Bancroft Senior Center News

June 3, 2014 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:

Wed. June 4: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Make an appointment for the foot clinic that starts at 2: 00 p.m. Come and play hand and foot or the card game of golf at 1:30.

Thurs. June 5: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. June 6: Exercise class (FROG) at 10:00 come and join us. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30. St Joseph’s Retirement Community wil1 furnish the snack at 3:30.

Mon. June 9: Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Tues. June 10: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will play bingo at 2:00.

Wed. June 11: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Come and play Rummikub or any other card game at 1:30.

 

 

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes

June 3, 2014 Leave a comment


The Burt County Board of Supervisors met May 29, 2014, pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present:  Cliff Morrow, Gerald Newill, David Schold, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Gene Rollins.  Absent:  Perry Rogers.

 

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rollins, seconded by Newill, all voting aye.  Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

 

Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the agenda was approved as amended with the addition of signing an agreement with Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, all voting aye.

 

Visiting the Board were Peggy Smith, Mike Braniff, Joni Renshaw, Penny Warren, Brenda Dahlstrom, John Hundahl, Bob Pickell, Abby Surber, Pete Ueding, Patty Plugge and Kevin Petersen.

 

The following claims for May in the amount of $451,770.60, including $99,842.73 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by Connealy, seconded by Schold, all voting aye.

 

ADAM TRIPP ATTY FEES 735.00
AFLAC INS 644.08
ALL FLAGS FLAGS 96.35
ALLISON ELECTRIC SUPPLIES 293.84
AMERICAN BROADBAND TELE 788.80
ANDERSON HARDWARE SUPPLIES 82.97
ANDY’S QUICK SHOP FUEL 26.02
AS CENTRAL SERV AS/400 COSTS 232.60
AS CENTRAL SERV, OCIO TELETYPE 350.00
AT&T TELE 53.74
B & B TECHNOLOGIES SPRAYER REPAIR 418.04
BETTY L HANNA ELECT 108.75
BILL J PICKELL REPAIR/LABOR 258.38
BLACK HILLS ENERGY HEATING FUEL 148.15
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD INS 60,462.57
BOMGAARS SUPPLY SUPPLIES 485.60
BOONE CO CLERK LODGING 149.98
BRANIFF SERV FUEL 1,522.18
BREHMER MFG STEEL PROD 1,656.58
BRENNEIS INSURANCE INS 61.00
BURT CO CLERK WORKSHOP 85.00
BURT CO COURT NON-WAIV  FEES 114.00
BURT CO DIST COURT NON-WAIV  FEES 198.00
BURT CO PUBLIC POWER DIST ELECTRICITY 240.19
BURT CO PUBLIC POWER DIST RADIO TOWER 47.36
BURT CO SERV FUND RELIEF FUND 4,000.00
BURT CO SHERIFF PERS SERV 483.39
BURT CO TREASURER PERS PROP TAX 442.55
CAROL J WHITCOMB ELECT 101.50
CAROLE ANDERSON ELECT 7.25
CAROLIE SMITH ELECT 101.50
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERV MOTOR GRADER 7,064.69
CATHERINE E KOCSIS SCHOOLING 16.50
CATHERINE M. SEARS ELECT 108.75
CATHY FARBER ELECT 108.75
CATHY ZINK ELECT 21.75
CENTEC CAST METAL PROD MARKERS 680.40
CENTRAL UNITED INS 10.25
CENTRAL VALLEY AG FUEL 255.53
CENTURYLINK TELE 636.52
CITY CLERK WATER BILL 118.68
CITY OF LYONS UTILITIES 169.16
CITY OF TEKAMAH WATER BILL 135.78
CLEANING MART SUPPLIES 206.59
CLIENT-SERVER TECHNOLOGY GROUP SERV 1,450.00
CLIFFORD L MORROW MILE 26.88
CNA AUTO SERV PARTS 20.09
COMPLETE SECURITY & INVEST PERS SERV 150.00
CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY GAS DIV HEATING FUEL 10.78
CORNHUSKER INTL TRUCKS PARTS 61.77
CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERV GARNISH 22.78
CRESTON FERTILIZER CHEMICAL 72.45
CUBBY’S FUEL 1,171.22
DAVID SCHOLD MILE 34.72
DEARBORN NATL LIFE INS INS 36.70
DEBORAH J KENNEDY ELECT 101.50
DEBORAH S. HAWKINS ELECT 108.75
DECATUR EXPRESS FUEL 2,296.90
DELL MARKETING TONER 134.18
DELMAR ANDERSON PRIOR SERV 92.32
DIANE SHEETS ELECT/MILES 122.70
DOROTHY WALLACE ELECT 108.75
DREW MARSHALL SCHOOLING 224.00
EDITH GAY WHITE ELECT 101.50
ELDA MINTON ELECT 101.50
FARMERS PRIDE FUEL 6,265.99
FILTER CARE OF NEBR MAINT 57.75
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS INS 525.00
FIRST NAT’L BANK-NE-EFPTS FED TAXES 33,310.03
FRANCES FRENCH PRIOR SERV 11.00
FRED FRANKLIN EQ/MILES/HELP 1,074.15
FRELON A DANIELSON ELECT/MILES 150.11
FREMONT SANITATION GARBAGE 127.24
GATZMEYER’S WELDING PARTS/LABOR 129.04
GENE R ROLLINS MILE 29.12
GEOCOMM GIS DATA 911 3,059.00
GERALD E NEWILL MILE 58.24
GERALD SHUMAKE ELECT 50.75
GERALDINE E OTT ELECT 108.75
GIS WORKSHOP ANNUAL FEES 7,700.00
GLORIA C BRECKENRIDGE ELECT 101.50
GLORIA H RIECKEN ELECT/MILES 165.26
GREGORY J BRUMMOND MILE 29.12
GWENDOLYN CRANNELL ELECT 101.50
HALL’S CULLIGAN WATER SUPPLIES 86.50
HOLMQUIST LUMBER SUPPLIES 93.33
ILA DAVIS PRIOR SERV 18.00
IONE LIPPS ELECT 7.25
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY SUPPLIES 600.15
J F AHERN CO SPRINKLER INSP/REP 959.00
JACK’S UNIFORMS UNIFORMS 213.85
JAMES L DEVENING TRASH REMOVAL 221.23
JANE SUNDERMAN ELECT 108.75
JANN MILLER ELECT 21.75
JEANETTE KEOGH ELECT 108.75
JEANICE BOWERS MEALS/MILES 141.32
JEANNINE NELSEN ELECT 101.50
JENSEN PLUMBING BLDG REPAIRS 599.15
JEO CONSULTING ENGINEERING 1,364.50
JOAN MAGNUSSEN ELECT 101.50
JOAN TIPPERY ELECT/MILES 132.19
JOHN WILSON ELECT 90.98
JOHNSON & MOCK ATTY FEES 3,114.00
JONI L. RENSHAW MEAL/MILE/LODG 233.42
JUDITH A OLSEN ELECT 130.50
JULIE ANN EASTON ELECT 108.75
JUSTIN L SMITH SCHOOLING 224.00
K B’S MINI MART FUEL 1,602.16
KATE RICHARDS ELECT 108.75
KATHLEEN RAY SCHOOLING 34.32
KATHY UHING ELECT/MILES 49.64
KELLY MCMANIGAL SCHOOLING 224.00
KENWORTH PARTS 19.47
KRISTIE PETERSON ELECT 101.50
KUENY & BEGLEY ATTY FEES 330.00
LINDA K HANSEN ELECT 108.75
LOIS LUBKER ELECT 101.50
LORENSEN LUMBER CONCRETE 1,902.48
MABEL ARONSON ELECT 108.75
MADISON CO SHERIFF BD PRISONERS 50.00
MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOC ENGINEERING 2,775.00
MALLARD SAND & GRAVEL GRAVEL/BORROW 37,541.06
MARGARET GREENWOOD ELECT 108.75
MARILYN J PETERSEN ELECT 108.75
MARJEAN HIGHTREE ELECT 108.75
MARJORIE SHUMAKE MILE 75.04
MARLENE JOY NELSON ELECT 101.50
MARLENE KAEDING ELECT 101.50
MARLYS MARIE JENSEN ELECT/MILES 126.03
MARSHALL & SWIFT SUPPLIES 569.20
MARTIN MARIETTA GRAVEL/BORROW 855.12
MARY E. ROGERS ELECT/MILES 69.26
MARY JANE FARBER ELECT 101.50
MARY LOFTIS SUPPLIES/MEETS 455.66
MARY PAULSEN ELECT 108.75
MARY THERESA DARBY ELECT 108.75
MARY W GOFF ELECT 101.50
MASSMUTUAL ADD’L RETIRE 200.00
MATTHEW CONNEALY MILE 21.84
MICHELE QUICK ELECT 14.50
MICHELLE TOBIN ELECT 101.50
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS MONTHLY BILL 360.00
MIDWEST SERV & SALES SIGNS/BLADES 2,486.68
MIDWEST SERV CO FUEL 28,873.08
MILDRED SANDQUIST ELECT 108.75
MILLS LAW OFFICE ATTY FEES 975.00
MIPS SERV 2,772.19
NACEB TREAS 2014 BD DUES 100.00
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT ADD’L RETIRE 1,320.00
NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERV INSTITUTIONS 288.00
NE NEBR ECONOMIC DEV FY 2015 FEES 875.00
NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PYMT CTR CHILD SUPPORT 1,224.17
NEBR PUBLIC POWER DIST ELECTRICITY 732.47
NMC RENT/PARTS 13,707.11
NE NEBR TELEPHONE TELE 227.86
NE RESEARCH & EXT CTR PRINTER/EQUIP 2,716.46
O’KEEFE ELEVATOR C ELEVATOR 252.23
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT ADS/MEETINGS 602.13
OFFICE WAREHOUSE SUPPLIES 446.46
OFFICENET QTR SRV FEE 27.64
PATRICK R RUNGE ATTY FEES 1,050.00
PENGAD SUPPLIES 105.04
PENNY A. WARREN MEALS/MILES 157.95
PERRY ROGERS ROADS/PROJECTS 31.92
PEST-TROL PEST CONTROL 38.00
PHYLLIS L RIEKEN ELECT 108.75
PLAINDEALER ADS/ELECT 1,591.51
QUALITY PRINTING SUPPLIES 896.01
RANDY L RAGER PRIOR SERV 69.24
RESERVE ACCT POSTAGE MACHINE 5,000.00
RETIREMENT PLANS DIV RETIRE 16,189.47
RICK ECKLEY PARTS/LABOR 997.31
ROMONA R STOUT ELECT 14.50
SANDRA HUSAR ELECT 108.75
SANDRA L JOHNSON ELECT/MILES 134.43
SAPP BROS FUEL 1,967.40
SAVE MORE SUPPLIES 426.39
SCHENKELBERG IMP PARTS 76.35
SCHMADER ELECTRIC SIREN/BATTERY 1,100.00
SHAMBURG AUTO CABLE 918.33
SHIRLEY A MORROW ELECT 7.25
SHIRLEY BROMM ELECT 101.50
SHIRLEY GILES ELECT 137.75
SHIRLEY LOWE ELECT 108.75
SIDNER,SVOBODA,SCHILKE,THOMSEN ATTY FEES 2,715.00
STACEN C GROSS CONSULTING FEE 750.00
STALP GRAVEL GRAVEL/BORROW 6,141.01
STATE TAX COM STATE TAXES 4,111.38
STEINY’S GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES 14.68
STEVEN L DEVENING GRAVEL/BORROW 26,383.38
SUSAN M. LANGLEY ELECT 101.50
TEAM LABORATORY SUPPLIES 1,290.38
TERESA PETERSEN SCHOOLING 19.89
THERESA INMAN ELECT 101.50
THIBAULT,SUHR & THIBAULT DEPOSITION 137.05
TRACY JOAN SAXTON ELECT 108.75
TRI-STATE COM RENT/EQUIP 923.40
TRUCK CENTER PARTS/LABOR 1,491.70
U S CELLULAR TELE 60.74
VELMA F HENNIG ELECT 108.75
VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONES 214.05
VETTER EQUIP PARTS 35.50
VICKI D DAVIS-HANKINS ELECT 108.75
VICKIE BARR SCHOOLING 20.18
VILLAGE OF DECATUR UTILITIES 74.12
VIRGINIA M CHRISTOFFERSEN ELECT/MILES 165.26
WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF BD PRISONERS 16,115.00
WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF-MEDICAL MEDICAL 110.42
WASHINGTON NATL INS INS 33.75
WELDON PARTS PARTS 22.87
WINDSTREAM TELE 183.22
WINGATE INN LODGING 169.90
WPCI TESTING 76.50

 

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Schold, seconded by Rollins, all voting aye.

 

Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith explained the new mandatory sign program to the Board, and discussion followed regarding how to implement it.  Smith brought an Interlocal Agreement for the Shared Purchase and Usage of a Reflectometer for Sign Maintenance between Burt County, Washington County and the City of Blair, to be in effect until May 31, 2017.  The cost of the instrument will be around $10,000.00, to be shared by all three entities.

 

Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Connealy, the Chairman signed the agreement with Washington County and the City of Blair to share the purchase and usage of a reflectometer, all voting aye.

 

Chairman Morrow signed a lot split application for Phillip and Judith Hall located in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 21, Range 9, East of the Sixth P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.

 

John Hundahl addressed the Board regarding the need to have them again approve a Special Designated Liquor License for Pheasant Bonanza’s Warrior Dash on June 7. Pheasant Bonanza is being sold and has a temporary liquor license under which they are not eligible for a SDL.

 

Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the Board approved a Special Designated Liquor License for Attitude on Food, Inc. of Omaha to cater the Warrior Dash to be held at Pheasant Bonanza on June 7, 2014, all voting aye.

 

Upon motion by Newill, seconded by Schold, the Board approved the appointment of George Fritts to serve on the Veterans Service Committee, all voting aye.

 

At 10:00 A.M. Pete Ueding opened bids to replace the windows on the east and west sides of the Courthouse.  The following bids were received:

Wacker Home Improvement              62 windows          $27,838.00

Lindy Glass                                       63 windows          $27,400.00

 

Schold moved to accept the low bid from Lindy Glass in the amount of $27,400.00.  Brummond seconded the motion, all voting aye.

 

Highway Superintendent Smith brought a Special Project Operation and Maintenance Agreement with Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District to the Board, in which Burt County agrees to maintain the box culvert located in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of 16-23-10.  Upon motion by Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the Board authorized Chairman Morrow to sign the agreement, all voting aye.

 

Board Member Schold offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

 

RESOLUTION #2014-10

 

WHEREAS, the Road Fund is in need of funds to operate.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that $100,000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Road Fund per the Burt County budget document for fiscal year 2013-2014.

 

DATED this 29th day of May, 2014, at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE          CLIFF MORROW, CHAIRMAN

BURT COUNTY CLERK             BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

 

Board Member Newill seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, all voting aye.

 

Board Member Newill offered the following three resolutions and moved for their adoption:

 

RESOLUTION #2014-11

 

WHEREAS, upon order by the Burt County Board of Supervisors and in accordance with Section 39-1722 of the State of Nebraska Highway and Bridge Law, the Superintendent made a study of public road #320.  This road is a 66 foot wide road located in the east ½ of Section 23, Township 21N, Range 11E of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.  Said road being 33 feet east and west of the following described centerline:

Beginning at a point 33 feet east of the southeast corner of the west ½ of the northeast ¼ and on the south line of the northeast ¼ of said section 23; thence west on the south line of the northeast ¼ a distance of 33 feet to the southeast corner of the west ½ of the northeast ¼; thence continuing west on the south line of the northeast ¼ a distance of 520 feet more or less to a point of intersection with the southerly right of way of an existing county road.  Said southerly right of way measures 50 feet perpendicular from the existing centerline of the paved road as now exists.

 

AND WHEREAS, there are two property owners currently on either side of the described road, all property has access other than this road.

 

AND WHEREAS, based on these facts, use of this road by the general “Traveling” public would serve no purpose and the Highway Superintendent reports favorably to closing this public road as described above.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that a public hearing be held to take comments from the public concerning the closing of this road, such hearing to be held on June 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the boardroom of the courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

Dated this 29th day of May, 2014 at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST:

 

MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE       CLIFFORD L. MORROW

BURT COUNTY CLERK           BURT COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

 

 

RESOLUTION #2014-12

 

WHEREAS, upon order by the Burt County Board of Supervisors and in accordance with Section 39-1722 of the State of Nebraska Highway and Bridge Law, the Superintendent made a study of public road #312.  This road is a 66 foot wide road located in the east ½ of Section 23, Township 21N, Range 11E of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.  Said road being 33 feet north and south of the following described centerline:

Beginning at a point 33 feet south of the southeast corner of the west ½ of the northeast ¼ and on the east line of the west ½ of the southeast ¼ of said section 23; thence north on the east line of the west ¼ of the southeast ¼ a distance of 33 feet to the southeast corner of the west ½ of the northeast ¼; thence continuing north on the east line of the west ½ of the northeast ¼ a distance of 520 feet more or less to a point of intersection with the easterly right of way of an existing county road.  Said easterly right of way measures 50 feet perpendicular from the existing centerline of the paved road as now exists.

 

AND WHEREAS, there are two property owners currently on either side of the described road, all property has access other than this road.

 

AND WHEREAS, based on these facts use of this road by the general “Traveling” public would serve no purpose and the Highway Superintendent reports favorably to closing this public road as described above.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that a public hearing be held to take comments from the public concerning the closing of this road, such hearing to be held on June 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the boardroom of the courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

Dated this 29th day of May, 2014 at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST:

 

MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE       CLIFFORD L. MORROW

BURT COUNTY CLERK           BURT COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

 

RESOLUTION #2014-13

 

WHEREAS, upon order by the Burt County Board of Supervisors and in accordance with Section 39-1722 of the State of Nebraska Highway and Bridge Law, the Superintendent made a study of Public road #468.  This road is described as follows:  road commencing at or near the northeast corner of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 20N, Range 11E, thence southwesterly 100 rods more or less to the buildings on the Woods Updike Ranch, thence west to intersect the public road at or near the northeast corner of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of said Section 19.

 

AND WHEREAS, there is one property owner currently for both sides of the described road, all property has access other than this road.

 

AND WHEREAS, based on these facts use of this road by the general “Traveling” public would serve no purpose and the Highway Superintendent reports favorably to closing this public road as described above.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Burt County Board of Supervisors that a public hearing be held to take comments from the public concerning the closing of this road, such hearing to be held on June 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the boardroom of the courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

Dated this 29th day of May, 2014 at Tekamah, Nebraska.

 

ATTEST:

 

MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE                 CLIFFORD L. MORROW

BURT COUNTY CLERK                     BURT COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN

 

Board Member Connealy seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, all voting aye.

 

Application for Program Certification Approval for the Driver’s Safety Training Program was noted and placed on file.

 

Brenda Dahlstrom gave a presentation on GIS Web and answered any questions.  The Assessor’s Office is already using GIS, and this is the next step in utilizing GIS Workshop.  This will make the information from the Assessor’s Office available to the public. Total cost to build the website would be $4,800.00, with a yearly maintenance fee of $3,800.00 to be waived the first year.  County Assessor Joni Renshaw will bring a contract to the June 10, 2014 board meeting for approval.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Board adjourned at 11:35 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. June 10, 2014.

 

ATTEST: MARJORIE R. SHUMAKE  CLIFFORD L. MORROW, CHAIRMAN

BURT COUNTY CLERK       BURT COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

 

 

These minutes are not part of the official record and are not yet approved and may be corrected.  A copy of the approved official minutes is available to the public at the Clerk’s Office.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hassebrook Responds on Ricketts Running Mate Choice

June 3, 2014 6 Comments


This afternoon, Republican candidate for Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he picked current Lieutenant Governor, Lavon Heidemann, to be his running mate in the upcoming November election. Chuck Hassebrook has released the following statement in response:

“Mr. Ricketts’ made this choice because he needed to make up for his lack of knowledge about government, agriculture, and small town Nebraska. While Mr. Ricketts has spent his life in a corporate board room or in his family’s pro-baseball team’s stadium, I have been here working to create opportunity for all Nebraskans.

“I have spent my career fighting for ordinary Nebraskans as a Regent for the University of Nebraska and as the Executive Director for the Center of Rural Affairs. I am running for Governor to do more to create good jobs and genuine opportunity for every Nebraskan and a bright future for our state.

“I am currently working through a short list of potential running mates, and I look forward to announcing my choice later this summer. But I’ll tell you one thing – whoever I choose will be ready on day one to be a partner in making the changes necessary to get our state back on track, grow our economy, and create new opportunities for all Nebraskans to prosper.”

Chuck Hassebrook

Chuck Hassebrook

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Grain Prices

June 2, 2014 Leave a comment


Overnight markets were weaker with good rains across much of the US growing areas over the weekend

-Friday saw liquidation in corn and a lower close in soybeans to close out the month of May.

-Corn is needing some positive news as currently growing conditions are very good and the crop was planted in a timely manner

 

Markets 6/2/14 8:01am

Corn -4@4.61 ¾ , New -4@4.53 ¾

Beans-5 ½ @14.87 ¾, New -9@12.24 3/4

For More Information, contact: 

Greg Mockenhaupt

Risk Management Consultant

Central Valley Ag – ProEdge

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

Office: 402-685-5613

Cell: 402-380-9855

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

June 1, 2014 Leave a comment


Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa are in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch from now until 10:00 p.m. tonight. Please be aware of the weather as it can change suddenly. Be prepared to take cover if the weather gets severe at any point of this watch. Conditions are favorable for storms, especially from late afternoon into the evening.

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Suddenly It’s Summer

May 31, 2014 Leave a comment


The heat, the humidity, the kids out of school and wondering what to do?
Check out these great ideas to get the kids out and about having fun and actively learning this summer! 4-H teens can volunteer to help out at any of these activities to make their summer full of leadership experiences…and fun too of course!

 

Aquaculture & Fishing Workshop – June 16 – Fremont

Are you curious about aquaculture? Love fishing? Then the Aquaculture & Fishing Workshop is for you!

This workshop will be led by Dodge County 4-H’er Jessica Shonka and is part of the 4-H Ag Innovators Experience – Fish Farm Challenge, presented by Monsanto, which aims to make agriscience relevant and fun for youth ages eight to 18. The workshop will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office in Dodge County (1206 W. 23rd Street, Fremont, NE) on Monday, June 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration forms and a $10 participant fee (covering lunch and refreshments) are due by Wednesday, June 11. Participants will learn the importance of aquaculture and how it is a way to feed the people of the world. They will also work on a 4-H project focusing on the life cycles of different fish. Participants enrolled in 4-H within their perspective counties will be able to exhibit the 4-H project in Conservation/Wildlife – Class 3, Fish Display OR Class 5, Wildlife Connections. To register contact the UNL Extension Office in Dodge County at 402-727-2275 or in Burt County at 402-374-2929.

 

Experiment with Color Composition Workshop- Tuesday, June 17 – Oakland

Artist and former art teacher, Jan Cline-Zimmerman of Creative Connections in Oakland has agreed to share her skills with our 4-H members. We discussed several REALLY COOL ideas for the workshop and she is working out the details. Whatever we do, you won’t be disappointed in your finished product! The workshop will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at her studio on Main Street in Oakland. The regular cost of the session is $14.00, including a mat for the picture, but Burt County 4-H members can attend for $7.00 thanks to the Burt County 4-H Council’s support. Call the UNL Extension Office at 402-374-2929 to register. Don’t wait…there is only room for 15 or so for this workshop! Registration deadline is June 11.

 

 

Making Money Camp – Thursday & Friday, June 19-20 – Oakland

Learn what it takes to create products and services to start and run your own business. Youth, ages 10-14 will learn entrepreneurial thinking and skills using business and marketing principles. Camp fee is $25, but only $12.50 for Burt County 4-H members thanks to the 4-H Council’s support. Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 11.

 

Patriotic T-Shirt Workshop – Tuesday, June 24 – Oakland

Bring a pre-washed t-shirt and go home with a patriotic masterpiece you can wear on the 4th of July and exhibit at the fair! 4-H members of any age can take this opportunity to create a unique and beautiful T-shirt during this workshop. The workshop fee is $5.00, but Burt County 4-H members may attend for only $2.50 thanks to the 4-H Council. Jan Cline-Zimmerman of Creative Connections in Oakland is presenting this workshop. She is also offering a $3.00 smoothie special for the day! So bring a little extra cash in case you get thirsty! The workshop will be held at Creative Connections on the South end of Main Street in Oakland from 1:00-2:30 p.m. and bring a shirt! Registration deadline is June 19. Call 402-374-2929 to sign up.

 

Acrylic Painting Workshop with ”Let’s Paint Run Aways” – Thursday, June 26

Don’t miss out on this great acrylic painting workshop! We’ve had this group help us step by step through the painting process for 10 years. Connie has promised new ideas for her painting ideas, so be prepared to get excited! The workshop will be held in the

4-H Kitchen on the Fairgrounds in Oakland from 9:00-Noon on Thursday, June 26. The workshop cost will be $28/painter or $35 with a frame. However Burt County 4-H members may attend for half price in the Burt County location. If they choose to attend one of the other county sessions they will need to pay that county’s full price. Registration deadline is June 19.

Other dates and locations are:

*Cuming County – Tuesday, June 24 – 9:00 a.m.

*Colfax County – Tuesday, June 24 – 2:00 p.m.

*Saunders County – Wednesday, June 25 – 9:00 a.m.

*Washington County – Wednesday, June 25 – 1:30

 

4-H Clover Kid Camp (ages 5-7) – Tuesday, July 1

Camp will become real to our youngest 4-H members at the 2nd Annual Clover Kid Camp! This fun morning or afternoon will be filled with activities, games and projects! Campers may choose from the morning session which runs from 9:00-Noon or the afternoon session from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Activities will be the same at both sessions. The 4-H Clover Kid Camp will be held on the Burt County Fairgrounds in Oakland, mainly centered in the 4-H Building. Camp registration is $20 (Only $10.00 since the 4-H Council will cover the other half of your registration.) Activities will include tin punch, no-sew pillow, nutritious snacks and much more still in the planning!  Registrations are due June 25. Teen counselors are also needed for this fun day so call in and volunteer and make some great young friends!

 

 

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

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

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Beware of Online Summer Vacation Rental Scams

May 30, 2014 Leave a comment


By Mary Loftis, Extension Assistant

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

Planning you summer vacation? The internet is a budget conscious planner’s best friend, but watch out for these typical rental scams.

Craigslist Cons:

Con artists will lift a legitimate ad from Craigslist or another website, attract attention by adding a bargain-basement rental price, including a fake email address, and then ask prospective renters to wire money or send a prepaid debit card for a security deposit.

 

Only in Your Dreams:

With budget rates attached to a too-good-to-be-true listing, scammers try to get your money before you find out the property just doesn’t exist.

 

Full Service Fraud:

In more advanced scams, scammers create entire websites highlighting a variety of rental properties around the world at attractive prices. The sites come complete with detailed photos and descriptions of the properties, information on local attractions, renter testimonials, and currency exchange calculators.
What to Do:

  • Use a reputable website, travel agency, or online broker to find your rental.
  • Do your research and check that the person offering the rental is the actual owner, and verify that the address is real.  For example, use Google image search to see if the photos in the listing are actually duplicates, and search for the actual street address to see what comes up.
  • Never wire money; paying with PayPal or a credit card can offer some extra security.
  • Beware of below-market rate rental offers. Understandably, consumers will be tempted to act quickly to take advantage of a “great” deal. Con artists depend on that.
  • Be wary when a property owner claims to be outside of the United States.
  • Try to get referrals from friends who might have some vacation properties they can recommend and are familiar with.

Never respond to an email offering vacation rentals to avoid common phishing schemes.

If you’ve been scammed, notify local law enforcement and your Attorney General. Go here to find out where to report fraud and be sure to warn others by telling your story on our Fraud Watch map.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of identity theft or fraud, contact the AARP Foundation Fraud Fighter Center at 877-908-3360 or the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at 1-800-234-7119.

 

 

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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Pearson Demonstrates Robot

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Miles Pearson of Oakland proudly demonstrated his robot as it follows the black tape line and parks in the “garage” just like he programmed it to do during the Razzle Dazzle Robotics Camp last week. The robotics workshop was conducted by UNL Extension Educator, Carroll Welte assisted by summer intern, Nick Bohannon.

Miles Pearson of Oakland proudly demonstrated his robot as it follows the black tape line and parks in the “garage” just like he programmed it to do during the Razzle Dazzle Robotics Camp last week. The robotics workshop was conducted by UNL Extension Educator, Carroll Welte assisted by summer intern, Nick Bohannon.

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Weitzenkamp and Ruwe Sort Through Robot Pieces

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Trevor Weitzenkamp of Oakland and Isaac Ruwe of Tekamah sort through hundreds of little Lego pieces to correctly assemble their NXT Mindstorm robot at the UNL Extension sponsored robotics camp held last week in Tekamah. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis, Extension Assistant.

Trevor Weitzenkamp of Oakland and Isaac Ruwe of Tekamah sort through hundreds of little Lego pieces to correctly assemble their NXT Mindstorm robot at the UNL Extension sponsored robotics camp held last week in Tekamah. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis, Extension Assistant.

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Wallerstedt and Richards Assemble Robot

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River Wallerstedt and Luke Richards both of Oakland, work together to correctly assemble this NXT robot at the Razzle Dazzle Robotics Camp last week in the Tekamah Auditorium. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis

River Wallerstedt and Luke Richards both of Oakland, work together to correctly assemble this NXT robot at the Razzle Dazzle Robotics Camp last week in the Tekamah Auditorium. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis

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