Public Forum on Scams and Counterfeiting

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.

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ELVPHD 2013 Annual Report

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.

 

 

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Happenings at the Heights

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.

 

 

 

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Veterans Should Have Health Coverage

November 12, 2014 Leave a comment


This Veteran’s Day we honor those who serve and have served our country. Our veterans put their lives on the line to protect our independence, our freedom, and all the rights we hold dear. Now is the time to fight for them by ensuring they have access to health coverage.
Nationally, one in 10 veterans are without health insurance and do not use Veterans administration health care. Nearly a million veterans and their spouses have incomes low enough to qualify for Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. In Nebraska there are 29,000 uninsured veterans and their spouses that would qualify for an expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. This is what is known as the “coverage gap” – hardworking people without employer-sponsored health insurance and living in states that are denying them access to health care coverage.
Nebraska has chosen not to take advantage of Medicaid coverage for working adults with low incomes – to date, Nebraska has left nearly $300 million dollars on the table to pay for the health care in other states and denied access to health care for thousands of our friends, neighbors, and family members, including thousands of veterans.
Our veterans have kept our nation safe and secure. Veteran’s Day serves as a reminder of the debt we owe all our veterans. One way we can help repay that debt is to ensure that all veterans have access to health care coverage.

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Christmas Tree is up at Swedish Heritage Center

November 12, 2014 Leave a comment


Tom Wallerstedt, curator at the Swedish Heritage Center, has been busy decorating the center for Christmas. The tree has been completed, decorated with Swedish Dala horses and ornaments Tom makes himself from corn husks. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Tom Wallerstedt, curator at the Swedish Heritage Center, has been busy decorating the center for Christmas. The tree has been completed, decorated with Swedish Dala horses and ornaments Tom makes himself from corn husks. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department Affordable Care Act

November 12, 2014 Leave a comment


The 2015 Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period starts on November 15, 2014 and ends on February 15, 2015. Coverage ends for 2014 Marketplace plans on December 31, 2014. Coverage for 2015 can begin on January 1, 2015. If you have questions please call ELVPHD at 402-529-2233.

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Craig Parish Members Enjoy Hay Rack Ride

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


Craig Parish members of all ages enjoyed a lovely fall day last Sunday, November 9  as they piled on the hay trailer and rode from the Alder Grove Church to Mike and Nancy Nowacki’s for a wiener roast with all the fixings.

 

 

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

Craig Parish members enjoying a hay rack ride yesterday. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.

Craig Parish members enjoying a hay rack ride yesterday. Photo Credit/Mary Loftis.

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November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


USDA Report released today at 11am, markets opened strong this morning positioning prior to the report.  Corn remains strong while beans turned weaker.

 

As of 11:30am

Dec Corn +6 @3.73 1/2

Jan Beans -2 @ 10.34 ¾

 

2014/15 US Production
USDA Average Estimate Estimate      Range USDA    Oct ’14
November
Corn 14.407 14.551 14.242-14.842 14.475
    Yield 173.4 175.2 171.4-178.6 174.2
Soybeans 3.958 3.967 3.903-4.064 3.927
    Yield 47.5 47.6 46.8-48.7 47.1
2014/15 US Ending Stocks
USDA Average Estimate Estimate      Range USDA    Oct ’14
November
Corn 2.008 2.135 1.850-2.282 2.081
Soybeans 0.450 0.442 0.403-0.513 0.450
Wheat 0.644 0.660 0.634-0.682 0.654
2014/15 World Ending Stocks
USDA Average Estimate Estimate      Range USDA    Oct ’14
November
Corn 191.500 190.770 185.600-194.180 190.580
Soybeans 90.280 90.370 89.500-92.550 90.670
Wheat 192.900 192.150 189.790-196.400 192.590

 

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

www.cvacoop.com

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m.

The guest speaker will be John Schmitt, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; he will talk about appliances that are available to help people who are blind or visually impaired to make every day tasks easier for them.

The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended one of our meetings, please feel free to come and join us.

 

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

November 10, 2014 Leave a comment


* 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 walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

 

Meals on Wheels

Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? 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 delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.

 

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Nov. 12: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Thurs. Nov. 13: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Come and watch the animated video, about penguins, called “Happy feet” at 2:00; it will keep you laughing.

Fri. Nov. 14: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00. Sign up if you want to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Nov. 17: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00. Our guest speaker will be John Schmitt, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; he will talk about appliances that are available to help the people who are blind and visually impaired to make everyday tasks easier for them. Barb Fancher, from the Area Agency on Aging, will sit in on our meeting. All caregivers are invited to attend the meeting.

Tues. Nov 18: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Wed. Nov. 19: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Do you want to play 5-Handed pinochle at 1:30? Have you had a chance to talk to a SHIIP volunteer about your prescription drug plan Part D; Rita Brehmer who is a SHIIP volunteer, may be able to find another plan that is a better priced and the same for your drugs. Call the senior center and make an appointment

 

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