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The Schuyler Sun Thursday, June 26, 2008 3A 3 Courthouse Roundup "rings, milk. Tuesday Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, carrot-raisin salad, wheat bread, pumpkin bar, milk. Wednesday Baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit salad, hot roll, pears, milk. Thursday Spaghetti with meat sauce, broccoli, lettuce salad, garlic bread, fruit crisp, milk. Friday Closed in observance of Independence Day! Mornings at the Center start with coffee at 8 a.m.

and a fresh pot at 2:30 pan. Play bingo on Tuesday at 1 :30 p.m. Wednesday will be Linwood Day, with music by the Jolly Four! Wednesday will also be Bread Day and Pie Day. Enjoy a piece of pie for a buck! Play cards on Thursday at 1 p.m. The Center will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day! Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! Back by popular demand: Popcorn Balls! Orders must be in by noon on Wednesday, July 2, to be picked up on Thursday, July Meals are served at Two exceptions are on the first and third Mon-days of each month, when evening meals are served from p.m.

There are no noon meals on those days. Meal reservations are recommended by 4 p.m. the day before, or by 4 p.m. on Friday for Mondays meals. To add or change a reservation, you may call the center at 352-5009 after 9 a.m.

the day of the meal. Special diets are available, such as low salt, or diabetic. For these, please inform the desk clerk when you make your reservation. Home-delivered meals are also available by calling the senior center. Home-delivered meals go out at 1 1 a.m.

weekdays, and at 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays. NOTE: It would be appreciated if phone calls could be limited during the noon hour to emergency calls only. The City of Schuyler handi-van is dispatched from the senior center. The handi-van is in operation from 9 a.m.

until noon and 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays. Menu and Activities June 30 July 4, 2008 Monday Hamburger on a bun, tater tots. Oriental vegetables, cranberries, pineapple The following cases for offenses in Colfax County were disposed of on or before June 19. Fines are in addition to $44 court costs.

Traffic Dusty Krance, LaVista; speeding 8065, $75; April 20. Scott Loseke, Platte Center; speeding 7565, $25; April 29. Mark Burenheide, Howells; speeding 7660, $125; May 7. Tina Cervantes, Columbus; acts declared unlawful-license, $50; May 2. Wendy Bucholz, Lincoln; speeding 7460, $75; May 5.

Staci Schulz, Stanton; speeding 7960, $125; June 7. Daniel Martinez-Garcia, Columbus; speeding 7455, $25; May 5. Criminal Richard Cervantes, Madison; no operators license, $75; possess or use drug paraphernalia, $100; May 26. Felipe Ruiz-Soria, Schuyler; no operators license, $50; May 27. Jose Garcia, Schuyler; pos-sessconsume open alcohol container, $50; drink on public property or road, $50; May 31.

Manuel Ruvalcaba, Schuyler; (0 prior convictions), $500, 12 months probation, interlocking device ordered, 120 hours of community service, license impounded 1 year; Feb. 2. Josue Roman, Schuyler; pos-sessConsume open alcohol container, $50; May 10. Michael Kaasch II, Schuyler; leave accident-fail to furnish; $400, drivers license revoked 1 year; Feb. 14.

Oscar Alarcon Linares, Schuyler; no operators license, $75; speeding 9665, $200; May 14. Holly Allen, Norfolk; unlawful display of platesren, $50; fail to appear or comply with, $25; Feb. 14. Ever Marroquin, Schuyler; no operators license, $75; fail to appear or comply with, $25; March 3. Mary Ostry, Columbus; pos-sessconsume open alcohol container, $50; May 1 8.

Pedro Perez-Perez, Schuyler; no operators license, $75; speeding 9160, $200; June 9. District Sandra Anaya, Schuyler, vs. Juan Anaya, Elcentro, dissolution of marriage; June 13. Francis E.Tomek Francis Tomek dies in Lincoln Francis E. Tomek, 72 of Prague, died June 19, 2008, at St Elizabeths Hospital in Lincoln.

Funeral service was held at a 10 a.m., June 23, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Prague with Rev. Ron Holmes officiating. Burial was in St. Johns Cemetery, Prague, with military honors by American Legion Post 254.

Visitation was from 2-6 p.m., June 22, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Prague. A rosary service was held at 9:30 a.m., June 23, also at the church. Tomek was born June 5, 1936, to Frank and Elsie (Roh) Tomek and graduated from Prague High School. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years and was a member of the Prague Legion and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans of Lincoln.

He was employed by the United States Postal Service for 10 years, former owner of the Prague Bar and Grill and recently retired from owning and operating TOM TOMS Bar and Grill in Dwight for 16 years. He is survived by one sister, Marlene Daily, Lincoln; one nephew, Greg (Lisa) Dailey, Lincoln; great-niece Lindsay Dailey and great-nephew, Dalton Dailey; uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be sent to family wishes. Kucera-Kracl Funeral Home, Prague, was in charge of arrangements.

Loup plans special events in Clarkson In celebration of its 75th anniversary and to say Thank You to its Colfax County customers, Loup Power District announces plans for special events during the Clarkson Czech Festival. On Sunday, June 29, from 3 to 5 p.m., Loup Power district will host a free Ice Cream Social. Also, there will be free anniversary koozies. For the Clarkson Czech Festival Parade that starts at 5 p.m., Loup Power District will participate with its colorful 75th Anniversary Float. Loup Power District encourages everyone to join in the Public programs designed to aid women and minorities would be jeopardized such as programs for domestic violence and breast cancer screening.

University of Nebraska students would be denied gender and race-specific scholarships. Nebraskas ability to develop a diverse workforce would be undercut, which is key to being competitive in the 21st century economy. The petition is misleading and has too many hidden consequences. So please, think twice before you sign. Merle Hahn Merle E.

Hahn funeral in Texas Merle Eugene Hahn, 81, died June 17, 2008, in Arlington, Tex. He will be interred at the DallasFort Worth National Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Texas. Hahn was born in Schuyler ion March 20, 1927, to George jand Florence (Matzen) Hahn. He attended Colfax County schools through his eighth jgrade year when the family moved from Schuyler to Holly-jwood, in 1942. He jattended Hollywood High School until 1945, when he Ienlisted in the U.S.

Navy in Los Calif. He served a tour of duty in the Islands of the South Pacific until the war ended. A portion of his military time was served on an amphibious personnel attach (APA) vessel. He also served on the USS Fremont. After release from the military in San Francisco, he returned to the Los Angeles area where he acquired his high school equivalent diploma at John Marshall High School in Los Angeles in 1947.

Hahn worked in various construction jobs until 1951, when his unit of the California National Guard in Van Nuys was activated during the Korean conflict He held the rank of Staff Sgt. in the Air Force. After release from active duty, he was self-employed as a carpet linstaller for 30 years. He then established his own business as a locksmith and held a Los Police Department permit. He married Bertha Kudma Feb.

10, 1951, in Las Vegas, Nev. Upon retirement they sold Jheir home in Canoga Park, San Fernando Valley, and moved to Mena, where they built a new home. He hunting and outdoor He was interested in Firearms. He was a member of 'several skeet and trap shooting clubs. He had a great devotion and passionate love for animals, especially dogs.

One of his hobbies was raising and showing of -Labrador retrievers; winning many blue ribbons. Survivors include brothers, Clinton of Arlington, Ronald of Fairview, sister, Wanda Daniels of Colorado Springs, several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years; and his parents. James Knecht service June 9 James M. Knecht died at his home in Clayton, on June 1, 2008.

He requested burial at sea, which took place June 9. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; three stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; his brother, George (Jean); four nephews and their wives; two nieces, all of California; and a sister-in-law, Lucille, of Omaha. Preceding him in death were his parents, George and Frances (Krai) Knecht; his brothers, Gordon; Glen, who was killed in action in World War II; and a son, Michael. In lieu of flowers, the family asks all memorials be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

Poet 4 Pea Telephone Terror By Judy Blaker 't ill i The telephone is ringing and here its way past nine. I knew iust what was coming for about the fourteenth time! How old are your windows? Do you need new siding? A free trip to Bermuda-doesnt that sound exciting? Theyll pay off all my bills at a very low, low fee, then send me brand new cards for a bigger shopping spree! Im tired of these intrusions. Theyre such a waste of time. Its an assault upon my spirit and it ought to be a crime! many fun events of the Clarkson Czech Festival. Loup Power District has Served district communities since 1933 providing reliable, low-cost electricity, economic development, and recreational services.

Loup Power District serves customers in Boone, Colfax, Nance, and Platte counties, and a portion of Madison County. Loup offers electric power at rates that are 40 percent below the national average and 20 percent below the Nebraska average. More information about Loup Power District is available at their web site: www.loup.com. tUlTTi MODULAR BUILDINGS FOR SALE Do you want the riveriake cabin that you've always dreamed of? How about an excellent outbuilding? Or even a cozy home? Schuyler Community Schools has just what you want at a price that will fit your budget! Because of a passed bond election, SCS is looking to move 6 temporary classrooms immediately, and more will be available in approximately one year (summer 2009). Storm chaser program July 8 The public is invited to hear a firsthand account of what its like to be a storm chaser from Eddy Weiss, director of Chas-ing4Life.

Central Community College -Grand Island will sponsor the free program from 7 to 10 p.m. on July 8 at the College Park Auditorium in Grand Island. In the two decades since he started as a volunteer firefighter and storm spotter, Weiss has become a nationally known storm chaser and disaster preparedness educator. He has been recognized for his work by community organizations, churches and schools throughout the U.S. and recently received a Presidential award for a lifetime of service to Americas communities.

The Grand Island program will feature breathtaking photography and unbelievable stories. Weiss will spend the evening sharing the excitement of chasing and viewing storms as well as the need for safety skills. Attendees will get a chance to examine the Chas- -ing4Life chase vehicles and to ask questions of Weiss. Individuals interested in attending the program must register in advance by contacting the CCC Extended Learning Services Office at (308) 398- 7441; toll-free at 1-877-222-0780, ext. 7441; or by e-mail at mwilliamscccneb.edu.

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