Oakland Public Library Honored!
January 11, 2014 Leave a comment
Long story short… Oakland Public Library is one of nine libraries in Nebraska to be given a Star Rating by Library Journal magazine!! Woot! Woot!
Terry R. Roeber, 69 of Fremont, NE
January 11, 2014 Leave a comment
Terry R. Roeber, 69, of Fremont, Nebraska passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fremont Area Medical Center in Fremont, Nebraska.
Funeral services for Terry are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.
Social Speaks: Texting and Driving
January 10, 2014 Leave a comment
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Nebraska lawmakers are debating passing a law that texting and driving could get you pulled over. What are you thoughts?Kathy Peterson It would be a very good idea………..
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Cherry Hanak go for it ,I hate when people yack on the phone,or texting good grief what is so important that people have to say 24-7. -
Tami Friedl Hovendick Yeppers!!! -
Lauri Bundy Canarsky Think of the people who might still be alive if that had happened a long time ago. -
Jerry McManigal Affirmative -
Bonnie Starman Great idea we see lots of young people doing it and they are all over the road. -
Betty Dixon It would be a great way to increase revenue…. alot of things boil down to the almighty dollar and politics—just making it real. -
Tammy Neiburg Schinck Yes, but I think talking on the phone in a vehicle is just as distracting and should be put on it also! -
Peggy Peterson Good -
Monica Potter i thought it was already done??? -
Kay Desh Steinmeyer As long as it applies to everyone. I see way to many officers using their phones while driving too.
Crop Production Clinics
January 10, 2014 Leave a comment
By John Wilson
John Wilson
From resistance management to financial management to precision agriculture, the 2014 UNL Extension Crop Production Clinics will cover timely topics for Nebraska farmers. Nine clinics will be held across the state in January to provide valuable information to help crop producers and agribusiness professionals improve their profitability and sustainability.
The two closest clinics for local growers will be held on Wednesday, January 22, at the Lifelong Learning Center, on the Northeast Nebraska Community College campus in Norfolk and on Thursday, January 23, at the Agricultural Research and Development Center (ARDC) near Mead. Both programs will begin at 8:45 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m.
Featured in this year’s line-up of speakers is Bill Gordon, application and drift management consultant from New South Wales, Australia. A number of factors can affect pesticide performance, including sprayer application. Gordon will examine sprayer technologies and practices and how to assess and improve their performance.
“Understanding the factors that influence spray deposition, and how to identify these in the field can assist growers (and advisors) to recognize if there is a problem with the application technique. It is only when a problem is identified that it can be fixed,” Gordon writes in his CPC article.
Another speaker, Extension Precision Ag Engineer Joe Luck, will look at the benefits and limitations of pesticide application equipment, including automatic section control (ASC) technology on applicators. He’ll look at how to use ASC to avoid over-application and ensure more consistent coverage.
ASC systems combine global navigation satellite system (GNSS) with geographic information systems (GIS) to monitor field coverage in real-time and turn boom sections on or off automatically as they pass in or out of previously sprayed areas.
Also featured will be presentations on integrated pest management research and new products. Other presenters will cover these topics:
• You saw the trials, now see the results. Several presentations will look at findings and yields from field trials conducted for the Soybean Management Field Days and Herbicide-Resistant Weed Field Days. Growers who viewed the research plots earlier this year can view final yields and learn what worked and what didn’t in the treatments studied.
• A “Farmland Management Update” will feature information on land values and cash rent trends and expected future trends.
• A “Crop Insurance Update” will look at how crop insurance will fit in with potential programs in the new farm bill. There were large insurance payouts for Nebraska wheat in 2013. For all crops in 2014, crop prices, revenue guarantees, and premiums should be lower.
• Recertification for commercial and private pesticide applicators will be available.
Online pre-registration at the Crop Production Clinic website (http://cpc.unl.edu/) is strongly encouraged. The cost is $60 and includes a noon meal, refreshments, the “2014 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska”, and the “2014 Crop Production Clinic Proceedings.” Cost for registering on-site the day of the event is $75.
Certified Crop Advisors may earn CEUs in the following categories: Integrated Pest Management, Soil and Water, Nutrient Management, Crop Production and Professional Development. Attendees can earn a maximum of six CEUs at a location. Certified Crop Advisors are required to bring their CCA number to apply for CEU credits.
For more information about a specific Crop Production Clinic program, contact your local extension office.
Bancroft Caregiver Support Meeting
January 10, 2014 Leave a comment
Caregiver Support Group Meeting
The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, January 20 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. If you are a caregiver and have never attended a meeting, please feel free to come and join us.
Bancroft Senior Center News
January 10, 2014 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News
* 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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
Weekly Activities:
Mon. Jan. 13: Stop in for coffee, There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.
Tues. Jan. 14: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Wed. Jan 15: No melody chimes today. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Just a reminder that the Bancroft Senior Center will hold their Annual Public Hearing on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 1:30 pm. This meeting will allow the public an opportunity to give their input on senior center operations, along with any new programs, ideas, and activities they would like to see implemented at the senior center. This is for fiscal year July 2014 through June 2015. This meeting is open to the public.
Social Speaks: Texting and Driving
January 10, 2014 1 Comment
Nebraska lawmakers are debating passing a law that texting and driving could get you pulled over. What are you thoughts?
Earl E. Burt Jr., 70 of Oakland, NE
January 10, 2014 Leave a comment
EARL E. BURT JR., 70 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, January 13, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Craig, Nebraska
BURIAL WITH MILITARY HONORS: Craig Cemetery
VISITATION: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 1- 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 4 – 6 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation Monday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.
MEMORIALS: To the Family
Earl Burt Jr.
Cougars dominate Allen
January 9, 2014 Leave a comment
By Clare Wiltse
Sports Contributor
Both Photo Credit/Rhonda Hansen, LDNE.
Allen 4 6 7 9 -26
LDNE 15 14 9 14 -62
2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
Chevy H 1 2 2/2 1 3 10
Alex B 1 0 0/1 4 2 2
Bobby S 0 4 0/0 0 0 12
Taylor F 2 0 1/1 4 2 5
Dakota R 6 0 2/2 23 3 14
Marcus H 2 0 1/2 4 3 5
David B 2 0 0/0 8 3 4
Montana R 0 1 0/0 0 1 3
Dylan H 0 1 0/0 0 2 3
Alec A 2 0 0/1 3 2 4
Tyler H 0 0 0/0 0 0 0
Team 16 8 6/9 28 19 62
Allen 7 1 9/22 11 13 26
The Cougars boys had an easy warm-up for 2014 with a 62-26 drubbing of winless Allen on January 3. The Eagles fall to 0-8 while the Cougars stand at 3-4.
The coach took little pleasure in the easy win as the heart of the season starts in January.
“The next six games will be key for our season,” said Coach Lahm. We could be 9-4 or we could be 3-13. They are all winnable, but we have to play our best. They are all going to be well contested.”
The opponents for the Cougars in the next three weeks are (3-6) Tekamah-Herman, (6-2) Mead, (4-5) Wakefield, (6-3) Cedar Bluffs, and (4-6) Humphrey Lindsay/Holy Family.
The Cougars never trailed against Allen. Five different Players put in points as Northeast opened a 15-4 first quarter lead. Bobby Simpson led the way with two treys.
By half time the lead grew to 39-10. In the second half Coach Lahm turned the game over to the underclassmen. They outscored Allen 23-16. “It was nice to give them a chance to play. We are hoping that some of the other players will be inspired to work for a varsity uniform.”
Northeast connected on 24 of 43 shots while holding Allen to 8 of 26 shooting. Dakota Riecken, Bobby Simpson and Chevy Henneman scored in double figures. LDNE had a 28-11 advantage in rebounding with David Bishop leading the way with 8.
Northeast hosts Tekamah-Herman next Friday. On Saturday, they travel to Mead for a 2:00 PM contest.
New School Record Set by Lady Cougar Lexie Bacon
January 9, 2014 Leave a comment
By Clare Wiltse
Sports Contributor
The Lady Cougars started the 2014 year with a loss to (4-5) 58-45. They head into a busy January with contests against seven teams with winning records. Included in the schedule are two C-2 power houses (8-1) Pender and (10-0) Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family.
The Cougars got off to a great start as they got points from five players in the first period.
Darcey Simonsen, Brianne Haskell, Abby Peterson, and Kelly Wakeley all scored goals. With Vanessa Peterson free shot they tied the Eagles at eleven.
The wheels slowed in the second period. Allen stepped up the pressure with their zone defense. After an early score by Haley Bacon the team went to the four minute mark before Brianne Haskell added a free throw. Allen had gained a three point advantage. Another Haskell basket brought it back to 17-16. Allen had a 12 to 3 run to close out the half.
Allen moved out to a 33 to 19 lead in the third period as they scored the first six points of the half. The Bacons scored all the points for the Cougars as freshman Lexie scored five points and senior Haley closed scoring with a basket. Northeast trailed 39-26.
Allen rattled off seven straight points to start the fourth period as they build a twenty point lead. The Cougars turned to the long ball to try and reel in the high flying Eagles.
.Northeast made four three pointers in the last two minutes to cut a twenty two point deficit down to the final score of 58-45. Lexie Bacon hit on five of eight attempts from behind the arc in the fourth period. Classmate Kelly Wakeley closed the scoring with a three pointer.
Lexie Bacon had a game-high 20 points to lead the Cougars. She had six three pointers along with a deuce. Her six threes is a new school record. It erased the mark of five set by Brandi Bovee in 1998 against Dodge and matched by Ashley Bacon against Logan View in 2010.
Northeast will take on (5-4)Tekamah-Herman and (5-2) Mead this weekend.
Allen
Photo Credit/Rhonda Hansen, LDNE
11 16 12 18 -58
LDNE 11 8 7 19 -45
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2PT 3PT FT F TP
Madie R 0 0 0/0 1 0
Darcey S 1 0 0/0 2 2
Kelly W 1 1 0/0 0 5
Brianne H 2 0 1/2 5 5
Haley B 3 0 0/0 3 6
Tessie C 0 0 0/0 0 0
Lexie B 1 6 0/0 1 20
Libby H 0 0 0/0 1 0
Vanessa P 1 0 3/6 3 5
Abby P 1 0 0/0 0 2
Team 10 7 4/8 16 45
Allen 15 5 13/18 13 58
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