Harvest in the Heartland
October 18, 2013 Leave a comment
These pictures were taken by Justin Beck. They are of Kusemark farms west of Pender. Tom Riemers is in the combine and Doug Hinklman is in the grain cart catching on the go.
Beautiful Fall Wreath
October 17, 2013 Leave a comment
I saw this in Oakland and just had to take a picture of it. Does anybody know what house this wreath is on?
Fall wreath. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
More of the house coming down for future Oakland Library addition
October 17, 2013 Leave a comment
The continuing demolition. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
It is all down! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
House comes down for future Oakland Library Addition
October 17, 2013 Leave a comment
Down it came! The Oakland Library Foundation purchased this house on Thomas Avenue in Oakland from Angie Loomis. The Foundation had the home, in poor condition, torn down today, Oct. 17th. The property will be used for an addition to the Oakland Public Library in the future.
View from the back of the house. Photo Credit/Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Library Director.
Front of house at the beginning of demolition. Photo Credit/Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Library Director.
View of the front of the house. Photo Credit/Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Library Director.
Cougars down Panthers in a thriller: By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor
October 17, 2013 Leave a comment
Bancroft-Rosalie Football team and band. LDNE fans Brian and Cara Raabe and LDNE student body at Cougar/Panther football game. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Cougar/Panther football game. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
The Cougars moved back into the Top Ten in Eight Man D-2 with a win over Bancroft-Rosalie by the score of 30-14. Northeast has a 6-1 record while the Panthers drops to 4-3.
“We came out with a fast start and stayed focused the whole game,” said Coach Maresh.
The Cougars got two touchdowns in first period by Chevy Henneman and held the Panthers scoreless for most of three quarters. Henneman closed out LDNE’s opening drive with a ten yard run. On the Cougars’ second offensive possession he broke loose from 35 yards out. Henneman added a 12 yard score in the second period.
“This was the best team defense we have played all season,” added Maresh. “Every one was involved; we were disciplined; we had good tackling. Against their read option we did as good job. The ends, Marcus and David, helped control the read and Taylor was good at coming up from the secondary.”
Maresh noted that the B-R defense gave Chevy Henneman opportunities and he took advantage of them. The junior back had three first half scores. He led the team with 172 yard while averaging 8.6 yards per carry. Quarterback Alex Brehmer only carried 14 times and had a season-low 67 yards. He completed 1 of 4 passes for 10 yards and a touch down pass to Dakotas Riecken.
The Panthers averaged 3.5 yards per carry as they gained 196 yards for the game. They completed just 4 of 13 passes for 28 yards.
Riecken and Brehmer topped the tackles with 24 and 22 respectively. The rest of the team joined in with gang tackling as many had season highs. Bobby Simpson had 8 tackles from his nose guard position. At the ends it was Hegy also with 8 while Bishop had 7. Linebacker Henneman had 11. Taylor Fuston added 5 stops while freshman Tyler Hardeman made 6 tackles.
The final regular season game for the Cougars is this week. They will take of Scribner-Snyder who has a 4-2 record. Northeast will have a bye week before the playoffs start on October 31.
L-D 16 8 0 6 -30
B-R 0 0 8 6 -14
1st Quarter
L-D 8 B-R 0
Henneman 10 Yard Run 8:07
Brehmer PAT
L-D 16 B-R 0
Henneman 35 Yard Run 3:46
Henneman PAT
2nd Quarter
L-D 24 B-R 0
Henneman 12 Yard Run 4:50
3rd Quarter
L-D 24 B-R 8 0:48
Berg 4 Yard Run
Tietz PAT
4th Quarter
L-D 30 B-R 8
Riecken 10 Yard Pass Reception 10:26
L-D 30 B-R 14
Tietz 8 Yard Run
Fall Picture
October 17, 2013 Leave a comment
Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch. Photo Credit/Teresa Carlson.
Throw Back Thursday
October 17, 2013 Leave a comment
This one is from me. It was taken in the fall of 1977. We still lived in Tekamah. I am wearing my pep club shirt as I was going to a Tekamah-Herman football game. In the picture is Grandma Marr, me, Angie, Grandpa Marr, Kristi and Jeff. It is an old polaroid, so it isn’t the clearest picture.
Grandma Marr, Denise, Angie, Grandpa Marr, Kristi and Jeff. Photo courtesy of Denise Gilliland.
Throw Back Thursday
October 17, 2013 Leave a comment
This picture was around 1986. It is Cherry (Nissen) Hanak, formerly of Oakland, her uncle and her son Austin. Photo courtesy of Cherry Hanak.
Throw Back Thursday
October 17, 2013 Leave a comment
Kay and William Gatzemeyer. Married Feb. 4th 1961, Bancroft Catholic Church. Photo Courtesy of Kay Throener.
Gilliland appointed to Oakland City Council
October 16, 2013 Leave a comment
Denise Gilliland, of Oakland, was sworn in as the newest Oakland City Council member on Tues., Oct. 8th.
Denise replaces James Dortch, who resigned from the council a few months ago due to a change in his employment.
Denise formerly worked at the Oakland Independent for nearly nine years, serving in many capacities. She was office manager, reporter, and ad salesperson before becoming editor of the Lyons Mirror-Sun. During this time, she obtained a degree in Journalism from Northeast Community College. After much contemplation, she decided to take a big step and go out on her own. Denise and her husband Jeff own a free online newspaper, Kat Country Hub where Denise serves as Editor and Chief. Her office is based in Lyons, serving northeast Nebraska.
Upon learning of Dortch’s resignation, she decided to inquire about possibly replacing him to serve out the remainder of his term, which is over three years.
“I have always believed people should give back to their community,” Denise stated.
There were a total of five names for the council to consider for the position.
The Mayor of Oakland, Ted Beckner, submitted Denise Gilliland’s name to the council, because of her desire to give back to the community. The council approved her appointment.
Last Thursday, Oct. 10th, the Oakland City Council met with the Oakland Planning Commission in a public meeting to discuss the building of a new business, a Dollar Store, in Oakland. On Mon., Oct. 14th, the Oakland City Council held their regular month meeting.
Denise and Jeff have two children, Justin Beck of Pender and Whitney Storie of Norfolk. They also have two grandchildren, Grayce and Grayhm Beck.
Denise Gilliland
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