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James Moseman, from left, Nebraska Senator Lydia Brash and Oakland City Council President Denise Gilliland pose with Denise’s granddaughter, whom helped campaign for her Nana in the Burt County Fair Parade Sunday. Photo Credit/Whitney Tran.
August 10, 2016 Leave a comment
The weather was perfect Sunday to walk through the Burt County Fair Parade! I (Denise Gilliland, owner and editor of Kat Country Hub and Oakland City Council President) walked through the parade showing the citizens of Oakland how much Oakland means to me and how dedicated I am in serving each and every citizen of Oakland. It was wonderful seeing everyone at the parade and throughout the fair every day! I was also so blessed to have such wonderful people walk through the parade with me. I couldn’t have done it without them! My daughter, Whitney Tran and her husband Tri and their daughter Penelope, whom we spoil every chance we get, came early Sunday and helped us get everything ready to go! Our best friends Connie and Russ Peterson also came and helped out. They are truly great friends! Also, I just can’t thank Nebraska Senator Lydia Brasch and Oakland resident James Moseman enough for all they have done! They have been by my side, giving advice and helping me along the way. I appreciate each and every one of you so much! Thank you all!
Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief of Kat Country Hub and Oakland City Council President, center of pic, walked through the Burt County Fair Parade with this great group of people Sunday, campaigning for election in November. From left, Tri Tran, Russ Peterson, Connie Peterson, Denise Gilliland, Senator Lydia Brasch, James Moseman, Whitney Tran, Penelope Tran and Jeff Gilliland. Photo Credit/Ted Beckner.
August 10, 2016 Leave a comment
John Davis Dewhurst III, 50 years, of Herman, Nebraska, passed away, Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his home in Herman.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Fri., Aug. 12th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Herman Legion Hall with the Memorial Service following at 2:00 p.m.
Burial is in the Herman Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
My granddaughter, Penelope, helped me (Denise Gilliland, also editor and chief of Kat Country Hub) campaign Sunday for Oakland City Council, which I am currently on as Oakland City Council President. We went through the Burt County Fair Parade Sunday, along with other supporters. Her sign says it all: Vote for my Nana! Photo Credit/ Whitney Tran.
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements and new faces are always welcome.
* 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.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Aug. 10: Melody chimes practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and play Rummyikub (tile game) or you pick what you want to play at 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. Aug. 11: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. FROG exercise class at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m. Make your reservations for tomorrows meal.
Fri. Aug. 12: Pool players go to Wisner for a pool tournament. Menu for the meal is meatloaf, potato salad, vegetable and dessert. Cards at 1:45 p.m.
Mon. Aug. 15: Caregiver support group meets at 2:00 p.m.
Tues. Aug. 16: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. FROG exercises at 1:00 p.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Wed. Aug 17: Melody chimers will practice at 9:00 p.m. Coffee time 10:15 a.m. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle at 1:30 p.m.
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Genavie “Genny” A. Anderson, 78 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Nye Pointe in Fremont.
Genny was born in Oakland, NE on June 9, 1938 to Dave and Eudena (Sprake) Anderson. She attended country school for eight years and went on to graduate from Oakland High School in 1958. Following high school, she moved to Fremont and attended Cornhusker Beauty School where she became a licensed beautician. She worked a number of years before she became a co-owner of Hair Spot Beauty Salon with Diane Chmelka for almost forty years.
She was very active in the Fremont Alliance Church and served on the board for Prime Timers, and enjoyed being a part of Christian Women. Genny enjoyed many outdoor activities as well as attending her grandchildren’s activities. She was an avid Husker fan. She maintained a positive attitude surviving breast cancer and in her final years with Parkinson’s disease.
She is survived by her sons, Mark (Vicki) Anderson, and Donald (Robyn) Anderson both of Fremont; sisters, Shirley Erney of Omaha, NE, Phyllis (Rod) Bartunek of San Antonio, TX; brother, Dennis (Virginia) Anderson of Del Rio, TX; 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Buddy Anderson; daughter, Cindy Miller; granddaughter, Courtney Anderson; and ex-husband, George.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Fremont Alliance Church in Fremont. Pastor Tom Nevius will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Burial will be at Salem Covenant Cemetery, near Oakland, NE.
Memorials may be directed to the Fremont Alliance Church for Youth Mission Trips and the Breast Cancer Association.
Genavie Anderson
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Willie LeRoy McCullock, 79 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah, Nebraska.
A Graveside Service will be held Sat., Aug. 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur NE.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Willie McCullock
August 9, 2016 Leave a comment
Jeffrey Dean Novotny was born to Donald and Dorothy (Hensley) Novotny on February 1, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, after battling cancer, at his home in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 56 years.
Jeffrey graduated from Northwest High School in Omaha. He married Janine Schwarting on June 22, 1996. They made their home in Oakland, where he was self-employed in the home remodeling business. He has made his mark in many homes, and in many lives, through his quality craftsmanship.
He is survived by his wife, Janine; parents, Donald and Dorothy of Oakland; daughters, Savannah Farrell of Des Moines, IA, Lisa (Brian) Petersen of Oakland, Tina Newton of Oakland; siblings, Scott (Sharon) Novotny of Chesapeake, VA, Amy (Randy) Vanbeek of Omaha, Dan Novotny of Omaha; eight grandchildren who loved and adored their Grandpa; and 5 nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Tues., Aug. 9th from 5:00-7:00 at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. Family will be receiving friends during this time.
The Funeral Service is Wed., Aug. 10th at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Oakland. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Jeff Novotny
August 5, 2016 4 Comments
He was born in Bancroft, Ne. to Ernest Heise and Margaret (English) Heise. He was a well known artist at Neihardt Center in Bancroft, Ne., Mona Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney, NE. and Gallery 72 in Omaha, Ne. He was an original member of the New York Street Painters. Myron also served in the United States Army.
Myron Heise
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