HCI Awarded Grant

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Kathy Becker – Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

HCI Coalition / Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department

kathy@elvphd.org

402-529-2233

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HCI Awarded Region 4 Behavioral Health System Grant

Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI), a drug abuse prevention group that serves the counties of Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton in Nebraska, was recently awarded a Region 4 Behavioral Health System grant.

The focus of the new grant will be to implement the following programs:

• LifeSkills Training program in two schools in the service area.  This is a program which teaches students how to make healthy choices and resist drug use and other unsafe behaviors.
• College Alcohol Profile (CAP) and eCheck will be used at Northeast Community College (NECC) for new freshman students living on campus.  These are internet tools used to prevent alcohol and marijuana usage.
• Responsible Beverage Server Training classes will be offered to licensed alcohol sellers and their staff every three months or more often if needed.
• WhyTry for 4th-6th grade students in Madison and Norfolk as voluntary after school program.  This program encourages students to choose responsible behaviors including choosing to be alcohol and drug free.

For more information about the programs or to get involved with Healthy Communities Initiative, please call Kathy Becker, HCI Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator at 402-529-2233.

Sunset at the Logan, behind corn field

All photos are of the sunsetting at the Logan, behind a corn field. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Reminder-Social Media workshop tomorrow

By Patty Plugge

Ever wonder why some businesses seem to have all the luck.  Well, maybe it isn’t luck at all!  Businesses that spent time thinking about their customers, carefully chose the appropriate online marketing tools, and then effectively engaged their customers are the ones who succeed.  As you begin to Make the Most of Social Media Marketing – you will want to explore the options.  Dennis Kahl, University of NE Lincoln Extension Educator, will share his online marketing expertise with the local business owners.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, September 5^th.  The location will be the Rosen Room at the Oakland City Auditorium, 401 N. Oakland Avenue.  The class will run from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. There will be an opportunity for one-on-one time to get specific questions answered and hands-on learning from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Whether you have questions about Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or any other social media sites, you can find the answers here.

To register, contact Patty Plugge at burtcoedc@abbnebraska.com.  Or call 402-374-2953.

For more information, contact Dennis Kahl at dennis.kahl@unl.edu

This workshop is sponsored by REAP – Rural Enterprise Assistance Project, SBA – US Small Business Administration, UNL Extension, and Burt County Economic Development Corporation.

Reminder, Kids 4 Christ begins soon

An after school program, Kids 4 Christ, will begin Wed., Sept. 11^th 2013 at the Lyons Memorial United Methodist Church.

Kids 4 Christ is open for children in grades kindergarten through 6^th. The program will be held every Wednesday from 3:45-5:00 p.m.

An escort service will be available from the Lyons-Decatur grade school (at the north door on Lincoln Street) to the Methodist Church.

The program consists of fun and games, craft, music, snacks and learning about Jesus.

Kids 4 Christ is for all children, regardless of church affiliation. The purpose of the program is to teach children about Jesus through scripture. For registration ask for the registration and permission slip.

For further information, questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact Michelle Roscoe at 402-687-2576 or Pastor Dean Joy at 402-984-2534.