Grain Prices

July 28, 2014 Leave a comment


-Overnight corn & beans are higher with mostly dry weather for the next 1-2 weeks in the forecast

-Continue to watch for export business announcements from the USDA & weather forecasts. Currently they are calling for dry & cool, if it heats up and stays dry we may be able to extend the overnight rally a bit more this week.

 

Markets as of 8:34am 7/28/14

Corn +3 @3.66

Dec Corn +3@3.74 ¾

 

Beans +11 ½ @ 12.23 ½

Nov Beans +13 @ 10.96 ¾

 

Strategy: Consider placing 2014/2015 new crop “orders” at higher levels to capture future rally’s and reduce your marketing risk.

 

 

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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Christina Anne Swope, 58 of Tekamah NE

July 27, 2014 Leave a comment


CHRISTINA ANNE SWOPE was born April 16, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Harry and Wauneta (Peters) Dinnel. She passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at home in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 58 years.

On June 12, 1972, she married Kim Walter Swope in Julesburg, Colorado. They lived most of their lives in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked for Max I Walker dry cleaners for a number of years. They relocated their family to a farm in Herman, Nebraska in August 1987 to provide the country experience. She loved to garden, spend time with her grandchildren, and dance. Her husband, Kim, died on August 7, 1997. Following his untimely death, she moved to Blair, Nebraska. In 2011, she moved to Tekamah,where she settled on the farm with her special friend, Clark Lipps.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Kim.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Pizzimenti and Paul Jackson of Fremont, NE; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Angie Swope of Sidney, NE, Jesse Swope and Megan Rasmussen of Blair; special friend, Clark Lipps of Tekamah; sister and brother-in-law, Allyson and Steve Otten of Omaha; two brothers, James and Harry Dinnel of Wichita, KS; nine granddaughters and three grandsons; one great granddaughter.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 10:30 am, at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

VISITATION: Tuesday, 4-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held Wednesday one hour prior to services at the Funeral Home.

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, NE

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

Christina Swope

Christina Swope

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Wimpy Wasps

July 26, 2014 Leave a comment


By John Wilson

Extension Educator

I recently made a stop at a business in town and was surprised to see seven large wasps hovering around the edge of the sidewalk. They looked quite intimidating and I noticed several people give them a lot of room as they walked by. Actually that wasn’t necessary because these large wasps are our perennial mid-summer visitor, the cicada killer.

Each year, people will bring large wasps in a variety of containers to the Extension office while the less daring just describe what they see around their homes. The description usually goes something like this… “It’s a large yellow and black wasp that kept buzzing around the same place in the lawn.” or “It’s a huge hornet that keeps coming back and won’t go away.” or my favorite, “It’s the biggest wasp I’ve ever seen and it scares the bejeebers out of me.”

These are all fairly accurate descriptions of the cicada killer. These large black and yellow wasps, up to two inch long, tunnel in disturbed areas, creating soil mounds and cause concern about stings. In spite of their menacing appearance and seemingly aggressive behavior, these wasps only rarely, if ever, sting. As one insect expert described them, they are a wimp in the wasp world. They are not a threat unless stepped on with bare feet or a person tries to hold one in their hands.

These wasps dig a tunnel in the soil about a half inch in diameter. They get their name, cicada killers, by the next step in their life cycle. After digging a tunnel, they find a cicada and sting it which paralyzes the cicada, but does not kill it. Then they drag this cicada into their tunnel and lay an egg on it. When the egg hatches, the cicada provides food for the larva. It will eventually form a pupa and then the adult wasp hatches out next summer.

These soil-nesting insects hone in on what are, to them, major landmarks… a stick or a small stone… and use these to locate their nest. When someone moves into the area, suddenly the landmarks seem different, so the wasps dart around, reassessing their position. The wasps are not aggressive, but it looks that way. In spite of their intimidating appearance, these wasps can and should be ignored.

Although the cicada killers are not a problem, there are other insects that do deserve our attention. These include crickets, boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles and other insects that intentionally or accidentally get into our homes. I’m just starting to see crickets now and the others will be looking for shelter later this summer. This is a good time to spray around the foundation to form a barrier to control them before they get into your home and also to seal up any cracks or crevices where they might actually get it. A little prevention now will go a long way to preventing problems later.

For more information about insects that might be invading your home, contact your local UNL Extension office.

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Christina “Chris” Swope, 58 of Tekamah NE

July 26, 2014 Leave a comment


Christina “Chris” Swope, 58 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014, at her home in rural Tekamah.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 10:30 am, at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

VISITATION: Tuesday, 4-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held Wednesday one hour prior to services at the Funeral Home.

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, NE

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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Village of Decatur Special Meeting Minutes

July 25, 2014 Leave a comment


Village Board of Decatur

Special Board Meeting
July 24, 2014

4:30 P.M.

The Board of the Village of Decatur met in special session at 4:30 P.M. at the Community Center on July 24, 2014. The guest signing in was Alta Wolf representing the Lyons Mirror Sun.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Jim Nicola.

Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes, Robert Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Stephanie Warren-yes.

Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:

Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes, Robert Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Stephanie Warren-yes.

Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes:

Roll Call: Walt Bolln-yes, Jim Nicola-yes, Robert Richards-yes, Margaret Tolby-yes, Stephanie Warren-yes.

Excusing Board members not attending:
All members were present.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1. Lawsuit
The Board discussed the lawsuit against the Village. Tammy Maul-Bodlak had emailed the Village Board members and suggested to have two items added to the settlement. The Board members also discussed having the defendants wife’s signature also added to the settlement agreement.
Bolln made a motion to have Jim Nicola sign the settlement with the changes.
Richards seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Nicola-yes, Tolby-yes, Warren-yes, Bolln-yes, Richards-yes.

 

2. 2014-2015 Budget
The Board discussed the budget. They will have all the figures ready for the August 14, 2014 Board meeting. There was a change in the health insurance, on the original quote our Police chief was not on there.
The Clerk asked if the Board members would like her to put the Police position on the August agenda, they would like to wait until September. Some of the Board members were concerned about our Chief leaving sooner than Oct. 31, 2014. Nicola and Bolln stated that the Chief would stay until the end of October. This issue will be put on the September 11, 2014 agenda.
There was also discussion on talking to the County Sheriff about taking over the patrolling of Decatur. Three of the Board members do not like the idea. Jim stated that Bob and himself would go talk to the Sheriff about this idea. Bolln stated that they should invite the Sheriff to a Board meeting so that all the Board members could discuss the option. The Sheriff’s department cannot enforce Village ordinances, so there was discussion of hiring someone part time to enforce the Village ordinances.
The Board discussed the Fitness Center. There have been citizens using the fitness center who have no membership. They have been using it when no one is there to monitor it’s usage. Also there was discussion on the children who are using the media center. The Board and ADHOC committee will try to figure out a solution to this problem. There are cameras in the building, we will have to take a look at them.

MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING

Motion Richards 2nd Warren

 

Adjournment Time 4:48 P.M

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Jim Nicola, Chairman
 

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Therese Magill, Village Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oakland City Office Closed

July 25, 2014 Leave a comment


The Oakland City Office will be closed today (Friday July 25) for staff training. Please drop any water payments in the outside drop box. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you!

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Going, Going, GONE

July 24, 2014 2 Comments


The Oakland City Council has made many efforts with Jeremy Crimmins, owner of three homes in Oakland that were taken down today. He has had several years to bring the properties up to code, failing to do so every time. Recently, the Oakland City Council hired a Condemnation person, Gary Huse. He is a qualified person in the field of construction, leading to his abilities in condemnation, meaning properties that are in severe disarray.

It is a detriment to those living in the area to have such disheveled properties in the neighborhood. Not only is it an eyesore, but it brings down property value to those owning property in the area. Selling a home in an area such as this would be nearly impossible.

At the end of the day, improvements were made. Those driving by gave a thumbs up and were all smiles to see the beginning of improvements, which will, hopefully, lead to many more improvements soon!

Down go condemned properties! All photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Down go condemned properties! All photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Delicious Pies Being Made for the Fair

July 24, 2014 Leave a comment


Jennifer Voskamp and Molly Willing core apples for apple pie during the 4-H Pie Day I. These pies will be enjoyed in the 4-H Kitchen during the Burt County Fair. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.

Jennifer Voskamp and Molly Willing core apples for apple pie during the 4-H Pie Day I. These pies will be enjoyed in the 4-H Kitchen during the Burt County Fair.
Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

July 24, 2014 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

It turned out to be a nice weekend, summer has returned. I have one special announcement for this week our Annual Ice Cream Social is this coming Friday July 25th at 7:00 pm. We will be serving Pie, Coffee, and Ice Cream, with entertainment by Ron Schulzkump. So come by, enjoy, and cool off. Next week we will be having the monthly Resident Council meeting on Monday July 28th at 2:30 pm. We would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Laverne Johnson on July 27th and Joan Price on July 31st.

Church Service for Sunday July 27th at 2:30 pm will be given by the St. John Lutheran Church with refreshments served afterwards.

Activities for the week of July 28th to August 2nd are as followed, , Reading with Marilyn, Reminiscing Group, Sing a Long, Game Day, Bingo w/VFW Aux., 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, Patty Miller, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Kathy Rennerfeldt, and Sly Rouse.

Guest’s signing the Guest book this past week was:   Ron, Janice, Natalie, Hayden and Ava Rech, Rick, Nora and Keith Eriksen, Stacey, Herb and Regan Kennedy, Kathryn Eriksen, and Mike Gahan to visit Ann Gahan. Also visiting was Kevin and Dawn Anderson to see Iva Anderson, Ron and Mary Plageman here to see Dorothy Larson.

 

 

 

 

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Social Speaks: What Do You Like the Most About the Burt County Fair?

July 23, 2014 Leave a comment


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