Ketelsen Reunion 2013
August 2-3, 2013
Greetings Gang,
This is an update to the 2013 Reunion information that was posted to the "Ketelsen Family Blog 2011" in July 2012.
Friday: August 2, 2013, cookout and get-together will be held at Scott and Shannon (Ketelsen) Jones, 13561 Marinda St., Omaha, Ne. 68144; (402-637-6979) any time after 3:00 p.m. Everything provided, however, BYOB. Directions from 132nd and West Center: Go west on West Center to 135th St., turn north (right); go approximately 4-5 blocks north to Marinda, turn west (left). Shannon & Scott's house is the second on the left from the corner, pale yellow with red roof.
Saturday: Mahoney State Park, Exit 426 off of Interstate 80, 402-944-2523. Visit the park on the web at:
www.OutdoorNebraska.org. The reunion will be at Leo and Irene Timmerman Wild Turkey Picnic Shelter (#11) located just past the stables and not far from the swimming park. We have the shelter from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. We will shoot for the main meal at noon with left overs for evening. Bring desserts & salads. There will be a day fee for entrance to Mahoney.
There are tons of things to do in Omaha. Henry Doorly Zoo has been rated #1 in the USA. The Safari Park is associated with the zoo and just across the road from Mahoney. We have a pass and can take carloads of folks through the Safari park if there is interest. Lauritsen Gardens across from the zoo at 10th & I80 is an amazing venture. Jocelyn Museum is advertising free admission. There is a great river walk that connects with the downtown lakes and the Old Market at 10th & Jackson. Great malls - just ask Sharon. Strategic Air Command Museum is right next to Mahoney Park.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the closest motel in the area. Motel Super 8 - Gretna, Interstate 80 Exit 432, 402-332-5188. When making reservations ask for the Ketelsen Family Runion block and discount. They quoted $78.29 plus tax. They have an indoor pool with hottub, free breakfast, free WIFI. There is a McDonald's next door and a Denneys/Flying J close. The motel is next to the Nebraska Crossings outlet mall.
You could try and see if any rooms are available at the Peter Kiewit Lodge. There was a mass scramble July/Aug and a couple of the clan got rooms. Since then, we have checked and have found more rooms available. The cabins are hard to get, as well. There are some camping areas that can be reserved and then there are some camping areas on a first come first serve basis.
The town of Gretna is six miles from Mahoney on highway 6 for gas, groceries, etc. Also, Omaha/Millard is just a little further with major super markets, Walmart, Sams and Costco.
So we have some idea for how many to plan food, please let us know how many in your group will attend Friday night, Saturday or both.
We are excited about seeing everyone and hope we will have a great crowd.
Steve & Sharon
402-883-2531 (Try first until 8/1/2013)
402-290-0375 (Steve) (Cells are only on when we are away from home)
402-682-1726 (Sharon)
email:
ketelsen@sentco.net (If you send an email please reference Ketelsen reunion in the subject line. We get so many emails it's possible to overlook one).
PLEASE DO NOT TEXTMESSAGE. It is not reliable for us. Sometimes we get a text message months after some one sent it.
PS We have an extra room booked at the lodge in our name that would be available for Friday and Saturday night at approximately$100 per night. If anyone is interested, let us know asap. We will let the room go 8/1/2013 if no one wants it.
The Observation Tower.
