnight Monday night.

Wind chills could reach 30 to 40 degrees below zero.

Please be sure to cover all of your skin when going outside. Bundle up.

Stay inside as much as possible and stay warm!

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Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department Meeting Notice

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NOTICE OF MEETING

 

The Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department will hold its Board of Health meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Wisner, Nebraska at 2104 21st Circle, beginning at 4:00 p.m.  The meeting agenda, which shall be kept continuously current, shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at this location.  Video conferencing via Telehealth can be made available in Norfolk, West Point and Oakland by calling 402-529-2233.

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Upcoming Events

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Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh Day

            As plans start taking shape for the 2014 year we hope any families planning to show a market beef animal will take time in the very near future to select your animal(s) so you are ready for the Beef Weigh Day opportunities.

Burt County will hold its weigh day on Saturday, January 25 at the Johnnie Johnson Farm at 1340 County Road E, Craig, NE. Weighing will be done from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and ear tags will cost $1.00 each. If you plan to show at State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben you’ll need to collect DNA samples. Each animal you identify with a DNA sample costs $6.00. Identification sheets will be filled out that day and it’s helpful if the 4-H members are available to sign their own forms as well as a parent or guardian.

If the Burt County date doesn’t fit into your plans several other options are available:

Saturday, January 4 – 12:00-2:00 p.m. Wahoo Sale Barn, Wahoo, NE

Sunday, January 26 – 1:00-4:00 p.m. Masonic Home for Children, Fremont

Saturday, February 1 – 9:00-10:00 a.m. Cooper Farm, 8502 Mormon Bridge Rd., Omaha, NE

Saturday, February 1 – 10:00-Noon, Washington County Fairgrounds, Arlington

Saturday, March 22 – 12:00-2:00 p.m. Wahoo Sale Barn, Wahoo, NE

If attending another county’s weigh day you will need to bring ear tags (4-H or FFA) from your own county and DNA envelopes if you are identifying animals for State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben.

Burt County Fair Kickoff Event

            Make sure you put Saturday, February 8 on your calendar in big RED letters for the Burt County Fair Foundation Kickoff Event. It will be held in Tekamah this year at the Tekamah Auditorium and the county fair theme is “Hats Off to the Burt County Fair.” Tickets are limited to 350 and are available in Lyons at the First National Bank NE; in Oakland at the First National Bank NE Motor Bank on Hwy 77 and Red Barn Vet Clinic; in Tekamah at Burt County Insurance in the Washington County Bank, UNL Extension Office in The Burt County Courthouse and at Lee Valley.

Make your first New Year’s resolution one you can keep…”I resolve to attend the Burt County Fair Foundation Kickoff Event and have a GREAT time supporting the Burt County Fair!”

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

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Oakland Public Library Board Meeting

January 4, 2014 Leave a comment


A regular meeting of the Oakland Public Library Board will be held at the Oakland Public Library on Monday January 6 @ 5pm. An agenda of the subjects to be considered, kept continually current, is available for public inspections at theOakland Public Library. Said meeting is open to the public.

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Harriet M. Larson, 91 of Pender, NE

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Harriet M. (Carlson) Larson, 91, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Pender; with Pastor Dan Springer officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender. Inurnment will be at Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.

 

 

 

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