Tuesday, November 30, 2010

D1-2 All-District Football Team

D1-2 All District team

FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarter Back – Alex Berg Bancroft-Rosalie

Running Backs- Matt Stansberry Bancroft-Rosalie
Robbie Thomsen Pender

Center – Ethan Sorensen Bancroft-Rosalie

Guards- Jalen Flock Bancroft-Rosalie
Levi Hesse Pender

Tight Ends – Aaron Brown Bancroft-Rosalie
Tyran Sounsoci Omaha Nation

Kicker- Eric Browning Bancroft-Rosalie

DEFENSE
Defensive line – Mitchell Hawk Bancroft-Rosalie
Eric Browning Bancroft-Rosalie
Dylan Powley Pender

Linebackers – Byson Miller Bancroft-Rosalie
Chase Miller Emerson-Hubbard
Theo Wolfe Winnebago

Defensive backs Trey Bonneau Bancroft-Rosalie
Zach Johnson Pender
Neil Sheridan Omaha Nation

Punter- Zach Johnson Pender


SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Quarter Back – Zach Johnson Pender
Neil Sheridan Omaha Nation

Running Backs- DJ Berg Emerson-Hubbard
Travis Jacobsen Pender

Center – Mike Schmidt Pender

Guards- Kyle Gutzman Emerson-Hubbard
David Walker Walthill

Tight Ends – Dylan Powley Pender
Richard Kearnes Winnebago

Kicker- Travis Jacobsen Pender

DEFENSE
Defensive line – Chase Colombe Winnebago
Austin Emmons Emerson-Hubbard
Levi Hesse Pender

Linebackers – Ben Burmester Pender
Dylan Frederickson Pender
Michael McCauley Omaha Nation

Defensive backs Anthony Bonneau Bancroft-Rosalie
Eric Hansen Emerson-Hubbard
Greg Neff Winnebago

Punter- Adam Dreiling Emerson-Hubbard

Honorable Mention

Dalton Wortman Bancroft-Rosalie
Austin Steichen Bancroft-Rosalie
Cory Sebade Pender
Jon Fassler Emerson-Hubbard
Matt Sheridan Omaha Nation
Khiry Webster Omaha Nation
Joe Galvin Omaha Nation
Cornell Hamilton Jr
Larry Smith Winnebago
Jeff Thomas Winnebago
Narcisse Wood Jr Walthill

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

B-R third in Conference One Act

Bancroft-Rosalie placed third in the Lewis and Clark Conference One Act competition Monday. Homer won and Wakefield placed second. The judges split on their opinion of the B-R performance of "Cinderella" getting a "1" from one judge and a "5" from the other. The cast has a week to improve before districts.

The District contest is next Tuesday at Cedar Bluffs.

Monday, November 22, 2010

NSAA says "You won't have that officiating crew again."

Last Thursday I talked with the head of football officials at the NSAA. I described my perception of the officiating of the West Point CC football game. After reviewing the game film, they missed some very crucial calls at the end of the game. I described the Dave Davis crew from Omaha as "clowns, showboating and trying to be part of the show" and "incompetent for a game at this level." How else would you describe a referee that crawls on his belly to check for a first down.

The head of officials told me that it would be noted and that as long as he was in charge, we would not have that crew assigned to one of our play-off games again. In hindsight I regret not complaining to the NSAA last year after the Davis crew performance of the previous year. But no one wants to be looked at as a "whiner."

Anthony Ridder is the best 8-man quarterback I have coached against. West Point CC is too good a team to give them a fresh set of downs when you have them stopped (i.e. pass interference and late hits). To make it through the play-off's, you have to get some breaks and a little luck. We could have used a little more of both.

Good luck West Point CC in the championship game.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Cuming County Visitors Bureau Photo Competition

The Cuming County Visitors Bureau is holding a photo contest to get photos for the new Cuming County Visitors Bureau website. There will be five photos selected. The five winning photos will receive $100 worth of Beef. It is anticipated that one photo will be taken in each community.

Deadline for photo submissions is December 1, 2010. See the ad in the West Point or Wisner papers for how and where to submit your photos.

The Visitors Bureau approved three grant applications at their meeting last night.
$5000 for the 2011 Cattlemen's Ball in West Point.
$500 for the West Point Bridal Fair
$1500 for the Beemer Q125

The next meeting will be Wednesday February 16 at the Country Pub.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Building Addition Plan and Estimate completed

The architect finally completed the building plan and cost estimate.

The addition would be to the North end of the school. It would be a two story addition, two classrooms on each level.

It would extend out to the edge of the current garage. The garage would be moved back further into the open parking lot.

The upper level classrooms would be 949 and 961 square feet. There is also a 200 square foot storage area at the end of the hallway.

The lower classrooms would be 952 and 1041 square feet. There is a small vestibule on the outside of the building for entry.

Estimated cost for construction $1,338,000 and architect fees approximately $107,000 for a total of $1,450,000.

The levy increase over 30 years would be around 4 cents based on current valuation. This would be a payment of about $80,000 per year. A more definite number will be available after consultation with our current Bond company D.A. Davidson.

The four new classrooms would be used to provide more space for Mrs. Wegner's elementary special education and Mrs. Brummond's class (third grade this year). Mr. Peter's and Mrs. Hawk would also have a classroom, instead of sharing space with other teachers. Mrs. Wegner's room would become the nurse's office (she is currently using the girls locker room office) and Mrs. Brummond's room would be used for elementary reading and math groups (they are currently in the hallway).

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Quality Zone Academy Bonds

Bancroft-Rosalie School has been approved for a QZAB Bond allocation of $220,000. The money is a no interest Bond that is repaid over a 30 year period.

The bond money can only be used for renovations, not new construction.

The school qualified for the no-interest bond based on the student poverty level and the number of schools in the state that applied for a share of the $2.0 million dollars allocated by the federal government.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

State Semi-Final 7:00 pm in Bancroft

The state football semi-final will be played at 7:00 pm Monday November 15 in Bancroft.

The Cuming County Feeders are planning a pre-game tailgate steak feed in the Bancroft Park prior to the game. Details will be announced later.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

School Board Meeting Summary

Bancroft-Rosalie Community School Board News

The November meeting of the Bancroft-Rosalie School Board was held Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the school library. Dr. Cerny presented: the October transportation report; District tax history; the sale of surplus televsions and information on a digital school-community sign.

In new business Principal Sjuts gave a preliminary report on teacher evaluations. The board also reviewed the district multicultural program and the technology plan, and approved the purchase of a color copy machine for the school office. The board decided to proceed with up to $220,000 in interest free Quality Zone Academy Bonds for building renovations.

Monday, November 8, 2010

School Board Agenda Monday November 8

Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 8, 2010 --- 7:30 p.m. in Bancroft.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Read and approve the minutes of the October 11, 2010 regular board meeting.

4. Treasurer’s Report
A. Approve the Bills
B. Financial Review

5. Review Agenda

6. Public Hearing

7. Administrator’s Reports:
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Principal’s Report

8. Old Business:
A.

9. New Business:
A. Annual review of Multicultural program.

B. Annual review of technology

C. Preliminary teacher evaluation

D. Purchase of color copy machine

E. QZAB allocation of $220,000

F. Accept snow removal bid

10. Executive session-

11. Future Planning- Next meeting- Monday, December 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

12. Adjournment.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Delphine Red Shirt at the Neihardt Center

DELPHINE RED SHIRT AT NEIHARDT SITE

On Sunday, November 21st at 2:00 pm, Lakota author Delphine Red Shirt will give a presentation on the writing of novels with biographical and autobiographical material. Ms. Red Shirt is a Ph.D. candidate in American Indian Studies at the University of Arizona. Her dissertation, “Woyake: Defining Lakota Oral and Written Literature,” focuses on collecting and interpreting these materials. She is currently a lecturer at Stanford University teaching Lakota language and Native American literature.

Best known for “Bead on an Ant Hill,” this popular author’s books have been translated into German and Mandarin Chinese. Other works include “Turtle Lung Woman’s Granddaughter.”

This presentation is part of a series of biographical related topics over the 2010-2011 season of programming at the Neihardt State Historic Site. The April 30th Neihardt Spring Conference will be “Biography: Written Lives” and focus on the many ways to portray a person’s legacy, including biographies, poetry, novels, and art.

The program is free and open to the public. A reception will follow where the author’s books will be available for purchase and signing. The Neihardt State Historic Site is located at 306 West Elm Street in Bancroft, NE. For more information: 1-888-777-4667 or 402-648-3388 or Neihardt@gpcom.net. Visit our website at www.neihardtcenter.org for information on upcoming programs and events.

Volleyball team finishes 19-13

Congratulations to the Lady Panther volleyball for a great season. The team finished the season with a 19-13 record, were district runners-up and conference tournament runners-up.

Congratulations Coaches Bessmer and Nottlemann and all of the players for the 19 wins and a district plaque on the wall.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Football Play-off game time set: 5:00 pm Tuesday at Friend

Bancroft-Rosalie will travel to Friend for a 5:00 pm game Tuesday, November 9.


The football team will dismiss to eat at 11:40 am and leave at Noon.

School will dismiss at 1:30 pm.


Friend is a 2.5 hour drive from Bancroft. Take highway 77 to Lincoln, get on I-80 west and take the Seward exit to highway 6 west. Highway 6 goes through the middle of Friend.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Volleyball District Final at West Point-Beemer School Thursday at 7:00 pm

The time and place for the volleyball district final has been set. Bancroft-Rosalie will play Howells at 7:00 pm in West Point at West Point-Beemer School Thursday night at 7:00 pm.

The winner advances to the State Volleyball Tournament November 11-13 at Grand Island/Hastings.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Economic Development in Bancroft

The Cuming County Economic Development office has completed the following activities in Bancroft.

-Held an Economic Development Strategic Plan meeting at the Bancroft Community Center October 12. The meeting was facilitated by Nebraska Public Power District, Northeast Nebraska Economic Development, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Thirteen Bancroft residents participated.

-Visited Bancroft businesses to discuss assistance options.

- Attended Bancroft Betterment meeting and gave monthly update.

- Met with 5 local businesses about potential needs and assistance thoughts.

Next steps- Continue visiting with the business community and work on needs described in the Strategic Planning meeting with the help of local leaders.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Betterment meeting agenda

Bancroft Betterment Monthly Meeting Agenda
November 1, 2010
5:15 pm at the Country Pub

Call to order.

Thank you to this month’s host- Bancroft-Rosalie School.

Read and approve minutes of October 2010 meeting

Reports
1. School
2. Village
3. Betterment Corporation
4. Cuming County Economic Development
5. Neihardt Center
6. Recycling

Old Business
1.
2.

New Business
1.
2.

Public comments


Next meeting December 6, 2010 , 5:15 pm at Country Pub. Host

Meeting adjourned