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rrirmrMfi Almanac FREMONT TRIBUMf SPECIAL: Special camp Britney Kroeger whether the camp can meet the needs of certain pe0DP with disabilities, c'5 Borgstadt. 311 Some camp activities include a worship service, nature nook areas and creative arts and games, all based on a theme According to a CrossWalk flyer, campers also will be able to strengthen their relationships with God and develop an enriched appreciation for his creation. Staff members undergo a 10-day training session, including safety and medical training as well as procedures in working with those with disabilities. Mary Blacketer VALLEY Mary E. Beth (Hamilton) Blacketer, 68, of Valley died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at her home.

She was bom Feb. 26, 1934, in Maryville, Mo. She grew up in Maryville where she attended school. She married Robert E. Blacketer Sept.

15, 1950, in Maryville. They raised their family in Maryville, Omaha, King Lake and Valley. She worked at the Thomas Fitzgerald Veterans Home in Omaha from May 28, 1995, until her retirement June 9, 2000. She was a lifetime member of the Valley PTA, a member of Leshara Baptist Church and Leshara Bible Study Group. Survivors include: seven sons, Robert (and wife, Luann) of North Bend, Marvin (and wiife, Brenda) of Bennington, Thomas (and wife, Peggy) of Valley, Ronald (and wife, Dottie) of Springfield, James (and wife, Linda) of Omaha, Patrick (and wife, Diane) of Valley and Tterry (and wife, Debbie) of Dunbar; four daughters, Sandra (Mrs.

Steven) Proctor of Holton, Marjorie (Mrs. Robert) Ryckman of Omaha, Mary Jane (Mrs. Scott) Benke of Cotter, and Susan Blacketer of Holton; three sisters, Myrtle McCullah of Car-bondale, Jeanne (Mrs. Don) Mildward and Linda (Mrs. Jerry) Renne, all of Valley; 34 grandchildren and a great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter-in-law. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhom. Visitation will be noon to 8 tonight at the funeral home. A prayer service will be 7 tonight at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Leshara Baptist Church and Valley Public Library. C.L. Buzz Forsberg C. L.

Buzz Forsberg, 76, of Fremont died Friday, May 31, 2002, at Nye Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fremont. He was bom Nov. 2, 1925, in Seward. He lived in David City and Norfolk until he moved to Fremont in 1935. He was a 1944 graduate of Fremont High School.

He served in the U.S. Army from June 26, 1944 to Nov. 17, 1945, in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II. His military decorations include the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze service star, combat infantry badge, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign ribbon with one bronze service star. Forsberg was an independent insurance agent, retiring in 1987.

He spent most of his life in Fremont. Forsberg married Elaine I. Clausen on May 29, 1947, in Council Bluffs. She died March 30, 1990. He married Genevieve D.

Gene NorenbergAug. 24, 1991, at Fremont. Forsberg was a member and past commander of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 854 of Fremont and a member of the American Legion Post of Fremont. He also was from 1995 to 1996 a member and past grand commander of the Military Order of the Cootie.

Survivors include: his wife, Genevieve; a son, Jeffrey L. (and wife, Laurie) Forsberg of Fremont; five daughters, Carol (Mrs. Randy) Baronet of San Antonio, Texas, Peggy (Mrs. Marvin) Hansen of Ames, Patti Forsberg, JoAnne (Mrs. Don) Fritz and Lori Petersen, all of Fremont; two stepsons, Charles Roslind) Norenberg-'bf Shreveport, Fred (and wife, Renae) Norenberg of Fremont; a stepdaughter, Ann Marie Norenberg of Kearney; a sister, Donna M.

Stanley of Osage Beach, seven grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a sister. The funeral will be 11 a.m., Tuesday at Moser Memorial Chapel of Fremont with the Rev. Roland Peschel officiating. A Ritual by the Military Order of the Cootie will be 7:30 tonight at Moser Memorial Chapel.

It is open to the public. Visitation is from 1-9 p.m. tonight, and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of VFW Post No.

854 and American Legion Post No. 20 at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont Britney M. Kroeger, infant daughter of Gary and Susan Kroeger of Lincoln, was bom and died Thursday. May 30. 2002.

Survivors also include: a sister, Brieanna; and grandparents, Emil and Elizabeth Wesely of Cedar Bluffs and llarn and Hazel Kroeger of Fairbuiy. The graveside service will be 3 p.m. today at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery Babyland. The Rev. Michael Chaffee will officiate.

There is no visitation. Family and friends will meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th prior to services. Hilary Uhing Hilary J. Uhing, 77, of West Point died Friday, May 31.

2002, at the West Point Living Center. He was bom June 4, 1924, in West Point. He attended Guardian Angels School. He married Catherine Galbraith Sept. 15, 1949, in West Point.

They farmed northeast of West Point until he started trucking, retiring in 1996. He was preceded in death by his spouse in 1996. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church of Vest Point and Knights of Columbus. Survivors include: three daughters, Candace (Mrs.

Mark! Metschke of Des Moines, Iowa, Marcia (Mrs. Ronald' Metschke of West Point and Cindy (Mrs. Mark) Throener of Pilger; a son, Joe (and wife, Chriss) of West Point; three sisters, Eleanor (Mrs. Ed) Vogel and Irene Baumert, both of Omaha and Mildred (Mrs. Leonard) Prinz of West Point; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by a son, a grandson and two brothers. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Marys Catholic Church with the Rev. James Ryberg officiating.

A Christian wake service followed by the Knights of Columbus rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stalp Funeral Chapel in West Point. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Michaels Cemetery in West Point. Memorials have been established to St. Marys Painting Fund of West Point and Imanuel Hospitality House in Omaha. Omer Brazda The funeral for Omer D.

Brazda, 91, of Beemer, formerly of West Point, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point. He died Friday, May 31, 2002, at Colonial Haven in Beemer. He was bom Sept.

9, 1910, in West Point. He and his wife, Orva, had a lengthy career in the hospitality industry within various communities in Nebraska, beginning with their purchase of the Scribner Hotel in 1947, the building of the Sandman Motel in West Point in 1955, and the purchase of the Landmark Motel in Fremont in 1958, which they sold to repurchase the Sandman Motel in 1960 and operated it until 1962. Their career continued into New Mexico where they moved in 1962 to build and operate the Lamplighter Motel. They returned to, Scottsbluff in, 1966 where they built anoth- A rx 'a bx.7 I I er Motel. Aftet years ofovriiing and managing motels, they joined the Best Western Home Office in Phoenix as Inspectors in 1969 with the entire United States as their territory.

Traveling the country continued as he was also involved with membership sales until their retirement in 1981 when they moved to Sun City. He moved to Colonial Haven in Beemer in August 2001. Survivors include: his wife; two sons, Douglas of West Point and Dave (and wife, Gloria) of Santa Fe, N.M; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. The Rev.

Robert Hedtke will officiate Tuesdays service. Visitation will be until 8:30 tonight at Stalp Funeral Home in West Point and will continue one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in West Point. Patrick's event The festival, which ran from 9 a.m., Saturday until 8 p.m. Sunday, concluded with the drawings.

Twenty-two people won prizes ranging from $50 to a bicycle to 10 free car washes. And of course, there was the drawing for the brand new car. Doug and Amy Kloth won the car. They were not present at the time of the drawing, but they now have the choice of either a blue 2002 Ford Focus or a tan 2002 Ford Ranger. Battling cancer vivors as compared to the time when she first learned of her own health situation.

When I got cancer you didnt talk about it much, she said. Slowly and surely, others shared similar circumstances. I thought at Why me? she said. Then I thought, Why not me? Schwanke said being faced with death made her look at her life a bit closer. She also said having a supportive family made a positive difference.

Cancer survivors share hope and the ability to overcome, Schwanke said. We need to come together and help each other. Cancer comes and how you handle it shows what kind of person you are. The more we share, the better it is for others who have it. tCINEMAlIII Tremonts Finest Theatre 727-6565 Insomnia Mon-Hiea-Thura.

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Take Dad to a Movie on Father' Dayt FREMONT 135 North Main 721-5' Fremont, NE 68025 Jim Holland Tracy Buffington Brent Wasenius Holly Anderson Teri McCormick Xeely Byars Janelle Prchal Publisher Executive Editor MgSports Editor Controller Advertising Director Circulation Manager Production Manager iVMIMtOt ROM PAGE A1 livk forward to the expenoiuv eory year, said, and college counselors and high school volunteers also have learned to eio the camp "It was scan at Avtell initially hut istatV members) walk awa lomg ever' tiling about it, she said The camp is open to individuals with developmental disabilities or physical handicaps. However, thoso requiring additional assistance may need to bring someone along to help. For more information about FESTIVAL: St. CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 graduated from Archbishop Rergan Catholic Schools but now live Topeka, said they came to Fremont to visit relatives, but were able to visit the festival Sat unlay and Sunday. The Pfeifers walked though the craft show and so far had purchased a Christmas tree ornament, doilies and a bib.

They also said they had bought raffle tickets for just about ev erything. SURVIVORS: CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Elsberry says everyone is a survivor in one way or another. "We're all survivors, she said. "The wounds for our country are fresh. You can never be ready for cancer and we could never be ready for war or for vv hat happened on 9-11." During the event, Dr.

Tahir A. Javed, medical director of medical oncology at FAMC, asked those who attended and were cancer survivors to raise their hands during a Survivors Roll Call. Joey Schwanke of Fremont was one of many recognized. Schwanke is a 21-year breast cancer survivor, She said talking about cancer has made positive differences for sur- Correction A June 1 story about the Winslow levee project should have read: A farmstead located north of the village will be on the protected side of the levee. The Tribune was provided incorrect directions as to the farmsteads location.

fREMOHTl.COm urol ii? amimyt? Jojn Today: get- YOU howto takR Hospital daughter, Amy Bums and son and Kay Fitzke and daughter, all of Fremont, and Chellee Nelson and son of Schuyler. Births Brian and Kay Kitzke of Fremont, a daughter bom May 29; Steve and Chellee Nelson of Schuyler, a son bom May 31; Paul and Kristine Sendgraff of Fremont, a daughter bom May 28; Brett and Nancy Bechtel of Fremont, a daughter bom May 28. To have your name published. in the newspaper, ask for a release form when admitted' to the hospital. Names below may not represent all admissions, dismissals or births.

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