Unstoppable to be Presented at Craig Methodist Church

February 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

The movie “Unstoppable” by Kirk Cameron will be presented in two parts, February 16 and 23 in the Craig Methodist Church basement. The Sunday services will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the public is invited.

 

The movie focuses on the age old question of “Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?”

 

An event license has been obtained by the parish to show this movie publicly. To facilitate the 65 minute movie, half will be shown on February 16th with a short time for discussion afterwards. The second half of the movie will be shown on the following Sunday, February 23.

 

If someone is unable to watch the first half on the 16th it will be re-shown at 10:00 a.m. on February 23 to allow everyone to watch the entire movie.

 

If you have any questions please call Mary Loftis at 402-377-2826.

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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President Obama Signed Farm Bill

February 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Lyons, Nebraska  – Today, President Obama signed the Farm Bill into law while in East Lansing, Mich., at Michigan State’s Mary Anne McPhail Equine Performance Center.  President Obama touted the legislation’s benefits to a prosperous agricultural sector and, consequently, to the nation’s overall economy. However, criticism of the Farm Bill’s lack of reform of farm programs still remains.

“We opposed the final Farm Bill that came out of the Conference Committee,” said Traci Bruckner, Senior Policy Associate with the Center for Rural Affairs. “But the President signed the bill, which means he is accepting the responsibility of making the Farm Bill work, improving upon it, and closing the farm payment limitation loopholes that Congress punted to the Administration.”

According to Bruckner, the conference report stripped out bipartisan reforms, which passed both House and Senate, and would have tightened the definition of being “actively engaged” in farming – a loophole that mega-farms use to gain additional payments by defining passive investors as qualified farmers, even though those investors provide no real labor or management on the farm. Moreover, this Farm Bill actually increases farm payment limits from $50,000 to $125,000 for the primary commodity program.

“President Obama now has the opportunity to deliver on the promise he made to rural and small town Americans while campaigning for President in Iowa in 2007,” added Bruckner.

In the President’s speech before signing the bill, he noted that there are big producers who are doing well, but many small farmers scratching out a living. He also added that it is hard for young people to get started in farming. But failing to clean up this farm program loophole mess will only make matters worse, Bruckner explained.

“If, however, the President is serious about reforming farm programs, living up to the promise he made to close the “actively engaged” loopholes is the best and most crucial place to start,” Bruckner concluded. “Congress put the ball in his court, we urge him to pick it up and take his best shot.”

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet

February 10, 2014 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m.  Luella Petersen will talk about “Hands”.

The meetings are very informal; various topics are discussed and those who attend are encouraged to share their ups and downs of being a caregiver. If you are a caregiver and have never attended a meeting, please feel free to come and join us.

 

 

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Bancroft Senior Center News

February 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Bancroft Senior Center News

* 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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

 

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10th. 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 however many times you want them each week. You must call in before 8:45 if you want a meal that day.

We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Feb. 12: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs.: Feb. 13: Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. They will play a card game called 65 at 1:30.

Fri. Feb 14: Happy Valentine’s Day. The hot meal for today is chili soup, corn bread or cheese sandwich, jell salad and dessert. Sign up for the meal by 9:30 a.m. We will have a pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Feb. 17: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00. Luella Petersen will give a presentation about  “Hands”.

Tues. Feb.18: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30. We will serve an evening meal: pancakes and French toast, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee from 5:30 – 6:45. You are welcome to stay and play pitch at 7:00 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 19: Melody chimers practice at 9:00.  Sign up for the 5-handed pinochle game at 1:30.

 

 

 

 

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Anita Jean Baldwin, 57 of Oakland, NE

February 10, 2014 Leave a comment


ANTIA JEAN BALDWIN was born November 30, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Cecil and Betty Lou (Lyttacker) Berry.  She passed away Monday, February 3, 2014, at her home in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 57 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Cecil “Butch” Berry; husband, Steven Sr. and her daughter, Anitra.

Survivors include her daughter and son, Celina Hall and Steven Baldwin Jr.; sisters, Rita (Jay) Hopson of Omaha, Melody Berry of Omaha, Rhonda Caynor of Omaha, Violet (Jeff) Shimauchi of California; brother, Michael Berry of Omaha.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 1 – 3 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland.

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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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Lester Albrecht, 85 of Hubbard, NE

February 9, 2014 4 Comments


Lester Albrecht, 85, of Hubbard, Nebraska passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services for Lester are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, Nebraska.

 

 

 

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Sam Eugene Lydick, 57 of Tekamah, NE

February 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Sam Lydick

Sam Lydick

SAM EUGENE LYDICK, was born May 14, 1956, in Oakland, Nebraska, to Ivan and Joanne (Erlewine) Lydick.  He passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, at his home in Tekamah after a long battle with cancer.

Sam was raised in Tekamah. He received his education at Tekamah Herman. After graduation he farmed near the Bertha area.

On May 6, 1978, he married Jeanne Newell.  They had two daughters, Carissa Joanne and Cari Jean.  They lived their married life near Bertha.  Sam moved to Omaha and later Arizona, where he was a self-employed painter.

He enjoyed his motorcycle, target shooting, being outdoors and crossword puzzles. Over the past year he loved spending time with his girls, grandkids, and visits with close friends and relatives.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Joanne and sister, Valerie Nelson.

Survivors include his father, Ivan Lydick; daughters, Carissa (Andy) Oligmueller, Cari (Nick) Brodersen; five grandchildren, Jaxsen, Drew, Sam Oligmueller, Samantha and Josie Brodersen all of Tekamah; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 10:30 am from the United Methodist Church in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah

MEMORIALS: To the family

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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Valentine’s Day Trivia

February 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Valentine’s Day Trivia: The correct answer to the last question, which fruit is also known as the love apple was tomato. Many of you got the right answer. Today’s question is: Conversation hearts were first made by what company?
Post your answers here!

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Burt County Fair Kick-Off

February 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Approximately 375 people attended the third annual Burt County Fair Kick-Off in Tekamah last night. Here is the first of many pictures Kat Country Hub took at the event. Congratulations to all of the people that took time out of their busy lives to put on such a wonderful event to make the Burt County Fair bigger and better. Job well done!

An amazing crowd from all over Burt County attended the third annual Burt County Fair Kick-Off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

An amazing crowd from all over Burt County attended the third annual Burt County Fair Kick-Off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Raymond “Ray” Gatzemeyer, 13 of Fonda, IA

February 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Raymond Gatzemeyer

Raymond Gatzemeyer

Raymond “Ray” Gatzemeyer, age 13, of Fonda, Iowa died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 10, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Newell. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hubbard, Nebraska. Visitation will take place Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Newell. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond James Gatzemeyer was born October 24, 2000 at the St. Luke Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa the son of James and Melody (Gotch) Gatzemeyer. Growing up, Ray attended kindergarten through fifth grade at Wakefield Elementary school in Wakefield, Nebraska. After moving to Fonda, Ray continued fifth grade at Newell-Fonda Community School where he was currently in the seventh grade.

While living in Wakefield, Ray was a member of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. He was also a member of the Wakefield and Newell-Fonda football teams.

Ray loved being outdoors hunting and coyote chasing with his grandfather, Bill. He also enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler and snow mobile. He had a passion for music and enjoyed listening to music while chatting with friends. Ray loved to laugh and will be remembered for his contagious smile. Family was very important to Ray and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his parents: James Gatzemeyer and Jaime Meza-Rodriguez of Storm Lake, Iowa; Melody Gotch Gatzemeyer and Nate Riley of Fonda, Iowa; his sister: Brittany Nicole Gatzemeyer of Fonda, Iowa; step siblings: Kyli Riley, Kane Riley, and Preston Riley all of Fonda, Iowa; grandparents: Bill and Deanna Woehler of South Sioux City, Nebraska; Ruth Gotch of Waterbury, Nebraska; step grandparents: Candy and Joe Riley of Schaller, Iowa; great grandmother, Pat Gatzemeyer of Deltona, Florida; uncles: Shawn and Terra Gatzemeyer of Wisconsin; Scott Kamm of Iowa; Bruce Kamm of Nebraska; aunts: Mandy Lanphear of Tennessee; Paula and Mike Heitmann of Nebraska; other aunts; uncles; cousins; extended family and many friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Henry Gotch and Grandma Jackie; great-grandparents: Raymond LeRoy Gatzemeyer, Sr.; Harry and Alvina Gotch; Henry and Ruth VonDrak; cousins: Duane and Michael Shawn Gatzemeyer; and his great uncle, Raymond LeRoy Gatzemeyer Jr.

 

 

 

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