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Our grandchildren, Grayce and Grayhm, went back to school today. Grayce is in the 3rd grand and Grayhm is in the 1st grade! They sent us the photos this morning!
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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. Aug. 19: Melody chimers will practice 9:00 am. Join us for coffee at 10:00 am. Have you made your appointment to see the foot doctor; he will start taking appointments at 11 am. Come in and play chicken foot dominoes at 1:30 pm.
Thurs. Aug.20: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00 am. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 am. and the walking ex class at 10:45 am. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30 pm.
Fri. Aug 21: The Farmers Market is open today from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Birthday party is today and they will play pitch and hand & foot at 1:30 pm. and lunch is served at 3:30 pm.
Mon .Aug. 24: Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:15 pm. The monthly board meeting will be at 3:30 pm. Remember to make your reservation for tomorrows roast beef dinner.
Tues. Aug. 25: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 am. and the walking ex. class at 10:45 am. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 am. Have you made your reservation for the noon meal? We will play cards after lunch.
Wed. Aug 26: We will have melody chime practice at 9:00 am. Join us for coffee at 10:00 am. Have you signed up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 pm?
August 18, 2015 Leave a comment
Dow +40.88
S&P +4.87
Nasdaq +19.30
U.S Loosens the longtime ban on oil exports. The U.S Government is allowing energy companies to trade oil with Mexico, which is a small step toward lifting the 40 year ban which prevented the selling of U.S. crude. This looks to give American drillers a new market for their product. This is potentially positive for oil prices and positive for grain.
Grain Markets @ 10:18am
Sept Corn -1 @ $3.63
Dec Corn -1 ¼ @ $3.72 ¼
Sept Beans +2 ¼ @ $9.27 ½
Nov Beans +1 @ 9.17 ¼
The first round of FSA acreage numbers come out this morning, this data is very early in the game, and the long term accuracy is questionable, FSA report as of August 1, showed slightly larger than expected total US prevent plant acreage at 6.44 mln acres, with corn at 2.300 mln acres, beans 2.173 mln acres
Pro Farmer crop tour begins today and continues through Thursday, final estimates reported on Friday. It will be interesting to see if they confirm the increased yield that the USDA hit us with last week. Watch for updates throughout the week, in fact, they have already “Tweeted.” You can find the schedule here http://www.profarmer.com/pro-farmer-services/more/seminars-events/about-crop-tour#schedule
For Fun: With School either starting soon, or already begun, I now have 2 junior high boys. My youngest, now entering 7th grade told me he is scared. Scared he won’t find his classes, scared he won’t remember his locker combination. I told him it will be okay…..the crazy thing is….I still occasionally have that dream as an adult. You know, when I’m in Junior high lost, trying to find my next class, can’t get my locker open, and freaking out. I am sure you have had this one too, so maybe it is that scary for a 7th grader. Especially if I still have that dream….
On a lighter note, what’s the deal on #2 pencils? I always wondered why it “Must be a #2 pencil” for your SAT test. Despite the “bubble” test now being taken over by computers, I still thought it might be interesting for the older generation (you know….the ones born in the 1900’s). The pencil numbering system is a reflection of how hard and how black a pencil’s lead is. Pencils numbered higher than 2 have harder leads and are often used by engineers, architects, and draftsmen because of their harder points. If you mess up and use a #3 pencil on your test, it won’t matter, it might be a bit harder to erase if you make a mistake is all.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/24832/what-makes-2-pencils-so-special
Greg Mockenhaupt
ProEdge Risk Management Consultant
P: (402) 685-5613 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com
1007 County Road O
Oakland, NE 68045
August 18, 2015 Leave a comment
These kids can really peddle a tractor! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
August 18, 2015 Leave a comment
Kenneth M. Pedersen, 82, of Emerson, Nebraska died on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.
Funeral services are currently pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson.
August 17, 2015 Leave a comment
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is gearing up for this year’s Nebraska State Fair. We’ve added several exciting new features this year including an outdoor meandering steam, which runs along the edge of the outdoor playground just outside the Nebraska Building. The seven-foot-wide stream stretches 115 feet and features waterfalls, stonework and landscaping inspired by the Niobrara River valley and constructed by Greenworks of Grand Island. Visitors are invited to grab a seat, relax and enjoy the scenery.
Also new is a multi-screen exhibit detailing the reintroduction of bighorn sheep in Nebraska. The exhibit showcases how the sheep were captured and released into Nebraska and allows guests to follow the path of a migrating bighorn using data collected from a GPS radio collar. Additionally, a NEBRASKAland Magazine photo display will feature prints of wildlife, landscapes and beautiful scenes from outdoor Nebraska.
These features are in addition to the archery and airgun ranges, aquarium, kids’ games and outdoor playground that made last year’s exhibit a big success. For more information on our fair exhibit, visit our website.
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August 16, 2015 Leave a comment
Burt County residents and business people show their pride in the Burt County Fair Parade by entering their float. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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