Craig Parish Members Enjoy Hay Rack Ride

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Craig Parish members of all ages enjoyed a lovely fall day last Sunday, November 9  as they piled on the hay trailer and rode from the Alder Grove Church to Mike and Nancy Nowacki’s for a wiener roast with all the fixings.

 

 

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

Craig Parish members enjoying a hay rack ride yesterday. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.

Craig Parish members enjoying a hay rack ride yesterday. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.

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November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


USDA Report released today at 11am, markets opened strong this morning positioning prior to the report.  Corn remains strong while beans turned weaker.

 

As of 11:30am

Dec Corn +6 @3.73 1/2

Jan Beans -2 @ 10.34 ¾

 

2014/15 US Production
USDA Average Estimate Estimate      Range USDA    Oct ’14
November
Corn 14.407 14.551 14.242-14.842 14.475
    Yield 173.4 175.2 171.4-178.6 174.2
Soybeans 3.958 3.967 3.903-4.064 3.927
    Yield 47.5 47.6 46.8-48.7 47.1
2014/15 US Ending Stocks
USDA Average Estimate Estimate      Range USDA    Oct ’14
November
Corn 2.008 2.135 1.850-2.282 2.081
Soybeans 0.450 0.442 0.403-0.513 0.450
Wheat 0.644 0.660 0.634-0.682 0.654
2014/15 World Ending Stocks
USDA Average Estimate Estimate      Range USDA    Oct ’14
November
Corn 191.500 190.770 185.600-194.180 190.580
Soybeans 90.280 90.370 89.500-92.550 90.670
Wheat 192.900 192.150 189.790-196.400 192.590

 

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

www.cvacoop.com

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Gehrman Book Signing and Beautiful Quilts at Swedish Heritage Center

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Richard Gehrman, author of Cow Creek, autographs one of his books for Catherine McMurtry at the Swedish Heritage Center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Richard Gehrman, author of Cow Creek, autographs one of his books for Catherine McMurtry at the Swedish Heritage Center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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The Logan Valley Quilters had a beautiful display of quilts they have made at the Swedish Heritage Center. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Logan Valley Quilters had a beautiful display of quilts they have made at the Swedish Heritage Center. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

Thank you so much to the Logan Valley Quilters for their gorgeous display of all your quilts on Sunday at the Swedish Heritage Center.  A nice steady crowd enjoyed the huge assortment of quilts.  They certainly added so much beauty to the Center.
Thanks to Richard, author of “Cow Creek” for also attending with his book signing.  Sam, Cindy and Jane Nelson really enjoyed being part of the day.  It was so fun to reminisce with them the past at First Covenant Church. They couldn’t believe how beautiful the Center has become.
Please continue to support our events and activities– remember we solely operate only on donations, so we are working hard to create funds.  We also want to share our beautiful building with all of YOU.  Any reunions, parties, or fun get-together, we’d love to have you use our facility.
With the holidays fast approaching, we are all excited to get busy decorating for Christmas. If you thought the Center was beautiful—just wait!!! It will be breathtaking with all the Christmas splendor.
Just give us a call to visit or rent the Center for your Christmas gathering.  402-685-5652   Remember we can also provide a Swedish flair meal or dessert for your party too.
If you need a special unique gift, we have that too.  Tom has beautiful hand painted Dala horses -2 sizes available.  He also has gorgeous handmade cornhusk roses.  Each rose if uniquely made and he can add color if you’d like or just enjoy the natural look. Tom is at the Center everyday doing his crafts so just stop by and say hi.  If the open flag is out—come on in at look at his crafts. We also have a nice inventory of Swedish gifts. So start planning for a special Christmas gift from the Swedish Heritage Center.

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m.

The guest speaker will be John Schmitt, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; he will talk about appliances that are available to help people who are blind or visually impaired to make every day tasks easier for them.

The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended one of our meetings, please feel free to come and join us.

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


* 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.

 

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 12: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. Nov. 13: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and watch the animated video, about penguins, called “Happy feet” at 2:00; it will keep you laughing.

Fri. Nov. 14: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Sign up if you want to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Nov. 17: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00. Our guest speaker will be John Schmitt, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; he will talk about appliances that are available to help the people who are blind and visually impaired to make everyday tasks easier for them. Barb Fancher, from the Area Agency on Aging, will sit in on our meeting. All caregivers are invited to attend the meeting.

Tues. Nov 18: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Nov. 19: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Do you want to play 5-Handed pinochle at 1:30? Have you had a chance to talk to a SHIIP volunteer about your prescription drug plan Part D; Rita Brehmer who is a SHIIP volunteer, may be able to find another plan that is a better priced and the same for your drugs. Call the senior center and make an appointment

 

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Events in Oakland Reminders

November 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Sue’s Flower Shoppe is celebrating 20 years in business with an open house today from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Congratulations to Sue, her family and employees!

The Logan Valley Quilters will have a quilt show at the Swedish Heritage Center from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Author Richard Gehrman, also the nephew of the late Fergie Nelson, will be there signing his book Cow Creek. Refreshments will also be served.

Tues., Nov. 11th is Feed the Vets at the Oakland-Craig Elementary building. A school program will be held in the new gym from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by a lunch from 11:00 a.m.-noon.

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Diabetes Class and Medicare Reminder

November 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Living With Diabetes

Don’t miss out on the latest information on how to manage your diabetes by attending the distance education class on Monday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tekamah-Herman Distance Education Room. Please call the UNL Extension Office at 402-374-2929 so enough handouts can be available.

 

 

Medicare Reminder:

Don’t forget to sign up to compare your Medicare Drug and/or Health Plan by calling the UNL Extension Office at 402-374-2929. Trained SHIIP Counselors will help you find the plan that will cover your prescriptions and save you the most money. Don’t wait…Open Enrollment Events are open to anyone, so call to reserve your appointment.

 

 

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

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Veterans Day BBQ

November 9, 2014 Leave a comment


Today, Sun., Nov. 9th, is the Veteran’s Day BBQ in Oakland. The BBQ takes place from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Veterans building. Everyone is invited.

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Cheryl Tranmer Swanda, 70, of Fremont NE, Formerly of Oakland NE

November 9, 2014 Leave a comment


CHERYL ANN (TRANMER) SWANDA was born October 7, 1944, in Oakland, Nebraska, to John and Ferne (Ekstrand) Tranmer. She passed away November 6, 2014 at her home in Fremont, Nebraska, surrounded by family, at the age of 70.

Cheryl attended kindergarten through eighth grade at the Tranmer Country School District No. 51 in rural Craig, NE, and later graduated from Lyons High School in 1962.

Cheryl married LeRoy Swanda, and they were blessed with two children, Kevin and Kellie.

Cheryl was a homemaker and her family was very important to her. She had a big heart, and once you became a friend, you were a friend for life. She was an active member of Al-Anon for 32 years, where she developed many close friends, and enriched her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gary Tranmer.

Survivors include her special friend, Ron Roscoe of Fremont, NE and his daughter, Patty (Tom) Post of Chula Vista, CA; her daughter Kellie (Jeff) Johnson of Fremont; son, Kevin (Cindy) Swanda of Fremont; sister, Kathi (Jim) Gustin of Dakota City, NE; sister-in-law, Neva Tranmer of Lyons, NE; 7 Grandchildren, Samuel and Olivia Johnson, Tony, Cody and Emily Swanda, Cheyenne and Collin; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Lyons, NE

VISITATION: Monday, November 10, 6 – 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons.  Visitation will also be held Tuesday one hour prior to service at the church.

BURIAL: Friday, November 14, 10:30 a.m. at the Lyons Cemetery.

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

Cheryl Swanda

Cheryl Swanda

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Here We Go OC, Here We Go!!!!

November 7, 2014 Leave a comment


The Oakland-Craig Knights take on North Plattel in the second round of state playoffs. Game begins at 5:30 in North Platte. Go Knights! Photo Credit/Cindy Dahlquist.

The Oakland-Craig Knights take on North Plattel in the second round of state playoffs. Game begins at 5:30 in North Platte. Go Knights! Photo Credit/Cindy Dahlquist.

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