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October 2, 2015 Leave a comment
Weather permitting, the roundabout is scheduled to be opened to traffic on October 2, according to the Department of Roads. Some minor work remains, however, impact to traffic will be minimal. Highway N-32 east of the N-77 junction will be re-opened to traffic.
Visit the 511 webpage at www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800 906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions.
October 2, 2015 Leave a comment
Gov. Pete Ricketts issued a statement following ConAgra’s announcement that they would restructure their operations and move their world headquarters from Omaha to Chicago.
“During our conversations over the past several weeks, ConAgra’s CEO Sean Connolly told me that any changes made in Nebraska would be a part of a larger restructuring of the company to improve their operations.
“While I regret ConAgra’s decision, it is a reminder why we must continually look for new ways to ensure our tax rates and incentive programs remain competitive, and it is also why I have dedicated two trade missions to highlighting investment opportunities in our state.
“As ConAgra continues to plan for their future, we will continue to support the 1,200 ConAgra jobs that will remain in Omaha as their leadership works to turn the company around. The Governor’s Office and the Nebraska Department of Labor stand ready to assist Nebraskans seeking reemployment due to ConAgra’s restructuring.”
October 2, 2015 Leave a comment
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 @ 4:00 PM
The Board of the Village of Decatur met in special session at 4:00 P.M. at the City Hall on September 28, 2015. Visitors signing in were none
1) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Loretta Kellogg.
Roll Call: Bolln-here, Kellogg-here, Richards-here, Tolby-here, Wolf-here.
2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting were received:
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
3) Approval and/or corrections and suspended reading of the previous month’s minutes.
Correction: None to report
Roll Call: Bolln-yes, Kellogg-yes, Richards-yes, Tolby-yes, Wolf-yes.
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE HEARING:
All present
5) NEW BUSINESS:
1) Hiring of part-time employees. Bolln made a motion to hire Chelsey Dunning part- time as clerk at 20 hours a week starting at $10.00 an hour, 2nd by Richards roll call Tolby-y, Wolf-y, Kellogg-y, Bolln-y, Richards-y.
Kellogg stated that for the dump we will continue to look for someone. Clerk stated that if a person needs to use the dump have them call the office and Larry or Ann would be willing to run up and open it.
Kellogg stated that Cindy Brown applied for the cleaning and also stated that she would like to weed eat also. Wolf made a motion that we hire Cindy Brown for cleaning and whatever else is designated to her, for 20 hours a week for $10.00 an hour. 2nd by Bolln Roll call Tolby-y, Kellogg-y, Richards-y, Wolf-y, Bolln-y.
Kellogg stated that Justin Smith put in an application for part-time while Joseph Gatto is in training. Wolf made a motion to hire Justin Smith for part time police at $14.00 a hour while our officer is away at training. 2nd Tolby roll call Richards-y, Bolln-y, Wolf- y, Kellogg-y, Tolby-y.
Wolf made a motion to hire John Paul Sparks as part time police officer for $14.00 an hour. 2nd by Tolby roll call Kellogg-y, Richards-n, Bolln-n, Wolf-y, Tolby-y
Kellogg said that it was suggested to her that we get some cameras invested into this place. She has priced a unit that comes with 4 cameras for $349. She also stated she thinks a camera needs to be put up down at the recycling center. Richards asked how this records. Kellogg stated that it goes to a computer and records for 30 days. Wolf made a motion to have Kellogg buy the cameras, she thinks we need them she doesn’t think we need a another car vandalized. 2nd by Tolby. Roll call Richards-y, Bolln-y, Kellogg-y, Wolf-y, Tolby-y
Richards stated that we need to get more volunteers at the recycling center.
Kellogg stated that the clerk will run an ad for volunteers for the recycling.
The board then discussed the properties that have received letters, clerk advised that 2 citations have been written this far. More letters and citations will be going out.
6) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING
Richards 2nd Bolln
ADJOURNMENT TIME 4:37 P.M.
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Chairman
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Village Clerk
October 2, 2015 Leave a comment
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, released the following statement this afternoon regarding Russian involvement in Syria:
“Recent news reports regarding Russia’s bombing of CIA-trained rebels in Syria are deeply disturbing, particularly because they come on the heels of President Obama’s meeting earlier this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It seems fair to suggest that the White House has fundamentally misread both Russia’s imperialist intentions and events on the ground in the Middle East.
“After almost a year of the president’s effort to train and arm Syrian rebels, which is the lynchpin of his approach to resolving the conflict in that nation, our top commander in the region testified that only four or five fighters remained on the battlefield.
“After four years of conflict, and with the negotiated resolution advocated by the president appearing less likely than ever, thousands of refugees have arrived on European shores.
“And, after the president declared his willingness to work with the patrons of Assad’s genocide – Russia and Iran – Russia has now deployed troops to Syria and is conducting airstrikes to prop up its man in Damascus.
“Make no mistake – these events portend darker days to come in Syria. Russia’s actions, as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter rightly put it, pour gasoline on the fire. The violence will only escalate, as will the flow of foreign terrorists into the country and refugees out of it.
“Moreover, Putin’s rebuff of the White House’s entreaties for cooperation provides further evidence that our Syria policy is in tatters and our credibility on the world stage has dwindled to record lows.
“What’s more, all of these events were predictable. It’s greatly concerning that the administration is continuously caught off guard and publicly expresses confusion over obvious consequences and foreseeable occurrences.
“Once again, I call on the president to outline in detail his strategy moving forward. Is train and equip still our focus? Must Assad still go? Time is not limitless. While the American people continue to wait for these answers, others are filling the leadership vacuum.”
Last month, CBS Evening News reported on Fischer’s questions to the commander of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Lloyd Austin III., who revealed a scaled-back presence of only “four or five” trained Syrian rebels in the area. The administration had hoped to train a few thousand rebels within the year.
October 1, 2015 Leave a comment
US STOCKS SEPT 1
CORN 1.731 BLN BU (TRADE ESTIMATE 1.739 BLN)
SOYBEANS 0.191 BLN BU (TRADE 0.205 BLN)
WHEAT 2.089 BLN (TRADE 2.149 BLN)
2014 US SOYBEAN CROP REVISED TO 3.927 BLN BUSHELS FROM 3.969 BLN-USDA
Greg Mockenhaupt
ProEdge Risk Management Consultant
P: (402) 685-5613 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com
1007 County Road O
Oakland, NE 68045
September 30, 2015 Leave a comment
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA
MEETING NOTICE:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at the Municipal Building, 401 North Oakland Avenue in Oakland, Nebraska for the regular monthly meeting.
An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.
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III. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
September 29, 2015 Leave a comment
Grain Markets 9/29/15 @ 10:24am
Corn +1 ½ @ 388 ¼
Beans + 4 ¾ @ 8.81 ½
Global markets rallied Friday after Fed Janet Yellen laid out plans to increase rates by years end, but the rally was short lived. Global stock fall this morning due to concerns of China’s economy, Dow, S&P, Stoxx Europe 600, Asia’s Nikkei 225 all fell this morning. Shares in commodities giant Glencore sank over 20% as they suffer from a slump in commodities.
Apparently another Government “shut down” is looming as of October 1st, 2015. With Speaker of the House John Boehner’s resignation from congress, he agreed to stay until the end of October to assist with passing a bill to prevent shut down.
This afternoon weekly crop conditions and harvest progress will be updated, I am anxious to see as more producers begin harvest. This Wednesday is the USDA Quarterly Stocks report, in the event of a market reaction it is wise to have nearby cash offers, and new crop HTA offers in place to capitalize.
For Fun
A Lunar Eclipse last night for all to see! Last night was the first full lunar eclipse I have ever seen. A blood red moon, and it happened to be a super moon, something very rare!
lunar eclipses occur when Earth’s shadow blocks the sun’s light, which otherwise reflects off the moon. There are three types — total, partial and penumbral — with the most dramatic being a total lunar eclipse, in which Earth’s shadow completely covers the moon. A lunar eclipse can on occur when the moon is full. A total lunar eclipse can happen only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are perfectly lined up. Anything less than perfection creates only a partial eclipse or nothing at all.
My family and I decided to head out into the country last night to watch the eclipse. A peaceful quiet evening, a chance to talk with my family about whatever, but many good questions about science in general and the eclipse. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a telescope.
Greg Mockenhaupt
ProEdge Risk Management Consultant
P: (402) 685-5613 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com
1007 County Road O
Oakland, NE 68045
September 29, 2015 Leave a comment
Six to seven inches of rain fell in Oakland last week with two more falling overnight, leaving standing water throughout the park and fairgrounds. The creek in the park was also very high, which carries the water from the west side of town to the creek in the park. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
September 29, 2015 Leave a comment
Approximately 10 inches of rain fell over two days in Lyons last week, causing the pond in the park to go over it’s banks and is still very high. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
September 28, 2015 Leave a comment
The City Office will be CLOSING today Monday Sept 28 @ noon due to staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience. As always, water payments may be placed in the drop box.
Kat Country Hub 
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