Reminder for Today
December 4, 2014 Leave a comment
Nelson’s Food Pride and Sue’s Flower Shoppe will be open from 4:00-8:00 p.m. for the annual wine and cheese party. The event is open to the public, so be sure to attend!
Christmas Celebrations at the Swedish Heritage Center
December 3, 2014 Leave a comment
The holiday season is in full swing at the Swedish Heritage Center. Oakland is fortunate to have Tom Wallerstedt return to Oakland as the curator. For many years, since former curator Elsie Sebberson passed away, visitors could only visit the center by contacting an individual with a key. Not any longer. Tom’s arrival has changed everything.
Not only did Tom take on the role of curator, he also has done a great deal of work preparing the center for visitors and the holiday season. “When I first arrived at the Swedish Heritage Center, I realized there was much to do,” Tom stated. He took on the responsibility, cleaning every inch of the center, painting walls, rearranging the displays and many other tasks, making the center shine! Tom realizes how important the Swedish Heritage Center is to the community of Oakland, as Swedish is Oakland’s identity. “I had the pleasure of meeting people from Sweden, who visited the center recently. They had wanted to visit Swedish places upon coming to Nebraska and discovered the center. We had a wonderful visit,” Tom said.
The Swedish history of Oakland is something every visitor will surely enjoy, as there are generations of items for every eye to see. A dress hangs in the center that an Oaklander was wearing, anticipating her departure on the Titanic. She later decided not to go, which was a smart choice as history tells us. To find out who wore the dress, stop in at the Swedish Heritage Center.
Also, take time to enjoy Tom’s handiwork, he has quite a creative knack. Before coming home to Oakland, he had a shop of his own in Omaha which proudly displayed his creations, such as the ornaments he creates from corn husks into roses, which are on the Christmas tree at the Swedish Heritage Center, along with the Swedish Dala horses Tom has painted. Many years ago, Tom’s crafty talents were the subject of an article in LTD magazine, featuring his many crafts he hand makes. Tom also has the rose corn his ornaments for sale at the center. They are quite time consuming to make, taking him up to three days to finish. To purchase the ornaments, please contact Tom at the center.
Be sure to attend the Swedish Heritage Center’s many Christmas celebrations:
Thurs., Dec. 11th is the Santa Lucia Festival at 9:00 a.m. The 4th and 5th grade students from Oakland-Craig School perform this Swedish dance every year. The instructor is Teresa Rogers. Everyone is invited to attend. From 4:30-9:00 p.m. is the Swedish “SKAL” hors d’oeuvres, wine and cheese open house. Purchase tickets at Nelson’s Food Pride or at the door.
Sun., Dec. 14th will feature the Burt County Brass performing a Christmas concert beginning at 5:00 p.m. Karl Lundquist will also be reading Christmas poems along with singing by Mia Linder. A traditional Swedish meal will follow the concert. Donations will be accepted for the concert with funds going to the Swedish Heritage Center.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the events at the Swedish Heritage Center and celebrate the Christmas season. You are sure to be beyond pleased.
Tom Wallerstedt just decorating the Christmas Tree at the Swedish Heritage Center with his handmade corn husk rose ornaments. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Some of the Swedish dresses at the Heritage Center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Many wedding dresses are on display at the Swedish Heritage Center in Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
A beautiful historical Swedish dress at the center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Tom shows the husks he uses to make the gorgeous corn husk rose ornaments he decorates the Christmas tree with. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
The end result,corn husk roses, that take Tom a great deal of time and effort to make. But, he doesn’t mind as he is quite creative. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Christmas Entertainment at the Swedish Heritage Center
December 2, 2014 Leave a comment
The holiday season is upon us and the Swedish Heritage Center is ready to entertain you.
Sunday December 7th starts the activities. After church attend the spaghetti dinner at the VFW building in Oakland. The hours are 11:00 til 1:00 a free will donation will be taken and it is sponsored by the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. Then enjoy the afternoon at the annual Womens Club Tour of Homes. The hours are 12:00 til 4:00 and the tickets are $10.00. Buy your tickets at the Swedish Heritage Center and enjoy all the splendor of Christmas. We hope you can spend some time in the Center but if not today, come back when you have more time.
Next for the day is the Tri City Community Theater production of” When Christmas Left Rattler Canyon” Don’t miss this last showing at 6:00 pm. It will be held at the Oakland City Auditorium.
Admission is canned foods going to the Oakland Food Bank, so please give generously.
Thursday December 11th at 9:00 is the performance of the Oakland – Craig 4th and 5th graders dancing to the Santa Lucia Festival. Other entertainment including singing by elementary students will also be preformed. The public, parents, and grandparents are invited to attend and enjoy this wonderful production. Thanks to Teresa Rogers for bringing this lovely event back to the Swedish Heritage Center.
Thursday December 11th is really busy…we are also having our Swedish “SKAL” Hors D’oeuvres and wine and Cheese Christmas Open House. The hours are 4:30p m till 9:00pm, 
tickets are available at Nelson’s Food Pride or at the door. Stop by on your way home from work or make it a fun night out with family and friends. A lovely arrangement of delicious Hors D’oeuvres will be prepared. Wine, specialty beer and our new “Dala Horse” signature drink will be served. Tickets include Hors D’oeuvres and 1 drink ticket, A cash bar will be available. Come see the beautiful Swedish Heritage Center and enjoy the sights of the Christmas season. Tickets are $15.00
Sunday December 14th, the Burt County Brass will be preforming their Christmas concert at 5:00 pm. Karl Lundquist will be reading Christmas poems and Mia Linder will be singing. Come and sing along old time Christmas songs. Swedish style. Following the concert we are hosting a traditional Swedish Meal……Swedish Potato Sausage, Swedish meatball, scallop potatoes, green beans with almonds, Swedish rye bread and delicious Ostakaka with lingonberries. The cost is $10.00 and a cash bar will be available. Donations will be taken for the concert and funds for the Heritage Center.
Christmas Events in Oakland
December 1, 2014 Leave a comment
Thurs., Dec. 4th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.: Wine & Cheese at Nelson’s Food Pride and Sue’s Flower Shoppe.
Fri., Dec. 5th @ 7:00 p.m.: Tri County Play at auditorium.
Sat., Dec. 6th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Main Street Shopping! Santa will be at the Oakland Fire Hall from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Main Street Bars and Memories Café will be serving lunch specials. Tri County Play is at 2:00 p.m. at the auditorium.
Sun., Dec. 7th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Spaghetti Feed at the Vets Building.
1:00-5:00 p.m.: Tour of Homes. Tickets sold at Swedish Heritage Center.
6:00 p.m.: Tri County Play @ auditorium.
Celebrate Christmas at the Swedish Heritage Center
November 29, 2014 Leave a comment
By Julie Johnson, Contributor
Thanksgiving is upon us. We at the Swedish Heritage Center have so much to be thankful for in the past year. First of all, it was great to have a beautiful garden and green yard this summer. Thanks to our FOOF grant it was easy to accomplish such a beautiful garden with the help of our sprinkler system. Thanks FOOF for your support.
Then came September and God sent us Tom Wallerstedt. Like an angel from heaven, we now have a full time curator. Not only a curator but someone who just loves the Heritage center and its mission. Tom, his siblings, Barbara and Patty have rearranged, redesigned and relocated about every article in the place. Thanks also to our new great board for all their work and imput to our new beginning. We have been working hard and now its showtime.
December is a busy month. Please mark your calendars for our upcoming events.
Our first event is Sunday December 7th. We will be selling the Oakland Women’s Club Tour of Homes tickets. The hours are 12:00 till 3:00. Come early to enjoy the Swedish Heritage Center’s Christmas splendor. If not on Sunday– come back when you have more time to study all the lovely articles on display from years past.
Thursday, December 11th will be double busy ,with a full day of activities. The 4th graders will be preforming their Santa Lucia Festival. There will be also some musical selections by other grade school students. There will be 2 preformances at 9:00 which will be open to the public, parents, and grandparents. This is one production that you won’t want to miss.
Thursday evening at 4:30 till 9:00 we are hosting a Swedish H’ourdorves, Wine and Cheese Christmas Party. Support the Swedish Heritage Center. The cost is $15.00 for H’ourdorves and one drink ticket. A cash bar will be available featuring our new Dala Horse Signature drink. Enjoy a festive night our for cocktails with your sweetie and enjoy the Christmas season.
Sunday, December 14th enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas. The Burt County Brass will preforming at 5:00 p.m. Following the concert, we will be serving a traditional Swedish Christmas meal. Swedish potato sausage, meatballs, scalloped potatoes, green beans with almonds, Swedish rye bread and Ostakaka for dessert. Tickets are $10.00 for the meal. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are on sale at Nelson’s Food Pride for both events.
During this holiday season please give the Swedish Heritage Center your attendance, support and also monetary. Remember, we have no source of income except your donations. We would love to have you host your family reunions, Christmas parties, card parties or any other get togethers at the heritage center. Give a call to reserve the museum at 402-685-5652.
Christmas tree at the Swedish Heritage Center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
An extra thanks to all who have contributed this past couple months . You know who you are, the cookie bakers, cleaners, gardners, pew repairers, advertising,and overall support. We thank you!!
Roundabout Project at Highway 77/32 Junction Delayed Until Spring
November 25, 2014 Leave a comment
Work has been suspended on the roundabout project at highway 77/32 junction until next spring.
“The reason for the delay is weather,” said Jeff Francis, the highway project manager. “We were hoping to be further along than what we are.”
The roads department has completed grading and culverts. Temporary roads are not quite ready for travel. “The roads need surfaced yet. The weather ran out on us. Asphalting can’t be started and stopped,” Jeff stated. “We didn’t want traffic on the temporary roads until we could surface them.”
The project is set to start again next spring, weather permitting. “We then will surface the temporary roads and redirect the traffic to them while completing the project,” Jeff said.
More information will be available when the project begins again in the spring.
Burt County Brass Quintet to Play at Neihardt Center in Bancroft
November 25, 2014 Leave a comment
Get into the holiday spirit by attending the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site’s December “Sunday Afternoon at the Museum” program. Mark your calendar for December 14 at 2:00 p.m., and don’t’ forget to bring your family, friends, and even your Grinch-y neighbor to Bancroft to rejoice at the holiday music of the Burt County Brass Quintet and the Bancroft Melody Chimers.
The quintet features Gary Fugman (Decatur) and Jim Groth (Oakland) on trumpet; Brenner Beavers (Tekamah) playing the French horn; Jeff Watson (Lyons) playing trombone; and Viktor Sundleaf (Bancroft) playing tuba.
Enjoy sweet treats, holiday décor, and good company after the program. You may even find a unique gift in our selection of books, CDs, and beaded jewelry. The Neihardt State Historic Site is located at 306 W. Elm St., Bancroft, Neb.
Both the program and reception are free and open to the public. For more information, call 1-888-777-4667 or contact us through email at Neihardt @gpcom.net. “Like” us on Facebook at John G. Neihardt State Historic Site to stay informed about programming.
Oakland City Office Hours
November 25, 2014 Leave a comment
City Hours this week are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 to noon and 1 to 4:30. The City Office will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28.
Grain Market Report
November 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Markets 9:10am 11/24/14
Dec 14 Corn -3 @ 3.69 ¾
Jan 15 Beans -5 @ 10.34
Market Journal – This is a great segment offered up by CVA’s ProEdge, this markets update is worth a lookhttp://youtu.be/eaZhAtmWP3M
Corn – December corn traded in a sideways fashion last week,
bouncing of off the 100 day moving average several times before closing mid-range on Friday.
Friday’s close saw December corn lose 7 cents in the last minute of trade to settle at $3.72 ¾.
This resulted in a 9 cent loss for the week. The negative tone continued at the open this morning.
Basis – Corn basis values have strengthened across the region last week as
processors gear up for Thanksgiving this week. Producers have been comfortable with their
crop in the bin, which has been a major contributor to the recent strength. If you have HTA’s or
other hedged positions, plan to take advantage of the strength and move some corn in
December. The railroad has been performing adequately as of late, so there has been some good basis to be had at CVA’s shuttle loaders.
Recommendations – Strong basis values are telling us to move corn right now
regardless if we like the price. If you would like to take advantage of the recent strength and
still keep your price open, feel free to call to discuss options for doing so.
Soybeans – Soybean performance last week was largely
technical in nature as long liquidation was a feature early in the week before some
buying surfaced late. The charts felt choppy the week before, showing some bearish
divergence on the charts as new highs were made. The $10.00 mark held for
January futures last week, supported by some speculative buyers willing to defend
the level. On the week, January futures picked up 16 ½ cents to settle at $10.39.
Export sales also seen as disappointing for last week.
NOPA – NOPA crush numbers were out for October on Monday. Member plants
reported that 158.0 mbu of soybeans were crushed in October when the market was
expecting a number closer to 151.0 mbu. The October figure was the highest October crush
number in the recent data set. So far this marketing year member plants have crushed
258.0 mbu, 8.0 mbu behind last year’s pace. For the year, the USDA expects crush demand
to be up 73 mbu, so a sustained pace will be needed.
Basis – Soybean basis values saw some strength this week as cash soybeans
descended below $10.00 at processor locations. That figure is certainly a magic number for
many producers, so weaker prices on the CBOT should encourage some basis tightness for
the time being. If you have hedged positions pay attention to some of the recent strength and
be ready to cash it in.
Recommendations – Place offers for cash soybeans vs January futures. I am thinking north of $10.50, but don’t get greedy.
That should put cash in the upper $9’s at most locations. With as volatile as the soybean trade is, the value of offers is quite apparent.
Thanksgiving Fun – a family in American can celebrate Thanksgiving with a classic turkey feast for less than $50 and at a “time cost” of only 2.39 hours of work for one person means that we really have a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving: an abundance of cheap, affordable food. Compared to 1986, the inflation-adjusted cost of a turkey dinner today is 21% cheaper, and 26% cheaper measured in the “time cost” for the average worker. Relative to our income and relative to the cost of food in the past, food in America has never been more affordable than it is today. Read more here: http://www.aei.org/publication/something-thankful-real-cost-thanksgiving-dinner-1-3-cheaper-last-year-21-cheaper-1986/
Greg Mockenhaupt
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