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November 11, 2013 Leave a comment
When you see the flag, be proud, put your hand over your heart and remember all of those that fought to preserve our freedoms. God Bless the USA!
Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 11, 2013 Leave a comment
Veteran’s Day is not about a day off of work for public officials. It is a day to honor those that have fought and are fighting to preserve our freedoms, protecting us and our country each and every day. The paragraph below was a bit of history on Veteran’s Day, or Armistice Day, that states when it began and why. God Bless our Veteran’s and their families. Without them, we would not have our freedoms. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers each and every day. I have also added pictures from the Oakland and Lyons Veteran’s Day programs.
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”
Mike Blanc, at the microphone, was the Master of Ceremonies in Oakland. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland, Kat Country Hub.
Quite a crowd attended the Veteran’s Day Program at O-C School Friday. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Cindy Blanc directs the O-C Senior Choir in one of the Patriotic songs of the day. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
O-C Band Director Bryan Bohn announced each branch of the military during a song the band performed, and Veteran’s stood as their branch was announced. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
O-C teacher Tawnya Meyer and the O-C Kindergarten class perform God Bless America. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Lyons-Decatur Northeast Veteran’s Day Program. Photo credit/Pat Sharp, LDNE.
Retirement of Colors, Cub Scouts Pack 160. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat country Hub.
November 11, 2013 Leave a comment
A healthy mouth is essential for healthy living. The mouth is where digestion begins when chewing mixes food with saliva. A healthy mouth is also important for communication and social interaction and overall personal appearance is dramatically affected by one’s smile. Everyone needs to pay attention to oral health. A person is not truly healthy unless he/she also has oral health. This is particularly true for people living with diabetes.
A number of oral disorders are associated with diabetes. It is important for people with diabetes, their health care providers and any caregivers to understand the importance of oral health and if problems occur, arrange for appropriate care. Especially important is preventative oral health care, which involves personal oral hygiene practices and regular visits to the dentist.
The November 11 session of “Control Diabetes for Life” will help participants take a serious look at how to incorporate dental health into their diabetes self-management plans. Deborah Willcox, R.D., L.M.N.T., will discuss the importance of oral dental care for those diagnosed with diabetes. Knowledge is power and learning all that you can about diabetes and the latest research details related to diabetes will help those with diabetes to hold their blood sugar levels in tighter control and improve their dental health.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and Franciscan Care Services invite you and your family members to participate. The series is being offered via the two-way interactive distance education facilities.
Monday, November 11, is the third session of three programs in the 2013 series. The theme for the session is “Remember the Basics during the Holidays”. Topics that will be addressed during the two-hour program are: “Re-energize! Find More Energy to Exercise”; “Back to the Basics”; “Oral Health”; Gender Gap—How Diabetes Is Different for Men and Women” and “Holiday Stress Management” along with other helpful hints.
The live program will be offered from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Tekamah Herman High School Media Room. NOTE: This is a NEW location in Tekamah. The live program will be broadcast in the Tekamah-Herman High School Media Room. Enter the school through the double gym doors then turn & go right. Signs will be posted.
Team teaching the program will be Deborah Willcox, R.D., LMNT, and Stacie Petersen, R.N., B.R.N. and Certified Diabetes Educator both of Franciscan Care Services in West Point and Debra Schroeder, UNL Extension Educator in Cuming County. The team has over 20 years of experience in teaching diabetes programming. Guest instructor will be Terry Nelson, Physical Therapist with Franciscan Care Services who is conducting extensive research on exercise’s effects on diabetes and quality of life for his D.P.T.
Participants are asked to pre-register for “Control Diabetes for Life” by calling the UNL Extension office in Burt County at 402/374-2929. Please register by Friday, November 8, so the proper number of handouts may be prepared.
This program is offered free-of-charge by UNL Extension, Franciscan Care Service of West Point and the schools hosting the presentation.
Control your diabetes for life! Start by attending the November 11 distance education program. Call today to register!
Control Diabetes for Life
November 11, 2013 Leave a comment
News Release
Carroll Welte, Extension Educator
UNL Extension Burt County
For Immediate Release
How to Start a Business Workshop Planned for Norfolk
Thinking about starting your own business? Do you have what it takes? Are you ready? What’s holding you back?
UNL Extension will present a workshop for people wanting to know how to start a business on Thursday, December 5th in Norfolk. It will be held at the Lifelong Learning Center located at 601 Benjamin Avenue. Go in the west door to the Northeast Research and Extension Center (NEREC) classroom in Suite 104. The workshop will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You will learn:
You will immediately:
Anyone interested in starting a new business or those who already have a fledgling business up and running should register for the workshop today. Early bird registration is $35; after November 25 the cost of attending the workshop will be $45. Lunch and refreshments are included.
If you can’t sign up today, make sure you sign up before the December 2nd registration deadline. For more information or to register, call UNL Extension Educator, Carroll Welte at 402.374.2929 or email cwelte1@unl.edu.
Source: Carroll Welte, UNL Extension Educator, UNL Extension Burt County, 111 N 13th St., Suite 6, Tekamah, NE 68061, cwelte1@unl.edu.
November 8, 2013 Leave a comment
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful colors of fall. Our weather is definitely changing and we have already dug out the heavier jackets.
We have some new staff on board. Debbie Rehbein is the Director of Nursing. Ellen Young has filled the position as Case Manager. Joan Phillipe has been hired as Charge Nurse and will assist with Staff Development. Miranda Farrens is the Social Worker and also works on the floor as Charge Nurse. The annual Thanksgiving meal is scheduled for Thurs., Nov. 14th at 6:00 p.m. We would like to have you call the Manor and ask for Jill or Miranda at 687-2636 to let us know if you plan to attend.
The residents will be working on some ornaments during craft time. The Manor plans to participate in the Festival of Trees held at the library in December.
If anyone has some special talent or would like to come to the Manor and volunteer you are more than welcome. Our residents would love to have you.
Mardelle Cates was chosen as Resident of the Month for October. Congratulations Mardelle!
Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
The Activity Department.
November 8, 2013 Leave a comment
Saturday, November 9th
10:00 a.m. Walthill Church Services
2:30 p.m. Nebraska vs. Michigan at 2:30 p.m., ABC
7:00 p.m. Lawrence Welk on TV
Sunday, November 10th
Happy Birthday Jack N.
9:00 a.m. Reach out & live-TV channel 4
Monday, November 11th
9:00 a.m. Fitness Club
9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church Services
10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers
1:30 p.m. Craft Project
Tuesday, November 12th
9:00 a.m. Fitness Club
10:00 a.m. Craft Time
1:00 p.m. Chit Chat This and That
2:00 p.m. Bingo
Wednesday, November 13th
9:00 a.m. Fitness Club
10:00 a.m. Dice Roll
10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers
2:00 p.m. Men’s Gathering
Thursday, November 14th
9:00 a.m. Fitness Club
9:30 a.m. You Be The Judge
2:00 p.m. Pitch and Dominos
6:00 p.m. Annual Thanksgiving Meal
Friday, November 15th
9:00 a.m. Fitness Club
10:00 a.m. Read All About It
10:45 a.m. Mile Walkers
1:30 p.m. Movie and Snack
November 7, 2013 Leave a comment
I couldn’t resist taking these sunset pictures last evening.
Sunset in Oakland, NE. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 7, 2013 Leave a comment
My kids, Justin and Whitney. November, 1989. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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