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A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

Humphrey Aquatic Center staff, hours finalized
Humphrey is getting closer to having a pool again. The Humphrey City Council approved hiring the Humphrey Aquatic Center staff and setting hours of operation during its April 15 meeting. Cole Wemhoff and Tessa Deets were hired as assistant managers...
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Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo

The Rambler
They didn’t want their hometown to be without a restaurant, so they bought one. Ethan and Angela Hathaway purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn from Alice Long April 29. “When I was in college I worked at Alice’s, so I’ve been around, and when we moved back I...
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St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.

Brockhaus 9th, Flyers 5th at David City Invite
The St. Francis golf team traveled to David City to compete in the David City Invite April 17. The Flyers were led by sophomore Matthew Brockhaus who shot an 80, which was good for the 9th place medal. Freshmen Jacob Keller carded an 83 and junior...
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Kenneth Hoefelman

Wed, 07/19/2017 - 5:00am
Kenneth Hoefelman, 87, of Columbus, Neb., died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Michael Klatt officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery (12.5 miles north). Visitation was Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested as those of the donor's choice or Peace Lutheran Church. Ken was born March 5, 1930, in Platte County, Neb., to Ernest and Ida (Rosendahl) Hoefelman. He attended Platte County School District #21, St. John's Lutheran School, and Creston High School. On Nov. 21, 1949, Ken was united in marriage to Marjorie Martensen in Vermillion, S.D. The couple lived on the farm until 1959 when they moved to Humphrey and in 1978 they moved into Columbus. Kenneth worked for Desoto Plymouth Auto in Columbus. He began driving truck over the road at the age of 20, and later started his own company K & M Enterprises, and later Cornhusker Trucking and Columbus Truck & Repair. He retired from trucking in 1996. Kenneth enjoyed watching race cars, fishing, woodworking,and spending time with his family. He was a loyal member of Peace Lutheran Church. Ken is survived by: Son - Ron (Joan) Hoefelman of Columbus, Neb. Son - Darrell (Sherry) Hoefelman of Columbus, Neb. Son-in-law - Lonnie Korus of Omaha, Neb. Grandchildren - Christie (Rex) Vorthmann, Danyelle (Steve) Amato, Brent (Melissa) Hoefelman, Jared (Molly) Hoefelman, Amanda (Ross) Richards, Bobbi (Nathan) Hohman, and Mikayla Hoefelman Great Grandchildren - Brandon, Kim, Jessica, Stephen, Allison, and Tristan Vorthamnn, Kayle and Kristian Amato, and foster child Jack Sister - Dorothy Nitsch of Columbus, NE Ken was preceded in death by: Parents - Ernest and Ida Hoefelman Wife - Marge Hoefelman on Nov. 6, 2006 Daughter - Carol Korus on Oct. 12, 2015 Brothers - LaVern and Donley Hoefelman Condolences may be sent towww.gasshaney.com

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