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October 12, 2015 Leave a comment
Correction to closings.
Many offices are closed today in honor of Columbus Day. First National Bank Northeast, the post office and the Burt County Courthouse are among the offices closed.
All will be open tomorrow, resuming regular business hours.
October 12, 2015 1 Comment
Many offices are closed today in honor of Columbus Day. First National Bank Northeast, the post office and the Burt County Courthouse are among the offices closed.
All will be open tomorrow, resuming regular business hours.
October 12, 2015 Leave a comment
Reminder of hydrants being flushed!
Fire Hydrants will be flushed in Oakland on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13th and 14th. Please avoid washing white clothing until your water runs clear.
October 12, 2015 Leave a comment
Check out the ad special! It is the best deal!
Kat Country Hub is running a sale on holiday ads beginning now and continuing through December 15th. This special is for businesses and individuals wanting to run ads for anything related to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For line ads the special will be: First week, $6, second week, $3. Third week free. If more weeks are needed, then the following weeks will be $3 with last week free.
For a submitted boxed ad: Price will be determined upon size. Each week will be half off of the regular price.
Please contact Kat Country Hub for details and to submit the ad. Email is katcountryhub@gmail.com. Phone 402-317-9513 or Facebook message me on my Facebook, Denise Gilliland, or my business Facebook Kat Country Hub.
I am in the holiday mood, so am being very generous to everyone, wanting to give back to my readers. Thank you for reading my paper! Happy holidays!
October 12, 2015 Leave a comment
Merlyn Clarence Holm, 81, of Wakefield, NE died on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield; Pastor Barbara Hansen will be officiating. The burial will be held on Tuesday morning prior to the memorial service at 10:00 a.m. at the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield, NE. There will be a visitation held on Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is in charge of the arrangements.
Merlyn was born in Wakefield, NE, the son of Clarence and Ebba (Johnson) Holm on April 2, 1934. He attended and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1951. Following graduation he was united in marriage to Mardell Mortenson at Salem Lutheran Church on May 30, 1954. To this union three daughters were born: Julie, Lori and Lynn. Merlyn farmed in the Wakefield area until going to work at M.G. Waldbaum’s in the Maintenance department. Merlyn enjoyed watching sports and attending local high school games. He was a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Merlyn was a member of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association, the Wakefield Community Hospital Board and was active in Salem Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Mardell of Wakefield, daughters: Julie (Kenny) Thomsen of Wakefield, Lori (Sam) Utecht of Clarion, IA and Lynn Holm (Bob DePriest) of Lincoln, NE. Merlyn is also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren and a sister Linda (Terry) Carlson of St. Joseph, MO.
Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents.
Merlyn Holm
October 12, 2015 Leave a comment
WINDY CONDITIONS TODAY... .STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON AS A REINFORCING SURGE OF COOLER AIR MOVES IN BEHIND THE COLD FRONT. IAZ043-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>044-121715- /O.NEW.KOAX.WI.Y.0008.151012T1500Z-151012T2200Z/ MONONA-KNOX-CEDAR-THURSTON-ANTELOPE-PIERCE-WAYNE-BOONE-MADISON- STANTON-CUMING-BURT-PLATTE-COLFAX-DODGE- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONAWA...MAPLETON...CREIGHTON... BLOOMFIELD...CROFTON...WAUSA...VERDIGRE...NIOBRARA...HARTINGTON... LAUREL...RANDOLPH...COLERIDGE...PENDER...MACY...WALTHILL... WINNEBAGO...NELIGH...ELGIN...PIERCE...PLAINVIEW...OSMOND... WAYNE...ALBION...ST. EDWARD...NORFOLK...STANTON...WEST POINT... WISNER...TEKAMAH...OAKLAND...LYONS...DECATUR...COLUMBUS... SCHUYLER...FREMONT 405 AM CDT MON OCT 12 2015 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON. * TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS...THIS MORNING THROUGH MID AFTERNOON. THE WINDS SHOULD DECREASE BY EARLY EVENING. * WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 GUSTING TO 45 MPH...DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 MPH BY EARLY EVENING. * IMPACTS...STRONG CROSS-WINDS CAN CREATE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ON ROADWAYS AND OVERPASSES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 TO 39 MPH OR GUSTS BETWEEN 45 TO 57 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
October 11, 2015 Leave a comment
Merlyn C. Holm, 81, of Wakefield, NE died on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE.
Memorial services for Merlyn are pending at this time with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield.
October 11, 2015 Leave a comment
Helen N. Morrow, 94 years, Beloved daughter of the late Dr. Lawrence and Jessie F., nee Allen. Sister of the late Allen Morrow and Elaine (Boulay) Morrow. Graduate of Doane College; Fulbright Scholar; Masters Degree in Education; High School History and Economics Teacher in Illinois for nearly 40 years. Longtime supporter of her local church and other charities.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 11:00 am, at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah.
VISITATION: Thursday one hour prior to service at the church.
BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery.
MEMORIALS: The United Methodist Church in Tekamah or Donor’s Choice.
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com
October 10, 2015 Leave a comment
We recently visited the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch north of Oakland. When we left, the sun was setting and was quite beautiful. Both photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
October 9, 2015 Leave a comment
Lyons-Decatur Northeast
Lyons-Decatur Northeast students learn about fire prevention and escaping a fire during fire prevention week. They also voted on fire prevention posters each elementary class made. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Elementary students were shown how to prevent fires through demonstrations conduced by State Fire Marshall Raymond Nance and the Lyons Fire and Rescue personnel during fire prevention week.
A fire prevention trailer, equipped with a model oven, stove, microwave and fireplace were visual aides during the demonstration. There was also a smoke alarm that can connect to wifi in the home, alerting the homeowners when the alarm goes off in other rooms. A message may also be sent to smartphones, alerting the homeowner that the smoke alarms are sounding so action can be taken immediately.
The trailer also has imitation smoke so the students could practice laying low, crawling to the nearest exit, to escape the fire.
Thank you to all of the volunteer firemen and women who are dedicated to protecting all of us. You are truly appreciated!
Kat Country Hub 
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