Honoring the Right to Vote
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JJ Johansen of Oakland submits his voting form to Shirley Lowe, a long-time member of the election board. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Arlene B. Hagen, 71 of Oakland, NE
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ARLENE B. HAGEN was born on November 14, 1942, at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur and Rozella (Hunnicutt) Pedersen. She passed away, Monday May 12, 2014, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 71.
Arlene’s family lived between Alden and Freeborn, Minnesota on the family farm. Arlene attended country school and later Freeborn High School in Freeborn graduating with the class of 1960.
On October 18, 1960, she was united in marriage to Ordean C. “Bob” Hagen in Alden, Minnesota. Together they had many adventures and lived in many places until settling in Oakland, NE, in 1973. Arlene held many jobs but her most well-known was the owner of Goldie’s Retreat in Oakland. People still called her Goldie throughout the years and everyone knew who they were talking about. She made many life-long friends through that period of her life.
Arlene enjoyed gardening, golf, her music; for which she won several distinctive awards for playing the trumpet, playing cards and spending time with her family.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, and grandson Christopher Hagen in 1991.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bob of Oakland; three children, Robert and his wife Chey of Fremont, NE, Ritchie of Ombersley, Worcester, England and Ranae and significant other Jeff Going of Oakland, NE; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matt) Allen of Lowerwick, Worcester, England, Heather Hagen of Leigh, Worcester, England, and Thomas Hagen of Ombersely, Worcester, England, Alisha Kuhlman of Omaha, NE and Matthew Kuhlman of Oakland, NE and step grandson Danny Subbert of Wahoo, NE; great grandchildren Jack and Emily Allen of Lowerwick, Worcester, England and step great grandchildren Ariel and Danny Subbert Jr of Wahoo, NE; brother, Raymond (Carol) Pedersen of Albert Lea, MN, Stanley (Sheila) Pedersen of Sauk Rapids, MN, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-laws, Neoma (Ken) Johansen of Janesville, MN, Dennis Dinse of Owatonna, MN, Buzz (Bobbi) Hagen of Los Angeles, CA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 10:00 am, at the First United Methodist Church in Oakland.
MEMOIAL VISITATION: Friday, 5-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home Oakland.
BURIAL: Oakland 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
Arlene Hagen
Brasch Busy Campaigning!
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“I have been very busy since session closed the middle of April,” said Senator Lydia Brasch. She has been spending much of her time campaigning, going from town to town, visiting with her constituents and handing out signs for voters to place in their yards. “I also had students visit with me for three days in Lincoln,” Senator Brasch stated.
She thoroughly enjoyed visiting with the children. “They were such fun. I enjoyed visiting with them,” Senator Brasch said.
Scott Japp, a board member for the NRD is challenging Senator Brasch for her seat.
Remember to vote today. It is your right!
Senator Lydia Brasch and Kat Country Hub Editor and Chief Denise Gilliland take a selfie! Photo Credit Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
New Light Pole Installed
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NPPD installs a new light pole at the corner of 1st Street and Oakland Avenue in Oakland. The new pole replaces one that was apparently hit by a semi and destroyed. Photo Credit for all three photos/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
A Stormy Night
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Rain blew down Oakland’s Main Street last night. Fortunately, that was the worst of the storm for this area. South of Oakland saw considerable more, and damage too. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Clouds Building Before Storm
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A view to the west of Oakland before the storm came. Photo Credit/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Clouds are building before a storm. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
The beauty before the storm. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Caregiver Support Group Meeting
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The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. The meetings are very informal; various topics are discussed and those who attend are encouraged to share their ups and downs of being a caregiver. The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended a meeting, please feel free to come and join us. A video will be shown, Homecare: Coping with Change.
Bancroft Senior Center News
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Bancroft Senior Center News
* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.
*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.
* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
Meals on Wheels
Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.
Refurbished Memorial Flowers are on sale at the senior center. We have a wonderful array of memorial wreaths, crosses and sprigs of flowers. Everyone is welcome to stop in to look and buy.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. May 14: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up for the pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Thurs.: May 15: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Fri. May 16: Exercise class (FROG) at 10:00 come and join us. Center is closed this afternoon, rented for graduation.
Mon. May 19: The caregiver support group meeting is at 2:00 p.m.; all caregivers are welcome to attend.
Tues. May 20: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. Our evening meal will be biscuits and sausage gravy serving from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. You are welcome to stay and play cards after the dishes are done.
Wed. May 21: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Carl Rodney Larson, 76 of Emerson, NE
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Carl Rodney Larson 76, of Emerson, NE passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home in Emerson, NE. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday May 14, 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. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with a Prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.
Rodney was born on April 7, 1938, in Wakefield, NE the eldest of six children and only son born to Carl August Bertil Larson and Opal H. (Witt) Larson. He was baptized on June 19, 1938 and confirmed in faith on June 27, 1952 at the Mission Covenant Church in Wakefield, NE.
Rodney attended Pleasant Hill Country School, District #66 and graduated for Emerson High School in 1955, where he was involved in football, Vo Ag, FFA and Cornhusker Boys State. In 1956, he earned an Accountancy degree at Commercial Extension School of Commerce in Omaha, NE. Between 1956 and 1961, Rodney worked at several places in Omaha including: Ford Moving and Storage, selling Wear-Ever pots and pans, driving a taxi and Burlington Northern Railroad Company.
Rod and Elaine Brinkman were united in marriage on August 23, 1959 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE. They resided in Omaha, NE until March of 1961 before moving to their farm southwest of Emerson. Rodney and Elaine retired in 2008, after 47 years of raising cattle, hogs and grain.
He was a member of the Emerson-Hubbard School Board, Farmers Coop Board of Directors, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Council, the Dixon County ASC Committee and the Emerson Township Board. Rodney was also a member of the Country Music Association of South Sioux City and the Eagles Aerie #2492 of South Sioux City, NE.
Rodney loved to fish, fly his airplane, and strum his guitar while singing and dancing at jam sessions. He attended many of his grandchildren’s activities.
He is survived by his wife; Elaine, children and their spouses; Barb and Larry Nitz of Lincoln, NE, Steve and Marcie Larson of Columbus, NE, grandchildren; Garrett, Jason and Andy Nitz of Lincoln, NE, Alex and Jessica Larson of Columbus, NE, sisters; Melba and Gene Lamb of Lawrence, KS, Bernita and Monte Johnson of Puyallup, WA, Wanda Vespucci of Omaha, NE, Jenene and Dale Kumbier of Maxwell, IA, Janette Hassler of Clive, IA, brother-in-law; Ron and Carol Brinkman of Emerson, NE and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Rodney is preceded in death by his parents; Bertil and Opal Larson, parents-in-law; Henry and Frances Brinkman, brother in law; Mike Vespucci, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Carl Rodney Larson
Arlene A. Weatherly, 87 of Tekamah, NE
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ARLENE A. WEATHERLY, 87 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah.
MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, May 16th, with the family receiving friends from 6 – 8 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.
BURIAL: Tekamah 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.
Kat Country Hub 
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