Volume 128 | Number 51 Randolph, Neb. 68771-0097

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Colonial Manor administrator brings new talents to the job

RANDOLPH — Robert Pyper is a new face one would not expect to see in the administrator’s offi ce of Colonial Manor in Randolph.

Having lived in an Army fam-ily, Robert experienced life in a number of States before gradu-ating from Sioux City East and later the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. His wife, Lis, is a native of Layton, UT and is a dental hygienist.

With an interest in political science in college, Robert became involved in the legislative side of healthcare before realizing he could accomplish more by being directly involved in the care of indi-viduals as a facility administrator.

“Places like Randolph are where one can directly infl uence the quality of healthcare,” Pyper said.

When Pyper signed on with Ensign a progressive company that owns facilities in nine States the move sent him back to the Midwest after college.

Pyper and his wife, Lis (Elisa-

beth) and two children, Robbie three, and Adeline, 10 weeks, moved to Randolph from Haywar-den, Iowa, where he got his start as an administrator.

Having officially arrived in the community on Oct. 20, the young family found a rental home for the time being. The housing market was an obstacle for buying a home but the couple remains optimistic something will open up in the future.

Pyper is impressed with the physical therapy department at Colonial Manor.

Not only does the service pro-vide therapy for the thirty-eight nursing home residents and nine assisted-living units it is also open to the general public.

Pyper said his family feels very welcome to the community and looks forward to being part of the community and participating in the town’s activities.

“Everyone in town has been fantastic and made us feel at home,” he said.

By Deanna AndersonRandolph Times

RANDOLPH— A huge crowd turned out to enjoy Randolph’s Blast from the Past last Friday evening.

Stores stayed opened late and offered discounts, prizes and some tasty treats.

The Pancake Man was at the Auditorium along with nu-merous venders and prizes which included a grand prize of $250.

The line to see Santa was long but no one seemed to mind the wait as there was lots of laughter and excitement and it gave the mom’s a chance to visit with one another.

Kids and adults had a chance to visit with Santa and have their picture taken with the jolly old man in his sleigh.

Crystal Junck, who has Gen-erations Photography, was on hand to snap the photos and Jeri Schmit had the pictures printed within ten or fi fteen minutes.

They were ready for families to take home with them according to Schmit.

“There was a good crowd. We had a lot more kids this year,” Schmit said. “We printed over a hundred pictures. We even ran out of paper and had to get more.”

Meghann Miller, seven, and her brothers Josh and Joseph didn’t want to leave the Audito-rium until they had a chance to tell Santa what they wanted.

Five year old Josh wanted an iPad.

“I want a blue one and it has to have a handle,” he said.

Joseph’s Christmas wish was for an electric toy car and a toy pirate ship.

A baby doll was on Meghann’s Christmas list although there was one other item.

“I really want a monster truck so I can battle with my little brother,” she said

Parents of the kids are Joe and Melissa Miller from Randolph.

Ten year old Joelle Steiger and her twin sisters, Jenessa and Jenna, who are nine, were having fun as they waited in line to see Santa.

Joelle was going to ask Santa for a cell phone and a girl’s nerf gun.

Jenna and Jenessa each wanted an under armour sweat-shirt. When Jenna heard her older sister asking for a phone she decided to add that to her list also.

Bryson Eledge must be a very organized eight year old.

He brought along a list to give Santa.

His mother Kathy Eledge said the list had been added to and redone several times.

Bryson’s top choice on the list of thirteen items was the Cam-elbak water bottle which he can use at wrestling and other sports.

Other items on Bryson’s wish list revealed his love of all sports; basketball, base-ball and football.

“Football is my favorite. I want to play for the Husk-ers,” he said.

Randy and Maggie Korth and their kids: Sam, eleven; Tom, ten; Will, fi ve and Henry, four stopped in the see Santa and have their family picture taken.

The family photo turned out great and would be perfect to use for this year’s Christmas cards.

Randolph’s Blast from the Past brought back memories of past Christmas’s for Maggie.

“I remember when Santa used to hand out brown paper bags that had peanuts, an apple and an orange in it,” she said.

Maggie said she loves Ran-dolph’s annual Christmas event.

“You can’t have Christmas without it,” Maggie said. “It’s good to be able to take time to visit with the others who come.”

Santa had time for everyone - little kids, big kids and even little babies.

Santa lovingly held a baby in each arm as a photo was taken of one month old Rhea Bear, from Wakefi eld, daughter of Andy and Linda Bear, and two month old Daxton Thomas, from Randolph, son of Jesse and Angela Thomas.

Daxton’s sister Taya was help-ing care for the babies who are cousins.

The proceeds from the Christ-mas event will go to the Jesse and Angela Thomas family as the community wanted to give them something special this Christmas.

The Thomas family has had a rough year with Jesse being injured in a head-on collision in August along with Daxton’s medical problems since his birth in October.

The Thomas family recently purchased a home in Randolph.

Angela said her family was surprised and very thankful for the generosity the town has shown the family.

“You don’t see something like this happen in the bigger cit-ies,” Angela said. “There are so many benefi ts from living in a small town. People have been so friendly here.”

Santa is a big hit at Randolph Blast from the Past event

RANDOLPH — Stu-dents fi lled the Lyle Nan-nen Gym with sounds of the season Dec. 9 and were rewarded with plenty of applause for their performance.

The annual Christ-mas Program was un-der the direction of el-ementary music teacher Karen Boehmer, band director Mary Hahne, and chorus instructor Lori Rath.

The fi fth and sixth grade band kicked off the night with “Jin-gle Bells,” “Up on the Housetop,” “Jolly Old St. Nick,” “Do You Want To Build A Snowman,” a “Jingle Bells and Jungle Drums” medley and fi nished up with

“Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”

A fifth and sixth grade chorus treated music lovers with “A Simple Silent Night.”

Kindergarten teach-er Joan Albers then had her students sing “Santa Claus” and “Jin-gle Bells.” Following them were the fourth, fi fth and sixth graders with their renditions of “I’m Too Old for Santa Claus.”

Next, the fi rst grad-ers treated the crowd with “Must Be Santa,” and “Rudolph.”

The second and third grade classes gave friends and family their rendition of “Eight Little Reindeer,” and ended

with “Winter Wonder-land.”

The entire elementa-ry ended the Elementary Concert portion with, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” before tak-ing their fi nal bows.

Mary Hahne directed the junior high and high school band with Ruth Carstens on the piano.

The band performed, “Joyful Sounds of the Season,” followed with “After Sunset,” featur-ing Haley Schnoor on the trumpet.

Next the band daz-zled the crowd with “Latin Bell Carol,” fea-turing percussionists Jun Hyukjang, Dalton Rath and Christian Gall.

Jacob and Dalton

Rath also played a piano duet of “Joy to the World.”

Randolph’s Jr. High and High School girls chorus then sang the newly popular “Let it Go” from Disney’s animated Frozen, featuring solos from Maggie Gall and Alyssa Fye.

The High School Cho-rus performed “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” spotlight-ing Amy Hammond and Renae Nordhues.

The Jr. High cho-rus was next with “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” letting Emma Nowell, Ethan Olson, Sophia Harder, Abreanna Greiner and Brooklynn Gall all shine

as soloists during their time on the risers.

“O Holy Night” was then sung by Jacob Rath, followed by Dalton Rath singing “Home.”

The concert wound to a close with the 7-12 chorus performing “A Joyful Night” with Jacob Rath and Amber Dibbert featured as soloists.

Mary Hahne thanked everyone for coming and spoke a little about the selection entitled “Home” by Phillip Phil-lips.

“This is truly what this time of year is all about,” she said. “Com-ing home, seeing family and friends and being with the ones that you love.”

Randolph students share their musical talents

Randolph students (top photo, back row) Brooke Meier, Meghann Miller, Luke Harder, Stewart Umberger (top photo, bottom row) Yahaira Robles, Jacob Brazee, Logan Lienemann, Al-exandria Brazee put everything they have into the songs during the school Holiday concert Dec. 9. Addyson Wat-tier (above) belts out a tune during the concert, and Owen Junck and Kody Junck (top row, center), along with Tristan Davis and Ella Graf (bottom row) make sure everyone can hear them during their songs. Also perform-ing were (right top photo, back) Becky Hammond and Maggie Gall; (far Right middle) Gavin Wortman and Kora Win-kelbauer; and (right) Jaidyn Petersen and Emmalee Harder.

Governor-elect Pete Ricketts, the Oma-ha businessman, won the 2014 guberna-torial election and will assume offi ce with his lieutenant governor, Mike Foley, on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. The inaugura-tion celebration will continue throughout Friday and Saturday. The Inaugural Gala can be attended by the public, and it will take place at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Ricketts, who will become Nebraska’s 40th governor, won 57.2 percent of the general election vote with democratic can-didate, Chuck Hassebrook, collecting 39.3 percent of the vote.

Ricketts, now 50 years old, was born and raised in Nebraska City, and he cur-rently lives in Omaha. He attended the University of Chicago for his undergradu-ate and graduate degrees. He earned his MBA in marketing and fi nance from the university’s Graduate School of Business. In his failed bid for a U.S. Senate seat in 2006, he received high-profi le support from President George W. Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney. Ricketts’s father, J. Joseph Ricketts, founded Ameritrade (now TD Ameritrade) and is the current owner of the Chicago Cubs.

Gov. Dave Heineman has been the lon-gest-serving Nebraska governor in history, since he served two terms himself plus the

remainder of Mike Johanns’ term when he left offi ce to become Secretary of Agri-culture under then-President George W. Bush.

The governorship is the highest elected position in the state, with the governor over-seeing a $1.7 billion budget for the gover-nor’s offi ce. The gover-nor’s annual salary is $105,000.

The governor has an extensive role in the state budget, since the governor’s proposed budget is brought to the unicameral for discussion and a vote. The governor is, in fact, constitutionally required to submit a balanced budget. In turn, the unicameral legislature is required to adopt and pass a balanced budget. More often than not, the Nebraska legislature will pass a bill that adds to the state’s re-serve (or “rainy day”) fund.

The Nebraska governor has ‘line item veto’ authority, meaning that he or she can veto certain lines of a passed bill, instead of only having the authority to entirely ac-cept or reject the bill in its entirety.

There are minimum qualifi cations to become governor, including being at least 30 years old, a resident of the state of Ne-

braska for at least fi ve years, and a citi-zen of the United States. While in offi ce, the governor is ineligible to serve in any

other state offi ce. There is also a two, four-year term limit for Nebraska governors. The next election will be Nov. 6, 2018.

Governor-elect Rick-etts hired an outside search fi rm to help him appoint cabinet mem-bers. He has already

announced that he will re-appoint Ronnie Mitchell as director of the Department of Aeronautics, Jim Heine as state fi re mar-shal, Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac as adjutant general of the Nebraska National Guard, Bob Ripley as the Capitol administrator, and Greg Ibach as director of the Depart-ment of Agriculture. More appointments are expected in the coming weeks.

Governor-elect Ricketts brings a wealth of business experience that will help him serve the state of Nebraska. His ties to business and economic development are strong. He has not only worked in busi-ness, but has also founded the Platte Insti-tute for Economic Research, a conservative research group located in Omaha, along with serving on several other boards.

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Dec. 7, 1944RANDOLPH — Dale Adams,

versatile back on the undefeat-ed Randolph football team, was placed on the roll of honor of the World Herald’s 1944 All-State football selections.

F.H. Larson, superintendent of the local schools, goes to Lin-coln Friday as a selected dele-gate to the Nebraska State Edu-cation Association convening in that city for two days.

Two sailors from Randolph, Ship’s Cook 3c Kenneth Rosen-bach and Radio Technician 2c Douglass Fisher recently en-joyed a reunion following a chance meeting somewhere in the Pacifi c theater of operations.

Two other Randolph men, who recently met in a foreign country were Sgt. Harold Len-hoff, who has been in North Af-rica. They met in Egypt.

Dec. 9, 1954RANDOLPH — Darrell

Wurdinger arrived Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wurdinger, after receiving his discharge from the air force. Having enlisted in the air force in Jan. 1951, he spent a year in service in Korea.

Two livestock truckers, Mel-vin Ehrhardt of Sholes and Keith Huwaldt of Randolph, were among the 1954 award winners for having no losses in the pro-gram sponsored by the Livestock Sanitary Committee of the Sioux City stockyards.

Mrs. Carson Bacon was one of 245 invited delegates attend-ing the Governor’s Lay Leader-ship conference on education held in Kearney the latter part of Nov. Mrs. Bacon is a district director rof the PTA.

Hans Burmester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burnmester, was sepa-rated from service on Nov. 30 at Camp Carson, Colo. and is now at his home here. He was sta-tioned with the fi eld artillery in Korea for over 11 months.

Dec. 10, 1964RANDOLPH — Mr. and Mrs.

Louie Broer arrived in Randolph Sunday from a trip to Mr. Broer’s native land, Germany. The cou-ple left October 10 by plane from Omaha, arriving the next day in Hamburg, Germany where they were met by relatives. They were guests in the homes of Mr. Bro-er’s brothers, Bruno and Bern-hard Broer and his sister, Miss Margaret Broer at Eutin, Hol-stein Province.

Dec. 10, 1964RANDOLPH —Neil Kluver,

coach and faculty member of the Randolph Public School the past four years, was elected super-intendent of the school for the 1965-66 term at a regular meet-ing of the Board of Education.

Dec. 10, 1964RANDOLPH — Pat Kaiser

was one of 1400 dealers in at-tendance at the Raulston Purina Co. meeting held on Dec. 3-5 at Minneapolis, Minn. at the Radis-son Hotel.

Dec. 10, 1964RANDOLPH — Glenn Gub-

bels and Gordon Dennis at-tended the Monsan to Fertilizer seminar held at the Holiday Inn at Grand Island, Dec. 2-3. There were approximately 85 dealers in attendance.

Dec. 19, 1974RANDOLPH — Weekend

snowstorm drops four wet inch-es of snow on the town of Ran-dolph. Neighboring towns saw as much as 13 inches of the white stuff shaping this holiday sea-

son up for a white Christmas.Dec. 19, 1974

RANDOLPH —The Cardinal wrestling team showed Creigh-ton the way things are supposed to be done in a wrestling match as the Cardinals shut out their opponents by an almost unbe-lievable 62 to 0 score.

Dec. 19, 1974RANDOLPH — Santa Claus

will be here Dec. 21. The Ran-dolph area children have been patiently waiting for this event all year. Santa is scheduled to make his annual appearance here with a load of goodies. The fi re siren will signal his arrival at about 4 p.m. Prior to Santa’s ar-rival there will be two showings of the movie titled, Tarzan’s Jun-gle Rebellion for the kiddies at the Roxy Theater. The treats as well as the free movie are cour-tesy of the Randolph Commu-nity Club. Parents and children are reminded that the Christmas treats are limited to children who are fi fth grade or younger.

Dec. 27, 1984RANDOLPH — The Randolph

High Cards upped their season record to 3-2 the past week as they dominated Coleridge 68-45 in a game played in the Ran-dolph gym.

Dec. 27, 1984RANDOLPH — Winter was

ushered into Randolph on Fri-day with light freezing rain that was preceded on Thursday by dense fog that covered a large portion of Nebraska.

Dec. 27, 1984RANDOLPH — The Randolph

High Cardettes ran their season record 5-0 this week as they moved past Coleridge by a score of 65-15 in a game played in the Randolph gym on Thursday night.

Dec. 27, 1984RANDOLPH — Two for-

mer Randolphans, Sara Rude-busch and Thomas Peebles were awarded degrees during Commencement exercises held Saturday in the Bob Devaney Sports Center at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Dec. 21, 1994RANDOLPH — Linda Cliffe

and Mary Ann Bach were award-ed diplomas from the Northeast Community College Practical Nursing Program at the college's commencement.

Dec. 21, 1994RANDOLPH —Beth Rogers

was the winner of the Voice of Democracy speech contest at the Randolph Public School. Chris Bradley placed second with Jenny Bach claiming third in the contest.

Dec. 21, 1994RANDOLPH —The Ran-

dolph/Laurel-Concord wrestling team competed in the Osmond Invitational Saturday. The team placed tenth. The team was led by Brock Jones, placing third in the 275 pound division.

Dec. 15 2004RANDOLPH — Colonial

Manor recently welcomed a new face to their family of residents and staff. His name is Clyde. His job at the facility is to entertain, provide companionship, and to become a conversation piece. Though, an unpaid employee, it is clear that Clyde has a very important job as the facility pet.

Dec. 15 2004RANDOLPH — Becky Fr-

erichs, who has worked at the clubhouse under the previous manager Nikki Gerdes, has been named the new manager.

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Years ago it used to be good enough to say, “It’s good enough,” for many things.

Hardware and fabric stores would measure rope and cloth by holding one end to the nose and stretching out the arm for an ap-proximate yard. Then someone got the idea of putting brass tacks on the countertop so everyone got the same fair measurement from a precise guide; hence the expression, “getting down to brass tacks.”

The same is true now for community development. Randolph’s new comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances

will more fairly establish rules for growing the town. Commercial enterprises can no longer pop up in the areas reserved for resi-dential homes—unless the City Council and homeown-ers within a certain radius approve.

With a home often being one of our largest invest-ments, zoning protects that value. Putting some brass tacks down helps residents in a community to know their best options for hous-ing, commercial and other land uses.

Even better, Randolph now has a map for 10 years of planning its future with a comprehensive plan. Surrounding towns have had these plans for decades and now Randolph, too, will stand on a level playing fi eld for the fi rst time. It’s all about getting our community positioned to compete well in attracting new families.

That dedication to grow has just begun. The new Planning and Ordinances will help Randolph to get down to brass tacks and take exact measurement toward future success.

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RANDOLPH — Santa ditched his sleigh and let his reindeer have a little rest before the big night that is coming up on Christmas Eve. Santa arrived in Randolph on a fi re truck with sirens blowing and made his way to the Auditorium on Friday evening.

Santa had set aside time to visit with the kids and fi nd out “who had been naughty or nice”.

“I love the kids,” Santa said. “They tell me such interesting stories.”

Santa said he has been getting a lot of requests for toys depicting characters from the movie “Frozen” which teaches kids love is about putting the other person’s needs fi rst.

Anna and Elsa dolls and fi gurines along with the lovable snowman Olaf are all popular along with costumes, clothes, backpacks, plates, cups and other assorted items.

“Frozen is this year’s theme for the girls. The movie really made a boom for the toys from Frozen,” Santa said. “Boys seem to stay at a constant with requests for cars and tractors.”

Santa has noticed location does make a difference in the requests the kids make.

“When I am talking to kids in the city I hear more requests for iPads and electronics,” Santa said. “When I am in the rural area they want tractors and trucks which is kind of refreshing to hear.”

Santa has special memories of being in Randolph for the Christmas event the last fi ve years.

Two years ago he went house to house and visited with the kids.

“I really enjoy being in Randolph every year. The kids were really good this year. There were no criers with the little ones that came to see me,” Santa said. “I seen a lot of babies this year in Randolph. I held Daxton – he is a precious little boy.”

Santa’s plans are to keep coming back to Ran-dolph!

Santa’s next stops will be made in Wynot, Norfolk and a little town by the name of Tarnov which is a very small town south of Norfolk.

“There only about twenty houses in Tarnov but the town has a beautiful church,” Santa said. “They have a Christmas celebration every year.”

Santa is well-know for his red suit, long cap, boots and fl uffy white beard.

His main focus is on making Christmas a merry time for the kids but he did share a secret that he seldom talks about.

As soon as Christmas is over his beard disappears for a short time.

“Mrs. Claus sits me down on a chair, grabs her clippers and away she goes,” he said. “It isn’t long before my beard starts growing back.”

Something quite unusual happens though as it grows back.

“It’s red,” Santa said. “but every year before Christmas gets here my beard turns white.”

With a twinkle in his eye and a deep “ho, ho, ho” he added – “with a little help”.

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Wednesday, Dec. 17 — 7 p.m. CCD K-12

Thursday, Dec. 18 — 8:15 a.m. Mass

Saturday, Dec. 20 — 5 p.m. Mass

Sunday, Dec. 21 — 10:15 a.m. Mass

Tuesday, Dec. 23 — 8:15 a.m. Mass

Wednesday, Dec. 24 — 4:30 p.m.; Midnight Mass

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rev. Derrick Fallon

Wednesday, Dec. 17 — 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer and Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Colonial Manor Worship Service; 4:15 p.m. Confi rmation Class

Saturday, Dec. 20 — 7:30 p.m. Worship Service

Sunday, Dec. 21 — 9 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School Christmas Program following worship

Monday, Dec. 22 — 7:30 p.m. Parish Council

Wednesday, Dec. 24 — 2 p.m. Colonial Manor Communion Service; 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Services

Randolph United Methodist Church, Rev. Judy CarlsonWednesday, Dec. 17 — 1:30

p.m. Bible Study; 2 p.m. Coffee choir; 7:30 p.m. UMYF

Sunday, Dec. 21 — 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Wednesday, Dec. 24 — 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rev. Michael Swanton

Wednesday, Dec. 17 — 8:15 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. K-12 PREP

Friday, Dec. 19 — 8:15 a.m. Mass

Sunday, Dec. 21 — 8:15 a.m. Mass

Wednesday, Dec. 24 — 8 p.m. Mass

Belden Union Presbyterian Church

Wednesday, Dec. 17 — 4 p.m. Junior Choir

Sunday, Dec. 21 — 9 a.m. Worship Service

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rev. Gary D. Trowbridge

Vicar Glen Emery Wednesday, Dec. 17 — 3:45

p.m. Midweek Confirmation Classes; 7:30 p.m. Advent Worship; 8:30 p.m. Fellowship hour hosted by LYF

Saturday, Dec. 20 — 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday School Christmas program practice

Sunday, Dec. 21 — 8:30 a.m. Choir practice; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 Sunday School and Bible Classes; 3 p.m. Vicar Emery’s Ordination and Insallation

Tuesday, Dec. 23 — No Bible Study

Wednesday, Dec. 24 — NO Midweek Confi rmation Classes; 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Christmas Eve Program

Thursday, Dec. 25 — 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day Worship Service

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Santa (top) proudly holds baby Daxton Thomas and Daxton’s cousin, Rhea, and Erica Tunink and Santa go over her Christmas list carefully.

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Lady KeglersDecember 8

Team Pts Won Pts LostMel’s 33.5 14.5Gutter Gals 28 20 Sliders 17.5 30.5 Fab Five 17 31

High Team Series: Mel’s, 1879; Sliders, 1531; Fab Five, 1521High Team Game: Mel’s, 662; Sliders, 583; Fab Five, 570High Individual Series: Gail Borgmann, 554; Christie Larsen, 453; Mary Ann Tunink, 450High Individual Game: Gail Borgmann, 200; Jean Backhaus, 174; Eve Larsen and Sarah Kilmurry, 171

Tuesday Night Mens LeagueDecember 9

Team Pts Won Pts LostMrs. Bubba’s 34 14 Scotty’s Barber Shop 34 14Kessler’s 28 20 Winkelbauer/Tunink 22 26 Jim’s Food Ctr 22 26 Bye 4 44High Team Series: Mrs. Bubba’s 1981; Scotty’s Barber Shop, 1853; Winkelbauer/Tunink, 1841 High Team Game: Mrs. Bubba’s, 718; Scotty’s Barber Shop, 658; Winkelbauer/Tunink, 639High Individual Series: Mark Strathman, 619; Paul Loberg,

511; Kevin Tunink and Myron Strathman, 508High Individual Game: Mark Strathman, 246; Jeff Rohde, 193; Myron Strathman, 193

Thursday Night Mixed League

December 11Team Pts Won Pts LostUps & Downs 33 11 Bowling Stones 28.5 15.5 Spare Us 27.5 16.5 Shaky Six 21 23 Mrs. Bubba’s 17 27Bye 5 39

High Team Series: Ups and Downs, 1735; Spare Us, 1708; Bowling Stones, 1643High Team Game: Spare Us, 609; Bowling Stones, 609; Ups and Downs, 600High Individual Series Men: Jeff Gubbels, 487; Mitch Strathman, 480; Brad Bargstadt, 452High Individual Series Women: Christie Larsen, 446; Traci Strathman, 443; Tammy Kellogg, 439High Individual Game Men: Mitch Strathman, 176; Jeff Gubbels, 173; Brad Bargstadt, 171High Individual Game Women: Traci Strathman, 166; Tammy Kellogg, 165; Christie Larsen, 155

Bowling League Scores

RANDOLPH — A piano recital was held at the Colonial Manor on Sunday, Dec. 14. Students of Ruth Carstens performing were: Tom Korth, Sam Korth, Shan-non Haselhorst, Dalton Rath, Elle Bermel, Jacob Rath, Abby Schmit, Erin Engel, Eva Bermel, Rachel Rath and Emma Bermel.

Rachel Rath began the eve-ning with “White Christmas” and then “Over the River and Through the Woods” ending with a duet of “Jingle Bells” played with older brother Jacob Rath. Erin Engel then tickled the ivories to “Silent Night”, “Up On the Housetop” and fi nished with a duet “It Came

Upon the Midnight Clear” along with Ruth Carstens. Shannon Haselhorst gave audience mem-bers “Deck the Halls”, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” wrapping things up with Ruth Carstens in a duet titled “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers”. Emma Bermel was up next with “What Child Is This?” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and soothed ears with “A Bell Carol” along with older sister Elle Bermel. Tom Korth played “Ding Dong Merrily On High” and “Little Elf’s Christ-mas” then “Jingle Bells” along with older brother Sam Korth. Sam Korth followed with “O Little

Town of Bethlehem” then “Must Be Santa”. Abby Schmit de-lighted music goers with “Jingle Bell Boogie” “Bring a Torch” and then shared the bench with Ruth Carstens to a duet of “Toyland”. Eva Bermel performed “Away In a Manger” “Joy to the World” and fi nished with a duet with older sister Elle Bermel of “We Three Kings”. Dalton Rath played “The Christmas Song” “Angels from the Realms of Glory” ending in a duet played with brother Jacob Rath of “Joy to the Word”. Jacob Rath ended the event with “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “I’ll be Home for Christmas”.

OMAHA — Jerry Wiese, Ce-dar County Commissioner, at-tended a two and one-half day conference conducted here Dec. 10-12 for Nebraska coun-ty offi cials.

The annual conference, at-tended by approximately 700 county offi cials and employees, is part of a continuing educa-tion and leadership develop-

ment series sponsored by the Nebraska Association of Coun-ty Offi cials.

The conference updated county offi cials on recent changes in state laws and pro-vided extensive training on the responsibilities of their respec-tive offi ces.

Give blood at local blood drives this season

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — In the midst of the hustle and bustle, it is important to take a mo-ment to remember those in need and that blood donors can help make a difference in someone’s life. Every day, blood and blood products are needed by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments, premature infants fi ghting to survive, trauma and accident patients, surgery pa-tients, and so many others.

Coleridge Community Blood Drive, Monday, Dec. 22, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Coleridge Community Center, 111 S. Main St.

Hartington Community Blood Drive, Monday, Dec. 22, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Hartington City Auditorium, 102 East Centre.

Randolph Community Blood Drive, Friday, Dec. 26, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Senior Citi-zen’s Center, 104 W Broadway.

Wynot Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Security Insurance, 414 St. James Avenue.

Sign up to save a life to-day! Schedule a blood dona-tion appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

Senior CenterMenu

Wednesday, Dec. 17 — Salisbury steak, baked potato, peas, chow mein salad, whole wheat bread, pudding, milk.

Thursday, Dec. 18 — French dip sandwich (meat), potato salad, baked beans, juice, rhubarb, pumpkin des-sert, milk.

Friday, Dec. 19 — Tuna and noodles, carrots, spinach salad, biscuits, carrot cake, milk.

Monday, Dec. 22 — Evening meal: Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, cranberry salad, tea roll, pumpkin dessert, milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 23 — Meat loaf, parmesan potatoes, stewed potatoes, lemon cheese salad, biscuit, raisin bar, milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 — BRUNCH: quiche, juice, fruit cup, toast, cinnamon roll milk.

Thursday, Dec. 25 — CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

Wednesday, Dec. 17 — Walking taco, cookie, caulifl ow-er, banana, pineapple, milk.

Thursday, Dec. 18 — Pop-corn chicken, dinner roll, Cali-fornia blend, Mandarin oranges, frozen fruit cups, milk.

Friday, Dec. 19 — Lunch will be served in a brown bag today.

Monday, Dec. 23 — Merry Christmas

School Menu

Wiese attends State workshop

Participating in the piano recital are, (back, l-r) Sam Korth, Shannon Haselhorst, Jacob Rath, Elle Bermel, Dalton Rath, Emma Bermel, Ruth Carstens; Front: Tom Korth, Abby Schmit,

Ruth Carstens brings sounds of the season

Happy Holidays!NORFOLK — Farmers and

ranchers are invited to attend a free clinic. The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confi dential.

Clinics are being held in Norfolk Dec. 22

To sign up for clinic or for more information, call Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline: 1-800-464-0258.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Legal Aid of Nebraska sponsor the farm fi nance clinics.

Norfolk to host farm, ranch clinic

Page 4 LOCALTHE RANDOLPH TIMES

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014

OSMOND — On Friday, Dec. 5, the Lady Cardinals JV team traveled to Osmond, where they posted their fi rst win of the sea-son, beating the Lady Tigers 41-26.

Osmond kept the score close, until a great defensive effort by the Lady Cardinals in the fourth quarter held the Lady Tigers scoreless.

Kylie Bowers led the team with 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block.

Kylie Thelen had 6 points. Dusti Hausmann had 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. Allie Thies had 5 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 5 steals. Emily Bloomquist had 4 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Carlee Thies had 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Mollie Lemmons had 3 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Sarah Aschoff had 3 points and 3 re-bounds. Renae Nordhues had 2 points and 5 rebounds.

On Monday, Dec. 8, the Lady Cardinals JV team traveled to Plainview, where they defeated the Lady Pirates 32-4.

The Lady Cardinals took control of the game early with great defensive pressure, and they never looked back.

Mollie Lemmons led the Lady Cardinals with 11 points, 2 re-bounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block. Carlee Thies had 10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block. Alyssa Fye had 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. Kylie Thelen had 2 points, 1 re-bound, and 4 steals. Emily Bloomquist had 2 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Renae Norhues had 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals. Kylie Bowers had 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals.

LAUREL — On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Randolph Lady Cardinals pushed their record to 2-1 by defeating the Laurel Bears, 45-32.

Solid defense made the dif-ference in this one.

The Lady Bears got off to a fast start against Randolph,earning the 11-8 fi rst-quarter lead, but the Cardinals put on the clamps after that, forcing the Bears to turn the ball over, and limiting them to just four second-quarter points. The Lady Cards ended the fi rst half with a 21-15 lead.

The gals in red just kept pad-ding the lead in the second half, outscoring the Black and Orange 24-17 to claim the win.

“The girls did an overall good job of rebounding on the night while playing good team defense,” Randolph Coach Theresa Schnoor said.

Coach Schnoor said her team had to make some ad-justments in order to beat the Bears.

“We kept the momentum in our favor the second half as the Lady Bears continued to work hard to claw their way back into the contest,” Coach Schnoor said. “Laurel has a tall team and we had to make some adjustments to get some open looks.”

The Lady Cards were led by a balanced attack as three girls

hit for double fi gures.Leading the way offensively

was Katelyn Backhaus with 13 points. Madysen Andrew also hit double fi gures, connecting for 12 points — nine of those coming in the second half.

Haley Schnoor led the team on the boards with seven re-bounds. She also hit for 10 points.

Elle Bermel caused fi ts for the Bear players, recording four steals for the evening.

Audra Corbit provided most of the Bear offense, hitting for 18 points from the paint.LCC 11 4 9 8—32Randolph 8 13 11 13—45 Randolph LCCFG 14-45 13-25 3PT 3-12 1-3FT 14-28 3-9Reb 25 19TOs 12 33

SCORINGRandolph - Katelyn Backhaus, 13; Mady-sen Andrew, 12; Haley Schnoor, 10; Elle Bermel, 6; Carlee Thies, 3; Megan Fink, 1. LCC- Audra Corbit, 18; Ellie Arduser, 7; Katie Leapley, 4; Bryn Schutte, 3.REBOUNDSRandolph - Katelyn Backhaus, 6; Megan Fink, 5; Carlee Thies, 3; Elle Bermel, 2; Katie Fye, 2. LCC- Ellie Arduser, 7; Katie Leapley, 5; Audra Corbit, 5; Bryn Schutte, 3; Ashley Wolfgram, 1; Bayley Holloway, 1.

ASSISTSRandolph - Haley Schnoor, 6; Elle Bermel, 4; Megan Fink, 2; Katie Fye, 1.STEALS Randolph - Elle Bermel, 4; Haley Schnoor, 3; Madysen Andrew, 2; Megan Fink, 1. LCC - Ellie Arduser, 2,

RANDOLPH — The Ponca Lady Indians rallied to a 54-49 victory over the Lady Cardinals Dec. 9.

The game was tight through-out the night with a halftime score of 28-27.

Randolph went ahead by seven points to close out the third quarter, but the Ponca girls refused to give up.

The Lady Cardinals made a lot of mental errors down the stretch which forced several momentum swings, said Coach Theresa Schnoor.

“Ponca picked up the heat and we didn’t respond in a productive manner,” Schnoor said.

Ponca fi nished by hitting key free throws and scoring 21

in the fourth quarter. “The girls learned a lot from

the loss which is important so early in the season,” Coach Shnoor said.

Haley Schnoor ended the night with 11 points followed by Katelyn Backhaus with 10.

Katie Fye led in rebounding with fi ve and Elle Bermel re-corded four steals on the night.Ponca 13 14 6 21—54Randolph 14 14 12 9—49

SCORINGRandolph- Haley Schnoor, 11; Katelyn Backhaus, 10; Elle Bermel, 8; Katie Fye, 6; Madysen Andrew, 5; Carlee Thies, 4; Megan Fink, 4; Allie Thies, 1.

REBOUNDSRandolph - Katie Fye, 5; Madysen An-drew, 4; Carlee Thies, 4; Haley Schnoor, 3; Megan Fink, 3; Elle Bermel, 2; Katelyn Backhaus, 2.

Randolph JV girls team picks up wins

Lady Cards split pair of L&C games

Randolph’s Blake Olson goes for the take-down during recent action. Olson put together a 1-2 record during Saturday’s West Point-Beemer Invitational.

Norfolk looking for teams for youth tournamentNORFOLK — The Norfolk Catholic Booster Club will host a

one-day club tournament for boys and girls in grades fi ve through eight on Feb. 28, 2015.

All teams are guaranteed three games at one of six different sites in the community of Norfolk. For more information, go to norfolkcatholic.org or contact Jared Meikle at (402) 750-9356 or meikle@cableone.net.

Randolph girls hand LCC 45-32 lossWEST POINT — The Randolph Cardinals competed in West

Point on Saturday, Dec. 15.The tournament was a pool tournament, meaning all weights

were wrestled in a round-robin format. Randolph as a team scored well and ended up third, scoring

147.5 points overall against some stiff competition.Individually, the Cardinals had seven wrestlers medal with two

champions. Drew Loberg won the 138-pound class defeating Jesus Cervantes

of West Point-Beemer. Dylan Loberg took home fi rst-place honors in the 195-pound

bracket defeating Schuyler Schweers of Wayne. Jacob Rath fi nished the day in second place losing to Thomas

Eckman of West Point-Beemer. He defeated Jacob Yosten of GACC and Thorin McBride of Wayne.

Jesse Schmit, Shawn Thelen, and Blake Olson all ended the tournament with third-place medals.

Thelen defeated Logan Knobbe of West Point-Beemer and was beaten by David Berg of West Point-Beemer and Lucas Miller of Crofton.

Jesse Schmit defeated Cornelio Espino of Wayne and Brody Peters of Pierce. Schmit was beaten by Jacob Tegels of Fort Cal-houn and Francisco Mendoza of West Point-Beemer.

Blake Olson defeated Joe Twomey of Fort Calhoun and lost to Johnnie Huff of Pierce and David Osuna of West Point-Beemer.

James Oelrich fi nished the day in fourth place, by defeating Yabet Thijillo of Wayne and Riley Lake of Fort Calhoun. He lost to Cody Yawn of Pierce, Gage Schultz of Wayne, and Hunter Schroeder of West Point-Beemer.

Colten Korth competed at 170-pounds, but was injured early in the tournament and couldn’t continue to wrestle.

Patrick Olson wrestled strong down the stretch, but was held out of the medal round.

Hunter Lawson wrestled as an unattached wrestler for this tournament in the 195-pound bracket and will be competing as a varsity wrestler in the next tournament.

The Cardinals will next travel to Elgin to compete in the Pope John Tournament on Saturday.

Loberg brothers pick up gold medals

RHS wrestlers take six medals home from West Point

Randolph’s Colten Korth tries to maintain control of his foe during recent action. Korth competed in the 170-pound divi-sion Saturday at West Point.

Randolph’s Carlee Thies goes up for a jumper here last week against Ponca. The Lady Indians put on a late rally to defeat Randolph, 54-49.

Lady Cards can’t stop Ponca rally

Cards top Ponca, fall to Laurel

LAUREL — The Randolph Cardinals dropped their fi rst game of the season Saturday, when Laurel escaped with a two-point win.

The Cards moved to 2-0 Thursday by handing Ponca a 48-44 setback.

On Saturday, Laurel-Con-cord-Coleridge took an 11-10 fi rst-quarter lead in a back-and-forth affair.

Randolph came back with a 14-13 second-quarter scoring advantage to knot the halftime score at 24-24.

The Bears put the screws to Randolph at the start of the second half, putting together a 16-8 run.

The Cardinals rallied in the fi nal frame, but their 16-10 scor-ing advantage came up short, giving the Bears the thrilling two-point win.

Dillan Wolfgram and Jordan Jansen provided the one-two punch for the Bears, hitting for 15 and 14 points, respectively. Jansen also dished out fi ve assists. Randolph 10 14 8 16—48LCC 11 13 16 10 —50

Randolph LCCFG 17-51 20-47 3PT 5-17 5-21FT 9-20 5-14Reb 34 31TOs 17 ---

SCORINGRandolph - Logan Nordhues, 22; Seth Lackas, 8; Denton Kuhl, 8; Landy Anderson, 7; Connor Bloomquist, 2. LCC- Dillan Wolf-gram, 15; Jordan Jansen, 14; Cody Wilson, 9; Jayden Reifenrath, 8; Brad Steffen, 2; Jackson Metheny, 2.

REBOUNDSRandolph - Denton Kuhl, 15; Seth Lackas, 8; Logan Nordhues, 6; Connor Bloomquist, 4; Landyn Anderson, 1. LCC - Jordan Jansen, 9; Dillan Wolfgram, 9; Jayden Reifenrath, 6; Colton Jansen, 2; Jackson Metheny, 2; Brant Eddie, 2; Malik Knox, 1.

ASSISTSRandolph - Denton Kuhl, 3; Connor Bloomquist, 3; Logan Nordhues, 1. LCC - Jordan Jansen, 5; Dillan Wolfgram, 3; Colton Jansen, 1; Jayden Reifenrath, 1; Malik Knox, 1.

STEALSRandolph - Denton Kuhl, 2; Seth Lackas, 2;

Connor Bloomquist, 1. LCC- Dillan Wolfgram, 2; Jordan Jansen, 2; Jayden Reifenrath, 1; Cody Wilson, 1; Brant Eddie, 1.

The Cardinals had to gut their way through a cold shooting night to top Ponca 48-44 here Thursday.

The Cards only managed to connect on 28 percent of their fi eld goal attempts in the contest, while Ponca didn’t fare much better, hitting 30 percent of their shots.

Randolph had trouble from the fi eld, but the Cards were deadly from the line, hitting 70

percent.Nolan Nordhues had a great

night from the charity stripe, connecing on all 12 of his free throw attempts, helping him to a game-high 22 points.

Seth Lackas also fi nished in double fi gures with 12. He hit a double-double on the night as he also yanked down 13 rebounds.Randolph 17 12 9 10—48Ponca 13 14 12 5 —44 Randolph PoncaFG 12-42 14-46 3PT 3-11 8-24FT 21-30 8-12Reb 33 23TOs 5 8

SCORINGRandolph - Logan Nordhues, 22; Seth Lackas, 12; Denton Kuhl, 6; Connor Bloomquist, 5; Landyn Anderson, 3.

REBOUNDSRandolph - Seth Lackas, 13; Denton Kuhl, 7; Logan Nordhues, 5; Connor Bloomquist, 4; Landyn Anderson, 2; Mitchell Nordhues, 2.

ASSISTSRandolph - Connor Bloomquist, 5; Denton Kuhl, 3; Logan Nordhues, 1.

STEALSRandolph - Denton Kuhl, 1; Logan Nordhues, 1; Seth Lackas, 1.

Randolph’s Seth Lackas goes up for a jumper over the top of the Ponca defense during action here Thursday. The Cardinals earned the 48-44 win.

Page 5 LOCALTHE RANDOLPH TIMES

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014

Pierce County Courthouse NewsDISTRICT COURT

Gerry Lang vs. Harold R. Reeker and Double R Trucking, Inc., dismissed.

COUNTY COURTAngalita Marie Beam, Colum-

bus, deposit material on road/ditch, $148

Trevor M. Pfeil, Phillips, over-weight single axle, $123

Heather L. Sinkler, Norfolk, speeding, failure to use seat belt, $83

The following are for speed-ing: Brodey J. Peters, Pierce, $173; Whitney Marie Fritz, Creighton, $273; David L. Ax-dahl, Wagner, SD, $119; Arnold L. Jentz, Pelican Rapids, MN, $123; Rosa A. Crippen, Colum-bus, $123; Melissa A. Thoene, Hartington, $123; Daniel Lee Chandler, Norfolk, $73; Daniel Lee Chandler, Norfolk, $73; Lau-rie Ann Kneeland, Summit, SD, $73; Darrin E. Pelc, Butte, $73REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Robbie J. Dinkel and wife to Glenn E. Larsen and wife, Lots 5 and 6, Block P, Gibson’s Ad-dition to City of Pierce

Glenn E. Larsen and wife to Andrew T. Evans and Jessica A. Bayer, Part of Lot 9, Block 1, Brown’s Subdivision to Pierce, part of NW¼SE¼ 27-26-2

Blessed Beginnings Child-care Center, LLC to Osmond Community Day Care Facility, LLC, E½ of Lots 13, 14, and 15, South 25 feet of the West 75 feet of Lot 14, and West 75 feet of Lot 13, Block 4, Original Town of Osmond

Clyde O. Robinson, Jr. to Beth A. Guenther, portion of Tax Lot

6, and all of Tax Lot 4, to Lin-wood Addition, City of Plainview, except one portion of Tax Lot 4

Gerry Krueger and wife to Michael C. Krueger, trustee of the Michael C. Krueger Living Revocable Trust and Miriam L. Krueger, Trustee of the Miriam L. Krueger Living Revocable Trust, undivided 1/3 interest in Tract 1, in W½ 34-26-2

Gary Krueger and wife to Michael C. Krueger, trustee of the Michael C. Krueger Living Revocable Trust and Miriam L. Krueger, Trustee of the Miriam L. Krueger Living Revocable Trust, undivided 1/3 interest in Tract 1, in W½ 34-26-2

Thomas J. McNulty and Michael J. McNulty, of Vil-lage of Barrington, County of Cook, State of Illinois, 50% to Thomas J. McNulty, trustee of the Thomas J. McNulty Dec-laration of Trust, and 50% to Michael J. McNulty, trustee of the McNulty Family Revocable Trust, W½SW¼ 21-27-1

Scott M. Pfeiffer and wife to Jay Meier and wife, tract in SW¼NW¼ 14-26-3

Cecil C. Lovell and wife to James Leroy Klawitter and wife, N½ of Lot 11 and all of Lot 12, Block 33, Pacifi c Townsite Com-pany’s 1st Addition to Osmond

Constance E. Bond and hus-band to James Leroy Klawitter and wife, N½ of Lot 11 and all of Lot 12, Block 33, Pacifi c Town-site Company’s 1st Addition to Osmond

Angie Andersen fka Angie Gustman and Michael L. Ander-sen, wife and husband, to Sean

P. Smith, Lots 10 and 11, Block 4, Pacifi c Townsite Company’s First Addition to Plainview

PIERCE COUNTY COURTCarolee Ann Sloan, Hadar,

third-degree assault, jail 90 days, probation, costs $597

Julio Alejandro-Gallegos, Norfolk, speeding, no operator’s license, $148

Timothy John Mesman, Springfi eld, two counts over-weight single axle(s), $98

Clint Bryn Simpson, Gon-zales, LA, violate stop or yield sign, $123

The following are for speed-ing: Brooke M. Hanson, Ran-dolph, $173; Mitchell Judson Stickney, Marion, IA, $173; Lydee J. Krueger, Pierce, $123; Charlie G. Hendrix, Lincoln, $123; Jay D. Podliska, Pierce, $73; Christopher J. Tice, Pierce, $73REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Dorothy E. Renter to War-ren L. Renter, parcel of Lot 19 and Lot 20, except East 5 feet of Lot 20, Subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 17, and 18, Block 11, Pio-neers Townsite Co’s. Addition to Plainview

Dorothy E. Renter to Warren L. Renter, E½, 12-27-4.

Daniel H. Gansebom and wife to Daniel H. Gansebom, Trustee of Daniel H. Gansebom, Trustee of the Deanna S. Gansebom Revocable trust, SW¼ 5-27-1; NW¼ 25-27-2; tract in SW¼ 31-28-1; tract in SW¼ 31-28-1

Quentin Bauer and wife to Quentin Bauer and wife, Lot 3, Block 21, Original Town of Pierce

By Sharon BroekemeierCourthouse Reporter

The Pierce County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Dec. 8, and was joined by members of the Pierce County Economic Development Council (PCED) and discussed the upcoming one- and six-year road plan.

Mike Holton and Bob Wehrer, members of the Pierce County Economic Development Coun-cil, gave the board an update on their recent activities. In addition, Holton told the board they are trying to do some strategic planning, so they need each community and the county to pay dues.

Holton indicated that they have been talking with a company from “down south” which has been looking at Osmond.

Holton also said, in regard to the recent talks with the five-school reorganization, contrary to what some think, the birth rate is actually growing. He added that, during the last five years, the birth rate has been stabilizing with some younger families moving back.

Holton then moved to discussing and clari-fying Joe Grof’s, Pierce County Economic De-velopment administrator’s, position. Holton said Grof works about 20 hours per week, but they are working toward trying to get him to full time.

Holton said Grof gets paid $13 dollars an hour now, but he would like to get him up to $26,000 per year if possible. He asked for the board to give their attention to their (the county’s) budget and if there is any money left, to consider giving it to the Pierce County Economic Development Council.

Board Chairmen Jim Maas asked if the PCED had considered asking the City of Pla-inview, which has its own economic develop-ment administrator, to join the group. Holton said they had talked about it and maybe when the Plainview administrator retires, it could

happen. Holton said, however, they have not approached the Plainview City Council with any requests.

Pierce County Highway Superintendent Brian McDonald went through the 2013-14 one- and six-year road plan with the board and told them which projects on the one- and six-year plans have been finished. Before he went into the projects, he told the board that, in order for the county to get the gas tax money, they must do a one- and six-year plan.

He told the board that if they have any new projects, now would be the time to do them. McDonald said with gas prices dropping, he hopes to see a drop in asphalt prices also. McDonald added that any new projects need to be according to standards.

McDonald went through the projects that have been done, saying most of the major roads in the county have been improved. He said that the first four projects on the plan deal with the Pierce-Neligh road and concrete overlay on 537 Avenue from Plainview city limits to existing concrete paving north of Highway 13, a bridge replacement on the Knox County line with Pierce County share of $25,000 and repave the intersection on 847 Road and 556 Avenue (District 2).

McDonald suggested that Project C-70 (478) be moved to the top of the one- and six-year plan. That project will remove a bridge and replace it with a box culvert. The project is located one-half mile southeast of Plainview between sections 3-27-4 and 10-27-4.

He also suggested project C-70 (479), which removes a bridge and replaces it with a bridge be moved to the top. The bridge, with a pro-jected cost of $200,000, is located two miles northwest of Pierce between sections 9-26-4 and 16-26-4.

McDonald said the board should call him if they have other projects they would like done.

Pierce Co. Commissioners updated on PCED work

By Trudy LiebermanRural Health News Service

It’s amazing how much we talk about making people healthier. Consider all the discussion in America about overweight people who are stig-matized for making poor food choices. Think about the warn-ings that obesity is a leading cause of preventable death. So it’s puzzling that Medicare offers an obesity counseling benefi t that must be one of the best kept secrets outside of Washington.

Three years ago Medicare announced with some fanfare that it was adding coverage for obesity counseling sessions to help seniors lose weight. Some 30 percent of people in this age group are obese, and studies have shown that regular counseling sessions in a doctor’s offi ce increase the chances an overweight person will drop some pounds.

Medicare was eager to add obesity counseling to the growing list of preventive services it covered, and the head of the agency told the press in 2011, “It’s important for Medicare patients to enjoy access to appropriate screening and preventive services.”

That was then. This is now, and the government doesn’t seem interested in promoting or publicizing obesity counseling. Very few seniors are enjoying this preventive service so widely touted three years ago.

My colleague Phil Galewitz at Kaiser Health News has report-ed that fewer than 1 percent of Medicare’s 50 million benefi cia-ries---about 120,000---have used the benefi t. If 30 percent are obese, that means about 14.8 million seniors are waiting to be counseled. Maybe you’re one of them.

Seniors with a body mass index of 30 or more are eligible for one, 15-minute, face-to-face counseling session per week for one month, and then every other week for another fi ve months. If you lose at least 6.6 pounds during those six months, you can have a monthly counseling session for another six months.

The benefi t sounds like a pretty good deal, but it’s darn hard to fi nd out about it. Here’s where good intentions collide with the realities of the medical marketplace. Medicare requires that primary care doctors provide the service during a separate visit not at the same time a patient comes in for other services.

Dr. Reid Blackwelder, who chairs the board of the American

Academy of Family Physicians, told Galewitz it was a burden to bring patients in for a separate visit. “It’s not the best use of my time,” he said. Medicare pays doctors about $26 for a 15-minute counseling session. Family docs, who are near the bottom of the physician income ladder, can make as much as four times that amount providing other services.

Medicare rules also won’t deliver reimbursement to those who know most about the disease, providers like obesity medi-cine specialists, psychologists and diabetes nurse educators. Go fi gure! Whatever Medicare may have been thinking, the agen-cy’s solution means the providers most knowledgeable about the problem aren’t paid to do the counseling.

Nor does Medicare seem to be interested in letting those mil-lions of overweight benefi ciaries know about the sessions. There has been no publicity, nothing on Twitter or other social media, no push similar to what the government has done to get people to sign up for Obamacare insurance. The only publicity has been a mention in the Medicare Handbook sent to benefi ciaries at the beginning of the year, which few probably have read. On page 52 of the 152-page 2014 Handbook, a mere seven lines offer a bare bones description of the benefi t and tell seniors to talk to their doctor.

Since it seems pretty clear doctors aren’t going to talk to their patients, I asked Medicare about what plans it had for publiciz-ing the benefi t more widely and why it hadn’t done more to tell people about it. A communications offi cial said, “We have pub-lished quite a bit of information about this benefi t” and directed me to a bunch of publications like the “Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter,” which is like reading a book in Turkish for you and me.

So it looks like anyone who qualifi es for the benefi t has to ask for it. That might be something for your to-do list for the new year.

We want to hear your questions and comments about your healthcare experiences. Tell us what you’ve experienced with insurance, medicines, hospitals, and doctors. Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

Editor’s note: The Rural Health News Service is funded by a grant from The Commonwealth Fund and distributed through the Nebraska Press Association Foundation, the Colorado Press Association, the South Dakota Newspaper Association and the Hoosier (IN) State Press Association.

Thinking About Health

Medicare will pay for obesity counseling, really?

NORFOLK — Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District General Manager, Stan Staab, Norfolk, announced his retirement at the August meeting of the Board of Directors. Staab, who has been with the district since 1986, will retire Jan. 8, which happens to be his 68th birthday.

Staab is originally from Ansley, graduating from Ansley High School in 1965. He attended Kearney State Col-lege and graduated in 1970, with a BA in education, with majors in geography and industrial education. He taught at Anselmo/Merna and Broken Bow Public Schools for six years. He then attended graduate school at the Univer-sity of Nebraska-Lincoln for education administration. In 1979, Stan began his NRD career with the Upper Big Blue NRD in York. He worked with the district for over seven years before accepting the general manager position at the LENRD in Norfolk in 1986.

“In an effort to sum up my professional career, I have been privi-leged to work for two of Nebraska’s best NRDs, Upper Big Blue in York, and our Lower Elkhorn, for a total of nearly 36 years,” said Staab. “Going ‘way back’ to 1970, when I graduated from Kearney State College, 2015 will mark a 45-year career.”

There are many highlights of Staab’s tenure as general manager of the LENRD, especially the planning and construction of many fl ood control projects, including: Scribner, Pender, Howells, Wakefi eld and Winslow levees. He was also instrumental in the construction of the Maple Creek Recreation Area and fl ood control dam at Leigh.

“This was indeed a challenge and took almost 11 years to complete,” he said. “We have worked hard over the years to implement many improvements to existing projects, including Maskenthine Lake, north of Stanton and the Willow Creek State Recreation Area, southwest of Pierce. Some of the improvements at Willow included the paving of the entire area as well as improvements to the boat docks, fi sh-ing jetties, restrooms, and camping area. We are also working very closely on the toxic algae study at the lake and hope to have more information out to the public in 2015. Construction of the Logan East Rural Water System in Burt, Dodge and Washington Counties as well as the Wau-Col Regional Water System in Cedar, Knox, and Pierce Counties have been very rewarding experiences. The planning of our new Rural Water System along the Hwy 81 & 91 corridor has also been truly gratifying and will be completed in the near future.”

“Recent years have created many challenges for our ag producers in managing groundwater,” he said. “However, our staff continues to develop very detailed, goal-oriented plans to address many ground-water issues, especially during dry conditions. The board has also provided a strong focus and has set solid policy for future decisions. I feel we have made progress with the help of very talented research partners in our area. We have built strong partnerships which is the key to successful projects and programs.”

Another aspect of the job that Staab really enjoyed was working to implement new trails across the area. The LENRD brought the Cowboy Trail into Norfolk by developing the “Connector Trail” – the 2.2 miles of concrete trail brings the Cowboy Trail right into Ta-Ha-Zouka Park. Staab has also been a strong supporter of the Norfolk Riverfront Project for more than eight years and is excited about the possibilities of hiking/biking trails across the city.

“Working with communities across our district with trail develop-ment and cost-sharing with towns to implement urban recreation and forestry projects has been very fulfi lling,” he said. “It’s humbling to look at the last 36 years and see how the districts have changed. We have accomplished so much and we have so much to protect in the future. This position has given me the chance to work one on one with many outstanding people across our state who truly care about Nebraska Agriculture. I have greatly enjoyed working with our partnering agencies, elected boards, and staff who share a common mission and have strong soil and water stewardship ethics. It has been an experience of a lifetime.”

“I will miss my team, my staff,” he said. “I have always appreciated their professionalism and the many years of experience they bring to the different challenges we encounter as well as their unending support of our projects and programs. They are committed to the wise use of our natural resources and will plan carefully for the fu-ture. The cooperation between the board and staff has grown into a strong partnership. I will have fond memories of each one of them. I cannot thank them enough, they made my job easy. Thanks for the memories and the wonderful opportunity to be your manager and serve the citizens of northeast Nebraska.”

The LENRD Board of Directors hired Mike Sousek, Wahoo, at their November board meeting. Sousek will begin his duties Jan. 12, as the new LENRD General Manager.

General Manager Staab retires after 28 years

Stan Staab

HAPPY HOLIDAYS??

Santa experiences the high and lows of the Holiday Season at Randolph’s Blast from the Past. Tristan Davis and Santa (above) look on at Tristan’s younger brother Trey Davis as he voices his opinion of sitting on Santa’s lap, and Santa seemed to not be such a hit to these twins (left) either. Hailey and Carter cry out in protest as older sister, Erica, looks toward mom and dad. Brad and Jennifer Tunink are the proud parents of these Randolph youngsters.

NOTICEIN THE COUNTY COURT OF

CEDAR COUNTY, NEBRASKAEstate of Geraldine A. Caster, DeceasedEstate No. PR14-41

Notice is hereby given that on December 4, 2014, in the County Court of Cedar County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said De-cedent and that Barry Caster whose address is 4251 S 150th Ave, Omaha, NE 68137, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Represen-tative of the Estate.

Creditors of this Estate must fi le their claims with this Court on or before February 9, 2015, or be forever barred.

Diane L. SudbeckClerk of the County Court

P.O. Box 695Hartington, Nebraska

68739Lance C. Carlson, #20674Carlson Law Offi ce P.O. Box 458Randolph, NE 68771402/337-0808

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONOF

THE FROZEN COW, L.L.C.THE FROZEN COW, L.L.C.,

has been organized to engage in the selling and dispensing of food, operating as a restaurant, and generally to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire restaurants and any and all equipment and inventory, and to own, lease and sell such property, and to do any lawful act concerning any and all other lawful businesses, other than banking or insurance, which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The address of the principal offi ce is 310 West Hughson St., Randolph, NE 68771.

The company commenced on November 3, 2014, and will continue in existence perpetu-ally. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by its mem-bers, with the initial members being Tara Hillman and Sarah Kilmurry.

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That portion of 568th Avenue, a County Road in Cedar County, Nebraska, contained in Section 27 of Precinct 5, Township 32 North, Range 2 East of the 6th P.M., Cedar County, Nebraska.

Any interested party may appear and be heard on the question of vacation of this road.

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Agenda is available in the County Clerk’s offi ce.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CEDAR COUNTY, NEBRASKAIN AND FOR THE SIXTH JUDI-CIAL DISTRICTCOUNTY OF CEDAR, NE-BRASKA,A Body Politic and Corporate,Plaintiff,

vs. Cause of Action:

LESLIE LORENZ, a single per-son; RANDOLPH

EQUIPMENT & REPAIR, INC., an Inactive Nebraska

Domestic Corporation; JOHN DOE and JANE DOE,

husband and wife, tenants in possession, real names

unknown; Lots Seventeen (17) and Eighteen (18),

Block Five (5), Original Town of Randolph, Cedar

County, Nebraska; CITY OF RANDOLPH, a Victim

Due Restitution in Prosecu-tion; CREDIT BUREAU

SERVICES, a Judgment Credi-tor; and all persons

having or claiming any inter-est in and to said real

estate, real names unknown; et al.,

Defendants. LESLIE LORENZ, a single

person; RANDOLPH EQUIP-MENT & REPAIR, INC., an Inac-tive Nebraska Domestic Corpo-ration; JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, husband and wife, ten-ants in possession, real names unknown; Lots Seventeen (17) and Eighteen (18), Block Five (5), Original Town of Randolph, Cedar County, Nebraska; CITY OF RANDOLPH, a Victim Due Restitution in Prosecution; CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, a Judgment Creditor; and all persons having or claiming any interest in and to said real estate, real names unknown; DEFENDANTS IN PLAINTIFF’S CAUSE OF ACTION.

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 29th day of September, 2014, Cedar County, Nebraska, fi led it’s Petition in the District Court of Cedar County, Nebraska, against each of you, and others, the object and prayer of which is to foreclose County Treasurer’s Certifi cate of Tax Sales, sold to the Plaintiff on April 1, 2011, covering real estate taxes for 2008 and 2009, and to foreclose subsequent tax liens and special assessments on the real estate above specifically described; Plaintiff prays for an accounting of the aggregate amount due against each of the said parcels of real estate, for a foreclosure

of the liens, and sale of said property in satisfaction on the amount so found due.

You and each of you are re-quired to answer said Petition before the 23rd day of Febru-ary, 2015.

COUNTY OF CEDAR, NEBRASKA,

A Body Politic and Corporate, Plaintiff

By: George L. Hirschbach #11861

Cedar County AttorneyAttorney for PlaintiffPub. Dec. 17, 2014-

Jan. 7, 2015ZNEZ

••••••••••NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CEDAR COUNTY, NEBRASKAIN AND FOR THE SIXTH JUDI-CIAL DISTRICTCOUNTY OF CEDAR, NE-BRASKA, A Body Politic and Corporate, Plaintiff

vs. Cause of Action:

LESLIE LORENZ, a single per-son; RANDOLPH

EQUIPMENT & REPAIR, INC., an Inactive Nebraska

Domestic Corporation; JOHN DOE and JANE DOE,

husband and wife, tenants in possession, real names

unknown; Lot One (1) and the East Half (E ½) of Lot

Two (2), Block Twelve (12), Original City of

Randolph, Cedar County, Ne-braska; CITY OF

RANDOLPH, a Victim Due Restitution in Prosecution;

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, a Judgment Creditor;

and all persons having or claiming any interest in and

to said real estate, real names unknown;

et al., Defendants.

LESLIE LORENZ, a single person; RANDOLPH EQUIP-MENT & REPAIR, INC., an Inactive Nebraska Domestic Corporation; JOHN and JANE DOE, husband and wife, ten-ants in possession, real names unknown; Lot One (1) and the East Half (E ½) of Lot Two (2),

Block Twelve (12), Original City of Randolph, Cedar County, Nebraska; CITY OF RANDOLPH, a Victim Due Restitution in Prosecution;

CREDIT BUREAU SERVIC-ES, a Judgment Creditor; and all persons having or claiming any interest in and to said real estate, real names unknown; DEFENDANTS IN PLAINTIFF’S CAUSE OF ACTION.

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 29th day of September, 2014, Cedar County, Nebraska, fi led it’s Petition in the District Court of Cedar County, Nebraska, against each of you, and others, the object and prayer of which is to foreclose County Treasurer’s Certifi cate of Tax Sales, sold to the Plaintiff on April 1, 2011, covering real estate taxes for 2008 and 2009, and to foreclose subsequent tax liens and special assessments on the real estate above specifically described; Plaintiff prays for an accounting of the aggregate amount due against each of the said parcels of real estate, for a foreclosure of the liens, and sale of said property in satisfaction on the amount so found due.

You and each of you are re-quired to answer said Petition before the 23rd day of Febru-ary, 2015.

COUNTY OF CEDAR, NEBRASKA,

A Body Politic and Corporate, Plaintiff

By: George L. Hirschbach #11861

Cedar County AttorneyAttorney for PlaintiffPub. Dec. 17, 2014-

Jan. 7, 2015ZNEZ

CARD OF THANKSThe family of Dean Eckstrom

wishes to express our thanks and gratitude to family and friends for the many expressions of love and sympathy during the recent loss of Dean. A special

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thanks to Pastor Ron Younger-man at Thabor Lutheran Church of Wausa, for prayers visits, and conducting services, to the Randolph Rescue Unit for their quick response in our time of need, to the physicians and staff at Faith Regional Health Services of Norfolk and Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa for their care. Thank you to Brad Johnson at Johnson’s Funeral Home for helping us through all the funeral arrangements, and thank you to VFW Alvin Kes-sler Post 5545 and American Legion Post 113 of Randolph for conducting military rites at the cemetery. Also, thank you to all for the cards, beautiful fl owers, memorials, phone calls, visits and food brought to the house. It was all greatly appreciated. God Bless You All!

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CARD OF THANKSThe family of Geraldine

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Opal NelsonWAUSA — Opal Nelson, 89, Wausa,

died Dec. 7, 2014, at Osmond General Hospital, Osmond.

Visitation was Dec. 10 at Brockhaus Funeral Home, Wausa.

Funeral services were Dec. 11, at Thabor Lutheran Church, Wausa. Rev. Ron Youngerman offi ciated, with burial in Lutheran Cemetery, Wausa.

Opal Elane Nelson was born to Cora Belle (McGee) and French Penn Jan. 9, 1925, in Wayne, the youngest of three daughters, including Edna (Penn) Higdon, Portland, Ore., and Josephine (Penn) Thomson, Camp Verde, Ariz. When Opal was two, her mother became ill and Opal and her sisters had the unique experience of grow-ing up in the Masonic Home in Fremont, while their mother was treated for tuberculosis at the Bethesda Sanitorium in Denver, Colo. While living in the Masonic Home, Opal attended Fremont Public School through fi fth grade.

After their mother recovered, the reunited family resided in Wayne, where Opal helped wait tables at the family business, the Boyd Hotel. She attended junior high and high school in Wayne and graduated in 1943. Opal attended Wayne State College and taught one year in a rural school near Wayne. In 1945, Opal moved to Wausa where she taught fi fth and sixth grade for four years. She continued her education by attending classes during the summer. Opal married Donald V. “Bunny” Nelson June 23, 1947, at the First Baptist Church, Wayne. They owned and operated Nelson Produce between 1951-1981 while raising three children: Marcia, Laura and Brent.

Opal was a creative and talented artist, but would never admit it. Her works of art include paintings, greeting cards, quilts, ce-ramics, holiday decorations, and clothing, as well as poems, all of which were shared with, and cherished by, her children, grand-children, and great grandchildren. Opal was a 69 year member of the Wausa Eastern Star, where she served as Worthy Matron for four years. She also taught Sunday school and served on quilt and fl ower committees at Thabor Lutheran Church, in addition to volunteering at the Wausa Public School. While Opal’s children were growing up she was a Brownie, Girl Scout, and Cub Scout leader. Opal enjoyed her extension club, pinochle club and, later, her quilting club.

Opal wasn’t one to sit back and watch, whether it be a pick-up game of basketball when she was a young girl, sledding down the hills with her grandchildren or dressing up as Cat in the Hat as she did this past Halloween, she was always a part of the action. Opal said her only regret in life was that Bunny had to pass away before her.

She is survived by her two sisters; three children, Marcia Wakeley and husband, Larry, Wausa; Laura Nelson, Newman Grove; and Brent Nelson and wife, Karen, Sioux City, Iowa; fi ve granddaughters, Laurie Marco, Shannon Wakeley, Jill Redmond, Emily Beauvias and Erika Nelson; and seven great-grandchildren.

Opal was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

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Dallas JorgensenYANKTON, S.D., — Dallas Jorgensen,

83, Yankton, S.D., died Dec. 11, 2014, at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Dec. 19, at the Wintz and Ray Funeral Home, Yankton, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

A joint funeral service with his wife, Olga, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. Kwen Sanderson offi ciating.

Burial will be in the Yankton City Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Hans Jorgensen, Shan-da Jorgensen, Margaret Jorgensen, Inga Mayer, Lindsey Turk and Amanda Turk.

Dallas Dale Jorgensen was born June 1, 1931. He grew up in Coleridge, with his parents, Hans and Clara (Frerichs) Jorgensen. He attended school in Coleridge where he met his high school sweetheart, Olga, when she transferred to Coleridge her senior year. They graduated from high school in 1949. Dallas married Olga June 28, 1952, in Yank-ton. After his brief stint as a cowboy in Rapid City, S.D., he began electronics training and started his own television repair business. In 1960, he started working for Dale Electronics, Yankton, which he continued until his retirement in 1994.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Moose Lodge, Yankton, and was very active in the Boy Scouts. He loved dancing, reading western novels, and traveling with his wife. He developed his skills as a photographer and enjoyed taking pictures of family, fl owers and wildlife.

Survivors include his two children and their spouses, Steven and Susan Jorgensen, Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Rosalie and Jim Turk, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; six grandchildren, Hans Jor-gensen, Shanda Jorgensen, Margaret Jorgensen, Inga (Josh) Mayer, Lindsey Turk, and Amanda Turk; and two brothers, Randall and wife, Carol Jorgensen, Coleridge, and Darrell Jorgensen, Norfolk.

He was preceded in death, three days earlier, by his wife, Olga.Memorials may be directed to The Center, Yankton.

Dallas Jorgensen

Olga JorgensenYANKTON, S.D. — Olga Marie Jor-

gensen, 83, Yankton, S.D., died Dec. 8, 2014, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Dec. 19, at the Wintz and Ray Funeral Home, Yankton, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

A joint funeral service with her hus-band, Dallas, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yankton, with Rev. Kwen Sanderson offi ciating.

Burial will be in the Yankton City Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Hans Jorgensen, Shanda Jorgensen, Margaret Jorgensen, Inga Mayer, Lindsey Turk, and Amanda Turk.

Olga Marie Jorgensen was born Jan. 12, 1931, in Hartington, to James and Marie (Konupek) Svarc. She grew up on the farm in the Hartington area and attended school in Hartington until her senior year when she graduated from Coleridge High School, Coleridge. She married Dallas Jorgensen June 28, 1952, in Yank-ton. She worked as a teacher in rural Nebraska, and at the State Hospital and Dale Electronics, Yankton. Olga took great pride in raising her family and taking care of her home.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Moose Lodge, Yankton. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, baking pies and helping stray cats. She was active as a Girl Scout Leader and especially loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Her husband, Dallas, survived her for three days until he went to join her Dec. 11, 2014.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Steven and Susan Jorgensen, Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Rosalie and Jim Turk, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; six grandchildren, Hans Jorgensen, Shanda Jorgensen, Margaret Jorgensen, Inga (Josh) Mayer, Lindsey Turk, and Amanda Turk; and her brother, Lumir and wife, DelRae Svarc, Volcano, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Stanley Svarc; and sister, Vlasta Christensen.

Memorials may be directed to the Heartland Humane Society.

Olga Jorgensen

Robert Lawrence “Bob” BussLAUREL — Robert Buss, 84, Laurel,

died Dec. 12, 2014, at Providence Medical Center, Wayne.

Visitation was Dec. 14 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Laurel.

Funeral services were Dec. 15 at Im-manuel Lutheran Church, Laurel, with Rev. William Engebretsen offi ciating.

Pallbearers were Adam Curtis, Dr. Todd French, Dr. Jeremy Stone, Steven Thiele, Marshall Buss and Donovan Buss

Interment with Military Rites was in Laurel Cemetery, Laurel.

Arrangements were under the direc-tion of Hasemann Funeral Home, Laurel.

Robert Lawrence “Bob” Buss was born Jan. 27, 1930, at Norfolk, to Frank and Leona (Blattert) Buss. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith at Pilger. He attended grade school at Lutheran Parochial Schools in Hoskins and Pilger, graduated high school at Dr. Martin Luther Academy, New Ulm, Minn., and Northwestern College, Watertown, Wis. Robert entered the United States Air Force in 1951, graduating from cadet training in Winter Haven, Fla., and attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant, and fl ew F-86 Sabre Fighter Interceptor Jets. Robert married De-lores Loeb June 6, 1955, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Laurel. Following his military service in 1956, Robert and Delores began farming by Hoskins. In 1961, they moved to the farm four miles north of Laurel where they farmed and made their home for 51 years. In 2001, Robert retired as a rural mail carrier. In 2012, the couple moved to their present home in Laurel.

Robert was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Laurel American Legion. His hobbies were golf, Nebraska football, cross-word puzzles, Wheel of Fortune, reading, and watching cardinals and other birds from the family room window.

Bob is survived by his wife, Delores; their children, Amy Chace of Sioux City, Iowa; Julie and husband, Ron Stone, Coleridge, and Dr. Bryan and wife, Diane Buss, York; grandchildren, Adam (Bonnie ) Curtis, Gretna; Andrea (Dr. Todd) French, Charleston, Ill.; Holly (Steven) Thiele, Sidney; Dr. Jeremy Stone, Omaha; Donovan Buss, York; and Marshall Buss, York; great-grandchildren, Cabot French, Joelle French, and Reid Thiele; brother and wife, Virgil and Donna Buss, Laurel; and nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donavon Buss; son-in-law, Dr. Gary Chace; sister-in-law, Arlene Musgrove; and parents-in-law, Clifford and Christine Loeb.

Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Robert Buss

Rev. Larry L. HilkemannGENEVA, Ill. — The Rev. Larry L. Hilke-

mann, 71, Geneva, Ill., died peacefully at Delnor Hospital Dec. 6, 2014.

Visitation was Dec. 12 at Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva.

Memorial services were Dec. 13 at the Geneva United Methodist Church, Geneva, Ill. Services are also pending at Heritage of Bel Air Nursing Home, Norfolk.

Larry was born April 12, 1943, in Norfolk, to Herbert and Elsie Hilkemann, and grew up on the family farm south of Randolph. He attended grade school in Sholes, graduating from Randolph High in 1960. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1964, and from Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, Ill. Larry married Bon-nie Bryngelson in South Sioux City Aug. 1, 1964. They lived their lives in Illinois, where Larry spent more than 45 years in ministry with the United Methodist Church. He served churches in Plato Center, Burlington, Arlington Heights, Geneva and Naperville.

He was appointed district superintendent and spent six years serving the UMC DeKalb District. After retirement, he continued his parish ministry in Winfi eld and St. Charles. In his messages, he employed a relatable style that invited exploration of faith relative to life. One of his greatest joys was being with people and knowing their stories. He was much loved by every church he served. He will be sorely missed; Larry loved ministry.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie: his sons, Brett and wife, Jennifer, and Chris; his grandson, Nathan; brothers and wives, Ronald and Donna, Norfolk, and Robert and Julie, Omaha; and his mother, Elsie Hilkemann Lockwood, Norfolk.

He was preceded in death by his father, in 1967.Gift memorials can be sent to Geneva United Methodist Church,

211 Hamilton Street, Geneva, IL. 60134; Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave. St. Charles, IL. 60174; Hesed House 659 S. River Street, Aurora, IL. 60506; or Lazarus House 214 Walnut Street St. Charles, IL. 60174.

Rev. Larry Hilkemann

Gertrude “Trudy” BirdLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Gertrude

“Trudy” Bird died surrounded by her loved ones Nov. 16, 2014.

Trudy was born in 1921 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Sarah and Isadore Mirkin. She had three siblings, Esther (deceased), Morey (deceased) and Barrie. Trudy grew up in Sioux City where she found the love of her life, Rubin Bird, in 1946. They were married in March 1947 and moved to Hartington, where Rubin was the owner-operator of the Peoples Store. In 1950, their fi rst son, Steve, was born followed by Robert in 1953. Trudy was a wonderful mother who nurtured not only her sons, but anyone who needed a little TLC. In 1955, the Bird family moved out to Los Angeles, Calif., and Trudy became caregiver for her mother-in-law and father-in-law (Tillie and John Bird) , mom and dad and Aunt Lee and Uncle Henry Roder.

She is survived by her family, Steve and Laurie, Robert and Gail, and Barrie and David, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Her caregivers, Linda, Tess and Flore, went above and beyond and they will always be part of our family.

The family requests that charitable donations be made to the following: Playa Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation (P.O. Box 10883, Marina Del Rey, Ca. 90295) to endow the Trudy Bird Memorial Scholarship, an annual scholarship that will go to a deserving high school student.

Temple Emmanuel Day School (TEADS) (8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211). Be sure to note that the donation is in memory of Trudy Bird.

Trudy Bird

Darrell D. WaggonerYANKTON, S.D. — Darrell D. Wag-

goner, 89, Yankton, S.D., died Dec. 8, 2014, at Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton.

Visitation was one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.

Funeral services were Dec. 12, at the Wintz and Ray Funeral Home, Yankton, with Rev. Tim Lange offi ciating.

Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton, with military honors provided by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791, SD Army National Guard and Patriot Guard.

Pallbearers were Erick, Darby, Brady, Dylan and Matt Waggoner and Ryan Rosin.

Darrell was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Hartington, to Ross and Ilda (Wilcox) Waggoner. He graduated from Hartington High School in 1943. Darrell joined the United States Army in 1945, and was stationed in Korea during the end of World War II. He served as a Corporal in the 32nd Infantry and was honorably discharged in 1947. After the service, Darrell farmed with his dad southwest of Hartington. He married Janet Walsh June 19, 1951. After their marriage, they lived in Yankton and Darrell worked for Mean’s Dry Cleaners, Drier Creamery and Clem’s Goodyear. In 1954, Dar-rell and Aldy Lowe partnered up and established Aldy and Wag’s Conoco. Then, in 1958, they purchased the Firestone Tire Store and called it Aldy and Wag’s Firestone. In 1961, the Waggoners moved to Hartington and opened Cy and Wags Chevrolet which later became Waggoner Chevrolet. Darrell sold the business in 1969 and moved back to Yankton where he started Champion Service Station. He continued selling cars with Fred Orwig Ford in Hartington until he retired.

Darrell was active with the Hartington Saddle Club and was also a lifetime member of the Yankton VFW Post.

He enjoyed bowling, hunting, boating and camping with his family. Darrell also enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Minnesota Twins.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Janet Waggoner, Yankton, S.D.; four sons and wives, Terry and Sandy Waggoner, Omaha; Wayne and Pat Waggoner, Apple Valley, Minn.; Kevin and Jeanette Wag-goner, Prior Lake, Minn.; and Richard Waggoner, Lakeville, Minn.; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clarence “Shorty,” James and Eugene Waggoner; and three sisters, Velma Young, Verla Waggoner and Vera Benesh.

Darrell D. Waggoner

Gerald H. RupiperYANKTON, S.D. — Gerald H. Rupiper,

72, Yankton, S.D., died Dec. 13, 2014, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, surrounded by his family.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m., Dec. 18, at the Wintz and Ray Funeral Home, Yankton, with a rosary at 7 p.m., and a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the Mass Friday at the church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Mark Lichter offi ciating.

Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton.

Pallbearers are Anthony Bemrich, Matt Schlingman, Mitch Schlingman, Craig Rupiper, Brent Rupiper, Scott Becker and Keith Becker.

Gerald Rupiper was born June 29, 1942, in Fordyce, to Clarence and Bernadette (Boehmer) Rupiper. He grew up on the family farm and attended school at St. John the Baptist Elementary, Fordyce, then graduated from Holy Trinity High School, Hartington, in 1960. He married Bonnie Stevens, Oct. 17, 1964, in Hartington. After their marriage, Gerald farmed near Fordyce until they moved to Utica, S.D., and he began farming with his brother, Larry, in 1969. He started Missouri Valley Irrigation in 1976 and later moved to Pierre, S.D., where he continued in the irrigation business. In 1981, they moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa, where Gerald began working at Norwest Bank as an Ag Loan Offi cer. They moved back to Yankton in 1988, and opened The Floor to Ceiling Store, which he continued to own and operate with his wife, Bonnie, despite his failing health.

He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Yankton, and was a former president and member of the Lewis and Clark Homebuilders Association. Gerald was a hardworking, soft hearted, loyal and faithful man who enjoyed working in his yard and driving his 1963 Pontiac Catalina. One of his most cherished memories was playing drums with “The Wanted.” He was a strong man who fought his disease with every-thing he had and loved his family above all else, especially his wife and all of his girls.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, Yankton, S.D.; fi ve daughters, Brenda Liddicoat (Greg Ching), Denver, Colo.; Kristi (Jamie) Bemrich, Fort Dodge, Iowa; Robyn (Mark) Glaser, Denver, Colo.; Dixie (Chris) DeGroot, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Jen Rupiper (Don Reyes), Shakopee, Minn.; fi ve grandchildren, Anthony and Aubrey Bemrich, Logan DeGroot, and Matthew and Piper Glaser; three brothers and wives, Larry and Jane Rupiper, Yankton, S.D.; Clair and Kathy Rupiper, Fordyce; and Stanley Rupiper, Sioux City, Iowa; four sisters and husbands Mary Ellen amd David Kline, Yankton, S.D.; Rose Mary and Terry Becker, Norfolk; Carla and Jim Schlingman, Yankton, S.D.; and Cheryl Ann Rupiper, Hartington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.In lieu of fl owers, monetary donations will be made to help future

patients of the new hospice care facility in Memory of Gerald Rupiper.

Gerald Rupiper