Oakland Library Column: Nebraska Golden Sower Nominees

July 10, 2015 Leave a comment


By Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Public Library Director

Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Public Library Director. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Public Library Director. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Anyone who knows a child enrolled in school should really be familiar with the Nebraska Golden Sower Award. Sponsored by the Nebraska Library Commission, this award is presented annually in three children’s categories: Primary (first awarded in 1983), Intermediate (1981) and Young Adult (1993). When winners are announced this May 2016 it will be the 35th year of the NGSA! Even more exciting is the fact that the children get to vote! Voting is open to all eligible Golden Sower readers in the state through public and school libraries.

   Current nominees are already flying off the library shelves this summer! So some students have been getting a head start and will be ready to vote at the April 15th deadline. I would like to introduce a few of the nominees each month in this column, beginning with:

“Simpson’s sheep won’t go to sleep” by Bruce Arant. I can hardly wait for storytime to start up again so that we can read this one aloud! Those sheep know all the possible excuses to stay awake and farmer Simpson will figure out just how to “tuck-in” those sheep for a good night’s sleep.

“Rump, the true story of Rumpel stiltskin” by Liesl Shurtliff. This captivating fantasy has action, emotional depth, and lots of humor. An entertaining take on a classic tale, this one has been popular with our 5th and 6th graders this summer.

The “Testing” by Joelle Charbonneau. Fans of young-adult dystopian novels will fall right into this story. The first in a trilogy, it is told in first person, from the view of Cia, a young teen who is specially selected to join in the Testing. The Testing is about educating and selecting future world leaders. Of course, things may not be as they seem. This story offers action, romance and intrigue in a page-turning format.

Encourage a young person you know to read. There is no better way than to be a reader yourself! Read to them, with them and discuss what you read! Reading should be fun at any age!! Visit your library and check out a Golden Sower Nominee today!

 

 

 

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Dorothy M. Boley, 91, of Wakefield NE

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Dorothy M. Boley, 91, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Wednesday, July 08, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield; Pastor Dave Rusk will be officiating. The visitation will begin one hour prior to the service on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Wakefield Cemetery. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Marie Boley was born on December 23, 1923 in Scottsbluff, NE, the daughter of Walter and Leila (Carpenter) Chinn. The family moved to Wakefield in 1939, and Dorothy graduated from Wakefield High School in 1942. Following graduation she attended business college in Sioux City, IA. Shortly after finishing school she moved to St. Louis, MO in 1947. In 1950, she was united in marriage to Glenn Boley. They moved to a cotton farm near Sikeston, MO. She was the organist at her church for many years in Sikeston. She worked as a legal secretary for the District Attorney retiring in 1985. She soon returned to Nebraska to be closer to her family.

Dorothy enjoyed music, oil painting and time spent at the Wakefield Senior Center. Most of all she loved spending time with her extended family.

She is survived by her sister Jean (Norman) Minola of Wakefield and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Glenn, a sister and brother-in-law June and Cecil Rhodes and her niece Deb Rhodes Skinner.

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Dorothy L. Frese, 98, of Pender NE

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Dorothy L. Frese, 98, of Pender, Nebraska died on Thursday, July 09, 2015 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender. Funeral services for Dorothy will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church rural Pender; Pastor Robert Schilling will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender is in charge of the services.

Dorothy was born on September 4, 1916 in Ainsworth, NE, the daughter of Rev. Frederick and Helen (Leimer) Eggert. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School South of Beemer, NE. On June 6, 1937, Dorothy was united in marriage to Elmer Frese at St. John’s Lutheran Church. To this union two children were born; Dennis and Barb. They made their home on a farm near Pender. For thirty-five years, Dorothy worked in the laundry department at the Pender Community Hospital. On January 31, 1985, Elmer passed away. Dorothy was a member of LWMLand St. John’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aide. She was also active in the Pender Community Hospital Auxiliary.

She is survived by her son Dennis (Bev) Frese of Pender, NE, daughter Barb (Gary) Malmberg of O’Neill, NE, a sister Madeline Ward of Omaha, NE, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 48 years, Elmer, six brothers and three sisters.

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Shad L. Miner, 35, of Wakefield NE

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Shad L. Miner, 35, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services are pending with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

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Doris E. Kjeldgaard, 89, of Tekamah NE

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Doris E. Kjeldgaard, age 89, of Tekamah, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Tekamah.  Memorial services will be on Saturday, July 11, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah, Nebraska with burial in the Tekamah Cemetery.  There is no visitation.  Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later time.  Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Esther Kjeldgaard was born November 4, 1925 at the family home in the Lake Quinnebaugh-Arizona Township area in Tekamah, Nebraska to Joseph Sih and Minnie Esther (Moffitt) King, the third oldest of eight children.

On May 4, 1946, Doris was united in marriage to Neil Duane Kjeldgaard at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah. Her brother, Leroy King, and her sister-in-law, Dena Kjeldgaard, stood up with them. Into this union were born a daughter, Judy Elaine, born on March 2, 1947 and a son, John Eric, born on March 1, 1951.

Doris was an avid homemaker, but she did join the workforce when her husband Neil was hospitalized at the Veterans Hospital for treatment of TB in the early 1950s. She worked for over 15 years at the Kerwin Clothing Store in Tekamah, as well as a few years at Kolterman’s Five and Dime Store in Tekamah. Doris and Neil enjoyed many years of camping, attending music festivals, dancing, playing cards and gardening. She also enjoyed quilting, cross-stitching, collecting teddy bears and being with her family and friends.

She was a 50-year-plus member of the United Methodist Church of Tekamah. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the F.O.E. Auxiliary in Tekamah.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil; parents; brothers, Leroy King, Kenneth “Doc” King; sister, Madeline Hardy.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy (Jim) Grothe; son and daughter-in-law, John (Elizabeth) Kjeldgaard all of Tekamah; sisters and brother-in-law Betty Buddecke of Grand Island, NE, Mary Syverson of Harrison, AR, Marilyn Joan (Vernon) Maxwell of Tekamah; brother and sister-in-law, Verlin “Bud” (Mary) King of Tekamah; sisters-in-law Sally King of Tekamah, Dena Carlson of Oakland, NE; grandchildren, Christine Bruce of Tekamah, Melinda Bruce of Bennington, NE, Chad (Michelle) Kjeldgaard of Walla Walla, WA, Brandi Kjeldgaard of Omaha, NE; great grandchildren Jennifer (Zach) Peterson and James Bruce all of Tekamah, Colton Bruce of Fort Dodge, IA, Tyson Bruce of Bennington, Dominic, Alex, Josephine and Aaron Kjeldgaard all of Walla Walla; great-great grandchildren Cody and Cole Peterson both of Tekamah; many nieces and nephews.

Doris Kjeldgaard

Doris Kjeldgaard

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Lois A. Bowman, 96, of Hooper NE

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Lois A. Bowman, age 96, of Hooper, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Fremont Health Medical Center.  Services are pending at Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel.

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Dorothy L. Frese, 98, of Pender NE

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Dorothy L. Frese, 98, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender, Nebraska.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.

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4th of July Fireworks Display in Lyons

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Lyons firemen put on another great fireworks show on the 4th of July. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Lyons firemen put on another great fireworks show on the 4th of July. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

July 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

Well the rain held off to give us a nice Holiday weekend, hope everyone had a good one. This week on Thursday July 9th Charlie Davis will be here to play the Harmonica at 2:30 pm. Also celebrating a birthday this week is Dolores Anderson on July 10th. Next week is our Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser on Friday July 17th at 7:00 pm; we will have entertainment provided by Ron Schulzkump. So come up and enjoy some ice cream, pie, and coffee. On Saturday July 18th the Rusty Buckets will be here to perform at 2:30 pm.

Church Service for July12th at 2:30 pm will be given by Craig/Alder Grove Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Tuesday July 14th is Catholic Mass at 9:30 am by Father Paul.

Activities for the week of July 13th to July 18th , are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Game Day, Sing a Long, Bingo w/Salem, Crafts, Coffee and Conversation, Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper, Let’s play ball, crafty cooking, Saturday morning movie and Lawrence Welk.

Volunteers signing in last week are as followed: Marilyn Baker, Marge Maller, Patty Miller, Judy Nelson, Anne Anderson, Mary Donavon, Betty Hanna, Dani Moseman, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Nadine Anderson, Pat Anderson, and Sly Rouse.

 

 

 

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Oakland Public Library Meeting Notice

July 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Oakland Public
Library Board will be held at the Oakland Public Library, 110 East 3rd
Street, Monday July 13 @ 5:00 p.m. An agenda of the subjects to be
considered, kept continually current, is available for public inspection
at the Oakland Public Library.
Said meeting is open to the public.

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