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November 16, 2015 Leave a comment
Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on November 19, 2015.
November 15, 2015 Leave a comment
Dianne “Beulah” Burt was born January 14, 1949, in Oakland, Nebraska, to Raymond and Bernice (Nelson) Ahl . She passed away Friday, November 13, 2015, at her home in Oakland, at the age of 66 years.
Dianne graduated from Craig High School, Craig, Nebraska, in 1967.
On August 20, 1977, Dianne and Earl Burt were married at Tekamah, Nebraska. They made their home in Oakland.
Dianne was employed as a waitress for many years at the Corner Café in Oakland, where she receivedthe name “Beulah” as many of you know. After the Corner Cafe closed, she helped out at B & B’s and Quenchers. She also spent a few years working at Nifty Thrifty in Oakland.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl; two brothers, Steve and Wayne Ahl; sister, Nancy Ahl.
Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Jernigan of Fremont, NE; stepdaughters, Nicki Burt and Wendi Burt; stepson, Shane Burt; brother, William Ahl of Fremont; stepfather, Loren Hood of Tekamah, NE; stepsister, Lornella Cooper of Texas; sister-in-law, Sally Ahl of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren: Kelsey, Trent and Serenity Jernigan; one great grandchild, Zayble; many nieces and nephews.
Family will be receiving friends.
Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to service.
Dianne Burt
November 15, 2015 Leave a comment
Margaret L. Conklin, 74 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Tekamah.
Services are Pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
November 14, 2015 Leave a comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, released the following statement regarding last night’s terrorist attacks in Paris, France:
“Last night, the world witnessed unimaginable terror and the very real threat Islamic terrorism poses to free and open societies. I join all Nebraskans in our deep sorrow and solidarity with the people of France as they grieve and persevere through this tragedy.
“As these events in Paris have united the world in grief, so too must the world unite with resolve. Those responsible for planning and coordinating this horrific assault on innocent civilians must be held to account. The messages of hate and radicalism that underpin these attacks demands a global response.
“In the days and weeks ahead, I hope the people of France will take comfort in the prayers and aid of the American people. We are in this together.”
November 14, 2015 Leave a comment
Dianne B. Burt, 66 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at her home in Oakland.
Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.
November 13, 2015 Leave a comment
The Oakland-Craig Knights take on Battle Creek tonight in Oakland for state football playoffs. Cheer them onto victory! Go Knights. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
November 13, 2015 Leave a comment
Fifteen members of the Oakland Garden Club met in the Rosen room at the Oakland auditorium at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday November 12, 2015 for their annual pot luck lunch. Three guests attending were Vince Lindstrom, Harley Nelson, and Darrell Schneekloth.
Hostesses Sandra Anderson and JoAnn Peterson decorated the tables with a cornucopia with a mix of artificial mini pumpkins, bittersweet, sunflower, berries and colored leaves. Other decorations were baskets and a stream of leaves, peppers, pinecones, and multicolored pumpkins. All decorations sat on orange open raffia mats.
After lunch, each member answered roll call by telling what dish or dishes she or he had brought.
Upon deciding to enter a Garden Club exhibit in the Lyons Library Festival of Trees, Sandra Anderson said, using the same tree she had provided last year, she would make the decorations for it using pictures of flowers.
Julie Easton, President, suggested that since we did not send a rose bud to a Memorial Service for former member Bernie Weber, we donate money to the Golden Oaks memorial fund for her. Sandra Anderson moved and Geraldine Peterson seconded that we send $10.00 to Golden Oaks. The motion passed.
Rosa Schmidt reported that Emory Wickstrom’s family wants a flower or plant in the park in memory and provided a check of memorial money. Rosa gave the money provided to Treasurer, Audrey Unwin. Members discussed possible suggestions, perhaps even replacing an existing unsightly bush with a new and more attractive one. They will discuss it and make a final decision in the spring. Geraldine Peterson said she would write a thank you to the family.
The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is the planning meeting on February 11, 2016. Bring snacks.
Cathi McMurtry, Secretary
November 13, 2015 Leave a comment
Keeping the weight off during the holidays
Losing weight or maintaining weight loss during the holidays is often difficult. Especially during the holidays, all-too-common phrases such as “I’m too busy” or “It’s too hard to maintain a routine this time of year” make it easy to avoid exercise, choose unhealthy foods and pack on the pounds. To avoid unwanted weight gain, consider the following strategies as the holidays near:
According to the American Heart Association, people who are successful with weight loss and maintaining weight loss have several common habits:
98% have modified their eating habits
94% increased their level of physical activity
78% eat a healthy breakfast every day
75% weigh themselves weekly
62% watch 1.5 hours or less of TV daily
For more information about making healthy choices for a healthier heart, visit Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department’s (ELVPHD) website at www.elvphd.org. ELVPHD’s Operation Heart to Heart program provides health coaching and education for individuals and businesses. The program focuses on adopting a healthier lifestyle and includes heart health screening, education and coaching. To learn more please call 402-529-2233. Funding for this project provided by AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM program.
November 13, 2015 Leave a comment
The Oakland City Council will meet Monday, November 16th at 5:30 p.m. at the Rosen Room in the Oakland City Auditorium. An agenda is on file at the Oakland City Office. The meeting is open to the public.
November 12, 2015 Leave a comment
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