Donna Rose Retiring as Webster County UNL Extension Office Manager

After more than a quarter of a century of service to UNL Extension at Webster County, Donna Rose is retiring as Office Manager. The official retirement was effective as of December 31, 2010; however, she has graciously consented to come in several days each of the coming months as the transition to a new Office Manager takes place. To celebrate her retirement there will be an open house at the Blue Hill Community Center on Sunday, February 6 from 3:00-5:00 pm. It is open to all of her friends, family, 4-H and FFA families and UNL Extension personnel from across the district and state. Please mark that date down and plan to help UNL Extension and Webster County say a well deserved thank you to a dedicated public servant. Donna has tirelessly put in 26 years as an office assistant and more recently as the Office Manager for the Webster County UNL Extension in Red Cloud, NE. She was a vital part of the Webster County 4-H program, Home Economics Program and Clubs, and was a familiar face greeting people as they came into the UNL Extension Office in Red Cloud or the 4-H Office at the Webster County Fairgrounds. The local County UNL Extension is well known as the front door of the University of Nebraska and Donna has always made sure that the moniker was upheld at Webster County. Her services went beyond the local level as she was active in district and state UNL Extension and 4-H events, including volunteering her skills working with the Static Exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair. Donna always went beyond the call of duty for UNL Extension and for the 4-H Program in Webster County. Donna lives with her husband Norman Rose on a diversified farm near Cowles, NE and has always been active in county events, her church, 4-H and FFA and of course on their farm. Her retirement now gives her more time to enjoy her many activities, crafts, family and grandchildren. The good news for the 4-H and UNL Extension in Webster County is that Carol Kumke has been selected and has agreed to take on the mantle of Webster County UNL Extension Office Manager. Carol resides in Campbell, NE with her husband Allen. Her family has been very active in agriculture and in the 4-H and FFA programs. Carol has a great background in 4-H and FFA, the Webster County Fair and of course working with young people. She has served previously as the school secretary in both Blue Hill and Red Cloud so is familiar with most of the families in Webster County and most people know her. There should be a seamless transition as Donna retires and Carol begins as the Webster County UNL Extension Office Manager.