Bancroft Senior Center News

8ancroft 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.

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov 20: Melody chimes practice at 9:00.  Join us for coffee at 10:00. Join us in the afternoon to play cards or board games at 1:30.

Thurs. Nov 21: Pool at 9:30. Join us for Tai Chi at 9:30 and walking exercises at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Nov. 22: Join us at 9:30 for the chair or FROG ex. class. Remember to sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30. Have you signed up for the dinner next Monday?

Mon. Nov.25: The noon meal is liver and onions or meatloaf dinner. Cards will be played at 1:30.

Tues. Nov. 26: Pool at 9:30.  Tai Chi Class at 9:30 and walking ex. class is at 10:00 Rita Brehmer will be at the center starting at 1:30 to help you with your Medicare prescription drug plan. Call and make an appointment.

Wed. Nov. 27: Melody chimes practice at 9:00.  Join us for coffee at 10:00. Come and play Wii bowling at 1:00 and play bingo at 2:00.

Nov. 28 &29: Center is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Bacon and Simonsen Will Also Entertain at Ladies Night Out

Avery Bacon, left, and Kassi Simonsen can’t wait for Ladies Night Out! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Alford Girls Rehearsing for Ladies Night Out

Amanda and Sarah Alford rehearsing for Ladies Night Out. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Preparing for Ladies Night Out

Many beautiful tables adorn the Lyons City Auditorium in preparation of Ladies Night Out tonight. There are also many items up for raffle. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

NRD Conservation Tree Program

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Deb Ward, Program Assistant

                P.O. Box 148, Tekamah, NE  68061

                (402) 374-1920 ext. 101

                (855)772-4488 FAX

                deborah.ward2@ne.nacdnet.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

4975 trees were planted in Burt County in spring of 2013 through the Natural Resources District (NRD) Conservation Tree Program.  These trees will provide food and cover for wildlife, reduce soil erosion, protect crops and livestock, provide shade and shelter for homes, buffer noise, and add beauty to our landscape.   The Conservation Tree Program in Burt County is a joint effort of the Papio Missouri River NRD and the Lower Elkhorn NRD.

The Conservation Tree Program is now accepting Burt County orders for Spring, 2014.  A wide variety of seedlings and planting services are available at very reasonable prices.  NRD cost share and other incentives may be available for Burt County tree and shrub planting projects. Seedling prices increase after January 1, 2014 and there may be a shortage of some species, so place orders early for best selection and prices.

The 2013- 2014 Conservation Tree Program also offers a new Small Acreage Package.  The  package includes 10 Ponderosa Pine, 10 Colorado Blue Spruce, 10 Swamp White Oak, 10 Lilac and 10 Skunkbush Sumac.  The small acreage package is ideal for landowners who want to plant a variety of trees and shrubs, but don’t want to purchase a full bundle of 25 of each of species.

For more information or to place an order contact Deb Ward, PMRNRD Program Assistant    (402)374-1920 ext. 101 or Deborah.ward2@ne.nacdnet.net or visit the NRD office in the USDA Service Center, 539 S. 13^th Street in Tekamah.

Harvest in Council Bluffs, IA

Harvest in full swing in Council Bluffs, IA. All pictures were taken by Angela Graham.

Harvest

Grinding corn at Krusemark Farms, Pender. Photo Credit, Justin Beck.

Housing Surveys Coming to Burt County Residents

By Patty Plugge-BCEDC

If you would like to give your opinion on what type of housing is most needed in Burt County AND have a chance to win some cash right before the holiday season, you are in luck!  Information is currently being gathered to update the Burt County Housing Market Study.  The study is being conducted by Hanna: Keelan Associates, a community development consultant group hired by Burt County Economic Development Corporation.

Lyons and Decatur residents will be receiving their surveys with their utility bills.  All other county residents will be receiving their surveys directly through the mail.  The surveys can then be returned by mail to the BCEDC office, or they can be dropped off at the City/Village office.  Residents who fill out and return the survey will be entered into cash drawing of $50 in each of the communities and the rural area.

When the study is completed, it will give the county a five-year action plan to address housing needs at all levels.  It will also match county housing needs with funding sources.  A Housing Fair will be conducted for potential developers to be introduced to the housing opportunities in Burt County.

“Updated information and statistics that the housing study provides is necessary to have in order to apply for any housing grants,” said Patty Plugge, BCEDC Director. “The information is also extremely useful when applying for other types of grants and we will share this information with all of the city and county governments.”

The study is being funded by grants from Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Tekamah Community Foundation, Black Hills Energy, Lyons Community Club and Burt County Economic Development Corporation.

November 13th in History

1982-Vietnam War Memorial dedicated in Washington D.C.

1979-Ronald Reagan in New York announces his candidacy for president.

1973-Oakland A’s Reggie Jackson wins AL MVP unanimously.

1971-Mariner 9, 1st to orbit another planet, Mars.

1952-False fingernails 1st sold.

1946-1st artificial snow produced from a natural cloud, Mount Greylock, MA.

1942-Minimum draft age lowered from 21 to 18.

1937-NBC forms 1st full-sized symphony orchestra exclusively for radio.

1921-U.S., France, Japan and British Empire sign a Pacific Treaty.

1909-259 miners die in a fire at St. Paul Mine at Cherry Ill.

1907-French cyclist Paul Cornu flies 1st helicopter (twin rotor)1900-Baltimore Orioles (now New York Yankees) enter baseball’s American League.

1789-Ben Franklin writes “Nothing . . . certain but death and taxes”.