Snowmen on Display at Lyons Public Library
February 12, 2014 Leave a comment
Laurene Appleby’s snowmen collection is on display at Lyons Public Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Climate Change
February 11, 2014 Leave a comment
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By Lu Nelsen Center For Rural Affairs Our nation spent nearly $7 billion responding to extreme weather in 2013. Events that endanger livelihoods nationally, and especially in rural and small town America. These destructive storms, devastating droughts, dangerous flooding and paralyzing winter weather highlight the need for action. We must confront threats that climate shifts pose to rural communities, and the nation. The new year provides an opportunity to take commonsense steps to address carbon pollution, a major contributing factor to these threats. Currently, there is no limit on the amount of carbon pollution that American power plants can emit, but new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency would help limit these emissions. Closing loopholes for high-polluting power plants is crucial to protect community health and our natural resources. Several other power plant by-products are limited, but carbon emissions have been overlooked, leaving the door open for some of the biggest polluters in the nation to get off scot-free. We have an opportunity to retire older power plants – some of the heaviest polluters – and further our position as a renewable energy leader. We’ve begun developing renewable, homegrown energy that helps power our country. And these energy sources provide new rural economic opportunities, bringing along jobs, tax revenues and related industry. This isn’t something we should ignore. We have commonsense solutions to implement that will benefit us in the long-run. 2014 can be a year where we invest in decreasing pollution; while improving our health, our environment, and economic development in small town America.
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Oakland City Office Hours
February 11, 2014 Leave a comment
FYI : The City office will be open mornings only from February 12 thru the 19th. This Wednesday thru next Wednesday the office will be open 8 am to 12 noon.
Regular hours will resume Thursday Febr. 20th.
Make a Friend Day
February 11, 2014 Leave a comment
Today is “Make a Friend” Day. I was wondering how many people out there need a friend today, and every day? Do you know anyone? If so, please reach out to them today (all days) and let them know you care. That is what life is about, caring for others.
Unstoppable to be Presented at Craig Methodist Church
February 10, 2014 Leave a comment
Mary Loftis
The movie “Unstoppable” by Kirk Cameron will be presented in two parts, February 16 and 23 in the Craig Methodist Church basement. The Sunday services will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the public is invited.
The movie focuses on the age old question of “Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?”
An event license has been obtained by the parish to show this movie publicly. To facilitate the 65 minute movie, half will be shown on February 16th with a short time for discussion afterwards. The second half of the movie will be shown on the following Sunday, February 23.
If someone is unable to watch the first half on the 16th it will be re-shown at 10:00 a.m. on February 23 to allow everyone to watch the entire movie.
If you have any questions please call Mary Loftis at 402-377-2826.
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
President Obama Signed Farm Bill
February 10, 2014 Leave a comment
| Lyons, Nebraska – Today, President Obama signed the Farm Bill into law while in East Lansing, Mich., at Michigan State’s Mary Anne McPhail Equine Performance Center. President Obama touted the legislation’s benefits to a prosperous agricultural sector and, consequently, to the nation’s overall economy. However, criticism of the Farm Bill’s lack of reform of farm programs still remains. “We opposed the final Farm Bill that came out of the Conference Committee,” said Traci Bruckner, Senior Policy Associate with the Center for Rural Affairs. “But the President signed the bill, which means he is accepting the responsibility of making the Farm Bill work, improving upon it, and closing the farm payment limitation loopholes that Congress punted to the Administration.” According to Bruckner, the conference report stripped out bipartisan reforms, which passed both House and Senate, and would have tightened the definition of being “actively engaged” in farming – a loophole that mega-farms use to gain additional payments by defining passive investors as qualified farmers, even though those investors provide no real labor or management on the farm. Moreover, this Farm Bill actually increases farm payment limits from $50,000 to $125,000 for the primary commodity program. “President Obama now has the opportunity to deliver on the promise he made to rural and small town Americans while campaigning for President in Iowa in 2007,” added Bruckner. In the President’s speech before signing the bill, he noted that there are big producers who are doing well, but many small farmers scratching out a living. He also added that it is hard for young people to get started in farming. But failing to clean up this farm program loophole mess will only make matters worse, Bruckner explained. “If, however, the President is serious about reforming farm programs, living up to the promise he made to close the “actively engaged” loopholes is the best and most crucial place to start,” Bruckner concluded. “Congress put the ball in his court, we urge him to pick it up and take his best shot.” |
Caregiver Support Group to Meet
February 10, 2014 Leave a comment
The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m. Luella Petersen will talk about “Hands”.
The meetings are very informal; various topics are discussed and those who attend are encouraged to share their ups and downs of being a caregiver. If you are a caregiver and have never attended a meeting, please feel free to come and join us.
Bancroft Senior Center News
February 10, 2014 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News
* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.
*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.
* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10th. Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals however many times you want them each week. You must call in before 8:45 if you want a meal that day.
We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Feb. 12: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Thurs.: Feb. 13: Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. They will play a card game called 65 at 1:30.
Fri. Feb 14: Happy Valentine’s Day. The hot meal for today is chili soup, corn bread or cheese sandwich, jell salad and dessert. Sign up for the meal by 9:30 a.m. We will have a pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Mon. Feb. 17: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00. Luella Petersen will give a presentation about “Hands”.
Tues. Feb.18: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30. We will serve an evening meal: pancakes and French toast, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee from 5:30 – 6:45. You are welcome to stay and play pitch at 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Feb. 19: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Sign up for the 5-handed pinochle game at 1:30.
Valentine’s Day Trivia
February 9, 2014 Leave a comment
Valentine’s Day Trivia: The correct answer to the last question, which fruit is also known as the love apple was tomato. Many of you got the right answer. Today’s question is: Conversation hearts were first made by what company?
Post your answers here!
Burt County Fair Kick-Off
February 9, 2014 Leave a comment
Approximately 375 people attended the third annual Burt County Fair Kick-Off in Tekamah last night. Here is the first of many pictures Kat Country Hub took at the event. Congratulations to all of the people that took time out of their busy lives to put on such a wonderful event to make the Burt County Fair bigger and better. Job well done!
An amazing crowd from all over Burt County attended the third annual Burt County Fair Kick-Off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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