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November 19, 2013 Leave a comment
This is what is left of District 33 Country School, just in Cuming County, north and east of Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
This is where District 33 Country School was. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 19, 2013 Leave a comment
Mary Loftis
If you’re on Medicare and you’re waiting for the last minute to decide whether or not to change you prescription drug plan, the last minute is almost here. With the Thanksgiving holiday in the mix there is about two weeks until the December 7th deadline.
There are many ways to make sure you don’t pay too much for your prescription drugs. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). After a few automated button pushes you can get to an operator who will enter your prescriptions into the Medicare Plan Finder. They will then be able to help you decide which plan will save you the most money.
If you have a computer (or a child or grandchild who does) you can take care of this process yourself. Just go to the websitewww.medicare.gov and click on “Find Health and Drug Plans” and you’ll be on your way to comparing your prescriptions, selecting which drug store(s) you want to compare with and deciding which of the 29 Medicare prescription drug plans saves you the most money for 2014. If you’d like to try comparing on the Medicare.gov website but would like a little guidance, just email me atmloftis2@unl.edu and I’ll send you a step by step help sheet to walk you through the process.
If all else fails, call the UNL Extension office in Burt County at 402-374-2929 and make an appointment for a personal comparison session in Tekamah. If Blair is closer, call the UNL Extension office in Washington County at 402-727-2775 and get on the schedule for this Friday, November 22 at the Washington County Extension Office. Three SHIIP trained volunteers will be working that day to help compare plans that fit your needs and save you money. Some people already have the least expensive plan for their needs, but unless you compare, you don’t know that for sure. Don’t give up your peace of mind unless you’ve compared and know your current plan will still be the best value next year.
The Medicare Last Minute is almost here…don’t miss this once a year chance to make sure your Medicare prescription or health plan is the best choice for you
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
November 19, 2013 Leave a comment
Sheila Nichols, 53, of Pender, Nebraska passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013, surrounded by her family at her home.
Funeral services for Sheila are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
Sheila Nichols
November 18, 2013 Leave a comment
The Lyons Public Library is still accepting entries for their annual Festival of Trees. If interested in placing and decorating a tree at the library, please stop in and pick up an entry form.
Set up will be Thurs., Nov. 21st from 1:00-7:00 p.m. The trees will be on public display Fri., Nov. 22nd from 2:00-8:00 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 23rd from 9:00 a.m.-noon.
The trees are to be taken down on Sat., Nov. 23rd from noon to 2:00 p.m. or Mon., Nov. 25th from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
November 18, 2013 Leave a comment
More models from Good Points at Ladies Night Out. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 18, 2013 1 Comment
An update on Kids 4 Christ Program
The Kids 4 Christ Program began on Wednesday after school on September 11th. It is for all children (K thru 6th grade) regardless of church affiliation. It is held at the Lyons Memorial United Methodist Church.
Thirty two children signed up for the program. The response has been excellent with 20 to 27 kids for each of the first 10 sessions. During these sessions, they have learned about: Creation, How Sin entered the World, Noah, Tower of Babel, Job and God’s Covenant with Abraham.
Kids 4 Christ will have a tree at the Library’s festival of trees on Nov. 22 and 23. There will not be a session on November 27th due to Thanksgiving Day (on Nov. 28th). Any questions, please contact Michelle Roscoe (402)307-0242; or Pastor Dean Joy (402) 984-2534.
November 17, 2013 Leave a comment
Ladies Night Out is a a hit again this year. Pictured are models from Good Points in Lyons. Many more pictures, and videos, to follow. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 17, 2013 Leave a comment
Edna Frey
Edna Mae Frey, 92, of Thurston, Nebraska died on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her son’s home in Texas. Funeral services for Edna Mae will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender. The family will be present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery of Pender. Memorials are suggested to the WELCA, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and the Pender Senior Citizens Center.
Edna Mae was born on May 27, 1921 in Rural Pender, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Clara (Schopke) Krusemark. She attended country school near Pender. Edna Mae was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. On January 1, 1941, she was united in marriage to Ervin Frey. The couple made their home on a farm East of Thurston, until retiring and moving into town. To this union four children were born Beulah Mae, Richard, Beverly and Robert. After raising her four children, she worked at IBP Packing Plant for the next 25 years. She was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Emerson where she was active in the Alter Guild. She was also involved with the Pender Senior Citizens Center, and belonged to several social and card clubs throughout the years. She enjoyed the annual Watermelon Days Celebration and Easter Egg Hunts held in Thurston with the involvement of the Better Homes Club sponsoring a bake sale and games. Her hobbies included baking, sewing and square dancing.
Edna Mae is survived by her children; Beulah Mae (Art) Greve of Wayne, NE; Robert (Judy) Frey of Hideaway, TX and Beverly (Randy) Farmer of Grove, OK. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Anita Frey of Wichita, KS, 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, her siblings William (Sharlene) Krusemark; Mila Jean (Arnie) Samuelson. She is also survived by sister-in-laws Eunice Krusemark, Paulina Krusemark and Mary Lou Krusemark and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ervin; son Richard Frey; brothers Willis, Edward and LeRoy Krusemark and sisters Wilma Jorgensen and Clairabelle Krusemark.
November 17, 2013 Leave a comment
November 16th’s Full Moon. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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