Jan Cline-Zimmerman May Artist of Month, Open House Sunday

May 1, 2015 Leave a comment


“I am happy to be the first artist to have a show at the Swedish Heritage Center,” stated Jan Cline-Zimmerman.

An open house will be held this Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. honoring Jan and her artwork. “The paintings on display will be Nebraska landscapes in pastel,” Jan said. The event is sponsored by Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D.

Jan began pastel and landscape paintings after her family moved to Nebraska in 1998. One of her paintings, titled Abandon, was drawn from a 3×5 picture she took of a house while living in Verdigre Nebraska. “The picture was before digital photography, so it was much smaller to draw from,” Jan stated.

The Logan Valley Artists, which Jan is a member of, held a competition recently in which one of Jan’s paintings earned Best of Show. “Best of Show and first place entries go to the state show which will be held in Columbus in June,” Jan said.

Jan can also make prints of a painting or produce the painting on canvas or have it photographically reproduced in many shapes, sizes and styles.

She also owns a business in Oakland, Creative Connections, which has been on Oakland’s Main Street for eight years. She teaches music and art classes, sharing her joy and passion with many others in the area. “I am also currently working on an album,” Jan stated. Her album will focus on her spirituality, sharing songs she has written on scripture. She has also performed in the group, Troubadour, entertaining at many area local events.

Dala horse and T-shirt painting classes are being planned over the summer as well as a jewelry making class.

Jan’s shop features many handmade jewelry items made from beads, seeds and stones of all shapes, sizes and colors. “I appreciate the dedication these individuals have to their craft. What they make is unique and beautiful,” Jan said.

Everyone is invited to attend the open house in Jan’s honor Sunday at the Swedish Heritage Center. There is also a free will donation meal being served from 11:00-1:00 p.m.

Jan Cline-Zimmerman, May Artist of the Month, holding her Best of Show Painting "Last Dance," one of the paintings being featured at an open house in honor on Sunday. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Jan Cline-Zimmerman, May Artist of the Month, holding her Best of Show Painting “Last Dance,” one of the paintings being featured at an open house in honor on Sunday. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

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John Douglas Dekker, 80, of Lyons NE

May 1, 2015 Leave a comment


JOHN DOUGLAS DEKKER was born to Fred and Helen (Gaass) Dekker August 16, 1934 in Pella, IA.  He passed away April 29, 2015 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, NE after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

John attended grade school in Pella and then the family moved to Bellevue, NE in August of 1942 because his Dad accepted a job in the bomber plant where they built the B-29’s.  He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1954.

On December 30, 1957 John was united in marriage to Marjorie (Jeri) Ann Butts.  In January 1958 the couple moved to San Antonio, TX where John served in the US Army at Fort Sam Houston.  John and Jeri moved back to Bellevue in 1959 where John worked for Western Electric.  In 1968 they made their long time home in Lyons, NE where John worked as a communications technician for AT&T until he retired in 1995.  John moved to Oakland Heights Nursing Home in July, 2014.

John was an avid photographer, having a dark room in their home in Bellevue.  Many people fondly remember him with his camera everywhere he went.   He loved computers and technology and assisted many friends and relatives with their computer needs.

John volunteered with various organizations in Lyons and the surrounding area including the Lyons Little League Baseball program, the Jaycees, Lyons Community Foundation Board, St. Joseph’s Retirement Community Foundation Board, and the United Memorial Methodist Church in Lyons.  He played an integral role in the building of the Lyons Public Library as well as serving on their Board for many years.  John and Jeri were awarded the Aksarben Good Neighbor of the Year Award.

John enjoyed spending time with family and friends but most of all loved watching (and taking photos of) his children and grandchildren in their various sporting events and activities.

John was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Bill and Eva Butts; brothers, Robert Dekker and Dave Dekker; his sister, Vera Jane Johansen; and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Valenziano.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jeri of Lyons, sons and daughters-in-law Doug and Cherie Dekker of Norfolk, NE, Mark and Shawn Dekker of Centerville, IA; daughter and son-in-law Jane and Steve Weiler of West Point, NE; nine grandchildren and spouses/special friends, Joseph Dekker and Tressa Danze, Christopher and Mallory Dekker, Michael Dekker and Tarassa Swedberg, Jennifer Dekker, Kate and Luke Stamp, Zachary and Lisa Weiler, Jenica and John Dietrich, Kara and Josh Perchal and Anna Weiler;  four great grandchildren, Gracie Stamp, Brayton Dietrich and Shelby & Presley Perchal;  sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Floyd Johansen, Delores Dekker, Nancy Dekker, Joel Valenziano, Steve and Gloria Butts, Richard and Barbara Butts, Lucia and Louie Martinez, James and Liz Butts, Jean and Charles Heider, Bill and Lisa Butts and Ted and Jody Butts; many nieces, nephews and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 10:30 am at Memorial United Methodist Church in Lyons.

VISITATION: Friday, 5-7 pm with family receiving friends and a 7 pm prayer service all at Pelan Funeral Services in Lyons. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Saturday, 1:30 pm, St. Micheal’s Cemetery, West Point, Nebraska

MEMORIALS: To the family with memorials to be designated

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

John Dekker

John Dekker

 

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Free Dump Day May 16th in Oakland

April 30, 2015 Leave a comment


free dump day

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Poetry by Diana Schulzkump

April 30, 2015 Leave a comment


By Diana Schulzkump

The angry clouds began to spin.
And the heavy fog drifted in.
All alone he sat on a cliff
And wondered why is life was adrift
 
All he ever wanted was someone to love.
Every night he prayed to the Lord above.
Suddenly he say her standing in the rain,
And he knew his life would never be the same

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Donald E. Berg, 81, of Scribner NE

April 30, 2015 Leave a comment


Donald E. ‘Don’ Berg, age 81, of Scribner, Nebraska passed away Wednesday April 29, 2015, at Nye Legacy in Fremont, Nebraska.  Memorial service will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Scribner.  The Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate.  Visitation with the family receiving friends will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludvigsen’s Scribner Funeral Chapel in Scribner.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Craig Community Foundation and the Scribner Rescue Squad. Casual dress is requested.   Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.hooper-scribner.com.  Ludvigsen’s Scribner Funeral Chapel in Scribner is in charge of arrangements.

Don was born March 19, 1934 in Craig, NE. to Burt and Anna (Anderson) Berg. He graduated from Craig High School in 1951. He married Joan Ellerman on July 22, 1956 in Scribner. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1959 stationed at Virginia Fort Belvoir. After his service he worked for Viv Carlson trucking. In 1963 Don and Joan moved to Scribner. Don bought Don Kruger Transfer and started Berg Transfer, hauling cattle and grain. In 1981 he sold the business and worked for JJ Parks (later called Omni) driving construction trucks.  He then went to work for Scribner Grain until his retirement.

Don was a past member of the Craig Fire Department and Methodist Church. He was the Mayor of Scribner from 1970-1982.

Survivors:

Daughter – Sharon and husband Jim Brandt of Hooper.

Granddaughters – DonDel (Fred) Uhing of Fremont

Deane (Cody) Snow of Fremont

Great grandson – Briar Uhing

Sisters – Helen Christenson of Craig

Sandy (Del) Slatt of Oakland

Sisters-in-law – Janine (Ralph) Wagner of Scribner

Donna Rae (Leroy Watson) Kruger of Fremont

Brother-in-law – Fred (Connie) Fager of Craig

Don was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan, great grandson Dalan Brandt, parents, sisters Eleanor Price, Doris Phelps, Elaine Hall, Eunice Fager and brother Bob Berg.

Don Berg

Don Berg

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John D. Dekker, 80, of Lyons NE

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JOHN D. DEKKER, 80 years of Lyons, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.

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ATV/UTV Permits Due By May 1, 2015 in Oakland NE

April 29, 2015 Leave a comment


ATV/UTV permits are due for new/renewal by May 1, 2015. The cost is $75. After May 1, 2015 an additional $25 fee will be assessed. Please stop by the Oakland City Office to renew your permit.

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Prom Walk Through at Oakland Heights

April 29, 2015 Leave a comment


Prom walk through at Oakland Heights. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Prom walk through at Oakland Heights. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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4-H Enrollment Deadline May 1

April 29, 2015 Leave a comment


Don’t wait any longer to join 4-H! The deadline is this Friday, May 1.

Please take a little time to go to www.burt.unl.edu  under the Burt County 4-H tab and see how easy it is to enroll online! Remember, you can change and add to your project list until June 1.

 

 

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu

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Open House for Artist of the Month Sunday at Swedish Heritage Center

April 29, 2015 Leave a comment


By Julie Johnson, contributor 
First of all, I would like to thank all those supporters of our last event. The Nebraska Department of Humanities program featuring Darrel Draper portraying “Peter Sarpy” was so interesting and entertaining. I am embarrassed to say how much history I learned that day from his presentation. It was great to have Mr. Selk encourage the Oakland-Craig 8th graders to attend. It’s a great program; The Nebraska Department of Humanities with so many possibilities of entertainers with such a wide variety of subjects. Thanks also to all of those people who supported and enjoyed our breakfast Sunday brunch.
Sunday , May 3rd we would like to invite you back for a ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, buns and Ostakaka for dessert. Our time of serving will be 11:00 till 1:00 at the Swedish Heritage Center in Oakland. Please mark your calendar for this Sunday dinner. A free will donation will be taken.
Along with our dinner we are excited about our new monthly Artist of the Month program. This is a continuation of the RC & D’s past program a few years ago. Jan Zimmerman, owner of Creative Connections, will be featuring her artwork. Jan will be present on Sunday from 11:00 till 3:00 for an open house. Please come visit the Swedish Heritage Center and enjoy Jan’s beautiful paintings.
Jan’s artwork will be on display for the month of May. If you know of or are an artist interested in having your collection displayed please give Julie a call to book the Artist of the Month at 402-685-5652. The welcome “OPEN” flag is out and flying. Please feel free to stop in and visit Tom and the Swedish Heritage Center.
Need a quaint place for a reunion, meeting, birthday party or just a fun get together? We’d love to have you utilize the Swedish Heritage Center. Rent is a free will donation. Give Julie a call to book at Nelson’s Food Pride 402-685-5652. We can even offer you a Swedish meal or any other dessert or meal ideas.
Driving by??? check out the beautiful gardens, they are coming back to life , just like the Swedish Heritage Center.
Did your receive your donation letter in the mail? Please don’t push it aside. We are not subsidized in any way so we do need your donations and support..

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