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June 12, 2015 Leave a comment
David W. Smith, age 44, of Uehling, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Fremont Area Medical Center.
Funeral services are pending at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point.
June 12, 2015 Leave a comment
Gerald F. Weeces was born to Claude and Agnes (Pond) Weeces, October 6, 1927 on a farm south of Craig, Nebraska. He passed away June 9, 2015 at CHI Health Immanuel Hospital in Omaha surrounded by loved ones.
Gerald attended country school and Craig High School, graduating in 1945, and enlisting in the Navy in September of the same year. He had many great experiences while in the Navy with times being spent in San Francisco and Guam. He was honorably discharged in September of 1948.
1949 was the year that he met the love of his life, Yvonne Sass, at a dance in Uehling, Nebraska. They married March 5, 1950 sharing their love of dancing, auctions, rental properties, a thrift store in Tekamah, Nebraska and their large family all during the 65 years of their marriage to one another. The couple also embraced their life of farming, raising crops and livestock. It was a wonderful place, this farm west and north of Tekamah, to raise their children Kathy, Mike, Carol, Tim, Annette and Mark. The family was always happily busy.
Gerald and Yvonne eventually moved to Tekamah, and in the last couple of years, Gerald has resided at Carter Place in Blair, Nebraska, where he has been content to live his life, following a stroke many years ago. He and Yvonne made many friends there due to the loving care they received.
He is preceded in death by a son, Michael Gerald; son-in-law, Richard Drummond; parents, Claude and Agnes; in-laws, Claus and Calista Sass; sister, Elaine Weeces; brother-in-law, Arthur Sass.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Yvonne; three daughters and two sons along with their spouses, Kathy Drummond of Excelsior Springs, MO, Carol (Kent) Petersen of Blair, Annette (Lance) Bliss of Tekamah, Tim (Terri) Weeces of Minden, NE and Mark of Tekamah; grandchildren, Robin (Joe) Pond, Kristi (Kevin) Rhine, Holly (Aaron) Schleif, Gabe (Emily) Petersen, Luke (Sarah) Petersen, Hilary (Nick) Cemer, Nolan Weeces, Keith Weeces, Niles (Dawn) Bliss, Abigail Bliss, Parker Bliss, Ryan (Jilliane) Hansen, Preston Weeces. Gerald also has 17 great grandchildren.
This man will be lovingly missed…
FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, June 15, 2015 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah with MILITARY HONORS by VFW Bataan Post No. 3304 and American Legion LaFrenz Post No. 15.
VISITATION: Sunday 5-8 p.m. with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah and one hour prior to service time at the church.
BURIAL: Craig Cemetery in Craig, Nebraska.
MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.
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
Gerald Weeces
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June 11, 2015 Leave a comment
Valkommen (Welcome) to Oakland, the Swedish Capital of Nebraska.
Oakland is a community rich in Swedish heritage, being named after John Oak, a settler who arrived here in 1855 with many other Swedish families. He is also responsible for the migration of five more Swedish families to the area in 1866.
In honor of this heritage, a Swedish Festival is held bi-annualy, with many festivities during a three-day period in June. This year, the festival will be held Friday, June 19th-Sunday June 21st. Oaklander Karl Lundquist is the chairman for the three-day event. He is being assisted by several other members and organizations of the community.
Below is the current list of events as they stand now. There may be additions as the Festival nears.
Friday, June 19th:
Swedish Coronation at the Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m.
Swedish Tractor Pull to be held downtown at 3rd/4th Street at 7:30 p.m.
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June 11, 2015 Leave a comment
VILLAGE OF DECATUR
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
June 11th, 2015
4:30 P.M. CITY HALL
NOTE: Everyone must use the microphones at the table. The audience must be quiet during the meeting. If you want to ask a question and you are not on the Agenda, you must raise your hand, get permission from the Chairman, and come to the microphone before speaking. If you are on the Agenda the same rule applies.
THE VILLAGE BOARD HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE AGENDA AT THE PUBLIC MEETING WHEN CONVENED. MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
1) Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Kellogg
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg_____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf
2) Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting received:
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg_____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf____
3) Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf____
4) EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING:
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf____
5) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:
1) Police: Monthly Report
A. Policing
2) Lights: Monthly Report
3) Water & Sewer: Monthly Report
4) Parks: Monthly Report- Income of $3,886.79
A. Dan Elder-Boy Scouts.
5) Streets: Monthly Report
6) Recycling Report:
6) OLD BUSINESS
1) Commercial Insurance
2) Ordinance violation letters.
7) NEW BUSINESS
1) Employee Health and Life Insurance (Bids).
2) Street Cleaner (Sweeper)
3) Therese Magill-Who decided to let one employee go and when?
4) Basement water coming in
5) Burgess lease
6) Senior Citizens Center Lease
7) Bridge signs- Resolution #143
8) 2015-2016 Budget preparations
9) Executive Session- Possible Litigation
10) Copies for Non-profit groups / Churches (fees)
11) Larry Lasher-Fireworks
12) Resolution 144 – Northeast Nebraska Economic Development
13) Bug Guy- Not Spraying @ Marina area
14) NENEDD- Village Representative
15) Karma Farrens-Siren for storm warnings
16) Norma Farrens-Dogs
8) CORRESPONDENCE
9) ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Twelve tons of refuge was collected on clean up day. The Village saved $1,787.70 from last year’s cost by using a different company for its dumpsters. Thank you to all who volunteered.
2) The Village would like to thank Brad & Anita Brewer for their donation of multiple kitchen supplies to the Community Center.
10) APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:
1) Claims preapproved by Wolf and Tolby
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted
________________2nd_________________
Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg _____, Richards _____, Tolby _____, Wolf _____
Are there any questions from the audience?
10) MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING
_______________2nd________________
Adjournment Time:
June 11, 2015 Leave a comment
By Senator Lydia Brasch
With the legislative session completed for over a week now, the Capitol is a much quieter place mostly populated by visitors from near and far on hourly tours of this magnificent institution and structure. The hallways are no longer filled with the voices of student visitors from across the State with exception of Boys and Girls State and Unicam Youth Legislature students. Lobbyists are not watching the legislative chambers attentively from the rotunda or walking the hallways in search of a senator to discuss their interests on specific legislation. Most Senators living a distance from Lincoln are working remotely with out-of-session business. Trips to Lincoln for us include scheduled meetings, office needs, or interim hearings. Our District 16 office staff continues to keep busy with constituent services and research for next year’s legislative proposals.
This first interim update provides a brief overview of some key legislation debated during session worth repeating or received little or no coverage during session. Other updates will follow leading into what issues we may expect to see in 2016.
As this year was the beginning of the biennium (two-year period), the Legislature’s priority was the constitutional duty to pass a budget. The budget passed with an average 3.3 percent increase in annual spending over the next two years which is the fifth lowest increase over the last thirty years. Most of the spending goes toward education, Medicaid, university/college system, health and human services, corrections, and special education. The budget also leaves a projected $718 million in the cash reserve or “rainy day fund.”
Regarding tax relief, the Legislature granted two forms of tax relief, added an additional tax burden, and left unaddressed a number of other areas. The Legislature provided relief by increasing the property tax credit relief fund. As well, businesses and farmers will receive a partial property tax break on machinery, computers, and other personal property. However, the gas tax will increase 6 cents a gallon over the next four years. Unfortunately, the Legislature did not address the property tax burden shouldered by our farmers and ranchers which I attempted to address with LB350.
As for agriculture, the Legislature ended the session by addressing the issue whether to allow meatpacker ownership of hogs (LB176). The bill had significant opposition from some rural senators arguing this would be a death blow to small, independent hog producers and eventually lead to loss of independent cattle producers. The bill did not survive a second-round filibuster as it fell two votes short of cloture.
Next week’s column will continue covering legislation from criminal justice, the death penalty, education, health and human services.
As always, please contact me, administrative aide, Katie Wattermann, or legislative aide, Tom Venzor, with questions or thoughts at (402) 471-2728 or e-mail at lbrasch@leg.ne.gov.
Keeping the Good Life Growing in Nebraska,
Senator Lydia Brasch, District 16
June 11, 2015 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News
By Nancy Silvey Activity Director
We have a couple of changes to the activities this week. Catholic mass has been rescheduled for June 16th and June 30th of this month. Wednesday June 10th at 2:30 p.m. we will be having s’mores on the patio (weather permitting). Next week we have several events to mention. Tuesday June 16th at 2:30 p.m. is Karen Cookman’s 10 year Employee Anniversary Party. On Wednesday June 17th, Michelle Rosco and family will be here to perform at 2:30 p.m., this was a schedule change. Thursday June 18th is the monthly Waffle supper from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, the Oakland Heights relay for life team will be going to Craig for the annual Relay for Life event. Saturday June 20th the Rusty Buckets will be here at 2:30 pm. We have a resident celebrating a Birthday next week, Iona Long on June 15th.
Church Service for June 14th at 2:30 p.m. will be given by Salem Covenant Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Monday at 2:30 p.m. is Communion with First Lutheran and on Tuesday June 16th at 9:30 a.m. is Catholic Mass by Father Paul.
Activities for the week of June 15th to June 20th, are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing a Long, Bingo w/Salem, Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper, Word Games, Let’s Play Ball, Friday Bingo and Saturday morning movie.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Patty Miller, Marge Maller, Mary Donavon, Dani Moseman, Anne Anderson, Bonnie Fleischman, Nadine Anderson , Pat Anderson, and Lola Bridgeford.
Guest visiting last week was Adam and Tracy McVay.
June 11, 2015 Leave a comment
By Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Public Library Director
Paula Hawkins’ debut novel “The Girl on the Train” is a suspenseful thriller filled with a complex plot, shocking twists at every turn, and an ending that will both stun and leave you wanting more.
Published in January of 2015, “Girl on a Train” has been touted as the next “Gone Girl” (a novel by Gillian Flynn/movie starring Ben Affleck). I myself see no real similarity between the two, other than the fact that they are both exciting page-turners and refreshingly different.
Hawkins’ novel tells the story of Rachel Watson, who has spent the last few years stumbling through life in a booze-filled depression ever since her husband left her for another woman. Now she spends her days riding the commuter train to and from London, even though she was fired from her job months ago, so that no one will know was a mess her life has become. The train stops for a few minutes every day near her old neighborhood, where she begins spying on an unknown couple, (think Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window”) until the one day she sees something that changes everything. Of course with her unreliable history, no one believes her story and she is compelled to solve the mystery on her own.
“The Girl on the Train” will change how you see other people’s lives….the real and the imaginary.
Paula Hawkins’ debut novel “The Girl on the Train” is a suspenseful thriller filled with a complex plot, shocking twists at every turn, and an ending that will both stun and leave you wanting more.
Published in January of 2015, “Girl on a Train” has been touted as the next “Gone Girl” (a novel by Gillian Flynn/movie starring Ben Affleck). I myself see no real similarity between the two, other than the fact that they are both exciting page-turners and refreshingly different.
Hawkins’ novel tells the story of Rachel Watson, who has spent the last few years stumbling through life in a booze-filled depression ever since her husband left her for another woman. Now she spends her days riding the commuter train to and from London, even though she was fired from her job months ago, so that no one will know was a mess her life has become. The train stops for a few minutes every day near her old neighborhood, where she begins spying on an unknown couple, (think Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window”) until the one day she sees something that changes everything. Of course with her unreliable history, no one believes her story and she is compelled to solve the mystery on her own.
“The Girl on the Train” will change how you see other people’s lives….the real and the imaginary.
June 11, 2015 Leave a comment
Gerald F. Weeces, 87 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, June 15, 2015 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah with MILITARY HONORS.
VISITATION: Sunday 5-8 p.m. with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah and one hour prior to service time at the church.
BURIAL: Craig Cemetery in Craig, Nebraska.
MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.
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
June 10, 2015 Leave a comment
Henry “Hank” George Puls, Jr., 87, of Pender, NE, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska. Funeral services will be Friday, June 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, NE; with Pastor Miles Ruch officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery in Pender. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE are in charge of arrangements.
Henry was born September 29, 1927 to Henry and Margaret (DeGroat-Manning) Puls in rural Pender. He was baptized July 7, 1928 at St. Peter’s German Lutheran Church. He graduated from Pender in 1944. After graduating, Henry joined the Navy October 21, 1944 and was honorably discharged July 9, 1946. On June 19, 1949, Henry married Jeanette Schmeckpeper in Pender, NE. The couple had three children. Henry was the owner of Thurston Pool Hall and worked at Merry Grain and Lumber in Thurston, NE. He also was a farmer and a rural mail carrier. Henry loved fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Henry is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Gary) Brehmer of Ponte Vedra, FL, Theresa (Andy) Anderson of Emerson, NE; daughter-in-law, Mary Kay Puls of Geneva, NY; grandchildren, Ryan Brehmer, Greta (Doug) Kraemer, Angie (Barry) Mathewson, Kimberly (Greg) Hasenkamp, Andrea Puls, Jill (Joe) Bisenius, Megan Puls, Gretchen Puls, and Alex Bottolfsen; and great grandchildren, Ashley, Garrett, and Logan Kraemer, Gabriella and Finnegan Hasenkamp, Daphne and Gwynn Mathewson, and Kensie Bisenius; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Joyce Puls of Des Moines, IA, Arlene Manning of West Point, NE, Stella Puls of Pender, NE, Bev Fritz of Sioux City, IA, Lorna (Terry) Wingett of Thurston, NE, Linda (Warren) Burmester of Pender, NE, Carolyn Schmeckpeper of Pender, NE, Gail (Bill) Harrison of Wakefield, NE, Gordon (Margaret) Schmeckpeper of Sioux City, IA, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jan Puls; son, Dale Puls; parents, and brothers, James Puls, Charles Puls, and Paul Manning; brother-in-laws, Earl Fritz, Les Schmeckpeper, Stan Schmeckpeper; and sister-in-law, Ann Schmeckpeper.
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