Fenlon A. Danielson, Jr. 83 of Greenwood NE Formerly of Oakland NE


FENLON A. DANIELSON, JR. 83 years of Greenwood, Nebraska, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Orchard Gardens in Valley, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE:  Saturday, August 9, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at Salem Covenant Church in rural Oakland.

BURIAL: Salem Cemetery, rural Oakland

VISITATION;: Friday, August 8, 2014, 4 – 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Oakland.  Visitation Saturday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

MEMORIALS: Nebraska Stock Dog Assoc., 415 N. Clay Ave., Clay Center, NE  68933 and Salem Covenant Church

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

Fenlon Danielson

Fenlon Danielson

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

Joan M. Racely, 84 of Pender NE


Joan M. Racely, 84, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at Legacy Gardens in Pender, Nebraska.

Funeral services for Jo will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Pender in Pender, Nebraska; Pastor Steven Breazier will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender with the family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery of Pender.

Bancroft Senior Center News


* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.

* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

 

Meals on Wheels

Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

Farmers Market

The Bancroft farmers market is held each week on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. located by the community board. All vendors are welcome to sell baked goods, jellies, farm fresh eggs, honey, garden produce etc. No charge to participate in the farmers market. For more information contact Connie at 402-648-3387.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Aug. 6: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Make your appointment for the foot clinic that starts at 1:45. There will be a card game at 1:30.

Thurs. Aug. 7: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Have you signed for the pitch tournament at 1:30?

Fri. Aug. 8: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00.The noon meal will be baked spaghetti, garlic bread, veggie and dessert. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:45. The farmers market has started; it is located by the bulletin board, selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. All vendors are welcome to come sell that day.

Mon. Aug.11: Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Tues. Aug. 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play bingo at 2:00.

Wed. Aug. 13: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. The pitch tournament is at 1:30 remember to sign up to play.

 

 

 

The Magic Show at the Fair Had Everyone Wondering


Quite the mystery was what many thought after watching many magical events during the show. How did that happen? That was the top question after the show. It remains a mystery. All Photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Quite the mystery was what many thought after watching many magical events during the show. How did that happen? That was the top question after the show. It remains a mystery. All Photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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The Hypnotist Show Brought Many Laughs at the Fair


This group of kids were quite entertaining while under hypnosis. All photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

This group of kids were quite entertaining while under hypnosis. All photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Granddaughter and Grandmother Bake Top Two Pies


Megan (Ahrens) Willard, left, won first place at the pie contest for her strawberry pie. Second place went to her grandmother, Elfie Nelson for her peach pie. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Megan (Ahrens) Willard, left, won first place at the pie contest for her strawberry pie. Second place went to her grandmother, Elfie Nelson for her peach pie. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

A Future Pie Tasting Judge


This little guy tried to get in on the pie judging contest! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

This little guy tried to get in on the pie judging contest! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Best Pies in Burt County are Judged


Mike Blanc, left was the announcer for the pie judging contest at the fair. Also pictured are Rodman Hunsacker Jr. and Paul Jackson. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Mike Blanc, left was the announcer for the pie judging contest at the fair. Also pictured are Rodman Hunsacker Jr. and Paul Jackson. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Jeff Hurrell, left , and Jeff Kutchera also judged at the pie judging contest at the fair. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Jeff Hurrell, left , and Jeff Kutchera also judged at the pie judging contest at the fair. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Enjoying the Burt County Fair


Dorothy Wallace, left, and Elfie Nelson are enjoying a day at the fair. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Dorothy Wallace, left, and Elfie Nelson are enjoying a day at the fair. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Rabbits Put on a Show At the Burt County Fair


Amelia Schlichtung shows her rabbit to the judge, answering questions too. Both Photos, credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Amelia Schlichtung shows her rabbit to the judge, answering questions too. Both Photos, credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Cody Bachtell shows his rabbit too! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Cody Bachtell shows his rabbit too! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Trinity Seery shows her rabbit during the show at the fair. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Trinity Seery shows her rabbit during the show at the fair. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Trinity Seery and Cody Bachtell  and their rabbits that they have been preparing for this day. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Trinity Seery and Cody Bachtell and their rabbits that they have been preparing for this day. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Casey Stone shows her rabbit to the judge, and answers his questions. Photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Casey Stone shows her rabbit to the judge, and answers his questions. Photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.