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President:
Donna Lefler
Vice President:
Delores Roper
Secretary:
Beth Uden
Treasurer:
Nancy Seward
Parliamentarian:
Sharon Krejci
Members:
Thelma Berggren
Carol Bettger
Faye Bonin
Charlene Bristol
Linda Carroll
Marge Finley
CEO:
Nancy Galaway
Members:
Louise Gipson
Karolyn Glenn
Kay Harris
Lea Johnson
Inez Logan
Wanda Marget
Joyce Murrell
Jacquelyn Nichols
Jean Priefert
Della Rose
Delores Roesti
Marian UldrichLinks Section
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Club Hears About Recycling
Club
Attends State Convention
Wild Woman Event
Club’s Outstanding Member for
May (Narge Finley)
March 2012 News
Club Hears Program on
Thailand
Club’s Outstanding Members
of the Month (Lea Johnson & Linda Carroll)
Club Attends Fine Arts
Festival
Club Plants Pinwheel Garden
February 2012 News
Club’s Outstanding Member
for February (Kay Harris)
Club Has New Member
Club announces Youth Art
Winners
Club Celebrate The Arts
January 2012 News
Club Announces Writing
Contest Winners
Club Hears About Depression
Members of the Month for
January (Faye Bonin & Wanda Marget)
December 2011 News
Club Raises Fund for Heart
Project
Club’s Outstanding Member for December (Marian
Uldrich)
November 2011 News
Club Hears from Grafton
Author
Club’s Outstanding Member for November (Louise Gipson)
October 2011 News
Club’s Outstanding Member for October (Beth Uden)
September 2011 News
Fairmont
Attends District Convention
Club Celebrates 95th Anniversary
Club’s
Outstanding Member for September (Sharon Krejci)
May 2011 News
FCS Poetry and Short Story
Winners Announced
State President Elect Visits
Club
Club’s Outstanding Member for May (Dela
Rose)
Club Attends State
Convention
FCS Students Attend
Sophomore Pilgrimage
State President Visits Club
Club’s Outstanding Member
for April (Nancy Seward)
Club Attends Fine Arts
Festival
Club Elects Officers
Club’s Outstanding Member
for March (Doris Judy)
February 2011 News:
Club Celebrates The Arts
Club’s Outstanding Member
for February (Inez Logan)
Club Announces Art Contest
Winners
January 2011 News:
Club Hears About Senior
Services
Club’s Outstanding Member
for January (Charlene Bristol)
Club Announces FCS Winners
in Writing Contest
Club Hears About Recycling
The GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club met Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank
Community Room for their regular meeting.
President Lefler opened the
meeting by leading the members in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club
Collect.
The Thought for the Day
was given by Connie Jo Felton
Members answered roll call
by telling their childhood dream was to grow up to be..... Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure
Faye
Bonin gave a report from the GFWC Clubwoman Magazine.
Committee reports were
given. Results from awards in art,
photography, writing, craft from the NFWC state contest were announced. These will appear in a separate article in
the Signal. Conservation Chairman Jean
Priefert read an article from the Nebraska publication “The Nature Conservancy”
on protecting nature and presiding life.
International Outreach Chairman Louise
Gipson reported on the disaster relief funds that GFWC gives internationally. The Fairmont and Geneva
clubs worked together will send 4 students from Fillmore Central High School to
the Sophomore Pilgrimage on March 28 in
Lincoln. They will speak at our May
meeting. Home Life Chairman Beth Uden
gave some health tips. CIP Chairman
Delores Roper reported on the planting of the flower barrels. Courtesy Chairman Lea
Johnson gave the March birthdays.
Secretary Beth Uden read the
minutes of the March 21, 2012 meeting.
The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer Nancy Seward
gave the treasurer’s report. The report
was filed for audit. Marge
Finley was recognized as “Outstanding Member” of the Month” for April, Marge
has been a member for 3 years. Marge’s
biography was read by Connie Felton.
President Lefler presented Marge with a certificate of appreciation for
her service to the club. Her biography
and picture will appear in the Nebraska Signal.
President Lefler
presented a certificate to Inez Logan for reaching the Star level in the ESO
reading program. To receive Star level
Inez had to read 40 books in 10 different categories.
A
report was given on the NFWC District IV Fine Arts Festival, which was held
March 21st at the Seward Civic Center in Seward. Activities and awards at the festival have
appeared in an article in the Signal.
A report was given on the
NFWC State Convention, which was April 12
-14 at Aurora Leadership Center in Aurora.
Three members of the club attended.
The club took 30 pounds of pop tabs for Ronald McDonald, Details of the
conventions and awards received by Fairmont will appear in a separate article
in the Signal.
President Lefler thanked
the members for all the items for the Post Prom Basket.
The club members will again help with the Red
Cross Blood Drive at the Fairmont
American Legion on Friday, April 27th 12:00
- 5:30 p.m.
President Lefler
reminded members of the GFWC Federation Day "WILD WOMAN EVENT", Tuesday,
April 24 at the Family Market Café at 9:00 a.m. The NFWC Exeter Woman’s Club
and the NFWC President Pat Gage will attend.
A
coin collection was taken and the door prize was won by Marge Finley.
Being no further
business the meeting was adjourned.
President Lefler introduced Sheila Lauby from
the Fairmont Community Club Who spoke on recycling. The Community Club recently purchased a new
recycling trailer with compartments for the different recycling materials for
Fairmont. Sheila told the group about
the different items you could recycle.
She explained the differences between the types of plastics and the
different types of carbora. It was
interesting to learn about all you can recycle.
Many in the club members already recycle and others were inspired to
start.
The club then held their
“Spring Fling Auction”. This is the
annual fundraiser for the club. Members
bring items to be auctioned and bid on the items. This is a fun way to raise funds for the club
projects. Delores Roper was the auctioneer
for the day assisted by Karolyn Glenn.
A delicious lunch and a time
of fellowship were enjoyed by the members.
Hostesses for the day were Inez Logan, Karolyn
Glenn, and Delores Roper.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club will be May 15 at Family Market Cafe at 9:00 a.m.
for a brunch and meeting.
Roll Call will be naming your
favorite Woman’s Club program.
Fillmore Central Sophomore Pilgrimage Students will speak on their
experiences.
Installation of Officers for 2012-2013- will be given by Jean Kolterman
of Seward
Club
Attends State Convention
Three
members of the GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club attended the 116th Annual
Convention of the Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc in Aurora on April
12-14. Those attending from Fairmont
were: Delores Roper, NFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club President Elect; Nancy Seward,
NFWC District IV Treasurer and Nancy Galaway who serves the state as 2nd
Vice President.
Presiding
over the convention was NFWC President Cheryl Strickler. Highlighted speakers during the convention
were GFWC 2nd vice president Shelia Shea, Shari Rooney RN from the
Nebraska Heart Institute, Shelly Pointe from Crisis Center in Grand Island, and Doug Zbylut from
Ronald McDonald House in Omaha.
Fillmore
Central School students who won honors in the NFWC state Art and Poetry and
short Story Contest were: Art- Media Area Art 1st Hannah
Marget, Visual Pun 1st Hannah Marget,
Pen & Ink 1st Prate Bhakta, 2
pt. perspective 1st Dakota
Verhage
Club members who won honors
at the state convention were: Adult
Art - Lea Johnson BEST OF SHOW;
Photography: 2nd Wanda
Marget Scenic , 1st Marion Toon Feature, 3rd Marion Toon
Natural History; Crafts-Inez Logan 1st
quilt, 2nd wall hanging, Wanda Marget 2nd loomed rug; Writing,
Poetry-Thelma Berggren 1st; Delores Roesti 2nd Short
Story-Nancy Galaway 1st and Delores
Roesti 2nd. 1st place
winners in writing, Thelma Berggren and Nancy Galaway will go to the
national competition in Washington, D.C...
The GFWC Fairmont Woman’s
Club received a 2nd on the club scrapbook, 1st on its
publicity book and its website. Both
will go to the national competition in Washington, D.C. The club also received certificates of award
for their work in the GFWC programs
of Art, Conservation, Education, Home Life, International Outreach, Public
Issues, Communication, Leadership and Membership. They
The Fairmont club took
30 pounds of pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House that were not only donated by
club members but members of the Fairmont community.
Wild Woman Event
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club held a “Wild Woman Event” in conjunction with their celebration of
GFWC Federation Day, which is the anniversary of the founding of the General
Federation of Women’s Clubs. This was
held April 24, 2012 at the Family Market Café in Fairmont, NE.
The “Wild Woman Event”
was to raise money for the Heifer International program of WILD. Heifer International established the Women in
Livestock Development (WiLD) initiative to help women care for themselves,
their families, the Earth and each other.
The Fairmont Club also
invited their neighboring club the GFWC Exeter Woman’s Club to this event. The Fairmont and Exeter ladies all wore
something wild and brought a gift bag with a surprise in it. The bags were given out for a donation to the
Heifer International WILD program. The
ladies enjoyed a wonderful brunch, and fellowship. They had many laughs over the wild outfits
everyone was wearing and the surprises in the gift bags.
Club’s Outstanding Member
for May (Narge Finley)
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club has chosen Marjorie Finley as Outstanding Member of the Month for
April.
Marjorie is a Sandhiller
born in Ainsworth NE March 8, 1932 to Forest W. and Constance (Dinsmores)
Barnes. She moved with her parents and
sister to Chadron NE in the Pan Handle in 1941.
She has been a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary since she was 9 years old. During the Korean War she worked for the U.S.
Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio and helped
decentralize to the Topeka Air Force Depot.
Returning to her home in
Chadron she finished her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree to teach in public
schools.
In August of 1955 she married
Charles Finley and they dedicated 40 years to teaching in the rural
Agricultural areas across the State of Nebraska in: Bushnell, Fairmont, Filley,
Cook-Talmage, Sutton, Tryon and Arcadia.
They have two children:
Deborah and Michael; two grandchildren Brett and Angela; three step
grandchildren Sami, Vince, and Jessica; two great grand children Jordane and
Lybie.
Marge has used music and
books all her life to survive, serve others and to learn from other people.
Her faith was nurtured in
and through different churches; Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian, United
Brethren, United Methodist, United Church of Christ, Lutheran Good Samaritan
and Federated (UMC & UCC).
Harvard, Inland and Sutton
will soon be served by two Ministers – uniting people in fulfilling Mission
needs!
Her interest in people and
community was nourished through education, faith and respect for the Lakota,
Cheyenne Native American Sioux Tribes who lived in Chadron near the
Northwestern Railroad during her younger years.
Four years of WW II brought
many Military to Chadron while she was in Prep School.
Marjorie’s’ Genealogy is
Scotch, Irish, German and English.
The Dinsmores (Dunsmores-Densmores) of Scotland and the Dahlings and
Ibs of Germany who all settled in Iowa.
The Barnes Family from Iowa City had an acorn farm and dairy. Marge’s
father went to Europe with the Expeditionary Forces in WW I and returned home
from France after the Armistice as a Marine. He married and they came west to
Nebraska.
March 2012 News
Club’s Outstanding Members
of the Month
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club has chosen Linda Carroll and Lea Johnson as “Outstanding Members
of the Month” for March. They were
honored at the club’s March 20st meeting.
Their biographies were read at the meeting and President Donna Lefler
presented them with certificates for their years of service.
Linda Jean Carroll was
born February 21, 1961 to Neil and Jean (Bernasek) Priefert in Geneva, NE. Linda has three sisters, Mary Scott of York,
NE, Carol Priefert of St. Joseph, MI and Susan Priefert of San Jose, CA. Linda graduated in 1979 from Fairmont High
School and will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from
Concordia University in December of this year.
Linda has three
daughters, Lindsey who is 25 and lives in Central City, NE, Danielle who is 21
and lives and York and Leslie who is in 8th grade and is 13 and
resides in Fairmont. Linda’s pride and
joy is her wonderful grandson Dominic who will a year old on April 17th. She has always been active with the many
civic and school activities her children have and currently are involved in.
Linda
has been Clerk/Treasurer for the Village of Fairmont since April, 1, 1991. She is active in the Southern Seven Clerk
Assn. and the Nebraska Municipal Clerk
Assn. Linda has earned the Certified
Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal
Clerks.
She attends many conferences to stay current on municipal issues.
Linda has a deep love
for God and this is evident with her involvement in the Fairmont Community
United Methodist Church. She serves on
several committees and is active in the church choir. Linda also is a member of
the Fairmont Legion Auxiliary, the Fairmont Community Club and on the board of
directors for the Fillmore Central Teammates program.
In her spare time, Linda
enjoys playing the piano, catering for Kerry’s Restaurant and working at the
Junction Motor Speedway.
Linda has been a member
of the GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club for three years. She is currently the club’s music/speech
chairperson. Her great grandmother and
great aunts were active in Fairmont’s Woman’s Club and her mother, Jean
Priefert has been a member for 47 years.
Linda
enjoys the fellowship provided by Fairmont Woman’s Club and the importance that
the GFWC places on education, civic and community betterment. She particularly likes the last line of the
Club Collect.. “ And, Oh Lord God, let us forget not to be kind.
Life of
Lea Johnson…born 9/2/1931..Hermiston, Oregon
Born in a
little town in northern Oregon not far from the Columbia River which separates
Oregon and Washington. Married young and NOTE first of 5 children was born 14
months later. Of the 5 children, Diana
is a retired accountant, Gerry retired from Microsoft, Terri Lee is assistant
to Finance Director at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, John is President of Carroll
Shelby Mustang/Cobra International & Christina has the new bakery in
York. WE have 24 grandchildren, 15 great
grandchildren, and 3 great, great grand- children.
Had 3 sisters
& 2 brothers. I am the oldest of 6.
Have lost 2 sisters, one with polio, and one with MS. One brother lives in OK. And a brother and
sister in Oregon.
First job was
as a “number please” telephone operator but as my husband moved on and I was
alone with 2 children to take care of, I lived for a time with my parents and
worked at an Army Ordnance Deport as a short box checker. Remarried a police
officer and again moved. This time to a
college town in the Blue Mountains of Oregon.
In La Grande, Oregon I probably had my most interesting job. I was a Program Director in a Radio Station.
I scheduled daily programs, helped with announcements and had a 30 minute
woman’s program. When my husband decided
to return to the Navy we were stationed in Alameda, California where I worked
for a termite control office. Then my
husband was transferred to MiraMar Naval Air Station, north of San Diego, California. Here I go again, looking for another
job. I worked for A brokerage firm until
my last daughter was born. In fact I was
working for this firm when President Kennedy was shot and the stock market went
wild.
A year after
the last daughter was born I went through a life changing time. Basically losing 6 months to cancer
surgeries. I realized how short life could be so decided to go back to night
school. At this time I had also decided
to try working for a school district.
Starting at the bottom as a dish washer I soon took the bakers position
when open and then on to manager of a single kitchen. They then transferred me to the High School
as manager where we were a prep kitchen for 3 additional schools. After ten years at the district, night
school, one daughter still at home, and a failed marriage I applied for a
position as Area Supervisor at another school district where I had 9 schools I
was responsible for. We also did the meal for the Senior Center. It was a great move because I did meet and
married my present husband Jerry, thirty years ago.
We retired
and moved to York, NE in 1991 where we spent about 12 years going to Az. in the
winter to do a lot of Square Dancing, and then moved to Fairmont in 2009. Love Nebraska and would never move.
I did
receive my degree from Palomar College
Was a 25
year member of the California State Grange
Held
position of Secretary of San Marcos Grange for 9 years
Was Woman’s
Committee Chairman for Grange for 8 years
Belonged to
the California Food Service
President of
local County Food Service Assoc. for 6 years
Belong to
Lions Club, Legion Club, UMW, GFWC, Book Worms,
Fairmont
Methodist Church
Did a lot of
crafts and oil paintings
Club Hears Program on Thailand
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met Tuesday, March 20,, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at the Bank Community
Room for a luncheon and their regular meeting.
Della Rose and Connie Felton hosted the luncheon.
President
Lefler opened the meeting by introducing guest Margaret Nichols and Ruby
West. President Lefler led the members
and guest in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect.
The Thought
for the Day was given by Lea Johnson.
The
program for the day was given by Margaret Nichols on her travels to
Thailand. Margaret is an outstanding
speaker and led the group through the many interesting places she and her
husband, Ray, visited. The members
learned so much about the people and culture of Thailand. Margaret had several pictures and souvenirs
that she shared with the group.
Roll
Call was answered by members naming a food from a foreign country.
Sharon
Krejci gave a parliamentary procedure.
Faye
Bonin gave a report from the GFWC Clubwoman Magazine. She read about the health issues that the
GFWC are involved in
Committee
reports were given. Art Chairman Wanda Marget
reported youth and adult art and adult photography were ready to be sent to the
Fine Arts Festival for judging. Craft
Chairman Faye Bonin report adult craft were ready to be sent to the Fine Arts
Festival for judging. Scrapbook Chairman
Sharon Krejci will take the scrapbook to the Fine Arts Festival for judging. Poetry and Short Story Chairman Nancy Galaway
reported that writing winners will be announced at the state convention on
April 13, 2012. International
Outreach Chairman Louise Gipson reported on the projects that GFWC support
internationally. The
Fairmont and Geneva clubs worked together will send 4 students from Fillmore Central
High School to the Sophomore Pilgrimage on March 28 in
Lincoln. Home Life Chairman Beth Uden
gave some health tips. Fund Raising
Chairman Nancy Seward reported on the Spring Fling Auction, which will be April
17th.
Courtesy Chairman Lea Johnson gave the March birthdays.
The
Nominating Committee, Beth Uden & Sharon Krejci, presented the slate of
officers for 2012-2013. The following
officers were elected: President – Delores Roper, 1st Vice President
– Delores Roesti, 2nd Vice President – Nancy Galaway, Secretary –
Beth Uden, Treasurer – Kay Harris.
Secretary
Beth Uden read the minutes of the February 21, 2012 meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Correspondence was read from the Department
of Roads on road signs.
Treasurer
Nancy Seward gave the treasurer’s report.
The report was filed for audit.
Lea
Johnson and Linda Carroll were recognized as “Outstanding Members of the Month”
for March, both have been members for 3 years.
Lea’s biography was read by Kay Harris and Linda Carroll biography was
read by Pastor Karla Sheffy. President
Lefler presented Lea and Linda with certificates of appreciation for their
service to the club. Their biographies
and pictured will appear in the Nebraska Signal.
NFWC
District IV Fine Arts Festival will be March 21st at the Seward
Civic Center in Seward. Eight members
from Fairmont plan to attend.
Members
brought items for the Fillmore Central Post Prom Party Basket. President Lefler will take the basket to
Geneva.
The NFWC
State Convention is April 12 -14 at Aurora Leadership Center in Aurora.
Those planning to go are Nancy Galaway,
Nancy Seward and Delores Roper. They
will be taking the pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Tabs can be dropped off at the Fairmont Library.
The “Wild
Woman” is Event set for Tuesday, April 24 in conjunction with Federation Day
will be held at the Family Market Cafe at 9:00 a.m. This will include a
breakfast brunch. Each person attending
is to bring a gift bag. Bags will be
sold for a donation to go to the Wild Women project for Heifer
International. Fairmont has also invited
the GFWC Exeter and Geneva Woman’s Clubs.
If you plan to attend you need to RSVP by April 10th to Donna
Lefler.
Nancy Galaway
reported on The Front Porch Award that was won by the Fairmont
Public Library. The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club had written a letter of recommendation for the application for
this award. The Woman’s Club had
established the Fairmont Library in 1922 and since that time continues to
support many of their programs.
President
Lefler ordered 20 pinwheels from the GFWC Pinwheels Garden project for Prevent
Child Abuse program. They will be taken to the Fairmont Library where the
pinwheel Garden will be on display and later used during the Summer Reading
Program.
A
coin collection was taken and the door prize was won by Della Rose.
Being no further
business the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting of the GFWC
Fairmont Woman’s Club will be April 17, 2012 at the Bank Community Room,
at 1:30 p.m. Roll Call will be my childhood dream was to grow up to
be......... The Thought for the Day will be by Connie Jo Felton. The Sophomore
Pilgrimage Students will report. Also reports on NFWC District IV Fine Art and
GFWC State Convention. The club will Recognize Special Members) - Carol Bettger
& Marge Finley. The program will be handouts on GFWC Community
Improvement. The club will hold its SPRING
FLING AUCTION. Hostesses
will be Inez Logan, Karolyn Glenn and Delores Roper.
Club Attends Fine Arts Festival
Seven members of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club attended the NFWC Fine Arts Festival at the Seward
Civic Center in Seward on March 21, 2012.
Those attending were Donna Lefler, Beth Uden, Nancy Seward, Sharon
Krejci, Faye Bonin Nancy Galaway and Marion Toon.
The members enjoyed
listening to the school music students, viewing the entries in the school and
adult art and photography, club scrapbooks and the adult crafts contest
The
GFWC Fairmont and Geneva Woman’s Clubs worked together on the school art
contest. Entries from Fillmore Central
High School that place are: 3 Media Area Art - BEST OF SHOW Hannah Marget, 2nd
Dakota Verhage; Visual Pun – 1st Hannah Marget, 2st
Shaunna Rohe; Pencil Art – 1st Pratik Bhakta;
Pen & Ink - 1st Pratik
Bhakta, 2nd Dakota Verhage ; Chalk & Charcoal - 2nd
Hannah Marget; 2 pt. perspective – 1st Dakota
Verhage, 2nd Pratick Bhakta
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club’s entries received the following awards.
Adult Art Contest: 2nd Lea
Johnson
Adult Photography: Wanda
Marget BEST OF SHOW - Scenic - "Balloons over Iowa Cornfield" in IA, 1st
Calendar "Pantry" Living History Farms in IA; Marion Toon 1st
Natural History "Swans on Water" at Crete, NE, 1st
"Feature - Railroad Ties" at Exeter, NE
Adult Craft Contest: Wanda Marget BEST OF SHOW
Loomed Rugs, 1st Baby items, 2nd Place Mat; Inez Logan
BEST OF SHOW – Quilts, BEST OF SHOW Wall hanging, 1st Christmas
Articles Quilted, 1st Easter Appliqué', 1st Table runner,
1st Wall hanging, 1st Child’s Purse, 2nd Table
runner; Faye
Bonin 1st Dolls, clothes, 2nd Centerpiece, 2nd
Pictures Embroidery; Connie Jo Felton, 2nd Miniature
Pictures, 2nd Pillow.
Club Scrapbooks: Fairmont BEST OF SHOW
Club Plants Pinwheel Garden
The GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club is participating in the GFWC Signature
Project: Domestic Violence. They are
partnering with Prevent Child Abuse America, which is promoting the Plant
Pinwheels for Prevention® Program. Clubs
are asked to plant a “Pinwheel Garden” to help draw attention to the child
abuse prevention program. The Fairmont
club has planted a “Pinwheel Garden” at
the Fairmont Public Library. The
pinwheels will be use later in the library’s Summer Reading Program for
children.
February 2012 News
Club’s Outstanding Member for February
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club has chosen Kay Harris as “Outstanding Member of the Month” for
February. Kay has been an active member
for four years. One of her favorite
projects is the planting and cares of the flowers in flower barrels the club
places in the main business district of Fairmont. Kay was honored at the club’s February meeting where her biography
was read and President Lefler presented her with a certificate for her service
to the club. Her biography follows. I was born Loris
"Kay" McQuistan on July 25th, 1938 in Spencer, Ne. to Irene and
Lawrence McQuistan. I lived
on a farm with my parents, an older brother Bob (who we lost in a car accident
in 1956), two younger sisters Doris and Bette.
My parents sold the farm in
1954 and moved to Norfolk, NE. I graduated from Norfolk High in 1955 and worked
at the Norfolk-Regional Center until 1956. I then moved to Lincoln, NE.
and worked at
NPPD.
Jack
Harris and I were married on June 7, 1958. We were blessed with 5 sons, Jeff.
Doug, Dave, Steve and Mike,
We
raised our sons on acreage 3 3/4 miles east of York, NE. After our sons were
raised and left home we sold our acreage and saw the country for a few years,
living in MO and AL. After about 5 years we
came back to the good life in Nebraska and brought our home in Fairmont, where
we have lived for over 15 years.
When our boys were all in
school I became a Deli manager, which I did for about 25 years and retired 5 1/2 years ago. We have 4 wonderful daughter-in-laws, Melinda, Carrie, Barb,
Kim and hopefully we will add Kathy.
They have given us 12 grandsons- Darrick, Tyler, Jake, Thad, Devin,
Todd, Troy, Travis, Connor, Cameron, Andrew and Cory; 2 granddaughters, Amy and
Ashley; 3 granddaughter in-laws, Sarah, Jackie and Dana;1 great grandson, Brea
and 4 great granddaughters, Alexis, Mckenzie, Alley and Kynlee.
I am a Reach to Recovery
Volunteers for the American Cancer Society.
I also
enjoy GFWC, United Methodist Women, Fairview Manor Auxiliary, helping and
bossing Jack with the yard work, our family and home.
Club Has New Member
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club is happy to welcome Rose Callahan as the newest member to their
organization. At their February meeting
President Lefler presented Rose with a GFWC membership pin and a year
subscription to the GFWC Clubwoman magazine.
Nancy Galaway, club member and NFWC 2nd Vice President
presented Rose with a heart charm from the Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs
and a letter of welcome from GFWC President Carlene Garner. Rose moved to Fairmont about three years ago
where she has established a dog grooming business. Rose is interested in the many programs the
Woman’s Club has to offer and is anxious to be of service.
Club announces Youth Art Winners
The GFWC Fairmont and
Geneva Woman’s club have worked together on a Art Contest for Fillmore Central
Middle School and High School. In the
5-8 grades two winners from each grade can go on to the NFWC District IV Fine
Art Festival, which will be held in Seward on March 21. Those in 5-8 grades that will go to district
have a * by them. In the hight school
division 2 from each category can go on to the district competition. All the first place winners in the high
school division will go on to district.
All the winners will be
displayed at the Fairmont Public Library for the next few weeks. Stop by and
take a look at all our great artists in
our community.
5th Grade
Splatter Paint, 1st Avis Koca**, 1st Mason Marget, 2nd Madison Bonin
2nd Tessa Bridges, 3rd Caleb Nebe , 3rd Lexis Jenkins; Name Contour , 1st
Marissa Gewecke , 1st Tessa Bridges, 2nd Gunner Chapman, 2nd Lexis Jenkins, 3rd
Elise Frook , 3rd Ryan Hauson; Balance Picture, 1st Elise Frook , 2nd Sydney
Hiatt , 3rd Faith Lauber ; Watercolor , 1st Elsie Frook ** 1st Victoria Glenn,
2nd Miranda Elznic, 2nd Sydney Hiatt;, 3rd Madison Bonin , 3rd Lauryn
Monteforte; Crayon Textured Rubbing, 1st Marisa Gewacke, 1st Elsie Frook, 2nd
Sydney Hiatt, 2nd Faith Lauber, 3rd Caleb Nebe , 3rd Destiny McCaul.
6th Grade
African Art, 1st Mariah Lemke ** , 1st Grace Jacobson, 2nd Evan
Gangstad, 2nd Alia Hurst, 3rd MaggieMaffin , 3rd Rae Chapman ; Op Art, 1st Alia Hurst, 2nd Grace Jacobson,
1st Mariah Lemke, 2nd Madison Galusha 3rd Lydia Birky , 3rd Kayla Bonds ;
Watercolor , 1st Mariah Lemke **, 1st
Grace Jacobson, 2nd Rae Chapman 2nd Madison Galusha, 3rd Evan Gangstad , 3rd
Madeline Kimbrough; 3D Art, 1st Madison Galusha, 2nd Alia Hurst, 3rd Rae
Chapman ;
7th Grade
2 point Perspective box people , 1st Chelsea Fessler ** , 1st Garrett
Whitley ** 2nd Daniel Andrews
2nd Baylee Bohannon , 3rd Logan
Peppard ;
8th Grade
Masks, 1st Kylie Slapnicka , 1st Brandi Simacek , 2nd Cori Knapp , 2nd
Jacob Nutter, 3rd Elizabeth Eichelberger, 3rd Kaylea Gebhards-Iburg; Pop Art ,
1st Mariana Martinez ** , 1st. Aracely
Martinez ** 2nd Jacob Nutter, 2nd Cori Knapp,3rd Elizabeth Eichelberger, 3rd
Alyssa Brown.
Fillmore Central High School
Mixed Media , 1st Dakota Verhage, 1st Pratik Bhakta, 2nd Charman
Burkland; Chalk & Charcoal , 1st Shaunna Rohe, 1st Hannah Marget, 2nd
Stewart Wilson 2nd Zack Kerl, 3rd Allie Wilson ; 2-pt Perspective, 1st Dakota
Verhage, 1st Pratick Bhakta, 2nd Matthew Wright, 2nd Charles Udell, 3rd Charman
Burkland; Scratch Art, 1st Pratik Bhakta, 1st Dakota Verhage, 2nd Hannah
Marget, 2nd Charles Udell ; Visual Pun, 1st Hannah Marget, 1st Shaunna Rohe,
2nd Zackary Kerl, Stamp Print , 1st Dakota Verhage , 1st Pratik Bhakta , 2nd
Lathon Virus, 2nd Charles Udell ; 3 Media Area Art , 1st Hannah Marget, 1st
Stewart Wilson, 2nd Allie Wilson, 2nd
Shaunna Rohe; Value Study , 1st Pratik Bhakta, 1st Dakota Verhage, 2nd Charman
Burkland, 2nd Charles Udell ; Pen & Ink , 1st Dakota Verhage, 1st Pratik
Bhakta , 2nd Charman Burkland ; Temper Paint , 1st Pratik Bhakta, 2nd Charles
Udell .
Club Celetrate The Arts
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met Tuesday, February 21,, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank Community
Room for their regular meeting.
The program for the day
was “Celebrating the Arts.” Members
enjoyed Fillmore Central music students Morgan Monteforte
and Lauren Hopken who sang several selections, accompanied by
Nancy Jo Galusha. Several of the writing winners from the club’s Poetry and
Short Story Contest were read. Art,
photography and crafts contest for club members were held that day. A list of these will appear in a separate
article in the Signal.
President
Lefler opened the meeting by leading the members in the Pledge of Allegiance
and the Club Collect.
Members
answered roll call
by telling their favorite flower.
Sharon
Krejci gave a parliamentary procedure on members speaking on a motion.
Committee
reports were given. Conservation
Chairman Jean Priefert reported on the sandhill cranes. Education Chairmen Delores Roesti reported on
books at the library that dealt with women’s issues. Scrapbook Chairman Sharon Krejci brought the
finished 2011 scrapbook for members to look at.
It will be entered in the scrapbook contest at the district Fine Arts
Festival. Art Chairman Wanda Marget
showed the winners of the Fillmore Central School Art Contest. These will be on display at the Fairmont
public Library. A list of winners has
appeared in the Signal. Writing Chairman Nancy Galaway Presented Delores Roesti
with certificates for 1st place in poetry and short story in the
local contest. Donna Lefler told we had 11 students interested in attending the
Sophomore Pilgrimage, which will be held March 28th in Lincoln. Working with the GFWC Geneva Woman’s Club we
will be able to send four students from Fillmore Central High School. Fundraising Chairman Nancy Seward talked
about what we would be doing as a fundraiser.
Courtesy Chairman Lea Johnson gave the February birthday, Elizabeth-Feb
18th, Linda Carroll-Feb. 21st, Nancy Galaway-Feb. 22nd,
Sharon Krejci-Feb. 26th, Della Rose-Feb. 27th. Sharon Krejci reported that the nominating
committee has not yet filled the slate of officers for 2012-2013.
Secretary
Beth Uden read the minutes of the January 17, 2012 meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Correspondence was read from the Fillmore Central
Post Prom Committee.
Treasurer
Nancy Seward gave the treasurer’s report.
The report was filed for audit.
Kay Harris, 4 year member,
was recognized as “Outstanding Member for February. Kay’s biography was read by Connie Felton and
President Lefler presented her with a certificate for her many years of
service. Her picture and biography will
appear in the Signal.
President Lefler
presented a certificate and pin to Delores Roesti for reaching the Member level
in the ESO reading program. To complete
this level Delores had to read 4 books from 4 different categories for a total
of 16 books.
President Lefler
presented a membership pin to new member Rose Callahan. Nancy Galaway, club member and NFWC 2nd
Vice President, presented Rose with a heart charm from NFWC and a letter of
welcome from GFWC President Carlene Garner.
Members voted to hold a
“Wild Women” event for the Heifer International program. This will be in conjunction with our
Federation Day celebration on April 24th. The GFWC Exeter Woman’s Club will be invited
to join us.
The District IV Fine
Arts Festival will be held in Seward on March 21st. Several of the members are planning on attending.
The NFWC State
Convention will be held in Aurora on April 12-14, 2012. Detail is in the GFWC Clubwoman news
letter. Contact President Lefler if you
plan to attend.
President Lefler
Reminded members to bring a gift the Fillmore Central Post Party basket to the
March meeting.
A coin collection was
taken and Inez Logan won the door prize.
Being no further
business the meeting was adjourned.
A delicious lunch and a
time of fellowship were enjoyed by the members.
Hostesses for the day were Jean Priefert and Marge
Finley
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club will be March 20, 2012 at noon at the Bank
Community Room for a luncheon and meeting.
Thought for the Day will be given by Lea Johnson. Roll Call will be to Name a food from a foreign
country. Election of 2012-2013 Officers.
The program will be “A Visit to a Foreign Country” by Margaret Nichols. Hostess is Della Rose.
January 2012 News
Club Announces Writing
Contest Winners
The GFWC Fairmont and
Geneva Woman’s Club worked together to sponsor a writing contest for the
students in the Fillmore Central School district and for club members.
The following are the winners in the Poetry and Short Story Contest:
Grade 4 B: Poetry – 1st - Alyssa Gilliland (Paintings in Nature), 2nd -
Kate Lynn Petersen (Jelly)
4B: Short Story - 1st - Elaina Madison (It's a Merry Christmas), 2nd -
Halle Theis (The Blizzard of '09), 3rd - Carson Tatro (The Best Gift),
Honorable Mention - Reagan Klein (Country-Crossing)
5A: Poetry – *1st - Malie Voss (The Springtime Song), 2nd - Ryan
Poppert (Famous Poet's), 3rd - Payton Kelly (Trees), 3rd - Sydney Simacek
(Storms), Honorable Mention - Gunnar Chapman (George the First)
5B: Poetry – *1st -
Sydney Hiatt (Cupcakes), 2nd - Tori Stoldorf (Boating), 3rd - Madison Bonin
(Grandpa), Honorable Mention - Elise Frook (Joyful Noises), Honorable Mention -
Hannah Norvell (Gymnastics)
5A Short Story – *1st - Marlie Voss (Innocent Until Proven Guilty),
*2nd - Ethan Reinsch (The Worst Camping Trip Ever), 3rd - Braden D. Myers (A
Day In Middle School)
Grade 6A Short Story – *1st - Madison Galusha (Outrageous Family
Christmas), 2nd Sydney Schelkopf (Fudge
Night), 2nd - Chase Boman(New Year's Romance), 3rd - Maggie Maffin (Santa
Burglar), 3rd - Trevor Swartz (Not So Christmas Story)
Grade 6B Short Story – 1st - Kayla Bonds (Are the Cookies Dramatic or
Savory?), 2nd - Rae Ann Chapman (Oh Loving Christmas tree), 3rd - Alia Hurst
(Humiliated)
Grade 7: Short Story – *1st - Elisha Sheffy-Harris (Jurir Jungle), 2nd-
Emileigh Kennel (Airplane)
Grade 11 - Poetry *1st - Kristen Zeleny (untitled), *1st - Marissa
Nutter (Abundance), 2nd Kinser Gergen (The Blue Gill), 3rd Thane Motis
(untitled)
Grade 11 Short Story 1st - *Simone Marget (Cyber bullying), *1st -
Taylor Cunningham (untitled)
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club writing winners:
Poetry -*1st Delores Roesti) My Riches), * 1st Thelma Berggren (The
Gilded Few)
Short Story – *1st Nancy Galaway (Sarah), *1st Delores Roesti
(Eventide)
Those marked with a * will go on to state competition. The winners in state will be announced in
April. The categories for state competition are Category II (Grades 3, 4, 5),
Category III (Grades 6, 7, 8), Category IV (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) and Adult.
Club Hears About Depression
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank Community
Room for their regular meeting.
President
Donna Lefler opened the meeting by welcoming members and guests Rose Callahan and Gerry
Merck.
Our speaker for the day
was Gerry Merck, Outpatient Therapist, from the Fillmore County Hospital Senior
Behavioral health Clinic. She gave a
very interesting and informative talk about depression. Gerry explained the
difference between normal and major depression, causes and treatment. She told about the support group that meets
in Geneva. Members asked many
questions during the question and answer part.
The members agree that they had learned a lot and were able to under
depression better.
After
the program President Lefler resumed the meeting. She led the Members in the
Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Nancy
Galaway gave the thought for the day on taking time
for yourself.
Members
answered roll call
by giving a health tip.
Sharon
Krejci gave a parliamentary procedure on motions.
Faye Bonin read at article
from the GFWC Clubwoman magazine.
Committee
reports were given. Conservation
Chairman Jean Priefert reported about the trees loss from drought this
year. Donna Lefler reminded members to
get their reading list to Education Chairmen Delores Roesti. International Chairman Louise Gipson reported on the
”Wild Woman” program through Heifer International that gives animals to women
to help support their families. Home
Life Chairman Beth Uden gave tips on colds and flu. Scrapbook Chairman Sharon
Krejci is working on the book for district contest. Publicity Chairman Nancy Galaway reported the
publicity book is about ready to be submitted.
Art Chairman Wanda Marget and Carol Bettger will be holding the school art
contest soon. Also a reminder for
members to bring their art work and photography to the February meeting for
judging. Craft Chairman Faye Bonin
encourage members to enter their craft items in the February craft
contest. Writing Chairman Nancy Galaway
reported adult and youth short stories and poems have been judged. The list of winners from the club and
Fillmore Central School were read. They
will appear in a separate article in the Signal. Public Issue Chairman Inez Logan talked about
the Sophomore Pilgrimage, which will be held March 28th in
Lincoln. Working with the GFWC Geneva
Woman’s Club we will be able to send four students from Fillmore Central High
School.
Secretary
Beth Uden read the minutes of the December 2011 meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Correspondence was a thank you note from Donna
Lefler thanking members for their help with the Red Cross Bloodmobile on
December 30th.
Treasurer
Nancy Seward gave the treasurer’s report.
The report was filed for audit.
Club members again voted
to support our local newssheet “What’s Happening” with a financial
donation.
Faye Bonin and Wanda
Marget, 5 year members, were recognized as “Outstanding Members for
January. Faye and Wanda’s biographies
were read and President Lefler presented them with a certificate for her many
years of service. Their picture and
biographies will appear in the Signal.
President Lefler
presented a certificate to Nancy Seward for reach the Star level in the ESO
reading program. To complete this level
Nancy had to read forty books from ten different categories.
The club would like to
welcome new member Rose Callahan. Rose
lives in Fairmont and owns a dog grooming business.
A coin collection was
taken and Kay Harris won the door prize.
Being no further
business the meeting was adjourned.
A delicious lunch and a
time of fellowship were enjoyed by the members.
Hostesses for the day were Kay Harris, Linda Carroll and Carol Bettger.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club will be February 21, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank
Community Room. The thought for the day
will be given by Louise Gipson. Roll
Call will be your favorite flower. The
program will be by Geneva Floral.
Members bring items for the craft, photography, and
art contest. Hostesses are Jean Priefert, Thelma Berggren and Marge Finley.
Members of the Month for
January
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club has chosen Faye Bonin and Wanda Marget for their
Outstanding Members of the Month for January.
Norma “Faye” Simonton
Bonin was born in Santa Anna, California, she was a California girl. They moved
to Nebraska when she was 21 months old and settled in Davenport, NE. She went to several country schools from 1st
to 8th grade and attended Davenport High School graduating in 1955
and struck out on her own, working in Hebron and Hastings.
She met her first
husband while working in Hastings, they had two daughters Sherry & Debbie.
He went to California and the girls and she moved back to her folks at
Davenport and got a job.
Elmer Bonin and her brother worked together on the railroad. They took her to a
dance to celebrate her birthday and they started dating. They were married and
were blessed with three children, Pam, Brenda and Kevin. Elmer worked for farmers in the Thayer and Nuckolls
County area until we moved up here in 1971.
Faye worked Avon to get
to know the people around Grafton, and then they bought the Bar H in 1978 and
ran it until 1983.
She liked working with
the public so she worked at Mr. R’s and South Side awhile, and then she decided
she was tired of driving. There was an opening at Shop Quick (known as Grafton
Mini Mart) and she was hired. She has
worked for Jim & Roxanne Baumann over 20 years.
She had five children,
eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She has lost her husband,
Elmer, and daughters Debbie, and Sherry.
Faye joined the Fairmont
GFWC Woman’s Club 5 years ago, has been the Craft Chairman for five years, She
says she enjoys it very much and have learned a lot. She also belongs to the Fun Club in Grafton
and is a member of the Methodist Church in Geneva. She loves to garden,
embroider, sew, knit and do all kinds of crafts.
Wanda
Marget is the second of four daughters of Monte and Edith Chapman, she was born
and raised about 1 ½ miles from Fairmont. She attended Fairmont Schools,
graduating in 1971. She married Bill Marget and moved into town in
1972. They have two daughters, Julie married to Chris McGahan, and
Janet Marget, and one grandson Nicholas McGahan. Wanda ran a day care in
her home for over 20 years, and has worked at the Fairmont Public Library 13
years as aide and 19 years as director. She has published the Fairmont
“What’s Happening “paper which has been mailed out monthly for 7 years.
She loves to sew, crochet, quilt, loom, garden, ride bikes, and her latest is
riding go-carts with Nicholas.
She
has been a member of the Fairmont GFWC Woman’s Club for 5 years, has been the
school arts and crafts chairman for 5 years. She is the Editor of the Nebraska
Clubwoman for 3 years. She is a member of the Fairmont Community
Church, UMW, is serving her second term on the Southeast Library Board, is
a member of the Fairmont Alumni Scholarship committee, and takes care of the
Fairmont High School Alumni Address book. Wanda helps catalogue
items at the Fillmore County Historical Society and serves as a docent. She has
also been the President of the Fairmont Cemetery Association for many years.
December 2011 News
Club Raises Fund for Heart
Project
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met December 20, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Fairview Manor for their
meeting and annual Christmas party.
President Lefler opened
the meeting by welcoming members.
The Thought for the Day was given by Linda Carroll on taking care of yourself.
Roll call was answered
by members having to answer a Christmas question.
Secretary Beth Uden read
a thank you note from Sue Baumann thanking the club for the opportunity to
speak about her writing at the November meeting.
Members signed up to help
at the Red Cross Bloodmobile on December 30th at the American Legion
in Fairmont.
President Lefler showed
members the GFWC 2012 Calendar. The
pictures on the calendar are from Pictures submitted in the GFWC photography
contest.
Marian Uldrich was honored
as “Outstanding Member of the Month” for December. Sharon has been a member for 7 years. Her biography was read and will appear with
her picture in the Signal. President
Lefler presented Marian with a certificate of appreciation for her years of
service.
The club uses their
Christmas party to raise funds for a charity or special projects. This year members donated to the NFWC
President Cheryl Strickler’s special heart project for children. Nebraska clubs are filling “goodie bags” with
color books, colors, stuffed animals, small toys, etc. for children who are in
the hospital with heart problems.
The group has five new
members this year, Thelma Berggren, Marion Toon, Connie Jo Felton, Elizabeth
Long and Pastor Karla Sheffy. All were
able to attend the meeting and party except Marion Toon.
After the brief business
meeting the members enjoyed their annual Christmas party. The group was favored with Christmas songs by
the students from the Shickley School, which everyone enjoyed.
. The group always likes playing a few games and the drawings for door
prizes. Christmas gifts were exchanged
by using a left and right game. A story
about the club and its members was read and each time you heard right or left
in the story you had to pass the gift you had to the right or left.
The members enjoyed a
time of fellowship and a delicious lunch prepared by the executive committee,
Donna Lefler, Beth Uden, Nancy Seward, Sharon Krejci and Nancy Galaway.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club will be January 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank
Community Room. The Thought for the day
will be given by Nancy Galaway. Members
will answer roll call with a health tip.
The program for the Day will be given “Depression
Behavior “by
the Fillmore County Hospital. Hostesses
Kay Harris, Linda Carroll, Carol Bettger
Club’s Outstanding Member for December
The GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club has chosen Marian Uldrich as
“Member of the Month” for December.
Marian has been an active member for seven years.
Marian Eunice Uldrich was born in the Hebron Hospital on April
21, 1936, to Ralph Carpenter and Christina
Marianna (Bruning) DeLong.
Their family lived on a few farms in the Alexandria area during her
childhood and she attended Alexandria High School, graduating in 1953.
Fond memories of her youth included being the oldest of
eight children, helping her father farm with teams of horses and milk cows by
hand, swimming in the Sandy creek,
visiting family members, and the
occasional war-rationed sugar in a birthday cake were also among her favorite
memories from childhood. The occasional
Saturday night picture show, complete with a 5Cent bag of popcorn was quite the
treat.
Marion enjoyed high school and loved her activities in
volleyball and cheerleading. She also
started working at that time at café’s in Alexandria, Fairbury, and Hebron as
well as cleaning homes and ironing.
Marian’s youth, as is her life, was interwoven with the
love of Christ. She began her personal
journey with the Lord as a 1st grader in the Presbyterian Church, in
Alexandria being confirmed there in 1948.
She joined the First Congregational United Church of Christ In Geneva
in1962.
Marian married Myron Dean Uldrich on April
30, 1953. Myron and Marian
often laughed that they spent their honeymoon prepping a combine for wheat
harvest. They had four children; Marsha
Diane who married Kelvin Jorgensen, Michael Dean who married
Renee, and twins Mary who married Dayle Bruhn and Marie
Deneice who died shortly after birth.
Marian
was a typical Nebraska farmwife, working beside her husband. She also worked outside the home over the
years as a bookkeeper at Geneva Transfer local , selling Northrup King Seed
corn with Myron, serving as a drop-in
babysitter for grandkids, caring for her aged in-laws; Frank and Hazel Uldrich,
and from 1979-2001 as receptionist/in-take officer for the Youth Development
Center in Geneva.
Marian is also civic minded. She served on county extension committees,
4-H leader, Sunday School Teacher, as girl-scout leader. She served 16 years on the Geneva School
Board. Marian served on many church committees, councils, and boards including
President of Women’s Fellowship.
Marian’s was involved in the foundations which supported the Geneva
Public Schools. Here work included
projects with the Geneva Education Association in the late 1970’s, as a charter
member of the Fillmore County Education Agency and also with the Fillmore
Central Scholarship Committee. She belonged to an extension club. She served as
President and other offices in the American Legion Auxiliary at Fairmont, and
as Public Issues Chairman in the GFWC Fairmont Women’s Club.
The past 24 years of Marian’s life have been filled with
the joys of being a Grandma. Her
grandchildren are Kellen and Klaire Jorgensen, Jordan, Chandler and Rachelle
Uldrich, Alex, Dana, and Eric Bruhn.
Marion left her beloved farm after her husband’s death in
2003 and moved into Geneva.
Marian Loves to cook collects cookbooks, and recipes. Until Marian’s eyesight diminished she was an
avid reader. Marian is now recovering
from a broken leg at Fairview Manor in Fairmont.
November 2011 News
Club Hears from Grafton
Author
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met November 15, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank Community Room
President Lefler opened
the meeting by welcoming members and guest Sue Baumann. Members joined in the flag salute and club collect.
President Lefler
introduced the speaker for the day, Sue Baumann, Grafton author. Sue gave a very interesting and informative
presentation. She told about how she got
started writing novels and how she develops them and the characters in
them. Sue writes under the pen name Laura
Landon. She
explained about how to publish a book and what a book needs to have in the
story line. Sue answered questions from
the members about her writing. Members
enjoyed hearing about the ins and outs of writing and publishing a book.
After the program
President Lefler resumed the meeting
The thought for the day
was given by Faye Bonin.
Roll call was answered
by telling a book you recently read.
Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure on a postponed motion.
Faye Bonin gave the Club Woman Magazine report on National Recycles
Day.
Committee Reports were
given. Conservation Chairman Jean
Priefert talked about the dry conditions in the south. Education Chairman Delores Roesti told about
some interesting books at the library.
Home Life Chairman Beth Uden talked about the effects of caffeine. International Outreach Chairman Louise Gipson
talked to the group about GFWC involvement with children. Poetry and Short Story Chairman Nancy Galaway
reminded members they only have two months to work on their entry for the
writing contest.
Secretary Beth Uden read
the minutes of the October 19, 2011 meeting.
They were approved as read. She
read the correspondence; thank you notes from the Back Pack program for the
donations and from Donna Lefler, Red Cross Bloodmobile chairman for the
volunteers who help at the October 21st blood drive. An invitation from the GFWC Wilber Woman’s
Club inviting the club to their 70th Anniversary celebration on
November 16 was read.
Nancy Seward gave the
treasurer's report. The report was filed
for audit.
President Lefler
presented new member Connie Felton with a GFWC membership pin and a year’s
subscription of the GFWC Clubwoman magazine.
Nancy Galaway presented
new members Karla Sheffy and Connie Felton with heart charms from NFWC and a
welcome letter from GFWC President Carlene Garner.
Louise Gipson was
honored as “Outstanding Member of the Month” for November. Beth Uden read Louise’s biography which will
appear in the Signal with her picture.
President Lefler presented Louise with a certificate for her 11 years of
service.
Members of the club
donating prizes, candy and volunteering as the Community Children’s Halloween
party on October 31st reported their donations and volunteer hours.
President Lefler
reported that the club donated 225 pounds of clothing and household items they
had brought to The October meeting for the victims of domestic violence.
The club held a shower
for the Senior Citizens Center; bringing food items to be used at the center,
Director Della Rose thanked the members for their donations.
Members brought their
pink lids from Yoplait Yogurt for the Save Lids to
Save Lives program. These lids will be
sent to Yoplait who will donate five
cents a lids to breast cancer research.
President
Lefler reminded members to get their used ink cartridges to the Fairmont Public
Library where they will be taken to Geneva for the Fillmore Central Success
program.
The
club will make a donation to the Fairmont public Library in memory of members
Doris Judy and Charlene Bristol.
A coin collection was
taken and the door prize was won by Faye Bonin.
Being no further
business President Lefler adjourned the meeting.
Members enjoyed a time
of fellowship and a delicious lunch furnish by Louise Gipson and Lea Johnson.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club is December 20, 2011 at 1:30 at the Fairview
Manor. Linda Carroll will give the
thought for the day. Roll call will be
answering a Christmas Question. This
will be the club’s Christmas party.
Bring a gift for the gift exchange and a donation for children with
heart problems at the Children’s Hospital.
Club’s Outstanding Member for November
Louise Gipson has been named
“Member of the Month” for November by the GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club. Louise has been an active member of the club
for 11 years. Her biography was read as
the club’s November meeting and she received a certificate for the years o
service. Her biography follows.
I was born in Wichita Kansas January 5th 1926, and was named
Cora Louise after my mother; I have a brother Marvin that is 6 years older.
At the age of three my
parents were divorced, and my mother took us to Rock Spring, Arkansas to be
close to her parents. Rock Springs was
a small settlement of people which had one building that served as both Church
and school house.
Marvin and I lived with
our grandparents, and Mother went to work in Lincoln the nearest town. Since
she didn’t have transportation she only came home on weekends.
While working in
Lincoln, she met a bachelor named Frank Jackson. He would come out to Rock
Springs on Sunday, and I remember he always had candy and gum in his suit
pocket. We could reach in and get it,
and it never failed to be there. That was a big treat for us.
After Mother and Frank
were married we moved to Lincoln, where he had a garage and gas station. It was
so good to be in a family unit with a mother and dad that loved you, and we
never doubted Dad’s love. Marvin and I went by the name of Jackson all our
growing up years.
When Marvin graduated
from high school he had to use our biological name. When I was 16 and went to
apply for a social security card I had to start using it too. In our hearts
were were always Jackson’s.
I started to school in
Lincoln, but when I was in the 3rd grade we moved back to Rock
Springs where Dad and his brother owned a farm. Marvin and I loved the farm,
but not the two mile walk to school in the winter time. During the summer we
would walk the 5 miles to Lincoln where Mom would buy groceries and visit, and
Marvin and I were turned loose to enjoy
being in town and going to the show. After Dad closed the garage we would ride
home with him.
We moved back to town
when I was in the 8th grade. It was wonderful to have electric
lights. On the farm we had a coleman light to study by. We were in seventh heaven to have lights and
ice box and heat that we didn’t have to carry wood!
I was a junior when
Pearl Harbor happened, and soon after Dad wasn’t able to get parts/tires and
gas for the garage, so he closed it and went on Civil Service. That was a government job and he was sent to
Salina Kansas where they were building a large airbase.
In May of 1942 we left
Arkansas. I went to Wichita to stay with my Aunt. My Brother enlisted in the Navy, and Mom and
Dad were in Salina. I went to Cathedral High for my senior year and graduated
in June 1943. I worked at the Kress Dime
Store during the summer, after school and on week-ends.
I met Ralph Gipson from
Missouri in the summer of 1942. He had
come to Wichita to find work, and was working at Beechcraft. We started dating
and dated all through my senior year. We were engaged just before graduation.
In June Ralph quit his job at Beechcrafts, and joined the Navy. He felt it was
something he had to do.
When he left I went to
York where my parents were living. Dad had been transferred to Fairmont,
Nebraska where they were building the airbase.
I got a job and was working for Safeway in York.
After boot camp in
Farragut Idaho, Ralph came to York on leave. He was on his way to Seattle
Washington for electrician’s school at Lake Union. The middle of December Ralph
called and wanted me to come to Seattle and get married. After some thought,
and permission from my parents I took the forty five silver dollars I had been saving
and bought a train ticket!
It took me four days to arrive in Seattle due to being snow bound in
Billings Montana for several hours. At 17 I wasn’t too brave! In Seattle Lola
Jameson the wife of Ralph Jameson, Ralph’s Navy buddy had a room rented for me
in the house where she was staying. She
was already making the plans for our wedding.
We became instant friends, and remained together until Ralph and Jameson
left. We were married Saturday evening, December 25th, 1943 in the
living room of Mrs. Lewis our landlady. Our guests were a Navy buddy from the
base, an older lady, and two young girls that also lived in the rooming house.
Jameson and Lola was our attendant’s. Then we had a wedding feast that Lola and
I had prepared in Mrs. Lewis kitchen and dining room. She wanted us to use her
best china and silver. Her warmth and generosity made our wedding special.
On Monday the 27th
I applied for a job at Boeing Aircraft, and started work on Tuesday. Lola and I
both worked there. After Ralph and Jameson finished school they were assigned
to the U. S. Richmond that was in Bremmerton.
In May just before the ship was to leave for overseas duty, Lola and I
returned home—she to Troy Illinois and me to York. And we were both expecting
our 1st baby!
I lived with my parents
until Ralph got out of service in the last of November 1945. Linda Louise was born February 6, 1945, and
she was 11 months old when she and her daddy finally saw each other. September
30th, 1946 Lois Leona joined her sister Linda, and our lives were
complete.
In 1950 Ralph went to
work for Consumers Public Power (now NPPD) and in 1955 he was transferred to
Clay Center—and then to Exeter in 1957.
I went to work at First National Bank. Then in 1960 he was sent to
Geneva. I continued to work at the bank
until 1996.
Linda and Leona
graduated from Geneva High School. As a
family we enjoyed camping and boating. We all skied and spent our weekends at
the lake.
Our family suffered the
death of our daughter Lois Leona Nov 9th, 1990. It left Darcy and Daryn without their mother.
This has been a deep sorrow for all our family.
We now have 5
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.
In 1982 we moved to
Fairmont, and have been very happy here. Besides being a member of the GFWC
Fairmont Woman’s Club where I serve as International Outreach Chairman I also
belong the Fairmont Methodist Church and UMW, American Legion Auxiliary,
Fairview Manor Auxiliary and am treasurer of the Geneva VFW auxiliary.
Life has been good, and
for that I am thankful. We will celebrate another Thanksgiving, another
Christmas day and another anniversary our 68th on Christmas day.
October 2011 News
Club Learns About Flowers
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met October 18, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank Community Room
President Lefler opened
the meeting by leading
the members in
the flag salute and club collect.
Our program of the day
was given by Charley Barbur of Geneva Floral of Geneva. He told the group how
his grandfather started in the floral business and now he is the third
generation in the floral business.
Charley open the program up to questions and the ladies didn’t hesitate
to find out tips on their favorite flowers.
The group really enjoyed finding out how to take care of plants, where
to plant them and how to winter them.
After the program
President Lefler resumed the meeting
The thought for the day
was given by Marge Finley.
Roll call was answered
by giving a conservation tip.
Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure on the rights of members.
Faye Bonin gave the Club
Woman Magazine report.
Committee Reports were
given. Conservation Chairman Jean
Priefert gave talked about the farms that suffer from the flooding... Home Life Chairman Beth Uden talked about
breast cancer. International Outreach
Chairman Louise Gipson talked the group International Orphan Hope that was
helping orphans in Hattie, where half the children are orphans. CIP Chairman
Delores Roper reported on the flower project. Poetry and Short Story Chairman
Nancy Galaway reminded members they only have three months to work on their
entry for the writing contest. Courtesy
Chairman Lea Johnson reported she had sent cards to Delores Roesti and Sharon
Krejci. Members also signed a get well
card for Marian Uldrich who is at Fairview Manor recovering from a broken leg.
Secretary Beth Uden read
the minutes of the September 20, 2011 meeting.
They were approved as read.
Nancy Seward gave the
treasurer's report. The report was filed
for audit.
Inez Logan gave a report
on the Mississippi Valley Regional Conference which was held in Nebraska City
on October 7-9, 2011. Donna Lefler and
Nancy Galaway from the Fairmont club also attended with Inez. The group found the conference very informative
as well as entertaining.
Nancy Galaway present
new members Elizabeth Long and Marion Toon with heart char arms from NFWC and a
welcome letter from GFWC President Carlene Garner. President the new members with a GFWC
membership pin and a year’s subscription of the GFWC Clubwoman magazine.
Beth Uden was honored as
“Outstanding Member of the Month” for October.
Faye Bonin read Beth’s biography which has appeared in the Signal with
her picture. President Lefler presented
Beth with a certificate for her 21 years of service.
Members of the club will
be donating prizes, candy and volunteering as the Community Children’s
Halloween party on October 31st at the American Legion Club.
Members will also be
helping at the Red Cross Bloodmobile on Friday October 21st at the
Fairmont America Legion Club.
Linda Carroll told the
club about Catlin Moore who is study in Africa this semester. The community is going to get a box of items
to send to her. Items may be left at the
Fairmont Public Library.
Linda Carroll also told
the group about the grant money available for house rehabilitation and down
payments on a house.
Members loaded President
Lefler’s van with clothing and household items they brought to donate to the
victims of domestic violence.
A coin collection was
taken and the door prize was won by Karolyn Glenn.
Being no further
business President Lefler adjourned the meeting.
Members enjoyed a time
of fellowship and a delicious lunch furnish by Faye Bonin, Wanda Marget and
Marion Uldrich.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club is November 15, 2011 at 1:30 at the Bank Community
Room. Faye Bonin will give the thought
for the day. Roll call will be a book
you have recently read. The program will
be Sue Baumann, Grafton Author.
Hostesses will be Joyce Murrell, Louise Gipson and Lea Johnson. Remember to bring your items for the Senior
Center Shower and your pink labels from Yoplait Yogurt for breast cancer research.
Club’s Outstanding Member for October
Elizabeth “Beth” Uden has been named the “Member of
the Month” for October by the GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club, Beth has been an
active member for 21 years.
Beth was born in
Hastings Nebraska, and lived in Athol, Kansas, Hays Kansas, and Great Bend
Kansas before moving to Grafton, Nebraska.
She graduated from the Kensington High School in Kensington Kansas, this
is where she married Robert Emme they had two daughters, Michele and Heidi
Jo. Robert passed away from diabetes,
she remarried four years later to Wayne Uden, he died of complications of a
truck accident. She lost her youngest
daughter, Heidi Jo last year. Beth is a
very proud grandmother of 3 grandchildren, Eric, Joel and Abigail.
She has served as
Secretary for the GFWC Woman’s club. This is her second two-year term . She also served as President a few
years ago. She also belongs to Bookworms, Priscilla’s , Lions,
ABC Birthday club, United Methodist Women, Choir, and Various committees at
Church, Grafton Fun Club, York Seniors Fun Club and Harvard V. F. W. Auxiliary.
She loves going on
trips, playing cards, reading books, having coffee with friends, cleaning houses and being there when
someone needs help with anything.
September 2011 News
Fairmont Attends District
Convention
Ten members of the GFWC
Fairmont Woman’s Club attended the NFWC District IV Convention at the Plainsman
Museum in Aurora, NE on September 23, 2011.
NFWC District IV
President Della Miers called the meeting to order at
9:30 a.m. Members joined in the Pledge
of Allegiance and the Club Collect. GFWC
Aurora Woman’s Club President Kathryn Moritz gave the welcome.
NFWC District IV
Secretary Esther Miller presented the agenda for the day and took roll
call. NFWC
President Della Miers
introduced the state and district officers and chairman that were in attendance
at the convention.
Secretary Esther Miller
read the minutes, which were approved as read.
Treasurer Nancy Seward gave the treasurer’s report.
Election of officers for
2012-2014 was held. Officers elected to
serve NFWC District IV for 2012-2014 are: President Nancy Galaway, President
Elect Bernice Cantrell 1st Vice President Della Miers, Secretary
Bonnie Cudaback and Treasurer Nancy Seward.
Jean Kolterman gave a
beautiful memorial service for the club members who have passed away during the
last year.
The first speaker of the
day was Megan Sharp, Director of the Plainsman Museum. She spoke on “Resolving Conflict, Why Changes
Must Occur.:
The next speaker was
NFWC 1st Vice President Jan Jones who spoke on NFWC projects and
reporting of projects.
A collection was taken
for the Child Advocacy Center.
Members then enjoyed a
tour of the Plainsman Museum. The
displays and collections of the museum were outstanding.
After a delicious lunch
President Miers reopened the meeting.
NFWC Jennie June
Chairman Bonnie Cudaback announced that Linda Hudson, from our own District IV,
was chosen as this year’s Nebraska “Jennie June” recipient. Linda will represent Nebraska at the
Mississippi Valley Regional Conference in Nebraska City on October 7-9.
An auction, the
district’s fundraiser for the year, was held.
This is always enjoyed by the members.
Being no further
business the meeting was adjourned.
Club Celebrates 95th
Anniversary
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met September 20, 2011 at the Fairmont Housing at 12:30 p.m. for a
luncheon and their regular meeting.
After a delicious lunch prepared by member Delores Roesti President
Donna Lefler opened the meeting by welcoming members and guest, Elizabeth Long,
Marion toon and Connie Jo Felton.
President Lefler opened
the meeting by leading
the members in
the flag salute and club collect.
The thought for the day
was given by Carol Bettger on health tips.
Roll call was answered
by telling about a special celebration.
Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure.
Faye Bonin gave the Club
Woman Magazine report. She read an
article entitle “Why Join GFWC?”
Committee Reports were
given. Conservation Chairman Jean
Priefert gave some advice on conservation...
Home Life Chairman Beth Uden gave members health tips. International Outreach Chairman Louise Gipson
talked about the different international projects that GFWC are involved
in. Public Issues Chairman Marian
Uldrich sent several items to be aware of, such as scams in the area. CIP
Chairman Delores Roper reported on the flower project. Poetry and Short Story
Chairman Nancy Galaway reminded members they only have three months to work on
their entry for the writing contest.
Secretary Beth Uden read
the minutes of the May 17, 2011 meeting.
They were approved as read.
Secretary Uden read a thank you note from the Fillmore County Hospital
thanking members for the tray favors they made and from the Fairmont Public
Library thanking the club for their donation to the children’s summer reading
program.
Nancy Seward gave the
treasurer's report. The report was filed
for audit. Members who attended the
NFWC District IV Workshop in Exeter July 15, 2011 reported on the day. All felt the mini workshops were very
informative. They also heard interesting
talks from NFWC President Cheryl Strickler and NFWC 1st Vice
President Jan Jones.
President Donna Lefler
presented our newest member Pastor Karla Sheffy with a GFWC membership pin and
has ordered her the “Clubwoman” Magazine.
Sharon Krejci was
honored as “Outstanding Member of the Month” for September. Sharon has been a member for 27 years. Her biography was read and has appeared in
the newspaper.
Pastor Karla Sheffy
talked about the “Backpack” program being started at the Fillmore Central
School. Members voted to support this
project with a donation.
There are ten members
planning to attend the NFWC District IV Convention at Aurora at the Plainsman
Museum on September 23, 2011.
Three members are
planning to attend the GFWC Mississippi Valley Regional Convention in Nebraska
City on October 7-9, 2011.
The program for the day
was the celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club. The executive committee
had made special anniversary candle favors for everyone. Excerpts from the club history were read and
some of the club scrapbook was available for members to look at. One of the first projects of the club was to
establish a library in Fairmont. The
Fairmont Library is still a project of the club. Members enjoyed hearing about the early
projects and recalling their early memories of the club activities.
The door prize was won
by Carol Bettger.
Being no further
business President Lefler adjourned the meeting.
Club’s Outstanding Member for September
Sharon
Krejci has been named "Member of the Month" for September
by the GFWC Fairmont Woman's Club. Sharon has been an active member for
27 years.
Sharon (Tutty) Krejci
was born in Lincoln and grew up in Fairmont along with her sister Shirley.
When she was in high school she
worked at Mumby's Cafe, also worked for Robert and Lila Bettger and did allot
of babysitting, After graduation from Fairmont High School she stayed home and
helped around the house for a time and then worked in Lincoln,
Sharon met Ron Krejci and they were married
March 29, 1960. They were blessed with three children. John lived in California until his death in
2009, Sheryl Callahan lives in Brady and Kenny
farms in the Fairmont area. Sharon’s has two granddaughters, Sheryl’s
daughters. Jamie Goc is at Wayne State, she is a senior studying Elementary
Music. Kelsie Goc started classes at the University of Northern Colorado, she
will take Pre-Pharmacy.
During her membership in
the Gfwc Fairmont Woman’s club she has held different offices on the local and
district level. She is currently
scrapbook chairman. Sharon is also a member of the Fairmont Community United
Methodist Church. She has helped with
the Fairmont bloodmobile as an escort for several years. She is a Reach to
Recovery Volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Sharon also belonged to the
Geneva Community Grange and west Blue aid Society.
May 2011 News
FCS Poetry and Short Story
Winners Announced
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club Poetry and Short Story winners in the state NFWC Poetry and Short
Story Contest from Fillmore Central School and the GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club
have been announced.
Winners from Fillmore
Central School are: Short Story, "Rocking the Road" by Wyatt
Nun (Grade 2) 3rd Place;
Poetry, "The Pool" by Trevor Swartz (Grade 5) 1st Place; Poetry,
"Christmas" by Evan Gangstad (Grade 5) 3rd Place’ Short Story,
"Sisters" by Maggie Maftin (Grade 5)
Honorable Mention; Short Story "Christmas Trick" by Tyler
O'Connor (Grade 6) Honorable Mention; Short Story "Picture" by Rachel
Workentine (Grade 8) 1st
Place; Poetry, "Dutch" by Elizabeth Workentine (Grade 11) Honorable Mention; Short Story, "Gone for 10 Years" by
Simone Marget (Grade 10) 2nd Place.
Members of the GFWC
Fairmont Woman’s Club winners are: Poetry, “Against a Purple Sky” by Thelma
Berggren 1st place; Short Story “Julius and Augusta” by Nancy
Galaway 1st Place; Short Story “Feline. Follies” by Delores Roesti 2nd
Place.
First Place winners have
been sent to national competition in Washington, D. C. The NFWC Women’s Clubs have published an
Anthology of the winners. Each of the
above winners will receive a copy of the Anthology and a certificate of
award.
State President Elect Visits
Club
The GFWC Fairmont Woman’s
Club met May 17, 2011 at the Fairmont Housing at 8:30 a.m. for a brunch and
their regular meeting.
President Lefler
welcomed members and guest, NFWC President Elect Pat Gage from Aurora and Rev.
Karla Sheffy. A time of fellowship was
enjoyed during the delicious brunch prepared by Delores Roesti.
President Lefler opened
the meeting by leading the members in the flag salute and club collect.
The thought for the day
was given by Karolyn Glenn entitled “To Give.”
Our speaker for the day
was NFWC President Elect Pat Gage. Pat
talked about leadership in GFWC. She
told of the importance in your local clubs of targeting the abilities of the
members and using those abilities to have successful programs and projects.
Roll call was answered
by telling another organization you belonged to.
Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure.
Faye Bonin gave the Club
Woman Magazine report. She read an
article about the GFWC work with domestic violence.
Committee Reports were
given. Poetry and Short Story Chairman
Nancy Galaway told that the NFWC Anthologies had arrived and had been delivered
to the FCS students. Conservation Chairman Jean Priefert spoke on conservation
and told about an interesting book at the library. Education Chairman Delores Roesti told about
new books at the library. Home Life
Chairman Beth Uden read an article about being safe in the sun. CIP Chairman Delores Roper reported that Dave
Bristol had purchased several flower barrels in memory of Charlene. They have been placed along 6th
avenue. Delores and Kay Harris have
planted the flowers and members of the club as well as business owners have
volunteered to keep them watered this summer.
Secretary Beth Uden read
the minutes of the April 19, 2011 meeting.
They were approved as read.
Correspondence was read from GFWC Exeter Woman’s Club President Karen
Chapman thanking the Fairmont Club for inviting them to the Federation Day
celebration on April 25th. A
thank you note was also read from Donna Lefler thanking the members for helping
with the Red Cross Bloodmobile on April 22nd.
Nancy Seward gave the
treasurer's report. The report was filed
for audit.
Inez Logan reported on
the favors for the Fillmore County Hospital.
Several met to make the nut cups.
As soon as they are filled she will take them to the hospital.
Discussion was held on a
memorial for Charlene Bristol. Members
will be looking into some different options.
President Lefler handed
out ESO membership pins for the ESO reading program. We have eight members in the program.
Della Rose was chosen as
“Outstanding Members of the Month” for May.
Della has been a member for 28 years.
Her biography was read and she will receive a certificate for years of
service.
President Lefler
presented gifts for perfect attendance to Beth Uden, Inez Logan, Kay Harris ,
Linda Carroll, Nancy Seward and to those who missed one meeting Nancy Galaway,
Sharon Krejci, and Karoly Glenn.
A coin collection was
taken and Delores Roper won the door prize.
Material on leadership
was passed out to the members by President Lefler.
President Lefler will
set up an executive meeting in June to plan the 2011-2012 club’s programs and
projects.
Being no further
business the meeting was adjourned.
Club’s Outstanding Member for May
Della Rose has been named
"Member of the Month" for May by the GFWC Fairmont Woman's
Club. Della has been an active member for 28 years.
Della L. Rose was born to Charles H. and Jane
Ann (Lott) Keil on February 27, 1929 at Fairmont, NE. She was the youngest of
six children.
Della's childhood was
spent on a farm north and east of Fairmont. She attended school at District 27.
The school house is now the home of Linda Knoll. When in fifth grade her
parents moved to town and she graduated from Fairmont High School in 1946.
She
started cleaning houses when a freshman and during WW II she started to be a
waitress at Tony's Cafe. She worked at the cafe in the summer and after school
until she graduated. After graduation she became a bookkeeper for W. W.
Harrington working there until he sold his business to Albert Trumble. She then
went to work at Boren Lumber Company in Fairmont and Exeter as a bookkeeper and
also manager of G. Kay Truck Line. Mr. Bill Boren was the owner of both. On May 28, 1947 she married Francis D.
Rose of Fairmont. They lived their entire married life in Fairmont. Francis was
partsman at W. W. Harrington and Albert Trumble Garage. Francis and Della
bought the automotive business in 1967 from Mr. Trumble and sold the business
in 1990. Francis and Della had four children. Judy (Paul) Vacek of Papillion, NE; Jan (John) Morrison
of Greenwood Village, CO; (twins) William (Cindy) Rose of Georgetown, TX’ and
Beverly (Dennis) Buhr of Beatrice, NE. they have nine grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
In
1982 she became Coordinator of Fairmont Senior Center which she enjoys very
much. The job is a Challenge, planning and preparing meals, planning activities
and programs for seniors and planning fundraisers and all the book work that
goes along with the center.
Della
is a member of the Fairmont United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and
the Fairmont American Legion Auxiliary.
Della
enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves playing cards, bingo
and doing a little gambling at the casinos.
April 2011 News:
Club Attends State
Convention
Four members of the GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club attended the
115th Annual Convention of the Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc in Kearney
on April 7-9. Those attending from
Fairmont were: Delores Roper, Inez Logan, Donna Lefler, who serves the state as
Education Chairman and Nancy Galaway who serves the state as 2nd Vice
President.
Presiding over the
convention was NFWC President Cheryl Strickler.
Highlighted speakers during the convention were GFWC International
president Carlene Garner; Jane Swartz, R.N. Cardiac Rehab Nurse who spoke Heart
Health Awareness; Jamie Vetter, Director, Family Advocacy Network who spoke on
abuse of children; and Amy Paulsen from Ronald McDonald House in Omaha who
spoke of their work with children and families who need a place to stay while
the children are getting medical help.
Fillmore Central School
students who won honors in the NFWC state Art and Poetry and short Story
Contest were: Art-1st Place: Morgan Wiseman (Grade 11)-Chalk & Charcoal,
Andres Kamler (Grade 11)-Stamp Print, Jessica Gangstad (Grade 10)-Scratch Art;
2nd Place: Andres Kamler (Grade 11)-Pen & Ink, Marissa Nun (Grade 6);
Poetry-1st Trevor Swartz (5th Grade), Short Story-1stRachel Workentine (8th
Grade).
3rd Place: Grace Jacobsen (Grade 5)
Club members who won
honors at the state convention were: Crafts-Inez Logan 1st on her quilt, 2nd on
her snowman wall hanging and quilted purse, Nancy Seward with her knitted
pillow; Photography-Nancy Galaway received a 2nd; Poetry-Thelma Berggren 1st;
Short Story-Nancy Galaway 1st and Delores Roesti 2nd. First place in adult short story and poetry
will go to the national competition.
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club received a 1st on its publicity book and its website went to the
national competition in Washington, D.C.
The club also received certificates of award for their work in the GFWC programs of Art, Conservation, Education,
Home Life, International Outreach, Public Issues, Communication, Leadership and
Membership. They received
Awards for special NFWC projects, the Ronald McDonald House, Domestic
Violence and Heart Projects for Children.
The Fairmont club took
items for the different state projects to the state convention. They had 33 pounds of pop tabs for Ronald
McDonald House who were not only donated by club members but members of the
Fairmont community. Cell phones and
personal items were taken for victims of domestic abuse. Color books, small toys, etc. were taken for
goodie bags for children in the hospital with heart problems.
FCS Students Attend
Sophomore Pilgrimage
Four students from
Fillmore Central School attended the Sophomore Pilgrimage at the State Capital
on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. This is an
annual event of the Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs. Each club in the state can sponsors two
students to the event. The GFWC Fairmont
and Geneva Woman’s Clubs worked together to send four students from Fillmore
Central. Attending the all day
educational presentation were Beth Koca, daughter of Richard & Barb Koca of
Fairmont; Ashley Maciel daughter of Rodrigo & Mercedes Maciel of Geneva;
Sally Moore daughter of David Moore and Tannis Anderson; and Travis Waldron son
of Dean & Karrie Waldron of Geneva.
Fillmore Central Social Studies instructor Aaron Lauby accompanied the
students.
On April 19th the
students visited the GFWC Woman’s Club and shared with the members some of the
highlights of the day. The students were
addressed by the elected officials and representatives from the state’s elected
offices including the Governor Dave Heineman, Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy,
Secretary of State John Gale, State Auditor Mike Foley State Treasurer , Don
Stenberg , and Attorney General John Bruning , along with their own senator,
Senator Russ Karpisek from District 32.
They watched the proceedings of the Nebraska Legislature and had a tour
of the State Capitol. They were hosted
at the Governor’s Mansion with a luncheon with Senator Karpisek. Following the lunch and photographs on the
Mansion steps, the students enjoyed a tour of the Supreme Court.
State President Visits Club
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met April 19, 2011 at the Bank Community Room at 1:30 p.m. for
their regular meeting.
The meeting was opened
by Vice President Delores Roper welcoming members and guest GFWC Geneva Woman’s
Club member Evelyn Slepicka ,Darlene Loontjer, FCHS students - Beth Koca, Sally
Moore, Ashley Maciel , Travis Waldron and NFWC President Cheryl Strickler.
Beth Koca, Sally Moore,
Ashley Maciel, and Travis Waldron from Fillmore Central High School spoke on
the Sophomore Pilgrimage they attended at the State Capital on April 12, 2011
sponsored by the GFWC Fairmont and Geneva Woman’s Club. The students all have gained from their
experience. Full details of their day
appear in a separate article in the Signal.
Vice President Delores
Roper led the members in the flag salute and club collect.
Delores Roper gave the
thought for the day on mothers and their children.
Roll call was answered
by members telling an early club memory.
Vice President Roper
introduced NFWC President Cheryl Strickler.
She spoke recent NFWC State Convention at Kearney on April 7-9, 2011 and
the important work that the Nebraska Federated Women’s Clubs are doing across
the state. President Strickler told
about her special projects on domestic violence, YRTC, Ronald McDonald House
and her heart project which is twofold.
The heart project is to have women become more aware about heart
wellness and to furnish goodie bags for 4-8 year old children in the hospital
with heart Problems.
Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure.
Faye Bonin gave the Club
Woman Magazine report. She read an
article about the GFWC founder Jane Cunningham Croly and an article that
appeared in the national magazine about the donation from the Fairmont club to
Heifer International.
Committee Reports were
given. Art, Craft, Poetry and Short
Story winners from the NFWC District IV Fine Arts Festival and from the NFWC
State Convention were read. These
winners appear in an article in a
previous Signal. Poetry and Short Story
Chairman Nancy Galaway presented Thelma Berggren a certificate and NFWC Rainbow
Pin for 1st place in the poetry contest in the state and Delores Roesti a
certificate and pin for 2nd place in the short story contest. A Certificate was presented by Delores Roper
to Nancy Galaway from ESO Reading Chairman Donna Lefler for reaching the Century
Level which is 100 books. Home Life
Chairman Beth Uden read an article about foods that are good for you. Courtesy, members signed a birthday card for
Marian Uldrich.
Secretary Beth Uden read
the minutes of the March 15, 2011 meeting.
They were approved as read.
Correspondence was read about the NFWC Legislative Day. A thank you note from the Post Prom Committee
thanking the club for their donation.
President Lefler took two laundry baskets full of gifts donated by club
members to Geneva for the Fillmore Central Post Prom Party.
Nancy Seward gave the
treasurer's report. The report was filed
for audit.
The club has donated to
the Fairview Manor Lighted Cross Fund.
A signup sheet was
passed for members to volunteer at the Red Cross Bloodmobile on Friday, April
22, 2011 at the American Legion in Fairmont.
The Dave Bristol family
has generously donated several barrels for the club’s beautification project in
downtown Fairmont in memory of Charlene.
Charlene had served the club as Conservation chairman for several
years. These barrels will be planted
with flowers and enjoyed by the community.
The club will be making
tray favors for the Fillmore County Hospital for the month of June. President Lefler will set a time to work on
these in May.
Nancy Seward was
recognized by the club as “Outstanding Member of the Month” for April. Delores Roper read Nancy’s biography and
presented her with a certificate of appreciation for her 29 years of service to
the club.
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club has invited the GFWC Exeter Woman’s Club to join them April 25,
2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Geneva Java to celebrate Federation Day.
A coin collection was
taken and the door prize was won by Nancy Seward.
Being no further
business the meeting was adjourned.
The club held its annual
“Spring Fling Auction”, which is the club’s fundraiser for the year. We were honored to have NFWC President Cheryl
Strickler serve as auctioneer.
A delicious lunch and a
time of fellowship were enjoyed by the members.
Hostesses for the day were Karolyn Glenn, Kay Harris and Marge Finley.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club will be May 17, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at the Fairmont
Housing for a brunch and meeting. The
thought for the day will be given by Karolyn Glenn. Roll call will be to name
another organization you belong to. The
program will be Installation of the 2011-2012 officers by Pat Gage, NFWC
President Elect.
Club’s Outstanding Member
for April
Nancy Seward was honored
at the GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club meeting on April 19, 2011 as Outstanding
Member for April. Nancy received a
certificate of award for her 29 years of service. Her biography was read as the meeting. It reads as follows:”I was born January 15,
1944 at York, Nebraska. It was World War II time and my father, Carl
Schaldecker was in the army. My mother, Vema Jean was staying with her parents.
I was two years old when my father returned home. We then moved to the
Schaldecker family farm northwest of Grafton.
I attended kindergarten at district #29 a mile south of the farm. The
school closed the next year so I went to Grafton for grades first through
eighth, then to Fairmont for the first part of my high school years. My last
year in high school I lived with my uncle Fred in Geneva doing housekeeping in
exchange for my room and board. I graduated in 1962 from Geneva High School.
After graduation I moved to Lincoln to attend business school, studying
accounting.
While attending business school I met my husband Russell Seward. He
lived in the apartment house next door to mine. We would say hello as I walked
by to school. One day he said he would take me out for a steak dinner if I
would make him a homemade meal. A steak dinner sounded good, so I said yes. I
tried a new recipe and it turned out to be a disaster, but he took me out for
the dinner anyway. We were married September 11, 1963. My cooking must have
improved, because he's still around after more than 46 years.
We have three children and five grandchildren. Shawn and wife Kellie
with Maresa, Sarah, and Jackson live in St. Paul, Nebraska. Kristine and
husband Scott Brown with Trenton and Kasha live just outside of Huron, South
Dakota. John and wife Lisa live near Brookings, South Dakota. John has a new
job at Rapid City, South Dakota so they will be moving in the near future.
I worked for Banker's Life, Victor Business Forms, and King's before we
moved from Lincoln.
When we left there I became a stay at home mom. We moved several times
here in Fillmore County before settling in Fairmont. In 1974 Russ bought the
welding shop in Exeter and I started doing the bookkeeping for him. June of
1980 I went to work at Fairview Manor. I am now the Laundry Mentor (supervisor)
and am working on my 31st year of employment there.
My hobbies include sewing, gardening, crocheting, knitting, and
bowling. I'm a member of the Fairmont American Legion Auxiliary, York Lioness
Club, ABC birthday group, and the Bookworms' reading club.
I've been a member of the GFWC Fairmont Woman's Club for 29 years,
serving in all officer positions. At district level I have served as Public
Affairs chairman and treasurer.
I've enjoyed belonging to Woman's Club. There are so many projects you
can be involved in.
Over the years I have attended many State and Mississippi Valley conventions
where I learned new things and met many interesting people.” By Nancy Seward
March 2011 News
Club Attends Fine Arts
Festival
Seven members of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club attended the NFWC District IV Fine Arts Festival at
the Civic Center in Seward on March23.
They were Inez Logan, Faye Bonin, Beth Uden, Sharon Krejci, Nancy
Galaway, Donna Lefler who serves as NFWC District International Outreach
Chairman and Nancy Seward who serves as NFWC District Treasurer.
Receiving Blue Ribbons
in Youth Art from Fillmore Central School were: 5th Grade Watercolor, Grace
Jacobsen, 6th Grade African Art, Marissa Nun, 10th Grade Scratch Art, Jessica
Gangstad, 11th Grade Pen & Ink, Andres Kamler, 11th Grade Chalk &
Charcoal, Morgan Wiseman, 11th Grade Stamp Print-Eraser Print,, Andres
Kamler. These winners will go to the
NFWC Art Contest in Kearney on April 7-9.
Thelma Berggren received
a White Ribbon in the Adult Art division. Nancy Galaway received a Best of Show
in the Adult Photography Contest. This
photograph will go to the NFWC state contest.
Winners in the craft
contest from the Fairmont Club were Inez Logan, Best of Show, quilted purse,
Santa window wall hanging and a fall quilt; Blue, fall table runner; Red,
placemats, snowman wall hanging and a candle mat. Nancy Seward, Best of Show,
knitted pillow; Blue, knitted hat and a crocheted doily. Wanda Marget, Blue, baby swaddler, and a rag
loomed rug; Red, apron; Faye Bonin, Blue, beaded necklace and bracelet; Red,
quilt. Best of Show will go the state
contest at Kearney.
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club scrapbook received a Blue Ribbon.
Club Elects Officers
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met March 15, 2011 at the Bank Community Room at 12:00 p.m. for a
noon luncheon and their regular meeting.
After a delicious lunch, which was provided by
the Senior Center, Acting President Nancy Galaway opened the meeting by
welcoming the members.
The members joined in
the flag salute and club collect.
Delores Roesti gave the
thought for the day.
Roll call was answered
by members telling a fun fact about a foreign country.
Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure.
Faye Bonin gave the Club
Woman Magazine report. She read an
article about what GFWC has done over the years in the fight against cancer.
Committee Reports were
given. Education Chairman Delores Roesti
told about the book “Ice Palace by Edna Ferber; Arts Chairman Wanda Marget show
the winners of the Youth and Adult Art and Photography Contest; Music Chairman
Linda Carroll reported that there was no music contestant for the Fine Arts
Festival; International Affairs Chairman Louise Gipson told about an orphanage
in Sudan that was attack and the help of Children’s Village International;
Public Affairs Co Chairman Inez Logan urge members to contact the
representatives in Washington to ask them to retain funding for the Violence
Against Women Act. She passed out
contact information; Home Life Chairman Beth Uden gave tips on dieting; Fund
Raising Chairman Nancy Seward reminded members to bring items for the Spring
Fling Auction next month. Courtesy, a get well car was signed by members for
Lea Johnson.
Sharon Krejci reported
for the Nominating Committee. The
nominating ballot was accepted and the following officers were elected for the
2011-2012 club year: President – Donna Lefler, Vice President – Delores Roper,
Secretary – Beth Uden and Treasurer – Nancy Seward.
Members having March
birthdays are Carol Bettger, Faye Bonin, Marge Finley, Karolyn Glenn and Jean
Priefert.
Secretary Beth Uden read
the minutes of the February 15, 2011 meeting.
They were approved as read.
Correspondence was read from Karen Crandall, Nebraska Jr. Director on
movie night at the State Convention at Kearney on Thursday, April 7 and a card
from NFWC President Elect Pat Gage with a donation in memory of Charlene
Bristol.
Nancy
Seward gave the treasurer's report. The
report was filed for audit.
NFWC State Convention
will be April 7-9 at Kearney. A signup
sheet was passed to members. The
deadline to send in registration is March 25.
Members discussed
possible projects as a memorial for Charlene Bristol.
Nancy Seward read the
Biography of the late Doris Judy who was chosen as the Club’s “Outstanding
Member” for March. Doris had been a
member of the club for 34 years.
Members were asked to
think of ideas for favors for the Fillmore County Hospital in June.
NFWC District IV Fine
Arts Day is March 23, 2011 at Seward Civic Center. Deadline for registration is
March 18th.
Members brought items
for the Fillmore Central Post Prom Party on April 16. This is an annual project and is part of our
safety program.
Members discussed ideas
to celebrate Federation Day on April 24th.
A coin collection was
taken and the door prize was won by Wanda Marget.
Being no further business
the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club will be April 19, 2011 at the Bank Community Room at
1:30 p.m. Thought for the day will be
given by Delores Roper. Roll Call will
be an early club memory.
Reports will be given by the Sophomore Pilgrimage students on their
April 12th visit to the State Capitol; District IV Fine Arts Day and NFWC State
Convention. There will be an
“Outstanding Member” for April recognized.
President Lefler will have handouts on leadership. Members are to bring items for our Spring
Fling Auction. Hostesses for the day
will be Karolyn Glenn, Kay Harris and Marge Finley.
Club’s Outstanding Member
for March
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club has chosen the late Doris Judy as “Outstanding Member of the
Month” for March. Doris had been a
member of the club for 33 years at the time of her death December 13,
2010. Doris had fallen a year previous
and had spent the last year of her life in the hospital and Madonna in Lincoln.
Doris was born May 17,
1938 at Geneva to Gilbert and Margaret (Wendell) Albro. She was the oldest of five children. She graduated from Fairmont High School in
1957. On May 26, 1957 she married Dwayne
Judy. They had two children Bernard and
Patti. Bernard and his wife Carol live
in Holdridge, NE. They have three children Justin, Lacy and Tanner. Patti is a teacher and lives in Florida. Doris was very proud of her children and
grandchildren and enjoyed sharing stories about them with her friend as the
coffee shop.
Dwayne and Doris loved
to dance and spent many happy times with friends enjoying dancing and being
together. Dwayne died July 14, 2001
after a long battle with a heart condition.
Doris was an active
member in the GFWC Fairmont woman’s Club.
She was willing to volunteer her time and resources for club projects.
She served as Courtesy Chairman for several years. Doris was also an active member of the
Fairmont United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women’s.
We miss Doris’s “tell it
like it is attitude,” unique sense of humor and most of all her friendship.
February 2011 News
Club Celebrates the Arts
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met February 15, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank Community Room for
their regular meeting.
President Donna Lefler
opened the meeting by welcoming members and guests Connie Pieper.
Members joined in the
Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect.
Kay Harris gave the thought for the day.
The program for the day
was started by Sam Rickert, Fillmore Central Senior, who sang for the group,
accompanied by Nancy Jo Galusha. Sam
will represent the Fairmont Club at the NFWC District IV Fine Arts Festival
March 23rd in the vocal division of the music contest.
The next part of the program
was Connie Pieper from Friend. Connie
was a former art teacher at Fairmont.
Connie spoke on writings from her journal entitled “I’ll Die Under the
Clothesline.” This was about convincing
her parents to move from the farm and into assisted living. She told of her parents resistant to moving,
then after finally agreeing the problems of going through a house full of
treasured belongings and things you wonder why they were kept. She also talked about the problem of finance
and finding the right new home. Her talk
was full of wonder moments, some filled with laughter and some with tears.
After the program
President Lefler resumed the business meeting.
Roll call was answered
by telling about your favorite teacher.
Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure.
Committee reports were
given. Conservation Chairman Jean
Priefert talked about the Humane Society.
Education Chairman Delores Roesti reported on new books at the Fairmont
Public Library. International Chairman
Louise Gipson read about the women volunteers in Afghanistan. Home Life Chairman Beth Uden read some tips
for eating a healthy breakfast. Scrapbook Chairman Sharon Krejci brought the
scrapbook which will go the district contest.
. Art Chairman Wanda Marget told
about the school art contest. Pictures
will be on display at the Fairmont Public Library. Best of show will go to the district
contest. A complete list of winners was
appeared in the Signal.
Writing Chairman Nancy Galaway reported adult and youth short stories
and poems have been judged and a complete list of winners has appeared in the
Signal. Public Issue Chairman Inez
Logan and President Lefler talked about the Sophomore Pilgrimage, which will be
held April 12th in Lincoln. Working with
the GFWC Geneva Woman’s Club we will be able to send four students from
Fillmore Central High School. Sharon
Krejci reported for the Nominating Committee on the slate of officers for
2011-2012. They are President, Donna
Lefler’ Vice President, Delores roper; Secretary, Beth Uden; Treasurer, Nancy
Seward.
Wanda Marget announced
the winners in the GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Craft, Photography and Adult Art
Contest held at the meeting. The
following received first place and will go to NFWC District IV Fine Arts
Festival on March 23rd.
Craft Contest: Inez Logan: Quilted Pieced Fall Quilt, Quilted Wall
hanging, Table Runner, Placemats, Quilted Candle Mat, Quilted Purse, Christmas
Articles. Nancy Seward: Knitted Hat,
Knitted Pillow, Crochet Doily. Faye
Bonin: Necklace & Bracelet, Quilt.
Wanda Marget: Rag Loomed Rug, Baby Swaddler, Apron
Photo Contest: Nancy Galaway: World in Pictures, Category-Feature;
World in Pictures Category-Natural History; Calendar A year in Pictures. Charlene Bristol: GFWC Volunteers in Action;
World in Pictures, Category-Scenic. Nancy Seward: World in Pictures,
Category-Feature
Adult Art Contest: Thelma Berggren: acrylic
Secretary Beth Uden read
the minutes of the January meeting. The
minutes were approved as read.
Correspondence was read from C.I.S.D.A. thanking the club for their
donation for shelters for battered women.
Treasurer Nancy Seward
gave the treasurer’s report. The report
was filed for audit.
Nancy Galaway, NFWC 2nd
Vice President, presented new member Thelma Berggren a heart Charm from NFWC
and a letter of welcome from GFWC President Karlene Garner. Nancy also presented a heart charm to Karolyn
Glenn for inviting Thelma to join the Fairmont Club. President Lefler also
presented Thelma with a GFWC membership pin and an ESO reading pin. Thelma is the newest member in our club to
join the ESO reading program. This makes
eight members of the club in the ESO program.
Donna Lefler, a 35 year
member, was recognized as “Outstanding Member for February.” Donna’s biography was read and Nancy Galaway presented
her with a certificate for her many years of service.
The club voted to again
make tray favors for the Fillmore County Hospital.
The NFWC District IV
Fine Art Festival will be March 23, 2011 at Seward Civic Center in Seward. Club Chairmen are reminded to send contest
winners by March 15th. Members wanting
to attend can sign up at the next meeting.
A coin collection was
taken and Linda Carroll won the door prize.
Being no further
business President Lefler adjourned the meeting.
A delicious lunch and a
time of fellowship were enjoyed by the members.
Hostesses for the day were Linda Carroll, Jean Priefert and Carol
Bettger.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club will be March 15, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. for a luncheon
before the meeting at the Bank Community Room.
The thought for the day will be given by Delores Roesti. Roll Call will be a fun fact about a foreign
country. The program will be “New
Zealand” by Margaret Nichols. Members
bring items for the Fillmore Central Post Prom Party.
Club’s Outstanding Member
for February
Donna Lefler has been
named "Member of the Month" for February by the GFWC Fairmont Woman's
Club. Donna has been an active member
for 35 years.
Donna Burmood Lefler was
born in Grand Island, Nebraska and grew up on a farm near Wood River along with
a twin brother and younger sister and a younger brother.
After
graduation she attended Kearney State College taking business courses. She then took a job with the Farmers Home
Administration in York.
Donna
then met Howard and they were married in September, 1968. They have a daughter, Marcia, who with
husband, Casey, and son, Evan live in Lincoln.
Their son, Mike, and wife, Lisa, and son, Caden also live in Lincoln.
Donna
is currently Club President and has held many offices. She is currently the District IV
International Outreach Chairman and the NFWC Education Chairman and ESO Reading
Program Chairman.
She
is also a member of the Fairmont Community United Methodist Church and is
currently serving on the Lay Leadership/Nominating Committee. Donna is also a member of the United
Methodist Women where she has held many offices and is currently serving as
Secretary. She has also been a member of
the Bookworms Group for many years.
Donna
has been the Fairmont Bloodmobile Co-ordinator for 28 years. She has been a member of the P.E.O. Chapter
AM since 1990. She is also a Reach to
Recovery Volunteer for the American Cancer Society. And, Donna was a Mentor for the Teammates
Program for seven years.
She
enjoys spending time with her family including two young grandsons, reading and
Sudoku.
Club Announces Art Winners
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club recently held an art contest for the Fillmore Central Middle
School and High School. An art contest was
also held for club members at the regular meeting in February. The Best of Show will go to the NFWC District
IV Art Contest in Seward on March 23, 2011.
Winners at the district will go on to the Nebraska Federation of Women’s
Club contest on April 7-9, 2011 at Kearney.
The winners are now on display at the Fairmont Public Library.
Winners are as follows:
5th Grade: Splatter Art
Tempera, 1st Maggie Maffin, 2nd Colton
Jacobsen; Balanced Picture Colored Pencil, 1st Maggie Maffin, 2nd
Bailee Steinle, 3rd Grace Jacobson; Mondrain Picture, 1st Kole Karcher, 2nd
Jamey Broman, 3rd Nicole Burton; Name Contour, 1st Evan Gangstad, 2nd Bailee
Steinle, 3rd Kole Karcher; Watercolor, 1st and Best of Show, Grace Jacobson,
2nd Bailee Steinle, 3rd Maggie Maffin; Crayon Texture Rubbing, 1st Maggie
Maffin, 2nd Bailee Steinle, 3rd Hattie Jones.
6th Grade: 3-D Design,
1st Marissa Nun, 2nd Emileigh Kennel, 3rd Haley Hiatt; African Art 1st and Best
of Show, Marissa Nun, 2nd Haley Hiatt, 3rd Tanner Ourada; Optical Op Art, 1st
Marissa Nun, 2nd Josh Taylor, 3rd Kyle A. Huddleston; 2 point perspective
pencil; 1st Tanner Ourada, 2nd Chelsea Fessler, 3rd Haley Hiatt; Water Color,
1st Tanner Ourada, 2nd Marissa Nun, 3rd Haley Hiatt.
7th Grade: 2 point
Perspective box people, 1st Cori Knapp, 2nd Alyssa Brown, 3rd Elizabeth
Eichelberger; Watercolor, 1st and Best of Show, Elizabeth Eichelberger, 2nd
Alyssa Brown, 3rd Mariana Martinez.
8th Grade: Masks, 1st
Conrad Schelkopf, 2nd Erin Ourada, 3rd Shelby Schelkopf; Pop Art-candy, 1st and
Best of Show, Nicholas Eichelberger, 2nd Davis Jacobson, 3rd Brevann Nun.
9th Grade: Scratch Art,
1st Shelby Simacek, 2nd Shania Lane; Value Study, 1st Shelby Simacek; Stamp
Print-Eraser Print, 1st Shelby Simacek.
10th Grade: Visual Pun,
1st Casie Gibbs, 2nd Kalem Krei; Scratch Art,1st and Best of Show, Jessica
Gangstad, 2nd Taylor Cunningham , 3rd
Shaunna Rohe; Monochromatic, 1st Kalem Krei; Chalk & Charcoal, 1st Kalem
Krei; Pen & Ink, 1st Jessica Gangstad, 2nd Taylor Cunningham; Value Study,
1st Abbey Cunningham, 2nd Taylor Cunningham; 2 point perspective, 1st Taylor
Cunningham, 2nd Shaunna Rohe, 3rd Jessica Gangstad; Stamp Print-Eraser Print,
1st Abbey Cunningham, 2nd Taylor Cunningham.
11th Grade: Visual
Pun, 1st Morgan Wiseman, 2nd Taylor
Wilkins, Scratch Art, 1st Andres Kamler; Monochromatic, 1st and Best of show,
Taylor Wilkins, 2nd Morgan Wiseman; Pen
& Ink No.1, 1st and Best of Show Taylor Wilkins, 2nd Morgan Wiseman, 3rd
Abigail Carroll; Pen & Ink No. 2, 1st and Best of Show Andres Kamler, 2nd
Nathan Scheil; Chalk & Charcoal, 1st and Best of Show, Morgan Wiseman, 2nd
Taylor Wilkins; Value Study, 1st and Best of Show, Faith Kerl: 2-point
perspective, 1st and Best of Show, Faith Kerl, 2nd Andres Kamler, 3rd Nathan
Scheil; Stamp Prinp-Eraser Print, 1st and Best of Show, Andres Kamler, 2nd Nathan Scheil, 3rd Jessica Gangstad.
12th Grade: Mixed Media
Recycled Art, 1st and Best of Show, Michele Matteson-Richins; Visual Pun,1st
and Best of Show, Lindsay Eichelberger; Monochromatic, 1st Lindsey
Eichelberger, 2nd Curtis Quick; Chalk & Charcoal, 1st Lindsey Eichelberger,
2nd Abigail Carroll.
Adult Art; acrylic, 1st
and Best of Show, Thelma Berggren
January 2011 News:
Club Hears About Senior
Services
The GFWC Fairmont
Woman’s Club met Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank Community
Room for their regular meeting.
President Donna Lefler
opened the meeting by welcoming members and guests Thelma Berggren and Darlene
Fischer.
Members joined in the Pledge
of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Jean
Priefert gave the thought for the day.
Members answered roll
call by telling, I felt old when…
Sharon Krejci gave a
parliamentary procedure on a 2/3 vote for a motion.
Faye Bonin read at
article from the GFWC Clubwoman magazine on the GFWC annual report.
Committee reports were
given. Conservation Chairman Jean
Priefert told members to keep those doors close tight. Education Chairman Delores Roesti reported on
new books at the Fairmont Public Library.
Reading list can be given to Donna Lefler. International Chairman Louise Gipson read
from the GFWC report on the help they had given at the time of the earthquake
in Hattie. Home Life Chairman Beth Uden
read some tips for staying healthy in the winter. Scrapbook Chairman Sharon
Krejci is working on the book for district contest. Publicity Chairman Nancy Galaway reported the
publicity book is about ready to be submitted.
Art Chairman Wanda Marget and Carol Bettger will be school art
soon. Also a reminder for members to
bring their art work and photography to the February meeting for judging. Craft Chairman Faye Bonin encourage members
to enter their craft items in the February craft contest. Writing Chairman Nancy Galaway reported adult
and youth short stories and poems have been judged. Public Issue Chairman Inez Logan and
President Lefler talked about the Sophomore Pilgrimage, which will be held
April 12th in Lincoln. Working with the
GFWC Geneva Woman’s Club we will be able to send four students from Fillmore
Central High School.
Secretary Beth Uden read
the minutes of the December meeting. The
minutes were approved as read.
Correspondence was read from Fairmont’s What’s Happening newssheet.
Treasurer Nancy Seward
gave the treasurer’s report. The report
was filed for audit.
Club members again voted
to support our local newssheet “What’s Happening” with a financial
donation.
Karolyn Glenn is the
newest member of the ESO reading program.
She was presented a T-shirt by President Lefler. Karolyn makes the seventh member of the club
to join ESO.
Charlene Bristol, a 42
year member, was recognized as “Outstanding Member for January. Charlene’s biography was read and President
Lefler presented her with a certificate for her many years of service.
We were pleased to
welcome new member Thelma Berggren from York.
Thelma was invited to the meeting by her sister Karolyn Glenn.
A coin collection was
taken and Inez Logan won the door prize.
The program for the day
was given by Darlene Fischer who told members about the Fillmore County Senior
Services. Some of the services offered are home care and respite services,
Telephone reassurance, care management, home delivered meals, Medicare and
insurance information, senior companion and wellness programs, transportation
and support of the senior centers in the county.
Being no further
business the meeting was adjourned.
A delicious lunch and a
time of fellowship were enjoyed by the members.
Hostesses for the day were Wanda Marget, Delores Roesti and Charlene
Bristol.
The next meeting of the
GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club will be February 15, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bank
Community Room. The thought for the day
will be given by Kay Harris. Roll Call
will be your favorite teacher. The
program will be “Art” by Connie Pieper.
Members bring items for the craft, photography, and art contest.
Club’s Outstanding Member
for January
Charlene Bristol was born
at the family home on a farm three miles northeast of Fairmont January 31,
1937. She was the only child born to
Ralph and Clara (Cudaback) Keil. When
she started 1st grade she went to Country School at District 27, which was only
a mile down the road. Maxine Ackerman
was her 1st & 2nd grade teacher and she was the only one in my grade. There were five other attending; this was a
nice school house with a full basement. In this era there was no running water
or electricity. She liked to ride her bicycle or would walk to school in good
weather. She has fond memories of those
days going to country school. She
transferred into Fairmont Public school for the 8th grade and graduated from
Fairmont High school in 1954. She took
piano lessons many years and played trombone in the band. She belonged to two 4-H clubs having done
most all of the projects, cooking, sewing and livestock. Taught a Sunday school class when she was in
High School. The summer before and after
graduation she worked at the local Farmers Coop in the office. In the fall she
went to Lincoln and was a bookkeeper for Nebraska Nat’l Life Insurance Company
several years.
One Saturday summer evening
she had invited a girlfriend from Superior that she worked with at the office
to come home with her to Fairmont. She
insisted to drive her convertible which was fine with her because she always
rode the bus. They were cruising the
streets of Fairmont when they met these guys from Exeter driving around. One of them happened to be Dave Bristol who
was home on leave serving in the Marine Corp.
He was shipping out for Japan the next day for a year. Charlene and Dave kept in touch with each
other. Actually their parents were good friends and their mothers were little
neighbor girls when they were growing up north of Exeter years ago. Dave did return the next summer and received
his honorable discharge soon afterwards. Dave and Charlene were married at the
Fairmont Federated Church march 23, 1957.
The first year of their marriage they lived at Wichita Kansas where Dave
found work at Boeing. In March 1958 They
moved to a W. E. Aldrich farm 3 miles northwest of Fairmont and began farming
and raising a family of two sons and two daughters. Raising children you keep
pretty busy going to all their events. Theirs were involved in many things, especially
sports when they got older.
Charlene’s neighbor Jean
Priefert had offered to pick her up and go with her to General Federated
Women’s club a few times when Eileen O’Connor was club president. The more she
went the more interested she became. Jean said you really need to get out of
the house once a month and become a member.
Well, she joined in 1968 when Roselia Beavers was club president.
Charlene was asked to be
chairman of recognizing a high school “Senior of the Month” the first year. She
got involved in the organization and served as treasurer, secretary and was
club president 1983-1985. She remembers
the phone call from Jean Kolterman from Seward asking her if she would be
President of District IV in 1988-1990. This was a good experience with Jean
Hennings from Lincoln being the State president. She really enjoyed visiting the clubs in
District IV, the many fine ladies and learning what they accomplished in their
communities. She served as NFWC home life chairman for state president Iris
Koehler of Norfolk in 1990-1992.
She also has been secretary
for GFWC Fillmore County many years and was president when the membership
became so few attending it was voted on to disband.
Charlene remembers going to
a state convention at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln when she first joined.
The room was filled to capacity and the ladies dressed very well wearing hats
and gloves. The conventions are always interesting with lots of good programs
and of course, being with very special friends.
Charlene is currently serving
on the local GFWC Nominating committee and she audits the treasurer’s books for
District IV. She is a member of the Fairmont Methodist Church, United Methodist
Women, Priscilla’s and a birthday club.
She enjoys listening to music, photography, auctions and coffee time
with her friends and is the keeper of the family genealogy,
Dave and Charlene’s children
are: Debra and her husband Jeff Adelman, they live in Columbus. They have three
sons, Kenny, Kyle and Clint Torczon and daughter Clarissa Adelman. They all have been going to college. Kenny is now working in Lincoln and Kyle is
working in Omaha. Don and wife Linda
(Softley) Bristol live at rural Fairmont.
They have three children. Shane and wife Kelsey (Travis) Bristol live at
rural Fairmont. Their children are Kaeden and Kynnedy. Angela Bristol lives at
Cozad and Brady, a junior at Exeter-Milligan High School. Julie Bristol lives at Grafton and works at
Fairmont’s Fairview Manor. Keith and wife Dr. Lisa (Farkouch) Bristol live in
Denver. They have two young daughters
Laila and Leena, ages 3 and 1 year old.
Dave and Charlene retired
from Farming in 2000 and moved into Fairmont in 2006. They will soon be celebrating their 54th
wedding anniversary. They are enjoying
their nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Club Announces FCS Winners
in Writing Contest
The GFWC Fairmont and
Geneva Women’s Clubs held a Poetry and Short Story Contest for the students of
the Fillmore Central Schools. The winners
are: 2nd Grade, 1ST - Wyatt Nun; 4th
Grade, Poetry – 1st - Tessa Bridges; 2nd -
Hannah Norvell; Short Stories, 1ST - Marlie Voss; 2nd - Sydney Hiatt;
3rd - Braden Myers; Madison Bonin and Gunnar Chapman; 5A Poetry, 1ST - Trevor
Swartz; 2nd - Evan Gangstad’3rd - Maggie Maffin and Bailee Steinle; Honorable
Mention –Madison Galusha; Short Stories,
1ST - Maggie Maftin; 2nd - Bailee Steinle; 3rd - Madison Galusha and
Stormy Meyers; Grade 5B, Poetry, 1st - Grace Jacobson; 2nd - Michael Kelli; 3rd
- Chandler Schelkopf and Sydney Jividen; Short Stories, 1ST - Rylee Opfer 2nd -
Alexis Schmidt; Grade 6, Short Stories, 1st – Tyler O'Connor and Elisha
Sheffy-Harris; 2nd - Marissa Nun and Grant Wragge; 3rd - Tanner Ourada, Garrett
Whitley and Kyle Huddleston; 8th Grade, Short Story, 1st - Rachel Workentine;
Grade 10, Short Story, 1st - Simone Marget; Grade 11, Poetry, 1st - Elizabeth
Workentine.
Winners were chosen in the categories to be sent to the Nebraska
Federation of Women’s Clubs for their contest in April. Winners that were sent on to state were:
Category 1, Grades K-2, Wyatt Nun; Category 2, Grades 3-5, Poetry, Trevor
Swartz and Evan Gangstad; Short Stories, Maggie Maftin; Category 3 Grades 6-8,
Short Story, Tyler O'Connor and Rachel Workentine, Category 4, Grades 9-12,
Poetry, Elizabeth Workentine; Short Story, Simone Marget.
There were also 3 GFWC Fairmont Woman’s Club members that will go on to
the state writing contest. They are;
Short Story, Delores Roesti and Nancy Galaway; Poetry, Thelma Berggren.
