Unicameral Supports Wind Development

April 23, 2015 Leave a comment


Center for Rural Affairs applauds passage of LB 423

 

Lyons, NE – Nebraska Senators passed LB 423, legislation providing tax credits to renewable energy projects that return profit to Nebraska communities, on it’s first reading by a vote of 25 to 3. The bill now advances to Select File for its second reading.

 

“Today, the Unicameral made a strong statement in support of renewable energy and rural economic development in Nebraska,” said Virginia Meyer, Rural Organizer with the Center for Rural Affairs.

 

“Nebraskans want and deserve an energy future that prioritizes investment in home-grown resources. LB 423 invests in energy development the fulfills that commitment while helping to create good jobs and new tax revenue, while keeping hard-earned energy dollars closer to home.”
Virginia Meyer, Center for Rural Affairs

 

According to Meyer, Nebraska has some of the best wind energy resources in the nation, yet, wind energy only accounts for 4.8% of Nebraska’s energy generation. Wind power is capable of meeting 118 times Nebraska’s current electricity needs, but the state still relies on imports to meet demands for electricity. LB 423 invests in a better, more renewable and sustainable energy future for the state.
“By providing tax credits for renewable energy projects that with at least 25 percent investment in Nebraska resources,  LB 423 focuses on projects that are community based, bringing more of the economic benefit of renewable energy development back to Nebraska communities,” Meyer continued. “The bill supports renewable energy projects that are built in a way that benefits small towns and rural communities the most.  And renewable energy projects – including solar projects –  would qualify for the tax credit, pushing these projects forward across the state.”

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

April 22, 2015 Leave a comment


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.

*Come and join us Sunday, April 12 for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, there will be spaghetti with red meat sauce or white sauce, garlic bread, lettuce or jello salad and a variety of home-made desserts. Come and enjoy the good food.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. April 22: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. There will be chicken foot dominoes at 1:30 unless there is another game or card game you would like to play.

Thurs. April 23: Rolls and coffee served from 9 a.m. 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. April 24: Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. April 27: There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30. Remember to sign up to eat dinner tomorrow; we will be serving liver and onions or a hamburger patty with all the trimmings.

Tues. April 28: The Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Plan to eat dinner with us today. There will be free blood pressure screenings starting at 11:30 a.m. and a speaker at 12:20. Cards will be played after the dishes are done.

Wed. April 29: Melody chimers will play at 2:30 at the Wisner Care Center. Bingo will be played at 2:00.

 

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Oakland Women’s Club Annual Salad Supper

April 22, 2015 Leave a comment


The 23rd Annual Oakland Women’s Club Salad Supper was held Thurs., April 16th 2015 at the Oakland City Auditorium. The club members decorated their own individual table with a theme of their choice, beautifying the auditorium. Those attending commented on how wonderful of a job they did and how gorgeous the tables were.

The salad supper began at 6:30 p.m. Following the supper, honored Oakland-Craig scholarship winners Ashleigh Carr and Heather Riedy addressed the crowd, sharing their plans following graduation.

Then everyone enjoyed the entertainment provided by Midland University’s Treble Clefs. They performed several songs, of many musical varieties and in A Capella.  Their performance brought the group to their feet in a standing ovation!

A grand and entertaining evening was had by all, thanks to the Oakland Women’s Club.

The members of Midland University's Treble Clefs providing wonderful entertainment during the Oakland Women's Club Salad Supper. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The members of Midland University’s Treble Clefs providing wonderful entertainment during the Oakland Women’s Club Salad Supper. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The crowd at the Oakland Women's Club Salad Supper. On the stage is Brooke Petersen announcing winners of the raffle drawing. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The crowd at the Oakland Women’s Club Salad Supper. On the stage is Brooke Petersen announcing winners of the raffle drawing. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Heather Riedy and Asleigh Carr were the O-C honored scholarship winners speaking at the Oakland Women's Club salad supper on their future plans. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Heather Riedy and Asleigh Carr were the O-C honored scholarship winners speaking at the Oakland Women’s Club salad supper on their future plans. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Betty Hanna and Joanne Peterson at the Oakland Women's Club Salad Supper. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Betty Hanna and Joanne Peterson at the Oakland Women’s Club Salad Supper. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Elfie Nelson and her sister Betty Rogers attended the Oakland Women's Club Salad Supper. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Elfie Nelson and her sister Betty Rogers attended the Oakland Women’s Club Salad Supper. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

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Cougars Host Invite, Both Teams Place 6th

April 22, 2015 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

Northeast High School hosted their Cougar Invitational Track Meet on April 14.  LDNE’s girls claimed sixth place with 53 points.  The boys tied for sixth with 47 points.  Oakland-Craig claimed both the both and girls crowns.  Three Meet Record were established.  Ashleigh Carr of  O-C put her name on both hurdle events while Bradley Bunner of Clarkson/Leigh eclipsed, LDNE athlete, Joel Bacon’s mark  with a 22.6 time in the 200M dash.

 

It was a big day for the Lady Cougars’ weight throwers.  They scored 26 of the team’s 53 points.  Darcey Simonsen had a season’s best toss of 116 feet 4 inches in the discus for a second place.  She had a P.R. of 34 feet 7.5 inches in the shot and took fourth place.

 

Libby Henneman had a P.R. toss of 35 feet 1 inch in the shot which placed third.  A P.R. of 97 feet in the discus took fifth place.  Abby Peterson took seventh in the discus and eighth in the shot with throws of 94 feet and 31 feet 10 inches respectively.

 

Kelly Wakeley and Brianne Haskell scored in four events.  Kelly took fifth in the long jump with a leap of 15 feet 5 inches and sixth in the triple jump with a 31 foot 10 inch mark.  Brianne ran a 1:06.6 400M and a 29.1 200M for a sixth and eighth place.  The two were part of the 400 and 1600 relays.  Together with Cierra and Destanie French  they placed 4th in the 400 relay in57.6 and 6th in the 1600 relay in 4:51.4.  Cierra added a seventh in the 100M dash with a 13.4.

 

Natalie Castle-Gosch placed fifth in the 3200 M run in 14:01. and Sophie Henneman scored a seventh in the 1600M run with a 6:22.5.

 

Jon Christiansen claimed the Cougar’s only gold medal with as 41 foot 1m inch effort in the triple jump.

 

Chevy Henneman placed third in the 400M dash.  The top three runners blanketed the finish line within 0.03 second of one another.  His time of 52.1 was a P.R. by over two seconds.

 

Joey O’Connor took second in the 3200M run and eighth in the 1600M run.  His times were 11:38 and 5:40.   Benny Estrada added a sixth in the 200M dash with a 24.1 and Dylan Hardeman placed third in the 800M run with a 2:15.7

 

The relays gave the Cougars some valuable points.  The 4×100 took fourth in 47.3 and the 4×400 placed second in a season’s best 4:45.8.  Jon Christiansen, Benny Estrada, Dylan Hardeman, and Chevy Henneman were the team members.

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Phyllis Carlson, 90, of Hooper NE

April 22, 2015 Leave a comment


Phyllis Loetta Carlson, 90 years, of Hooper, Nebraska passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2015 at Hooper Care Center in Hooper. Phyllis was born February 11, 1925 to Irvin and Anna (Nelson) Lueninghoener on a farm NE of Hooper. This farm was established by her great-grandparents, Frederick and Katharina Eisley, in 1865 and has been in the family for 150 years.

Phyllis graduated from Hooper High School in 1942 and became certified to teach. She began teaching in the fall of 1942 at the District 20 Baker Wolcott School (SE of Winslow, Nebraska). She later taught at District 39 located east of Dead Timber State Park (NE of Scribner, Nebraska).

Phyllis met her future husband, Gordon Carlson, the evening prior to his departure for the Army in the fall of 1942. Upon his return from the Army in 1944 they began dating and were married at the Hooper Methodist Church on September 1, 1946. They farmed southeast of Winslow for three years, then near Scribner for one year, and nine years west of Oakland, Nebraska, where they were members of Westside Methodist Church.

In 1959, Gordon and Phyllis purchased a farm adjacent to her parents’ farm northeast of Hooper. They felt this was a major moment in their life as not many can say that they went from being a hired farm hand to owning their own farm within their lifetime. Phyllis was always an active partner in farming operations; first with her father, then with wheat harvest on her uncles’ farms near Sidney, Nebraska, and later with her husband.

Gordon and Phyllis were members of the Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper. Phyllis was active with Faith’s Methodist Women and was an officer at the district and conference level. During this time she attended the International Methodist Women’s Convention at the United Nations in New York City. Phyllis was also active on the Logan Cemetery Board and served as a Director on the Camp Fontanelle Board.

In 1990, Phyllis suffered a debilitating stroke limiting many of her favorite activities including gardening, baking, sewing, playing piano, and volunteer activities. She and Gordon remained on the farm until 1999, when they moved to the Hooper Care Center.

She is survived by her children, Alice and husband, Mike Segers, Betty and husband, Mark Ditter, and Mary and husband, Leroy Garman; grandchildren, Marc Segers and wife, Dr. Cassandra Carberry, Eric Segers and wife, Simone Nichols-Segers, Lisa (Murer) and husband, Dr. Eric Johnson, Michael and wife Dr. Lauren Murer, Matthew and wife, Elizabeth Troyer-Miller, Brett Troyer, Anne and husband, Nelson Winkel, and Kristin Troyer; great grandchildren, Juniper Segers, Fritz Troyer-Miller, Rose Segers, and Pierce Johnson and three great grandchildren are expected within the next six months.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Dorothy Warneking; and son-in-law, Dennis Troyer.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Faith United Methodist Church at Hooper. The Rev. Dr. F Cole Fowler will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM with family receiving friends from 6 PM to 8 PM at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Logan Cemetery NE of Hooper.

Memorials may be directed to Faith United Methodist Church and Camp Fontanelle.

Online condolences can be left at http://www.mosermemorialchapels.com Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490

Phyllis Carlson

Phyllis Carlson

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Throwing the Pie in a Teacher’s Face for Cancer Awareness

April 21, 2015 Leave a comment


Two teachers at Oakland-Craig School took a pie to the face to raise awareness for cancer research. The teachers were Joe Anderson and Kris Reinert. Their children, Braylon Anderson and Landon Reinert, were chosen to throw the pies in their parents’ face!

Many students at O-C are members of the Relay for Life, raising money for the fight against cancer. Currently, they have raised approximately $1,000 for the cause. Their group is titled Strike Out Cancer. The members invite everyone to the Craig ball diamond on Friday, June 19th to participate in their event to Strike Out Cancer!

Cole Mitchell, left, and Bryce Uhing, are leaders of the Relay for Life group called Strike Out Cancer. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Cole Mitchell, left, and Bryce Uhing, are leaders of the Relay for Life group called Strike Out Cancer. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The many members of Strike Out Cancer, the Relay for Life Group from the school. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The many members of Strike Out Cancer, the Relay for Life Group from the school. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Braylon Anderson, behind Joe Anderson, and Landon Reinert, behind Kris Reinert, anxiously await throwing a pie in their parents' faces. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Braylon Anderson, behind Joe Anderson, and Landon Reinert, behind Kris Reinert, anxiously await throwing a pie in their parents’ faces. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

And the pies are thrown! Joe Anderson and Kris Reinert take one for the team! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

And the pies are thrown! Joe Anderson and Kris Reinert take one for the team! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Joe and Kris are good sports in helping bring awareness to cancer research. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Joe and Kris are good sports in helping bring awareness to cancer research. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Phyllis L. Carlson, 90, of Hooper NE

April 21, 2015 Leave a comment


Phyllis L. Carlson, 90 years, of Hooper, Nebraska died Monday, April 20, 2015 at Hooper Care Center in Hooper, Nebraska.

Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Faith United Methodist Church in Hooper. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 4 PM – 8PM with family receiving friends from 6 PM to 8 PM at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont, Nebraska and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be at Logan Cemetery at rural Hooper. Memorials may be directed to Camp Fontanelle and Faith United Methodist Church. Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, Nebraska 68025 402-721-4490

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Poem by Diana Schulzkump

April 21, 2015 Leave a comment


Below is a poem written by Diana Schulzkump. In a conversation her and I had about writing, she revealed she has enjoyed writing poetry over the years. She has never shared her passion until now. I asked for permission to publish her poems and she granted it to me. Below is the first poem she submitted for publication. I hope you enjoy her writing as much as I do.

HOMESTEAD

 The old homestead stands lost and forlorn.

The once beautiful house is tired and worn.

The magnificent big barn is empty and bare.

All the out buildings are falling in despair.

Once where families used to gather and play,

Now there’s just another vacant day.

The buildings soon to be bulldozed down,

Not a trace of the past to be found,

The pastures will remain in all their glory.

Only now wild flowers and native grasses tell the story.

The government bought this farm, you see.

It will never be the same to me.

When they added it to Boyer Chute and Desoto Bend,

I feel like the mainstay of our heritage came to an end.

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Doris Jean Olson, 84, of Tekamah NE

April 21, 2015 Leave a comment


DORIS JEAN OLSON was born in Bancroft, Nebraska to Ernest and Anna (Carlson) Carlson on October 1, 1930. She passed away, after a lengthy illness, at Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska on April 17, 2015, at the age of 84 years.

Doris attended District 22 and graduated from West Point High School in 1948. She worked for the telephone company, for one year as a telephone operator, before starting work at what was then the AAA office. She moved to Tekamah in 1959 to work at ASC (AAA) office, and continued to work there for 38 years. In 1997 Doris started in real estate and eventually opened her own office, Olson Real Estate. For fourteen years she enjoyed working, up until her health issues required her to sell her business.

She was united in marriage to Lloyd Olson on August 7, 1960, who had three children, David, Jeff and Julie, whom she lovingly cared for.

Doris was a longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah, and served as their treasurer for many years. Doris had many loves, those of which included gardening, cooking, knitting, and especially entertaining her family and friends.

Her greatest love was taking care of her husband for the past 55 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother; and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd of Tekamah; sister, Alice Blanknagel of Beemer, NE; brother, Ernest Carlson of Georgia; 2 sons, David (Cindy) Olson and Jeff Olson, both of Tekamah; daughter, Julie (Greg) Bogseth of Oakland, NE; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL AT A LATER DATE: Tekamah 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

Doris Olson

Doris Olson

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Market Report

April 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Markets

4/20/14 @ 9:48am
Dow +226.02
S&P +20.93
Nasdaq +52.82

Markets bounce back after sharp decline last week, as China steps to stimulate its slowing economy.  The second industry-wide cut in two months, China’s central bank on Sunday reduced the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves in a move to help spur bank lending and combat slowing growth, which could free up additional funds to be loaned by bankers.

 

Grain Markets

4/20/15 @ 9:46am
May Corn -2 @ 3.77 ¼
May Beans +11 @ 9.80 ¼

A nice rally seen over night, but corn remains capped, while beans have seen a nice bounce, holding near the high of the day.  Planting progress report expected today at 3pm.

Weather: Rain through much of the Midwest over the weekend, with an expected cool down early this week, with below-normal temps over the next 10+ days.

 

Corn:  Corn remaining very steady at -2, it seems there are very few bearish cards left to play at this point, yet the concern for lower prices remains.  However, just one bullish card played might just give us an opportunity to make a sale.  The same might be said for a weather scare.   A sound strategy for producers looking to empty bins is an extended price strategy (sell the cash/re-own the board).  This allows the producer to empty bins, set basis, but remain open on the futures price.  Thus participating in market movements and participating in a potential rally.

 

Soybeans: Argument still remains the same, Bulls talking of strong demand, and bears talking of oversupply.  The strong U.S. Dollar is still a variable for exports.  One consideration is that the hedge funds are holding a record short position, a short covering rally may be in the cards, and having offers in place will be key to taking advantage of this opportunity.  I am also a big fan of the Triplex contract for protecting some longer term downside risk on beans.

 

For Fun:

I received an email from a co-worker this morning illustrating something I have NEVER seen.  It inspired me to learn more about artist Dalton Ghetti’s tiny sculptures carved out of the fragile tips of pencils.  Yeah that right…. A pencil!  From a miniature bust of Elvis Presley wearing shades to tiny hammers and old boots, his work is mind boggling. Check it out in our gallery below, and get ready to be amazed by this unbelievable:

http://www.daltonmghetti.com/shop.asp

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