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March 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Janis Kay Hennig Felker, age 49, of Adams, Nebraska passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at her home in Adams, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 13th, at 4 p.m. at the Elevate Church in Lincoln, NE.
Our family is requesting no flowers, but please send Memorials Gifts, payable to Elevate Church, 8251 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506. Janis is the daughter of Erwin & Velma Hennig of Tekamah.
March 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Harold L. Baldwin, 77 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.
March 8, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargeman
* 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. Mar. 9: We will have melody chimes practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and have coffee at 10:15 a.m. Free help filling out your filling out your income tax and homestead exemption forms will be provided for you between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. today, call or stop in and make your appointment. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 10: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee, 9-11 a.m. Chair exercise class at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pinochle and hand and foot tournament at 1:30 p.m. Make your reservations for the meal on the 11th.
Fri. Mar. 11: Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. Pool players from Wisner will be here for a tournament. The meal for today is meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Cards will be played after lunch.
Mon. Mar.14: We will have chair exercises at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Tues. March 15: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Bingo today at 2:00 p.m.
Wed. March 16: We will have melody chimes practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee times at 10:15 a.m. Chair exercises at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
March 7, 2016 Leave a comment
My husband Jeff and I took a drive in the country yesterday. Just north of Bancroft, we came upon hundreds of geese flying. There were many other people parked along the road watching them too. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
March 7, 2016 Leave a comment
Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement honoring the life and service of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
“Nancy Reagan’s gracious spirit, selfless service to our country, and loving support for her husband were evident to all Americans. Susanne and I join Nebraskans in sending our thoughts and prayers to the Reagan family as we mourn her passing.”
March 6, 2016 Leave a comment
Nebraska offers the best turkey hunting opportunities in the entire country. It’s not just that Nebraska’s got an awful lot of turkeys – including the highly sought-after Merriam’s – though it certainly does. Nebraska also offers plentiful and affordable permits, long seasons, great public access and $5 permits for youth.
Visit our website to learn why Nebraska is quickly becoming the best destination for turkey hunting in the United States.
March 6, 2016 Leave a comment
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will stock nearly 41,000 catchable-size rainbow trout in city ponds and lakes across the state this month to enhance spring fishing opportunities.
Read the news release for full details regarding the stocking schedule.
Park and fishing permits are available on our website.
March 6, 2016 Leave a comment
Francis D. Voss, 83, of Emerson, NE died on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.
Private family services will be held at a later date at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender is in charge of the arrangements.
March 6, 2016 Leave a comment
Eldon “Eldy” R. Nixon, 73 of Wakefield died on Saturday, March 05, 2016 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE.
Funeral services for Eldy will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Barb Hansen will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Burial with Military Honors will be in the Wakefield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Bressler –Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.
March 6, 2016 Leave a comment
Judi A. Davis, 72, of South Sioux City, NE, formerly of Walthill, NE died on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE. Memorial services for Judi will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Burial will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender is in charge of the arrangements.
Judi was born on August 13, 1943 in Oakland, NE, the daughter of Walter and Florence (McBroom) Nielsen. After graduating from Walthill High School in 1961, Judi was married to Allan Hattorf. The couple later divorced. She married James Davis and the couple made their home in Germany for several years while Jim was in the military. Returning to Nebraska, Judi worked as a Librarian in Walthill and Bancroft. She enjoyed watching her soap operas, crocheting, cross word puzzles and animals, especially dogs. Judi was an avid reader, but most of all she enjoyed her family.
She is survived by her husband Jim of South Sioux City, NE; daughter Jaimie Hattorf of Sioux City, IA; sons Sean Davis of South Sioux City, NE and Kris Davis of Lincoln, NE; a sister Jeanie (Dennis) Anderson of Polk, NE; brothers Chuck (Janet) Nielsen of Walthill, NE and Dr. Alan “Butch” Nielsen of Nacogdoches, TX; two grandchildren Matt Hattorf and Natalie Hattorf and a great grandson Gabe Hattorf.
Judi was preceded in death by her parents and her ex-husband Allan Hattorf.
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