Fall is arriving, trees are changing colors
October 2, 2013 Leave a comment
Trees beginning to change colors. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Lady Cougars play some of their best volleyball
October 2, 2013 Leave a comment
Northeast picked up one win in volleyball last week while losing in two other contests.
They went down to defeat to Scribner-Snyder on Tuesday. The (8-9) Trojans won the EHC match by taking all three games
S-S 25 25 25
L-D 22 13 13
Stats (K A B D) Maddie 1 0 2 19, Darcy 1 1 0 5, Brianne 5 0 0 14, Abby 0 0 0 6, Mickayla 2 0 1 1, Vanessa 4 0 4 2, Kelly 3 0 0 3, Hannah 2 0 2 3, Victoria 0 0 0 15, Haley 2 0 2 4. Set Assists: Darcy 8, Brianne 6.
On Thursday, Lyons hosted a Triangular meet with Emerson-Hubbard and Winnebago. The (9-2) Pirates won two matches; The Cougars split in their competition, and (7-9) Winnebago lost twice.
The Cougars played some of their best volleyball in the third set against Winnebago. They led 17 to 4 as Maddie Ronnfeldt, Haley Bacon, and Brianne Haskell each served aces and were backed up by excellent floor play.
“I know our girls are capable of playing this way, said Coach Cronin. “Playing consistent has been a our main problem this year.”
E-H 25 25
L-D 16 21
Maddie 2 0 1 14, Darcy 0 0 0 5, Brianne 1 0 0 6, Abby 0 0 0 7, Vanessa 2 0 3 2, Kelly 5 0 1 2, Hannah 4 1 1 8, Victoria 0 0 0 0, Haley 0 0 1 0 Set Assists: Darcy 3 Brianne 9
Winn 17 25 13
L-D 25 22 25
Maddie 2 1 0 19, Darcy 0 0 0 10, Brianne 8 1 1 6, Vanessa 5 1 2 2, Abby 0 0 6, Kelly 4 1, 0 6, Hannah 8, 3 2 10, Victoria 0 0 0 9, Haley 1 1 2, 2, Lexie 0 0 0 2, Set Assists: Maddie 1, Darcy 8, Brianne 9, Hannah 1 Lexie 2.
This will be one of the busiest weeks for the girls as they have two triangulars and a weekend tournament. The (3-12) Cougars travel to Wisner-Pilger for a double triangular on Tuesday. Madison and Howells-Dodge will join the Gators and Cougars. Thursday is a trip to Boys Town for a triangular including the Cowgirls and Cedar Bluffs. Saturday is an eight team tournament at Clarkson.
Letter to the Editor: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 1, 2013 Leave a comment
To the Editor:
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! The Crisis Center has planned events to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence and to unite people to work together to make our communities safer.
Day of Unity – October 1st, please wear purple!
Chamber Coffee – October 4th, 9am-10am, Fremont Office, 141 South Union
Candlelight Vigil – October 10th, 6:30pm at the Midland University Amphitheater
Silent Witness Tour – throughout October in our five county service area
Head Start/Preschool Reading – throughout October in Ashland, Blair, Fremont, Ft Calhoun, Oakland, Wahoo, West Point, and Wisner
Ribbon Bowls – wear a purple awareness ribbon!
Volunteer Training – if interested in volunteering contact Chris, Volunteer Coordinator, at 402-721-4340
Domestic violence encompasses many forms of abuse: emotional, verbal, isolation, threats, intimidation, and physical violence. In an abusive relationship, the abuser may use a number of tactics other than physical violence to maintain power and control over their partner. Abuse can occur within a number of relationships between marriages, roommates, dating couples, even in later life by family members.
The Crisis Center promotes healthy relationships. We focus on the safety of victims when working with them. Every situation and individual we work with is different, and so are the outcomes. We are committed to the prevention and elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Everyone deserves to live a life without violence, please help make that a reality for someone in your community. During this month please be aware of those around you; offer your support and give them our 24 hour crisis line number (1.888.721.4340). Help us make a difference in the lives of women and children in Burt, Cuming, Dodge, Saunders, and Washington counties.
Sarah Coday
Outreach Coordinator
Crisis Center for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
1.888.721.4340
Pep band
October 1, 2013 3 Comments
PEP BAND! PEP BAND! PEP BAND! This magnificent group of people are keeping the Cougar spirit at it’s peek, with songs like My Sharona, Sweet Caroline, and Iron Man,
Lyons-Decatur Northeast Pep Band. Photo Courtesy LDNE.
they are keeping it pumping. Pep Band is great to come see at every home game whether it be Football, Basketball, or Volleyball because they keep the crowed pumped up. and chant to every cheer the Northeast Cheerleaders do! So come listen to the wonderful music of the Northeast Pep Band next Friday October 4, 2013!
This year the Lyons Decatur Northeast Pep Band is competing in the First Annual Battle of the Pep Bands, wich is being held at Bancroft-Rosalie, with Pep Bands from Pender, Homer, Logan View, David City, Lyons-Decatur and Bancroft-Rosalie. We also would love to see more schools join in. All schools have to sign up by October 18, 2013.
Schlichting attends historical car auction in Pierce
October 1, 2013 Leave a comment
Lyons resident, Steve Schlichting, was among the estimated 15,000 people who attended the Lambrecht Auto Auction in Pierce, NE this past weekend.
“It was insanity in Pierce,” Schlichting stated. “It was wall to wall people in a field. It was so crowded by the auctioneer’s table, I couldn’t even move.”
Parking at the auction was also quite a challenge, and could be costly. “There was parking all over a nearby golf course. Somebody said it was $50 to park there. I don’t know if that was for campers or what,” Schlichting said. “We paid $20 and parked in a field that a church group had. At least the money went to a good cause.”
The car collection began some 50 years ago. Ray and Mildred Lambrecht, owners of the vehicles, had a car dealership. The cars that didn’t sell, they kept and parked them in this field. They accumulated 500 cars that were sold this past weekend. Some had very few miles on the odometer. Others weren’t in that great of shape.
“A 1958 Chevy pickup went for $140,000. It had 1.3 miles on it. It looked like something had been dropped on it,” Schlichting stated. “The passenger side was dented down about two inches and the glass was cracked.”
Steve’s sister Jean also attended the event. “I told here I wanted to see the cars being sold. It took me half an hour to get through the crowd. I saw the Corvette sell,” Schlichting said. “It was a 1978 Corvette with 4.4 miles on the odometer. It sold for $80,000. Some of the prices people paid were insane.” It was estimated, at the close of the auction on Sunday, that over four million dollars was paid for the vehicles.
Steve didn’t go to bid on anything. “I left my wallet at home,” Schlichting stated.
Many people watched the historical event from their computers or viewed it on the history channel. “I watched it later. I saw myself on TV. That is my 15 minutes of fame,” Schlichting said.
Loren Swanson, left, and Steve Schlichting in front of one of the many vehicles that sold in Pierce this past weekend. Photo Credit/Jean Schlichting.
Cute kids
October 1, 2013 Leave a comment
This is the second installment of cute kids. They are, from left, Kamryn 15, Kaden 13 and Hunter 16. They are the children of Bret and Marcy Jenkins of Tulare, CA. Their grandma is Peggy Jensen of Audubon, IA (formerly of Oakland, NE) and Milt Jenkins of Tulare, CA is their grandpa.
Kamryn, Kaden and Hunter of California. Photo courtesy of Peggy Jenkins, grandmother.
Medicare Workshop
October 1, 2013 Leave a comment
Mary Loftis
A New to Medicare Workshop” will be held Thursday, October 10 in Oakland at the Rosen Room beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Mary Loftis, UNL Extension Assistant and Senior Health Insurance Information Program Volunteer will be presenting this informational program.
Call UNL Extension at 402-374-2929 to register for this free workshop for individuals and their families wanting to learn about Medicare benefits.
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
Kats’ Korner
September 30, 2013 Leave a comment
I am sitting at my office, wondering if the government is going to shut down in the next 10 hours.
I am not an expert on how a government works and what the effect of it shutting down will have, but I do know this is not good.
I am very disappointed in our elected leaders. I am to the point that whomever I voted for will not get my vote again. I am so ashamed of all of them. They seem to be willing to sacrifice people, this country, because they have an agenda.
October 17 is also a critical day. If things don’t change, we won’t be able to borrow money after that day.
I don’t believe anyone in the congress, senate, or the president, should receive a paycheck since they are going to be hurting others. They don’t deserve to be paid for doing a lousy job.
I hope the next president can fix this mess. I hope we also have many new congressmen and senators next election.
Kats’ Korner
I had the flu, combination cold, last week. I couldn’t sleep at night and was tired all day.
What a miserable week. Now I am fighting allergies. That is normal for me though. I don’t like having a cold.
I didn’t lose my appetite though. I ate soup and drank lots of water and juice. I ate plenty of fruit too.
I am just glad that is over. I hear there is a lot going around. Please be cautious, wash you hands often and get the flu shot!
Kats’ Korner
There is a nice place in Oakland that I have enjoyed many times over the years. It is the Troll Stroll on the east end of town.
When my kids and my sister, Angie’s kids were little, we use to take them through it quite often.
Lawrence Faudel was quite a gifted artist. He painted many of the trolls over the years. Unfortunately, there are always those who have to do harm to something beautiful. The park was vandalized many times over the years, causing damage to the trolls.
Things are improving now, thanks to the city of Oakland employees and past Oakland seniors who would do community service one day towards the end of the school year all over Oakland and Craig, including the Troll Stroll. Many dead trees were cut down and taken out of the park. New bridges have been replaced old ones. Other new items have been placed in the park too.
My husband proposed to me on one of the bridges nearly 18 years ago. It has since been replaced, but is in the same location.
It is a nice place to walk through and visit. It is very beautiful!
Thought for the Day: Fall is here. Let’s enjoy the changing colors of the season!
Have a great week, until we meet again!
The bridge (newer now) where Jeff proposed to me. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Another bridge and some concrete animals at the Troll Stroll. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Child Care Conference
September 30, 2013 Leave a comment
News Release
Mary Loftis
UNL Extension Assistant
September 25, 2013
Child Care Conference
Registrations are now being taken for the annual Fremont Child Care Conference in Fremont, Nebraska. The theme this year is “Lighting the Spark for Hope in Child Care: Strategies for Success for Child Care Educators.”
Louann Pepper of the Applebaum Institute will motivate you and your team for a fun day of learning together. Louann is full of energy and has a really fun motivational personality. In addition to her degree she has over 15 years of very successful teaching experience working with children of all ages. Louann understands what child care providers need to foster a child’s successful development. She knows what tips and tricks make teaching easier and she shares information, strategies, and solutions along with personal stories of children she has taught. She will touch your life and inspire you to go to work more excited and filled with strategies to make your job easier and better. You will enjoy her sincerity, enthusiasm, humor, and knowledge. You will leave the workshop armed with information to use the very next day.
The Applebaum Training Institute is the largest training organization in the United States for those who teach children. Established in 1989, the Applebaum training Institute has trained hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in other countries of the world Children are the future of the world. Their mission is to ensure that those who care for children are knowledgeable in techniques to guide children to be all they can be. Their seminars are exciting, informative, and motivating. They cover topics that relate to children and building a brighter future for them through you.
The child care conference will be held Saturday, October 12 in the Fremont Public Schools Administration Building at 130 East 9th Street Fremont, Nebraska. The fun starts at 8:00 am and lasts until 3:00 pm. Each participant will receive 6 hours of continuing education for the $25 registration fee which includes lunch and make & takes.
Conference highlights include:
- Clap, Tap Rap & Wave a hat – Fun Songs and Finger Plays that Teach
- Say Less and Get More “COOPERATION!”
- 10 Things Every Child Care Worker Needs to Know: Treasure Trove of Secrets
- Sing, Dance, & Play Problems Away
- FUN Must-Knows for Curriculum Success
- “Sense-ational” Curriculum Ideas
Registrations are being taken NOW. For a program flier you can call the Dodge County Extension Office at 402-727-2775 or visit their website at: http://dodge.unl.edu/web/dodge/childcareprovider
Mary Loftis
Mary Loftis,
Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929
Fax: (402) 374-2930
Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu
Birth announcement
September 30, 2013 Leave a comment
Jesse and Tiffany Raabe of Lyons are the parents of a daughter, Kayelee Ann, born Sept. 24th 2013 at 10:12 a.m. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was nineteen and one-fourth inches long. Grandparents are Steven and Deanna Peterson of Bancroft and Brian and Cara Raabe of Lyons.
Kayelee Raabe. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Raabe.
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