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May 6, 2015 Leave a comment
The progress on the roundabout at Highway 77/32 has been experiencing many delays due to the weather. All of the rainy weather over the past several days has caused another delay. “The Highway 32 closure is scheduled for Monday. The recent rain is delaying the earth shouldering work,” stated Jeff Francis, Highway Project Manager.
Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates.
May 5, 2015 Leave a comment
The Senior Center has refurbished Memorial Flowers of all types for sale. Anyone who is looking for reasonably priced flowers to put on your loved ones grave, stop in and see what we have available.
* 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. May 6: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Inviting you to come and play in the golf card game tournament at 1:30.
Thurs. May 7: Rolls and coffee served from 9:00. until noon. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.
Fri. May 8: Have you signed up to to eat dinner with us at noon or to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30?
Mon. May 11: We will play fun bingo at 2:00; bring your quarters as they will be the bingo prizes.
Tues. May 12: The Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Wed. May 13: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. The senior center will have an OPEN HOUSE today celebrating 33 years in serving the 60 plus population in our community. We will serve free cookies, cake, coffee and tea, to the public, all day long. Sign up to play five-handed pinochle at 1:30.
May 5, 2015 Leave a comment
Elfie Nelson is visiting with Lee Schinck at the Golden Oaks Rummage sale while Betty Rogers is looking over some items. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Margaret Groteluschen assisted with the rummage sale at Golden Oaks, commenting that “it was a huge success. We had many more items donated for shoppers to purchase this year.” Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
May 5, 2015 Leave a comment
Markets
5/5/15 @ 9.31am
Dow -21.79
S&P 500 -6.85
Nasdaq -42.49
U.S. stocks fell on this morning, pulling back after the S&P 500 notched its biggest two-day advance in more than a month.
This U.S Dollar continues some weakness, and oil finds some strength this morning.
Grain Markets
5/5/15 @ 9:32am
July Corn -3 ½ @ 3.57 ¾
Dec Corn -3 ¼ @ 3.74 ½
July Beans +5 ¼ @ 9.88 ¼
Nov Beans + ¾ @ 9.49 ¾
Planting progress came out yesterday at 3pm
Mondays planting progress report numbers showed 55% of the U.S corn crop now planted vs 28% this time last year and 13% of the total soybean crop now in the ground compared to 5% last year this time. Nebraska is at 57% compared to 42% last year for corn, and 12% as compared to last year’s 10% for beans
It looks like well will be seeing a warm up, and many producers still have grain in the bins. Some with higher level moisture which may cause concern for grain condition moving forward, and with a good chance of rain throughout the remainder of the week, planting will be on hold for now. Basis levels look good for the remainder of May and this may be an opportunity for producers to lock in a good basis level and empty some bins this week.
If you are not ready to sell many elevators are offering a free price later program including CVA, or a producer can simply use our extended price program to deliver to anywhere and stay in the market.
Corn continues its downward trend, concerns of demand are an issue. Bird flu seems to be more bearish news on top of the negative market. Plus we add good planting progress. It seems there is no weather story just yet.
Beans continue to show signs of strength and despite the wave of bearish news….the demand, bird flu and Argentine strikes, the trade is not breaking despite the fundamentals. But one this to note is the increasing inverse from July beans to November beans. It seems new crop is already being discounted.
For Fun:
With Mother’s day just around the corner, I thought it might be best to do some research on some ideas and I found out what mothers want on Mother’s day……turns out most women don’t even want a monetary items at all. Take a look at the many mother’s day gift ideas mom’s ask for.
“A coffee IV.” – beautythroughimperfection.com
“A self-changing diaper. Or a self-wiping tush.” – momsandcrafters.com
“For my teen to go a whole day without rolling his eyes at me. Or enough wine so I don’t notice.” – lessthanperfectparents.com
“All I want for Mother’s Day is to wake up after eight hours of uninterrupted sleep to a house with clean floors, folded laundry and an empty diaper genie! Clean toilets and a vanilla latte wouldn’t be terrible either.” – thechastainfamilyblog.blogspot.com
“A cleaning lady, and two hours out of the house alone while she’s cleaning.” – teressajane.com
“You know, what I would most like for mother’s day is a nap.” – justanotherrabidreader.info
“No one touching me for one hour. The ability to drink a cup of coffee while it is still HOT.” – kirstenoliphant.com
“Just an hour to enjoy a hot bath without the kids constantly banging on the door or asking through the space under the door “whatcha doing?” – cindyparrett.com
“Wine! Lots and lots of wine!” – myboredtoddler.com
“I always love to sleep in and to have some quiet time to read and write!”
– settingmyintention.com
“A magic wand to clean any and all messes in an instant, make the kids behave, let me sleep more, do all the laundry, do all repairs, clean the house and fetch me some tea.”
– kmstayathomelife.blogspot.com
“I would love to sleep in with breakfast waiting for me when I wake up followed by a hot, uninterrupted shower.” – burlapandbabies.com
“No fighting amongst my littles!” – Eatprayreadlove.com
“All I want for Mother’s Day is a quiet afternoon bath and a nap. I would also accept anyone cooks dinner except for me.” – ashleytriesit.com
“I can tell you what I don’t want. I don’t want cold cuts. Please don’t go to the supermarket and buy cold cuts to make me lunch as my mother’s day gift. I also don’t want you to plan a picnic in the park, again with cold cuts, and no toys for the kids to play with because you wouldn’t tell me where we were going and five years into this parenting thing you don’t know that you must bring entertainment for your 3, 4 and 5-year-old.” – realitymomblog.com
“A break from my motherly duties! For someone else to clean the house, make the meals and get everyone dressed and ready for the day! Oh, and maybe to sleep in…” – tastefultips.com
“I just want someone else to do the dishes for one day.” – beneficial-bento.com
“I want new yarn and a few hours all to myself to crochet! Or maybe nap… naps are good!”
– blackstonedesigns.blogspot.com
“I just want to go to the bathroom without being nagged at through the door.”
– thebrightsideofreality.com
“I’d love to sleep in until 10 am again. Just once!” – amomintraining.com
“I want a day without hearing any crying or whining… ah, what a dream!” – thekiwiintheclouds.com
“A day to myself to sleep in, read for fun, sit in the sun and focus on me!” – bmoorehealthy.com
“One completed home-improvement project.” – nookandcrane.com
“A day off where I get to sit and read a book.” – everydaytruth.net
“the sound of silence, naptime and the chance to pee alone.” – diydesignmom.com
“A maid service!” – katemovingforward.com
“A sick day. No illness necessary. Can redeem at a time of her choosing, no questions asked.” – groundedandsurrounded.com
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May 5, 2015 Leave a comment
Carol Elaine (Westerhold) Larsen was born to Martin and Emma (Windels) Westerhold on January 3, 1951 at Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska. She passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at her home in rural Lyons, Nebraska.
Carol grew up on the family farm west of Pender. She was confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She attended elementary school at District #57 and District #82 and high school at Wisner High School and Pender High School.
In April 1969, she was married to Mickel Larsen at the Covenant Church in Pender. To this union, one son, Mickel was born. They lived in Emporia, Kansas before moving to Snyder, Nebraska, where they lived for many years. They then moved to Lyons. Mickel and Carol later divorced.
Carol was an excellent cook and was employed as such at several restaurants throughout her life. She had a great sense of humor and was a very caring mother and grandmother. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles.
Carol spent many happy years with her closest friend Darrell E. Launsby, of rural Lyons. They had a special relationship and took very good care of each other. Carol especially enjoyed taking care of their home and those she loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents; friend Darrell, on March 17, 2015.
Survivors include one son, Mickel (Tabitha) Larsen of West Point, NE; three grandchildren, Joshua, Angela, and Summer all of West Point; two sisters, Janet (Rod) Smith, Gail Brondum both of Omaha, NE; three brothers, Dale of Evans, CO; Bill (Shirley) of Omaha, Mark (Judi) of Cody, WY; many nieces and nephews.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, May 8, 2015, 2:00 pm at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons.
NO VISITATION
BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery
MEMORIALS: To the family.
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com
Carol Larsen
May 4, 2015 Leave a comment
Allen Edward “Allie” Neiburg, was born May 5, 1932, in Oakland, Nebraska, to George Ben and Lillian Linnea (Larson) Neiburg. He passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Logan Valley Manor in Lyons, Nebraska at the age of 82 years.
Allie’s church, Salem Covenant, meant a great deal to him. He always carried his bible with him.
He loved to camp and fish with his fishing buddies: Caleb, Emma, Brendon, Ashton, Grace, Britton, Noah and Lily. Allie also spent numerous days with his special friend, Mary, sitting outside their apartments and just watching over the neighborhood.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles, Gerald and Lyle; uncles and aunts.
Survivors include nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jami (Garold) Method of Craig, NE.
FUNERAL SERVICE: May 11, 2015, 10:30 am, at Salem Covenant Church rural Oakland.
NO VISITATION
BURIAL: Oakland Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Golden Oaks
Allen Neiburg
May 4, 2015 Leave a comment
Weather has been causing some delays at the roundabout at the junction of highway 77/32. “The weather prevented the paving contractor from working all day Friday and over the weekend. The closure should happen later this week, if the rain stays away,” stated Highway Project Manager Jeff Francis.
The current projected date of closing highway 32 towards Tekamah at the junction is Thursday. If it rains, which is in the forecast every day this week, the closing will be delayed.
Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates.
The junction of highway 77/32. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
May 4, 2015 Leave a comment
CAROL E. LARSON, 64 years, of Lyons, Nebraska passed away on May 2, 2015 at her residence.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
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