Nebraska Women’s Learning Circle

July 21, 2015 Leave a comment


The Center for Rural Affairs and Women Food and Ag Network are providing an informal, yet highly informative Women Farmer Learning Circle at Prairie Plate Restaurant/Lakehouse Farm in Waverly, NE on August 5, 2015.

 

“Women are invited to join the Learning Circle, whether you’re beginning in farming, interested in becoming a farmer, or already a seasoned farmer.  You’ll hear about resources for financing, land purchase, business planning, cost and value of supporting local growers, marketing, distribution, and more,” says event organizer Sandra Renner with the Center for Rural Affairs.

 

The event begins at 4:30pm with an on-site farm tour. Then participants will hear from speakers while they enjoy a group meal prepared by Prairie Plate, ending with opportunities to network.

 

What: Women Farmer Learning Circle

 

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2015

4:30 p.m.

 

Where: Lakehouse Farm and Prairie Plate Restaurant

10405 Branched Oak Road

Waverly, NE 68462
Since seating is limited, interested participants are asked to register in advance by July 29 to reserve a space. Contact Sandra Renner at sandrar@cfra.org or 402.320.3444 to register or for more information about the event.

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Bancroft Farmers Market Begins This Friday

July 20, 2015 Leave a comment


The Bancroft Farmers Market will begin this coming Friday, July 24, 2015. They will be open from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. They will set up across the street from the medical clinic. Anyone who has garden produce or you like to make baked goods, jellies, jams, or you have eggs to sell, you are invited to come and sell your products.

If you have any questions call the senior center at 402-648-3387. The farmers market coupons can only be used at the vendors that have a sign posted telling you that they are signed up with the state to accept those coupons.

 

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Beauty of Old Farm Places

July 20, 2015 4 Comments


I took this picture in South Dakota while Jeff was driving down the highway at the new speed limit of 80 mph. It is very hard to take a picture while going that fast! I had seen this place before and remembered this time to take a quick picture of it. I love old farm places. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

I took this picture in South Dakota while Jeff was driving down the highway at the new speed limit of 80 mph. It is very hard to take a picture while going that fast! I had seen this place before and remembered this time to take a quick picture of it. I love old farm places. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland City Council Meeting Agenda

July 20, 2015 Leave a comment


REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
CITY OF OAKLAND – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY – July 20, 2015 – 5.30P.M.
CITY AUDITORIUM
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AGENDA ITEM

1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Participant Sign-In Sheet Available & Disclosure of Meeting Recording Process Notice Posted
B. This is an Open Meeting of the Oakland Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Oakland abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in this meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law. Notice of meeting and copies of this agenda have been publically posted prior to the meeting at the Oakland City Hall, Oakland, U.S. Post Office, First National Bank Northeast.
C. The City Council may vote to go into Executive Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by Nebraska State Law. The public may re-enter City Council Chambers at any time after Governing Body reconvenes open session
D. Approval of 06.02.2015 Governing Body Meeting Minutes
E. Claims & Accounts Payable Report
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
2. SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
F. William Hall- Ordinance
G. Marilee Grothe- Swedish Heritage Center
H. Bonnie Goodrich-Housing
I. Patty Plugge- Economic Development
J. Garden Club

3. OLD BUISNESS
K. Houses being burnt by Fire Department (length of training, salvaging items in them, etc)

4. NEW BUSINESS
L. Accept Audit 2014
M. Approve new LARM valuation for auditorium
N. Conversion of accounts in Summit
O. Allow Gary Huse to score 203 E Swan
P. Allow Gary Huse to score Nancy Wilshusan
Q. Approve Resolution 2015-10, Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
R. Approve Resolution 2015-11, renewal resolution for LARM
S. Resolution No. 2015-12 ratifying and confirming prior actions in approval of plans, specifications and cost estimate for Sanitary Sewer improvements and directing that notice to Contractors be published.
T. Resolution No. 2015-13 ratifying and confirming prior actions in approval of plans, specifications and cost estimate for Water System improvements and directing that notice to Contractors be published
U. Place mowing lien on 203 E Swan- Gary Wiles ($160.00)
V. Dump Skid Loader lease
W. Garden Club’s budget request
X. New budget (process & date of completion)

5. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Y. Police department- Terry Poland

6. INFORMATION ITEM
7. DISCUSSION
Z. 223 N Oakland Ave
8. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST IF NECESSARY
9. ADJOURNMENT

Registered Agenda Speakers
All individuals requesting to be Registered Agenda Speakers must fill out a Registered Speaker Card & submit to Clerk. The Mayor or Presiding Meeting Officer reserves the right to deny this request, or will call you to the center front podium when your agenda Item is ready to be heard. Presentations, if allowed, may be limited to five (5) minutes per person, with a limit of three (3) individuals speaking per topic position. Please come to the center front podium, and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner.

Submittal of Requests For Future Meeting Items
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council or City Staff consideration should complete the Comment, Concern & Agenda Request Form available at the City Office from the City Clerk. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council Action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a City Council Meeting or Workshop, notification of the event date will be given.

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Janice F. Kubik, 78, of Emerson NE

July 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Janice F. Kubik, 78, of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, Nebraska.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, Nebraska.

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Shirley A. McAllister, 83, of Fairbury NE Formerly of Tekamah NE

July 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Shirley A. McAllister was born September 27, 1931 at the family home in West Point, Nebraska, the daughter of Harvey R. and Maude E. (Crist) Ellenberger. She died Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, Nebraska.

Shirley graduated from Tekamah High School in 1949, and while raising a family and working she graduated summa cum laude from Dana College, Blair, Nebraska in 1969.

Shirley was united in marriage to L. Dale McAllister in October, 1950. They lived on a farm near Craig, Nebraska for 51 years, before retiring to Tekamah.

Shirley was an elementary teacher for many years starting in Craig, Nebraska, subsequently at Tekamah-Herman Schools. She eventually earned certifications in Special Education and became a professor at Dana College in Blair where she taught Educational Psychology. She retired from teaching in 1996 to spend more time with family and to travel with Dale.

Memberships included First Presbyterian Church, where she was active in many ways, Chapter DC PEO, Order of Eastern Star, book club, Clio club and she enjoyed her Chatt Center friends and had served as Chatt Center Treasurer.

Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Bernard Pipher, and an infant daughter Lori.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law: Mike and Susan McAllister of Tekamah, Tim and Deb McAllister of Fairbury; grandchildren: Dr. Charles McAllister of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Jennifer and Jim Flak of New York City, Cristy and Aaron Fryzek of Lincoln, Jake and Katie McAllister of Elkhorn and their son Owen, Shirley’s great grandchild.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, July 27, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery

NO VISITATION

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS: The First Presbyterian Church ~ Tekamah, Chatt Center,  Burt County Museum or  donor’s choice.

Shirley McAllister

Shirley McAllister

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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Lester B. Jacoba, 91, of Wakefield NE

July 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Lester B. Jacoba, 91, of Wakefield, NE, formerly of Sioux City, IA, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.

Lester was born August 12, 1923 in Blencoe, IA to Bert and Anna (Hussell) Jacoba.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Bert and Anna, wife; Beryl, one brother, and two sisters

Lester Jacoba

Lester Jacoba

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Lester B. Jacoba, 91, of Wakefield NE

July 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Lester B. Jacoba, 91, of Wakefield, NE, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Wakefield Health Care Center in Wakefield. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.

Lester Jacoba

Lester Jacoba

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The Beauty of Falls Park, Sioux Falls SD

July 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Falls Park is a beautiful place to walk in, picnic in or just simply sit and enjoy the beauty. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Falls Park is a beautiful place to walk in, picnic in or just simply sit and enjoy the beauty. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Fremont 4-H Fair, 4-H Pie Day 1 and More

July 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Fremont 4-H Fair

It was a busy week last week for many of our county 4-H members as they took part in the Fremont 4-H Fair held at Christensen Field in Fremont. Results of all their activities can be found in a separate article. Details on the results of the static exhibits will be shared next week.

However, I do want to congratulate Brent Miller of Lyons on being crowned King of the Fremont 4-H Fair. This honor comes after a long, varied and successful 4-H career and he is very deserving.

 

The Burt County Fair is coming right up August 7-11, but we’ve got some pre-fair activities to tend to before then.

4-H Pie Day I

The first 4-H pie making day will be held this Thursday, July 16 in Tekamah in the Methodist Church basement beginning at 8:00 a.m. All help is appreciated to make short work of assembling these homemade pies. If you don’t know HOW to make a pie, this is a GREAT place to learn! You don’t have to be a 4-H family to help out, all help is appreciated, so stop by to help out.

4-H Rocket Launch

The 4-H Rocket Launch is set for 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, July 16th at Roger’s Sod Farm just south of Decatur. This is a fun evening of excitement and comradery as everyone wants everyone else to have a successful launch and do what they can to make that happen. 4-H members planning to participate are encouraged to call the Extension office at 402-374-2929 by noon the day of the contest to pre-enter. Spectators are always welcome, just bring a lawn chair.

Clothing and Fashion Show Pre-entries:

All Burt County clothing and fashion show entries are due Monday, July 20th so please get them in the Extension Office so the modeling schedule can be made up and sent out.

Ice Cream Buckets & Sweet Corn Requests:

We are asking all our faithful supporters to donate Ice Cream Buckets with Lids for 4-H Kitchen. The 4-H Kitchen needs of ice cream buckets to store left overs, chopped veggies, etc. during the fair. If you have more buckets (with lids) than you need, please bring them to the Burt County Extension Office and we’ll be happy to get them to the fairgrounds in time for the fair.

We are also looking for donations of sweet corn on Thursday evening or Friday of the fair as a new veggie offered for one day only. If you have extra sweet corn on August 6 or 7th we’d appreciate any donations and we’re always looking for cucumbers, so please keep the 4-H Kitchen in mind! Thank you!

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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