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April 28, 2015 Leave a comment
The projected closing of highway 32 east towards Tekamah while construction of the roundabout at the junction of 32/77 has been delayed.
“The contractor is still trying to stabilize the subgrade. It looks like the closure will not happen until early next week,” stated highway project manager Jeff Francis.
Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for continued updates.
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*The Senior Center has refurbished Memorial Flowers of all types for sale. Anyone who is looking for reasonably priced flowers to put on your loved ones grave, stop in and see what we have available.
* 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. April 29: Melody chimers will play at 2:30 at the Wisner Care Center. Bingo will be played at 2:00.
Thurs. April 30: Rolls and coffee served from 9 a.m. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.
Fri. May 1: Sign up to play in the hand and foot or pinochle tournament at 1:30; St. Joseph Retirement Community will provide the snack at 3:30.
Mon. May 4: There is potluck today, bring your food and join us for dinner. We will play cards after lunch.
Tues. May 5: The Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Wed. May 6: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee at 10:00. Would you like to play in the golf game at 1:30?
April 28, 2015 Leave a comment
Golden Oaks Senior Center in Oakland NE will be having their annual rummage sale Thurs., April 30th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and on Fri., May 1st from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Their Wimmers hot dog bar fundraiser is on Thurs., April 30th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
April 28, 2015 Leave a comment
By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor
The coaches shuffled the events for several athletes at the Tiger Invitational Track meet at Tekamah. They got a look at Chevy Henneman, Dylan Hardeman and Darcey Simonsen in new events and they came through with top places.
A sprinter during last season, Chevy has moved up to long sprints this year and has an impressive 52 second 400M run. At Tekamah he ran his first 800M. The senior came through in the longest race he has ever run with a second place time of 2:12.6.
Dylan Hardeman has been running the 800M and the 300 hurdles. Because they follow one another he can’t run both in the same meet. In the Tiger Invite he moved down to the 400M and posted a fifth place time of 56.6. He came back later to place third in the 300M hurdles with a P.R. of 46.2.
Darcey Simonsen has been racking up points in the weight events. Last Tuesday, she had season best throw of 119 feet 5 inches in discus which earned the silver medal. She followed with a sixth in the shot put with a 33 feet 3.75 inch heave. For the first time this spring she competed on the track as she teamed with Brianne Haskell, Cierra French, and Kelly Wakeley for a fourth place 400M relay. They ran 56.0 as they just nudge out by Bergan.
Jon Christiansen medaled in both the long and triple jumps. He placed second in the triple with a leap of 41 feet. In the long jump his 18 feet 7 inch effort placed sixth.
Joey O’Connor got third in the 3200 run. His pace got him to the finish line in 11.30.6.
Abby Peterson had her best day ever in the field events. The junior thrower had a P.R toss of 104 feet 7 inches in the discus. She followed up with another P.R. in the shot put heave of 33m feet 5.5m inches. Both Marks earned fifth place. Libby Henneman got second in the shot with a heave of 33 feet 10.5 inches.
Kelly Wakeley got a third and fifth place in the jump pits. Her hop, step, jump of 31 feet 11 inched netted the bronze and she leaped 15 feet 1.75 inches for fifth place.
The girls got points in two track events. Cierra French placed fifth in the 100M with a time of 14.2. Brianne Haskell ran a 1:08.5 400M for a sixth place.
In the team competition the Cougars placed sixth with 31 points. The Lady Cougars tallied 36 points and finished seventh.
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NED J. BOYLE was born on July 1, 1939 in O’Neill, Nebraska to Edward and Mary (Barret) Boyle, one of twelve children. He passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska at 75 years.
Ned served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1963. On November 19, 1964 he married the love of his life, Shirley (Mason) Boyle, and had five wonderful daughters together; Deborah, Rebecca, Jennifer, Victoria and Suzanna.
Ned worked for Cushing Construction Company out of Pratte, Kansas until he moved to Nebraska to work for the Nebraska Public Power as a Journeyman Lineman. In 1979 Ned and his brother Charles formed a partnership called Boyle Electric and Tree Service, building power lines and trimming trees throughout the state of Nebraska. After many years, Ned retired, and took up his second favorite hobby of mowing, by cutting the greens at the Oakland Public Golf Course.
When Ned was not working, he spent his off time enjoying his many hobbies, including camping, spending time with his grandchildren, yardwork, tinkering in the shop, humming, fishing, strolling, and collecting and restoring Farmall Super C tractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Francis Boyle, Mary Agnes Janzing, Charles Boyle, Michael Boyle, Patrick Boyle, Lawrence Boyle; brothers-in-law, Bert Smith, Bernard Janzing; sister-in-law, Berneice Boyle.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Deborah (Debby and Kelly) Redding of Oakland, Rebecca (Becky and Jeff) Black of Schuyler, NE, Jennifer (Jenny and Chris) Geidner of Wayne, NE, Victoria (Vicky and Eric) Eliason of Sloan, IA, Suzanna (Suzy and Max) Anderson of Rosalie, NE; brothers, Edward (Bette) Boyle of O’Neill, Richard (Charlene) Boyle of York, NE; sisters, Margaret (Mike) Posche of Cheney, KS, Marie (Joe) Harte of Inman, NE, Mariam (Gene) Barnhard of Ewing, NE; grandchildren, Michael (Kayla) Redding of Lyons, NE, Jerry (Jason) Redding-Geu of Oakland, Brianna (Tyler Brabec) Black of Schuyler, Jeffery Black, Jr. and Bethany Black of Schuyler, Shayne Geidner of Wayne, Kyle and Benjamin Eliason of Sloan; his beloved dog, Penny; many, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 10:30 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska. MILITARY HONORS by Ryan VFW Post #5543 and American Legion Post #46.
BURIAL: At a later date
VISITATION: Wednesday, 5-7 pm with family receiving friends and a ROSARY at 7 pm, all at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.
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
Ned Boyle
April 27, 2015 Leave a comment
Markets
4/27/15 @ 9.35am
Dow +69.40
S&P +6.68
Nasdaq +23.30
U.S. Stocks opened high again this morning pushing the Nasdaq and S&P yet further into record territory. The Dow rising 51 points. Despite many bears talking of the end of the rally, it continues to trend higher yet. It seems the old bull is not yet ready to die.
Grain Markets
4/27/15 @ 9:36am
Corn-1 ¾ @ 3.62 ¾
Beans +6 ¾ @ 9.76 ½
Weather: Colder weather shifts north as the jet stream lifts northward and warming up the Midwest into the upper 70’s and 80’s. East Hub area starting in the low 70’s today and steadily working up to the 80’s by Friday. First chance of rain comes on Friday evening with only a 20% chance. Also a 50% of thunderstorms on Saturday evening.
Corn: Corn trades down to lows not seen in 6 months, breaking through resistance of $3.75, a low set on March 18th, 2015. The next major support line of $3.60 may be the stopping point for this negativity. It seem planting has been progressing well, and the weather forecast looks promising for planting. As I drive the country side it seems most farmers are progressing nicely in the fields, which should keep a lid on any potential rallies. Planting progress report comes out this afternoon and the trade is looking for close to 25%. Some demand concerns exist with the spreading of the bird flu virus, and some back pedaling from China regarding U.S DDG imports. However, as mentioned last week, the funds are holding a short position, which may provide some upside as a short covering rally. Problem is that we don’t know where this rally starts from……it seems to be headed towards $3.60 and the funds are continuing to add short positions. Any rallies are likely to be cause by a short covering.
Beans: There’s also still some rumblings about the trucker strike in Brazil and more talk of a potential strike in Argentina by the end of the week. Brazilian truckers upheld their strike into the end of last week, but participation continued to wane overall—the number of highway blockages were reduced from 17 to 11 on Friday. The problem is global soy supplies are building and there is continued talk that if weather cooperates, we could see U.S. ending stocks push above 500 million bushels.
For Fun
Summer Jobs!
Tis the summer season as parents of teenagers begin talking about summer jobs. Talks of de-tasseling corn, working construction, making pizzas, and even hiring “close up” folks to paint the house. This is the proving grounds for the real world…..How work ethic is established. These jobs can be tough, but this is motivation for these kids to aspire to become something great. Learn what it means to love what you do, or even HATE IT! But at least feel a sense of accomplishment when finished. To learn a new skill, or why corn needs a tassel removed. But most importantly feel what it’s like to experience the fruits of your labor. To save some money for the car they have been dreaming of, spend a little on their longtime girlfriend of 2 months, and donate some of it to a charity they believe in. This is the experience that makes the boy a man (or the girl a woman).
De-tasseling corn is hot, sweaty, tough work for a teen. My oldest son is ready to go, he wants to make some cash, despite the horror stories he has been told. So here are 5 things students say they love and 5 things students hate:
Love:
1. Looking good! Getting a tan and muscle tone
2. Wildlife
3. Making big bucks, including the bonus at the end!
4. Making friends
5. Learning lifelong values (former de-tassel’rs have stories)
Hate:
1. Mud, corn rash, humidity
2. Wet and cold in the am, hot and humid afternoon
3. Bugs/Aphids (feel like they are on you)
4. Waking up early and wear and tear on body
5. Wet shoes and socks (losing a shoe)
Read in detail here: http://www.agriculture.com/crops/corn/detasseling-5-things-to-love-5-we-hate_136-sl44305
Greg Mockenhaupt
ProEdge Risk Management Consultant
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April 27, 2015 Leave a comment
Doris Jean Rebensdorf, 85, of Pender, NE, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.
Services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
April 27, 2015 Leave a comment
KATHRYN “Kay” Louise SHAFER was born November 16, 1925 in rural Decatur, Nebraska. She was the oldest of three children born to John C. and Nadine L. (Martin) Simpson. She passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family.
Kay graduated from Tekamah High School in 1943, and was united in marriage to Roland L. Shafer, Jr. on May 22, 1944. To this union were born four children, Mike, Pat, Wendy and Matt.
Kay spent many of her years being a homemaker, social worker, baking cakes and being the first director of the Tekamah Golden Age Center. She loved sewing, painting and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Joseph Simpson; nephews, Bobby Simpson and Timmy Simpson.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Roland L. Shafer, Jr.; children, Michael (Kathy Johnson) Shafer, Martin Patrick (Harriet) Shafer; Wendy (Doug) Carlson, Matthew Shafer; brother, Raymond (Virginia) Simpson; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Simpson; grandchildren, Chad, Doug, Carrie, Jamy, Leigh, Brandi, Kirby, Troy; great grandchildren, Sidney, Olivia, Maddy, Max, Macy, Kendall, Kambell, Tayler; many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 1:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Rev. Mark Richardson, officiant.
NO VISITATION
BURIAL: Tekamah 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
Kathryn Shafer
April 26, 2015 Leave a comment
NED J. BOYLE, 75 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 10:30 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, Nebraska, with MILITARY HONORS
BURIAL: At a later date
VISITATION: Wednesday, 5-7 pm with family receiving friends and a ROSARY at 7 pm, all at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service at the church.
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
Ned Boyle
April 26, 2015 Leave a comment
LOIS “ARLENE” KLASE, 83, formerly of Galena, Missouri; Phoenix, Arizona & Lyons, Nebraska passed away on December 18, 2014 in Sun City West, Arizona. Arlene relocated to Sun City West in May 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Klase, formerly of Lyons, Nebraska, her parents and brothers Norwood and Gerald Warner. Survivors include: her three daughters Ruth Klase of Sun City West, Arizona; Drena (Andy) Vogt of Littleton, Colorado and Lajena Rasta (George) McLane of Phoenix, Arizona; grandson: Christopher (Stephanie) Rasta of Phoenix and great grandson: Christopher Rasta, Jr. of Phoenix; sisters Eunice Veach of Fresno, California, Marjorie (Boyce) Wilson of Rogers, Arkansas; sister-in-law: Margaret Warner of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Irene Dixon of Sioux City, Iowa; and a number of nieces, nephews and close friends.
GRAVESIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 11:00 am at her graveside in the Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Nebraska
NO VISITATION
BURIAL: 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
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