All Ages Get in on the Action at the Tractor Pull


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People of all ages competed at the Swedish Festival Tractor Pull. Both Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

People of all ages competed at the Swedish Festival Tractor Pull. Both Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Swedish Festival Tractor Pull Has Many Competitors


Several teams competed at the first tractor pull to be held at the Swedish Festival. This team includes, from left, Greg Mockenhaupt, Heath Swanson, Loren Peterson and Duane Hinman. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Several teams competed at the first tractor pull to be held at the Swedish Festival. This team includes, from left, Greg Mockenhaupt, Loren Peterson Heath Swanson, and Duane Hinman. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

More Competitors in the First Swedish Festival Tractor Pull


Another team of 4 players, Travis Windstorm, Luke Blanc, Preston Johnson and Chad Hurrell also competed in the first tractor pull. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Another team of 4 players, Travis Windstorm, Luke Blanc, Preston Johnson and Chad Hurrell also competed in the first tractor pull. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Linder had Tractor Duties at Tractor Pull


Chad Linder had tractor duties at the Swedish Festival tractor pull. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Chad Linder had tractor duties at the Swedish Festival tractor pull. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

First Ever Swedish Festival Tractor Pull


One of the teams participating in the first ever Swedish Festival tractor pull had the following members, from left: Zach Ahrens, Kris Krutilek, Dillon Johnson and Mike Lass. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

One of the teams participating in the first ever Swedish Festival tractor pull had the following members, from left: Zach Ahrens, Kris Krutilek, Dillon Johnson and Mike Lass. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

News From Bancroft Senior Center


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. June 24: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee at 10:00. Have you signed up to play hand and foot at 1:30?

Thurs. June 25: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:45. Come and play in the pitch tournament at 1;30; remember to sign up.

Fri. June 26: Remember to sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon .June29: Do you want to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30? Call or stop in to make your reservation for the noon meal tomorrow.

Tues. June 30: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:45. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will have pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans and dessert for our noon meal. Cards and puzzles will be the afternoon enterainment.

Wed. July 1: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee time at 10:00. Sign up to play in the golf game at 1:30.

 

 

Ladies Ready for Tractor Pull


Margaret Buswell, from left, Rojane Linder and Jane Olson are ready to watch the tractor pull at the Swedish Festival. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Margaret Buswell, from left, Rojane Linder and Jane Olson are ready to watch the tractor pull at the Swedish Festival. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Market Report


Markets 11:59am

Dow +104.76
S&P +13.98
Nasdaq +34.48

U.S. stocks advanced into positive territory today, lifted by gains in health-care and financial shares as well as optimism that Greece will eventually reach a bailout deal with its creditors.

 

Grain Markets 11:59am

July Corn +5 @ 3.58 ¼ 
Dec Corn +3 ¾ @ 3.72 ½ 
July Beans +16 ¾ @ 9.88 ¼ 
Nov Beans +17 @ 9.56 ¾ 

 

Very refreshed after seeing some good strength in grains last week, Friday provided a bit of negativity as people took some profits for the weekend.  This morning we opened a bit weak for corn this morning but eventually joined the beans in positive territory after 10am.  Most impressive is the 17 cent rally we are seeing yet again today in beans, giving farmers more opportunity to make a sale if need be.  Funds are currently net sellers in corn, and covering shorts in the beans.

 

Corn – USDA report today, last week crop condition dropped 74% good to excellent down 1% to 73%.  We may see this yet again.  Might give us a bit more strength in corn for the near term.

 

Beans – USDA report today, look to see 90% planted, with some planting delay, talks once again of Argentine Strikes, and political uncertainty in Argentina, we may continue to see some strength for a bit as short covering continues.  Resistance lines may still be difficult to break to get major movement. 

 

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant 

P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

www.cvacoop.com

Norm and Janice Case at Tractor Pull


Norm and Janice Case attended the first tractor pull during the Swedish Festival. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Norm and Janice Case attended the first tractor pull during the Swedish Festival. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Crowd Awaits the First Swedish Festival Tractor Pull


Many are on hand to see the first ever tractor pull at the Oakland Swedish Festival. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Many are on hand to see the first ever tractor pull at the Oakland Swedish Festival. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.