Happenings at Oakland Heights

April 3, 2015 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

Well this is the start of a new month this week and it is also Easter week, we have several Easter activities going on this week. On Friday will be our Good Friday Church Service at 2:30pm. On Saturday April 4th is the Lions Club annual Easter Egg Hunt here at Oakland Heights starting at 2:00pm for Ages 8 years and under. And on Easter Sunday the Nursing Home is having their annual Easter Brunch at 8:00 am, so come up and have breakfast with the residents.

Next week on Monday April 6th at 2:30 pm is the monthly Volunteer Executive Meeting on Thursday April 9th Charlie Davis will be here to play his harmonica at 2:30 pm. And on Saturday April 11th is the Volunteer Appreciation Coffee from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This is for all the volunteers that come up to the nursing home and help out, we want to show all of you how much we appreciate what you do.

Church Service for Easter Sunday April 5th at 2:30 pm will be given by the First United Methodist Church with a luncheon served afterwards.

Activities for the week of April 6th to April 10th are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Coffee and Conversation, Sing a Long, Bingo w/WOW Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Walk.

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

Guest signing in last week was Paul and Anne Anderson.

 

 

 

 

 

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Norman Gerald Swanson, 91, of Wakefield NE

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Norman Gerald Swanson, 91, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield; with Pastor Barbara Hansen officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. Burial with military honors will be in the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Norman Gerald Swanson was born in Julesburg, Colorado on October 21, 1923, the son of Otto A. Swanson and Martha L. (Carlson) Swanson. He was baptized on October 12, 1924 in a school that served as a church. He moved with his parents to a farm near Bloomfield, Nebraska and went to County School District 152 until 4th grade. The family then moved to a farm south of Wausa where he attended District 150 in Pierce County, graduating from 8th grade. At that time he left school to help on the family farm. While living in the Wausa area, he was a member of Thabor Lutheran Church, where he was confirmed in 1938.

He worked on the farm until 1943, then moved to Omaha, where he worked for Omaha Steel. He was drafted into the Army but volunteered for the Navy. After receiving his discharge, he helped at home and drove a truck for Albert Clausen. He then took a job at K&K Kleaners in Wausa. He also worked for Burke Hardware, Carlson Home and Auto, and Anderson Farm Supply.

On August 1, 1950, he married Alice (“Becky”) Hoskin in Callaway, Nebraska. On August 16, 1952, they moved to Wakefield, where they owned Swanson Implement, an Allis Chalmers dealership. In May, 1966, he went to work for the Wakefield School District as a bus driver, maintenance man and custodian until retiring on August 20, 1987. After that he worked part time at True Value.

While living in Wakefield, he was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where he served several terms on the Church Council, 20 years in the Sunday School office, and sang in the choir and the men’s group.

He served two terms on the Wakefield City Council and was on the Cemetery Committee and the Citizen Advisory Committee. He was also on the scholarship committee at the Wakefield Health Care Center.

Norman is survived by his daughter Linda (Swanson) Nordby of Tallahassee, Florida; son Leslie “Bud” Swanson and wife Sandy of Norfolk, Nebraska; grandchildren Daniel Nordby and wife Rachel, Laura (Nordby) Jackson and husband Earl, Mary (Swanson) Kramer and husband Ben, and Amy Swanson; great grandchildren Colin Kramer, Andrew Nordby, Aliyah Jackson, Peter Nordby, Katherine Nordby, and Lydia Kramer; sisters Gladys Johnson of Trimont, Minnesota, and Leona and husband Eugene Wischhof of Wausa, Nebraska; brother-in-law Clarence Suhr of Wausa, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice “Becky” Swanson, parents, sister Helen (Swanson) Suhr; brother-in-law Allan Johnson, brother-in-law Edgar Daniel Hoskin and wife Margaret (Cobb) Hoskin; and half sisters-in-law Evelyn (Hoskin) Lammers, Vivian (Hoskin) Harvey and Maxine (Hoskin) Ewing.

Norman Swanson

Norman Swanson

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Four Cougars Receive Honors

April 2, 2015 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

The post season brought honors to four Cougar Roundballers for their efforts during the 2014-15 season.  Brianne Haskell earned a girls second team All Conference recognition from the East Husker Conference coaches.  Alec Anderson was placed on the third team All Conference for the boys.  Chevy Henneman and Darcey Simonsen were given honorable mention honors.

 

Brianne was the cog that made the Lady Cougars offense click as they won 15 games.  She led the team with a 14 point average, but also played a valuable role as the point guard.  During the season she dished out a school record 98 assist, 4.1 per game.  She also set a school record of 105 made free throws.  Brianne is looking forward to big things during senior season next year.

 

Alec scored 371 points for a 16.9 average.  He led the team with 177 rebounds.  The junior also set a school record with 99 made free throws.

 

Chevy averaged 11.2 points per contest and had 39 steals..  Darcey is a fellow senior and scored 7.4 ppg while leading the team with 43 steals,.

 

Last Sunday, The Omaha World-Herald listed Brianne Haskell as an Honorable Mention member of the D-2 All State Team.

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Norman Gerald Swanson, 91, of Wakefield NE

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Norman Gerald Swanson, 91, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield; with Pastor Barbara Hansen officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Burial with military honors will be in the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.

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Spring into Oakland’s Library for New Cup and Free Library Card

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Oakland Public Library

Spring is here! Kick it off with a new yellow cup and get your K-cup for a buck and a FREE library card!

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Wear Blue Today For World Autism Awareness Day

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Walter Gustave Albrecht, 97, of Thurston NE

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Walter Gustave Albrecht, 97, of Thurston, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Gretchen Ritola is officiating and Vicar William Storm. Visitation will be Monday, April 6 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Family will be present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE. Walter was born on February 23, 1918 on a farm near Foster in Pierce County, NE to George and Rose (Pates) Albrecht. The family then moved to a farm near Orchard, NE and at six years of age in 1924 they moved back near family to farm in rural Thurston County, a quarter of a mile away from the farm that Walter and Violet lived on for the rest their lives. He was baptized by an Evangelical Lutheran minister on April 14, 1918. He was confirmed on Palm Sunday, April 13, 1930 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson by Pastor Hugo Welchert. He attended Sunny Side District 24 public school through 8th grade and later attended the University of Nebraska Ag College at Lincoln for two winter terms. He began his lifelong career of farming and livestock raising with his father and two brothers. Walter also did some trucking. On June 24, 1942 Walter was united in marriage to Violet Joy Gutzmann at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE. They purchased a farm next to his parents. Six children were born to this family. As the family grew over the years so did the farm. He continued to remain actively involved in farming and raising livestock until his death. He held many positions of responsibility during his lifetime. Besides being a devoted husband and father, he was a lifelong member and former councilman and treasurer of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Walther also served on several church committees, several terms including president of the Emerson-Hubbard School Board; a member of the Pender Hospital Board, the Emerson Rural Fire Board for 27 years, the Thurston and later Thurston/Dakota County Fair Board. He served several terms as an officer of the Merry Township board, and he was a former master of his Masonic Lodge and held the 32 degree. He served on the County ASC board, and was honored for being a member of the Thurston County Farm Bureau for the longest time. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Violet; and their six children: Judy Ann (Herb) Barelman of Bellevue, NE, Walter Richard Albrecht of Ainsworth and Emerson, NE, Robert William (Connie) Albrecht, Dr. James Loren (Kathy) Albrecht of Emerson, and Michael David (Joni) Albrecht of Thurston, NE, and Terry Lee (Julie) Albrecht of Thurston, NE; 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren, sister-in-laws, Bonnie Dahms, Irene Albrecht, Joanne Albrecht, Lavone Gutzmann; and brother-in-law Leonard Gutzmann, many cousins, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law Mary (Mike) Albrecht, grandson Aaron Albrecht (Terry and Julie) and great grandson Francis Albrecht (Tristan and Kara), brothers George Albrecht, Lester Albrecht, sister and brother-in laws, William and Elaine Gutzmann, Lewis and Eleanor Gutzmann, Donna Lou Gutzmann, Leslie Earl Gutzmann, and Wayne Dahms.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

April 1, 2015 Leave a comment 


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
15 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST IOWA

HARRISON              POTTAWATTAMIE         SHELBY               

IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA

MONONA                

IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA

BURT                  BUTLER                DODGE                
DOUGLAS               SARPY                 SAUNDERS             
WASHINGTON            

IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA

BOONE                 COLFAX                CUMING               
MADISON               PIERCE                PLATTE               
STANTON               THURSTON              WAYNE                

IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA

CASS                  JEFFERSON             LANCASTER            
SALINE                SEWARD                

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ALBION...ASHLAND...BELLEVUE...

BLAIR...COLUMBUS...COUNCIL BLUFFS...CRETE...DAVID CITY...

DECATUR...DUNLAP...FAIRBURY...FREMONT...HARLAN...LA VISTA...

LINCOLN...LOGAN...LYONS...MACY...MAPLETON...MILFORD...

MISSOURI VALLEY...NORFOLK...OAKLAND...OMAHA...ONAWA...OSMOND...

PAPILLION...PENDER...PIERCE...PLAINVIEW...PLATTSMOUTH...

SCHUYLER...SEWARD...ST. EDWARD...STANTON...TEKAMAH...WAHOO...

WALTHILL...WAYNE...WEST POINT...WILBER...WINNEBAGO...WISNER...

WOODBINE AND YUTAN.

 

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Walter G. Albrecht, 97, of Emerson NE

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Walter G. Albrecht, 97, of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska.

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

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Senator Brasch Comments on Senator Chambers Statements About Law Enforcement

April 1, 2015 Leave a comment


Thursday debate was largely consumed with recent, unacceptable statements made by Senator Ernie Chambers regarding law enforcement. During a Judiciary Committee Hearing held on March 20th for LB635 providing an additional location where a concealed carry permitholder has the right to carry a concealed handgun, Senator Chambers went on a reckless diatribe equating law enforcement officers with the terrorist group ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). While Senator Chambers’ comments can sometimes be hyperbolic and politically charged, this time he went too far. Multiple times I urged Senator Chambers to apologize for equating law enforcement with ISIS and statements which could be taken to incite violence and retaliation against law enforcement. Many others Senators did the same.

 

While many Senators invoked the importance of free speech, I made it clear our liberty of free speech is not about the ability to say whatever we want whenever we want. Rather, our liberty of free speech is connected to the exchange of ideas in pursuit of the truth. With regards to politics, our speech should promote truth for the common good. Additionally, our exercise of free speech can promote good actions, or have consequences inciting harmful reactions.

 

In this instance, while citing specific cases of abuse of law enforcement power, Senator Chambers did a great disservice to the overwhelming majority of our men and women in blue who serve us well. Although I certainly respect the good things Senator Chambers has done throughout his years of Legislative service, Senator Chambers was out of line and should offer an apology for his infuriating comments. On that note, I want to take a special opportunity to thank all of our law enforcement for their selfless and virtuous service to our communities and state.

 

The Legislature also debated important issues regarding motorcycle helmet laws, term limits, and organ donation. LB31 would have repealed the motorcycle helmet law, providing the operator the choice whether to wear a helmet. LB31 fell short by nine votes to end debate and provide a vote for advancement.

 

LR7CA gives voters the opportunity to decide in the 2016 general election whether to extend a state senator’s term from four to six years. The committee amendment offers the question whether state senator’s term limits should be increased from two to three four-year terms. This sparked a discussion over issues such as frequent senator turnover, loss of institutional knowledge, issue familiarity, and the desires of the citizens. LR7CA will receive additional floor debate before it is voted on.

 

LB47 also received significant attention. LB47 requires applicants for drivers licenses or identification cards to answer the question whether to place their name on the donor registry and donate their organs and tissues at death. Currently, this question is optional. The debate focused on the need for increased organ donors and whether LB47 violates the constitutional right of free speech by mandating an answer regarding organ donation to obtain a drivers license or identification card.

 

As always, please contact me, administrative aide, Katie Wattermann, or legislative aide, Tom Venzor, with questions or thoughts at (402)471-2728 or e-mail at lbrasch@leg.ne.gov.

 

Keeping the Good Life Growing in Nebraska,

Senator Lydia Brasch, District 16

Senator Lydia Brasch

Senator Lydia Brasch

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