December 20, 2007 - Internet Nebraska User Listing

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What’s Inside:
•Douglas toddler
recovers from liver tumor
•Bennet girl has cancer relapse
•Schusters get new home
a year after house fire
•Adams State Bank 90th year
•Readers’ Christmas memories
•Recipes for the Holidays
•School winter concerts
•Chrsitmas spirit
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Santa-Mania.
To say Austin Pettigrew was excited when Santa arrived at
Bennet Elementary last Saturday would probably be
something of an understatement. More Santa pictures from
around the area inside.
Photo by Logan Seacrest
75 Christmases together
Former Holland couple celebrates milestone
fifth anniversaries are becoming less
By Logan Seacrest
When Gerrit and Johanna and less common, and 50th anniverAndringa were married, there was no saries are seen as a crowning achievedancing and no wedding cake. In fact, ment, the Andringas are something
aside from the couple, there were only special.
continued on page 15
three people at the wedding –
Johanna’s mother,
grandfather, and
the preacher.
Gerrit had accidentally purchased
the wedding license
in Gage County, so
the wedding was
held in Adams, instead of their hometown of Holland.
The Andringas
say the lack of onlookers made the
service more intimate. That kind of
shared optimism
Gerrit and Johanna Andringa relaxed in their
has kept the couple
apartment at Tabitha Health Care Center
together for the betrecently. The couple is originally from Holland,
ter part of a century.
and will celebrate their 75th wedding
In a time when mere
anniversary on December 21. Photo by Seacrest
Russ and Gwen Bayer have a dazzling Christmas display that grabs motorists’ attention along
South 112th Street near Walton. Complete story inside on page 16. Photo by Mark Mahoney
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Halvorsen turns 90
Johnny Halvorsen, formerly of
Palmyra, celebrated his 90th
birthday with family and
friends on Sunday, December
16, at the Good Samaritan
Center in Syracuse.
Fleck’s 75th Birthday
Gilbert “Pete” Fleck will celebrate
his 75th birthday with family on December 26. He was born December 26,
1932 near Crab Orchard.
Birthday wishes may be sent to
61554 762nd Road, Tecumseh, NE
68450.
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FOR THE RECORD
Lancaster County Sheriff’s Report
By Mark Mahoney
Obituaries
WALTER L. BLODGETT
RUBY F. EARL
Born Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Herbert
and Dorothy (Stanley) Blodgett. Served
in U.S. Army.
Survivors: wife, Rowena “Suzy”,
Sterling; father, Herbert Blodgett, Wisconsin.
No services. Cremation.
ber 3, 2007, Lincoln. Born, July 7, 1907,
Lincoln, to William and Cora Belle
(Shuey) Buecher. Sales clerk, Tobers.
Member, Eagle United Methodist
Church, O.S.C.S.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law,
Gary and Sandra Earl, Eagle; daughter,
Bernita Belle Lovell, Longmont, Colorado; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nephew, delmer Denison,
Cheney. Preceded in death by husband,
Dwight Burr Earlp parents; grandson,
Mike Strawn, step-brother.
Funeral services were held Monday,
December 17, 2007, Lincoln. Pastor Pat
Norris officiating. Memorials to the
Eagle Rescue Unit or Eagle Cemetery
Association.
Condolences
to
www.roperandsons.com
Blodgett, Walter L., 55, Sterling, died
Earl, Ruby Florence, 100, longtime
Family’s home west of
Bennet burglarized during day rural Pleasant Dale, was riding with Monday, December 10, 2007, Lincoln. Eagle resident, died Thursday, Decem-
A rural Bennet family’s house on
South 110th Street was burglarized
between 9:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. December 13, with thousands of dollars worth of items taken.
Two of the family members returned to their house a little after 3
p.m. and found a broken glass pane
on the front door, which is how the
burglar got into the residence.
Whoever broke in took 33 pieces of
jewelry, three sets of golf clubs,
knives, three guitars, antique coins,
a 17-inch Dell flat screen monitor,
DVD players, a VHS player, a
hatchet, a loaded 9-mm Sig Sauer
semi-automatic pistol, and a loaded
Smith and Wesson model revolver.
The total loss is in an estimated
$13,937. Total damage was an estimated $40. The case is under investigation, Sgt. Andy Stebbing said.
Three people hospitalized
in two-vehicle accident
Three people were injured in a
two-vehicle crash a half-mile east of
148th Street on U.S. Highway 34 (O
Street) a little before 8:30 a.m. December 11.
Christophor Wendt, 35, of Bennet, was traveling east on Highway
34 when he lost control of his vehicle because of slush on the road.
Wendt’s car then began to slide
sideways down the road. Warren
Lauritzen, 53, and Elizabeth
Lauritzen, 27, both of rural Lincoln,
were heading west on the highway
and couldn’t maneuver around
Wendt. The vehicles collided, spinning Wendt’s car into a ditch north
of the road.
The Lauritzens’ car spun 180 degrees, coming to a stop in the westbound lane. Damage to Wendt’s car
is an estimated $5,000, while damage to the Lauritzens’ vehicle is estimated at $4,000. No citations were
issued.
The Eagle/Alvo fire department
and Lincoln Fire responded to the
scene. All three people were taken
to Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical
Center and have since been released.
Scott Down, 17, of Lincoln, around
9:35 p.m. November 27 when the
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe they were
traveling east in rolled multiple times
into a ditch south of West Van Dorn
Street near her home. Down was
pronounced dead at the scene.
Shaw was injured in the accident
and life-flighted by a Star Care V
helicopter to BryanLGH West.
Both Down, a Lincoln North Star
High student, and Shaw were ejected
from the SUV and neither of them
were wearing a seat belt, according
to sheriff’s reports.
Hickman teen’s multimedia
player taken from vehicle
A multimedia player was stolen
from a Hickman teenager’s vehicle
along the 400 block of Main Street
sometime between 10:30 p.m. December 10 and 1:35 a.m. December
11.
The 18-year-old reported that a
seven-inch touch-screen multimedia
player had been taken from his vehicle, which was parked on Fourth
Street between Maple and Main and
covered in ice. The player was estimated at a value of $418. The
driver’s side door cannot be locked,
according to sheriff’s reports. The
case is under investigation, Sgt.
Stebbing said.
Three music-playing devices
stolen at Norris High School
Three Norris High students reported that their music-playing devices had been taken while they
were in class. Each device was taken
a different day, but during the same
class.
Each student was in a personal
fitness class when the technology
was taken. One had his iPod Nano
taken from his locker, which was
unlocked, while he was in class
November 29. It was valued at an
estimated $150.
Another student reported his
MP3 player went missing December
3; his locker was unlocked at the
time. The player was estimated at
$100. The third student reported
that both his MP3 player and money
had been taken from his unlocked
Rural Panama woman
injured in one-vehicle crash locker; he lost an estimated $105.
Sgt. Stebbing said the sheriff’s
A rural Panama woman was hurt
when her SUV slipped off an icy office is investigating all the cases
South 134th Street a fourth of a mile and considers them to be related.
north of Martell Road a little after
4:30 p.m. December 14.
Khristina Kennett, 34, of rural
Births
Panama, was driving south on
South 134th when she lost control
A BOY
of her SUV because the road was
Travis and Leslie Brown, of Roca,
covered in ice. Her vehicle slid sideways into a ditch west of the road announce the birth of a son, Max
and landed on the driver’s side door. Carbet, born December 3, 2007. He
The SUV hit a fence, but there was weighed 7 lbs., 12 ozs., and joins sisno damage to the fence; the SUV ters, Kaylee and Camee. Grandparents
sustained an estimated $5,000 are Shu and Kathy Camby, Roca, and
Eldon and Deb Brown, Hickman.
worth of damage.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue re- Great-grandmothers are Emma Egger,
sponded to the accident scene and of Hickman, and Delores Brown, of
Kennett was taken to BryanLGH Lincoln.
Medical Center West, where she
A GIRL
was treated and released. No citaSquire and Lisa Johnson, of
tions were issued.
Pleasant Dale girl released Palmyra, announce the birth of a daughter, Emberlin Jean, born December 4,
three weeks after accident
A Pleasant Dale teenage girl has 2007, in Lincoln. She weighed 7 lbs.,
been released from BryanLGH West 15 ozs. Grandparents are Dennis and
three weeks after she was injured in Dianne Kubicek, of Malcolm and David
a one-vehicle accident that killed a and Tina Johnson, of Bennet. Greatgrandmother is Helen Tiaden, of CoLincoln teen.
Fifteen-year-old Brittni Shaw, of lumbus.
KATHERINE HEIDBRINK
Heidbrink, Katherine “Joan,” 72,
Lincoln, died Thursday, December 13,
2007. Born, May 20, 1935, Beatrice,
to John Gerhardt and Mabel Katherine
(Huls) Meints. Retired 1988, sales
clerk, Miller & Paine, 15 years. Member, Faith Lutheran Church; Telephone
Pioneers Association. Enjoyed spending winters in Arizona, time with family.
Survivors: husband, Russell; daughters, sons-in-law, Judy and Scott
Sneller, Plattsmouth, Mary and Dale
Baty, Hickman, Linda and Doug
Gabelhaus, Unadilla, Sara Cave, Lincoln;
son, daughter-in-law, Steven and Laurie
Heidbrink, Waverly; 15 grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren; sister, brotherin-law, Imogene and John Schmidt,
sandy, Utah. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Noah Jon Heidbrink.
Services were held Monday, December 17, 2007, Lincoln. Pastor Brad
Beckman. Memorials to Faith Lutheran
Church, 8701 Adams Street, Lincoln,
NE 68507. Condolences to
www.roperandsons.com.
ELMER L. JANSSEN
Janssen, Elmer Lloyd, 89, Beatrice,
formerly Roca, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, Beatrice. Born Burr to
John and Emma (Wusk) Janssen.
Former volunteer, Meals-on-Wheels.
Member St. John Lutheran Church,
Beatrice.
Survivors: wife, Wilma; sisters, Dora
Riggle, Fairbury, Irene Williams,
Bremerton, Washington; brother-in-law,
sisters-in-law, Herman and Dorothy
Kenning, Janis Kenning, all of Fairbury;
nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by
parents; brother, Herman; sisters, Hilda
Meyer, Vera Spellman, Esther Moore,
Mildred Clasby, Lydia Jones.
Funeral services were held Monday,
ARNOLD P. GOFF
Goff, Arnold P., 88, Adams, for- December 17, 2007, Lincoln. Pastor
merly Burr, Syracuse, died Friday, David P. Kramer officiating. Lincoln
December 14, 2007, Adams. Born De- Memorial Park Mausoleum. Military
cember 31, 1918, Garfield County, Okla- honors by Nebraska Army national
homa, to Doran P. and Ruby (Linch) Honor Guard. Condolences to
Goff. Married Virginia M. Richey, Feb- lincolnfh.com
ruary 25, 1942, Winfield, Kansas. Built
grain elevators/bins. Enjoyed gardening, PETER “R.J.” JURGENS
and construction.
Jurgens, Peter John “R.J.”, 98, AdSurvivors: daughter, son-in-law, ams, widower of Tena, died Saturday,
Donna and Gus Dornbusch, Lincoln; December 15, 2007, Adams. Born, Auson, daughter-in-law, Robert and gust 23, 1909, rural Adams, to Thee H.
Kathleen Goff, Canton, Illinois; five and Tina (Parde) Jurgens. Attended
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Olney and Pleasant Hill Country
Preceded in death by parents; step- Schools. Married Tena Jurgens, Novemmother, Alice; wife, Virginia; step- ber 26, 1931, Zion Lutheran Church of
brother, Earl; half-brothers, Bill, Nolan. Pickrell. Lived and farmed north of
Memorial services, 10:30 a.m., Fri- Filley until 1967, when they moved to
day, December 21, 2007, Fusselman- Filley. Member, American Lutheran
Wymore Funeral Home Chapel, Syra- Church of Filley, former member, Zion
cuse. Burial of cremains at a later date Lutheran Church of Pickrell. Served on
in Covington Cemetery, Covington, church council, member of the BrotherOklahoma. Memorials to Gold Crest hood. Member, Farmers Union, board
Retirement Center, Adams.
for Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging.
Served as Mayor and member Filley
Town Board, nine years. Enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law,
Ernest and Janice Jurgens, Harold
Jurgens; daughters, son-in-law, Alice and
Leland Schlake, Cortland, Lois
Frohman, Filley; 24 grandchildren; one
By Mark Mahoney
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s stepgrandchild; 45 great-grandchildren;
office ruled the death of Nathan R. eight stepgreat-grandchildren; sister,
Anton, whose remains were found Carline Mencl, Beatrice; sisters-in-law,
November 23 near Walton, a suicide Lydia Jurgens, Adams, Elsie Parde, Ina
Wednesday, December 12. Anton Jurgens, Elizabeth Jurgens, Beatrice,
Irene Koch, Gretna; nieces; nephews.
had been missing since July.
According to the sheriff de- Preceded in death by parents; wife,
Tena, September 26, 1998; daughters,
partment, Anton,
Arlene Stevens, Marian Bigalk; sons26, of Lincoln, is
in-law, Ehme Stevens, Larry Frohman;
believed to have
brothers, Heinrich, Henry, Wilfred; sisshot himself in the
ters, Maria, Katie, Maria, Arina Jurgens;
head with a 20Thelma Trauernicht; great-grandson,
gauge shotgun
Isaiah Jurgens.
and died in early
Funeral services were held WednesJuly.
day, December 19, 2007, American
Eric Schroeder,
Lutheran Church of Filley. Pastor
33, of rural Eagle,
Melody Brindel. Zion Lutheran Cemfound Anton’s skeletal remains the etery, rural Pickrell. Memorial estabafternoon of November 23 while he lished to American Lutheran Church of
was cutting wood near a creek on Filley and Zion Lutheran Cemetery Ashis family’s farm property southeast sociation with Harold and Delores Huls
of South 120th and Van Dorn streets in charge. Condolences to
near Walton, a few miles east of the www,foxfuneralhome.net
Remains found near
Walton identified
and ruled suicide
home of Anton’s family. The remnants of what looked like a lower
torso and hip bones were in a grassy
area where cattle graze, along with a
cell phone, walking boots, jeans, a
shotgun and a gun case.
Four days after the bones and
other evidence were found, the
sheriff’s office identified them as
belonging to Anton. According to
a press release from the sheriff’s
department, dental records aided in
the identification of Anton’s remains, but the cause and time of
death weren’t determined until after
the autopsy was finished.
Corrections
The pictures of the 1966 Blizzard
on Page 21 of the December 13 issue were labeled incorrectly. The
top photo is actually the view looking south; the bottom photo is looking north. We apologize for the error.
In last week’s VOICE News, we
stated that Sterling received a public
water systems grant. The total amount
of the grant for 84 Nebraska towns was
$344,800, not Sterling alone. Sterling
received a $5,000 grant. We apologize
for the error.
VOICE
NEWS, Thursday, December 20, 2007 - Page 3
Cook
of the
Week
by Jill Hoefler
No Bake Cookies
Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy these recipes from local cooks and recipes from around
the world throughout the rest of this Christmas edition. Keep this issue and try something new all
year long. In fact, why not make a new year’s resolution to try a new recipe every week?
Toffee
Christmas Egg Casserole
Swedish Meatballs
From Mindy Driskell, Panama
This is our favorite Christmas
treat. I’d be embarrassed to tell you
how many batches we eat during
the season!
Bring to a rolling boil,
1 lb butter
2 cups brown sugar.
Boil for exactly 12 minutes. Do not
start timing until it comes to a rolling boil.
Put foil in jelly roll pan and better
the bottom and sides of foil. Pour the
boiling mixture into pan.
Crumble 8 Hershey bars on top of
boiled mixture and spread. (I crumble
the bars while the butter/brown sugar is
boiling so they are ready.)
Refrigerate until hard. If the toffee
doesn’t harden, you started timing too
soon.
From Bruce Johnson, Bennet
I remember these from when I was
growing up. We would have lots of
Swedish food at Christmastime. I still
enjoy them now. Delicious!
2 lbs. ground beef including 1/4
lb pork
One slice of bread soaked in milk
– as much as will absorb
Grind the following together:
1 cooked potato
1 small onion
1 small apple
2 eggs
2 -1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
Put milk soaked bread in large
bowl. Add rest of ingredients. Work
with hands to mix. Form into very
small balls. Roll in flour and brown
in electric skillet.
Pour over balls in skillet:
Christmas Jell-o Salad
1 can cream of mushroom soup
From Kerry Tinsley, Sterling
This is my mother-in-law’s fa- 2 soup cans of milk
Simmer very slow 1 -1/2 hours.
mous Jell-o salad. She has made it
for years and now I have started
Uncle Mike’s
making it at Christmas.
Prepare one package of Jell-o (green
Peanut Butter Fudge
or red.) Chill several hours until set.
From Erika Wood
Mix all together:
Palmyra
24-oz. cottage cheese
My extended family always gets
8-oz. Cool Whip
together at Christmastime and ev1 20-oz. can crushed pineapple, drained eryone brings a dish. Every year my
Set Jell-o
Uncle Mike brings peanut butter
Easy and festive! Tastes great.
fudge. It has been my favorite treat
at Christmas for my entire life. Last
Wassail
year, I finally got the recipe.
From Charlotte Vieth, Martell
3 cups sugar
It is a tradition in our family to 1 -1/2 cups milk (regular or evaporated)
make a pot of Wassail on Christmas
Bring these ingredients to a boil.
morning and drink it throughout the Cook to soft ball stage.
day. I don’t make it any other time 2 T. butter or margarine
but Christmas. When the kids were 1 cup peanut butter
younger we would have some left- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
over and could heat it up and drink
Mix these into the sugar mixture and
it the next day as well. But now it is immediately pour into a greased 8x8
gone by mid-afternoon.
inch pan. It will set up pretty quickly.
1 qt. apple juice
1 qt. cranberry juice
Chocolate Caramel Turtles
1 large can pineapple juice
From Jen Stumbo, Firth
2 cups orange juice
I make these at Christmastime –
1 cup lemon juice
they are a wonderful treat.
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 bag Kraft caramels
1 stick cinnamon, broken
2 T. milk
Mix all ingredients together in large 1 bag Hershey’s chocolate chips
pot. Heat until hot and then simmer. 1 cup crushed pecans
Serve hot. **The longer it simmers the
Melt caramel with milk on low heat.
spicier it gets.
Add pecans and let sit 5 minutes. Drop
by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie
Homemade Potato Soup sheet. Let sit another 30 minutes and
From Mary Beth Reehl, Hickman then cool in refrigerator. Dip in melted
This family tradition warms ev- chocolate chips and return to cookie
eryone up for the special evening sheet to cool.
yet to come, along with other traditional foods throughout.
Thumbprint Cookies
1/2 gallon milk (any)
with
Chocolate Kisses
1 qt. hot water
By Imogene Knightall
3 T. butter
Everett, Washington
1 T. salt
1-1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened
1 T. pepper
1 cup confection sugar
1 T. garlic salt
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup celery (thinly sliced)
Cream butter and sugar until
3 carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)
light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
1/4 cup chopped parsley (any)
Add flour (scrap bowl - dough may
2-1/2 cups chopped ham or
be soft_ Roll two inch dough becooked crispy bacon (patted dry)
tween your hands to form one inch
8 potatoes ( thinly sliced)
ball. Space 2” a part on ungreased
Cook altogether on medium heat,
baking sheet. Press a chocolate kiss
stirring occasionally. Halfway
in center of each ball. You can also
through add 12 thick slices of
use your favorite jam, pressing the
Velveeta Cheese.
center with your thumb, dipped in
Continue to stir until becomes
water or flour. Bake at 250 degrees
creamy. If you don’t stir it will stick
for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden
to bottom of pan. Enjoy!!
brown. Cool on wire rack
Heidi Barry Rettele, Hallam
We enjoy this each year on
Christmas morning after we open
our presents from Santa. I serve it
with monkey bread or coffee cake.
1 dozen eggs
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach,
thaw and drain water
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drain
2 small cans sliced mushrooms,
drain
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 medium onion, chopped
4 cups Colby Jack shredded cheese
1 small pkg. shredded hash
browns, thawed
Using 9x13 pan, rub olive oil to
coat the bottom and sides. Line bottom of pan with thawed hash
browns. In large bowl, beat all eggs.
Then add remaining ingredients.
Add mixture on top of hash browns
and bake at 275 degrees for one
hour or so.
This recipe can be made and
baked half way, then frozen till
needed. Just thaw and bake till done.
Egg and Cheese Strata
From Jill Hoefler, Firth
Our family looks forward to
breakfast on Christmas morning every year. We always have this casserole and serve it with fruit salad,
bacon/sausage and sparkling juice.
It’s wonderful to wake up to the
aroma of breakfast baking and a
great way to begin the special day.
12 slices sandwich bread
butter/margarine
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1 -1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Butter bread and cut into small
cubes. Spray large, glass casserole
dish. Alternate layers of bread and
cheese. Mix eggs, milk and seasonings. Pour over bread and cheese –
saturate all. Refrigerate overnight.
Place in cold oven and set for 350
degrees. Bake for 70 minutes.
From Jody Null, Firth
My family loves these at
Christmastime. They are really easy and
quick to make. That’s a good thing because I usually have to make a few
batches!
1/2 stick butter
2 cups sugar
3 T. cocoa
1/2 cup milk
3 T. peanut butter
3 cups quick oats
1 tsp. vanilla
Boil butter, sugar, and milk for 1
minute. Add remaining ingredients (peanut butter, oatmeal, and vanilla) to boiled
mixture. Mix together and drop spoonfuls on waxed paper. Refrigerate.
Cranberry Delight Spread
From Pedie Bryant, Lincoln
VOICE Publisher Linda Bryant’s
mother-inlaw, Pedie, makes this for
sweet dip which is great with pretzels, crackers or little cookies. We
often make this around the holidays
since cranberries are readily available, but I think the dried packaged
cranberries would also work fine.
1 pkg. 8 oz. cream cheese
2 T. orange juice
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 T. sugar
1 zest of orange
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped cranberry
Combine cream cheese, juice, cinnamon and sugar on medium speed until
smooth. Fold in orange zest, pecans and
cranberries. Refrigerate, garnish with
orange slice. Serve with crackers or
animal crackers.
Financial Advisor
College View
Suite A
4703 Prescott Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68506
Office: 483-4855
Home: 792-3393
From Dave Mlnarik, Lincoln
1 cup of water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 cup of brown sugar
1 T. lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup of nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle of Tequila
Sample the Tequila in a large glass
to check quality.
Take a large bowl, and check the
Tequila again, to be sure it is of the highest quality. Pour one level cup and
drink.
Turn on the electric mixer, beat one
cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add
one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again. At
this point, it’s best to make sure the tequila is still okay, so try another cup.
Turn off the mixerer thingy.
Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl
and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Pick
the fruit and cup off the floor. Mix on
the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in
the beaterers, just pry it loose with a
screwsdriver.
Sample the tequila to check for
tonsisticity.
Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Check the Tequila. Now shift the
lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add
one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or
something…whatever you can find.
Greash the oven.
Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and
try not to fall over. Don’t forget to beat
off the turner.
Put the bowl through the window,
finish off the booze and make sure to
put the dirty stove in the dishwasher.
Wishing Eagle a
safe and happy
Holiday Season!
Open Christmas Day - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lou’s Grocery
545 Fourth Street, Eagle, Nebraska
402-781-2325
Season’s Greetings to all
our friends and customers.
May you find love,
laughter and good times
this Christmas.
Heath Petsche
Tequila Christmas Cookies
Roy,
Larry, Rex
BAB, Inc.
Behrens
Construction
988-2405
Agena
Auctioneering
988-3395
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VOICE
Adams State Bank celebrates
90th anniversary, expansion
By Mark Mahoney
Family-owned businesses are
few and far between anymore, but
in Adams, there stands a bank that
has lasted through five generations,
dating back to near the end of World
War I.
Adams State Bank is celebrating
its 90th anniversary, which will officially be January 18, 2008, and new
renovations that it showed off at an
open house this past Saturday. Karl
Gramann, the bank’s executive vice
president and cashier, said the
whole staff is eager to utilize the
new additions. “We’re really excited about it,” he said. “It caps off
a great year in Adams.”
The building of the new part of
Adams State Bank was one of many
projects under construction during
the past year, including new renovations to Freeman School and the
opening of the E-Energy ethanol
plant. The bank was finished in July
after a year of work, essentially doubling in size with new teller stations,
additional offices and a drivethrough window on the north side
of the structure near the “Bank with
Hank” ATM.
When you walk in the bank’s
west doors, you turn north and feel
as if you walked back in time. The
teller stations have golden bars on
them, making employees behind
them look as if they’ve been expensively incarcerated, but the cages
are a familiar feature of banks in the
past. Part of the teller stations is
finely crafted dark wood, giving the
area a welcoming, rustic air of a time
long ago. Modern technology is
hidden behind counters and in back
rooms, except for a flat-screen TV
hanging from the south wall. Karl
said he likes the feel of the front
part of the bank. “It’s an old look,
but with new technology,” he said.
On the east wall, the bank has
put up a tall Christmas tree in full
decoration, celebrating the time of
year. South of the tree is a long
hallway of new offices that leads
back to the old part of the edifice.
Historical pictures of Adams State
Bank and Adams adorn one wall to
show how the bank and the com-
munity have changed during the
past nine decades. The old wing of
the bank features more offices, additional woodwork and a conference
area that was once the old teller stations. On top of the bank’s additions, it is also now open longer
hours for their customers.
Long gone are the days of the
Adams State Bank that looked like
a general store, with a sign saying
“BANK” hanging out front, but the
bank’s history, intertwined with the
Gramanns, is not forgotten. Karl is
the fourth generation of Gramanns
to be involved with the bank, as is
his brother Max, who is CEO and
president. The fifth generation,
Karl’s daughter, Julie, a loan officer,
and Max’s son, Chris, vice president, are also heavily involved in
the bank’s operation. Banking is
much easier these days thanks to
computers and online banking, but
in 1918, near the end of the Great
War, Henry Gramann Sr. began a
bank with his father-in-law, Chris
Hennies, that would last through the
20th century and into the next.
Karl said the biggest changes the
bank has seen since 1918 has been
in technology. The bank offers
online banking and has information
about its services online at
www.adamsstate.com. “People
come and go, but technology has
really advanced,” he said. “It’s convenient for our customers. It’s an
exciting time to be in banking.”
Long ago, Chris Hennies served
as president of Adams State Bank
until he died in 1942 and Henry Sr.
had the role of cashier and managing officer until his death in 1969.
They worked at the bank’s original
location, which was east of the library. In 1926, the bank moved to
the Farmers State Bank Building; 10
years later, it ended up at its present
location.
Henry Gramann Jr., Karl and
Max’s late father, who had been associated with the bank since the
1930s, served as president of the
Nebraska Bankers Association from
1968-1969. Max has worked at the
bank since 1964, while Karl started
The family Gramann: Julie, Chris, Karl and Max Gramann are the fourth and fifth generations
of their family to work at Adams State Bank.
Photos by Mark Mahoney
at the bank in 1977.
Karl said one thing that hasn’t
changed is the bank’s old-fashioned
views on what it does for its customers. “We’re conservative in our
lending practices and investments,”
he said.
Perhaps that’s why Adams State
Bank is still around. It was originally one of three banks that served
the Adams area, along with First
National Bank (failed in 1933) and
Farmers State Bank (closed down in
1922). Adams State lived on and is
still going strong today with a beautiful new addition, a drive-through
window and online banking. Max
said the village has been a good
home for the bank and the Gramann
family. “The Adams community has
been very good to us,” he said.
“We’re happy to still be here.”
What might not be known outside of Adams is how much impact
the Gramanns have had on the community. They have helped build and
renovate several buildings in town
Karl Gramann, executive vice president and cashier at Adams
State Bank, took time out of his busy schedule to show off the
bank’s new expansion, which includes a new drive-through.
that house businesses. Max said
the Gramann family made their
money in Adams, and they put much
of it back into the community. “We
try to give back to the area,” he said.
When people visit the bank, they
will not only see the Gramanns, but
they will meet Donna Rathe, assistant cashier; Sandra Baehr, customer
service; Mary Koenig, customer
service; Debbie Heusman, insurance department; and Steph Mencl,
bank operations. Karl, whose son,
Joe, will join the bank’s staff next
year, said the bank employees are
proud of their customer service. “I
don’t know why it’s survived,” he
said. “We’ve been lucky. The bank
has always worked hard and has a
good rapport with the community.”
No, Julie Gramann isn’t in jail.
She is showing off one of the
new teller stations that has an
oldtime style.
Adams State Bank in its early years, shown with Ben Day, teller,
Henry Gramann Sr., cashier and managing officer, and Chris
Hennies, president.
Photo submitted
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VOICE
Like most Nebraska fans, Old Fox
can’t quite adjust to not having the Nebraska Cornhuskers preparing to play
in a bowl game—somewhere or anywhere. It seems there is something drastically wrong when our Huskers don’t
get a bowl bid.
My first bowl trip was in 1954 when
I was sports editor of the Lincoln Star.
Coach Bill Glassford’s Huskers finished
second in the Big Seven race and drew
the bid because champion Oklahoma was
barred by the conference no-repeat rule.
Despite a 34-7 loss to a fine Duke team,
it was an enjoyable experience, but it
was not a trip I expected to happen every season.
It wasn’t until 1962 when new coach
Bob Devaney wowed Nebraskans with
an 8-2 season and was invited to the
Gotham Bowl in New York’s Yankee
Stadium that I enjoyed another bowl
trip—and this one was a super 36-34
win over Miami on a bitter cold afternoon in December. Little did I realize
that night when I joined Devaney and
his coaches (and their wives) during a
victory party at the Upstairs at the
Downstairs Club in Gotham that bowl
games would become a habit during 32
of the next 34 years.
Here we are in 2007 and no Husker
bowl game, so maybe I should refresh
the memories of longtime Nebraska fans
during the Christmas/New Year season.
Recalling the past may stir a cure for the
stress of not having a bowl game to stress
about. So moving on to years from long
ago:
*1963—Orange Bowl: Dennis
Claridge ran 67 yards to score on the
second play of the game and the Huskers beat Auburn, 13-7.
*1964—Cotton Bowl: Arkansas
scored with 4:41 left in the game. The
team hotel’s manager insisted Coach
Devaney and his staff dine on Blackeyed Peas “for luck” before the game. It
didn’t work. Razorbacks won a heartbreaker, 10-7, causing Bob to curse the
hotel for years.
*1965—Orange Bowl: Bear Bryant
threw several trick plays at the Huskers
and won the national championship.
Bobby Churchich subbed for Fred Duda
and hit 12 of 17 passes for 232 yards
and a record three TDs in the 39-28
thriller.
*1966—Sugar Bowl: Bear again.
Kenny Stabler’s long pass to Ray Perkins
early in the game set the stage for a 34-7
win over the Huskers.
*1967—Sorry, no bowl bid after a 64 season.
*1968—Ditto.
*1969—Sun Bowl: Paul Rogers
kicked the daylights out of Georgia with
four field goals (50, 32, 42, 37) in the
first quarter to launch a 45-6 win to cap
a 9-2 season.
*1970—Orange Bowl: Jerry Tagge
stretches over the goal line in the fourth
quarter to gain a 17-12 win over Louisiana State and the Huskers’ first national
championship.
*1971—Orange Bowl: Helped by
Johnny Rodgers’ 77-yard TD punt return, the Huskers rolled to a 28-0 halftime lead and won the second “No. 1 vs.
No. 2” game of the season—Alabama
after Oklahoma—38-6.
*1972—Orange Bowl: Johnny
Rodgers moved to I-Back and produced
five touchdowns to destroy Notre Dame,
40-6. The Jet ran for three TDs, hit
Frosty Anderson with a 52-yard pass
and caught a 50-yard pass from Dave
Humm.
*1973—Cotton Bowl: Huskers
broke a 3-3 halftime tie with 13 points
in the third quarter and coasted to a 193 win over Texas in Tom Osborne’s first
year as Devaney’s successor.
*1974—Sugar Bowl: Tony Davis’
106 yards rushing helped NU overcome
a 10-0 halftime deficit and solid defense
helped the Huskers beat Florida, 13-10.
*1975—Fiesta Bowl: Coach Frank
Kush’s son kicked a late field goal to
move Arizona State past the Huskers,
17-14.
*1976—Bluebonnet Bowl: Rick
Berns running and Vince Ferragamo passing boosted Nebraska by Texas Tech, 2724.
*1977—Liberty Bowl: Tom Sorley’s
passing and two TDs by Rick Berns highlighted a 21-17 win over North Carolina.
*1978—Orange Bowl: Woe was us,
a rematch (31-24 loss) with Oklahoma
after upsetting No. 1 Sooners and Billy
Sims in Lincoln. Nuff said.
*1979—Cotton Bowl: Jeff Quinn
pass to Jeff Finn in the fourth quarter
was not enough and Houston’s TD pass
with 12 seconds left won the game, 1714.
*1980—Sun Bowl: Jeff Quinn
passed for 259 yards and two TDs and
the Huskers led 31-3 in the fourth quarter of a 31-17 win over Mississippi
State.
*1981—Orange Bowl: Mike Rozier
hit Anthony Steels for a TD, but
Clemson won, 22-15.
*1982—Orange Bowl: Turner Gill
and Mike Rozier were keys to a 21-20
win over LSU.
*1983—Orange Bowl: Tom went for
two for the win and No. 1; Miami deflected the pass and was No. 1 in a dramatic 31-30 battle.
*1984—Sugar Bowl: Craig Sundberg
threw for 143 yards and three TDs in
the Huskers’ 28-10 win over LSU.
*1985—Fiesta Bowl: NU led 14-3
at halftime and Michigan scored 24
points in the third quarter for a 27-23
victory.
*1986—Sugar Bowl: Steve Taylor
and Tyreese Knox led the way for a 3015 win over LSU.
*1987—Fiesta Bowl: Bobby
Bowden’s Florida State crew tossed a
TD pass with 3:07 left to pull out a 3128 win.
*1988—Orange Bowl: Miami led all
the way in a 23-3 contest.
*1989—Fiesta Bowl: Florida State
tallied 21 points in the second quarter
Christmas decorations fill the yards around the area, including an inflatable Santa in Pickrell.
Photo by BFB
and 20 in the third, hanging the Huskers
with a 41-17 loss.
*1990—Citrus Bowl: Minus QB
Mickey Joseph, (injured in the Oklahoma game), Georgia Tech popped NU,
45-21.
*1991—Orange Bowl: Miami QB
Gino Torretta’s passing and three Huerta
field goals doomed the Huskers, 22-0.
*1992—Orange Bowl: Florida State
again topped Nebraska 27-14, with more
to come.
*1993—Orange Bowl: Huskers rallied for nine points in the final quarter to
take the lead, but a kickoff that went out
of bounds gave FSU a chance. Result:
Field goal with :21 left and Bobby
Bowden’s team pulled it out, 18-16.
*1994—Orange Bowl: Seven-game
bowl losing streak ended. Two TDs by
Cory Schlesinger led a rally that also featured QB Brook Berringer; and the Huskers won, 24-17, over Miami. A nail-biter
also brought Nebraska a third No. 1 ranking and Tom Osborne’s first championship.
*1995—Fiesta Bowl: Tommie
Frazier’s 75-yard TD run, en route to
199 yards rushing, and a 165-yard output by Lawrence Phillips spearheaded a
62-24 win over Florida—a second- consecutive No. 1 finish.
*1996—Orange Bowl: Old Fox’s
bowl game streak ended with a 41-21
win over Virginia Tech. But I still remember the excitement, the great players—Huskers and foes—as well as all
the wonderful bowl friends Grandma and
I enjoyed through the years.
Like you, it seems kind of empty
with the Huskers staying home these
days.
Meanwhile, have a wonderful holiday season and Merry Christmas while
remembering the “Good Old Days.”
Hickman Christmas Lighting winners
The Hickman Area Chamber of
Commerce has announced the
Christmas Lighting Contest winners.
First place, Ryan and Jennifer
Schmidt, 611 Stagecoach Avenue,
$50.00 Hickman Bucks.
Tied for second place: Leo and
Sue Heaps, 654 East 2nd Street, and
Harvey and Charlene Ideus, 600 East
2nd Street, each receiving $25.00
Hickman Bucks.
Fourth place: Charlie and Brent
Swails, 541 East 2nd Street, $15.00
Hickman Bucks.
Fifth Place: Eldon and Deb
Brown, 705 Schooner Court, $10.00
Hickman Bucks.
Sixth Place: Curtis and Angela
McCain, 950 Golden Rod Lane, $5.00
Hickman Bucks.
Honorable Mention: Seven
homes on Waterlily Court, all nicely
decorated for the Christmas season.
Congratulations to all the people
of Hickman to help celebrate this
Christmas season.
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Registry toll-free at 1-888-382-1222 or www.donotcall.gov
Merry Christmas
Thank you for your loyalty!
Wishing you a very happy holiday season.
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Eagle 781-9662 • Syracuse 269-3392
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everyone all good things
for the holidays and
beyond.
Thanks so much for
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continued patronage!
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423-9874
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VOICE NEWS, Thursday, December 20, 2007
PUBLIC
NOTICES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING VILLAGE
OF BENNET, NEBRASKA
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that a public hearing will be held before
the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Bennet, Nebraska sitting as a Board of
Equalization and Adjustment on Monday,
January 14, 2008, at 8:00 p.m., at Village Hall, 685 Monroe Street, Bennet,
Nebraska, to receive public comment regarding the equalization and adjustment
of the costs of the work performed in
Sanitary Sewer District No. 2006-1 of
the Village of Bennet, Nebraska, such
work consisting of the construction of a
new mechanical wastewater treatment
plant for the Village (the “Project”). No
schedule of assessments has been prepared with respect to the Project. The
Village’s special engineers have recommended that the Project be declared entirely of general benefit to the Village,
payable at public cost without the levying of special assessments.
/s/ Pat Rule, Village Clerk
Dec. 20, 27
NOTICE OF FILING
COMPLAINT FOR
MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
DENA STYSKAL, Plaintiff
v.
MICHAEL BRAINARD,
Defendant
TO: DENA STYSKAL
You are hereby notified that the Defendant, Michael Brainard, has filed a
Complaint for Modification of Custody
in the District Court of Lancaster
County, Nebraska, at Docket 533, Page
221. You have until 30 days following the
last date of publication of this notice to
file an Answer or Response with the
Lancaster County District Court. Failure to file such an answer shall result in
a default judgment being granted to the
Defendant.
Eddy M. Rodell
Attorney at Law
1517 N. Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 477-5022
Attorney for the Defendant
Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3, 10
REGISTRATION OF
TRADE NAME
Trade Name: Niobrara Timber
Name of Applicant: Niobrara River
Ranch, LLC
Address: 2724 So. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
Limited Liability Company
State under whose laws entity was
formed: Nebraska
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: October 1, 2007
General nature of business - processing standing trees into lumber and marketing lumber.
Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3
LEGAL NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given of the filing
of a Petition on November 27, 2007, in
the District Court of Lancaster County,
Nebraska, Case No. CI-07-4905, by
Helen Elizabeth Engelsgjerd, to change
her name from Helen Elizabeth
Engelsgjerd to Helen Elizabeth Bellinger.
The Petition will be heard in Courtroom
No. 35, 575 S. 10th St., 3rd Floor, Lincoln, NE 68508 on February 5, 2008, at
8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the
same may be heard. At that time any
person or persons objecting to such
name change may be present and present
their objections to the court.
Dated this 14th day of December,
2007.
Helen Elizabeth
Engelsgjerd, Petitioner
By: Patricia A. Knapp #17718
Brittney J. Fullner and Jesse S. Krause
Certified Senior Law Students
Attorney for Petitioner
CIVIL CLINICAL LAW PROGRAM
University of Nebraska College of Law
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0902
Telephone: (402) 472-3271
Fax: (402) 472-3228
Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3, 10
VILLAGE OF ADAMS
MINUTES OF
DECEMBER 6, 2007 MEETING
A regular meeting of the Village
Board of Trustees was held at the Village Office on Thursday, December 6,
2007, at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Chris Schiebur; Councilmen, Lloyd
Goracke, Richard Jobman, Larry Agena
and Dean Parde. Absent, None.
Motion was made by Parde, seconded by Jobman, to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Motion Carried
4-0.
Motion was made by Parde, seconded by Jobman, to approve the October and November Treasurer’s Reports.
Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion to pay all bills as presented
was made by Parde, seconded by
Jobman. Motion Carried 4-0.
Mark Bauer, JEO, discussed the payment of the new well and talked about
what was left of the project to be finished yet
Lee Pressler discussed land being
surveyed.
Discussion about Freeman School
Building permit was tabled. Will need to
talk to some school board members.
Trugreen Contract has expired. Will
advertise for bids.
Discussion about Community Building rental. Andy Carothers is still working on contract.
Discussed in January there will need
to be one new Library Board member.
This will be a 2 yr term.
Motion was made by Agena, seconded by Parde, to approve Adams State
Bank for financing. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Parde, seconded by Goracke, to approve Willet &
Carothers as Village Attorneys. Motion
carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Parde, seconded by Agena, to approve JEO Consulting Group as Village Engineers. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Parde, seconded by Goracke, to approve Lisa
Gembala as Village Clerk. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Agena, seconded by Goracke, to keep the Village
Trustees duties the same as the previous year. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Parde, seconded by Goracke, to approve
$350,000.00 TIF payment to Gage
County when we receive the TIF money.
Motion carried 4-0.
Discussed landowners being responsible for utilities. Schiebur will talk to
Andy Carothers about what we need to
do to get this in motion.
Motion to adjourn was made by
Parde, seconded by Agena. Motion
Carried 4-0.
The following bills were paid: Salaries, $4,149.18; Pavers, 18,150.00; Adams Super Foods, 31.17; Alltel, 133.24;
BAB INC, 2,645.83; Trugreen
Chemlawn, 760.00; Data Technologies,
14.00; Dissmeyer Towing, 369.85; EMS
Billing, 197.61; Farmers Cooperative,
513.82; Fort Dearborn Life Ins Co,
65.36; Freeman Public Schools, 1,000.00;
Great Plains One-Call, 8.91;
Hestermann’s Repair, 214.55; Klein
Hardware, 331.70; Menards-South,
47.84; Midwest Refuse, 4,124.20; Municipal Supply, 500.75; NE Public Health
Env Lab, 212.00; Norris Public Power,
2,355.33; Quill Corp., 174.74; SAPP
Bros, 120.00; Shaffer Communications,
131.99; Taylor’s Drain & Sewer, 320.00;
VOICE News, 34.04; Windstream,
425.05; NDEQ Fiscal Services,
5,292.55; Blue Valley Sod, 93.00; Mike
Pethoud, 882.96; Service Master, 185.00;
Trails End Cafe, 34.72; Lake Crest Pharmacy, 10.43; Layne-Western, 93,540.60;
Buhr Electric, 112.50; Freeman FFA,
114.00; Willet & Carothers, 1,391.50;
plus other bills after 11/1/07; Jeremy
Wach Memorial, 650.00; Brett Stanley,
84.54; Darwin Buss, 10.00; Lisa
Gembala, 23.39; NE Dept. of Revenue,
586.87; Jeni Bohlmeyer, 37.90; Mike
Pethoud, 289.91; Lisa Gembala, 33.17=
Total Checks $140,404.20.
Lisa Gembala, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF FIRTH
REGULAR MEETING
December 4, 2007
The regular meeting of the Chairman
and Village Board of Trustees of the
Village of Firth, Nebraska was convened
in open and public session on the 4th
day of December, 2007 in the Village
Board office at the Firth Community
Center. Normal notification procedures
were observed. The meeting was called
to order by the chairman at 7:00 p.m.
and the following members were
present: Diane Wieskamp, Dave
Hobelman, Paul TenHulzen, Sara
Stevenson, and Thelma DeYong. Absent:
none. Dave Hobelman presided and the
Village Clerk-Treasurer recorded the
minutes. The Clerk-Treasurer noted the
location of the Open Meetings Act posted
in the meeting room for public viewing.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were presented and were declared approved as presented.
The financial report was presented
by the Village Treasurer and it was
moved by Paul TenHulzen, seconded by
Sara Stevenson, to approve the financial report as given. Roll call vote: 5
YEAS, no NAYS. Motion carried.
The current bills were presented. It
was moved by Thelma DeYong, seconded by Diane Wieskamp, to approve
payment of current bills. Roll call vote:
5 YEAS, no NAYS. Motion carried.
The November 2007 paid bills are as
follows:
Salaries, $5,755.38; Payroll Taxes,
447.31; CountrySide Cooperative,
362.73; First National Bank (Village
Credit Card), 449.92; Huenink Refuse,
3,053.50; L & L Carpet Care, 464.20;
Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office,
542.12; Mid-American Research
Chemical Corp., 92.89; Nebraska Department of Revenue, 393.34; Nebraska
Tire, 32.00; Norris Public Power,
1,075.71; P & P Trucking, 370.50;
Postmaster, 57.72; Sentry Electric, Inc.,
126.00; Taylor ’s Drain & Sewer
Cleaning, 695.00; United Suppliers,
116.00; Utility Equipment Co., 5,921.98;
VOICE News, 40.26; Windstream,
186.23; Water Deposit Refunds, 38.16;
Employee Reimbursements, 122.46;
Checks $25 and under (4), 57.94. Total:
$20,401.35
Steve Bjorkman, from Hanigan,
Bjorkman, Eckland accounting firm, presented the results from the annual audit.
All was in good order for the last fiscal
year. It was moved by Sara Stevenson,
seconded by Diane Wieskamp, to approve the annual audit as presented. Roll
call vote: 5 YEAS, no NAYS. Motion
carried.
Kevin and Kamilla Beaty were
present and requested an extension of
their building permit that was issued
December 5, 2006. It was moved by Paul
TenHulzen, seconded by Thelma
DeYong, to grant the extension. Roll call
vote: 5 YEAS, no NAYS. Motion carried.
The Board discussed the alley access
with the Beaty’s. It was moved by
Thelma DeYong, seconded by Paul
TenHulzen, to allow a variance of a 25foot setback from the alley. Chairman
Hobelman stepped out for a phone call
during the vote. Roll call vote: 4 YEAS,
no NAYS. Motion carried.
Merlyn Docter was present to discuss a driveway through Thurber Circle
to the field he farms by the lagoons. The
Board asked about a culvert for water
flow and stated that the Board had no
problem with a driveway in that location.
Dave Hansmeyer stated that the
sewer lift slow start system was installed
and working well. He also stated that
the protective shielding was in place.
Sara Stevenson discussed the website
briefly. The person in the government
office that she needs to contact is not
available for several weeks.
Thelma DeYong discussed different
requirements of the tree grant.
Kase Kroese discussed the ditch and
culverts on Nemaha with the Board.
Dave Hobelman stated that he would
make sure the culverts were repaired.
Jill Hoefler was discussed as an employee of the Village. Dave Hobelman
stated that she does so much for the Village without compensation. Deputy
Clerk and Municipal Secretary were
mentioned as possible positions to which
she may be appointed. Scheduling for the
community center will also be a part of
her responsibilities. The clerk-treasurer
will look into job titles and the authority
of each to determine the most appropriate and functional job title. Later the topic
was brought up again and it was agreed
by consensus to ask Jill to be Deputy
Clerk/Municipal Secretary.
Dave Hobelman stated that he will
contact Lauren Wismer regarding the
dog ordinance.
Topics for the upcoming newsletter
were discussed.
The Board requested that a message
be placed on the water bill stating that
there should be no cars parked on the
street when it snows.
An estimate to connect a house to
the sewer line for the DeBoer property
on Lot 87, Abraham Street was presented at $19,850. The Board agreed that
the developer or resident will need to pay
for water or sewer improvements when
developing new property.
Dave Hansmeyer stated that the generator needed a new injector pump for
$700.
Upon the auditors’ suggestion that the
Firth Ballpark Association have a contract in writing, the Clerk-Treasurer presented a contact to Board. Due to an
error in payment it was moved by Sara
Stevenson, seconded by Thelma
DeYong, to donate an additional $1,000
and sign the contract that states the
Ballpark Association will repay the
$17,000 loan in 6 years.
The Board discussed training for the
planning commission members with the
NPZA and for the clerk and deputy clerk
with the Nebraska Municipal Clerk Institute. It was moved by Diane
Wieskamp, seconded by Sara Stevenson,
to approve and pay for the training. Roll
call vote: 5 YEAS, no NAYS. Motion
carried.
Dave Hansmeyer stated that Jim
Price will do snow removal for the village from December 25 through December 30 when Hansmeyer is on vacation.
Ruth Merrett, ELL coordinator for
Norris School, sent a proposal requesting use of the community center for an
adult English class. She asked that the
Board do this as a donation. The class
will meet two nights a week. The Board
agreed on her proposal. In the event
another function is scheduled on the
same night, the English class will be
moved to a different time or location.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting was adjourned.
Michael A. Hoefler
Village Clerk-Treasurer
ing the coverage on the bank/office building and fire barn, Harris made the motion to increase the coverage, and Miller
seconded the motion. Vote: all yeas.
Motion carried.
Randy Peterson and Travis Johnson
came to the meeting to ask permission
to use the Panama Ball Field for their
Bennet team’s home field next season.
They offered to help with any upkeep
and would not interfere with any Panama
teams schedules. They were told there
might be a fee charged (amount to be
determined) and we need to have the
schedule in advance. They said the concession stand did not need to be open,
but if it were, they would have volunteers to help. The board said they didn’t
see any problem with them using the
VILLAGE OF PANAMA
field.
Minutes
Willis Rap asked about using his propRegular Meeting
erty for Camper storage, which would
December 4, 2007
be completely enclosed with a fence.
A regular meeting of the Board of The property is not zoned for this use
Trustees of the Village of Panama, Ne- according to Page 40, Article 8. He will
braska was held on Tuesday, December be advised that he can apply for a zon4, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the Village Of- ing change and submit to the Planning
fice, 203 Locust Street, as per the Mu- Commission.
nicipal Code of the Village of Panama,
The Firth Rural Fire Board would like
Lancaster County, Nebraska. The same to have a joint meeting with the Panama
being open to the public and preceded Village Board concerning the construcby advance notice duly given in strict tion of a new Fire Barn. It was decided
compliance with the provisions of the that we should check with some of the
Open Meetings Act, Chapter 84, Article neighboring towns about sharing Com14, Reissue Revised Statutes of Ne- munity Center and Fire Stations. A date
braska, as amended, and stating (a) the of January 8 was set for the meeting with
date, time and place of the meeting; (b) the Firth Fire Board.
that an agenda for the meeting, kept conCheryl reported that she asked Barry
tinuously current, was available for Buster about his complaints on 3rd Street
public inspection in the offices of the in front of his property. Upon inspecting
Village Clerk; and (c) that the meeting it with Barry, Cheryl said there are some
would be open to the attendance of the problems with the repairs made. The
public. The Chair and each member of Village Clerk will report this complaint
the Board were also given advanced to N-L Construction for their corrective
notice of the meeting. Additionally, rea- action.
sonable efforts were made to provide
Since there was no further business
advance notice of the date, time, and to come before the meeting, on motion
place of the meeting to all news media duly made (Miller), and seconded
requesting the same.
(Krogman), and carried by all yeas, the
The Chair, Eric Johnson, presided and meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
the Clerk, DeLoyce Harris, recorded the
The next board meeting will be held
proceedings. The meeting was called to January 1, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
order and trustees answering roll call
Dee Harris
were: Cheryl Ackerman, William HarVillage Clerk/Treasurer
ris, Doug Krogman, Dennis Miller and
Chairman Johnson. Also present were
NORRIS SCHOOL
DISTRICT 160
Randy Peterson and Travis and Jessica
Hillman. A quorum being present and the
Board of Education
December 13, 2007 – 5:45 p.m.
meeting duly convened, the following
proceedings were had and done while
Regular Meeting
Central Office Board Room
the meeting was open to the attendance
of the public. The Chair publicly anThe regular meeting of the Norris
nounced the location of a current copy School District 160 Board of Education
of the Open Meetings Act posted in the was convened in open and public sesmeeting room for access by the public. sion at 5:48 p.m. on Thursday, DecemThe following motions were duly ber 13, 2007 in the Central Office Board
Room. Board members present: Larry
made, seconded and passed:
1. To approve the minutes of the Grosshans, Craig Gana, Jim Plouzek,
November 6, 2007, regular meeting as Tom Kohn, Jim Craig. Administrators
presented (Moved by Ackerman, sec- present included Dr. Roy Baker, Galen
Boldt, Barry Stark, Mary Jo Rupert,
onded by Krogman).
2. To approve the Treasurer’s report Brenda Tracy, John Skretta and Dr. Bob
as presented (Moved by Ackerman, sec- Brandt.
onded by Harris).
Superintendent’s Report
3. Ackerman made a motion to apJanuary Board meeting – Thursday,
prove the payment of bills as listed be- January 10, 2008: Board reorganization,
low, and Harris seconded the motion. appointment of committees.
Vote: all yeas. Motion carried.
Dr. Baker presented a document
Payroll, $ 3,954.13; NE Dept of Rev- which outlined the criteria for curricuSales Tax, 868.57; Federal, SS/Medicare lum revisions or additions. The document
Taxes, 912.54; Alltel, 44.87; Windstream, will serve as a guideline for continued
72.51; Lancaster Rural Water, 753.00; curriculum/program development at
NE City Utilities, 7,495.01; NML Insur- Norris.
Open forum/Citizens’ requests
ance, 98.23; Aquila, 34.97; Midwest
Refuse, 900.69; VOICE, 46.47; NeNo requests were made.
Board Reports
braska Public Health, 15.00; Security
Deposit Refunds, 453.64; American
President Bentzinger asked the
Fence, 284.93; General Fire & Safety, Board to reflect on learnings from their
104.75; Menards, 113.42; Oregon Trail, attendance at the State School Board
302.11; Fremont National Bank, 450.00; Conference in Omaha. All members
Doug Krogman (Reimbursement), 8.15; commented on a variety of topics as a
Electrical Enterprises (Meter Sockets), result of the conference.
1,711.31; Electrical Enterprises (Village
Consent Items
Sign), 315.00
The consent items were approved by
4. The Chair read Resolution 2007- unanimous consent.
Curriculum / Service Area Report
12.1 Adjusting the Utility Service Deposit
from $300.00 to $150.00 since the VilDave Crews and Doreen Droge prelage won’t be responsible for collecting sented an overview of World Language
payment of electricity. Harris made the offerings and activities, which at Norris
motion to adopt the Resolution, and revolve around Spanish. The report feaKrogman seconded the motion. Vote: all tured the hands-on nature of instruction
at the elementary level through distance
yeas. Motion Carried.
5. The Chair read Resolution 2007- learning, as well as a review of classes
12.2 Appointing Zachary Kroese to the and activities in the high school and
Planning Commission to fill the remain- middle school. The Board was appreder of Cheryl Ackerman term. Ackerman ciative of their outstanding presentation.
Greater Nebraska Schools Associamade the motion, and Krogman seconded
the motion. Vote: all yeas. Motion car- tion (GNSA).
Information from the November 15
ried.
6. Certificate of Deposit #73819 will GNSA meeting was discussed. An outmature on 12/8/2007 with a balance of line of the objectives, goals, and 2008
$13,084.70. Ackerman made the motion Legislative initiatives was provided to
that the Treasurer cash the CD and de- guide discussion of the items.
posit the funds into the General Account.
Career Education Update
Miller seconded the motion. Vote: All
Information was presented about the
yeas. Motion carried.
role of Carl Perkins funding in the de7. Payment of $200,000 from Norris velopment of career education. The CaPublic Power has been received. It was reer Academy Program grant, recently
determined that the money should be approved for ESU 6 school participation,
deposited in two $100,000 Certificates was presented as an exciting new opof Deposit. Harris made the motion to portunity for Norris students to prepare
give the Treasurer the authority to find a for careers of interest by collaborating
bank with the highest rate of interest and with Southeast Community College and
deposit the funds. Miller seconded the other ESU 6 schools. More information
motion. Vote: all yeas. Motion carried.
Continued on Page 7
8. After discussing the options on rais-
PUBLIC
NOTICES
Continued from Page 6
about the academies will be provided as
the academies are finalized.
Board Areas of Focus for 2007-08
Board Liaison assignments were
joined with goals as follows:
New areas of focus for 2007-08:
Develop a building and land use plan,
including the determination of the site of
the next building if and when expansion
is needed - Board Member liaisons:
Grosshans, Kohn, Bentzinger
Develop a schedule for grounds
maintenance, created by our maintenance and grounds staff, and reviewed
for advice by a horticulture specialist Board Member liaisons: Gana, Craig,
Plouzek
Policies and Regulations
Dr. Baker presented on second reading Business and Non-Instructional Operations Policy 3531. The policy defines
the use of a school credit card for actual
and necessary expenditures in the performance of Superintendent or Board
duties. A motion was made by
Grosshans, seconded by Gana, to adopt
policy 3531 on second reading. Voting
yes: Gana, Craig, Grosshans, Kohn,
Plouzek and Bentzinger. Motion passed,
6-0.
Administrators’ Reports
Administrators present reported on
current matters of interest.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes recorded by Galen Boldt
Checking Account - Fund:
AAA ROOFING COMPANY, INC,
SUPPLIES/PLANT MAINT., $86.00;
ACCU-CUT SYSTEMS, FURNITURE
AND EQUIPMENT - ELEM, 30.00;
ADEN, RONNY, OTHER EXPENSES/
TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; ADVANCED OFFICE AUTOMATION,
COPIER MAINT / REPAIRS/
ADMIN-CENTRAL OFF, 49.88; AUTISM ASPERGER PUBLISHING CO,
SUPPLIES/SPED RESOURCES - MS,
214.50; BANK OF AMERICA PAYMENTS, REPAIR SERVICES/TECH
SUPPORT - DIST, 1,200.27; BARNES
& NOBLE INC, MILEAGE / EXP/
STAFF DEVELOPMENT - DIST,
129.60; BARNES DISTRIBUTION,
TIRES AND PARTS/TRANSPORTATION, 60.61; BEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PHYSICAL
THERAPY/ORTHOPEDIC - ELEM,
1,619.34; BELEW, TAMERA, MILEAGE / INSERVICE/SPED DIAG SERV
- MS, 162.96; BENTZINGER, PATTY,
MILEAGE / INSERVICE/BOARD OF
ED - DIST, 75.66; BRIGGS, INC, SUPPLIES/PLANT MAINT., 80.87;
BROWER SCHOOL BUS PARTS,
TIRES AND PARTS/TRANSPORTATION, 841.88; BROWN, LISA, MILEAGE / INSERVICE/SPED DIAG SERV
- MS, 184.67
CAMBIUM LEARNING, INC,
SUPPLIES/SPED RESOURCES - MS,
134.18; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS,
TIRES AND PARTS/TRANSPORTATION, 657.37; COMMONWEALTH
ELECTRIC CO., SUPPLIES/PLANT
MAINT., 2,232.84; COUNTRYSIDE
COOP (FIRTH COOP), GAS/TRANSPORTATION, 17,018.01; CRESCENT
ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO., SUPPLIES/
PLANT MAINT., 134.39; D & D COMMUNICATIONS, TIRES AND
PARTS/TRANSPORTATION, 62.50;
DEVRIES, GAYLEN, OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 55.00;
DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, MUSIC
(VOCAL) SUPPLIES - HS, 477.88;
DIODE COMMUNICATIONS, CONSULTING SERVICES/TECH SUPPORT - DIST, 39.95; DLR GROUP,
CONTRACTED / SECURED SERV/
PLANT MAINT., 50.00; DOESCHOT,
BEVERLY, OTHER EXPENSES/
TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; DROGE,
DOREEN, SUPPLIES/SOCIAL
STUDIES
ELEM,
73.77;
DRUMMOND AMERICAN CORPORATION, SUPPLIES/PLANT OPERATION, 353.61
EAGLE SERVICES, INC.,
RENTAL
OF
PORTABLE
RESTROOMS - HS, 220.00; EGAN
SUPPLY COMPANY, SUPPLIES/
PLANT MAINT., 262.63; ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING CO.,
OTHER SERVICES/PLANT OPERATION, 261.00; ELWOOD, PATRICIA,
SUPPLIES/ART - ELEM, 60.92;
ESSINK, GORDON, OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00;
ESU #6, DISTANCE LEARNING
CONTRACTS/TECH SUPPORT,
11,245.83; ETA/CUISENAIRE, TEXTBOOKS/MATH - ELEM, 295.74;
FARMERS COOPERATIVE CO,
TIRES AND PARTS/TRANSPORTATION, 505.22; FLOWER LANE FLORIST, MISCELLANEOUS/BOARD
OF ED - DIST, 30.00; FOLLETT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, TEXT-
BOOKS/ENGLISH - ELEM, 134.55;
FOLLETT LIBRARY RESOURCES
LIBRARY BOOKS - ELEM, 4,910.75
FRED’S AUTO ELECTRIC, INC,
TIRES AND PARTS/TRANSPORTATION, 159.30; FRY & ASSOCIATES,
INC., SUPPLIES/REG INSTRUCTION - ELEM, 2,640.00; GAGE
COUNTY EQUIPMENT, INC., SUPPLIES/PLANT MAINT., 649.14; GALAXY CABLEVISION, DISTANCE
LEARNING CONTRACTS/TECH
SUPPORT, 1,443.83; GANA TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC, SUPPLIES/PLANT MAINT., 290.00;
GANA, DONNA, OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00;
GOODWIN TUCKER GROUP, SUPPLIES/PLANT MAINT., 912.13;
GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS, INC,
MILEAGE / EXP/STAFF DEVELOPMENT - DIST, 57.50; GUMDROP
BOOKS, LIBRARY BOOKS - MS,
829.28; GUSHARD, BAMBIE, SUPPLIES/GUIDANCE - ELEM, 140.45;
GUSHARD, DANIEL, OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00
H & S PLUMBING, SUPPLIES/
PLANT MAINT., 4,650.00; HAAN
CRAFTS, SUPPLIES/HOME EC - MS,
161.00; HAGAN, JUSTINA, 6TH
GRADE TEAM SUPPLIES - MS,
30.07; HALVERSTADT, SHIRLEY,
OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; HANSMEYER,
WESLEY, MILEAGE / EXP/STAFF
DEVELOPMENT - DIST, 135.00;
HERGOTT, ILA, OTHER EXPENSES/
TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; HIER,
GLADE, OTHER EXPENSES/
TRANSPORTATION,
30.00;
HIGHSMITH, INC., SUPPLIES/LIBRARY & MEDIA - HS, 342.25;
HONEYWELL INC., SUPPLIES/
PLANT
MAINT.,
1,635.83;
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY,
SUPPLIES/REG INSTRUCTION MS, 178.20; HUENINK REFUSE SERVICE, OTHER SERVICES/PLANT
OPERATION, 1,870.00; HUNTER,
LORI, OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; HYVEE FOOD
STORE #1388, SUPPLIES/HOME EC
- HS, 169.95
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS,
COPIER MAINT CONT - HS,
1,236.78; IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, SUPPLIES/REG INSTRUCTION - MS, 230.00; JACK & JILL,
SUPPLIES/HOME EC - HS, 133.26;
JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS, INC.,
SUPPLIES/ADMIN-CENTRAL OFFICE, 169.24; JOHNSON, BARBARA,
VISUALLY IMPAIRED - ELEM,
117.05; JURGENS, BRUCE, OTHER
EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION,
30.00; JURGENS, CONNIE, OTHER
30.00; KILL-RITE PEST CONTROL,
ROKEBY EXPENSES/PLANT OPERATION, 65.00; KUSTER, GAIL,
OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; KUSTER, NEAL,
OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; LANCASTER RURAL
WATER, CHENEY EXPENSES/
PLANT OPERATIONS, 33.00;
LIENEMANN, TORRI, MILEAGE /
EXP/STAFF DEVELOPMENT - DIST,
555.91; LINCOLN EAST HIGH
SCHOOL, SPEECH TEAM FEES &
EXPENSES - HS, 32.00
LINCOLN TRUCK CENTER,
TIRES AND PARTS/TRANSPORTATION,
3,081.49;
LINCOLN
WINLECTRIC CO, SUPPLIES/
PLANT
MAINT.,
47.12;
LINDERSMITH, LINDA, MILEAGE
/ INSERVICE/ADMIN-CENTRAL
OFFICE, 100.94; LINWELD, SUPPLIES/VOC. AG - HS, 290.72;
MACGILL & CO, WILLIAM V., SUPPLIES/HEALTH SERVICES - MS,
113.85; MARC 4 MEDIA, AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS - HS, 40.00;
MATHCOUNTS FOUNDATION,
OTHER MISC OBJECTS/MATH - MS,
160.00; MATTHES, WESLEY, OTHER
30.00; MCGRAW-HILL PUB. CO.
(GLENCOE), SUPPLIES/GUIDANCE
- HS, 72.62; MEINTS, KRISTIE, SUPPLIES/REG INSTRUCTION - ELEM,
30.41; MENARDS-LINCOLN SOUTH
STORE, TIRES AND PARTS/TRANSPORTATION, 107.40; MEYER LABORATORY, INC, SUPPLIES/PLANT
OPERATION, 672.00; MIDAMERICA
BOOKS, LIBRARY BOOKS - HS,
848.58; MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY
PROD./SERV., AUDITORIUM SUPPLIES - DISTRICT, 67.75; MOORE
MEDICAL, LLC, SUPPLIES/HEALTH
SERVICES - ELEM, 143.78
NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL
ADMIN., DUES AND FEES/ADMINSUPT, 175.00; NE OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH CENTER, PHYSICALS /
DRUG TESTING/TRANSP. - DIST,
1,839.00; NEBRASKA SAFETY
COUNCIL, INC, MILEAGE /
INSERVICE/ADMIN - HS, 79.00;
NEW DIGITAL GROUP, CONTRACTED / SECURED SERV/
PLANT OPERATN, 1,750.00; NIFCO
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC.,
VOICE NEWS, Thursday, December 20, 2007 - Page 7
Motion by Olson, seconded by Papke,
to approve the minutes of the last meeting as published in the VOICE. Motion
carried.
Motion by DeVries, seconded by
Olson, to approve the treasurer’s report
as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Tegley, seconded by Olson,
to receive and place on file all notices
and materials having any bearing on the
meeting. Motion carried.
The following bills were presented for
payment:
Aquila, $69.29; Aquila, 598.39; Barb
Tegley Chairman, 385.00; Blue Valley
Door Co., Inc. 172.88; Cortland Post
Office, 6.11; E-Z Stop, 418.60; First National Beatrice, 1,282.30; Forrest
DeVries, 330.00; Great Plains One-Call
Services, Inc., 7.07; Lloyd Otto, 10.00;
MARC, 257.68; Mead Lumber, 22.26;
Menards, 260.62; Metal Doors & Hardware, 28.58; Mike Gates, 360.00; Norris
Public (Vendor), 1,646.38; Norval Papke
Jr., 330.00; Presto X, 61.77; Roger Olson,
330.00; Salaries, 2,031.87; Sprint Print,
100.00; Steve Rowell, 726.32; Tractor
Supply, 77.88; Travelers Inc., Co., Vendor, 321.00; VOICE News, 72.01; Von
Busch & Sons, Inc., 4,175.59; Voss Lighting, 20.00; Wehling Engineers, 928.55;
Windstream, 191.00.
Papke, to pay the bills. Motion carried.
Randy Ritnour, Gage County Attorney, and Doug Klaus, Chief Deputy of
the Gage County Sheriff’s Department,
attended the Village Board meeting to
discuss areas of concern and information with the Board. They informed the
board that a new deputy had been hired
in November. They stated that felony
cases were up in comparison to the last
three years, misdemeanors were up 15%
and traffic violations had doubled.
Bill Wehling presented the street budget and expenditure report to the Board.
Street assessments for Deunk’s paving project were discussed. Village Attorney will contact the Gage County
Treasurer’s office regarding assessments.
The maintenance report was presented by Clarence Hartwig. Hartwig
stated that new bathrooms in the community center were plugged in November and he will contact the contractor
regarding the sewer line into the bathrooms. Clarence said that Green’s Furnace has recently been called to do some
repair work on the furnaces at the community center. The board decided to have
the clerk contact Green’s and have them
do a yearly maintenance check on the
furnaces.
A bill received from John Henry’s
Plumbing for a water leak repair was discussed. Papke will check on the payment
of the bill with the persons involved.
Papke, to elect Tegley to serve as Chairman of the Village Board. All members
voting aye. Motion carried.
The board would like to express their
thanks to Dean Pester, Jordon Gates and
the Behrends Bros. for help and equipment use for tree trimming in the Village.
The board also expressed thanks to Board
Member Forrest DeVries for the use of
his tractor and chain saw for tree trimming.
Motion by Papke, seconded by
DeVries, to increase Village employee’s
salaries by 4%. All members voting aye.
Motion carried.
The Village Offices will be closed
December 24, 25, 26 and December 31.
Papke, to adjourn. Motion carried.
I, the undersigned clerk for the Village of Cortland, NE do hereby certify
that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of the proceedings had and done
by the Village Board of Cortland, NE to
the best of my knowledge.
Village Clerk/Treasurer
Carolyn Otto
Treatment Plant for $13,002.12 were included in the report. Motion by Council Member Noren and seconded by
Council Member Hoesing to approve
the Consent Agenda and Statement of
Accounts as presented in the report to
include all infrastructure cost items reimbursable back to the City. The following Council Members voted “YEA”.
Cejka, Dykmann, Hanson, Harms,
Hoesing, and Noren. The following
Council Members voted “NAY”. None.
Motion passed 6-0.
OPEN FORUM
None
REPORTS
City Administrator presented Parks
Recreation & Recycling Report. The
report discussed the progress at Prairie View Park. The sidewalk would be
poured as soon as possible whether
permitting. Also noted in the report was
the continuous over filling of the plastic
recycling container. A flyer would be
sent out to remind citizens to crush plastics.
Mr. Bobby Lovorn Interim Public
Works Director was present to discuss
Public Works Report. Noted in the report were the updated results on water
samples. Mr. Lovorn also discussed the
bike path and the need for a barricade
at 54th and Hickman Road.
Ms. Doreen Droge was present to
discuss the Reading Centre report. She
noted the parade of homes was coming
up on December 2, 2007. Ms. Droge
also noted that attendance to the reading center seemed to be down. She
stated that parking was an issue especially on Tuesday nights.
Motion by Council Member
Hoesing, and seconded by Council
Member Dykmann, to approve the
Parks Recreation & Recycling Report,
Public Works Department Report, and
Reading Center Report. The following
Council Members voted “YEA”.
Dykmann, Cejka, Hanson, Harms,
Motion passed 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Dykmann, and seconded by Council
Member Noren, to Table third reading
of Ordinance #2007-20 Animals
Banned from the Municipality until May
1, 2008. The following Council Members voted “YEA”. Dykmann, Harms,
Hoesing and Noren. The following
Council Members voted “NAY”. Cejka
and Hanson. Motion passed 4-2.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Community Foundation and
City was tabled until more information
could be provided.
Mr. James Burroughs with Olsson’s
Associates was present to discuss the
completion of the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Burroughs noted that
one more change order was need for
the completion of the project. He noted
that the amount of change orders was
relatively low. Motion by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council
Member Cejka to accept the Tentative
Completion Certificate and allow City
Administrator to sign Tentative Completion Certificate. The following Council
Members voted “YEA”. Dykmann,
Cejka, Hanson, Harms, Hoesing, and
Noren. The following Council Members
voted “NAY”. None. Motion passed 60.
Mr. James Burroughs noted that the
previously requested water study information would be available at the next
meeting. Item tabled until more information could be provided.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Dykmann reported
on the Lancaster County Road &
Bridge 1 and 6 years Public Hearing.
He noted the contractor defaulted on
MINUTES OF THE
the paving of 82nd Street, but the county
HICKMAN CITY COUNCIL
was trying to stay on schedule of the
MEETING HELD ON
viaduct project.
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
City Council reviewed Lincoln’s
NOTICE OF MEETING
Mayor Jim Hrouda called the meet- policy on lift stations. Council noted that
NORRIS SCHOOL
ing to order at 7:00 p.m. and referenced they would like to set a policy for
DISTRICT 160
the meeting recording process, optional Hickman, similar to Lincoln’s. No AcNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sign in sheet, and open meeting law post- tion taken on Temporary Lift Station
the regular meeting of the Board of Edu- ing. Council Members Mike Cejka, Dave Policy.
cation will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs- Dykmann, Doug Hanson, Richard Harms,
City Administrator updated Council
day, January 10th, 2008 in the Board Kim Hoesing, and Steve Noren were on a denial of driveway at 700 Autumn
Meeting Room at the Central Office, present for Roll Call. Notice of the meet- Parkway. He noted that the detached
which meeting will be open to the pub- ing and agenda was given to the Mayor garage was approved but the driveway
lic. The agenda for the meeting, kept and all members of the Governing Body was not.
continuously current, is available for pub- prior to the meeting. Notice of the meet- Mr. James Burroughs noted the City
lic inspection at the office of the Super- ing was distributed or posted to The would need to start thinking about the
intendent.
Voice News, City Offices, U.S. Post utility relocation project along 68th
Office – Hickman, and Jack-n-Jill.
Street. The City would be reimbursed
VILLAGE OF CORTLAND
PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUC- for the relocation expenses only, any
A regular meeting of the Village of TION/PRESENTATIONS
upgrades would be the responsibility of
Cortland, Nebraska was held on DecemNone
the city. Motion by Council Member
ber 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire StaCONSENT AGENDA
Hanson, and seconded by Council
tion in Cortland, Nebraska. Notice of the
The City Administrator reviewed line Member Dykmann, to allow Mayor to
meeting and availability of the agenda item content of the new Accounts Pay- approve Professional Services Agreewere posted in advance.
able/Claims report with Governing Body. ment Hickman Relocation Project for
Present at the meeting were: Chair- Bond payment to Wells Fargo Trust for Viaduct project reimbursable by the
man Barb Tegley and Board Members; $50,441.25, D.E.Q. SRF Clean Waster Lancaster County pursuant to the NoForrest DeVries, Mike Gates, Roger Loan Payment $15,552.93 and Certificate vember 16, 2007 for $ 87,875 agree
Olson and Norval Papke Jr.
of Payment #11 for the Waste Water
Continued on Page 10
SUPPLIES/PLANT MAINT., 2,358.61;
NORRIS ACTIVITY FUND, MISCELLANEOUS/BOARD OF ED DIST, 2,570.50; NORRIS HOT
LUNCH, SUPPLIES/REG INSTRUCTION - ELEM, 98.85; NORRIS PUBLIC POWER, ROKEBY EXPENSES/
PLANT OPERATION, 35,253.64;
NRA HOSPITALITY EDUCATION,
TEXTBOOKS/HOME EC - HS,
1,335.60; OFFICEMAX CREDIT
PLAN, 8TH GRADE TEAM SUPPLIES - MS, 64.00; OREGON TRAIL
EQUIP, LLC, SUPPLIES/PLANT
MAINT., 898.23; ORMONDE,
FRANK, OTHER EXPENSES/
TRANSPORTATION, 113.00
PARADISE WATER COMPANY,
SUPPLIES/REG INSTRUCTION MS, 220.50; PARDE, ORVILLE,
OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; PAYFLEX SYSTEMS
USA, INC, UNEMP. COMP., IRS 125
ADM FEE - DIST, 560.70; PEARMAN,
MICHELLE, ONE ACT PLAY FEES
& EXPENSES - HS, 351.98; PEGLER
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES, SUPPLIES TRANSPORTATION, 61.93;
PERRY,GUTHERY,HAASE
&
GESSFORD, PC, LLC, LEGAL SERVICES/BOARD OF ED - DIST,
840.00; PIENING, JENNIFER, OTHER
PROF / TECH SERV/ORTHOPEDIC
- MS, 4,540.64; REXINGER, JANI,
OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; SCHRADER, LINDA,
OTHER EXPENSES/TRANSPORTATION, 30.00; SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC., MILEAGE / INSERVICE/
ADMIN-CENTRAL OFFICE, 150.00;
SPANG, SARAH, WORK STUDY
PROGRAM/SPED RESOURCE - HS,
36.00
T. O. HAAS TIRE, LLC, REPAIR /
MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTATION, 39.00; TRANE SERVICE
GROUP, SUPPLIES/PLANT MAINT.,
4,202.94; TROUPE, PHIL, ONE ACT
PLAY FEES / EXPENSES - HS, 211.66;
UNITED EQUIPMENT SERVICES
CO., SUPPLIES/PLANT MAINT.,
5,765.00; US POSTAL SERVICE,
POSTAGE - DIST, 4,572.60; VOICE
NEWS, PERIODICALS/LIBRARY /
MEDIA - ELEM, 257.29; WEEKLY,
BRENDA, MILEAGE / EXP/STAFF
DEVELOPMENT - DIST, 33.42; WILSON COMPANY, H. W., LIBRARY
BOOKS - HS, 1,416.75; WINK AUDIO
VISUAL, SOFTWARE/TECH SUPPORT - DIST, 1,995.00 - $140,896.05;
Sub-Total General Fund, $140,896.05;
Miscellaneous Expenses, $251.88; Payroll, $1,125,623.66
TOTAL:
General
Fund,
$1,266,771.59
Imprest Account
UPS STORE, Shipping, $93.68;
FIRTH POST OFFICE, Postage,
$42.93; IMN, Registration, $15.00; LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM, Services,
$142.77; TOM KOHN, Reimbursement,
$146.82; TOM PRICE, Reimbursement,
$20.00; STACEY TROXEL, Reimbursement, $91.15; FIRTH POST OFFICE, Postage, $434.51; TOM KOHN,
Reimbursement, $360.10; NOEL
ERSKINE, Reimbursement, $675.87.
Imprest Fund Total: $2,022.83
Lunch Fund
BERNARD FOOD INDUSTRIES,
INC., FOOD, $975.86; CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING CO, FOOD, 12,574.30;
JACK & JILL, FOOD, 122.57; LINCOLN POULTRY, FOOD, 11,953.30;
MEADOW GOLD DAIRIES, FOOD,
6,410.82; NE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAM, FOOD, 4,783.83;
PEGLER SYSCO FOOD SERVICES,
SUPPLIES / MATERIALS EXCP
FOOD, 9,496.44; PEPSI-COLA,
FOOD, 2,167.50; ROTELLA’S ITALIAN BAKERY, INC., FOOD, 1,036.70;
VAN-OEHLERTZ, TINI, SUPPLIES /
MATERIALS EXCP FOOD, 30.38.
Lunch Fund Total: $49,551.70
Depreciation Fund
OMAHA TRUCK CENTER, INC.,
BUS ACQUISITION, 76,889.00. Depreciation Fund Total: $76,889.00
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VOICE
Merry Christmas Friends
Come celebrate
the holidays with us!
Fri., Dec. 21, 5-9 - Heart Murmurs
9-1 - Retreads
Sat., Dec. 22, 9-1 - The Coopers
Closed Christmas Eve - Old Pub Open
Closing at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve
Closed Christmas Day
Tues., Dec. 25 Christmas Day Party 7-10 p.m. - Blues from the Five
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Jerry Prangsters - Classic Rock/Jam
Champagne, hors d oeuvres, party favors, $10 per person
DUGGAN'S PUB
11th & K, Lincoln • 477-3513
Adams American Legion
and Sons of the American Legion
PANCAKE FEED
Sat. Dec. 22 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Adams Community Center
Freewill donation
Raffles for Grand Prizes!
See Santa 11:30 - 12:30
Just around
the corner,
Christmas
& New Year’s
Ring in 2008 with us!
9 p.m., Mon. Dec. 31
LIVE BAND
$2 cover
We’re closing at 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve, but opening
the bar at 6 p.m.
Christmas Day
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Champagne
& Party Favors at Midnight
Open 10 a.m. New Year’s Day
for Bowl Games
Many thanks for
dropping by this year!
540 South 4th St. • Eagle, NE •
781-2739 •
Just 8 miles east of Lincoln on O
Your Neighborhood Sports Bar & Grill
Great Menu • GreatAtmosphere
70th & Adams • Lincoln • 466-6679
Thanks for making 2007 a great year!
“Where taste is homemade”
Don’t forget to order a
pie or cake for that
holiday occasion!
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Daily Specials
Time to wish our friends a holiday
filled with joy and harmony.
5602 So. 48th • Lincoln
Just south of Hwy 2 • 423-2206
M -F – 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat. – 6 a.m.- 2 p.m. • Sun. – Closed
www.stauffercafe.com
KARAOKE
New Year’s Eve
Opening at 1 p.m. New Year’s Day
Sadie’s Place
10 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Sat. 3-9 p.m. Sun.
downtown Hickman
792-2707
Be our guest and stay
in our historic bed and breakfast
Merry Christmas!
Dinner Specials- Everything’s homemade
Closed Dec. 24, 25 & 26
Open New Year’s Eve 5:30 p.m.
serving Prime Rib w/Seafood & Duck or off the menu
Make your reservations now!
New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet - 9 a.m. - Noon
HAPPY HOUR - Thurs.-Sat. 6-7 p.m. • Daily Lunch Specials
HOTEL WILBER
203 S. Wilson • Wilber, NE
821-2020 • 888-332-1937
Tues. - Sat. 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. - Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Czech Cellar open 5:30 -close Thur.-Sat.
Have your
Holiday
party here!
Non-Smoking
Facility
A hearty
holiday
hello . . .
To all of our customers and friends
we feel so blessed
to know. Here’s to a
season of good
meals shared with
those who mean the
most to you.
Kitchen will be closed:
Early Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Dec. 26,
Early New Year’s Eve Day & New Year’s Day
But the bar will remain open!
Trails End
633 Main St. • Adams, NE • 988-3035
6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Sat. • 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun.
Eugene T
ate P
ark
T.. Mahoney St
Sta
Park
HOLIDAY BUFFETS
CHRISTMAS EVE • 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Adults $13.95 • Children $6.95
Broiled New York Strip with Burgundy Mushroom Sauce, Rotisserie Seasoned Baked Chicken,
Farfalle Pasta With Prosciutto Ham Alfredo, Three Cheese Whipped Potatoes with Gravy, Italian Blend
Vegetable, Cream of Broccoli with Smoked Ham Soup, German Chocolate & Walnut Cream Cake
CHRISTMAS DA
Y • 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Adults $13.95 • Children $6.95
DAY
Slow Roasted Seasoned Prime Rib-Au Jus, Roast Pork Loin with Country Dressing,
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Parmesan Sauce, Seasoned Whipped Potatoes with Gravy,
Peas-Carrots-Corn Blend, Blended Wild Mushroom Soup, Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Table
KIDS BUFFET Chicken Tenders, Corn Dogs, Kids Fries, Mac & Cheese
All holiday buffets include full salad bar, rolls & butter, dessert & choice of beverage.
CHRISTMAS DA
Y BREAKF
AST BUFFET • 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
DAY
BREAKFAST
I-80 Exit 426 • Park Entry Permit Required • 402-944-2523
Best Wishes To All
and a heartfelt thanks!
We look forward to serving
you in the New Year!
TASTE HOW MUCH WE CARE
Culver’s Of Lincoln
1500 Old Cheney Road
423-3990
70th & Pioneers
488-4121
435-8008
No. 27th Street (in front of Sam’s)
VOICE
Santa stops by
Sterling Fire Hall
Santa’s own little elf? Or one of the good little girls
Austin and Tara Walters, of Sterling, try not to share who visited Santa on December 15 at Sterling? Fivetoo much of their stuff, but they had no choice but year-old Kaity Wusk, of Sterling, showed she could
to share Santa’s lap. pull off the fur-lined look too.
Kylie and Harmony MathesRiensche, of Sterling, had nothing
but smiles for Santa.
Two-year-old Danelle DeBoer, of
Lincoln, peered quizzically into
the face of Santa.
Haley Pella, 2, and
her sister Lindy, 9,
of Sterling, were
inseparable, even
while sitting on
Santa’s lap.
Riley Brown, 3, of Sterling,
desperately looked to his mom
to remind him of the
necessaries on his wish list.
(Right)
Three-year-old
Emaleen
Wielgus,
of
Columbus, kept a close watch
over her bag of treats.
Warm Wishes
for a happy and healthy new year to all
our customers, neighbors and friends.
Sunshine Country Grooming
Carol Snow • 6050 S 148th St. • Walton
(402) 782-2300 • (402) 304-3827
She told us what
she wants for Christmas:
Jewelry from
Gold Smith Jewelers
enlarged
to show detail
Other
styles
available
Storewide
Holiday Sale
in Progress!
Open
Mon. - Sat.
5500 Old Cheney Rd.
Celebrating 25 years in business
Suite 18, Lincoln, NE
and a new location!
421-2253
Lincoln’s Professional Jewelers • www.GoldsmithJewelers-NE.com
Photos by
Christina Case
With a simple look, Santa thanked Emma
Rae Harms, 4, of Sterling, for her
thoughtful gift.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Continued from page 7
ment. The following Council Members
voted “YEA”. Dykmann, Cejka,
Hanson, Harms, Hoesing, and Noren.
The following Council Members voted
“NAY”. None. Motion passed 6-0.
CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT
None
CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
City Administrator discussed current
infrastructure projects including the
Water Testing and Hydrant Flushing.
The City test well was discussed, it was
noted that if the gradations and gravel
pack were not provided, the value of that
information would be deducted from the
contract amount.
City Administrator discussed employee flu shots, economic development
issues, and restructuring of chain of command. He also noted that the City Attorney Lawayne Feit would be retiring
from the City and a public reception
would scheduled to recognize Mr. Feit
for his years of service for the City.
Motion by Council Member Harms,
and seconded by Council Member Cejka,
to approve City Administrators report.
“YEA”. Dykmann, Cejka, Hanson,
Harms, Hoesing, and Noren. The following Council Members voted “NAY”.
None. Motion passed 6-0.
GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Council Member Cejka discussed
with the Mayor and Council the proposed
Norris Transmission line. He noted that
it appeared that Norris was going to locate the line in the City’s Right Of Way.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Council Member Harms,
and seconded by Council Member
Hoesing, to go into executive session to
discuss non-elected personal and City
Legal matters at 8:55 p.m. The following Council Members voted “YEA”.
Motion passed 6-0.
Dykmann, and seconded by Council
Member Hoesing, to reconvene in regular session at 9:46 p.m. The following
Council Members voted “YEA”.
Motion passed 6-0.
Hoesing, and seconded by Council
Member Dykmann, to approve and
fully support request from City Administrator for Medical/Personal leave
and flex scheduling effective immediately. The following Council Members
ADJOURNMENT
Motion Council Member Dykmann,
and seconded by Council Member
Harms, to adjourn at 9:48 p.m. The following Council Members voted “YEA”.
Cejka, Dykmann, Harms, Hoesing and
Noren. The following Council Members
Emily G. Bausch, Deputy Clerk
Jim Hrouda, Mayor
Barco Municipal Products, Signage,
$461.35; Bizco Direct Computers, Hard
Drive, $202.00; City Clock Inc., Supplies, $48.00; City of Hickman, Elec-
trical Usage, $4,184.53; Delta Dental
of Nebraska, Insurance, $150.50;
Hawkins, Inc., Supplies, $165.62; Tim
Jurgena, Council Photo, $96.00; Kutak
Rock LLP, Legal Fees, $264.00; Lan.
Co. Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement,
$5,697.73; Lincoln Winlectric Co., Office Repairs, $40.71; Mattson Ricketts
Law Firm, Legal Fees, $1,370.00; Mid
American Research Chemical, Supplies,
$23.58; Midwest Laboratories, Inc.,
Testing, $61.95; NE Dept. of Env. Quality, Sewer Note, $15,552.93; NE Tire Firth Energy, Tire Repairs, $35.98;
NMC Cat, Parts, $75.00; Office Max
HSBC Business, Supplies, $112.48;
Olsson Associates, Engineering,
$789.29; Pollardwater.com, Tools,
$119.05; Price Enterprise, Trees,
$5,464.90; Railroad Management Company III LLC, Rent, $82.50; Willis Rap,
Repair Claim, $242.91; Dale Stertz,
Consulting, $300.00; Wells Fargo Card
Services, Statement, $413.63; Wells
Fargo Bank NE, N.A., Bond Payment,
$50,441.25; Payroll Distribution, Pay
period 11.01.07 thru 11.15.07,
$7,140.84; Ne Dept. of Revenue, Sales
Tax, $4,470.63
CITY OF HICKMAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-20
An ordinance to amend the city code
of the city of Hickman, Nebraska, by
Creating article 9, section 205 Building
permits: Sediment in Public Right of Way
or storm drainage system; notice to remove ; penalty and to provide for the
effective date hereof.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
MAYOR AND THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HICKMAN, NEBRASKA:
Section 1. That the City Code of the
City of Hickman, Nebraska, be amended
to add Article 9, Section 205 to reads as
follows:
§ 9-205 Building Permits: Sediment
in Public Right-of-Way or Storm Drainage System; Notice to Remove; Penalty.
Any person responsible for sediment
deposited into or upon any street, alley,
sidewalk public way, storm drainage system, or public ground as a result of tracking, runoff or other erosion and sedimentation from a building or development
site, shall remove the same within a reasonable period of time as required by the
City of Hickman, Department of Environmental Quality, or other agency.
Whenever the person responsible for
sediment deposited into or upon any
street, alley, sidewalk, public way, storm
drainage system, or public grounds refuses or neglects to remove the same,
the City may elect to remove the sediment and the expense of such removal
shall be recoverable by the City.
If the City of Hickman, Department
of Environmental Quality, or other
agency determines that the conditions
described above constitute an immediate nuisance and hazard to public safety,
the City shall issue a written notice to
abate and remove such nuisance or hazard within twenty-four hours. If such
person responsible shall have failed or
refused to abate and remove such nuisance at the expiration of twenty-four
hours from delivery of notice, the City
may remove such nuisance and the expense of such removal shall be recoverable by the City
Section 2. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
Passed and approved this the 11th day
of December, 2007
Mayor, Jim Hrouda
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk, Emily G. Bausch
CITY OF HICKMAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2007–14
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HICKMAN, NEBRASKA:
That the City Council and employees of the City of Hickman
join together to extend Holiday Greetings and Best Wishes to
the citizens of Hickman and the surrounding area, for a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with peace,
happiness and prosperity; and that the joy which is shared
during the Christmas season remain in our hearts throughout
the year.
The foregoing Resolution having been read, Council Member Hoesing moved and seconded by Council Member Harms,
the motion for the passage and adoption of said Resolution,
and after consideration, thereof, the roll was called on the
passage and adoption of said Resolution and the following
Council members voted Aye: Noren, Hoesing, Harms &
Hanson The following voted Nay: NONE
A majority of all members elected to the Council having
voted in favor the passage and adoption of said Resolution,
the same was by the Mayor declared as passed and adopted
this the 11th day of December, 2007.
CITY OF HICKMAN
ATTEST:
Mayor Jim Hrouda
Deputy City Clerk
Bennet seventh-grader
faces difficult days ahead
with return of leukemia
FREEMAN SCHOOL
PROCEEDINGS
PROCEEDINGS, REGULAR
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION, DANIEL FREEMAN
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.
34 ADAMS, AND FILLEY, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 10, 2007.
SAID MEETING HELD AFTER
POSTING OF NOTICE AND IN
By Christina Case
ACCORDANCE WITH THE
Twelve-year-old Brett ChrisAGENDA KEPT CURRENT IN THE
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTEN- tian, of Bennet, has to work a
DENT OF SCHOOLS.
lot harder than most to keep up
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. with her plans. For a few years
The following members were present now, Brett has kept afloat
for roll call: Buhr, Ideus, Dorn, Parde, through the ups and downs of
and Remmers. Finkner was absent.
Motion made by Ideus, and sec- her struggle with leukemia. Unonded by Parde, to approve the con- fortunately, after a particularly
sent agenda which includes: acknowl- encouraging autumn, the
edge and accept Agenda for meeting, plucky middle-schooler is once
approve minutes of previous meeting, again either back in bed or in
approve financial reports and approve Omaha, where more chemoclaims in the amount of Two hundred therapy could be in her future.
eighty-six thousand six hundred ninetyBrett’s leukemia was discovfive dollars and eighty cents ered during the summer of 2006.
($286,695.80). Vote For: Buhr, Dorn,
Ideus, Parde, and Remmers. Vote A sixth grader at the time, Brett
spent July through October at
Against: None. Motion Carried.
Board member Steve Finkner ar- Children’s Hospital in Omaha
undergoing treatment. While
rived at 7:43 p.m.
Motion made by Ideus, and sec- her classmates headed back to
onded by Buhr, to approve on second school at Bennet Elementary,
reading update to policy # 8320 Types Brett received her first two
of Board Meetings. Vote For: Finkner, rounds of chemotherapy, along Brett Christian’s school photo
Ideus, Parde, Remmers, Buhr, and with aggressive treatment for a was taken in September, just
Dorn. Vote Against: None. Motion carbefore her leukemia came back
fungal infection.
ried.
Last November, Brett was in October. Now, the Bennet 12Motion made by Remmers, and secable
to come home, although year-old is largely dependent on
onded by Finkner, to authorize Dr.
she
had
three more rounds of a donor to survive.
Hammack to create a Technology
Photo submitted
Needs and Finance Committee made chemotherapy ahead of her.
up of representatives appointed by Dr. Even though the leukemia was in re- shopping.” Instead, Brett and her
Hammack to study the needs for tech- mission, without the next three mom found themselves on the
nology in the Freeman School District rounds, Brett’s survival rate would road to Omaha on Friday.
and to identify what equipment is be 25 to 40 percent, as opposed to
Unfortunately, tests revealed
needed in future years and explore
that
the chemo hadn’t worked, and
60
to
80
percent
with
the
chemo.
For
means of funding such acquisitions in
after
Christmas she will have to reBrett,
her
mom
Leah,
and
her
the next 4-6 years. Vote For: Ideus,
Parde, Remmers, Buhr, Dorn, and stepdad Craig Busbee, it was a no- turn to Omaha for more. “Chemo
is only going to sustain her for
Finkner. Vote Against: None. Motion brainer.
carried.
Brett made good use of her time awhile, so hopefully she’ll get a
Motion made by Dorn, and sec- while she was home. Since the che- call about a donor,” said Leah. “It
onded by Buhr, to enter into the agree- motherapy and bed rest weakened may be the only thing that can
ment with the ESU for PowerSchool her muscles, Brett was in a wheel- save her now.”
support and hardware. Vote For: Parde, chair for awhile, unable to walk. But
Still, Brett made it past the first
Remmers, Buhr, Dorn, Finkner, and
hurdle,
and there’s no counting
that
didn’t
keep
her
from
riding
her
Ideus. Vote Against: None. Motion carhorse Peanut. With physical therapy her out. “The leukemia coming
ried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. three times a week, Brett gradually back was just one of those things.
Dr. Gary Hammack improved her mobility and started There’s only a 30 percent recovBoard Secretary doing many of the things she had ery rate for this disease period, and
Accurate Communications, Dec ser- to put on hold. “She was back to she’s still doing a lot better than
vice, $50.00; Kristine Adams, B&A pro- being a normal kid, doing horseback last year,” Leah said.
gram crafts, 55.29; Adams Post Office, riding and sports,” said her mom
A big Christmas get-together
Trust deposit, 250.00; Adams Super Leah.
might be quite different this year.
Foods, food/misc, 64.35; Adams VilWhen The VOICE featured Brett Any exposure to germs could selage, water/sewer, 824.00; Advance
in
last
year’s Christmas edition, her riously affect Brett’s condition, so
Acceptance/All-Lines Leasing, scrubber/sweeper, 411.31; Advanta Bank self-proclaimed goal was to “go to guests will have to wear masks
Corp, stamped envelopes and other, seventh grade, like everybody over their mouths. “With what we
1,570.47; AFLAC, 125 plan admin, else!” This fall, Brett made it to sev- have coming up, we just don’t
120.00; Alltel, cell phone, 0.74; B.A.B. enth grade, and even went out for want her to get any kind of sickInc, Roy G Behrens Construction,, rock, volleyball. But in October, the mon- ness,” said Leah. Still, Brett has
309.41; Susan Buss, expenses, 10.50; ster reared its ugly head, and the proved that she can get better, and
Classroom Direct, projector, 114.99; leukemia came back.
the family hopes to see another
Cash-Wa Distributing, food, 401.22;
“up” sometime soon.
The
monster
was
certainly
not
Dana F. Cole & Company, 06-07 AuOf course, donations are always
dit, 2,300.00; Dietze Music House, in- welcome in Brett’s book. “She feels
welcome,
and a fund is set up for
pretty
down,”
Leah
said.
“She
strument repairs, 58.52; Dissmeyer
Towing, service/fuel, 1,652.24; doesn’t get to go to school and Brett at the First National Bank, PO
Earthgrains Co, bread, 368.93; Educa- doesn’t get to do any Christmas Box 8, Unadilla, NE 68454.
tional Serv. Unit #5, SPED and other
Waiting list transplant candidates 98,114 as of Tuesday
services, 17,322.16; Educational Service Unit #6, internet, 408.64; Farmers
Cooperative Company, diesel, 3,404.31;
Steve Finkner, mileage, 58.20; The
Flower Shop, sympathy expression,
35.00; Freeman Revolving (Activity)
Fund, misc, 1,512.26; Galaxy supplies, 109.15; Sterling Lumber Com- Marcy VanEngen, Mileage to Vocal
Cablevision, Dec video/data service, pany, Ag supplies, 73.78; TruGreen Clinic, 73.72; VOICE News, ads,
1,443.83; Gary Hammack, Mileage and ChemLawn, fertilizing service, 89.00; 108.11. TOTAL $53,035.17.
expenses, 59.05; Harding & Shultz, legal services, 66.39; Homewood Suites,
State Convention lodging, 447.00;
Hometown Leasing, copiers/printers,
2,085.72; Lincoln Journal-star, employment ad , 159.68; Lincoln Lock &
Security Inc, keys and locks, 103.76;
Lincoln Truck Center, 2000 Thomas
brakework, 192.53; Linweld, welding
supplies, 111.95; The Mailbox Yearbook, subscriptions, 69.90; MidAmerican Research Chemical Corp,
cleaning supplies, 170.00; Meadow
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Gold Dairies, milk, 1,945.78; Menards
- Lincoln, pallet jack and misc, 332.98;
• Individual Care
Bob Michl, Mileage, 167.33; Moore
• Open late for your
Music Co, tom mallets/drumhead,
convenience
51.60; NE Council Of School Admin.,
Legislative Preview, 75.00; Nebraska
• First Day Services Include
Food Distribution Program, CommodiExam, X-Rays (if needed)
ties, 1,507.59; Norris Public Power,
& Adjustment
electricity, 3,189.62; Gene Oltman,
Tow bus, 30.00; One Source The Back•
Digital X-Ray Utilized
ground Check Company, background
checks, 112.50; Orkin Pest Control,
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Monthly service, 62.48; Pegler Sysco
Food Service Co, food, 3,633.40; Post
829 W. Court, Ste 2,
Rock Gas LLC, October usage, 367.87;
(Behind Antiques Paradise)
Quill Corporation, supplies, 128.49;
Beatrice, NE
Region V Services, SPED services Oct
2007, 4,398.24; School Lunch Solu610 Main St., Ste B,
tions (Fair Market Inc), food, 366.18;
Adams, NE
Schwarz Paper Company, cleaning
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The Denny family, of rural Douglas,
has something truly exciting to celebrate
this year. Last December, The VOICE
News ran a story and photo of a cheerful one-year-old, who sported a big
smile on her severely swollen face.
Cassidy Denny had a slim chance of living after a non-cancerous liver tumor
was discovered in May 2006. Now
These pictures show Cassidy
two, Cassidy has bounced back decia year ago (above), swollen
sively. As Christmas rolls around again,
from the prednisone, and (at
she is off her serious medications and
left), a bubbly two-year-old
back to life as a normal, exhausting twoafter a year of treatment. Now
year-old, to the delight of her parents,
able to walk and talk, Cassidy
Ty and Chris Denny.
is considered a true walking
There was no explanation as to why
miracle by her family.
the tumor took hold of Cassidy’s liver.
Although it was non-cancerous, the tumor consumed most of her liver and seriously inhibited Cassidy’s system from
processing food as it should. At the end
of May 2006, doctors put Cassidy on
24-hour oxygen and she began chemotherapy that summer. In September, after suffering through 22 rounds of chemo
and being prescribed several other medications, the little baby began to show
signs of improvement. By December, she
was able to go home, only to face side
effects of the chemicals and difficulty eating.
Cassidy’s regular doses of prednisone caused her face to swell up dramatically, and it took awhile for her to
regain an appetite after the chemotherapy. Exposure to so many chemicals and problems with her thyroid
stunted Cassidy’s physical development, and at one year old, she was the
size of a three-month-old baby. Despite
struggles that would be daunting even
to someone much older, Cassidy’s stubborn nature took over. She has learned
to eat by herself and likes nothing better Ty and Chris Denny are excited about celebrating Christmas
than to run around, laughing.
with Cassidy after nearly two years of fighting for her survival.
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streets of Omaha to watch Santa ride
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The Omaha World-Herald described the 1893 procession on December 12: “It was indeed a merry
procession which left the main entrance to Omaha’s big store yesterday promptly at noon, and headed
by an American Indian of swarthy
complexion, commenced a journey
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every delivery wagon in the service
of Hayden Bros. each one decorated
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with drums, and dolls and sleds and
an endless variety of things to gladden the hearts of the little ones. As
we rattle along over the pavement,
crowds of excited youngsters follow close in our wake, so close in
fact, that frequently it was necessary to stop lest some would be
crushed under the wheels.
“Now old Kris Kringle is standing surveying first one side, then the
other, then with great enjoyment, for
he likes good little children, he
reaches down and from the depths
of a huge box he gathers his arms full
of boxes of candy. What a scrambling. He is throwing them first here
and then there. Here is a pile of boys
on this side, yes, there is a girl or two
in the bunch . . . . At the Lake street
school, the children were wild with
delight and we will venture that not
more than one-third were in school
in time yesterday afternoon. The windows all along the way were filled
with beaming faces and many a box
of candy was thrown to them.
“In the evening, at Hayden
Bros’., Santa Claus held his reception. It was a glorious success. The
fourth floor is his storehouse, and
here can be seen an endless variety
of everything for both old and
young.”
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Jay and Irene Carpenter retire,
hand over keys to Sterling Jet Stop
Oh, Christmas Tree (Best Of)
A friend of mine asked to borrow
my pickup truck to haul the family
Christmas tree home, and being the
kind man that I am, I offered to drive
the truck myself. Actually, I didn’t
trust my 22 year old truck in his hands.
So we loaded up my pickup with his
entire family and headed for the Christmas tree lot. I soon discovered why
they call them Christmas tree lots...
because that’s how much the trees
cost. A lot!
My first clue that something was
different this year was that the Sierra
Club was picketing the tree lot. It
seems there is a big debate about
Christmas trees. It’s like going to the
store and being asked your preference, “Paper or plastic?” Paper, by
the way, is the wrong answer because
it implies that you are a tree chopping,
gas guzzling, puppy killing Republican. Which is also what you are if you
buy a real tree.
Once at the tree lot, the parents
and I got out of the cab of the truck
and were joined by their three kids,
who were not in a very good mood
after having just experienced a subzero ride in the back of my pickup.
“We aren’t going to buy a real tree
are we?” asked the oldest urchin.
“Don’t you know by buying a tree we
would be endorsing clear cutting and
we’d actually be contributing to global warming?”
“Yeah, and the destruction of animal habitat too,” chimed in the middle
elf. “Where will the birds roost if you
clear cut all the trees?”
“Don’t you know that a rock, is a
tree is a bird is a boy?” said the
youngest animal rightist revolutionary.
The father took one look at his
overeducated children and said, “Huh?
All I’m trying to do here is buy a tree.
Do you have any idea what they’re
talking about,” he asked me.
“I’m afraid I do,” but before I
could explain the wife offered a compromise.
“I suppose we could get a plastic
tree this year honey,” she said. “I have
to admit that I get tired of cleaning up
evergreen needles through the month
of June every year. And a plastic tree
would be flame proof, too, and we
wouldn’t have that problem like we
did last year with the fire department.”
“But we are celebrating the birth of
Christ, not Dupont,” argued the father. “Besides they get more for those
plastic trees than I paid for my first
car.”
“So in addition to being a plunderer of the planet, you are a Scrooge,
too?” asked the sarcastic oldest
child. “Besides, if you amortize the
$389 cost of the tree over five years
your yearly cost will be less than a real
tree.”
Again sayeth the father.... “Huh?”
“And what are you going to do
with the tree after Christmas?” asked
the seven year old Sierra Clubber.
“You can’t burn it, that would be
polluting the air. And you can’t bury
it.”
“Yeah, way to go dad. Kill a tree,
fill a landfill, destroy the planet.”
But you have to assemble a plastic
tree,” the father pleaded with his wife.
“Don’t you remember what a hard
time I had putting together the swing
set last year. The needles were cleaned
off the carpet and the smoke damage
was painted over before I got that
darn swing set put together. I’m putting my foot down, WE WILL NOT
have a tree in my house that requires a
screwdriver and a pair of pliers to put
together!”
A couple hours later as we were
assembling the plastic tree my friend
said, “Will you help me go Christmas
shopping later?”
“I thought you said you already did
your Christmas shopping,” I said.
“I did, but something tells me I
better take back the BB gun, oil tanker,
butterfly net and chemistry set I bought
and buy something else.”
By Christina Case
If Sterling had an “oil man,” it would
be Jay Carpenter. This Christmas, after
nearly forty years in business in the Sterling area, Jay and his wife Irene will finally get to settle down at their cozy fireplace, free of the demands and responsibilities of businessmen. The Jet Stop
is currently in transition to new owners,
and Jay is glad to see someone else in
charge.
The Carpenters opened their first gas
station in Douglas in 1964. It was called
Carpenter Oil, and became the first of
several of Jay’s endeavors. He did, in
fact, have a few things to learn. “He
started up with literally nothing in Douglas, and even had to borrow $50 from
a friend to put in the cash register for
opening day,” said Irene.
Business in Douglas went well for
awhile, but around 1964, people started
moving off the farms, and subsequently,
out of the small towns. Douglas lost its
school and several of its businesses, and
Jay made the decision to move on.
“Back when we started up, agriculture
was centered around small towns,” he
explained. “Now farms are bigger but
fewer, and can’t support the businesses
anymore.”
Hoping that Sterling would provide
a good foothold for their business, the
Carpenters opened an oil tanker business on Sterling’s Main Street in 1969.
“It was a full-service place,” said Jay.
“We fixed tires, washed windows,
changed oil, and would even drive out
to farms to fix tractor tires.” Even though
Sterling seemed to be able to support
more businesses, there were still ups
and downs. The oil crisis of 1972 and
1973 definitely threw a kink into Jay’s
business plan, as oil prices shot up and
added stress to the small town’s
economy. “It got to the point where every year there were less farmers, people
and businesses out here,” he said.
“That’s just what happens to small
towns.”
Jay decided to build the Carpenter’s
Jet Stop in 1993, and its location right
on Highway 41 has made a world of
difference. “The Jet Stop depends on
both the town and the highway for its
business,” Jay said. Even after the grocery store in Sterling closed, Jay didn’t
notice much increase in townspeople
buying groceries at the Jet Stop’s convenience store. However, with steady
business from truckers, and even Adams
residents from down the road, the Jet
Stop has become a fixture in the Sterling area.
Time brings change, and the Carpenters’ came with their grandson Alex.
Wanting to spend more time with their
growing family, and also to relax and
do their own thing for awhile, Jay and
Irene recently sold the Carpenter’s Jet
Stop. Travis and Kelly Buhr, of Adams,
and Jeff Ramold, of Omaha, are the new
Jay and Irene Carpenter, of Sterling, are more than ready to
settle down to the relaxing life of retirement, after years of
managing gas stations in the Sterling area.
Photo by Case
owners.
“These new owners will do alright.
The old staff is staying on, and they
should be able to manage fine,” said Jay.
“Everything will stay pretty much the
same.” The new manager has worked
at the Jet Stop since it was built, and
Jay is continuing to put in hours preparing his former employees to carry on.
Irene describes Jay as a workaholic,
a title that he just chuckles at. Not any
longer! “I really don’t care to go out to
eat and such, I kinda want to be by myself and do my own thing,” he said. With
their daughter, Maria, and their son,
Greg, and his family in the Sterling area,
this Christmas will be a long-awaited
time with family, without having to work
at the Jet Stop. Even Irene has put in
many holidays at the shop over the
years, manning the deli and cash register so that employees could have their
holiday off. She hopes to get back into
reading in the future.
As for Jay’s life after retirement, he
doesn’t have much desire to travel.
“We really don’t have many plans, just
sit around and relax for a bit,” he said.
Jay might also drag out some antique
metal and woodworking tools he has
tucked away. “I’d like to make something, even if it’s just sawdust!”
Gov. Heineman signs emergency
declaration following winter storms
Gov. Dave Heineman signed a state
emergency declaration in the wake of
winter storms that affected southeast
Nebraska last week. The declaration
ensures state assistance will be available
to local entities involved in recovery and
clean-up efforts.
Gov. Heineman said, “Given the damage reported in other states, we were
fortunate that more of our communities
weren’t in the path of the snow, sleet
and ice that came with these storms. I
appreciate the work of all those who’ve
responded to power outages and other
damage during the past week.” Preliminary assessments indicate that public
infrastructure sustained at least $2.3
million in damage, ranging from downed
power lines and other power structures
to damaged roads and the need for
debris removal.
In addition to working with local
emergency management, the Nebraska
Emergency Management Agency
(NEMA) will coordinate with federal
officials to determine if the damage meets
thresholds for federal assistance. NEMA
officials reported that while a few rural
customers remain without power, many
customers had power restored over the
weekend.
Hearing held on Garden
Center on Saltillo Road
The Lincoln/Lancaster County Planning Commission held a public hearing
on Wednesday, December 19, in the
County-City Building, Lincoln.
In final action, the planning staff recommended conditional approval for Special Permit No. 07053, for a garden
center on property generally located at
S. 110th Street and Saltillo Road.
Applicant for the Garden Center is
Rick Clark, 6541 Tanglewood Lane,
Lincoln, NE 68516; owners of the property are Ron DeBoer and Carol Domina,
10612 Saltillo Road, Roca, NE 68430.
Existing zoning is AG Agriculture,
and a waiver/modification request was
not provided for in the zoning text.
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Walton man walks away
from motorcycle-deer crash
A Gross
National
Columnist
Paul Vondra, of Walton,
crashed into a deer
November 19 while riding his
motorcycle, but walked
away from the accident.
Here, he is showing off the
parts of his motorcycle that
were damaged.
Photo by Mark Mahoney
and keep track of every little change.
By Mark Mahoney
Paul Vondra has been riding mo- “Talk about ruining my plans,” he said.
torcycles since the age of 10, and has “It was going to be ready for next year.
been in only three accidents, but the latest Now this happens.”
The Lincoln native, who has travone made him scratch his head.
Vondra, who has lived in Walton eled by motorcycle on Old Cheney
for nearly 13 years, was riding his mo- Road from home to work for two
torcycle east on Old Cheney Road years, has been involved in two other
near South 112th Street at 45 mph on motorcycle accidents. When he was
the evening of November 19, when a 26, Vondra was traveling on a cement
deer came out of nowhere to his left road and took a turn, which was covand struck the side of his motorcycle. ered in gravel, too fast. He slid his
The impact separated bike and rider, motorcycle along the ground and
came to a stop,
sending the 44year-old Vondra Deer crash totals for 2004 - 2006 with no serious inand the deer statewide are: 3,689, 3,431 and juries, and then he
Lancaster County usually has got back on and
about 40 feet 3,779.
more vehicle-deer crashes than any
going.
down the road other county in the state. That was kept
and the motor- true for 2004, 2005 and 2006 when Vondra didn’t want
cycle 30 feet into the county had 292, 366 and 256 car- to talk about the
other incident,
a ditch. Vondra deer crashes.
Source: Department of Roads
which happened
suffered only a
small bruise on his left hip, a slight near 56th and O streets in Lincoln,
scratch on his left ring finger and sore- saying he was a stupid 19-year-old
ness for a couple of days. He said he who didn’t know any better. He
couldn’t believe what happened and added that he had never hit a deer bethat he walked away from the acci- fore, and he tries his best to be caudent. “When it ended, I thought ‘I tious and avoid accidents. “I’ve been
got to look at my bike,’” he said. “I pretty lucky,” he said. “I was wearwas more worried about the bike than ing a helmet. I had my mask up, then
(the deer) hit me.”
me, with all the work I put into it.”
Speaking of deer, Vondra said he
Two years of looking for parts and
repairing the motorcycle Vondra used to be an avid hunter, going out
bought off eBay went skidding into a to western Nebraska to shoot deer
ditch. Vondra ended up in the middle during the 1990s, but when he heard
of the road under the deer, which died about deer in the Panhandle suffering
instantly. He said he thought about from chronic wasting disease, which
taking the animal home, but didn’t attacks a deer’s central nervous syswant to deal with gutting it. Several tem and causes fatal damage to the
people stopped to see if Vondra was brain, he did more hunting in the eastall right, and he said one man, who ern part of the state. As the disease
had hit a deer the week before near spread closer to home, however,
the same spot, helped get the deer off Vondra gave up hunting, not willing to
the road by loading it in his truck and risk having the illness spread to him,
even though there has never been a
taking it with him.
“The deer thought it was going to case of a human contracting the disrace me,” Vondra said. “It cut me off. ease, according to the Nebraska
I think all the deer are dumb this year.” Game and Parks Commission. He
A mechanic in Lincoln, Vondra said said after the accident, he felt angry
the cost of fixing his motorcycle – a about what happened and felt like
1989 Yamaha FZR 1000 with a top hunting for deer. “I almost thought
speed of 176 mph - would be be- about taking it up again, to tell the
tween $1,000 and $1,200. He said truth,” he said of deer hunting. “I was
this model of motorcycle was the same ready to go get a rifle and start shooting
as the first racing bike he bought deer.”
A part-time mail carrier for the
about 18 years ago off a showroom
floor in Lincoln for $4,200, but he sold Walton post office, Vondra said he has
it shortly thereafter, and wishes he seen more deer on his route during
hadn’t. Vondra had been riding his the daytime than ever before. He also
current motorcycle for the past six heard through the Walton postmaster
months and had just finished fine-tun- that another motorcycle rider from
ing his white, blue and red ride a few Elmwood had been involved in a similar accident and sustained minor injuweeks before the crash.
The motorcycle was also going to ries.
Nothing is going to stop Vondra,
get a new paint job, with purple tear
stripes on the sides, but now the mo- who enjoys a good rush of adrenatoring machine makes its home in an line, from riding a motorcycle. He has
tried
skateboarding,
Eagle storage garage, waiting to be also
repaired. Most of the motorcycle’s snowboarding and snow skiing durleft side and front was damaged. ing his life, but he has taken it slow
Vondra is in the process of buying new the past few years to help calm the
parts, the most expensive of which is nerves of his wife, Dawn, and to be a
the upper faring ($500), which is good role model for his children, many
above the headlight and has a of whom have small motorbikes of
windscreen to protect the rider from their own.
Vondra said jokingly if he ever sufwind and insects.
Vondra said he nearly has all the fers a more serious injury, his wife is
parts he needs to repair his motor- a nurse, so she can take care of him.
cycle and he hopes to have it ready “I’m not going to stop riding,” he said.
to ride by April. He added that fixing “Motorcycle riding is exhilarating.
a motorcycle takes hours because you That’s a good word for it. You can
have to tear it apart again and again, ride anywhere you want to go.”
As a professional newspaper columnist with both medical AND dental
benefits, I receive many letters from
people who’d like to get into my line of
work.
“Dear Dave,” they write. “I’m sick
of my boring, dead-end job as a (lawyer, teacher, office worker, politician).
How do I develop the skills I need to
obtain a job like yours, where you have
an opportunity to make a difference,
even though you never actually do?”
OK, then: Today I’m going to take you
“behind the scenes” here at Dave Barry
Inc., and reveal, step-by-step, exactly
how I write a column:
Step One is to come up with a topic.
I am always thinking about possible
topics, from the moment my alarm goes
off at 6 a.m., through the moment I
actually get out of the bed, at around
10:15. During that period, I take a series
of decompression naps while monitoring the morning TV news shows to find
out what the news is. Unfortunately, the
morning news shows no longer show the
news. They’re too busy showing the
crowd of people who stand around
outside the TV studio for hours on end
waving at the camera and holding signs
that say: “HI!”
Evidently, these people are too stupid to operate telephones, and this is the
only way they have to communicate
with their families or ward attendants
back home. Sometimes the TV personalities go outside; I always hope that
they’ll point firearms at the sign-holders
and yell, “GO HOME,” but instead they
ask the sign-holders where they’re from.
The fascinating answers never fail to
amaze and delight everybody (“Ohio??
Great!!”).
So I have no column topic when I
emerge from the bedroom to fix myself
a hearty breakfast of coffee with extra
coffee. My next step is to look through
the daily newspaper, which I have found
to be an invaluable and amazingly rich
source of advertisements for women’s
underwear. Every other page has an ad
featuring female models in lingerie; you
get the impression, from newspapers,
that at least 80 percent of the Gross
National Product is brassieres. Why?
Do women really need to be sold on the
concept of underwear? Do they smack
their foreheads and go, “THAT’S what
I need! Something under my outer clothing!”?
But you can’t write a professional
column about women’s underwear. You
need a topic with some “meat” to it, such
as the U.S. trade deficit, which is an
important issue that the newspaper often puts next to the brassiere ads. And
so, with this topic in mind, I head for my
home office, which is an area that I
would estimate, for tax purposes, covers 94 percent of the total square footage of my home.
I work at home because, as a professional writer, I find that a solitary
environment enables me, whenever the
muse strikes, to clip my toenails. This
particular muse strikes more often than
a French labor union. I’ll be pondering
the trade deficit, and I’ll glance at my
toenails and think, “Hey! Those babies
have grown at LEAST three thousandths
of an inch since I last clipped them!” So
I grab the clippers, which I always keep
handy, and soon I’m hard at work. All
your top writers do this. If you don’t
believe me, go up to, say, Norman
Mailer, and have some friends hold him
down while you remove his shoes and
socks. If his toenails aren’t trimmed to
the base, I’ll pay you $10. I’ll need color
photographs.
Another reason creative individuals
prefer to work at home, as opposed to
an office, is that when you need to
scratch yourself, you don’t have to
sneak behind the copying machine and
settle for a hasty grope. At home, you
can rear back and assault the affected
region with both hands, or, if you want,
gardening implements.
But you cannot scratch yourself forever. You are not a professional baseball player; you are a newspaper columnist, and sooner or later you have to
“knuckle down” and get to work on the
task at hand, which is: lunch.
After lunch, it’s time to get back to
thinking about the trade deficit. The key,
with a complex issue like this, is: research. A professional newspaper column has to be 800 words long, which is
why I cannot say it enough: research,
research, research. Among the questions that need to be answered are:
What, exactly, IS the “trade deficit”?
For this kind of technical detail, I get on
the telephone to my Research Assistant,
Judi Smith, who is a wealth of information.
“Judi,” I say, “How come there are
so many newspaper ads for women’s
underwear?”
“I think because men like to look at
women in brassieres,” she replies.
My wife, who also works at home
and is listening to this discussion, notes:
“All those ads look the same.”
Both my wife and Judi agree that
nobody ever buys a bra from an ad. It
frankly makes me wonder if this could
be a contributing factor to the trade
deficit. Somebody should think about
this. I’d do it, but these toenails are not
getting any shorter.
(c) 2007 The Miami Herald
Distributed by Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Otoe County
market beef weigh-in
Extension Educator, Steve Zimmers,
says that Otoe County will be holding an
early market beef weigh-in on Wednesday, December 26. The weigh-in will
run from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. The calf
must be broke to lead and you must
preregister at the Extension office.
Another weigh-in will be held Saturday, February 2. Both of these weighins will be held at the Kimmel Arena in
Syracuse.
Extension Office closed
The Otoe County Extension office
will be closed the week of Christmas,
from 4:30 p.m. December 21 until 7:30
a.m. on December 31.
Dwight and Alyce
Wiess
Construction
Our wish my be old-fashioned,
but its sentiment still holds true.
Hope you all have a very
Merry
Christmas
& a Happy New Year, too.
We’ll be closing at
Noon on December 24th.
And rejoice in the gift
of everlasting life given
to us by God.
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VOICE
Voices From The Past
10 and 20 Years Ago
By Jan Kroese
December 18, 1997
The Saline State Bank in Hallam was robbed at gunpoint on
December 12. There were four employees and three customers in
the bank at the time of the robbery. No one was injured and the two
suspects escaped in a stolen vehicle.
Retired Norris School Superintendent Dennis Nosal died unexpectedly at his home in Lincoln.
Tom Osborne, coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the past
25 years, resigned, and Athletic Director Bill Byrne appointed
Frank Solich as head coach.
Jerry Ball, of Bennet, remained in intensive care following shock
from a high-voltage power line while installing siding on a building
in Lincoln.
Obituaries: Vernon Etmund, 86, rural Roca; Opal Fischer, 82,
Adams; Duane Kunzman, 68, Tecumseh; Margaret Rekart, 92,
formerly of Firth.
Births: Jayme Bouma and David Zimmerman, Tucson, Arizona,
a girl, Hadlee Dawn, born November 12; Jason and Traci Parde,
Lincoln, a boy, Logan Ray, born November 15.
Brad Nicklas, artist and former resident of Hickman, was commissioned to design reindeer and a sleigh for the White House
Christmas display.
Allison Nyland, daughter of Paul and Connie Nyland, of Adams,
graduated from Concordia College in Seward.
Clark Jensen, son of Claude and Linda Jensen, of Bennet, was
awarded the highest honor a FFA member can achieve at the
National Convention.
Fred Murray, of rural Hickman, had a new book on the market,
Caught in a Blizzard.
Weddings: Roma Lee Dunn and Keith Dale Makell, both of
Omaha, Congregational Church of Christ, Hallam, September 27;
Amy Rebecca Zetterman, of Hickman, and Brian Olson, of Beresford,
South Dakota, Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, July 26.
New residents of Douglas were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reynolds and
their five children.
The VOICE News staff included Tom Brazee, Brad Kurtenbach,
Neal Bohling in production; Jenni Robison and Sue Stoynev in
sales; writers, Kathy Holley and Norma Prophet, office manager,
Jan Kroese, and owners, Bill, Linda and Asa Bryant.
Athletes from the area playing with college teams were Nathan
Jasa, Marcus Boesiger, Chad Otto, Isaak Russell, Chris Boesiger
and Chad Ideus.
The Cortland Fire Department received a new pumper truck.
December 17, 1987
The Good Neighbor Award was presented to Earl and Iona Birt,
of rural Hickman, for their Christmas display.
The Nebraska Schools Activities Association approved the
merger of Adams and Douglas school districts for sports.
Two Lancaster County Commissioners raised objections to a
proposed 3.7 percent salary increase for department heads in
county government.
Kim McGinness, of Firth, was the featured cook.
Births: Ralph and Linda (Hestermann) Wittler, of Martell, a boy,
Corrie James, born November 22; Mr. and Mrs. Karl Gertenshlager,
Jr., a girl, Jenna Marie, born December 10; Mr. and Mrs. David
Nolan, a girl, Bethany Fern, born December 2.
Obituaries: Rose Lorenzen, 89, Cortland; Arthur Wieting, 80,
Hallam; Erma Slote, Hickman; Esther Rocke, 86, formerly of Hallam;
Dorothy Bruss, 75, Bennet.
Wedding: Nancy Ann Forst, and Jerold Dean Williamson,
December 21, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Lincoln.
Engagement: Jill Marie Alley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Alley Jr., of Lincoln, and Joseph Anton Maly, son of Dr. and Mrs.
Ronald Maly, of Irvin, Texas.
Calvin and Luella Prange moved into their new home in Panama.
Leal Doeschot was appointed to the Lakeview Rest Home Board
of Directors.
Kirk Brown was the new pastor of the Holland Seventh-day
Adventist Church.
New members of the consistory at the Holland Reformed Church
were Elders, Bob Wubbels and Lambert TerMaat, and deacons,
Ronald Liesveld and Dale Docter.
Schuster family moving into new home
nearly year after fire destroyed old house
By Mark Mahoney
Like the mythical phoenix, human resolve rises from the ashes of fiery turmoil and finds a way to live on and rebuild, especially in rural areas.
The Schuster family, which lives two
miles west of U.S. Highway 77 on West
Princeton Road, has shown great resiliency in the face of disaster. On a cold,
blustery day in late January 2007, their
multi-leveled blue, wood-framed home
went up in flames. The Schusters lost
most of their possessions and a pet
snake, but no one was injured or killed in
the blaze. They have each other, and
they now have a new house, though neither life nor construction of their new
abode has been easy. But the Schusters
survived and are planning to move in this
weekend to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Lynette Schuster said her family is
elated to have a true home again.
“There’s excitement,” she said. “It’s still
surreal because we’ve been living on the
property and watching the progress of
the house.”
Lynette, her husband, Ron, and their
three sons – Robbie, Ian and Sammy rented a place in Cortland from February
until they moved into a two-bedroom
blue-purple trailer home on their property in August. Space was at a premium
with three adults, two children and a
Doberman pincher, so with the new pecan-brown house nearly ready, every
family member is excited about putting
an individual touch somewhere in the
home. The Schusters’ two younger sons
have their own bedrooms that will show
off their distinct personalities. Ian, 15,
who Lynette described as artistic, will
have two sides of his room painted, one
midnight blue and the other pumpkin orange. The other two walls will be white
and have a special surface so Ian can
create murals. Sammy, six, who chose a
Tranformers theme, will have bright orange topped off with light blue
brushstrokes, a “combing effect,”
Lynette said, adding that the boys are
glad to have their own space.
Robbie, 27, who lived with his parents
while he attended Southeast Community
College in Lincoln, is transferring to a
community college in Council Bluffs,
Iowa, in January, so he will be on his own.
With Robbie miles away, Lynette and Ron
get the rest of the house, which will have
a rustic lodge feel to it. There was a little
evidence of that last week, with a ceiling
fan and light fixture already installed that
have antlers and pine cones in the design, with more such decorations to
come. The living room will be painted
sky blue and an earthly tone of brown,
and will have leather furniture. Soon, the
Schusters’ home will look like it belongs
in the mountains.
Lynette said both she and Ron are
thrilled about having room to themselves,
with her getting most of the house and
Ron, a semi truck driver, dominating the
unattached garage to the southeast. She
added the master bedroom would have
natural tones and a mountain feel to it,
with references to bears and moose, like
the rest of the house. “I get the garage
attached to the house,” she said. “He
gets the shop.”
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to help us celebrate Jesus’ birth.
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• Explains a special majestic event
that lasts throughout the ages.
• Held on Sun., Dec. 23 at 9:30 a.m.
• We will be receiving an offering for the People’s City Mission
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be Mon., Dec. 24 at 6:30
• Christmas Morning Service will be at 10 a.m.
White gifts will be accepted during the Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
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The Schuster family is finally
moving into a new home.
Their old house was burned
down earlier in 2007. Pictured
are Ron, Lynette, Robbie, Ian,
Sammy and their dog, Sugar.
Below is the back of their new
house.
Appliances for the kitchen and laundry were scheduled to arrive on Monday, so making food and washing laundry in the Schusters’ new home is now
a reality. There is a big deck behind the
house, which the family will use during
warmer weather.
The last thing to be finished is the
basement, which will be sometime in the
future. Right now, all the Schusters care
about is moving into their new home.
Ron said Lynette has done a great job
getting their family through a tough situation. “My wife has been a rock
through all of this,” he said. “She’s been
awesome.”
The road to a new house has been a
rough one for the Schuster family, with
numerous bumps and potholes along
the way. They had to deal with some
financial issues right after the fire that
dragged on for a long time. Weather
also wasn’t on the Schusters’ side,
when in May, lightning struck their old
barn, which dated back to the late 1800s,
and burned it to the ground. The old
house was finally razed a few weeks
later and the soil was compacted so the
new foundation could be put down. A
buried septic tank put a stop to that for
a little while until the Schusters upgraded their sewage lagoon.
With all of those pitfalls out of the
way, it was time to start construction
on the new house. Michael Gall, a Lincoln man who owns property west of
the Schusters, is the one responsible
for building the family a new house; he
owns a home remodeling company. He
saw the fire that burned down the
Schusters’ old dwelling from a half mile
away as he was hauling wood to his
land. Michael said he stopped by the
next day to ask if he could help in any
way. “I was trying to be a neighbor,” he
said. “I wanted to help out.”
A couple of weeks later, after talking
with the Schusters about what to do on
their house, Michael got a building contract to build them a new residence. Unfortunately, he broke his right leg the
day after Memorial Day and a wet summer made progress on the structure
slow. The foundation was finally laid
in August and Michael was back to full
strength by October. He was hoping to
have the house done by early December, but again, weather wreaked havoc
with those plans and some of his workers came down with a bad cold. But the
house should be hospitable this weekend, which is what Lynette said she is
hoping. “The goal is to move in there
by Christmas,” she said.
The Schuster family learned their
lessons from the fire and will try their
best to catalog the items in their new
home, both in writing and in pictures.
The blaze didn’t just take their old
house, it also burned a memory into
their minds they will never forget.
For the longest time, the Schuster
boys have used the fire as a reference point in time. Lynette said
Sammy once stood looking at where
his old bedroom used to be, just
staring. She added that people get
so accustomed to material possessions that once they’re gone, they
don’t know what to feel. “It’s the
stuff you didn’t think of, all of the
little detailed things,” she said.
While the Schuster family lives
among a multitude of animals, including chickens, horses, cows, cats
and their dog named Sugar, it has
been the supportive people who
have gotten the family through a
long, tough year. When their old
house burned down, Sammy had
just turned six, but it didn’t look like
his birthday was going to be that
happy. But some of his teachers
and other children’s parents got together and gave him some gifts.
Lynette said the Shepherd of the
Hills Lutheran Church food pantry
in Hickman and other churches
brought the family food boxes. “Everyone made it so incredible for
(Sammy),” she said.
The Schusters don’t live far from
Hallam, which as a community was
struck a tragic blow in 2004 when a
tornado ripped through the region.
Lynette said many people from Hallam helped them out because they
understood losing everything. After nearly a year of struggle and
hardships, the Schuster family is
ready to move in to a new home.
With it being Christmas next week,
Lynette said that her family is grateful for all the support they have received. “Our house is our Christmas present,” she said. “We wanted
to thank everybody, even people
that didn’t know who we are. The
community and its support – this is
why most of us live in rural areas.”
Lynette Schuster
showed off the
progress of the
new kitchen.
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continued from page 1
Andringas celebrate 75th anniversary before Christmas
The Baby of Bethlehem
Part 3
In this series of articles entitled
“The Baby of Bethlehem,” we have
come to the point where Micah gives
us five pictures describing what this
coming baby will be like.
1. He comes from humble beginnings; v 2a
But as for you, Bethlehem
Ephrathah, too little to be among
the clans of Judah, from you One
will go forth for Me to be ruler in
Israel.
The kings of Judah – the southern part – ruled in Jerusalem the
capital city. Thus one would expect
that this great world ruler would come
from Jerusalem. Not so. Instead God
says He’ll arise out of a much obscure and humble setting; the town
of Bethlehem. Though surrounded
by fertile fields, fig and olive orchards, and vineyards, the town itself bore no vital importance. Located approximately five miles south
of Jerusalem – the hub of the nation
– Bethlehem had no significant historical events associated with it.
And yet, this coming world ruler
would come from this little town!
Why would God do this? If you trace
God’s dealings throughout
Scripture that common pattern is to use what man considers insignificant to do
something big God loves to
take what man considers weak
and useless and use it to display His power and wisdom.
2. He is ‘ancient’; v 2b
His goings forth are from
long ago, from the days of eternity.
The phrase ‘from the days of eternity’ can refer to days of ancient
history – like those of David (Amos
9:11), or Abraham (Micah 7:20). But
it can also move outside the frame of
human history and into what we call
eternity.
I don’t think Micah is saying this
Ruler has been alive since the days of
David or even Abraham and just been
hiding in the shadows waiting to
make his entrance into human history in Bethlehem (at the ripe old age
of 2000 years old!). He is saying this
Ruler is eternal – His origins find
root in eternity past (another way to
say it is, He is eternal).
Micah is making an incredible
claim – the coming ruler who will be
‘born’ in Bethlehem does not find
his beginnings there, but has always existed – from the days of
eternity.
3. He will be a ‘Shepherd’; v 4a
And He will arise and shepherd
His flock in the strength of the Lord,
in the majesty of the name of the
Lord His God.
By saying this Ruler will ‘shepherd’
Israel, Micah is doing more then describing what he will do, he is also
describing who this Ruler is. You see,
among the very earliest names given
to God is the term “the Shepherd”
(Gen 49:24). By calling this Ruler a
shepherd, Micah is attributing divine activities to
Him – he is declaring this
Ruler to be God!
He will come from
humble beginnings, He is
ancient, and like God, He
will shepherd His people.
What else will He do and
Who is this mysterious
baby? We’ll find out in our last article. Stay tuned!
Jason Thacker
Country Bible Church
Rural Bennet
Palmyra Presbyterian Women
On December 12, the Palmyra Presbyterian Women met in the lower level
of the Church. The Rev. Barbara Thursby led the lesson, “God’s Extravagant Grace” from the Horizon’s Bible Study. Winnie Dowding gave the
Lesson of the Least Coin and the Least offering was taken and blessed.
Jackie Bremer, moderator, opened the meeting; secretary Winnie
Dowding read the minutes of the last meeting, and Pat Desh gave the
Treasurer’s report. The ladies presented the Rev. Thursby with a Christmas
gift. The Christmas offering was taken and this year it will go to Camp Calvin
Crest in Fremont. Mildred Wheatley was hostess for the month, and a dessert
was served. The next meeting will be held January 9, 2008 at the church.
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The couple will celebrate their 75th
anniversary on December 21.
Today, the Andringas call Tabitha
Health Care Center, in Lincoln, their
home. But in all honesty, they really
don’t need a whole lot of health care.
Despite being in their mid-90s, they
are in great shape physically, and aside
from a touch of hearing loss, both
could be mistaken for a spry 70.
The Andringas credit a strong faith
with keeping their marriage together
for 75 years. “We just never thought
of parting,” Gerrit said. “A Christian
life is an important key to our success
I think.”
It’s obvious that the pair is still
head over heels in love. During our
interview, Gerrit discreetly flashed his
wife a wink on more than one occasion. She always smiled back. Adorable does not even begin to describe
the stealthy exchange. “I guess we
were just meant for each other,” Gerrit
said.
For decades, the Andringas
worked on various farms in and
around the Holland area. They attended Holland Reformed Church, a
place that provided a nurturing environment for the young family. “We
owe a lot to that church,” Johanna
said.
Working as a farmhand in the early
years of their marriage, Gerrit’s wages
were only $15 a month, not enough
to support a family, even during the
Depression. To supplement their income, Johanna got a job as a live-in
maid, sewing, cooking and babysitting
for twice what Gerrit was making at
the time.
“My wife is the hardest working
gal around,” Gerrit said. “We were
about as poor as anybody could be,
but we always had plenty of food on
the table.”
The first of their four children,
Evelyn, was born in 1933. The doctor in Adams charged $25 per delivery. Gerrit spent a month straightening roads with nothing but a wheelbarrow to pay the doctor back. When
he came home at night, Johanna
would dig potatoes right out of the
ground and put them in a pot for dinner.
“We were around before there
were even gravel roads,” Johanna
said. “I remember driving Model Ts
across cornfields.”
When WWII began, a kind neighbor helped Gerrit avoid being shipped
out. With young children at home, the
neighbor decided the killing fields of
Europe and the Pacific were no place
for Gerrit. The neighbor rented the
Andringas 80 acres of farmland for
next to nothing. The extra land was
just enough to exempt Gerrit from the
draft.
After the war, the couple moved
all over. Eight years near Holland, thirteen in Firth, and four more near
Hickman. Gerrit was always a renter
and never owned any farmland himself. In 1960, the Andringas moved
off the farm and bought a house in
Holland and Gerrit got a job in Lincoln at Notifiers and later at Surplus
Center.
Johanna worked as a janitor at
Holland Reformed. The difficulties of
driving into Lincoln during the day,
and coming home to milk the cow at
night, soon became obvious and they
finally settled into small town life without the livestock.
Restless with the housewife routine, Johanna started a successful little
home cleaning business where she
worked until the 1980s. The venture
was so successful, that after 25 years
at the surplus store in Lincoln, Gerrit
joined his wife, tidying up houses in
Lincoln.
“Now it’s tough just keeping this
little place clean,” Johanna said, looking around their small Tabitha apartment.
The couple had kids at home for
nearly forty years. Evelyn born in
1933, Marlene in 1936, Dwaine in
1942 and Paul in 1952. The daughters’ marriages have already exceeded
50 years, Dwaine’s is nearing 50, and
Paul’s marriage is at 35 and counting.
Even many of the grandchildren have
been married in excess of 25 years.
As time goes by, the Andringa family only continues to grow. With over
80 direct descendants to shop for this
Christmas, the elder Andringas would
have had their work cut out for them,
but at this point, the family is just too
large to get everyone together.
This year, the Andringas have a
Christmas tree in the apartment, a
staple of the season the couple went
without during the 30s. It wasn’t until
the 40s they bought their first Christmas tree, and for a few years they lit
it with candles because electricity was
still scarce. One holiday tradition remains a constant though, Johanna’s
famous raisin bread, a recipe she has
passed down to her children and
grandchildren.
If you have fond memories of the
Andringas (or simply a fondness for
delicious raisin bread) their children
are planning a 75th anniversary open
house for the couple on December 29,
from 2-4 p.m. at Hope Community The Andringas’ open house will
be held in Lincoln December
Church in Lincoln.
29 from 2-4 p.m.
Church
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American Lutheran Church
ELCA
Reformed Church of Firth
601 Ash Streeet, Adams
Pastor John Brink
(402) 988-4445
Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School at 10:35 a.m.
Sunday Worship
Sprague Community Church
18800 Market Street, Sprague
(402-794-4835)
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15
Keith Morris, Pastor
St. James
Catholic Church
Father Leo Seiker
Cortland, NE • 798-7335
Sunday Mass
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Confessions before Sunday Mass
Bennet
Community Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m
Pastor Darin Corder ~ 782-2385
Evangelical Free
Church of Firth
Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m.
AWANA, Wed.: 7-8:30 p.m.
3rd & Nemaha ~ Firth 791-5598
Firth, NE • 402-791-5800
9:15 a.m.
Wed.7:00-8:15 p.m.
Prayer Meetings,
God’s Kids Club and 4JC
Hickman
Presbyterian Church
300 E. Third, Hickman, NE
402-792-2800
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Robert Field, Pastor
Faith of Our Fa
thers
Fathers
Lutheran Chur
ch
Church
Missouri Synod - www.foofchurch.org
Locust & E St., Roca NE 421-2222
Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m.
Sun. School & Bible Study 10:15 a.m.
Small Church, Big Family
Pella Reformed Church
Hwy. 43 & Pella Road
402-788-2729
Worship 9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m
Rev. Terry Muller
A Place of Refuge —Ps. 2:12b
HOLLAND SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
22315 SOUTH 96TH STREET
Holland, Nebr. • 792-2571
Pastor Robert Martinez
Worship Sat. 9 a.m.
Sabbath School 10:30 a.m.
Shepherd of the Hills
Lutheran Church, ELCA
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v angelical
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Sundays- 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Ed. Class
11 a.m. Celebration Worship
Wed. - 7:15 pm. Bible Study
Worship Service at 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.
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theran
Church
68th & Panama Rd., Hickman Corner of 1st & Hwy 77, Cortland, NE
402-792-2901 • Pastor Ron Drury Pastor Steven Kahrs • (402) 989-4775
Country Bible Church
148th at Roca Road, Bennet
(402-782-8022)
Service ~ 10:15
Sunday School ~ 9:00
HOLLAND REFORMED CHURCH
96th & Panama Rd • Holland
Interim Pastor - Randy Blumer
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:45
Wednesday Night
Supper - 5:30 - 6:10 - freewill offering
God’s Kids Club 6:10 - 7:30 (3yrs - 8th Gr)
Adult Bible Study 6:10 - 7:30 p.m.
Hallam United
Methodist Church
500 Main St. • 784-2008
Pastor Mark Nikont
Woship 9:30 a.m.
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Rural Lincoln couple’s passion for Christmas on brilliant musical display
By Mark Mahoney
If you drive on South 112th grand display would be overwhelm- said. “It’s a family hobby,” he said.
Street between A and O on a night ing without a plan, but the Bayers “They all help. Plan on doing decowhen the air is still and cold, you’ll are prepared, having developed a rations if you marry into our famsee, and might even hear, a Christ- 10-page blueprint over the years that ily.”
Even with all the relatives who
mas family tradition like no other.
divides their property into more
help set up the inflatable
On the west side of the
characters and lights, the
unpaved road, like a bright
work still takes about 200
beacon guiding ships
hours, Russ said. The
home, stands a dazzling
Bayers start in September
display of decorations.
by testing all the decoraFilling a vast front yard
tions, then begin putting
are a surplus of inflated
them up in October. They
characters and pine trees
use a 60-foot lift on the
of flickering color, set
taller trees, as well as on
against a background of a
the south side of their
house laden with lights.
home to put up snowflakes
Russ and Gwen Bayer,
and other displays bewho own the ostentatious
cause the ground slopes
spectacle a mile northdown and a ladder can’t
west of Walton, are proud
reach high enough. Even
of their handiwork, which
the family dogs – a
has been stopping passfriendly yellow lab and
ersby since 1994. Gwen
two sociable pugs – try to
said having people stop
assist in the work, but
and stare at their brilthey play more than anyliantly lit abode gives her
thing else, Russ said.
and Russ a good feeling.
Russ and Gwen usually
“It makes people happy,”
take down the Christmas
she said. “We love seelights and decorations in
ing the reactions of the
January or February, if the
little kids.”
weather is good, but last
Twenty-two air-filled
year, Gwen said they had
creations ranging from the
to wait until March to take
traditional (Santa Claus,
everything down because
snowmen) to pop culture
Russ Bayer pointed out where a seven-foot fir of snow. She added that
(Disney, Peanuts) and 25
flashing trees tuned to an tree used to stand. The tree was cut down on she doesn’t know how
long it takes to put away
FM radio station (95.5) purpose by someone in late November.
Photo by Mark Mahoney the displays.
would make almost anyone
The Bayers, who both grew up
stop to look. Over 100 extension manageable sections. It also helps
cords power the awe-inspiring ar- to have five grown children, some in Omaha and own a computer softray of colors and characters, which of whom are married, who are will- ware company there, have been putare made up of at least 40,000 lights, ing to come and help set up the an- ting up decorations since 1982,
Russ estimated. Setting up such a nual Christmas decorations, Russ when they first put down roots in
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of lights, and the display eventually became
bigger over time, especially when they
moved 13 years ago.
Since the family loves
Christmas so much, the
Bayers had their house
built to support a large
usage of electricity
with 20 to 30 outlets
dotting the yard and
they have added multiple switches, which
align the front hall clos- This Santa Claus display is just one of
ets, to control the many that dot the Bayers’ yard.
plethora of electrical
Photo by Bill F. Bryant
holiday cheer. While
Russ and Gwen might have one of yard had gone out. He and Gwen
the grandest Christmas scenes investigated, only to find that their
around, they aren’t the first in their seven-foot fir tree was no longer
family to have a passion for deco- there. Instead, they found a stump
rating, Gwen said. “My father used where the grandly decorated tree
to be a big decorator,” she said.
had once been. Gone was the $700
With a festive family history, it’s tree and $120 of white lights. Left in
no surprise that the Bayers’ passion their wake was the Bayers, who
for Christmas is brilliantly dis- could only shake their heads in beplayed every December outside wilderment. Gwen said they
their home. During this time of the couldn’t believe someone had intenyear, their property is a popular tour- tionally brought a saw and cut down
ist attraction. They’ve had limou- the fir. “It was the most perfectly
sines try to maneuver their small shaped tree,” she said. “It was beaucircle driveway in order to get a tiful.”
closer look. Tour buses stop in front
Despite the low amount of vanof Russ and Gwen’s yard so occu- dalism the past few years, it hasn’t
pants can take pictures of the yule- affected Russ and Gwen’s passion
tide masterpiece. One day last year, for Christmas. What helps is none
the Bayers found people lining their of their neighbors has a problem
drive and singing holiday tunes, with the traffic, the luminous disand young children wrapped in play or the festive music that goes
blankets looking in wonder. “The with it, Russ said, even though all
weekend before Christmas is the decorations are on daily bepacked, usually with 100-plus cars,” tween 5 p.m. and 11 p.m during the
holiday season. The electrical bill
Russ said.
The Bayers are accustomed to also hasn’t been too much of an ispeople stopping to take a quick sue, with about half of the lights
photograph or ogle the ornamental being the more economical LEDs.
display, but they have also found
The Bayers love Christmas, obthat some individuals take pleasure vious on the outside of their house
in trying to ruin their holiday cheer. and inside as well, where they have
Their inflatable characters have decorations lining a flight of stairs,
been punctured by razor blades. lights and ornaments adorning their
Russ and Gwen have had some tall Christmas tree, and a giant poinitems brought back to them by their settia sitting on their kitchen
neighbors, who found them on their counter. With their brilliantly lit
land when the snow melted. Three yard and home, topped with “SEAyears ago, mysterious pranksters SONS GREETINGS” in blazing red
knocked over and took some of the lights, and Santa Claus flying off
decorations. In 2005, some wooden their unattached garage with his redisplays were stolen, but the indeer, the Bayers are always ready
Bayers later found them. A year for the holidays.
Gwen said the decorations
later, there was nothing except cold,
silent nights.
haven’t evolved much since they
Then on November 27, some- started their bigger displays in the
thing unexpected happened. Russ, early 1990s. “It changes a little evwho had just gotten home from ery year,” she said. “You never rework, noticed that the snow-colored alize how much trees grow. Every
Christmas lights on one tree in the year, we need more lights.”
southern part of the Bayers’ front
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Photo by Cheri Wirthele
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Bear Watch
by Linda Bryant
May peace prevail on earth
An old shed in Bennet basks in the sunlight Monday morning after four to six inches of snow
fell over the weekend on top of ice and snow from the previous weekend. The extended
forecast. Thursday...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Partly
cloudy in the evening. Lows in the lower 20s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday...Partly
sunny in the morning...Then cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light rain and light snow in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s with 60 percent chance of snow likely that night. Lows in the
lower 20s. Saturday...Breezy. Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs in the upper 20s.
Saturday Night...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Lows around 7.
Sunday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s. Lows around 11. Christmas Eve...Partly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 20s. Lows around 11. Christmas Day...Not as cold, mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 30s. Drive carefully and buckle up as you travel over the holidays. Photo by Bill F. Bryant
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I was commenting to Bill last night
how wonderful it was that there was
finally peace in Bethlehem at Christmas. He looked at me with awe and
said, “Where did you hear that? I
just read an article in National Geographic about that very thing and
about how there is no peace in
Bethlehem and that there are very
few Christians left there.”
Really? I said. I just read about
how Bethlehem is expecting a record
number of tourists for Christmas
because of the peace accord and the
security wall in the local daily news;
it was probably an AP wire story
that lead me to believe there was
unprecedented peace.
Then I read the National Geographic story...it’s long and indepth and depressing. I’ll let you
read it for yourself. I dare say it is a
must read for any Christian, Jew or
Muslim who seeks a clearer understanding of the conflicts in the
Middle East. It is also enlightening
about the strife taking place between
the Jews, the Christians and the
Muslims, even in the holy land.
The article ends, “The conflicts
played out in Bethlehem are capable
of transcending borders-the future
of millions of people, after all, is at
stake.”
Bethlehem’s mayor Bataresh said,
“It’s easy to think of Bethlehem as
the center of the world. This can’t be
a place where calm never exists. If
the world is ever going to have
peace, it has to start right here.”
Unfortunately, many of the
people who wield any influence are
leaving the country. The 450 mile
wall that separates Israel from
Bethlehem is continuing to expand.
Israelis claim the wall is there to
protect them from suicide bombers;
Palestinians claim it’s a land grab
and resent having to go through
one gate of the wall to find work each
day with no hope for financial or
personal security in view. I truly
don’t see a solution, but I pray someone can.
I pray often for world peace and
the longer I live, the more I fear it is
an impossibility. For one thing, there
are too many greedy, crazy, unstable
people in the world. For another, too
many people have different ideas on
ways to bring about world peace.
And for another, people fight and
get angry and act stupid about little
things in life...how can people ever
resolve the big issues?
Sometimes I don’t know where
this column will take me when I begin. I do hope though, I have given
you cause to pause as you sing
Silent Night or Little Town of
Bethlehem at Christmas services.
The romanticized vision I’ve had of
Bethlehem is altered by this Geographic article. I think that is a good
thing. I think it is more dangerous
when people blindly believe it’s
them against us, Muslims vs. Christians, or Americans vs. immigrants.
It’s really a battle between good
and evil, because there is good and
evil in every faith; sometimes it may
be hard to detect if it’s cloaked in
fancy clothes and fancy talk. But I
think all people are inherently good,
but that evil can take over their spirit.
Okay, it’s is late in the day, it’s
our huge Christmas issue and I need
to end on a positive uplifting spiritual note.
On February 20, the Executive
Committee of the World Council of
Churches called for churches around
the world to join in prayer for peace
in Iraq on the first day of Lent. Advent
would be another excellent time to
pray for peace.
“The following prayer authored
by Christian, Jewish and Muslim
clergy was used in many places in
inter-religious worships around the
time of the Gulf War in 1991:
“Eternal God, Creator of the universe, there is no God but You. Great
and wonderful are Your works, wondrous are your ways. Thank You for
the many splendoured variety of
Your creation. Thank You for the
many ways we affirm Your presence
and purpose, and the freedom to do
so. Forgive our violation of Your
creation. Forgive our violence toward each other. We stand in awe
and gratitude for Your persistent
love for each and all of Your children: Christian, Jew, Muslim, as well
as those with other faiths. Grant to
all and our leaders attributes of the
strong; mutual respect in words and
deed, restraint in the exercise of
power, and the will for peace with
justice, for all. Eternal God, Creator
of the universe, there is no God but
You. Amen.”
And with that, Merry Christmas
family, friends, acquaintances, readers, and all others.
3 T. Poultry seasoning
1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey
36 garlic cloves, peeled, cut in half
1 medium onion, peeled, quartered
2 celery ribs, cut in half crosswise
1/2 large green bell pepper,
cut into 2-inch strips
2 large carrots, scrubbed ,
cut in half lengthwise
Remove, but do not discard, large,
fatty deposits found inside flaps by
breast and tail cavities of turkey.
In 10-inch skillet, render turkey
fat over high heat. Discard all but 1
T. and return to skillet.Add garlic
and 1/2 tsp. pultry season ingredients. Cook until garlic just begins to
turn brown and soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain. Set
aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Work fingers between breast meat and skin
to form pockets. Place cooled
cooked garlic evenly inside pockets. Sprinkle 2 tsp. seasoning inside
breast cavity, then place vegetables
inside cavity. Position carrots last
because they’re easiest to put in.
Sprinkle remaining seasoning evenly
over outside of turkey.
Place turkey in large roasting pan
and roast uncovered until tender
and golden brown, 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
Remove turkey from oven; reserve
pan drippings for Gravy Let turkey There are two ways to slide easily through life; to believe
stand 15 to 20 minutes before carv- everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from
thinking.
Alfred Korzybski
ing. Serves 10 to 12.
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During Christmas 1969, Susan, Julie and Brenda
Zweerink showed off their new Christmas toys
Four-year-old Doreen Droge, of Hickman, listened and the cardboard fireplace in their house near The Ellis sisters spread out their Christmas loot for
to some old Christmas favorites on the record Holland (the old District 44 Schoolhouse.)
all to see during Christmas 1962 in Stromsburg. (Left
player during Christmas 1955 in DuBois, Nebraska.
Submitted by Susan (Zweerink) O’Connor
to right) Ann, 9, Jill, 7, Linda, 5, and Jen, 3).
Shop SMART - Stretching your holiday budget
The realities of holiday travel
The results of a recent survey of
business travelers by Synovate Travel
& Leisure shed light on the “ups and
downs” of traveling today.
Topping the charts at 75 percent as
the “biggest gripe” travelers listed was
“last-minute flight cancellations and delays,” and equally frustrating is the “lack
of communication by airline personnel,”
followed by “sitting on the tarmac.”
Some other interesting tidbits on what
travelers like and don’t:
Chatty Seatmates
More Irritating Than TSA
people” (51 percent). Respondents also
cited “alone time” (35 percent), “not
having to make their bed” (27 percent)
and “no family responsibility” (15 percent).
Business travelers also find time to
reward themselves while traveling for
work. Nearly 60 percent sightsee; 41
percent splurge on an expensive meal.
The most popular hotel perk was a room
upgrade (59 percent).
For many travelers, however, the
question is how do you get that room?
Making A Difference for
Surprisingly, travelers are more irri- Travelers and the Environment
One major hotel company recently
tated by screaming children and incessant talkers than by the hassles of airport made it much easier for travelers to earn
points faster with no increased awardsecurity.
Hotel Service: Back to Basics redemption level.
According to Randy Petersen, editor
Sixty-four percent of hotel-bound
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not ready following a late arrival (64 “goldpoints plus” is a top hotel-loyalty
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and not getting it” and “miscellaneous
surcharges” each frustrated 61 percent. points globally at 965 locations in 71
More than half the respondents are countries and earn 50 to 100 percent
more frustrated by a nonworking televi- more points per hotel stay.
In addition, the hotel company helps
sion in the hotel room than by waiting in
line to check in and out. More than 50 protect children. Travelers can donate
percent also cited a hotel brand’s “global reward points to the World Childhood
presence” as a contributing factor when Foundation, (www.childhood.org),
selecting a hotel loyalty/frequent-guest which works to prevent child exploitation. Being environmentally responsible,
program.
it also partnered with CarbonNeutral
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Here’s how it breaks down:
Have a plan on how you will manage
your holiday spending. For some people,
that means getting started well before the
December rush and pressure to spend.
Mind the maximum: Establish a limit
on how many gifts to buy and the amount
to spend on each gift. Perhaps most
importantly, keep well within the maximum limit on your credit cards. Maxing
out your credit card limits has a significant
and negative impact on your credit score
and using cash can help you keep in line.
Appreciate the gift: Think about gifts
that have value and appreciate over time,
like savings bonds, “two for one” certificates or gifts that save the recipient money.
A thoughtful gift for a college student
might be a gift card for a campus book-
store or a local restaurant. Be aware of
gift card fees. Some gift cards depreciate.
Repay in three: Pay off all holiday
debt by March 31. Having this goal in
mind can help you stay within your holiday budget.
Trim your list: Take a hard look at
your gift list and consider limiting gift
giving to just immediate family or just the
children in the family. You could also
save by organizing a holiday gift pool for
the family or office, and thus only having
to buy one gift.
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this holiday season by sticking to a budget, closely managing your overall debt
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These Peanuts cartoon sweatshirts were made by Elizabeth Nespor-Harty’s oldest brother.
At night while everyone was sleeping, he used a light bulb and a piece of glass to trace the
pictures with fabric paint. All of the Nespor kids wore them for Christmas 1967. Front, left to
right: Elizabeth Nespor-Harty and Mike Nespor, Middle: Patrick Nespor, Back Row: Wes Nespor,
Rob Nespor, Steve Nespor and Paul Nespor. Submitted by Elizabeth Nespor-Harty, of Firth
Avoid that winter weight gain this season
Even if “lose weight”
has been your New Year’s
resolution for more years
than you can remember,
you may have to find a
new goal for 2008. There
are some easy techniques
to prevent those holiday
pounds from piling on.
Cold weather causes
us to hibernate indoors.
We are less active and we
also spend more time socializing and eating. It’s
no wonder that the holiday season can be challenging for those looking
to maintain or lose weight.
The average person gains
approximately two to seven pounds
during the winter months.
Following is a three-step plan for
preventing the pounds from piling
on over the holidays:
1. Trim the fat from your next
holiday meal.
-- Have a full glass of water before your meal.
-- Eat slowly. Give your belly a
chance to send the message
to your brain that you are
full.
-- Fill up on greens
(beans, broccoli, salad)
because these foods
are high in nutrients
and low in calories.
-- Choose sweet potatoes over mashed potatoes because they are
higher in fiber
and lower in
the glycemic
index.
2.
Use
supplements
to help prevent winter
weight gain.
-- Carb Control: Phase 2 Carb Controller is an extract of the white bean
that has been shown to delay the
digestion and absorption of carbohydrates (bread, potatoes, rice and
pasta) and may assist in weight control when used in conjunction with a
sensible diet and exercise program.
Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year!
Cooking wine serves
up fine seasonal flavor
As first-time cooks prepare for
hosting their families for a holiday meal,
here are simple tips for making any
meal a memorable occasion for the
whole family.
Cooking wine. Including cooking
wine in traditional recipes can add a
unique flavor to your dish. Use a brand
that is made from premium wines and
has a wide variety of flavors, including
sherry, marsala, red, white and white
with lemon flavor. Cooking wine delivers consistent results every time as it
retains its flavor even at high temperatures. And cooking wine has a long
shelf life, so it can be used throughout
the year.
Season the Stuffing. Add fruit such
as fresh or canned apples (baking) to
your stuffing before baking it. It will
add a boost of flavor and a personal
touch to your dish.
Butter Your Bread. Brush storebought rolls with melted butter and
sprinkle Parmesan
cheese and/or garlic
before baking.
Guests will be
surprised as
they bite
into the
flavorful
buns.
Take capsules containing Phase 2
just before a carb-rich meal.
-- Green tea: Boosts metabolism
and aids digestion; good source of
antioxidants; a great substitute for
coffee.
-- Fish oil supplements are good
for heart health and emotional wellbeing. New research suggests that
omega-3 fatty acids can help fight
fat by increasing fat oxidation.
3. Stay active even when you are
pressed for time and don’t want to
spend money at the gym.
-- Do a 10-minute power walk outdoors or 10 minutes marching or
stair-climbing indoors.
-- Follow with 20 leg lunges, 20
push-ups, 20 squats and then repeat
this sequence twice (15 minutes).
These exercises work multiple muscle
groups so that you are getting the
most out of your time.
-- Spend five minutes stretching
(top to bottom). This will help ease
holiday stress and tension, which
accumulate in our muscles.
-- Supplements are intended to
complement, not replace, a healthy
lifestyle. Regular exercise and a
healthful diet are essential for success. More information is available
at www.phase2info.com.
This recipe will liven up sweet potatoes:
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
3 lbs. orange-flesh sweet
potatoes (red garnets)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup Holland House
Cooking wine
6 T. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Grated peel of 1 orange
1/4 cup whipping cream (optional)
Toasted pecan pieces
Fill a 6-quart pot halfway with water. Peel each potato and place in pot
to prevent browning. Cut potatoes into
1-inch cubes and return to pot. Drain
water so there is enough just to cover
potatoes. Stir in salt. Cover and bring
to a boil. Boil 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
In a small microwavable bowl or 1cup glass measuring cup, heat wine in
microwave until very hot (about 1 minute
on medium power, depending on your
microwave). Stir in butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange
peel.
When potatoes are cooked, drain
water from pot. Add wine mixture.
Whip with electric beater until smooth.
Stir in cream, if desired. Keep warm
until ready to serve. Garnish with pecans. Prep and cooking time, 30 minutes. Serves six to eight.
Helpful Hint: Whipped
sweet potatoes may be made
a day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat in microwave, covered, on medium power. Stir occasionally.
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The empty box - a Christmas story
By Jill Hoefler
given over the years. She put more ing to the eye. Coming down on ChristIt was a chilly overcast day in early thought into gifts than anyone else I mas Day with the twinkling lights and
December. Christmas was right knew. Whether it was a piece of an- the festively packaged gifts spilling
around the corner and I was sitting in tique furniture she and my dad had out from under the tree and over the
the basement of my folks’ house go- refinished or a book that spoke to sleigh, and a fire crackling in the stove
ing through the Christmas decora- where I was at a particular time in my with the stockings hanging behind, it
tions. There was no fire in the wood life, something pretty or something looked like a scene right out of a
stove and the chill in the air matched useful, it was always so well thought storybook.
the chill in my heart.
through. Her gifts showed the truth
Storybook...I remembered the traI’d always found decorating for that it is the thought that counts. Her dition she began when the grandkids
Christmas to be a rewarding and fes- gifts always meant so much more than came along. Every year she would read
tive task in my own home, but here it their material value.
the kids a Christmas storybook - a new
was different. It was something my
My tears weren’t coming as one for each year. She always read the
mom had always done and she was so strongly now and as 1 opened my eyes story before we opened gifts and after
good at it. But, she had died
the meal.
the summer before and now
Meal... We always
Christmas wasn’t seeming
shared a meal together
as joyous as in years past.
on Christmas Day. She
I had volunteered to do
was such a good cook.
the decorating so my Dad
And whether she fixed
wouldn’t have to face the
a full course dinner, or
pain of all the memories potato soup and chili,
memories of Christmases
the table was always
long ago and Christmases
beautiful. She could
more recent. The previous
lay a spread. It was a
Christmas had been so spesight to behold with
cial as my mom was with us
the good dishes and
and she was so happy. Canholiday decorations.
cer had dictated her life for a
As I stood there
good portion of that year,
remembering tradibut God had granted a retions and memories,
prieve. It was a priceless
somehow my heart
Christmas for my whole famwas warmed. I was still
ily. We counted every moholding the empty box
ment with her a privilege and
- only now it wasn’t
a blessing.
empty anymore. It was
I had always heard that
filled to overflowing
it’s the “firsts” during that
with sweet memories
initial year which are the hardand a resolve to carry
est; the first birthday, first
on the old traditions
anniversary, first Thanksand to begin new
giving... We had gotten The author and her mother (Judy Johnson of ones.
Christmas
through most of those mile- Bennet) enjoyed Christmas Day 2003 together. Judy didn’t have to be a sad
stones okay, but Christmas died of brain cancer in June of 2004. Her legacy time this year - No,
was different. Christmas rep- continues on in many ways – especially at this was a new beginresented so many traditions Christmastime.
ning. This empty box
and so many memories for all
really wasn’t empty
of us - remembrances that spanned I saw the tree with it’s little white lights. after all. It was packed full of my mom’s
lifetimes.
Blurred from my tears, it looked like a legacy... “Live, full, live well, live for
This year marked the end of an era swarm of little fireflies on a warm sum- Jesus. “ That’s what all our Christ- one whose end had come too soon mer night. My mom had cherished all mas traditions ultimately pointed to - an era snuffed out by the passing of the prayers others offered for her dur- Jesus!
the one for whom creating traditions ing her illness. She called those people
I looked over to the wooden nativand memories for the family was so her “fireflies” and believed whenever ity set, hand carved in the holy land,
important. This would be a bittersweet someone prayed for her a little light which she always displayed in an anholiday season.
would flash in their part of the world. tique cheese box, with the straw star
I opened the big box of decora- Looking at the Christmas tree now ornament hanging behind. It was a
tions with everything placed neatly reminded me of all the hope and en- faithful reminder through the years
inside. Mom had always been so or- couragement she had received and that Christmas was really about Jesus.
ganized. I pulled out the lights and even more, how much she had given And, even deeper than that, true life,
strung them around the tree. I hung hope and encouragement.
full and rich, was really about Jesus
the various ornaments thinking of the
Encouragement...I got up and too. I thought of the empty tomb all
stories behind them - some lost for- walked over to the tree. I saw the two those years ago. It wasn’t really empty
ever with her passing. I hung the eight tiny pinecone angel ornaments. They either - It was, and is, full of hope and
grandkids’ stockings behind the cold were spray painted gold. Growing up, victory.
wood stove. I got out the antique we had always decorated the tree as a
1 hugged the empty box close to my
child’s sleigh that Mom always had family. Dad and us kids hung most of heart and a smile spread across my
full of brightly wrapped gifts. I pulled the ornaments while mom unwrapped face. In my mind’s eye I could just see
out item after item almost mechani- and handed them to us. But those little my mom, the January before, putting
cally. I didn’t want to let my emotions pinecone angels were reserved for her away the Christmas things. I don’t
go for fear of breaking down alto- to hang and she always found the think the empty box was a mistake due
gether. I told myself this was “just a perfect place for them where they would to brain cancer. I like to think she put
job to do and nothing more.”
dangle, one a little higher than the it there on purpose knowing I would
Toward the bottom of the decora- other. I didn’t remember the story be- need that empty box to remind me how
tion box, I came across a smaller box. hind those angels, just that through- very full my life really was.
It was light to the touch as I lifted it out. out the years they were faithfully on
Of all the Christmas gifts my mom
When I opened it, I was hit with the every tree.
gave me over the years, the empty box
blunt force of all we had been through
Tree ...I looked down at the base of is my favorite. I keep it with my Christover the past year and eight months. the tree. It was bare, and the little mas decorations and every year I set it
The box was empty - nothing in it. My wooden sleigh was empty. I thought of in a corner where most people wouldn’t
mom had been the most organized all the Christmas gifts that had sat in even notice it. But I know it’s there and
person I knew. She always made ev- those places over the years. Not only it always reminds me to “live full, live
ery nook and cranny useful - even in did Mom put herself into the gifts she well and live for Jesus! “He’s what
a decoration box. No - it wasn’t like her gave; she also made things so pleas- Christmas is really all about anyway!
at all to put away an empty box. It made
me sad as I imagined her putting the
Christmas things away last January.
She’d been doing pretty well but the
brain cancer and surgeries she’d had
in the months prior sometimes caused
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The box was just a reminder that she
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Holiday home movie nights
If you’re looking for a fun way to
bring the family together over the holidays, try hosting a home movie night.
Home movies help bring back
memories as they let families relive
favorite past events and remind everyone just how special time together can
be.
Try these tips for planning a home
movie night:
Theme Nights
chance to pick and watch his or her
favorite DVD. Make the night even
more special by letting the person who
chooses also pick the menu for the
evening. You might even want to mail
out fun invites for the special eventeven if you’re just inviting the people in
your own home.
Family Talent Show
You may want to hold and digitally
record a family talent show, right in the
living room. Help your kids find their
special talents by talking about favorite
songs or favorite sports. Something as
simple as a child writing a story and
reading it aloud could make for wonderful family memories down the road.
Collect enough talent shows and add
on to them over the years. You will
create a show that will become a surefire family holiday tradition.
Gather everyone in the family room
to enjoy a themed home movie night.
Let kids choose from themes such as
vacation movies, holiday movies or
special occasions including graduations
and weddings. Remember to add a
little ambience by decorating the family
room accordingly. If you’re reliving
your beach vacation, for instance, cut
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On Christmas Eve 1981, Grandpa Larry Wrich, of Lincoln,
introduced his grandkids, Justin “Tubby” Green, Tony Hunt,
Niki Green, Crystal Hunt and Chuck Green, to Santa.
Menu For A Christmas Dinner
from Godey’s Lady’s Book,
December 1890
Raw Oysters
Bouillon
Fried smelts, Sauce tartare
Potatoes a la Maitre d’ Hotel
Sweetbread Pates
Peas
Roast Turkey
Cranberry Sauce
Roman Punch
Quail with Truffles
Rice Croquettes
Parisian Salad
Crackers and Cheese
Nesselrode Pudding
Fancy Cakes
Fruit
Coffee
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ay the beauty of the holidays shine
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Homemade candy is a year-round
treat, but it’s especially delicious
during the holidays. Stir up sweet
family traditions in the kitchen this
season with a few simple tools and
the perfect candy ingredients. Gather
a heavy saucepan and wooden
spoon, along with plenty of real butter, pure sugar and high-quality
chocolate.
These recipes are easy to make,
from melt in your-mouth caramels to
crunchy, nutty toffee. If your candymaking technique could use a refresher
course,
visit
butterisbest.com for a short video
demonstration of the Pistachio Toffee recipe, along with helpful hints
for using a candy thermometer and
testing candy temperatures.
Sea-Salted Caramels
Sweet Tips for Candy Success
-No substitutions - real butter,
Eggnog Fudge
not margarine or spreads, gives
candy the best flavor and texture.
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
-Don’t double up - make only a 3/4 cup eggnog
single batch of candy at a time. Extra 2 cups sugar
ingredients may prevent the mixture 10 ozs. white chocolate, coarsely
from cooking properly.
chopped
-Temps on target - the bulb of the 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
candy thermometer should be com- 1 jar (7 ozs.) marshmallow creme
pletely covered by liquid, but don’t 1 cup chopped pecans,
rest the thermometer on the bottom 1 tsp. rum or rum extract
of the pan.
In heavy sauce-Be patient - candy takes
pan, combine buta long time to cook - don’t
ter, eggnog and
rush it by turning up the heat.
sugar. Bring to a
-Measure up - measure all
full rolling boil over
ingredients before beginning
medium-high heat,
a recipe.
stirring
con-Keep it fresh - store finstantly.
ished confections in an airReduce heat to
tight container in a dry locamedium, and contion.
tinue to boil, stirUse wax paper to separate
ring frequently, 8
layers of candy. For more
to 10 minutes, or
Eggnog Fudge
holiday recipes and tips for
until
mixture
cooking and baking with butter visit reaches 234°F (soft ball stage).
butterisbest.com. All materials courRemove from heat; add chocotesy of America”s Dairy Farmers
late and nutmeg; stir until smooth.
Add marshmallow creme, pecans
and rum; mix well.
Chocolate Cherry Fudge
Pour mixture into 9-inch square
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
pan lined with buttered foil. Cool
3/4 cup whipping cream
completely; cut into 1 1/2-inch
2 cups sugar
squares. Store in airtight container
12 ozs. semisweet chocolate,
in refrigerator. Makes 3 dozen.
coarsely chopped
1 jar (7 ozs.) marshmallow creme
Sea-Salted Caramels
1 cup chopped slivered almonds
1 cup chopped dried cherries
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
In heavy saucepan, combine but- 3/4 cup sugar
ter, cream and sugar. Bring to a full 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
rolling boil over medium-high heat, 1/2 cup light corn syrup
stirring constantly. Reduce heat to 1 cup whipping cream
medium and continue to boil, stir- 1 tsp. vanilla
ring frequently, 8 to 10 minutes, or 1 tsp. sea salt
until mixture reaches 234°F (soft ball
Butter sides and bottom of heavy
stage).
3-quart saucepan. Add butter and
Remove from heat; add choco- melt over low heat. Add sugars,
late and marshmallow creme; stir until corn syrups and cream; mix well.
smooth.
Raise heat to medium-high and bring
Add, almonds, cherries and al- mixture to a boil, stirring occamond extract; mix until well blended. sionally. Reduce heat to medium
Pour mixture into 9-inch square and continue to boil until mixture
pan lined with buttered foil. Refrig- reaches 248°F (firm ball stage).
erate until cool; cut into 1 1/2-inch
Remove saucepan from heat and
squares. Store in airtight container stir in vanilla. Pour caramel immediin refrigerator. Makes 3 dozen.
ately into 9-inch square pan lined
with buttered foil. Cool at room tem-
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perature until caramel begins to set,
sprinkle with sea salt; cool completely.
Use foil to lift caramel out of pan.
Butter a large chef’s knife and cut
caramel into 1-inch squares. Wrap
caramels individually in plastic wrap
or store in airtight container in refrigerator. Not your standard caramel - this sea-salted version cuts
the rich, buttery flavor with just a
hint of salt. Makes 3 dozen.
Pistachio Toffee
1 1/4 cups shelled pistachios, divided
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 T. corn syrup
6 ozs. white chocolate, coarsely
chopped
Heat oven to 350°F. Place pistachios in single layer in pan; toast 3
minutes. Remove from oven, cool
and coarsely chop; set aside.
In heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugars, water and corn syrup.
Bring to a boil over medium-high
heat, stirring constantly with
wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium, and continue to boil until
mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack
stage), stirring often.
Stir in 3/4 cup pistachios; mix
well and pour into jellyroll pan lined
with buttered foil. Spread mixture
into large rectangle. Cool completely.
In microwave-safe container, microwave chocolate 30 seconds; stir.
Continue microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring after each,
until chocolate is melted and
smooth, but not hot. Using spatula,
spread over toffee, covering it completely. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2
cup pistachios and gently pat into
chocolate.
Place pan in refrigerator for 5
minutes, or until chocolate has set.
Break into pieces and store in airtight container. Makes 3 dozen.
Quintessential holiday flavors of
eggnog, almonds and cherries star in
these easy, but impressive fudge
recipes.
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Ham offers simple
holiday recipe solutions
The holidays are upon us! From planning for the big office party to preparing
to host relatives from out-of-town, it can
be a little overwhelming for all of us. This
year, spend less time getting wrapped up
in stresses of the season, and be a jolly
holiday host by serving ham.
When shopping for ham, look for one
that is made with quality ingredients like
real brown sugar and honey, so that you
can be proud to serve it to your family for
the holidays and everyday.
Also, find one from a company that
has a heritage in making consistent, highquality hams the old fashioned way. So,
prior to planning the office holiday party,
and before your family arrives for the
seasonal soiree, create your own holiday
cheer by preparing the recipe below.
For even more inspiration, check out
www.CooksHam.com for recipes and
preparation ideas for use throughout the
season, and 365 days a year.
Holiday Ham and
Tortilla Tree
1 lb. (approximately) leftover
Cook’s Bone-in Ham
6 ozs. cream cheese, whipped
1 cup (4 ozs.) sliced sharp
Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup red bell pepper,
sliced into thin strips
6 (6-inch) spinach flour tortillas
Cranberries and red or
yellow bell peppers, for garnish
Slice ham into approximately 1/2inch wide strips.
Spread even thin layer cream cheese
over entire surface of tortilla.
Place two strips ham side by side
along lower third of tortilla, so they extend from one end of tortilla.
Line both sides of ham strips with two
strips red pepper, and then one slice
cheese each; six strips total.
Fold tortilla edge over entire contents
and roll tightly.
Cut into 1-inch pinwheels.
Stack layers of pinwheels in rings one
on top of another, decreasing size of each
ring until you reach top of tree.
Dress tree with cranberries, or starshaped cutouts of red or yellow pepper.
Makes approximately 36 pinwheels,
or enough to build one small tree.
Your holiday ham hors
d'oeuvre doesn’t have to be
arranged this artistically to get
a good response. They’ll be
just as yummy on a tray or
plate.
The Kobza family celebrated Christmas of 1981 together in
Valparaiso with grandparents Ray and Genevieve Kobza.
Pictured are: Tom, Jill, Kelly, Angie, Tracy, Adam, Chris, Amy,
Missy, Julie, Heather, Jessi, Chad, Nikki, and Kari.
Dress Up Your
Holiday Ham
Traditional: Arrange cranberries, cinnamon
sticks, and holly sprigs around the ham for a festive
feel.
Contemporary: Pomegranates are in style this
time of year. Halve and use pieces as a colorful
border for your ham.
Tropical: For the adventurous cook, go Hawaiian! Skirt your ham using pineapple, oranges, and
cherries.
Gift-Wrapped: Peel red and green apples into
ribbon-like decorative pieces and give your family
the gift of a holiday ham.
Southern: Use peaches and pecans to surround
your ham with subtle Southern charm.
All materials courtesy
of Cook’s Ham
when it comes to
patients like you!
We wish you a
holiday filled with
the best the season
has to offer.
Tips on caring for your holiday poinsettias
If there is one flower that’s recognized as a sign of the holidays, it’s the
poinsettia. In addition to their role as
traditional Christmas decorations, poinsettias can serve as tokens of goodwill,
friendship and joy during the season and
beyond. More than 50 million Americans will purchase a poinsettia plant this
holiday season.
While 75 percent of consumers are
said to prefer the familiar red version,
there are currently more than 100 varieties available. White, pink, yellow and
even variegated poinsettias are gradually gaining popularity.
Named after Joel Poinsett, who introduced this indigenous Mexican plant
to the United States during the 1800s
while he served as the nation’s U.S.
ambassador, poinsettias have become
America’s best-selling potted plant.
More than 85 percent of all potted
plants sold annually are poinsettias.
Here are some handling tips:
• When purchasing your plant, select
a poinsettia with dark green foliage,
strong, stiff stems and completely colored flowers. Make sure your plant has
no fallen or yellow leaves and that it is
fully balanced and attractive from all
sides.
• Poinsettias thrive on bright, sunny,
natural daylight. Place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least six hours per
day. Keep your room temperature between 68 and 70 degrees. Do not place
your plant near drafts, heating vents, or
appliances.
• Water the plant when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch. It’s very
important not to allow your plant to sit in
standing water.
• It is not necessary to fertilize your
poinsettias when they are in bloom.
However, after the holidays, a balanced,
all-purpose household plant fertilizer will
help maintain the rich, green foliage color
and promote new growth.
• Do not place your poinsettia outside, as the plant is sensitive to chilling
temperatures.
Merry Christmas
~ Dr. Martin
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Santa shows up in Eagle with Reindeer
Madison Steckelberg asked Santa how it is he manages to deliver
presents to everyone in the world on a single night. His answer?
Sleigh-mounted warp drive and reindeer that can bend the
Santa asked Madison Schwarzenbach if she has space-time continuum. Madison was thoroughly impressed.
been naughty or nice.
Photo by GeoAnn
James VanCleave, of Eagle, shared his holiday
hopes with Ol’ Saint Nick.
Hayley Christiansen waited patiently as Santa
studied her Christmas list. Photo by GeoAnn
Alexandria Rash looked pensively off to the west. She wanted to take
the flying reindeer for a ride, but Comet and Cupid were just too tired
after the long journey from the North Pole to Eagle.
Photos by Logan Seacrest & GeoAnn Reynoldson
Maci
and
Mackenzie
Steckelberg teamed up to
shower Santa with Christmas
requests.
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Mickena Richards shared a moment with Santa. Photo by GeoAnn
Merry Christmas
& Happy
New
Year
Although she couldn’t yet
inform Santa as to gifts she
may want, Kelsey Nystrom’s
first encounter with the
bearded one was otherwise a
complete success.
To all our policyholders, we
wish you the very best and
thank you for your business
this past year.
from your
Senator
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Wallman
We wish you all a
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and a joyful New Year.
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at Bennet Elementary
draw kids of all ages
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Maggie
Broening
sampled every sugar
cookie she could get Santa wasn’t the only furry visitor to Bennet
her hands on.
Elementary last weekend. Lauren Mertens
held a rabbit that was also making the rounds.
Garret Mertens pumped
himself up for this year’s
encounter with Ol’ St.
Nick.
Photos
an
by Log
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Seacres
Brynn Biles-Harral pulled on Santa’s beard to
make sure he wasn’t a fake. The beard was real.
Santa handed our pre-Christmas goodie bags to all the kids at
Bennet Elementary on Saturday, December 15. Caleb Stedman
was overjoyed when he peeked inside.
We enjoy serving you and your
families throughout the years!
“Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year”
5140 S. 56th Street (One block north of 56th & Hwy 2) • Lincoln • 423-1100
Santa was completely mezmerized by
Conner Kapke’s Christmas requests.
When it comes to insurance,
our service is really
worth tracking down.
Our team of insurance professionals can
help you find the right insurance for your
needs - auto, homeowner’s, recreational
vehicles, business - almost anything.
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& Happy New Year!
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Jason
& Jamie
Southwick
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Ice, cold cannot slow flow of children wanting to see Santa Claus in Hickman
Tiera, Trenton and
Tiffany Jones, all of
Hickman,
looked
pleased with what
Santa gave them.
Santa in Hickman
Over 50 children plus parents and grandparents beat the ice to visit Santa.
Area businesses who donated gifts were
ABloom Floral, First State Bank, Subway,
VOICE News, L.P. Stewart and monetary
gifts from the Hickman Chamber and Huenink
Refuse.
Winners of the gifts were Haley Morrison,
Jacob Ronnall, McClain Meyer, Sydney Gobza,
Ivy Dearmont, Aleia Kovarik, Nate Stertz, Trenton Jones, Brady Papineau, Kaylee Denker,
Chris Noren, Matt Boden, Michelle Denker,
Tristan Nordhauser, of Norma Weyand, and Josh and Lisa Hicks.
Hickman, snacked on a Rice
Merry Christmas from the Hickman AmeriKrispie bar while other can Legion Auxiliary.
Rosten From, who lives north of Hickman, eagerly
told Santa Claus what he wanted for Christmas.
Many children turned out to see Santa at the Legion
Hall in Hickman December 10, despite cold
temperatures and icy sidewalks. There were sweet
treats, thirst-quenching drinks, and gift winners.
children waited in line to tell
Santa what they wanted for
Christmas.
Tips for entertaining like an expert
Wouldn’t it be great if you had
access to expert advice when planning your holiday get-together?
How do the professionals handle
food quantities and unexpected
guests? What do bartenders suggest for creating custom, signature
cocktails? How do the party planners to the stars feel about sending
invitations via e-mail versus sending hard-copy invitations in the
mail?
Now you can entertain like the experts with tips from some of the country’s
top chefs, bartenders, event planners
and etiquette experts. Here are just a
few ideas:
• Guest management- From making sure your shy guests are circulating
to dealing with unexpected guests, guest
management is one of the most important aspects of successful party throwing. Press your quiet guests into service
by asking them to circulate with a tray of
glasses and a pitcher of cocktails. One
festive and easy cocktail sure to get
everyone into the holiday spirit is a
Kahlua Hazelnut Eggnog. Just combine two parts Kahlua Hazelnut, one
part vodka, and prepared eggnog
and pour over ice. Garnish with a
cinnamon stick or a sprig of mint.
• The new party etiquette- It’s the
21st century, so it’s okay to send out
electronic invitations by e-mail,
right? It all depends on the mood
you’re hoping to achieve. Electronic
invitations connote a certain degree
of casualness, and people tend to
Aleia Kovarik,
of Hickman,
couldn’t resist
the Christmas
tree cookies.
N o r m a
Weyand and
Holly Skorupa,
both of rural
Firth, enjoyed
the gift prizes.
take RSVPs less seriously. If you
want a more formal atmosphere for
your party, and you need an accurate head count, it’s probably better
to mail out hard-copy invitations.
• Getting in the mood- Music is a
great way to set the tone for a party.
To get everyone in the holiday mood,
songs that everyone knows can
make for a great sing-a-long session. Check out kahlu atips.com for
other tips to help your guests get in
the mood.
• Making introductions- As the
Hostess with the Mostess, it’s up to
you to bequeath your grace and
panache onto those gathered. You
know everyone (or at least you invited everyone) so it should be a
breeze to introduce people to one
another. Just match up the kindred
spirits. For instance, “Jules, you enjoy camping, right? Michael here was
actually a hermit for a couple of years
before coming back to civilization.”
Something to
smile about!
$
79
Cleaning, exam & x-rays
PIONEER WOODS DENT
AL
ENTAL
Wesley Parks, DDS • 72nd & Pioneers • Lincoln
484-6042
To all our customers and friends, may your homes and
hearts overflow with the joy of this beautiful season.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Closing at Noon Dec. 24, Closed Dec. 25 for Christmas
Closing at Noon Dec. 31, Closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Your Hometown Banking Center
Our Family Serving Your Family
Panama (402) 788-2567 • Palmyra (402) 780-5715
Firth (402) 791-5340
www.bankfmb.com • Telephone Banking 1-888-761-2101
®
• www.pioneerwoodsdental.com
We
thank
all of our
customers
for their
generous
support and
hope everyone has a
“tool-tally” awesome
holiday!
Advanced Remodeling, LLC.
Hickman • Wylie Clang
Member
FDIC
440-4457
[email protected]
SECTION 2 • VOICE
Make your holiday
pictures as magical
as your memories
Holidays are a special time
of year-a time for family and
friends to gather and celebrate
the spirit of the season. It’s
also the perfect time to capture
those special moments with
your digital camera so you can
make sure that your memories
will stay with you for a very
long time. Just follow these
quick tips to ensure that this
year’s holiday photos are better than ever:
1. Get the before-andafter shots: Take some snap-
shots of those neatly wrapped
gifts before the kids get their
hands on them. After the presents are ripped open and the
floor is littered with paper, ribbons and empty boxes, take a
few photos to show the aftermath-an obvious sign of the
fun and excitement of the holidays.
2. Never miss a face or
a smile: Nowadays, cameras
In Christmas 1955, Dennis Heckman (who later would be
the mayor of Hickman) and Allen Moser (son of Marvin
Moser, of Hickman) hung out with the large pile of presents
under the elaborate Christmas tree.
Going green for the holidays
Whether you’re shopping for your
environmental activist daughter or your
eco-challenged neighbor, the leading
environmental
Web
site,
TreeHugger.com, has created a gift
guide to match every level of ecoenthusiasm. Make your holiday season a little more green by using the
guide’s comprehensive list of products and services. Here’s a sneak peak
at Tree Hugger’s holiday tips:
• Be sure your gift will get usedIt’s the thought that counts, but an
unused gift is simply wasted. Do some
research and find out if your gifts are
something your recipients would buy
for themselves, or at least something
they would enjoy.
• Think consumable- Gifts like
organic teas, fair-trade coffee and
chocolates, fresh flowers, or fresh or
dried fruits and nuts won’t get left
unused.
• Share a piece of yourself- Offer your services to babysit while your
friend enjoys a cozy date with his or
her partner, or give a gift certificate for
a relaxing massage or a winter’s worth
of driveway shoveling (in which case,
you should save that massage for your-
self!).
• For those who have everything- Making a gift to a humanitarian
service, such as the microloan nonprofit Kiva.org, will leave you and
your recipient feeling charitable.
• Creative gifts show you careThe baby sweater you knit yourself is
more likely to become a family heirloom, extending the life cycle of your
gift.
• Buy local- A homegrown gift is
unique and can tell a story. And since
it’s locally sourced, it will omit the
carbon emissions involved in shipping.
• Reduce waste- Use reusable
packaging by making it part of the gift
itself. You can wrap your gift in a scarf
or enclose it in a box that can be
reused for collecting life’s odds and
ends. Reusable wrapping, such as a
gift bag, will also extend the fun!
For green gift ideas, visit
www.TreeHugger.com, part of Discovery Communications’ Planet Green
initiative, which also includes
planetgreen.com and a new television
channel dedicated to green lifestyle
programming, set to launch in 2008.
ROBINSON’S
REPAIR
FILLEY • 662-4575
have face detection technology to make sure that people in
your photos are properly focused and well exposed.
3. Step right up and
don’t be shy: Get close to
your subjects or use the
camera’s zoom to fill the frame
and eliminate distracting backgrounds.
4. Go for the details:
Photograph Grandma’s hands
folded in her lap or wrapped
around the tiny hand of a child.
Set the camera to macro and
snap a close-up of ornaments
on the tree. Tightly composed
pictures can speak volumes.
5. Don’t be afraid of
the dark: Use natural light to
capture the mood of the moment. If you’re dining by candlelight or the holiday lights are
twinkling on the tree, turn off
the room lights and the
camera’s flash. Use the
camera’s optical image stabilization and high ISO settings to
avoid blurry pictures and snap
away.
Nemaha NRD Board
reviews
annual audit report
During their regular meeting
Thursday, December 13, the Nemaha
Natural Resources District reviewed
the annual audit report for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2007. Art White
of Art White & Associates, who conducted the audit, was in attendance
and explained the various portions
of the report. Following the explanation, the board unanimously approved the audit as presented.
At the recommendation of the
Programs and Projects Committee,
the board voted to proceed with an
application to the Nebraska Natural
Resources Commission for Resource
Development Funds. The assistance
to be requested will be for the Buck
and Duck Creek Watershed project
in the Peru area. While most funds
would be for recreation components
of the project, some may be requested for other components as
well. Following this preliminary application, if the project is deemed eligible for the state funding, a second,
more detailed application would be
required.
The Programs and Projects Committee also discussed options for a
sediment control basin above Iron
Horse Trail Lake near DuBois. Last
month the consultant who developed the options, The Flatwater
Group, reviewed these with the
board. Because the Nebraska Game
& Parks Commission has now expressed interest in renovating the
fisheries at this public recreation lake,
the board voted to develop a complete lake renovation plan to include
the sediment basin along with additional measures to improve maintenance and function. Game and Parks
would also assist with removing
some of the sediment in the lake, adding in-lake habitat features, and renovating the fisheries as part of the
project. EPA Section 319 funds will
be combined with aquatic habitat and
Sport Fisheries Restoration Funds
for the project, which would be com-
pleted by 2010.
Two requests for variances to allow for the drilling of irrigation wells
were approved. One request was from
Royce Gobber for an irrigation well
to be located 1.5 miles west of
Tecumseh. The other request from
Ed Ehmen would allow an irrigation
well 0.5 miles west of Sterling.
With the upcoming Legislative
Conference of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts, a voting delegate and alternate had to be
selected. Orval Gigstad from Syracuse was chosen as the voting delegate, and Don Siske, Table Rock, as
the alternate for the meeting to be
held in Lincoln February 5-6, 2008.
A group with interest in riding motorcycles on frozen NRD lakes was
at the meeting to speak during the
public comment period. Mick
Hutcheson, speaking on behalf of
the group, asked the board to reconsider allowing this sport on lakes
such as Prairie Owl near Dunbar. After providing some background information on their sport and reasons
they felt the board might reconsider
their decision, Ted Godemann, board
chair, stated this item would be
placed on the agenda of the January
10, 2008, NRD meeting for further
consideration.
The next meeting of the Nemaha
Natural Resources District board of
directors will be Thursday, January
10, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the NRD headquarters, 62161 Highway 136,
Tecumseh.
Happy Holidays
This special time of year presents an opportunity to say
thank you to all my clients. I value your business & look
forward to serving you in the new year.
Don Eveland,
Waddell & Reed
Senior Financial Advisor
After 16 years of business, Marlene is retiring!
PRICES GREATLY
REDUCED
at the
Crete Eagles Club Monday, Dec. 31
Music by “ROC
TOXIC” 8:30 - 1:00
ROC TOXIC
Party Favors, Free Food beginning at 6 p.m. NO Cover Charge
Crete Eagles Aerie #3909 • 132 W 12th • 826-4044
ALL orders will also be discounted
Special Store Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tues., & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Closed Sun.
Open 9-4 Christmas & New Year’s Eves, Closed Christmas & New Year’s Days
AMISH COUNTRY SHOWCASE
Hand crafted solid wood furniture
Nebraska’s first & only TRUE Amish Store!
We do things other stores can’t!!
423-2811
6101 S. 56th Street
Lincoln, NE
4 blocks south of
56th & Old Cheney
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Ice, cold cannot slow flow of children wanting to see Santa Claus in Hickman
Tiera, Trenton and
Tiffany Jones, all of
Hickman,
looked
pleased with what
Santa gave them.
Santa in Hickman
Over 50 children plus parents and grandparents beat the ice to visit Santa.
Area businesses who donated gifts were
ABloom Floral, First State Bank, Subway,
VOICE News, L.P. Stewart and monetary
gifts from the Hickman Chamber and Huenink
Refuse.
Winners of the gifts were Haley Morrison,
Jacob Ronnall, McClain Meyer, Sydney Gobza,
Ivy Dearmont, Aleia Kovarik, Nate Stertz, Trenton Jones, Brady Papineau, Kaylee Denker,
Chris Noren, Matt Boden, Michelle Denker,
Tristan Nordhauser, of Norma Weyand, and Josh and Lisa Hicks.
Hickman, snacked on a Rice
Merry Christmas from the Hickman AmeriKrispie bar while other can Legion Auxiliary.
Rosten From, who lives north of Hickman, eagerly
told Santa Claus what he wanted for Christmas.
Many children turned out to see Santa at the Legion
Hall in Hickman December 10, despite cold
temperatures and icy sidewalks. There were sweet
treats, thirst-quenching drinks, and gift winners.
children waited in line to tell
Santa what they wanted for
Christmas.
Tips for entertaining like an expert
Wouldn’t it be great if you had
access to expert advice when planning your holiday get-together?
How do the professionals handle
food quantities and unexpected
guests? What do bartenders suggest for creating custom, signature
cocktails? How do the party planners to the stars feel about sending
invitations via e-mail versus sending hard-copy invitations in the
mail?
Now you can entertain like the experts with tips from some of the country’s
top chefs, bartenders, event planners
and etiquette experts. Here are just a
few ideas:
• Guest management- From making sure your shy guests are circulating
to dealing with unexpected guests, guest
management is one of the most important aspects of successful party throwing. Press your quiet guests into service
by asking them to circulate with a tray of
glasses and a pitcher of cocktails. One
festive and easy cocktail sure to get
everyone into the holiday spirit is a
Kahlua Hazelnut Eggnog. Just combine two parts Kahlua Hazelnut, one
part vodka, and prepared eggnog
and pour over ice. Garnish with a
cinnamon stick or a sprig of mint.
• The new party etiquette- It’s the
21st century, so it’s okay to send out
electronic invitations by e-mail,
right? It all depends on the mood
you’re hoping to achieve. Electronic
invitations connote a certain degree
of casualness, and people tend to
Aleia Kovarik,
of Hickman,
couldn’t resist
the Christmas
tree cookies.
N o r m a
Weyand and
Holly Skorupa,
both of rural
Firth, enjoyed
the gift prizes.
take RSVPs less seriously. If you
want a more formal atmosphere for
your party, and you need an accurate head count, it’s probably better
to mail out hard-copy invitations.
• Getting in the mood- Music is a
great way to set the tone for a party.
To get everyone in the holiday mood,
songs that everyone knows can
make for a great sing-a-long session. Check out kahlu atips.com for
other tips to help your guests get in
the mood.
• Making introductions- As the
Hostess with the Mostess, it’s up to
you to bequeath your grace and
panache onto those gathered. You
know everyone (or at least you invited everyone) so it should be a
breeze to introduce people to one
another. Just match up the kindred
spirits. For instance, “Jules, you enjoy camping, right? Michael here was
actually a hermit for a couple of years
before coming back to civilization.”
Something to
smile about!
$
79
Cleaning, exam & x-rays
PIONEER WOODS DENT
AL
ENTAL
Wesley Parks, DDS • 72nd & Pioneers • Lincoln
484-6042
To all our customers and friends, may your homes and
hearts overflow with the joy of this beautiful season.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Closing at Noon Dec. 24, Closed Dec. 25 for Christmas
Closing at Noon Dec. 31, Closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Your Hometown Banking Center
Our Family Serving Your Family
Panama (402) 788-2567 • Palmyra (402) 780-5715
Firth (402) 791-5340
www.bankfmb.com • Telephone Banking 1-888-761-2101
®
• www.pioneerwoodsdental.com
We
thank
all of our
customers
for their
generous
support and
hope everyone has a
“tool-tally” awesome
holiday!
Advanced Remodeling, LLC.
Hickman • Wylie Clang
Member
FDIC
440-4457
[email protected]
SECTION 2 • VOICE
Make your holiday
pictures as magical
as your memories
Holidays are a special time
of year-a time for family and
friends to gather and celebrate
the spirit of the season. It’s
also the perfect time to capture
those special moments with
your digital camera so you can
make sure that your memories
will stay with you for a very
long time. Just follow these
quick tips to ensure that this
year’s holiday photos are better than ever:
1. Get the before-andafter shots: Take some snap-
shots of those neatly wrapped
gifts before the kids get their
hands on them. After the presents are ripped open and the
floor is littered with paper, ribbons and empty boxes, take a
few photos to show the aftermath-an obvious sign of the
fun and excitement of the holidays.
2. Never miss a face or
a smile: Nowadays, cameras
In Christmas 1955, Dennis Heckman (who later would be
the mayor of Hickman) and Allen Moser (son of Marvin
Moser, of Hickman) hung out with the large pile of presents
under the elaborate Christmas tree.
Going green for the holidays
Whether you’re shopping for your
environmental activist daughter or your
eco-challenged neighbor, the leading
environmental
Web
site,
TreeHugger.com, has created a gift
guide to match every level of ecoenthusiasm. Make your holiday season a little more green by using the
guide’s comprehensive list of products and services. Here’s a sneak peak
at Tree Hugger’s holiday tips:
• Be sure your gift will get usedIt’s the thought that counts, but an
unused gift is simply wasted. Do some
research and find out if your gifts are
something your recipients would buy
for themselves, or at least something
they would enjoy.
• Think consumable- Gifts like
organic teas, fair-trade coffee and
chocolates, fresh flowers, or fresh or
dried fruits and nuts won’t get left
unused.
• Share a piece of yourself- Offer your services to babysit while your
friend enjoys a cozy date with his or
her partner, or give a gift certificate for
a relaxing massage or a winter’s worth
of driveway shoveling (in which case,
you should save that massage for your-
self!).
• For those who have everything- Making a gift to a humanitarian
service, such as the microloan nonprofit Kiva.org, will leave you and
your recipient feeling charitable.
• Creative gifts show you careThe baby sweater you knit yourself is
more likely to become a family heirloom, extending the life cycle of your
gift.
• Buy local- A homegrown gift is
unique and can tell a story. And since
it’s locally sourced, it will omit the
carbon emissions involved in shipping.
• Reduce waste- Use reusable
packaging by making it part of the gift
itself. You can wrap your gift in a scarf
or enclose it in a box that can be
reused for collecting life’s odds and
ends. Reusable wrapping, such as a
gift bag, will also extend the fun!
For green gift ideas, visit
www.TreeHugger.com, part of Discovery Communications’ Planet Green
initiative, which also includes
planetgreen.com and a new television
channel dedicated to green lifestyle
programming, set to launch in 2008.
ROBINSON’S
REPAIR
FILLEY • 662-4575
have face detection technology to make sure that people in
your photos are properly focused and well exposed.
3. Step right up and
don’t be shy: Get close to
your subjects or use the
camera’s zoom to fill the frame
and eliminate distracting backgrounds.
4. Go for the details:
Photograph Grandma’s hands
folded in her lap or wrapped
around the tiny hand of a child.
Set the camera to macro and
snap a close-up of ornaments
on the tree. Tightly composed
pictures can speak volumes.
5. Don’t be afraid of
the dark: Use natural light to
capture the mood of the moment. If you’re dining by candlelight or the holiday lights are
twinkling on the tree, turn off
the room lights and the
camera’s flash. Use the
camera’s optical image stabilization and high ISO settings to
avoid blurry pictures and snap
away.
Nemaha NRD Board
reviews
annual audit report
During their regular meeting
Thursday, December 13, the Nemaha
Natural Resources District reviewed
the annual audit report for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2007. Art White
of Art White & Associates, who conducted the audit, was in attendance
and explained the various portions
of the report. Following the explanation, the board unanimously approved the audit as presented.
At the recommendation of the
Programs and Projects Committee,
the board voted to proceed with an
application to the Nebraska Natural
Resources Commission for Resource
Development Funds. The assistance
to be requested will be for the Buck
and Duck Creek Watershed project
in the Peru area. While most funds
would be for recreation components
of the project, some may be requested for other components as
well. Following this preliminary application, if the project is deemed eligible for the state funding, a second,
more detailed application would be
required.
The Programs and Projects Committee also discussed options for a
sediment control basin above Iron
Horse Trail Lake near DuBois. Last
month the consultant who developed the options, The Flatwater
Group, reviewed these with the
board. Because the Nebraska Game
& Parks Commission has now expressed interest in renovating the
fisheries at this public recreation lake,
the board voted to develop a complete lake renovation plan to include
the sediment basin along with additional measures to improve maintenance and function. Game and Parks
would also assist with removing
some of the sediment in the lake, adding in-lake habitat features, and renovating the fisheries as part of the
project. EPA Section 319 funds will
be combined with aquatic habitat and
Sport Fisheries Restoration Funds
for the project, which would be com-
pleted by 2010.
Two requests for variances to allow for the drilling of irrigation wells
were approved. One request was from
Royce Gobber for an irrigation well
to be located 1.5 miles west of
Tecumseh. The other request from
Ed Ehmen would allow an irrigation
well 0.5 miles west of Sterling.
With the upcoming Legislative
Conference of the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts, a voting delegate and alternate had to be
selected. Orval Gigstad from Syracuse was chosen as the voting delegate, and Don Siske, Table Rock, as
the alternate for the meeting to be
held in Lincoln February 5-6, 2008.
A group with interest in riding motorcycles on frozen NRD lakes was
at the meeting to speak during the
public comment period. Mick
Hutcheson, speaking on behalf of
the group, asked the board to reconsider allowing this sport on lakes
such as Prairie Owl near Dunbar. After providing some background information on their sport and reasons
they felt the board might reconsider
their decision, Ted Godemann, board
chair, stated this item would be
placed on the agenda of the January
10, 2008, NRD meeting for further
consideration.
The next meeting of the Nemaha
Natural Resources District board of
directors will be Thursday, January
10, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the NRD headquarters, 62161 Highway 136,
Tecumseh.
Happy Holidays
This special time of year presents an opportunity to say
thank you to all my clients. I value your business & look
forward to serving you in the new year.
Don Eveland,
Waddell & Reed
Senior Financial Advisor
After 16 years of business, Marlene is retiring!
PRICES GREATLY
REDUCED
at the
Crete Eagles Club Monday, Dec. 31
Music by “ROC
TOXIC” 8:30 - 1:00
ROC TOXIC
Party Favors, Free Food beginning at 6 p.m. NO Cover Charge
Crete Eagles Aerie #3909 • 132 W 12th • 826-4044
ALL orders will also be discounted
Special Store Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tues., & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Closed Sun.
Open 9-4 Christmas & New Year’s Eves, Closed Christmas & New Year’s Days
AMISH COUNTRY SHOWCASE
Hand crafted solid wood furniture
Nebraska’s first & only TRUE Amish Store!
We do things other stores can’t!!
423-2811
6101 S. 56th Street
Lincoln, NE
4 blocks south of
56th & Old Cheney
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Decorating
accents and
gifts that shine
This holiday season, why not add a
little sparkle to your home decor-or
create a dazzling gift that will shine above
the rest? Festive home accents and sparkling gifts are just a spray away with
metallic finish.
Gold and silver paints make creating
the perfect home accent or perfect holiday gift quick and easy. And with a little
imagination and a can of spray paint, the
possibilities are endless. Here are a few
simple holiday projects that are sure to
surprise and delight your family and
friends:
• Turn an ordinary wicker basket
into a stylish holiday greeting-card holder
with gold paint. Add a burgundy ribbon
for a touch of elegance.
• Purchase unfinished wood letters
at your local craft store and create a
glittering holiday message that’s fit for
any fireplace mantel. Just prime, spray
with gold or silver paint and enjoy the
Joy of the Noel.
• Looking for an inexpensive hostess
gift, or a gift for that special chocoholic
on your list? Spray the lid of a glass
container with silver paint, fill the container with candy and tie a beautiful
silver ribbon just below the lid for a chic
holiday edible.
• Need a special centerpiece for
your annual holiday gathering? Spray
paint a trio of containers or small plantIrene Schmutte, of Roca, fondly remembers daughter Vicky ers with gold paint and fill with poinsetSchmutte Wieman, of Howells, when she met up with a very tias or small evergreens for instant holiday magic.
dapper looking Santa in the early 1950s.
• Create an elegant table that sparkles
Photo submitted
with silver and gold. Just spray plate
chargers gold and napkin rings with
silver. Add a floral and twig centerpiece
with silver and gold accents, and voila,
Changes in the NRD’s Ground Water Rules and Regulations are being
you’ve got affordable elegance.
proposed in response to changes in state law, the NRD’s own monitoring, a
Metallic finishes are also available in
need for better management and increasing demand for ground water. The
brass, bronze and copper, and contain
public has a chance to comment on the proposed changes at a public hearing
actual metal flakes that produce exon Thursday, January 10, 7 p.m. at the NRD office, 3125 Portia Street, in
traordinary shimmer and shine. And the
Lincoln. Proposed changes include:
fast-dry, hard formula can be used on
• Installation of a water well flow meter on all registered wells pumping
virtually any indoor surface, so you can
more than 50 gallons per minute by January 30, 2011 and annual usage
let your imagination run wild. For more
reporting requirements
information or inspiration for your next
• Require detailed impact studies before the drilling of new high capacity
home decorating project, visit
wells
www.paintideas.com.
• Require more information, such as a well log, static water level, 24-hour
pumping test and water quality tests before allowing permits to construct new
wells
• Certification of ground water irrigated acres by January 30, 2010
• Establishment of a procedure for investigating salt water intrusion
No matter the season, there always
• Limiting excessive watering of plants and lawns from domestic wells
seems to be a reason to celebrate. In fact,
The NRD Board is expected to consider final approval of the proposed
the National Retail Federation estimates
Rules and Regulations during its regular meeting, January 16, 2 p.m. at the
that consumers spend over $546 billion
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planning for different holiday celebraand Regulations is available at www.lpsnrd.org. Click on Ground Water and
tions throughout the year-and that doesn’t
view the proposed Rules and Regulations.
even include such events as bachelorette
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showers.
With a plethora of different social
gatherings to attend, trying to remember
the perfect party etiquette for each occasion can take the fun out of any fiesta.
Here are a few hints to help you survive
any engagement:
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During Christmas 1995, Brian, Jessie and Jennie O’Connor,
the kids of Don and Susan O’Connor, of Hickman, posed in
their new Christmas clothes in front of the tree in their Rapid
City, South Dakota, home. (Jessie’s and Jennie’s were
homemade!)
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RSVP date, as this will help the hostess
plan accordingly for the exact number of
guests attending. If you plan to decline,
be honest in the reason you cannot attend.
• When choosing the proper hostess
gift, make sure it is something that doesn’t
require work to appreciate. A bouquet
of flowers forces the hostess to find a
place to set them, but a bottle of wine or
premixed drinks ready-to-drink, naturally flavored, premium vodka martinis,
can be enjoyed by guests or set aside for
later use.
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light and fun, avoid any uncomfortable or
controversial topics. Pick up a magazine,
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provide additional fodder to help keep a
conversation flowing.
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doesn’t appear that you just came to “eat
and run.” When you are ready to leave,
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Invite everyone to join the fun
and celebrate the season, by hosting a holiday party to:
-- Create take-home edible crafts.
-- Make edible decorations; donate
to a local shelter.
-- Trim the tree while nibbling on
sweet treats.
-- Go caroling; return home to enjoy
holiday sweets.
-- Create plates of “Santa’s treats”
to share.
Download more holiday family fun
activities, along with party invitations,
recipes and creative ideas for celebrating
all
year
long
at
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Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser in memory of Buddy Regan
Aaron Regan, above right, hosted a barbecue and band
Saturday night in honor of his brother, Buddy Regan, who
Christmas
died at the age of 21, 10 years ago, of complications from
Tummy Yummies
juvenile diabetes. The Blues Orchestra from Lincoln
2 bags DOVE® Brand Miniatures
played to an appreciative crowd. The event was a
dark chocolate
fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes and the crowd that came
1 1/4 cups finely crushed candy
fondly remembered their family member and friend.
Holiday
Ornament
Dessert
canes or peppermints
Buddy and Aaron are the sons of Patti Beecham, of
For
this
creative
holiday
2 cookie sheet pans
Bennet, and Monty Regan, of Lincoln. VOICE publisher
recipe,
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Line the cookie sheet pans with foil;
Linda Bryant enjoyed dancing with the oldest, but liveliest
www.BrightIdeas.com.
set aside.
guy at the party, 91-year-old Ab Jensen, lifelong Bennet
Melt the DOVE® Brand Miniatures
resident, former mayor and businessman. Photos by BFB
dark chocolate in the microwave for 1
minute, then remove and stir the chocolate. Return to microwave for another
minute, or until all remaining pieces have
melted. Fold in 1/4 cup of the crushed
candy canes. Spread the mixture onto
prepared sheet pans with a spatula or
back of a spoon. Tap the pan lightly on
a counter to remove any air bubbles
from the chocolate.
Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy
canes over the top of the chocolate.
Refrigerate until set, approximately 10
to 15 minutes.
Use a warm knife or a warm tree
shaped cookie cutter to press-out the
tree shapes. Transfer to a wax paper
lined pan and refrigerate until ready to
serve. Chop the scraps and use as a
topping for ice cream or cake. Makes
15 trees. Refrigerate 60 minutes. Makes
15 trees.
courtesy of BrightIdeas.com
Why I Love
Nebraska at Christmas
“When it’s Christmas in Nebraska
And the gentle breezes blow,
About 70 miles an hour
And it’s 52 below,
You can tell you’re in Nebraska
‘Cause the snow’s up to your butt.
You take a breath of Christmas air
And your nostrils both freeze shut,
The weather here is wonderful,
So I guess I’ll hang around,
I could never leave Nebraska -My feet are frozen to the ground.”
--Unknown
Submitted by Ron Severson, Panama
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Hallam welcomes Santa Claus as children storm community auditorium
Above, Trevor
Ozenbaugh and
Will Stimple, both
of Hallam, colored
while they waited
for Santa Claus to
arrive.
Chase McInteer, of Waverly, wasn’t a fan of
Santa as Cheyenne Persing, of Hallam, tried
to calm him down.
G a r r e t t
Ebbers and
L y n e e
Stimple, both
of Hallam,
served
as
greeting
elves.
Tanner and Rylee Sand,
of Hallam, posed for
pictures with Santa next
to a beautifully decorated
Christmas tree at the
Hallam Auditorium.
Danielle Dragoo, of Hallam, talked Santa’s ear off about
what she wanted for Christmas. The man in red arrived a
little before 1:30 p.m. December 15 at the Hallam
Auditorium and listened to many children’s wishes while
he sat next to a giant Christmas tree. There were cookies
to feast on and drinks to wash down the sweets.
Photos by
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From all of us, to all of you, go our warm wishes for the brightest holiday
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SPORTS
Thursday, December 20, 2007-Page 34
Lady Titans looking for wins
Seward 50, Norris 45
On Saturday, December 15, Norris
took on undefeated Seward and lost a
hard fought game 50-45. Even though
Norris was outscored 10-6 in the first
quarter, the girls came out being aggressive and taking it to Seward. In the
second quarter, Norris struggled offensively and was outscored 16-9 as Seward
built and 11 point lead going into halftime 26-15.
To start the second half, Norris cut
into Seward’s lead outscoring them 1210 to still trail by nine. In the final
quarter, Norris would not give up. The
girls played one of their better quarters
of the season and outscored Seward 1814 to make the final score 50-45. Even
though we lost, the girls played with
more determination and played well as
a team.
Norris will now prepare for the Waverly Holiday tournament that begins
Friday, December 28. Norris will take
on Omaha Gross at 10 a.m. in the first
round and play either Waverly or Aurora on Saturday.
Scoring for Norris: Sarah Hoefler 14,
Abbie Gabel nine, Taylor Krejci seven,
Jordan Funk seven, Sonny Adkins three,
Megan three, Rachel Hansen two
Rebounding: Krejci seven, Gabel five,
Hoefler five, Hansen three
Steals: Gabel four, Funk four
Assists: Krejci six, Funk four
Beatrice 51, Norris 47
The Norris girls basketball team lost
a pair of games this week to drop their
record to 1-4 going into the Holiday
break. Norris was defeated by Beatrice
on December 13 51-47. After leading the
entire game, Beatrice took the lead late in
the fourth quarter and Norris couldn’t
answer.
Norris led at the end of the first
quarter 10-4 and was playing aggressive
basketball on both ends of the court.
Going into halftime with a 10 point led
25-15, the Titans were in pretty good
shape. In the third quarter, Beatrice
outscored Norris 14-13 and Norris
started playing passively on offense.
Norris had eight turnovers in the quarter
that allowed Beatrice to stay close and
gain momentum. During the fourth quarter, Norris fell apart allowing Beatrice to
take over the game and was outscored
22-9.
Scoring for Norris: Taylor Krejci 15,
Abbie Gabel 11, Sarah Hoefler seven,
Sharee Barry five, Sonny Adkins five,
Megan Poe two, Jordan Funk two.
Rebounds: Hoefler five, Adkins five,
Gabel four, Krejci three, Hansen three
Assists: Adkins four, Barry three,
Hansen three, Funk three
Six Panthers earn wrestling medals
On Saturday, December 15, the Panther wrestling team traveled to Cook for
the Johnson County Central Thunderbird
Wrestling Tournament. Due to weather
issues, this was the first tournament of
the year for the team.
“The first tournament of the year is
always a learning experience and shows
a teams strength, and some weaknesses,” said Panther coach Jeff Panko.
At the end of the day the team finished fifth in the team standings.
Individual performances were great.
Drey Calfee and Tyler Olson scored a
victory in the tournament helping with
team points. Justin Belew, Zach Adkins,
and Jacob Knutson had two hard fought
losses on the day.
The team had six medalists:
103-Brandon Roath, Champion
Norris senior Taylor Krejci grabs a rebound and looks to set up the offense. Right, junior
119-Matt Guzman, fourth place
Megan Poe races down court on a fast break.
Photos by Bill F. Bryant
125-Thomas Hall, second place
140-James Foster, second place
152-Karl Lilley, second place
160-Dan Robinett, second place
The Nebraska Game and Parks plied for at motor vehicle examiner ofAll traps set for furbearers must be
Commission reminds trappers that, as fices. Individuals under 16 years of age checked every day, except one-way
always, illegally set traps will be seized
use the driver’s license or ID card slide-wire drowning sets and underwaFabled Fenway Park in Boston, home of baseball’s Red Sox since 1912, by conservation officers and the viola- may
number of a parent or guardian.
ter Conibear-type sets, which must be
also served as home field for the NFL’s Boston Redskins (1933-36) tors will be cited.
Traps are defined to include snares, checked once every two days.
Enforcement of trapping laws is noth- steel-jawed spring traps and box traps.
and AFL’s Boston Patriots (1963-68).
ing new, according to Wes Loos, assistant administrator of the Commission’s Poor shooting dooms Lady Falcons
Law Enforcement Division.
The Lady Falcons traveled to Hum- led the Freeman scoring with 10 points
Conservation officers have always boldt Thursday night and lost their sec- each followed by Bailey Buhr with seven
seized illegal traps, but, new people ond game of the season, falling to HTRS and Tasha Mares with six. Buhr pulled
begin trapping each year, and some may 35-44. Freeman opened the game with a down nine rebounds and Veerhusen capnot be familiar with the law.
strong first quarter leading 15-11 but tured seven. HTRS was led by Jordan
Regulations require all traps set for HTRS won the second quarter 16-9 to Schaarot with 12 points while Logan
furbearers or coyotes must have the take a 27-27 lead into halftime. The Lady Ballue pulled down 12 rebounds.
owner or user’s valid driver’s license Falcons closed the gap to 34-35 at the
Another poor night shooting spelled
number, or the owner or user’s Ne- end of the third quarter, but a one point defeat for the Lady Falcons as they could
braska State Identification Card num- fourth quarter spelled defeat as HTRS connect on only 12 of 49 attempts from
ber stamped or inscribed legibly onto scored nine points to bring the final the field and seven of 16 free throws.
the trap or onto a metal tag that is score to 35-44.
Freeman, 2-2, hosted Dorchester on
securely affixed to the trap. A Nebraska
Katie Schoen and Cassie Veerhusen Tuesday night and finish the pre-ChristState Identification Card may be apmas season with a trip to Southern Thursday night.
Illegally set traps may be seized, violators charged
TerMaat's Garage
120th & Panama Rd
Glen & Pat TerMaat
788-2238
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792-2515
792-2162
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Marvin, Allen,
& Bill Moser
Chris Thornton
& Dave Dykman
& Families
Freeman senior Katie Schoen
had 10 points against HTRS.
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Norris boys bounce back from 20 point loss to beat Elkhorn
Beatrice, 51, Norris 31
The Titans dug a deep hole Friday
night, December 14, at Beatrice and
were not able to recover, losing 51-31.
Beatrice took a 17 point half time lead
on 65 percent shooting compared to 43
percent for Norris. Beatrice was held to
27 percent shooting in the second half,
but Norris was never able to solve the
Beatrice defense and got no closer than to improve,” said Norris head coach
12 points. Beatrice also went 12 for 14 Curt Carlson.
from the free throw line in the second
Norris, 6, 8, 10, 7 - 31
half.
Beatrice, 13, 18, 10, 10 - 51
“This was a very disappointing loss.
Leaders:
Even though Beatrice has an excellent
Points-Huls-13, Bouwens-six,
team, we shot very poorly and turned Swanson-six
the ball over too many times. We defiRebounds-Gade-five;
nitely found areas of our game that need
Steals-Swanson-four
Assists-Dudley-three
Jets split over the weekend, move to 2-2
Sterling moved its records to 2-2
after a weekend split. The Jets defeated
2-0 Pawnee City 51-50 in a thriller, and
lost on the road last Saturday to Bruning-Davenport 38-35. Coach Jimmy
Motz was pleased with the effort both
nights.
“I was very proud of how hard we
played and how well we competed in
both ball games. We found a way to get
it done Friday night, and came up a play
or two short Saturday. We had multiple
chances against Bruning-Davenport to
take a lead but we couldn’t capitalize.”
Pawnee City
Devin Heusman’s lay up with 26
seconds left put the Jets up 51-50. On
the ensuing possession, the Jets forced
a turnover and got the ball back. Jese
Salberg went to the line to shoot a one
and one.
Salberg missed the front end, giving
the Indians a chance to win the game in
regulation, but Kyle Clow’s shot was
short and the put back missed after the
buzzer sounded.
The Jets move to 2-0 on the year at
home. Zach Lempka led the way for the
Jets with 13 points and 13 rebounds in
the win. Brandon Nieveen added 10
points, all in the fourth quarter. Nieveen
tied the game with a three pointer late in
the fourth quarter.
“Zach and Brandon stepped up big
for us offensively, and Devin did a tremendous job defensively down the
stretch,” Motz said. “This was a total
team effort. We made some key plays
down the stretch and got stops when we
need too. Plus, we hit some free throws,
something we struggled with early on in
the year.”
D.J. Thiel added nine points, and
Salberg had seven. The Jets shot 19 of
55 from the field, but managed to go 10
for 16 from the foul line.
The Indians were led by Taylor
Baumert and Alex Wood, each with 12
points.
“It’s a big win for us” said Motz.
“The crowd was energetic and loud, our
kids play with a ton of emotion, and I felt
that we showed some grit and toughness to find a way to win. I am very
proud of our kids.”
Bruning-Davenport
D.J. Thiel’s three pointer came up
short as the Jets were handed their
second loss of the season on the road at
Bruning-Davenport this past Saturday
night 38-35. The Jets led going into
halftime 19-16, but 12 turnovers in the
second half and missed opportunities
haunted the young Jets squad.
“Got to give credit to Bruning-Davenport. They came out the second half
and pressured us and we didn’t handle
it very well” said Jimmy Motz. “I felt I let
my kids down for not making some
adjustments against their run and jump.
But we kept fighting and we gave ourselves a chance at the end, we just didn’t
hit the shots.”
Sterling was led again by Zach
Lempka, who had 16 points and 11
rebounds. Lempka recorded a doubledouble in back to back ball games.
“Zach played hard” said Motz. “He
battled and battled. I think he got a little
tired late in the ball game, but he showed
some character and fought through it.
He’s only going to continue to get better.”
Jake Saathoff added eight points in
the losing effort, and D.J. Thiel had six.
Overall, Motz was pleased with the
Norris 45, Elkhorn 39
After falling behind by one at the end
of the first quarter, Norris went on to
outscore Elkhorn 17- 2 in the second
quarter on December 15, at Norris,
winning 45-39.
Norris held Elkhorn to 27 percent
shooting from the field and out rebounded
a much bigger Elkhorn team 31-25.
“We played very inspired basketball
against a much bigger team. It was encouraging to see us come out with the
desire and intensity that we did, especially after the loss on Friday,” said
Carlson.
“Elkhorn made several runs during
the second half, but Norris did a good
job of holding them off and responding
with key shots and key free throws
down the stretch,” he added.
Norris moves to 4-1 on the year and
2-0 in conference play.
Elkhorn, 7, 2, 18, 12 - 39
Norris, 6, 17, 13, 9 - 45
Leaders:
Points-Cheney-18, Gade-13, Hulsnine
Rebounds-Gade-six, Swanson-five
Assists-Dudley-three, Cheney-three
Norris next plays in the waverly Tournament, December 28-29.
There are still chances
for winter trout fishing
Trout anglers participating in the Titan Chip Kaplan makes a “no-look” pass in action recently.
Jet Jake Saathoff plays tight
defense in a recent game Nebraska Game and Parks
Commission’s fall and winter trout stockagainst Diller-Odell.
Photo by Cheri Wirthele ing program are reminded that the noroverall performance of his team from the
weekend.
“We didn’t shoot the ball that great,
but man, did we defend our tails off. I
think I was more pleased with the fact
that it was the hustle, diving on loose
balls, getting rebounds, flying around
defensively and getting stops that helped
us win a ball game, and stay in a ball
game. Those kinds of things will help
you down the road. We just can’t be
content with what we’ve done, we need
to get better as a group and continue to
work hard and improve each day.”
Box Scores
Pawnee City- 11, 15, 12, 12 - 50
Sterling- 7, 15, 10, 19 - 51
Sterling- Salberg 2-6 2-3, 7 Nieveen 4-8 00, 10 Saathoff 1-6 1-2, 3 Lempka 5-16 3-4. 13,
Thiel 4-11 1-1, 9 D. Heusman 3-4 0-0, 6 J.
Wirthele 0-1 0-0, 0 W. Wirthele 0-1 3-6, 3
Lowmack 0-2 0-0, 0 Hunt 0-0 0-0, 0 TOTALS
19-55 10-16, 51
Three point FG’s Sterling 3-12 (Salberg 15, Nieveen 2-3, Lempka 0-2, D. Heusman 0-1,
Lowmack 0-1) Pawnee City 4-8 (Baumert 0-1,
Wood 2-5, Sejkora 1-1, Clow 1-1) REBOUNDS
Sterling 31 (Lempka 13, Saathoff 8) Pawnee
City 21 (Sejkora, Baumert 4) Turnovers: Sterling 16, Pawnee City 25 FOULS Sterling 21,
Pawnee City 17
Saturday
Sterling- 12, 7, 10, 6 - 35
Bruning-Davenport- 7, 9, 16, 6 - 38
Sterling- Salberg three, Saathoff eight, D.
Heusman, two, Lempka 16, Thiel six
mal bag and possession limit regulations
governing trout are in place year-round.
Trout, which are cold-water fish, are
usually found year-round only in northwest and north-central Nebraska. Other
lakes can support trout only during coldweather months. Participating lakes are
Crystal Cove in South Sioux City, Fremont Lake No. 5 near Fremont, Grove
Lake near Royal, Standing Bear Lake in
Omaha, Weeping Water Pond, Steinhart
Park in Nebraska City, Auburn Lake,
Barnett Park Pond in McCook, Humphrey Pond near Ogallala, Holmes Lake
in Lincoln, Qwest Lake at Eugene T.
Mahoney State Park, Benson Lake in
Omaha, Halleck Lake in Papillion, TaHa-Zouka Park Lake in Norfolk, Pawnee Park Lake in Columbus, Towl Park
in Omaha, Hitchcock Lake in Omaha,
Ord City Lake, Such’s Lake in Grand
Island, David City Lake, Windmill State
Recreation Area Lake No. 1, Lexington
City Park Lake, Holdrege City Park
Lake, Birdwood Lake near North Platte,
Arnold Lake.
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fishing regulations are encouraged to
contact their nearest conservation officer or call Nebraska Wildlife
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Titan swim team members earn medals at LSE Invite
By Sandi Hoffman
Lincoln Southeast Invitational
December 14 and 15
It has been some time since we have
had a team finish as high at this meet as
we did this weekend. We only lacked a
400 free relay team finish to place even
higher in the final standings. We were
very pleased with the overall performance of both teams but particularly the
boys team finish as a whole.
We had a number of new automatic
state swims at the meet this weekend.
Among those were the boys 200 free
relay team of Garret Schrock, Matt
Penner, Andrew Nelson and Josh
Karel. Also qualifying automatically for
the first time this season was Garret
Schrock in both the 200 IM and the 100
backstroke.
This meet always serves as a bell for
our season. It is certainly one of the most
prestigious meets of the season and gives
us a fairly good idea of what we need to
work on the remainder of the season to
achieve our goals.
Team results- boys- Lincoln East 296,
Omaha Westside 205, Papillion LaVista 193,
Norfolk 142, Lincoln Southeast 88, Beatrice
75, Omaha Burke 72, Millard South 70, Lincoln Southwest 67, Millard West 64, Lincoln
Northstar 54, Millard North 33, Hastings 12,
Lincoln High 10, Lincoln Northeast 7, Omaha
North 4, Grand Island 3
Girls- Millard West 335.5, Weststide 193.5,
Millard South 123, Millard North 103.5, Lincoln East 95, Lincoln Northeast 94, Omaha
Burke 85, Lincoln Southeast 77.5, Lincoln
Lady Panthers beat Weeping Water
The Palmyra Lady Panthers notched
their first win of the season, 47-41,
Friday night against the Weeping Water
Lady Indians.
It was a close game throughout with
Palmyra pulling out the victory in the
end.
In the first quarter the Lady Panthers
jumped to a 10-7 lead with the help of
senior Jessica Otradovec’s six first quarter points. Both teams scored nine in the
second, which gave the Lady Panthers a
19-16 halftime lead.
The teams came out firing in the third
quarter with each scoring 12 in the frame.
The Lady Panthers held the edge in the
fourth outscoring Weeping Water 16 to
13. The final score ended up 47-41, in
Palmyra’s favor.
“The girls came out in the game craving a win. They have been working hard
in practice and it’s starting to show.
Our defense was aggressive, which
caused turnovers for Weeping Water,”
said coach Lisa Dowding.
“Our shooting percentage increased
greatly in this game to 40 percent and we
shot 46 percent from the line. It seems
almost every game I have a new player
stepping up - this game Jessica Otradovec
was influential in the outcome of the
game along with the defensive play of
Sam Masilko and Brittany Schroder.”
Otradovec stepped up big for the
Lady Panthers scoring 14 points and
grabbing seven rebounds. Freshman
Masilko and Schroder also stepped up
big for the Panthers. Masilko had 10
points and a great defensive game with
12 steals on the night and Schroder
contributed eight points and five steals.
Karey Straube had another big night on
the glass pulling down 16 rebounds and
adding five points.
Also scoring for the Lady Panthers
were Heather Wheatley with four, Steph
Holdsworth with three, Kara Williams
with two, and Holly Mach with one.
The Lady Panthers are now off until
Southwest 76, Kearney 67, Papillion LaVista
48, Grand Island 30, Lincoln North Star 23,
Omaha North 19, Norfolk 16, Lincoln High 4,
Hasting, 4, Beatrice 1
Female 200 Medley Relay Senior, 2:13.60,
A Relay, 17th, Nicole DeBoer, Morgan
Cullison, Ronni Mann, Desiree Bartels
Male 200 Medley Relay Senior, 1:50.65, A
Relay, eighth, Andrew Nelson, Josh Karel,
Garret Schrock, Matt Penner
Female 200 IM Senior, 2:27.11, Nicole
DeBoer, 12th
Male 200 IM Senior, 2:12.33, Garret
Schrock, eighth; 2:22.84, Josh Karel, 20th
Female 100 Free Senior, 1:01.59, Nicole
DeBoer, 23rd
Female 200 Free Relay Senior, 1:56.47, A
Relay, 16th, Ronni Mann, Desiree Bartels,
Morgan Cullison, Nicole DeBoer
Male 200 Free Relay Senior, 1:36.69, A
Relay, sixth, Matt Penner, Andrew Nelson,
Josh Karel, Garret Schrock
Male 100 Back Senior, 59.09, Garret
Schrock, fifth
Male 100 Breast Senior, 1:12.98, Josh
Karel, 18th
Try cross-country
skiing this winter
Palmyra freshman Samantha
Masilko works the lane.
Friday, December 21, when they will
makeup a postponed game against Sidney, Iowa. The games will start at 3 p.m.
with girls JV, followed by boys JV, girl
varsity, and then boys varsity. The Lady
Panthers improve their record to one
win and three losses on the year.
Happy Holidays
from our family to yours!
People used to grin and shake
their heads when someone mentioned skiing in Nebraska, but those
who regularly cross-country ski the
state’s parklands know the joke is on
those who haven’t yet given it a try.
A recent snow and ice storm
dropped more than enough snow for
cross-country skiing in much of the
state, so why not take advantage of
the opportunity to try a totally new
form of outdoor activity.
Nebraska has more than 90 public areas where skiers of all levels can
explore a variety of types of terrain,
from the rugged buttes and pine-covered hills of the Pine Ridge to the
steep bluffs and valleys along the
Missouri River.
Four state park areas offer an excellent variety of terrain for beginners and old hands alike. In the Panhandle, Fort Robinson and Chadron
state parks offer challenging pine
covered hills and buttes for the experienced skiier, as well as more gently slopes for the less hearty.
In the east, Indian Cave and Ponca
state parks, both nestled among the
steep bluffs and hills along the Missouri River, offer breathtaking winter vistas and unique skiing opportunities as well.
Other popular cross-country skiing areas include Platte River State
Park near Louisville, Schramm Park
State Recreation Area (SRA) near
Gretna, Fort Kearney SRA near
Kearney, Johnson Lake SRA near
Lexington, and Lake Maloney SRA
near North Platte.
Calling ahead to check on snow
conditions in a specific area you want
to ski is always a good idea. Contact
the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office nearest your destination for information on snow conditions. A park entry permit is required
at all state park areas.
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Panther Kyle Schomerus powers in for an easy bucket against
Mead.
Panthers boys gain first win of season
Weeping Water
Goodrich seven; Field two.
The Palmyra boys basketball team
got the first win of the year over Weeping Water, December 14, 53-50. On
December 7, Mead defeated the Panthers 47-28, and on December 8,
Palmyra fell to Malcolm, 43-38. The
December 11 game against Johnson
County Central was snowed out.
“This was a big win for us,” said head
boys basketball coach Dave Bottrell.
“Weeping Water was preseason number five in C-2 and is also a conference
school and a subdistrict school. We
finally came out and scored like we are
capable of. Dalton Ringland came in off
the bench and gave us a boost scoring
nine points, and playing some solid defense” he said.
“I hope this game can be a big confidence booster for us. The kids are
starting to understand how hard you
have to work in a game against a good
team in order to win. We let them back
in the game in the fourth quarter, but
maintained our composure in the closing
seconds, so it was an exciting win,” he
added.
Palmyra scoring: Ringland nine;
Schomerus 15; Bruss 10; Kroese four;
Mead
Mead 47, Palmyra 28
“We came out and scored 14 in the
first quarter, and then went on to score
14 the whole rest of the game,” said
Bottrell. “Against a good team, that will
not work. We play pretty good defense,
but we need to shoot better, and need to
be balanced in our scoring,” he said.
Palmyra scoring: Ringland three;
Schomerus 17; Kroese five; Goodrich
two; Field one.
Malcolm
Malcolm 43, Palmyra 38
“Once again the team came out hot
again in the first quarter, and then went
stone cold in the second and third periods. We got behind and rallied in the
fourth, we just ran out of time. It is a game
we really should have won,” Coach
Bottrell said.
Palmyra scoring: Ringland four;
Schomerus 15; Bruss eight; Kroese three;
Goodrich two; Field six.
Palmyra, 1-3, plays Sidney Iowa,
Friday at home, and then play in the
Freeman Holiday on the December 2728. Palmyra opens against Lourdes
Central Catholic on the December 27.
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as a middleweight boxer was 12 wins, 3 losses.
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Falcons out to 3-0 record
Humboldt-Table
Rock/Steinauer
The Freeman boys basketball team
improved to 3-0 after wins over Humboldt-Table Rock/Steinauer, 55-35,
and Omaha Christian Academy, 5130, recently.
The Falcons jumped to a 28-15
halftime lead over HTRS, December
11, and added 27 second half points for
the 20 point win.
“I was proud of the way our boys
came out and competitive,” said head
coach Jim McLaughlin. “The players
gave great effort defensively to set the
tone for the game.
Elliott Mencl had seven assists and
his development as a point guard is
improving every game,” Mclaughlin
added.
Ryan Busboom led the Freeman attack with 20 points, and Mencl chipped
in 15. Also scoring were: Blake Ebbers
two; Jerod Nieveen eight; Kyle Schlake
four; and, Jordan Pella six.
Freeman- 14, 14, 9, 18 -55
HTRS- 6, 9, 10, 10 -35
Omaha Christian
It was another fast start for Freeman
in Omaha, December 14, as the Falcons
powered to a 26-15 halftime advantage. Freeman’s defense held Omaha
Christian to 15 points the second half
while scoring 25 for the third win of the
year.
Busboom scored 20 points for the
second game in a row, and Mencl added
17 in the winning effort. Also scoring
were: Ebbers four; Nieveen two; and,
Pella eight.
“We knocked down some shots early
that helped us jump out to an early lead”
said McLaughlin after the victory.
Freeman- 17, 9, 13, 12 -51
OCA- 9, 6, 8, 7 -30
The Falcons play at Southern, Friday, December 20, and in the Freeman
Holiday Tournament, December 27-28.
Freeman wrestlers busy
Falcon Joe Olivo, right, takes on Jarrett Bruckner, of Tri County,
in a recent 285 pound match.
Freeman hosted their first dual for
the season against Fairbury recently
and fell 54-12. “I thought the wrestlers
competed better than the score
showed,” stated Coach Troxel. “I
thought the long break due to the
weather and scheduling hindered us
some in this dual. The wrestlers keep
learning and improving each meet,” he
added.
Freeman 12, Fairbury 54
103: Both Open; 112: Both Open
119: Scott Moody (Fairbury) Fall Devin
Wolken 1:05
125: Luke Katz (Fairbury) Fall Chase Heble
0:57
130: Calvin Katz (Fairbury) Fall Matt
Nieveen 3:26
135: Justin Cook (Fairbury) Fall Forfeit
140: Aaron Synder (Fairbury) Forfeit
145: Adam Buchli (Fairbury) Forfeit
152: Elliott Vernon (Fairbury) Forfeit
160: Steven Davis (Fairbury) Fall Nate
Milke 2:46
171: Kevin Weyers (Free) Fall Kody Riggle
2:28
189: Dalten Krause (Free) Fall Anthony
Paulsen 0:30
215: Ethan Schroeder (Fairbury) Fall Joe
Olivo 1:12
285: Both Open
JV
Kellan Garber (Fairbury) Fall Nick
Ruskamp (3:40)
Dorchester on Saturday morning. Freeman had two athletes receiving third
place medals. They were junior Matt
Nieveen (125) and sophomore Kevin
Weyers (171). Both Nieveen and
Weyers lost their first match, and then
saw the same opponent in finals. Both
wrestlers were able to revenge their
early losses by winning with decisions.
Other wrestlers that won a match were
Chase Heble (125), Nate Milke (160),
and Dalten Krause (189).
“Early in the day, you could tell this
was our first tournament,” said Coach
Troxel. “We had a very slow start, but
as the day went on, we were wrestling
better. I was glad to see that five out of
the seven wrestlers recorded a win.
These points will help us in future tournaments. The freshman wrestlers are
learning every meet, and continue to
improve. Both Nieveen and Weyers
were able to beat the wrestlers that beat
them in the first round.”
Next action for the Freeman wrestlers will be at Harvard on December
29. This tournament was postponed
due to snow and ice earlier in the season.
We hope you enjoy the 2007
VOICE News Christmas edition. Our
staff has done an exceptional job this
fall on every issue, and they worked
very hard to make this issue a good
one also.
Make sure you are aware of the
deadlines for the next two issues.
The December 27 issue will be put to
bed on Friday, December 21, in order
for our staff to enjoy a few days off
with their families. With Christmas
Eve and Day, Monday and Tuesday,
regular deadlines do not apply.
And, keep in mind, the deadline
for the January 3 issue is Monday,
December 31. We will power out that
issue early in order to enjoy New
Year’s Eve.
One major announcement, I want
to recognize Kevin and Nancy Vlcek,
of Palmyra, who will be etched in our
print history, as the first VOICE News
online shoppers.
Last week, they went to our website, voicenewsnebraska.com, and
purchased two gift subscriptions.
At 30 years-old, we have come a long
way.
While killing time over the holidays, think about going to our
website and check it out.
Almost every week we are adding
and improving the website along with
doing the same thing with our printed
newspaper. Kevin’s expertiseand
ingenuity and Logan’s video creativity have added immensely to our
online presence.
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have to say, since I’m all over the
place all the time, the outdoor displays are the best in many years.
Maybe it’s because of the late fall
snow storms, but, many are impressive.
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*Brian “Boat” Livingston, of
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and hospitals around the area and
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Sterling got the first win of the season
over Pawnee City, 36-23, Friday
evening, at Sterling. Free throw shooting was the key to the win.
“The girls were able to hit seven of
nine free throws in the fourth quarter, but
it was pretty much a defensive struggle
all night,” Sterling head coach John
Cockerill said.
“We outscored Pawnee City 20-5 in
the fourth. Our full court pressure got to
them and we got some turnovers which
turned into lay ups,” he said
The Lady Jets led 9-8 in the first
quarter; the game was tied at 13, at
halftime, and Pawnee City led 18-16,
after three quarters.
McKenzie McAuliffe and Kala Weber led Sterling in scoring with nine each.
Also scoring were Courtney
VanGroningen three ; Stephanie
Heusman two; Kelci Lowmack two;
Willow Hunt five; Kaylee Agena six.
On December 15, Bruning Davenport defeated Sterling on its home court,
50-33.
Coach Cockerill reported that he
was not at the game, “I have been
hanging out with my new daughter, Tessa
Ann, so assistant coach Michelle Salberg
took over,” he said.
The Lady Jets led at the half 25-23,
but B-D rolled to an 18-6 third quarter
run and outscored Sterling 9-2 in the
fourth to ice the game.
Scoring for Sterling: VanGroningen
eight; McAuliffe six; Heusman four;
Lowmack two; Weber five; Erickson
four; Agena four. Sterling, 1-4, plays at
Dorchester Thursday.
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It’s Christmas in the third
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the annual lawn display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of “A Christmas
Carol” is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills.
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urged EPA to expedite issuing regulations allowing sale in the U.S. of fuel
blends containing 11 to 20 percent
ethanol. They asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to push Japan to
accept beef animals 30 months and
younger as an interim step to adopting World Organization for Animal
Health standards. Currently Japan
only accepts beef from animals 20
months or younger.
Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature Sen. Mike Flood told convention
participants it will be important for the
2008 Unicameral to strike a balance
between the need for roads funding
and a need for spending restraint. Both
federal highway funding and state gas
tax receipts are declining while the
state anticipates a $540 million cash
reserve, he said. The state needs to
maintain a substantial cash reserve to
avoid a future tax increase, he said,
but noted, “We can’t grow in rural
Nebraska without expressways connecting rural communities to the Interstate.” Economic development,
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legislature, he said. “The federal government has failed to articulate a
policy on illegal immigration so I expect we will see bills on illegal immigration,” he said.
Jim Klinker, chief administrative officer of the Arizona Farm Bureau, discussed lessoned learned from animal
rights’ groups successful 2006 ballot
campaign to ban use of accepted food
animal care practices in his state. Arizona was targeted because it has
fewer than 3,000 commercial ag operations. Klinker said, and was
viewed as “low-hanging fruit. Livestock producers must be willing to be
aggressive in advocating for their good
animal care practices, he said, and
they must engage the public on an
emotional level.
In his annual address, Nebraska
Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen
said environmental and animal rights
groups and religious organizations are
working to shape the next farm bill,
but they do not have farmers’ and
ranchers’ best interests in mind. They
criticize the approximately $280 million cost of the bill, but do not point
out that two-thirds is for nutrition programs such as food stamps; that the
bill covers five years; and that payments to farmers are reduced when
market prices are good, as is currently
the case. “We have a tremendous responsibility and need to make sure
that the public understands why it is
important that we have a new Farm
Bill and why it is good, not only for
agriculture, but for our country,” he
said.
Saturday guests of Pat Smith, of
Sprague, were Steve, Lisa, Michaela
and Marcus Chelton, Blaine and Darlene
Smith, all of Hickman, Will and Michelle
Smith, Dana, Brandyn, Sammy, Jason
and Carsyn, of Yutan. They watched
the Nebraska game and later celebrated
the birthdays of Jason, who will be four,
and Carsyn who will be two later this
week.
Sunday
afternoon, Viola
Northrop, Joan Buhrmann, Yoshi
Ahrens and Luana Sullivan went to the
Cortland Community Center for the
Cortland American Legion Spobow
Post 253 dinner. They served delicious
turkey and ham.
Sunday evening guests for supper at
the home of Ken, Mary Lynn and Joe
Chelton, were Steve, Lisa, Michaela
and Marcus Chelton, of Hickman.
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on Sunday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m.
There were many parents, grandparents
and relatives attending. The pageant was
entitled, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” (the program setting was a
sleepover). Program participants were
preschool, Breanna Anderson, Faith
Block, Josie and Shania Daugherty, Dillon
Likens, Ella O’Brien, Cassidy Persing,
Rylee Sand, Madelyn Wells, teachers
Stephanie Wells and Kendra O’Brien; Ksecond grade, Michael Anderson, Ty
Anderson, Tana Bond, Dani
Dragoo, Charlotte Schuerman, Macy
Stimple, Erin Tichota, and teacher, Nichole
Tichota; and third-sixth grade, Sage
Anderson, Michaela Chelton, Carlie and
Casee Dragoo, Sean O’brien, and Cierra
Persing, and teacher, Lisa Chelton. Narrator was Morgan Fahrnbruch, and pianists Sheryl Block and Kyla Jensby. Call
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Cierra Persing; ushers doing the offertory
were Carlie, Casee, Dani Dragoo, and
Tanner Sand, and Michaela Chelton sang
“Love Came Down at Christmas.” Julie
Anderson made the fireplace for the play.
Following the worship, a soup dinner was
held. Proceeds from the freewill offering
will be used with matching funds for the
Sunday School challenge.
Sunday evening Ken, Mary Lynn and
Joe Chelton, and Pat Smith, all of Sprague,
and Steve. Lisa, Michaela and Marcus
Chelton, of Hickman, ate supper at a
Lincoln restaurant for Joe’s birthday.
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Terry Keebler and Jim Erickson,
both of Sterling, were Johnson
County Farm Bureau’s delegates to
the 2007 Nebraska Farm Bureau
Convention held December 2-5 in
Kearney. Other county members attending the convention were Nathan
Bartels, of Elk Creek, and Duane and
Rosie Sugden, of Sterling.
The Farm Bureau House of Delegates adopted a policy emphasizing
opportunities for agriculture, rather
than restricting business arrangements,
in the event the legislature considers
corporate farming policies. Farmers
should be able to form joint ventures
with non-immediate family members
and neighbors without all parties being required to be involved day-today, the delegates said. They also
called for fees levied on wells and surface water diversions as an alternative to using commodity checkoff
funds to address the state’s water
problems.
On national issues, the delegates
supported a substantial increase in the
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were single wheel, dual wheel, roll-omatic, fixed, or adjustable wide tread
front. The “50” was available as a gasoline, LP gas, or all-fuel tractor.
During the period of manufacture,
1952-1956, there were 32,574 tractors
built. The majority of them were gasoline
fueled.
Some of the specifications of the
Model 50 John Deere are as follows:
Drawbar HP, 27.49; Belt HP 30.97.
Engine speed was 1250 RPM. It had a 4
11/16 inch bore and a 5 1/2 inch stroke.
The “50” was equipped with a 12 volt
system, a battery, distributor ignition,
force feed lubrication, and a centrifugal
type cooling pump. The rear tires were
11 x 38 and front 5.50 x 16. The wheelbase was 90 inches, and the bare tractor
weighed 4,435 pounds.
The Model 50 was one of the last in
the series of numbered two cylinder tractors to be made. The Model 50 was a
reliable and dependable successor to the
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Johnson County Farm Bureau members who attended the State Convention participated in
discussions with figures from across the state. Pictured left to right: Karl Linke (District 1
Member Services), Nathan Bartels (Member SHPC), State Senator Lavon Heidemann, Jim
Erickson (Johnson Co. Farm Bureau president), Shelley Feldt, Terry Keebler (Memb. Chairman,
Johnson Co. Farm Bureau), Rosie Sugden (PKR Johnson Co. Farm Bureau), Duane Sugden,
District 1 Director and 2nd Vice President Nebraska Farm Bureau.)
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The year 1952 brought a new line
of numbered John Deere tractors to
replace the venerable Model B and
Model A.
The “50” was intended to replace
the “B” and the “60” was to replace the
“A.”
The Model 50 brought a number of
significant improvements. One of the
most useful was the dual carburation, a
separate carburator for each cylinder.
There was also an improved manifold and cylinder head. These were the
first John Deere tractors with “live”
power. That meant continuous power take-off when the engine was operating. “Live” power-trol provided hydraulic power to drawn or integral
mounted equipment.
Other improvements were quick
change rear wheel adjustment, aluminum sleeve-type main bearings for
longer life, greater strength by a new
cast iron frame and a larger rear axle
shaft, improved steering, and off-center muffler for better vision.
In appearance there was a new
vertical type grille, one-piece hood and
a longer frame that gave the appearance of a small engine under the hood.
In fact, the “50” had the horsepower
equal to the 1946 Model A.
The “50” was offered only as a
general purpose tractor. The options
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Wednesday, December 12, the seniors dining at the Palmyra Senior
Center were entertained by the
Palmyra junior high choir under the
direction of Beth McCreight. Driver
Mark Oltman joined the group and
sang along. This was a complete surprise to the staff and diners. It was an
enjoyable time for all to hear the young
voices singing the Carols.
Nicolo Melli, 16-year-old son of
Lepoldo and Julie (Vollertsen) Melli,
and grandson of Norm and Elva
Vollertsen, of Palmyra, is already one
of the most popular junior basketball
player in Europe. Nicolo, who is six
foot, eight inches tall, plays as a guard
or forward for his club team and for
the Italian National Junior Team of
Reggio, Italy, a small town in Northern Italy. In October 2007, he was
named by Michael Jordan, Basketball
Hall of Famer, as the best under 16
Italian basketball player. He participated in a special basketball camp at
Madison Square Garden, in New
York City, in April of 2007. His dream
is to play someday in the National
Basketball Association. Nicolo has
joint citizenship in Italy and America.
Last week, Virginia Brinkman was
happy to see the article in the sports
page of the Lincoln paper about her
granddaughter, Megan Allison. Megan
is the daughter of Kip and Julie
(Brinkman) Allison. She is a senior at
Cross County High School at
Stromsburg, and plans to go to college and play basketball.
On the evening of Wednesday, December 12, 48 members of the Palmyra
youth group went shopping for Christmas gifts in Lincoln. Fifty-six presents
were purchased; 30 for the children at
the Cedar’s Home in Lincoln and 26
for the children in the Masonic
Children’s Home in Fremont. Following shopping, they enjoyed a meal
together. The gifts were wrapped and
Nancy Vlcek delivered gifts to Cedars Home and Warren and Carol
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Palmyra Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Church’s Sunday school class has
been studying about Advent and taking part in the church service. On
December 2, the T.J. Hubbard family
lit the Advent candle while Brandon
Martin, Hannah Pfeifly and Miles
Hubbard shared what the prophets
predicted about the birth of Christ.
On December 9, the Bill Skinner family lit the Advent candle while Kassius
and Kassidy Skinner, along with Brandon Martin, shared the excitement of
the angels. On December 16, the Keith
Pfeifly family lit the Advent candle
while Jessie and Carly Poskochil and
Miles Hubbard told about the birth of
Christ from the shepherd’s perspective.
Sunday morning at the Palmyra
Presbyterian Church, the lighting of
the Advent candle service was conducted by Jacob Knutson and Holly
Hanau. The congregation joined them
in a Christmas hymn and reading the
story of Advent, followed by the lighting of the third candle. The adult choir
presented a mini Christmas Carol for
the service. Two birthdays were celebrated by the singing of Happy Birthday - Mary Wallen and Throben
Dalhke.
Saturday afternoon, the Dave Hall
family attended the 90th birthday celebration for Becky’s grandmother,
Mary Burkey. An open house was
held in Lincoln. Friends and family
were there to wish her well.
On Sunday, the Dave Hall family
helped Throben Dalhke celebrate his
16th birthday. Throben is an exchange
student living with the Hall’s this semester. Galen and Joan Schwitzer, of
Lincoln, and Daniel Hall, joined them
in a birthday dinner. In the afternoon,
Throben received a telephone call from
his parents in Germany.
Don and Kathee Landwehr spent a
couple day in Sabetha, Kansas, to celebrate their anniversary. They reported
the destruction from the ice storm was
unbelievable. Most of the power in the
area was from generators. They started
to come home Saturday, but the snow
storm delayed them for another day.
Don, Jolee and Heather Wheatley
attended the children’s Christmas program, “Tell Me the Story of Christmas,” at Southwood Lutheran Church
in Lincoln. They enjoyed watching
Anne, Brynn, and Nolan Fuelberth
perform.
Bob and Pat Desh visited Johnny
Halvorson on Sunday to help him celebrate his 90th birthday. He enjoyed
visiting with his family, Virgil and Wilma
Halvorson, Larry and Rosemarie
Halvorson, and Delbert and Marie
Heather. The Christian Church from
Weeping Water were entertaining the
residents of the Good Samaritan Center with Christmas Carols.
Congratulations to Mark Lucas for
completing his board of review for his
Eagle Scout on Thursday, December
13. Mark lives in Sterling and is a
member of Boy Scout in Troop #334
from Palmyra. His Eagle Court of
Honor will be sometime in the spring.
Warren and Carole Lashley attended a Boarshead Feaste at the St.
Paul United Methodist Church in
Papillion on Sunday evening. Their
daughter, Teresa Whitehead, sang in
the chancel choir that provided carols
and dialogue throughout the evening.
Pork, of course, was the main dish
along with veggies, and bread pudding.
There also was an ongoing narration of
the history of this event dating from the
middle ages in England. Some with lots
of cheer, jokes and sharing of the wassail bowl. The participants were all in
costume of the period as well!
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rest of us?
Recent research indicates that nearly
one in four (24 percent) of Web users
watch online video at least once a week;
over two-thirds (69 percent) watch at
least once a month. Unfortunately, if
questioned, the majority of our population would probably tell you that entertainment comes out of the black box in
their living room, not from the Internet.
The general perception is that the Internet
remains a minefield of entertainment
choices and varying risks probably too
vast to get your arms around in one
lifetime.
From online video to radio to games,
movies, news and live streaming bonus
material and bloopers that don’t make
the cut on TV, there’s something out
there for everybody. Netflix now offers
movies on demand, while Yahoo! Music, Rhapsody, Metacafe and
Shockwave are great resources for
music, video or online games. But what
if you want a little bit of everything in one
spot?
A good place to start would be to
look for entertainment packages online
that offer top picks in the most popular
entertainment categories. To suit your
entertainment needs, look for packages
that include movies, videos and hardto-find content that you might otherwise
have to pay a premium, or worse still,
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are surfing online for information on
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Every family member can find a
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Colder weather means Nebraskans are turning up their thermostats. Using more energy equals
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“With freezing temperatures
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every family can afford to stay
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Landry, director of the Division of
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Despite snow and wind, families flock to Cortland to converse with Kris Kringle
Lisa and Celia Spilker, of Cortland,
Bryson Steinbach, of Lincoln, was not a Santa Claus fan, but Alyce eagerly looked in the gift bag from
Kramer, of Cortland, did her best to comfort him and let him know Santa to see what kind of sweet treats
that the big man in red was harmless.
they received.
Cristi, Paige and James Higgins, all of Cortland, enjoyed some good hot
chocolate before visiting with Santa. They even brought a video camera
to record the meeting.
Jacob VandeGriend, of Holland, was happy
to speak with Santa about all his Christmas
wishes this year. Saturday, December 15, was
a cold, snowy morning, but many parents and
children came to see Santa anyway.
Jordan Gates, of Cortland, gratefully took a cup of hot chocolate from
Rich Douglass, of Cortland. He probably needed it with all the cold
weather December 15. A surprising number of families still showed up
to see Santa even with snow and wind trying to slow them down.
Skylar Johnson, of Cortland, was prepared for Santa. She
brought a list and made him check it twice. Even with the list,
she was shy at first, but eventually went up to see good old
St. Nick before he left on a fire truck.
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Little Dentonites brave winter weather to get a glimpse of Santa
As his twin sister Lilli’s wish list went on and on, fouryear-old Logan Reynolds, of Lincoln, dreamed up his own. Brianna and MacKenzie Painter, 7 and 4, of
Denton, looked truly angelic as they convinced
Santa they had both been very, very good.
Three-year-old Hannah
Reynolds could hardly
contain herself while
meeting Santa.
Danielle Coufal, 2, tried
out the spiffy new phone
she got from Santa.
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Norris kids get into holiday spirit with winter concert
‘Tis the Season to Give
Freeman teachers remember holidays
By Christina Case
In the vein of last week’s story about
appreciating teachers, some teachers
took the time to share some of their favorite expressions of gratitude from students in the past.
Most said they really liked getting gift
certificates to places like Wal-Mart or
Barnes and Noble. Others said they
preferred something the classroom could
use, such as books, bookstore certificates, or games. One teacher said a
plate of Christmas goodies was a great
present. Live plants or flower arrangements, movie tickets and notes from students were also some favorite gifts.
Some pretty memorable gifts have
been given over the years. One teacher
remembered, “A student one year
brought in a gel candle, but the jar broke
on the trip to school. She cried and felt
awful, so she gave me the gel by itself!”
The teachers admitted that some of
the most touching gifts came from kids
whose families didn’t have extra cash
to spend on gifts. “A few years ago, I
had a student from a family that didn’t
have a lot of financial resources, give
me one of his toys as a Christmas gift.
It was somewhat worn out, but it really
meant a lot to him. He gave it to me
with a huge smile on his face when I
opened it. I’ll never forget the look on
his face as I opened it. That was a
moment that I will never forget,” remembered one teacher.
“One student had brought a gift for
the student exchange, but not a teacher
gift. When he saw other kids giving me
gifts, he wanted so badly to give me one,
so he gave me the exchange gift and said
it was for me. He then did not have a
gift to “exchange” and therefore would
not have been able to participate. After opening the gift and seeing it was
clearly a child’s gift, I kept asking him if
he was sure that gift was for me or for
one of the other children. He was so
proud that he was giving it to me and I
told him how much I appreciated and
liked it. I pulled out an extra gift I had
tucked away and wrote his name on it
so he could participate in the exchange.
He was still so excited that I like his gift
that he didn’t even catch on. When the
other child received his “other” gift in
the exchange and told him thank you,
he didnt even know that was not what
he brought.”
Another teacher: “One of the most
memorable gifts came from a student
when I was student teaching. Mark
started my graying early--he was such
an active child and always into trouble
of some sort. That year he gave me a
three-inch high ceramic bunny standing
on its head. It kept toppling over, unable to balance itself, but Mark was so
excited and proud--he had made it himself. His excitement in giving me the gift
made me understand what an impact we
make on kids. I keep that bunny where
it won’t get broken. It reminds me how
important each child is.”
Crazy can reign at Christmas! One
teacher remembers receiving a figurine
of a cartoon-like bird with huge feet
and a head of real marabou feathers.
Another received a rather atypical pen.
When turned upside down, the clothes
on the lady would disappear, then would
reappear when the pen was turned right
side up.
It seems all the teachers that were
polled agreed they had thousands of coffee mugs, ornaments, candles, lotion,
body wash, and knick-knacks! But,
everyone expressed that it is so nice to
live in such a small community where
they can discuss and celebrate the true
reason for Christmas and share presents
with one another. One teacher agreed
that while getting gifts is fun, it’s actually
the thought that counts, and the feeling
of being appreciated.
Teacher memories compiled by
Marcy Marker, Freeman
Sixth graders Shelby Cary, Baxter Whitla and Ryan Eighth graders Andrew Barrett and Austin
Hurt belted out some holiday standards at the Farber tore it up on the sax.
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Ben Logston begs Megan Barber to help him out
before the concert, while Paxton Donovan and
Dorothy Frerichs-Shea waited in line.
Sterling
School
winter
concert
Photos by Linda Bryant
French horn players Yasser Gratol and Michael Zager, fifth
graders, waited for their chance to perform at the middle
school and high school concert Thursday night in Sterling.
Sterling Girls Glee Club from left to right front row first: Courtney VanGroningen, Willow Hunt,
Kelci Lowmack, Jamie Erickson, Jamie Agena; next row: Katherine Nierman, Nicole Zuhlke,
Amy Hansen; back row: Reba Hestermann, McKenzie McAuliffe, Not seen Kaylee Agena,
Photos by Linda Bryant
Shelby Morgan
Front row playing instruments
left to right: Trey Trauernicht,
Hope Jones, Brielle Salberg
(on bongos); Back group from
lef to right: Michael Wright,
Jesse Salberg, Bailey Bessey,
Trevin Thies, Terrell Hobbs,
Matthew Wirthele, Jacob
Logston, Swade McDaniel, off
by her self BreAnna Rogman;
Middle row: Jenna Nieveen,
Chris Wenzl, Kale Heusman,
Mark Wenzl, Derek Julian,
Tanner Weir; Back row left to
right: Chelsea McDonald, Erin
McFee, Colton Sage, Ceaton
Malone, Michael Lucas,
Richard Frerichs-Shea, Dalton
Clark.
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Norris FBLA spends their year on the road
Williamson honored
for FBLA achievements
The Norris FBLA delegation, made up of Brittany Cvitak, Abbie Gabel, Jared Haag, David Williamson,
Kaleb Blythe and (front) Nash Roehr explored the NIKE campus in Beaverton, Oregon.
By Annelise Madison
The Norris FBLA chapter has had
an exciting start to the school year with
the election of officers: Doug Norbypresident, Ryan Knapp-Vice President,
Sarah Collins-Secretary, Jordan
Drotzmann-Historian, and Annelise
Madison-Reporter, as well as many
class representatives.
The Norris FBLA advisor, Mr. Sid
Conrad, is pleased with the increased
membership and recruiting that is taking place throughout the school. “There
are now approximately eighty members
whereas last year there were about
sixty,” he says. Hopefully this will continue throughout the rest of the year.
To jump start the year, several FBLA
members attended the Fall Leadership
Conference in Omaha on September
26. The theme of this year’s conference
2006 Norris graduate and former FBLA President Gabe was Leadership in Action. The keyWilliamson received The Award of Excellence at the Rotunda note speaker, Eddie Slowikowski,
at the Nebraska State Capitol from Governor Dave Heineman brought to light what it takes to lead
(left) and Commissioner of Education Doug Christiansen. The one‘s peers.
annual award ceremony is for members of Career Education
In addition, on September 23, the
organizations that placed at least third in national competitive Norris FBLA helped the Hickman
events. Gabe placed third in Technology Concepts at the 2007 Kiwanis club pick up trash along
FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago. The Hickman Road. Afterwards, the stuconference was attended by several students from across dents were treated to ice cream by the
the state that competed well in their respective organizations. Kiwanis club. This was a nice surprise
Gabe’s parents were in attendance, as was Senator Norman after a hard afternoons’ work!
Wallman.
Photo submitted
Norris FBLA attended NFLC in
Portland. The highlights of the trip were:
Bottsford and Fritzen graduate from
an exclusive tour of the Nike campus in
the Portland suburb of Beaverton, the
Univeristy of Nebraska Medical Center
great workshops, the aerial tram (as
Diplomas will be conferred on 327 Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff on well as street cars and light rail), and
University of Nebraska Medical Center December 20, 21 and 22.
the fine dining in downtown Portland.
students during ceremonies in Kearney, Graduates from this area are:
The most popular workshops were:
School of Allied Health Professions
“Bridging
the Gender Gap” and “MakMaster in Physician Assistant Science
ing
Smart
Career Choices.” Students
Adams, Jason Fritzen
were
then
eager
to share with each other
College of Public Health
what
they
had
learned
while dining at
Master of Public Health
The
Fish
House,
a
floating
restaurant on
Roca, Lisa Bottsford
the Willamette River.
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Happy Holidays from the members of the
Bennet Fire and Rescue Dept.
Food, fun, family and
friends . . . that’s what we
wish for you this holiday.
Thanks for doing business
with us. We look forward to
serving you again.
Have a safe and
prosperous New Year.
Remember to always
practice Fire Safety, and please
don’t Drink & Drive!
Call 911 for all emergencies!!
Lincoln/Filley Division
Call us today!!
1-800-829-3439 - Filley
1-888-727-7788 - Lincoln
826-0493 - Crete • 245-2406 - Falls City
Remember to
check your
smoke detectors!
Sprinter and Norris FBLA Adviser Sid Conrad buddied up in
the courtyard with sprinter Michael Johnson. Photos submitted
egation was guided by Justin Haag, a
Nike employee and brother of FBLA
member Jared Haag. He told us of the
history of Nike while he toured us
around the beautifully-landscaped corporate headquarters. We were able to
enter most buildings, like the Jerry Rice
and Steve Prefontaine structures, but the
Mia Hamm building was off limits as it
is used for product development and
marketing. The sports memorabilia in the
various buildings would rival sports halls
of fame.
The Norris delegates to NFLC were:
Kaleb Blythe, Brittaney Cvitak, Abbie
Gabel, Jared Haag, Nash Roehr, and
David Williamson.
Also, the members have been busy
fundraising for their annual Adopt-AFamily project. Last year, the FBLA
brought Christmas cheer to eight families by giving them gifts on their wish
lists that they couldn’t afford. This year,
the hope is to increase the number of
families that are helped. The Norris food
service teamed up with the FBLA for a
bake sale to increase funds. Shopping
for Adopt-A-Family took place on December 15. Thank you to all who contributed!
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1987 CHEVY PICKUP, runs great.
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Self Storage
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STORAGE FOR campers and
boats, etc. Lighted area,
reasonable. 791-5555.
WASH ME Auto Wash, automatic
and self serve, in downtown Firth.
COUNTRY GOURMET Ice Cream
& Coffee Shoppe, 690 Monroe,
Bennet. Serving daily lunch
specials. Winter hours: 782-6022.
THREE BEDROOM house for rent
$600 or sale $80,000 in Firth. No
pets. 402-580-3566
FREE: Adams VFW Post has
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AUTO GALLERY, small town super
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HIGH PRAIRIE Estates. 3 plus acre
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Norris School District. 402-3047239.
is looking for a
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driver. Please contact superintendent
Jim Duval at
866-4761.
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BD Diagnostics
Preanalytical
Systems
150 South 1st Ave
Broken Bow, NE.
FREE just in time for Christmas,
adorable Lab/Shepard mix
puppies. Free to a good home.
Ready for adoption December 23.
Call 792-3491.
Manufacturer of
disease diagnosis and
sample collection devices.
WANTED TO buy, small used
pickup, 4 wheel drive. 475-6698.
Excellent benefits available!
Now accepting applicants
For
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS needed.
Training at Haven Manor, Hickman.
484-6444, ask for Pam.
Quality Facilitator
QUA1004H
&
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FIRTH STORAGE units available,
all sizes. Reasonable rates. 7915555.
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by Jan 15, 2008. EOE
FOR SALE: 2007 Polaris Predator
500. Excellent condition, low hours.
$4,000 OBO 402-202-1844.
CRT
CHRISTMAS merchandise is all
on display at Country Gourmet
in Bennet, and best of all it’s all
30% off now through December 29.
690 Monroe Street. 782-6022.
HARTLEY CONTRACTING remodeling, basement finishing,
cultured stone and Bobcat
services. Darren, 432-8141,
Hickman.
is
looking
for:
Dependable, Outgoing
Individuals to join their team!
Full & Part Time positions
available NOW! Pay potential
of up to $9.00 per hour (with
the potential of up to $13.50
per hour when you become a
Licensed Insurance Agent!)
New Benefit Package for FT!
WUSK
Power Equipment & Repair
Husqvarna Saws
Starting at
$
199
and up
Repair & Sharpening
Saws & Lawn Equipment
866-2179 Sterling
THREE BEDROOM home for sale
in Hickman, finished basement,
deck, fenced in yard, new windows
and new kitchen. $109,900. 7922019.
CALL ARNIE’S ELECTRIC for FIRTH STORAGE, many different
remodeling and new construction. sizes, low rates, nice units. 791Hickman, 580-3010.
5555.
EXTREMELY
RARE
1967 1993 FORD ESCORT wagon, runs
Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe. good, frame is rusty, sell for parts.
Excellent investment. 402-217- $200. 782-8938.
5779.
CUSTOM
EMBROIDERY/
SACKED CORN for corn stoves. monogramming. Quality work;
792-2842.
reasonable rates. Janie Oltman
988-5085
VOICE NEWS OFFICES, Hickman
and Bennet, will be closed Monday FOR SALE: Pekin ducks, Pearl
and Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 25, and Guineas, Spalding and Blue India
will close early on Dec. 31, closed Pea Fowl. 402-787-7864.
Tuesday, January 1.
Klein Hardware Heating & Air
Furnaces • Air Conditioners • Heat Pumps
System Replacements • New Installations • Remodeling
We service most brands • FREE estimates
Financing available with approved credit
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Beatrice, NE 68310
Or Call Linda at 228-8320
Tecumseh State
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with an interesting & challenging
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Security Officers
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company seeking individuals
for full & PT security officer
positions. Must be 21 with
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14217 Dayton Circle Suites
Omaha, NE 68137-5568
Helping all people
live healthy lives
290 So. 134th St., Lincoln
HOUSE FOR rent, 2+1 bedroom,
garage, yard. 2520 So. 13th,
Lincoln. 486-3530
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a team of 15 professionals to superior performance and
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SignCo EDS, a leading manufacturer of electronic message
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PARADOX Tanning in Firth, 2
tanning options, 12 minute stand
up booth or 20 minute bed. Walkins welcome. 209 Nemaha. 5803566.
The Cortland
History Book
should be available May 1,
2008, barring any delays.
They will be available until
March 1, 2008 for $45 and
after that they will be $55. If
you are interested in a book,
contact Lila Mae Papke,
PO Box 46, Cortland, NE
68331 or call 402-798-7748.
Merry Christmas
Harr
Harryy & Mom!
Enjoy your gift
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VOICE News.
16 FT CAR trailer with dove, $1,695.
Special, Auto Gallery. 791-5555.
HELP WANTED: Corner Bar,
Sterling. Part-time bartender,
nights/weekends. 866-2066.
LARGE ELECTRIC wheel chair for
sale. Reasonable. 402-866-4321.
John's
Plumbing
Company
From: Ken Neeman
WANTED: hay/alfalfa ground to
rent for 2008 season. Share, cash
or custom. 402-866-4513 or 8900676.
PLASTIC barrels, 55 gallon. $5.
866-6401
PEOPLE 65 AND older needed for
VOICE special section story on
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citizens. Please respond by
January 7 to Mark 792-2255
Fully Licensed,
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1730 So. 6th Lincoln, NE 68502
Business Phone: 475-2599
Fax : 475-2657
Attention Norris Alumni!
DRIVER: KNIGHT Transportation.
Great pay/ benefits. Hiring regional
& OTR. 2,500 + MPW. Weekly home
time! Call recruiting, 888-5627783. www.knighttrans.com.
Class-A CDL/ 4 months OTR
required. 800-437-5907 O/O.
The Norris Class of 1979 has set up
a memorial fund for the family of
David and Marie (Schaepe) Works at
First State Bank in Hickman. Donations
can be made at any First State Bank
location. Contact Wendy Shea at
402-794-0201 or Jackie Oden at
402-791-2313 with questions.
ROSHOLT, SD, Farmers Elevator
is seeking a qualified General
Manager. A diversified grain shuttle
loader and agronomy cooperative
with sales of $45 million. This
cooperative is in Northeast SD.
Send resume and employment
application to: Larry Fuller,
Regional Manager, 5213 Shoal
Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503, email
[email protected].
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Joyce Helmink!
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FOR SALE: 1995 Chevy Tahoe, 4
wheel drive, leather, 188K highway.
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$1,900. 791-5555.
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Celebrate Christ’s birth
with us at Holland
Reformed Church
Sunday, Dec. 23 - worship service at 9:30 a.m. and Christmas
program presented by the children at 6:30 pm.
Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve
worship at 7 pm.
Located at 96th & Panama Rd.
Call 792-2004
1995 DODGE PICKUP, 4X4.
Reasonable, excellent shape. Auto
Gallery. 791-5555.
FULL/PART
Time
daycare
openings available January 2.
Deanna 792-3400.
PROJECT CAR for sale. Ran out of
time. 1997 Ford Taurus, 4 door, red,
all power. Engine almost ready for
removal. Have newer 3.0 engine
with 8,000 miles on it to replace
old one. Have all parts that were
removed. Keep old engine to part
out. $3,200 OBO. 326-4311 or 788- Across
1. Wine.
2796.
5. Phase of matter.
STORAGE FOR CAMPER, boats, 8. Ardent.
etc.
Secured-lighted
area, 12. Baking chamber.
13. Covered.
reasonable. 791-5555.
15. Healthy.
16. Story greatly exaggerated.
Merry Christmas
17. Lunar impact crater located in
the southern half of the Mare
Rich Antholz!
Imbrium.
Enjoy your gift
18. Utah unincorporated
commnity.
subscription to the
19. Someone who gives spiritual
VOICE News.
insight to.
22. Not either.
From:
23. Cease to live.
Mom
24. Southwestern Asian city on the
& Mel
Gaza Strip.
26. Crowns worn by beauty
pageant winners.
29. Nature or character.
31. Satellite closest to Saturn.
HOUSE FOR SALE, Cook, NE, 208 32. Exchange of one thing for
West Elm. Updated 2 bedroom
another.
plus small den. Nice retirement 34. 8th-century monk Saint _
home. Handicapped shower, nice
(Sturmius).
kitchen. Good starter home or 36. Greek god of war.
rental investment. Call for more 38. Progresses with a slow, heavy
details. Priced to sell. 402-730pace.
2651.
40. Acronym for Action Learning
Internship Program.
41. Novel by James Michener.
43. Growing old.
45. MTV electronica music video
television show.
46. Put jam on bread.
48. Medieval servants who
supervised the serving of
meals.
50. Readily; willingly.
51. Snakelike fish.
52. Acronym for Economic Strategy
Institute.
54. Perceptibly.
61. Risque.
63. Cosmetic for coloring the
cheeks.
64. Not false.
65. Slang for a native of
Oklahoma.
Thank you to everyone
66. English name meaning “The
king.”
for all the cards, wishes,
67. Work hard for and receive.
flowers and visits while I
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ALL CASH candy route. Do you
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candy route. Includes 30 machines
and candy all for $9,995. 1-888755-1356.
68. Groups of things of the same
kind.
69. Doctor of Dental Surgery.
70. Brings a civil action against.
Down
1. Elect.
2. Producer and director _
Reitman.
3. Romance authot _ Dixon.
4. Original member of the Iroquois
Confederacy.
5. Large blob.
6. Can do something.
7. Past participle of “see.”
8. Zenji _, pilot from the aircraft
carrier Akagi during bombing of
Pearl Harbor.
9. Standard native language of a
country.
10. Of India.
11. Highly valued.
13. Hear again.
14. Acronym for Graves
Registration System.
20. Past tense of “gird.”
21. Quick, light knocks.
25. Actress Catherine _ Jones.
26. Unwelcome or objectional
elements.
27. Indefinite.
28. Cold dish prepared with a
dressing.
29. Breastplate of Athena.
30. Removes excess from.
31. Actor _ Morita.
33. Slang for something of low
quality.
35. Slang for the human face.
37. Garment worn by Indian
women.
39. Looked at with scorn.
42. Offspring; progeny.
44. Spider-man’s first true love _
Stacy, killed by the Green
Goblin.
47. Intensely interested and
involved.
49. Most skilled members of a
given social group.
52. Greek god of love.
53. Japanese liquor made from
fermented rice.
55. Past tense of “sell.”
56. Coagulated part of milk used
to make cheese.
57. Inflated feelings of pride in
superiority to others.
58. Tribe in Vietnam, whose main
community is at Dak Me Village
on the plateau in the Ngoc Hoi
District of Kon Tum Province.
59. Attract.
60. Yearnings.
62. Affirmative reply.
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SECTION 3 • VOICE NEWS, Thursday, December 20, 2007 - Page 47
WANT TO BUY 20 acres of pasture
land in Lancaster County. Please
respond by mail to: Jean White, PO
Box 646, Creston, IA 50801.
HICKMAN
STORAGE
Downtown Hickman
24 Hour Access
Reasonable Rates
Call
792-2019
WALKOUT RANCH in cul de sac
for sale in Hickman. Norris
Schools. 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 2
car garage, new windows.
$136,900. 792-2019.
CALL TODAY! Guaranteed home
Christmas. Sign-on bonus/
benefits. 36-43 cpm/ $1.20pm. $0
lease/ teams needed, Class A/ 3
months recent OTR required. Tollfree: 877-258-8782.
Great Selection!
Great Prices!
Great Service!
Wedding,
Anniversary,
Graduation
announcements &
Party Invitations
on sale at the
VOICE NEWS
108 Locust, Hickman
AIRLINES ARE hiring - train for high
paying Aviation Maintenance
career. FAA approved program.
Financial aid if qualified - job
placement assistance. Aviation
Institute of Maintenance, 888-3495387.
Merry
Christmas
and many
thanks to all my
Avon customers!
Rosie Sugden, Sterling
866-6689
WATCH for special edition - Senior
Lifestyles, in the January 10 VOICE
News. Deadline for ads is
Tuesday, January 8. Call 792-2255
or stop by the Hickman office at 108
Locust Street.
MENDING and alterations.
S ewing machine
and lamp
repair. Sue Elliott, 690 Monroe,
Bennet,
(inside
Country
Gourmet & Ice Cream Shoppe).
782-6022.
FOR SALE: 1991 Dodge Dynasty.
Good 3.3 motor and transmission.
Body and interior rough. $250. Call
402-560-4462.
WANTED: YOUR un-wanted
cars and trucks. Call 402-2175779.
HOT TUB buyers, buy direct from
m a n u f a c t u r e r, s a v e 5 0 % o r
more! Closing out 2007
production models, 12 styles $1,995 to $3,995. We deliver. 18 0 0 - 8 6 9 - 0 4 0 6 ,
osthottubwarehouse.com.
FIRTH STORAGE, 10x20, always
the lowest rates. 791-5555.
Give the gift of massage...
with a gift certificate!
May your
HOLIDAY SEASON
be filled with everything
and everybody you love.
-Sherry, Patty, Susan, Janet, Vernon, Linda & Michelle
301 So. 70th St.,Suite 250 • Lincoln • 421-3230
HAY FOR SALE: small square,
native prairie, brome and alfalfa.
Horse quality. 580-4770.
1997 CONTOUR Dave’s special,
$1,795. Auto Gallery, 791-5555.
Merry Christmas
Mary Jean!
Enjoy your gift
subscription to the
VOICE News.
From: He
l
and Ermaen
l
MID-SIZE upright freezer, runs
excellent. $125. 402-217-5779.
VOICE NEWS deadline Friday, Dec.
21, at noon, for Dec. 27 New Year’s
Edition. Email news/photos/ads or
use our outdoor drop off box in
Hickman and Bennet.
RUGER MINI 30 rifle, stainless with
wood stock. 7.62x39. Great shape,
$475 OBO. 440-4078.
LARGE 2 BEDROOM apartment for
rent in Douglas. Appliances
furnished. Controlled access.
Starts at $400/month. 799-2001.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST Assistant:
Chase
County
Community
Hospital in Imperial, NE is seeking
a PTA. Sign on bonus, competitive
wages/ benefits. 308-882-7234,
email: [email protected].
Merry Christmas
John Rotter!
Enjoy your gift
subscription to the
VOICE News.
From: A. Rotter
205 N. Hwy 77 Cortland, Ne
798-7700
Open Monday-Saturday
Merry Christmas
Glenn Berkemeyer!
Enjoy your gift subscription to the
VOICE News.
We wish you
happy holidays
and relaxing
times!
From:
Helen
Sponsored by the Norris
Association of Educators
LCAD’s Drug-Free Youth Board Presents:
NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH 2007
Mon., Dec. 31 • 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Champions Fun Center • 15th & Cornhusker Hwy • Lincoln
Open to any Middle & High School Student
$10 admission for: Pizza, Pop, Lots of other food,
li
dhouse. $500/ ONE CALL
i ( GETS you trophies/
)
EAGLE, 2 bedroom
month. Utilities plus deposit. 402- plaques/medals for ball and golf
tournaments, special occasions
781-2740, 402-499-9843.
and special presentations. Top
When your pipe bursts, quality, competitive prices. We
deliver. Bill’s Trophy Shop, Bennet.
don’t lose your cool.
782-6060.
Save time and money
Tom Trainor 610-0520
Tim Trainor 610-0519
Sean Trainor 610-9058
Family Owned
Trainor
Plumbing
wwwtrainorplumbing.com
GREATLY REDUCED, 11 lots in
Hickman. Norris School. With
utilities. 402-217-5779.
FREE ADS for free stuff. email ads
to [email protected]
Also listed every week on the web at
www.voicenewsnebraska.com
House for
sale in Roca
46th and Roca Road. Small
two-bedroom on three lots
with many trees. New
bath & kitchen. Three
adjoining lots available.
DOG BOARDING for the Holiday
Season. Prairie Dog Kennels, 7822075.
421-2774
Building?
ACREAGE TRACTORS, new and
used. Discount Acreage Supply,
402-304-4016 or 402-580-4583.
MA’S HANDYMAN, house repairs,
inside or out. 601-2392.
Real Estate
CLOYD AND DONNA Steeves,
Custom Jewelry, will be again at
the Westfield Gateway Mall in
Lincoln, NE, down the aisle west
of Sears. The old Sartor Hamann
Store. Large display of Native
American Jewelry, Kachinas,
Pottery, and Artifacts. Nov. 1 through
Dec. 31.
HARMONY MASSAGE Therapy,
Bennet. Pam Eisenhauer licensed
massage therapist. 402-7823212.
All kinds of
Automotive
Repair
Matts Automotiv
e
Automotive
REDUCED
Motivated Seller
House for Sale!
510 Allen in Firth
Beautiful 4-bedroom brick
ranch on huge corner lot.
Shaded deck, 24’ x 30’
garage. Tons of extras! Price
negotiable from $179,500.
Stan or Betty Weber, 7915343 or [email protected]
FEATURED PROPERTY
26001 Ironhorse Ct.
Significant Price Reduction $249,000. 5
BR/3BA, full basement located on 5
acres near Firth NE. Must sell, ready to
move into. A really fancy property.
First State Realty LLC
can help
Septic Systems *Lagoons *Laterals
*Basements *Swimming Pools
•Pads *Trenching *Footings
*Build Roads & Driveways
Call 560-1208 www.dirtworksplus.com
WANTED TO BUY, non-restored
New Generation John Deere
tractors. 402-432-8784.
SEE DAVE at Auto Gallery for your
next new trailer. 791-5555.
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS to the
hometown newspaper are a great
idea for mom, dad, grandparents,
college kids, neighbors..792-2255..
402-798-2199
www.1fsr.com
For Sale: 4.8 Acres
Norris School District,
restored 6 bedrooms, 4
baths, Geothermal furnace,
all electric, established tree
line, custom hickory
cabinets, finished walkout
basement, wood/tile floors,
open floor plan, large wrap
around porch with deck
overlooking pond.
Contact James at 402-520-2427 • $279,000
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Service
Remodel
New Construction
H I C K M A N
2006 MALIBU, low miles,
reasonable. Auto Gallery special.
$8,900. 791-5555.
SNOW REMOVAL
Pat 525-8599
Seth 450-4405
TEAR DOWN BUILDINGS,
garages, corn cribs, and haul away.
Reasonable rates. 601-2392.
Insured
No job too small
Travel radius = 20 miles
Call 486-3530 anytime
2002 JEEP LIBERTY, 4X4, like new.
$7,200. Auto Gallery, 791-5555.
Jim Price- Firth
580-9077
HEALTH & BEAUTY special issue
in the VOICE News on January 17.
Deadline will be Tuesday, January
15. Call 792-2255, or stop in
Hickman at 108 Locust Street.
New
Remodel
NEW AT BILL’S Trophy Shop in
Bennet! Bobblehead trophies.
Baseball, golf, and soccer players.
Six inches tall. Only $12 each,
includes engraving. 690 Monroe
Street, Bennet, NE, 782-6060.
Closed Dec. 22-26.
2002 ARTIC CAT snowmobile, like
new. 1500 miles.Auto Gallery, 7915555.
Residential
Commercial
Hickman, NE 68372
Service, Trenching
Licensed, Insured
Cell: 432-0794
Office: 788-2783
FREE ADS for FREE STUFF-Recycle our resources, email
ad to [email protected] or mail to Box 148,
Hickman, NE 68372 (no phone calls please for free ads)
WILL HAUL ANYTHING away. Small
or large loads. 601-2392.
HEAVY DUTY ARC welder with
cable on wheels. $225. 402-2175779.
www.tiledesign.us
BANKRUPTCY: FAST relief from
creditors. Statewide filing. No office
appointment
necessary.
Affordable rates. Call Steffens Law
Office,
308-872-8327.
www.steffenslaw.com. We are a
debt relief agency, which helps
people file bankruptcy under the
bankruptcy code.
Merry Christmas
Ken and Delores
Neeman! Enjoy your
gift subscription to
the VOICE News.
From:
Jacy and
Jake
Prearrange your
caskets & vaults & Save
5 Generations of Service
FRENCH NAILS, spa pedicures,
spa manicures. Firth. 429-5495.
PARADOX 24 Hour Fitness Center,
Firth. Call 580-3566 for more
information.
Buying Scrap Batteries!
Car, truck and tractor batteries.
Pickup available nights/weekends.
Located in the Firth area.
Call Isack Guenther
at 402-416-0498
12000 Pella Road
Firth, NE 68358
Locally owned
Professional Treatment of
Roaches • Bees • Spiders
Rodents • Ants • & More
WDI certified
(wood destroying insects)
Termites & Carpenter Ants
SERIOUS MASSAGE soothes
aches and injuries. Harmony
Massage Therapy. 402-782-3212.
540-0200
• Hickman
www.totalhomeinspect.com
CALL TREE TOP TRIMMERS for
those out of reach branches. 4164194.
1991 CADILLAC Deville, low miles,
leather. Special, Auto Gallery, 7915555.
Serving Lincoln
& Surrounding Communities
Jesse Thies, Mgr.
E. Rosenboom Concrete Construction
Flatwork & Footings • Residential & Commercial
Shop, Garage & Basement Floors • Driveways
Eric Rosenboom • Panama
788-2211 • cell: 610-0944
FOR RENT: newly remodeled
house in Adams. Two bed, one
bath. Washer/dryer, stove, fridge.
402-239-9597.
SPLIT HARD WOOD for sale. Order
now for winter. 788-2530.
Don't Live With That
Drip! Call...
'
'
Hier's
Plumbing
Service, Repair
& New Construction
Water Heaters Remodels
Water Softeners New Home
Plumbing Faucets Repaired
Cortland
Storage
Call Tim Hier
791-5378 (Firth) 432-8948
24 Hour Access
Call:
SEE DAVE at Auto Gallery for your
next new trailer. 791-5555.
798-7100
ROCK CHIP REPAIR, mobile
service. Urban Motors, Hickman.
792-3197, 475-9494.
1995 FORD 4x4, F-150. Special,
$3,500. Auto Gallery, 791-5555.
PELLA CHRISTIAN Preschool,
Hwy. 43 & Pella Rd. Jackie, 792-2936.
FOR SALE: Pure Nebraska honey,
Hunter’s Honey, straight from the
hive, Hickman NE, (402) 792-2345
STATEWIDE newspaper ads sold
at the VOICE. Call 792-2255
of the
(New Indoor Showroom)
A-1 Total Home Pest Control
“QUALITYAT A FAIR PRICE”
2000 TAURUS, Dave’s personal
car. $2,500. Auto Gallery, 791-5555.
CONCRETE WORK, all types, flat
work, Bobcat work. 499-5984.
476-1501, Lincoln
Beloved Family Pet!
402-890-8406
SINGLE
COPIES
1600 West “0” St.
1 yr. old, adult, male, neutered, gray
stripe tiger, black feet, no collar. Last
seen Nov. 26. Missing from 11260
Stagecoach, Hedgefield Lake Area
Doug Doeschot
Panama, NE 68419
OUTSIDE PORTABLE lighted sign,
great advertising. $150. Auto
Gallery, 791-5555.
MEMORIALS
Please Call 499-8944 or
432-4420 with info.
Professional Tile Installation
Ceramic Marble Granite
New & Remodel
SCHOOL CLOSINGS, meeting
and activity cancellations are now
posted on the VOICE NEWS
website. Make us a favorite.
voicenewsnebraska.com
TRUMP
LOST GRAY TIGERCAT
“Billy”
4115 N 6th (North Hwy 77)
Toll Free 1-888-232-8742
or (402) 223-3547
www.burnhamford.com
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK @ 7 a.m.!
HOUSE RENTAL, Greenwood, 2
bedroom, garage, den, dining.
$695.00. 782-8753
COLORADO VACATION deals! Ski
& stay $69 to $106 PP, double
occupancy! 5-night special: $195,
4/7/08 - 11/21/08! 6-day family
adventure: $1,095! 800-332-3668.
www.monarchmountainlodge.com,
River Rock
Wood Chips
Driveway Rock
Fill Sand
Gravel Black
dirt Clay
Rubble
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE ON
ALL DOMESTIC
VEHICLES!!
S
SNOW REMOVAL, parking lots,
long driveways, 601-2392.
Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year
VOICE
may be
purchased
for 75¢
at
• Super Foods, Adams
• Country Gourmet, Bennet
• Bennet Kabredlos
• Titan U-Stop - Hickman
• E-Z Stop in Cortland
• Countryside Co-op-Firth
• Hickman Jack & Jill
• Major’s - 14th & Saltillo
• Palmyra Gas N’ Shop
• Decker’s Food, Palmyra
• Shoemakers - Hwy. 77
• Sterling Jet Stop
• Keeler Grocery, Sterling
• Sadies’ General, Firth
• Eagle Kabredlos
•Super Saver- 27th & Pine Lake
•Super Saver-56th & Hwy. 2
• V OICE NEWS Offices
in Hickman & Bennet
to all our valued customers
Downtown Tecumseh • www.brinkmansgm.com
335-3348 • 1-800-322-0156
be merry,
be happy,
be joyous!
Thanks for doing business
with us this past year.
~Vandertook, Hall,
Lesoing & From Families
Ed Hall
788-2866
Brad From
792-9377
Dean Lesoing
792-2195
www.vandertook.com
Don Vandertook
788-2210
Clerks: A.
Vandertook,
D. From, & P. Hall

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