New business sign

I thought I would share my new business sign with everyone. The sign was made by CBS Signs Inc. of Omaha. Don Denton, formerly of Oakland, is the General Manager. They did a great job. Unfortunately, my Nissan needs a car wash! But, the sign looks great. Thanks Don!!

Kat Country Hub sign on the Kat Country Hub Nissan. Sign made by Don Denton/CBS Signs Inc. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Remembering John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Friday, November 22nd marks 50 years since the assassination of President Kennedy. I have decided to take this week and reflect back on his life and death. If you would have any memories you would like to share, please feel free to do so. i was only a few months old the day he died, so I don’t remember it. If you do and would like to share “where you were when” memories, I would love to publish them for others to read. Thank you. I will start with one fact and add others today and each day through Friday, and other things as I research and find them. I have a commemorative 25 year edition book about President Kennedy, now 25 years older, that I have been reading again too.

The first fact of today is:

John Kennedy was elected in 1960 as the 35th president of the United States. At the age of 43, John F. Kennedy became the youngest man and the first Roman Catholic to hold that office.

District 33 Cuming County Country School

This is what is left of District 33 Country School, just in Cuming County, north and east of Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

This is where District 33 Country School was. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Waiting for the Last Minute

Mary Loftis

If you’re on Medicare and you’re waiting for the last minute to decide whether or not to change you prescription drug plan, the last minute is almost here. With the Thanksgiving holiday in the mix there is about two weeks until the December 7^th deadline.

There are many ways to make sure you don’t pay too much for your prescription drugs. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). After a few automated button pushes you can get to an operator who will enter your prescriptions into the Medicare Plan Finder. They will then be able to help you decide which plan will save you the most money.

If you have a computer (or a child or grandchild who does) you can take care of this process yourself. Just go to the websitewww.medicare.gov and click on “Find Health and Drug Plans” and you’ll be on your way to comparing your prescriptions, selecting which drug store(s) you want to compare with and deciding which of the 29 Medicare prescription drug plans saves you the most money for 2014. If you’d like to try comparing on the Medicare.gov website but would like a little guidance, just email me atmloftis2@unl.edu and I’ll send you a step by step help sheet to walk you through the process.

If all else fails, call the UNL Extension office in Burt County at 402-374-2929 and make an appointment for a personal comparison session in Tekamah. If Blair is closer, call the UNL Extension office in Washington County at 402-727-2775 and get on the schedule for this Friday, November 22 at the Washington County Extension Office. Three SHIIP trained volunteers will be working that day to help compare plans that fit your needs and save you money. Some people already have the least expensive plan for their needs, but unless you compare, you don’t know that for sure. Don’t give up your peace of mind unless you’ve compared and know your current plan will still be the best value next year.

The Medicare Last Minute is almost here…don’t miss this once a year chance to make sure your Medicare prescription or health plan is the best choice for you

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

Oh What A Night! More From Ladies Night Out

More models from Good Points at Ladies Night Out. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Last night’s full moon

November 16th’s Full Moon. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Harvest and Hay

Hay being baled and harvest of corn, 2 miles north of Oakland. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Caregiver Support Group Meeting

The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Barb Fancher, program coordinator from the Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging. 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.