A Visitor Arrived
September 25, 2014 Leave a comment
While enjoying a break outside, a visitor arrived. They are quite amazing! A Praying Mantis! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Patricia Sue Shaw, 60, of Decatur NE
September 25, 2014 Leave a comment
PATRICIA SUE SHAW, 60 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, Iowa.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, September 29, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Decatur, Nebraska.
MEMORIAL GATHERING: Sunday, September 28, 2014, the family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service all at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah.
BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Nebraska.
MEMORIALS: To the Family
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
Patricia Shaw
pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com
Oakland-Craig Blasts Crofton
September 25, 2014 Leave a comment
Bryce Uhing takes off against Crofton. Photo Credit Cheri Droescher.
Bob Gatewood is on the run. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.
Ted Maline, 55 and Justin Smith, 60, defend against Crofton. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.
Nick Arlt on one of his many great plays during the night. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.
Cody Mace had a great night against Crofton. Photo Credit/Cheri Droescher.
Oakland-Craig blasted Crofton Friday night, scoring 34 unanswered points.
“I thought we did a good job of cleaning things up this week. We really minimized our penalties and turnovers this week,” stated head coach Joe Anderson.
Nick Arlt led the way scoring five touch down, four rushing and one receiving, earning 296 yards total for the evening.
“Cody Mace really stepped up his game this week, which allowed us to open up the passing game more this week. Nick had another great game, as our line got great push up front, and when you give Nick a seem he can turn it into a big play,” Anderson said.
Leading the way defensively was Conner Thiele with eleven tackles, followed by Joel Johnson with seven and Tommy Nelson with six.
“I thought our defense did a good job of shutting down their offense most of the night. Conner Thiele again had another great game at linebacker,” Anderson stated.
Oakland-Craig is ranked sixth and is taking on Ponca this Friday night in Ponca at 7:00 p.m.
“We need to continue to improve as district play starts this week. In order to guarantee yourself a playoff spot, we know you have to win our district and Ponca is one of the stronger teams in our district,” Anderson said.
Lady Cougars Have Close Competitive Matches
September 25, 2014 Leave a comment
By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor
Cougar Volleyball played some very competitive games this past week. Oakland-Craig hosted a tri-angular meet with the Cougars and Humphrey/Lindsay Holy family. All the matches went three sets as they teams were equally skilled. Unfortunately, Northeast ended up losing both of the EHC contests. (7-4) H/LHF won the final two sets after Northeast took the first game 29-27. All three sets were close as Oakland-Craig took their match 2-1. The (5-3) Lady Knights took set one 26-24. LDNE had a 25-23 win in the next game. The tie breaker went to O-C 25-22.
H/LHF 27 25 25
LDNE 29 16 22
Madie R 2 3 3 3, Brianne H 9 0 0 9, Tessie C 1 1 2 0, Abby P 0 0 0 8, Victoria M 0 0 0 8, Mickayla P 3 0 1 4, Kelly W 9 1 0 9, Darcey S 8 5 0 11. Set Assists: Darcey 20, Mickayla 2,
LDNE 24 25 22
O-C 26 23 25
Madie 4 2 3 2, Brianne 8 1 0 12, Tessie 4 2 0 0, Abby 0 0 0 7, Victoria 0 0 0 12, Mickayla 3 0 3 5, Kelly 5 3 0 13, Lexie 1 0 0 1, Darcey 2, 2 1 9. Set Assists: Darcey 20, Lexie 2.
Fort Calhoun 20 15
LDNE 25 25
Madie 0 0 0 3, Brianne 7 2 0 11, Tessie 1 0 1 3, Abby 0 0 0 6, Victoria 0 90 0 16, Mickayla 2 1 0 3, Kelly 6 0 0 12, Lexie 0 1 0 0, Darcey 0 1 2 6. Set
Assists: Darcey 12
LDNE 25 25
T-H 19 127
Madie 1 1 1 2, Brianne 10 1 1 6, Tessie 1 2 3 2, Abby 0 0 0 2, Victoria 0 0 0 4, Mickayla 5 0 0 0,
Kelly 7 0 0 9, Lexie 0 0 0 0, Darcey 2 1 0 7. Set Assists: Darcey 15,,Lexie 3.
Hassebrook Asks Opponent to Debate in Omaha
September 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Candidate for Governor Chuck Hassebrook sent his opponent a letter yesterday, asking him to agree to a debate in Omaha.
“This is a critical election, and Nebraska voters should be educated about the candidates and our stances on the issues that are important to them. There is no better way to do that than to engage in meaningful debate, that can be broadcast to reach as many voters as possible,” said Hassebrook.
According to the letter, the Omaha Press Club, League of Women Voters, and WOWT reached out to both campaigns in July with an offer to host a debate in Nebraska’s largest city in late October. Hassebrook accepted right away, but Ricketts delayed for weeks, ultimately not responding until September that he declined, citing “scheduling conflicts.”
Hassebrook also personally reached out in July to mutually plan a series of debates and town halls throughout the state, which Ricketts also declined, again citing scheduling conflicts.
In the letter sent to Mr. Ricketts yesterday, Hassebrook proposed the debate be held using the rules and location first proposed to them by the Omaha Press Club: Thursday, October 23rd from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Priority one for any candidate should always be to share their vision for our future with Nebraska voters. A debate in our biggest city and largest media market is a great way to do that. Mr. Ricketts continues to duck Chuck’s proposal for joint appearances. What is he so afraid of?,” said Communications Director Meg Mandy.
So far there has only been one debate, hosted by the Omaha World-Herald on Labor Day at the Nebraska State Fair. The second debate is scheduled for next Thursday, October 2 at the NET studios in Lincoln.
Chuck Hassebrook
New Logan Creek Bridge
September 24, 2014 Leave a comment
After many months of construction, the Logan Bridge near Oakland, just to the north of town by Logan Creek, or on what is referred to as the dump road, is complete. It looks just like a highway bridge. The older bridge made quite a rickety sound as it was wooden planks. This new bridge is quiet and much improved. Photo Credit for both photos, Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
The Beauty of Fall
September 24, 2014 Leave a comment
The leaves are showing signs of the arrival of fall. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Keep Looking Up
September 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Keep Looking Up! by Bill Hedges
“Intelligent Beings Exist on Mars…”
or so maintained astronomer Percival Lowell in 1893, trying to explain the “canals” thought to be seen through telescopes of the time. If there were life forms on Mars, they would have witnessed an alien flying saucer from Earth landing there in 1976. However, the Viking 1 lander photographed no Martian civilization and was inconclusive about microbial life existing there. Today astronomers and space scientists armed with more advanced technology are continuing to search forextraterrestial life on other planets and their moons, listening with radio telescopes for ET phone calls and, in the not too distant future, looking for signs of life in other solar systems.
All are invited to Northeast Nebraska Astronomy Club (NENAC) this Friday, September 26 at 8pm at the Lyons Library and Saturday, September 27 at 8pm at the Decatur Sears Center. There Bill Hedges will lead a discussion on the search for extraterrestial intelligence. Free star charts for September will be given and September’s night sky will be discussed. Also, continued, official enrollment in NENAC and the Astronomical League (observing programs, newsletters, book discounts) for $5 per person per year will continue this weekend and through October.
Then, weather permitting, all are invited at 9pm Friday to the Hedges “Lost in Space” Observatory in Lyons and at 9pm Saturday to Fugman Observatory in Decatur. There large astronomical telescopes will be used to give you a close up view of the universe. Will you see signs of intelligent beings? You are invited to bring your binoculars or telescope to observe the sky, too!
For more information on this and future NENAC events, google “nenacstars” or call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953, and Keep Looking Up!
Happenings at Oakland Heights
September 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News
By Nancy Silvey Activity Director
We have one birthday this week on September 24th Happy Birthday to Dale Johnson, Thursday September 25th from 1:30 to 3:30 the General Store for the residents will be opened. On Monday September 29th at 2:30 pm is the monthly Resident Council Meeting. On Wednesday we start a new month, and on the weekend of October 5th is our 40 year anniversary party open house from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Church Service for Sunday September 28th at 2:30 pm will be given by the Salem Covenant with refreshments served afterwards. On Wednesday October 1st at 1:00 pm is Communion with Pastor Steve Hoden.
Activities for the week of Sept. 29th to October 4th are as followed, , Reading with Marilyn, Game Day, Sing a Long, Bingo w/WOW , Crafts, Bible Fellowship, Word Games, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning movie, Lawrence Welk, Nebraska Football Game at 7:00 pm.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Mary Donovan, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Anne Anderson, Patty Miller, Mary Alice Pearson, Nadine Anderson, and Sly Rouse
Guest signing in last week was: Nate Plageman to see Dorothy Larson, Gladys and Jack Dooley to see Dorothy Brader, and Kris and Patrick Peters to see Dale and Jeanette Johnson.
Archie S. Hall, Jr., 48, of Waterbury NE
September 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Archie S. Hall, Jr., 48, of Waterbury, Nebraska died on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Memorial services for Archie are pending at this time with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
Archie Hall Jr.
Kat Country Hub 
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