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May 13, 2015 Leave a comment
Friends was the theme of Story time at the Oakland Public Library. Next Tuesday is the last story time until school starts in the fall. Please join in the fun beginning at 10:00 a.m. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
March 17, 2015 Leave a comment
The children at story time want to wish everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day. They made quite the craft today in spirit of the holiday! Pictured, from left are: Laityn Johnson, Hilary Ray, Josie Peterson, Brylee Ahrens, Blaise Hartwell, Sabrina Rost, Avery Christensen and Paxton Miller. Not pictured is Celeste Rost, she was shy. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
March 17, 2015 Leave a comment
Rosa Schmidt, Oakland Library Director, read a book about St. Patrick’s Day to the children at story time. Pictured are, from left: Laityn Johnson, Hilary Ray, Josie Peterson, Brylee Ahrens, Celeste Rost, Sabrina Rost, Avery Christensen, Paxton Miller and Blaise Hartwell. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
March 10, 2015 Leave a comment
Monsanto’s Fund program, America’s Farmers Grow Communities, supports local farming communities by offering farmers the ability to enter their names to win a $2,500 donation to be designated to a nonprofit organization of their choice. “The grower has to qualify by signing up,” stated Travis Thomsen of Monsanto.
Oakland’s Gordon Nelson entered and won the $2,500 donation. He was selected from entries in 1,324 counties in 40 states. Nelson chose the Oakland Public Library to receive the money. “I thought it was a good place to go. They can add on more book shelves,” Nelson said.
Property has been purchased to the north of the library where a new addition will be built, providing not only space, but the opportunity to expand in other areas as well. “News of this gift brightened my day! Thank you to Gordon Nelson and Rachel Wise for their ongoing support of the Oakland Public Library and the generosity of Monsanto for offering ways for their customers to give back to their community!! What a blessing!!” stated Oakland Library Director Rosa Schmidt.
There will be another local community to benefit from Monsanto’s program soon. “Our next one will be in Pender,” stated Russ Kavan of Monsanto.
Farmers not only feed the world, but because of Monsanto, can give even more to their communities.
Members of the Oakland Library Board and Foundation were on hand to receive the donation to the Oakland Public Library Monsanto chose Gordon Olson to designate to an organization of his choosing. From left are: Rosa Schmidt (Oakland Public Library director:, Coleen Denton, Cathy Fischer, Joanne Peterson, Linda Jones, Vivian Forks, Audrey Unwin, Travis Thomsen, Gordon Nelson, Russ Kavan, Cathi McMurtry (partially hidden) Jim Mashek and Jessica Keogh. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
January 27, 2015 Leave a comment
Oakland Library Director Rosa Schmidt reads a book about puppies to Laityn Johnson, from left, Rachel Gatewood, Hilary Ray and Blaise Hartwell. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Sutton Hartwell enjoys watching the kids enjoy story time at the Oakland library. Soon, she will be participating. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Blaise Hartwell proudly displays the puppy he made during craft time at the Oakland library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Blaise Hartwell shows what his puppy does at the Oakland Public Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Making a puppy was fun for Hilary Ray at the Oakland library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Laityn Johnson has a cute puppy to show off at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
December 31, 2014 Leave a comment
Construction of a new pool in Lyons, a new Dollar Store in Oakland, May election, Memorial Day flags going up, a pole being replaced from an accident, library and Golden Oaks activities also topped the list of events in 2014. More to come!! All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
December 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Uncle Preston shows his nephew Trey how to draw, then Trey decides to try it himself! Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
December 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Blaise and Sutton Hartwell had fun seeing Santa and reading books at the Oakland Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
December 24, 2014 Leave a comment
Many kids enjoyed visiting with Santa at the Oakland Public Library yesterday. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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