Dollar Store is Taking Shape
June 11, 2014 Leave a comment
The Dollar Store going up in Oakland now has walls! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Community Pride After the Storm
June 10, 2014 Leave a comment
A week ago today, a storm hit many areas of northeast Nebraska, causing a great deal of damage to homes, vehicles and fields in the area. Many people were in their basements, wondering what was coming their way.
“Tom, our daughter Hannah, and I were huddled in the basement,” stated Kristie Jensen of Craig, NE. “I was talking to our son Dylan on my cell phone. He asked how we were and before I could answer, I lost service.”
Jensen’s house was hit pretty hard. “We placed a tarp
Tom and Kristie Jensen’s son, Dylan, is pulling tree branches down the street from their house. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Part of some type of building ended up in this damaged tree by Jensen’s in Craig, NE. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Building damage in Craig. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Lots of hail, debris, car on wrong side of road, semi on it’s side, road covered with hail and leaves, etc. was what Kristi Dahlgren drove through yesterday on her way home from Fremont. All photos are the credit of Kristi Dahlgren.
over the picture window. It is double paned and only the outside pane broke,” Kristie said. Their is also some structural damage to a corner of the house. “We can’t open one of the doors to the house,: Kristie stated. Hail damage was also very visible on the outside of their house.
That wasn’t all that happened to their home. A building from across the street blew into their yard, causing quite a mess. One of their vehicles parked outside was also damaged in the storm.
Many other homes were damaged by trees and strong winds.
Uehling also suffered extensive damage to many homes. The damage was different there, as it appears the strong wind seemed to change direction, damaging different sides of homes, taking out windows and stripping leaves right off of the trees.
Many farmers lost their crops or are waiting to see if some of them will come back from the hail. Some are attempting to replant, with the hopes of salvaging something from this ordeal.
The citizens of Craig and Uehling didn’t let the storm get them down. Equipment was brought in to help in the clean up. People were smiling and waving to those coming to assist them.
The community pride was a sight to behold.
11th Annual Steak Feed and Nelson’s Food Pride
June 8, 2014 Leave a comment
Many people turned out for the 11th annual steak feed hosted by Nelson’s Food Pride in Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Storm Moving North
June 8, 2014 Leave a comment
I took this photo Friday evening of a storm that was moving north of Oakland. There was lots of lightning, but only a tenth of an inch of rain was in my rain gauge. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Swim For Free!
June 6, 2014 Leave a comment
“We are offering free admission for the pool season,” stated Lyons Mayor Andy Fuston. This will begin once the new pool opens, which should be around the middle of June.
“With the pool not being ready for a Memorial Day opening and the date now a moving target, we were talking about how best to handle season passes, etc.” said Fuston. “I just said maybe we should open the pool for free and everyone there thought that would be a great idea.” By everyone, the mayor is referring to the members of the city council. The decision was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
“I’m excited that we will be offering free admission to the pool this season; not only to say thank you to the community for their patience while the pool gets finished up but to also showcase what a great destination our pool can be for our local patrons as well as to those living in surrounding communities,” stated Fuston.
Yes, it will be a shorter season this year, “but a really fun and exciting one,” said Fuston.
New pool is getting closer to opening day! All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Contestants Needed
June 6, 2014 Leave a comment
Norma Farrens needs a few more contestants for Decatur’s Got Talent. You don’t have to be from Decatur to sign up. The date is Friday, June 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Contestants should notify her ahead of time and be there by 6:30 p.m. that night. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies and cash prizes will be awarded.
35th Annual Riverfront Days
June 6, 2014 Leave a comment
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF FUN at Decatur’s 35th Annual Riverfront Days June 13, 14 and 15th! We’ll have food, fun, games, and activities for all ages! Our theme this year is “Celebrating 35 Years of Riverfront Fun . . . Now Toll Free!”
35th ANNUAL DECATUR RIVERFRONT DAYS Nebraska’s Second Oldest Settlement “Celebrating 35 Years of Riverfront Fun . . . Now Toll Free” June 13, 14 & 15 2014
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Bring Your Lawn Chairs to Enjoy the Fun!!
5 p.m. Cake Walk at Fire Hall 5 – 8 p.m.
Firemen’s Fish & Chicken Dinner at Fire Hall 6:30-7 p.m.
Decatur Dance Along in front of the Fire Hall 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Decatur’s Got Talent Competition in front of Fire Hall 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $30, 3rd Place $20
9 p.m. – 1a.m. Dance to Silver Moon Under the Tent on Main Street across from Fire Hall FREE ADMISSION!! BYOB – Coolers allowed/No one under 18 allowed without parent
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
8 a.m. Amateur BBQ Contest cooking begins at Beck Park
9 a.m. Amateur BBQ Contest Team check in/mandatory cooks meeting at Beck Park
9 – 11 a.m. Kid’s Fishing Tournament meet at Decatur Express
9 – 11 a.m. Bake Sale, Coffee & Rolls Methodist Women
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch. Methodist Women Community Center Basement
1 p.m. Main Street Parade Register at Beck Park Lift Station Area
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CASH PRIZES: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $25, 3rd Place $15 will be awarded in each category CATEGORIES: Business/Open/Organization GRAND MARSHAL: CLARK BECK FOLLOWING PARADE Pom Pon Performance ………………………………Judges Stand Announcment of Winning Floats. Judges Stand Judges Stand located in front of Community Center
2:00 p.m. Adam White Magic Show Under the Tent on Main Street
2:45 p.m. Old Fashioned Outdoor Family Festival Under the Tent on Main Street Sponsored by The Decatur Museum LaRue’s Little Horse Ranch – Pony Rides! $1 Bounce House! Games for all ages, refreshments, face painting, balloon animals All games cost $.05—PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! Bring your rolls of nickels!!
4 p.m. Egg Toss, Water Balloon Toss 3 p.m. Softball Tournament at Ball Park Concession Stand at Ball Park
4 p.m. Amateur BBQ Contest judging begins
4 p.m. Ribs, 4:30 p.m. Briskets 5 p.m. Awards for BBQ Contest
7:30 p.m. Community Play ……………….Decatur Community Players Bulldog Saves the Day . . . or I Was the Teacher’s Pitt! Community Center Free Admission with Good Will Offering
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
7 – 11 a.m. Boat-In Breakfast at Beck Park
8 – 10:30 a.m. Musical Entertainment at Beck Park Shelter
8 – 1 p.m.. Carp City Open at Beck Park
9 – 11:30 a.m. Horse Shoe Tournament Men’s and Women’s Divisions at Beck Park
10 a.m. Barnyard Pedal Pull Ages 4 – 12 East 10th Street north of Horse Arena BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS TO ENJOY ALL EVENTS COMMUNITY CLUB NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR LOST ITEMS
Oakland Library Board Meeting Notice
June 6, 2014 Leave a comment
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Oakland Public
Library Board will be held at the Oakland Public Library, 110 East 3rd
Street, Monday June 9 @ 5:10 p.m. An agenda of the subjects to be
considered, kept continually current, is available for public inspection
at the Oakland Public Library. Said meeting is open to the public.
Ricketts Chooses Running Mate
June 6, 2014 Leave a comment
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Pete Ricketts today named Lavon Heidemann, current Lieutenant Governor, farmer and livestock producer, former Regent, and former state senator, as his running mate and nominee for Lieutenant Governor.
“Lavon is a man of great character, broad experience, and collaborative skill,” Ricketts said. “In the many roles he’s filled – farmer, school board member, volunteer firefighter, state senator, and now as Lt. Governor – he’s earned the respect of others by being honest, working hard, and working till the job is done. An expert on the state budget and a former key leader in the Legislature, he’s the partner I need to help grow new opportunities in Nebraska.”
“I am honored to join Pete in his campaign to be Nebraska’s next governor,” Heidemann said. “I am excited about his vision for new growth and responsible reform. I look forward to partnering with him to develop constructive relationships within the Legislature and throughout Nebraska that will help improve state services and create conditions for the growth of new and better-paying jobs.”
Heidemann was appointed Lieutenant Governor in February 2013. Prior to that, he briefly served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. From 2005 to 2013, he was a state senator. During six of those years, he served as chairman of the Appropriations Committee. He began his public service in 1996 as a member of the Elk Creek School Board. He is a long-time member of the Nebraska Cattlemen and Nebraska Farm Bureau.
Heidemann is a farmer, livestock producer, and volunteer firefighter from Elk Creek in Johnson County. His work experience includes time as general foreman for a drilling company in Alaska. He was born in Pawnee City and graduated from Elk Creek High School. Heidemann and his wife Robin attend St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Elk Creek. They have three children and six grandchildren.
Dollar Store is Going Up!
June 5, 2014 Leave a comment
The Dollar Store is beginning to take shape in Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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