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January 22, 2015 Leave a comment
June R. Hawk, of Rosalie, NE passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.
January 21, 2015 Leave a comment
By Senator Lydia Brasch, District 16
The first full week of our 90 Day session began on January 12th. This marked Day 4 of the 10 days allowed for bill introduction according to the “Rules of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature.” The rule does allow for exceptions, such as appropriation bills or bills introduced at the request of the governor. Overall, our Rules book consists of 10 rules with multiple sections and sub-sections. While the rules can seem extensive at times, they help preserve the order of the Legislature.
As of Friday, January 16, there were 430 bills and 27 legislative resolutions introduced. Wednesday, January 21, will mark Day 10 of the session meaning no further bills can be introduced. Committees will begin holding public hearings on Tuesday, January 20th.
So far, I have introduced five bills, with more to come next week. LB 179 requires apprentice electricians to complete continuing education hours. This bill would help apprentice electricians understand the National Electrical Code Book which is the adopted standard for electricians in our region and assist them in passing their exam to become licensed electricians.
LB 338 provides for a docket fee for custody, parenting time, visitation, and other parental access disputes. Currently, when a married couple with children seeks to divorce, the court may require mediation to help the couple address key issues such as custody and parenting time. They are assessed a $50 fee which goes to a fund that supplements the costs of mediation. However, non-married couples addressing the same issues of custody and parenting time are not required to pay the $50 fee. The number of unmarried parents with these child-centered issues are far outpacing the number of marital dissolutions (nearly 6,000 to 3,769). This bill would help our state’s court and mediative services finance a service provided to those using the system.
LB 350 seeks to provide property tax relief for agricultural and horticultural land by decreasing the valuation from 75% to 65%. I have introduced this in the past and was previously introduced by then Senators Fischer and Heidemann. It is a change long overdue. Currently, agricultural taxpayers consists of only 3% of our population but pay 26% to 29% of the tax burden for education. Related to LB 350, I also introduced LB 351. This bill will not increase income tax, but will direct 20% of income taxes collected to state aid for education. Between these two bills, we can provide a fiscally responsible way of paying taxes that is more proportionate.
We especially want to thank the following volunteer pastors from District 16 who served as Chaplain of the Day and offered prayer at the Legislature this week: Pastor Hale from Bancroft and Pastor High from Tekamah.
Please contact me, my administrative aide, Katie Wattermann, or my legislative aide, Tom Venzor, with questions or thoughts at (402) 471-2728 or by email at lbrasch@leg.ne.gov; or stop by Room 1016 if you are at the Capitol. If you would like to follow the Legislature online you can visit http://www.netnebraska.org/basic-page/television/live-demand-state-government. Live broadcasting is available on NET2 as well.
Keeping the Good Life growing in Nebraska,
Senator Lydia Brasch, District 16
January 21, 2015 Leave a comment
I am humbled and honored to serve you as the 40th Governor of the great State of Nebraska.
Now is a time of new beginning for our state. As I look into the future, I’m optimistic about the road that lies ahead. We have a great state, filled with tremendous opportunity.
Our rich history is deeply rooted in freedom, opportunity, liberty, and the hope for a better life for future generations.
Today, we continue to welcome those who value freedom and are in search of a better life. We welcome people from all over the world, who study at our great Universities or work at our businesses, farms and ranches. And as our forefathers did a century and a half ago, we honor the veterans–the men and women who sacrificed and served our country.
We have a beautiful state filled with tremendous opportunity from the Missouri River to the Sandhills to the Pine Ridge. The strength of our state lies in our people. Nebraskans are engaged in their communities, their schools, and their churches. And when we have problems, we find ways to work together despite our differences. Nebraska is what America is supposed to be.
The future of our state continues to depend on our ability to pull together, to solve problems, and to grow Nebraska. I am excited to work together in a spirit of collaboration to move our great state forward, and as we work together, you will have ideas on how to reach our goals. You may have other concerns you are hearing in your community. I promise I will listen closely and with an open mind.
Nebraskans want government to work. We hold our elected officials to high standards. I will work hard each and every day to meet those standards and safeguard the public’s trust. I urge Nebraskans everywhere to stay engaged: You are the second house. Hold us accountable for what we achieve and help us Grow Nebraska
In the words of Virginia Smith, the only woman to represent Nebraska in the U.S. House of Representatives, “There is no excellence without great labor.”
On behalf of my wife Susanne and our entire family, we look forward to working with you and hearing from you in the years to come.
January 21, 2015 Leave a comment
The Northeast Cougars had little trouble putting away winless Pender, last Friday. The LDNE boys put up 42 points in the first half on the way to a 76-39 win. Northeast goes to 6-6 while the Pendragons fall to 0-14.
The Cougars got a big game from junior Alec Anderson. The forward had 10 points in the first quarter and was up to 21 at the half. After a 7 point third quarter he sat out the final period. Alec finished with 28 points and made 13 on 17 shots from the field. He had 3 blocks on defense.
Northeast never trailed in the game. They had a 18 to 2 run in the first period to as they stretched their lead to 16 points. The Cougars held Pender to 3 points in the third quarter while they built a 34 point advantage..
Coach Lahm let the reserves finish the game. Jon Christiansen missed the first semester’s games with a foot injury suffered in football. The sophomore scored 4. Junior Brent Miller had 7 points, while Jacob Whittaker knocked down a three.
The Cougars blistered the nets with 54% shooting from the field. Five players shot 50% or better.
Pender 8 13 3 15 -39
LDNE 20 22 16 18 -76
2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
Henneman 2 1 0/3 2 1 9
Riecken 1 0 0/0 2 3 2
O’Connor 3 0 0/0 7 3 6
Whittaker 0 1 0/0 1 0 3
Christiansen 1 0 2/2 4 1 4
Ferguson 0 0 0/0 1 0 0
Hardeman 2 1 1/2 2 2 8
Anderson 13 0 2/5 6 1 28
Miller 3 0 1/1 3 2 7
Christoffersen 4 0 1/2 9 2 9
Totals 30-55 3-6 7-15 37 15 76
Pender 15-39 1-9 6-8 22 16 39
January 21, 2015 Leave a comment
By Julie Johnson, contributor
Times are settling down after the busy holiday season, however we at the Swedish Heritage Center don’t want things to get to settled. Once again, we are busy planning some future fun events.
We have not reset the date or time for our Swedish Frozen Movie event. Oh what fun to watch and sing a long to the loved movie “Frozen”. It is so hard to pick an open date with all the other scheduled activities. There will be a macaroni and cheese supper with a craft session following the movie. Stay tuned for the new time and date.
We are excited about our Valentine Day Meal. Your choice of prime rib dinner, with potatoes, salad, bread and dessert or shrimp alfredo served with salad, bread and dessert. A cash bar will be available. $15.00 per ticket and you can also treast your sweetheart to a Valentine bouquet for an extra $20.00. $10.00 of the bouquet is donated back to the Swedish Heritage Center. What a fun event to stay close to home, have a great meal and atmosphere. Our board is working hard to supplement our income and meet expenses. Please take time to support our efforts and make the Heritage Center thrive.
Tickets are available at Nelson’s Food Pride in Oakland or give us a call to book your reservations at 402-685-5652. That is Saturday, February 14th at 6:30 p.m.
at the Swedish Heritage Center.
Need a place to hold your card party, organization meeting or family reunion? We’d love to have you enjoy our lovely facility for your party.
January 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News
By Nancy Silvey Activity Director
There are a couple of activities for this week I would like to mention, we will be having the General Store for the residents on Thursday January 22nd from 1:30pm to 3:30 pm. On Friday morning January 23rd at 8:00 am the residents will be served Breakfast pizza for their Puttin on the Ritz meal for this month. Next week on Monday January 26th at 2:30 pm is the Resident monthly Council meeting. On Thursday January 29th at 2:30 we will be having a Snowman Party for the residents. We also have many residents celebrating their birthdays next week, starting with Delores Carlson January 27th, Lillian Mueller January 28th, Helen Jean Nelson on January 29th and Margaret Moderow on January 31st, Happy Birthday to all.
Church Service for Sunday January25th at 2:30 pm will be given by the Evangelical Free Church with a luncheon served afterwards.
Activities for the week of January 26th to January 30th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Coffee and Conversation, Crafts, Bingo w/ Methodist, Bible Fellowship, Friday Bingo, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Walk.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Dani Moseman, Betty Hanna, Bonnie Fleischman, Donna Baldwin; Betty Hanna, Mary Donavon, Di Ruwe, Patty Miller, Cathi McMurtry, Mary Pearson, Kay Swanson, and Patty Miller, Anne Anderson, and Sly Rouse.
January 21, 2015 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.
*Card player winners at the birthday party were Madelyn H. and Elaine T. receiving high and Marian M. and Betty R receiving low.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Jan. 21: Melody chimes practice today at 9:00. Our post-holiday dinner is today at 12:00; if you plan to attend please bring either a vegetable, salad or a dessert. The meat and potatoes will be provided. We will play cards and board games after lunch.
Thurs. Jan. 22: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will play bingo at 2:00.
Fri. Jan.23: Chair exercise at 10:00. Sign up to play pitch at 1:30.
Mon. Jan.26: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00; if you are a caregiver please join us.
Tues. Jan.27: Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:15. The senior center board meeting is at 3:30.
Wed. Jan. 28: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. We will have a hand and foot card tournament at 1:30.
January 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Stephen S. Allen, 66 years, of Omaha, NE formerly of Fremont, NE passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Omaha, NE.
Stephen was born January 8, 1949 to Marvin and Dosha (Reckard) Allen. He grew up in Fremont, NE and graduated from Fremont High School. After high school, he served in the United States Air force from April 27, 1968 to July 18, 1969. Stephen was an Eagle Scout, enjoyed painting pictures, and loved his yorkie, Zeeo Blue.
He is survived by his brothers, Bradley of Uehling, NE, Dirk and wife Susan of Fremont, NE, and Mitch of Fremont, NE; and friend Teresa Rock of Omaha, NE.
He was preceded in death by his parents and favorite yorkie, Zeeo Blue.
There are no services
Memorials may be directed to the Disabled Veterans of Nebraska.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490
Stephen Allen
January 20, 2015 Leave a comment
Tim and Cindy Stevens
January 20, 2015 Leave a comment
The O-C Winter Dance
Candidates were: – Left to Right
Alex Moore, Nicole Moore, Anita Potts, Heather Riedy, Angela Weisbrook, King Justin Smith and Queen Shelby Greve, Ted Maline, Nick Arlt, Michael Fischer, Joel Johnson, and Blake Uhing
Crown Bearers: Eli Johnson and Brinley Eriksen.
Photo Credit/Cindy Dahlquist.
Winter Dance King and Queen Justin Smith and Shelby Greve. Crown bearers Eli Johnson and Brinley Eriksen. Photo Credit/Cindy Dahlquist.
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