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The Nebraska Department of Roads reports that the contractor has been delayed in closing highway 32 east towards Tekamah due to last week’s rain. The Department of Roads plans on closing the highway next week, either April 23rd or 24th (Thurs. or Fri.), if Mother Nature allows.
Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates.
April 15, 2015 Leave a comment
The country is to fly flags at half-staff today in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Our 16th President was shot 150 years ago yesterday and died as a result of is injuries on this day 150 years ago. Please take the time to remember and honor his memory and fly the Amercian flag at half-staff.
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The West Point Scout Troop 165 will be hosting a pancake fundraiser on Sunday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the West Point Fire Hall. The money raised will go to the Boy Scouts High Adventure Trip this summer. “The boys will be cave exploring, going on hikes and camping,” stated Susan Seery. Susan’s husband, Nick, is the leader of the boy scouts. John Lierman is the assistant leader.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the fundraiser in support of the boy scouts.
From left to right Nick Seery, Brendan Cropp, Micah Schu,t Robby Mayberry, Devon Priestly, Robert Kinebaum, Jon Lierman. Front left to right Marcus Kienbaum, Brandon Mitzel, Dominick Seery, Landen Bock. Photo courtesy of Susan Seery.
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4-H Speech Contest participants included: Paul Roscoe, Faith Roscoe, John Roscoe, Elise Anderson, Arianne Brokaw, Miriel Brokaw, Ellie Glup, Andrew Schlichting, Brayden Anderson, Rayna Hladky, Amelia Schlichting and Michael Bracht.
Not pictured is: Caleb Schlichting.
Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.
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These young 4-H members excitedly took part in the Clover Kid Show and Tell division of the 4-H Public Speaking Contest. They are:
Eli Schlichting, Veona Hladky, Karley Eriksen, Hope Roscoe, Linden Anderson, Ty Penke and Tate Penke.
Photo credit/Mary Loftis.
April 15, 2015 Leave a comment
Vesta Anita Alvena (Vogel) Brondum, 87, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, with Pastor Miles Ruch officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at St. Mark’s. Burial will be in the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Pender. Memorial are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
Vesta was born October 11, 1927 to Nash and Delilah (Thompson) Vogel in Beemer, NE. She attended school in West Point, NE. On July 31, 1947 Vesta married Dale Brondum in Dakota City, NE. To this union the couple had three children.
Vesta enjoyed several hobbies including, crocheting and knitting, cooking for her family, canning fruits and vegetables, and singing hymns and other music. She also had the talents of drawing and yodeling. Most of all, Vesta loved camping and spending time with her husband, Dale, and their family.
Vesta is survived by daughter, Carol (Lynn) Petersen of Aurora, CO; daughter-in-law Gail Brondum of Omaha, NE; sister, Myrdyce Liefert of Fremont, NE; grandchildren, Tiffany Petersen Weaver, Jeff Petersen, Kary Preston, Brian Preston, Amy Brondum Garner, Aaron Brondum, Ashley Brondum, and ten great grandchildren.
Vesta is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dale, daughter, Norma Preston, son, Merlin Brondum, seven sisters, and five brothers.
Vesta Brondum
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The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended one of our meetings, please feel free to come and join us.
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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.
*Come and join us Sunday, April 12 for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser, there will be spaghetti with red meat sauce or white sauce, garlic bread, lettuce or jello salad and a variety of home-made desserts. Come and enjoy the good food.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. April 15: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle or hand and foot tournament at 1:30, St Joe’s will furnish the lunch at 3:30.
Thurs. April 16: Free rolls and coffee all day for all the volunteers who help out at the center. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking ex class at 10:30. We will play bingo at 2:00.
Fri. April 17: The monthly birthday party is today and they will be playing pitch and hand and foot at 1:30, lunch will be served at 3:30.
Mon. April 20: The caregiver meeting is today at 2:00, inviting all caregivers to this meeting.
Tues. April 21: Our Tai Chi class is at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament today at 1:30.
Wed. April 22: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00. Chicken foot dominoes will be played at 1:30.
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