Hassebrook to Make Special Announcement

June 29, 2014 Leave a comment


Chuck Hassebrook will be in Lincoln on Monday morning to announce his choice for Lieutenant Governor.

Members of the press are invited to attend the announcement. Following the press conference Hassebrook will be available for one-on-one interviews before similar stops in Grand Island and Omaha.

WHAT: Hassebrook for Governor – Lieutenant Governor Announcement

WHEN: Monday, June 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Capitol Building, 1445 K St., Lincoln (west side, near statue of President Abraham Lincoln)

WHO: Chuck Hassebrook, candidate for Governor; local supporters.

Hassebrook served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for 18 years, and spent 36 years working for Nebraska communities at the Center for Rural Affairs, a national rural advocacy and development organization based in Lyons, where he has assisted over 10,000 rural Nebraska small businesses.

Since announcing he will run for Governor over a year ago, Hassebrook has received the support of key leaders in Lincoln and Omaha, including Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler, former Omaha Mayors Mike Boyle, Mike Fahey, and Jim Suttle, fourteen state Senators, former Nebraska Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey, the Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska State Education Association, Nebraska AFL-CIO, and others.

Chuck Hassebrook. Photo Courtesy of Meg Mandy.

Chuck Hassebrook. Photo Courtesy of Meg Mandy.

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R. Deloris Fleischman, 94 of Omaha, NE Formerly of Oakland, NE

June 28, 2014 Leave a comment


R. DELORIS FLEISCHMAN, 94 years, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away June 26, 2014, at Heritage Pointe Assisted Living in Omaha.

Ruby Deloris Fleischman was born March 20, 1920, in rural Burt County, Nebraska near Tekamah, a twin daughter of Everett and Jessie (Palmer) Snow.

On January 16, 1940, Deloris married Myrl Irvin Fleischman at the Riverside Baptist Church.  They moved to a farm northeast of Oakland in 1942 where they raised their five children.  They were members of First Baptist Church of Oakland, where she taught Sunday school and participated in many other church activities.  Deloris was a member of the East Oaks Project Club and was a 4-H leader for many years.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and quilting.  Even in her later years, she enjoyed hand embroidering.  In 1992, Deloris moved to Oakland. Myrl passed away August 2, 1992. She lived her later years at Heritage Point Assisted Living in Omaha.

Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Jessie (Palmer) Snow; husband, Myrl ; twin sister, Ruth  Delena Williams; sister, Cleo Gordon; granddaughter, Jennette Mae Heinrich; great granddaughter, Angie Mohr; son-in-law, Harlan Meyer.

She is survived by son, Ralph (Marlene), Amarillo, TX; daughters, Charlene (Wayne) Nottlemann, Lincoln, NE, Linda (Kenneth)  Beckstrom, Omaha, NE, Leneah Meyer, Hooper, NE, Elda (Russell) Stolze, Emerson, NE; 17 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle (Judy)Snow of Tekamah, Duane Snow of Blair, NE; numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, June 30, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: The Family will receive friends, Sunday, June 29, 2014, 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation Monday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, Nebraska

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

 

 

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Ryan Touney, 41 of Jackson, NE

June 28, 2014 Leave a comment


Ryan Touney, 41, of Jackson, NE passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Jackson, NE; with Father Paul Albenisius officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery in rural Jackson, NE. In leiu of flowers, the Ryan Touney Memorial Fund has been established at the Bank of Dixon County in Ponca, NE. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Ryan was born March 23, 1973 in Des Moines, IA to Richard and Linda Touney. He spent most of his childhood in the Sioux City area and graduated from Bishop Heelan Catholic High School in 1992. He graduated from Morningside College with a business degree. Since graduating, he has been employed with Hy-Vee and Frito Lay. On April 18, 1998, he was united in marriage to Gina Rutar at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emerson, NE. To that union, they were blessed with three children, Derrek, Dalton, and Dannika.

Ryan was a great son, husband, father, brother, and friend, He loved to coach not only his boys, but all boys in the community. He loved sports, gardening, hunting, fishing and boating. He especially enjoyed time spent with his family and friends.

Ryan is survived by his wife; Gina, two sons; Derrek and Dalton, daughter; Dannika, of Jackson, NE, parents; Richard and Linda Touney of South Sioux City, NE, three brothers; Troy (Tiffany) Touney of South Sioux City, NE, Corey (Lisa) Touney of Brandon, SD, and Sean Touney and special friend Ashley Johnson of Sioux City, IA, sister; Shannon (Andrew) Almelien of Clarinda, IA, parent-in-laws; Louis and Merry Lou Rutar of Thurston, NE, brother-in-laws; Chad (Jennifer) Rutar of Elkhorn, NE, and Nick (Colleen) Rutar of Washington D.C., sister-in-law Kris Rutar of Reston, VA, 7 nieces and nephews and many cousins and friends.

Ryan was proceded in death by his grandparents; Val and Irene Crume, Frederick Sr., and step mother Ethel Touney, grandfather-in-laws Dutch Renz and John Rutar.

Ryan Touney

Ryan Touney

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4-Hers Helping 4-Hers

June 27, 2014 Leave a comment


On June 16, 2014, major storms moved through parts of Nebraska. The town of Pilger suffered significant damage, and families are working around the clock to put their lives back together. There are other communities in Nebraska who have also suffered major damage recently.

We know that many 4-H families have been impacted by these storms. These are 4-Hers, 4-H parents, and 4-H volunteer leaders- All people who are a part of the Nebraska 4-H family.

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation is providing an opportunity to help these 4-H families. Your donations to the “4-Hers Helping 4-Hers” fund through the Nebraska 4-H Foundation is the best way to help a 4-Her who could use a helping hand.

Any financial contribution, no matter how small, is worth more than any of us will ever know.

Donations are fully tax deductible and 100% of all gifts are used to meet the needs of hurting 4-Hers in the wake of disasters. Donations can be made online at http://ne4hfoundation.org/ , by phone 402-472-1178, or by mail. Checks should be made payable to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and sent to: 4-Hers Helping 4-Hers Fund, P.O. Box 830719, Lincoln, NE 68583-0719

 

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

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R. Delores Fleischman, 94 of Omaha, formerly of Oakland, NE

June 27, 2014 Leave a comment


R. DELORIS FLEISCHMAN, 94 years, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away June 26, 2014, at Heritage Pointe Care Center in Omaha.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, June 30, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: The Family will receive friends, Sunday, June 29, 2014, 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation Monday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Tekamah, Nebraska

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

 

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Ryan Touney, 41 of Jackson, NE

June 26, 2014 2 Comments


Ryan Touney, 41, of Jackson, NE passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Jackson, NE; with Father Paul Albenisius officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery in rural Jackson, NE. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

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Storm Clouds Around Oakland Last Night

June 26, 2014 Leave a comment


It thundered in Oakland last evening, but only a tenth of an inch of rain was in the rain gauge. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

It thundered in Oakland last evening, but only a tenth of an inch of rain was in the rain gauge. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Former Oaklander Loses all in Tornado

June 26, 2014 Leave a comment


June 1

Destruction of the house and buildings outside of Val and Brian Baker's in rural Wakefield. Photos Courtesy of Connie Peterson.

Destruction of the house and buildings outside of Val and Brian Baker’s in rural Wakefield. Photos Courtesy of Connie Peterson.

10404201_10204258728211237_8495052489522059974_n 10494724_10204258728731250_2036307612732249790_n6th was a very frightening day for many people in Eastern Nebraska as meteorologists indicated there was a good chance of severe storms, and possibly tornadoes, in Eastern Nebraska. They weren’t wrong. Many areas in the state suffered loss of their homes, places of work, and their community they reside in.

A former Oakland resident and her husband fell victim to a tornado that day, losing her home of many years and most of their possessions.

Val (Carlson) Baker and her husband Brian of rural Wakefield, NE are among the many people to have endured such a tragedy that day. Val is formerly from Oakland, NE and is a 1972 graduate of Oakland-Craig High School. She is the sister of Connie Peterson of Oakland, NE. “Their home was located five miles south of Wakefield. If you are willing to donate gift cards please send them to me at 112 S. Fried Avenue in Oakland, Ne. 68045 and I will get them to Val and Brian” stated Connie. “If you have any questions, please contact me at 402-685-5115.”

If you want to send a check to the above address, please make the check out to Val and Brian Baker.

“Val and Brian appreciate everyone’s thoughts, prayers and assistance at such a terrible time for them,” Connie said.

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Byway of Art Receives Grant

June 26, 2014 Leave a comment


Today, the Center for Rural Affairs announced that the organization will receive one of 55 grants awarded by ArtPlace America in 2014 to support creative placemaking across the country.  The $200,000 grant will support the cooperative creation of a public artwork in each of four neighboring towns, guidance from an established visiting artist, and celebration of the completed works with a tour in Autumn of 2015.

“Investing in and supporting the arts have a profound impact on the social, physical, and economic futures of communities. Projects like these demonstrate how imaginative and committed people are when it comes to enhancing their communities with creative interventions and thoughtful practices.” ArtPlace Executive Director Jamie L. Bennett.


According to Adele Phillips with the Center for Rural Affairs, the 2014 ArtPlace awardees represent 4% of the 1,270 letters of inquiry ArtPlace received this year. This year, 31% of ArtPlace’s grants will go to projects working in rural communities, which compares with 17% last year.


“This is an unprecedented opportunity for the Center for Rural Affairs, and we are delighted to share this exciting news,” said Phillips. “Deploying the arts can transform communities, and receiving such generous support from ArtPlace validates both our past work and future vision.”


We are particularly proud to be part of the upswing in awards for art projects in rural and small town America. And we commend ArtPlace America for recognizing the potential for community art initiatives in so many rural places across the nation this year.


Jan Cline-Zimmerman, proprietor of Creative Connection Studio Gallery in Oakland, Nebraska, is excited to see the arts move forward in these small towns. “I have dedicated over 30 years to teaching students of all ages in the fine arts. This funding will allow many more opportunities to expand creativity within the region and encourage communication across multiple generations and cultures.”


Next steps in project implementation will include an Artist’s Talk on public art, and invitations to community members to join in on this exciting opportunity. The Center for Rural Affairs welcomes the citizens of Lyons, Decatur, Macy and Oakland, Nebraska, to celebrate the news of this exciting opportunity.


About ArtPlace America

ArtPlace America (ArtPlace) advances the field of creative placemaking, in which art and culture plays an explicit and central role in shaping communities’ social, physical, and economic futures. To date, ArtPlace has awarded $56.8 million through 189 grants to projects serving 122 communities across 42 states and the District of Columbia.


ArtPlace is a collaboration among the Barr Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Ford Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The William Penn Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, The Surdna Foundation, and two anonymous donors.


ArtPlace seeks advice and counsel from its close working relationships with the following federal agencies: the National Endowment for the Arts, the US Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Education, and Transportation, along with leadership from the White House Office of Management and Budget and the Domestic Policy Council.


ArtPlace has additional partnership from six major financial institutions: Bank of America, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Chase, MetLife and Morgan Stanley.The deadline for submission for a 2015 grant application will be announced later this year. For more information or to join ArtPlace’s mailing list, visit www.artplaceamerica.org.


For additional information about ArtPlace contact: Bow Bridge Communications, LLC, New York City, Libby Mark, Managing Principal, 917- 968-5567, info@bow-bridge.com.

 

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IRS Phone Scam Continues

June 25, 2014 1 Comment


Tax season may be over but that has not stopped scammers from continuing to pose as IRS officials and making calls threatening jail, deportation and loss of property. Thousands of calls have been made to individuals across the country including the Chicago and Northern Illinois area with total losses around one million dollars.

 

Callers to the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois say they have been left voicemail messages stating they need to contact the IRS immediately or they would face legal consequences. Other messages threatened arrest by U.S. Marshals for failure to pay the correct amount of taxes.

 

Hoffman Estates resident, Bert Adams says, “I had a phone message from Kelly Gray who said she worked for the IRS and that I was to call the IRS right away.” This call was less threatening and demanding than other calls as Adams noted her sign-off was “Good bye and take care.”

 

John Strandin, of Rockford, IL says that he and his wife received two calls from a man who claimed his wife had not correctly filed her returns for the last six years. Standin says, “we knew it was a scam because my wife has not filed an individual tax return in more than 10 years.”

 

All calls to Adams and Strandin came from the 202 area code which services the Washington D.C. area.

 

“It is a safe bet that the phone numbers that showed on their caller I.D. were “spoofed numbers,”” says Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “It is a common practice of scammers to hide their real phone number from their intended victim.” He added “in some cases they have even “spoofed” the IRS’s legitimate “800” customer service number.”

 

In addition to claiming to be from the IRS, other individuals say they have been called by people stating they were with the U.S. Treasury; although it is a different government agency, the scam remains the same.

 

Scott Smuck of Rockford says “I was told I did not file my 2010 taxes correctly and that I owed $1,000 and needed to pay it immediately or they would seize my property and bank account and I would be arrested by the U.S. Marshal.” Smuck was instructed not to hang up until he paid the money. “I was even told what store to go to and get a GreenDot card.” The call lasted one hour and 49 minutes.

 

According to the IRS, the agency never contacts taxpayers by phone asking for money. They also never contact taxpayers by email. If there is an issue with the IRS that requires your response, the contact would be made by U.S. mail.

 

If you receive one of these scam phone calls the BBB recommends:

  • Hang up – Don’t provide any information over the phone. Call the IRS directly using the phone number found on their website or in the phone book.
  • Protect personal information – In response to an incoming call, never give out any personal or financial information such as your Social Security number, mother’s maiden name or any passwords and other identifying information.
  • Contact the FCC – Let the Federal Communications Commission know about ID spoofers by calling 1-888-CALL-FCC or file a complaint at www.fcc.gov/complaints
  • Contact the FTC – File a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission atwww.ftc.gov/complaint. From the complaint homepage, select “Other” and then “Imposter Scams”. In the notes, include “IRS Telephone Scam”.

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