Horse Show Results


Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Anna Camden Blair X-1ST
Ivy Anderson Decatur X-2ND
Morgan Olsen Lyons X-3RD
Mariah Jessen Tekamah X
Taylor Sparks Decatur X
Exhibitor Home Town Purple Blue Red White
Hallie Paulson won awards at the horse show. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland/Editor Kat Country Hub

Hallie Paulson won awards at the horse show.
Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland/Editor Kat Country Hub

Fall webworm appearing


I just saw a problem on a tree on my place this week that will generate a lot of questions in the next month or so. There was the start of a web that covered all the leaves on the last 6 to 12 inches of the branch. This is caused by the larvae of an insect called the fall webworm.

Late summer and fall is the season for fall webworm. Fall webworm attacks many species of deciduous trees… in fact, almost all fruit, shade and ornamental trees, except conifers, can be affected by fall webworm.

Adults of this insect are white moths. Adult moths emerge in late spring or early summer and lay eggs in masses on the undersides of leaves. The larvae emerge 10-14 days later and begin feeding in groups within a small webbed mass of leaves at the tips of branches.

The webbing provides protection from predators and the caterpillars feed inside the web until all leaves are devoured, then additional leaves are encased in the web. Webbed areas of leaves grow larger as the caterpillars mature, becoming a messy, ugly eyesore as it is filled with shed skins, excrement and leaf fragments. Homeowners often spot fall webworm as they enlarge their silken webs in late summer.

The first generation of caterpillars matures in about six weeks. Then they drop to the ground and enter the soil, where they pupate into adults and re-emerge to lay eggs for the second generation. Some larvae may pupate under loose bark, in leaf litter beneath the tree, or within the webbing.

Caterpillars of the second generation hatch and feed from approximately early August through late September. Then once again, the mature caterpillars drop to the ground and enter the soil to overwinter. Because the insects overwinter beneath host plants, trees that have been attacked in the past are likely to have these insects the following year, too.

Although unsightly, fall webworm feeding rarely damages large, well-established trees. However, several years of defoliation on newly transplanted or small ornamental trees can weaken them. Remove the nests in early summer when only a few leaves are involved is the best method of control.

Break up the webbing with a rake or a strong stream of water. Many of the caterpillars will be knocked out of the web onto the ground, and will be killed by birds or predatory insects. If it won’t affect the appearance of the tree, you can also clip off the end of the branch and destroy the larvae living in the webbing.

If you are going to treat with an insecticide, biological products containingBacillus thurengiensis or B.T. are effective. Other insecticides, such as permethrin and bifenthrin, will also provide good control. Thoroughly cover leaves next to the nest, and as the larvae ingest the insecticide they will be killed.

For more information on fall webworm control, contact your local UNL Extension office.

John Wilson

John Wilson

Kaslon new Northeast Nebraska Coordinator


Lisa Kaslon has been named the fulltime 4-H and Youth Development Coordinator for the Northeast Extension District.  She assumed the post on July 1 and is based out of the district office located in the Lifelong Learning Center building, Norfolk.  This position directs and assists Extension youth programming in all 28 counties making up the Northeast Extension District.

Kaslon noted, “I am very excited to help lead and direct 4-H programming in the Northeast District.  Northeast Nebraska has a strong tradition of 4-H involvement; as we move into the future we need to continue to find ways to stay strong and grow our program in new and innovated ways to keep kids engaged in a program as their choices continue to increase.  I hope I can help our staff find ways to do this.”

Kaslon has previously directed a highly successful UNL Extension in Platte County 4-H/Youth program.  Under her tenure traditional 4-H clubs thrived; a large, collaborative after-school program was instituted, and state-wide leadership programs were delivered.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Lisa Kaslon join the Northeast District Leadership team in a full-time capacity.  She has successfully created and operated youth educational programming, mentored new faculty members, and developed teams.  All are important criteria for being effective in this position,” Twig Marston, Northeast Research and Extension Director said.  Kaslon’s background is focused in education and leadership with both her B.S. and M.S. degrees coming from UNL.

The Northeast District has been seeking a permanent District 4-H/youth Development Coordinator since 2012, after Vickie Greve retired from successfully leading the district youth programs, faculty, and staff.  Lisa will be focusing on leading the Extension Educators and Assistants with local, district, and state-wide Extension programs targeting Nebraska’s most valuable assets, its youth.

Cuming County Fair Parade


George Forrest Osberg


GEORGE FORREST OSBERG was born May 2, 1927, in Omaha Nebraska, to George F. and Minnie J. (Froid) Osberg. He passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 86.

 

George graduated from Lyons High School in 1945 and having already enlisted in the United States Navy, entered active duty May 31, 1945, and was honorably discharged in 1946.  Following his military service, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

 

During his school days he was a member of the band and a trumpet trio that participated in numerous musical contests always receiving high ratings. In addition to this, he also played Taps at military funerals and other services.

 

On March 8, 1950, George and Betty Denton were joined in marriage in Lyons, Nebraska.  Although no children were born to the marriage, he frequently stated his two nephews were the sons he never had.

 

George was employed by the Burt County Bridge Crew as a drag-line operator and then by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring after 30 years of service.

 

Following his retirement he accepted the substitute rural mail route, which he loved dearly, and was able to run for 18 years.

 

George loved cars but his passion was driving, it was his entertainment and his relaxation.

 

In recent years George chose to spend the winters in Idaho with his sister and family, where the winters are a little less serve.  The past nine years he enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas with family returning to Lyons in early March.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his parents; and brother-in-law, Carrroll Shodeen.

 

Survivors include his sister, Delores Shodeen of Parma, ID; nephews, Ronald (Nancy) Shodeen of Parma, ID, and James (Yong) Shodeen of Boise, ID.

 

 

PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE

                                                      

NO VISITATION

 

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with MILITARY HONORS by Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post No.7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83.

 

MEMORIALS: Idaho Youth Ranch, 5465 W. Irving St., Boise, ID 83706; American Heart Association, 10100 J Street Suite A, Omaha, NE 68127.

Pelan Funeral Services
Lynn, Karen and Jim Pelan
www.pelanfuneralservices.com

  • Oakland PO Box 51, 68045 (402) 685-5673
  • Lyons PO Box 235, 68038 (402) 687-2644
  • Tekamah PO Box 203, 68061 (402) 374-1551

 

The parade begins!!!


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Social media workshop


Ever wonder why some businesses seem to have all the luck.  Well, maybe it isn’t luck at all!  Businesses that spent time thinking about their customers, carefully chose the appropriate online marketing tools, and then effectively engaged their customers are the ones who succeed.  As you begin to Make the Most of Social Media Marketing – you will want to explore the options.  Dennis Kahl, University of NE Lincoln Extension Educator, will share his online marketing expertise with the local business owners.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, September 5th.  The location will be the Rosen Room at the Oakland City Auditorium, 401 N. Oakland Avenue.  The class will run from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There will be an opportunity for one-on-one time to get specific questions answered and hands-on learning from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Whether you have questions about Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media sites, you can find the answers here.

 

To register, contact Patty Plugge at burtcoedc@abbnebraska.com.  Or call 402-374-2953.

 

For more information, contact Dennis Kahl at dennis.kahl@unl.edu

 

This workshop is sponsored by REAP – Rural Enterprise Assistance Project, SBA – US Small Business Administration, UNL Extension, and Burt County Economic Development Corporation.

 

Free swimming at Lyons pool!


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Kats’ Korner


The 101st Burt Cunty Fair is in the books (almost, the horse show is Friday, tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. due to it being rained out).

Congratulations to all of the people who give it their all so you and I can enjoy every minute of the fair!

I don’t know what I enjoyed the most. I do enjoy seeing everyone. The fair seems to bring old friends together.

I also enjoyed going through the fair parade. I hadn’t been in one for many years. I forgot how many people sit along the streets! It was a beautiful day, unlike past years that have been so hot! I was a bit warm by the time we reached the end as I walked, and sometimes ran, through the parade. I enjoyed seeing people along the way and visiting as much as I could before I would have to run to catch up to my family that was with me in the parade.

I didn’t get to see all of it until I looked at the pictures on my camera. My future son-in-law took pictures for me, and I have to say, he did a fantastic job! Thank you Tri!

All in all, it was a fabulous time. I am still a bit exhausted. I wondered how much effort it would take to clone me!

I also want to thank all of the well-wishers I talked to during the fair. It was so good to see everyone again and to be back doing what I enjoy most. Now that everyone knows where to find me, you can start reading my columns again! I heard from many people that have been missing those since May. I will do my best to put one on my online edition more than once a week.  Thank you f

Kat Country Hub Parade Crew: Denise Gilliland, editor, Tri Tran, Whitney Storie and Jeff Gilliland

Kat Country Hub Parade Crew: Denise Gilliland, editor, Tri Tran, Whitney Storie and Jeff Gilliland

or reading and thank you for caring! It means the world to me!

————————————————Kats’ Korner——————————————–

I do believe this is the first fair that I didn’t ride any of the rides. I don’t like heights anymore, so my choices are limited. I was too busy being my reporter self to think about riding.

I did enjoy watching the young crowd riding and laughing. It brought back many memories. I prefer to watch now rather than ride.

If I were to choose, I’d ride a kids ride, but I am not the right size for that anymore! So, I watch!

———————————————-Kats’ Korner———————————————

There were so many attractions, I couldn’t even begin to choose a favorite one. I love to see what the 4-H’ers have been working so hard on throughout the year. Their projects are priceless.

There are also the sewing, baking and flower projects that are entered by so many individuals. They are all so beautiful. Burt County is blessed to have so many talented and caring people. Without each and every person, no matter how large or small the contribution, the fair would not be a success.

Thank you to all who made the Burt County Fair and very memorable one. Thank you to mother nature for being so cooperative. It was beautiful all the way around.

Thought for the Day: How many parents are counting the days until school starts?

Have a great day! We will talk again soon!

 

Robert Lee “Bob” Smith


ROBERT LEE “BOB” SMITH

1927-2013

86 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska, following a lengthy illness.

 

Smith Robert L.He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Mae (Elming) Smith of Lyons; sons and daughter, Jim (Jennifer), Margaret (friend, Vel), Terry, all of Lincoln, NE, Mike (Laura) of David City, NE; son-in-law, Dennis Kempcke of Lincoln; sister, Densmer McIntyre of Lyons; brother, Leonard (Judy) Smith of Wisconsin; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marsha Lee Kempcke; parents and parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, Robert Raabe, Bernard Elming, Ted McIntyre.

 

Born and raised in Lyons, the son of Leonard and Lona (Robertson) Smith, he was a lifelong resident.

 

After graduating from Lyons High School in 1944, he joined the US Navy for the duration of WWII.

 

On June 19, 1955, Bob and Dorothy Mae Elming were married in Lyons.

 

Bob worked for Armour Foods for a period before entering a partnership in the Food Market in Lyons. He was passionate about his business; relishing the friends he made and working with customers. Bob enjoyed talking to people and was always keeping busy. He later purchased the entire business, eventually owning three store locations, Lyons, Tekamah and Fremont.

 

Bob was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons. He was active in the community including the Lyons Community Club, Industrial Development Group, board member of First National Bank and Affiliated Foods Norfolk. Bob was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge (attaining 32nddegree), American Legion and VFW.

 

Bob loved life and encouraged his family to “have fun every day”.

 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons. Rev. Jeff Clark.

 

ORGANIST:  Dorothy Moore

 

VISITATION: Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.

 

CASKET BEARERS:  Dustin Smith, Drew Smith, Brian Raabe, Travis Raabe, Lindsay Kempcke, Blair Kempcke

 

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with MILITARY HONORS by Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post No.7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83.

 

MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, 9850 Nicholas Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, American Parkinson Disease Assoc. Nebraska Chapter for research, 501 N 87th St Ste 207, Omaha, NE, 68114.

Pelan Funeral Services
Lynn, Karen and Jim Pelan
www.pelanfuneralservices.com

  • Oakland PO Box 51, 68045 (402) 685-5673
  • Lyons PO Box 235, 68038 (402) 687-2644
  • Tekamah PO Box 203, 68061 (402) 374-1551