July 2012 – Page 36 – North Platte Post Archive

A stinky issue farmers are facing…

Posted on July 16, 2012July 16, 2012

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska farmers are being warned about the relatively high numbers of stink bugs in fields of corn and soybeans.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist Bob Wright says the plants are sensitive to stink bug injury during their reproductive stages, so farmers should be watching for the bugs.

Stink bugs feed on plants and other insects by piercing and injecting the plant or insect with digestive enzymes, then removing fluids from the plant or insect.

More information about scouting for stink bugs, including treatment information, is available online at cropwatch.unl.edu.

90 Year Old Man Embraces Popular Phrase “YOLO”

Posted on July 16, 2012July 16, 2012

(NORTH PLATTE POST) The popular phrase “YOLO” has made its way into the screens of youths computer screens all over the world after

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once Degrassi actor now rap singer Drake used it in a song quoted here…

“Now she want a photo, you already know, though You only live once: that’s the motto , ####, YOLO”

YOLO has been used in memes all over like the one you see below. But no other man on this planet can utilize the phrase YOLO meaning “ You Only Live Once” like the 90 year old man who made his first jump out of a plane to parachute!

Lester Slate of Maine already knew how to do this, because he was enrolled into the Navy as a pilot during World War II but not until his 90^th birthday. Beats blowing out 90 candles that’s for sure, he got all the air he needed to do just that.

The tandem jump was his own little way of saying happy birthday to himself, assuming he recently stumbled upon a YOLO situation Slate sure does have a knack for reclaiming his youth. More than 50 family members watched him soar back down to earth.

The 90 year old earth walker had such a great time he said he wants to do it again in five or ten years!

Good news, you won’t have to enjoy being drunk in the rain!

Posted on July 16, 2012July 16, 2012

North Platte Neb. (North Platte Post) Good news comes to anyone planning on enjoying a drink or two this year at the Lincoln County Fair.

At the Lincoln County Commissioners Meeting July 16^th the Commissioners motioned to pass a plan for an alternate location for the location of the “Beer Garden” or “Liquor Tent” in the event bad weather strikes.

If bad weather occurs the consumption of alcohol will be located within an in-door arena at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.

With good news like that the only thing you have to worry about is where you’re going to smoke if it rains, if you’re a smoker that is!

Tomorrow is Family Fishing Night..Not at Lake Maloney

Posted on July 16, 2012July 16, 2012

NORFOLK, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has scheduled a Family Fishing Night at Norfolk’s Skyview Lake.

The event is scheduled to run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

The agency will provide equipment, bait and instruction by staff and volunteers. Anglers ages 16 and up must have a valid fishing license.

Sunday Sports Wrap – Brees is Richest QB Ever, Kidd Arrested For DWI

Posted on July 16, 2012

METAIRIE, La. (AP) – Drew Brees has passed his physical and signed his historic $100 million, five-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

The star quarterback agreed to the deal Friday. He visited team headquarters Sunday to put pen to paper on a contract that gives him the highest average annual pay in NFL history.

Brees then stopped by a sandwich shop he owns to grab some lunch. There he posed for photos, shook hands and signed autographs for star-struck fans.

Brees says he missed his teammates and is eager to practice against the scheme of new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Brees spends parts of offseasons in southern California.

The Saints report for training camp July 24.

NEW YORK (AP) – Newly signed Knicks point guard Jason Kidd has been arrested on a drunken-driving charge after police said he crashed an SUV into a telephone pole in the Hamptons. Southampton Town police say Kidd was released without bail after being arraigned Sunday on a misdemeanor driving-while-intoxicated charge. Police say Kidd was treated at Southampton Hospital for minor injuries after his arrest.

Police say Kidd was alone in the Cadillac Escalade when it hit a pole and veered into the woods around 2 a.m. Sunday in the hamlet of Water Mill.

The Knicks signed the 39-year-old Kidd in free agency this week.

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) – Kasey Kahne (KAYNE) has won his second Sprint Cup race of the season by holding off Denny Hamlin at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Kahne took the lead from Hamlin during a restart on the 240th lap of the 300-lap race at the one-mile oval Sunday. He was helped by miscommunication between Hamlin, who wanted two tires changed, and crew chief Darian Grubb, who thought he wanted four.

That longer pit stop left Hamlin in 13th place, but he kept passing cars until only Kahne remained in front. But Kahne stayed ahead and won by about 10 car lengths.

It was Kahne’s 14th win of his career and first since May 27 at Charlotte. Clint Bowyer (BOY’-ur), Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top five.

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) – Team owner Roger Penske says driver AJ Allmendinger will be back for the next Sprint Cup race if he is reinstated by NASCAR.

Allmendinger was suspended by NASCAR last week after a urine sample came back positive for what his team identified only as a stimulant.

Penske said Sunday he’s standing behind Allmendinger.

Allmendinger’s “A”‘ sample tested positive and a “B” sample is to be tested with his toxicologist present. Penske said he hopes to know something about the results within 10 days.

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) – Zach Johnson birdied the second playoff hole to win the John Deere Classic in a playoff against Troy Matteson. Matteson was trying for a wire-to-wire win. Both players double-bogeyed the first playoff hole before Johnson knocked his second shot on the second playoff hole within one foot of the pin for a tap-in birdie.

Steve Stricker, trying to win his fourth straight Deere title, had to settle for a tie for fifth.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
L.A. Angels 10, N.Y. Yankees 8
Toronto 3, Cleveland 0
Detroit 4, Baltimore 0
Boston 7, Tampa Bay 3
Chicago White Sox 2, Kansas City 1
Oakland 9, Minnesota 4
Texas 4, Seattle 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Washington 4, Miami 0
Atlanta 6, N.Y. Mets 1
Milwaukee 4, Pittsburgh 1
Chicago Cubs 3, Arizona 1
Philadelphia 5, Colorado 1
San Francisco 3, Houston 2
San Diego 7, L.A. Dodgers 2
Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 2

Another fantastic opportunity to help the Walters family July 18th

Posted on July 16, 2012July 16, 2012

North Platte Neb. (NORTH PLATTE POST) When a family like the Walters have such an awful turn of events, it can be highly difficult to stay strong. Luckily communities surrounding support and strengthen families who are in distress.

Community Connections Mentoring runs many community service projects. On July 18th Community Connections Mentoring is holding a car wash to benefit MaKenna Walters, a 7- year old who is recovering from heart transplant surgery.

The car wash benefit will be at Advanced Autoparts located at 1220 South Jeffers from 5:30 to 7:30.

To learn more on what Community Connections is and what they do visit Community Connections Website

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Really?

Posted on July 16, 2012

Justin Bieber is being sued for $9.23 million because a concertgoer says that she suffered permanent hearing loss after attending a 2010 concert at Oregon’s Rose Quarter Arena. According to RadarOnline, the woman claims she suffered both ringing of the ears and over-sensitivity to certain sound frequences when Justin was suspended over the audience and prompted different sections to cheer.

The court documents say, “Experienced promoters, sound engineers, managers and artists are responsible to maintain safe decibels at all times during their events. Due to their negligence, and my subsequent inability, to protect myself, my quality of life has been permanently reduced in addition to the injury.”

Meanwhile, Justin’s manager, Scooter Braun isn’t buying it. He tweeted, “Dear the lady who is suing Justin for 9 million because his music was too loud, screwwwww you.”

Man pushing up to 11 pounds of Meth receives his sentence

Posted on July 16, 2012

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Nebraska man to 14 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg announced in a news release that 45-year-old Tony Harlan Wilson of Lincoln was sentenced Friday.

Lincoln police arrested Wilson after they found him with 4.5 grams of methamphetamine in November 2010. An informant told authorities that Wilson was responsible for distributing between 3 and 11 pounds of methamphetamine between 2008 and 2010.

Wilson must also serve five years of supervised release once his prison term ends, and forfeit $69 in cash to federal authorities.

The case was handled by the Lincoln Police Department, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department.

New limits to be set on trout, to be discussed at Lake McConaughy

Posted on July 16, 2012

OGALLALA, Neb. (AP) — A public informational meeting will be held at the Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area Visitor Center to discuss trout limits on the Sutherland Supply Canal below Lake Ogallala

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is considering recommendations to change regulations regarding daily limits.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on July 23. There will be a presentation on trout management on Lake Ogallala, the North Platte River and the Sutherland Supply Canal.

Friends and family gather to remember former Gov Tiemann for interesting reasons

Posted on July 16, 2012

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Nebraska Gov. Norbert “Nobby” Tiemann was remembered Saturday for his humor, lack of inhibition and willingness to make politically unpopular decisions.

Dozens of family members, friends and political allies gathered at a Lincoln church to memorialize Tiemann’s life. Tiemann died last month in his Dallas home, after battling heart problems. He was 87.

Friends recalled how the one-term governor once got in trouble with constituents when he quipped that he had never met a happy farmer.

They also recalled his policy achievements during his one term in office, from 1967 to 1971. Nebraska approved a minimum wage during his tenure, state aid for schools, and collective bargaining for public employees. The University of Nebraska at Omaha was also created under his watch.