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November 14, 2014 Leave a comment
The Oakland-Craig first grade class led everyone in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 14, 2014 Leave a comment
Tip of the Day is a new addition to the Kat Country Hub blog. There will be many varieties of tips over many subjects. If you have a tip to offer, feel free to email it to katcountryhub@gmail.com.
Guard your identity agains hackers with these tips: 1. Don’t sign the back of your credit card. Some recommend instead writing “photo id required” bringing your card to the attention of more store employees, thus if it were stolen, the photo would not match the card.
2. Don’t put your phone number on your checks. You can always write it on the check when making your purchase.
3. Be aware of which of your credit cards have the RFID chips because the information on those may be obtained by anyone near you using a hand-held scanner.
4.Photo copy both sides of the contents of your bill fold, such as drivers license, credit cards, etc. Then, if you did have your identity stolen, or need to cancel your cards, you know what was in your bill fold, and which accounts to cancel and the account numbers and other information you will need to do so. Place the photo copies in a safe place, being sure to update when acquiring new cards.
This is today’s tips. Stay tuned for more tips and please feel free to send in any tips you have to be included in the tip of the day!
November 14, 2014 Leave a comment
Matthew W. Luschen, 20, of Wakefield, NE, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Wakefield, NE. Funeral Services will be Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. The visitation will be Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Wakefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield, NE.
Matt was born July 7, 1994 in Norfolk, NE to Chad Luschen and Sarah (Maly) Birkley. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 2012. Matt enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles, and four-wheeling. He was a big fan of Nebraska Cornhusker Football. Most of all he loved being with his friends and family.
He is survived by his father, Chad (Crystal Hahn) Luschen of Vermillion, SD; mother, Sarah (Travis) Birkley of Wakefield, NE, grandparents, Maureen (Myron) Osbahr of Wakefield, NE, Geri Turner of Vermillion, S.D. and Ron Turner of Amado, AZ, Jim and Cissy Maly of Wayne, NE, Doug and Patty Jensen of Wakefield, NE, John (Theresa) Birkley of Hinton, IA; sisters, Savannah (Josh) Staub of Carroll, NE, Paige Hahn of Vermillion, SD; brothers, Jonathan Birkley of Wakefield, NE, Jacob Birkley of Wakefield, NE, Billy Radigan of Vermillion, NE, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Matt is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather; Norman Luschen.
November 13, 2014 Leave a comment
Matthew Luschen, 20, of Wakefield, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Wakefield, Nebraska.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, Nebraska.
November 13, 2014 Leave a comment
The United States Secret Service and Tekamah Police Department are hosting a free public forum this evening at the City Auditorium on Scams and counterfeiting activities occurring in and around the community. Business owners and managers are especially encouraged to attend.
This is also an opportunity to voice your concerns of any fraud that you may have experienced in the community. We want to know. We want to stop it. BUT WE NEED YOUR INPUT AND SUPPORT!
Everyone from any county, any agency or any business is welcome.
TONIGHT at 6:00 P.M.
City Auditorium
Come find out how you can protect yourself from scammers and sophisticated criminal enterprises.
November 13, 2014 Leave a comment
Saluting the American flag during the Veterans Day Ceremony were, from left, Kathy Semarau, Mary Alice Pearson, Duane Hinman, Bill Hultquist, Bob Martin and Mike Blanc. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 13, 2014 Leave a comment
Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department’s most recent annual report is complete and available to review at www.elvphd.org. You can also call our office at 402-529-2233 to request a hard copy. Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health offers over 20 programs to the residents and businesses of Burt, Cuming, Madison and Stanton counties. We would like to thank our partners and program participants for our accomplishments within the last year.
The breast cancer awareness program was able to help 124 women in the service area with an educational program and of those, 21 women received free mammograms in partnership with area health clinics and hospitals.
Operation Heart to Heart’s educational tracking showed that education was provided to 1,043 individuals and with a 79% increase in client’s heart-health knowledge. There were 30 case- managed clients that resulted in 72% of the participants having a decrease in blood pressure, and all-together 201 total pounds lost. This program screened 547 people at 40 different agricultural related events.
The Healthy Communities Initiative Coalition (HCI) was able to have two permanent medication drop boxes installed in the area. One is located at the Norfolk police station and the other located at the West Point police station. So far, these boxes have collected 148 pounds of medication.
Tai Chi, a program that helps with fall prevention, had 80 citizens participate in the classes sponsored by senior citizen centers. Out of these 80 people, 75% of them improved their timed sitting and walking tests.
November 13, 2014 Leave a comment
Greggory James Nelson was born July 21, 1963 in Blair, Nebraska, to Roger and Dona Jean (Bacon) Nelson. He passed away November 10, 2014 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota, at the age of 51.
Greggory lived on a farm North of Craig, Nebraska in his early years. He was baptized at the First Lutheran Church, in Oakland, Nebraska, in 1963.
He recently resided in Bloomfield, Nebraska and attended North Star day services, grinding his own line of specialty coffees called Gregg’s Grounds. He sold his coffee to several businesses in the community and enjoyed selling it at the local craft fairs. He loved the farm, the big machinery, and enjoyed coming back to visit his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Frances Nelson, Jay and Irene Bacon; uncles, Luther, John and Everett Young, David Chris Bacon; aunt, Betty (Bacon) Baltzell.
Survivors include his parents, Roger and Dona Jean (Bacon) Nelson of Oakland; brother, Jeff A. (Vicki) Nelson of Oakland; nephew and nieces, Molly (Mike) Miller, Ryan A. Nelson. Kiley Nelson and fiancé, Conrad Connealy; great niece and nephew, Makenna and Milo Miller; special aunt and uncles, Barbara (Rick) Shaw, Fred Bacon, Steve Bacon; numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, November 14, 2014, at 2 pm at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland, NE
NO VISITATION
BURIAL: Private Family Burial at a later date, Grace Lutheran Cemetery, rural Craig, NE
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.
pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com
November 12, 2014 Leave a comment
Mike Blanc, Master of Ceremonies, begins the Veterans Day Program at the Oakland-Craig School. Also pictured are Duane Hinman, from left, Bill Hultquist and Bob Martin. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Oakland Pack 160 of the Cub Scouts Presented the Colors at the beginning of the Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 12, 2014 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey
We have a couple of events this week, on Thursday November 13th Charlie Davis will be here at 2:30pm to play his harmonica, on Saturday November 15th Rusty Buckets will be performing at 2:30 pm and the Nebraska Football game will be on also at 2:30 on Channel 7. Next week on Thursday November 20th is our monthly Waffle Supper at 5:30 pm.
Church Services for Sunday November 16th at 2:30 pm will be given by the St. John Lutheran Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Monday November 17th at 2:30 is Communion with First Lutheran.
Activities for the week of November 17th to November 22nd are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Game Day, Sing A Long, Crafts, Bingo w/Salem, Bible Fellowship , Word Games Crafty cooking, Friday Bingo, Let’s Play Ball, Saturday morning movie, Nebraska Football, and Lawrence Walk.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Anne Anderson, Mary Donavon, Donna Baldwin, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, and Sylvane Rouse.
Kat Country Hub 
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