Cougars Down Logan View in Overtime, End Losing Streak

February 11, 2015 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

The Northeast boys ended a five game losing streak with a 42-37 overtime win over Logan View in an EHC consolation bracket game.  They have a 7-10 record while Logan View falls to 3-16.

 

“It wasn’t pretty, but still was a win,” joked the coaches after the game.  Turnovers and missed free throws marred the offensive efforts by the team.  The defense adapted after the first period and held the Raiders to twenty-four points the rest of the game.

 

Dylan Hardeman got the Cougars off to a fast start with a trey and deuce as they moved to a 5-2 lead.  The Raiders’ zone trap defense limited Northeast to just one point while they rolled up eleven for a 13-6 first quarter lead. Eight turnovers limed the Northeast team to just four shots during the period.

 

“Their height advantage made it tough to run our offense,”  said Coach Lahm.  “Our guards are short and they could not see over the Logan View defenders.  We could not get the ball into the posts.”

 

The Cougars cut the deficit to just one point during the second quarter.  They got the ball into Alec Anderson, who made five of six free shots and added a goal, and Cole Christoffersen .  The Maroon turned the ball over just once.  The defense turned up the heat and LV made only two of eight shots.  A Raider basket at the buzzer gave them a three pint, 20-17 half time lead.

 

Logan View got the first four points of the second half.  Northeast turned to its backcourt to close in on the Raiders.  Chevy Henneman started the rally with a three pointer.  Dylan Hardeman  connected on a two pointer and followed with a shot from behind the arc.   Henneman second three of the period gave Northeast the lead with 3:50 left in the period.  The Raiders used a 6-2 run for 32-30 advantage at the quarter.

 

Alec Anderson tied the score in the opening seconds of the fourth quarter.  Logan View responded with three pointer.  Cole Christoffersen made it a one point game.  Northeast went back on top with an Anderson bucket with 4:40 to play.

 

The Cougars had chance to put the game away, but suffered six turnovers during the period.  Their free throw shooting was also suspect during crunch time.  Henneman  missed the front end of one-and-one and Christoffersen failed on a three-point play while going 0-4 during the period. Alec Anderson missed the first of two with 2:22 to play.  He made the second for a 37-35 lead.

 

“We have tried all sorts of  pressure free throw tactics in  practice,” stated Coach Lahm.  “They just are not converting over well to game time situations.  Luckily it did not hurt us tonight.”

 

The Cougar defense did rise to the occasion.  They kept the Raiders from scoring as they missed nine straight shots.  Logan View tried to pound the ball inside, but Christoffersen stood tall and denied them a good shot in the paint as he blocked a shot and got four defensive rebounds during the period.

 

Logan View managed to tie the score with 25 seconds left when Jacob Polk made a short jumper to send the game to overtime.

 

The overtime saw Northeast out score Logan View 5-0.  All the points came from the free throw line.  Montana Riecken gave the Cougars a 39-37 lead with two free shots.  Andersonadded one and Cole Christoffersen closed the scoring with a pair of makes.

 

The defense kept up their play as the Raiders went 0-6 from the field.  For the game Logan View made thirteen of forty-four shots.

 

Alec Anderson Led the Cougars with 14 points.  Dylan Hardeman  had 10n points before fouling out.  Cole Christoffersen had eight points and twelve rebounds and drew praise from the coach for stepping up his play.

 

The Cougars have home games against Wisner-Pilger and Logan View this week.

 

Logan View      13        7          12        5          0          -37

LDNE              6          11        13        7          5          -42

 

2p        3pt       FT        Rb        F          Tp

Henneman        0          2          0/1       1          2          6

Riecken            1          0          2/2       1          0          4

O’Connor         0          0          0/0       1          0          0

Christiansen      0          0          0/0       1          1          0

Hardeman        2          2          0/0       4          5          10

Anderson         3          0          8/12     7          4          14

Miller               0          0          0/0       1          0          0

Christoffersen   3          0          2/8       12        1          8

Totals               9-21     4-8       12-25   28        13        42

Logan View      9-28     4-13     7-9       22        19        37

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Village of Decatur Meeting Agenda

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VILLAGE OF DECATUR

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 12, 2015
4:30 P.M. CITY HALL

 

NOTE: Everyone must use the microphones at the table. The audience must be quiet during the meeting. If you want to ask a question and you are not on the Agenda, you must raise your hand, get permission from the Chairman, and come to the microphone before speaking. If you are on the Agenda the same rule applies.

 

THE VILLAGE BOARD HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE AGENDA AT THE PUBLIC MEETING WHEN CONVENED. MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

 

1)         Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Kellogg

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg_____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf

 

2)        Agenda and minutes of the previous month’s meeting received:

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg_____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf____

 

3)        Approval and/or correction and suspended reading of the previous month minutes.

           Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf____
4)        EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING:

 

Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg____, Richards ______, Tolby _____, Wolf____

 

5)         REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND OR COMMITTEES:

 

1)         Police: Monthly Report
A. Police applications

2)         Lights: Monthly Report
A. 14th & 15th Street Light Proposal-Rev. Gary Fugman

 

3)         Water & Sewer: Monthly Report
4)         Parks: Monthly Report- Income of $0.00
5)         Streets: Monthly Report
6)          Recycling Report-

 

6)        OLD BUSINESS

7)        NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Resolution #141 Check signer2. Snowmobile in private yards- Bob Hadcock

    3. Community Survey

    4. Hansen Pest Control- Fogging for mosquitoes

 

8)        CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

9)         APPROPRIATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE CLAIMS:

 

1) Claims preapproved by
2) Motion to Approve the Claims as Submitted

 

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Roll Call: Bolln _____, Kellogg _____, Richards _____, Tolby _____, Wolf _____

 

Are there any questions from the audience?

 

 

10)       MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING

 

 

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Adjournment Time:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Brasch Introduces LB 351

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Despite weather conditions which led me to sadly leave home early and return to Lincoln on Saturday afternoon, we began business as usual on Monday. I arrived early to prepare for the big day of introducing LB 351 to the Education Committee. As mentioned last week, LB 351 increases income tax directed to local school districts from the current 2% to 20%. This helps schools receive important sources of local revenue and provides equitable distribution of the tax burden for education financing. During the hearing, questions were raised by three senators representing Lincoln and Omaha districts. These senators were concerned LB 351 would reduce funding urban schools and result in a mere tax shift. In response, I explained LB 351 returns more local dollars to schools and not less, especially to schools not receiving equalization aid from the state. Currently, property taxes are the main source of local revenues for our schools and, especially in our rural communities, the property tax is a disproportionate and burdensome mechanism for funding education. LB 351 is the sister bill of LB 350 which reduces agricultural and horticultural land valuations from 75% to 65%. LB 350 will have a public hearing on February 19.

 

Other bills I introduced have public hearings soon. LB 590 expands the authority of cities, villages, and counties to expand the use golf carts within their local jurisdiction and will be heard on February 10. LB 568 addresses a potential federal non-compliance issue regarding the administrative license revocation procedures of commercial driver’s license operators who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated and will be heard on February 17. LB 571 provides authority to the Tourism Commission to establish and promote tourism signage and will be heard on February 26. LB 340 would establish a definition for ‘conspicuous signage’ in regards to a person, entity, or employer in control of property prohibiting a concealed carry handgun permitholder from carrying in or on the place or premises and will be heard on March 20. One other bill, LB 569, is yet to receive a hearing date. Please know that you are invited to testify on bills of interest to help the Legislature in determining what is good for the State.

 

Finally, a special thank you to all those who visited our office this week. I met with Tom Black on behalf of retired teachers of the Nebraska State Education Association, members of the AFL/CIO, as well as members of the Burt County Extension’s Leading Locally Program, and James Moseman and his parents. We are proud of James as he received his district’s Voice of Democracy award.

 

Please contact me, my administrative aide, Katie Wattermann, or my legislative aide, Tom Venzor, with questions or thoughts at (402)471-2728 or by e-mail at lbrasch@leg.ne.gov. If you would like to follow the Legislature online visit http://www.netnebraska.org/basic-page/television/live-demand-state-government or watch live broadcasting on NET2.

 

Keeping the Good Life Growing in Nebraska,

Senator Lydia Brasch, District 16

Senator Lydia Brasch

Senator Lydia Brasch

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Glenn H. Blomendahl, 81, of Hooper NE

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Glenn H. Blomendahl, 81, of Hooper, Nebraska passed away February 10, 2015, at Nye Point in Fremont, Nebraska.  Celebration of Glenn’s life will be Friday, 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.  The Rev. Joel Schroeder and Vicar Alma Gast will officiate.  There will be a private family committal with Military Honors by American Legion Post 18 and VFW Post 10535.  Visitation will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper on Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p. m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Lutheran Family Services.  Online guestbook can be accessed at http://www.hooper-scribner.com.  Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Glenn was born on April 30, 1933 to J. Herbert and Myra (Hilbers) Blomendahl in Burt county Nebraska. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church Hooper and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Hooper. He graduated from Hooper High School in 1950 and graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in January of 1959 with a Bachelors in Agricultural Economics. He married Sue Simmons on the 6th of December, 1956 at the First Methodist Church in Hooper. He was a United States Naval Aviator from 1953 to 1957 and served in the Naval Reserves from 1957 to 1967. He farmed west of Hooper near the Scribner Air Base from 1959 until his retirement. He was also a rural mail carrier.

Glenn served his church as treasurer, council member, Sunday school teacher, usher and choir member. He was on District 48 school board, chairman of the Logan View reorganizational committee and served as board president the 1st eight years of the Logan View School District. He was also one of the original members of the Fremont Hospital Foundation Board; a 50 year member of the Hooper Legion Post 18; served on the South Omaha Production Credit Association Board and was a founding member of the Elkhorn Valley Golf Course.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sue; children Gayle (Mark) Gillett of Papillion, Barb (Tod) Hilgenkamp of Solon, IA; Glenn (Gay) Blomendahl of Herman, and Shari (Todd) Smith of Herman. Grandchildren Mark (Samantha) Gillett of Okinawa, Japan, Bryan Gillett and Joseph Gillett of Papillion, Blaine Hilgenkamp and Hannah Hilgenkamp of Solon, IA; Cole (Candace) Blomendahl of Columbus, Shane Blomendahl of Omaha, Luke (Amy) Blomendahl of Waverly, Noah Blomendahl of Lincoln, Katelyn Smith and Ryan Smith of Herman. Great Grandchildren Mark and Elena Gillett of Okinawa, Japan; Grace Gillett of Papillion, Lauren and Madelyn Blomendahl of Columbus. Brothers Leon (Ardeth) Blomendahl of Fremont and Herbert (Jan) Blomendahl of Hooper. Sister Anita (Jim) Childers of Lincoln. Sister-in-law Sandra (George) Looschen of Lone Tree, CO. Brothers-in-law Joseph (Debe) Simmons of Abingdon, VA.; David Simmons of Fremont and Steven (Sharon) Simmons of Columbus.

Glenn Blomendahl

Glenn Blomendahl

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Permanent Medication Disposal Site

February 10, 2015 Leave a comment


West Point and surrounding community citizens looking to dispose of unwanted and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications no longer need to wait for a specific take-back event to clean out their medicine cabinets. The West Point Police Department has a permanent, safe and secure drop-off site. Medications can be dropped off Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm at the West Point Police Department.

Funding for the program was provided by Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) coalition and incineration fees by St Francis Memorial Hospital.

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Jill Hendrickson, 51, of Blair NE formerly of Lyons NE

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Jill LaJean Hendrickson, was born to Reno and Lucille (Guill) Hendrickson on 08/04/1963 in Oakland, NE. Jill lived with her family on a farm east of Lyons, by Divide Center, where she was baptized at the Presbyterian Church on 02/16/1964. After her father passed away in December 1969, Jill moved to Fremont, NE, with her mother and brother, Kelly.

Jill attended the Opportunity Center in Fremont, and continued her education at Fremont High School where she graduated on 05/18/1984. After graduation she began working at Encore. Through Encore she worked at Comfort Inn and the Encore Work Shop. Jill lived with her mother until May of 2008, when she moved into an Encore Group home.

In March, 2010, Jill and her mother moved to Good Shepard Lutheran Community in Blair, NE. Jill’s mother passed away in March, 2011. Jill continued to reside at Good Shepard Lutheran Community. Jill loved Special Olympics and was very involved in the Fremont Chapter. She participated in swimming, bowling, and track & field at the local level and also the annual NE State Special Olympic Games, winning numerous medals and ribbons for her efforts. She was named to the Hall of Fame in 1980, and chosen to participate in the International Special Olympics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1983. She also loved football, especially the Huskers. Jill loved her family and her family felt blessed to have her in their lives. She brought them much joy and many fond memories. Jill was loved by everyone that knew her.

Jill actively attended the special needs Sunday School class at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Fremont for 40 years. She was confirmed on 7/23/1989.

Jill passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 51 years, 6 months, and 3 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Kelly. Survivors include sisters, Nancy (Richard) Ayer of Elkhorn, NE, Mary (Andy) Anderson of Lincoln, NE, Peggy (Gary) Christoffersen of Kennard, NE, and JoAnn Hendrickson of Beatrice, NE; brother, Jerry (Mary) Hendrickson of Fremont, NE, and many treasured nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont, NE, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services to be held at First Lutheran Church in Blair, NE, on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., with lunch following in the church social hall. After lunch, burial service will be at the Lyons Cemetery, in Lyons, NE.

Online guestbook http://www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

Jill Hendrickson

Jill Hendrickson

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LaVerne Olson, 96, of Wakefield NE

February 10, 2015 Leave a comment


LaVerne Olson, 96, of Wakefield, NE, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Wakefield Care Center in Wakefield, NE. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield, NE; with Pastor Kelly Johnston officiating. Visitation will be Monday, February 9, 2015 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield NE. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at the Wakefield Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler-Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE.

LaVerne was born July 15, 1918 to Paul and Mabel (Munson) Olson on a farm southwest of Wakefield. She was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Wakefield. As a child she attended District 59 Country School and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1935.

Even with three brothers, LaVerne enjoyed working outside and helping on the farm. Her first chore was mowing hay with a team of slow plow mules. Her mother taught her to sew, and she made her own clothes and worked on various crafts. She cleaned houses for $3 a week until her mother became ill. LaVerne had the privilege of caring for her mother and her cousins Evelyn and Eldon Felt after their mother’s death. After LaVerne’s mother died, she felt God’s call. LaVerne attended and graduated from North Park College and Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. This led to her working at the Austin Covenant Church, Chicago Covenant Church, First Covenant Church in Rockford, IL, Edina Baptist and Billey Graham Ministries in Minneapolis, MN.

LaVerne was privileged to serve on many boards and committees. Several weekends a year, LaVerne worked as a trainer for Sunday school teachers at seminars while working with Gospel Light Publications. LaVerne enjoyed the challenges of traveling around the country. Family was very important to LaVerne; trying to remember birth dates of three brothers and their spouses, nieces, nephews, 17 great nieces and nephews, and 53 great-great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

She is survived by two very special people and their families, Evelyn Corens and Eldon Felt, sister-in-laws Vivian (Mrs. Myron) Olson, Maxine (Mrs. Glen) Olson, and many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

LaVerne was welcomed into heaven by her parents, an infant sister, brothers Elvis, Glen and Myron, a nephew Rick Olson and two sister-in-laws Winsome and Vendla.

LaVerne Olson

LaVerne Olson

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Grain Market Report

February 9, 2015 Leave a comment


Markets 2/9/15 @ 10:13am:

Corn +5 ¼ @ 3.91

Beans +4 ¾ 9.78 ¼

 

Political:

The steelworkers strike appears to have worsened over the weekend as well with another 1,440 workers walking out of BP refineries in Ohio and Indiana. We now have about 13% of US refining capacity being impacted by the labor strike in the energy sector. Rumors are Shell has now officially walked away from the talks, which could cause the strike to spread to even more plants.

 

Market Info:

A mixed trade so far this morning as weather remains mostly favorable, South America seeing rains over the weekend with more forecasted this week.

–          Exports: USDA announces the sale of 120,000 MT of beans to China for 14/15 marketing year.

–          The USDA Crop Report is tomorrow at 11am.

–          Goldman roll continues this week, if you plan to roll any HTA’s it’s a good time to place the order.

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

P: (402) 685-5613 | C: (402) 380-9855 | Greg.Mockenhaupt@cvacoop.com

1007 County Road O

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet

February 9, 2015 Leave a comment


The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, this coming Monday, February 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

The information that is shared by those in attendance is kept confidential. If you are a caregiver and have never attended one of our meetings, please feel free to come and join us.

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

February 9, 2015 Leave a comment


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 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. Feb. 11: Melody chimes practice today at 9:00. Valentine Bingo is at 2:00 pm. Sign up for Friday’s chicken dinner by 3:00 pm today.

Thurs. Feb. 12: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.

Fri. Feb. 13: Chair exercise at 10:00. Herman Chiropractic will do a free spinal screening at 11:40. Chicken dinner is at noon and Sheila Pape will do a presentation at 12:20 on “How to Stay Young for the First 100 Years of your Life.” Cards or work on the puzzle after lunch.

Mon. Feb. 16: The caregiver support group will meet at 2:00 pm today.

Tues. Feb. 17: Tai Chi class at 9:30, and walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30. The evening supper will be French toast and pancakes serving from 5:30-6:45 pm.

Wed. Feb. 18: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Cards or any type of board game you would like to play at 1:30 pm.

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