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August 31, 2015 Leave a comment
Mary Loftis, Nebraska Extension Associate demonstrates how the groundwater flow model works in Holly Loftis’s 5th grade science classes in Tekamah.
The group also covered the importance and quantity of water in their bodies and the world, the hydrologic (water) cycle, and conservation.
Photo taken by Holly Loftis.
August 31, 2015 Leave a comment
There were many sights along White Pole Road that begins in Adair, Iowa with the Jesse James monument, farm scenery near Casey, Iowa and the Freedom Rock south of Menlo Iowa, with flags flying high near it. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
August 31, 2015 Leave a comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) will chair a field hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee in Columbus on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. CST / 11:00 a.m. EST. The hearing will focus on the impact of the EPA’s proposed rule to lower the ozone standard. This is the most expensive EPA regulation, ever.
The hearing will feature testimony from Nebraska stakeholders, including representatives from the manufacturing industry, public power utilities, and small-business community.
Tuesday’s hearing follows the November 2014 proposal by the EPA to reduce the allowable concentration of ground-level ozone from 75 parts per billion (ppb), set in 2008, to between 65 and 70 ppb. This rule would require industrial facilities across the country, including many in Nebraska, to install expensive ozone control equipment, limit production, or buy “offsets.” Any one of these requirements could stifle economic growth and harm Nebraska families.
This will be the second field hearing hosted by Senator Fischer in Nebraska. In March, she hosted a similar hearing of the EPW Committee in Lincoln where Nebraskans testified about the impact of the EPA’s “waters of the United States” rule.
In addition to the hearing, members of the media are invited to a post-hearing media availability where Senator Fischer will be on hand to answer questions.
EVENT:
U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing entitled:
“Impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Ozone Standard on Manufacturing and Utilities”
DATE:
TOMORROW – Tuesday, September 1, 2015
10:00 a.m. CST / 11:00 a.m. EST
LOCATION:
Central Community College
Fine Arts Center Theater
4500 63rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
WITNESSES:
Russ Baker
Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Division Manager
Omaha Public Power District
On Behalf of the Nebraska Power Association
John Kinter
Environmental Manager
Nucor Steel Nebraska
Mark Zimmerer
President
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
David Corbin
Emeritus Professor, Health Education and Public Health
University of Nebraska-Omaha
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Arrive at campus on 48th Street
Use West Entrance and West Parking Lot
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer
August 28, 2015 Leave a comment
One of the sites while touring along White Pole Road in Iowa is a monument and train tracks where the Jesse James Gang robbed the Rock Island Railroad Train near Adair Iowa. All Photo Credit/Denise and Jeff Gilliland, Owners, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
August 27, 2015 Leave a comment
Gary Weldon entertained the residents at Oakland Heights recently. Photo courtesy of Oakland Heights.
August 27, 2015 Leave a comment
Hadley Peterson, Paisley Peterson, Ava Johnson, Ella Brands, Tye Penke, Rachel Gatewood and Tyler and Ryan Brands all attended the first story time of the year at the Oakland Public Library. Library Director Rosa Schmidt read three books to them, then they all enjoyed craft time. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
August 27, 2015 Leave a comment
Oakland Heights News
By Nancy Silvey Activity Director
We have one week of August left and next week we start September.
Next week on Monday August 31st is our monthly Resident Council meeting at 2:30 pm. We also have a staff member Teresa Egbers she will be celebrating 30 years of employment at Oakland Heights, we are having a Party for her on Thursday September 3rd at 2:30 pm. And we kick off the Nebraska Football season on Saturday September 5th we will be showing the game that starts at 2:30 pm.
Church Service for August 30th at 2:30 pm will be given by Craig/Alder Grove Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Wednesday September 2nd at 1:00 pm is Communion with Pastor Hoden.
Activities for the week of August 31st to September 5th , are as followed, Reading with Marilyn, Manicures, Trivia Day, Sing a Long, Reading Group, Bingo w/WOW, Bible Fellowship, Reading the Local Paper, Let’s Play Ball, Crafty Cooking, Friday Bingo and Saturday morning movie.
Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Patty Miller, Bonnie Fleischman, Mary Donavon, Dani Moseman, Nadine Anderson , Pat Anderson, Di Ruwe, and Sly Rouse.
Activity Memorial Fund
Memorials were given in memory of Chuck Rogers by Ray and Virginia Simpson.
August 26, 2015 Leave a comment
Whitney and Tri Tran’s dogs, Tyson and Lili. Tyson discovered how fun it is to fetch a stick in the water! Lili enjoyed taking it from him when he got out of the water! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
August 26, 2015 Leave a comment
Today is National Dog Day! Many people enjoy the companionship of a dog, or dogs. So do the owners of Kat Country Hub. With this in mind, proud dog owners submitted photos of their dogs to commemorate the day! Happy dog day everyone!
3 month old Jax, dog of Abby and Kyle Simonsen.
Bonnie Braniff’s dog Bandit. He is 13.
Bonnie Braniff’s other dog Riley is now 6 months, but was 4 months in this picture.
Cathy Morgan’s dogs Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee.
Shiloh, Jeff and Denis Gilliland’s dog. He is 3 months old.
Tammy waters dog Daisy 10 years, she loves her babies and takes them to bed with her.
Tucker and Sox, Jeff and Denise Gilliland’s dogs. Sox, on the bottom of the picture, just passed away recently. Tucker is 5 years old.
August 25, 2015 Leave a comment
Two mosquito pools in Madison County testing positive for West Nile Virus have been reported to the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department. There has been no West Nile activity reported in birds or humans at this time. West Nile cases in humans are most often reported as summer draws to an end during August and September. Humans get West Nile Virus after being bitten by an infected mosquito that was feeding on an infected bird.
The easiest way to prevent West Nile Virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, use mosquito repellent, and wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors. Standing water should be removed as it provides a place for mosquito breeding. West Nile Virus has flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, and rash. Less than 1% of infected people will develop a severe illness. Older adults and people with compromised immune systems are at the highest risk for becoming seriously ill if infected with West Nile. Contact the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department at 402-529-2233 for more information. ELVPHD will no longer be collecting dead birds for West Nile Virus testing as a result of the positive mosquitoes
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