July 2012 – Page 49 – North Platte Post Archive

North Platte man breaks into home

Posted on July 10, 2012

North Platte Neb.(N.P.P.D.)- At around 0430 on 07.10.12 Officers from the North Platte Police Department responded to 421 W 1^stStreet on the report of a physical altercation. The 38 year old male victim alleged that the suspect, James C.

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Snyder, 34 used force to break into his residence and then confronted him and another male adult with a knife. A struggle ensued and the victim received a cut on his hand resulting in pain and injury that required medical attention. Following investigation officers determined there was probable cause to place Snyder under arrest for 2^nd Degree Assault, 28-309 (III Fel) and Burglary 28-507 (III Fel). Snyder was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.

This guy took “Click it or Ticket” too far

Posted on July 10, 2012July 10, 2012

By: Kris Allen

The next time you are worried about child safety, the seat belt is good enough..seriously.

This guy you see to the right, 29 Aaron Stefanski did something completely unthinkable earlier this year that surely must have had the neighbors doing a pretty awesome double take.

Stefanski received four felony convictions shortly after pleading guilty in court Monday for strapping four kids to the hood of his sedan and driving away. The children strapped to the car were two of his son’s ages 4 and 5, 6 year old daughter, and his 7 year old daughter.

Stefanski and another person were spotted then reported by a manager of a local beverage shop with the children strapped to the top of the vehicle. You can only imagine if the children were having fun or not. Some children believe it or not do dream about this kind of thing.

Once Stefanski had been stopped the officer asked him the suspense injected question why the kids were strapped onto the roof, he replied “I thought they would like it” then said “I was only going to drive around the corner”.

A Breathalyzer test was administered because the officer smelled alcohol on his breath. Stefanski read a blood-alcohol content of 0.17 percent, more than two times the legal limit.

Shortly after the mother of the children showed up at the scene and took custody of the children.

Once the legal system is done tearing him to pieces Stefanski may face six months to three years in prison once you count the four felony charges all bundled together as if they were children strapped to his car roof.

4 year old life saved by father

Posted on July 10, 2012July 10, 2012

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A 4-year-old boy who was rescued from a pool by his father has returned to his Lincoln home.

Charlie Everman nearly drowned in a family friend’s pool during a party on Sunday afternoon.

The boy had taken off his life jacket to go down a slide. His dad, Brian Everman, lost sight of him for a minute or two and then spotted him face down in the water.

Brian Everman jumped in and pulled out his son. A doctor who also was at the party started CPR and revived the boy. Charlie was taken to a hospital, where he stayed overnight.

Boating accident causes tube rider collision (UPDATED)

Posted on July 10, 2012July 10, 2012

Update: The the victim was a 21-year-old Omaha resident, Kayla Linn

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a 21-year-old woman has been killed in a boating accident on a private lake in eastern Nebraska.

The accident occurred about 7 p.m. Monday on the water at the Woodcliff Lakes development about two miles south of Fremont.

Saunders County Sheriff Kevin Stukenholtz says the woman was riding an inner tube being towed by a boat when the tube struck a parked boat.

She was pronounced dead at a Fremont hospital.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says the man driving the boat was cited on suspicion of negligent boat operation.

Other details, including the names of those involved, haven’t been released.

Monday Sports Wrap – All-Star Weekend Has Stage to Itself

Posted on July 10, 2012July 10, 2012

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)- San Francisco right-hander Matt Cain, who hurled one of baseball’s two perfect games this season, has been tabbed by NL manager Tony La Russa to start tonight’s All-Star game in Kansas City. AL manager Ron Washington is turning to 2011 Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to start for the junior circuit.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)- For the second time in four years, Prince Fielder is the king of the Home Run Derby. The Detroit Tigers first baseman outslugged Toronto’s Jose Bautista, the current major league home run leader with 27, to win the final round 12-7.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The batting orders are out and the AL has Derek Jeter leading off and playing shortstop, followed by Yankees teammate Robinson Cano at second base, Texas left fielder Josh Hamilton, Toronto right fielder Jose Bautista, Detroit first baseman Prince Fielder and Texas third baseman Adrian Beltre batting sixth. Boston designated hitter David Ortiz bats seventh, followed by Texas catcher Mike Napoli and Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)- The NL counters with Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez leading off as the designated hitter, followed by San Francisco center fielder Melky Cabrera, Milwaukee left fielder Ryan Braun, Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto, St. Louis right fielder Carlos Beltran and, Giants catcher Buster Posey batting sixth. San Francisco third baseman Pedro Sandoval bats seventh, followed by Atlanta second baseman Dan Uggla and St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Two of baseball’s youngest phenoms — 19-year-old Bryce Harper of Washington and 20-year-old Mike Trout of the L.A. Angels, will be part of the bench strength for each team. Harper is the youngest position player in All-Star history and a key part of the Washington Nationals’ transformation to a first-place team while Trout is leading the American League in hitting.

All-Star Game at Kansas City, MO, 7:15 p.m. (LISTEN LIVE on ESPN Radio 1410)

Filmmaker talks to his younger self in this (VIDEO)

Posted on July 10, 2012July 10, 2012

By: Kris Allen

A young aspiring filmmaker decided he wanted to begin a very rewarding project at a rather young age.

Taping a VHS video labeled” Don’t watch until Future” the 12 year old self records questions to ask him self twenty years down the road.

The hardest part is simply developing this kind of idea at such a young age. This is a very great video, scoring over 1.6 million views in 24 hours!

Holmes vs.Cruise settled

Posted on July 10, 2012

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a divorce settlement. Katie’s lawyer Jonathan Wolfe told TMZ, “This case has been settled and the agreement has been signed. We are thrilled for Katie and her family and are excited to watch as she embarks on the next chapter of her life.”

Details about the settlement were not released, but one major condition for Tom was reportedly “meaningful, significant” contact with Suri.

Prior to the settlement announcement, Tom and Katie released a joint statement saying, “We are committed to working together as parents to accomplish what is in our daughter Suri’s best interests. We want to keep matters affecting our family private and express our respect for each other’s commitment to each of our respective beliefs and support each other’s roles as parents.”

It’s believed that whatever agreement they struck will allow Katie to primarily reside in New York with Suri.

KATIE FIRED TOM’S DAUGHTER?

In other news, RadarOnline.com reported that Katie recently fired Tom’s 19-year-old daughter Bella from her clothing company.

A source told the website, “Bella called Katie ‘Mom.’ She was fired out of the blue, and once Katie filed for divorce, it all made sense. This was a carefully planned ambush. Katie didn’t want Bella working for her anymore because she was Tom’s kid.”

Ruben J. Fernandez Grabbing Bear

Posted on July 10, 2012

Ruben J. Fernandez Grabbing Bear, 23, of North Platte, passed away July 6, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 7, 1988, in North Platte.
Ruben is survived by his mother, Peggy Goodwin, of North Platte; a sister, Leova Fernandez, of Lincoln; two brothers, Felipe Carland, of North Platte, and Miguel Fernandez, of North Platte; a special friend, Tiffiny Estrada; grandparents, Loren and Lucille Carland; aunts and uncles, Leann Grabbing Bear, Tony and Marnia Hughes, Joe and Kristy Hughes, Lawrence Carland, Jukes Munoz, Char Anderson, Darrell Spotted Elk and Edna Apple; special nieces and nephews, Mark O’Dean,Jacquline, Ali, Marley, Anakin, Alex, Nene, Serenity, Sabastin, Tabiaz and Corbin; special cousins, Mijo, Briano, Filemon Munoz, Cory Zeigler, Nadezdha Hughes and Dannie Carland; Ruben’s dogs, Justice, Caution, Gonzo and Felony; and many family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Grabbing Bear; great-grandmother, Alice Perkins; grandmothers, Regina Grabbing Bear and Gertrude Hughes; brother, Jesus; uncle, Oopie; and a special friend, Kresha.
Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.
Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time today at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow services.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Al Beyer Jr.

Posted on July 10, 2012July 10, 2012

Al Beyer Jr., owner of Valley Honda and Sporting Goods store in Scottsbluff, (1960-85) passed peacefully on Feb. 29, 2012, surrounded his loving family in Pleasanton, Calif.
Al was born at the homestead in Box Elder Canyon near Maxwell on Jan. 24, 1924.
He served in World War II, hand gliding from England, parachuting into France and fighting from there to Berlin. After the war he built a home in North Platte and laid carpet and linoleum until a back injury sent him on the road selling cigarettes for L&M where he met the owner of Sporting Goods store and moved to Scottsbluff in 1958.
Al rode motorcycles all over the country, Canada and Mexico until his 70s, was a pilot and loved woodworking, hunting and fishing.
Al’s wife, B (Keeten); and son, Allen Paul, preceded him in death, as well as both parents; brother; and sisters, one being Alesa Jean Ziegler, of North Platte.
Al is survived by his sisters-in-law, Lue Scott, of North Platte, Corrine Mattson, of Mt. Holly, N.J., and Onnie Beyer (Wanda Carpenter), now of Pacific City, Ore.; also, by his daughter, Cathi Bobbitt, of Pleasanton, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Beverly (Gerlock) Heilbrun, of Gilbert, Ariz.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.
There will be an informal memorial service for Al in Scottsbluff at 2 p.m. on July 14 at the First Baptist Church, 3009 Avenue I. Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 16, with military honors at Floral Lawn Cemetery in North Platte.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Marston Doolittle

Posted on July 10, 2012

Marston Doolittle, 75, of rural North Platte, died on July 5, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., as the result of a severe head injury he received while hiking with several of his children.
He was born to Hosmer and Mabel Atkinson Doolittle in North Platte on Jan. 10, 1937, and was baptized in the Episcopal Church of Our Savior. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1955. He was drafted into the army in 1958, spending two years in Bad Kissingen, Germany, where he met and married Heidi Lorenz in 1959.
He returned to North Platte and in 1964 was seriously injured in an electrical accident on the farm. He married Mary Proctor on May 3, 1970, and their lives were blessed by 11 children. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher.
Marston enjoyed being surrounded by his family and they went on many picnics and camping trips together. He was a kind and giving grandpa, often giving his grandchildren little keepsakes like arrowheads, rocks and coins. He was very compassionate to the sick or needy, and deeply loved nature and animals.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Micah in 1996 and Mark in 2006.
He is survived by a daughter-in-law, Gayla Doolittle, of Mifflinburg, Pa.; six daughters, Molly (Charles) Nightengale, Minnie (Jerry) Schmidt, Miranda (Marshall) Koehn, Mia (Tyson) Koehn, and Maria Doolittle, all of Madrid, and Martha (Russell) Koehn, of Burns, Kan.; three sons, Martin (Kim) presently serving as missionaries in the Dominican Republic, Elkanah (Kendra) and Hosmer (Jana), all of Madrid; 12 grandsons; 13 granddaughters; one sister, Marilyn (Bud) Rand, of Ft.Collins; two nieces and one nephew; Mary Doolittle, the mother of his children, of Madrid; close friends, Pat (Heidi) Kelley, of North Platte, and Heidi Lucas, of Germany.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. (MDT) on Wednesday, July 11, at the Golden Plains Mennonite Church west of Madrid and burial will be at the North Platte City Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Bullock-Long Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.