Sherry Alexander of Onawa IA
June 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Sherry Alexander passed away June 6, 2016, at her home in Onawa, IA.
Memorial services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE
Betty R. Strand, 89, of Uehling NE
June 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Betty R. Strand, age 89, of Uehling, Nebraska passed away Saturday June 4, 2016, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper, Nebraska. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Hooper Funeral Chapel. Pastor Larry Jirsak will officiate. Burial will follow in the Swaburg Baptist Cemetery south of Uehling. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Uehling Community Support Fund, Uehling Park and the Swaburg Baptist Cemetery. Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.hooper-scribner.com. Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper is in charge of arrangements.
Betty was born the oldest of six on June 28, 1926 in Waterbury, Nebraska to Willis and Ruth ‘Stewart’ Wheatley. The family lived in several different communities during the depression, eventually settling in Uehling. Betty graduated from Uehling High School in 1945. She was married to Gerald Strand in September 1945 and they farmed in the Uehling area. Betty was a farm wife helping out on the farm until they sold their equipment in 1971. She then went to work at Logan View High School as a cook while still living in the Uehling area. After retirement they moved into Uehling. Gerald died in June of 1990. Betty continued to live in Uehling until she became a resident of the Hooper Care Center.
Betty had been a member of the Ladies Aide of the Congregational Church in Uehling, Congregational Church Choir and taught Sunday School and Confirmation there as well. She also was a member of Wo-He-Low, American Legion Auxiliary and was a Girl Scout Leader.
Survivors:
Daughter – Bonita (Dennis) Krohn of Hooper
Sons – Jerry Strand of Rural Hooper
Jon Strand of Uehling
Grandson – James M. Case II
Granddaughter – Juliane M. (Chad) Case Rinas
Great grandchildren: Christopher M. Rinas, Tyler D. Rinas and Dylan P. Rinas
Brothers: Willis C. (Jean) Wheatley of Apache Junction, AZ.
Joe (Debbie) Wheatley of Allyn, WA.
Sisters: Mona (Lyle) Thielfoldt of Brownsville, TX.
Janice (Hershel) Nuzum of Hooper
Sister-in-law – Muriel Rabe of Oakland
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, brother Leo and granddaughter Janel Case.
Betty Strand
Durwood Kent Bunderson, 84, of Oakland NE
June 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Durwood Kent Bunderson was born on March 15, 1932 in rural Burt County, Nebraska to Oscar and Dorlene (Lester) Bunderson. Kent passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, NE.
Kent spent most of his life serving his friends, family and community in Burt County. Kent worked for Northwestern Bell for nearly 33 years as a union employee and installed the first dialed telephone in Fremont, NE.
Upon his retirement from Northwestern Bell, Kent and Myra (Gatzemeyer) enjoyed traveling and fishing. For many years they wintered in Florida.
Often Kent’s catches were the main course of numerous fish fries he cooked and served his family and friends.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a loyal, honest and hardworking man who treasured his friends and family.
Kent was loved and will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings: Lester, Jim and Jeanne.
Kent is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Myra of Oakland; five children: Janet (Lee) Bunderson of Camdenton, MO, Kathy (Jo) Peterson of Omaha, NE, William (Eric) Bunderson of Omaha, Sandra Hille Weisman of Columbia, MO, Larry Hille of Fremont, NE; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation is Tues., June 7th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland with family receiving friends.
The Funeral Service is Wed., June 8th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.
Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial is in the Craig Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Kent Bunderson
Rebecca Sue Rocca (Becky), 54, of the Tekamah NE Decatur NE Area
June 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Rebecca Sue Rocca (Becky) was born September 28, 1961 in Blair Nebraska to Neal and Gay White. On Friday, May 27, 2016, at the age of 54 she passed to her heavenly home when she was taken suddenly from her friends and family in an auto accident.
Becky spent her childhood on farms located between Tekamah and Decatur, Nebraska. She attended elementary school at School District 6R, a country school located between Tekamah and Decatur, then transferred to Tekamah-Herman High School in Tekamah, graduating in 1979. She continued a higher education degree at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, followed by further education at University of Nebraska at Omaha, graduating in May of 1984.
Becky was involved in many school activities including cheerleading, singing and band. Outside of school she was involved in 4-H where she participated in showing horses, cattle, cooking, sewing and singing. Becky was passionate about horses and showed her Appaloosas Jack, Jane and Annie, in breed shows at the National Level.
Becky met Martin J Rocca “Marty” in college and they married August 6, 1982 making their home on the family farm between Tekamah and Decatur. They were business partners as well as life partners working in insurance, construction and farming. As an adult Becky loved Harley motorcycles, farming, her nieces and nephew and her dogs
Becky was preceded in death by her father, Neal White; infant brother, Stephen Michael White; grandparents, Clarence (Peeler) and Edith Kelly and John and Eva White; uncles, Clarence Kelly Jr and Dale White.
Becky is survived by her husband, Martin Rocca of Decatur; mother, Gay White of Tekamah, brother, Wade White of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Janelle White and brother in law John Guisto from Tucson AZ; nieces and nephews, Kelly Dyvig and husband Cory Dyvig of Edmond OK, Matlock White of Oklahoma City, OK, Kasey Reyes and husband Jordan Reyes of Guthrie OK; and great niece and nephews, Ashlyn, Blake and Tyler Dyvig; many aunts, uncles and cousins also mourn her loss.
The Memorial Service is Fri., June 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Tekamah City Auditorium.
Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Becky Rocca
Rebecca, “Becky” Sue Rocca, 54, of the Tekamah and Decatur NE Area
June 4, 2016 Leave a comment
Rebecca “Becky” Sue Rocca, 54 years, of the Tekamah and Decatur area passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 in Lincolnville, Kansas.
The Memorial Service will be held Fri., June 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Tekamah City Auditorium.
Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Becky Rocca
Betty Daugherty, 88, of West Point NE
June 4, 2016 Leave a comment
Betty Daugherty, age 88, of West Point, Nebraska passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Memorial service will be Monday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Church in West Point. Lunch will follow in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to John A. Stahl Library or the Sunshine Center. Stokely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Mae Janvrin was born February 19, 1928 in Bancroft, IA to Howard and Geraldine (Godfredson) Janvrin. She grew up in Hawarden, IA and graduated from High School there in 1946. On June 10, 1950, Betty married Kenneth Daugherty at Hawarden Methodist Church.
Betty was a Northwestern Bell operator for 16 years, from 1948-1964. She and Ken moved to Wayne, NE in 1950 and to West Point in 1969. From 1972 to 1984, the couple owned and operated B.J.’s Fashions in West Point.
Betty was a member of Trinity Church, past officer in Guild, Den Mother in Wayne and West Point, and active in the community. She was an avid bowler, the first woman to roll a 600 series in Wayne. Betty sang in the church choir, served as president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1978, and active in West Point Community Theater.
Survivors include sons Scott (Carolyn) Daugherty Klar of Pooler, GA, Kim (Nancy) Daugherty of West Point and Fred (Tamra) Daugherty of Lincoln; brother Kenneth (Karen) Janvrin of Panora, IA; sisters Dolores Shuff of LeMars, IA, Wanda (Jerry) McManamann of Lincoln, and LaVonne Corral of Iowa; grandchildren Gayle Klar, Lynn Klar, Kim Jr. “Pete” (LaRissa) Daugherty, Brent (Mandi) Daugherty, and Garett, Emily, and Ryan Daugherty; great-grandchildren Rebecca, Kristina Anne, Brooklyn, Jolie, Elise, and Jameson; and great-great-grandson Trae.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband Ken on July 5, 2013.
Betty Daugherty
Swedish Heritage Center to Host Humanities Speaker Daniel Draper
June 3, 2016 Leave a comment
OAKLAND SWEDISH CENTER TO HOST NEBRASKA
HUMANITIES SPEAKER
“DANIEL FREEMAN, FIRST HOMESTEADER’
– Historical Re-enactor Darrel Draper will portray Daniel Freeman, America’s first
Homesteader, in a unique “edu-taining” (educational + entertaining) costumed program at
2:30PM ,SATURDAY JUNE4TH at the OaKIand SWEDISH HERITAGE CENTER ON US HWY
77 in OAKLAND,NE. The 45 minute prog ram is free and open to the public.
Daniel Freeman (1826-‘1908) lived most of his life on the Western Frontier of America.
As a doctor, Civil War Officer, coroner, and County Sheriff, Freeman had many unique
experiences while living in America’s first homestead under the 1863 Homestead Act Draper
will describe life as a pioneer and the changes that Nebraska and America were going through
in the 19’Century in this costun’red presentation that gives audience members insight into his
life, family, and frontier legacy.
Darrel Draper has been described by audience members as “an awesome and
absolutely wonderful performer” who is able to t.ansport listeners back in time to the era of his
characters. His humorous delivery, sound research, knowledge of history, and the use of
interactive audience part;cipation have delighted audiences aged I to 80 He is one of the
most requested speakers in the Nebraska Humanities Council’s Speakers Bureau Program, the
largest of its type in the nation.
Draper’s performance is sponsored by the OAKLAND SWEDISH HERITAGE CENTER
and is made possible with help from a grant frorn the NEBRASM HUIVIANIIIES COUNCIL,
HUMANITIES.
Growing Overseas Trade
June 2, 2016 Leave a comment
By Governor Pete Ricketts
With over 95 percent of the world’s population living outside the borders of the United States, growing overseas trade is one of the best ways we can grow Nebraska. Last year, I led two overseas trade missions—one to the European Union and one to Asia, including Japan and China—to reach potential customers for Nebraska’s exports. These were successful missions which helped to strengthen trade relationships with several countries. Companies we met with during those trips have announced new projects, and are growing their investment in Nebraska.
To continue to build on our relationships, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) announced a few days ago that we would be leading a trade mission to China this fall. From November 9th through the 15th, we will meet with investors and host events in Xi’an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong to strengthen Nebraska’s relationships with our state’s fourth largest trading partner.
DED and NDA worked with me to build the itinerary for the fall trade mission. During the trip, my agencies and trade mission members will join me in participating in the 23rd China Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair while in Yangling. Yangling is located in Shaanxi Province just outside the city of Xi’an. The fair offers roughly 1.7 million square feet of exhibition space and is expected to draw 1.6 million visitors over five days, making it China’s premier agricultural fair.
Shanghai is one of the world’s largest metropolitan areas with a population of 24 million. It is also a leading international business center, consumer market, and key entry port into China. That’s why Nebraska established a trade office in Shanghai in 2013 to help our businesses make key connections and work with Chinese companies seeking opportunities in the U.S. and globally. The trade office will play a pivotal part with planning and facilitating the trade delegation’s visit.
Our final stop on the trade mission will be Hong Kong, one of the largest importers of Nebraska beef and a key market for other Nebraska products. The city also is an important gateway for business throughout East Asia. In 2015, Hong Kong by itself was Nebraska’s sixth largest export market, accounting for $234 million in goods purchased from our state with approximately 80 percent being exported food products. Since beef is Nebraska’s number one commodity, this visit to Hong Kong is a great opportunity to build on our success in this market.
China’s growing economy offers nearly boundless opportunities for Nebraska ag producers, manufacturers, and other businesses. This trade mission will help Nebraska businesses build on our existing relationships. It will also give us an opportunity to advocate for expanding and opening up new markets. While Hong Kong imports Nebraska beef, China still prohibits the purchase of beef products from the United States. On this trip, I will continue to advocate for reopening the beef trade between China and the United States, so Nebraska’s ranchers and beef industry have even more opportunities to market and sell their beef products.
Nebraska businesses and ag producers who do business in China, or those that are hoping to enter this market, should contact DED or NDA to express their interest in joining the trade mission. Space is limited. Company officials interested in participating in the trade mission should contact Cobus Block at 402-480-5806 or cobus.block@nebraska.gov or Stan Garbacz at 402-471-2341 or stan.garbacz@nebraska.gov to express their interest soon.
Market Report
June 2, 2016 Leave a comment
Dow -86.87
S&P -3.98
Nasdaq +6.00
The Dow industrials and S&P 500 fell this morning, with major indexes still on track to end the month higher despite mounting expectations for a U.S. interest rate increase. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 84 points, or 0.5%, to 17789. The S&P 500 lost 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 0.1%. That left the Dow industrials on pace to finish the month 0.1% higher, while the S&P 500 was headed toward a 1.4% May gain.
Some analysts said the monthly gains for major indexes since their climb off February’s lows was an encouraging sign for equities markets, given new concerns about increased interest rates and other global uncertainty. Expectations for the Fed to announce an interest-rate increase this summer have risen dramatically since the start of the month, while the dollar has gained for four consecutive weeks.
July Corn -7’0 @ $4.05’6
New Corn -4’2 @ $4.09’2
July Beans -5’2 @ $10.81’2
New Beans -0’2 @ $10.56’0
Corn:
The corn made some gains recently hitting $4.13 on the July board Friday and touching it again last night during the evening trade. Happy to see the corn finally getting some attention reaching levels we haven’t seen since October ‘15. Basis continues to suffer as the board rallies and those producers that locked in basis levels have seen the benefit. Looking forward we are needing to price these basis contracts and we seem to be getting some opportunities. Be sure to place offers, we don’t want to miss out on a bounce.
I am enjoying seeing the grain prices upward move, however I remain realistic, keeping in mind if U.S. weather cooperates we could easily see a corn crop upwards of 14 billion bushels and domestic ending stocks of 2.2 billion bushels or more. I guess the moral of the story is manage your risk and hope for it to go higher.
Beans:
July beans remain fairly range bound since the bounce May 10th, but the stretch to $10.98 last week was promising. We can always hope to shoot past $11, which would provide some real potential from a technical perspective. However there are discussions regarding the switch to beans from corn, which is not necessarily bullish news for the beans. I don’t anticipate the funds care much about that however. It seems for now political risk, the US Dollar, and oil prices seem to have more impact than the actual crop does. So where do we go from here? Do markets continue to rally or do beans settle down? No one knows. As a producer it is wise to reduce risk at profitable levels. Understanding it is very easy to kick yourself when prices go higher but from a risk management perspective it’s the right move and fits the longer-term goals of a profitable operation.
So let’s talk about weather into the summer. Should we be concerned? The Weather Channel says the trend of warmer-than-average temperatures overall during summer months the last several years is expected to continue. Well-above-average temperatures are expected this summer from the West Coast into the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
The only area where cooler-than-average temperatures are expected this summer will be across much of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, again, owing partially to the soaked ground from a spring of heavy rainfall.
“We expect that the full La Niña forcing will not be in place by June, but will come roaring into play by July and, especially, August,” Crawford said. “We expect a strongly ‘back-loaded’ summer with the heat continuing into September.”
Typically, La Niña summers feature hotter temperatures from the central U.S. into the Northeast.
Crawford notes that during previous years where rapid changes from El Niño to La Niña occurred, the worst of the summer heat was focused from the northern Plains to the Great Lakes states.
Another factor to consider regarding temperatures this summer are sea-surface temperatures in the western North Atlantic, which are forecast to be warmer than any time over the past five years. That often results in warmer temperatures in the eastern U.S.
Greg Mockenhaupt
ProEdge Risk Management Consultant
P: (402) 685-5613 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com
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Santee Sioux Nation Art Show and Community Market Launching June 4th
June 2, 2016 Leave a comment
The Santee Sioux Nation Art Show and Community Market will launch Saturday, June 4 outside the Ohiya Casino and Resort on highway 12, just east of Niobrara, NE on the Santee Sioux Reservation. The Community Market will be held again on July 2 and continue every Saturday after that featuring homemade and handmade products.
Along with fresh, locally grown produce, much more will be available. You’ll find fresh baked goods including Amish goods, Indian tacos and other prepared foods, jams and jellies, and hand-made Native American arts, designs, and crafts. Authentic Native American buffalo bone carvings, inlaid jewelry, and bead work from various artists will be available for purchase. Native American beaders will also offer live demonstrations on how to make their fine jewelry.
“Beadwork is eye-straining, time consuming work that takes experience and skill in achieving the finished product,” said Veronica Erenberg, Project Manager with the Center for Rural Affairs. “The demonstrations will offer an insight into what goes into a beadwork piece and why it is worth more that one thinks.”
Erenberg adds, “Not only is the Community Market an opportunity for Santee gardeners to sell extra produce, but we also welcome beaders, arts & crafts persons, bakers, and other community members to sell homemade and handmade items.” Erenberg said she sees the market as an element of economic development and as a way to promote Santee art and artisans. “There are so many arts and crafts people who don’t get the exposure they deserve,” Erenberg said. “ This is a new avenue for them. This is promoting economic development.”
Learn about several of the artists here and here.
WHAT: Santee Sioux Nation Art Show and Community Market 2016
WHERE: Ohiya Casino and Resort located in Niobrara, Nebraska on the Santee Sioux Reservation
53142 Highway 12
Niobrara, NE
WHEN: Saturday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Setup time starts at 10:45 a.m. Tables and tents are available on a first come first serve basis. Vendors are encouraged to bring their own.
Market will take place again on July 2nd and continue to take place every Saturday through October.
Everyone involved in the Market looks forward to adding new food and craft vendors throughout the season.
The Public Market is part of the Santee Garden and Market Project, a joint effort between the Center for Rural Affairs and the Nebraska Indian Community College. Working together and building on grassroots interest and support, the project is bringing fresh foods and economic opportunity to Santee. The market is a result of a series of garden and market trainings happening throughout the year. Project organizers have been training the gardeners to grow food for home consumption and any extra produce can be sold at the Public Market.
“The market was launched in 2012 with 16 vendors and over 600 customers. There is ample opportunity for vendors to make a nice income every Saturday throughout the summer especially with all the tourists and casino-goers,” commented Erenberg.
All vendors are welcome. Free booth space for vendors and some tables and tents provided. Contact our Market Manager: Kristine Flyinghawk at (402) 404-6950 to sign up for a booth or for more information.
For more information visit www.cfra.org/santee
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