All Eyes on Tekamah-Herman

May 7, 2014 Leave a comment


By Brian Depew, Lyons Area Resident

At a special meeting on April 23, the Tekamah-Herman School Board decided they needed to hear more from the public about consolidation. Patrons had previously voted 70% to build a new school in Tekamah, but Board members voiced concern that those attending the public meeting were not a representative sample of the district.

To gather more input, the Board decided to mail a survey to registered votes in the district. The district hopes to have enough surveys returned ahead of their regular May 12, 2014 meeting to use the result to guide their decision. The board suggested that a 25-30% return rate would be sufficient and that they will proceed however the survey directs them.

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Leo G. Morgan of Blair, NE Formerly of Walthill, NE

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Leo G. Morgan of Blair, NE formerly of Walthill, NE passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

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Marcella J. Stimson of Emerson, NE

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Marcella J. Stimson of Emerson, NE passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.

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National Nursing Home Week

May 7, 2014 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey

We have a reschedule for Wednesday May7th there will be no Communion with Pastor Hoden that day it is moved to the following week.

We have a fun week coming up next week, it is National Nursing Home Week the theme this year is Living the Aloha Spirit and we will kick off the week with a Mother’s Day Tea Party on Monday May 12th at 2:30 pm., on Tuesday May 13th is our Aloha day and we will be having a Aloha party at 2:30 pm with a hula hoop contest for staff. On Wednesday May 14 is Margarita Day with a Margarita Party at 2:30 pm. Thursday May 15th is our Beach party day serving grilled Hamburger and Hotdogs for Dinner and a Let’s Play Ball Tournament at 2:30 pm for residents and staff and also on Thursday is our monthly Waffle Supper night at 530 pm. And we will end the week Friday will be our Bubble day, we will be having a tiny bubbles party on the patio at 2:30 pm. Saturday May 17th the Rusty Buckets will be here at 2:30 pm to perform.

Church Service for Sunday May11th at 2:30 pm will be given by the   Craig / Alder Grove Church with refreshments served afterwards. On Wednesday May 14th at 1:00 pm is communion with Pastor Hoden.

Activities for the week of May 12th to May 17th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Sing a Long,   Bingo w/Evang. Free , Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk.

Volunteers signing in last week were;  Marilyn Baker, Judy Nelson, Mary Donovan, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Betty Hanna, Patty Miller, Di Ruwe, Nadine Anderson, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, Sly Rouse, and Mary Alice Pearson.

Guest’s signing the Guest book this past week was:   Bobbie Gahan to see Ann Gahan.

 

 

 

 

 

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Greg Mockenhaupt Reports Grain Markets

May 7, 2014 Leave a comment


By Greg Mockenhaupt, Grain Market Contributor

For more maker information, contact Greg Mockenhaupt at the CVA East Hub.

May Corn -2 @ 5.11, Dec Corn -3 @ 5.06 ¾ (5/7/14 8:19am)

Corn planting remains the top concern. The USDA earlier this week reported the US corn crop at just 29% planted vs. the 5-year average of around 42%. Corn emergence is at just 7% compared to the 5-year average pace of 13%.  Nebraska is currently just 1% behind pace.  The forecast has turned a bit drier for a larger portion of the corn belt, so as the planting pace picks up its likely we will see a significant increase in progress come next week.  Talks of up to 70%.

May Beans -11 ½ @ 14.52 ½, Nov Beans – ½ @12.24 ¾ (5/7/14 8:19am)

Bean planting has starting off a bit slow with the USDA estimating 5% of the crop planted vs. the 5-year average of 11%, but thoughts are… this starts to pick up as the southern states begin to advance.  The trade will continue to watch the forecast, but there is plenty of time left for beans.

As we plant, it is easy to forget about the markets, and many producers still have a substantial amount of grain left in the bin.  A great way to maximize your cash sale is ProEdge’s bonus premium contract which adds an additional 25-30 cents to each corn bushel.  This is in exchange for an offer on your new crop corn. Depending on your location that’s getting close to $5.

ProEdge offers the same contract for your beans as well with an additional 30-40 cents per bushel.  Prices vary with market fluctuation.

Market information provided by Greg Mockenhaupt a ProEdge Grain Risk Management Consultant at Central Valley Ag’s East Hub 402-685-5613

Greg Mockenhaupt

Risk Management Consultant

Central Valley Ag – ProEdge

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

Office: 402-685-5613

Cell: 402-380-9855

 

 

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Mother’s Day Gifts Made at Oakland Public Library

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Tate Penke painting a gift for his mom for Mother's Day. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Tate Penke painting a gift for his mom for Mother’s Day. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blaise Harwell enjoyed putting his hand in the paint to make his mom a special gift. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blaise Harwell enjoyed putting his hand in the paint to make his mom a special gift. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Painting Mother's Day gifts at the Oakland Library are: from back, Hilary Ray, Blaise Hartwell, Tate Penke, Tye Penke and Avery Christensen. Rosa Schmidt, Library Director in the pink and Nikki Ray helped with the project. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Painting Mother’s Day gifts at the Oakland Library are: from back, Hilary Ray, Blaise Hartwell, Tate Penke, Tye Penke and Avery Christensen. Rosa Schmidt, Library Director in the pink and Nikki Ray helped with the project. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Ella Brands had a great time making a gift for her mom at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Ella Brands had a great time making a gift for her mom at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Avery Christensen has her focus on the gift she is making her mom at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Avery Christensen has her focus on the gift she is making her mom at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blaise Hartwell is proud of his pot full of flowers he made for his mom! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blaise Hartwell is proud of his pot full of flowers he made for his mom! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Kids 4 Christ Program

May 6, 2014 1 Comment


The Kids 4 Christ Program completed its last session on Wednesday, April 30th. In addition to learning about Jesus from the Bible, they sponsored two missionary events.

Children earned points for attendance and for saying memory verses. When they reached 500 points, they earned a special project and a party. The first project they earned was Sunday School materials for a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa. The second project was ducks and bees for families through the Heifer Project.

Throughout the school year, an average of 19 to 25 kids attended each week. They learned about: Creation, How Sin entered the World, Noah, Tower of Babel, Job and God’s Covenant with Abraham, Jacob & Esau, and Joseph.

Kids 4 Christ Program will start up again in the fall as an after school program on Wednesdays at the Lyons Memorial United Church.

In the mean time, the VBS (Vacation Bible School) Program will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. It begins at 6:30 P. M. on Tuesday, May 27th and ends on Friday May 30th at 8:30 P. M. Its focus will be learning about Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt through the Wilderness to Mt. Sinai.

 

 

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Farewell Coffee for Oakland Police Officer Ed Hollander

May 6, 2014 1 Comment


Oakland Police Officer Ed Hollander has resigned from the Oakland Police Department. He is leaving the community to take a job in Alliance with the railroad. The City of Oakland is honoring his service to the Oakland Police Department with a farewell coffee Friday, May 9th at 4:00 p.m. at the Rosen Room in the Oakland City Auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend to thank Ed for his service to Oakland and wish him well at his new job!

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Women Farmers and Ranchers

May 6, 2014 Leave a comment


By Virginia Meyer, virginiam@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs
Some of the most inspiring people I’ve met while working at the Center for Rural Affairs are women farmers and ranchers. They are an amazing and supportive group, willing to offer advice and help each other out.

That’s why the Center for Rural Affairs is working with the Women Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN) to create learning opportunities for women who want to gain hands on experience or advice from established and successful women farmers and ranchers. Learning opportunities for women who are looking to get their hands dirty and learn the real nitty-gritty of farming and ranching are often limited and we need both established women farmers and those just getting started to make this program work.

We have opportunities for Aspiring Women Farmers who can participate in on-farm mentorships, working closely with successful women farmers to learn the ropes. Beginning Women Farmers can learn from off-farm mentorships while they work at their own farms. Experienced Women Farmers can serve as on and off farm mentors for our aspiring and beginning women farmers.

Several of those opportunities are soon approaching. A Farm Business Financing workshop on May 10 in Nebraska City, NE will help women farmers and ranchers design a business plan and access financing for their agricultural operations.

Later in June, Ashland and Milford will host additional workshops on selling at farmers markets and through a CSA.

Women in agriculture, call us and get involved!

For additional information about all available mentorship opportunities, contact Virginia Meyer virginiam@cfra.org, 402.687-2103 ext. 1014 or visit http://www.cfra.org/women_farmers.

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