Hassebrook Quotes Statute on Good Time

October 8, 2014 Leave a comment


“Governor Heineman has been in the press for months, refusing to accept responsibility for failing to revoke good time for inmates who demonstrate by violence in prison that they are a threat to our communities.

 

“The good time statute, and I quote, reads that good time ‘may be forfeited, withheld, and restored by the chief executive officer of the facility’ in response to charges of misconduct.

“The chief executive of the facility reports directly to Governor Heineman, the chief executive of our state. The Governor could have made regulatory changes to take every day of automatically granted good time away from prisoners who demonstrate by misconduct in prison that they are a threat to public safety. As Governor, I will use my authority to do just that on Day One.”

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Eagles Down Cougars on Homecoming

October 8, 2014 Leave a comment


The Northeast Cougars took a 14-6 lead to the lockers, but the Homecoming game got away from them in the second half.  Allen score three times in the third period and added another three scores in the fourth period as the Eagles went on to win 54-14.  Allen had 5 fumble recoveries as the Cougar offense struggled after half time.

 

Allen  raised their record to 3-2.  They are 1-1 in District 3.  Lyons Decatur has a 2-3 mark and are 1-1 in district action.

 

Allen scored first and had a 6-0 lead after one period.  Dylan Hardeman got a pair of scores in he second period.  He broke one run for 60 yards.  Hardeman also added  a PAT.

 

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Cougars take on the Eagles. All photos credit of Pat Sharp.

Cougars take on the Eagles. All photos credit of Pat Sharp.

run the ball throughout the game with 65 rushes and only 3 passes.  Their ball control regiment limited the Cougars to just 42 snaps.  Brian Boese was a battering ram with 36 carries for 188 yards.  He had one 70 yard TD run.  Caleb Thomas added another 111 yards for Allen.

 

Northeast got 111 yards from Dylan Hardeman on 20 carries.  The Eagle defense held Chevy Henneman to a season low 78 yards on 14 carries.  The senior quarterback threw 6 times and completed two.  Jayden Vetick gained 31 yards on his reception while Montana Riecken picked up 15 on the other completion.

 

The Eagle had 351 total yards.  They rushed for 317 and passed for 34.  Northeast gained 245 yards. 199 yards came on the ground.

 

The defense got saw the Hardeman brothers have a standout night.  Dylan had 12 tackles and a TFL.  Sophomore Tyler held his own in the line with 2 solo and 10 assisted tackles.  He also had a TFL.

 

Chevy Henneman topped the team with 16 tackles.  He had 6 solo and 10 assisted stops from his line backer position.

 

The Cougars will take to the road this week.  They will play at winless Winside.  The Wildcats are 0-5 overall and 0-2 in district play.

 

Allen                6          0          24        22        -54

LDNE              0          14        0          0          -14

 

RUSHING

 

Carries             Yards               TDs

Dylan Hardeman           20                    111                  2

Chevy Henneman         14                    78                    0

Montana Riecken         1                      5                      0

Jon Christiansen            1                      5                      0

 

PASSING

 

Passes              Completions                 Yards

Chevy Henneman         6                      2                                  46

 

 

RECEIVING

 

Catches            Yards               TDs

Montana Riecken         1                      15                    0

Jayden Vetick               1                      31                    0

 

 

DEFENSE

 

Solo     Assisted           Total   TFLs

Dylan Hardeman           4          8                      12        1

Jayden Vetick               2          5                      7          1

Montana Riecken         2          5                      7          1

Tyler Hardeman            2          10                    12        1

Chas Webb                  1          1                      2          0

Bren Shatto                  2          9                      11        0

Chevy Henneman         6          10                    16        0

Jon Christiansen            1          0                      1          0

Cole Christoffersen       1          2                      3          0

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Happenings at Oakland Heights: 40th Year Celebration

October 8, 2014 Leave a comment


Oakland Heights News

By Nancy Silvey Activity Director

We had a wonderful turnout for the 40th year celebration; we had 153 visitors come to the open house, we had one of our first employees come Suzanne Sanderson, and many other past employees. It was very nice to have so many people come and celebrate with us. Thank you.

This week on Thursday October 9th Charlie Davis will be here to play the Harmonica at 2:30 pm. Next week is a busy week starting on Monday October 13th we will be taken a fall drive at 2:30 pm on Tuesday October 14th is the Residents Pizza Party at 11:30 am and at 2:30 pm Michelle Roscoe and her Children will be here to perform, and on Thursday October 16th at 5:30 pm is our monthly Waffle Supper. And last but not least on Saturday October 18th at 2:30 pm the Rusty Buckets will be here to sing. We also have several Resident Birthdays coming up starting with Joan Pullen on October 10th, Margaret Benne October 15th, and Marcella Hennig on October 17th.

Church Service for Sunday October 12th at 2:30 pm will be given by the Evangelical Free Church with a luncheon served afterwards. On Tuesday October 14th at 9:30 am is Catholic Mass given by Father Paul.

Volunteers signing in last week were; Judy Nelson, Betty Hanna, Mary Donovan, Seth Anderson, Dani Moseman, Marge Maller, Anne Anderson, Cathy Rennerfeldt, Di Ruwe, Bonnie Fleischman, Pat Anderson, and Sly Rouse.

Guest signing the guest book last week was, Brain Goracke to see Jene Hightree, Mary Plageman to see Dorothy Larson, and Jennifer,

Oakland Heights 40th celebration. Photos courtesy of Oakland Heights.

Oakland Heights 40th celebration. Photos courtesy of Oakland Heights.

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Lady Cougars Compete in Two Triangulars

October 8, 2014 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

Week five of the volleyball season was very busy as the Cougars had two triangulars meets during the week and an eight team tournament on Saturday at Clarkson. In all, LDNE played seven matches. The Ladies produced three wins while dropping four matches. Their season record is 8-13.

Tuesday’s matches were at Wisner. Lyons-Decatur took on two state rated teams, (16-3) Wisner-Pilger from C-1 and (10-7) Howells-Dodge from D-1. The Gators and Jaguars won in two sets.

The Cougars gave the Gators a game early in both matches. They were tied at nine in both, but the hosts pulled away for wins. They took a 25-13 win in game one. In the second set after a nine all tie the Gators pulled away for four point lead. Northeast back to a 20-18 score before falling 25-19.

Howells-Dodge took their match by scores of 25-17 and 25-13. Northeast was out hit by the Lady Jags 27 to 13. Madie Ronnfeldt toped the Cougars with 4 kills.

On Thursday, the Cougars breezed through Boys Town with 25-12 and 25-10 wins. Brianne Haskell topped with 7 kills; Darcey Simonsen had 4 ace serves, and Tessie Collins had 4 blocks.

Northeast took on another state-rated team in the second match. They gave (16-2) Cedar Bluffs a scare as the match went three sets. The Wildcats opened with a 25-22 win. The Cougars countered with a 25-17 win. The third set went to the Cedar Bluffs. 25-17. Kelly Wakeley topped LDNE with 9 kills and 2 aces serves. Madie Ronnfeldt had a team-high 4 blocks.

At the eight team Clarkson meet, the Cougars were bracketed with Pender in match one. The (5-13) Dragons took as 25-22 wins before Northeast closed out the match with 25-21 and 25-16 games. Topping the team was Brianne Haskell with 10 kills, Kelly Wakeley with 5 aces, and Tessie Collin with 3 blocks.

The winner’s bracket meant a second meeting with Howells-Dodge. The Jags found a tough opponent this time. They had two close matches with 25-19 and 25-21 wins. This time Northeast held them to a 24 to 17 advantage in kills. Kelly Wakeley had 6 kills.

The third place match was a rematch with(11-9) Oakland-Craig who narrowly beat LDNE earlier in the season in three games. Once again the teams proved to be equally matches as two points provided the victory margin in all three games. This time the Cougars came out on top as they got a 25-23 win in game three. The defense was able to stall the Knights as Brianne Haskell had 31 digs, Darcey Simonsen had 19, and Lexie Bacon and Kelly Wakeley added 14.

LDNE 13 19
W-P 25 25

K A B D
Madie R 2 0 0 4
Brianne H 5 0 0 19
Tessie C 1 0 1 1
Abby P 0 0 0 3
Victoria M 0 0 0 2
Mickayla P 0 0 1 0
Kelly W 4 0 0 11
Lexie B 0 0 0 1
Darcey S 1 0 0 3
Set assists: Darcey 4, Lexie 1, Kelly 2, Madie 1, Brianne 1, Mickayla 1.

LDNE 17 13
H-D 25 25

Madie R 4 1 0 0
Brianne H 3 0 1 11
Tessie C 1 0 1 0
Abby P 0 0 0 6
Victoria M 0 0 0 3
Mickayla P 1 0 1 3
Kelly W 2 0 0 8
Lexie B 0 3 0 8
Darcey S 2 0 0 8
Set assists: Darcey 6, Lexie 2, Brianne 1.

LDNE 25 25
Boys Town 12 10

Madie 3 0 0 1
Brianne 7 0 1 9
Tessie 2 2 4 2
Abby 0 0 0 1
Victoria 0 0 0 1
Mickayla 4 0 2 0
Sophia H 1 0 0 0
Kelly 0 7 0 4
Destanie F 0 0 0 0
Lexie 1 2 0 2
Darcey 1 4 3 2
Set Assists: Darcey 14, Lexie 4.

LDNE 22 25 17
Cedar B 25 17 25

Madie 3 0 4 5
Brianne 7 0 0 11
Tessie 2 1 1 6
Abby 0 0 0 6
Victoria 0 0 0 8
Mickayla 2 0 0 1
Kelly 9 2 2 8
Lexie 0 1 0 15
Darcey 3 1 2 15
Set Assists: Darcey 9, Lexie 7, Mickayla 2 Brianne 1.

LDNE 22 25 25
Pender 25 21 16

Madie 6 1 0 2
Brianne 10 1 1 7
Tessie 1 0 3 3
Abby 0 0 0 5
Victoria 0 0 0 1
Mickayla 3 0 2 5
Kelly 6 5 0 12
Lexie 0 3 0 8
Darcey 3 1 1 18
Set Assists: Darcey 14, Lexie 8, Mickayla 1.

LDNE 19 21
H-D 25 25

Madie 1 0 1 6
Brianne 2 1 0 11
Tessie 1 0 1 6
Abby 0 0 0 7
Victoria 0 0 0 6
Mickayla 3 0 1 6
Kelly 6 0 1 7
Lexie 0 0 0 1
Darcey 4 0 0 11
Set Assists: Darcey 9, Lexie 7, Mickayla 1.

LDNE 25 25 25
O-C 27 25 23

Madie 5 0 0 1
Brianne 11 1 0 31
Tessie 7 1 2 7
Abby 0 0 0 10
Victoria 0 0 0 5
Mickayla 5 0 4 4
Kelly 7 0 0 14
Lexie 0 0 0 14
Darcey 6 0 1 19
Set Assists: Darcey 15, Lexie 11, Mickayla 1 Brianne 1, Madie 1.

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LDNE Kindergarten Class Goes to Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch

October 7, 2014 Leave a comment


The Kindergarten class at Lyons-Decatur Northeast had a great time at the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Kindergarten class at Lyons-Decatur Northeast had a great time at the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland Fire and Rescue Beef Burger Feed

October 7, 2014 Leave a comment


This Sunday, October 12th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. is the annual Beef Burger Feed at the Oakland Firehall! For a free will donation you will be served a great lunch by Oakland fire and rescue members! Everyone is invited to attend.

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Ag Leaders Back Ricketts

October 7, 2014 Leave a comment


Agricultural leaders from across the state of Nebraska today voiced their support of Pete Ricketts’ campaign for governor.

 

“Pete is the leader we need to move agriculture forward,” said Dale Spencer of Brewster, a past president of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association.  “He’s demonstrated he’ll not only be a friend and supporter of animal agriculture, he’ll be a promoter and advocate for Nebraska livestock producers.”

 

“Pete understands agriculture is a business,” said Debbie Borg of Allen, a Nebraska Corn Board member.  “As someone with a record of success in business, he knows about risk and making the right decisions for long-term growth.  We need his fresh perspective in Lincoln.”

 

“Pete is the right leader for our state and for the future of agriculture,” said Ken Boswell of Shickley, president of the Nebraska Soybean Association.  “He’s made a concerted effort to gather input from producers across the state, and he’s formulated sound plans to grow agriculture as a business and as an industry. I’m proud to support him in his campaign for governor.”

 

“I support Pete,” said Joel Grams, president of the Nebraska Corn Growers.  “He’s demonstrated that he’s willing to listen and work hard on behalf of farmers and rural communities.  His family is only one generation removed from the family farm; he understands the importance agriculture has not only on our economy but also on our communities.”

 

In last week’s gubernatorial debate, Chuck Hassebrook claimed he had the endorsements of presidents and board chairmen of Nebraska agricultural commodity groups.  He later had to clarify his statement, saying he misspoke and meant to say “past” presidents or chairmen of those groups.

 

Ricketts, at the outset of his campaign, formed a 15-member agricultural advisory team consisting of ag producers and agricultural experts from across the state.  He’s also earned the endorsement of the Nebraska Farm Bureau and the support of the Nebraska Cattlemen PAC.

 

The following list of current and former leaders of Nebraska farm commodity groups are endorsing Ricketts.  The organizations have not endorsed political candidates; the following list reflects the personal endorsements of ag leaders and does not necessarily represent the views of their organizations.

 

Endorsers:

 

J.D. Alexander, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Pilger

Doug Bartek, Nebraska Soybean Association Board Member, Wahoo

Debbie Borg, Nebraska Corn Board Member, Allen

Ken Boswell, Nebraska Soybean Association President, Shickley

Dave Bruntz, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Friend

Homer Buell, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Bassett

Dayton Christensen, Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Past President, Big Springs

George Cooksley, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Anselmo

Nathan Dorn, Nebraska Soybean Association Secretary, Hickman

Larry Flohr, Nebraska Wheat Board Member, Chappell

Chuck Folken, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Leigh

Dennis Fujan, Nebraska Soybean Association Vice President, Prague

Joel Grams, Nebraska Corn Growers Association President, Minden

Shane Greving, Nebraska Soybean Association Board Member, Chapman

Tom Hansen, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, North Platte

Dave Harrington, Nebraska Pork Producers Association Past President, St. Paul

Brandon Hunnicutt, Nebraska Corn Board Member, Giltner

Alan Janzen, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Henderson

Von Johnson, Nebraska Wheat Board Chairman, Cambridge

Robert Johnston, Nebraska Soybean Association Treasurer, Clearwater

Eric Kamler, Nebraska Corn Growers Association State Director, Geneva

Dave Merrell, Nebraska Corn Board Vice Chair, St. Edward

Shane Meyer, Nebraska Pork Producers Association Past President, Diller

Jim Miller, Nebraska Soybean Association ASA Director, Belden

Scott Olser, Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Board Member, Elsie

Randon Peters, Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Board Member, McCook

Kevin Peterson, Nebraska Pork Producers Association, Board Member, Osceola

Jim Ramm, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Atkinson

Jay Reiners, Nebraska Corn Growers Association Board Member, Juniata

Scott Richert, Nebraska Soybean Association Board Member, Gresham

Bill Rishel, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, North Platte

Brent Robertson, Nebraska Wheat Board Vice Chair, Elsie

Jeff Rudolph, Nebraska Cattlemen Political Action Committee Chairman, Gothenburg

Geoff Ruth, Nebraska Soybean Association Board Member, Rising City

Craig Safranek, Nebraska Corn Growers Association Board Member, Merna

Todd Schroeder, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Wisner

Carl Sousek, Nebraska Corn Growers Association Board Member, Prague

Dale Spencer, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Brewster

Mark Spurgin, Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Board Member, Paxton

Al Svagjr, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Cozad

Russ Vering, Nebraska Pork Producers Association Board Member, Howells

Greg Whitmore, Nebraska Corn Growers Association Board Member, Shelby

Jay Wolf, Nebraska Cattlemen Past President, Albion

 

Ag Team Members:

 

Ron Coufal, Howells

Mike Henn, Battle Creek

Jon Holzfaster. Paxton

Dan Hughes, Venango

Mike Jacobson, North Platte

Mark Jagels, Davenport

Paul Kenney, Kearney

John Kuehn, Heartwell

Nick Lapaseotes, Bridgeport

Pete Lapaseotes, Bridgeport

Greg Olson, Alliance

Scott Spilker, Beatrice

Alan Tiemann. Seward

Steve Wellman, Syracuse

John Widdowson, Lodgepole

Jaclyn Wilson, Lakeside

 

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Hassebrook Doubles Fundraising

October 7, 2014 Leave a comment


Democratic candidate for Governor Chuck Hassebrook has released the following statement about his latest campaign financial report, which is due today to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission (NADC):

Since the last report in June, Hassebrook has doubled the total amount raised in the campaign, bringing his total from $1.4 million to a record $2.8 million.

“I am humbled to receive such strong financial support in my campaign, but am especially proud that over 95 percent of my donations are from Nebraskans, most of whom have contributed $100 or less. It means a lot to have their early vote of confidence now, and at the ballot box in November,” said Hassebrook.

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Ricketts Releases Fundraising Totals

October 7, 2014 Leave a comment


Pete Ricketts announced that he has raised $2,308,660.00 from 1,452 supporters for the reporting period ending September 30, 2014. This brings the total raised for his campaign since the May 13th primary election to $2,857,090. The campaign ends the period with $1,233,728.54 cash on hand for the remaining 35 days of the election.

 

“This is a campaign about new growth in our state and responsible reform in state government,” Ricketts said.  “Our message is taking root, and I’m honored and humbled to have the help and support of so many Nebraskans across the state.”

 

For his campaign to be Nebraska’s 40th governor, Ricketts has received contributions from over 1,900 Nebraskans.

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Celebrate Farms and Schools

October 7, 2014 Leave a comment


By Kathie Starkweather, kathies@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs

In October, America celebrates the harvest, and specifically initiatives to put healthy, locally grown food on our childrens’ plates at school. And it all starts with America’s farmers and ranchers.

 

Many of us who raise our own food, whether in a pot or a small garden, do so as a hobby. If there’s too much heat, not enough rain or too many pests, we are disappointed and frustrated but the love of growing fresh, nutritious foods pulls us through tough times.

 

I know two young women who started a small vegetable farm. They have off-farm jobs as do many farmers and ranchers in rural America. While they are fortunate to have jobs they enjoy, their true passion is growing and providing food. They want children to eat tasty squash, peppers, and carrots. And they want kids to know where their food comes from.

 

They toil in 100 degree heat. They stoop to pull weeds. They invest in their farm with season-extending hoop houses to provide a few more months of fresh vegetables. It’s hard work, but they think it’s worth it if just one more child can experience the taste of a fresh green bean or learn that asparagus tastes pretty darned good.

Remember the kids and the farmers during this harvest season, and if you want to see how your community can be more involved, attend our Farm to School Summit in Aurora on October 22nd (http://www.cfra.org/ne-summit-2014).

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