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November 18, 2014 Leave a comment
The OC Kindergarten class along with teacher Tawnya Meyer sing God Bless America at the Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 15, 2014 Leave a comment
The OC Jr. and Sr. High Choir sing patriotic songs under the direction of Cindy Blanc at the Veterans Day Ceremony. Both photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 14, 2014 Leave a comment
The Oakland-Craig first grade class led everyone in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 13, 2014 Leave a comment
Saluting the American flag during the Veterans Day Ceremony were, from left, Kathy Semarau, Mary Alice Pearson, Duane Hinman, Bill Hultquist, Bob Martin and Mike Blanc. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 12, 2014 Leave a comment
Mike Blanc, Master of Ceremonies, begins the Veterans Day Program at the Oakland-Craig School. Also pictured are Duane Hinman, from left, Bill Hultquist and Bob Martin. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Oakland Pack 160 of the Cub Scouts Presented the Colors at the beginning of the Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 12, 2014 Leave a comment
Tom Wallerstedt, curator at the Swedish Heritage Center, has been busy decorating the center for Christmas. The tree has been completed, decorated with Swedish Dala horses and ornaments Tom makes himself from corn husks. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 11, 2014 Leave a comment
Sue Beckner, back right, Pat (Schold) Michael and June Schold celebrate Sue’s 20 years of business. Pat is originally from Oakland and is June’s daughter. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Sue, left, is visiting with Kamie and Tom Carmichael at Sue’s open house, celebrating her 20 years of business. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Joanne Peterson, left, visits with Erin Peterson, Sue’s daughter, during Sue’s open house. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 11, 2014 Leave a comment
Lavonne Martin, from left, Leonard Erickson, Glen Cull and Hilda Benne, partially hidden, serve those attending the Veterans Day BBQ on Sunday. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Millie Moseman, right, greeted Marlene Lindstrom, paying for her lunch at the BBQ. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Jim Moseman, son of Willmer and Millie Moseman, gives Bill Taylor a donation for a poppy. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Many people attended the Veterans Day BBQ on Sunday. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 10, 2014 Leave a comment
Richard Gehrman, author of Cow Creek, autographs one of his books for Catherine McMurtry at the Swedish Heritage Center. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
The Logan Valley Quilters had a beautiful display of quilts they have made at the Swedish Heritage Center. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Thank you so much to the Logan Valley Quilters for their gorgeous display of all your quilts on Sunday at the Swedish Heritage Center. A nice steady crowd enjoyed the huge assortment of quilts. They certainly added so much beauty to the Center.
Thanks to Richard, author of “Cow Creek” for also attending with his book signing. Sam, Cindy and Jane Nelson really enjoyed being part of the day. It was so fun to reminisce with them the past at First Covenant Church. They couldn’t believe how beautiful the Center has become.
Please continue to support our events and activities– remember we solely operate only on donations, so we are working hard to create funds. We also want to share our beautiful building with all of YOU. Any reunions, parties, or fun get-together, we’d love to have you use our facility.
With the holidays fast approaching, we are all excited to get busy decorating for Christmas. If you thought the Center was beautiful—just wait!!! It will be breathtaking with all the Christmas splendor.
Just give us a call to visit or rent the Center for your Christmas gathering. 402-685-5652 Remember we can also provide a Swedish flair meal or dessert for your party too.
If you need a special unique gift, we have that too. Tom has beautiful hand painted Dala horses -2 sizes available. He also has gorgeous handmade cornhusk roses. Each rose if uniquely made and he can add color if you’d like or just enjoy the natural look. Tom is at the Center everyday doing his crafts so just stop by and say hi. If the open flag is out—come on in at look at his crafts. We also have a nice inventory of Swedish gifts. So start planning for a special Christmas gift from the Swedish Heritage Center.
November 7, 2014 Leave a comment
Blaise Hartwell with his finished turkey he made at the Oakland library during craft time. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Laityn Johnson, Avery Christensen and Hilary Ray with the turkeys they made at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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