Quote
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“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.”
What is Halloween?
October 29, 2013 Leave a comment
Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season with gatherings, costumes and sweet treats.
Where is Meridian High School?
October 29, 2013 Leave a comment
By Clare Wiltse
Sports Contributor
Where in the world is Meridian High School? That was the question that Cougar fans asked when the Nebraska Class D-2 football brackets were released on Saturday. The Cougars will face off against the Mustangs in first round game on October 31 at 5:00 P.M. on their field.
Meridian is located in Jefferson County, next to Kansas. The school is at Daykin which is 29 miles west of Beatrice.
The game should be a highly contested game as Meridian is the number eight seed in the East Bracket with a 41.375 power rating. Northeast is number nine with 41.00.
The Mustangs finished the season with a 5-3 record. Their most notable win was the 14-6 season opener against Lawrence -Nelson who had a 6-2 record. Meridian was defeated D-2’s number one seed Fall City Sacred Heart 49-6.
They averaged 44 points per game while giving up 29.25. Coach Maresh says that they are not a particularly big team, but they are capable of putting up the points. They have an I-Back who has rushed for about 1000 yards.
The Cougars finished the season with a 7-1 mark. Power points were harder to come by as the first five opponent finished in the division 3 with losing records. A division three win is worth 40 points.
No team can run the read option like the Cougars. They rushed for 339 yards per game as Northeast amassed 2715 yards with 40 TDs on the ground. Teams that tried to stop the run paid for it as LDNE connected on 35of 62 passes for 676 yards and 15 TDs.
Alex Brehmer, the quarterback, had a school record 1526 yards with a 10.6 average per carry. He connected on 31 of 55 passes for another 14 scores. Junior Chevy Henneman took the pressure off Brehmer as he totaled 1078 yards for a 7.05 average and 15 TDs.
The receivers are led by Dakota Riecken with 17 catches for 310 yards and 7 TDs. Marcus Hegy has 8 catches with 3 TDs and Taylor Fuston has 2 catches, each going for a score.
Dakota Riecken led the defense that held opponents to just 1494yards, just 187 per game rushing while giving up 98 yards/game passing. Riecken has 144 tackle. Alex Brehmer tallied 102. Chevy Henneman and David Bishop are other top tacklers with 63 and 50 respectively.
The Cougars have out scored their opponents by twenty points. They average 48.3 while giving up 28 points per game.
A win on Halloween most likely would create a match up against the number one seed, Falls City Sacred Heat, on November 6 . Lyons-Decatur would-be the host team.
Spookapalooza event in Lyons
October 29, 2013 Leave a comment
Spookapalooza was held last Saturday in Lyons. I could not attend the event. Thanks to Amber Bacon for the pictures! They aren’t identified as she was very busy at the event. If you know the children, that is great. Sorry the names aren’t included. It was quite a success it appears!
What a cute bunch of kids! Great costumes. Photo Credit/Amber Bacon
Bancroft Senior Center News
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8ancroft Senior Center News
* 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 walker. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
The Farmers Market has closed for the season and will open again next year during the growing season.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. Oct.: 30: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee at 10:00. We will have a Halloween party and bingo at 2:00. Remember to vote this week for new board members. Come at 5:00 to hand out your Halloween candy at the center.
Thurs. Oct. 31: There will be Tai Chi class at 9:30 and Walking ex at 10:15. Sign up for the afternoon pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Fri. Nov. 1: Chair & Frog ex. class at 9:30. November is caregiver appreciation and Paul Siebert will sing and play several different instruments at 2:00. The public is invited to attend. Coffee and dessert will be served at 3:30.
Sat. Nov. 2: Come and enjoy the entertainers at the monthly music jam at 7:00.
Mon. Nov. 4: Bring a covered dish for the potluck dinner at noon. Cards will be played after lunch.
Tues. Nov. 5: Pool at 9:30. Walking ex. class at 10:15. Sign up for the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Wed. Nov. 6: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Join us for coffee at 10:00. You pick the card game you want to play at 1:30.
Harvest in Iowa
October 29, 2013 Leave a comment
Harvest by Council Bluffs, IA. Photo Credit/Angela Graham.
- Harvest by Council Bluffs, IA. Photo Credit/Angela Graham.
Lady Cougars season comes to a close
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By Clare Wiltse
Sports Contributor
The Northeast girls ended their regular volleyball season with a four game losing streak. They lost EHC matches to Pender and Tekamah Herman in the past week.
The Lady Cougars hope to turn things around as they play in the D-2 District 4 at Pender on November 4. They will take a 9-22 record into the tournament where they will face off against (5-23) Winside. The Wildcats have lost their last twelve matches. The winner will take on the other bracket’s victor between (17-13) Bancroft-Rosalie and (4-16) Walthill. The Cougars faced the Panthers in the EHC tournament and came out on top with a 2-1 win. “The win over Bancroft-Rosalie has to be a confidence builder,” stated Coach Cronin.
The (10-17) Pendragons won 3-1. After falling 25-21in the first game the Cougar came back strong for a 25-16 win. Pender won he match by taking the next two 25-20.
Statistic leader were Brianne Haskell with 10 kills, Darcey Simonsen and Hannah Christiansen with six blocks, Christiansen with 2 ace serves, and Brianne Haskell with 20 digs.
(23-7) Tekamah-Herman was a tough draw for the Parent’s Night Game. The Tigers won 3-0.
Four seniors played their last home match: Sarah Alford, Vanessa Peterson, Hannah Christiansen, and Haley Bacon. Bacon would top the team with 2 ace serves and 5 blocks. Libero Alford had 16 digs. Peterson combined for 3 kills and 4 blocks. Christiansen had 5 kills and 3 blocks.
LDNE 21 25 20 20
Pender 25 16 25 25
K A B D Maddie 1 0 0 10, Darcey 1 0 6 15, Brianne 10 0 0 20, Sarah 0 0 0 18, Vanessa 8 1 4 5, Kelly 7 0 0 9, Hannah 7 2 5 9, Victoria 0 0 0 9, Haley 5 0 6 7.
Set assists: Darcey 32
T-H 25 25 25
L-D 23 13 19
Maddie 2 0 0 11, Darcey 0 1 0 7, Brianne 11 0 1 13, Abby 0 0 0 4, Sarah 0 0 016, Vanessa 2 4 4 0, Kelly 3 1 0 7, Hannah 5 0 3 1, Haley 5 2 5 2, Lexie 0 0 0 6. Set Assists: Darcey 14, Lexie 8 Haley 1, Kelly 1.
Kats’ Korner
October 29, 2013 Leave a comment
We have all been blessed with such a beautiful Fall season. I have enjoyed taking pictures of the trees changing colors along with the decorations in yards in the communities. I am still experimenting with my camera. I hadn’t tried to take movies with it until the other day. I decided to try it and I am posting it with my column. I decided to try it about the time a train came through. It isn’t anything new to me. It is almost in my back yard. Now, you can year what I hear many times a day. I intend to improve upon my movie taking abilities! I am researching photography extensively.
Harvest has been wonderful to watch too. I have driven many miles to observe farmers working so hard, harvesting the reaps of their fields. We are all truly blessed to have such dedicated farmers, working long hours each day to bring in their crops.
They feed America. Without them, not a one of us would be here. Thank you for all that you do!
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My husband, Jeff, just started a new job. He is working much longer days and every other weekend.
I am excited for him, because he really likes this job. It is at Craig Cattle Company. Jeff was born and raised on a farm. He spent a majority of his life farming. He worked in the fields and had cattle. Not as many as he works around now, but he does love cattle and working outdoors.
I am having many more responsibilities at home now. I take care of his Golden Retriever, Tucker, a great deal more now.
He would prefer Jeff, but when it is only me, he doesn’t mind. When he knows Jeff is home, he looks at the house wanting Jeff to be with him, not me. I don’t doubt that Jeff will always be his favorite, as it should be. He will still be taking care of him. I will just be helping out when he is tired.
It is one of life’s changes, and grateful for it. The smile I see on Jeff’s face makes me very happy.
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The three schools in Burt County have been discussing merging. This is such an important issue. I strongly encourage citizens to attend a meeting about the issue on Tues., Nov. 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyons-Decatur Northeast gymnasium.
Everyone is encouraged to attend. The school boards of Tekamah-Herman, Oakland-Craig and Lyons-Decatur Northeast have been researching and discussing possibilities for several months now.
This meeting is a perfect time to ask any questions you may have, and to learn what the three school boards are proposing for options in this issue.
Thought for the Day: Let us remember, this is a very tough decision facing the three Burt County school boards. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Until we meet again, enjoy!
Information on Burt County School Consolidation
October 28, 2013 Leave a comment
BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION – POSSIBLE PROCESS
By Fred Hansen, Superintendent LDNE
Discussion continues on the possibility of a consolidation of three school districts in Burt County. The Lyons-Decatur Northeast School Board would like to hear from the patrons and parents of the district and will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the school gym, set for the purpose of providing information to the public regarding a possible merger with Tekamah-Herman and Oakland-Craig, and allow for questions/answers and opinions to be heard on this idea. NOTE the change in the date. It was moved off of Monday due to a volleyball sub-district game conflict.
At some point, the School Board will hold a vote to decide if they intend to continue to discuss this idea with Oakland-Craig and Tekamah-Herman. If the board votes to continue talks the next step in the process would be for the three school board committees to develop a merger petition. The petition would then be voted upon by each school board and if approved by all three boards it would be sent on to the State Committee for the Reorganization of School Districts in care of the Commissioner of Education, Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska State office Building, 6th Floor, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4987. Prior to the vote by each board to approve the petition any school board could vote to remove their school from the process.
The merge petition process is described in the Nebraska Department of Education Rule 83. This Rule can be found on the NDE website at http://www.education.ne.gov/. When you find this website click on the letter “R” on the top and scroll down to Rule 83. Russ Inbody, NDE Administrator of Finance and Organizational Services, leads this division of the Department.
Nebraska school districts have several options from which to choose when considering a merger. The most common option that the Burt County Schools are considering is for school boards to vote on reorganizing their districts. Steve Williams, school district lawyer from Harding & Shultz in Lincoln, recommends the “board to board to board” petition method (79-413 through 79-431). This calls for a 60% affirmative vote of each school board to approve the petition. Then the boards submit the approved merger petition to the State Committee for the Reorganization of School Districts for their approval.
The Burt County school committees discussed tying the merger petition to a successful bond issue to build a 7-12 grade secondary school. The school lawyer recommends we hold 3 separate bond elections so that EACH school district votes to approve the bond issue. The State Committee will not approve the merger petition unless all three school districts approve the bond issue (79-413).
The consolidation idea currently includes building a new 7-12 grade facility somewhere close to Hwy 32 between Oakland and Tekamah. The idea also includes keeping an elementary facility in Lyons, Oakland, Tekamah, and closing the elementary at Herman. The new district would be one of the largest Class C1 or smallest Class B schools in Nebraska with our 2013-14 combined enrollments.
Word/AaSupt13-14/Board 2013/Consolidation/LMS article #2 10.28.13
Halloween in Decatur
October 28, 2013 Leave a comment
Kat Country Hub checked with the Village office in Decatur and was told Halloween has NOT been changed in Decatur. Trick or Treating will be on Halloween.
Kat Country Hub 
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