Dorothy Brader, 83, of Oakland NE
April 6, 2015 Leave a comment
DOROTHY E. BRADER, 83 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at Oakland Heights Nursing Home.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
William “Bill” Bishop III, 63, of Lyons NE
April 6, 2015 1 Comment
WILLIAM “BILL” BISHOP III, 63 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons.
BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery
VISITATION: Tuesday 6 – 7:30 p.m. with the family receiving friends and 7:30 p.m. Wake Service all at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Visitation Wednesday will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service.
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.
Market Report
April 6, 2015 Leave a comment
Markets
4/6/15 @ 10:01am
Dow +98.50
S&P +12.24
Nasdaq +23.81
U.S Dollar: On Friday, the dollar took its biggest tumble in almost two weeks following slower-than-expected U.S. job growth for March. The Labor Department reported nonfarm payrolls grew by 126,000. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had forecast an increase of 248,000.
The uncertain growth outlook has investors pushing back their expectations for when the Fed will raise interest rates. The Fed has kept the federal-funds target rate near zero since December 2008 to help the economy regain momentum after the financial crisis.
This could be the end of the U.S Dollar rally, but if not….the uncertainty surely makes it less appealing to many investors.
Go Daddy Goes Public 4/1/15: The “name” in the industry, with little significant competition. You may recognize the name, the company is second to none when it comes to marketing, from super bowl commercials to NASCAR. Go Daddy has done a great job of marketing, maybe not such a great job at making money, sporting $1.5 Billion in debt as of Dec 31, 2014. This is a 20 year old company that hasn’t made money in the last 6 years. IPO Pricing was $20 and bouncing 33% the day of the open. It seems many were interested in owning a share, but where do we go from here.
Read more here: http://www.businessinsider.com/godaddy-is-ipoing-after-18-years-of-not-turning-a-profit-2015-3
Grain Markets
4/6/15 @ 10.01am
May Corn -1 ¾ @ 3.84 ¾
Dec Corn -1 ½ @ 4.09
May Beans -1 ½ @ 984 ½
Nov Beans -1 ¼ @ 9.73
With the USDA Planting Intentions reports out of the way the focus moves more towards weather. Many hoping for a weather story, I am afraid there doesn’t appear to be any major weather concerns on the horizon.
Corn: Corn continues to rebound each day post report, I suspect May corn to continue its range bound ways moving forward $3.83-$4.00. Looking at the charts from January till now, it is no possible to build a trend line going up or down. The trend line remains flat. Looking at Dec corn there may be some opportunities at $4.25 or even 4.35. It good plan is continue reducing long term risk on these rallies.
Beans: Beans bounced nicely post report, but have found themselves to be very range bound and flat since. The uncertainty continues and as there is lack of news, traders will have little to react to. However, any bit of news is likely to cause some movement. We keep an eye on South American harvest as well as U.S Planting. The concern moving forward would be another record crop for 2015 resulting in an even larger carryout, which could drive the price of beans down significantly. Still plenty of “weather” between now and harvest, which may provide a chance to make a sale or 2.
For Fun: Easter is over, and the weather was amazing. Proved to be the perfect time for family and a good ol’ Easter egg hunt! Hope it was as nice for you as it was for my family.
Pontiac Trans Am: Thinking back to the 70’s the Pontiac Firebird reminds me of Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit! The good ‘ol days, when you could jump your car over a broken apart bridge and successfully land on the other side, with you and your car undamaged. The original ’77 Pontiac Trans Am sold for $450,000 at auction. Though it was only expected to sell for $60k-$80k
http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/16/autos/burt-reynolds-smokey-bandit-trans-am/
When I saw the Pontiac Trans Am was to be re-released in 2015, I was takin back in time… and was overcome with childhood memories of Hot wheels, Smokey and the Bandit, “T-Tops”, and my dad’s muscle car. When you see pictures you will be taken back too.
The new release 2015 Pontiac Trans Am from company shall soon be available in either coupe or convertible trims and in Firebird Trans Am or the V6 engine trim levels. The Trans Am’s base model is equipped with a 3.7l V6 engine which generates well above 305hp and a subsequent 280lb-ft of torque while on the other hand the Firebird comes with a 5.0l V8 engine that can produce 420hp and subsequently 390lb-ft of torque. Custom Interior options, will make anyone drool.
For all the pictures click here: http://pontiacfan.com/2015-pontiac-trans-am-specs-price/
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P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com
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William “Bill” Bishop III, 63, of Lyons NE
April 6, 2015 Leave a comment
WILLIAM “BILL” BISHOP III, 63 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
Elizabeth Gerdes Anderson, 94, of Homer NE
April 4, 2015 Leave a comment
Elizabeth (Gerdes) Anderson, 94, of Homer, Nebraska passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at her home in Homer, Nebraska.
Memorial services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.
Fire Weather Watch
April 3, 2015 Leave a comment
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF EASTERN NEBRASKA AND PARTS OF WESTERN IOWA... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * AFFECTED AREA...IN IOWA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 043 MONONA AND FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055 HARRISON. IN NEBRASKA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 011 KNOX...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 012 CEDAR...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 015 THURSTON...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 016 ANTELOPE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 017 PIERCE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 018 WAYNE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 030 BOONE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 031 MADISON...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 032 STANTON...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 033 CUMING...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 034 BURT...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 042 PLATTE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 043 COLFAX...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 044 DODGE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 045 WASHINGTON...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 050 BUTLER... FIRE WEATHER ZONE 051 SAUNDERS...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 052 DOUGLAS...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 053 SARPY...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 065 SEWARD...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 066 LANCASTER...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 067 CASS...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 068 OTOE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 078 SALINE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 088 JEFFERSON...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 089 GAGE...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 090 JOHNSON AND FIRE WEATHER ZONE 092 PAWNEE. * WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 TO 35 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 15 TO 20 PERCENT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FIRE WEATHER WATCH MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR. LISTEN FOR LATER FORECASTS AND POSSIBLE RED FLAG WARNINGS.
Easter Egg Hunt at Oakland Heights
April 3, 2015 Leave a comment
Reminder, the annual Lions Club Easter egg hunt will be at Oakland Heights for 8 year olds and under Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 p.m. 
Last Call for 4-H Public Speaking Contest
April 3, 2015 Leave a comment
4-H Public Speaking Contest – last call!
It’s last call for anyone wanting to participate in the 4-H Public Speaking Contest on Monday, April 6th. There are three categories to get our 4-H members started or to expand their public speaking skills.
The 5-7 year old 4-H members can do a “Show and Tell” for a minute or more. They are the only group able to use a prop…otherwise it is a speech only type contest. This is a wonderful opportunity to get our 4-H members in front of the group and talking about a book, a trip they took or a toy. It’s so cute!
The Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest is a 60 second 4-H commercial. There are categories for 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18 year olds. The topic for the PSA is “4-H Grows…” so work this topic into your 4-H PSA. The following tag line must be included within the last 10 seconds of the PSA “Learn more about the Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development Program at 4h.unl.edu.” The PSA is given from the back of the room radio style and all you have to do is read your PSA. You may also add sound effects, or music if it is in the public domain.
The final Public Speaking Contest category is the true speech. This is a speech you give from the front of the room using notes, gestures etc…just not props. The length of the speech varies with the age division, so check the 4-H newsletter or the website atwww.burt.unl.edu for more details.
The contest will be Monday, April 6 at the Presbyterian Church in Tekamah beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration for the contest needs to be called in to the Extension office by noon, Monday the day of the contest so a program can be made. They will be dropped a ribbon placing if they register late. Thanks!
If you have any questions or need any help please call Mary at 402-374-2929. I hope to hear from you!
Favorite Foods Contest
April brings another great 4-H event to our 4-H members. It’s the 4-H Favorite Foods Day Contest which will be held Saturday, April 18 at the Craig Fire Hall. The contest will begin at 10:00 a.m. and pre-registration is needed by noon the day before so I can make sure I have enough judges to make the contest run smoothly.
This contest is where the 4-H member, or a team of two 4-H members decide on their favorite food, make a nutritious meal around that favorite food and prepares and serves just the favorite food to the judge. The 4-H member also sets the table with a table covering if needed, centerpiece and place setting, etc. The judge visits with the
4-H member about their menu, nutrition, time management, etc. Please call the Nebraska Extension Office in Burt County at 402-374-2929 if you have any questions and to register for the contest.
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
Happenings at Oakland Heights
April 3, 2015 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News
By Nancy Silvey Activity Director
Well this is the start of a new month this week and it is also Easter week, we have several Easter activities going on this week. On Friday will be our Good Friday Church Service at 2:30pm. On Saturday April 4th is the Lions Club annual Easter Egg Hunt here at Oakland Heights starting at 2:00pm for Ages 8 years and under. And on Easter Sunday the Nursing Home is having their annual Easter Brunch at 8:00 am, so come up and have breakfast with the residents.
Next week on Monday April 6th at 2:30 pm is the monthly Volunteer Executive Meeting on Thursday April 9th Charlie Davis will be here to play his harmonica at 2:30 pm. And on Saturday April 11th is the Volunteer Appreciation Coffee from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This is for all the volunteers that come up to the nursing home and help out, we want to show all of you how much we appreciate what you do.
Church Service for Easter Sunday April 5th at 2:30 pm will be given by the First United Methodist Church with a luncheon served afterwards.
Activities for the week of April 6th to April 10th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Coffee and Conversation, Sing a Long, Bingo w/WOW Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Walk.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Patty Miller, Bonnie Fleischman, Anne Anderson, Donna Baldwin, Mary Donavon, Mary Alice Pearson, Di Ruwe, Kay Swanson, Dani Moseman, Pat Anderson, and Sly Rouse.
Guest signing in last week was Paul and Anne Anderson.
Norman Gerald Swanson, 91, of Wakefield NE
April 3, 2015 Leave a comment
Norman Gerald Swanson, 91, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield; with Pastor Barbara Hansen officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. Burial with military honors will be in the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.
Norman Gerald Swanson was born in Julesburg, Colorado on October 21, 1923, the son of Otto A. Swanson and Martha L. (Carlson) Swanson. He was baptized on October 12, 1924 in a school that served as a church. He moved with his parents to a farm near Bloomfield, Nebraska and went to County School District 152 until 4th grade. The family then moved to a farm south of Wausa where he attended District 150 in Pierce County, graduating from 8th grade. At that time he left school to help on the family farm. While living in the Wausa area, he was a member of Thabor Lutheran Church, where he was confirmed in 1938.
He worked on the farm until 1943, then moved to Omaha, where he worked for Omaha Steel. He was drafted into the Army but volunteered for the Navy. After receiving his discharge, he helped at home and drove a truck for Albert Clausen. He then took a job at K&K Kleaners in Wausa. He also worked for Burke Hardware, Carlson Home and Auto, and Anderson Farm Supply.
On August 1, 1950, he married Alice (“Becky”) Hoskin in Callaway, Nebraska. On August 16, 1952, they moved to Wakefield, where they owned Swanson Implement, an Allis Chalmers dealership. In May, 1966, he went to work for the Wakefield School District as a bus driver, maintenance man and custodian until retiring on August 20, 1987. After that he worked part time at True Value.
While living in Wakefield, he was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where he served several terms on the Church Council, 20 years in the Sunday School office, and sang in the choir and the men’s group.
He served two terms on the Wakefield City Council and was on the Cemetery Committee and the Citizen Advisory Committee. He was also on the scholarship committee at the Wakefield Health Care Center.
Norman is survived by his daughter Linda (Swanson) Nordby of Tallahassee, Florida; son Leslie “Bud” Swanson and wife Sandy of Norfolk, Nebraska; grandchildren Daniel Nordby and wife Rachel, Laura (Nordby) Jackson and husband Earl, Mary (Swanson) Kramer and husband Ben, and Amy Swanson; great grandchildren Colin Kramer, Andrew Nordby, Aliyah Jackson, Peter Nordby, Katherine Nordby, and Lydia Kramer; sisters Gladys Johnson of Trimont, Minnesota, and Leona and husband Eugene Wischhof of Wausa, Nebraska; brother-in-law Clarence Suhr of Wausa, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews and their families.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice “Becky” Swanson, parents, sister Helen (Swanson) Suhr; brother-in-law Allan Johnson, brother-in-law Edgar Daniel Hoskin and wife Margaret (Cobb) Hoskin; and half sisters-in-law Evelyn (Hoskin) Lammers, Vivian (Hoskin) Harvey and Maxine (Hoskin) Ewing.
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