Beginning Latino Farmer Workshops

January 18, 2014 Leave a comment


Lyons, Nebraska -The Center for Rural Affairs is hosting a 10 week series of beginning farmer workshops as part of their Beginning Latino Farmer Program. Workshops are designed for those in the Latino community who are interested in starting their own farm or ranch.

The series of 10 workshops will be held Sunday afternoons beginning February 16 and ending April 27. This is the third installment of the Latino Farmer Workshops, which are being brought to Columbus after having taken place in Lexington in the spring and fall of 2013.

Workshops are free and open to the public, and will be taught in Spanish. Attendees will build their capacity for agricultural success, learning business management, financial literacy, and leadership tools.  Expert speakers will present on topics such as producer associations and marketing. At the end of the series, attendees will have the opportunity to visit specific area farms, participating in more hands-on workshops, to learn more about direct-marketing and crop and animal handling.

“The goal of the program is to help aspiring and beginning Latino farmers become viable producers and be connected to the resources necessary to be successful,” said Erin Frank with the Center for Rural Affairs. “One of the most important resources can be the Farm Service Agency. We always bring someone in from FSA to discuss their loan programs, especially their new microloan program, which is built for beginning and alternative farmers.”

What:  Beginning Latino Farmer Program
When and Where:
Start date:  Sunday, February 16th
Workshops run every Sunday (10 in total) through April 27th
No class will be held on April 20 in observance of  Easter Sunday
Time:  4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location:  Centro Hispano Comunitario (located in the Family Resource Center)
3020 18th Street, Ste. 7, Columbus, NE 68601

 

Potential attendees should contact Erin Frank at erinf@cfra.org or (402) 822-0066 to receive a detailed itinerary and to sign up.

 

Potential attendees should contact Erin Frank at erinf@cfra.org or (402) 822-0066 to receive a detailed itinerary and to sign up.

 

 

 

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Oakland Public Library Receives Gift

January 18, 2014 Leave a comment


Look who’s new in the library and just waiting to share a story with a little person! Thank you to Wells Fargo Bank for this wonderful gift!

A new addition to Oakland Public Library! Photo Credit/Rosa Schmidt, Library Director of Oakland Public Library.

A new addition to Oakland Public Library! Photo Credit/Rosa Schmidt, Library Director of Oakland Public Library.

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Getting to Know You: Kay Throener

January 17, 2014 Leave a comment


Kay, middle, pictures with daughter Evelynn and fiancé Greg. Photo courtesy of Kay Throener.

Kay, middle, pictures with daughter Evelynn and fiancé Greg. Photo courtesy of Kay Throener.

Occupation: Certified Nursing Assistant.

Family: Fiance Greg,  Daughter Evelynn.

What is your greatest accomplishment? As of right now being a mother and getting my CNA but i plan on doing more to improve our lives.

If you had three wishes, what would they be? 1.To be able to go threw college without worrying about money 2. To be able to see my father a lot more 3.To have plenty of money set aside for Evelynn to go to college and help her get on her feet after she gets out of high school.

If you won the lottery, what would be your first purchase? A puppy!

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a singer or a Vet.

What was your favorite food as a child? Pizza like alot of other kids haha.

What are your hobbies? I love to read!

What is your favorite song? You’ll Be In My Heart.. Song from Disney Movie Tarzan.

If you were president, what would be your first priority? To get all this health care figured out.

What would be your dream vacation? Hawaii.

What is your favorite childhood memory? Taking Pepper (bunny) out of her cage and setting in the swing holding her and singing to her without a care in the world.

What do you think of Oakland? It’s alot like any other small town, but i think it will be a great town to raise my daughter in.

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Valentine’s Day Trivia

January 17, 2014 Leave a comment


Valentine’s Day Trivia. Yesterday’s answer was false, more cards are exchanged at Christmas than Valentine’s Day. It is Christmas, Valentine’s Day then Mother’s Day. Lauri had the correct answer and order. Today’s question is: How much does the average American spend on Valentines Day? $50, $75, $80, $100.
Post your answers here!

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3-Star Status Awarded to Oakland Public Library

January 17, 2014 Leave a comment


“A star review from Library Journal is impressive, but the smiles we see on our patron’s faces put the “stars” in our eyes!” stated Oakland Library Director Rosa Schmidt.

Oakland’s library was one of nine libraries in the state of Nebraska to be awarded 3-Star status from the Library Journal. “We were one of nine libraries in Nebraska to be given a star rating. Four of us were first timers; Bloomfield Public Library, Genoa Public Library, Creighton Public Library and Oakland Public Library,” Rosa said. “The remaining libraries, Atkinson, Central City, Neligh, Hartington and Falls City Public Libraries have been awarded star reviews in the past as well.”

One of the requirements of achieving yearly State Certification is to complete the annual State Statistical report. “This is a very in depth report that I will soon be completing for the last fiscal year. The information is then available via Bibliostat Connect,” Rosa stated.

This information is then analyzed and compared by those such as a Library Journal. “Library Journal issues an “Index of Public Library Service: each year, rating libraries across the nation,” Rosa said.

Rosa could only think about completing the state stat report on time and getting back to the job at hand in the library. “I was completely caught unaware that we, the Oakland Public Library, had achieved star review,” Rosa stated.

The measures used in this year’s ratings by the Library Journal were circulation per capita, visits per capita, program attendance per capita and public internet computer use per capita.

“It is always a good feeling to be recognized by your peers for your successes, so receiving this Star Rating and having the Oakland Public Library be listed among so many wonderful libraries is an amazing thing!” Rosa said.

Rosa is aware that there is no guarantee that doing well one year will result in the same outcome year to year. “Our goal is always to provide the best possible service to our community that we can,” Rosa stated.

 

 

Proudly displaying the award are: JoAnne Peterson and Coleen Denton. (Back row l-r) Kristi Arlt, Audrey Unwin, Nancy Wonka, James Mashek, Vivian Forks, and Rosa Schmidt. Photo courtesy of Oakland Public Library.

Proudly displaying the award are: JoAnne Peterson and Coleen Denton. (Back row l-r) Kristi Arlt, Audrey Unwin, Nancy Wonka, James Mashek, Vivian Forks, and Rosa Schmidt. Photo courtesy of Oakland Public Library.

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Scott Storm, 47 of Wakefield, NE

January 17, 2014 Leave a comment


Scott Storm, 47, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Friday, January 17, 2014 at his home in Wakefield.

Funeral services for Scott are pending at this time with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield.

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Neva Jeanette Peterson, 83, formerly of Uehling, NE

January 17, 2014 Leave a comment


NEVA JEANETTE PETERSON, 93 years, formerly of Uehling, Nebraska, passed away at Thursday, January 16, 2014, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper, Nebraska.

Neva was born August 10, 1920, on the family farm near Fullerton, Nebraska, to Carl and Gertie (Smidt) Zipf. She grew up in the Fullerton area.

On February 6, 1940, Neva married Duane Peterson. They farmed at Fullerton, moving to the Oakland, Nebraska, area in the 1930s. Later they

Neva Peterson

Neva Peterson

made their home on the family farm near Uehling. Neva owned and operated a dress store in Hooper for several years.

Shortly following her husband’s death on April 26, 1992, Neva sold the farm and had a home built in Uehling. She always took much pride in her home, beautiful flowers and cooking many delicious meals for family and friends.

Neva was an active member of the Uehling First Congregational Church/UCC and the Women’s Fellowship. She was a long-time member of the Wo-He-Lo Club of Uehling.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane; brother, Merlin Zipf; sisters, Violet Rosenbery and Ruby Newquist; great granddaughter, Ashley Peterson.

Survivors include her two sons, Eldon (Jeanette) Peterson of San Tan Valley, AZ, Gale (Gloria) Peterson of Herman, NE; brothers, Robert Zipf of Columbus, NE, Maynard Zipf of North Platte, NE; sister, Velma Galbraith of Red Bluff, CA; six grandchildren, Lori (Dean) Enstrom, Lon (Martha) Peterson, Lee (Chelley) Peterson, Lana Peterson, Chad (Jennifer) Peterson, Ryan Peterson; eight great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at First Congregational Church/UCC in Uehling, Nebraska.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Swaburg Baptist Cemetery, rural Uehling, Nebraska

MEMORIALS: First Congregational Church/UCC, Uehling and Uehling Fire and Rescue

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

 

 

 

 

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George Lee Brieger, 63 of Tekamah, NE

January 17, 2014 Leave a comment


GEORGE LEE BRIEGER, 63 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at his home in Tekamah.

George was born December 31, 1950, in Chanute, Kansas, to George H. and Hellen (Dupee) Brieger. He graduated from High School in 1969 at Jetmore, Kansas.

He was employed by A & S Construction.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tracy Mills.

Survivors include his daughter, Dawn R. Tilton of Blair, NE; son, Anthony (Susan) Brieger of Grand Forks, ND; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; ex-wife, Carol A. Brieger of Tekamah; three sisters, Carol Thompson of Dodge City, KS, Janet Ellis and Cathy Brieger of Chanute, KS; nieces and nephews.

No Services were held.

 

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Throw Back Thursday

January 16, 2014 Leave a comment


Angie Marr Graham, Kristi Marr Dahlgren, Grandma Bea Sundquist, Denise Marr Gilliland and Jeff Marr. Photo courtesy of Angie Marr Graham.

Angie Marr Graham, Kristi Marr Dahlgren, Grandma Bea Sundquist, Denise Marr Gilliland and Jeff Marr. Photo courtesy of Angie Marr Graham.

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Valentine’s Day Trivia

January 16, 2014 Leave a comment


Valentine’s Day is approaching. How about some trivia!!
True or False; Valentines Day is the largest card giving holiday?
Post your answers here!

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