Lady Cougars Battle Tough Opposition

January 28, 2016 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor
The Lady Cougars battled against teams with a combined record of 34-18 the last week.  They dropped (11-7) Cedar Bluffs, but lost to (11-5) Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family and (12-6) Stanton.  They have a 10-5 record going into a game against (12-3) Oakland -Craig this Thursday.

Northeast never trailed as they defeated Cedar Bluffs 59-28.  Two scores by Abby Peterson opened the game before  Brianne Haskell penetrated the lane for a goal and four free throws.  Northeast closed the period with a trey by Bacon giving LDNE  a 13-6 lead.

Northeast closed the half with 11-2 run for a 29-10 advantage.  Tessie Collins and Lexie Bacon both had five points.

The Cougars outscored the Lady Wildcats 30-18 in the second half.  Brianne Haskell topped the team with 15 points and Lexie Bacon had 14.  Mariah Jessen had six blocked shots.

Cedar Bluffs 6 4 9 9 -28
LDNE 13 16 14 16 -59

2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
S. Henneman 0 0 0 2 1 0
Simonsen 0 0 0 1 3 0
Wakeley 3 0 0 3 1 6
Haskell 4 0 7/8 7 0 15
Collins 3 0 1/1 7 1 7
Bacon 1 4 0 8 2 14
L. Henneman 1 0 0 2 0 2
Jessen 3 0 1/1 4 4 7
Peterson 4 0 0/1 6 3 8
LDNE 19 4 9/11 40 15 59
Cedar Bluffs 6 3 7/16 21 8 28

The Lady Cougars had a couple of tough EHC games over he weekend.  A slow start and three untimely errors in he fourth quarter led to a 61-49 loss to Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family.

H/LHF had some long girls to run a 1-3-1 zone defense.  It gave Northeast fits as they could not penetrate it and they settled for outside shots.  They missed all six of their three point attempts.  Brianne Haskell and Abby Peterson score the team’s only goals as they trailed 6-111 at the quarter.

Haskell worked her magic as she was able to dribble through the zone and score.  She had ten points as Northeast railed 26-21 at the half.

The offense came to life in the third period.  Lexie Bacon drained four three-pointers and Northeast pulled to within  one point, 39-40.

H/LHF got the first four points of the fourth quarter before Lexie hit her fifth trey of the half.  After scores from the paint by Jessen and Peterson the Cougars were still down 47-46.   The Lady Bulldogs got two scores off of turnovers to build a 51-46.  Brianne Haskell gave the Cougars another three,  but the scoring ended there  as H/LHF scored ten unanswered points for a 61-49 win.

Bacon topped the team with 18 points and Haskell had 17 points.

H/LHF 11 15 14 21 -61
LDNE 6 15 18 10 -49

2pt 3pt FT Rb F TP
Wakeley 2 0 1/2 3 4 5
Haskell 3 1 8/9 4 5 17
Collins 1 0 0 0 1 2
Bacon 1 5 1/2 9 4 18
Jessen 1 0 0 2 4 2
Peterson 2 0 1/2 5 3 5
LDNE 10 6 11/15 23 22 49
H/LHF 20 1 18/30 38 12 61

The Fillies of Stanton took a 65-55 win on Saturday.   Northeast trailed 29-24 at the half.  After being outscored by nine points in the third period the Lady Cougars fought back to score 20 points in the fourth quarter.

Lexie Bacon was the top scorer with19 points.  She added four three pointers to bring her total to 34 for the season.

Brianne Haskell added ten points.  This moved her into second place in Career Scoring with 888 points.  She moved past Stef  Peterson who had 884.  She trails Kristen Cameron’s record by just 25 points.

Mariah Jessen and Kelly Wakeley were also in double figures with 12 and 10 points respectively.

LDNE 9 15 11 20 -55
Stanton 16 13 20 16 -65

2pt 3pt FT Rb TP
Simonsen 0 0 0 3 0
Wakeley 1 2 2/3 5 10
Haskell 1 2 2/2 1 10
Collins 0 0 0 2 0
Bacon 2 4 3/6 3 19
Jessen 5 0 5/4 1 12
Peterson 2 0 0 8 4
LDNE 11/28 8/21 9/15 23 55
Stanton 17/45 8/20 7/14 34 65

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Medicaid Expansion: Expensive, Unreasonable Risk

January 28, 2016 Leave a comment


By Governor Pete Ricketts

“There is no such thing as a free lunch,” said Milton Friedman, winner of the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. The advisor to President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher also said, “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.” Both of these observations are grounded in truth and both apply to continuing efforts to expand Medicaid in Nebraska

.Medicaid is a joint federal and state program designed to be a safety net for the poorest and sickest citizens. Nobody wants to restrict access to healthcare, but we do want to halt the unnecessary expansion of the program which will shift Medicaid’s focus away from its core mission and expose our state’s budget to unreasonable risk.

Our Unicameral has wisely rejected Medicaid expansion three times in three years. Now, special interest groups and a few senators are pushing for Nebraska to expand Medicaid expansion by using taxpayer dollars to buy private insurance. While this is a new plan, it’s the same story: Medicaid expansion is an expensive and an unreasonable risk to Nebraska taxpayers.

Expanding Medicaid would increase the income limit for eligibility and add primarily able-bodied adults to the program with the federal government promising to match at least 90 percent of the cost. Currently, the federal government generally matches just over 50 percent of Medicaid costs for low-income individuals and families, including pregnant women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. States, including Nebraska, have an existing commitment to fund the remaining share to serve the core population of vulnerable citizens.

Research shows that numerous healthcare providers don’t take Medicaid patients because Medicaid only reimburses about half of what private insurance does. If we approve Medicaid expansion, it will make it more difficult for the children, elderly, and people with disabilities to get access to providers, posing a threat to the original intent of Medicaid. Current Medicaid enrollees will have to compete with tens of thousands of new enrollees for the limited number of providers who take additional Medicaid patients.

This year’s Medicaid expansion proposal, modeled after Arkansas, is an even bigger financial risk to Nebraska’s budget than previously rejected ideas. After just six months, the Arkansas expansion was $137 million, or 61 percent, over budget. One of reasons was because more people signed up than projected. State officials in Arkansas predicted a maximum of 215,000 able-bodied adults would enroll in Medicaid, but after a year and a half that number had surged to almost 300,000. After the surge, more than 40 percent of Arkansas citizens were on Medicaid, making Arkansas one of the most Medicaid-dependent states in the nation.

Furthermore, purchasing private insurance with federal dollars costs around $1,700 more per person each year than traditional Medicaid in
Arkansas. The U.S. Government Accountability Office found that the Arkansas expansion will cost taxpayers $778 million more in the first three years than basic Medicaid expansion would have.

In Nebraska, Medicaid has grown from 2.9 percent to almost 20 percent of our state budget. A study paid for by the State of Nebraska in 2015 found that expanding Medicaid under this plan using private insurance would cost 94 percent more than traditional Medicaid.

Supporters of expansion tout federal funding as a reason to expand Medicaid in Nebraska. Doing so would create a massive new entitlement dependent on unreliable federal funding. The federal government has a history of breaking their commitment to states. For example, the federal government originally promised to pay 40 percent of the cost of expanding special education, and now they pay less than 20 percent.

This proposal for expanding Medicaid is bad for Nebraska. Every year, the state has to balance our budget, which means we can’t spend money we don’t have. This Medicaid expansion proposal will shift the focus away from our most vulnerable populations and expose our state to additional risk, which creates barriers to tax relief, infrastructure investment, and expanded educational opportunities—all of which would create true economic opportunities for people in need.

Several Nebraska State Senators recently attended a press conference opposing Medicaid expansion. These senators include: Bloomfield, Brasch, Craighead, Friesen, Fox, Hilkemann, Hughes, Kintner, Kolterman, Kuehn, Lindstrom, Murante, Riepe, Schnoor, and Williams. Others said they wanted to join, but were unable to because of scheduling conflicts. Please consider calling to thank your senator for protecting our budget against the risk of expanding Medicaid, or to encourage them to reject Medicaid expansion again. Senators are listening, so please share your thoughts. You can find information to contact your senator at http://www.NebraskaLegislature.gov.

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Jeannette Elaine (Cooper) Kubik, 74, of Emerson NE

January 28, 2016 Leave a comment


Jeannette Elaine (Cooper) Kubik, 74, of Emerson, NE, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home in Emerson. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Gretchen Ritola will officiate. The visitation will be Friday, January 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial is in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson, NE.

Jeannette was born August 21, 1941 in Iowa City, IA to David and Guyla (South) Cooper. She grew up on the family farm, and graduated from high school in Smithland, IA in 1959. Jeannette married Donald Kubik on June 3, 1968 in Dakota City, NE. Jeannette’s first job was working for Aalfs, a blue jean manufacturing company. She was also the first female school bus driver for the Emerson school system. She was employed form 1967 until 2004 at IBP. After her retirement she drove the van for Heritage of Emerson.

Jeannette was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society, Good Neighbor Club, Women’s ELCA, and the International Cockshutt Club. When she wasn’t helping others, Jeannette enjoyed playing cards, especially pitch, bowling and listening to polka music. Horses and roosters were two of Jeannette’s favorite animals and she had a collection of roosters. God was the center of her life and it showed as she spent time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Kubik of Emerson, NE; children, Kirk (Grace) Kubik of Louisville, NE, Kristi (Dale) Gaither of South Sioux City, NE, Kraig Kubik of Emerson, NE,; sister, JoAnn Polly (Bob Gotch) of Smithland, IA; brother, Louis (Nisla) Cooper of Panama City, Panama; grandchildren, Eric, Phillip, Ashley, Andrew, Grant, Gabriel, Destiny, and Kraig, Jr. She is also survived by great grandchildren, Kincaid, Korbin, Alice, Kolten, Ariel, Taylor, Nolan, Kaden, Cecelia and Olivia.

Jeannette is preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Klark; infant sister, Donna Kay Cooper.

Jeannette Kubik

Jeannette Kubik

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John “Jack” Palmer, 87, of Tekamah NE

January 28, 2016 Leave a comment


John “Jack” Burton Palmer, 87, of Tekamah, passed away, Sunday, January 24th 2016, at Blair Memorial Hospital, with his devoted wife at his side.

Jack Palmer was born February 22nd, 1928, in Tekamah to Lloyd and Alvera (Loftman) Palmer. Jack grew up on his family’s farm and attended rural grade school in Arizona Township. He graduated from Tekamah High School in 1945, attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington Missouri and in 1949 graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While at UNL he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He later enlisted in the Marine Corp. On March 12, 1950 Jack married Donna May Blankenship in Tekamah. He was a farmer and hog producer with his brother Jerry and received the Nebraska Pioneer Award for 100 years of continuous family farm ownership. A licensed pilot and passionate fisherman, Jack loved to visit with everyone. Jack always loved telling a good joke and will be remembered for a twinkle in his eye.

Jack was a member of the masonic lodge, and a lifelong, faithful and active member of the United Methodist Church in Tekamah. He was a proud and devoted uncle. The community, his friends and family will miss him greatly.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Alvera (Loftman) Palmer and his brother Jerry.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna; sister-in-laws: Jerris Palmer, Claudine Hansen, Gloria Cameron (Brian), Jan Stillman; brother–in-laws: Jim Blankenship (Joan) and Teddy Blankenship (Laura); nieces: Jayne Palmer, Mindy Major (Barry), Sarah Frye (Dave), and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held on Sat., Jan. 30th at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah NE.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.

Jack Palmer

Jack Palmer

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New Arrival of 2015: Bentley Robert Raabe

January 27, 2016 Leave a comment


Bentley Robert Raabe was born November 7, 2015. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 18.5 inches long. His parents are Jesse and Tiffany Raabe of Lyons Ne. His grandparents are Steven and Deanna Peterson of Bancroft NE and Brian and Cara Raabe of Lyons NE. Great-grandparents are Deloris Raabe of Lyons NE and Robert and Diana Schulzkump of West Point NE.

Bentley Robert Raabe

Bentley Robert Raabe

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News From Bancroft Senior Center

January 27, 2016 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:

Thurs. Jan. 28: 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.29: Come and have coffee at 9:30 a.m. There will be a pinochle tournament at 1:30 p.m., remember to sign up if you want to play.

Mon. Feb. 1: Today is potluck, bring your food and join us for dinner at noon. Cards will be played after lunch.

Tues. Feb. 2: Tai Chi class is at 9:30 a.m. and walking club at 10:45 a.m. We will play bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 3: We will have melody chimes practice today at 9:00 a.m. Come and have coffee with us at 10:30 a.m. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30 p.m.

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Market Report

January 27, 2016 Leave a comment


1/25/16 @ 9:35am
Dow -62.29
S&P -10.98
Nasdaq -13.12

 

Grain Markets

 

1/25/16 @ 9:37am
Mar Corn +0’4 @ 3.70’6
Mar Beans-0’6 @ 8.75’6

 

A special treat for you this morning, Luke Beckman ProEdge Grain Sales Manager commenting on current markets below on Market Journal.  Luke covers the current climate in detail, and I have nothing to add.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ozZcG_TSE&feature=youtu.be

 

Weather

Massive Blizzard blankets east coast, hitting as much as 30 inches in some states, 60 million people under storm warning, 250,000 without power, at least 30 dead, 12,000 flights cancelled, travel ban in NY, 11 stated declared State of emergency.

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Oakland-Craig School Board December Meeting Minutes

January 27, 2016 Leave a comment


The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, December 14, 2015 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Smith, Secondary Principal Droescher and Elementary Principal Bland. President Thiele called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m. and noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date.

 

ROLL CALL

Roll Call was called with the following members present: Anderson, Brett Johnson, Kiley Johnson, Magnusson, Pille, Ray, Richards, Schmidt and Thiele.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

            Pille moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

President Thiele welcomed 7 visitors.

 

RECOGNITION OF STATE RUNNER-UP FOOTBALL TEAM

            The Board recognized the football team for their success in earning the State Runner-up trophy. Connor Thiele, Bob Gatewood, Reid Fuerhoff and Cody Mace presented the Runner-Up trophy to President Thiele and the Board.

 

CURTIS JOHNSON ON PARKING LOT AND HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING ASSESSMENT

Curtis Johnson from DLR presented on several items. He reported that repairs to the back splashes in the elementary will take place over Christmas break and the paint issues will be addressed this summer. He presented is cost estimates for paving the north parking at the elementary. He also gave a presentation regarding an assessment of the high school building.

 

SCHEMMER HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING ASSESSMENT

Superintendent Smith reported that he had received a bid from Schemmer for an assessment of the high school building. Lengthy discussion followed. Ray moved to hire DLR to access the current High School to assist in future planning at a cost not to exceed $16,000.00. Anderson seconded the motion. Voting results were: For Motion-5; Against Motion-4 (Richards, B. Johnson, Schmidt and Magnusson); Other-0. Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACCEPTANCE OF FRIENDS OF OAKLAND FOUNDATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,500 TO BE USED FOR CEMENT IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THE PARKING LOT

Pilled moved to accept the $18,500 grant from the Friends of Oakland Foundation to be used toward concrete improvements to the parking lot. K. Johnson seconded the motion. Smith explained that we will need to pay for the engineering costs of the parking lot. The Friends of Oakland Foundation grant would be used to pay a portion of the concrete costs. The Board expressed their thanks to the Friends of Oakland Foundation for its generous grant. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

Ray ­­moved that the December 2015 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $87,829.37 be approved as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

                                                                                                                                   

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 CLAIMS FROM THE BUILDING FUND

            Ray moved that the December 2015 claims from the Building Fund, in the amount of $29,409.43 be approved as presented. K. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 CLAIMS FROM THE QUALIFIED CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND

            Ray moved that the December 2015 claims from the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund (QCPUF), in the amount of $52,355.00 be approved as presented. Pille seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

Ray ­­moved that the December 2015 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $14,913.15 be approved as presented. Pille seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 9, 2015 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Pille moved to approve the minutes from the November 9, 2015 School Board meeting, as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0.  Motion carried.

 

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

Pille, K. Johnson, Magnusson and Thiele reported on some the sessions they attended at the NASB/NASA State Educational Conference. They also expressed their gratitude to the district for allowing them to attend this conference.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Ad Hoc Committee met Tekamah-Herman on December 9th. Richards and Superintendent Smith reviewed several items discussed at this meeting.

Schmidt reported that the Negotiations Committee met with the teachers. The negotiated agreement has been signed by the teachers. Details will be discussed later in Executive Session.

 

POLICY REVIEW, REVISION AND ADOPTION

Pille moved to approve the revised Policy 1003 “Mission Statement” with the new mission statement “Inspire and prepare to lead and serve through educational excellence. STUDENTS – STAFF – COMMUNITY”. K. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

POLICY REVIEW, REVISION AND ADOPTION

Schmidt moved to approve the review of the following policies: 1001 “General Policy Statement”; 1002 “Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies”; and 1004 “Distribution of Policies”. Pille seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY PHONE BIDS

            Mr. Smith reviewed the bids he received from AC Technologies, Quality Telecom and Business Communications Systems for a new phone system in the elementary building. Much discussion followed. Schmidt moved to approve the purchase of a new phone system in the elementary building from Business Communications Systems at a cost not to exceed $7,600.00. Pille seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL PHONE BIDS

            Mr. Smith reviewed the bids he received from AC Technologies, Quality Telecom and Business Communications Systems for a new phone system in the high school building. Schmidt moved to approve the purchase of a new phone system in the high school building from Business Communications Systems at a cost not to exceed $7,600.00. Richards seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

           

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

            Mrs. Bland reviewed the AQuESTT raw classifications. Principal Bland then passed out copies of the External Review that was completed on December 1st. One of the items that impressed the External Review Team was how our high school is using the technology that we currently have. Mrs. Bland reported that the elementary received an additional $4,000 FOOF Grant to help update technology. She thanked the family of Jim Anderson and FOOF for this generous grant. Data Team meetings will continue on December 16th. The elementary Christmas program was held on December 10th. It was very well attended. Mrs. Bland thanked Mrs. Blanc and Mr. Bohn for the wonderful job they did on the program.  Mrs. Bland ended her report with current Pre-K through 6th grade enrollment of 247 students, which is the same as November.

 

Secondary Principal Droescher reported current 7-12 grade enrollment at 185 students, the same as last month and down 7 from December 2014. Mrs. Blanc attended All-State Music festivities with 4 All-State Choir participants: Ben Ward, Spencer Anderson, Shanda Fujan and Jesse Wallerstedt. The One Act Play performance placed 3rd at Conference and 3rd at Districts. Several students received individual honors. The Ed Quest scholarship and financial aid presentations to the juniors, seniors and their parents have been held. The Junior/Senior High Christmas program is December 15th. Semester exams will be on December 17th and 18th. He also reported that 17 students are out for boys’ basketball, 17 for girls’ basketball and 13 for wrestling. A listing of upcoming assemblies, field trips and activities was provided.

 

Mr. Smith reminded the Board of the upcoming NASB Legislative Issues conference on January 31st and February 1st. He thanked the Board for allowing him to attend the NASB State Conference along with Tim, Pete, Lyle and Kiley. The CAT 6 line will be installed in the high school during Christmas Break. He concluded his report by reminding the Board of the Board Administrator Retreat December 16th in the Board meeting room.

 

President Thiele then stated the following: “The next item on the agenda is the evaluation of the job performance of the Superintendent. In my opinion, the discussion of this matter in closed session is necessary to prevent the needless injury to the Superintendent’s reputation. Superintendent Smith, do you have any objection to us evaluating your job performance in closed session or are you requesting that the board consider this matter in open session?” Superintendent Smith responded that he approved of his evaluation being conducted in closed session.

 

Schmidt moved to enter into executive session at 11:20 p.m. to evaluate the Superintendent’s job performance to prevent needless injury to his reputation in compliance with the law. Pille seconded the motion.   There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0.

 

Pille moved to resume regular session at 11:58 p.m.   K. Johnson seconded the motion.   There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0.

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at 11:58 p.m.

 

Secretary

 

Julie Ehlers

 

GENERAL FUND
ACTIVITY $45.00
ADE’S PEST CONTROL $185.00
ADVANCED $375.00
AMAZING PIZZA MACHINE, THE $50.00
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $203.81
ANDERSON HARDWARE $238.15
ANDERSON HARDWARE $93.99
BLACK DIAMOND ELECTRONICS $1,268.21
BLAND, JESSICA $81.32
BRASE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING $542.06
CDW-GOVERNMENT INC $2,151.02
CENTRAL VALLEY AG $2,107.97
CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC $381.42
CITY OF OAKLAND $776.86
CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES $445.14
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT $1,408.05
CW SUTER & SON, INC. $1,154.00
DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC $84.34
DONNA’S CATERING $600.00
DROESCHER, RUSTY $90.95
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS $6,080.02
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES $550.00
EKBERG, PAUL $337.05
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. $1,069.44
ESU 2 $38,779.63
FIRST BANKCARD $2,259.68
FOOD PRIDE $129.24
GERALD GROENE $15.00
HARRIS $650.52
HOLIDAY INN-KEARNEY $171.90
HOLMQUIST LUMBER $180.52
HOMETOWN LEASING $1,255.77
HUGHES, CHRISTOPHER $550.00
JACOBSEN, BRAD $69.55
JELINEK ACE HARDWARE $7.99
JO-DEL ENTERPRISES $472.00
K C PARTS $330.74
KSB SCHOOL LAW $907.50
LEARN2MOVE, LLC $997.78
LUNCHFUND $845.40
MIDAMERICA ADMINISTRATIVE $45.82
MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC. $522.30
MOLES, JACK $128.40
MORROW, DAVIES & TOELLE, PC $6,100.00
NEBRASKA COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ATTORNEYS $80.00
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION $84.00
NEBRASKA LINK $669.20
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER $4,395.51
NETHERLAND BULB COMPANY $24.95
O’KEEFE ELEVATOR $980.47
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT $175.00
ORKIN PEST CONTROL $1,879.73
PENKE, KYLIE $22.94
POPPLERS MUSIC $12.14
RAABE, KAY $32.10
REVOLVING ACCOUNT $611.99
ROKUSEK, CONNIE $40.13
SCHERNIKAU, JUDY $7.50
SECOND STREET STATION $15.00
SIMPLEXGRINNEL $453.00
SMITH, JEFFERY $14.98
SUPPLYWORKS $2,920.26
SWEET, DALLAS $296.93
TSA TEAMS $375.00
$87,829.37
SCHOOL LUNCH FUND
APPEARA $190.65
BRAUNGER FOODS $2,524.60
FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM $2,396.75
FOOD PRIDE $134.61
HILAND DAIRY FOODS COMPANY $3,338.06
PEGLER SYSCO $6,275.51
STROMQUIST, PAULA $52.97
$14,913.15
BUILDING FUND
APPLE INC $2,400.00
CDW-GOVERNMENT INC $26,684.43
CITY OF OAKLAND $325.00
$29,409.43
QUALITY CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND
FIRST NATIONAL BANK FREMONT $52,355.00

 

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Statement on Car Accident Involving Vehicle Carrying the Governor

January 27, 2016 Leave a comment


LINCOLN – Today, Taylor Gage, Public Relations Director for the Office of Governor Pete Ricketts, issued a statement following an accident involving a vehicle carrying the Governor.

“Just before 7:00am this morning, a trooper assigned to the Executive Protection Division was driving the Governor in a van to an appointment in Lincoln. The van was southbound on 13th Street when it collided with a pickup that was eastbound on Washington Street. The van struck the pickup on the driver’s side near the rear wheel. The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the accident. The Governor was not injured, nor was the trooper driving the van. Both the Governor and the Trooper were wearing their seat belts.”

The male driver of the pickup was transported to the hospital as a precaution with minor injuries. It is the understanding of the Office of the Governor that the driver of the pickup violated a stop sign. Interested parties are encouraged to check with the Lincoln Police Department for the police report to confirm whether the driver of the pickup was cited.

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George L. Camron, 56, of Tekamah NE

January 27, 2016 Leave a comment


George L. Camron was born to Alta Carman and in Owensboro, Kentucky on October 5, 1959. He was the second oldest of seven children. His family moved to Nebraska when George was 14 years old. He passed away surrounded by loved ones Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska, after a quick and aggressive fight with pancreatic cancer, at the age of 56.

George married Carol Marie Carlson of Oakland, Nebraska January 11, 1982. Together they had three children, one of whom passed during infancy.

George was a man of many talents. He had several hobbies, but his favorites were fishing and being amongst friends. His newest joy was his grandson Maddox.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Carol; son, Nathan; brother, Norman; sister, Theanna.

Survivors include his son, Mike (Elise) Camron of Tekamah; daughter, Tara (Steve) Camron of Blair, NE; grandson, Maddox Camron of Tekamah; mother, Alta Townsend; father, Gary Townsend of Tekamah; brother, Robert (Kelly) Camron of Omaha, NE; sister, Linda (Joe) Sergio of Sherman, TX; sister, Udith (Art) Johnson of Craig, NE; brother, Leroy Townsend of Tekamah; several nieces and nephews.

A Memoral Service will be held Fri., Jan. 29th at 10:30 a.m. at the Faith Family Baptist Church in Tekamah NE.

Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.

George Camron

George Camron

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