National Nursing Home Week

May 7, 2014 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey

We have a reschedule for Wednesday May7th there will be no Communion with Pastor Hoden that day it is moved to the following week.

We have a fun week coming up next week, it is National Nursing Home Week the theme this year is Living the Aloha Spirit and we will kick off the week with a Mother’s Day Tea Party on Monday May 12th at 2:30 pm., on Tuesday May 13th is our Aloha day and we will be having a Aloha party at 2:30 pm with a hula hoop contest for staff. On Wednesday May 14 is Margarita Day with a Margarita Party at 2:30 pm. Thursday May 15th is our Beach party day serving grilled Hamburger and Hotdogs for Dinner and a Let’s Play Ball Tournament at 2:30 pm for residents and staff and also on Thursday is our monthly Waffle Supper night at 530 pm. And we will end the week Friday will be our Bubble day, we will be having a tiny bubbles party on the patio at 2:30 pm. Saturday May 17th the Rusty Buckets will be here at 2:30 pm to perform.

Church Service for Sunday May11th at 2:30 pm will be given by the   Craig / Alder Grove Church with refreshments served afterwards. On Wednesday May 14th at 1:00 pm is communion with Pastor Hoden.

Activities for the week of May 12th to May 17th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Sing a Long,   Bingo w/Evang. Free , Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk.

Volunteers signing in last week were;  Marilyn Baker, Judy Nelson, Mary Donovan, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Betty Hanna, Patty Miller, Di Ruwe, Nadine Anderson, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, Sly Rouse, and Mary Alice Pearson.

Guest’s signing the Guest book this past week was:   Bobbie Gahan to see Ann Gahan.

 

 

 

 

 

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Greg Mockenhaupt Reports Grain Markets

May 7, 2014 Leave a comment


By Greg Mockenhaupt, Grain Market Contributor

For more maker information, contact Greg Mockenhaupt at the CVA East Hub.

May Corn -2 @ 5.11, Dec Corn -3 @ 5.06 ¾ (5/7/14 8:19am)

Corn planting remains the top concern. The USDA earlier this week reported the US corn crop at just 29% planted vs. the 5-year average of around 42%. Corn emergence is at just 7% compared to the 5-year average pace of 13%.  Nebraska is currently just 1% behind pace.  The forecast has turned a bit drier for a larger portion of the corn belt, so as the planting pace picks up its likely we will see a significant increase in progress come next week.  Talks of up to 70%.

May Beans -11 ½ @ 14.52 ½, Nov Beans – ½ @12.24 ¾ (5/7/14 8:19am)

Bean planting has starting off a bit slow with the USDA estimating 5% of the crop planted vs. the 5-year average of 11%, but thoughts are… this starts to pick up as the southern states begin to advance.  The trade will continue to watch the forecast, but there is plenty of time left for beans.

As we plant, it is easy to forget about the markets, and many producers still have a substantial amount of grain left in the bin.  A great way to maximize your cash sale is ProEdge’s bonus premium contract which adds an additional 25-30 cents to each corn bushel.  This is in exchange for an offer on your new crop corn. Depending on your location that’s getting close to $5.

ProEdge offers the same contract for your beans as well with an additional 30-40 cents per bushel.  Prices vary with market fluctuation.

Market information provided by Greg Mockenhaupt a ProEdge Grain Risk Management Consultant at Central Valley Ag’s East Hub 402-685-5613

Greg Mockenhaupt

Risk Management Consultant

Central Valley Ag – ProEdge

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

Office: 402-685-5613

Cell: 402-380-9855

 

 

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Mother’s Day Gifts Made at Oakland Public Library

May 7, 2014 Leave a comment


Tate Penke painting a gift for his mom for Mother's Day. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Tate Penke painting a gift for his mom for Mother’s Day. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blaise Harwell enjoyed putting his hand in the paint to make his mom a special gift. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blaise Harwell enjoyed putting his hand in the paint to make his mom a special gift. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Painting Mother's Day gifts at the Oakland Library are: from back, Hilary Ray, Blaise Hartwell, Tate Penke, Tye Penke and Avery Christensen. Rosa Schmidt, Library Director in the pink and Nikki Ray helped with the project. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Painting Mother’s Day gifts at the Oakland Library are: from back, Hilary Ray, Blaise Hartwell, Tate Penke, Tye Penke and Avery Christensen. Rosa Schmidt, Library Director in the pink and Nikki Ray helped with the project. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Ella Brands had a great time making a gift for her mom at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Ella Brands had a great time making a gift for her mom at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Avery Christensen has her focus on the gift she is making her mom at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Avery Christensen has her focus on the gift she is making her mom at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blaise Hartwell is proud of his pot full of flowers he made for his mom! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blaise Hartwell is proud of his pot full of flowers he made for his mom! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Kids 4 Christ Program

May 6, 2014 1 Comment


The Kids 4 Christ Program completed its last session on Wednesday, April 30th. In addition to learning about Jesus from the Bible, they sponsored two missionary events.

Children earned points for attendance and for saying memory verses. When they reached 500 points, they earned a special project and a party. The first project they earned was Sunday School materials for a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa. The second project was ducks and bees for families through the Heifer Project.

Throughout the school year, an average of 19 to 25 kids attended each week. They learned about: Creation, How Sin entered the World, Noah, Tower of Babel, Job and God’s Covenant with Abraham, Jacob & Esau, and Joseph.

Kids 4 Christ Program will start up again in the fall as an after school program on Wednesdays at the Lyons Memorial United Church.

In the mean time, the VBS (Vacation Bible School) Program will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. It begins at 6:30 P. M. on Tuesday, May 27th and ends on Friday May 30th at 8:30 P. M. Its focus will be learning about Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt through the Wilderness to Mt. Sinai.

 

 

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Farewell Coffee for Oakland Police Officer Ed Hollander

May 6, 2014 1 Comment


Oakland Police Officer Ed Hollander has resigned from the Oakland Police Department. He is leaving the community to take a job in Alliance with the railroad. The City of Oakland is honoring his service to the Oakland Police Department with a farewell coffee Friday, May 9th at 4:00 p.m. at the Rosen Room in the Oakland City Auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend to thank Ed for his service to Oakland and wish him well at his new job!

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Women Farmers and Ranchers

May 6, 2014 Leave a comment


By Virginia Meyer, virginiam@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs
Some of the most inspiring people I’ve met while working at the Center for Rural Affairs are women farmers and ranchers. They are an amazing and supportive group, willing to offer advice and help each other out.

That’s why the Center for Rural Affairs is working with the Women Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN) to create learning opportunities for women who want to gain hands on experience or advice from established and successful women farmers and ranchers. Learning opportunities for women who are looking to get their hands dirty and learn the real nitty-gritty of farming and ranching are often limited and we need both established women farmers and those just getting started to make this program work.

We have opportunities for Aspiring Women Farmers who can participate in on-farm mentorships, working closely with successful women farmers to learn the ropes. Beginning Women Farmers can learn from off-farm mentorships while they work at their own farms. Experienced Women Farmers can serve as on and off farm mentors for our aspiring and beginning women farmers.

Several of those opportunities are soon approaching. A Farm Business Financing workshop on May 10 in Nebraska City, NE will help women farmers and ranchers design a business plan and access financing for their agricultural operations.

Later in June, Ashland and Milford will host additional workshops on selling at farmers markets and through a CSA.

Women in agriculture, call us and get involved!

For additional information about all available mentorship opportunities, contact Virginia Meyer virginiam@cfra.org, 402.687-2103 ext. 1014 or visit http://www.cfra.org/women_farmers.

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Letter to the Editor

May 5, 2014 Leave a comment


Dear Editor and Readers,                                                                                      May 4, 2014

I have received two very disturbing pieces of mail recently that are so negative against State Senator Lydia Brasch I was truly upset. I can’t understand how a group by the name of “Coalition for Better Government” with just a post office box address has the right to say anything about anyone, much less attempt to annihilate the credibility of our current State Senator.

I did not know Lydia Brasch before she was elected, but since that time she has made more efforts to truly get to know the people of her district than most of her predecessors. She has made time to meet with public groups both large and small. She has volunteered her time more than once every year working in the 4-H Kitchen during the county fair not just to be a public figure, but to truly help when help was needed most. She has attended small church fundraisers and large corporate events never standing on a soapbox and trying to gain attention, but spending time listening to her constituents.

Her genuine interest in the feelings and needs of the people of her district is more than enough reason to keep her in office, despite the smear campaign of a post office box group. Lydia Brasch is a real person who represents real people. She has my support and my vote to make that happen.

Very Sincerely,

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

Craig, NE

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Bancroft Senior Center News

May 5, 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 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.

 

Refurbished Memorial Flowers are on sale at the senior center. We have a wonderful array of memorial wreaths, crosses and sprigs of flowers. Everyone is welcome to stop in to look and buy.

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. May 7: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up for the 5-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs.: May 8: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. You are welcome to come at any time to work on the jigsaw puzzle.

Fri. May 9: New exercise class (FROG) starting Friday mornings at 10:00, come and join us. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Sun. May 11: Happy Mother’s Day!

Mon. May 12: The senior center has been in business 32 years this month, will be serving cookies, coffee and juice from 9:30-12:00 & 1:00-4:30. Stop in and say hello. Sign up to play pitch at 1:30.

Tues. May 13: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play bingo with us at 2:00.

Wed. May 14: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

 

 

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Gloria J. Marr, 74 of Tekamah, NE

May 5, 2014 Leave a comment


GLORIA J. MARR, 74 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

Gloria was born February 10, 1940, in Macy, Nebraska, to Lawrence “Andy” and Lorraine (Perkins) Anderson. She attended school in Macy and Winnebago, Nebraska.

On June 21, 1957, Gloria married Lyle “Gene” Marr at United Methodist Church in Tekamah. To this union four children were born, Larry, David, Lori and Brian.

Gloria loved being outside. She would drive the tractor and helped her dad with the farming. Her flower garden and cooking were her pride and joy. She also loved her cats and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister- and brother-in-law, Joan and Tom Hawkins; sister, Karen Deemer; daughter-in-law, Donna Marr; mother- and  father-in-law, Lyle and Dorothy Marr; brother-in-law, Jim Marr; niece, Joni Novak.

Survivors include her children, Larry (Mary) of Walthill, NE, David (friend, Dee) and Lori Rasmussen all of Tekamah, Brian of Rosalie, NE; nine grandchildren, Karen Wiese, Josh Novak, Michael Ward, Andrew Marr, Holly Eisenhauer and Jennifer, Jessica, Bradley and Heather Marr; six great grandchildren, Stephanie and Andrew Jr. Wiese, Jacob Brian, Stephanie Sky Dancer, Jacob and Bryson Eisenhauer; two brothers, Ronald (Starla) Anderson of Emerson, NE, Roger (Nancy) Anderson of Walthill, NE.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah.

MEMORIAL GATHERING:  Monday, May 5th from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.

BURIAL: At a later date

MEMORIALS: To the Family

 

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