Pioneer golf second at Glenwood
The Nebraska City boys’ golf team finished second in a recent triangular at Glenwood against the host team and Plattsmouth. Glenwood shot 159 while the Pioneers shot 191 and Plattsmouth shot 258.
April 2022
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Pioneer boys’ soccer continues excellent season
The Pioneer boys’ soccer team continued its excellent 2022 spring season on April 21 by taking down previously unbeaten Waverly 2-1 in a shoot out which improved the Nebraska City record to 7-2. In other recent games, the Pioneers won at Beatrice, 2-0 on April 14, and lost to Elkhorn North (8-5) by the score of 2-0. Beatrice topped the Pioneer team on Monday, April 25, 2-0, in the first round of the Trailblazer Conference.
Robert ”Bob” Roy Cole
Robert “Bob” Roy Cole age 96 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away April 24, 2022. Bob was born on July 21, 1925.
Debbi Jean (Ritchey) Vaske
Debbi Jean (Ritchey) Vaske, 65, died peacefully on March 30, 2022, under the care of hospice after a lengthy battle with cancer. Debbi was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Actton Ritchey and Marcella (Braun) Ritchey of Northwood, Iowa. Debbi graduated from Northwood Kensett High School. Per Debbi’s wishes her body has been cremated and the family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Debbi was married to her first husband and was blessed with two wonderful children, Brian and Traci. In 2006, Debbi married her soul mate and love of her life, Fred Vaske. She worked for 38 years in the Insurance industry. She earned the AINS designation on Nov 2, 2021. She retired from Mertz Insurance where she worked for 21 years as a commercial underwriter. Debbi is survived by her husband Fred, son Brian Weig (Kerry), her daughter Traci Giles (Stephen), her stepsons Scott Vaske (Stephanie), and Nick Vaske; her five grandchildren: Edison, Xavier, Mayzi, Gwen, and Harper along with her three step grandchildren Lilly, Ellie, and Lacie Vaske; and her sister, Tammy (Mike) and their three children. Debbi is preceded in death by her father (Actton Ritchey), mother (Marcella Ritchey), her grandparents Herman and Ella Ritchey and Lawrence and Helen Braun, and several Aunts and Uncles. Debbi was a blessing to everyone she knew and had a rich relationship with Christ.
Burton Dean Weible
Burton Dean Weible, age 66 of Nebraska City died April 23, 2022 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. Burt was born June 25, 1955 in Sacramento, CA, the son of G. J. and Hazel “Joan” (Leeper) Weible. He married Rosalee Hammers November 24, 1973 in Nebraska City. Rosalie died March 7, 2002. Cindy Murphy and Burt were united in marriage June 26, 2004 in Nebraska City. Burt lived in various areas around the world and in the United States while his father was in the Air Force, before moving to Nebraska City in 1971. He worked for several years at American Meter and Elliott Equipment before his retirement. Burt was a member of Bethel Church and F.O.E. No. 968 in Nebraska City. He was a former member of the Nebraska City Rescue Squad and NCHS Booster Club and had served as a softball coach. He enjoyed hunting and reading country western books and was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker and L.A. Rams fan. Survivors include his wife Cindy of Nebraska City; daughter, Danielle (Chad) Barrett of Nebraska City; sons, Jason (Kelly) Weible of Villa Park, IL, Michael (Rena) Betts of Nebraska City; Scott (Becky) Betts of Nebraska City; grandchildren, Michael, Chloe, Morgan, Dakota, Cody, Hayden, Austin, Randy, Dylan and Brayden; great grandchildren, Nova, Cullan, Emily and Jaxon; sister, Sandy (Scott) Ruether of Staplehurst; brothers, Marvin (Robin) Weible of Craig, CO and Bruce (Natalie) Weible of Oak Ridge, TN; father in law, LeRoy Hammers; brothers in law, Dale (Pam) Hammers, Tom Murphy, Roy (Nancy) Murphy, John Murphy, and Bow Steedly; sisters in law, Terry Hammers and Brenda (Randy) Rogman; aunts, Marilyn Weible, Suzie Briley, Katie Chapin, Lois Rodriguez and Bev Jordan; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Rosalee; daughter Jennifer; sister-in-law, Linda Clark, mother-in-law, Iona Hammers and brother-in-law, Eldon Hammers.
Tender, Summer Flowering Bulbs for Nebraska Gardens
In any discussion of ‘bulb’ plants, the most important distinction to make is between hardy and tender bulbs. Hardy bulbs, including tulip, daffodil, crocus, ect., are planted in the fall and can be overwintered in the ground. Tender bulbs, like gladiola, dahlia and canna, are planted in the spring and must be dug up each fall; they are not cold tolerant enough to survive in the ground during winter.
Sodbusters announce speaker for 40th Antique Machinery Show
The Deer Creek Sodbusters are pleased to announce that they have booked Charlotte Endorf as guest speaker for their 40th annual Antique Machinery Show on Sunday, Aug. 14. This program is made possible by Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and Deer Creek Sodbusters, Inc. as part of the HN Speakers Bureau.
Arbor Day Farms help set new record
On Friday, April 22, the TODAY Show brought together a variety of groups, including the Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska City, to set a new Guinness world record for the most people watering plants simultaneously in multiple venues. The Arbor Day Foundation had the largest group of participants with 100 employees and supporters on hand to help set the record, which brought 799 people together across the country to water plants for at least 10 seconds. Also taking part were NBC TV stations around the country, high school and college students, and community gardeners. The previous record was 250 people. Courtesy Photo
Did you know?
Leaf spot is a term used to describe various diseases that affect the foliage of ornamentals and shade trees. According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, the majority of instances of leaf spot are caused by fungi, though some are the result of bacteria. While leaf spot can contribute to some defoliation in a plant, the Missouri Botanical Garden notes that established plants can tolerate near-complete defoliation if it occurs late in the season or less frequently than every year. However, small trees or those that are newly planted are more vulnerable to damage resulting from defoliation than established trees. Damage from leaf spot tends to occur in the spring, when wet weather and wind splashes and blows spores from fungi onto newly emerging leaves. The spores then germinate in the wet leaves, ultimately infecting them.
Nebraska FCCLA Members Learn About Endless Opportunities at the 2022 State Leadership Conference
Over 1,000 youth members and adult sponsors gathered for the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference held April 3-5, 2022 at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Haymarket area in Lincoln. This conference provided students opportunities to hear from the keynote speaker, participate in breakout sessions, compete in STAR Events, be recognized for their work throughout the year, and elect the 2022-2023 State Officer Team. Eight students from Nebraska City High School FCCLA attended this year’s conference.