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December 25, 2013 Leave a comment
DELWIN C. ANDERSON, 86 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed awayTuesday, December 24, 2013, at Ney Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fremont, Nebraska
FUNERAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland
December 24, 2013 Leave a comment
Wanda Brovont’s First Grade Class Wrote What Christmas Means to them.
Joy- Joanna Wood
Santa Wears Neat Hat- Anthony Wood
It Is Fun, We Get To Play In Snow And Put The Tube Behind My Dads 4-wheeler- Garret Vavra
I Get Presents- Braxton Watson
Toys- Deshawn Alexander
Presents- Morgan McCullock
I Get Presents From Santa- David Schild
I Can See Santa And Get presents- Maxine Davis
Christmas Means A Time To Give Presents And I Like Christmas Because I Get Presents- Jackson Jensen
Santa Comes The Night Before Christmas Day- Alexander Timm
Santa Comes To My House And My Brother And I Get Presents- Masen Olsen
Opening Presents And Spending Time With My Family- Eyan Tuttle
It Is A Good Day And A Special Day Because It Is Gods Birthday And I Get Presents.- Yannick Yessoufou
I Get To See My Cousins Because I Never Get To See Them And Lots Of Presents- Lacey Brown
Christmas Means Alot To Me Because Of All The Love. It Is The Most Important Thing To Me- Neeley Cronin
Fun and Playing Out In The Snow- Jake Christiansen
A Toy, My Book, My Christmas Tree, And The Deer- Jaqueline Estrada
To Have Fun. I Love Christmas Because You Get Presents- Gavin Hardeman
Jesus Was Born And That Was About A Million Years Ago And A Million Years Is A Long Time. It Also Means Snow- Miriel Brokaw
It Is Fun Because Santa Clause Is Coming To Town To Give Presents Under The Tree- Lanie Frahm
There Are A lot Of Presents- Keyton Kampa
Presents, I Get To See my Family, And Most Of All Because I Get To Sit Around The Christmas Tree- Tyler Archer
December 24, 2013 Leave a comment
Santa visited the Residents at Logan Valley Manor. All Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
December 24, 2013 Leave a comment
I would like Santa’s hat, a toy penguin, a toy baby, pencils, to stop being silly, hotdog party, new pencil box, pillow, glasses, and a book. Eli Schlichting
I would like a new car and a new wrestler. Riley Steinmeyer
I would like an iron man toy with a remote, spiderman toy with a remote, batman toy with a remote, a movie with Kindergarten. Brayden Tolle
I would like a toy pink motorcycle, bear, dolphin, super big toy tower, Hello Kitty watch, pair of ice skates, penguin, a sparkly pink jacket with purple snowflakes. Adonai Salazar
I would like a barbie doll, a baby doll, headbands, a million dollars for Mrs. Beacom, clothes, fingernail polish, a volleyball, new tennis shoes, jewelry, make-up, a tiara, a sparkly dress, and fake tattoos. Avery Bacon
I would like an orange Teenage Mutant numchuck, spy stuff, superhero stuff, a toy lazer gun, a bb gun, some superhero action stuff, and a Teenage Mutant set. Kaden Knaak
I would like a new bike, barbie please, a barbie doll, a barbie movie, a barbie dress and nightgown, a barbie shopping mall with clothes and shoes, and jewelry. Trenody Compton
I would like a pogo stick, Ipad, barbie dolls, baby doll, 1 million dollars for Mrs. Beacom, chocolate chip cookies, and make-up. Aubrey Lauritsen
I would like a monster truck, a race car, lazer gun, a nerf machine gun, new clothes, nerf guns, books, movies, earmuffs, and hat. Brody Stevens
I would like a doll, La La Loopsy teddy bear, make-up, lipstick, chairs for barbies, necklace, closet, easy bake oven, hair bands. Katharine Tolle
I would like barbies, La La Loopsy teddy bear, coloring book, fake money, jewelry, barbie dreamhouse, $1,000, and an easy bake oven. Alizabeth Whitley
I would like a girl barbie, movie of Cinderella, a nike shirt, nerf gun, earmuffs, jewelry, fake gingerbread man, a gingerbread house, an Ipad and books. Samantha Roth
I would like an Ipod, wallet, real phone, a army castle with soldiers, new shoes, $1,000,000,000, real computer, a toy rifle, real new football please, everything please. Isaac Cronin
I would like a doll, coloring book, crayons, and a toy castle. Sidney Archer
I would like Play Station, Wii game, superman play station game, Batman play station game, sun glasses, swimming pool, Wii play game, Numchuk, remote control robot, and a remote control helicopter. Brady
I would like swat force, wii, toy truck, $100, a toys shotgun, army tank, robot, glow stick, Christmas hat, toy paw, toy dollar, clothes, shoes and boots. Weston Hardeman
I would like Santa to bring me a Barbie doll house, a Barbie kitchen, a Barbie doll, a Christmas tree, and new shoes.
December 24, 2013 Leave a comment
Congratulations to the following who each won $50 in a drawing for completing and returning a Burt County Housing Survey: Mary Lou Blair – Tekamah, Joyce Johnson – Oakland, Janelle McCluskey – Lyons, R. Brian McFarland – Decatur, Susan Skinner – Craig, and Susie Nelson – rural Burt County.
Thanks to all who responded to the survey. Burt County Economic Development will be hosting town hall meetings regarding the housing study in Tekamah, Oakland and Lyons on February 26th. There will be more information on these meetings as the date gets closer
December 24, 2013 Leave a comment
Mary Loftis
Holiday shoppers open their wallets to spend more money, and con artists try to find a way to take it. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from three scams that truly know no season.
1. Holiday Charity Frauds
Beware of charities that don’t — or won’t — provide key information in writing. Con artists pose as agents for police, fire departments and others to get your credit card data or cash.
Take action: Learn how to spot charity scams. Visit ftc.gov/charityfraud.
2. Gift Card Scams
Crooks grab gift cards from a rack, and quickly write down or scan the cards’ serial numbers. A few days later, they call the gift card phone number to find out how much money is on the card. When the card reaches the gift recipient, the balance has been spent.
Take a closer look: Always carefully examine the gift card before you buy.
Buy direct: Steer clear from the display racks, and purchase gift cards from a customer service person, directly from the store issuing the gift card or from a secure retailer’s website.
3. Fake Shopping Websites
Watch out for fake online shopping sites that mimic legitimate businesses by using a similar Web name or URL. Look for ‘https’ in the prefix of the Web address and click on the ‘lock icon’ in the status bar of your browser to view the site’s security details.
Read the fine print: Be suspicious if the only payment method offered is by wiring your payment or using a debit card; if you pay this way, it is nearly impossible to get your money back. Check the refund policy.
Call your bank: If you think you have provided your financial details or sent money to a scammer, contact your financial institution immediately.
The AARP Fraud Watch Network website connects you to the latest information about ID theft and fraud so you can safeguard your personal information and your pocketbook no matter what age you are.
Share this alert with your family and friends so they know how to spot the common strategies scammers use and have the tools they need to defend themselves against their tricks.
Get help: If you or someone you know has been a victim of identity theft or fraud, contact the AARP Foundation Fraud Fighter Center at 877-908-3360 for help.
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
December 24, 2013 Leave a comment
By Clare Wiltse
Sports Contributor
LDNE 10 13 23 14 -60
Bergan 6 6 5 7 -24
2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
Madie 4 0 0/0 4 1 8
Darcey 0 0 3/6 5 0 3
Kelly 1 0 0/1 1 1 2
Brianne 7 0 2/4 2 1 16
Haley 1 2 2/4 3 3 10
Tessie 0 0 2/2 1 2 2
Lexie 1 0 0/0 2 1 2
Libby 2 0 0/0 2 1 4
Vanessa 4 0 3/4 7 1 11
Abby 1 0 0/0 2 0 2
Team 21 2 12/21 29 11 60
Bergan 9 0 6/10 17 14 24
H-D 21 21 12 19 -73
LDNE 8 6 9 13 -36
2PT 3PT FT Rb F TP
Madie 0 0 5/10 – 4 5
Darcey 1 0 1/1 – 3 3
Kelly 0 0 0/0 – 1 0
Brianne 2 0 2/2 – 2 6
Haley 1 0 0/0 – 2 2
Tessie 0 0 0/0 – 2 0
Lexie 1 2 0/0 – 1 8
Libby 0 0 2/2 – 1 2
Vanessa 0 0 2/2 – 1 2
Abby 0 0 0/0 – 0 0
Team 10 2 112/19 – 17 36
H-D 29 2 9/13 – 15 73
The Lady Cougars won on the road and lost on the home court during the last week. The split brings their record to 2-4 going into the Holiday break. They are till looking for a win against East Husker Conference opponents.
On December 17 they travelled to Fremont to take on the (1-6)Bergan Knights. Northeast had a comfortable 23 to 12 half time lead and put the game away with 23 third quarter points. The final score was 60-24.
The Cougars had eight player put points in the book in the third period. Haley Bacon led the way with a trey and two free shots while Madie Ronnfeldt was close behind with 4 point on two goals.
Haley Bacon was Coach Cronin’s choice for the player of the game for Max Preps. The Senior forward ;had 10 points 2 assists, 3 rebounds and 5 steals in the win.
Brianne Haskell had twelve of her game-high 16 points in the first half. Vanessa Peterson chipped in with 11 points while having a team-leading 7rebounds.
The (5-3) Jaguars raced to a 42-14 half time lead as they won 73-36. Howell – Dodge had four in double figures. Guards Jill Rocheford . Breanne Brester, and Leah Grovijohn had 36 of their team’s points Center Emily Brichacek had 10. Rocheford was the top scorer with 15.
Vanessa Peterson led the Cougars with 10 points. Lexie Bacon came off the bench to score 8 points in the second half. She was named the S&W Player of the game for Northeast by 107.9The Bull radio station.
After a short break for Christmas the girls return to action on December 27. They will take on Scribner-Snyder in the Lyons-Decatur Holiday Tournament. In the other bracket is Emerson-Hubbard and Omaha Mercy.
December 24, 2013 Leave a comment
By Clare Wiltse
Sports Contributor
The Northeast boys ran into a buzz saw as they closed out their pre Christmas schedule in basketball. They found the D-1’s defending state champion team from Howells-Dodge to be the real deal in a 75-38 defeat. The Jaguars have an 8-0 record. Northeast slips to 2-3.
“They are the best team that I have coached against here at Lyons-Decatur,” proclaimed Coach Lahm. “They don’t have any weaknesses. They play tough defense. We tried to force outside shots and they buried them and when we went out to challenge their shooters they beat us in the paint.”
The Jaguars were led by 6′ 5″Luke Hegemann who had 17 points and15 rebounds. Jesse Faltys was close behind with 15 points.
Bobby Simpson and Marcus Hegy were the top Cougars with 10 points each. Dakota Riecken added 8 points.
The Jaguars hits 30 of 60 shots. They had 22 two pointer and 8 treys. Northeast struggled with 15 of 46 shooting. They missed ten treys before Marcus Hegy found the range on two in the fourth quarter.
The taller Howells-Dodge team out rebounded LDNE 41 to21.
Northeast will host a Holiday Round Robin after the Christmas break. With the co-op of Humphrey and Lindsay Holy Family they chose to play in Lindsay’s holiday tournament . That leave three teams for Lyons-Decatur. The Cougars will play Scribner-Snyder on December 27. They will play Emerson-Hubbard on December 30.
H-D 22 17 17 19 -75
L-D 9 14 2 13 -38
2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
Chevy H 0 0 2/4 2 4 2
Alex B 3 0 0/0 2 1 6
Bobby S 5 0 0/0 2 1 10
Taylor F 0 0 0/0 0 1 0
Dakota R 3 0 2/3 6 0 8
Marcus H 1 2 2/4 3 1 10
David B 0 0 0/1 4 2 0
Montana R 0 0 o/o 1 1 0
Dylan H 0 0 0/0 0 0 0
Alec A 1 0 0/0 1 0 2
Team 13 2 6/12 21 12 38
H-D 22 8 7/13 41 16 75B
December 24, 2013 Leave a comment
What a beautiful display of Christmas decorating. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
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