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September 26, 2016 Leave a comment
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement following reports that Blue Cross Blue Shield will drop out of the ObamaCare marketplace in Nebraska:
“The failures of ObamaCare are self-evident. Nebraska families continue to be hurt by this failed law with higher costs and fewer choices. It simply does not work, and it is collapsing under its own weight.”
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September 26, 2016 Leave a comment
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Haven’t picked up a deer hunting permit yet? There’s still time — permits are available in all units. With long seasons, over-the-counter permits, lots of public access, the ability to hunt the rut, and high-quality mule and white tail deer available, it’s no wonder that hunters report having a great experience in Nebraska year after year. In 2015, mule deer buck harvest increased 18 percent, and the whitetail buck harvest climbed 14 percent. Our deer hunting page has all the information you need to plan a satisfying, successful hunt. Buy your permit today! |
September 26, 2016 Leave a comment
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This week, Pheasants Forever named Nebraska as one of the top eight pheasant hunting destinations in the United States. “The Cornhusker State is a bird hunting cornucopia,” Ron Spomer writes. “You’re liable to bump into not just ringnecks, but bobwhites, sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chickens. And you can look for them on 800,000 public access acres on 300 state and federal land areas. That’s only 2 percent of the state’s total land, so if you can talk yourself onto private lands, you’ll have the potential to walk yourself to death in a flurry of upland hunting.” Fall pheasant hunters can look forward to an excellent season. Surveys show that bird numbers continue to be robust, and that conditions for upland birds are better than in recent years. In addition, Nebraska Game and Parks recently unveiled the Berggren Plan for Pheasants, an ambitious and innovative five-year plan to improve pheasant populations across the state. For tips on where to hunt pheasants and how to plan your trip, visit us online. You can also buy a permit on our website. |
September 26, 2016 Leave a comment
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September 25, 2016 Leave a comment
Delores R. Carlson, 87 years of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, at Oakland Heights in Oakland.
Visitation will be held Mon., Sept. 26th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held Tues. at the church one hour prior to the service.
The Funeral Service will be held Tues., Sept. 27th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.
Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.
Delores Carlson
September 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Delores R. Carlson, 87 years of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, at Oakland Heights in Oakland.
Services are pending at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland
September 23, 2016 Leave a comment
By Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub
It is hard to believe it is fall. It is hot and very humid out!
Normally, I enjoy the heat, but not today. I have to admit, I am tired of it.
This summer has been very hot, more than usual. I want it a bit cooler so I can enjoy being outside.
The other problem is the all of the bugs. We spray our yard for mosquitos but haven’t lately because it keeps raining and washing it off. So, the mosquitos come back bringing the little black bugs I call laundry bugs.
I enjoy hanging laundry on the line. But, with the arrival of the laundry bugs, there are some things I can’t hang out, especially anything very light colored or white.
And, the worst part of them is, they may be little, but their bite hurts!
I wanted to have a cup of coffee outside this morning. I was outside two minutes at the most and had to come in! They were eating me up!
I may go out again later and I am bringing bug spray with me!
I will never let bugs dampen my appreciation of nature.
We have two hummingbird feeders in our yard. We love sitting outside and watching them fly in to eat! They are truly amazing!
They can even fly backwards!
I enjoy the different colors of each one. They are so beautiful!
The other evening, one flew by us to go to the feeder. What he didn’t know is another hummingbird was hiding in the bush in our front yard. He swooped at the one on the feeder and chased him off.
He then flew back to the bush and waited for him to come back.
I think there are hummingbirds that are bullies too! It is interesting to watch them!
Enjoy the beauty of nature and the changing of the seasons. Take it all in! It is a blessing!
Lastly, I would like to ask everyone to be kind to each other. Everyone has their opinions. You may not agree with another’s opinion, but remember, they are entitled to it just as much as you are.
As Tim McGraw says: Always be humble and kind.
Have a wonderful weekend and God Bless.
September 22, 2016 Leave a comment
The Lower Elkhorn NRD is accepting applications for their Community Forestry Incentive Program. This program provides technical and cost-share assistance for tree planting projects to improve or renovate community green spaces on public lands. Each project must be sponsored by a city, village, county or school and be located on publicly owned land. Cost share rate is up to 75%, not to exceed $5,000.
To ensure the application meets the requirements for this grant, the coordinator is required to contact the Lower Elkhorn NRD Forester, Pam Bergstrom, at 402-371-7313 or (cell #649-5130) for assistance by October 13, 2016. Pam will be available for assistance to help designing your project and your application.
The deadline for applications is October 24, 2016. Application packets can also be obtained by contacting the RCD office at 402-685-4020.
September 22, 2016 Leave a comment
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September 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Today, the Office of Governor Pete Ricketts announced that the Governor will travel the state to unveil new infrastructure priorities identified by the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR).
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer will travel with the Governor for Friday’s events. Former Nebraska Governor Kay Orr will join the announcement tour for both days. Additionally, State Senators Jim Smith of Papillion and Lydia Brasch of Bancroft will appear in Lincoln and West Point respectfully.
Over the last several months, NDOR has held public input events to identify new infrastructure priorities to receive funding from the Build Nebraska Act (BNA) and the Transportation Innovation Act (TIA). The BNA, championed by Senator Fischer during her time in the Unicameral, set aside a quarter cent of existing Nebraska sales tax revenues for roads construction. The TIA, one of Governor Ricketts’ top legislative priorities in 2016, commits funding to complete the expressway system originally envisioned by Governor Orr. The projects announced at these events will be funded by the BNA and the TIA.
At each stop, Governor Ricketts and others will deliver brief comments highlighting the new project priorities. The public is invited to attend any of the following stops.
Thursday, September 22
9:00 a.m. Lincoln News Conference, Governor’s Hearing Room, Nebraska State Capitol, LINCOLN
Note: The Lincoln news conference will be livestreamed. Click here to watch.
3:00 p.m. Remarks, Rural Futures Regional Forum, Nielsen Community Center, 200 Anna Stalp Avenue, WEST POINT
3:30 p.m. Media Availability, Nielsen Community Center, 200 Anna Stalp Avenue, WEST POINT
Friday, September 23
10:45 a.m. Remarks, League of Nebraska Municipalities Conference, Holiday Inn, 110 S. 2nd Avenue, KEARNEY
11:15 a.m. Media Availability, Holiday Inn, 110 S. 2nd Avenue, KEARNEY
2:00 p.m. North Platte News Conference, State Patrol Building, 300 West South River Road, NORTH PLATTE
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