Mary Loftis Visits Science Class

October 5, 2014 Leave a comment


Fifth graders in Holly Loftis’s science class had another Mrs. Loftis visit their classroom last week. Mary Loftis, UNL Extension Assistant brought in her groundwater flow models and discussed how water moves through the ground as well as the hydrologic cycle. Watching the groundwater demonstration were: Alex Davis, Addisen Regalado, Maddy Jacobs, Kailey Voss, Carson Lavaley, Aubrynn Sheets, Noel Monif, and partially hidden, Kaleb Quick. Photo courtesy of Mary Loftis.

Fifth graders in Holly Loftis’s science class had another Mrs. Loftis visit their classroom last week.
Mary Loftis, UNL Extension Assistant brought in her groundwater flow models and discussed how water moves through the ground as well as the hydrologic cycle.
Watching the groundwater demonstration were: Alex Davis, Addisen Regalado, Maddy Jacobs, Kailey Voss, Carson Lavaley, Aubrynn Sheets, Noel Monif, and partially hidden, Kaleb Quick. Photo courtesy of Mary Loftis.

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New Correction on Hassebrook/Ricketts Debate

October 4, 2014 Leave a comment


Chuck Hassebrook has released the following statement to clarify his statement in last night’s debate.

In the debate, Hassebrook said that he had the endorsements of the “Presidents and Board chairs of commodity organizations for every one of the five major Nebraska commodities: beef, pork, corn, soy beans, and wheat.”

Hassebrook meant to say that he had the endorsements of past Presidents and Board Chairs. The mistake was unintentional and he apologizes for accidentally dropping the word “past” from his remark.

Hassebrook has been endorsed by the Nebraska Farmers Union as well as the following past Presidents and Board Chairs from major commodity boards or associations. Each served in the past as either state or national positions with organizations or boards representing the following commodities.

  • Frank Johannsen (Bayard, NE), Wheat
  • Phil Hardenberger (Crete, NE), Pork
  • John Klosterman (David City, NE), Cattle
  • Chuck Myers (Lyons, NE), Soybean
  • Ron Woollen (Wilcox, NE), Corn
  • Lemoine Smith (Minden, NE), Corn
  • Rod Hassebrook (Platte Center, NE),  Corn
  • Matt Connealy (Decatur, NE),  Corn
  • Roy Smith (Plattsmouth, NE),  Soybean
  • Cheryl Burkhard-Kriesel (Gurley, NE), Wheat

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Marjorie S. Kratke, 95, of Pender NE

October 4, 2014 Leave a comment


Marjorie S. Kratke, 95, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender, Nebraska.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, Nebraska.

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Donald Keith Speck, 86, of Tekamah NE

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


DONALD KEITH SPECK, 86 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska

Donald K. Speck, 86, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed from this earthly life on September 29, 2014 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair, Nebraska. Don was born February 3, 1928, in Burt County, Nebraska, to Gordon and Florence (Scherner) Speck. Other than two years serving his country in the Korean Conflict, he lived his entire life in Tekamah. Upon graduation from Tekamah High School, Don attended telegraph operator school in Omaha, where he discovered an office environment didn’t suit him. Preferring open spaces, Don worked for several different enterprises in Tekamah over the years, all with ties to agriculture and the outdoors.

Following his stint in the Army, he returned to Tekamah in 1951, where a young woman working in a local restaurant caught his fancy. Don and Jean J. Rapp were united in marriage April 18, 1954. They were blessed with three children, Leta, Judy, and Leon.

Don was loyal to his family and his country. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Don was known for his quick wit and sense of humor, which he readily shared with anyone. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Leon Speck; parents, Gordon and Florence Speck; brothers, Kenneth Speck of Omaha, Emmett Speck of Tekamah; sisters, Inez Chase of Tekamah, Phyllis Gammel of Murdock.

Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean Speck of Tekamah; daughters and sons-in-law, Leta and Helmut Liesch of Kimball, NE, Judy and Clark Meyer of Allen, TX; daughter-in-law, Vicki Speck of Eldora, IA; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Smith of Sioux Falls, SD,  Debbie Speck of Tekamah; grandchildren, Benjamin Speck of Eldora, Lora and Bryce Kubli of Melbourne, IA, Terri Meyer and Jim Spallin of Allen, TX, Robert Meyer and Jessica Eagleboy of Colorado Springs, CO; great-grandchildren, Kathryn Kubli, Shaelie Spallin, Marlena Meyer, Robert Meyer, Elsa Meyer; many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: October 10, 2014, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah

PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL: October 11, 2014, in the Tekamah Cemetery

MEMORIALS: To the family to be designated at a later date.

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

Donald Speck

Donald Speck

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Turnovers Decide Cougar Win

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


Turnovers proved to be the deciding factor as the Northeast Cougars took a 46-40 win over Bancroft-Rosalie, last Friday. The teams traded scores during the first half, but a fumble recovery and pass interception by LDNE sent the Cougars to the lockers with a 40-24 half time lead.

The Cougars stretched their lead to 46-24 in the third period.  Henneman and Christiansen had a pass and catch that covered 21 yards.

 

Bancroft-Rosalie did get two scores in the third period.  After a 20 yard run and Tietz’s third TD pass the Panthers closed to a 46-20 deficit.

 

Coach Maresh said that the defenses played really well in the fourth quarter.  Neither team scored. The coach added that defense rose to the occasion and played their assignment as well they have all season.

B-R      16        8          16        0          -40

L-D      20        20        6          0          -46

 

RUSHING

 

Carries             Yards               TDs

Dylan Hardeman           20                    107                  1

Chevy Henneman         28                    215                  2

Jon Christiansen            4                      18                    1

 

PASSING

 

Attempts          Completions     TDs

Chevy Henneman         10                    3                      2

 

RECEIVING

 

Catches            Yards               TDS

Jon Christiansen            3                      62                    2

 

DEFENSE

 

Solo     Assisted           Total Tackles

Dylan Hardeman           2          6                      8

Jayden Vetick               1          4                      5

Montana Riecken         0          1                      1

Tyler Hardeman            3          7                      10

Chas Webb                  1          5                      6

Bren Shatto                  3          2                      5

Chevy Henneman         4          9                      13

Jon Christiansen            3          5                      8

Cole Christoffersen       1          3                      3

 

Fumbles Caused           Recovered

Chevy Henneman         1                                  1

Dylan Hardeman           1

Jayden Vetick                                                   1

 

Pass interception

Chevy Henneman         1

Cougars down Bancroft-Rosalie! All photos Credit of Steven Hosch, LDNE

Cougars down Bancroft-Rosalie! All photos Credit of Steven Hosch, LDNE

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Lady Cougars Go One and Two

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor
Northeast Volleyball went 1-2 during last week’s competition.  They suffered losses to Scribner-Snyder and Emerson-Hubbard while defeating Winnebago.  They have a 5-9 record.

 

LDNE              25        22        25        23        11

S-S                  20        25        13        25        15

 

(K  A  B  D)  Madie  5  1  5  7,  Brianne  13 1  0  24,  Tessie  8  2  1  3,  Abby  0  0  0  4,  Victoria  0  0 0  10,  Mickayla  3  2  4  6,  Kelly  16,  3  0  19,  Lexie  2  10  0  14,  Darcey  1 1  2  7.  Set assists: Lexie  18,  Darcey  16,  Brianne  1,  Mickayla 2

 

 

LDNE              25        25

Bago                12        15

 

Madie 1 1  1  2,  Brianne 5 0  0  6,  Tessie  4  0  1  4,  Abby  0  0  0  5,  Victoria  0  0  0 10,  Mickayla  2 0  2  0,  Kelly 5  0  1  11,  Lexie  0 3  0  8,  Darcey  0  0  0  12.  Set assists:  Darcey 12,  Lexie 3,  Madie 1,  Mickayla 1.

 

 

LDNE              21        17

E-H                  25        25

 

 

Madie 4  0  3  7,  Brianne  6 , 1  0  10,  Tessie  3  1  3  5,  Abby  0  0  0  4,  Victoria  0  0  0  11, Mickayla  0  0  0  1,  Kelly  0  0  1  9,  Lexie  0  0  0  4,  Darcey  1  0  1  2.  Set Assists:  Darcey  3, Lexie  4,  Mickayla 1.

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Hassebrook Clarifies Statement From Debate

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


Chuck Hassebrook has released the following statement to clarify his statement in last night’s debate.

In the debate, Hassebrook said that he had the endorsements of the “Presidents and Board chairs of commodity organizations for every one of the five major Nebraska commodities: beef, pork, corn, soy beans, and wheat.”

Hassebrook meant to say that he had the endorsements of past Presidents and Board Chairs. The mistake was unintentional and he apologizes for accidentally dropping the word “past” from his remark.

Hassebrook has been endorsed by the Nebraska Farmers Union as well as the following past Presidents and Board Chairs from major commodity boards, listed below:

  • Frank Johannsen (Bayard, NE), Past President of the National Wheat Growers Association
  • Phil Hardenberger (Crete, NE), Past President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association
  • John Klosterman (David City, NE), Past President of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association (the predecessor to the Nebraska Cattlemens Association)
  • Chuck Myers (Lyons, NE), Recent Past President of the United Soybean Board (this is a national board for soybean producers)
  • Ron Woollen (Wilcox, NE), Past President of National Corn Growers Association
  • Lemoine Smith (Minden, NE), Past President of National Corn Growers Association
  • Rod Hassebrook (Platte Center, NE), Past Chair of Nebraska Corn Board
  • Matt Connealy (Decatur, NE), Past Chair of Nebraska Corn Board
  • Roy Smith (Plattsmouth, NE), Past President of Nebraska Soybean Association
  • Cheryl Burkhard-Kriesel (Gurley, NE), Past President of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association

Questions can be directed to Meg Mandy, Communications Director, at (619) 288-3823 or meg@chuckhassebrook.com

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Social Speaks: California Bans Plastic Bags

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


California is the first state to ban plastic bags in stores, such as Walmart. The ban goes into effect next year. What do you think of this? Should more states do the same?

  • Kay Desh Steinmeyer I use reusable bags most of the time. I think they are easier to carry in from the car. HyVee gives you 5 cents for every bag you bring and use. I think it would be a great idea.
  • Jeannene Schutt The fact that they don’t even give you the paper option is not good. Whole Foods uses all recycled paper bags. With handles…I forget how nice it is to have your groceries not just thrown in a bag…that you hope doesn’t break before you get in the house.
  • Nickie Robinson Go back to paper! I hate when they give me plastic bags!
  • Tami Friedl Hovendick Absolutely!!! Before paper and plastic they had cloth bags that the people carried for their groceries and wares.. There is NO reason we can’t go back to that.. This poor county has so my trash and little because people are just plain lazy.. I congratulate them and hope more states follow.. I am sure in other countries they don’t have as much trash as the US.

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Lower Elkhorn NRD Tree Grant

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


The Lower Elkhorn NRD is accepting applications for their Community Forestry Incentive Program. This program provides financial assistance for tree planting projects to improve or renovate community green spaces on public lands. Each project must be sponsored by a city, village, county or school and be located on publicly owned Cost share rate is up to 75%, not to exceed $5,000.

To ensure the application meets the requirements for this grant, the coordinator is required to contact the Lower Elkhorn NRD Forester, Pam Bergstrom, at 402-371-7313 or (cell #649-5130) for assistance by October 4, 2014. Pam will be available for assistance in designing your project and your application.

Please note that the deadline for applications is November 4, 2014.Application packets can also be obtained by contacting the RCD office at 402-685- 4020.

 

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Gregory Randall, 56, of Sioux Falls SD

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


Gregory Allen Randall, 56, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Daugherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; with Pastor Steve Tjarks officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Gregory Randall

Gregory Randall

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

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