Lady Cougars Start New Year With Three Wins

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By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

The Lady Cougars started the New Year with three wins.  They defeated (0-13) Wakefield 70-30 on Tuesday.  Over the week end they took on some top tier teams and claimed two more victories.  Friday they knocked off (8-4) Tekamah-Herman and on Saturday (9-2) Mead fell to the Lyons-Decatur girls.

Lexie Bacon put in ten of her 19 game-high points in the first period as the Cougars jumped to a 12-7 lead over Wakefield.  She hit two of her successful three pointers in the quarter.

After playing on equal terms with the Lady Trojans during the second quarter the Northeast girls put the game away in the third period. The Lady Cougars turned up the heat on their full court press that produced 33 turnovers during the game.  Lexie
Bacon led the tem with 5 steals.

LDNE had a 24 to 8 scoring advantage in the third stanza.  Kelly Wakeley had two trifecta and a deuce to lead the way.  Tessie Collins and Lexie Bacon also nailed one from behind the arc.  LDNE stretched 14 point lead at the half to a 55-25 margin after three quarters.

The bench scored eight of the team’s fourth quarter points.  Brandi Simonsen led the way with 5 points as everyone on the team scored during the game.  LDNE stretched their lead to final score of 70-30.

Wakefield 7 10 8 5 -30
LDNE 12 9 24 15 -70

2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
S. Henneman 0 0 1/2 0 1 1
Simonsen 1 0 5/6 2 3 7
Wakeley 4 2 0 4 1 14
Haskell 6 0 1/3 7 1 13
Collins 1 1 0 4 0 5
Bacon 4 3 2/2 9 2 19
L. Henneman 0 0 1/2 3 0 1
Jessen 3 0 1/5 5 2 7
Petersen 0 0 3/4 8 2 3
LDNE 19 6 14/26 40 12 70
Wakefield 13 1 1/5 30 20 30

Tekamah-Herman came to Lyons  on a three game win streak.  They had won six of their last seven games.  Lyons-Decatur turned them back by a score of 56-52.

The Cougars opened the game with a 12-11 lead at the end of one period.  By half time they had a 27-19 advantage.  Lexie Bacon connected on three treys asnd Mariah jessen had seven points in the paint.

The Lady Tigers started the second  half with an 8-1 run as the lead evaporated to a single digit.  Lexie Bacon gave the team some breathing room with two free shots.  After’ baskets by Wakeley and Peterson the lead was back up to five.  Treys by Wakeley and Bacon moved the lead to six as Northeast had a 42-36 lead at the end of the quarter.

The Cougars kept their six point margin through the fourth period.  A pair of charity shots by Lexie made it 49-42 with 2:26 to play.  The Tigers made a couple of three point heaves, but Brianne Haskell made a bucket and 5 of 6 from the line to insure the 56-54 win.

Brian Haskell and Lexie Bacon were the scoring leaders for LDNE.  Haskell had 18 points and Bacon scored 17 while leading rebounders with 9.

T-H 11 8 17 16 -52
LDNE 12 15 15 14 -56

2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
Wakeley 3 1 0 4 3 9
Haskell 4 0 10/18 1 2 18
Collins 0 0 0 1 0 0
Bacon 0 4 5/6 9 2 17
Jessen 3 0 1/3 7 4 7
Peterson 2 0 1/3 3 4 5
LDNE 12/29 5/10 17/26 26 15 56
T-H 10 7 11/18 – 17 52

Mead was rated by the Omaha World -Herald in D-2 when Northeast came to town.  They came off their first loss to C-2  Yutan on Friday night and lost to the Cougars 51-40.

Northeast took an 8-6 lead in the first quarter.  They led by nine at the half, 25-16.  In the second half Northeast outscored the Lady Raiders 26 to 24.

It was not a good night for the two leading scorers for the  Lady Cougars.  Lexie and Brianne totaled just five points, twenty points below their combine average.    Kelly Wakeley, Mariah Jessen, and Tessie Collins stepped up their game to have a double figure scoring night.  Wakeley scored 12, Collins 11, and Jessen 10 points.

LDNE 8 17 7 19 -51
Mead 6 10 7 17 -40

2pt 3pt  FT Rb TP
Simonsen 1 0 1/2 1 3
Wakeley 3 2 0/2 2 12
Haskell 1 0 2/2 3 4
Collins 1 3 0 1 11
Bacon 0 0 1/2 2 1
L. Henneman 1 0 2/2 1 4
Jessen 3 0 4/4 6 10
Peterson 3 0 0 5 6
LDNE 13/31 5/15 10/14 21 51

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Joseph E. Mitchell, 61, of Fremont NE

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Joseph E. Mitchell was born to Calvin and Mary Lou (Dinkins) Mitchell February 13, 1954, in Winnebago, Nebraska. He passed away with his loved ones surrounding him on January 11, 2016.

As a child, Joe attended 6R District School, District 19, Tobin Country School, then transferred to Tekamah-Herman School where he graduated in 1972. Joe enlisted into the U.S. Navy immediately after graduating where he served his country from 1973 to 1984. He was a member of the Craig American Legion.

In August 1979, he married Mila Morales and they had four daughters and one son.

Joe was a fun-loving free spirit, with a mischievous, teasing personality. He loved being surrounded by his children and grandchildren, and cooking for all of them. He looked forward to hunting morel mushrooms with his friends and family every year and was also a huge Husker fan.

On January 28, 2006, Joe remarried to Marcia Elske in Tekamah, Nebraska. They lived out the rest of their lives in Fremont, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Mitchell in 1984; his brother, Jim Mitchell in 1989; and his wife, Marcia Mitchell in 2015.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou Johnson of Tekamah; his siblings, Art & Mary Mitchell of Tekamah, Kathy & Scott McGowen of Tuscan, Arizona, Linda & Ron Harold of Craig, NE, Carol Mitchell of Tekamah, and Don Mitchell of Craig; his children, Mandy & Tony Reynolds of Omaha, NE, Mike & Nicole Mitchell of Omaha, Ida Mitchell of Port St. Lucie, FL, Cherri & Brent Schmidt of Omaha, Brandy & Etienne Amion of Omaha, and Josh & Jennifer Johnson of Lincoln, NE; 6 nieces and nephews; 11 great nieces and nephews; 22 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

Visitation will be Wed., Jan. 13th from 5:00-7:00 at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah.

The Funeral Service will be Thurs., Jan. 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah.

Joe Mitchell

Joe Mitchell

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Viola V. Enstrom, 98 of Oakland NE

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Viola V. Enstrom, 98 years, of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

Funeral Services are pending with Pelan Funeral Services.Viola V

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USDA Report

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Prices are higher. USDA lowered US 2015 corn and soybean crop. USDA also dropped US 2015/16

soybean carryout

 

SH is up 14 cents and near 8.75

CH is up 5 cents and near 3.57

WH is up 6 cents and near 4.76

 

 

2015 US crop production (Million Bushels, Except Cotton in Thousand Bales)

2014       2015                   Ave Trade         Trade

Crop               Final       USDA      USDA   Estimate           Range

Corn             14,216    13,654    13,601    13,646    13,525 – 13,770

Soybeans       3,927       3,981     3,930       3,981      3,926 – 4,043

All Cotton    16,319     13,031    12,940        NA             NA – NA

2016 US winter wheat seedings (Thousand Acres)

Ave Trade         Trade

Class                 2015       USDA        Estimate           Range

HRW               28,978     26.50         28,810    27,576 – 29,592

SRW                  7,087        6.70           7,144      6,400 – 8,539

White                3,396        3.40           3,366      3,250 – 3,500

All Winter       39,461      36.60       39,320    38,250 – 40,796

Dec. 1, 2015 grain and soybean stocks (Million Bushels)

Ave Trade         Trade

Crop        Dec. 1, 2014  USDA      Estimate         Range

Corn              11,211    11,216       11,237  11,073 – 11,440

Soybeans        2,528      2,715         2,720     2,590 – 2,850

Wheat             1,530      1,738         1,698      1,670 – 1,732

US 2015/16 ending stocks (Million Bushels, Except Cotton in Million Bales)

USDA      USDA       Ave Trade         Trade

Crop          December January      Estimate           Range

Corn               1,785     1,802           1,785        1,642 – 1,860

Soybeans          465        440              468            430 – 492

Wheat               911        941              919           891 – 941

Cotton              3.00       3.10               NA             NA – NA

 

 

Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

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

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Oakland, NE 68045

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Caregiver Support Group to Meet at Bancroft Senior Center

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The monthly Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Bancroft Senior Center, Monday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m. A video may be shown or topics that would be of interest the caregiver will be presented at the meeting.

The personal information, shared at the meeting by the caregivers, is kept confidential if you are a caregiver; this invitation is for you to attend.

 

 

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Annual Public Meeting at Bancroft Senior Center

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The Annual Public Meeting will be held Friday, January 15 at 1:30 p.m. The manager will talk about all of the services that the center will provide during this coming fiscal year. All who attend will have an opportunity to give their ideas for new activities that they would like to see implemented at the center. All of the services the senior center provides help to generate money for the center; it is very important that people make use of these services.

 

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

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* 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. Jan. 13: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 9:30 am. The post holiday dinner is today at noon, bring a vegetable, salads or dessert. Cards and dominoes will be played at 1:30 p.m.

Thurs. Jan. 14: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Rolls and coffee, 9-11 a.m. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

Fri. Jan.15: The public hearing meeting is today at 1:30 p.m. Cards will be played after the meeting. Lunch will be served at 3:45 p.m.

Mon. Jan. 18: The caregiver support group meets at 2:00 p.m. All caregivers are encouraged to attend.

Tues. Jan. 19: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. Come and have coffee with us at 10:00 this morning. We will play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 20: No melody chimes practice today. Come and have coffee at 10:30 a.m. Sign up to play 5-handed pinochle or hand and foot at 1:30 p.m.

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Market Report

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Markets 1/11/16 11:57am

Dow -13.28
S&P -7.73
Nasdaq -33.54

 

Oil dropping aggressively this am.  Oil prices dropped another 10% last week, sitting at 12 year lows.  Current low 31.55, looks as if oil in the 20’s is reachable.  Especially since oil companies have been producing about 1 million barrels per day more than is used.  Total US inventory is 25% more than last year this time.  Laws of supply and demand rule, and with a glut of oil like this, crude will be hard pressed to do much of anything but move down, and reduce profitability for ethanol and crush processors.  I wonder if government “bail outs” are in the future for U.S oil companies.

 

Grain Markets 1/11/16 11:58am

March Corn -7’2 @ 3.49’6
March Beans-5’0 @ 8.60’2

 

USDA report around the corner, much of what I tell you will soon be tested as of tomorrow.  I will add funds are very short, so a friendly surprise could cause short covering.  At some point funds will have to cover, hopefully this gives us a selling opportunity.

 

USDA announced some sales this morning – 120 T of beans to China and 248 T sold to unknown in 15/16 and; 152 T of corn sold to unknown in 15/16.  This helped the beans rally after the morning break but they are currently struggling.

 

Corn – The fact that $3.50 has held on nearby corn is a good thing.  Though it broke, it never held.   We are making a run at $3.50 again this am, and the continued pressure makes it appear less and less likely to hold.  Oil prices continue to pressure ethanol producer margins, exports are behind pace.  As the market trickles down, basis values firm up.  Giving producers an opportunity to get some basis levels set on old crop hedges, or basis contracts for future deliveries.

 

Beans – Exports behind pace and the USDA is likely to adjust.  Current record yield could be pushed higher thus increasing ending stocks.  Economic uncertainty in China certainly doesn’t help the export picture, nor does the strong US Dollar.  In general the trade expects a bearish report, so the questions is, is the news already built in?

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Greg Mockenhaupt

ProEdge Risk Management Consultant

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

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

www.cvacoop.com

 

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Alberta M. Voss, 90, of Fremont NE

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Alverta M. Voss, 90, of Fremont, NE, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Providence Place in Fremont.

Alverta was born February 25, 1925, in Hooper, NE, to Gustav and Olga (Peters) Tienken. She grew up on a farm southwest of Hooper and graduated from Scribner High School in 1942. Alverta married Elra Lantefield on February 2. 1947 in Hooper. They lived in Hooper till 1953. Elra passed away February 22, 1953. Alverta moved to Fremont and married Wallace Voss on October 14, 1962 in Hooper. In 1962, they moved to Arlington, NE. Wallace passed away April 9, 1988 and Alverta moved back to Fremont.

Alverta was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. She was a member of the Smile Club and enjoyed spending time playing cards in various card clubs.

She is survived by her nephews, Roger (Judy) Von Seggern of Scribner, NE, and Stanley Von Seggern of Fremont; great nephews, Martin (Paula) Von Seggern of Scribner, Scott (Angie) Von Seggern of Fremont; great nieces, Becky (James) Lynn of Uehling, NE, Barbara Von Seggern of Scribner, and Tracie (Russ) Quinn of Herman, NE.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Elra Lantefield and Wallace Voss; sister Almira (Raymond) Von Seggern.

The funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, NE. The Rev Joel Schroeder will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5 PM until 8PM at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Burial will be at Hooper Cemetery in Hooper.

Memorials may be directed to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, NE.

Alverta Voss

Alverta Voss

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Joe Mitchell, 61, of Fremont NE

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Joe Mitchell, 61 years, of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Visitation is Wed., Jan. 13th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah NE.

The Funeral Service is Thurs., Jan. 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah NE

Joe Mitchell

Joe Mitchell

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