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The countryside in western Nebraska, not far from Dunning, NE. Photo Credit, Justin Beck.
Beautiful western Nebraska scenery. Photo Credit/Justin Beck.
There is beauty to behold in Nebraska. Photo Credit/Justin Beck.
The American Flag in all of its glory! Photo Credit/Justin Beck.
April 3, 2014 Leave a comment
Leah Rabe and Lucas Ruggles were united in marriage on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at twelve o’clock in the afternoon on the beach at Hard Rock Cancun in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The bride is the daughter of Kathy and Mike Sonnenfelt of Oakland, and the late Barry Rabe of Oakland. Grandparents are Muriel and the late Willis Rabe of Oakland, and the late Eunice and Bert Garner of Thurston NE.
The groom is the son of Don and Theresa Ruggles of McCook, NE. Grandparents are Jane and Lewis Palmer of Cambridge NE, and the late Donna and Lesley Ruggles of McCook NE.
The newlyweds, Leah and Lucas Ruggles. Photo Courtesy of Leah Ruggles.
Leah and Lucas with their wedding party. Photo Courtesy of Leah Ruggles.
The beautiful bride, Leah Rabe Ruggles.
The maid of honor was Jane Rabe and matron of honor Kelly Dortch; sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lesley Ruggles, sister of the groom, Lauren Ruggles, sister of the groom, Ashley Hagan, friend of the couple, and Sara Wallerstedt, friend of the couple. Junior attendants were Karlie and Evie Dortch, nieces. Flower girl was Kristen Ruggles, niece.
The best man was Landon Ruggles, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Matthew Sloan, Jacob Weber, Todd Downer, Jared Brooks, and Dustin Day. All friends of the couple. The ring bearers were Kaiden and Krayton Ruggles, sons of the groom.
Special music played and sang by Josh Wallerstedt, friend of the couple.
Cocktail hour, with fire and drum show dancers, and dinner followed.
The bride works at First Federal Savings and Loan of Wakeeney, and the groom for Western Carriers Inc. The couple resides in Wakeeney Kansas.
April 3, 2014 Leave a comment
Whitney Storie and Brittany Brakenhoff at Oakland-Craig’s Homecoming, 2004.
Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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In March, Nebraska lawmakers voted against raising the minimum wage. What do you think of this decision? Should the minimum wage be raised?
April 3, 2014 Leave a comment
Lela Mae Silver Swanson was born January 30, 1930 in Blair, Nebraska at the home of James C. and Hilda Marie (Doshe) Wallace. She passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Oakland Heights, in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 84.
While young, her family moved to a farm near Tekamah, Nebraska and then to Bertha, Nebraska, where she attended grade school. In 1947, she graduated from Oakland Public High School.
Lela Swanson
On December 14, 1947, Lela married Richard Silver. They had one daughter, Crystal Kay “Alix”.
Lela worked as a waitress in Oakland Cafés and as a dental assistant for Dr. Scheffel for several years. In 1972, she bought her own café, Lea’s, which she ran for 20 years.
Lela became an EMT member of the Oakland Rescue Squad and was very proud to serve on this team for several years.
Her husband of 47 years, Dick Silver, died on August 4, 1994.
Lela Married Carl “Junior” Swanson of Lyons, Nebraska on June 27, 1998. Carl passed away August 8, 2004. Lela then moved back to her home town of Oakland on September 1, 2004.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; brother, James Wallace; and sister, Lil Reinert.
Lela is survived by her daughter, Alix Jorden, of Oakland; grandson, Greg (Manuela) Millard of Tomah, WI; great grandsons, Kevin and Derek; sister, Jenny Hamilton of Walnut, IA; sister-in-law, Dorothy Wallace of Oakland; and several nieces and nephews.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, April 12, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Oakland.
NO VISITATION
BURIAL: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
MEMORIALS: To the family
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
April 2, 2014 Leave a comment
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisor from 1:00 p.m. Thurs., April 3rd until 7:00 a.m. Fri., April 4th. Snow is expected to move into the area Thursday afternoon. Moderate to heavy snow is expected late Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. The snow will spread east toward the Missouri River by midnight.
Snow accumulations of 3-5 inches is likely with up to 6 inches possible in some locations before winding down Friday morning.
Temperatures will also drop below freezing Thursday night, which could cause slick and icy conditions. Winds from the north and northwest of 15-25 mph could cause blowing and drifting snow at times.
Please take all of the necessary precautions when traveling.
April 2, 2014 Leave a comment
Happy April everyone. I would like to let you all know that I have resigned my position at Logan Valley Manor. I have accepted a job in Oakland. I have worked here for ten years and I have enjoyed my job in the activity department. I will miss the residents and staff. The manor is advertising for an activity assistant. I am sure The manor is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., April 12th at 10:00 a.m. Posters will be made and sent home with the Lyons-Decatur school students. The Lyons Community Club will be sponsoring the event.
This month is National Volunteer Month. The manor will be honoring our volunteers on April 25th with an appreciation coffee at 2:00 p.m.
The residents will be doing some baking again this month. This is always a fun time for them. They love to have the homemade baked item with a cup of coffee.
We hope to be starting up the sunshine club again. It has been a long winter. The residents look forward to spending time outdoors.
Residents celebrating birthdays this month are: Donna Miller and Marlene Nelson on April 8th and Enlowe Hevner on April 13th. The monthly birthday party will be held on April 17th at 2:00 p.m.
We would like to welcome Melba Slaughter and Doug Goodman to Logan Valley Manor.
Wishing you all a blessed and happy Easter,
The Activity Department
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Jalie Meyer is busying making a spring flower at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Ava Johnson and Hilary Ray made their flowers at the Oakland Library after story time. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Paisley Peterson made her flower with some assistance from her mom, Brooke, holding her baby sister Hadley. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Look at the pretty flower Blaise Hartwell made at the Oakland Library! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
April 2, 2014 Leave a comment
Kenneth Groskurth, 77, of South Sioux City, NE formerly of Pender, NE passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bancroft Cemetery in Bancroft, NE; with Pastor Robert Schilling from St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating. A luncheon will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Pender. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service starting at 6:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Memorials may be given to the Pender Community Event Center and Endowment Fund (P.O. Box 662, Pender, NE 68047). Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.
Kenneth Groskurth
Kenneth was born December 3, 1936 to Clarence and Alice (Schmidt) Groskurth. He graduated from Pender High School. He married Bonnie Krueger at St. John’s Lutheran Church on April 9, 1961. To this union, two children were born; Bill and Kevin. Ken enjoyed reading, taking walks, biking, and mowing. He was an avid card player, he especially enjoyed playing Pitch and Sheepshead. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter and going out to eat. Ken served as a volunteer fireman while living in Pender. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pender. Ken was a truck driver for Rink Manufacturing and Lorensen Ready Mix, he also worked for the City of Pender. He later worked for Chesterman Bottling Company in Sioux City, IA.
Ken is survived by his sons; Bill (Debra) Groskurth of Hinton, IA and Kevin (Kelly) Groskurth of Treynor, IA, sister-in-law Mary Lou Groskurth of Beemer, NE, and one grandchild; Regina.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Bonnie, and brother; Dale.
April 1, 2014 Leave a comment
Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Public Library Director, read to, from left: Ava Johnson, Jalie Meyer, Paisley Peterson, Hilary Ray and Blaise Hartwell. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
A musical book video, displayed by Oakland Library Director Rosa Schmidt was also a hit with the youngsters at story time. Having a great time singing along is, from left, Ava Johnson, Jalie Meyer, Paisley Peterson, Hilary Ray and Blaise Hartwell. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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