New to Medicare Educational Program

January 11, 2016 Leave a comment


By Mary Loftis, Extension Assistant

Don’t turn 65 without being prepared and knowing as much as you can about the Medicare program. If you are turning 65 in 2016 and/or are considering going off an employer’s insurance plan in the near future this “New to Medicare” program is designed for you.

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) which is part of the Nebraska Department of Insurance, provides unbiased information to assist individuals as they reach this important point in their lives.

During this workshop discussion will focus on the different parts of the Medicare program, costs, eligibility and much more. There will be time for questions and answers, because any insurance related program always leaves you with questions…especially one as individualized as Medicare. The best news is that nothing will be sold at this workshop. I work for Nebraska Extension and education is our business. Period.

Anyone is welcome to attend no matter what county or community you live in. Bring along a friend, spouse or neighbor and any mail you’ve received that might be helpful to explain your questions.

This free program will be held in the Rosen Room of the Oakland Auditorium on Thursday, January 21 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Please call the Nebraska Extension office in Burt County at 402-374-2929 to pre-register so enough materials are available and to provide a phone number for you in case of bad weather.

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Christian Community to Study Romans

January 11, 2016 Leave a comment


By Gary Fugman
Since last fall, a Christian Community has been meeting in Decatur to study life led by Jesus Christ.  A new study is starting here in January and ending in March that will focus on a proven pathway for you to become like Jesus.  The study is called “r12”.  We will look deeply into the book of the Bible called Romans and specifically into chapter 12.  A video presentation by pastor, author and coach Chip Ingram will fuel a group discussion to bring you in sync with God and God’s purposes for your life, turning the common into the eternal, as guided by the twelfth chapter of Romans.
We will meet Sundays, January 10 through March 20, at 1:30pm at 1506 Riverview Drive in Decatur.  A book for your study as well as weekly handouts are available.  These materials are particularly useful if you are unable to be at all the meetings.  For more information on this Christian Community and the “r12” study, please call Pastor Gary Fugman at 349-1953.

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Leonard A. Gutzmann, 93, of Emerson NE

January 11, 2016 Leave a comment


Leonard A. Gutzmann, 93, of Emerson, NE, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Careage Campus of Care in Wayne, NE. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will be officiating. The visitation will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson with a Prayer and Masonic Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.

Leonard was born September 21, 1922 to William and Ruby (Rogers) Gutzmann in Hornick, IA. In 1944 he graduated from Emerson High School. Leonard married Donna Lou Jackson on June 3, 1950 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; to this union, four children were born. The couple farmed near Emerson until 1992. Leonard has been a long time member of the Masonic Lodge. He loved to travel, fish, and spend time with his family.

He is survived by his sons, Daniel Gutzmann of Emerson, NE, Joe (Diane) Guzmann of Emerson, NE; daughter, Diane Ruzicka of Emerson, NE; sisters, Violet Albrecht of Emerson, NE, Bonnie Daum of Hornick, IA; eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Leonard is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna Lou; daughter, Patsy Lou; brothers, William, Leslie, and Lewis; son-in-law, Marvin Ruzicka, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Johnene Gutzmann.

Leonard Gutzmann

Leonard Gutzmann

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Leonard A. Gutzmann, 93, of Emerson NE

January 10, 2016 Leave a comment


Leonard A. Gutzmann, 93, of Emerson, NE, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Careage Campus of Care in Wayne, NE.

Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.

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Sundogs Are a Sight to Behold

January 9, 2016 Leave a comment


Sundogs, in all their glory, also are a signal of cold weather. And, are very accurate this weekend! Photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Sundogs, in all their glory, also are a signal of cold weather. And, are very accurate this weekend! Photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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A Wet and Heavy Snow Hangs on Trees

January 9, 2016 Leave a comment


The Oakland area received a reminder that winter is still here! A few inches of wet, heavy snow greeted everyone Friday morning, leaving a coating, not only on yards but also on trees. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Oakland area received a reminder that winter is still here! A few inches of wet, heavy snow greeted everyone Friday morning, leaving a coating, not only on yards but also on trees. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Craig-Alder Grove Parish Closed

January 9, 2016 Leave a comment


Craig-Alder Grove Parish will be closed tomorrow, Sun. Jan. 10th.

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Happenings at Oakland Heights

January 9, 2016 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News by Nancy Silvey

We would like to wish a special Happy Birthday to Dorothy Larson she turned 104 on Wednesday January 6th. Next week on Tuesday January 12th at 2:30 pm is Nancy Silvey’s 10 year Employee Anniversary Party. On Thursday January 14th Charlie Davis will come and play the Harmonica at 2:30 pm. On Saturday January 16th the Rusty Buckets will be here to perform at 2:30 pm.

Church Service for Sunday January 10th at 2:30 pm will be given by the First Lutheran Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Tuesday January 12th is Catholic Mass at 9:30 am by Father Paul.

Activities for the week of January 11th to January 16th   are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Reminiscing Group , Sing a Long, Bingo the w/Evang. Free, Coffee and Conversation, Bible Fellowship, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo, Saturday morning video, and Lawrence Walk.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Marilyn Baker, Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Donna Baldwin, Sly Rouse, and Seth Anderson.

 

 

 

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Wind Chill Advisory

January 9, 2016 Leave a comment 


MONONA-HARRISON-SHELBY-KNOX-CEDAR-THURSTON-ANTELOPE-PIERCE-WAYNE-
MADISON-STANTON-CUMING-BURT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ONAWA...MAPLETON...MISSOURI VALLEY...

WOODBINE...LOGAN...DUNLAP...HARLAN...CREIGHTON...BLOOMFIELD...

CROFTON...WAUSA...VERDIGRE...NIOBRARA...HARTINGTON...LAUREL...

RANDOLPH...COLERIDGE...PENDER...MACY...WALTHILL...WINNEBAGO...

NELIGH...ELGIN...PIERCE...PLAINVIEW...OSMOND...WAYNE...NORFOLK...

STANTON...WEST POINT...WISNER...TEKAMAH...OAKLAND...LYONS...

DECATUR
350 AM CST SAT JAN 9 2016

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A WIND
CHILL ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM CST SUNDAY. 

* WIND CHILL VALUES...MAINLY FROM 18 BELOW TO 25 BELOW ZERO. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND BRISK WINDS
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN
FROST BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.

IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HAT AND
GLOVES.

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Oakland City Crew Hard at Work, Clearing Snow off the Streets

January 8, 2016 Leave a comment


Oakland's city crew was out cleaning the streets of Oakland very early this morning. The snow began falling late yesterday and continued throughout the night. It is a very we and heavy snow, but thanks to the city crew, the roads are cleared. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland’s city crew was out cleaning the streets of Oakland very early this morning. The snow began falling late yesterday and continued throughout the night. It is a very we and heavy snow, but thanks to the city crew, the roads are cleared. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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