December 2020 • Nebraskaland 61
This photo was taken in late summer 1986 in front
of our cabin at Sherman Reservoir in Loup City. We are
holding channel catfish. Pictured from left are Laura
Vrtiska (me), Ken Andersen (my dad) and Lisa Barcel (my
sister). My parents shared ownership of the cabin with my
grandparents for 20 years. I have so many fond memories
of fishing for crappies, walleyes and catfish during our trips
out there, as well as boat rides, inner tubing, swimming
and family time. We would even go hunting for fishing
"treasures" (lures, weights, bobbers) in late summer as the
water level in the lake would go down due to irrigation
releases.
– Laura Vrtiska, Cedar Creek
I have been getting Nebraskaland Magazine for roughly 35 years. My favorite part is Portraits From the Past.
Pictured above is another successful fall turkey hunt in 1987. From left is Donna Ring, Ed Ludwig and me.
– Dan Ring, Springfield
