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Congratulations to Stephanie Oelke, who is now a board certified

Occupational Therapist at Bryan Hospital.

Way to go!!!

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Get well wishes to both Ned & Brett Lucas

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September is "Preparedness Month". The Village would like to remind

everyone that our Community Center has been certified by the Red

Cross as an emergency shelter. Also, work has been done on the

south locker room (below the stage) and can be used for a tornado

shelter by the public. We would also like to remind you to keep bottled

water and 3 days food supplies on hand, as well as blankets, etc.,

and to check the batteries in your flashlights and lanterns.

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From Becki Hickman:

"Mike and I went to Delhi, India, a few weeks ago as he had business

to tend to there. I toured around town with my driver while Mike was

working at the Embassy and fed the monkeys bananas that live on

the streets, and did some shopping. I visited the Embassy and had

lunch there a few times. You had to be very careful where you ate,

and edible food is extremely expensive as there doesn't seem

to be a lot of it. $120 US dollars a plate for a dinner buffet at a

hotel restaurant is not uncommon.

 

We took a side trip down to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. Took five hours

to travel 120 miles due to the traffic and poor road conditions. It was 95

degrees and 99% humidity but we saw many sites along the way:

the cows that live everywhere, the 12 year old and his cobra

(even the monkeys were smart enough to be leery of the snake),

the unbelievable traffic and differing modes of travel, and just when

you think you will never arrive, we saw the Taj Mahal.

 

Built by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in commemoration of

his third and favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631

at the birth of her 14th child. Twenty-two years after her death,

she was entombed in the marble marvel. After his death in 1666,

Shah Jahan was also buried beside his beloved wife in the Taj Mahal.

It is a magnificent site and we were thrilled to see it.

 

Then it was back on the road to Delhi for another 5 hours where we

went to the airport to fly back to Beijing. The armed (AK-47's) men

at the airport will not let you in the door until they check the passenger

lists to make sure you are on one. They also won't let you leave once

you have dropped off your luggage at the ticket counters.

It was nice to be back "home".

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The Village Board met Wednesday night, September 12. Four

board members, the clerk, and three visitors were present. The two

main topics of discussion were the approval of the annual budget, which

can be viewed during normal business hours, and the next stage of

the proposed paving project. It was decided to pursue asphalt instead of

cement, due to the cost. The date for a public hearing will be decided

at the October meeting.

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Everyone should have received their letters about a water violation

by now. There is nothing wrong with the quality of your drinking water.

I was sick and unable to take the water test on time, therefore

we received a violation. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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The Travis Burkman Benefit

This letter is on behalf of the Travis Burkman Family. Travis, husband of Karla West, is a 35 year old loving husband and father of two who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain Cancer. As part of the fundraising team for the Travis Burkman Benefit, I am here seeking donations.

On December 26, 2009, Travis had a seizure while holding his twin two year old sons. A subsequent MRI showed a tumor followed by the most devastating news of all, Stage 3 Astrocytoma Cancer which a biopsy confirmed. Travis had been an otherwise healthy and active 33 year old husband and father. On February 2, 2010, Travis had the tumor removed during an eight hour surgery.

In January 2012, Travis noticed infection type symptoms around the scar on his scalp. As a result, Travis had surgery to remove a portion of his skull. During this surgery, the doctor took a biopsy the area where the tumor had been removed. He then prescribed intravenous antibiotic treatments. Travis had to function without part of his skull for three months while he received these treatments. Unfortunately, those results confirmed the Cancer was back and this time it was a Stage 4 Glioblastoma. At that time Travis began a treatment plan of taking an oral chemotherapy pill & having MRI scans every 2 months to check for change.

On August 9, 2012, Cancer growth was detected which meant the chemotherapy pill was no longer working. Currently, Travis is experiencing frequent seizures, immobility of his right hand, arm, leg, and foot as well as difficulties with speech. At this time he is no longer able to work.

Family and close friends of Travis are hosting a benefit to help him and his family with medical and living expenses. The Travis Burkman Benefit will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Heidelberg's North Bar & Grill. There will be a live band, silent auction, raffle and 10% of all proceeds from food and beverage purchases that evening will be contributed to the benefit.

In order to make this event a success, we are looking to businesses for support. We are asking for a donation of any item, service, or gift card you would be willing to supply. If you prefer to contribute a monetary gift instead, the Travis Burkman Donation Fund has been set up and contributions can be made at or mailed to any Union Bank location. Please know any contribution would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for supporting the Travis Burkman Family!

Dean & Jodie Valish

1048 Isaac Dr.

Lincoln, NE 68521

402-742-0153 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

 

9-20   Jill Noerrlinger, Mitchell Kimbell

9-21   Lynn Schomerus, Reagan Petersen

9-23   Teresa Aernie, Arliss Wassenberg, Aiden Velzco

9-24   Mike Hickman, Corey Schulze

9-25   David Lewis

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NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

Friday, 9-20-1912, The Otoe Union:

E.N. Russell purchased half interest in the hardware store; it would then

be known as Schreiner & Russell, and they would begin buying cream

and eggs. A daughter was born to Steve P. Wilcox. The editor published

an account by Rev. Richard Wake titled "English Settlement of Palmyra".

Plans were included for a trellis for grapevines under the

extension news; also an article about how soil that was too rich for

apples would grow wonderful pears.

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