Anderson Speaks About Festival King and Queen


Debbie Anderson shares her parents, Ed and Betty Hanna, history and memories upon them being crowned Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Debbie Anderson shares her parents, Ed and Betty Hanna, history and memories upon them being crowned Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen


Ed and Betty Hanna are Oakland Swedish Festival's King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Ed and Betty Hanna are Oakland Swedish Festival’s King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Opening Ceremony of Swedish Festival Held at Methodist Church


Karl Lundquist, Oakland Swedish Festival Chairman, opened the Swedish Festival at the Methodist Church Friday Evening. Seated behind him is Patty Miller. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Karl Lundquist, Oakland Swedish Festival Chairman, opened the Swedish Festival at the Methodist Church Friday Evening. Seated behind him is Patty Miller. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Wallerstedt Making Swedish Love Knots and Woven Hearts for Swedish Festival


Tom Wallerstedt, curator at the Swedish Heritage Center, has been very busy making Swedish Love Knots and Swedish Woven Hearts which will be available for purchase at the Swedish Festival June 19th-21st. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Tom Wallerstedt, curator at the Swedish Heritage Center, has been very busy making Swedish Love Knots and Swedish Woven Hearts which will be available for purchase at the Swedish Festival June 19th-21st. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Prom Walk Through at Oakland Heights


Prom walk through at Oakland Heights. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Prom walk through at Oakland Heights. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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O-C Prom Walk Through at Oakland Heights


Brynn and Bailey Charling with their grandpa, Dean Charling, during the prom walk through at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Brynn and Bailey Charling with their grandpa, Dean Charling, during the prom walk through at Oakland Heights. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Canadian Geese Flying Over Logan Creek


Two Canadian Geese flying over the Logan Creek in Oakland NE. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Two Canadian Geese flying over the Logan Creek in Oakland NE. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

April 9th Snow in Oakland NE


This lilac bush is ready for Spring, but Mother Nature had other plans on Thurs., April 9th. Nice wet snow covered the branches, but the buds could still be seen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

This lilac bush is ready for Spring, but Mother Nature had other plans on Thurs., April 9th. Nice wet snow covered the branches, but the buds could still be seen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Longing for the Return of Hummingbirds


Enjoying the beauty of hummingbirds last year at our house. Can't wait for their return! Both pics photo credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Enjoying the beauty of hummingbirds last year at our house. Can’t wait for their return! Both pics photo credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Work Continues at Lyons Community Center


The Lyons Community Center is coming along, with hope of it being completed this spring. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Lyons Community Center is coming along, with hope of it being completed this spring. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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