Special Grain Report

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Special Report
This morning the USDA issued their September Supply and Demand estimates for principle crops including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The following tables show a breakdown of the numbers:

 

Corn:

The USDA left the old crop carryout unchanged leaving all adjustments in the new crop category. Production was up over 300 mbu from the August numbers on a yield increase of 4.3 bpa. These numbers are slightly higher than what many thought the USDA would throw at us for the September report. Fortunately, new crop demand categories increased in the Feed (+75), Ethanol (+50), and Export (+25) categories, resulting in a 14/15 carryout increase of nearly 200 mbu.

Market Reaction: Negative. Regardless of what the USDA was going to say today, many are convinced that the highest production estimates are yet to come. Harvest numbers will confirm the USDA’s thoughts. We would expect our negative trend to continue.

 

Soybeans:

Old crop soybean carryout levels fell by 10 mbu with higher production expected in new crop. Yield numbers increased by 1.2 bpa resulting in production increases of nearly 100 mbu. Demand categories of Crush (+15) and Exports (+25) increased to partially offset the supply increases. The net result was an increase to the 14/15 carryout by 45 mbu.

Market Reaction: Negative. Similar to corn, the market is anticipating harvest results in the coming month that will confirm the size of the crop. Absent of any freezing weather in the next few weeks, the size of the bean crop looks to grow.

 

World Stocks:

14/15 World carryout continues to climb, which continues to drive the market into negative territory.  World Beans up 4.6, Corn up 2.1 (million Tonnes).

 

Risk Disclosure – The risk of loss in trading commodities can be substantial and past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.  Therefore, you should carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you or your organization in light of your financial condition.  Any examples given are strictly hypothetical and no representation is being made that any person will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those examples.  Neither the information, nor the opinion expressed shall be construed as an offer to buy or sell any futures or options on futures contracts.

 

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Oakland-Craig Falls to Battle Creek

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The Oakland-Craig Knights traveled to Battle Creek Friday night for what ended up being a very tough game for the Knights.

Battle Creek is ranked #2 and with a good reason as they dominated the Knights on both ends of the ball.

The Knights only scored one touchdown in four quarters of play, coming in the second quarter on a 43 yard  pass from Cody Mace to Michael Fischer.

Nick Arlt led the way on the defense with 11 tackles followed by Conner Thiele with 10.

With two games under their belt, the Knights are 1-1.

They take on the Tekamah-Herman Tigers this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in Oakland.

Nick Arlt is making a move on the Battle Creek opponent. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Cody Mace is making a move on the Battle Creek opponent. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Nick Arlt, #12, and Black Uhing, #73, talk things over with assistant coach Nick Arlt. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Nick Arlt, #12, and Black Uhing, #73, talk things over with assistant coach Nick Arlt. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Justin Smith is fighting his way through two Battle Creek players. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Justin Smith is fighting his way through two Battle Creek players. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Nick Arlt, #12, takes off running as #15 Zach Ahrens and #16 Bob Gatewood block for him. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

Nick Arlt, #12, takes off running as #15 Zach Ahrens and #16 Bob Gatewood block for him. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

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Residents enjoy the Grandparents Day celebration at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Nancy Silvey.

Residents enjoy the Grandparents Day celebration at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Nancy Silvey.

We had a great turnout for our Grandparents Day Potluck this past Sunday the residents really enjoyed it. On Thursday September 11th Charlie Davis will be here to play his harmonica at 2:30 pm. Next week on Tuesday September 16th at 11:30 am is a Puttin on the Ritz Dinner. On Thursday September 18th is our Annual Waffle Supper at 5:30 pm and on Saturday September 20th at 2:30 pm the Rusty Buckets will be here to perform.

We have several Birthdays this week and next; we would like to wish a Happy Birthday to all of them, Tiny Bacon on Sept. 11th, Yvonne Stromquist on Sept. 13th, Jene Hightree on Sept. 16th and Lorna Olson on Sept. 19th.

Church Service for Sunday September 14th at 2:30 pm will be given by the First Lutheran Church with refreshments served afterwards. On Monday September 15th at 2:30 pm is Communion with First Lutheran Church.

Activities for the week of Sept. 15th to Sept.20th are as followed, , Reading with Marilyn, Game Day, Sing a Long, Bingo w/Salem, Crafts, Bible Fellowship, Word Games, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning movie, Lawrence Welk, Nebraska Football Game at 7:00 pm.

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

Guest signing in last week was: Tom Larson and Brendan Plageman to see Dorothy Larson

Activity Department Memorial Fund

A memorial was given in memory of Eugene Johnson by Mary Alice Pearson. A memorial was given in Honor of Sandy Francis by Mary Alice Pearson.

 

 

 

 

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Cougars Took on Fifth Ranked Flyers

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The Northeast Cougars took on fifth ranked Humphrey Saint Francis in their second game of the season.  The young team was not up to the big challenge as the perennial power, Flyers, ripped them 70-14.

 

JJ Oltmer played a major role in the rout as he scored three times.  Last season he carried 35 time for 198 yards and score three TDs as the Cougars suffered their only district loss to the Flyers.  Last Friday, Oltmer needed only eight carries to gain 132 yards.

 

Northeast found themselves down 32-0 after one quarter.  HSF opened with two drives with 6 and 9 yard scoring runs. The Flyers’ Damien Baumgart returned a punt 43 yards and Oltmer broke loose for 31 yards.

 

The Cougars gave up three more scores before halftime.  Oltmer broke a forty yard run.  A Flyer interception gave Colton Engle a 42 yard return.  HSF’s final score came on a three yard run by Kyle Wemhoff.

 

After intermission the Cougars regrouped and  mounted a drive.  Chevy Henneman hooked up with Dylan Hardeman for a 30 yard scoring pass.  The duo clicked again on the PAT.

 

In the fourth quarter, Chevy Henneman took the ball over from three yards out.

 

Coach Maresh was pleased to have Chevy Henneman backing the lineup. The senior was cleared for play after missing the first game because of mononucleosis.  “Chevy played real well for us against such a good opponent.  His passing was really sharp.  He completed 14 of 18 passes.”

 

Besides passing for 120 yards and a TD Henneman ran for 69 yards on14 carries.  Jon Christiansen continued his role as the running back.  The sophomore carried 21 times and gained 93 yards.  Montana Riecken had one carry for 6 yards.

 

Dylan Hardeman was the Cougars’ most productive receiver.  He had 8 catches and gained 98 yards.  He had 8 of the team’s points.  Jacob Whittaker had 4 catches for 7 yards and Jayden Vetick caught 2 and gained 15 yards.

 

The defense found defensive back Dylan Hardeman as their top tackler.    The senior recorded four solo and three assisted tackles.  Jon Christiansen had five total tackles from his line backer slot.  Tyler Hardeman continued to be the top lineman with three solo and one assisted tackles.  Others listed on the tackle chart were Jayden Vetick with 4, Montana Riecken with 3, Joey O’Connor with 2, and Chas Webb with 1 stop.

 

The Cougars take to the road again this week.  They will take a 1-1 record into a contest against  Osmond.  The Tigers are coming off a 44-12 win over Winside.  Last season was a disaster for Osmond as injuries and youth cost tem in a 1-7 season.  They should be a tough challenge for Northeast this year.

 

LDNE              0          0          8          6          -14

HSF                 32        24        8          6          -70

John Christensen takes off for the Cougars. Photo Credit/Pat Sharp LDNE.

John Christensen takes off for the Cougars. Photo Credit/Pat Sharp LDNE.

Charles Webb, 29 and Cole Christoffersen, 99, block for ball carrier Montana Riecken. Photo Credit/Pat Sharp LDNE.

Charles Webb, 29 and Cole Christoffersen, 99, block for ball carrier Montana Riecken. Photo Credit/Pat Sharp LDNE.

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Ricketts Responds to Secretary of State Decision

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The Ricketts campaign today responded to Secretary of State John Gale’s decision to place Mike Foley’s name on the ballot as Ricketts’ running mate for lieutenant governor.

 

“We feel this is a sound decision,” said Ricketts campaign manager Matt Miltenberger.  “The State’s Constitution is clear: Nebraskans have given gubernatorial candidates the right to designate their running mates.   In this case, the ballot can now be certified in a manner that accurately reflects the choices before Nebraska voters.”

 

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Hassebrook Comments on Ballot Decision

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“The Nebraska statute is clear. Public officials must observe the rule of law if we expect to restore public trust in elected officials to truly serve Nebraskans.

 

“By his own admission, my opponent knew of the problems with his running mate well before the legal deadline to replace him on the ballot. He had ample time to make a decision within the legal time frame. And now he is disrespecting Nebraska law by bending it to suit his own needs.

 

“I will not go to court to challenge the ruling. I choose to take the case for my election to the people of Nebraska. But this presents another example of how one party rule has resulted in a culture of arrogant leaders that see themselves above the law. Pete Ricketts did not act in accordance with the law because he did not have to, and that attitude will only worsen the multiplying messes in state government.”

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Village of Decatur Board Meeting Agenda

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VILLAGE OF DECATUR

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Sept. 11, 2014
4:30 P.M. CITY HALL

 

NOTE: Everyone must use the microphones at the table.  The audience must be quiet during the meeting.  If you want to ask a question and you are not on the Agenda, you must raise your hand, get permission from the Chairman, and come to the microphone before speaking.  If you are on the Agenda the same rule applies.

 

THE VILLAGE BOARD HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE AGENDA AT THE PUBLIC MEETING WHEN CONVENED.  MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

 

1)         Meeting Called to Order by Vice Chairman Richards

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____

 

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

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____

 

3)         Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.

            Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____

4)         EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING:

 

Accept Jim Nicola’s resignation from the Board

 

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____

  1. Nomination for Chairman.
  2. Accept one letter of interest for filling vacancy on the Board.
    3. Nomination for Bank Authorization (Signing of checks and other bank business)

 

5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:

 

1)         Police: Monthly Report
A. Police Position
B. Received signed settlement

 

2)         Lights: Monthly Report

 

3)         Water & Sewer: Monthly Report
4)         Parks: Monthly Report

  1. Income of $6,958.97

    5)         Streets: Monthly Report

6)         Recycling Report-No income
 

6)         NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Budget Hearing set for September 15, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    2. Annual Employee Raises

  2. Approve Two & Ten Year Water Plan
  3. Discussion on whether to move toll booth

    5. Siren details for disaster/tornado notifications-Jim Maryott

 

7)         CORRESPONDENCE

  1. Letter from the Future of Decatur Foundation

8)         APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

 

1) Claims preapproved by Bolln and Richards
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted

 

________________2nd_________________

 

 

Roll Call:  Bolln _____, Richards _____, Tolby _____, Warren ______

 

Are there any questions from the audience?

 

 

9)         MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING

 

 

_______________2nd________________

Adjournment Time:

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Harvey H. Relitz, 85, of Emerson NE

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Harvey H. Relitz 85, of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, September 09, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; with Pastor Gretchen Ritola officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE, with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Arrangement are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.

Harvey was born April 30, 1929, to Ferdinand and Alvena (Stolze) Relitz in rural Emerson, NE. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson. Harvey attended and graduated from Emerson High School in 1946. Harvey served in the Korean War from January 1951 to October 1952. On May 24, 1953 Harvey married Irma Punke. To this union two children were born. After returning home from the service, he farmed in the Emerson area until 1989. Harvey then worked as the rural mail carrier in Emerson from 1989 until his retirement in 1997.

Harvey was a member of the American Legion for 59 years and the Commander of the Emerson Post for 30 years and a member of the VFW. Harvey enjoyed playing cards, fixing tractors watching Nebraska Football and taking his grandchildren to tractor pulls. Most of all, Harvey loved his family and enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Harvey is survived by his wife, Irma; son, Craig (Deb) Relitz of Emerson, NE; daughter, Cynthia (Randal) Bargholz of Wayne, NE; sisters, Mardell Bonderson of Sioux City, IA and Wanda Jensen of Lyons, NE; brothers, Wesley Relitz of AZ and Robert (Carol) Relitz of MD; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers-in-law, Larry Jensen and Richard Bonderson.

Harvey Relitz

Harvey Relitz

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Petersen S&W’s Player of the Game

September 10, 2014 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

Northeast volleyball opened on the road at West Point-Beemer.  The Cadets took the match by the score of 3-1.  WP-B opened with 25-20 wins in the first two sets.  Northeast countered with a 25-16 game.  In the final set the Cougars had an early lead before the Cades out scored them 15 to 4 on the way to a 25-17 win.

 

“West Point has a good team and we hung with them,” said Coach Angela Hathaway.  “This is as good as I have seen the girls play a first match.  The whole team were aggressive and worked well together.”

 

When asked about the win in the third game, the coach said, “We came out of the huddle with the mindset that we were not going to quit.   We served well and jumped out to a big lead.  We saw what we could do.”

 

Darcey Simonsen started the team off with 4 service points.  Kelly Wakeley followed up after a side out with 7 more points.  The Cougars had a 12-1 lead.   Wakeley had 2 ace serves in the rally.

 

The team continued to have a ten point lead throughout the match.  They got stuck on 22 points as WP-B  ran off five straight points before Madie Ronnfeldt scored a kill. Mickayla Petersen served out for the win.

 

In the final game, the Cougars got a 3-1 lead as Kelly Wakeley served.  Brianne Haskell came up with a key block and kill to keep Northeast up 5-3.  The teams traded points before the Cadets ran off four straight to take the lead, 9-8.  The momentum shifted as the host team out scored Northeast 11-3 to build a 20-11 advantage on the way to a 25-17 win.

 

The Coach chose Kelly Wakeley as the MaxPreps player of the Match.  “The whole team played well, but she stood out with her aggressive play at the net and serving,”  said the coach.  She had nine kills and two aces along with nine digs.

 

KTIC radio covered the match and they chose Mickayla Petersen as S&W’s player of the game.  Mickayla had 6 kills, 7 assists, and 1 block.

 

The Cougars host Clarkson/Leigh on September 9 for first of only three home matches. It will Blackout  Night as they face a young Patriot team which has a which has lost their first two contests by lopsided scores.

 

Thursday,  September  11, the team will be at Wakefield for the first night of a two day event.  Wakefield and Lutheran High NE will be  their pool opponents.

 

LDNE              20        20        25        17

WP-B              25        25        16        25

 

LDNE Stats:   (K  A  B  D)   Madie Ronnfeldt  5  0  4  2,  Brianne Haskell  14  0  3  8, Tessie Collins  5  1  3 0,  Abby Peterson 0  0  0  2,  Mickayla Petersen  6  0  1 0,  Kelly Wakeley  9  2  1 9,  Victoria Maslonka 0  0  0  7,  Lexie Bacon 0 0 0 0,  Darcey Simonsen 0 1 0 5.  Set Assists:  Simonsen 25,  Petersen 7,  Collins 1,  Bacon 1

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Ricketts Chooses New Running Mate

September 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Pete Ricketts this afternoon announced State Auditor Mike Foley as his running mate, following the resignation of Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann earlier today.

 

“Mike Foley is a principled, independent, and reform-minded advocate for the people of Nebraska,” Ricketts said.  “As auditor, he’s worked tirelessly to protect Nebraska taxpayers.  As a state senator, he was a fearless champion of the unborn and our state’s most vulnerable citizens.  Mike has an unyielding commitment to making state government work better for all Nebraskans.”

 

“Not long ago, we were competitors.  Today, I am proud to say we are teammates.  Together, we will deliver a message of new growth and responsible reform that helps shape a brighter future for families and communities across our state.”

 

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