Introducing your 2025 Cattlemen’s Ball Hosts, Terry and Beverly Acton and Family. Terry and Beverly’s lives are deeply rooted in the cattle industry and the couple works hard to raise quality beef products. Terry was born and raised in Beatrice, Nebraska and Beverly was born in Sidney, Nebraska where they both grew up on farms. Since the day they were old enough to trail behind their fathers, they have been working in and around agriculture. They both started showing cattle in 4-H at eight years old and since then, the love for this industry has never stopped.

 

Together, Terry and Beverly have three sons; Westley, Michael, and Justin who have blessed them with seven grandchildren. 15 years ago, Terry and Beverly opened “Classics”, a local restaurant located on the south end of Beatrice. The two loved showcasing their own hamburger product to their customers. “The customers were the best part.” Bev states. “To have them come to the kitchen door, catch your attention, and give you a thumbs up was what made the long days and nights worth it.” Aside from raising cattle, the Acton’s also raise corn, soybeans, and hay. Small towns are the heart of America. It is where the Acton’s have been taught values, respect, and the work ethic. The Cattlemen’s Ball would not be successful without the people and the neighbors you know that have stepped up to be apart of it, and all of that comes from a small town.

 

The Acton’s believe that the mission behind the Cattlemen’s Ball is what makes it special. “We realized that the dollars raised during these events seed the research to someday save the life of someone we do not know, or will never know, but we helped to give someone hope.” Bev explained. Like most individuals, cancer has touched both sides of the Acton family. Terry a mother and grandfather; Bev a bother, grandfather, and nephew. “This event brings small towns and different communities together for a cause that in the end, saves lives.”

 

 

For more information about the event and to buy tickets, visit the website below: 

 

Join us on April 1, 12-1pm in the Cornhusker Ballroom. 

 

Interested in being a sponsor? Visit the event website or contact Christine Weeks at info@rotary14.org for more information.

 

The Pats' Prairie Walk for Polio

Location: Pat Leach and Bill Oberg's home and prairie (just northwest of Air Park), map will be sent to registrants

Cost: $50/person donation. Checks can be made out to "Polio Plus" and turned in at the event.

 

Pat Birch and Pat Leach invite Rotarians to join them for a prairie walk to support Rotary’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative, and to celebrate the start of spring when the prairie starts to awaken (but hasn’t yet). Join us at the earth-shelter home of Pat Leach and Bill Oberg for short-and-easy walks through the prairie at their place just northwest of Lincoln. To sweeten the deal, Pat and Pat will provide home-baked cookies and coffee. Come to walk in nature or just enjoy the view and the cookies. Further details will be sent following registration.

 

Register for the event here: https://rotary14.org/event/the-pats--prairie-walk-for-polio/