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May 29, 2017 Leave a comment
The Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah NE proudly displays the US Flag and a tank in honor of Memorial Day. It is a beautiful sight to see every year.
Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
May 29, 2017 Leave a comment
Adults and teens assisted in putting up the flags at the Tekamah Cemetery. It was such an honor to watch them in their efforts to honor all whom have served, are serving and have paid the ultimate price for our country, protecting us and our freedoms.
Photo credit for both photos, Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
May 24, 2017 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ and need information on programs designed to help keep you stay in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements and new faces are always welcome.
* 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 meal is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. May 24: Chime practice at 12:30 p.m.; we will play at the Wisner Nursing Home at 2:00 p.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m. Cards at 1:30 p.m. The monthly board meeting is at 3:45 p.m.
Thurs. May 25: Tai Chi Class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time is 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Fri. May 26: Sign up if you want to play in the pinochle or hand & foot tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Mon. May 29: the center is closed for Memorial Day.
Tues. May 30: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. Coffee time at 10:00 a.m. Please sign up if you would like to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Wed. May 31: Chime practice at 9:00 a.m. Coffee time is at 10:00 a.m. Fitness chair Ex. at 1:00 p.m. We will play bingo at 2:00 p.m.
May 30, 2016 Leave a comment
The Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah NE honors those serving or have served our country. God Bless them living and those that have died to protect our freedoms. Both photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
May 24, 2016 Leave a comment
LINCOLN – Enjoy the outdoors at more than a dozen events in Nebraska state parks over the Memorial Day weekend, May 28 – 30.
The events are as diverse as the parks themselves. They include:
May 28 – Migratory Bird Day, Indian Cave State Park (SP): Participate in a guided bird hike, a fish fry, outdoor movie and a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt.
May 28 – Trout Presentation and Clinic, Two River State Recreation Area (SRA): Watch a presentation on trout, trout fishing, hatcheries, bait and more.
May 29 – SAC Museum Portable Dome Planetarium – Constellations of the Night Sky, Two Rivers SRA: Lie inside the dome-shaped planetarium and watch a constellation of the night sky show.
May 28 – 29 – Fun Day at Niobrara, Niobrara SP: Take part in a birding hike, an educational program with a wildlife biologist, a buffalo cookout and other activities.
May 28 – 30 – Living History Demonstrations, Fort Kearny State Historical Park: Visit an 1860s soldiers’ camp and watch wood carving demonstrations.
A park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering the parks. To learn more information and to see all events, visit Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.org. For more information about Nebraska state parks, visit: OutdoorNebraska.gov/Parks.
May 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Bancroft Senior Center News by Connie Bargmann
*If you are 60+ 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. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements and new faces are always welcome.
* 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. May 25: The melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and play bingo at 2:00 p.m.
Thurs. 26: Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:40 a.m. Rolls and coffee from 9-11 a.m. Come and do the chair exercises with us at 1:00. Please sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.
Fri. May 27: The pinochle tournament begins at 1:30 p.m.
Mon. May 30: the center will be closed for Memorial Day.
Tues. May 31: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee at 10:00 a.m. Walking exercises 10:40 a.m. Chair Exercises at 1:00 p.m. Have you signed up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.?
Wed. June 1: The melody chimers will practice at 9:00 a.m. Come and learn how to play the card game of golf at 1:30 p.m.
May 26, 2015 Leave a comment
Memorial Day Services were held in Craig, giving tribute to those who have given their lives protecting the freedoms of this country. A plane also flew over in honor of the day. All photos credit of Loren Swanson of Oakland.
May 26, 2015 Leave a comment
Many people attended the Memorial Day Service at the Oakland Cemetery, honoring those that have served or are serving in the military, protecting our freedoms. All photos credit of Loren Swanson of Oakland.
January 2, 2015 Leave a comment
Memorial Day Celebration in Lyons, 2014. All pictures credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, kat Country Hub.
May 27, 2014 Leave a comment
Linda Alford read a poem her father, Percy A. Hingst, wrote while serving in World War II. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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