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May 13, 2015 Leave a comment
Russel Lang of rural Craig visited the Oakland Public Library donating two volumes of books to Oakland Library Director for patrons to enjoy. The books were compiled by Alex Meyer of the Scribner area, covering historical events, families, businesses, etc. of the Uehling, Hooper, Scribner and surrounding area. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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Will construction of the roundabout at hwy 77/32 cause delays on hwy 77? “Not yet, part of permanent Hwy 32 will function as temporary 77. That small section of Hwy 32 will be built in the next week or two,” stated Jeff Francis, Highway Project Manager.
The map below illustrates the roundabout and its’ construction.
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Friends was the theme of Story time at the Oakland Public Library. Next Tuesday is the last story time until school starts in the fall. Please join in the fun beginning at 10:00 a.m. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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Patricia Raun Samuelson, 89, died Monday, May 11, 2015 at her home in Pender, NE. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015 at the United Church of Pender, in Pender, NE; with Pastor Steven Breazier officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill, NE. Memorials are suggested to Bread for the World and the United Church of Pender. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE
Pat was born to Alfred D. Raun and Marie (Philpot) Raun on November 29th, 1925. She spent the early years of her life in Walthill, where she was active in Girl Scouts, Job’s Daughters, and Girls State, graduating from Walthill High School in 1943 as Valedictorian. She attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she was in the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, graduating in 1947 with a degree in Fine Arts. She worked as a commercial artist for the Miller and Paine department store for five years, during which time she married Ronald Kent Samuelson, who was then attending the University of Nebraska Law School. In 1952, the couple moved to Walthill, where Ron went into law practice with his father-in-law, Alfred Dreyfus Raun, and later moved to Pender in 1955, where she remained until her death.
Pat and Ron raised two sons, Drey and Matt, who couldn’t have been more loved. She started teaching art out of her home in 1971, and touched the lives of many area children and adults. She was a very warm, caring, empathic person, someone who would do anything for anyone she saw in need. She loved traveling with Ron, art, Cornhusker football, game shows, crossword puzzles, and gardening.
She is survived by her son, Matt, who lives in Pender; her son and daughter-in-law, Drey and Lisa, who live in Washington, D.C.; her step-grandchildren, Sarah, of Philadelphia, and Nick, of New York City; her sister, Luanne Smith, and brother-in-law, Ronald, of Denver; her nieces Shelley Smith of San Pedro, California, and Zoanne, of Denver; and her nephew, Bob Samuelson, of Bella Vista, Arkansas.
May 13, 2015 Leave a comment
After many rain delays, progress is moving forward on the roundabout at the junction of hwy 77/32 in Oakland. “The contractor will be closing Hwy 32 this morning,” stated Jeff Francis, Highway Project Manager.
The closing will only affect eastbound traffic, towards Tekamah. Highway 32 west and 77 north and south remain open.
Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates.
May 12, 2015 Leave a comment
MARLICE J. SEBADE, 78 years of Fremont, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home in Fremont.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, May 15, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 3200 E. Military St., Fremont, Nebraska.
VISITATION: Thursday, 4 – 7 p.m.with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service at the First Ev. Lutheran Church, Second Street & Hwy 77, Oakland, Nebraska
BURIAL: at a later date. Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, NE
MEMORIALS: 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
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MARLICE J. SEBADE, 78 years of Fremont, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home in Fremont.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.
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Since the announcement of the impending closing of the Logan Valley Manor on April 27 the staff have not been paid. At the time of their next regular pay-day, a couple of days later, they did not receive their expected paychecks. In fact, the last paychecks the staff received were half a month prior to that. Their pay schedule also means that the staff have been working for over a month without getting paid for any of those hours of labor. We are attempting to offer some help to these families that have been depending on these paychecks.
“If you would like to give any food items or monetary donations toward this effort, please drop your donations off at the New Life Church. It will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and is located immediately west of the Logan Valley Manor,” stated Jeff Clark, Pastor of New Life Church.
For those who are not be familiar with its location, from Diamond Street turn south on Ninth Street and you will find yourself in the New Life parking lot. Thank you in advance for your generous gifts for these families
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