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July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on July 25, 2015.
July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Janice Faye (Koopman) Kubik, 78, of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, Nebraska. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Anna Speiser will be officiating. The visitation will be Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson.
Janice was born May 28, 1937 to Herman and Edith (Drews) Koopman in Pender, NE. She was baptized October 3, 1937 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. Janice was united in marriage to Lester Kubik on March 13, 1955 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson. To this union, three children were born. Janice worked many years at Heritage of Emerson as a laundry aide and cook. She is survived by her sons; Rick (Kay) Kubik of White Bear Lake, MN, Richard Kubik of Emerson, NE, daughter; Nancy (Ted) Hassler of Big Lake, MN, two grandchildren; Dalton and Lauren Hassler of Big Lake, MN, sister; Millie (Orville) Zeisler of Emerson, NE, brother; Ken Koopman of Christchurch, New Zealand, half-sister; Becky (Bob) Comstock of Rapid City, SD, step brother; Kenneth Kruse, two stepsisters; ReAnn Forsberg and Ardyce Osbahr, and many nieces and nephews.
Janice is preceded in death by her parents, step mother; Adella Koopman, husband; Lester on December 31, 2007, two brothers, three sisters, and two step sisters.
Janice Kubik
July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Janis Zvacek, 68, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away at her home in Sioux City, IA.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.
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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. July 22: Melody chimers will practice 9:00 am. Join us for coffee at 10:00 am. We will bingo at 2:00 pm. The evening picnic supper will be at 6:00 p.m., the center will furnish all of the food. Cost for the supper is $6.00. Cards and games will be played after the dishes are washed.
Thurs. July 23: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00 until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex class at 10:45. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Fri. July 24: The Farmers Market opens today at 9:00 am; it will be located by the town bulletin board.
Mon .July 27: Pitch tournament at 1:15 pm. Monthly board meeting at 3:30 pm.
Tues. July 28: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:45. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 am. We will have a fried chicken dinner at 12:00 please make reservations if you are planning to eat with us. Cards, puzzles and games will be played in the afternoon.
Wed. July 29: We will have melody chime practice at 9:00 am. Join us for coffee at 10:00 am. There will be a golf game tournament at 1:30 am.
July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Markets @10:50am
Dow +27
S&P +2.26
Nasdaq +9.90
U.S. stocks were little changed early Monday following a batch of better-than-expected earnings from companies such as google (jumping 16.3%) and Hasbro (jumping 5.8%). Investors turned their attention to a stream of corporate earnings reports from several large companies this week. The Nasdaq ended at a record level on Friday, Gaining 46.96 points, or .9%, to 5210.14. Googles surge is to blame posting their 3rd largest daily gain ever.
The U.S. Dollar rose to its highest level as compared to the Euro in nearly 3 months on Friday, likely due to the continued discussion of the feds interests rate hikes later this year.
Gold Hits 5 Year Low
Gold tumbles, hitting 5 year low at the open today after 23 days of steady decline. Gold likely weighed down by the U.S Dollars continued gains and the continued concern of the first U.S interest rate increase in more than 9 years. While some analysts believe the down trend is the market taking advantage of low liquidity as opposed to actual fundamentals.
Grain Markets @ 10:51am
Sept Corn -7 ½ @ $4.12 ¾
Dec Corn – 7 ½ @ $4.23 ¾
Aug Beans -6 @ $10.08 ¾
Nov Beans -6 ½ @ $10.00 ¼
A weaker start to the open this week due to favorable weather through the Midwest. Fridays CFTC report showed spec funds long 130k corn, and just over 80k beans, the funds are liquidating some of these positions today causing some market negativity. Also expecting crop ratings report out this afternoon, not looking to see much of an adjustment.
Corn – With today’s low landing right at the 20 day moving average we are likely to see some support in the $4.21 area for Dec Corn. The next support line would fall at $4.10. I will also mention there was a “Gap” at the open, many technical analysts believe there is almost always a gap retracement. If that holds true we should see ourselves back to at least $4.29 ¼ in the short term.
Beans opened very weak this morning below $10, but have gain back most of what was lost on the overnight by mid-morning. The story in beans may not play out until August when USDA resurveys Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas. The trade believes we may see USDA reduce yield estimates by a few bushels. Until then it seems Nov Beans will continue to see support at $9.80 and resistance at $10.30 giving us a wide trading range, until we get some news sending us one way or another.
For Fun: Just returning from a vacation in South Dakota, I took the family to see some of the most impressive marvels of nature starting with the Badlands, the Needles, Sylvan Lake, Custer Park and even crystal cave. Then of course Mt. Rushmore, something that many of us have seen but forget how truly amazing the process of making it was. All done through private funding, this is not likely ever seem something of this magnitude in our lifetime being built. Mt. Rushmore cost $989,992.32 to build, taking 14 years to complete, with over 400 workers to complete, there was not one single death. Despite the fact that I have been there many times, it was the first with my boys. It was a fun and affordable trip.
That said, there are so many things to do in the midwest over a long weekend, things we easily forget about, its easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, or fixate only on glamourous trips. When there are some great things our children have never seen right here in our back yard! I will add the liesure trip and lack of internet…gives a lot of time to learn about your family, and hold a lot of conversations you may not ave had otherwise.
Top 10 places to go in the Black Hills
http://www.midwestliving.com/blog/travel/top-10-things-to-do-with-kids-the-black-hills/
Greg Mockenhaupt
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P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com
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July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
By John Crabtree, johnc@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs
At the Center for Rural Affairs, we’ve heard from farmers across the Midwest and Great Plains about the negative impacts of federally subsidized crop insurance for over a decade. A farm safety net is important to help family farmers mitigate risks, but there are real concerns with the current crop insurance program. The best way to begin addressing those concerns is through honest assessment of the crop insurance system.
July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
The Center for Rural Affairs and Women Food and Ag Network are providing an informal, yet highly informative Women Farmer Learning Circle at Prairie Plate Restaurant/Lakehouse Farm in Waverly, NE on August 5, 2015.
“Women are invited to join the Learning Circle, whether you’re beginning in farming, interested in becoming a farmer, or already a seasoned farmer. You’ll hear about resources for financing, land purchase, business planning, cost and value of supporting local growers, marketing, distribution, and more,” says event organizer Sandra Renner with the Center for Rural Affairs.
The event begins at 4:30pm with an on-site farm tour. Then participants will hear from speakers while they enjoy a group meal prepared by Prairie Plate, ending with opportunities to network.
What: Women Farmer Learning Circle
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2015
4:30 p.m.
Where: Lakehouse Farm and Prairie Plate Restaurant
10405 Branched Oak Road
Waverly, NE 68462
Since seating is limited, interested participants are asked to register in advance by July 29 to reserve a space. Contact Sandra Renner at sandrar@cfra.org or 402.320.3444 to register or for more information about the event.
July 20, 2015 Leave a comment
The Bancroft Farmers Market will begin this coming Friday, July 24, 2015. They will be open from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. They will set up across the street from the medical clinic. Anyone who has garden produce or you like to make baked goods, jellies, jams, or you have eggs to sell, you are invited to come and sell your products.
If you have any questions call the senior center at 402-648-3387. The farmers market coupons can only be used at the vendors that have a sign posted telling you that they are signed up with the state to accept those coupons.
July 20, 2015 4 Comments
I took this picture in South Dakota while Jeff was driving down the highway at the new speed limit of 80 mph. It is very hard to take a picture while going that fast! I had seen this place before and remembered this time to take a quick picture of it. I love old farm places. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
July 20, 2015 Leave a comment
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
CITY OF OAKLAND – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY – July 20, 2015 – 5.30P.M.
CITY AUDITORIUM
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AGENDA ITEM
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Participant Sign-In Sheet Available & Disclosure of Meeting Recording Process Notice Posted
B. This is an Open Meeting of the Oakland Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Oakland abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in this meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law. Notice of meeting and copies of this agenda have been publically posted prior to the meeting at the Oakland City Hall, Oakland, U.S. Post Office, First National Bank Northeast.
C. The City Council may vote to go into Executive Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by Nebraska State Law. The public may re-enter City Council Chambers at any time after Governing Body reconvenes open session
D. Approval of 06.02.2015 Governing Body Meeting Minutes
E. Claims & Accounts Payable Report
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda
2. SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
F. William Hall- Ordinance
G. Marilee Grothe- Swedish Heritage Center
H. Bonnie Goodrich-Housing
I. Patty Plugge- Economic Development
J. Garden Club
3. OLD BUISNESS
K. Houses being burnt by Fire Department (length of training, salvaging items in them, etc)
4. NEW BUSINESS
L. Accept Audit 2014
M. Approve new LARM valuation for auditorium
N. Conversion of accounts in Summit
O. Allow Gary Huse to score 203 E Swan
P. Allow Gary Huse to score Nancy Wilshusan
Q. Approve Resolution 2015-10, Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
R. Approve Resolution 2015-11, renewal resolution for LARM
S. Resolution No. 2015-12 ratifying and confirming prior actions in approval of plans, specifications and cost estimate for Sanitary Sewer improvements and directing that notice to Contractors be published.
T. Resolution No. 2015-13 ratifying and confirming prior actions in approval of plans, specifications and cost estimate for Water System improvements and directing that notice to Contractors be published
U. Place mowing lien on 203 E Swan- Gary Wiles ($160.00)
V. Dump Skid Loader lease
W. Garden Club’s budget request
X. New budget (process & date of completion)
5. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Y. Police department- Terry Poland
6. INFORMATION ITEM
7. DISCUSSION
Z. 223 N Oakland Ave
8. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST IF NECESSARY
9. ADJOURNMENT
Registered Agenda Speakers
All individuals requesting to be Registered Agenda Speakers must fill out a Registered Speaker Card & submit to Clerk. The Mayor or Presiding Meeting Officer reserves the right to deny this request, or will call you to the center front podium when your agenda Item is ready to be heard. Presentations, if allowed, may be limited to five (5) minutes per person, with a limit of three (3) individuals speaking per topic position. Please come to the center front podium, and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner.
Submittal of Requests For Future Meeting Items
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council or City Staff consideration should complete the Comment, Concern & Agenda Request Form available at the City Office from the City Clerk. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council Action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a City Council Meeting or Workshop, notification of the event date will be given.
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