One and One for the Lady Cougars

February 19, 2014 1 Comment


By Clare Wiltse

Lady Cougar Basketball. All Photo Credit/Rhonda Hansen, LDNE.

Lady Cougar Basketball. All Photo Credit/Rhonda Hansen, LDNE.

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LDNE              13        11        9          12        -45

Wi-Pi               10        21        16        14        -61

 

2pt       3pt       FT        Rb        F          TP

Madie R           1          1          0/0       0          5          5

Darcey S          5          0          0/3       2          0          10

Kelly W           0          0          0/0       1          0          0

Haley B            2          0          2/5       2          1          6

Tessie C           1          0          0/0       1          1          2

Lexie B            0          3          0/0       2          1          9

Libby H            0          3          0/0       2          2          9

Vanessa P        0          0          2/5       7          3          2

Abby P            0          0          2/5       4          0          2

Team                9          7          6/15     21        13        45

Wi-Pi               29        1          0/3       36        16        61

 

 

A competitive game fell apart with three minutes left in the first half as Northeast fell to (9-14) Wisner -Pilger 61-45.

 

The Lady Cougars held a 24-23 lead on a Haley Bacon free throw with 2:56 left in the second quarter.  They did not score again until Libby Henneman nailed a trey with 5:30 left in the third period.   In that time the Lady Gators spurted to a 39-27 lead.

 

“That 16-0 run by Wisner-Pilger really did us in,” said Coach Cronin.  “They were just too physical for us to handle under the boards.  They got so many second chance baskets.”

 

The Gators had a 36 to 21 advantage in rebounding.  They had 15 offensive rebounds.

 

After the Gators got the lead in the first quarter the Cougars battled back.  Darcey Simonsen had two quick scores. Madie Ronnfeldt and Haley Bacon added goals and tied the score at eight apiece.   Ronnfeldt’s  trey at the 2:25 mark put Northeast in the lead and Tessie Collins followed with a deuce to give the Cougars a 13-8 advantage.

 

Lexie Bacon got the Cougars on the board with two three pointers at the start of the second period..  Northeast led  19-14.  After a Gator three, Darcey Simonsen added a basket. Then W-P got three second chance scores to take a 23-21 lead.

 

Northeast cashed in on three free throws to retake the lead.  Abby Peterson sank a pair while Haley Bacon made the first of three after a three point shooting foul.  Wisner closed out the period with eight points in the paint to take a 31-24 lead.

 

It was more of the same after intermission as the Gators took advantage of three offensive boards to run off eight more points before Henneman connected for Northeast.

 

W-P stretched their lead to 22 in the fourth quarter before threes by Henneman and Bacon brought the Cougars back to a 16 point deficit.

 

Darcey Simonsen was the Cougar’s top scorer with 10 points  Lexie Bacon and Libby Henneman each had three treys for nine points.

 

 

LDNE              10        5          6          22        -52

LV                   5          3          10        12        -30

 

 

2pt       3pt       FT        Rb        F          TP

Madie R           0          0          1/2       2          4          1

Darcey S          3          0          2/4       5          2          8

Kelly W           0          0          2/2       3          0          2

Haley B            1          2          4/4       5          1          12

Tessie C           1          0          0/0       1          0          2

Lexie B            1          3          0/1       4          0          11

Libby H            0          2          0/0       0          1          6

Vanessa P        3          0          0/2       4          4          6

Abby P            1          0          2/2       3          4          4

Team                10        7          11/16   28        14        52

L V                  10        1          5/13     19        17        30

 

The Lady Cougars ended the regular season by defeating winless Logan View 52-30.  The Lady Cougars will take a 7-15 record into their sub-district game against Walthill.  The Lady Raiders fall to 0-21.

 

Northeast started slowly as Logan View got four quick points from a goal and two free shots.  Darcey Simonsen scored first for the Cougars.  Madie Ronnfeldt  added a free shot and Northeast got the lead on a Vanessa Peterson lay-in.  Northeast closed out the period with a deuce by Lexie Bacon and trey by Libby Henneman.  They led 10-5 at the end of one.

 

Northeast used the long bomb for all their second period scoring.  Libby Henneman and Haley Bacon each had one trey while Lexie Bacon connected twice.

 

Logan View could not muster much of an offense as they made only one of eleven shots and one of four free shots.  Northeast led 22-8 at the half.

 

After making only 3 of 14 shots in the third period the Cougars closed with a fury by hitting on 7 of 12 fourth quarter attempts.  They ran up 28 points while the Raiders had 22 in the second half.

 

Senior Haley Bacon led the Cougars with 12 points.  Her freshman sister, Lexie, followed with 11.  Lexie’s thirty footer at the buzzer brought her season total to 29 for three pointers.

 

Coach Cronin was happy with the team’s play.  “We limited turnovers and put up shots.  For the season the number of shots we take is about equal to the number of points we score.   Tonight we only had eight turnovers and we got off 45 shots.”

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Cougars Win One, Lose One on the Road

February 19, 2014 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse

Cougar basketball. All Photo Credit/Rhonda Hansen, LDNE

Cougar basketball. All Photo Credit/Rhonda Hansen, LDNE

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The Cougar boys ended conference competition this week with two road games.  They took on (16-7) Wisner-Pilger and (1-20) Logan View.  They will finish the season this Friday at (5-15) Emerson-Hubbard.

 

The Wisner-Pilger game proved to be one of the low points of the season as the Cougars only led once.  Chevy Henneman got the Cougars off to a 3-0 lead before the Gator zone defense shut down the Cougars while the W-P shooters made 55% of their shots on the way to a 61-37 win.

 

“We’ve struggled against zone all season,” said Coach Lahm.  We don’t have enough height to pose an inside threat, so we turn into a bunch of jump shooters and we were not on tonight.”

 

Northeast trailed  by 5 at the end of one quarter.  They were down by 11 at the half.  After intermission they stumbled even further back as they made only 3 of 13 shots.  The Gators had build a twenty point lead, 47-27 going into the final eight minutes.

 

Northeast made 15 of 46 shots (33%) for the game.  The converted only 3of 22 three point tries.  They were also hampered by 13 turnovers.

 

Chevy Henneman topped the Cougars with 12 points.  Dakota Riecken scored 6 of his 10 points in the fourth quarter.

 

The Cougars finished the week off with an impressive 58-40 win over Logan View.

 

Lyons-Decatur put on a clinic in the first period against the Raiders.  They made all nine of their shots while limiting Logan View to just five shots and no rebounds.  Northeast led 18-3 after one period.

 

“Logan View played a match-up zone,” said Coach Lahm.  We passed the ball really well and found the seams for a lot of easy shots.   What can I say about our defense?  They have hustled like that all year long.”

 

Dakota Riecken had six of his game-high 14 points in the first quarter as he worked the paint. Alex Brehmer and Marcus Hegy also had a couple of scores.

 

Bobby Simpson matched Riecken for scoring honors.  He scored 7 points to pace the team in the second quarter.  The Cougars went to the lockers with a 31-15 lead.

 

Northeast started the second half off by scoring the first 7 points.   Riecken and Brehmer slashed through the lane while Henneman struck from behind the arc.  The Raiders cut a 21 points deficit down to 15 by sinking 6 free throws at quarters end.

 

The Raiders would close the lead to 47-34 as they opened the fourth quarter with two more from the charity line. Bobby Simpson put the brakes on to their rally by scoring five of the next six Cougar points.  With two of four free shots by Riecken Northeast has built a 54-36 lead.  David Bishop  would add a goal and Alec Brehmer finished the scoring with two free throws.

 

The win brings the Cougar’s record to 11-9.  The finished the season with a 6-8 record against East Husker Conference opponents.

LDNE              7          12        8          10        -37

Wi-Pi               12        18        17        14        -61

 

2pt       3pt       FT        Rb        F          TP

Chevy H           3          2          0/0       2          4          12

Alex B              2          0          0/0       3          0          4

Bobby S           3          1          0/0       2          1          9

Taylor F           0          0          0/0       1          0          0

Dakota R         3          0          4/5       6          0          10

Marcus H        0          0          0/0       2          0          0

David B            1          0          0/0       3          3          2

Montana R       0          0          0/0       1          0          0

Dylan H            0          0          0/0       0          0          0

TEAM             12        3          4/5       20        8          37

Wi-Pi               26        2          3/5       27        8          61

 

LDNE              18        13        16        11        -58

L V                  3         12        17        8          -40

 

2pt       3pt       FT        Rb        F          TP

Chevy H           2          1          1/2       1          3          8

Alex B              3          0          3/4       7          2          9

Bobby S           4          1          3/5       1          2          14

Taylor F           0          0          0/0       1          1          0

Dakota R         6          0          2/4       4          2          14

Marcus H         3          0          2/2       3          2          8

David B            2          0          1/2       2          1          5

Montana R       0          0          0/0       0          0          0

Dylan H            0          0          0/0       1          1          0

TEAM             20        2          12/19   20        17        58

L V                  12        1          13/20   14        13        40

 

 

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Q and U Wedding at LDNE

February 19, 2014 Leave a comment


Q and U wedding at LDNE for Marlene Beacom's Kindergarten class. Photos courtesy of Pat Sharp/LDNE

Q and U wedding at LDNE for Marlene Beacom’s Kindergarten class. Photos courtesy of Pat Sharp/LDNE

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Hansen’s Receive Seventh Generation Award

February 19, 2014 Leave a comment


Lyons, NE – The Center for Rural Affairs is pleased to announce that LeRoy and Vergie Hansen, retired farmers from Minden, NE, have been chosen to receive the 2013 Seventh Generation Award. They were honored for their integrity and leadership at a special awards banquet February 10 at the Nielsen Community Center in West Point, Nebraska.

The Seventh Generation Award is a lifetime service award presented to an individual or individuals who have made major contributions to improving rural life and protecting our land and water.

According to Hank Rohling, with the Center for Rural Affairs, the Hansens have been long-time Center for Rural Affairs supporters, Initiative 300 veterans and major contributors to the Center for Rural Affairs Granary endowment fund.

“Hearing that we were being considered to receive the 7th Generation Award was a complete surprise! And then when we were later told we had been selected to receive it … that was totally unbelievable,” said LeRoy Hansen. “Thank you Center for Rural Affairs for the recognition, it is a great honor.”

The Hansens have been very active in their rural community and involved with many aspects of agriculture throughout the years.

The Hansens were grain and cattle farmers in the early years, then transitioned to all grain later on. “Vergie was the combine operator and she moved a lot of gated pipe,” commented LeRoy. The couple have been active in the Nebraska Farmers Union and I-300 work. They also worked with the Nebraska Wheat Growers. In 1971 LeRoy was appointed to the Nebraska Wheat Board by then Governor J.J. Exon and in 1976 reappointed for a second term. LeRoy served on the local co-op board for many years. They were both active at the Fredericksburg Lutheran Church near Minden

“LeRoy & Vergie have focused on important rural issues for decades,” added Rohling. “The traditional values they espouse helped connect them with the Center back in the 70’s, and they have contributed to our work in many ways, including the recent growth in our national rural action network.”

 

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Leonard V. Patterson, 70 of Craig, NE

February 19, 2014 Leave a comment


Leonard V. Patterson, 70 years, of Craig, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Abor Manor in Fremont, Nebraska.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services

 

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Marie Eloise (Cline) Dame, 93 of Oakland, NE

February 19, 2014 1 Comment


Marie E. Dame

Marie E. Dame

MARIE ELOISE (CLINE) DAME was born January 17, 1921, at Bertha, Nebraska, to Claude and Grace (Ruhe) Cline. She passed away Monday, February 17, 2014, at her home in Oakland.

Marie grew up in Bertha and attended grade school at District 36. She moved to Oakland with her family, where she went to high school graduating in 1939. Marie worked as a waitress in local cafes, and even well into her years, would remember her favorite customers and what their usual orders would be.

On September 24, 1942, Marie married Raymond Dame in Fremont, Nebraska. For the first eight years of their marriage, while Ray was in the Army, they lived in Texas, Oklahoma and Seattle, Washington. Though she enjoyed the travel and making new friends, she always said she loved living in Oakland.

Marie was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Oakland, where she was baptized and confirmed.

Marie enjoyed baking and always had a special treat for any visitors who stopped by. For many years she entered her baked goods, canned goods and produce at the Burt County Fair, where she won many awards. Marie was an avid reader, loved doing crossword puzzles, feeding the birds and anticipating the arrival of the wrens in the spring. She also enjoyed cheering on her favorite NASCAR driver, Mark Martin.

Marie delighted in spending time with her family, especially at holidays.  Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday and she looked forward to everyone sharing in the feast she had prepared. Her family will always treasure the memories of the stories she shared of her long life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Arthur “Skelly” Johnson; husband, Raymond; brother, Dale Cline.

Survivors include her daughters, Mona (Dan) Tanksley of Oakland, Mary Bartels of Akron, IA; son, Tim Dame of Oakland; five grandchildren, ReGina (Jan) Culbertson, Danny (Jeanie) Tanksley, Annie (Eric) Solberg, Sarah (Ryan) Gorsett and Jessica Bartels; six great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 10:30 am, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL AT A LATER DATE: Oakland Cemetery, Oakland

MEMORIALS: To the family

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

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Marie E. Dame, 93 of Oakland, NE

February 18, 2014 Leave a comment


Marie E. Dame, 93 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at her home in Oakland.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 10:30 am, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

NO VISITATION

BURIAL AT A LATER DATE: Oakland Cemetery, Oakland

MEMORIALS: To the family

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

Marie E. Dame

Marie E. Dame

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Anna Marie (Conklin) Muhs, 44 of Craig, NE

February 17, 2014 Leave a comment


ANNA MARIE (CONKLIN) MUHS, 44 years, of Craig, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

She was the daughter of Margaret and the late Frank Conklin. In June of 2001 Anna married Roger Muhs.

Preceding her in death were her father and grandparents.

Survivors include her husband, Roger; mother, Margaret, brother, Robert; sister, Tania (Richard) Ullarich; step-sister, Debbie Mitchell; three nieces and a nephew.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, February 17, 2014, at Faith Family Baptist Church in Tekamah, NE

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

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Burt County Fair Kick-Off is Huge Success

February 17, 2014 Leave a comment


David Pearson and Mary Loftis during the auction portion of the kick-off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

David Pearson and Mary Loftis during the auction portion of the kick-off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

 

The three school flags were one of the main auction items. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The three school flags were one of the main auction items. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

All types of hats hung from the ceiling at the fair kick-off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

All types of hats hung from the ceiling at the fair kick-off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

Jason Penke was one of the many people helping with the event. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Jason Penke was one of the many people helping with the event. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

Michael Nissen was one of the auctioneers for the evening. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Michael Nissen was one of the auctioneers for the evening. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

 

Todd Cull also helped during the live auction along with Johnnie Johnson, holding the shirt. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Todd Cull also helped during the live auction along with Johnnie Johnson, holding the shirt. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

The Band, Rough Cut, performed for all the dancers at the conclusion of the evening. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Band, Rough Cut, performed for all the dancers at the conclusion of the evening. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The county support is huge for the fair kick off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The county support is huge for the fair kick off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

“I really want to express the foundations sincere appreciation for all those who attended and supported the event,” stated David Pearson, Burt County Fair Foundation President.

The 3rd annual Burt County Fair Kick-Off was held on Sat., Feb. 8th at the Tekamah auditorium. 380 people attended from all over Burt County. “The foundation loves  the fair, and I can’t express the gratitude the foundation feels by having so many people help us,” Pearson said.

Each year, the event is held to raise money to make the annual Burt County Fair bigger and better. “This year we want to finish the pavilion we built last year. We need gutters and more concrete around the building,” Pearson stated. “We continue to staff and support the Kids Zone by the 4-H Kitchen, all the decorations, toys, trikes and wagons were paid for by the foundation. We support the free entertainment under the pavilion and moved the existing Kohlmeier Pavilion to the new location.”

The foundation also purchased four new bleachers for those attending to be able to watch all of the entertainment at the fair. “The money is also used to keep the price down for the Bull O Rama, and allow all kids under 10 in free,” Pearson said.

There are buildings in need of repair and the grandstand needs some work Pearson indicated. “We would like to find a working windmill to put on the fair grounds,” Pearson stated.

One of the many items auctioned at this year’s event were flags from each school district in the county. “Mick and Judy Anderson bought Tekamah-Herman’s flag, Tony and Nancy Bromm bought Oakland-Craig’s and Dale and Paula Miller bought Lyons-Decatur Northeast’s flag,” Pearson said.

There are many people involved in making this annual event a success. “We really appreciate the City of Tekamah, it’s council, and Mayor for allowing us to use the facility,” Pearson stated. “I also want to thank Ronnie’s Bar for serving refreshments, they did a great job.  A big thanks goes to Donna Preston for serving the meal. There are not enough words to express how much we appreciate all the help. From the spouses , brothers and sisters of the foundation, to a group of young adults, to Ag Society members, and their spouses and the auctioneers. It was a great event.”

The foundation has enormous gratitude for all of those involved in helping them with the annual event. “We live in a county that has been blessed not to have to charge to come to the fair.  When you really think about our fair, it is the one time a year the entire county comes to celebrate the achievements of it’s members, Everyone you talk to still has friends that they met at the Burt County Fair,” Pearson said.

Donations are still being accepted. Mail to: The Burt County Fair Foundation, 1675 CR K Oakland, NE 68045.

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Bancroft Senior Center News

February 17, 2014 Leave a comment


Bancroft Senior Center News

* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.

*If you are 60 years and older 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.

* 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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.

 

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels program started in Bancroft February 10th. 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 8:45 if you want a meal that day.

We need more volunteers willing to deliver the meals once they get to the senior center in Bancroft. Contact the senior contact 402-648-3387 if you wish to help deliver the meals, want a meal delivered or have a question.

 

 

Weekly Activities:

Wed. Feb. 19: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee anytime during the day. Sign up for the 5-handed pinochle game at 1:30.

Thurs.: Feb. 20: Pool 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Remember to sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30 today.

Fri. Feb 21: Come and join us at the monthly birthday party at 1:30, a light lunch is served at 3:15.

Mon. Feb. 24: We will have a pitch tournament at 1:30.

Tues. Feb.25: Play pool at 9:30. Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:00. Board games are planned at 1:30 but if you would prefer to play a card game instead that would be just fine.

Wed. Feb. 26: Melody chimers practice at 9:00.  We will have Wii bowling at 1:00 and bingo begins at 2:00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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