Lutheran Church Parking Lot Awaiting Concrete Pour
June 23, 2014 Leave a comment
The Lutheran Church in Oakland is getting a new parking lot. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation’s PAC Endorses Ricketts
June 23, 2014 Leave a comment
Scottsbluff, NE – The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation’s Political Action Committee today announced its support for Nebraska Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Pete Ricketts with its “Friend of Agriculture” endorsement.
“Pete has been successful in business because he understands when opportunities exist,” said Steve Nelson, president of Nebraska Farm Bureau. “There is a world of opportunity to grow Nebraska’s agriculture economy in a way that will keep younger generations coming back to the farm. That means creating a climate that encourages growth in our livestock farming sector and growth in biofuel businesses; and working to build markets for agriculture commodities. Pete Ricketts understands those opportunities and he’ll move our state in the right direction in those areas.”
“I am very pleased to have the support of the Nebraska Farm Bureau,” Ricketts said. “Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska and its continued success is crucial to our future. From achieving real property tax reform to increasing market opportunities and helping beginning farmers, I am eager to get to work on state policies that help promote new farm and ranch income and enhance rural development. There’s no better way to move our entire state forward than by growing agricultural opportunities.”
Founded in 1917, the Nebraska Farm Bureau is the largest farm and ranch organization in Nebraska. More than 56,000 families across Nebraska are Farm Bureau members. Last week, Ricketts received official support from the Nebraska Cattlemen Association, the state’s largest livestock production organization.
Fields flooded by Bell Creek
June 23, 2014 Leave a comment
Bell Creek by Craig overflows into fields. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Kats’ Korner: The Stormy Spring
June 23, 2014 Leave a comment
This has been a spring to remember. Not fondly though.
Many people have lost their homes, possessions and jobs due to the wrath of Mother Nature.
We know tornadoes and flooding happens. We endured a flood in 2011 that did much destruction.
Tornadoes happen all over the country. Until they hit close to home, I doubt many give people give them too much thought.
The day Craig, Uehling, Blair and other areas were hit with severe weather was a memorable day as well.
It was the first bad storm in the area. My mom and I were sitting at my house, worried about what may be coming our way. It did storm hard, pounding rain and wind, but small hail here. The only damage in Oakland was a few trees down in the park and some branches elsewhere in town. We were lucky. As the storm passed, it intensified and did damage in the other areas I mentioned.
I have to admit, I was scared. The clouds looked very ominous, dark and green. I was glad mom was here.
Jeff works at Craig Cattle Company and was caught in the storm in Craig driving home. He had to stop because he couldn’t see in the pouring rain. I am just grateful he was able to get home safely.
I kept having a feeling that day. I thought we were going to be in for a miserable spring. I listen a great deal to the weather and have learned a bit about fronts. When the front was just to the north of us last week, storm predictions started occurring. What I learned is storms erupt along fronts. I am sure that is common knowledge, but I had never paid attention before. I watched the radar throughout the day. I started paying more attention as the storm developed by Stanton. It was getting larger and larger as time went on. It was quite alarming. As it began to take shape, one could tell, this was not going to be good.
It was so hard to believe that Pilger was hit by twin tornadoes! I was in shock. It wasn’t just Pilger that was hit. The tornadoes kept going, destroying homes, farms, anything in its path, all the way to Wakefield!
The pictures were shocking. I felt so guilty for being safe. I knew if the front had been further south, maybe Oakland or any other community, would have been destroyed.
Losing everything in the blink of an eye would have to be so upsetting! I just can’t imagine!
It is wonderful to see everyone stepping up and assisting all of those in need! Nebraskans are so loyal and caring about their neighbors. My prayers have been and will continue to be with all of the victims of the storms. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Life is precious, and can change, or be lost in a heartbeat.
We have all seen that in the last couple of weeks.
Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Bell Creek Ran Out of its Banks
June 23, 2014 Leave a comment
The Bell Creek by Craig is running high out of its banks from all of the rain we have had lately. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Harriett Patricia Smith, 89 of Lyons, NE
June 22, 2014 Leave a comment
HARRIETT PATRICIA SMITH, 89 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, June 21st, 2014, at Oakland Height in Oakland, Nebraska.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, June 26, 2014, 10:00 a.mn. at First Presbyterian Church in Lyons.
VISITATION: Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 6 – 8 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation will also be held Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service at the church.
BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery
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.
pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com
Dale T. Mayberry, 86 of Emerson, NE
June 21, 2014 Leave a comment
Dale T. Mayberry, 86, of Emerson, NE passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 in an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; Pastor Gretchen Ritola is officiating. The visitation will be Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE. The family will be present between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. The burial will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery in Pender, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Emerson, NE.
Dale was born June 26, 1927 to William and Alice (Hulsebusch) Mayberry in Pender, NE. He attended country school in Thurston, NE and attended Thurston High School until freshmen year when his parents moved to Pender, NE. He completed high school in Pender and graduated in 1945. After graduation, Dale was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served in France, Germany, and Austria. After his discharge, he worked for Pender Automatic and officiated football and baseball games. On June 1, 1948, he married Ardyce Frese at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. The couple began farming. In 1967 the family moved to Emerson where Dale farmed and worked for Emerson and Wakefield fertilizer plants.
Dale was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, served on numerous committees and was a member of the Pender VFW. He was an avid Cornhusker fan. Dale enjoyed golf, bowling, and playing cards. Dale is survived by his wife; Ardyce Mayberry of Emerson, NE, daughter; Deb Wriedt of Jefferson City, MO, six grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren, brother; Warren (Mildred) Mayberry of Pender, NE, and many nieces and nephews.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents, and son; Randy Mayberry.
Putting on a Show at the Library
June 21, 2014 Leave a comment
William and Winston Wilkey are entertaining at the Oakland Public Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Flash Flood Warning
June 20, 2014 Leave a comment
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… southeastern Burt County in east central Nebraska… * until 1045 PM CDT.
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