Happenings at Oakland Heights

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey

What a nice Fourth of July celebration, was a busy weekend for many. Next week we will be having our monthly Volunteer Executive meeting on Monday July 11th at 2:30 pm. On Tuesday July 12th we will be having a cook out for the resident’s noon meal and then we will be taking them out for a Van ride at 2:30 pm. On Thursday July 14th Charlie Davis will be here to play his harmonica. And on Saturday July 16th the Rusty Buckets will perform at 2:30 pm. We would also like to wish a Happy Birthday to Dolores Anderson she celebrates her birthday on July 10th.

Church Service for Sunday July 10th at 2:30 pm will be given by the Evangelical Free Church with a luncheon served afterwards. There will be Catholic Mass on Tuesday July 12th at 9:30am given by Father Paul.

Activities for the week of July 11th   to July 16th     are as follows, Reading with Jill, Manicures, Sing a Long, Bingo the w/Evang. Free., Coffee and Conversations,   Bible Fellowship,  Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning video, and Lawrence Walk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Mary Donavan, Anne Anderson, Betty Hanna, Marge Maller, Patty Miller, Bonnie Fleischman, Dani Moseman, Pat Anderson, Nadine Anderson, Judy Stone, Sly Rouse, and Seth Anderson.

Activity Department Memorial Fund

Donations were given in memory of Yvonne Rosenbaum by Jill Brink and Nancy Silvey.

 

 

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Fremont and Burt County Fair Information

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


Fremont 4-H Fair This Week

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to show your 4-H exhibits at what I call the “Pre-Fair”! The Fremont 4-H Fair will be held July 6-9 at Christensen Field in Fremont. Livestock as well as static exhibits will be on display. If you made a static exhibit for last year’s Burt County Fair, but didn’t get it done in time to exhibit at the Fremont Fair you are welcome to show your skills and exhibit it this year.

I always told my 4-H members if they are baking for county fair to put their four best cookies (for example) in the freezer for the Burt County Fair, then pick the four next best ones for Fremont Fair and the third best ones to save for Open Class entry. The only trick is making sure no one EATS them before any of the fairs! I’ve seen pictures of signs on food saying “Eat this and you DIE!” as 4-H members try to protect their exhibits from hungry family members.

Check out all the exhibit options by going online to: http://dodge.unl.edu/frfourhexhguide  for the Fremont 4-H Fair Book.

 

Fremont Fair Entry Deadlines and Information:

4-H Static Exhibits (Citizenship & Civic Education, Clover buds Exhibits, Communications & Expressive Arts, Consumer & Family Science, Environmental Education/Earth Science, Healthy Lifestyles, Personal Development & Leadership, Plant Science, Science & Technology – Home Economics) will be entered at the Fremont 4-H Fair during Entry/Check-in Day ­­­Wednesday, July 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. AND/OR Thursday, July 7 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Christensen Field Multi-Purpose Building. Enter on the South side for easiest access.

 

4-H Animal Exhibits will be entered at the specified in the Fairbook. For check-in of the particular department/species refer to “Schedule of Events” and/or to the specific department/species information in this premium list.

Hope to see you there!

 

Burt County 4-H Bicycle Rodeo

The 4-H Bicycle Rodeo will be held July 12 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Parking Lot, on Hwy 32 on the West edge of Tekamah, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All 4-H members are encouraged to participate including Clover Kids.

Participants must be signed up by NOON the day of the contest so materials are prepared for them. Helmets are always a good idea!

The contest will include a safety quiz as well as the 4 riding events…control, balance, figure 8 and slalom.

If you have any questions about this event please call the Nebraska Extension Office at 402-374-2929.

 

 

 

Pie Day I – July 14

The 4-H Kitchen Pie Day I will be held Thursday, July 14 in Methodist Church Basement in Tekamah. Pie making preparations will begin at 8:00 am and will run until approximately 2:00.

Everyone welcome to help and the Burt County 4-H Council will provide lunch. All volunteers and pie lovers are welcome to help – 4-H related or not! Bring your apron and favorite peeler, knife or rolling pin (well-marked please) and come join this fun group of pie makers.

 

4-H Rocket Launch – July 14

Attention all 4-H rocketeers…the 4-H Rocket Launch Contest will again be held at Rogers Sod Farm on Hwy 75 just south of Decatur in their wonderful wide open spaced grassy area. The contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14th and if it is still light after the contest 4-H members are welcome to do any additional launches needed to complete their launch record for fair entry for the rocket.

Please call the Extension Office at 402-374-2929 by noon the day of the contest so we can plan for you.

If you’d just like to come watch you are most welcome, just bring a lawn chair or blanket and maybe bug spray! It’s a really fun contest so don’t miss out!

 

Come to the Burt County Fair Promotion, August 6-8

Youth ages 5-18 can receive 5 ride coupons by completing a county fair scavenger hunt!

The contest will be available Saturday and Sunday 10-10 and Monday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm at the Burt County Fairgrounds. Sign up and get started at the 4-H Building. Note: Youth may only participate and receive prizes in the scavenger hunt ONCE during the fair.

PLUS participants get to spin the giant 4-H Prize Wheel to win an extra prize, like trinkets, more ride tickets, 4-H Kitchen coupons or even a 4-H t-shirt!

Make plans NOW to bring your family and friends to the Burt County Fair to take part in the County Fair Scavenger Hunt and see what the Burt County Fair holds for you and your family!

This fun activity is sponsored by the Burt County 4-H Council and funded by the America’s Farmers Grow Communities Grant from Monsanto, Corporation donated to the Burt County 4-H Council by grant winner, Rosie Gregerson of Tekamah.

Mary Loftis,

Extension Associate
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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Keep Looking Up!

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


Celestial Fireworks Seen This Weekend!
By Gary Fugman
Have you had enough of things that go BOOM in the night?  I thought not.  Have we got an experience for you!
This Friday, July 8 at 9pm at the Lyons Library and Saturday, July 9 at 9pm at the Decatur Sears Center Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club (NENAC) invites people of all ages to a discusion of “Celestial Fireworks!”  At the end of their lives, stars can do a variety of interesting things: from the surface explosions of white dwarfs, to instabilities in more massive stars that cause them to brighten and fade.  Then there are the supernovae!  A supernovae can increase a star’s brightness to as much as 10 billion suns!  All this has and is going on around us in our own Milky Way Galaxy.  This weekend Pastor Gary Fugman will lead a discussion on the brighter points of these celestial fireworks and you are invited!
Then free July star will be given and explained and, weather permitting, we will observe celestial fireworks in the July night sky with large astronomical telescopes.  Friday, we will observe at the Cory and Tracie Martin residence 3 miles south of Lyons and Saturday we will observe at Fugman Observatory on the south side of Decatur.  You are encouraged to bring your own telescope or binoculars to observe celestial fireworks as well.  The planets Jupiter, Mars and Saturn will also be available to see in the telescopes.
For more information on this and future NENAC presentations, including the August 11 Perseid Meteor Shower Party, google “nenacstars” or call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953 and Keep Looking Up!
Questions for Consideration:
How can the “surface” of a stars be hotter after the star explodes?
Does the fact that you are made of stardust, the remains of exploded stars, give you a sense of unity with the universe?

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Oakland-Craig Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

INFORMATIONAL MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, July 7, 2006 @ 7:30 p.m.

 

To be held in the gym in the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and to seek input concerning the possible school consolidation with Tekamah Herman.

A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular business hours.

 

  1. ROUTINE AGENDA
  2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

 

Call the Meeting to Order at _______p.m. – President Pete Thiele

  1. Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law

 

  1. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date.

 

  1. EXCUSED ABSENCES

 

________________moved that ­­­____________________ is absent, excused.

 

_____________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call vote:   _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille

______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:   For Motion_________ Against Motion__________ Other _________

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille

______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

_____________________ moved that the agenda be approved as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote: _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion _____     Against Motion______   Other ______

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. POSSIBLE SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION PRESENTATION BY SUPERINTENDENT SMITH, TEKAMAH HERMAN SUPERINTENDENT GROSS, PROCHASKA, D A DAVIDSON AND JERRY McCALL

 

III. ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at _________p.m.

 

 

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Market Report

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


Markets @ close:

Dow -108.75

S&P -14.40

Nasdaq -39.67

 

US Dollar steady/higher. trend is higher.  Crude Oil is lower, trend is sideways.

 

Grain Markets @ Close:

Sept Corn -9’2 @ $3.50’6

Dec Corn -9’0 @ $3.58’0
Aug Beans -54’2 @ 11.10’0

Nov Beans -60’2 @ 10.77’2

 

Attached you will find a preview of the CVA Radio ad, set to air later this week.

 

USDA S&D Report around the corner July 12th

 

More acres, More bushels and more moisture.  Funds are liquidation record long position.  Funds sell 8k corn on the day, their long position is 132K, down from 275K on June 17. trend is lower.  Funds sell 7K Beans, their net long position is estimated to be 193K. The record is 260K.

 

South America – Argentina reported that 41% of their corn harvest is now completed compared to 60% LY and the 3 yr. average of 65%.

 

Export inspections: corn 57.1 last week 48.6, good number; beans 10, last week 11.6, another decent week.

 

Export sales: corn: old 18 million, 21 over estimate, new 21 million bushels. Beans old 27 million, 10 over the USDA estimate, new 29 million.

 

Corn crop condition rating, estimate 1-2% lower unchanged at 75% good to excellent, vs. 71% LY and 67% is the 5 yr average. This year’s corn crop is the 6th best rated since 1989.

Bean crop condition rating estimated to be 1-2% lower. decline 2%, 72% good to excellent, vs. 65% LY and 64% is the 5 yr average. The condition of this bean crop only surpassed by the crop of 2014.

 

Basis begins to firm up in the area as markets drop.

 

Corn/Soybean Ratio – It’s worth noting that the corn/bean ratio at about 1:3

 

Weather:

Saw heavy rain over the 4th of July weekend across the Midwest, as well as cooler temps.  Weekend rains in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and Indiana ease concerns over recent drier trend in those areas.  Weather tension eases and grain markets see pressure.  Chances of rain for the first part of the week and a couple days of heat and humidity.

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

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

Greg Mockenhaupt

Greg Mockenhaupt

 

 

 

 

 

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

www.cvacoop.com

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A New Federal Judge for Nebraska

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

Ninety to nothing. It’s a rare moment when the U.S. Senate votes unanimously to approve a judicial nominee. I am proud that it did so for the confirmation of Omaha attorney Bob Rossiter to serve on the federal bench in Nebraska.

 

Bob’s confirmation was the result of a long, careful search. The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska has a proud tradition of fairness and justice. It is an example of efficiency and integrity. The court also has a small bench, but a heavy docket. So when Judge Bataillon announced he would be taking senior status, I immediately began working with former Senator Mike Johanns to find the most qualified replacement to fill his seat.

 

Through an open process, we considered many applicants, all of whom had excellent credentials. Each applicant filled out the lengthy questionnaire from the Senate Judiciary Committee, and, after careful review, we interviewed a half-dozen finalists. While it was clear Nebraska has no shortage of sharp, principled legal minds, Bob Rossiter stood out.

 

After this extensive and thorough search, Senator Johanns and I recommended Bob to the president in August 2014. Following our recommendation, President Obama formally nominated Mr. Rossiter on June 11, 2015, initiating his confirmation process in the United States Senate. Last fall, Bob traveled to Washington, D.C. and testified before the Judiciary Committee. I was honored to join Bob and testify on his behalf at the hearing. The committee approved his nomination, which set the stage for a final vote on the Senate floor.

 

This process may sound lengthy, but Bob’s nomination was for a lifetime appointment. It took time for Senator Johanns and me to select the most qualified person to recommend to the president. It took the White House time to vet Bob’s credentials. It took the Judiciary Committee time to review his experience and qualifications. Throughout each step, Bob demonstrated he was the right person for this job.

Bob Rossiter graduated cum laude from Creighton University School of Law and clerked for U.S. District Court Judge C. Arlen Beam on Nebraska’s federal district court. He became a partner at the law firm of Fraser Stryker in Omaha where he handled a wide range of important issues with excellence. Bob worked hard and earned the respect of his colleagues at each stage of his impressive career. This is perhaps the strongest testament to his talent and integrity, and because of this, he was elected to serve as president of the Nebraska Bar Association.

 

When the Senate voted unanimously to confirm Bob last month, it also endorsed his character. That character is fundamentally Nebraskan. It is one of integrity, commitment to the rule of law, and hard work. Nebraskans are known for this all around the world. And, last week, members from across the political spectrum voted for it in the Senate.

 

I know Bob will make significant contributions to Nebraska’s federal bench in the years to come. The U.S. Senate has recognized his great merit and met Nebraska’s great need.

 

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

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

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Big Game Permits Available July 11

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


LINCOLN – Nebraska deer, antelope and elk permits will be available for purchase on a first-come basis beginning at 1 p.m. Central time on July 11.

Residents, nonresidents and eligible landowners will be able to purchase remaining deer and antelope permits, and residents and eligible landowners will be able to purchase remaining elk permits.

Permits may be purchased at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permitting offices, at OutdoorNebraska.org, or via mailed application form. For more information on big game hunting and permits, read the 2016 Big Game Guide at http://digital.outdoornebraska.gov/i/678699-big-game-guide-2016.

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Activities This Weekend at Ponca State Park

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


LINCOLN – A full weekend of fun and educational activities for all ages is scheduled July 9-10 at Ponca State Park.

On July 9, park visitors may participate in an introduction to shooting archery, shotguns and .22 rifles, learn about wildlife species found along the Missouri River, discover the difference between native and invasive species, and learn how to identify wildlife by tracks and scat. In addition, backwater kayaking and hayrack park tours are scheduled throughout the day.

July 10’s schedule includes a workshop on the ancient spear-throwing tool known as the atlatl, a naturalist program on insects, and an outdoor survival class.

A park permit is required of each vehicle entering the park. Fees apply to some activities.

For more information, call the park at 402-755-2284, and visit Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov to view the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s calendar of events.

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Growing Nebraska for the Next Generation

July 7, 2016 Leave a comment


By Governor Pete Ricketts

Nebraska continues to grow!  Last week, the Department of Labor and Department of Economic Development joined me to announce that Nebraska’s non-farm employment reached a new milestone last year: 1,000,000 jobs.  We did not reach this point overnight.  It came to us over the years through a lot of hard work and leadership from many across the state.  This collaboration has created a national reputation for Nebraska as a great place for job creators and families looking to live, work, and raise their children.

 

Over the last year, Forbes ranked Nebraska third among the best states to do business nationally and CNBC named us the seventh best state for business.  Recently, Money-Rates.com ranked Nebraska as the third best state for millennials citing Nebraska’s second lowest-in-the-nation ranking for young adult unemployment.  Overall, Nebraska has the third lowest unemployment rate in the nation.  Additionally, Nebraska has been receiving attention for the growing Silicon Prairie movement, which has fostered an environment for young entrepreneurs and startups.  Forbes ranked Nebraska third for Fastest-Growing States for Tech Jobs in 2015, and both Lincoln and Omaha have received similar national recognition.

 

Nebraska did not receive these rankings by accident, and we must continue to work to create an event better environment for the job creators who are helping grow our state.  One area Nebraska can improve upon is our tax climate.  The Tax Foundation ranks Nebraska 26th highest for income tax and 12th highest for property tax.  There is nothing competitive about high taxes.  We have made progress in the last two years in providing tax relief, however, it is imperative we look for ways for the state to continue to provide additional relief.  To cut taxes, we must continue to control spending.  This last biennium, the Legislature and I cut the rate of growth in spending by about half to 3.6 percent.  This summer and fall, my agencies and I are working to craft a budget for the next biennium that continues to constrain state spending.

 

In addition to providing tax relief and controlling spending, my administration has been working to make government more effective, efficient, and customer-focused over the past year and a half.  Last year, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality launched online permitting for a number of environmental quality permits used by businesses.  The agency has reduced the amount of time it takes to deliver certain permits from months and weeks to a single day.  Working with partners across the state, we have pushed back on the Obama Administration’s attempts to implement the Waters of the U.S. Rule, roll out the Clean Power Plan, and cut the Renewable Fuel Standard.  Last year, I led two overseas trade missions, one to the European Union and one to Asia.  In November, I will be leading another trade mission to China.  These missions have helped attract additional job-creating investments in Nebraska from overseas investors.

 

In addition to these initiatives, we have also launched a first-in-the-nation reemployment program, which is helping connect Nebraska’s jobseekers with good-paying jobs.  The program provides one-on-one job coaching and requires jobseekers to create a resume that is searchable by potential employers.  One of the program participants, Jacqueline Smith, recently shared about how she found her job as a Marriott Reservation Sales Specialist.  I’ll let her words speak for themselves: “I had been out of the workforce for quite a while when I got started with the reemployment program.  I had a son with a lot of medical issues and I had to find a position that allowed me to still be a parent first.  I can remember the day very clearly when I got the call about the Marriott position.  I was very excited because I was convinced that it was going to be a very long process.  The position ended up being perfect for me.”

 

Jacqueline’s story is evidence that the hard work that our State of Nebraska team members are doing is having a real impact.  As we continue to work together to grow Nebraska, my administration will focus on lowering the tax burden, controlling spending, and making government more customer-focused so we can get government out of the way of job creators.  Next week, Nebraskans from across the state are coming together in Lincoln at the first annual Governor’s Summit on Economic Development to talk about additional ways to grow our state.  If you are not able to join, I hope that you will share some of your thoughts on how we can continue to grow our state by emailing pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov or by calling 402-471-2244.

Governor Pete Ricketts

Governor Pete Ricketts

 

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning!!

July 5, 2016 Leave a comment


The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… northwestern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa… northeastern Dodge County in east central Nebraska… Burt County in east central Nebraska… northwestern Washington County in east central Nebraska…

until 1045 PM CDT

at 956 PM CDT…a severe thunderstorm was located near Uehling…or 38 miles northwest of Omaha…moving east at 40 mph. Hazard…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Source…radar indicated. Impact…hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs…siding and trees.

Locations impacted include… Tekamah…Hooper…Uehling…Craig…Oakland…Herman…Winslow… Pelican Point state Recreation Area and Summit Lake state Recreation Area. This includes the following highways… Highway 275 in Nebraska between mile markers 137 and 140. Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 120 and 141. Highway 77 in Nebraska between milemarkers 126 and 145. Interstate 29 near mile marker 99. Precautionary/preparedness actions… For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Lat…Lon 4158 9606 4157 9659 4174 9658 4174 9656 4190 9655 4192 9614 4191 9616 4190 9616 4187 9614 4186 9608 time…Mot…loc 0256z 257deg 36kt 4168 9651 Hail…1.25in wind…60mph

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