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Our Hometowns 3A The Columbus, Tck'uriim Friday, April 5, 19 Shelby team adds up to state math, engineering champs "You learn how to use your knowledge in real life. You learn to help each other out, so you benefit as a group." Josh Nekl team member years Shelby has won the state title. They wore also regional champions in 1993, 1995 and 1996. "We've done pretty good," said Jerald Ilumlicek, coach of the Shelby team. "It is a big thing for us.

We've had some success." He said even though Shelby is a small school, it still can compete against larger schools. They are good at applying (what they learned)," Ilumlicek said. "We use what we have really well." The test is broken into two parts. In the first part, students work as a tefm to answer a 100-question multiple choice exam. They are given 10 problem situations with each having eight to 12 multiple choice questions.

These questions are similar to a first-year college engineering class. Shelby said. Scow said he was surprised about the wide range of questions, "You've got to know a lot about different subjects," he said. Kelly said she liked applying knowledge from different subjects. She said the exams test a person's skills on certain topics.

Rief said the questions also challenged the students to think. "It is more of a college level," she said. "They expect you to get half right and 50 is a good score." Hoefer said the problems are more involved than they first appear. "There is a lot more to each problem than you think there should be," he said. "You need to look at a lot of different types of information." Brigham said he liked the challenge of the test.

"It helps you know how well your school stands with other schools," he said. Nekl said it is challenging applying what a person has learned in class. "You learn how to use your knowledge in real life," he said. "You learn to help each other out, so you benefit as a group." Kamrath said the competition points out a person's strong and weak points. She said the problems were real-life issues that needed to be solved.

facturing process redesign, solid waste management and technical writing. Ilumlicek said the science teacher and he asked students who do well in class if they want to participate. "We try to find kids who like a challenge," he said. The students said the tests weren't easy. "You just don't know what to expect when you go in there," Gray By MICHELLE FLYR Telegram Staff Writer COLUMBUS Shelby Hijjh School carried on its tradition ofbe-ing strong in engineering, math and science as an eight-member team recently walked away with a state championship crown.

The students took first in Division I at the Test of Engineering, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) competition in Lincoln March 12. When combined with the scores from the regional event in Kearney, Shelby was selected as state champ. The team consists of seniors Brent Brigham, Nikki Gray, Katie Kamrath, Kori Kelly, Joni Rief, Eric Scow, juniors Justin Hoefer and Josh Nekl. This is the second time in four Jhiv.v.l! 21 If i 7 iT KCAN station moved to Lincoln it provides Nebraska viewers with more local programming, Dant said. "Instead of getting the news from Sioux City, (viewers) will get the news from Lincoln." Valerie Kramer, general manager of Columbus Cable TV, said that the station is evaluating its programming options while it waits for a replacement for KCAN.

Although she doesn't know how long that will take, Columbus Cable still has access to ABC programming, which KCAN carried, so that minimizes the loss in programming, Kramer said. Columbus Cable officials don't know whether they'll begin carrying the new KLKE as part of the company's programining. "Once we can evaluate the alternatives that are open to us, well make a decision," Kramer said. er David City to Lincoln fills a big hole in that city's broadcasting industry, Dant said. "There was an opportunity here for a station to serve the Lincoln area, Dant said.

"Lincoln has been served by only one station locally. It's the biggest city in the U.S. with only one local TV station." KCAN, which had been a satellite of Sioux City's KCAU station, became KLKN in Lincoln. KLKN's new satellite station is KLKE and broadcasts out of Elgin. KLKE, on Channel 24, serves the same area that the station broadcasting from Albion served, Dant said.

"We got on (the air) with KLKE at about half power on Saturday and were up to full power Sunday," Dant said. The move makes sense because Hitting the beach By ANDREW MICEK Telegram Staff Writer ALBION The Albion facility that broadcast Sioux City, Iowa's, KCAN TV station on Channel 8 before going off the air last week will continue to be manned but won't broadcast a TV signal, a station executive said Thursday. "KCAN went off the air last Friday. That transmitter was moved to the Lincoln area," said Steve Dant, general manager of TV station KLKN in Lincoln. Both broadcasting companies are owned by Citadel Communications based in Bronxville.N.Y.

The Albion facility, which employs two workers, will transmit cellular telephone signals, Dant said. Moving the television operation 25Off Every Book Every Day FRONTIER BOOKSTORE Downtown Columbus 563-3993 For Home Delivery, 563-7547 GEUD iComparap Jerome Wurdeman of Columbus, an equipment operator with Loup Power District, uses a loader Thursday to dig out the beach usually covered by six feet of water at Lake North. The lake is partially drained by Loup annually for restructuring the gravel beachfront worn away by the wind and waves over the winter. When the water is down, Loup puts out the docks and buoys for use by summer boaters. Telegram photo by Steve Wolf scored 50.

The second part asks questions stemming from the first section. Shelbs answers to the second part will be sent to the national Ju-n ior Engi neering Technical Society for scoring. The national placing will be released at a later date. Some of the problems dealt with underground fuel oil storage tanks, indoor air quality, a recreational pond, house construction, motor vehicle break pad, advanced life support systems, recycling, manu- L'W' Mor. i collect the most pledges.

For a pledge form or more information, contact udy Brandenburgh at Clean Community System, 564-7375, or Columbus Jaycees President Susan White at 562-8521. Chorale to sing at Stromsburg April 12 STROMSBURG The Chorale vocal ensemble from Central Community College-Platte Campus will perform April 12 at Stromsburg High School at 2:40 p.m. The concert, based on the theme "Flashback," will include the opener "Fly to the Sky Tonight," "On Broadway," and "Celebrate." Other selections will include "On My Own" from the musical "Les Miserables" and the patriotic "America Sings." In addition, Chorale will perform a Platte Campus tradition, "Soldier, Soldier." Special We haul all types LTL Freight. Daily service to and from Columbus Madison Norfolk Lincoln Omaha the York Area Lift gate service available on request. Call 1-800-736-8263 for rate information.

1 ircita Digests The hunt is for children ages 2 to 7 and will take place rain or shine. 'March for Parks' stepping out COLUMBUS Columbus Clean Community System Inc. and the Columbus Jaycees will host a "March for Parks" walk-a-thon April 20, The National Parks and Conservation Association sponsors the event to increase awareness of and raise funds for America's national, state and local parks. Hundreds of marches in 50 states will take place in conjunction with Earth Day. All money raised in Columbus this year will be used to improve Gruenther Park, which is at the corner of Adamy Street and Gruenther Drive.

The march will begin at 1 p.m. at Gruenther Park and will continue for 4.75 miles through Columbus. Clowns, face painting and music are planned for the day. Prizes will be awarded for marchers who Easter 13 050 Qfilb mMBn TITiTiTTTW? eULv UU economic group to meet in Columbus i COLUMBUS The Nebraska Economic Development Commission meets Thursday at Behlen Mfg. jt Co.

in Columbus. The meeting agenda incl udes I updates on the Legislature, a business summit and Nebraska On-Line. Park entrance closing Ho reduce problems COLUMBUS Concerns of increased vandalism, littering and reckless driving at Loup Park has prompted park officials to close the park's east entrance by this weekend on a trial basis. The Platte County Sheriffs Department will also step up patrols in the area to help reduce problems. Other actions like a I neighborhood watch are being considered.

Loup Park is four miles north of Columbus on the north side of ft- Lake Babcock. Nearby residents had recently complained of troubles at the park. I Loup Power District officials met with the sheriff Monday to discuss the problems. Loup officials will evaluate the effectiveness of closing the i entrance at the end of this year. Anyone seeing problems at Loup i Park should contact the sheriffs department at 564-3229.

State art contest winners on display 5 COLUMBUS -The statewide traveling exhibit of i the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs will hang in the South Room of the Columbus Art Gallery in the lower level of the Columbus Public Library through April 15. The exhibit represents the J- winners at the statewide J5 convention of art clubs. Optimists to host Easter egg hunt COLUMBUS The Columbus Noon Optimist Club will sponsor an Easter egg hunt 11 a.m. Saturday at Pawnee 5 Park. EASTER DRESSES If COORDINATES ENTIRE STOCK ENTIRE STOCK Children's, Misses, Alfred Dunner, Teddi, Juniors, Petites, Plus Cricket Lane and Season Ticket ACCESSORIES II SPRING COATS Handbags, Jewelry, EMTIPP CTHPlf Scarves, Hair Accessories cni mc 1 vurx WE UNDERSELL ALL COMPETITION! LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED Shop Elsewhere Buy at Schweser's Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.

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