25th Annual West Point Car Show


The 25th annual West Point Car Show was as spectacular as promised. There was a record-setting crowd, walking up and down the streets, looking at cars and forming long lines at the food vendors.

There were many comments, saluting those that planned the event. One person commented on how many more cars there were than before. Those planning the event even had to turn some away as there wasn’t enough room.

The Fishheads provided entertainment in the beer garden. There were many vendors present, selling about anything imaginable. The traffic to and from West Point was more than witnessed during previous car shows. There were those that parked two miles away from Main Street, and walked to walk some more to view the spectacular cars.

Congratulations West Point on 25 years of great car shows, and putting on such a great car show this year!

A record-breaking attendance was at the 25th annual West Point Car Show yesterday. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

A record-breaking attendance was at the 25th annual West Point Car Show yesterday. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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A Minute With the Mayor


Hey, it’s me Andy, the mayor! I wasn’t sure if you would remember me since it has been so long since I’ve written to you. I apologize for my absence from the paper. I hadn’t felt like I had anything new to talk about and I didn’t want to bore you with the same old thing but we are seeing enough progress in some ongoing projects that I felt it was time for an up-date.

The pool has water in it and new sod around it if you haven’t noticed. Although a full pool is only for a short time it is a significant milestone. They are testing all the pumps and chemical equipment this week to make sure everything works properly and waiting for the Department of Health to come and conduct their inspection. If all goes well, we will be able to wrap up the construction and be ready for next pool season. It has been a long, arduous journey but it seems like we are finally nearing the end of the line. I can’t wait for next summer!

I understand there have been lots of questions about the auditorium/community center, especially when it is going to be ready. If the pool project has taught us anything, it is to not give hard deadlines about when projects of this magnitude are going to be completed. I would love to tell you a specific date or a specific month but that wouldn’t be fair to those looking to utilize the community center.   The best I can tell you right now is spring (beginning, mid or late, I don’t know!) What I do know is that the rest of the project is going out for bid this month. Once the bids are received we will have a much better idea of a time frame for all the remodeling. Just know that the end product will be transformative in nature. If we are able to accomplish all that we wish too, the new and improved Lyons community center will have been worth the wait. So if you are someone who is chomping at the bit to reserve the community center next year, have patience please. If you were hoping to have some event in it this winter, we can’t make any promises. I will however let you know the minute it

Mayor Andy Fuston

Mayor Andy Fuston

is open for business! We want to show it off as much as you want to be able to use it!

The 2015 budget has been submitted to the state for the start of the October 1st fiscal year. The budget process is becoming more and more complex year after year as we apply for and receive grants in one year but spend them in the following year due to how projects ebb and flow across multiple years. We have applied for a street light grant for Main Street and will be applying for other grants as they come up throughout the year. They are great to receive but the play havoc on the budget process as I said. But overall the budget is sound and conscientious. Your city council will continue to spend your tax dollars and utility dollars wisely.

Have you noticed (it’s hard not to have!) the new house going up at 3rd and Diamond. We are seeing the fruits of our partnership with Three Rivers Housing happening there. It is going to be a nice addition to that area of town. Speaking of new construction isn’t Steiny’s General Store looking great! What a wonderful addition to downtown. The same can be said of Dolezal’s Hunting Depot. Both are just another sign that Lyons is moving in the right direction. The company that built the water tower is going to begin doing some warranty maintenance on it beginning late September or early October. During that time the water system will be operating on the high service pumps at the water plant to provide the water pressure the town requires. Not sure how long the maintenance work will last but if you notice any water pressure fluctuation, which hopefully you won’t, it will be for this reason. Lastly the city is looking into updating its blight study to help us capture some tax increment financing to help with future city projects. The city has been working with Burt County Economic Development to better understand what and how T.I.F. monies are used.

Well, I think that is all I have for now. November 4th is quickly approaching so it is time to be thinking about exercising your obligation to vote. You will have plenty of decisions to make this election-new U.S. senator, Governor, school board and city council. It is amazing what can happen when the right people for the job are elected to those positions. That’s it for now. Hope life for you is going well. We’ll talk soon. Take care.

News From Bancroft Senior Center


* 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.

 

Farmers Market

The Bancroft farmers market is held each week on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. located by the community bulletin board. All vendors are welcome to sell baked goods, jellies, farm fresh eggs, honey, garden produce etc. No charge to participate in the farmers market. For more information contact Connie at 402-648-3387.

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Sept. 24: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. The golf tournament will be at 1:30.

Thurs. Sept.25: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Sept. 26: Join us for chair exercises at 10:00.The farmers market is happening by the community bulletin board; selling from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. today and Sat. at the same time. All vendors are welcome to come sell that day. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament or the hand and foot tournament at 1:30.

Mon. Sept. 29: There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30

Tues. Sept. 30: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Meal will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and dessert. Cards will be played in the afternoon.

Wed. Oct. 1: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Sign up for the afternoon foot clinic starting at 1:45. There will be a pitch tournament at 1:30.

 

 

Grain Market Report


Markets as of 9/22/14 10:48am

Corn -4 @ 3.72

Beans -21@ 9.35 ½

 

A bearish morning for grains, significantly down on the overnight and the trend continues through today, making new contract lows.  Technically,  with the new lows,  we are closing in on the June , 2010 lows of 324 ½ in corn and 926 in beans.

 

Pro-Farmer revises their U.S. corn yield up 2.7 bu from previous estimates to 172 bu per acre, and their soybean yield up 1.65 bu to 47 bu per acre.

 

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

Hadley Peterson Wants to Color too at the Oakland Public Library


Hadley Peterson wants to participate in the coloring activity at the Oakland Public Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Hadley Peterson wants to participate in the coloring activity at the Oakland Public Library. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Burt County 4-H State Fair Results


Burt County 4-H members  took their best efforts to the 2014 State Fair in Grand Island this year whether they showed their best in the livestock arena, in static exhibits or in person with their presentation or fashion show efforts.

We applaud them for their efforts and know they will work even harder next year.

Here is a summary of State Fair 4-H Results:

 

Brayden Anderson, Lyons

Red – 4H Aerospace – Wooden Fin Rocket – Skill Level 2

Blue – 4H Electricity – Electrical Display or Item

Purple – 4H Heritage – Level 1 – Other History Exhibit

Blue – 4H Swine – Barrows

Blue – 4H Swine – Barrows

Blue – 4H Swine – Barrows

Purple – 4H Swine – Intermediate Swine Showmanship (10th Place)

 

Elise Anderson, Lyons

Purple – 4H Tasty Tidbits – Unique Baked Product

Blue – 4H YOUTH in Motion – Healthy Snack

 

Cody Bachtell, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Companion Animal – Cat

Blue – 4H Companion Animal – Pet Rabbit

Red – 4H Companion Animal – Poster

Red – 4H Decorate Your Duds – Embellished Garment with Orig Design

Green – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Original made from Wood

Purple – 4H Floriculture – Other Annual or Biennial

Purple – 4H Floriculture – Chrysanthemum

Purple – 4H Floriculture – Petunia

Blue – 4H Horticulture – Any Other Herb

Blue – 4H Horticulture – Salad Tomatoes

Purple – 4H Horticulture – Other Fruits or Nuts

Red – 4H Horticulture – Snap Beans

Blue – 4H Horticulture-Special Garden Project – Special Garden Project

Blue – 4H Photography Unit II – Action Display or Exhibit Print

Purple – 4H Photography Unit II – Career Exhibit Print

Blue – 4H Sketchbook Crossroads – Recycled Home Accessory with Boxes or Cardboard

 

Ashley Bohannon, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Clothing Level II – Dress

Blue – 4H Heritage – Level II – 4-H Member Scrapbook

 

Nicholas Bohannon, Tekamah

Purple – 4H Computers – Computer Slideshow Presentation – Unit 2

Purple – 4H Computers – Build a Web Site

Red – 4H Heritage – Level II – 4-H Member Scrapbook

Blue – Premiere Presenter Presentation

 

Michael Bracht, West Point

Purple – 4H Aerospace – Rocket – Skill Level 2

Purple – 4H Computers – Build a Web Site

Blue – 4H Geospatial – 4-H Fav Places or Nebr Historical Site Poster

Purple – 4H Robotics – Build a Robot

Purple – 4H Robotics – Kit Labeled Robo

 

Miranda Bracht, West Point

Red – 4H Portfolio Pathways – Original Acrylic Painting

 

Johnny Braniff, Tekamah

Red – 4H Beef: Market Beef – Crossbred Steers

 

Jenna Bromm, Oakland

Purple – 4H Swine – Barrows (Reserve Grand Champion Barrow)

Purple – 4H Swine – Barrows

Purple – 4H Swine: Senior Swine Showmanship (5th Place)

 

Hannah Brudigam, Oakland

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Crossbred Market Lambs

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Crossbred Market Lambs

 

Andrew Brudigam, Oakland

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Crossbred Market Lambs

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Crossbred Market Lambs

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Crossbred Market Lambs

 

Andrew Cone, Nickerson

Blue – 4H Beef: Intermediate Beef Showmanship

Blue – 4H Beef: Market Beef – Crossbred Steers

 

Mason Cone, Nickerson

Blue – 4H Beef: Intermediate Beef Showmanship

Blue – 4H Beef: Market Beef – Crossbred Steers

 

Karly Cull, Oakland

Purple – 4H Beef: Shorthorn Breeding Beef – September/October (Reserve Champion)

 

Alexandra Davis, Tekamah

Purple – 4H Portfolio Pathways – Original Acrylic Painting

 

Claire Dlouhy, Herman

Purple – 4H Design Decision – Bedcover

 

Cody Elliott, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Beef: Chianina Breeding Beef – March/April

 

Trenton Elliott, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Beef: Senior Beef Showmanship

Purple – 4H Beef: Market Beef – Crossbred Steers

 

Gavin Enstrom, Shawnee, KS

Purple – 4H You’re The Chef – Whole Wheat or Mixed Grain Bread

Purple – 4H You’re The Chef – Dinner Rolls

 

Leia Farrens, Tekamah

Purple – 4H Computers – Computer Application Demo – Unit 2

Blue – 4H Computers – Computer Slideshow Presentation – Unit 2

Blue – 4H Computers – Multimedia Presentation – Unit 3

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Community ServiceBlue – 4H Floriculture – MarigoldBlue – 4H Floriculture – Petunia

Purple – 4H Heritage – Level II – 4-H Member Scrapbook

Blue – 4H Heritage – Level II – Special Events Scrapbook

Red – 4H Photography Unit III – Advanced Lighting Exhibit Print

Red – 4H Photography Unit III – Challenging Exhibit Print

Red – 4H Photography Unit III – Career Exhibit Print

Blue – 4H Portfolio Pathways – Home Accessory with Any Printing Technique

 

Bailey Fleischman, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Beef: Commercial Breeding Beef

Blue – 4H Beef: Senior Beef Showmanship

Purple – 4H Beef: Market Beef – Market Heifers

 

Jadyn Fleischman, Herman

Purple – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Orig made from Ceramic or Tile

Red – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Outdoor Living

Blue – 4H Photography Unit II – Lighting Display or Exhibit Print

Purple – 4H Photography Unit II – Composition Exhibit Print

Purple – 4H Swine – Barrows

Purple – 4H Swine: Intermediate Swine Showmanship (Champion)

 

Jessica Fleischman, Herman

Blue – 4H Beef: All Other Breeds Breeding Beef – March/April

Red – 4H Beef: Market Beef – Crossbred Steers

Green – 4H Design Decision – Community Service

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Outdoor Living

Purple – 4H Fast Foods! – Coffee Cake

Purple – 4H Tasty Tidbits – Foam Cake

 

Ellie Glup, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Clothing Level II – Dress

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Recycled Item

Blue – 4H Heirloom Treasures Family Keepsakes – Furniture

Purple – 4H Presentations – Illustrated Presentation

Blue – 4H Shopping in Style-Fashion Show – Model Purchased Outfit

 

Katheryn Gregerson, Herman

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Textile-2D

 

Reese Hansen, Herman

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Textile-2D

 

Thomas Hennig, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Swine – Gilts

Blue – 4H Swine: Senior Swine Showmanship

 

Rayna Hladky, Tekamah

Purple – 4H Clothing Level II – Pants or Shorts Outfit

 

Garret Lindberg, Tekamah

Purple – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Orig made from Metal

Blue – 4H Decorate Your Duds – Embellished Garment with Orig Design

 

Greta Lindberg, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Clothing Level II – Skirted Outfit

Purple – 4H Decorate Your Duds – Embellished Garment with Orig Design

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Recycled Item

Blue – 4H Quilt Quest – Level II Quilted Exhibit-Large

 

 

 

 

Brent Miller, Lyons

Purple – 4H Aerospace – Rocket-Skill Level 4

Blue – 4H Child Development – Toy made for Grade Schooler

Purple – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Outdoor Living

Blue – 4H Electricity – Electrical Display or Item

Red – 4H Horticulture – Slicing Cucumbers

Red – 4H Horticulture – Pickling Cucumbers

Red – 4H Poultry – English

Red – 4H Poultry – Single Comb Clean Legged

Red – 4H Poultry – Single Comb Clean Legged

Purple – 4H Sheep: Breeding Sheep – Southdown – Ewe Lambs

Blue – 4H Sheep: General Classes – Senior Sheep Showmanship

Purple – 4H Wood Science – Woodworking Article – Finishing Up

Blue – 4H Wildlife Habitat – Feeders and Waterers

Red – 4H Wildlife Habitat – Houses

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – AOB (Market Lambs)

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Natural Color Market Lambs

 

Heidi Miller, Lyons

Purple – 4H Child Development – Toy made for Baby

Purple – 4H Child Development – Toy made for Preschooler

Purple – 4H Fashion Show – Sewing For You

Blue – 4H Foodworks – Specialty Bread

Purple – 4H Horticulture – Slicing Cucumbers

Purple – 4H Portfolio Pathways – Original Oil Painting

Purple – 4H You’re The Chef – White Bread

Purple – 4H You’re The Chef – Specialty Rolls

Blue – 4H Wood Science – Woodworking Article – Finishing Up

Blue – 4H Wildlife Habitat – Houses

Blue – 4H Sketchbook Crossroads – Original Pencil or Chalk Drawing

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Crossbred Market Lambs

Blue – 4H Sheep: Senior Sheep Showmanship

Blue – 4H Sheep: Breeding Sheep – Commercial Meat Breeds – Ewe Lambs

Blue – 4H Poultry – Single Comb Clean Legged

Purple – 4H Poultry – Single Comb Clean Legged

Purple – 4H Poultry – Single Comb Clean Legged

 

Layne Miller, Lyons

Blue – 4H Aerospace – Rocket-Skill Level 4

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Orig made from Metal

Purple – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Outdoor Living

Red – 4H Electricity – Electrical Display or Item

Blue – 4H Wildlife Habitat – Feeders and Waterers

Purple – 4H Wood Science – Woodworking Article – Nailing it Together

Blue – 4H Wildlife Habitat – Houses

Purple – 4H Sheep: General Classes – Intermediate Sheep Showmanship

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – White Face Influence Market Sheep

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Hampshire Market Lambs

Purple – 4H Sheep: Breeding Sheep – Dorset – Yearlings (Champion)

Blue – 4H Poultry – American

Blue – 4H Poultry – Single Comb Clean Legged

Purple – 4H Poultry – Single Comb Clean Legged

 

 

Tanner Morriss, Herman

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Natural Color Market Lambs

Blue – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Suffolk Market Lambs

 

Brandon Olson, Tekamah

Red – 4H Food Preservation – Dried Herbs

 

Megan Olson, Tekamah

Purple – 4H Field Crops – Other Crops

Blue – 4H YOUTH in Motion – Activity Bag

 

Kennedy Pagels, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Orig made from Ceramic or Tile

 

Lacey Petersen, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Sketchbook Crossroads – Home Accessory Loom Weaving

 

Zachary Petersen, Tekamah

Red – 4H Electricity – Electrical Tool or Supply Kit

 

Faith Roscoe, Lyons

Purple – 4H Decorate Your Duds – Textile Clothing Accessory

Purple – 4H Heritage – Level 1 – Historical Illustration

Blue – 4H Heritage – Level 1 – Special Events Scrapbook

Purple – 4H Heritage – Level 1 – Club or County Scrapbook

 

Paul Roscoe, Lyons

Purple – 4H Child Development – Family Involvement Entry

Green – 4H Conservation & Wildlife – Mammal Display

Blue – 4H Portfolio Pathways – Original Acrylic Painting

Blue – 4H Portfolio Pathways – Original Oil Painting

 

Amelia Schlichting, Lyons

Red – 4H Decorate Your Duds – Embellished Garment using Electronic Technology

Purple – 4H Foodworks – Specialty Pastry

Purple – 4H Heritage – Level II – Other Family Exhibit

Red – 4H Photography Unit III – Portrait Exhibit Print

Purple – 4H Presentations – Illustrated Presentation

 

Andrew Schlichting, Lyons

Purple – 4H You’re The Chef – Loaf Quick Bread

 

Rylee Stevenson, Oakland

Purple – 4H Meat Goat: Intermediate Meat Goat Showmanship

Blue – 4H Meat Goat: Meat Goat – Market Goats

Purple – 4H Sheep: Breeding Sheep – Registered Meat Breeds – Ewe Lambs (Reserve Champion)

Purple – 4H Sheep: General Classes – Intermediate Sheep Showmanship

Purple – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – White Face Influence Market Sheep

 

Britney Stevenson, Oakland

Blue – 4H Sheep: Breeding Sheep – Commercial Meat Breeds – Ewe Lambs

Purple – 4H Sheep: Market Sheep – Crossbred Market Lambs

 

 

Casey Stone, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Dog: Dog Agility – Level 3

Purple – 4H Dog: Dog Obedience – Beginning Novice Division B

Purple – 4H Dog: Showmanship – Intermediate (10-13)

 

Bryce Uhing, West Point

Blue – 4H Beef: All Other Breeds Breeding Beef – March/April

 

Jacob Unwin, Oakland

Purple – 4H Computers – Build a Web Site

 

Olivia Unwin, Oakland

Red – 4H Tasty Tidbits – Creative Mixes

 

Brock Vetick, Lyons

Blue – 4H Photography Unit II – Composition Display

 

Koralynn Voskamp, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Orig made from Glass

Blue – 4H Fast Foods! – Food Technology Exhibit

 

Anna Wakehouse, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Orig made from Glass

Red – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Recycled Item

 

Emma Wakehouse, Tekamah

Blue – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Orig made from Ceramic or Tile

Purple – 4H Design Decision – Accessory-Recycled Item

Activity Time at Oakland Public Library


Oakland Library Director Rosa Schmidt leads this group of children in a coloring activity at the library. Pictured are back in pink, Laityn Johnson, Hilary Ray, Ava Johnson, Rosa,  Avery Christensen and Paisley Peterson. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland Library Director Rosa Schmidt leads this group of children in a coloring activity at the library. Pictured are back in pink, Laityn Johnson, Hilary Ray, Ava Johnson, Rosa, Avery Christensen and Paisley Peterson. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Household Hazardous Waste Collections


Many people are uncertain of how to dispose of paint, chemicals, oil, antifreeze, car batteries, pesticides, herbicides, fluorescent light bulbs, solvents, varnish and other chemicals which are not accepted by local landfills. The Nebraska Loess Hills Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council is sponsoring three household hazardous waste collections for these types of materials. These collections provide the opportunity to recycle some of this waste, and ensure special handling of any material which is potentially hazardous. Northeast Nebraska households can take their waste to any of the following FREE collection events:

September 26, 2014, 3-6:00 p.m. at the old CVA site in Emerson, NE. From Hwy 9, turn West on Center;

September 27, 2014, 9-11:30 a.m. at the alley parking lot behind the Elementary School in Beemer, NE. From Blaine Street, turn East off 3rd Street,

North on Harrison Street; enter alley off Harrison, between 3rd and 4th Streets, going West;

September 27, 2014, 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the parking area west of the Main Street Businesses in Craig, NE. From Highway 32, turn South onto State Highway 11A Spur; continue onto Main Street; turn West on Morford Avenue to collection site;

 

The collection will accept most household quantities of chemicals. The collection will NOT ACCEPT tires, electronic equipment, appliances, PCBs, picric acid, radioactive materials, biological hazards or science lab materials. Collections are open to all households (no businesses!), and participants do not have to live in the town hosting the event. Onsite personnel are required to accept and sort hazardous waste as it is received, so items must not be dropped off prior to the scheduled event times.

 

These collections are a joint effort by The Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D Council, communities of Emerson, Beemer, and Craig, NRDs, and Keep Northeast Nebraska Beautiful. This event is funded through a grant from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jean Schultz at (402)685-4020.

 

 

 

Jean Schultz

Program Assistant

Nebraska Loess Hills RC & D Council

P O Box 24

Oakland, NE    68045

402-685-4020

New to Medicare Meeting


Find out what you need to know as you turn 65. How to sign up for Medicare, what it covers, drug plans, supplement plans and Medicare Advantage. Have your questions answered at the New to Medicare Meeting, Thursday, September 18 at the First National Bank Meeting Room in Tekamah. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and absolutely nothing will be sold. Bring a friend, but please call the UNL Extension Office in Tekamah to pre-register at 402-374-2929 by noon on Thursday.

 

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

Join Your Neighbors for a Main Street Coffee Hour


Come take part in a public social event where you can sit a spell and chat about your town from the comfort of a living room!

The Main Street Coffee Hour is a re-creation of a living room on main street. All community members are invited to sit, enjoy a hot beverage, and share their thoughts about community. Everyone is welcome to bring an item or prop from home to add to the “scene”, such as: a lamp, houseplant, TV tray, vacuum, etc. As part of Center for Rural Affairs’ Byway of Art project, Decatur, Lyons, Macy and Oakland are fortunate to welcome artist Matthew Mazzotta to their Main Street Coffee Hour. Mazzotta will sit, chat, and listen to our ideas and visions for our towns.

This is the first of several opportunities that the yearlong community based art project will provide for folks to get involved. Refreshments will be on from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Take a break during the day and join the discussion! Inclement weather locations have been arranged. Main Street Coffee Hour in your town: Lyons: Monday, 9/22 (rain location: Library) Decatur: Wednesday, 9/24 (rain location: Sears Center) Macy: Thursday, 9/25 (rain location: Gilpin Building) Oakland: Monday, 9/29 (rain location: Auditorium) Check out Facebook “Byway of Art” for additional details and news. Questions?

10620590_10154598962050557_2664958811366136615_nContact your local coordinator: Oakland, Deborah Anderson at 402-685-5101; Lyons, Marilyn Tenney at 402-870-1015; Decatur, Amy Piere-Soll at 402-870-1508; and Macy, Linda Robinson at 712-253-3582. For further information contact project manager, Adele Phillips, at the Center for Rural Affairs, 402-687-2100.”