Happenings at Oakland Heights

August 27, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

We have one week of August left and next week we start September.

Next week on Monday August 31st is our monthly Resident Council meeting at 2:30 pm. We also have a staff member Teresa Egbers she will be celebrating 30 years of employment at Oakland Heights, we are having a Party for her on Thursday September 3rd at 2:30 pm. And we kick off the Nebraska Football season on Saturday September 5th we will be showing the game that starts at 2:30 pm.

Church Service for August 30th at 2:30 pm will be given by Craig/Alder Grove Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Wednesday September 2nd at 1:00 pm is Communion with Pastor Hoden.

Activities for the week of August 31st to September 5th , are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures,  Trivia Day, Sing a Long, Reading Group, Bingo w/WOW, Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo and Saturday morning movie.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Patty Miller, Bonnie Fleischman, Mary Donavon, Dani Moseman, Nadine Anderson , Pat Anderson, Di Ruwe, and Sly Rouse.

Activity Memorial Fund

Memorials were given in memory of Chuck Rogers by Ray and Virginia Simpson.

 

 

 

 

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Byron Meierdierks of Pender NE

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Byron Meierdierks, of Pender, Nebraska died on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at his home in Pender.

Services are pending at this time with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

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Connie Kirkpatrick, 68, of Wakefield NE

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Connie Kirkpatrick, 68, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska.

Memorial services for Connie are pending at this time with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

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Phillip Teeters, 79, of Decatur NE

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Phillip O. Teeters, 79 of Decatur died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska.

Phillip was born August 8th, 1936 in the river bottoms near Decatur, Nebraska to Gregory and Joyce (Hughes) Teeters. They moved to a farm near Winnebago, Nebraska where Phillip graduated from Winnebago High School in 1954.

On October 20th, 1957 Phillip married Lucille Calkins and lived in Walthill, Nebraska where they had the first two of four children. They lived for a short while in Portland, Oregon where their third child was born then moved back to Walthill where they had their fourth.

Phillip was a mechanic most of his professional life. He co-owned and ran Teeters Garage with his father for many years. After selling the business Phillip worked at Great Plains Lumber then Walthill Farm Equipment and Bancroft-Rosalie elementary school before retiring. Phillip and Lucille spent a year in Greeley, Colorado before moving back to Nebraska and settling in Decatur where he took tolls at the Decatur Bridge. Phillip officially retired when the bridge stopped taking tolls.

Phillip enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, boating and camping on “his” river. Many a story at the “old camp”, and the camp at the Decatur Marina, center around him. He was an avid Husker fan and enjoyed spending time with friends and his grandchildren.

Phillip was a proud member of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Nebraska, Olive Branch Lodge No. 274 for over 50 years.

Phillip is survived by his wife; daughter, Teri (Alvin) Terry of Colorado Springs, CO; sons, Tom (Peggy) Teeters of Eagan, MN, Trevor Teeters of Bancroft; 5 grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gregory Jr; sister, Sharon (Huffman); son, Tracy.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 11:00 am, at United Methodist Church in Decatur.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: at a later date, Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur.

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

Phillip Teeters

Phillip Teeters

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Addition to National Dog Day

August 26, 2015 Leave a comment


Whitney and Tri Tran's dogs, Tyson and Lili. Tyson discovered how fun it is to fetch a stick in the water! Lili enjoyed taking it from him when he got out of the water! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Whitney and Tri Tran’s dogs, Tyson and Lili. Tyson discovered how fun it is to fetch a stick in the water! Lili enjoyed taking it from him when he got out of the water! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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National Dog Day

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Today is National Dog Day! Many people enjoy the companionship of a dog, or dogs. So do the owners of Kat Country Hub. With this in mind, proud dog owners submitted photos of their dogs to commemorate the day! Happy dog day everyone!

3 month old Jax, dog of Abby and Kyle Simonsen.

3 month old Jax, dog of Abby and Kyle Simonsen.

Bonnie Braniff's dog Bandit. He is 13.

Bonnie Braniff’s dog Bandit. He is 13.

Bonnie Braniff's other dog Riley is now 6 months, but was 4 months in this picture.

Bonnie Braniff’s other dog Riley is now 6 months, but was 4 months in this picture.

Cathy Morgan's dogs Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee.

Cathy Morgan’s dogs Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee.

Shiloh, Jeff and Denis Gilliland's dog. He is 3 months old.

Shiloh, Jeff and Denis Gilliland’s dog. He is 3 months old.

Tammy waters dog Daisy 10 years, she loves her babies and takes them to bed with her.

Tammy waters dog Daisy 10 years, she loves her babies and takes them to bed with her.

Tucker and Sox, Jeff and Denise Gilliland's dogs. Sox, on the bottom of the picture, just passed away recently. Tucker is 5 years old.

Tucker and Sox, Jeff and Denise Gilliland’s dogs. Sox, on the bottom of the picture, just passed away recently. Tucker is 5 years old.

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Mildred Johnson, 94, of Pender NE Formerly of Fremont NE

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Mildred Irene Johnson, 94 years, of Pender, NE formerly of Fremont, NE died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.

Mildred was born May 3, 1921 in Lyons, NE to Gilbert and Bertha(Froid)Swanson. She grew up in Lyons and was a 1939 graduate of Lyons High School. Mildred married Virgil L. Johnson on May 13 1939 in Elk Point, S.D. The couple lived at Lyons until moving to Fremont in 1948. Mildred worked at the former Humpty Dumpty Nursery School in Fremont for 5 years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary where she volunteered for many years. She was proud to receive the “Eagles Family of the Year” and “Mother of the Year” from the Fremont Eagles Club. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #854 Auxiliary in Fremont. Mildred moved to West Point, NE in 2007 and then moved to Pender, NE two years ago. She enjoyed dancing and won several dance contests.

Mildred is survived by 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Virgil, who died May 2, 1992; daughter, Irene Olson; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be 1 PM, Thursday, August 27th, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont, NE. Closed casket visitation on Thursday 1 hour prior to services. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be given to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #200 and the V.F.W. Post #854 both of Fremont.

Mildred Johnson

Mildred Johnson

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Traveling Nebraska and Listening to You

August 26, 2015 Leave a comment


Over the past month, I have been traveling and holding town halls across the state to listen to Nebraskans like you and to share an update on the priorities on which my administration has focused over the first seven months.  Input from the Second House, the people of Nebraska, helps to shape my policy priorities.  These travels have taken me from Falls City to Chadron and Laurel to Ogallala and a number of communities in between.  This is part of my administration’s effort to establish a culture of accountability and transparency in state government.  Holding town halls lets me hear directly from you about your concerns, hopes, and ideas.

 

At the town halls, I have heard from Nebraskans on a vast array of issues ranging from taxes and corrections to mental health and infrastructure needs.  One issue, however, has stood out from all others.  Everywhere I travel, families, ag producers, and business owners say the same thing: property taxes are too high.  This year, we took steps to cut the growth of government by about half and delivered over $400 million in property tax relief, an over 40 percent increase over the previous biennium.  This is a win for taxpayers, but there is more work to be done.  According to the Tax Foundation, Nebraska has the 13th highest property taxes in the nation.  I have heard countless accounts of the impact of high property taxes.  Nebraskans like Gary in Ord have shared their property tax bills with me, and their taxes have skyrocketed dramatically.  In Gary’s case, his taxes went up over 145 percent over eight years on one parcel of land.

 

At many of the town halls, I heard from citizens concerned about the Legislature’s repeal of the death penalty this past session.  Overwhelmingly, Nebraskans want to see capital punishment reinstated and carried out for public safety reasons.  Attendees have asked questions about reforms that are happening in the Corrections Department, and I have been able to share with them an update on some of the great progress Director Scott Frakes is making in his agency.  Later this fall, Director Frakes will be announcing his strategic plan for the agency as he continues to change the culture of Corrections.

 

Another common concern I hear at town halls is the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) overreach on many fronts including the Waters of the U.S. Rule, the Clean Power Plan, and the Renewable Fuel Standard.  The EPA continues to act like an unelected fourth branch of government, and the rules they are legislating through regulation are having a very real impact on the lives of Nebraskans.  One woman who attended my Loup City town hall mentioned that the EPA is forcing her to remove a culvert next to her pasture because the culvert in the EPA’s opinion is prohibiting the natural flow of the water through a ditch.

 

A multitude of important issues were raised at the town halls, and my administration continues to listen to concerns and ideas from people like you.  This week I will be holding another town hall in Norfolk.  You can find all the details about the town hall by visiting www.governor.nebraska.gov.  Be sure to watch this website for updates, and for other public events which my office publishes on a weekly basis.  If you are not able to make it to any of the town halls, I hope you will take the time to share your thoughts with me by emailing my office at pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov or calling 402-471-2244.

Governor Pete Ricketts

Governor Pete Ricketts

 

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LDNE Football Season Preview

August 26, 2015 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

With a new season under way Head Coach Dan Maresh is optimistic about his 2015 team.  The sixth year Head Coach is coming off a 2-6 season and a four game losing streak but is upbeat about his squad.  “Our low numbers have given us the opportunity to get everybody some reps in the varsity games.  Now is the time to use that experience and turn it into a positive and play as a unit.

After the upset of the playoff team from B-R the Cougars dropped their last four games. “We did not get better as the season went on.  I relate that to the practices because we were not able to push ourselves.  This year were are better from top to bottom.  There is competition for positions and our scout teams are much better.”

With five starters back the Cougars have the basis for a good team, but must replace their backfield.   Chevy Henneman closed out his career with a senior  season of  1753 total yards.  He rushed for 1103 and passed for 650 as he accounted for 19 TDs.  Dylan Hardeman  scored 11 TDs as he rushed for 673  yards and caught 15 passes.

Junior Montana Riecken moves from wide out to run the offense this year.  He made one start while Henneman recovered from mono in 2014.  He ran for 241 yards as the Cougars took a  40-14 win over Parkview.  “He’s a much better player this year as he has put on 20 pounds and knows the offense well,” declared he coach.

Marcus Hegy will be the running back for the Cougars.  Hegy had a solid season as an end during his sophomore year when the Cougars made to the second round of the playoffs.  An ALC injury wiped out his junior year.  “He getting better every practice.  He has the toughness to be a good back for us,” said Maresh.  Sophomore Dean Gibbs is a back up for Hegy.

The Cougars will field a larger line than they have in the past.  230 pound Cole Christoffersen anchors the line at center.  Home School student Tyler Kroger weighs in at 200 and plays one guard while Bren Shatto plays the other.  Coach Maresh has a pair of 200 pounders as reserves with junior Tyler Hardeman and freshman Seth Totten.

The coach looks for senior Jayden Vetick and freshman Nick Ronnfeldt to start at tight end.  Joey O’Connor and Dustin Burgett are backups.

Jon Christiansen returns at wide out.  He caught 10 passes for 170 yards and 2 TDS.  He added another 370 yards rushing.   Jacob Whittaker snagged 7 passes last year. Track speedster Benny Estrada is out for football for the first time.

Coach Maresh is hoping to play a more aggressive style of defense this year.  Christoffersen, Vetick, and Ronnfeldt will be the down line men.  Shatto and Hegy are the linebackers with Riecken, Christiansen and Burgett making up the secondary.

Northeast opens the season at Lincoln Parkview on August 28.  The Patriots were 4-4 in 2014.  They have a new QB, but all district running back Isaac Branding is back after a 574 yard season.  The defense is experienced with two good line backers.

Northeast has their home opener against Humphrey St. Francis.  A perennial power with 27 playoff appearances the Flyers are  coming off a 10-1 season with their lone loss to the eventual state champion in the playoffs.  They are reloading this season, but have quarterback Damien Baumgart returning after throwing for 9 TDs in 2014. and linebacker Cole Wemhoff an All-State candidate at linebacker.

Osmond has suffered through two season plagued by injuries.  They were 3-5 in 2014 as they relied on a lot of frosh and sophomore players.  QB Brent Johnson missed several games  but ran for 506 yards and passes for 232.  Caleb Krohn ran for 643 yards.  280 pound Max Frank is a Top 10 Talent in the offensive line.

After an open date the Cougars start district play on September 25 at Bancroft-Rosalie.  B-R is coming off a 5-4 season.  They will feature 160 pound sophomore Jacob Zuhlke at running back and all district tight end Dayne Wortman .

Allen  was 4-4 in 2014.  The Eagles have 195 pound Taylor Krumm to carry the ball, but only one returning starter in the line.

Winside broke a losing streak as they beat LDNE  52-26 last year.  They finished 1-7 and start 2015 with a new coach.

Emerson-Hubbard is the Homecoming game on October 16.  The Pirate were 5-4 lastn year.  They have  two experienced starters in Haberman and Ostrand to carry the ball  two big  blockers in the Parker -Diaz brothers to block for them.

Wynot is favored to win the district.  They won six of their nine games in 2015.  Cody Stratman, the Class D long jump champion, gives them one of the best athlete in district.  He rushed for 1984 yards and 30 TDs last year.

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Wind Turbines Are Plentiful in Iowa

August 26, 2015 Leave a comment


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While traveling in Iowa last Friday, we saw many wind turbines. We are estimating hundreds of them! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

While traveling in Iowa last Friday, we saw many wind turbines. We are estimating hundreds of them! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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