Harold Kellner, 88 of Oakland, NE

January 26, 2014 Leave a comment


Harold Kellner, 88 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Oakland Mercy Hospital, in Oakland.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services

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Social Speaks: Cold Weather and School Closings

January 25, 2014 Leave a comment


This is for those above 40 years old. Do you remember school closing because of the cold weather?

  • Linda Carlson no, not when I went. I don’t remember snow days either.
  •  Dan Tierney NOT !!!!
  •  Patty Church Nope sure dnt..!!!
  •  Helen Taylor Murray No and we had to walk to school everyday, almost a mile. There were stretches of below zero weather that lasted 20-30 days when we were kids.
  •  Brandy K. McElroy Nope and im not 40!!
  •  Diane Thomas-Greckel Nope, never !! I wonder if it’s because the buses run on diesel and that “gels” up when it’s really cold ??? Who knows.
  •  David Mallette Never because of cold….I recall a few snow days when I was in country school….and that met it was BAD!!!
  •  Julie Eager In the 60’s I remember getting out of school for snow and then playing in the snow all day in Craig, Ne.
  •  Mike Sklenar A lot of closing early because it was too hot. Then straight to football practice. There were a lot of snow days. Not sure if any of them were just because it was too cold.
  •  Monica Potter when I was young we lived in Leshara and I went to school in Omaha, my mother would be the one who decided school or no school cuz she was my driver. but later on when I was mainstreamed into regular school I dont remember too many snow days or cold days.
  • Lori Lubker Nope!!
  •  Susan Penke Nope
  •  Nancy Johnson Nope, but I also remember my parents took me to school everyday.
  •  Cindy Schorn I remember getting out early but not snow days maybe late starts. But things have changed because evidently our kids need more “more protecting than we did” A lot of things have changed in our schools and it is sad.
  •  Tami Friedl Hovendick Nope!!! You just had to go..
  •  Patti Johnson I remember having so many layers on you just prayed. You didn’t. Fall down!
  • Lauri Bundy Canarsky With both parents working today, there are a lot more kids who have to walk to school. I understand not wanting kids out in subzero wind chills. And those diesel fueled school buses don’t like the cold either.
  •  Jolene Stromquist I think it was mostly Iowa schools because they still had quite a bit of wind Ik some places were suppose to be 50 below wind chill. Wouldn’t want anyone out in that especially kids walking
  •  Helen Taylor Murray When I stop and think about it, that was then and this is now. I wouldn’t send my kids or grandkids out in -0 weather. Parents were prepared back then because it was a way of life. I even remember being embarrassed because sometimes our gloves didn’t match. We were layered to the max.
  •  Ann Anderson what I remember the most was the town kids went to school and the country kids got to stay at home when it snowed a lot. But as for the cold….we went to school. When it was extremely hot in August we went to school and just opened the windows or the teachers brought their own fan. But either way, we went and we all walked to school regardless the weather..no rides.
  •  Kristi Dahlgren Not once…

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Craig Alder Grove to Hold Valentine Dinner

January 25, 2014 Leave a comment


The Craig Alder Grove Parish will hold its annual Valentine Dinner on Sunday, February 9 at the Craig Fire Hall. The festivities will start with worship in the Craig Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. followed at approximately noon with the meal at the fire hall.  The public is invited to join in the fun, but reservations are needed.

Please call Mary Loftis at 402-377-2826 to reserve a meal. The main course choices are fried chicken and pork loin. Following the dinner will be a time of fun and fellowship with some table challenge games. Please feel free to join us for the service and/or the Valentine dinner.

 

 

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

Mary Loftis

Mary Loftis

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Kats’ Korner, School Merging

January 24, 2014 1 Comment


Everywhere I go, people ask me what I think about the school merger. The truth of the matter is, I haven’t made a decision one way or the other.

I would first like to commend all of the school board members involved in this very serious situation.

It can’t be easy. There are so many issues involved, and above all, so many people.

The number one concern, in my opinion, is what is best for the children. They should be the main focus.

Do we need to merge? I believe at some point, yes we will. Schools haven’t received as much financial aid from the state as they had in the past. This could cause more problems in the future. One thing to understand is, one school districts finances are different from another’s.

One question that has been asked of me is how this will affect everyone’s taxes. I do not have a definite answer. I recommend contacting a school board member for an answer to that question. I know this has been of concern to many.

People in the Oakland-Craig School District have voiced many concerns because of the district adding onto the elementary school. A bond was previously voted in to do so before the schools merging became an issue, which raised taxes. Many people are concerned about this happening again.

I understand your concerns. The best advice I have is to contact your school board members with your concerns, attend school board meetings and the public meetings in the future.

If it were on the ballot today, how would you vote? I am still undecided.

I will decide as time passes and more information becomes available. I trust in the school board members to do what is right for the children. That is their job and I believe they all are taking it very seriously.

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I am sure everyone can recall a winter worse than this one, but can you recall one with more bizarre weather?

Last Sunday was just beautiful. How unusual is it to have 60-degree weather in January? People were out soaking it in, enjoying the day.

It was a good thing too, because the wind and cold came back. It is so odd to have so many very cold, windy days, along with bursts of snow that looked like a blizzard! At least the snow only lasted a few minutes.

I wonder what will happen on ground hogs day? I hope spring will be coming soon!

 

shivering in the cold—————————————–Kats’ Korner————————————————

This has been a very busy month. I have had many things come up unexpectedly. I am trying to get my life balanced better as issues with city council come up and take time. I love every minute of it and it is a great learning experience.

I am hoping to get my feet firmly placed on the ground in the next week or so, as I believe things will be more settled down. At least, that is my hope!!

Have a great day.

Let us remember, each day is a gift. Never wish it to hurry up!

Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Social Speaks: Flu Season

January 24, 2014 Leave a comment


The flu season is upon us. Do you feel employers allow for enough sick days throughout the year? Do you go to work sick? If so, why?

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Wilma D. Gustafson, 87 of Wakefield, NE

January 24, 2014 Leave a comment


Wilma D. Gustafson, 87, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska.

Funeral services for Wilma will be held on Monday, January 27, 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 Sunday from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, with the family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Wakefield Cemetery.

Wilma Gustafson

Wilma Gustafson

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Give the Gift of Life

January 23, 2014 Leave a comment


“I donate because when my mom was fighting cancer, she needed blood,” stated Wendy (Walker) Konz, formerly of Oakland, Ne, now of Genoa, NE.

Wendy has been giving blood for approximately a year and a half now.

There are many benefits to giving blood. Just one pint of blood donated by an individual can help save as many as three people’s lives. Wendy began giving blood as a result of her mother’s illness. “It was then that I realized how important it is to help others this way,” Wendy said.

Wendy has given a total of five units to date and tries to give every eight weeks as allowed. “A few times my iron was too low so I had to reschedule. Now I try to eat red meat the day before giving so my iron is up,” Wendy stated.

The four main blood types are: A, B, AB, and O.  AB is the universal recipient and O negative is the universal donor.

Blood centers tend to run short of blood types O and B. Wendy’s blood type is B+. “Just like I always try to be,” said Wendy, (as in be positive.)

Wendy also has family members that donate blood. “My sisters Kim and Kathy also donate blood. They both have for a lot longer than I have,” Wendy stated.

Wendy has advice, from experience and also from those at the donation centers on giving blood. “Drink lots of fluids the day of giving blood and report back to them if you become ill. You aren’t supposed to do strenuous activity the day of giving,” Wendy said.

Wendy’s first time of donating blood went very well. “I was in and out in an hour,” Wendy stated. “I encourage others to donate whatever they can, whether it is blood, plasma, platelets, kidney, etc.”

There are approximately 32,000 pints of blood used each day in the U.S. About 4.5 million people in the United States would die each year without blood transfusions.

Wendy plans on being a lifer. “You just never know who you might help. It could be your family or friends,” Wendy said.

Wendy encourages others to donate blood as well. “God gave you enough to donate And he will replenish it!” Wendy stated.

 

Wendy Walker Konz. Photo Courtesy of Wendy.

Wendy Walker Konz. Photo Courtesy of Wendy.

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Throw Back Thursday

January 23, 2014 2 Comments


Grandpa Charlie (my dad) with his grandkids, from left, Justin, Amber and Derek. Photo courtesy of my sister, Angela Graham.

Grandpa Charlie (my dad) with his grandkids, from left, Justin, Amber and Derek. Photo courtesy of my sister, Angela Graham.

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Social Speaks: Cold Weather and School

January 23, 2014 Leave a comment


This is for those above 40 years old. Do you remember school closing because of the cold weather?

  • Linda Carlson no, not when I went. I don’t remember snow days either.
  • Dan Tierney NOT !!!!
  • Patty Church Nope sure dnt..!!!
  • Helen Taylor Murray No and we had to walk to school everyday, almost a mile. There were stretches of below zero weather that lasted 20-30 days when we were kids.
  • Brandy K. McElroy Nope and im not 40!!
  • Diane Thomas-Greckel Nope, never !! I wonder if it’s because the buses run on diesel and that “gels” up when it’s really cold ??? Who knows.
  • David Mallette Never because of cold….I recall a few snow days when I was in country school….and that met it was BAD!!!
  • Julie Eager In the 60’s I remember getting out of school for snow and then playing in the snow all day in Craig, Ne.
  • Mike Sklenar A lot of closing early because it was too hot. Then straight to football practice. There were a lot of snow days. Not sure if any of them were just because it was too cold.
  • Monica Potter when I was young we lived in Leshara and I went to school in Omaha, my mother would be the one who decided school or no school cuz she was my driver. but later on when I was mainstreamed into regular school I dont remember too many snow days or cold days.
  • Lori Lubker Nope!!
  • Nancy Johnson Nope, but I also remember my parents took me to school everyday.
  • Cindy Schorn I remember getting out early but not snow days maybe late starts. But things have changed because evidently our kids need more “more protecting than we did” A lot of things have changed in our schools and it is sad
  • Tami Friedl Hovendick Nope!!! You just had to go..
  • Patti Johnson I remember having so many layers on you just prayed. You didn’t. Fall down!
  • Lauri Bundy Canarsky With both parents working today, there are a lot more kids who have to walk to school. I understand not wanting kids out in subzero wind chills. And those diesel fueled school buses don’t like the cold either.
  • Jolene Stromquist I think it was mostly Iowa schools because they still had quite a bit of wind Ik some places were suppose to be 50 below wind chill. Wouldn’t want anyone out in that especially kids walking.
  • Helen Taylor Murray When I stop and think about it, that was then and this is now. I wouldn’t send my kids or grandkids out in -0 weather. Parents were prepared back then because it was a way of life. I even remember being embarrassed because sometimes our gloves didn’t match. We were layered to the max.
  • Ann Anderson what I remember the most was the town kids went to school and the country kids got to stay at home when it snowed a lot. But as for the cold….we went to school. When it was extremely hot in August we went to school and just opened the windows or the teachers brought their own fan. But either way, we went and we all walked to school regardless the weather..no rides.
  • Kristi Dahlgren Not once…

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Attention Oakland Citizens, Time is Running Out to License Your Dogs

January 23, 2014 Leave a comment


FYI Dog owners : The City of Oakland does require all dogs over the age of 6 months to be licensed. The Fee is only $10 per dog thru January 31st. Stop in the City Office to get your dogs licensed today — the fee goes up to $35 February 1st.

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