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Oakland Swedish Festival Tractor Pull Champions for the 2nd year in a row are, from left, Tommy Sluyter, Preston Johnson, Travis Lindstrom and Luke Blanc. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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Teams of all ages participated in the Oakland Swedish Festival Tractor Pull. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements and new faces are always welcome.
* 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. June 8: Coffee time at 9:30 a.m. The melody chimers play at Legacy Gardens at 2:30 p.m. Rummikub or cards at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. June 9: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. Come and do the chair exercises with us at 1:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m. Call to make a reservation for the noon meal tomorrow.
Fri. June 10: Pool players go to Wisner for a pool tournament. Sign up for the chicken noodle casserole meal we are having at noon today. Free blood pressure clinic at 11:40 a.m. Cards will be played after lunch.
Mon. June 13: Coffee time at 9:30 a.m. Come after lunch and play dominoes or cards.
Tues. June 14: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. Chair Exercises at 1:00 p.m. Have you signed up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.?
Wed. June 15: Coffee time 9:30 a.m. There will be bingo at 2:00 p.m.
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A Copy of the “Open Meetings Act” Has Been Posted on the Bulletin Board on the East Side in the Council Chambers.
LYONS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
June 7, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.
The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time as deemed appropriate and in accordance with State Statute.
None.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Action: Approval of Consent Agenda
NOTE: All items are automatically approved when the Consent Agenda is approved unless moved to the Regular Agenda by the request of any single Council member.
Motion and second to approve the Consent Agenda/Tabulation of Vote.
Consideration and Action:
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Sherry Alexander passed away June 6, 2016, at her home in Onawa, IA.
Memorial services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE
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Betty R. Strand, age 89, of Uehling, Nebraska passed away Saturday June 4, 2016, at the Hooper Care Center in Hooper, Nebraska. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Hooper Funeral Chapel. Pastor Larry Jirsak will officiate. Burial will follow in the Swaburg Baptist Cemetery south of Uehling. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Uehling Community Support Fund, Uehling Park and the Swaburg Baptist Cemetery. Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.hooper-scribner.com. Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper is in charge of arrangements.
Betty was born the oldest of six on June 28, 1926 in Waterbury, Nebraska to Willis and Ruth ‘Stewart’ Wheatley. The family lived in several different communities during the depression, eventually settling in Uehling. Betty graduated from Uehling High School in 1945. She was married to Gerald Strand in September 1945 and they farmed in the Uehling area. Betty was a farm wife helping out on the farm until they sold their equipment in 1971. She then went to work at Logan View High School as a cook while still living in the Uehling area. After retirement they moved into Uehling. Gerald died in June of 1990. Betty continued to live in Uehling until she became a resident of the Hooper Care Center.
Betty had been a member of the Ladies Aide of the Congregational Church in Uehling, Congregational Church Choir and taught Sunday School and Confirmation there as well. She also was a member of Wo-He-Low, American Legion Auxiliary and was a Girl Scout Leader.
Survivors:
Daughter – Bonita (Dennis) Krohn of Hooper
Sons – Jerry Strand of Rural Hooper
Jon Strand of Uehling
Grandson – James M. Case II
Granddaughter – Juliane M. (Chad) Case Rinas
Great grandchildren: Christopher M. Rinas, Tyler D. Rinas and Dylan P. Rinas
Brothers: Willis C. (Jean) Wheatley of Apache Junction, AZ.
Joe (Debbie) Wheatley of Allyn, WA.
Sisters: Mona (Lyle) Thielfoldt of Brownsville, TX.
Janice (Hershel) Nuzum of Hooper
Sister-in-law – Muriel Rabe of Oakland
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, brother Leo and granddaughter Janel Case.
Betty Strand
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Durwood Kent Bunderson was born on March 15, 1932 in rural Burt County, Nebraska to Oscar and Dorlene (Lester) Bunderson. Kent passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, NE.
Kent spent most of his life serving his friends, family and community in Burt County. Kent worked for Northwestern Bell for nearly 33 years as a union employee and installed the first dialed telephone in Fremont, NE.
Upon his retirement from Northwestern Bell, Kent and Myra (Gatzemeyer) enjoyed traveling and fishing. For many years they wintered in Florida.
Often Kent’s catches were the main course of numerous fish fries he cooked and served his family and friends.
He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a loyal, honest and hardworking man who treasured his friends and family.
Kent was loved and will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings: Lester, Jim and Jeanne.
Kent is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Myra of Oakland; five children: Janet (Lee) Bunderson of Camdenton, MO, Kathy (Jo) Peterson of Omaha, NE, William (Eric) Bunderson of Omaha, Sandra Hille Weisman of Columbia, MO, Larry Hille of Fremont, NE; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation is Tues., June 7th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland with family receiving friends.
The Funeral Service is Wed., June 8th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.
Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial is in the Craig Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Kent Bunderson
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Rebecca Sue Rocca (Becky) was born September 28, 1961 in Blair Nebraska to Neal and Gay White. On Friday, May 27, 2016, at the age of 54 she passed to her heavenly home when she was taken suddenly from her friends and family in an auto accident.
Becky spent her childhood on farms located between Tekamah and Decatur, Nebraska. She attended elementary school at School District 6R, a country school located between Tekamah and Decatur, then transferred to Tekamah-Herman High School in Tekamah, graduating in 1979. She continued a higher education degree at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, followed by further education at University of Nebraska at Omaha, graduating in May of 1984.
Becky was involved in many school activities including cheerleading, singing and band. Outside of school she was involved in 4-H where she participated in showing horses, cattle, cooking, sewing and singing. Becky was passionate about horses and showed her Appaloosas Jack, Jane and Annie, in breed shows at the National Level.
Becky met Martin J Rocca “Marty” in college and they married August 6, 1982 making their home on the family farm between Tekamah and Decatur. They were business partners as well as life partners working in insurance, construction and farming. As an adult Becky loved Harley motorcycles, farming, her nieces and nephew and her dogs
Becky was preceded in death by her father, Neal White; infant brother, Stephen Michael White; grandparents, Clarence (Peeler) and Edith Kelly and John and Eva White; uncles, Clarence Kelly Jr and Dale White.
Becky is survived by her husband, Martin Rocca of Decatur; mother, Gay White of Tekamah, brother, Wade White of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Janelle White and brother in law John Guisto from Tucson AZ; nieces and nephews, Kelly Dyvig and husband Cory Dyvig of Edmond OK, Matlock White of Oklahoma City, OK, Kasey Reyes and husband Jordan Reyes of Guthrie OK; and great niece and nephews, Ashlyn, Blake and Tyler Dyvig; many aunts, uncles and cousins also mourn her loss.
The Memorial Service is Fri., June 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Tekamah City Auditorium.
Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Becky Rocca
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Rebecca “Becky” Sue Rocca, 54 years, of the Tekamah and Decatur area passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 in Lincolnville, Kansas.
The Memorial Service will be held Fri., June 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Tekamah City Auditorium.
Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Becky Rocca
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Betty Daugherty, age 88, of West Point, Nebraska passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Memorial service will be Monday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Church in West Point. Lunch will follow in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to John A. Stahl Library or the Sunshine Center. Stokely Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Mae Janvrin was born February 19, 1928 in Bancroft, IA to Howard and Geraldine (Godfredson) Janvrin. She grew up in Hawarden, IA and graduated from High School there in 1946. On June 10, 1950, Betty married Kenneth Daugherty at Hawarden Methodist Church.
Betty was a Northwestern Bell operator for 16 years, from 1948-1964. She and Ken moved to Wayne, NE in 1950 and to West Point in 1969. From 1972 to 1984, the couple owned and operated B.J.’s Fashions in West Point.
Betty was a member of Trinity Church, past officer in Guild, Den Mother in Wayne and West Point, and active in the community. She was an avid bowler, the first woman to roll a 600 series in Wayne. Betty sang in the church choir, served as president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1978, and active in West Point Community Theater.
Survivors include sons Scott (Carolyn) Daugherty Klar of Pooler, GA, Kim (Nancy) Daugherty of West Point and Fred (Tamra) Daugherty of Lincoln; brother Kenneth (Karen) Janvrin of Panora, IA; sisters Dolores Shuff of LeMars, IA, Wanda (Jerry) McManamann of Lincoln, and LaVonne Corral of Iowa; grandchildren Gayle Klar, Lynn Klar, Kim Jr. “Pete” (LaRissa) Daugherty, Brent (Mandi) Daugherty, and Garett, Emily, and Ryan Daugherty; great-grandchildren Rebecca, Kristina Anne, Brooklyn, Jolie, Elise, and Jameson; and great-great-grandson Trae.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband Ken on July 5, 2013.
Betty Daugherty
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