Sue’s Flower Shoppe is Dressed Country for the Fair Parade


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Sue's Flower Shop always puts on quite a show during the Burt County Fair Parade. Both photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Sue’s Flower Shoppe always puts on quite a show during the Burt County Fair Parade. Both photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch Entry in Fair Parade Reminds Us the Time is Nearing!


It is almost time for all the kids, and yes adults, to go to the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch just north of Oakland! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

It is almost time for all the kids, and yes adults, to go to the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch just north of Oakland! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Marching Through the Fair Parade is the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Band


The LDNE Band marched through the Burt County Fair Parade, entertaining the large crowd. Both Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The LDNE Band marched through the Burt County Fair Parade, entertaining the large crowd. Both Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland-Craig Band Marches Through the Burt County Fair Parade


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Saluting Veterans Begins Burt County Fair Parade


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Paul Thomsen, 48 of Pender NE


Paul Thomsen, 48, of Pender, Nebraska died on Monday, August 4, 2014 near Nemo, South Dakota as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 8, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Pender, NE; with Father Gerald Leise officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Paul Thomsen

Paul Thomsen

Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery in Pender, NE. Lunch will follow the committal service at the Pender Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Bull Riding Draws the Crowd Year After Year


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Great bull riders put on a show for those in attendance. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Great bull riders put on a show for those in attendance. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Crowd Enjoyed Bull Riding at the Fair


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The crowd enjoyed an evening of great bull riding at the fair. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The crowd enjoyed an evening of great bull riding at the fair. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Happenings at Oakland Heights


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

 

We will be going to Golden Oaks for their potluck on Tuesday August 12th at 11:15 pm and also that day the PR Committee will be having Brownie Sundaes for the residents at 2:30 pm. On Thursday Charlie Davis will be here to play his Harmonica at 2:30 pm and on Saturday August 16th the Rusty Buckets will be performing at 2:30 pm.

Church Service for Sunday August 10th at 2:30 pm will be given by the First Baptist Church with refreshments served afterwards.

Activities for the week of August 11th to August 15th are as followed, , Reading with Marilyn, Reminiscing Group, Sing a Long, Bingo w/Evang. Free., Reading Group, Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Welk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Mary Donovan, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Anne Anderson, Mary Alice Pearson, Marge Maller, Patty Miller, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Kathy Rennerfeldt, and Sly Rouse.

Guest’s signing the Guest book this past week was:   Tom Larson, Ron and Mary Plageman to see Dorothy Larson.

 

 

 

Cowboy Penke a Future Bull Rider?


Tate Penke is already a cowboy! Maybe a future bull rider? Time will tell. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Tate Penke is already a cowboy! Maybe a future bull rider? Time will tell. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.