Northeast Nebraska's dependable news source
October 23, 2014 Leave a comment
LDNE elementary students made posters recognizing fire prevention week and checking smoke alarms. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
October 22, 2014 Leave a comment
VIRGIL D. SUTTON, 95 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
No services are scheduled
MEMORIALS: To the Family
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
October 22, 2014 Leave a comment
BETTY LOU GRADY, 73 years of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska.
MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, October 24, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah
BURIAL: Herman Cemetery at a later date
MEMORIALS: To the Family
Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.
October 22, 2014 Leave a comment
The Nebraska Loess Hills Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council’s Scrap Computer, Electronics collection is THIS WEEK!
Load up your working and nonworking items and bring them to the collection this Saturday, October 25 from 9:00-12:00 p.m. at the south parking lot of the Nielsen Center, 200 Anna Stalp Avenue, West Point (one block West of the West Point Community Theater). Nebraska residents and businesses can dispose of small electronic items (VCR’s, DVD players, audio/video equipment etc.) and up to four computer systems (monitor, tower, keyboard, mouse) for FREE! Additional computer systems, TVs and microwaves will be accepted for $5.00. (Big screen T.V.s for $20.00). For information about the fees or other collection details, contact the Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D Council office at (402)685-4020 or jschultz@nlhrcd.org no later than noon on Friday. The majority of the materials and components received during this collection will be recycled. Anything which can’t be recycled will be disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Avoid landfill fees and potential environmental contamination by disposing of electronic items at this collection! Funding for the free portion of this collection has been provided through a Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grant from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality.
October 22, 2014 Leave a comment
It’s a confusing time for Medicare recipients. They need to wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sun, then they go inside and have to turn on more lights to see. They are told to wear ear plugs to protect their hearing, then need hearing aids in order to hear!
No wonder people are confused when it comes to Medicare…they turned 65 and think they have their insurance figured out because they now qualify for Medicare, but no, here is this annual Medicare Open Enrollment that just adds to the confusion.
Don’t dismay…the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is on its way to ease your confusion and help you make the best use of your health dollars.
SHIIP is part of the Nebraska Department of Insurance and its purpose is to help senior citizens understand the entire Medicare program and offer help comparing and enrolling in different parts of Medicare.
Open Enrollment is from October 15 through December 7 each year. During this time current Medicare recipients may make changes to their health and/or drug plans.
Some Medicare recipients are still working and are covered by their employers insurance. In that case, if they already have prescription drug coverage as good as or better than what Medicare offers they don’t need to do anything until they retire from their job.
Many other Medicare recipients need to take this annual Open Enrollment opportunity to check their health and drug coverage (if they are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan) or just their drug coverage if they have Original Medicare Part A & B, with a supplement.
You won’t know if you could have saved money if you don’t check your prescriptions against the 2015 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and there are 30 of them to compare against! How can you possibly compare with that many? The easiest way is to call your local University of Nebraska Extension Office and make an appointment to meet with a SHIIP volunteer. These are trained volunteers who are only looking out for you, not any pharmacy, drug or insurance company.
Open Enrollment sessions are scheduled in Fremont this Thursday and Friday, October 23 & 24 from 9:00am-3:00pm at the UNL Extension Office at 1206 West 23rd Street. An enrollment event will also be held in the North Bend Public Library on Thursday, November 6. Call 402-727-2775 for an appointment at either of these Dodge County locations.
Other Medicare comparison events are scheduled in Blair, November 17 and 18 at the UNL Extension office in Washington County at 597 Grant Street. Call 402-426-9455 for an appointment time.
Many Medicare Open Enrollment Events are scheduled in Burt County. To find a date and location that fits your needs call the UNL Extension Office in Burt County at 402-374-2929. Sessions are planned in Craig, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur and Tekamah.
Anyone living anywhere is welcome at any of these events, just call to make an appointment so we have enough computers and volunteers to help.
End your Medicare confusion by attending a Medicare Open Enrollment Comparison Event and make sure you’re not spending more on your prescriptions and/or health care than absolutely necessary.
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
October 22, 2014 Leave a comment
Chuck Hassebrook is setting the record straight on his positions on agriculture and environment.
“My opponent’s ads are flatly untrue. The truth is this: I’ve spent my whole life fighting for family farms and ranches, small businesses, and small town and rural Nebraska. I oppose and have spoken out vigorously against the EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule, and my record shows that I have helped many farmers and ranchers overcome burdensome regulations.
“I support lowering ag land valuation to reduce property tax burdens, but I am being criticized by a group funded by an Indiana oil baron for saying state property tax credits should benefit family farmers and ranchers, rather than big investors like him and Ted Turner.
“I support and have always supported agriculture exports and opposed export restrictions. I have a long track record as an advocate for hardworking farmers and ranchers, small business, and growing the economy of small town and rural Nebraska.
“The only person who has something to prove here is Pete Ricketts, who knows next to nothing about agriculture. He spent his career at his billionaire father’s Wall Street firm, not on the Main Streets of our communities,” said Hassebrook.
Much of Ricketts so called “plan for agriculture” simply states his support for existing programs that Hassebrook initiated, including the University of Nebraska’s Rural Futures Institute, Nebraska Value-Added Agriculture Program and tax incentives for beginners like the Nebraska Advantage Microenterprise Tax Credit and the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit.
Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and agricultural leaders are quick to defend Hassebrook. More than 130 of them, many of whom are Republicans, are part of the “Farmers and Ranchers for Hassebrook” group that has been an integral part of Hassebrook’s campaign.
In a statement released earlier today, NEBFARMPAC, the political arm of the Nebraska Farmers Union, endorsed Hassebrook. NEBFARMPAC Secretary John Hansen said, “Chuck Hassebrook is the person who knows and understands agriculture. He has our back. Given the many challenges rural Nebraskans face in the days ahead, our state needs a champion for our state’s largest single industry, production agriculture.”
“I am proud to have the support of so many of the farmers and ranchers that are a vital part of our state’s economy, and an important part of my campaign. While we may not agree on every political issue, they know they can count on me to stand up for them and fight for the future of Nebraska’s smallest towns and rural communities, agro and renewable energy industries, and family farmers and ranchers by working to lower property taxes and expand their markets,” said Hassebrook.
October 22, 2014 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey
It’s that time of year when the leaves are turning the beautiful fall colors, due to some windy and cold weather last week we were unable to take a fall ride , so this Wednesday October 22nd we will be taking a fall ride at 2:30 pm.
Next week will be a fun and busy week, on Monday October 27th at 2:30 pm is the monthly Resident Council Meeting, Tuesday October 28th we will be celebrating Alicia Isner’s 5 year employee coffee and rolls at 2:30 pm, we also have many Halloween festival activities, starting on Wednesday October 29th at 2:30 pm with the help of the residents we will be making up Halloween treat bags. On Thursday October 30th at 2:00 pm the O-C Kindergarten will be here to sing for the resident’s in there Halloween costumes. And on Friday Halloween we will be having the residents Halloween party at 2:30 pm, we will be announcing the winners of the Jack o lantern contest, and best Halloween Costume contest, staff and residents are welcome to dress up in costume for that day. In the evening the residents will be ready to hand out treats for any Trick or Treaters that would like to come up to the Home.
Church Service for Sunday October 26th at 2:30 pm will be given by the First United Methodist Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Tuesday October 28th at 9:30 am is Catholic Mass with Father Paul.
Activities for the week of October 27th to November 1st are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Sing A Long, Bingo w/VFW Aux., Bible Fellowship , Crafty cooking, Let’s Play Ball, Saturday morning movie, and Lawrence Walk.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Anne Anderson, Mary Donavan, Marge Maller, Patty Miller, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Di Ruwe, Nadine Anderson, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, Mary Alice Pearson, and Sylvane Rouse.
Guest signing in this week was: Delores Stars and Virginia Frye visiting Brian and Travis Goracke to see Jene Hightree
October 22, 2014 Leave a comment
Omaha Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 385, have endorsed Chuck Hassebrook for Governor.
“Omaha Fire Fighters chose to endorse Chuck Hassebrook because we’re confident that he will make public safety his number one priority. The men and women on the front lines of delivering emergency services need to know that Nebraska’ leader has their back. We know we can count on Chuck, and strongly believe he will make an excellent Governor,” said IAFF President Steve LeClair.
Chuck Hassebrook said, “I deeply appreciate the support of the men and women that protect our lives and property. I am honored to stand with them.”
Yesterday, Hassebrook also received the support of the Omaha Police Officers Association (OPOA) and the Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police, representing more than 750 peace officers in Omaha and hundreds more across the state.
IAFF Local 385 represents 364 fire fighters and paramedics in the City of Omaha.
Hassebrook has also received the support of former Omaha and Lincoln Mayors, fourteen state Senators, the AFL-CIO, and Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA), along with early support from Dick Holland, Susie Buffett, and Warren Buffett.
Hassebrook served on the University of Nebraska Board Of Regents for 18 years, and spent 36 years working for rural communities at the Center for Rural Affairs, a national rural advocacy and development organization based in Lyons, where he has assisted over 10,000 rural Nebraska small businesses.
October 22, 2014 Leave a comment
Chuck Hassebrook has released two new television ads this week.
“Pinched Pennies” (View here: http://youtu.be/BBOi0r35O24)
Hassebrook: “Unlike Pete Rickets, I wasn’t born into a rich family. We didn’t have a lot growing up on the farm – so we pinched pennies and worked together with neighbors to get things done. And I drew on that experience in working with Republicans and Democrats to help small business and create jobs. I fought to make college affordable so every Nebraskan has a chance to get ahead. You know, big corporations and CEO’s have politicians who’ll pass tax breaks for them. We need someone who’ll fight for middle class families – and that’s what I’ll do as Governor.”
“Crime” (View here: http://youtu.be/88L17_tJR1c)
Announcer: “Violent criminals are being released from prison on ‘good time’ to prey on our communities. Pete Ricketts might tell you that he’ll be tough on crime, but he’s said he wouldn’t use his authority under the law to protect Nebraskans.”
Hassebrook: “I’m Chuck Hassebrook. On day one, I will act to stop the early release of dangerous criminals. As Governor, the buck will stop at my desk to protect public safety. Because violent criminals belong in prison, not on our streets.”
###
—
Meg Mandy
Communications Director
Chuck Hassebrook for Governor
(m) 619.288.3823
@vote4chuck l #1Nebraska l #NEGov l #ReDefeatPete
Kat Country Hub 
Recent Comments