Oakland’s Main Street has Many Trick or Treaters
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Halloween on Oakland’s Main Street. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Street or Street Serving as Logan Bridge Street
November 4, 2014 2 Comments
New street actually serving as the new Logan Valley Bridge. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Harold E. Swanson, 76, of Pender NE
November 4, 2014 Leave a comment
Harold E. Swanson, 76, of Pender, NE, passed away November 2, 2014 at Legacy Gardens Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 10:30 at the John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston, NE; Pastor Charity Potter will be officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Burial with military honors will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Harold was born January 19, 1938 in Pender, NE to Carl and Lula (Jasa) Swanson. In 1955, he graduated from Winnebago High School. After graduation, Harold joined the United States Army. He was united in to married Janis Hall on August 19, 1962 in Hoskins, NE. Harold was a member of John Huss Presbyterian Church in Thurston where he served on session. He was on Winnebago Presbyterian Church session and president of the hospital board. Harold was a lifelong farmer, who enjoyed being outside and planting trees. He loved to spend time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Janis Swanson of Pender, NE; sons; Timothy and Karen Swanson of Thurston, NE, Jeffrey and Liesa Swanson of Omaha, NE; daughter Marcie Swanson of Omaha, NE; sisters; Carol and Clayton Lofgren of West Point, NE, Jean and Paul Bodlak of Emerson, NE; brothers, Dale Swanson of Winnebago, NE, John and Penny Sanders of Council Bluffs, IA, four grandchildren: Sarah (Brian) Bode, Kevin Swanson (Melissa Machacek), Taylor Smith (Corey Iverson), and Brooke Swanson and four great grandchildren: Oliver and Thomas Bode, and Carter and Vincent Iverson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and many aunts and uncles.
Harold Swanson
Laurence James “Larry” Hultquist, 85, of Oakland NE
November 4, 2014 Leave a comment
LAURENCE JAMES “LARRY” HULTQUIST, 85 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014, at Oakland Heights.
Laurence was born April 14, 1929, in Burt County, Nebraska, to Sherman and Zella (Marsolf) Hultquist. He was confirmed in 1942 at West Side United Methodist Church in rural Oakland. He graduated from Oakland High School in 1947 and farmed for his dad and Kermit Moseman from 1947 – 1951.
In January 1951, Laurence entered the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Lackland AF Base, San Antonia, Texas for basic training and Sheppard Field in Wichita Falls, Texas until 1954 where he trained for general aircraft maintenance. He unfortunately contracted polio and was hospitalized and discharged in 1954. His family returned to Oakland. He battled polio for over six months. From Jan 1955 until March 55 he drove truck for Bob Case.
In March 1955, he reenlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Offutt AF Base in Omaha for three years. In 1958 he was sent to Newfoundland. He returned home on emergency leave to help on the farm as his dad was injured in a farm accident. In 1961, he served in Illinois and Michigan before being sent to Vandenberg AF Base in California. He returned to Offutt for a short time before being sent to Wheeliss AF Base in Lybia, Africa and was sent to Spain for weather training on upper air balloons. Returning to Africa, Laurence contracted hepatitis with complications of mononucleosis and was hospitalized for an extended time in Germany, New Jersey, St. Louis, Missouri and Chinute AF Base in Illinois and was then sent to Folk Field in Wisconsin. From 1967 to 1968, Laurence served in Viet Nam. Before returning home, he was fortunate to spend two weeks R & R in Australia. Upon his return
Laurence Hultquist
to the states, he served his last five years at Ft. Warren in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was honorably discharged in 1973.
Following his discharge he worked in commercial flooring in Cheyenne for 13 year before returning to Nebraska and farming. Laurence also drove truck for Agland and CVA for many years before fully retiring in 2007.
Laurence was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Oakland.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Pamela Tate; sister, Deanna Betts; sister-in-law, Donna Hultquist; brother-in-law, Kermit Moseman.
Survivors include his son, Larry (Maggy) Hultquist of Tigard, OR; daughter, Sheila Keenan of Camas, WA; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Lorelei (Jim) Wickstrom of Omaha, NE; brothers, Bill Hultquist of Oakland, Dewey (Myra) of Lyons, KS, Harold (Leona) of Fremont, NE; brother-in-law, Don Betts of Plainview, NE.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, November 6, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Oakland.
BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Oakland Cemetery, with Military Honors by Ryan VFW Post No. 5543 and American Legion Post No. 46
VISITATION: Wednesday, November 5th, 1 – 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation Thursday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.
MEMORIALS: Oakland Heights
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
Grain Prices
November 3, 2014 Leave a comment
Market close
Corn-3 ¼ @ 3.73 ½
Beans -17 ¾ @ 10.28 ¾
The bean meal has been cited as to the cause of last weeks rally, with corn following. There is talk of 6 cargoes of meal being cancelled. Also heard that funds were buying beans /selling corn, this could be unwinding of the position. A negative tone throughout the day.
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ProEdge Risk Management Consultant
P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com
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Oakland, NE 68045
No School for Oakland-Craig Students Friday
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Oakland-Craig has cancelled classes for Friday, Nov. 7th. The OC football team travels to North Platte Friday for the second round of play offs. The game begins at 5:30 p.m.
Hassebrook and Raybould: What’s at Stake in This Election
November 3, 2014 Leave a comment
Chuck Hassebrook and Jane Raybould were in Omaha earlier today to talk about the importance of voting in this election and what’s at stake for working families, public safety, and education.
They were joined by Omaha City Council Member Gary Gernandt, State Senator Jeremy Nordquist, Omaha Police Officer Association President John Wells, and teachers from Omaha and Lincoln, who spoke about the importance of having leaders at the capitol in Lincoln who support Nebraska’s working families, protect public safety, and strengthen education.
Chris Prolux, President of the Omaha Education Association, said, “It is critical we elect leaders who will put students ahead of politics. We can’t have a leader who embodies the politics of divisiveness. We need a leader who will embody the Nebraska way of coming together and doing what is right for our kids. Chuck Hassebrook did that as a Regent for the University of Nebraska and he’ll do it as Governor.”
Prolux went on to say that “because students can’t vote, it is up to us — the parents, the grandparents the educators, and all voters — to elect candidates who support education. Chuck Hassebrook will support our public schools and ensure our students they have the future they deserve.”
Senator Jeremy Nordquist said that he will be proud to vote for Hassebrook and Raybould because “they are a team that knows what it takes to have an economy that works for all Nebraskans — and that includes a higher minimum wage.” Nordquist also said he supports Hassebrook because they worked together in the Legislature to defeat Ricketts’ Platte Institute plan to tax prescription drugs, hospital beds, dorm rooms, ag and manufacturing inputs.
Omaha Police Officers Association Sargent John Wells said that “Chuck is the only candidate who has time and time again committed to stop the revolving door that is the Nebraska prison system and take away good time for violent offenders.”
Hassebrook said that this is “the most important vote you will cast for Governor in a generation because it is a very close race” and as Governor he will “fight for the working middle class and Main Street, not Wall Street.”
Kats’ Korner: Exercise Your Right, VOTE!!
November 3, 2014 Leave a comment
“Ballots are the rightful and peaceful successors to bullets.” Abraham Lincoln (16th U.S. President). He says it all in just a few words. Every vote cast on election day is a voice from the people, exercising their right to elect the people of their choice, whom they believe have the best qualifications to hold the office they are running for.
I have voted in every election since I was 18 years old. I consider it not only my privilege, but my duty as a citizen of the Unites States of America. Not every person I have voted for has won, but I always feel proud exercising my voice by voting.
I take the time to research the candidates running for each office, whether it is a local, state or national office. I hope others do the same, as just voting because you know the name of someone, in my opinion, isn’t enough to elect them. Name alone is not enough for me. They may be very unqualified, and thus, problems may arise.
I know whom I am voting for, and definitely know whom I am not voting for. There are a few candidates I consider not qualified for the office they are running for. That is just my opinion. I am very pleased with the local election and those running for school board and city council in Oakland. It is wonderful to see so many people running for office.
I believe voting locally is much easier, as people in small towns know each other pretty well. Being on the city council, I am thrilled to see four candidates running for the two available seats. I know whom I will cast my ballot for. My time on the council has opened my eyes as to how much work is involved in representing the tax payers, as they are the primary concern in every decision the council makes. It is not an easy position to be in. With this knowledge, I made my decision on the two I feel will be best to represent the City of Oakland and above all, the tax payers. It hasn’t been an easy decision, as they are all wonderful citizens of Oakland.
One thing to remember, you don’t have to vote for as many candidates as there are openings available. Vote for only whom you want. Don’t give someone a vote just because there are so many openings. Vote for whom you want to do the job and feel can do it!
Most importantly: VOTE!!!
News From Bancroft Senior Center
November 3, 2014 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.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Nov. 5: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Will play chicken foot dominoes at 1:30.
Thurs. Nov. 6: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Fri. Nov. 7: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Sign up if you want to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30. St Joe’s will furnish the snack at 3:30. Next Monday we will have a noon meal, call or stop in and make a reservation.
Mon. Nov. 10: We will be serving chili and potato soup, cheese sandwich, fruit and a bar. Cards will be played in the afternoon.
Tues. Nov 11: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will play bingo at 2:00.
Wed. Nov. 12: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Home and the Beauty of Nature
November 3, 2014 Leave a comment
No place like home! Love a beautiful sunset! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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