Denise’s Tidbits

January 22, 2014 Leave a comment


Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

There are many intriguing and appealing news stories, locally, nationally and in other countries that I find fascinating every day. I am not talking about crime. It is nearly impossible to turn on the television and not hear of another shooting, robbery, etc. that occurred anywhere.

I am not going to be focusing on crime. I am taking a different spin on news. I want to share some of my thoughts on different stories. I am going to be brief, as I hope my audience will also think about the issues I address. Please, feel free to comment to anything you see as relevance. I don’t pretend to know everything, as I am aware that I don’t. I have an opinion, as everyone else has. Sharing opinions, negatively and positively, is what makes the world go round! I am choosing to only address a few items of interest to begin with. To be honest, this is an idea that just popped into my head yesterday. I am hoping it catches on, whether verbally, or at least through a thought process.

Here is my first week of tidbits:

1. I am concerned that technology could be causing unemployment. I will use Walmart for an example. They now have self-checkout lanes. I don’t care to use them. As a friend of mine said, “Why should we do their job?” This is in reference to Walmart employees. I agree. We shop and have the option, if we so choose, to check ourselves out. There should be a discount included for shoppers having to do the job of a Walmart employee. Who doesn’t think technology will be the root of more unemployment?

2. What are your thoughts on anti-bacterial soap? The FDA is now stating there isn’t any evidence that anti-bacterial soap works better than regular soap and water in preventing the spread of germs. The FDA is also concerned about some ingredients in anti-bacterial soaps that could pose health risks. Have anti-bacterial soaps been a scam all of this time?

3. Why do we care about the first lady’s (Michelle Obama) 50th birthday? It must be a slow news day to report this extensively on just a birthday.

4. How do you feel about Oakland-Craig, Tekamah-Herman and Lyons-Decatur Schools consolidating? Nearly everywhere I go, someone voices a concern to me about it. I will be honest, 99% of those I have talked to are opposed to this happening. How do you feel?

5. How would you feel if Nebraska legalized marijuana? I am not going to voice my entire opinion on this subject. I am against this. I was brought up to believe it is wrong and I still believe it is wrong. Thoughts?

That is all for this week!

If you have something to discuss, just let me know and I will be happy to post it!!! Discussion is the heart of a healthy, caring community~

 

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The Beauty of Logan Creek

January 22, 2014 1 Comment


Sunday, January 19th brought beautiful weather to Nebraska. Temps were in the 60’s, which is unheard of in January! I decided to take a short drive to the Logan by Oakland, NE and see if it was frozen solid yet, doubting that it was. I was correct. There is ice, but there is also water running in the creek as well. Below are the pictures I took of the Logan.

A beautiful January day to view Logan Creek. All pictures were taken by Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

A beautiful January day to view Logan Creek. All pictures were taken by Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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West Point to Host Affordable Care Act Presentation

January 22, 2014 Leave a comment


Lyons, NE – The Center for Rural Affairs will host an Affordable Care Act presentation to help provide information about the new healthcare law and how it will affect people on the local level.
The presentation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Cuming County Courthouse at 7:00 pm and is sponsored by the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department.

 

October 1 marked an historic day for health care access in the United States, the day the health insurance marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act opened for business.
Many people have questions or concerns about health insurance and the Affordable Care Act, especially those who may purchase insurance on the new marketplaces (those who buy insurance for themselves, their family, small businesses, and those without health insurance), health care providers and social service providers.
Jon Bailey, director of research and analysis at the Center for Rural Affairs, will discuss the basics of the Affordable Care Act and in particular the new health insurance marketplaces. He’ll discuss how the marketplaces work, how they will help people, and what assistance is available to help people navigate the new health insurance system.
“There are a lot of questions out there, mostly about how people will be covered based on their personal circumstances,” Bailey said. “I expect there will be a lot of questions for people who are buying insurance on the new marketplace, and we’ll be talking about some of the basics with what’s in the law and what the new health insurance exchanges mean. They opened up on Oct. 1, so we’ll talk about what people can expect on how they work and what they need to have when they go online.”
Bailey said that public information about the new health care act has been lacking, which has led to a lot of confusion.
“I think there are so many sources of information and different spins on the information, that it seems to create more questions and confusion,” he said. “A lot of it depends on where people get their information and what they take in, and we’re trying to give a fact-based presentation, with no politics and no spin on the law at all, and talk about what’s in it and how it will affect people.”
What: A presentation on the Affordable Care Act in rural America
When and Where:
Thursday, January 30, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Cuming County Courthouse (lower level/basement meeting room)
West Point, NE

 

The meeting is free and open to the public.
 

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Marian Ruth McClusky, 67 of Tekamah, NE

January 21, 2014 1 Comment


MARIAN RUTH McCLUSKY, 67 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, at her home in Tekamah.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, January 24, 2014, 10:00 am from thr Herman Legion Hall, in Herman, NE.

VISITATION: Thursday, January 23, 5 – 8 pm with family receiving friends at the Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held at the Herman Legion Hall one hour prior to services.

BURIAL: Herman Cemetery, Herman

MEMORIALS: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

 

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Card Shower for Delores Carlson

January 21, 2014 Leave a comment


We are announcing an “85th” birthday card shower for our mom, grandma, ggrandma and best friend…Her birthday is January 27..Hoping we can get LOTS to send her special greetings!!! Her address, Delores Carlson, 207 S. Engdahl Avenue #410, Oakland, Ne.68045…Early cards are very welcome too. Thank you for making one little lady very HAPPY~~~~

Connie Peterson, her son Cody are pictured with Delores Carlson who is being honored for her 85th birthday. Photo courtesy of Connie Peterson.

A four-genteration picture. Connie Peterson and her son Cody are in the back. Delores Carlson and her great-granddaughter Kalihan are in the front. Delores is being honored with a card shower for her 85th birthday..Photo courtesy of Connie Peterson.

 

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Burt County Fair Kick-off is Coming!

January 21, 2014 2 Comments


The Burt County Fair Kick-off is coming up. Kat Country Hub will be attending and will also be reporting on the event. It has been fabulous for the last two years, raising money to make the Burt County Fair bigger and better each year. This year promises to be the same!

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Valentine’s Trivia

January 20, 2014 Leave a comment


Valentine’s Trivia: The last question was: How much does the average American spend on Valentine’s Day? Answer: $75.
Today’s question is: Cupid was the son of what Roman God?
Post your answers here!

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Beautifully Warm Day

January 20, 2014 Leave a comment


The Logan Creek near Oakland hasn’t frozen solid yet. There is ice, but also water running down stream. It was absolutely beautiful to sit by the Logan on Sun., Jan. 19th with the temps in the 60’s, unheard of in January!

Logan Creek near Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Logan Creek near Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Temps in the 60’s Called for a Ride

January 20, 2014 Leave a comment


Motorcycles were out on a warm day in January. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Motorcycles were out on a warm day in January. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Logan Valley Manor News

January 20, 2014 Leave a comment


Tues., Jan. 21st

9:00 a.m. Fitness Club

10:00 a.m. Music by Mary Bacon

1:00 p.m. Boggle

2:00 p.m. Bingo

 

Wed., Jan. 22nd

9:00 a.m. Fitness Club

10:00 a.m. Bango

10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers

7:00 p.m. Movie Night

 

Thurs., Jan. 23rd

9:00 a.m. Fitness Club

9:30 a.m. Clue Trivia

10:00 a.m. Sing Along

1:00 p.m. Dominos

 

Fri., Jan. 24th

9:00 a.m. Fitness Club

9:15 a.m. Reading

10:00 a.m. Bean Bag Toss

10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers

 

Sat., Jan. 25th

7:00 p.m. Lawrence Welk-TV

 

Sun., Jan. 26th

9:00 a.m. Reach Out & Live-TV Channel 4

2:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church Services

 

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