Harold O. Tell, 84 of Wayne, NE

May 27, 2014 Leave a comment


Harold O. Tell, 84, of Wayne, Nebraska died on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska. Funeral services for Harold will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield; Pastor Kelly Johnston will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. Burial with military rites will be in the Wakefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wakefield Heritage Organization and the C&NW Historical Train Depot in Wakefield.

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Preston Jay Turner, 26 of Fremont, NE

May 26, 2014 Leave a comment


PRESTON JAY TURNER, 26 years, of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, May 25, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Omaha, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services

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Honoring Those That Gave and Give Their All

May 26, 2014 Leave a comment


Lauree Lenz, daughter of  the late Lyons native Marvin Sundquist, attended the Memorial Day Program in Lyons, giving the invocation and benediction speeches. She also joined George Fritts from the Honor Guard in the Placing of the Wreaths.

Lauree Lenz, her granddaughter Layla, Jerry Ludwig and George Fritts. All Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Lauree Lenz, her granddaughter Layla, Jerry Ludwig and George Fritts. All Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Memorial Day in Lyons, NE

May 26, 2014 Leave a comment


Memorial Day honors those serving and have served to protect the rights and freedoms of the United States of America. In honor of their service to America, the Lyons VFW marched down Lyons Main Street at the beginning of the Memorial Day Service held in Lyons today. Thank you for your service and all of those that have served and are serving to keep the United States of America the glorious country that it is today!

VFW members in Lyons, NE proudly carry their colors down Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

VFW members in Lyons, NE proudly carry their colors down Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

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Harold Tell of Wayne, NE

May 26, 2014 Leave a comment


Harold Tell of Wayne, Nebraska passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska.

Funeral services for Harold are pending with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, Nebraska.

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Miles for Heroes Cross the State in Honor of Lt. Schwab

May 25, 2014 Leave a comment


This Memorial Day weekend, Josh Marreel, a Marine Corps Veteran and native of Hooper, Ne along with friends, family, fellow veterans and active service members, are participating in a relay run, carrying the American Flag across the state of Nebraska. They began their journey May 22nd in Scottsbluff, NE and will end their run on Monday, May 26th in Hooper. “It’s going to hurt, burn whatever you want to call it, but we will not stop until that flag is on Main Street of Hooper,” Marreel stated.

Marreel was in a similar event last year bringing awareness for wounded veterans across the nation. This also took place on Memorial Day weekend, beginning in York, NE and ending in Hooper.

This year, they decided to do something extra special in honor of the late Lieutenant Donald Schwab, who also in a native of Hooper, NE. He is also Nebraska’s latest to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. “Not every day do you have a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient come from your hometown. Mr. Schwab deserves the utmost respect and this is something we can do to help honor him. He is a hero,” Marrreel said.

The group’s scheduled stops along the way include the towns of Lewellen, North Platte, Kearney and Shelby. The team consists of other local’s including: Rachel Wapelhorst, Bailey Fletcher, John Herbolsheimer, Kenny Morrison and Michael Morrison of Scribner. James Berger is also a Hooper native participating in the event. Curtis Thomas of Ohiowa, NE is also a team member. He is a veteran that served with Marreel in Afghanistan.

“We have a strong team that knows exactly why and who we are doing this for,” Marreel said. “Not only for the men and women that have given more than time for their country, but for First Lt. Schwab. Real small town heroes are men like Don. I know he is going to be looking down at us and we are going to put on a show for him.”

If you wish to donate to the cause, please donate to the Miles for Heroes at First National Bank Northeast in Hooper or online at www.milesforheroes.com. Please greet Marreel and the entire team as they arrive in Hooper proudly carrying the flag Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day, between 5:00-6:00 p.m. on Hooper’s Main Street.

Miles for Heroes crossing the state of Nebraska in honor of Lt. Schwab. Photos Courtesy of Tammi Marreel.

Miles for Heroes crossing the state of Nebraska in honor of Lt. Schwab. Photos Courtesy of Tammi Marreel.

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Robert “Bob” Lile, 81 of Walthill, NE

May 25, 2014 Leave a comment


Robert “Bob” Lile 81, of Walthill, NE passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

 

 

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Flags Go Up in Honor of Memorial Day

May 23, 2014 Leave a comment


Bill Hultquist, one of the American Legions members and a veteran, placed a flag on Oakland's Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Bill Hultquist, one of the American Legions members and a veteran, placed a flag on Oakland’s Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Bill Hultquist, a veteran and American Legion member, holds up the American flag while out putting the flags on Oakland's Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Bill Hultquist, a veteran and American Legion member, holds up the American flag while out putting the flags on Oakland’s Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Another flag up, courtesy of Bill Hultquist, American Legion member and a veteran. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Another flag up, courtesy of Bill Hultquist, American Legion member and a veteran. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The American Legion placed flags on Oakland's Main Street. Bill Hultquist hung this one up. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The American Legion placed flags on Oakland’s Main Street. Bill Hultquist hung this one up. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland Swimming Pool Opening Soon

May 23, 2014 Leave a comment


OPENING DAY IS TUESDAY MAY 27TH!!!! FOR THE FIRST WEEK OUR HOURS WILL BE 12-1 ADULT SWIM AND 1-6 OPEN SWIM.

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LDNE Spring Concert

May 23, 2014 Leave a comment


The High School Choir performed. Pictured L-R-Lena Horak, Blair Preston, and Amelia Schlichting. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

The High School Choir performed. Pictured L-R-Lena Horak, Blair Preston, and Amelia Schlichting. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Sarah Alford Received the National Choral Award which is the highest choral award given. L-R-John Mayo, Sarah Alford, Jessie Mutum. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Sarah Alford Received the National Choral Award which is the highest choral award given. L-R-John Mayo, Sarah Alford, Jessie Mutum. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

4404-The Northeast iPad Ensemble was featured during the concert. Here you see the iPad Ensemble performing "Ice, Ice, Baby" by Vanilla Ice. L-R- Amelia Schlichting, Jessie Mutum, Shyanne French (covered up by Mr. Mayo), Sophie Hsu, and Jacob Swanson. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.


The Northeast iPad Ensemble was featured during the concert. Here you see the iPad Ensemble performing “Ice, Ice, Baby” by Vanilla Ice. L-R- Amelia Schlichting, Jessie Mutum, Shyanne French (covered up by Mr. Mayo), Sophie Hsu, and Jacob Swanson. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

The Spring Concert is also an awards night. Seen here are John Mayo handing out awards to Sophie Hsu with the help of Jessie Mutum. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

The Spring Concert is also an awards night. Seen here are John Mayo handing out awards to Sophie Hsu with the help of Jessie Mutum. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

The Northeast Guitar Ensemble accompanied Northeast staff member Steve Hosch in "Here Comes The Sun" by The Beatles. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

The Northeast Guitar Ensemble accompanied Northeast staff member Steve Hosch in “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

The Northeast Guitar Ensemble accompanied the No Name Singers for their rendition of "Hotel California." The No Name Singers are Northeast Staff Members from L-R Katie Mace (lead vocals), Paul Timm, (backup vocals), Pat Sharp (Back up vocals), John Mayo and students L-R Bailey Beaumont and Aaron Williams played guitar. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

The Northeast Guitar Ensemble accompanied the No Name Singers for their rendition of “Hotel California.” The No Name Singers are Northeast Staff Members from L-R Katie Mace (lead vocals), Paul Timm, (backup vocals), Pat Sharp (Back up vocals), John Mayo and students L-R Bailey Beaumont and Aaron Williams played guitar. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Northeast Quartet #1 earned a superior at District Music Contest Singing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. L-Sophie Hsu, Lena Horak, Sarah Alford, Jessie Mutum. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Northeast Quartet #1 earned a superior at District Music Contest Singing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. L-Sophie Hsu, Lena Horak, Sarah Alford, Jessie Mutum. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Heidi Miller earned the John Phillp Sousa Award. It is the top Music Band Award. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Heidi Miller earned the John Phillp Sousa Award. It is the top Music Band Award. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Seniors honored their parents with a rose. L-R-Sarah Miller and Heidi Miller. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Seniors honored their parents with a rose. L-R-Sarah Miller and Heidi Miller. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

L-R-Reid Preston, Brent Miller, Benny Estrada-Lujan. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

L-R-Reid Preston, Brent Miller, Benny Estrada-Lujan. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Senior Band members with Mr. Mayo L-R Heidi Miller, John Mayo-Director, Jesika Kramer. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Senior Band members with Mr. Mayo L-R Heidi Miller, John Mayo-Director, Jesika Kramer. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

After the concert rootbeer floats were served. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

After the concert rootbeer floats were served. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Lyons Decatur Northeast Junior High kicked off the Spring Concert last night on May 13th. There were many great performances such as the High School Choir, Music Technology, Music Appreciation, and the Northeast Concert Band. Some highlights of last night were the Northeast Girls Quartet, that got a superior at District Music Contest, singing Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy. Another highlight was the Music Appreciation featuring The No-Name Singers which were Mr. Hosch, Mr. Timm, Mrs. Sharp, and Mrs. Mace, sang Hotel California. We also said a heart breaking goodbye to our seniors at their last high school concert.

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