Red Flag Warning for all of Eastern Nebraska

March 15, 2015 Leave a comment 


.RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF EASTERN
NEBRASKA...

* WINDS...WILL BECOME SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
MPH DURING THE AFTERNOON.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...WILL DROP INTO THE 15 TO 20 PERCENT RANGE.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL SPREAD
RAPIDLY AND QUICKLY BECOME OUT OF CONTROL. OUTDOOR BURNING IS
NOT RECOMMENDED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF
STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND WARM TEMPERATURES CAN
CONTRIBUTE TO EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR.

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City Wide Garage Sale Happening in Oakland Soon

March 14, 2015 Leave a comment


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Teola Faye “Tillie” Davis, 93, of Blair NE

March 14, 2015 Leave a comment


Teola Faye “Tillie” Davis was born to Frank and Bessie (Wildman) McAllister on February 20, 1922, in Decatur, Nebraska. She passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, at the age of 93, following a short illness.

Tillie lived with her parents and four siblings in Burt County. This is also where she completed her education.

On December 7, 1941 Tillie was married to George William “Bill” Davis in Tekamah, Nebraska. They lived in Burt County their entire married life. Tillie was a homemaker, and took pride in keeping a clean home and cooking. Her greatest joy however, was in spending time with her family.  Following Bill’s death, Tillie moved to Blair, where she still lived at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill, in August 1999; two brothers; two sisters.

She is survived by her children, Gary (Ila) Davis, Judy Davis, all of Papillion, NE, Jim (Sheryl) Davis, of Castle Rock, CO, Linda Chatt (Larry Harmon), of Beemer, NE; sister-in-law, Myra White; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: MARCH 21, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: MARCH 20, 2015, 5-7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery.

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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Frozen Festival Begins at 2:30 Today

March 13, 2015 Leave a comment


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State Champion UNO Forensics Team to Perform in Decatur

March 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Don’t miss the chance to see The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s state champion and nationally ranked Forensics (competitive speech) Team, coached by Abbie Farrens Syrek, when they perform in Decatur on Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sears Center.

This is the ninth consecutive year Abbie has brought the team to Decatur to perform for the community. This year’s showcase will feature students performing a variety of speeches, limited prep and interpretive events as they prepare for the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET) which will be held April 4, 5, and 6 at Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon.

The UNO team has been ranked in the top 10 of the nation for the past 7 years and this year claimed the state championship title. Each of the presentations you will hear have qualified for nationals with many of the team members qualifying the maximum number of six events

Please join Abbie, Assistant Coaches Cameron Logsdon and Ryan Syrek and the UNO team for an evening of free entertainment and refreshments! Everyone is welcome to stop in and hear these state champion and nationally ranked performers. We hope to see you there!

UNO Forensics Team will be performing in Decatur. Photo Courtesy of Norma Farrens.

UNO Forensics Team will be performing in Decatur. Photo Courtesy of Norma Farrens.

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Getting to Know You With Hillary Tuttle

March 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Occupation:
Independent Scents consultant
House cleaner/painter.
Family:
I am married to my best friend, Andrew Tuttle. We will be married 10 years in August this year! We have 2 perfectly ornery little boys that put a smile on our face every day! Eyan is 8 and Ryan is 6.
If you had three wishes, what would they be?
That my kids will grow up happy and healthy and give me cute little grandchildren wayyyyyy in the future Smiling face with smiling eyes
That my kids and grandkids have a peaceful world that’s worth growing up in.
Enough money to not have to worry about anything, but not so much that it changes the kind of person I am.
What would be your first priority if you were President?
Ending all the war and destruction that’s going on over seas and actually worrying about our country problems.
What is your favorite song?
Don’t have one. I love all kinds of music. Just depends on what kinds of mood I’m in Smiling face with smiling eyes
What does your family do for Easter?
We always go to my husbands grandparents. Granny makes the most amazing meal and the kids do an Easter egg hunt! Usually the Saturday before Easter we go to my parents. all my dads family comes too and we have a big party. Tons of kids running around playing, Easter egg hunt, and the most delicious Hodge podge of food!
What was your favorite food as a child?
Tacos
What is one of your pet peeves?
Barking dogs. I can’t stand the sound.
What would be your dream vacation?
Anywhere with a beach, cold drink, my hubby and kids, and a good book.
What is one of your favorite quotes?
Life is hard, it’s harder if you’re stupid. -John Wayne
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Don’t really have one.
 When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do?
Take a hot bath!
 What is your favorite book?
I love series. Anything romantic, exciting, or supernatural.
Hillary Tuttle

Hillary Tuttle

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

March 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

We have a couple of announcements for this week on Thursday March 12th from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm we will have the general store for residents. On Friday March 13th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm is the Oakland Heights Relay for Life team Walkin and a Wheelin towards a cure Salad Luncheon fundraiser at the Rosen Room, city auditorium. Next week on Tuesday March 17th is the St. Patrick’s Day Party with entertainment by Gary Weldon. Then on Thursday March 19th is the monthly Waffle Supper and the Rusty Buckets will be here on Saturday March 21st at 2:30pm.

Church Service for Sunday March 15th at 2:30 pm will be given by the First Baptist Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Monday March 16th is Communion with First Lutheran at 2:30pm.

Activities for the week of March 16th to March 21st are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing a Long, Bingo w/ Salem Covenant, Bible Fellowship, Word Games, Friday Bingo, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Saturday morning movie, Rusty Buckets, and Lawrence Walk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Marilyn Baker, Betty Hana, Judy Nelson, Donna Baldwin, Mary Donovan, Dani Moseman, Lola Bridgeford, Pat Anderson, and Sly Rouse.

 

 

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Marvin Henry Meier, 89, of Wayne NE

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Marvin Henry Meier, 89, of Wayne, Nebraska passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Careage Campus of Care in Wayne, NE. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne, NE; with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015 at Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE; visitation will resume Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church with the family present. Burial with military honors will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne, NE. Memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.

Marvin was born March 4, 1926 in Wayne County to Arthur and Emma (Holst) Meier. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Wakefield. Marvin attended District #33 Country School in Wayne County. On June 24, 1948 Marvin married Delores Hammer at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wayne. He served in the Army from 1952 until 1954; serving in Japan.

Marvin was a lifelong farmer in Wayne County, farming South of Wayne and Wakefield until moving North of Wayne in 1966. Marvin semi-retired from faming when he moved to Wayne in 1997. Marvin continued to help with the farm and livestock until having knee surgery in 2006. In May 2011, Marvin moved to the Wayne Care Center.

Marvin was a member of the American Legion and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne, NE. He enjoyed numerous summer vacations in Missouri to visit his relatives.

Marvin is survived by his daughter, Debra (Jim) Johnson of Wayne, NE; grandsons, Brian (Leslie) Johnson of Wayne, NE and Daniel (Amy) Johnson of Lincoln, NE; great grandchildren, Brett Johnson, Tyler Johnson and Brooklyn Johnson; sister Mardelle Brudigan of Wayne, NE; special niece, Nancy (Bob) Sutton of Wayne, NE and numerous other relatives, friends and neighbors.

Marvin is preceded in death by his wife, Delores in 1970; parents; sister, Verna Mae (Harry) Bargholz and brother-in-law Donald Brudigan.

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Doak Wegner, 58, of West Point NE Formerly of Bancroft NE

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Doak Wegner age 58 of West Point, Nebraska formerly of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, rural Bancroft, NE.  Interment will be in the Bancroft Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point and will continue on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at the church.  In lieu of flowers, it is suggested to direct memorials to the family for future designation.  On Monday the service will be broadcast to the school to accommodate additional seating.  Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Doak Leon Wegner was born on December 6, 1956 at Oakland, NE to Lester and Eva June (Block) Wegner.  He was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church rural Bancroft, NE.  Doak attended Zion Lutheran Parochial School and graduated from Bancroft High School in 1975.  On July 1, 1978, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Patty Larsen at St.   Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE.  The couple farmed near Bancroft and in 2000 moved into Bancroft.  In June 2014, they moved to West Point, NE.

Doak was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church rural Bancroft, serving as elder, was head usher and on the Zion Lutheran School board.  Doak Played for the West Point Bombers baseball team from 1979 to 1992, coached Zion basketball, junior high basketball at Bancroft-Rosalie.   He served on the Bancroft Baseball Board and was a longtime coach for Little League Baseball in Bancroft and also coached the NE All-Stars from 1992 to 2006.  Doak ran the clock at the football and basketball games at Bancroft-Rosalie, kept book for Pender American Legion games and also drove the activity bus for Bancroft-Rosalie High School.

Doak enjoyed taking trips with his family, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and especially enjoyed being “Papa” to his grandkids.

Survivors include-

Wife-Patty Wegner of West Point, NE
Children- Matthew and Angie Wegner of West Point, NE and children-Braylon, Jaxson, Riley and Hudson
Rebecca and Tyler Weborg of West Point, NE and children-Nevaeh, Adara, and Nora
Jessica Wegner of West Point, NE
Joshua Wegner of West Point, NE

Father- Lester Wegner of Bancroft, NE

Brothers-Tim and Jolie Wegner of Huntington Beach, CA
Scott and Kathy Wegner of Bennington, NE

Parents-in-law- Robert and Myra Larsen of Blair, NE
Sister-in-law-Brenda and Tim Nelson of Johnson Lake, NE
Brother-in-law-Robbie and Kim Larsen of Bennington, NE

Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

Doak was preceded in death by his mother-Eva June Wegner, and a sister-in-law-Terri Larsen.

Doak Wegner

Doak Wegner

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Ronald J. Sparks, 64, of Decatur NE

March 13, 2015 Leave a comment


RONALD J. SPARKS, 64 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, Iowa.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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