Where are They Now With Roger Lindstrom

March 19, 2015 Leave a comment


 

Roger Lindstrom. Photo courtesy of Roger Lindstrom.

Roger Lindstrom. Photo courtesy of Roger Lindstrom.

“I loved growing up in Oakland. Growing up on a farm was awesome,” stated Roger Lindstrom. “Driving go carts and riding horses was great.”

Roger is a 1981 graduate of Oakland-Craig High School. His parents are Bob (deceased) and Marlene Lindstrom. He has two brothers, Dan (Deb) Lindstrom of Omaha and Scott (Val) Lindstrom of rural Oakland. He also has one son, Drew, 29. “I remember I missed the bus and Scott threw me his car keys. I was 13 and drove to school. I thought I was cool,” Roger said. “People in the city wouldn’t understand our way of living.”

Roger went to country school until he began his eighth grade year, then he went to Craig to school for one year then went to high school in Oakland. “I loved country school. I was the only one in my grade, which made it hard to cheat” Roger stated.

He participated in sports during his high school career, notably football, taking him to Lincoln and a football career playing for the Huskers. “I was there for five years and redshirted my first year. As a sophomore I lettered and made the travelling team,” Roger said. “I played the wingback position. I was third in line. Irving Fryar was first.” Roger’s junior year, he suffered through many different injuries. “I got hurt a lot. I had a hip pointer and ankle and knee injuries. I didn’t play much that year, so I didn’t letter,” Roger stated. His knee bothers him to this day. “I am going in for my third surgery next week. I hope this is the last time,” Roger said.

He enjoyed a much better season his senior year. “I was a starter for the team as a senior and lettered for the second time,” Roger stated.

He graduated in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. “I moved to Omaha after graduation. I got a real estate license and worked for a company for about a year and a half. I then went to work for a computer company for six months,” Roger said. He shared an apartment with friends, one being Mike Cull, who also was a 1981 O-C graduate. “Mike had a steady girlfriend and I thought he would be moving out soon. Another friend and I decided to leave Omaha and go to Cape Cod for the summer,” Roger stated. They sold all they had, cleaned out their bank accounts and proceeded on with their adventure. “I remember my dad telling me that I was crazy to do this, but I went anyway,” Roger said. “We held different jobs during the summer. I worked for a landscaper and also poured cement. We spent a lot of time at Martha’s Vineyard too.”

Roger’s next destination was Phoenix, AZ and he still resides there. Roger and a friend of his discussed going into the spraying business together. “He backed out, deciding he wanted a steady paycheck. I decided to do it alone. I had already committed to some equipment and other things,” Roger stated.

In January of 1988, Roger started the spraying business, 4 EVERGREEN Desert Weed Control. “The spraying business was a natural fit for me. It is kind of like farming,” Roger said. Getting a new business off of the ground is not an easy task. “I went door to door trying to get customers. To get them and keep them you do what you say you are going to do,” Roger stated. “Dad told me once that bad news travels fast and good news travels slower. He is right about that.”

His business is thriving now, employing five to ten people, one of them being his son Drew, depending on the time of year. “The busy time is from mid December until May or so,” Roger said. “We spray lawns and landscapes for weeds, etc. during this time. We also spray thousands of olive trees a year. They stain sidewalks and driveways when they ripen and fall off the tree. They also ruin carpets if tracked into the house.”

The spraying business isn’t the only one Roger owns. “I purchased the Moon Valley Grill six years ago,” Roger stated. “I had a partner for the first two years, then bought him out.”

Many people in Phoenix are Husker fans and go to Moon Valley Grill to watch them play. “It is all red on game day. You would think you were in Lincoln,” Roger said.

Owning and operating his own business has been a challenge, but he faced it and is now a successful businessperson. “I am glad I did this when I was young and dumb. If I would have analyzed everything, I probably would have been too scared to do it.” Roger stated. “I have been lucky.”

He always makes time to come home. “I love coming back to Oakland.”

Phoenix Husker fans at Moon Valley Grill on Husker game day. Photo Courtesy of Roger Lindstrom.

Phoenix Husker fans at Moon Valley Grill on Husker game day. Photo Courtesy of Roger Lindstrom.

4 EVERGREEN Desert Weed Control business sign. Photo courtesy of Roger Lindstrom.

4 EVERGREEN Desert Weed Control business sign. Photo courtesy of Roger Lindstrom.

 

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Bernice (Brandemuhl) Lunz, 86, of Ponca NE

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Bernice (Brandemuhl) Lunz, 86, of Ponca, NE, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Laurel, NE. Funeral services will be Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE. The visitation will be Monday beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will run until the time of service at Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ponca Cemetery in Ponca, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Bernice was born June 4, 1928 to Paul and Bertha (Stark) Brandemuhl in Martinsburg, NE. She worked as a nurse’s aid in the Ponca and Laurel nursing homes. Bernice enjoyed doing puzzles and volunteering at various places. Most of all she loved being outside helping on the farm, gardening, and taking pictures.

Bernice is survived by her sons, Gordon Lunz of Ponca, NE, Lamont Lunz of Ponca, NE; daughter, Karen (Jerry) Brand of Collyer, KS; sister, Jane Lunz of Newcastle, NE; two grandchildren, Robert Brand and Patty Brand, and one great-grandson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Betty Gotch.

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Never Ending Harvest Workshop

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This focused workshop is Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Fort Calhoun at St John the Baptist Catholic Church from 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. You’ll learn how to grow in the fall, winter and spring. Cost is $60.00/ couple or single; Lunch is included. Topics include:

Greenhouse construction and types; Soil, Seed and Germination;

Crop Maintenance and Harvesting; Your Packaging and Delivery day

For more information or to sign up now, 402-659-2752 Neverendingharvest2010@gmail

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Celebrating Nebraska Agriculture

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Governor Pete Ricketts

Governor Pete Ricketts

All across America, producers, consumers, and educators are participating in National Ag Week from March 16th-21st.  Here in Nebraska, the celebration recognizes many faces within our number one industry. Whether it’s a farm family’s decades-long success or the creativity of future ag leaders, those who contribute to agriculture in Nebraska come from many backgrounds.

 

During National Ag Week, I’m working with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to promote the ag industry, which contributes up to $23 billion dollars annually to Nebraska’s economy. On Monday, I visited Omaha, Broken Bow, North Platte, and Seward to recognize the success of our state’s many agribusinesses. Nebraska’s Ag Director Greg Ibach, Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson, and chair of the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee, Senator Jerry Johnson, joined me on the tour.

 

This month, I have teamed up with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to publish its annual magazine, “Nebraska Agriculture and You.” This issue includes success stories from Nebraska’s poultry, honey, popcorn, and potato businesses.  The magazine’s 2015 “featured family” highlights a dairy farm in northeast Nebraska, which spans 44 years and 2 generations.  Mike and Joy Malena share ownership of their operation, near Leigh, with their 3 grown children and their children’s spouses. The family produces and sells 120,000 pounds of milk, per day, and also farms more than 2,000 acres of corn and alfalfa. The Malena Family’s story exemplifies the pride, loyalty, and hard work many Nebraskans can relate to when sharing the success of an agribusiness with a new generation. Readers may request magazines by calling 800-422-6692. A digital copy of the magazine is also available on the NE Dept. of Ag website, at www.nda.nebraska.gov.

 

National Ag Week also celebrates some of our state’s youngest ag visionaries, with a Nebraska Department of Agriculture-sponsored poster contest. This year, Nebraska’s elementary-aged students portrayed “a day on the farm” in their drawings, and I am honored to help judge the contest.

 

Keeping our youth inspired and informed about agriculture starts with education. Members of Nebraska’s Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) are college-age students who advocate agriculture on behalf of our state’s youngest residents. NAYC members promote the industry to elementary students, and also introduce high school juniors and seniors to ag-related leaders and programs, through the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). A few weeks ago, both groups participated in their first-ever “Youth in Agriculture” meeting at my Governor’s Ag Conference in Kearney. Close to 100 students met, and more joined via the internet, to hear stories from several recent college graduates, now working within Nebraska’s ag industry. NAYC Counselors Trent Mastny and Johnny Ference moderated the event, and hope to return to their home communities to work in agriculture. Both are great examples of up-and-coming talent within our state. After graduation, Trent plans on gaining outside agribusiness experience to help his family farm in Howells, and Johnny is already working to establish his own seed corn and agronomy services business in Ord.

 

I’ve long said that Nebraska’s number one resource is our people. Preparing our next generation of ag leaders is more important than ever, to keep Nebraska growing so we can continue to feed the world. As your Governor, I am proud of our state’s top industry and efforts by young Nebraskans to promote agriculture. We must also take time to thank our state’s many ag producers, who are working every day to Grow Nebraska.

 

As agriculture continues to grow, my administration welcomes new ideas from each and every one of you across our great state.

 

As always, you are welcome to contact my office at (402) 471-2244, or by email, atpete.ricketts@nebraska.gov.

 

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Ora B. (Wolfe) Tippery, 90, of Walthill NE

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Ora B. (Wolfe) Tippery, 90, of Walthill, Nebraska passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Regency Square Care Center in South Sioux City, NE. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walthill, NE; with Pastor Brion Tolzman officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill, NE. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Siouxland. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.

Ora was born November 30, 1924 near Bancroft, NE to Harry and Margaret (Sorensen) Wolfe. She was baptized November 13, 1932 and confirmed May 19, 1940. On May 31, 1941 Ora married Eldon Tippery. Together they lived in the Walthill area for most of their lives. She was a cook in the Walthill School for 22 years. In 2003, Ora moved to Burbank, Washington to live with her son, after his passing in 2005 she returned to Walthill. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Chruch and the Ladies Aid Organization. Ora was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan.

Ora is survived by 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Ora is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eldon in 1982; sons Paul in 2005, Tom in 1983 and Edward in 1959; 1 grandson; 1 great granddaughter; sisters, Marie Collins, Ella Potts and Leona Hightree; brothers Floyd Nottleman, Harold Nottleman, Bill Nottleman and Marvin Nottleman.

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Darrell E. Launsby, 68, of Lyons NE

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DARRELL E. LAUNSBY, was born to Rudy and Jeannette Launsby April 29, 1946 at the West Point Hospital in West Point, Nebraska. He passed away March 17, 2015 at his home in rural Lyons, Nebraska, after a long illness.

As a child, Darrell lived with his parents on the family farm, east of Lyons. He received his education in county school near the farm, and attended high school in Lyons. He moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to work as an auto mechanic for a time. He eventually returned home to the family farm, and started his own used car lot and mechanic shop.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brothers, Richard, of Sargent, NE, David, of Homer, NE, Robert (Diane), of Colorado Springs, CO, John, of Lyons, Dale (Nancy Jean), of Omaha, NE; sister, Virginia, of Lyons; many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 2:00 pm at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons, Rev. Robert Burdett, officiating.

HONORARY BEARERS:  Larry Olson, Leonard Olson, Harold Babbitt.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery .

NO VISITATION

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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Craig Fire and Rescue’s 82nd Annual Dance This Saturday

March 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Members of Craig’s Fire and Rescue Departments announce their 82nd annual dance will take place this Saturday, March 21st.

The event will be held from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. at the Craig gym.

The cost is $8 per person. Music will be by Silver Moon.

No Minors allowed. Cash bar. Doors open at 8:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend and support the Craig Fire and Rescue Departments!

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Darrell E. Launsby, 68, of Lyons NE

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DARRELL E. LAUNSBY, 68 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away March 17, 2015 at his home in rural Lyons.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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Ronald Jerry Sparks, 64, of Decatur NE

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Ronald Jerry Sparks was born on February 22, 1951 in Blair, Nebraska to Edison and Lillian (Jackson) Sparks. He passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, Iowa, at the age of 64 years.

Ronald completed eleventh grade in high school, and then enlisted in the Marines. He served his country, and was released with an honorable discharge.

Ronald married Annie McCulloch on November 10, 1969. They made their home in Decatur, Nebraska, and had three children. Ronald was foreman of the electrical department for Concrete Equipment Company in Blair. During his free time, he loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Edison Sparks; wife, Annie N. McCulloch Sparks; daughter, Ann M. Sears; brother, Jim Sparks; sister, Sylvia Melby.

He is survived by his son, James J. Sparks; daughter, Misty Hardeman, both of Decatur, NE; three grandsons, Ty Sears and Rusty Hardeman, both of Decatur, Gage Sears, of Whiting, IA; sister, Cynthia McCulloch, of Danbury, IA.

MEMORIAL SERVICE with MILITARY HONORS: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Decatur, Rev. Mark Richardson, officiating. Military honors by Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post #7998 and American Legion Rogers-Crum Post #215.

MUSIC: Ethelyn Brewer

NO VISITATION

NO BURIAL

MEMORIALS: To the family

Ronald Sparks

Ronald Sparks

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

March 18, 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.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. March 18: Melody chimers will play at the senior center and the nursing home in Wisner at 12:45 and 2:00 respectively. We will play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30.

Thurs. March 19: Stop in for fresh baked cinnamon rolls and coffee for $2.00 starting at 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. March 20: Join us for our monthly birthday party starting at 1:30, we play pitch and hand and foot. Lunch is served at 3:30. Sign up for the chicken dinner being served on March 24.

Mon. March 23: Join us for coffee at 9:30. Sign up to play hand and foot at 1:30 pm. The monthly board meeting is at 3:30 p.m.

Tues. March 24: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Join us for the chicken dinner at noon. Cards will be played after lunch.

Wed. March 25: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. If you want to make the ladder necklace bring a scissors and ruler, remember to sign up before today so that Mary has adequate supplies.

 

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