Ann Gahan, 92, of Oakland NE

December 5, 2015 Leave a comment


Ann Gahan, 92 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away on December 2, 2015 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland.

Funeral Service will be Monday, December 7, 2015, 10:30 am at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Columbus.   Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 7 pm with family receiving friends and a prayer service will be at 7 pm all at Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.   Burial will be in  Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska.   Memorials to the family for designation at a later time.

Ann was born on August 6, 1923 to Oscar and Lena (Schupbach) Blaser in Columbus, Nebraska. She was raised on a farm west of Columbus, and graduated from Kramer High School, in Columbus. After graduation, she worked at Paxton Gallager in Omaha, Nebraska.   On August 6, 1946, Ann married Robert Gahan. They started their life together in Fremont, Nebraska and California while Bob was pursuing his mortuary science degree. They lived in Lyons, Nebraska, then moved to Oakland, where they resided over 40 years. After Bob’s retirement in 1990, they moved to Columbus. In 2006 Ann moved back to Oakland. Together they raised nine children.   Ann was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Columbus, and attended First United Methodist Church while living in Oakland.  She enjoyed playing cards, dancing and golfing. Her favorite pastime was playing Scrabble, and she would do so with anyone and everyone who would play with her.   Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; son, Dewaine; grandchildren, Scott and Sara; brothers, Carroll and Richard.   Survivors include her children, Dr. Karen (Bob) Tarnow of Weston, MO, Mike Gahan of Scribner, NE, Nora (Rick) Eriksen of rural Tekamah, NE, Rita (Roger) Houdersheldt of rural Shelby, NE, Dr. Janice (Ron) Rech of Blair, NE, Chris (Annette) Gahan of Lincoln, NE, Glen (Melanie) Gahan of Gretna, NE, Paul (Eileen) Gahan of David City, NE; daughter-in-law, Bobbie Gahan of Oakland; grandchildren, Brian (Jessie) Tarnow, Eric (Liz) Tarnow, Gregg (Jennifer) Gahan, Betsy (Chuck) Bitker, Joe (Brandy) Gahan, Stacey (Herb) Kennedy, Kirk (Bridget) Eriksen, Keith Eriksen, David (Ellen) Eriksen, Emily Houdersheldt, Aubrey (Bryant) Alt, Seth Houdersheldt, Andrew Rech, Caroline Rech, Natalie Rech, Hayden Rech, Ava Rech, Evan (Laura) Gahan, John Gahan, Mason Gahan, Caleb Gahan, Sarah Gahan, Leah Gahan, Olivia Gahan, Elise Gahan, Reid Gahan, Angela Gahan, Maggie Gahan, Abbie Gahan; great grandchildren, Elijah, Naomi & Hannah Gahan, Josiah & Titus Bitker, Jalen & Moxie Gahan, Karley, Brinley & Easton Eriksen, Reagan Kennedy; sister, Dorothy Streubing; sisters-in-law, Catherine Blaser, Rolaine Blaser, Marilyn Bartholomew, Helen Johnston; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Pelan Funeral Services Oakland in charge of arrangements.

Ann Gahan

Ann Gahan

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Lillian “Tiny” Bacon, 87, of Lyons NE

December 5, 2015 Leave a comment


Lillian “Tiny” Bacon, 87 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska.

Visitation is Sun., Dec. 6th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons NE.

The memorial service is Mon., Dec. 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons NE.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town and A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 4, 2015 1 Comment


Santa will be at the Vets Building in Oakland tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 5th.  to visit with all of the girls and boys from 10:00-11:30 a.m. 

All area children are invited to celebrate A Charlie Brown Christmas in honor of the 50th anniversary since it first aired on television, and will be shown during Santa’s visit Saturday for all to enjoy. 

Also, each child will be given a copy of the book, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

This event is sponsored by the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. 

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Ann Gahan, 92, of Oakland NE

December 4, 2015 Leave a comment


Ann Gahan was born on August 6, 1923 to Oscar and Lena (Schupbach) Blaser in Columbus, Nebraska. She passed away on December 2, 2015 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 92 years.

Visitation will be held Sun., Dec. 6th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland NE.

The funeral service will be on Mon., Dec. 7th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 1072 21st Ave., Columbus NE. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Ann Gahan

Ann Gahan

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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of San Bernardino CA Victims

December 3, 2015 Leave a comment


Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the attack in San Bernardino, California.

 

The flags will also fly at half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which will be observed on December 7, 2015.

 

Flags will be flown at half-staff until 12:00am between December 7 and December 8.

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Nelson’s Food Pride 18th Wine and Cheese is Tonight

December 3, 2015 Leave a comment


Nelson’s Food Pride in Oakland is hosting their annual wine and cheese beginning at 4:30 p.m. today, concluding at 10:00 p.m. They began this tradition 18 years ago!

Julie Johnson, owner of Nelson’s Food Pride, shares what is on the menu today. “Dillon (Julie’s son) has awesome grilled spareribs. There will also be pulled pork or delicious fresh prime rib sliders, authentic Mexican bean and rice burritos are also on the menu for the night. Don’t forget all the awesome refreshments in the cooler. Chilling,” stated Julie. “Don’t miss our 18th year!”

Everyone is invited to attend and sample all the goodies on the menu.

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Jimmy L. Tillman, 85, of Fremont NE

December 3, 2015 Leave a comment


Jimmy L. Tillman, 85 years, of Fremont, NE died Monday, November 30, 2015 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

Jimmy was born July 26, 1930 in Hooper, NE to John and Gladys (Rodgers) Tillman. He grew up in Hooper and was a 1948 graduate of Hooper High School, where he played football and basketball. He then moved to Sidney, NE. Jimmy previously worked for the railroad, and operated a roller rink in Hawarden, Iowa and Slayton, MN. He later moved to Fremont, where he lived most of his life. He was a 44 year employee of Hormel’s, and owned and operated Tillman TV Repair Service in Fremont. He also worked for Fremont Housing Authority. Jimmy married Jeanine McDonald on April 24th at Grace Lutheran Church in Hooper.

He was a former member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont and member of the Hooper Volunteer Fire Department, for several years. He enjoyed sports, especially Husker Football. Jimmy enjoyed roller skating and entered many dance competitions with his wife.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanine; sons, Kelly and wife, Lou Tillman of Houston, TX and Michael and wife, Cheri Tillman of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Illa Stalp of West Point, NE; 2 grandchildren, Ashley and Sarah Tillman; and 7 adopted grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill; and sisters, Jackie and Avis.

Funeral service will be 3:30 PM, Friday, December 4, 2015 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. J.W. Berry will officiate. Visitation on Friday 1 hour prior to services. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

Jimmy Tillman

Jimmy Tillman

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A New Era for the National Guard

December 3, 2015 Leave a comment


By Governor Pete Ricketts

Since 1854, the Nebraska National Guard has played a pivotal role in helping keep Nebraska safe and secure.  Through the years, members of the guard have deployed overseas, supported local law enforcement, and provided disaster relief among many other important duties.  For thousands of Nebraskans, the Nebraska National Guard has been a way to serve our state and country either full-time or while building a career in another field.

 

A couple of weeks ago, I joined Major General Daryl Bohac, Nebraska’s adjutant general, to announce the first major realignment of the Nebraska Army National Guard in 20 years.  These changes are the beginning of an exciting new era for the Nebraska Army National Guard, and will expand missions led by the guard in Central Nebraska and the Panhandle.  The restructuring will create new opportunities for roughly 1,100, or about one in three, Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers located in units in 16 Nebraska communities across the state.  This realignment is a part of a much larger national reorganization of the Army National Guard.

 

Realigning the National Guard in Nebraska is critical to ensuring that the guard’s force meets 21st-century priorities.  Over the next three years, the guard will dramatically expand opportunities for Nebraskans seeking to serve in the guard.  For example, the guard will add new military police, field maintenance, and distribution units in Central and Western Nebraska.  Previously, Nebraskans in these regions only had the option to serve in transportation companies – now, they’ll have more choices than ever before.  Expanded career opportunities are great not only for recruitment and retainment within the guard, but they will also enhance response readiness for state and national emergencies.

 

This realignment will affect units in Lincoln, Omaha, Beatrice, Columbus, York, Hastings, Kearney, Grand Island, Mead, O’Neill, Broken Bow, North Platte, McCook, Sidney, Scottsbluff, and Chadron.  During this realignment, existing armory and readiness centers are expected to remain open.  Maj. Gen. Bohac noted at the announcement that the force structure changes give the Nebraska Army National Guard the rare opportunity to reorganize itself to provide greater opportunities for soldiers to receive training, offer improved promotion opportunities closer to home, and better serve the citizens of our state.

 

As we celebrate the 161st anniversary of the Nebraska National Guard during this holiday season, let’s remember the service and continued sacrifice of the many Army and Air Guard members and veterans.  During this season, we pray for the safe return of those serving overseas.  I also encourage you to take the time to stop and thank the guard’s veterans for their service to our state.  As always, if you would like to share your thoughts or feedback on this topic or any other, you are welcome to email my office at pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov or call 402-471-2244.

 

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CRP Informational Meetings Scheduled Across Nebraska

December 3, 2015 Leave a comment


Ag producers are invited to attend a free informational meeting about what the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can offer them. The meetings are being held across the state through January. The General CRP Signup is Dec. 1 – Feb. 26.

Soil rental rates have increased significantly in some areas. Learn about the new rates, as well as other CRP options.

The meeting schedule is as follows:

Dec. 2 – Benkelman, Farm Bureau Office, 1303 A St., 11 a.m.

Dec. 3 – Imperial, MPCC Extended Campus, 1324 Broadway St., 11 a.m.

Dec. 8 – Grant, USDA Service Center, 927 Central Ave., 9 a.m.

Jan. 4 – Wallace, VFD, 118 N. Commercial Ave., 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 – Albion, Cornerstone Bank, 240 S. 3rd St., 7 p.m.; Rushville, Legion Club, 206 Sprague St., 11 a.m.; Tekamah, 1st National Bank Northeast, 448 S. 13th St., noon; Ogallala, ESU 16 Building, 3145 W. 1st St., 5:30 p.m.; Norfolk, Lifelong Learning Center, 801 E. Benjamin Ave., noon

Jan. 6 – Alma, Johnson Center, 509 Main St., noon; Scottsbluff, North Platte NRD, 100547 Airport Road, 1:30 p.m.; O’Neill, UNL Extension Service, 128 N. 6th St., Ste. 100, 3 p.m.; Fairbury, Union Bank, 1313 K St., 7 p.m.; Nelson, Community Center, 333 S. Main St., noon

Jan. 7 – Ponca, Ponca State Park, 88090 Spur 26E, 6 p.m.; Franklin, Country Club, U.S. Hwy. 136, 11:30 a.m.; Alliance, Public Library, 1750 Sweetwater Ave., 11 a.m.; Seward, Cattle National Bank & Trust, 104 S. 5th St., 7 p.m.; Oakland, City Auditorium, 401 N. Oakland Ave., 6 p.m.; David City, Hruska Memorial Public Library, 399 5th St., 1 p.m.; Hartington, City Auditorium, 101 N. Broadway, noon; St. Paul, The Gathering Place, 612 Howard Ave., 5:30 p.m.; Stapleton, Community Center, 236 Main St., 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 – Chadron, Country Kitchen, 1250 10th St. W, 11 a.m.

Jan. 11 – Hebron, Statsney Community Center, 1350 Dove Road, 7 p.m.; Blair, USDA Service Center, 1060 Wilbur St., noon; Curtis, Ag Valley Co-op, 202 W. 2nd St., 9:30 a.m.; Cambridge, Community Center, 722 Patterson St., 1 p.m.

Jan. 12 – Hooper, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 108 N. Main St., 1 p.m.; Bartlett, Wheeler County Fairgrounds, 3 p.m.; Bridgeport, USDA Service Center, 902 Main St., 11 a.m.; McCook, 4-H Building, 1412 W. 5th St., 6 p.m.; Minden, USDA Service Center, 1005 S. Brown Ave., noon; Falls City, Personal Care Inc., 3003 Old Hwy. 73, 1:30 p.m.; Wahoo, Lower Platte North NRD, 511 Commercial Park Road, 7 p.m.; North Platte, UNL Extension WCREC Auditorium, 348 E. State Farm Road, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 – Hayes Center, American Legion Hall, 73297 Ave. 369, 6 p.m.; Bloomfield, Community Center, 101 S. Broadway, 10 a.m.; Wayne, The Max, 109 Main St., 6 p.m.; Blue Hill, Community Senior Center, 555 W. Gage St., 11 a.m.; Sidney, South Platte NRD, 551 Parkland Drive, 11 a.m.; Clay Center, Clay County Extension Office, 322 Grant Ave., 7 p.m.; Schuyler, Schuyler Golf Club, 295 Higgins Drive, 1 p.m.; Omaha, Papio-Missouri River NRD, 8901 S. 154 St., noon

Jan. 14 – West Point, Pizza Ranch, 245 S. Main St., 1 p.m.; Neligh, UNL Extension Service, 501 Main St., Ste. 98, 7 p.m.; Trenton, USDA Service Center, 36465 U.S. Hwy. 34, 3 p.m.

Jan. 19 – Ravenna, Community Building, 301 Alba Ave., noon

Jan. 20 – Pawnee City, Library, 735 8th St., 1:30 p.m.; Central City, Merrick Foundation, 1530 17th Ave., 3 p.m.; Broken Bow, Mid-Plains Community College, 2520 S. E St., noon

Jan. 21 – Tecumseh, Nemaha NRD, 62161 U.S. Hwy. 136, 1:30 p.m.; Ord, Lower Loup NRD, 2620 Airport Drive, 5:30 p.m.; Amherst, Community Building, 110 N. Main St., noon

Jan. 28 – Lincoln, UNL Extension 444, Cherrycreek Road, 5:30 p.m.

Reserve a spot in a meeting by contacting your local USDA office. Visit NebraskaPF.com or CRPsignup.com for more information.

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Father Hupp WMA Reopened Following Whooping Cranes’ Departure

December 3, 2015 Leave a comment


Father Hupp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Thayer County has reopened to the public following a temporary closure that was in place to protect whooping cranes using the area.

Six whooping cranes present at the WMA since Nov. 13 left the area and continued their migration south on Dec. 1.

Whooping cranes are an endangered species and their wild population totals only about 300 individuals. The entire population migrates through Nebraska each spring and fall between wintering sites along the Texas coast and breeding areas in northern Alberta. Whooping cranes are protected by both the federal Endangered Species Act and the Nebraska Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act.

The whooping crane occurrence at Father Hupp WMA is notable because it is one of the longest stopovers, totaling 19 days, recorded in Nebraska during fall migration. It is also only the third time whooping cranes have lingered into December in Nebraska during their fall migration.

The wetland at Father Hupp was restored in 2013 and current management has focused on providing habitat for migratory birds.

“Without the collective efforts of a number of individuals and partners, the beneficial habitat these endangered birds enjoyed during their extended stay would not have been available to them,” said Scott Taylor, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s wildlife division administrator.

Partners on the wetland restoration project included Ducks Unlimited, the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture and the Nebraska Environmental Trust. A portion of the project was funded by a grant from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.

The Commission appreciates the cooperation and assistance of the public and landowners during the closure and whooping cranes’ stopover.

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