Prairie and Wetland Habitat Tour

June 20, 2014 Leave a comment


Pheasants Forever is sponsoring a guided tour of high diversity, local-ecotype prairie and wetland habitats in Burt county on July 10, 2014 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tour participants will be able to see the conservation benefits of the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) at work in Nebraska.  Participants should park at the Historical Marker on the east side of 13th St. (Hwy 75), 613 N. 13th St. in Tekamah.  From there the group will car pool to the tour sites and return for a picnic supper in Memorial Park. There is no cost for the tour and picnic supper, but pre-registration is required on or before July 3, 2014.  Space is limited, so register early. To register, please contact Scott Schmidt, Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist at (402)618-2418 or sschmidt@pheasantsforever.org.

Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. Funding for this tour is provided through a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust. The tour is a joint effort of Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, Nebraska Game and Parks and NRCS.

 

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Governor’s Race Within Four Points

June 20, 2014 Leave a comment


Last week Public Policy Polling surveyed 900 voters on the Nebraska Governor’s race. The results were publicly released this morning. Chuck Hassebrook, candidate for Governor, has released the following statement:

“I am very encouraged about the results from the PPP poll that were released earlier this morning. Despite a significant Republican registration advantage, the race is within four points and I am leading in favorability overall and among independent voters.

“The poll demonstrates that this is the most competitive race for Governor in decades. It also explains why Pete Ricketts rejected my proposal for a Nebraska Clean Elections Pact: more Nebraskans view him unfavorably than favorably, so it’s clear that his strategy will be to drag me down, just as he did with Jon Bruning in the Republican Primary. He claimed to run a positive campaign while having shadowy groups with hidden donors sling the mud for him.

“Fellow Nebraskans, brace yourselves to be pelted by more mud from Pete’s friends and family. When that begins, just remember what it represents. It is a brazen ploy of a billionaire family to use its money and influence to buy your vote through negative advertising, rather than earn it by presenting a practical vision for moving our whole state forward.

“Our state needs leaders who will stand up for ordinary Nebraskans by creating genuine opportunities for them to succeed. That’s the kind of leader I have been, and that’s how I will continue to lead as Governor.”

Chuck Hassebrook. Photo Courtesy of Meg Mandy.

Chuck Hassebrook. Photo Courtesy of Meg Mandy.

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Jerry Dell “JD” Worley, 50 of Omaha, NE

June 20, 2014 1 Comment


JERRY DELL “JD” WORLEY, 50 years, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at his home in Omaha.

Jerry was born December 23, 1963, in Onawa, Iowa, to Boyd and Jana (Hughes) Worley. JD grew up on a family farm two miles south of Macy, Nebraska. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1982. From the time he was young, he took an interest in cooking and baking. He said he grew up on his mother’s apron strings and learned his cooking skills at her side. JD served in the restaurant business at the New Inn at Lake Okoboji, Bishop Buffet, New Cassel Retirement Home and Hy-Vee Food Stores all in Omaha.

Jerry never met a stranger and used his friendly style to enhance his cooking skills. Chef JD as he was known at Hy-Vee, loved to share his recipes and cooking secrets with store customers. Jerry was a loving Christian man and will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Survivors include his parents, Boyd and Jana Worley of Macy, NE; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Roxie Worley and their daughter, Kerry of Elkhorn, NE;  Jim and Diane Worley of Iowa City, IA; nieces, Kristy (Bryce) Lander and children, Hailey, Taylor and Luke of Moville, IA; Rachel (Casey) VandeKop and children, Mason and Nolan of Sergeant Bluff, IA; step nieces, Sarah Lander and children, Kianna  and Brayden of Sioux City, IA, Amber (Joe) Agrimson and children,  Paisley, Sage, Nora and Brealla of Sioux City; many aunts, uncles, cousins, a host of friends and friend, Bill W.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, June 23, 201, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Decatur, Nebraska

VISITATION: The family will receive Friends Sunday 4 – 6 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah, Nebraska.

BURIAL: Private family burial Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur.

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

Jerry Worley

Jerry Worley

 

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Jeramie Church Volunteers in Pilger

June 19, 2014 Leave a comment


“The National Weather Service has now said there were five tornadoes, four of which were EF-4,” stated Jeramie Church of Lincoln, formerly of Oakland, NE on t

Jeramie is pictured along with the damage the tornado did to Pilger. All Photos are credit of Jeramie Church.

Jeramie is pictured along with the damage the tornado did to Pilger. All Photos are credit of Jeramie Church.

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Jeramie was one of many volunteers in Pilger on Wednesday. “I heard that at least 1,000 people showed up to help,” Jeramie said.

Seeing the destruction in Pilger was very difficult.“ The people I felt were overwhelmed that so many people came to help. I am glad the death toll wasn’t higher,” Jeramie stated. “It was hard as a helper not to be sensitive to their situation as we helped dig through their belongings.”

Some people were more fortunate than others in the aftermath of the tornado. “It is bad there. Some people have nothing to clean up because there was nothing left,” Jeramie said.

He saw all types of damage in Pilger. “One house was totaled and the neighbor’s house only had some damage,” Jeramie stated.

He was happy to volunteer in Pilger. “I didn’t do anything anyone else wouldn’t do. It was hard to leave. I wanted to do more,” Jeramie said.

Jeramie attended a spotter training class in April. “I heard June was going to be an active month at the class. Pilger was an eye opening experience,” Jeramie stated.

 

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Tornado Damage in the Laurel Area

June 18, 2014 Leave a comment


The storms and the damage left behind seem endless. Photo Credit/Justin Beck.

The storms and the damage left behind seem endless. Photo Credit/Justin Beck.

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BRAN Riders Enroute to Lyons

June 18, 2014 Leave a comment


The BRAN riders were headed to Lyons on Highway 77 last Friday. I was going to South Dakota on vacation and was sure to get some pictures of them on the highway enroute to Lyons for a much welcoming visit by the citizens of Lyons.

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BRAN riders on highway 77 enroute to their welcoming destination in Lyons, NE. All Photos, Credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

BRAN riders on highway 77 enroute to their welcoming destination in Lyons, NE. All Photos, Credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

June 18, 2014 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

The residents enjoyed the entertainment by Charlie Davis who came up last Thursday to play his Harmonica for them; they look forward to having him back next month. We also have a few activities this week I would like to mention.

Nancy Silvey and Jill Brink from the Activities Department at Oakland Heights, enjoy entertaining the residents. Photo courtesy of Oakland Heights.

Nancy Silvey and Jill Brink from the Activities Department at Oakland Heights, enjoy entertaining the residents. Photo courtesy of Oakland Heights.

On Thursday June 19th is the monthly Waffle Supper at 5:30 pm., and on Saturday June 21st the Rusty Buckets will be here at 2:30 pm. Next week on Tuesday June 24th is a Salad Luncheon for the Residents at 11:30 am, and on the same day we will be having treats out on the patio at 2:30 pm.

Church Service for Sunday June 22nd at 2:30 pm will be given by the Evangelical Free Church with refreshments served afterwards.

Activities for the week of June 23rd to June 28th   are as followed, , Reading with Marilyn, Reminiscing Group, Sing a Long, Crafts, Bingo w/Methodist, Reading Group, Bible Fellowship, Word Games,   Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Mary Donovan, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Anne Anderson, Marge Maller, Betty Hanna, Patty Miller, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, Nadine Anderson, Cathi McMurtry, Tammy Waters, and Sly Rouse.

Guest’s signing the Guest book this past week was:   Ron and Mary Plageman to see Dorothy Larson.

 

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Grain Prices

June 18, 2014 Leave a comment


Markets 6/18/14 8:51am

 

 

-June 30th will give us an update on June 1st quarterly stocks, telling us what is on farm & in commercial storage as of June 1st. This will tell us how much actual demand we have had the past quarter

-Overnight markets are higher, with corn+2-3 and old beans +8

 

Corn +1 ½ @4.40 ¼

New Unchanged @ 4.39 ½

 

Beans +14 ¾  @14.13

New +2 @ 12.14

 

For more information, contact:

 

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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River Flood Warning

June 18, 2014 Leave a comment


The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a flood warning for the Missouri River at Decatur from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning or until the warning is cancelled.

At 2:00 p.m. today the stage was 26.5 feet or 8.5 feet below flood state. Flood stage is 35 feet.

Minor flooding is forecast. Rise above flood stage by Friday afternoon and continue to rise to near 36.1 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.This will impact local marinas, boat docks and low lying areas.

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Building Destroyed by Tornado North of Laurel

June 18, 2014 Leave a comment


Building ruined in tornado north of Laurel. Photo Credit/Justin Beck.

Building ruined in tornado north of Laurel. Photo Credit/Justin Beck.

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