Track Santa Several Different Ways

December 17, 2015 Leave a comment


PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa for the 60th year, and media are invited to participate in a variety of ways, to include a media availability Dec. 21 showcasing preparations, and conducting live interviews on Dec. 24 with senior NORAD officers.

Here are the many ways media can participate:

Senior NORAD Officers – The senior leaders will be actively tracking Santa and available for live satellite interviews from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. On-scene audio-visual specialists will help facilitate all interviews. Scheduling is necessary in order to accommodate all interested news organizations.

Broadcasters interested in arranging an interview or in downloading video, audio, B-Roll, and select historical “Santa cam” files should contact DVIDS at NORADTracksSanta@dvidshub.net or visit http://www.dvidshub.net/feature/NORADTracksSanta. Click on the media request link. Please adhere to the broadcasting instructions.

Logos, Countdown Clock, and Tracking Map – Media can embed the NORAD Tracks Santa logos, Countdown Clock or Tracking Map (live Dec. 24) on their website by going to http://www.noradsanta.org/?visit=footerPressroom.

Media Day in the NTS Operations Center Dec. 21 – Media are invited to interview NORAD personnel and NORAD Tracks Santa Partners about the preparations for tracking Santa. Interviews will be in the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. Contact NORAD Public Affairs for more information and base access.

Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) – Through DVIDS, NORAD will offer opportunities for live interviews from the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center on Dec. 24 in addition to audio, video, B-Roll, and select historical “Santa cam” files at http://www.dvidshub.net/feature/NORADTracksSanta.

NORAD Tracks Santa Media Operations Center – Media outlets desiring live updates on Santa’s location on Dec. 24 may call the NORAD Tracks Santa Media Center at (719) 556-1910 or (719) 556-5128.Be advised phone lines may be extremely busy.

For other information related to NORAD Tracks Santa, including scheduling interviews with a NORAD Tracks Santa spokesperson, please send an email to: NTSMedia@outlook.com.

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Holiday/Christmas Appreciation Coffee at Hiway Cafe in Lyons NE

December 16, 2015 Leave a comment


Everyone is invited to the Hiway Cafe in Lyons tomorrow Dec. 17th for a Holiday/Christmas Appreciation Coffee from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Unknown-1 Unknown

 

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Santa Lucia Festival at Swedish Heritage Center

December 16, 2015 Leave a comment


The Oakland-Craig 4th Grade students led by Teresa Rogers invite everyone to the Swedish Heritage Center tomorrow for the Santa Lucia Festival at 9:00 a.m. The students will perform traditional song and dance in costumes, followed by the crowning of the 2015 Santa Lucia.

 

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Receive Text and Email Notifications for Vehicle Renewals

December 16, 2015 Leave a comment


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Today’s Market Report

December 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Markets 12/14/15 @ 9:55am
Dow -45.03
S&P -6.19
Nasdaq -21.56

 

Outside markets – Oil dipped below $35 a barrel overnight, but slightly up this am.  The US Dollar remains strong, and is slightly up this am as well.

 

Oil prices tumbled 4 percent on Monday, coming close to their 11-year low, on growing fears that the global oil glut would worsen in the months to come in a pricing war between leading OPEC and non-OPEC producers.

 

Grain Markets 12/4/15 @ 9:53am
Mar Corn +2’6 @ $3.78’0
Jan Beans +3’0 @ $8.73’6

 

Significant news, this morning an announcement by President Macri of Argentina regarding the elimination of export taxes on grains etc / meats along with the reduction  of 5% in the bean tax this year and further 5% reductions until the tax is eliminated.

 

Important Info

  1. December corn contracts expire today.
  2. Grain Adviser is part of my recommendedmarketing plan, sign up ends 12/15/15

Weather

Most growing areas in Argentina and Brazil saw rain, with the exception of Mato Grasso.  Argentina will see rain today and on Thursday.  Brazil is slated to see rains through most of the growing areas this week.  The 6-10 day to see more rain throughout the major growing areas.  So it doesn’t appear there will be a weather story in the near future.

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Celebrate Christmas at the Swedish Heritage Center

December 13, 2015 Leave a comment


The Swedish Heritage Center is hosting a Christmas celebration beginning at 4:00 p.m. today complete with food and music

Enjoy a cocktail while you browse the displays or shop all our new Swedish mugs,napkins candle holders etc. The Burt County  Brass plays at 5:00 p.m. followed by a children’s choir.

Then there will be beer, wine and Hors d’oeuvres.

Enjoy the beauty of the Swedish Heritage Center in the evening with all the Christmas decor.

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Burt and Cuming County Economic Development Receive Grant From Nielsen Foundation

December 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Burt County Economic Development Corporation and Cuming County Economic Development are pleased to announce they have received a $150,000 grant from the Donald E. Nielsen Foundation. The funds will be used for a housing demolition program in each of the counties, which will be administered by their respective economic development organizations. The goal of the program is to assist communities and/or individuals in funding the demolition of dilapidated residential structures.

 

Both counties have an issue with an aging housing stock. According to Burt and Cuming County housing studies, there are over 300 plus houses that are in poor and dilapidated condition within the two-county area. Both counties are crafting their own unique plans that will address this issue.

 

Burt County will begin taking applications for their demolition program in January 1 through March 31, 2016. Applications can be submitted by either the property owner or by the governmental entity. Each grant that is allocated will cover no more than 50% of the total demolition cost. Each community can receive funding for no more than two houses per funding cycle. Grant cycles will repeat as funding allows.

 

“In discussions with community leaders, they were ready to do something about dilapidated and abandoned houses, but often lacked the funding. This program was a direct result of listening to the needs of the communities,” said Patty Plugge, director of Burt County Economic Development Corporation. “We are currently partnering with Cuming County on another possible housing project. It just makes sense to work together on common issues, when possible.”

 

For more information on the guidelines and application process for the Burt County Demolition Program, visit http://www.burtcoedc.com or contact Patty Plugge at 402-374-2953.

Pictured are: L to R Garry Clark, Cuming County Economic Development, Clarence Mock, Donald E. Nielsen Foundation, Patty Plugge, Burt Co. Economic Development. Photo courtesy of Patty Plugge.

Pictured are: L to R Garry Clark, Cuming County Economic Development, Clarence Mock, Donald E. Nielsen Foundation, Patty Plugge, Burt Co. Economic Development. Photo courtesy of Patty Plugge.

 

 

 

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Three Newborn Babies Visited Santa at the Oakland Vets Building

December 10, 2015 Leave a comment


Santa and Emersen Andersen (6 weeks), Eli Peterson (7 weeks), Amos Johnson (3 weeks) at the Vets Building in Oakland. Photo Credit/Brooke Peterson.

Santa and Emersen Andersen (6 weeks), Eli Peterson (7 weeks), Amos Johnson (3 weeks) at the Vets Building in Oakland. Photo Credit/Brooke Peterson.

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Josie Peterson and Paisley Peterson and Bowen Perez are Excited to see Santa Claus

December 10, 2015 Leave a comment


Paisley Peterson is all smiles sitting on Santa's lap. Photo Credit/Brooke Peterson.

Paisley Peterson is all smiles sitting on Santa’s lap. Photo Credit/Brooke Peterson.

Bowen Perez was happy to see Santa at the Vets Building in Oakland. Photo Credit/Brooke Peterson

Bowen Perez was happy to see Santa at the Vets Building in Oakland. Photo Credit/Brooke Peterson

Josie Peterson shows her art work to Santa while he visited the youngsters in Oakland at the Vets Building.

Josie Peterson shows her art work to Santa while he visited the youngsters in Oakland at the Vets Building.

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Burt County Brass Quintet and Bancroft Melody Chimers Performing Christmas Concerts

December 10, 2015 Leave a comment


Music is a great way to celebrate the joy and peace of Christmas.  And the joy and peace of Christmas in magnified in our gathering together this blessed season!  Two area music ensembles invite you to a series of Christmas concerts designed to bring you together to hear again the message of the angels, the good news of the Baby Jesus born to all of us.
Three Christmas concerts will be performed by the Burt County Brass Quintet and the Bancroft Melody Chimers.  The Burt County Brass Quintet, Gary Fugman and Jim Groth, trumpets, Lisa Mutzenberger, French horn, Jess Watson, trombone and Viktor Sundleaf, tuba and the Bancroft Melody Chimers, Nichole Sachs, Janice Daberkow, Sharon Fugman, Marion Metzger, Connie Bargman, Peggy Renz, Ruth Ann Bargman, Rachael Macklin and Ken Headlee will perform together Sunday, December 13 at 2pm at the Neihardt Center in Bancroft, Sunday, December 13 at 5pm at the Swedish Heritage Center in Oakland (BCBQ only) and Saturday, December 19 at 1pm at the Lyons Library.
Musical selections by the Quintet will include “Here We Come A-Wassailing”, “Sleigh Ride”, “Silent Night”, “Most of the Twelve Days of Christmas” and “Joy to the World”.  Musical selections by the Chimers will include “Little Drummer Boy”, “Nutcracker Suites”, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain”.
Mark your callendars for Sunday, December 13 at 2 and 5pm and Saturday, December 19 at 1pm and enjoy the sounds of joy and peace this Christmas!
For more information about the Burt County Brass Quintet and future performances, please contact Gary, Jim, Lisa, Jess or Viktor.  For information about the Bancroft Melody Chimers and future performances, please contact Ken.
And a Merry Christmas from the Burt County Brass Quintet and the Bancroft Melody Chimers!
Burt County Brass Quintet and Bancroft Melody Chimers. Photo Courtesy of Gary Fugman.

Burt County Brass Quintet and Bancroft Melody Chimers. Photo Courtesy of Gary Fugman.

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