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A4 Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Fremont tribune 00 1 In addition to regular science classes, the school can offer STEM education through its Project Lead the Way curricu- lum. One of the first things kinder- garten classes do is to construct houses that can prevent the Big Bad Wolf (from a popular chil- story) from blowing them down. just one of the module. Project Lead the Way has multi- ple modules that become more challenging as children get older. Rathke sees the value of such programming, which helps get students interested in the edu- cational areas of science, tech- nology and engineering.

they can get excited about those types of things already, more apt to be excited when they get to the high school level and then potentially at some point when they choose a major in college they may be more apt to choose one of those fields that is greatly needed in America at this he said. Refreshments will be available at the kindergarten event. will be talking about tu- ition and also will be explaining our tuition assistance program for those who may need extra financial help to attend he said. For more information, contact Rathke at the school at 402-721- 5959. Trinity From A1 wanted to pay tribute to music in television and movies and pay tribute to famous mu- sicians who have passed Sodawasser said.

According to Sodawasser, the group tailors its performance to account for the amount of time they have at each school but it usually runs around 30-45 min- utes. According to Sodawasser, the Acoustic Performance Group serves as an outlet for Midland students who enjoy performing but may not be interested in more traditional venues. Midland, we have all of the standard programs, as far as choir, concert bands and musical she said. how cool is it to show these (high school) students that we have all of that, but we also have an outlet for maybe a musician who is not into musical theater, but they love to just create music and so that is the type of students we get in the Sodawasser says that the pro- cess of creating and executing a show as part of the Midland Acoustic Performance Group is often a novel proposition for students, but that it helps prepare them for the real world. new for a lot of them who are used to just being told, here is your sheet she said.

it is especially beneficial for our Musical Education and Arts Management Music Education students get the opportunity to learn about arranging a show, creating bal- ance within it, and coming up with harmonies says Sodawas- ser. Arts Management students benefit from a whole other side of the production. might be more inter- ested in the directing side and behind-the-scenes produc- Sodawasser said. they learn about casting, staging, and much all the and of what it takes to put on a This tour will feature 15 performances at 10 schools in- cluding Bennington, Boys Town, Columbus, Elkhorn South, Gretna, Howells-Dodge, Morton Middle School, Norfolk, Lincoln East and Lincoln Southeast. Area residents will also get the opportunity to enjoy the Midland Acoustic Performance Group at annual Spotlight Se- ries concerts held from Feb.

8-10. at Kimmel Theater. Midland From A1 JOANNE YOUNG Lee Newspapers A Lincoln senator wants to in- volve state senators in witnessing state-sponsored executions and increase transpar- ency of the pro- cess. are in charge of the laws, and because of that I think we have the highest duty to make sure that the laws are carried out in the most appropriate and transparent way said Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks.

The bill (LB238) would require that two members of the Legisla- ture be present to view an execu- tion from the time the condemned prisoner enters the execution chamber to the time he or she is pronounced dead or the execution is halted. During that time, no one would be allowed to obstruct the view of the witnesses to the execution process. During the execution of Carey Dean Moore in August, about 15 minutes into the procedure, the curtains closed and did not open again for 14 minutes. That was six minutes after Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon pronounced Moore dead at 10:47 a.m., and 29 minutes after the first lethal injec- tion drug, diazepam, was adminis- tered at 10:24 a.m. think that what happened this last time was totally shock- ing to Pansing Brooks said.

believe they (prison officials) followed the law and if they need it more clearly written, this be surprising. are not going to sit and let the government tell us, us, we did it If so, then let us watch and make sure that that is happening Corrections Department Di- rector Scott Frakes has said the members of the execution team cannot be disclosed. the reasoning he used to keep records of the lethal injection drugs from public disclosure, and for closing the curtains during certain parts of the procedure. If there is concern about those on the execution team being seen while conducting the execution, Pansing bill says, they could request to wear a mask or somehow conceal their identity from witnesses. The execution team is the Cor- rections director, the Nebraska State Penitentiary warden, the public-information officer, a team to provide secure escort for the condemned prisoner, two people to administer the IV drugs and a phar- macist or pharmaceutical chemist.

During execution, wit- nesses were shielded from viewing those 14 minutes. Death penalty observers said it hindered trans- parency and true reporting of the effects of the drugs. Frakes explained those 14 min- utes to a grand jury in December, saying that after the fourth drug was given, the curtains were closed out of respect as the other execu- tion team members were brought in. During that time, Frakes and Acting Warden Robert Madsen waited five minutes to ensure there was no question the drugs had the chance to circulate in body and had the expected effect. State Patrol Investigator Sta- cie Lundgren, pathologist Rob- ert Bowen and Lancaster County Capt.

Thomas Brook- houser examined Moore, and Condon, as the county coroner, declared he was dead. That took 11 minutes, Frakes said. The last few minutes was the transition as the coroner and exe- cution team left. the power to decide which part they are going to be transparent Pansing Brooks said. think the law was clear that it was supposed to be a witnessing of the Since Nebraska voters said the state is allowed to kill somebody, then the state has the grave re- sponsibility of witnessing it prop- erly, she said, and making sure the human being it is about to kill is treated humanely.

Pansing bill was intro- duced Monday, along with 37 other bills and a resolution. Other pro- posals introduced on the third day of bill introduction included: Guard life insurance Sen. Joni Albrecht of Thurston sponsored legislation (LB223) to create a state-funded life insurance policy for members of the Nebraska National Guard. No cellphones in prison Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne in- troduced a bill (LB233) prohib- iting visitors, employees or any other person from bringing a cell- phone or mobile device into a jail or prison.

Confiscated items would be turned over to the Nebraska State Patrol. Disclose lottery odds A bill (LB252) by Lincoln Sen. Suzanne Geist would require all lottery advertisements to disclose the odds of winning the largest prize a clear and conspicuous in text not less than 35 percent of the largest font used in the advertisement. Redistricting prep The state would appoint an In- dependent Redistricting Advisory Commission under a bill (LB253) from Omaha Sen. John Mc- Collister.

The commission would be made up of two members from each of three legisla- tive caucuses, with no more than three members representing the same political party, as well as a chairperson is not affiliated with any political The com- mission would submit plans for the redistricting of legislative and congressional seats for the decade beginning 2021. Convention of states Sen. Steve Halloran of Hastings introduced a resolution (LR7) call- ing for a convention of the states under Article of the U.S. Consti- tution for the purpose of proposing amendments that impose fiscal re- straints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and create term limits for members of Con- gress. Proper execution protocol sought Bill offers clearer guidelines for witnessing execution Pansing Brooks As one of the new first actions, it approved a donation of $3,287 from CF Industries to nine Fremont teachers to pursue projects.

Fremont High School Principal Scott Jensen described the dona- tion as several Seven of the grants will go to Milliken Park to fund field trips for students to places like Morrill Hall and the Henry Doorly Zoo where they can learn about Nebraska history and wild- Jensen said. Another two of the grants were for Johnson Crossing Academic Center work on a greenhouse and Jensen said. The last mini-grant went to the high school to help build a biodi- versity area. BOE From A1 TRIBUNE STAFF Four area individuals were ar- rested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine in separate incidents on Saturday. The first two arrests occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m.

when 41-year-old David D. Duncan and 38-year-old Tia J. Svoboda, both of Fremont, were arrested on sus- picion of possession of metham- phetamine following a disturbance complaint at a residence in the 800 block of N. Main Street. Officers who responded to the disturbance complaint observed drugs on a table within the res- idence, which were tested, and came back positive for metham- phetamine.

The third arrested occurred just a few hours later when 42-year- old Brian S. Vogt of Cedar Bluffs was also arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine. Vogt was arrested following a disturbance complaint at a resi- dence in the 11 block of N. Broad Street after he was accused of act- ing erratically and causing damage to an residence as well as disturbing neighbors while outside the residence. He was also charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.

The fourth arrest came at ap- proximately 8 a.m. when 30-year- old Coby R. Bendig of Fremont was arrested on suspicion of driving with a suspended license follow- ing a traffic stop in the 900 block of W. Military Avenue. During a search of car, officers found a glass pipe contain- ing residue that tested positive for methamphetamine and he was ad- ditionally charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Four arrested for meth on Saturday Art association to host monthly luncheon The Fremont Area Art As- sociation will host its monthly Third Thursday Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17. Orange and avocado mixed green salad, cranberry meatballs and wild rice, green beans with almonds and milk chocolate cheesecake prepared by Dan Rosenbaum will be served.

The luncheon is spon- sored by the FAAA Board of Direc- tors in honor of executive director, Barbara Gehringer. The cost is $12 per person. This Hinds Gallery art- ists, Carole Debuse, Janna Harsch and Pam Hynek, will speak. Their art as well as FPS elementary se- lect works are on display through January. To make luncheon reservations, call 402-721-7779 or email gallery- Tea Party plans Thursday meeting WinItBack, the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party Patriots of Dodge County, will hold their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday at Keene Memorial Library in Fremont. There will be a round table discussion about the term, The property tax pe- titions will be available to sign. The public is invited. For more information, call Doug Wittmann at 402-317-1270. Donors needed for Wednesday blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will take place from 8:30 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Archbishop Bergan High School gym, 545 E. Fourth in Fremont. All blood types are needed. Call 402-721-9683 or email curtis.marolf@berganknights.

org to schedule an appointment. LOCAL BRIEFS POLICE BRIEFS Lincoln teen arrested after incident A Lincoln teen was arrested fol- lowing an incident on Sunday night. According to the Fremont Po- lice Department, at approximately 4:40 a.m. a 17-year-old male from Lincoln was arrested on suspicion of disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct and being a minor in pos- session following a disturbance complaint at a residence in the 1700 block of N. Keene Avenue.

The male is accused of banging on the door of a residence where he was not staying nor invited to be at. When officers arrived the male ap- peared to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The male was taken into custody and was belligerent to arresting officers, allegedly using racial slurs toward them and threatening them with bodily harm. The male was eventually taken to Lincoln and released to his mother. Man cited after spinning cookies, hitting sign A Fremont man was cited after striking a sign with his vehicle af- ter allegedly losing control while spinning cookies in a parking lot on Saturday.

According to the Fremont Po- lice Department, 18-year-old Anthony D. Thomsen was cited on suspicion of willful reckless driving following an accident in- vestigation in the parking lot of a business in the 3000 block of E. 23rd Avenue North. Thomsen is accused of spin- ning cookies and losing control of his vehicle and striking a sign and post. Damage to the sign and post is estimated at $500.

Damage to 2006 Chevrolet Sil- verado is estimated at $5,000. office releases enforcement results The Dodge County Office received a grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety for overtime traffic en- forcement in conjunction with the national Driving crackdown. The grant period was from Dec. 14, 2018, to January 1, 2019. Sixteen Dodge County dep- uties participated and worked a total of 158 overtime hours.

Deputies conducted one check- point at the intersection of 23rd Street and Colorado Avenue in Fremont. The following is a list of ar- rests made and citations issued during the grant period: Driving under the influence, driving under 14; minor in possession of al- cohol, open alcoholic con- tainer, narcotics possession, 31; no proof of insurance, speeding, 34; reckless driving, felony arrests, 12; fugitives apprehended, 15; child pas- senger safety restraint, total citations, 106; total vehicles contacted, 375. DCSO BRIEFS.