Congress Slashes Conservation

January 6, 2015 Leave a comment


By Traci Bruckner, tracib@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs 

When thinking about the $1.1 trillion spending bill passed by Congress last month, one might ask, what does Congress have against conservation?
They made huge cuts to conservation programs, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) that supports conservation practices on cropland, pastureland and rangeland, totaling $402 million over ten years. This cut means 2.3 million fewer acres enrolled in the program.

This anti-conservation spending bill also cut the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by $136 million for this fiscal year.

While the CSP is designed to reward farmers and ranchers who have a history of integrating conservation, EQIP will help them develop a conservation practice for the first time. Both programs support practices such as cover crops, diverse cropping systems, as well as rotational grazing practices on pasture, rangeland, and cropland restored to a grass-based system.

These are the conservation-based farming practices we need more support for, not less. This is especially true in the face of climate change impacts on agriculture, and the increased need to protect and restore water quality.

So while they cut the conservation programs that help farmers and ranchers integrate risk management through conservation-based farming practices, they left intact the unlimited federal crop insurance premium subsidies and farm program payments that encourage risk taking and agriculture consolidation by the nation’s largest and wealthiest farms.

This is an anti-farmer, anti-conservation bill that is representative of crisis-driven legislation stemming from a dysfunctional Congress. Join us and fight for annual spending bills that are forward-looking, and create opportunity.

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes

January 6, 2015 Leave a comment


OFFICE OF THE BURT COUNTY CLERK December 30, 2014 TEKAMAH NE 68061

The Burt County Board of Supervisors met this date pursuant to adjournment of their last meeting with the following members present: Cliff Morrow, Gerald Newill, Ted Connealy, Perry Rogers, Matt Connealy, Greg Brummond and Dave Schold.

The meeting opened at 9:00 A.M. upon motion by Rogers, seconded by Newill, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none. Chairman Morrow informed the public that the Nebraska Open Meeting Act was posted on the wall.

Upon motion by M. Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the agenda was approved with the addition of Resolution #2014-27, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

The following claims for December in the amount of $423,224.08, including $103,004.17 for payroll, were read, audited, warrant drawn and checks generated on the respective funds on motion by Newill, seconded by T. Connealy, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

ADAM TRIPP
AFLAC
ALBIN LAW OFFICE
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC ANDERSON HARDWARE
APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC AS CENTRAL SERVICES

AS CENTRAL SERVICES, OCIO AT&T
BARBARA H SWANSON
BILL J PICKELL

BILL RIECKEN, JR
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
BLUFF GRAVEL COMPANY BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC
BRANIFF SERVICE
BREHMER MFG INC
BRENNEIS INSURANCE AGENCY INC BURT COUNTY CLERK
BURT COUNTY COURT
BURT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK BURT COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE

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ATTY FEES 217.50 INSURANCE 507.84 MENTAL HEALTH BD 373.25 TELEPHONE 2,586.14

SUPPLIES/PARTS
SERVICES
AS/400 COSTS
TELETYPE
TELEPHONE
EASEMENT
REPAIRS/TIRES
SALARY/MILE
HEATING FUEL
INSURANCE 61,137.58 GRAVEL/BORROW 8,085.69 SUPPLIES 1,044.31 FUEL 2,172.44 STEEL PRODUCTS 13.63 INSURANCE 388.00

LODGING NACO
NONWAIVERABLE FEES
NONWAIVERABLE FEES
LODGING 81.00

110.25 740.82 221.60 350.00

58.15 378.00 595.46

44.12 623.19

258.00 261.00 172.00

BURT COUNTY PUBLIC POWER DIST BURT COUNTY SHERIFF
CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS CO CENTRAL VALLEY AG

CENTURYLINK
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LYONS
CITY OF TEKAMAH
CLAYTON OLSEN
CLIFFORD L MORROW
CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY GAS DIV CORNHUSKER STATE INDUSTRIES CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC CUBBY’S

D’MOORE PIZZA
DAKOTA COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY DANIEL L MAGILL
DATASPEC INC
DAVID SCHOLD
DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO DECATUR EXPRESS
DEL PETERSON & ASSOCIATES
DEPT CORRECTIONAL SVCS
DES MOINES STAMP MFG. COMPANY DODGE COUNTY CLERK
DON JOHNSON
DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT
DR CHAUNCEY WILKINS
DREW LAW FIRM
EADIE GIBBS
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE
ERNIE GLUP PIPE SALES
ESRI
FARMERS PRIDE
FASTENAL COMPANY
FIRST BANKCARD
FIRST CONCORD BENEFITS GROUP LLC FIRST NAT’L BANK-NORTHEAST-EFPTS FLOOR MAINTENANCE & BAR SUPPLY FRANCES FRENCH
FRED FRANKLIN
FREMONT SANITATION
GALLS INCORPORATED
GERALD E NEWILL
GREGORY J BRUMMOND
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RADIO TOWER
FEES/MILEAGE
INSURANCE
FUEL
TELEPHONE
WATER BILL
UTILITIES
WATER BILL
SALARY/MILEAGE 87.68 MILEAGE 76.16

1,029.51 78.00 312.54 754.66 77.23 1,500.00 12.88 399.00 123.20 36.70 853.65 7.70 176.75 82.00 3,243.83 60.24 11.25 75.00 2,680.50 68.00 0.22 1,159.40 400.00 6,061.42 SUPPLIES 50.76 SUPPLIES 26.75 INSURANCE 380.00

HEATING FUEL SUPPLIES GARNISHMENT FUEL LUNCHEON

BD PRISONERS MILEAGE YEARLY FEE MILEAGE INSURANCE FUEL

PARTS
MEDICAL STAMPS/INK
QTR BILL PROBATION SALARY/MILEAGE CERTIFIED COPY MENTAL HEALTH BD ATTY FEES

OFFICE SUPPORT BALANCE DUE CULVERTS SUBSCRIPTION FUEL

FEDERAL TAXES SUPPLIES
PRIOR SERVICE SURVEY EQUIP TRASH REMOVAL LAW ENF SUPPLIES MILEAGE

34,040.81 422.70 11.00 771.83 121.48 156.40 160.16 MILEAGE 98.00

310.87 571.36 10.25 91.33 641.44 26.28 242.55 114.80

HILTON OMAHA
ILA DAVIS
IOWA OFFICE SUPPLY INC
J & K EXCAVATING
JAMES L DEVENING
JAN RASMUSSEN
JAY HOVENDICK
JAY W JOHNSON
JOHN WILSON
JON RONNFELDT
JON SEDLACEK
JONI L. RENSHAW
JOSEPH M SMITH, ATTORNEY
K B’S MINI MART
KAREN GRASS
KENNETH LANGE MCGILL
KENWORTH OF OMAHA
KEVIN C BRANIFF
KUENY & BEGLEY
LARRY LARSEN
LEE VALLEY INC
LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER
LINDA BISANZ
LINDA SCHNELL
LYONS MIRROR-SUN
M. SCOTT VANDER SCHAAF
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF
MAINELLI, WAGNER & ASSOCIATES INC MARTIN MARIETTA
MARTY NELSON
MARY JANE HAYES
MARY LOFTIS
MASSMUTUAL
MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC MATTHEW CONNEALY
MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MICHAEL G BRANIFF
MICHELE QUICK
MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS INC MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIPMENT MIDWEST SERVICE CO
MILLS LAW OFFICE
MIPS INC
MOBILE BINDERS
NACO
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LODGING 2,064.00 PRIOR SERVICE 18.00 COPIER 265.04

10,920.00 235.00 67.20 54.64 162.40 20.48 39.08 75.00 222.32 105.00 536.67 90.40 15.56 107.84 27,690.00 49.00 SALARY/MILE 72.56 EQUIP RENTAL 3,227.00 2014 LAW BOOK 66.08 MILEAGE 117.60 REIMBURSEMENT 69.42 PUBLISHING 14.35 ATTY FEES 1,710.00 BD PRISONERS 1,500.00 ENGINEERING 16,152.23

CLEANING DITCHES TRASH REMOVAL MILEAGE SALARY/MILEAGE MILEAGE

MEALS SALARY/MILEAGE ATTY FEES
MILEAGE
MENTAL HEALTH BD FUEL PARKING/MILE SALARY/MILE
PARTS
CLEANING DITCHES ATTY FEES

GRAVEL/BORROW SALARY/MILE SALARY/MILES MEALS/MILE/FEE ADD’L RETIREMENT SUPPLIES

MILEAGE TESTING PARTS MILES/MEALS INSURANCE REPAIRS

FUEL
ATTY FEES SERVICES BOOKS/PAPER 2ND HALF DUES

9,947.86 29.56 34.04 260.65 200.00 66.08 89.04 75.60 199.02 74.56 5,352.00 200.00 4,395.00 225.00 3,190.60 358.26 1,571.50

NATIONAL PATENT ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS NE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM NEBR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR NEBRASKA LOESS HILLS RC&D COUNCIL NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT NICHOLAS E. WURTH LAW OFFICE

NMC
NORTHEAST ASSESSORS’ ASSOC NORTHEAST NEBR TELEPHONE CO O’KEEFE ELEVATOR CO INC
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT
OFFICE WAREHOUSE
OFFICENET
PEGGY SMITH
PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES INC
PENNY A. WARREN
PERRY ROGERS
PEST-TROL
PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO QUALITY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPP RAMADA INN
RASMUSSEN MECHANICAL SERV CORP RDO TRUCK CENTERS
REGION 4 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYS RETIREMENT PLANS DIV. OF AMERITAS RICK ECKLEY
RODNEY BROMM
ROWEKAMP ASSOCIATES, INC
SAPP BROS PETROLEUM INC
SAVE MORE MARKET
SCHENKELBERG IMPLEMENT CO SCOTT RONNFELDT
SHAMBURG AUTO SUPPLY
SHARON WIMER SIDNER,SVOBODA,SCHILKE,THOMSEN STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
STEINY’S GENERAL STORE
SUPERIOR DENTAL HEALTH BLAIR SUSAN PAULSEN
T & B CATERING
TELESYSTEMS INC
THE SIGN DEPOT
THEODORE CONNEALY
THURSTON COUNTY SHERIFF
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EQUIPMENT 426.45 ADD’L RETIREMENT 1,375.00 INSTITUTIONS 363.00

CHILD SUPPORT
2015 DUES
ELECTRIC BILL
ATTY FEES
RENT/PARTS/ETC 13,575.98 2015 DUES 25.00 TELEPHONE 369.65 SERVICES 459.58 PUBLISHING 345.97 SUPPLIES 582.08 COPIER 58.50 TRANSPORTATION 65.52

TRANSPORTATION
MILES/MEAL/ETC
MILEAGE
PEST CONTROL
PUBLISHING
SUPPLIES
LODGING
REPAIRS/MILES
PARTS/LABOR
3RD QTR PYMT
RETIREMENT 16,474.85 PARTS/LABOR 841.20 SALARY/MILES 61.80 DATA PROCESSING 367.00 FUEL 3,266.52 SUPPLIES 213.13 PARTS 175.00 SALARY/MILES 89.36 PARTS/SUPPLIES 667.57 MILEAGE 7.84

ATTY FEES
STATE TAXES SUPPLIES
MEDICAL
MENTAL HEALTH BD SUPPLIES REPAIRS/INSTAL

SP CLOTHING MILEAGE
BD PRISONERS

1,447.50 4,190.15 307.41 77.00 75.00 110.00 690.00 702.60 101.92 900.00

1,224.17 350.00 841.32 2,182.50

1,810.00 241.97 16.80 38.00 14.34 2,057.91 132.00 1,018.81 1,094.08 3,847.50

TONY MOSEMAN
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS INC
TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES
TRUCK EQUIPMENT SERVICE COMPANY TYLER PETERSEN
VALUMED PHARMACY
VERIZON WIRELESS
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
WALLY LYDICK
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF-MEDICAL WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO WELDON PARTS OMAHA

SALARY/MILES 68.08 LAND RENT 158.50 PARTS/LABOR 555.26 PARTS/LABOR 7,841.13 SALARY/MILES 78.16 MEDICAL 1,088.75 CELL PHONES 194.34 UTLITIES 82.43 SALARY/MILES 41.20 BD PRISONERS 15,143.00 MEDICAL 71.15 INSURANCE 16.15 PARTS 1,627.88

The status of various road projects was discussed with Highway Superintendent Peggy Smith and Road Foreman Mike Braniff. While discussing County Road O east of Highway 77, Jonathan Hladik addressed the Board about the condition of that road.

Becky and Marty Rocca voiced concerns over ditches and water flow on County Road 39 and County Road Q.

David Drew informed the Board that a pending law suit against the County and S.T.T.L. Farms LLC brought by Ivan Marr has been dismissed, and discussed the possibility of further actions that could be taken against the County.

The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Newill, seconded by Rogers, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

Communication from Larry Dix was notated and placed on file.

Upon motion by M. Connealy, seconded by T. Connealy, the Board approved an amendment to Burt County’s Flexible Benefit Plan with First Concord Benefits Group, allowing employees to revoke their elections to the group health insurance premium and seek coverage elsewhere under certain conditions. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

Upon motion by Newill, seconded by T. Connealy, Deborah Anderson was appointed to the Burt County Economic Development Board, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by M. Connealy, the Board designated Burt County’s website as an additional method of providing notice of meetings, with roll call vote as follows: Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

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There was discussion about the problems with the current employee health insurance plan through NACO and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Chairman Morrow informed the Board that he had visited with Larry Dix and that a NACO Services Representative would be attending the January 13 meeting.

Chairman Morrow signed the following lot split applications:
James D. Kroger located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 22 North, Range 9 East of the 6th PM, Burt County, Nebraska.
Kevin and Dawn Anderson Family Limited Partnership located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 6 and the Southwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 22 North, Range 10 East of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.
John C. Hall Trust located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 21 North, Range 11 East and in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 North, Range 12 East of the 6th P.M., Burt County, Nebraska.

John Wilson brought a list of the 2015 Burt County Extension Board nominees for the Board’s approval. Upon motion by Brummond, seconded by Schold, the Board approved Stuart Miller for a second term and Karin Preuss and Rob Mayo as new board members, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold.

Mary Loftis spoke to the Board about the work she has been doing with the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, as well as the other programs she works with and the education she has received and continues to receive through the SHIPP program. She estimates that she saved people enrolling in the prescription drug coverage $104,000.00 last year alone. Mary has been asked to be the State Coordinator for the Medicare Prescription Drug Program and that will take a couple extra days each year for additional training. The Board congratulated her and expressed their gratitude for the work she does to help the people of Burt County, saying they support her in her new position.

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

Burt County Board of Supervisors December 30, 2014 Resolution #2014-27

On this 30th day of December, 2014 let it be hereby resolved that the Burt County Board of Supervisors expresses their deepest gratitude to our County Clerk Marge Shumake and our County Attorney Dan Smith for jobs well done and that we wish them only the best as they retire from serving the citizens of Burt County.

Marge has served for 22 years. She has been Deputy Clerk and then Clerk, and Dan has served for 15 years as our County Attorney. The Board has relied on both of them heavily for assistance and counsel and they have made our jobs easier because of their abilities. We heartily congratulate them both and wish them well in their future endeavors.

Signed,
The Burt County Board of Supervisors

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Gerald Newill Perry A. Rogers Greg Brummond Clifford L. Morrow

Ted Connealy Matt Connealy David Schold

Board Member Newill seconded the motion, and the Chairman declared it adopted, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

Upon motion by M. Connealy, seconded by Brummond, the Board went into Board of Equalization at 11:05, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

County Assessor Joni Renshaw read the following tax list correction: Marlin Leasing $25.54 tax deducted

Upon motion by Schold, seconded by Brummond, the Board went back into regular session at 11:10, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

Motion was made by M. Connealy, seconded by Schold, to approve the tax list correction, with roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Morrow, Newill, T. Connealy, Rogers, M. Connealy, Brummond and Schold. Nays – none.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting adjourned at 11:17 A.M. until 9:00 A.M., January 13, 2015.

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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Happenings at Oakland Heights

January 2, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

It feels like winter has arrived this week and we also will be bringing in a New Year on Thursday. Next week on Monday January 5th at 2:30 pm is our monthly Volunteer Executive meeting, on Tuesday January 6th we have a special treat, Michelle Roscoe and her Children will be here to sing and play the piano at 2:30 pm. On Thursday January 8th Charlie Davis will be here to play the Harmonica at 2:30 pm.

Church Service for Sunday January 4th at 2:30 pm will be given by the St. John Lutheran Church with refreshments served afterwards. On Wednesday January 7th there will be communion with Pastor Hoden at 1:00 pm.

Activities for the week of January 5th to January 10th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing A Long, Bingo w/WOW, Show and Share, Bible fellowship, Crafty cooking, Friday Bingo, Let’s Play Ball, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Mary Donovan, Dani Moseman, Anne Anderson, Patty Miller,   and Sly Rouse.

Guest signing in last week was: Jim and Jo Johnson here to see Dale and Jeanette Johnson. Chuck and Celia Neitzke to see Wilma Neitzke.   Ron, Mary, Brendan Plageman, Nate and Amanda Tanner and Tom Larson to see Dorothy Larson. Also up visiting were Mary Beth and Chuck Waggoner.

 

 

 

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 31, 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. Dec. 31: No chime practice today. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. Jan. 1: Center is closed today. Happy New Years!

Fri. Jan. 2: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Jan. 5: Bring a covered dish and join us for potluck at noon. Cards and puzzles are available in the afternoon.

Tues. Jan. 6: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Jan. 7: No chimes practice. We will play bingo at 2:00.

 

 

 

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It is an Icicle Kind of Day

December 30, 2014 Leave a comment


It is colder than cold today! Looks like this icicle will be around a bit longer! Photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

It is colder than cold today! Looks like this icicle will be around a bit longer! Photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Thanks Santa for Coming to the Oakland Library

December 24, 2014 2 Comments


Oakland Library Director, Rosa Schmidt, gives Santa a hug, thanking him for coming from the north pole to visit with the kids at the library. Photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland Library Director, Rosa Schmidt, gives Santa a hug, thanking him for coming from the north pole to visit with the kids at the library. Photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

December 24, 2014 Leave a comment


By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

Happy Holiday’s to everyone, we will be having a Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday December 24th at 2:30 pm given by Pastor Hoden. The residents will be enjoying a nice Christmas Dinner with turkey and all the trimmings.

Next week on Monday December 29 at 2:30 pm is our monthly resident council meeting, then on Wednesday December 31st at 2:30 pm is the residents New Year’s eve party, also they will be having a special New Year’s Eve supper at 5:30 pm. There will be no scheduled activities for January 1st New Year’s Day, activities will resume on Friday January 2nd.

Church Service for Sunday December 28th at 2:30 pm will be given by the First Lutheran Church with refreshments served afterwards.

Activities for the week of December 29th to January 2nd are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing A Long, Game Day, Bingo w/VFW, Crafty cooking, Friday Bingo, Let’s Play Ball, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Mary Donovan, Dani Moseman, Anne Anderson, Patty Miller, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, Mary Alice Pearson, Di Ruwe, and Sly Rouse.

Guest signing in last week was: Celia Peters, Heather and Bob Batt, and Kris and Patrick Peters visiting.

 

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Christmas Light Displays in Oakland

December 24, 2014 Leave a comment


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These are just some of the beautiful light displays in Oakland. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

These are just some of the beautiful light displays in Oakland. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

December 23, 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. Dec. 24: No chime practice today. Center will be open from 8:30 until noon.

Thurs. Dec. 25: Center is closed today. Merry Christmas Everyone.

Fri. Dec. 26: Center will be open from 8:30 until noon. We will be closed in the afternoon.

Mon. Dec. 29: We will have a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Tues. Dec. 30: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the chicken dinner. Free blood pressure clinic starting at 11:40. We will have Sheri Dorsey talk about nutrition at 12:20. Cards will be played at 1:45.

Wed. Dec. 31: No chimes practice. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. Jan. 1: Center is closed today. Happy New Years!

 

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Grain Markets and Christmas Trivia

December 22, 2014 Leave a comment


Markets 12/22/14 @ 9:48am

Mar Corn + 3 ½ @ 4.14

Mar Beans +2 ¾ @ 10.41 ¼

 

Markets open with an easier tone, low trade volume expected for the holiday week.  Low volume can mean more volatility which at the end of the day may provide some opportunities to fill orders for either old crop or new crop sales.  If you have a number in mind, it may be worth placing an order.

 

Informa numbers were released last week Corn Acres 88.01 (-2.875 from ’14) Bean Acres 88.78 (+4.496 from ’14)

 

Corn –Sygenta said it has received approval from China’s regulatory authorities for imports of its MIR162. The approval covers corn grain and DDG’s. Crude oil continues its downward trend, which has long term implications on the profitability and demand for ethanol.

 

Beans – Opened in negative territory this am, but bounced back.  Demand remains strong, but trade continues to be volatile.  The holiday week may provide some opportunities.

 

Christmas Trivia – Who doesn’t love the Grinch, how well do you know him?

 

  1. Where did the Grinch live?

 

  1. While Stealing the Christmas tree, the Grinch was caught in the act by a small who….what was her name?

 

  1. After the Grinch realized he didn’t ruin Christmas, how much did his heart grow that day?

 

Answer key (no cheating!)

  1. Just north of Who-ville
  2. Cindy-Lou Who
  3. 3 Sizes!

 

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

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