News From Bancroft Senior Center

May 19, 2016 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:

Fri. May 13: Today is the monthly birthday and anniversary party join us to play cards or maybe dominoes at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is served at 3:30 p.m.

Mon. May 23: Have you filed your Homestead Exemption yet, make an appointment with Krista and she will do the paper work for you. Call and make your appointment to see her between 10 a.m. and noon today. There will be chair exercises at 1:00 p.m. The card game of Skip-Bo will be played at 1:30 p.m. The monthly board meeting will be at 3:45 p.m. Remember to make your reservation for the chicken dinner on Tuesday by 5:00 p.m. today.

Tues. May 24: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:45 a.m. Free blood pressure clinic starting at 11:45 a.m. Fried chicken dinner at noon and nutrition education program at 12:20 p.m. Cards will be played after lunch.

Wed. May 25: The melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

 

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Maxine M Engelhardt, 82, of Ft. Myers FL and West Point NE

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Maxine M. Engelhardt, age 82, of Ft Myers, Florida & West Point, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Golf Coast Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL.  Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21st, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Point with Pastor Richard Bringewatt officiating.   Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School, West Point, in memory of Maxine.

Maxine M. Engelhardt was born on July 31, 1933, in Oakland, Nebraska to her parents Harry and Myrtle (Carlson) Henry.

Maxine is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Robert G. Engelhardt; children Linda (Michael) Laszewski and Sandy (Mark) Sparland; grandchildren John (Angie) Sparland, Jason (Jenny) Sparland, Joe (Bobbi) Laszewski, Justin Sparland, Sarah Laszewski, and Rachel Laszewski; great grandchildren Tanner Sparland, McKenna Sparland, and Benjamin Sparland; sister Darlene Strehle. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Hazel, Minerva, Vernelle, Junavae, and Audrey.

Maxine Engelhardt

Maxine Engelhardt

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Mary Ann (Wollmer) Tonjes, 85, of Hooper NE

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Mary Ann (Wollmer) Tonjes, age 85, of Hooper, Nebraska passed away April 23, 2016.  Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21st, at 10:30 a.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.  Visitation will be on Friday, May 20th, from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel.  Memorials a suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hooper, the 40 & 8 Nurses Scholarship, Hooper Library, Hooper Senior Center and the Logan View Education Foundation.  Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.Hooper-scribner.com.  Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel, in Hooper in charge of arrangements.

She was born January 18, 1931 in Pender to John and Olga (Heyne) Wollmer. When she was a year old, her family moved to Hooper. After graduating from Hooper High School in 1948, she attended Midland College for two years and graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Nursing in 1953. She married Eugene (Gene) Tonjes April 25, 1954.

Mary Ann and Gene were avid sports fans; holding season-tickets to Nebraska football and following all Husker and local sports teams. They enjoyed playing golf and traveling to attend the activities of their eight grandchildren. Mary Ann loved reading and playing bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs.

, Mary Ann worked at the Hooper Clinic with Dr. William G. Heusel for 17 years. She then joined the staff of Logan View Junior Senior High School where she worked as School Nurse for 15 years until her retirement in 1997.

She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, the Hooper Legion Auxiliary, the Nebraska Alumni Association and the Nebraska State Education Association.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Mark and Kendall Tonjes of Lincoln; daughters and sons-in-law Jane and Joe Camenzind of Wichita, Kansas and Susie and Steve Hultgren of Fremont; grandchildren Matt and Megan Tonjes, John, Ryan, Mark and Jacob Camenzind, Josh and Taylor Dahl, sister-in-law Marlene Moeller and special cousins Carolyn Von Seggern, Beverly Peterson and Sheila Larson. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister.

Mary Ann Tonjes

Mary Ann Tonjes

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James A. “Jim” Hank, 66, of Hooper NE

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


James A. “Jim” Hank, 66 years, of Hooper, NE died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Premier Estates in Fremont, NE. Jim was born August 8, 1949 in Norfolk, NE to Reinhard and Ina (Shufelt) Hank. Jim married Carolyn “Carol” Klitzke on June 6, 1970 in Wakefield, NE. He lived in Fremont from 1970 until moving to Hooper, NE in 1984. He worked as a welder for Valmont Industries in Valley, NE.

Jim was a 20 year member of the Hooper Volunteer Fire Department. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association and an award winning Trap Shooter. He was a member of the Anglers Club and Izaak Walton in Fremont. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood working.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Tracy (Michael) Gearhart of Omaha, Sherry (Ron) Hassler of Pacific Junction, IA; and Jennifer Hank (Andy Armstrong) of Omaha; brothers, Walter (Connie) Hank of Hooper, Rodney (Sandy) Hank of Fremont and Russell (Elsie) Hank of North Bend, NE; and 3 grandchildren, Ross, Lauren, and Evan; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant son, Danny James Hank.

Funeral service will be 1:30 PM, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Visitation on Monday from 4 PM to 7 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Hooper Cemetery in Hooper, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for a designation to be determined.

Jim Hank

Jim Hank

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Rodney K. Nelson, 83, of Sidney NE

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Rodney K. Nelson, age 83 of Sidney, NE and longtime Oakland, NE resident, passed away at his home Thursday morning, October 1, 2015.
Rodney Keith Nelson, the youngest of five children born to David Edgar and Gerda Cecelia (Norgren) Nelson, was born on May 17, 1932 at Oakland, NE. He attended the Oakland Public Schools and graduated with the Oakland High School Class of 1950. On November 2, 1952 Rodney was united in marriage to Mable Irene Larson at the Elim Lutheran Church at Swaburg, NE. He was employed at Ray Traub Feeds and later at Jerry Wallerstedt Feeds and the Farmer’s Coop Elevator. In 1972 Rodney purchased Nelson Hardware, running the business until selling it in 1994. Rodney and Mable moved to Sidney in 2001 to be closer to family.
Rodney was a current member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and a former active member of First Lutheran Church in Oakland. While in his youth he was active in 4-H and enjoyed showing his cattle. While a businessman in Oakland, Rodney was active in the Lions Club, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, attended Nebraska Football games and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife: Mable of Sidney; (3) daughters: Barbara Ernest and husband Greg of Dalton, Beverly Rabe and husband Gregg of Gurley and Brenda Spencer and husband David of Yankton, SD; (9) grandchildren: Karlene Dudley and husband Jacob of Ft. Leavenworth, KS, Regina Barthel and husband Joerg of Frankfurt, Germany, Randi Cleveland and husband Cody of Norfolk, NE, Dana Rabe of Dublin, Ireland, Margaret Kaltsulas and husband Neil of Yankton, SD, Mitchell Ernest and fiancee’ Courtney Bremer of Dalton, Kegan Rabe and wife Sawyer of Keystone, NE, Erik Spencer and girlfriend Brittany Davis of Yankton, and Adam Spencer of Yankton; (3) great-grandchildren: Norah and Ben Dudley and Logan Cleveland; (3) sisters-in-law: Mary Johnson and husband Emery of Fremont, NE, Marjorie Davis of Fremont and Donna Larson of Uehling, NE; (1) brother-in-law: Richard Larson of Uehling and numerous extended family members and friends.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, (2) brothers: Clifford Nelson and wife Vivian and Roland Nelson and wife Kathryn, (2) sisters: Mildred Woerman and husband Elray and Lillian Peterson, (3) brothers-in-law: Harry Larson and wife Jean, Gerald Larson and Robert Davis, (1) sister-in-law: Vernell Larson and numerous extended family members.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., May 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland NE.

Burial is in the Argo Cemetery, rural Uehling.

Memorials are suggested to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Argo Cemetery.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Rodney Nelson

Rodney Nelson

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Jerald “Jerry” Lloyd Palmer, 73, of Tekamah NE

May 19, 2016 Leave a comment


Jerald “Jerry” Lloyd Palmer was born to Homer Virgil Palmer and Bettie Holiday Cowell February 1, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Tekamah, Nebraska, at the age of 73 years.

Jerry spent most of his younger years in Burlingame, Kansas. He loved the game of chess, and became a state champion. He later moved on to Alhambra, California. He graduated from Mark Keppel High School and was a member of the tennis team.

Jerry was united in marriage to Margarita Burgos January 20, 1968 in Las Vegas, Nevada. To this union two children were born; daughter, Cherish and son, David.

On March 25, 1992, in Reno, Nevada, Jerry married Cheryl Pickell. With this union, he became step father to Richard, Christina and James Pickell, and they became a combined family.

Throughout the years, Jerry worked various jobs; he was a shipping clerk, part of the crew on a banana boat and a roofer, just to name a few. He found his calling when he started driving truck 33 years ago, and made Tekamah his home. He never retired; he worked until 6 weeks before he passed.

Jerry always excelled in whatever he did. He loved the ocean, and taught himself to sail. He enjoyed his family, and getting together for family gatherings. He just loved life. Jerry enjoyed hearing other people’s stories, and telling his own.

He was a great Nebraska fan, and would stop and watch the games when he was on the road. His newest passion was Words with Friends, and of course, he was seldom beat.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Bryce Palmer.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Tekamah; brother, Robert Palmer of Carbondale, KS; children, Cherish (Charlie) Lyles and David Palmer all of Indianapolis, IN, Richard Pickell, Jr. and James (Launa) Pickell all of Decatur, NE, Christina Gray of Tekamah; beloved grandchildren, Cassie and Camille Brodrick, Charles Lyles, David Michael, Joseph, Nick and Zach Palmer, Britany Crosby, Kelsey Gray, Ryan Gray, Tyler Johnson, Alyssa Johnson, Austin Pickell, Keith Pickell, Andrew Pickell.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., May 21st at 1:00 p.m. at Jerry’s residence in Tekamah NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family for further designation.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Palmer

Jerry Palmer

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Millicent J. Troupe, 93, of Oakland NE

May 18, 2016 Leave a comment


Millicent J. Troupe, 93 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

MEMORIAL SERVICE is pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Kerrie On

May 17, 2016 Leave a comment


By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

This May marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco. A proud police officer, beloved wife, and caring mother, Officer Orozco was killed in the line of duty on May 20, 2015, while serving an arrest warrant. She died one day before her 3-month-old daughter Olivia was set to arrive home from the hospital and Kerrie was to begin her postponed maternity leave. Officer Orozco’s death was an enormous loss for the Omaha community and a sobering reminder of the sacrifices our first responders make to keep us safe.

 

A year later, Nebraska continues to grieve this loss and celebrate the life of Kerrie Orozco. A leader in the community, she volunteered with the Special Olympics and helped raise funds as president of the Police Officers Ball. She led a Girl Scout troop and took part in area events like “Shop with a Cop.” The North Omaha Boys and Girls Club knew her as “Coach K,” the enthusiastic and warm leader of their baseball team. This devotion to so many people in the Omaha community earned Kerrie the police department’s “Outstanding Volunteer Service Award” last year.

 

This month, Kerrie’s friends, family and former colleagues traveled to our nation’s capital to participate in several events to honor her life and service to our state. Senator Ben Sasse and I joined them, along with members of Omaha’s First Responders Foundation, to lay a wreath at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. This ceremony had a special significance as part of the events leading up to National Police Week, which was first proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

 

At the memorial, we had the honor of meeting Officer Orozco’s former partner, Kevin Wiese, who shared warm and touching stories of his time with Kerrie. The memorial now bears Kerrie’s name, inscribed permanently in marble along with the many other officers who gave their lives to protect our communities.

 

Later that day, the U.S. Senate delivered its own tribute to Kerrie’s memory. I was deeply moved to honor Officer Orozco on the Senate floor through a speech discussing her life and legacy.

 

In a touching end to a day filled with emotions, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution in honor of Officer Orozco. Senator Sasse and I were joined by Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley in introducing the resolution, which expressed a sense of the Senate to honor her memory and service to our country.

 

In the year since Officer Orozco’s death, the common refrain of “Kerrie On” has been referenced repeatedly to honor her life, spirit, and legacy. One year later, she continues to represent the best of Nebraska and our nation, forever inspiring us to “Kerrie On.”

Thank you for participating in the democratic process. I look forward to visiting with you again next week.

 

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Grain Market Report

May 16, 2016 Leave a comment


Grain Markets 5/16/16 @ 10:39am

July Corn 0’0 @ 3.90’6

July Beans -5’0@10.60’0

 

Corn – Weather uncertainty and temps falling below 30 degrees in North Dakota over the weekend and heavy rains for portions of the Midwest this week is supportive for corn

 

Beans – nearby struggling on the board of trade, while new crop January beans are up.  It seems there is some additional weather premium being added to new crop beans as we see the spreads improve.  (For obvious reasons old crop in the bin is less impacted by weather premiums).  The bean market is currently inverted, however the spread is narrowing.

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The Power of Basis

 

Grain markets have been very exciting since early March.  Well I guess I should say Soybeans have been very exciting.  With July beans seeing $2.295 rally since March 2nd.  That’s easy to get excited about, until you called for a cash bid and found the cash price to be only up slightly from the previous bid.  Why is this?  I want to talk specifically about processors.  Understanding that processors are the final stop for your grain, it stands to reason why they “set the market.”

 

The function of basis is to act as the knob on a faucet.  The market goes up, grain starts to move and the processor needs to slow down the flow.  So what do they do?  Turn down the faucet (IE Basis).  On the contrary, if farmers are not moving enough grain to keep the processor at production levels they are forced to pay more and turn up the faucet.

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Another consideration is a simple function of business.  If the market rallies $1.00, the processor would consider it good business to keep a percentage of the rally as profit.  For example 5/10/16 the USDA report was released and the market rallied.  Cash bean prices shot up and processors quickly adjusted basis downward.  This is a consideration when marketing.  The chart below gives actual basis numbers and how they responded to the futures market.  Look specifically at USDA report day 5/10/16.

 

Sioux City Bean Processor
Date Futures Average May Basis Spot bid
3/1/2016 $8.62 -$0.33 $8.21
4/1/2016 $9.14 -$0.43 $8.67
5/6/2016 $10.15 -$0.73 $9.46
5/9/2016 $10.31 -$0.73 $9.58
5/10/2016 $10.57 -$0.80 $9.77

 

Cash Price = Futures + Basis

 

So there are two risk factors to consider when pricing your grain.  Futures and basis both are factors.  Since they are usually inversely related, basis is often times best locked in when market prices are down and visa versa..

 

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

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

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

www.cvacoop.com

 

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Oakland City Council Meeting Agenda

May 16, 2016 Leave a comment


 REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA

 

MEETING NOTICE:

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 on Monday May 16th, 2016 at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the regular monthly meeting.

An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.

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PRELIMINARY AGENDA

I.                        CALL TO ORDER

 

A.   Roll Call

B.   Establishment of a Quorum

C.   Reminder of Open Meeting Laws/Poster

D.   Approval April 18th, 2016 meeting minutes

E.    Treasurer’s Report

 

  1. SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

 

  • COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS

F.    Police Report

G.   Parks Report

 

IV.                    OLD BUSINESS

 

V.                      NEW BUSINESS

H.   4 Wheeler/golf cart fees

I.     Water Supply lines

J.     Pool fees and hours for 2016 season-same or change?

K.   Hiring of additional summer pool staff

L.    Update on Nuisance property

M. Accept pay application for Group A

N.

 

VI.                    INFORMATION ITEM

 

 

  • DISCUSSION

O.        Water Supply lines

 

                 

  • CLOSED SESSION

 

  1. APPROVAL OF OPERATIONS BILLS AND WARRANTS

Approval by motion

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Registered Agenda Speakers

                  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.

                  The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to enter into an executive session at any time during the meeting, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, even though the closed session may not be indicated on the agenda.

                  It is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take up the items on the agenda in sequential order. However, the Mayor and City Council reserve the right to take up matters in a different order to accommodate the schedules of the city council members, persons having items on the agenda, and the public

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