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FREMONT TRIBUN B4 MONDAY. APRIL 13. 1998 Anniversaries Book helps people dealing with loss for the printed material found in each section. On death, Metzgar I covers helpfiil topics such as: What is I How do I say funer als; symptoms of grief; spiritual changes; How long will grief How can I find and How will I know when Ill need special help? Each section ends with practical suggestions for healing. Glenn Mueller Dealing with Grief for you to obtain help, organizations you may join, and national support resources with addresses and telephone numbers.

The bibliography lists references from which the material in this book were obtained. Im sure these references can be found in any major library. Under each book listed, Metzgar has written a sentence or two about the book and in some instances something about the author. I would highly recommend this resource book for anyone who has experienced any kind of lass. Each topic is short and fast reading.

It may be borrowed from the Crysalis Library, compliments of Rozanek and Son Colonial Chapel in Fremont. GLENN MUELLER is director of the Aften are program at Rozanek and Son Colonial Chapel in remont. Another section covers the different fares of loss. At times we can expect a loss. Sometimes a loss is suddentraumatic.

There may be a suicide. Metzgar has written very helpful ideas to help anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one by Engagements I A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance Help for the losses in life. The title of this resource book may be somewhat misleading. Although this book uses the death of a loved one to present understandings in the area of a loss we may have had, it really is a resource book covering other losses such as divorce, loss of a job, loss of good health, loss of a pet, loss of a dear friend when heshe moves away, etc. This book is authored by Margaret Metzgar, who is the founder and primary therapist at the Transition and Loss Center in Seattle.

Metzgar has gathered material from many people who have expressed their feelings at the time of a loss. She also quotes Scripture where applicable. The format is interesting and the colored photographic art is eye-catching and sets the mood Marj Cech Bruce Scheer Maij Cech and Bruce Scheer, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Dennis and La Verne Wieman of Norfolk, Elizabeth Barnhart of Omaha, and Dalvin and Betty Scheer of Arlington. The future bride is a hair stylist-nail technician at Design Team in Columbus.

Her fiance is accounts manager in the Livestock Equipment Division at Behlen Manufacturing in Columbus. The couple is planning a June 6 wedding at St. Pauls Lutheran Church near Arlington. Ellen Sterup Zac Nesper Ellen Sterup of Fremont and Zac Nesper of Bellflower, Calif, announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Barb Sterup of Fremont and D.W7.

and Kathy Nesper of Bellflower, Calif. The future bride is a 1995 graduate of Fremont Senior High School and attends Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Her fiance is a graduate of Mayfair High School in Lakewood, and a 1997 graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, where he was vice president of student government, and graduated summa cum laude. He is a financial analyst with Con Agra in Omaha. TVaci Vonderlage Mark Scott Rich and Linda Vonderlage of Omaha, announce the engagement of their daughter, Traci Vonderlage of Fremont, to Mark Scott of Fremont, son of Jack and Cora Snyder of Ames.

The future bride is a 1989 graduate of Arlington High School, a 1994 graduate of Southeast Community College, and a 1998 graduate of Midland Lutheran College, where she was a member of Cardinal Key Honor Society and Alpha Mu Gamma Theta Epsilon Chapter. She is employed by Andys on 1st in Fremont. Her fiance is a 1990 graduate of North Bend High School, attended Wayne State College 1990 to 1991, and graduated Franklin and Evelyn Liston Franklin and Evelyn Liston of Fremont will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house and buffet 24 p.m., Sunday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The event will be hosted by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Franklin Liston and Evelyn Tichota were married April 17, 1948, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hooper.

All friends and relatives are invited. They request no gifts. Bob and Doris Eckerman Bob and Doris Eckerman of Fremont, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house 24 p.m. Saturday at St. Patricks Community Center in Fremont.

The event will be hosted by their eight children: Mel and Kathy Davis of Osage Beach, Roger and Dian Schmiedeskamp of Bolivar, Randall and Marilyn Dawes of Austin, Steven Eckerman of Webb City, J.R (Bob) and Sue Eckerman of Chandler, Jim and Deb Thompson of Ankeny, Iowa, Timothy Eckerman of Omaha, and Jeffrey and Michelle Riepl of Omaha. The couple has 10 grandchildren. Bob Eckerman and Doris Colburn were married April 17, Around Class of 1958 Class of 1958 will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at Kindlers Cafe. They will discuss plans for the 40th reunion scheduled for June 26-28.

All classmates are welcome to attend. Red Cross Volunteers The Red Cross Volunteers of Fremont Area Medical Center had their monthly luncheon meeting at Holiday Lodge. Guest speaker was Ben Harvey, executive director of the Masonic-Eastern Star Childrens Home. The first Childrens Home was opened in 1902 at Plattsmouth. In 1907, the home was moved to a small house on west Fifth Street in Fremont.

The present home was first occupied on Christmas Day in 1915. There were no regulations during the 1930s and the number of children ranged from 80 in 1933 to 51 in 1938. Tbday there are 33 children in the home. Admission has not been determined on the basis of the childs affiliation with a mason since 1968. In the 30s the children raised animals and milked cows on the 4-H farm and the total budget was $28,000.

Tbday the budget is more than $828,000. The range in age of the residents is 14-17 years. They leave when graduating from high school, but scholarships are available to further their education. The biggest influence in their lives is consistency. President Mary L.

Kroenke of the Red Cross volunteers conducted a business meeting after the presentation. The new orientation requirements were discussed. All volun In the Birthday celebrations Marvin and Marie Bartling of Fremont jointly celebrated their 80th birthdays with a family dinner at Holiday Lodge in Fremont. The event was be hosted by their two daughters, Janet Thurman of Fremont and Dianne (and husband, Richard) Christensen of Hastings. The couple has four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Birth announcements Tbm and Kris Snyder of Storm Lake, Iowa, are the parents of a son, Colby Thomas, bom March 19. He weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Tom and Esther Plahn of Fremont, Urban and Delores Snyder of Storm Lake, and the late Leon Holiman. suicide. One paragraph says: While suicide still may carry some stigma of shame, nothing is gained by hiding it It is a death, just as real as any other.

We need to talk, cry sometimes even to scream in order to heal." This section ends with these words: These are, indeed, difficult times times that may require the help of a skillful spiritual counselor. This grief experience is unique. Be patient with yourself. Your life is under reconstruction." The last two sections cover the topics of Giving help to others" and Resources." In a very abbreviated form, Metzgar gives helps on what we should say, or not to say and do, when trying to help someone who has experienced some kind of loss. There also are hints as to how one can communicate about death and loss with children of all ages.

There are many resources given Jennifer Janssen Richard Brazda Karen A. Brazda of Fremont, announces the engagement of Jennifer Janssen of Lincoln, daughter of Cindy Janssen and Clayton and Donna Janssen, all of Norfolk, to her son Richard Brazda of Lincoln, also the son of Douglas Brazda of West Point. The future bride is a 1993 graduate of Norfolk Senior High School and a 1997 graduate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is employed by Gamer Industries in Lincoln. Her fiance is a 1986 graduate of West Point JuniorSenior High School and a 1996 graduate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

He is employed by Riser Bond Instruments in Lincoln. Tami Ranslem Brian Roschewski Tami Ranslem and Brian Roschewski, both of Fremont, announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Mary and Larry Letterman of Ames and the late Clarence and Edith Roschewski. The future bride is a buyer for Valmont Industries in Valley. Her fiance is a Quality Assurance Technician for Valmont in Valley.

The couple is planning a June 6 wedding at Midland Lutheran College Clemmons Hall Chapel. Jodi Zakovec Steve Borer John and Judy Zakovec of Cedar Bluffs, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi of Wisner, to Steve Borer of Leigh, son of Elmer and Rita Borer of Atkinson. The future bride is a 1992 graduate of Cedar Bluffs High School and a 1996 graduate of Midland Lutheran College in Fremont. She is employed by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as a social worker in Pender. Her fiance is a 1991 graduate of Atkinson West Holt High and a 1996 graduate of Midland Lutheran College.

He is a social studies teacher and coach for Leigh High School in Leigh. The couple is planning a June Ask BY STACY JENEL SMITH CREATOR'S SYNDICATE, INC. DEAR STACY: Is David Copperfield the magicians real name? Annette Santa Ana, Calif. DEAR ANNETTE: No. Bom David Kotkin, he gave himself his Dickensian moniker.

DEAR STACY: I know that Gloria Stuart of Titanic" was a star in the 1930s. Can you tell me some of the films she was in? Did she look like Kate Winslet when she was a young woman? Tracey Oklahoma City, Okla. DEAR TRACEY: There is no strong resemblance, as you can see for yourself if you take a look at some videos of Stuarts old films. She was in 1933s The Invisible Man and Roman and Doris Eckerman 1948, at St. Marys Church in Sac City, Iowa.

All friends and relatives are invited. They request no gifts. Fremont teers are to attend one of five sessions during April. The dates, times and locations of the sessions are posted in the Rod ross Room at the hospital. Altrusa Club AJtrusa Club had its international meeting at Ethnicitv Cafe.

North African, Lebanese and French foods were chosen to tie served from a choice of fifteen countries. The cafe owner, Toni Murad, presented a program which included foreign dancing and fortune telling. Rosalie Rhodman and Lettie Johnson were the chairpersons. Jolene Schauer, president, announced that the 7th district conference will be May 3 in Omaha. The delegates will be Sharon McGuire and Barbara Kruger, the alternates being Rosalie Rhodman and Janet Thurman.

Mildred Rasmussen of Karl's Jewelry will give a clock for sale for the Altrusa Foundation. The next meeting will be the Altrusa Birthday meeting 6:30 p.m. April 21 at Holiday Lodge. Members are to bring their cards showing the choice of committee to serve for next year. Dues are to be paid by May 31, 1998.

District 67 Reunion The Meyer School reunion of District 67 wall be 12:30 p.m. May 24 at Uehling Park. Those attending are asked to bring a picnic dinner, table service, pictures and memories. Beverages are furnished. The school was located 112 miles of Uehling.

spotlight Marvin and Marie Bartling Great-grandparents are Ruth McCaw of Laurel and Thorle and Arlene Plahn of Fremont. "In the Spotlight items include news about birthday open houses, birth announcements and achievements. They typically are printed on Mondays. Jennifer Janssen and Richard Brazda The couple is planning a May 2 wedding at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Tami Ranslem and Brian Roschewski Jodi Zakovec and Steve Borer 6 wedding at Berean Bible Church in Fremont.

Stacy Scandals, the latter with Eddie Cantor, and 1934s Here Comes the Navy with James Cagney. She played supporting roles to Shirley Tbmple in "Poor Little Rich Girl 1936) and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) and to the Ritz Brothers in Life Begins in College (1937) and The Three Musketeers" (1939). Other credits include John Fords Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) and William Castles The Whistler (1944). DEAR STACY: Is Tony Roberts a relative of Julia and Eric Roberts? D.G., Anaheim, Calif. DEAR D.G.: Tbny is not related to sister and brother Julia and Eric.

Stacy Jencl Smith conducts interviews and writes about celebrities and answers questions for Creators Syndicate Inc. and Bruce Scheer Ellen Sterup and Zac Nesper The couple is planning a May 23 wedding at Fremont Alliance Church. and Mark Scott from Midland Lutheran College in 1992. He is employed by Con Agra in Fremont. grandmother is Viola Riley of Fremont.

Chris Wrich, son of Bonnie and Wilbur Wrich of Fremont was five years old April 8. Taylor Wilshusen, daughter of Lennie and Jana Wilshusen of Fremont will be sixyears old April 18. The Tribune publishes birthdays of children younger than 13 years old. lb submit a name, call 721-5000 or write the Fremont Tribune, Box 9, Fremont, Neb. 68025, by 4 p.m.

Friday. Grief Recovery and Moving Beyond Loss, 7 p.m., in Suite 402, 505 Building on Main Street. I Birthdays Young readers in our area with birthdays this month are: Erin Olivia Krohn, daughter of Marty and Lois Krohn of Fremont was two years old April 7. Grandparents are Bob and Connie Krohn of Grand Island, and Tbm and Flo Shaw of Fremont. Rylee Nicole Backens, daughter of Doug and Angie Backens of Fremont was six years old April 8.

Grandparents are Sharon and Gunner Riley and Helen and Lawrence Backens, all of Fremont. Great Calendar Platte Valley Civil War Roundtable, 7-9 p.m., Keene Memorial Library auditorium, 1030 N. Broad St..