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July 26, 2017 Leave a comment
The children of Paul and Rosemary Kai will be having a miscellaneous household/tool sale next Friday, August 4th from 4:00-7:00 p.m, Saturday, August 5th from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Sunday August 6th from noon-3:00 p.m.
The sale will be located at the storage units south of Holmquist Grain and Lumber, Logan Street in Oakland NE.
July 26, 2017 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey
This Thursday July 27th we will be having a party for our present Physical and Occupational Therapy staff at 2:30 pm. We have a couple residents celebrating a birthdays LaVern Johnson on July 27th and Joan Price on July 31st.
Next week is the start of a new month, August will be full of some good summer fun, trip to the fair, watermelon on the patio, ice cream sundaes, cookout many more fun activities.
Church Service for Sunday July 30th will be given by the Evangelical Free Church at 2:30 pm with a luncheon following service. On Monday July 31st is communion with First Lutheran at 2:30 pm. On Wednesday August 2nd is communion with pastor Hoden at 1:00 pm.
Activities for the week of July 31st to August 5th are as follows, reading with Suzanne, Manicures, Sing A Long, Game Day, Bingo the w/WOW, Reading Group, Bible Fellowship, Word Games, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Bingo, Saturday Movie, and Lawrence Walk.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Suzanne Sanderson, Cover McCauley, Bonnie Fleischman, Nadine Anderson, Mary Alice Pearson, Robyn Johnson, Sue Beckner, Dani Moseman, Judy Nelson, Patty Miller, Marge Maller, Mary Donovan, Anne Anderson, and Makayla Johnson.
Guest signing the guest book last week was: Ron, Mary, Brendon, and Coraline Plageman to see Dorothy Larson.
July 26, 2017 Leave a comment
D & D Foods, Inc., an Omaha, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 17,847 pounds of pepperoni pizza products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy lecithin, a known allergen which is not declared on the final product label.
The pepperoni pizza items were produced and packaged on various dates from April 18, 2017 to July 21, 2017. The following products are subject to recall:
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M21275” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Minneapolis.
The problem was discovered on July 22, 2017 by FSIS’ Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) while performing routine label verification activities.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Missy Petty, Manager of Customer Care with D & D Foods Inc., at (800) 289-8343. Media with questions about the recall can contact Tara Deering-Hansen, D & D Foods Inc.’s Vice President of Communications, at (515) 559-5770.
Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
July 25, 2017 Leave a comment
By Mary Loftis, Extension Associate
Come to the Fair!
Come one, come all and “Enjoy the Ride” to the “Best Show on Burt County Dirt!”
How’s that for combining a couple good county fair themes? The Burt County Fair is set to officially begin Friday, August 4th and will run until Tuesday, August 8th on the Burt County Fairgrounds in Oakland. Check out the event schedule on the Burt County Fair http://www.burtcountyfair.net website and take part in the local fun, food and friends at the fair!
4-H Scavenger Hunt
The Burt County 4-H Council is again sponsoring the very successful 4-H Scavenger Hunt they started last year. Youth ages 5-18 are invited to come to the 4-H Building on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 5-7 to sign in to get a 4-H Scavenger Hunt question sheet. Then explore the fairgrounds looking for answers to the questions with your family.
When you’ve completed the scavenger hunt come back to the 4-H Building and turn I your sheet. Each youth will receive 5 free carnival ride tickets and a chance to spin the big 4-H prize wheel! Additional prizes include gift certificates to the 4-H Kitchen, additional carnival tickets, and other 4-H and UNL promotional items. It’s free, it’s fun and it helps everyone learn a little more about the fair and 4-H! (Youth may only participate in the scavenger hunt once for prizes, but energetic participants can do a daily hunt just for the fun of it!) Spread the word – this activity is for all youth attending the fair!
Live-Streaming from the Fair
The Burt County Fair Foundation is trying something new this year…they are adding the technology and equipment to live-stream the livestock shows. All the technical details are being worked out on it at this moment. If you’re interested, or have family at a distance that would like to see some of the shows (especially in the arena) have them go to the Burt County Fair website at: www.burtcountyfair.net and look for a link.
4-H Rocket Launch
The 4-H Rocket Launch was a real BLAST last week with 14 4-H members participating. Comments during the event were entertaining at the least. One parent made the comment that “rocketry keeps you humble” …no matter how good your rocket looks or how often it’s launched without a hitch something can always spoil that “perfect launch”. It can also be very aerobic as a group search walked a quarter mile across the sod field and 22 rows deep into the corn field to help find a rocket! It’s also a religious experience as you’re praying the rocket will launch (and that it will be found!)
Yes, there were a few failed launches, but everyone did get their rocket into the air and all were recovered.
Results of the contest are as follows:
Purple Ribbons:
Champion: Brayden Anderson, Lyons
Reserve Champion: Colton Miller, Lyons
Caleb Schlichting, Lyons
Eli Schlichting, Lyons
Elise Anderson, Lyons
Brady Braniff, Tekamah
Linden Anderson, Lyons
Javar Larson, Oakland
Blue Ribbons:
Andrew Schlichting, Lyons
Red Ribbons:
Mackenzie Evans, Tekamah
Layne Miller, Lyons
Michael Bracht, West Point
Clover Kids participating were:
Gavin Johnson, Oakland and Elisha Larson of Oakland
Pie Day II & Fruit Cups
Don’t forget to come to the Vet’s Building in Oakland this Saturday, July 29 at 8:00 to help get the rest of the wonderful 4-H fruit pies made. Cherry, peach and apricot pies will be made since the apple, strawberry rhubarb and rhubarb pies were completed last week. Fruit Cups will be made after lunch at the 4-H Kitchen. All help is appreciated!
Fairgrounds Clean-up
Thanks to sixty-six 4-H members, leaders, families and friends, the Burt County Fairgrounds got a good cleaning Sunday afternoon. The group made quick work of all the projects on the list and then enjoyed a meal sponsored by the Burt County Fair Foundation as their thank you. You all make our county fair very special and it is much appreciated!
July 25, 2017 Leave a comment
Harrison-Pottawattamie-Mills-Fremont-Burt-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-Otoe-Nemaha-Richardson-Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap,Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Blair, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Auburn, and Falls City413 AM CDT Tue Jul 25 2017
…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDTTHIS EVENING…
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a HeatAdvisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDTthis evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures isexpected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humiditywill combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses arepossible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditionedroom, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives andneighbors.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing whenpossible and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safetyand health administration recommends scheduling frequent restbreaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcomeby heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heatstroke is an emergency so call 911.
July 21, 2017 Leave a comment
Elijah Larson was anxious to start learning how to make a pie at the 4-H Pie Day last week in Tekamah. With the help of his mom, Connie Larson he did a very nice job!
He and anyone else can get even more practice by attending Pie Day II in Oakland at the Vet’s Building in Oakland on Saturday, July 29. Everyone’s welcome to help out! Cherry, peach and apricot pies will be made at the second pie day starting at 8:00 along with fruit cups at the 4-H Kitchen in the early afternoon. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.
July 20, 2017 Leave a comment
FREMONT FAIR RESULTS
Burt Count 4-H and FFA exhibitors took advantage of the 85th Fremont 4-H Expo (Fremont Fair) to get a warmup for the Burt County Fair on August 4-8. Results for Burt County exhibitors includes:
HORSE SHOW
Senior Showmanship
Purple – Megan Olson (3rd place – bronze medal)
Blue – Reese Hansen
Junior Showmanship
Blue – Lakyn Humphrey
Red – Leah Clark
English Pleasure
Blue – Megan Olson
Western Pony Pleasure
Blue – Reese Hansen
Red – Leah Clark
Senior Western Pleasure
Blue – Megan Olson
Junior Western Pleasure
Red – Lakyn Humphrey
Senior Western Horsemanship
Blue – Reese Hansen, Megan Olson
Senior Pole Bending
Red – Megan Olson
Junior Pole Bending
Purple – Lakyn Humphrey (reserve champion – silver medal)
Blue – Leah Clark
Senior Barrel Racing
Red – Megan Olson
Junior Barrel Racing
Purple – Lakyn Humphrey (champion – gold medal), Leah Clark
DOG SHOW
Senior Showmanship
Purple – Casey Stone (reserve champion – silver medal); Megan Olson
Senior Beginning Novice Obedience B
Purple – Megan Olson
Graduate Novice Obedience
Blue – Casey Stone
Agility – Level 1
Purple – Casey Stone (reserve champion – silver medal)
Red – Megan Olson
Agility – Level 2
Purple – Megan Olson (champion – gold medal)
Agility – Level 4
Purple – Casey Stone (champion – gold medal)
SHEEP SHOW
Dorset Breeding Ewe Lamb
Purple – Layne Miller (reserve champion – silver medal)
Commercial Yearling Breeding Ewe
Purple – Layne Miller
Senior Showmanship
Purple – Layne Miller (reserve champion – silver medal)
Junior Showmanship
Purple – Bailey Pelan
White Influence Market Lamb
Purple – Layne Miller (champion – gold medal)
Hampshire Market Lamb
Purple – Layne Miller
Natural Market Lamb
Purple – Layne Miller (reserve champion – silver medal), Bailey Pelan
Crossbred Market Lambs
Purple – Hannah Brudigam (3), Bailey Pelan (2)
BEEF SHOW
AOB Breeding Heifer
Purple – Leah Keithley
Simmental Breeding Heifer
Blue – Garrett Klausen
Feeder Calf Steer
Purple – Leah Keithley (champion – gold medal)
Feeder Calf Heifer
Purple – Leah Keithley (champion – gold medal)
Senior Showmanship
Purple – Bailey Fleischman (reserve champion – silver medal)
Intermediate Showmanship
Purple – Leah Keithley
Red – Anna Karnopp
Market Heifer
Blue – Anna Karnopp
Market Steer
Purple – Bailey Fleischman (champion lightweight, reserve grand champion – silver medal), Andrew Cone (2, reserve champion lightweight), Brennan Ahrens, Trenton Elliott
Blue – Mason Cone, Garrett Klausen
Red – Cody Elliott, Trenton Elliott, Anna Karnopp
SWINE SHOW
Senior Showmanship
Purple – Jenna Bromm (champion – gold medal)
Intermediate Showmanship
Purple – Brayden Anderson (champion – gold medal), Elise Anderson
Junior Showmanship
Purple – Linden Anderson, Brooklyn Hightree, Jocelyn Hightree
Crossbred Breeding Gilt
Purple – Brayden Anderson
Progress Gilts
Purple – Brayden Anderson, Linden Anderson, Jenna Bromm
Blue – Linden Anderson
Market Gilts
Purple – Elise Anderson
Blue – Brooklyn Hightree, Jocelyn Hightree
Progress Barrows
Purple – Jenna Bromm (champion – gold medal), Brayden Anderson, Elise Anderson (2), Linden Anderson, Brooklyn Hightree (2)
Market Barrows
Purple – Jenna Bromm, Jocelyn Hightree
Blue – Jocelyn Hightree
Static 4-H Exhibits
Layne Miller received purple ribbons and gold medals on:
Woodworking Level 4- end table;
Electicity – Heavy duty jumper cables;
Model Rocket;
Wildlife Habitat – Bird House and
Design Decisions – wood pallet bench
Cody Bachtell received purple ribbons on Embellished t-shirt, wooden stool, barn wood sign, and metal flag wall hanging. Blue ribbons on: Acrylic painting and bird feeder.
Ashley Bohannon received purple ribbons on her message board, Photography 3 photo and wooden accessory.
July 20, 2017 Leave a comment
Philip “Flip” E. Hetrick, 71, of Walthill, NE passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at an Omaha hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walthill; Pastor Brion Tolzman will be officiating. The visitation will be Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walthill. The burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh- Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
Flip was born September 24, 1945 in Onawa, IA to Philip H. and Marjorie (Morse) Hetrick and baptized into the Methodist faith in Sioux City, IA in 1945. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School. Flip married the love of his life, Karen Swanson, on December 14, 1967 and made their home in Walthill. He worked at IBP for 31 years, and was part-time at Cooney Fertilizer. He was also a union member of local 222. Flip had a petting zoo for many years.
Flip enjoyed being outside fishing, swimming, and gardening. He also enjoyed gambling and watching westerns. Flip loved his animals, John Deere equipment and was an avid Husker and Buffalo Bills fan.
Flip is survived by his wife Karen Hetrick of Walthill, NE; sons, Jeff Bradley of Indianola, IA, Mike Bradley of Niceville, FL; daughters, Melissa (Tim) Ruge of Decatur, NE, Robin (Scott) Davis of Hubbard, NE, Jill (Tom) Ruge of Lake Park, IA; sisters, Janice (Bill) Sampson of Sioux City, IA, Janet Dowdy of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Marc (Beth) Hetrick of Monument, CO, Greg (Joy) Hetrick of Rice, MN, Jack (Kim) Hetrick of Walthill, NE; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Marjorie Hetrick and brother, Chuck Hetrick.
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