Thomas Peter Larson, 68 of Valentine, NE Formerly of Bancroft, NE

March 3, 2014 Leave a comment


Thomas Peter Larson, of Valentine, Nebraska, formerly of Bancroft, NE passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE.

Funeral services for Tom will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Valentine, NE. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, NE.

Graveside services with Military Honors for Tom will be held Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bancroft Cemetery in Bancroft, NE, with Pastor Phillip Hale officiating. A local visitation will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, NE and Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft, NE

Thomas Peter Larsen was born in Lyons, Nebraska on April 23, 1945 to Frank and Marie (Tromborg) Larsen. He was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft. He graduated from Bancroft High School and attended Wayne State College. Tom drove truck for the Hay Mill near Bancroft and also moved cattle and grain for his brothers. He served in the Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.

He married Sally A. Johnson on July 18, 1970 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. They were blessed with two children; Tammy and Nicholas. They lived in Bancroft until 1979. Tom and Sally and their family then moved to Valentine, NE where Tom continued to work for AT&T. Tom was a member of the Bancroft Fire Department and later a member of the Valentine Fire Department. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post #90 in Valentine, NE. After retiring from AT&T, Tom worked at the Deer Park Country Club in Valentine, NE.

Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, golfing, boating, bowling and anything the fire department was involved with. He coached girl’s softball, helped with Girl Scout trips and also handled several fund raising events for St Jude Children’s Hospital.

Tom is survived by wife Sally of Valentine, NE; children Tammy Toro and husband Eric of Omaha, NE, Nicholas of Valentine, NE; Grandchild Josie Toro; brother, Robert Larsen of Blair, NE; sister, Joan Heermann of Atkinson, NE as well as many nieces and nephews.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Marie Larsen; brothers, Larry and Donald, and nephew Jeffrey Larsen.

 

 

 

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Oakland Public Library Meeting Notice

March 3, 2014 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, Tuesday March 4th@ 5 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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Bancroft Senior Center News

March 3, 2014 Leave a comment


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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

 

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10th. 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 8:45 if you want a meal that day.

We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. March 5: No melody chime practice today. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Play the card game 65 or chicken dominoes at 1:30.

Thurs.: March 6: Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Remember to sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. March 7: There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30. St. Joseph’s Retirement Community will bring a snack for coffee time at 3:15.

Mon. March 10: There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30. You are welcome to work on the jigsaw puzzle any time the center is open.

Tues. March 11: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00.  Learn to play the card game called golf at 1:30.

Wed. March 12: Melody chimes will practice at 9:00 a.m.  Stop in and have a cup of coffee with us. We will play bingo at 2:00.

 

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A Beautiful Night Sky

March 2, 2014 Leave a comment


Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Social Speaks: Suing McDonald’s

March 2, 2014 Leave a comment


An individual is suing McDonald’s for $1.5 million due to only receiving one napkin with his order. When he asked for another one, he claims he was treated rudely. He then emailed the company, who offered him free food. This did not satisfy him He claims he is unable to work because of “undue mental anguish” he suffered as a result of the “napkin” incident. What do you think?
Kristy Lynn Johnson I think that judge will laugh in his face
Janet Bericic I can only HOPE the judge will laugh in his face..
Lauri Bundy Canarsky He can only do it with the support of an attorney. They’ll sue for anything.
Dan Tierney FREELOADER !!!!
Kathy Peterson oh for crying out loud……..
Kathy Peterson actuallyany attorney who would take this case should be treated like the nutcase that they would be representing….I don’t think there would be any trouble having someone committed for this one
Donna Hirt Villwok I think he is nuts.
Kay Gibbs Kommers Flush Him he’s taking up good space and air.
Brooke Johnson What a joke! People are so money hungry, it’s disgusting!
Susan McGrath Unless the worker shoved the napkin down his throat… This guy is a fool and will be taking up time in court… By the way what type of dumb lawyer takes this case????
Connie Jo Peterson There is numerous times we have not gotten 1 napkin…Oh brother!!!!
Anneeta J Van Buren Some sleazy lawyer will pick that up!
Toni M Helzer Oh for Pete’s sake…….I feel dumber for just knowing this is happening in the world.
Edith Gilliland Muller anything to get a dollar, people are sue happy as it is
Mary Alice Pearson Must be in the drive through cause you always get your own napkins where I go. What a deal. Hopefully the judge will laugh at him but in this day and age- who knows?
Kim Guill O M G !!!!!!! STUPID !!!!!!
Jeanne Tranmer Ridiculous ! I would say that person has a lot of more serious problems if the napkin incident caused “undue mental anguish”!
Siouxland Severe Weather I think someone wants free money so they don’t have to EARN it.
Helen Taylor Murray I think that is absolutely crazy! I have never been to a mcdonalds that didn’t have napkins out on the counter to help yourself. If that causes him distress, he must be a walking panic attack.
Rebecka Fleischman This shouldn’t even make it to court. Where has our common sense disappeared to.
Jennifer Dolezal Oh My Word it is disturbing what this world has come to because of some ppl…
Kim Thies This man sums up the definition of why our country is going to heck in a hand basket . What a freeloading scumbag. I can’t even believe this is going to court. I hope he loses and has to set up a long payment plan with his equally scummy lawyer.
Mar E Call Oh for crying out loud!! We should all send him a pack of napkins. This cannot possibly make it to court…where is Judge Judy when we need her????
Dawn Kelley Maybe Burger King could hire him as the “Napkin Police”. That is a low life attorney that takes something like this on. McDonald’s should sue him back for violating their no idiots allowed policy.

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Upcoming Activities at Logan Valley Manor

March 2, 2014 Leave a comment


Mon., March 3rd: 9:00 a.m. Fitness Club; 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church Services; 10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers; 1:00 p.m. Noodle Volleyball.

Tues., March 4th: 9:00 a.m. Fitness Club; 9:30 a.m. Sing a long; 2:00 p.m. Bingo; 7:00 p.m. Charlie Davis/Entertainment.

Wed., March 5th: Ash Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. Fitness club; 9:30 a.m. Bible Study with Stan Young; 10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers; 7:00 p.m. Movie Night.

Thurs., March 6th: 9:00 a.m. Fitness Club; 10:00 a.m. Resident Council Meeting; 1:00 p.m. Mile Walker’s Get Together; 1:00 p.m. Dominoes.

Fri., March 7th: 9:00 a.m. Fitness Club; 10:00 a.m. Bango; 10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers; 1:00 p.m. Movie and snack.

Sat., March 8th: Walthill Church Services; 7:00 p.m. Lawrence Welk-TV.

Sun., March 9th: Daylight Savings Time Begins;  9:00 a.m. Reach Out & Live-TV channel 4; 2:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church Services.

 

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Happenings at Logan Valley Manor

March 2, 2014 Leave a comment


It seemed like February went pretty fast. The weather seemed to continue throughout the month with temperatures below normal. We do have some things to look forward to in March. Daylight Savings Time will begin on the 9th and the first day of spring begins on the 20th. March can be pleasant. In the past, it has been a month that gives us a lot of snowfall. We will just have to sit back and see what comes our way.

I want to congratulate our royalty once again. Our crowned King on the 14th of February was Robert (Bob) Depperman and our Queen was Laverne Gustofson. The Prince was Calvin Burns and Mardelle Cates was the Princess. Our residents, family and friends enjoyed a fun afternoon.

The residents enjoyed a day of making Valentine cards for their families and friends. Craft time is always a favorite activity.

We are planning on having a St. Patrick’s Day party on the 17th of March. We would like to have the residents and staff wear something green. The residents will have a chance to find shamrocks that will be hidden in the lobby. In the afternoon, they will head to the dining room for some snacks and a game of St. Patrick’s Day bingo.

We will be going to Happy Days Senior Center for the noon meal on March 13th and 27th.

Please join us at the manor for any of the activities that you see on the calendar. The monthly birthday party will be moved up one week from the 20th to the 13th of March at 2:00 p.m.

From The Activity Department

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Judy Vraspir, 54 of Emerson, NE

March 2, 2014 Leave a comment


Judy Vraspir, 54, of Emerson, Nebraska died on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her home in Emerson with her family by her side.

Memorial services are pending at this time with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson.

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Dr. Seuss and Read Across America!

March 2, 2014 Leave a comment


Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Born Theodor Seuss Gelsel, he was an American writer, poet and cartoonist. Most famously known for his children’s books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. He passed away Sept. 24, 1991. I don’t think there is a child, or an adult for that matter, that hasn’t read a Dr. Seuss book. It is also Read Across America Day. Let us all enjoy a Dr. Seuss book today in honor of such a fine man.

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Wind Chill Warning

March 1, 2014 Leave a comment


The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a wind chill warning in effect from midnight tonight until noon tomorrow.Wind chill values are expected to drop to 30 to 35 below zero late tonight and Sunday morning. Northerly winds at 10-20 mph will help create areas of reduced visibility. Bitter cold temperatures are expected again Sunday night and Monday morning. Please use caution if outside as frost bite and hypothermia can result if precautions are not taken.

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