Happenings at Oakland Heights

April 16, 2015 1 Comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

 

It’s was nice to see everyone up here for the Volunteer appreciation coffee that we had last Saturday, and I would like to thank Collin Warren for the entertainment he provided. This week on Thursday April 16th is the monthly Waffle supper serving from 5:30pm to 6:00pm. On Saturday April 18th the Rusty Buckets will be here at 2:30pm.

Next Week on Tuesday April 21st is funny hat day and at 2:30pm we will be having Banana floats. And on Thursday April 23rd we will be having the General Store opened for the resident from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

Church Service for April 19th at 2:30 pm will be given by St. John Lutheran Church with a luncheon served afterwards.

Activities for the week of April 20th to April 24th , are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Reminiscing Group, Sing a Long, Coffee and Conversation, Bingo w/Methodist, Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper,     Let’s Play Ball, Friday Bingo, and Saturday morning movie.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Bonnie Fleischman, Donna Baldwin, Patty Miller, Mary Donavon, Anne Anderson, Mary Alice Pearson , Di Ruwe, Cathy McMurtry, Dani Moseman, Pat Anderson, and Sly Rouse.

Activity Department Memorial Fund

A donation was made by Mary Alice Pearson in memory of Dorothy Brader.

Look who stopped in for a visit at Oakland Heights last week. Photo credit/Nancy Silvey.

Look who stopped in for a visit at Oakland Heights last week. Photo credit/Nancy Silvey.

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Leadership Burt County Graduating Class

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Leadership Burt County is a program designed to motivate and empower citizens committed to building vibrant, prosperous communities and workplaces for today and the future.  This class marks the fifth class to graduate from the seven-month program,  which consisted of a day-long class each month.  The class covered the latest leadership trends, county and state information, and tours of local businesses and also the State Capitol.

 

Since its beginning in 2009, the program has graduated fifty-six potential local leaders.  The sponsors of the program are Burt County Economic Development Corporation and UNL Extension.

“Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world.  It is, indeed, the only thing that ever has.”  -Margaret Mead

Pictured: Front L-R Laurie Elliott, Karolyn McElroy, Kristine Haber, Cynthia Petersen, Lisa Skinner. Back L-R Lucas Cameron, Judd Bogseth, Shara Johnson, Ben Kreifels, Lisa Anderson. Photo Courtesy of Patty Plugge, Executive Director of the Burt County Economic Development Corporation.

Pictured:
Front L-R
Laurie Elliott, Karolyn McElroy, Kristine Haber, Cynthia Petersen, Lisa Skinner.
Back L-R
Lucas Cameron, Judd Bogseth, Shara Johnson, Ben Kreifels, Lisa Anderson.
Photo Courtesy of Patty Plugge, Executive Director of the Burt County Economic Development Corporation.

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Update on Roundabout at Highway 77/32

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The Nebraska Department of Roads reports that the contractor has been delayed in closing highway 32 east towards Tekamah due to last week’s rain. The Department of Roads plans on closing the highway next week, either April 23rd or 24th (Thurs. or Fri.), if Mother Nature allows.

Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates.

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Oakland’s City Wide Garage Sale Map

April 15, 2015 1 Comment


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Fly Flags at half-staff Today in Honor of President Lincoln

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The country is to fly flags at half-staff today in honor of President Abraham Lincoln. Our 16th President was shot 150 years ago yesterday and died as a result of is injuries on this day 150 years ago. Please take the time to remember and honor his memory and fly the Amercian flag at half-staff.

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Pancake Fundraiser for Boy Scouts

April 15, 2015 1 Comment


The West Point Scout Troop 165 will be hosting a pancake fundraiser on Sunday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the West Point Fire Hall. The money raised will go to the Boy Scouts High Adventure Trip this summer. “The boys will be cave exploring, going on hikes and camping,” stated Susan Seery. Susan’s husband, Nick, is the leader of the boy scouts. John Lierman is the assistant leader.

Everyone is encouraged to attend the fundraiser in support of the boy scouts.

 

From left to right Nick Seery, Brendan Cropp, Micah Schu,t Robby Mayberry, Devon Priestly, Robert Kinebaum, Jon Lierman. Front left to right Marcus Kienbaum, Brandon Mitzel, Dominick Seery, Landen Bock. Photo courtesy of Susan Seery.

From left to right Nick Seery, Brendan Cropp, Micah Schu,t Robby Mayberry, Devon Priestly, Robert Kinebaum, Jon Lierman. Front left to right Marcus Kienbaum, Brandon Mitzel, Dominick Seery, Landen Bock. Photo courtesy of Susan Seery.

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4-H Speech Contest Participants

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4-H Speech Contest participants included: Paul Roscoe, Faith Roscoe, John Roscoe, Elise Anderson, Arianne Brokaw, Miriel Brokaw, Ellie Glup, Andrew Schlichting, Brayden Anderson, Rayna Hladky, Amelia Schlichting and Michael Bracht. Not pictured is: Caleb Schlichting. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.

4-H Speech Contest participants included: Paul Roscoe, Faith Roscoe, John Roscoe, Elise Anderson, Arianne Brokaw, Miriel Brokaw, Ellie Glup, Andrew Schlichting, Brayden Anderson, Rayna Hladky, Amelia Schlichting and Michael Bracht.
Not pictured is: Caleb Schlichting.
Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.

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4-H Public Speaking Contest

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These young 4-H members excitedly took part in the Clover Kid Show and Tell division of the 4-H Public Speaking Contest. They are: Eli Schlichting, Veona Hladky, Karley Eriksen, Hope Roscoe, Linden Anderson, Ty Penke and Tate Penke. Photo credit/Mary Loftis.

These young 4-H members excitedly took part in the Clover Kid Show and Tell division of the 4-H Public Speaking Contest. They are:
Eli Schlichting, Veona Hladky, Karley Eriksen, Hope Roscoe, Linden Anderson, Ty Penke and Tate Penke.
Photo credit/Mary Loftis.

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Vesta Anita Alvena (Vogel) Brondum, 87, of Pender NE

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Vesta Anita Alvena (Vogel) Brondum, 87, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, with Pastor Miles Ruch officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at St. Mark’s. Burial will be in the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Pender. Memorial are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

Vesta was born October 11, 1927 to Nash and Delilah (Thompson) Vogel in Beemer, NE. She attended school in West Point, NE. On July 31, 1947 Vesta married Dale Brondum in Dakota City, NE. To this union the couple had three children.

Vesta enjoyed several hobbies including, crocheting and knitting, cooking for her family, canning fruits and vegetables, and singing hymns and other music. She also had the talents of drawing and yodeling. Most of all, Vesta loved camping and spending time with her husband, Dale, and their family.

Vesta is survived by daughter, Carol (Lynn) Petersen of Aurora, CO; daughter-in-law Gail Brondum of Omaha, NE; sister, Myrdyce Liefert of Fremont, NE; grandchildren, Tiffany Petersen Weaver, Jeff Petersen, Kary Preston, Brian Preston, Amy Brondum Garner, Aaron Brondum, Ashley Brondum, and ten great grandchildren.

Vesta is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dale, daughter, Norma Preston, son, Merlin Brondum, seven sisters, and five brothers.

Vesta Brondum

Vesta Brondum

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Keep Looking Up!

April 15, 2015 Leave a comment


 By Pastor Gary Fugman
“Beyond Messier, Into the Cosmic Web!”
In March Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club (NENAC) took all in attendance on a grand tour of the deep sky objects catalogued in the late 1700’s by Charles Messier.  A good part of those Messier objects are included in a web of galaxies that stretch from the tale of the constellation Leo to the outstretched hand of Virgo.  A web?  Yes, a web!  The universe is a pretty empty place.  There are “cosmic voids” divided by “cosmic webs” made of galaxies that stretch billions of light years towards the limits of the known universe.  Amazing!
All are invited to NENAC Friday, April 17 at 8pm at the Lyons Library and Saturday, April 18 at 8pm at the Decatur Sears Center.  There Pastor Gary Fugman will lead a discussion on the cosmic web.  Only recently has it been possible to map the distribution of thousands of galaxies spread across billions of light years.  A striking weblike pattern, with lines, sheets, clusters and voids of galaxies fill our universe.  These patterns can be traced back directly to the microwave background, a remnant of the Big Bang.
After our web discussion, free April star charts will be explained and weather permitting, Friday we will travel 3 miles south of Lyons to the Cory and Tracie Martin residence to view cosmic web galaxies stretching between Leo and Virgo with their large telescope.  Saturday we will observe this cosmic web at Fugman Observatory on the south side of Decatur.
The planets Venus and Jupiter will also be observed.  You are encouraged to bring your telescope and binoculars to observe the universe with us.
For more information on this and future NENAC presentations, google “nenacstars” or call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953, and Keep Looking Up! 

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