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June 10, 2014 Leave a comment
Starting my day with a book and a cup of coffee in my new cup purchased at Oakland Public Library. Purchase yours today and enjoy coffee for half price for a year at the library’s new coffee bar! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
June 10, 2014 Leave a comment
-Yesterday corn lost most of Friday’s gains while soybeans finished higher
-Crop conditions came in with corn down 1% at 75% G/E for the US. NE was down 6% due to the hail storm.
-Soybean conditions were 74% Good/Excellent. NE was at 69%.
-Overnight corn is 1-3 higher with soybeans 1-2 higher
-USDA’s monthly Supply & Demand report will be Wednesday at 11:00
Markets 6/10/14 @ 8:34am
Corn -1@4.50, New-2@4.48
For more information contact:
Greg Mockenhaupt
Risk Management Consultant
Central Valley Ag – ProEdge
1007 County Road O
Oakland, NE 68045
Office: 402-685-5613
Cell: 402-380-9855
June 10, 2014 Leave a comment
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
June 12, 2014
4:30 P.M. CITY HALL
NOTE: Everyone must use the microphones at the table. The audience must be quiet during the meeting. If you want to ask a question and you are not on the Agenda, you must raise your hand, get permission from the Chairman, and come to the microphone before speaking. If you are on the Agenda the same rule applies.
THE VILLAGE BOARD HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE AGENDA AT THE PUBLIC MEETING WHEN CONVENED. MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
1) Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Nicola
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____
2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting received:
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____
3) Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING:
Yes _____ No _____
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Warren _____
5) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:
1) Police: Monthly Report
2) Lights: Monthly Report
3) Water & Sewer: Monthly Report
4) Parks: Monthly Report
A. Income of $4,468.75
5) Streets: Monthly Report
A. Jane Farber-West 10th Street
6) Recycling: Hauled Recycling May 30
6) OLD BUSINESS
1) Greg and Debbie Haselhorst property.
7) NEW BUSINESS
1) Preparations for the 2014-2015 Budget
2) 450 West 7th Street-Building and weeds
3) 460 West 11th Street-Retaining wall, fence and wood
4) Larry Lasher-Fireworks
5) Debit Machine
6) Community Representative for NENEDD
8) ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Hours for Cleanup day next year-8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
9) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:
1) Claims preapproved by Nicola and Tolby
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted
________________2nd_________________
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Nicola _____, Richards _____, Tolby _____, Warren ______
Are there any questions from the audience?
10) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING
_______________2nd________________
Adjournment Time:
June 9, 2014 Leave a comment
The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. The meetings are very informal; various topics are discussed and those who attend are encouraged to share their ups and downs of being a caregiver. The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended a meeting, please feel free to come and join us.
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* 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. June 11: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Come and play Rummikub or any other card game at 1:30.
Thurs. June 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Fri. June 13: Exercise class (FROG) at 10:00 come and join us. The chicken dinner has been canceled for today. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Sun. June 15: FATHERS DAY and our SALISBURY STEAK FUND RAISER from 11:00 until 1:00 p.m.
Mon. June 16: Caregiver Support Group meets today at 2:00; we will remember our fathers at the meeting.
Tues. June 17: Tai Chi class 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. The French toast and pancake supper will be from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Wed. June 18: Melody chimers will entertain at the Pioneer Senior Center at 1:30 and Legacy Gardens in Pender at 2:30. The card game 65 is on the agenda at 1:30.
June 9, 2014 Leave a comment
Nebraska’s public and private water rights are being jeopardized by the federal government, and public comments must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by July 21.
On March 25 the EPA, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), issued a proposed rule change that would redefine the definition of “Waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Arguing that their proposal would “enhance protection for the nation’s public health” and “increase CWA program predictability and consistency”, the EPA intends to expand federal jurisdiction of the nation’s waterways. Under this new definition, the federal government could gain control of our water. This would include wetlands as well. Essentially, even ditches that collect rain water may be subject to EPA control. Farmland will almost assuredly be affected by this rule change.
For this past year, Senator Lydia Brasch has been in ongoing contact with various national and state leaders, agriculture organizations, and others to address concerns from landowners, including declaration of federally environmentally protected areas and an effort by the EPA to purchase land flooded by the 2011 flood. The proposed rule expands the scope of the CWA beyond its original intent in 1972, when it was passed. Sen. Brasch states, “The proposed definition poses a very serious threat to our individual property rights because all waters, from farm ponds to streams, in Nebraska could be subject to federal control. Farmers, ranchers, and other landowners could see increased federal government regulations over portions of their land.”
Public comments on the issue are due on or before July 21. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880, at http://www.regulations.gov; by emailing them to ow-docket@epa.gov, including the Docket ID No. in the subject line; or by mailing the original and three copies of your comments to: Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention: Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OW–2011–0880.
Senator Lydia Brasch
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Everyone has their “storm stories” from last week and they are all interesting to hear. Thankfully except for a few minor injuries, the main damage has just been “stuff”. But, when it comes to cleaning up, and trying to replace this “stuff” we face the hard part.
The financial damage of the storms will continue to cause impact this year and for years down the road. Decisions must be made: whether to replant crops or not; what kind of tree to replant which might hold up better during future storms; and how or who can you trust to repair, refurbish and/or remodel damage. Of course insurance rates will likely go up after having so many claims in an area and/or individuals may choose to increase the amount of insurance they carry.
Emotional damage is also real. Our feelings of safety and security have been challenged. We experienced real fear and danger and it will be a long time before many of us take storm warnings for granted like we tend to do.
Our communities will be scarred for a long time from the damage, but what is strange to me is how after things get cleaned up it’s hard to remember what it looked like before. We lost some big grain bins in Craig. After the crushed metal was cleared away, all that’s left are giant concrete foundation circles. It’s hard for me to imagine how it used to look. Maybe its “amnesia” and probably not necessarily a good thing, but it helps me face the future and not dwell on the past.
Hopefully everyone impacted by the storms will be able to successfully recover from its effects in as short of time as possible. And thanks to ALL who helped with the recovery, from volunteers to those employed to help with clean-up, and repair, to insurance adjustors and all the power company people and many, many more. Taking a shower by candlelight sounds better than it really was, but the hot water held out!
Quick 4-H Reminders:
June 16 – Aquaculture & Fishing Workshop Dodge County Extension Office, Fremont 10:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Registration deadline is June 11.
June 17 – Experiment with Color Composition Workshop, Creative Connections, Oakland 1:00-3:00 p.m. Registration deadline is June 11.
June 17 – Dodge County Family Livestock Judging Clinic & Contest, Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children, Leonard A. Johnson Building, 2415 North Main Street, Fremont. 6:00 Judging Clinic, 7:00 Judging Contest.
June 19-20 – Making Money Camp, Burt County Fairgrounds, Oakland. Registration deadline is June 11.
June 24 – Patriotic T-shirt Workshop, Creative Connections, Oakland 1:00-2:30 p.m. Registration deadline is June 19.
June 26 – Let’s Paint Workshop, 4-H Kitchen, Burt County Fairgrounds, 9:00-Noon Registration deadline is June 19.
July 1 – Clover Kid Camp (ages 5-7) 9:00-Noon or 1:00-4:00 Burt County Fairgrounds, Oakland, Registration deadline is June 25.
If you have any questions about these activities please call the UNL Extension Office in Burt County at 402-374-2929.
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
Mary Loftis
June 9, 2014 Leave a comment
Our Volunteer Luncheon took place this year on April 9th, 2014 in honor of our many volunteers that help to make our Siouxland Center for Active Generations so successful. Beautiful floral table decorations and festive butterfly party favors created by Lorraine Huls help to create a beautiful experience for all of our many volunteers that evening.
Thank you Lorraine Huls for all of your talents and many abilities to decorate for our big event! Jill Miller was our Celebrity Singer for the evening and helped to get all of us singing and moving in the spirit of music! Central Catering provided a wonderful meal as well as decorated cakes that were the talk of the day!
Our volunteer of the year award went to Helen Ericksen for over 750 hours! Thanks for all of your talents! Humana (John Budde) was our recipient of the Community Partner award; Dr. Marc Christofferson our Above & Beyond award and Great Southern Bank (Cindy Aespotis, Amy Bohle), were also recognized as our generous Sponsors for our big event. Congratulations to our award winners and many thanks to our great sponsors and wonderful volunteers that continue to make each day at the Siouxland Center for Active Generations such a wonderful place to a part of!
Helen (Sundquist) Eriksen grew up in rural Craig, NE and is a graduate of Craig High School. She is the daughter of Johnnie and Beatrice Sundquist formerly of Craig, NE and Oakland, NE.
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Alfred V. Egbers, age 88, of Rural Uehling, Nebraska passed away Friday June 6, 2014, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 11th, at the Uehling Auditorium in Uehling, Nebraska with burial to follow in the Swaburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper. A memorial fund will be determined at a later date. Access the online guestbook at http://www.hooper-scribner.com. Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Alfred was born November 30, 1925 on the family farm in rural Uehling, near Swaburg, to Fred and Anna (Mengedoht) Egbers. He was raised on the family farm. He graduated from the 8th grade at Swaburg School and high school at Uehling High in 1943. After high school Alfred began his long career as a farmer on the same farm as his parents and has lived in the same house ever since. Alfred was married to Beverly Krueger on December 12, 1954 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bancroft, NE.
While farming, Alfred also raised registered Hampshire Hogs which he showed at county fairs. He also raised Angus Cattle. He owned and operated a machine shop, learning how to forge from his uncles. Alfred collected many things; among his favorites was collecting old tools, especially wrenches. He owned and worked on steam engines, teaching his children and grandchildren how to do the same. He also collected Swaburg memorabilia.
Alfred was a lifetime member of Elim Lutheran Church in Swaburg. He was the last living charter member of the Pioneer Machinery Club of Merril, IA, being a member for 44 years. Alfred was also a member of the Gas & Steamers Club, Missouri Valley Wrench Club, Charter Board Member of the Musbach Museum in Scribner and the Nebraska and National Weldors Associations.
Survivors:
Wife Beverly of Rural Uehling
Sons Charles Egbers of Uehling
Doug Egbers of Rural Uehling
9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents.
Alfred Egbers
June 8, 2014 Leave a comment
Many people turned out for the 11th annual steak feed hosted by Nelson’s Food Pride in Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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