Retirement of Colors at Veterans Day Ceremony
November 20, 2014 Leave a comment
The Scout Troop retires the colors at the Veterans Day Ceremony in Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Farm Bill Education Meeting
November 19, 2014 Leave a comment
Farm Bill Education Meeting – Monday, November 24
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA), are teaming up to provide educational meetings about the 2014 Farm Bill. The meeting in Burt County will be held on Monday, November 24, 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the city auditorium in Tekamah.
All farm operators and land owners are invited to attend. FSA will inform participants about the sign-up process for the Farm Bill including the documentation needed and the deadlines for sign-up. UNL Extension will provide information about the decisions that will need to be made for base acre reallocation, yield updates, and for the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) vs. Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program selection.
It will be helpful to attend one of the meetings to get insight on the options everyone has with the 2014 Farm Bill. Farm Operators and Land Owners will have three main steps to signing up.
- One is to review their current base acre allocations which is occurring at this time.
- Secondly, a decision about re-allocation of base acres will need to be made.
- Finally, the program selection will involve the ARC or PLC program.
ARC is the revenue safety net program similar to the recent ACRE program and PLC is the price safety net program. With ARC, the options will be an Individual ARC coverage vs. a County ARC coverage. With PLC, the available Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) will be discussed. Decisions made for this Farm Bill sometime in 2015 will be final for the duration of the Bill.
Farm Bill Education Meetings are being held in most Nebraska Counties. Each meeting will last approximately three hours. Other meetings in our area include:
Date Time Town Location
Monday, Nov. 24 1:00 p.m. West Point Nielson Center
Tuesday, Dec. 2 9:00 a.m. Pender Fire Hall
Thursday, Dec. 11 1:00 p.m. Arlington Fairgrounds
Monday, Dec. 15 9:00 a.m. Scribner Mohr Auditorium
For more information or assistance contact your local FSA or UNL Extension Office. For more information about the 2014 Farm Bill, go to www.farmbill.unl.edu or www.fsa.usda.gov/farmbill.
Keep Looking Up!
November 19, 2014 Leave a comment
“Christmas Gift Guide for Your Local Astronomer!”
Photo courtesy of Nenacstars/Gary Fugman
Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club (NENAC) this fall has had 29 of its members join the Astronomical League! Joining the Astronomical League opens up all kinds of certified observing programs to local amateur astronomers. Many of the new League members are looking for star atlases, binoculars and sturdy, sensible telescopes to begin these observing programs. With Christmas just after Thanksgiving, what are the best gifts for enthusiastic amateur astronomers?
The public is invited this Friday, November 21 at 7pm to the Lyons Library and Saturday, November 22 at 7pm to the Decatur Sears Center. There Pastor Gary Fugman will present and discuss examples of quality star atlases, binoculars and telescopes for your star gazer. An emphasis will be made to bring you to know about great telescopes for under $200. These are not cheap, flimsy telescopes you see in department stores. These are solid instruments with good optics, all for under $200! Also, outlines of 5 Astronomical League observing programs to get you “star”ted in astronomy will be discussed. These programs will include the “Sky Puppy Program”, “Lunar Program” and “Deep Sky Binocular Program”. Wow! What fun with getting to know the night sky!
Then, weather permitting, after discussing free star charts, Friday at 9pm we will observe the evening sky at Bill Hedges’ Lost in Space Observatory in Lyons and Saturday at 9pm at Fugman Observatory in Decatur. You are encouraged to bring your binoculars or telescope to these observing sessions. Please dress warmly for our colder evenings.
For more information on this and future NENAC presentations, including NENAC’s 2015 calendar of events, google “nenacstars” or call Pastor Gary Fugmanat 349-1953 and Keep Looking Up!
Happenings at the Heights
November 19, 2014 Leave a comment
By Nancy Silvey
The month of November has given us some frigid temperatures and snow to make it even colder outdoors.
Our Waffle Supper is Thursday, November 20th at 5:30 p.m.
Activities for the week of November 20th to November 30th are as follows: Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Resident Council Meeting, Sing Along, Catholic Mass, Game Day, Bingo with Methodist, Reminiscing Group, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Bingo, Movie, Nebraska Football, Lawrence Welk, Church Tape and Church Service with First Baptist.
Thursday, November 27th, there will be no activities due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Volunteers signing in last week were Judy Nelson, Anne Anderson, Mary Donavan, Donna Baldwin, Patty Miller, Tammy Waters, Cathi McMurtry, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson. Mary Pearson, Sylvane Rouse.
On Friday, December 5th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm we will be having our Annual Holiday Bazaar, please stop by and do some of your holiday shopping.
Activity Department Memorial Fund
Memorial for Lawrence Hultquist has been given by Ray Simpson.
Guest signing the guest book last week was; Ron and Mary Plageman to see Dorothy Larson.
Senator Brasch: Interim Update
November 18, 2014 Leave a comment
In just over seven weeks, the 104th Legislature will convene with 17 new senators beginning their tenure, along with a newly elected governor, attorney general, and state auditor. I will also be starting my second term representing District 16. The Capitol is once again filled with increased activity preparing for the upcoming session. This interim has been especially busy and challenging, but fulfilling.
I was heartened by our community spirit witnessed when, like countless others, I worked in various capacities following multiple natural disasters. Becoming whole once again to some may have seemed very distant or unachievable from the mounds of broken glass caused by damaging baseball sized hail to twisted metal silos, feedyards relentlessly beaten beyond recognition, countless piles of uprooted trees that once stood tall, and scattered remnants of homes and farmsteads left behind from devastating tornadoes. Yet today, one sees where determination and strong will prevailed as communities are rebuilding ever stronger and more resilient.
Thankfully, most received enough rain over the summer to pull out of prior drought conditions. Despite weather related setbacks a successful harvest has been completed or nears completion as we wait for the snow and frigid temperatures to subside.
As in years before much of my time was spent visiting or working with constituents of District 16. In the 151 work days since adjournment, I attended over 150 district events, including:
Our three County fairs, with 11 parades;
An annual ride-along review of District 16’s Game and Parks land;
Two annual Road Department ride-alongs (I even operated the concrete paver equipment!); plus
Multiple grand openings/ribbon cuttings or constituent meetings.
In September, I was honored to be chosen among 48 policymakers nationwide to participate in the prestigious Henry Toll Fellowship Program coordinated by the Council of State Governments in Lexington, Kentucky. I learned additional skills to effectively advocate for my constituents and navigate and build sound agency relationships for best results for legislation. I also gained valuable advice and a new network of 47 Fellow leaders from coast to coast.
A number of important issues we responded to include:
The proposed rule change to the Definition of the Waters of the United States by the EPA;
Various Army Corp of Engineer projects along the Missouri River which disregard landowners’ property rights; and
Multiple Department of Roads issues.
I look forward building upon my work and the privilege to once again serve our district and state. We are scheduling Town Hall meetings on December 4 in each county seat to listen to constituents’ views in considering legislation to introduce, support or oppose prior to session commencing January 7, 2015. We also invited representatives from the Nebraska Department of Roads to join us for an update of district projects underway.
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact me and my office via email at lbrasch@leg.ne.gov or via phone at 402-471-2728; or stop by Room 1016 if you are at the Capitol.
Keeping the Good Life growing in Nebraska,
Lydia Brasch
Senator, District 16
Senator Lydia Brasch
Thanksgiving Trivia
November 18, 2014 Leave a comment
Thanksgiving Trivia: According to the Butterball corporation, they recommend that you thaw a wrapped turkey in the refrigerator how long per 4 pounds of bird?
(a) One hour per 4 lbs.
(b) 8 Hours per 4 lbs.
(c) One Day per 4 Lbs.
(d) 4 hours per 4 Lbs (or one hour per pound)
4-H Bits and Pieces
November 18, 2014 Leave a comment
My Year In 4-H
4-H members should have received a copy of the “My Year In 4-H” form in their newsletter last week. I encourageALL of our 4-H members to complete this activity sheet. It is a good opportunity to take credit for the activities you have done throughout the year as well as getting credit for the assistance and participation of your parents. It serves a dual purpose of hopefully making you aware of many, MANY opportunities in the 4-H program you may be unaware of and might like to pursue in the future. Families with more than one member can either make copies or use different symbols on the form to identify different 4-H members, or just stop by for an extra copy or two. Check it out, check it off and return it to the UNL Extension Office by Monday, December 8. Then make plans to pick up your award at the 4-H Achievement Celebration in January. Invitations will go out to all 4-H families after the 4-H Council meets to make plans for the event.
Career Portfolio Assistance & Information
Don’t let your 4-H year end without getting recognized for all your efforts. The 4-H Career Portfolio is your opportunity to compile all your activities, 4-H and beyond into one great little summary. It’s all on the computer so you can keep adding activities and new years to your report as time goes on. Besides making it possible for you to win 4-H awards, you can also enter your 4-H Career Portfolio in the county fair as an extra exhibit. Contact the Extension Office for a 4-H Awards Entry sheet.
The biggest reason to fill it out is because you will NEVER remember all the great things you did, such as projects, activities, community service, etc. All of these things will become VERY important as you apply for college scholarships, apply for National Honor Society, and lots more. The 4-H Career Portfolio becomes a computerized diary of all your 4-H activities and much more. It includes school and community activities as well. You may find the 4-H Career Portfolio on-line at: http://4h.unl.edu/careerportfolio and scroll down the page to find the form you can fill in. If you have any questions please call the UNL Extension Office at 402-374-2929 we’d love to help!
The 4-H Career Portfolios will be due in the Extension Office on Monday, December 8.
4-H Council Meeting
The 4-H Council will meet Wednesday, December 10 to make plans for the 4-H Achievement Celebration and attend to any other business. The meeting will be held in the Burt County Courthouse beginning at 7:00 p.m. Come with fun ideas for this event! THANKS!
4-H Planning Meeting
The annual 4-H Planning Meeting will be held Monday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. in
the First National Bank Meeting Room in Tekamah. All 4-H members, leaders and parents are welcome to attend and participate. Please bring all sports and activities calendars so we can avoid as many conflicts as possible. Hope to see you there!
Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers will award a $500 scholarship to one qualifying 4-H male and 4-H female who are graduating seniors in the State of Nebraska who plan to continue with post high school education. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual NAFM convention in January. For the application, please call the UNL Extension Office in Burt County at 402-374-2929. Applications are due in the Extension Office December 1, 2014.
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
2014 LDNE Football Statistics
November 18, 2014 Leave a comment
Passing
Attempts Comp. Yards TDs QB Rate
Montana Riecken 3 1 8 0 42.4
Chevy Henneman 84 45 650 9 99.8
Season Totals 87 46 658 9 97.8
Rushing
Carries Yards Ave. Long TDs
Dylan Hardeman 118 673 5.7 60 8
Jacob Whittaker 3 16 5.3 16 0
Montana Riecken 27 242 9.0 26 3
Hunter Ferguson 1 3 3.0 3 0
Chevy Henneman 165 1103 6.7 55 10
Jon Christiansen 53 370 7.0 64 4
Season Total 367 2407 6.6 64 25
Receiving
Recep. Yards Ave. Long TDs
Dylan Hardeman 15 139 9.3 30 3
Jacob Whittaker 7 14 2.3 5 0
Jayden Vetick 8 112 14.0 31 1
Montana Riecken 10 223 22.3 36 3
Jon Christiansen 10 170 17.0 38 2
Season Totals 50 658 13.2 38 9
Scoring
TD Pts. Conv. Pts. Totals Pts.
Dylan Hardeman 66 8 74
Jayden Vetick 12 0 12
Montana Riecken 36 6 42
Chevy Henneman 60 8 68
Jon Christiansen 36 2 38
Season Totals 210 24 234 Ave. =29.3
Defense
Solo Asst Total TFL Sack Fmb Rec Caus INT
Dylan Hardeman 34 33 77 3 2 0 1 0
Jacob Whittaker 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0
Jayden Vetick 14 29 42 1 2 2 0 0
Montana Riecken 20 23 43 2 0 0 0 0
Tyler Hardeman 22 40 62 2 1.5 0 0 0
Charles Webb 6 10 16 0 1 0 0 0
Bren Shatto 11 19 30 0 1 0 0 0
Chevy Henneman 32 41 73 0 1 2 2 1
Joey O’Connor 2 7 9 0 1.5 0 0 0
Jon Christiansen 18 14 32 2 0 0 1 1
Cole Christoffersen 6 15 21 20 0 0 0 0
Season Totals 168 233 401 10 10 5 4 2
OC Kindergarten Class Sings God Bless America
November 18, 2014 Leave a comment
The OC Kindergarten class along with teacher Tawnya Meyer sing God Bless America at the Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Norman Shamburg, 88, of Tekamah NE
November 17, 2014 Leave a comment
Norman Shamburg, 88 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska was born March 19, 1926 in Tekamah, to Jerome and Irma (Peck) Shamburg. He passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
Norm, or “Jiggs” as many of his friends called him, grew up in the Tekamah area. Norm married Patricia Sackett on September 26, 1947, in Omaha. The two shared 67 years together.
After high school, Norm worked at Aronson Motors in Tekamah, up until the time he entered the air force. After he left the service, he returned to Nebraska. After having a few different jobs, he started at Texaco in Omaha, Nebraska, driving a gasoline transport. Norm was fond of working on cars, and in 1969 he purchased an auto parts store in Tekamah, which he operated until retirement. He was always a hard worker, and also had a great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Waldo, Kenneth, Jack and Dean; and grandson, Steven Scott Shamburg.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Steve (Jodi) Shamburg, Dennis Shamburg, all of Tekamah, Nebraska; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 10:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah with a Masonic Service by Tekamah Masonic Lodge #31, A. F. & A. M. and Military Honors by the VFW Bataan Post No. 3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15
NO VISITATION
BURIAL: Private family burial, Tekamah Cemetery
MEMORIALS: First Presbyterian Church Tekamah & Burt County Museum
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
Norman Shamburg
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