APRIL 22, 2015
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Vol. 117
No. 37
Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska 68786
Wausa community will have input in consolidation
By Deanna Anderson Wausa Gazette WAUSA — Patrons in the Wausa School District will soon have a chance to voice their opinion on the proposed five-school merger of Bloomfield, Creighton, Osmond, Plainview and Wausa. After a very lengthy discussion, board members unanimously approved a motion to send a survey out to the registered voters by June 1, and ask for their input on the proposed five-school merger. The results of the survey will be provided to the public within 30 days. A survey, which was presented by board member Mike Kumm, included only three questions and asked for direct one-word answers on whether the Wausa School district should continue in the discussion with other districts, asked for an opinion on whether
A LOOK AHEAD April 23 Friends of the Library Book Club Angela’s Ashes at 7:00 p.m.
April 24 Arbor Day Celebration WPS multipurpose room at 9:00 a.m. tree planting to follow in Gladstone Park ---------------------District Music Contest at HNPS
April 25 Varstiy Track Wausa Invite in Pierce at 9:30 a.m ---------------------Osmond Golf Invite Rolling Hills Country Club at 9:30 a.m
the consolidation would provide a better education for the students, and whether the consolidation would have a positive or negative effect on the community of Wausa. Kumm thought it would be good to include a space the public could use to make comments, if they wished to do so. Board members Mark Dawson, Brian Wakeley and Kumm will review the survey and make any needed changes. All board members will give their approval on the final version of the survey before it is mailed out. Kumm told board members he wanted to send a survey out as soon as possible and find out what the community wants as far as the proposed five-school merger. “We need to get some feedback on where people stand. I want to
By Deanna Anderson Wausa Gazette WAUSA — Discussion on a decision, which involves the Wausa High School football team, is coming up. Wausa School board members are looking at three options for Wausa’s 2016-2017 football seasons: play eight-man football, drop to six-man football or co-op with another school for a football team. The Wausa School currently co-ops with the Bloomfield School for the junior high football team. Parents need to be in on making the decision, according to Supt. Bob Marks. We have had some injuries and some concussions, Marks said. “The parents need to be involved in this. We have to decide if we can play eight-man football or if we should drop to six-man,” Marks said. “With six-man football you would have to travel further for games. There are not a lot of six-man teams.” Board member Mike Kumm and Terry Nelson said
April 28 Varstiy Track Creighton Invite at 1:30 p.m.
DeMoine Adams WAUSA — DeMoine Adams, former UNL Defensive End Blackshirt, will address an assembly April 29, at 9 a.m., in the gym, with an inspirational message regarding his story and the need to "keep your eye on the ball" when it comes to educa-
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sider the present time but to look ahead a few years. “None of these schools need to do this right now but what about down the road. Finance is a concern but having a quality staff for our kids is my biggest concern. Some of our staff will be resigning over the next few years,” Marks said. “Think about what will happen if the other schools stay in the proposed merger and you pull out. Then what would happen. Who will be your ally?” The motion, which was passed, also established a timeline of May 2016 to have a public survey vote on how to proceed with the consolidation. The May 2016 date for a public survey vote has already been approved by the Bloomfield, Creighton, Osmond and Plainview school board members, according to Marks.
they want to hear input from the parents and the kids. “Let’s send the information out and let them think about it. Then we can meet with the parents,” Nelson said. Principal Brad Hoesing presented the time-line for making the decisions. “We need to have a meeting with the parents as soon as possible and we want to include the kids. They need to be part of the conversation,” Hoesing said. “We need to show them the plusses and the pitfalls of both sides. Then we can bring them back and make a decision.” Hoesing is looking at holding meetings in late May or early June. The deadline is Nov. 1, 2015, to submit an application to the Nebraska School Activities Association for a cooperative sponsorship in football for the 2016 - 2017 season. The deadline for schools to submit their declaration to participate in eleven-man, eight-man or six-man football is Nov. 30, 2015.
tion. The community is invited to participate in this exciting opportunity. Adams has worked with the TeamMates Mentoring program for three years out of their Central Office as their Post-secondary Education Coordinator. His primary role is to support matches with additional resources and support for high school success and to develop a post-secondary plan for after high school. Adams also oversees the Postsecondary Mentoring Program which is designed to work with students as they pursue their post-secondary education by giving them support and encouragement from a mentor on a monthly basis. Adams also enjoys being a mentor to a middle schooler and a high schooler.
Adams is originally from Pine Bluff, Ark., and is a former UNL Defensive End Blackshirt from 1998-2002. He received Academic All-Big and Academic All-American honors. Adams was a three-time Brook Berringer Citizenship Team recipient, the 2002 Nebraska football Lifter of the Year, and the 2002 Fellowship of Christian Athlete of the Year. He received his bachelor's and master's degree from UNL and is currently pursuing his doctorate from the University. Adams enjoys motivational speaking and in his spare time helping youth become winners in life. Come to support the TeamMates program in Wausa and enjoy an inspirational message or to learn more about TeamMates.
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Spring training launched Elizabeth Johnson practices her pitching at the Softball Clinic hosted by Shelbey West.
Boys’ and Girls State representative selections announced
TeamMates Matches Meeting at 9:00 a.m. Speaker DeMoine Adams at 10:00 a.m. in the Gym at 1:30 p.m.
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“I don’t have an answer on whether the school should close or stay open. We need to know more. I want to hear what people want to do but there is still a lot of information that needs to be presented and a lot of questions that need to be answered,” Vanness said. “How do you decide if you don’t have all the answers? I want to set the stage by telling them what we have learned so far.” Kumm said he wants to make sure all of the information –
whether it is for or against school consolidation – is presented to the board members and to the public. He had been surprised that the speakers at the community meetings had only presented the positive side of consolidation and had never talked about the drawbacks. “Let’s hear the whole story,” he said. Another issue was raised on what would happen if the Wausa School backed out of the proposed merger. What school would the Wausa School work with then? “It is important for the Bloomfield and Wausa schools to stay together,” Vanness said. “That is very important. The Bloomfield board members said the same thing.” Wausa Supt. Bob Marks asked board members to not just con-
Former UNL Defensive End Blackshirt to address student body community
April 26
WPS Kindergarten Round-up 9:00-11:30 a.m. ---------------------WHS Booster Club Meeting in high school library at 7:30 p.m.
was ready for input from the community. “Let’s get feedback on what the community wants. These questions need to be asked,” he said. Board member Darren Vanness believes it is too early to make any decisions. Additional education needs to be provided he said.
Decisions must be made about Wausa Football
SE Wranglers 4H Club Roadside Cleanup with meeting to follow at Gladstone Park at 2:00 p.m. ---------------------FFA Banquet Bloomfield Gym at 6:00 p.m.
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know the temperature of the community. I have talked to people. Some are against it, others are for it and some really don’t care,” Kumm said. “I want clarity. It has been three years of discussion – that is a long time – and we still haven’t asked the public. We can get some feedback and later on we might have to do it again.” Board member Terry Nelson was ready to survey the people in the Wausa School District. “I think people want to have a voice in this,” Nelson said. “If people are for the merger – let’s get it done. If people are against it then let’s stop wasting our time with this.” Board member Terry Johnson said he would be in favor of knowing how people stand but feels it is too early for a final decision to be made. Board member Brian Wakeley
Brice Barney WAUSA — Brice Barney, the son of Josh Barney, and the late Carrie Barney, is the American Legion Cornhusker state repre-
sentative selected by the Wausa American Legion. Barney will join nearly 400 other high school juniors from across the Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State, May 31-June 6 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. Dale Wamberg, a Legionnaire, said the decision was a difficult one. "Four were very close on the number of activities they were involved in and with GPA, but Brice was a little in the lead in GPA," said Wamberg. Barney is involved in football, golf, One Act, Speech, FFA, FBLA, W-Club, and National Honor Society.
The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate. Special lectures and addresses will be delivered by Governor Pete Ricketts and Supreme Court Chief Justice John M. Gerrard. National acclaimed motivational speaker JoAnne Owens Nauslar is also scheduled to address the group. Claire Vanness, the daughter of Darren and Gretchen Vanness, has been selected by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 63 to attend the 2015 Cornhusker Girls State Session in June. Girls state is sponsored by the
Claire Vanness American Legion Auxiliary. Vanness will be an active participant along with approximately 400
other girls from around the state in the democratic processes. The delegates study and create their own city, county and state governments and administer them based on Nebraska law. Carloyn Hall, a member of the auxiliary, said the auxiliary is grateful for the help of Greg Conn, WPS guidance counselor, in providing the necessary information to make the decision. Vannes participates in volleyball, One Act, Speech, Student Council, National Honor Society, FFA, FBLA, W-Club, choir and band. She is the secretary of the FBLA and FFA chapter in Wausa, the vice-president of her class, and a Sunday School teacher at Thabor Lutheran Church.
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Obituaries
Peekin’
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Ninety-five years ago April 22, 1920 Lightening struck Wednesday evening in the barn on Larry Gililan place northeast of town and the barn burned to the ground. One valuable horse, several harness, some hay and grain belonging to the renter, Mr. Voss were lost in the fire. Carl E. Pearson also had some horses in the barn but managed to get them all out. Notwithstanding the accident Mr. Voss is happy and cheerful. He had his property insured in the Union Fire and is fondly expecting a satisfactory settlement. H. E. Johnson informs us that instead of moving the old school house on to his residence lots and remodeling the same, as he had first planned, he has now concluded to wreck the building where it stands and build new from the ground up, using what material he can out of the old building. This will make it possible for him to construct a “new” residence more to his liking and promises to be the more economical plan. Seventy-five years ago April 25, 1940 A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Ruth Thorell at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elon Thorell on Monday afternoon, with a large group of friends present. Games provided the entertainment, following which the bride-to-be opened her gifts and they were viewed and enjoyed by all. Refreshments brought the afternoon to a happy close. The Norsemen, Wausa’s male chorus of nearly 40 voices, under the direction of Albert Newquist, have been rehearsing for the past two months to prepare for a concert. A group of good male chorus numbers have been selected by the director and Miss Alice Ringstrom, accompanist. The concert date has been set for Tuesday evening, May 21, at the Wausa City Hall. Tickets which will go on sale next week will be 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for all school children. If you intend to hear the Norsemen in this, their first concert, obtain your tickets early, because only a limited number of seats are available. Fifty years ago April 29, 1965 Gust F. Johnson, baptized, Franz Gustaf, was born in Slatthog-forsamling, Kroneborgs Ian, Sweden. He left the old country after receiving a letter from his uncle who had written of the wonderful opportunities in America and especially in the new Swedish settlement of Wausa. He arrived in Hartington by train in 1887, and began work for his uncle, Charlie Bard, on the G. E. Swanson place now occupied by Virgil Lind. He also worked on farms near Bloomfiled and Crofton. In 1891 Mr. Johnson returned to Sweden for his fiancee, Amelia Gustafson; they were married in Wayne on December 19th of that year. For a time they lived near Bloomfield where he was employed by a Mr. Valentine; later they located a farm three miles south and one mile east of Bloomfield. The subsequently purchased their own farm four miles north and one mile west of Wausa where they farmed until their retirement in 1923. Six children were born to this pioneer couple: Anna, Esther, Hjalmar, and twins Adolph and Edgar. The total of their descendants includes 23 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. Two of their children met tragic deaths. Edgar was fatally burned when he upset a kerosene lamp at the age of 1 1/2 years. Hjalmar died in influenza in France in World War I. His parents were expecting him home when the war was over, and did not receive word of his death until some days after Armistice. Gustaf and Amelia became members of the local Lutheran Church in 1895; both had been confirmed in Sweden. They were active members of church and community throughout their lives. The oldest Johnson daughter, Anna, married William Foreman who operated a livery stable with his father in Wausa. They later moved to South Dakota and then to Sioux City where William died. Their children are Cornelia, Leona, Kermit, Ruth, Homer, Shirley, Lois, Lee, JoAnn, and Ramona, none of whom live in Wausa, Anna still lives in Sioux City. Esther and Edith married brothers, Frank and Martin Johnson. Frank and Edith farmed near Wausa until moving to Norfolk where they still live. A son, Roswell, died at the age of 13. Their daughter, Gladys, lives with them. Judith has 9 children and lives near Bloomfield; Audrey has four children and lives in Minnesota. Esther taught in a rural school north of Wausa. After her marriage, she and Martin farmed near Wausa until they retired. They lived in the house once occupied by her parents until a year ago when they both became residents of the Valley View Home. They have seven children. Twenty-five years ago April 26, 1990 Public facilities in Wausa are getting a pre-Centennial face lift in several projects, Sheldon Lind, chairman of the Village Trustees, said. Partially-paved Clark street, a block north of Broadway, will have an oil surface on three blocks from Hampton Street west of Bismarck. At the other end of town, a new oil layer will be applied to Pershing Street from the Nursing Center to Lincoln Street, then south through the recent curb and gutter project. May 7, the Village Board will consider a paving district for curbs and gutters on Bismarck Street from Broadway to Clark. Reminders of Wausa’s railroad days, diagonal strips in the concrete where tracks once crossed Washington and Hampton Streets north of Broadway, will disappear with the streets smoothly resurfaced. In the park, the enclosed shelter house will have a re-shingled roof. And a sewage pump lift will assure smooth functioning of the lavatories. Also, higher voltage will be added in the park for lighting, sound generation and other activity during and after the Centennial events. Ten years ago April 27, 2005 Matthew R. Donner, son of Roger and Marcy Donner, Wausa, was recently recently selected as “Student of the Quarter” for the welding technology program at Southeast Community College, Milford Campus. The intent of this award is to recognize and honor those students who make an effort to excel academically and to improve their job skills while attending SCC, Milford Campus. Students receiving this honor must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Job skills evaluation includes the following criteria: good attitude toward staff, peers, and the college; good attendance; quality work; and ability to work as a team member. We have been so blessed with all this rain we have been receiving. It’s been dreary at the Villa but the tenants are happy to have all the moisture. They know the famers are enjoying it so they don’t complain about the rain. And the flowers are beautifully blooming. I talked to my dad the other night on the phone and he said to blow the rain his way since it is very dry out in Western South Dakota. So we are very blessed. Sunday, was a birthday party for Elwood Beaudette. His family sponsored this event in the multi-purpose activity room. I was out of the facility Monday so the tenants had a day of rest, but we were back to work on Tuesday exercising. Then the tenants watched the Covenant video. In the afternoon we played bingo and enjoyed coffee and cookies. We exercised again Wednesday morning and watched the Thabor Lutheran video. In the afternoon, I did manicures for the ladies. Lynn reads the Gazette with the tenants Thursday, so they can catch up on all the local happenings in Wausa. Have a Happy May Day.
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RANDOLPH — John Emmett Munter Jr., 91, Randolph, died April 13, 2015, at Colonial Manor, Randolph. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m., April 16, with 7:30 p.m. Parish Vigil, all at Johnson Funeral Home, Randolph. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., April 17, at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Randolph, with Rev. Michael J. Swanton officiating. Interment will be in St. Frances Cemetery, Randolph. Military Rites will be provided by V.F.W. Alvin Kessler Post #5545 and American Legion John Munter, Jr. Post #113, Randolph. Pallbearers will be John’s grandsons, Brian Munter, Scott Munter, James Munter, Rob Munter, Rick Munter, Michael Maryott, Matt Maryott, Mark Maryott and Ryan Munter. John was born Oct. 2, 1923, at Randolph, to John and Fern (Mahrt) Munter Sr. and was a 1942 graduate of Randolph High School. He joined the United States Marine Corps in World War II serving from 1942-1945. John married Vernell Gerber August 1946 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Randolph. The couple farmed north of Wareham for several years. John was known for his prowess as a pitcher during his younger years playing Randolph town team baseball. In 1960, John owned and operated Munter’s Hardware, Randolph, operating there until 1970. The couple began working at Yellowstone National Park and John worked as store manager for the Yellowstone’s Hamiltons general stores for 32 years, retiring after he turned 85. In 2008, the couple returned to live full time in Randolph. John enjoyed many hobbies including constructing diamond willow furniture for his family for over 30 years, he loved fishing, was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker Football fan a season ticket holder since 1948. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church and a life member of V.F.W. Alvin Kessler Post #5545 of Randolph. John is survived by his wife of 68 years, Vernell Munter, Randolph; three sons and wives, Doug and Kay Munter, Omaha; Jack and Pam Munter, Crete; Gene and Marsha Munter, Hickman; one daughter and husband, Sandy and Mike Maryott, Blair; 14 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; and one brother and wife, Robert and Florence Munter, Wausa. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, William “Billie” Munter; and one brother, Dick.
OSMOND — Mary E. Buol, 79, Osmond died April 14, 2015, at the Pierce Manor. Visitation was April 17 at the chapel. The Rev. Terry Buol officiated. Private memorial services will be at a later date under the direction of Stonacek Memorial Chapel, Osmond. Mary, the daughter of Clinton and Edith (Anderson) Hegstrom, was born Aug. 30, 1935, in rural Wausa. She attended Magnet and Wausa public schools. She married Don William Engle Feb. 27, 1954, at Wausa. After Mary E. Buol the couple married, they lived at Yankton and Pierre, S.D., and Shakopee, Minn. They had three children, Wesley Don, Noni Lynn and Jody Kay. Don was working construction on the dams being built in the area, and Mary was a housewife at home. Don died suddenly in 1959, and Mary moved back to Wausa, where she worked at a local café. She married Vernon Buol Aug. 26, 1961, at Wausa. Vernon adopted the three children, Wes, Noni and Jody, in 1962, and they had six more girls, Kimberly, Linda, Cheryl, Jackie, Patricia and Beverly. They lived in the Osmond area. Mary worked at Mary’s Café, Plainview, for 15 years. She started working at the Wausa Nursing Home in 1978 in the laundry and housekeeping department as supervisor until she retired. Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church, Osmond, and the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed helping with the annual church dinners and garage sales. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, going to the casinos, garage sales, going to and listening to country music and county fairs. She had a great love for her grandchildren and her numerous cats. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Buol, Osmond; daughters, Winona and husband, Rick Gubbels, Randolph; Jody and husband, Duane Koehler, Pierce; Kim and husband, George Bloom, New Underwood, S.D.; Linda and husband, Bill Swallow, Osmond; Cheryl Van Fleet and friend, Rollie Hackett, Norfolk; Jackie Buo, Battle Creek; Patricia Buol and husband, Robert McDermott, Lincoln; Beverly Buol and friend, Larry Simmons, Sioux City, Iowa; 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband; a son, Wesley Buol; and a brother, Robert.
Community Club plans for Pork Chop BBQ WAUSA — Community Club met April 14 at WPS. 14 attended. Minutes were read by Kelly Wright. The Treasurer’s report was presented by Cristi Munter. For old business, the Pancake Feed had about the same as last year375 people. There was a mishap with the plates and napkins, which were to be delivered to the fire hall and in the process were somehow misplaced. This event is not just a community club activity, but a business appreciation pancake feed which means that at least 1 or 2 persons from each business should volunteer their time to help serve and such. Next year this will be made clearer so more businesses will be involved and the advertisement will be worded differently. For new business, the Pork Chop BBQ was discussed. Jeff Friedrich reported that helpers and auction items are needed. This event will be July 25, and Silver Moon will be providing the music. Brad Kumm will be on KTIV channel 4 Around Siouxland Aug. 24, advertising the car show and Q125 activities. The club voted to donate $200 to the Shannon Trail. Julie Wisch asked about vendors for the Q125. There hasn’t been much of a response for this but advertising will help. The club would like to see local people in this request, school kids and parents for an example. Cristi Munter has contacted Jan Schiferl from Hartington to be our guest speaker at the May 11 meeting. Jan was voted mother of the year a couple of years ago. There will be a guest speaker at WPS for TeamMates April 29th, at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend. There was some discussion about the 5 school merger project. Darren Vanness, Terry Johnson, and others will be touring 3 merger schools to get some input from their faculty. Brian Eldorado is still looking into the electronic sign. Next meeting will be held May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall with our guest speaker Jan Schiferl and is open to the public.
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Quilters Corner Piecemakers host show and tell WAUSA — The April meeting was held at the home of Carolyn Hall April 10. All members were present. Bonnie read an interesting article about friction between hand-quilting and machine-quilting. All agreed to keep their machines or a quilt would never be be finished. No matter which method is used, quilting is very rewarding. Show and tell was very interesting. Florence brought the t-shirt quilt she made for her grandson. It was very neat and held so many memories of his life. Carolyn brought a beautiful king size quilt her friend made from jelly rolls. She also had a book showing the many different patterns made from jelly rolls. It was a machine quilt with a long arm quilter. The back was almost as pretty as the front. Bonnie brought two finished quilts she had finished for two of her granddaughters, Bobbi Jo and Kelsey. One was made from a deer panel. The final decision was made on the Swedish banner. In May, it will be finished. Happy Day! All had some ideas as to how the quilter jackets should be decorated. Members will start the jackets next month. Everyone brought their finished eighth block. Pattern number nine was handed out. It is always exciting to see how everyone's choice of color makes them so pretty. The next meeting will be May 20, at the home of Barbara Gillilan.
VFW Auxilary to decorate crosses WAUSA — The VFW Auxiliary to Post 5824 met April 14 at the Countryside Villa with six members present. Election of officers was held. Margaret was elected President; Ellen, Senior Vice President; Myrna, Secretary; Vicky, Treasurer and Laura as Chaplain and Patriotic Instructor. Trustees will be Laura and LaVonne. Ellen will be the installing officers at the May 12 meeting. The Auxiliary is planning to decorate the crosses May 20, at 9 a.m. This will be done by both the VFW and Legion Auxiliaries. Dawn Friedrich and FBLA students will also help. The crosses will be washed and cleaned May 26, at 9 a.m. The next meeting will be May 12, at Ellen's home, with Myrna as hostess.
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NECC Academic Contest NORFOLK — 17 Wausa students attended the Northeast Academic Contest in Norfolk April 13. Students attending the Academic Cont e s t we r e Jo r d a n Bur n s , Ra c h e l K n o x , S a m a n t h a Hennings, Tori Clausen, Brianna VanDeWalle, Christian Wilken, Kyle Kleinschmit, Travis Gillilan , Claire Vanness, Hannah Nelson, Regan Hennings, Luc Bloomquist, Mary Johnson, Kara Seagren, Alex Kleinschmit, Thea McFarland and Samantha Roberts. The students who placed were Jordan Burns who placed 2nd in Accounting II, Hannah Nelson placed 3rd in Biology,
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Brianna VanDeWalle placed 2nd in Business English, Thea McFarland placed 4th in General Science, Hannah Nelson placed 1st in Geometry, Samantha Hennings placed 3rd in Introduction to Psychology, Rachel Knox placed 2nd in Library Usage and Jordon Burns placed 4th in Personal Finance.
NORFOLK — Adam Kleinschmit, 2013 Wausa graduate, participated with other Northeast Community College students to finish in third place in sweepstakes for two-year colleges at the 2015 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging Conference held at Black Hawk College – East Campus here. Northeast was one of 26 community colleges and 25 university teams to compete in the April 7-10 conference. Northeast’s Agri-Business Management Contest Team placed first overall and first on the written exam and problem solving. Team members include Alex Bendig, Naper; Andrew Eggerling, Creighton, Aaron Maas, Bancroft; and Tarrin Quinn, Winside. Individually, Bendig placed second overall and second on the written exam and problem solving, while Maas placed fifth overall and fifth on the written exam and problem solving. In the Ag Mechanics contest, the Northeast team initially tied for first overall. However, the team tied with Pratt Community College for first place, but ended up second due to the tie breaker score. The team also took first on the general knowledge exam and second in the mechanics and material handling practicum. Team members include Remington Durre, Oakland, Nick Harms, Monroe, Mike Meduna, Wahoo and Thomas Rentschler, Atkinson. Individually, Rentschler placed second overall and second on the general knowledge exam and fifth in the mechanics and material practicum. Durre finished fourth on the general knowledge exam and ninth overall. Meduna placed fifth on the general knowledge exam, seventh overall, and
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tenth in the mechanics and material practicum. Harms placed sixth on the written exam, eighth overall, and ninth in the mechanics and material practicum. In Ag Computers, Northeast finished first on the general knowledge exam and third overall and in computer applications. Team members include Whitney Fritz, Creighton, Samantha McCarthy, Naper, and Maas and Meduna. Individually, Maas placed first overall and in computer applications and fifth on the general knowledge exam. Fritz placed third in computer applications and sixth overall. Meduna finished fifth on the general knowledge exam. The Northeast Crops Contest Team finished second on the agronomic quiz, third in the math practical, fourth overall and in plant and seed identification, and fifth in the lab practical. Team members include Matt Blunck, Osmond, Carl Frisch, Lindsay, Adam Kleinschmidt, Wausa, and Eggerling. Individually, Blunck placed first on the agronomic quiz and in the math practical and third overall. Eggerling placed eighth in the math practical. Other members on the Crops Contest Team include Jared Andersen, Wayne, John O’Brien, Newman Grove, Corey Storm, Valparaiso, and Whitney Kiser, Pender. The Ag Communications Team placed second. Team members include Jennifer Poessnecker, Atkinson, Morgan Quinn, Winside, Regan Herbert, Scribner, and Laura Smith, Kennard. The Ag Knowledge Bowl Team placed fifth. Team members include Maas, Blunck, Meduna, and Durre.
The Dairy Judging Team placed sixth overall and sixth in placings and reasoning. Team members include Michaela Goedeke, Dunning, Tim Kummer, Columbus, Trevor Hasenkamp, Beemer, and Cameron Johnson, Unadilla. Individually, Kummer placed seventh in placings and eighth overall. Northeast students also competed in the Soils and Livestock Judging contests. Soils Team members include Adam Schlote, Plainview, Trey Wolken, Madison, Alex Wiese, Newman Grove and Alex Ott, Blair. Livestock Judging Team members include Goedeke, Kummer, Hasenkamp, Johnson, and McCarthy. In addition to participating in the contests, the Northeast students toured the John Deere Harvest Works and John Deere World Headquarters, both of which are located in Moline, IL. Many of the students and accompanying instructors were involved in an Outreach Volunteer Project where they helped package meals that were to be delivered to the River Bend Food Bank, which is the local food bank for the city of Moline. The entire project packaged 49,800 meals; the one hour shift that Northeast students were part of consisted of over 10,000 packaged meals. Mike Roeber, animal science instructor and livestock judging coach, was also elected president of the NACTA Judging Conference Coaches Association for a one-year term. The Northeast students were accompanied to Galva by Roeber, Bernie Thyen, Chris Burbach and Mike Zierke, agriculture instructors, and Tara Smydra, associate dean of the Agriculture, Math and Sciences Division at Northeast.
Hello from the desk of Betty Seagren Let me begin by telling you a little bit about my position here at the Countryside Villa. Years ago, I wrote this article on a weekly basis and now I will be back at it on a monthly basis from a different position. I am the Tenant Service Coordinator here at the Countryside Villa and also the Med Aide Supervisor. As the Tenant Service Coordinator, I coordinate all move-ins and orient new tenants to their apartment, the facility, and the routines of the facility. I also monitor tenant service agreement to determine quality of service to tenants. As the Med Aide Supervisor, I am in charge of orientation of new med aides, scheduling, over-seeing all duties of the med aides and numerous other duties. I also keep track of all the tenant’s meds and order all medications as needed. So to say the least, there is never a dull moment in my day. Until next time, enjoy the beautiful days of spring.
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WAUSA — The Wausa United Methodist Women held their annual Guest Day April 8. Wendy Ketelsen was the guest speaker exhibiting many of her works. She is a local artist, painter, steampunk jewelry maker, and librarian. She has been featured in the March-April issue of Nebraska Life Magazine. It was a very interesting and unique presentation. Thirty-six members and guests from St.Andrews of Bloomfield, Golgotha Lutheran, Randolph, Verdigre, Winside, and Wausa attended. The fellowship hall was decorated with flowers and watering pots, carrying out the Spring Garden Theme. Many door prizes were won by guests. A salad luncheon was served at the close of the meeting.
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TeamMates recognized for 24 or more meetings in one year Shannon Knox WAUSA — Several Wausa TeamMates matches have met the goal of the TeamMates organization to meet at least 12 times per semester or a total of 24 times per year. The TeamMate mentors strive to meet with their mentees once a week. Most of the matches have a set meeting date. The TeamMates organization tracking and research states that this level of commitment returns the most advantage in mentoring. When they meet, the matches engage in a variety of activities. Mentor Darren Vanness and senior Austin Hegge have been meeting for the last four years. Hegge has found TeamMates to be a helpful resource as a senior in finding out what colleges suit him best. In addition to assisting students in finding the right college, the TeamMates organization also provides opportunities for qualifying graduating seniors to receive a $500 college scholarship. Vanness and Hegge have some fun when they meet as well. They play chess or horse. "We do a lot of fun things. The most recent would have to be beating him in chess," said Hegge. Hegge also values the opportunity to talk. "I've just been able to talk to someone about whatever I wanted and I knew he would listen." Mentor Katie Clausen and sophomore Carisa Molina have been meeting for the last three years. They like to spend their time playing games, working on puzzles, just hanging out and having fun. Sometimes they crochet or draw. They have enjoyed gaining a new perspective but also a friendship. Clausen says with more companies and businesses emphasizing the importance of volunteer time, it has become a non-issue for me to dedicate time. "I find it an enjoyable part of my day and a valuable part of my life," said Clausen. Molina says TeamMates helped her transition into the community. "I think it has kind of helped me to open up. It helped when I came to a new community to fit in," says Molina. Mentor Shelly Story and mentee Alexis Ellison meet Thursdays. They enjoy talking and playing board games. Bloomquist looks forward to meeting with Story. "It brings me closer to someone I trust. I am more open about things," said Ellison.
Story also appreciates the opportunity. "TeamMates gives me a chance to positively impact a young woman's life. I have enjoyed having the commitment and also learning how to better build her trust," said Story. Mentor Corie Clausen and Ciera Gallup have been meeting for the last three years. "My favorite part of TeamMates is building a relationship with someone," Gallup says the program and her mentor have helped her grow as a person. "I am not so closed off and I can talk to people better." Mentor Chris Johnson and seventh grader Cassie Bates started meeting when Bates was in the fourth grade. Johnson and Bates usually meet after school to engage in activities such as doing crafts, playing games and reading. Bates says one of her favorite TeamMate mentors Shelly Story (back, l-r), Courtney Clausen, Amy Burns, Shawna Ranslem, and Chris activities with Johnson has been reading 7 Habits of Highly Effec- Johnson stand behind their mentees Alexis Ellison, Ciera Gallup, Abrielle Nelson, Samantha Roberts, and Cassie Bates in recognition of attaining 24 or more meetings this year. tive Teens. Johnson said what she likes most The most recent statistics regarding students with a TeamMate mentor about TeamMates is being a part of these kid's lives and watching the confirm Roberts choices. Students with mentors have an 80% decrease students grow into an amazing young adults. in the number of unexcused absences, 70% less disciplinary referrals, "I have seen first hand what a big impact caring adults have on our and 40% improvement academically. youth which reinforces my belief that giving of myself is a worthwhile There are many young people who want a mentor and do not have one. commitment," said Johnson. Join the team and become a mentor. Think about who has mentored you Mentor Shawna Ranslem and mentee Samantha Roberts have been a in the past and the influence they had on your life. Here is an excellent match for a year. They usually work on crafts and play games when they way for you to give back. If you are interested in becoming a Teammeet. One of Roberts favorite activities this year was making pinecone Mates mentor talk with one of the current mentors or attend the WPS wreaths for family and the Villa for Thanksgiving. assembly April 29 at 9 a.m. for more information about the TeamMates As a result of TeamMates, Roberts says she is making better decisions. Mentoring program.
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