5-14-10

Posted on May 14th, 2010 at 7:50 am

Happy Birthday Wishes to: 

Fred Egley, Jeff Eisenmenger, Duane Ertzner, Barbara Johnson, Deb Martin, Kathy Moser, Carol Rickers, Gerri Zimmerman

 

 

 

 

Skywatch Weather: 

 Today mostly sunny, high 72. Tonight mostly clear, then becoming cloudy with chance of scattered showers, low 46. Saturday partial clearing at times, chance of isolated shower or storm, high 67

 

 

 

Sports: 

ESPN Radio now at 105.9 WJAG-FM & 780 WJAG-AM Mon-Fri at 5:00 PM; Sat at 4:00; & Sun at 1:00!

 

The Norfolk Catholic Track & Field team hosted the B-4 District Meet on Thursday.  In the boys criteria, Norfolk Catholic was the champion with 111.5 points, Columbus Scotus was second with 77, and Pierce took third with 68 points.  Qualifying for the State Championships next week were Erik Becker (110 High Hurdles); Jarren Heng (1st in 800, 1st in 1600, 1st in 3200); Nick Knudson (1600 & 3200); Luke Lyons (Long Jump); Drew Farlee (High Jump); Michael Steffensmeier (110 High Hurdles); Landon Nelson (Pole Vault); & Boys 4X800 Relay.  In the girls standings, Pierce was the champion with 101 points, Columbus Scotus was second with 91, Boone Central took third with 83 points, and the Lady Knights were fourth with 74.  Qualifying for the State Meet next week were Taylor Hansen (1st in Long Jump); Rachel Wieser (100 & 200); Cali Bellar (Long Jump & 1st in Triple Jump); Katrina Olmer (Triple Jump); Courtney Brozek (High Jump); Lisa Steffensmeier (Pole Vault); & Girls 4X100 Relay.

 

The Lutheran High Northeast Track & Field squad participated in the C-6 District Meet at Atkinson on Thursday.  In the boys standings, Ainsworth was the champion with 101 points, West Holt was second with 87, Plainview took third with 71 points, and the Eagles were fourth with 69.  Qualifying for the State Championships next week were Kyle Meyer (Triple Jump); Tyler Pflueger (Discus); & Mitch Knobbe (110 High Hurdles).  In the girls criteria, Ainsworth was the champion with 128.75 points, Creighton was second with 83, and West Holt took third with 73.  Lutheran High Northeast was fifth with 56 points.  Qualifying for the State Meet next week were Jessica Masters (High Jump); Karissa Blank (Long Jump & Triple Jump); & Larissa Toth (Discus).

 

Local Schedule:  Nfk High at Grand Island Inv. (BG-9:00 AM); Wakefield & Battle Creek at LHNE Tri. At Nfk CC (BG-2:00); Nebraska at Missouri at Columbia, MO (Bsbl-7:00); Univ. Of Seattle at Creighton (Bsbl-7:00); Omaha Royals at Reno (Bsbl-9:05); Creighton Vs. Illinois St. at Des Moines, IA (MVC SB Tourn.-1:30); Minnesota-Duluth at WSC (NCAA Div. II Central Region SB Tourn.-12:00).

 

Local Scores:  Creighton 5 Wichita St. 4 (MVC SB Tourn.).

 

NBA Playoffs:  Boston 94 Cleveland 85 (Boston advances to Eastern Conf. Finals 4-2).

 

 

 

 

 

Kwifax: 

 The average American household has 16 cookbooks

 

News Briefs: 

 

Police and sheriff's departments across Nebraska have been wary of applying for federal stimulus dollars. Just seven local agencies have applied for the money, which is available until 2013. The Nebraska Crime Commission's director says some agencies may not want to deal with the reporting requirements tied to accepting the money and have been weaning themselves from federal dollars.

 

With the Nebraska primary now a memory, it remains to be seen what will become of the state's conservative, anti-establishment tea party movement. Many in the movement had put their hopes in political newcomer Matt Sakalosky, who now says he'll support incumbent GOP Rep. Lee Terry in the general election. Many tea party supporters are left to back either the incumbent they sought to unseat or - less likely - the Democrat. Some may boycott the general election altogether.

 

The South Sioux City Education Center has enjoyed phenomenal growth in just five years, with 295 students currently taking classes in the temporary facility. In January, the joint Wayne State-Northeast Community College South Sioux City College Center will open, and Pam Miller, currently the director of the Education Center, has been named dean.

 

The Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce is joining an effort that calls for the creation of 20 million new jobs across the country over the next decade as a way to strengthen the economy. The Campaign for Free Enterprise is sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber's Brian Gunderson said in Norfolk Thursday, the campaign shows the crucial role free enterprise plays in creating jobs in helping the country return to the prosperity its accustomed to. He says Norfolk is a model for what other areas of the country should be doing in order to move ahead with over 25 business expansion projects over the past year-and-a-half.

 

After the rain comes -- mosquito larvae! Burt County Extension Educator John Wilson reminds all homeowners to drain standing water sources to control mosquito populations. Wilson says even plugged up roof eaves can be a breeding place for mosquitoes.

 

Last year's winner of Norfolk's comedy festival is coming back to host this year's event. Kermit Apio will host two shows at this year's Viaero Great American Comedy Festival in mid-June. Ed Asner will be honored with the Comedy Legend Award.

 

 

Today's Tickler: 

He who laughs last is the one who didn’t get the joke until it was explained to him.

 

 

 

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