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Month: September 2012

Ice Cream Merchant Killed In Omaha, $4,000 Raised

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Nearly hundreds of people have joined the cause to help a family affected by the killing death of their relative who lived in Omaha.

The victim Gilberto Hernandez-Vazquez was killed August 23rd while he was pushing his ice-cream stand that he used to service his south Omaha Neighborhood.

The idea relatives thought they would made from fundraising and donations was about $500, but so far more the $4,000 has been raised. Assumption Guadalupe School also held a garage sale. School Principle of the school Rob Laird says donation will help with medical and funeral expenses.

No arrests have yet been made.

Wednesday Weather

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 Today: Sunny with a high near 89. North wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 7 to 17 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

NPCC Visits McCook (LISTEN LIVE TONIGHT on ESPN Radio 1410)

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Tonight on ESPN Radio 1410, its North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball. The Lady Knights make their first visit to McCook’s brand new athletic facility to take on the Indians. North Platte is fresh off a 3-1 weekend at the Colby Classic. They carry a 7-3 record into tonight, including an easy defeat of McCook in three sets at the season opening Subway Invite in North Platte two weekends ago. Tonight’s game gets underway at 7 PM, with pregame coverage on the air at 6:45.

SOFTBALL: Bulldogs Upended in Doubleheader Defeat

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The North Platte Bulldog softball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader to sixth-ranked Grand Island last night at the Dowhower Softball Complex. The opener went to the Islanders by a 9-4 score. The visitors scored six times in the third inning to break the game open. Ashten Hernandez’s two-run homer was the big hit for the Bulldog offense. The second game was a pitcher’s duel won by the Islanders 2-0. Kaite Franzen went the distance in the circle for the Bulldogs and took the hard-luck loss. The Bulldogs drop to 7-3 with the defeats. They host Lincoln Southeast for a doubleheader on Thursday.

(AUDIO) Papuchis Preparing Husker Defense for UCLA

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The Nebraska offense was the story of their season-opening victory over Southern Miss. The Huskers put up more yards against the Golden Eagles than in any other game in Bo Pelini’s head coaching tenure. But the Husker defense had some difficulty tackling and defending the option, and they know they need to tighten things up for Saturday against a UCLA offense that also had an impressive debut, a 49-24 win over Rice. Husker defensive coordinator John Papuchis was complementary of the Bruins in his post-practice remarks yesterday. “I think they are explosive. Obviously, they had 650 yards of offense and scored a lot of points in a hurry,” Papuchis said. “Their skill guys are explosive and athletic, and they are pretty solid up front. We know we have a tough task going there, but we are preparing well for it.” The Bruins will run a read-option offense, similar in some ways to the Southern Miss offense, but are expected to pass more and test the Husker secondary.

Click the link below to listen to John Papuchis’ post-practice remarks:

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Rockies Blank Braves

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Four pitchers combined for a nine-hit shutout as the Colorado Rockies evened their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves with a 6-0 win last night in Atlanta. Drew Pomeranz worked the first three innings before being removed due to the team’s strict pitch count. Carlos Torres handled the middle three frams, Rex Brothers dominated the seventh and eighth with no hits allowed and four strikeouts, and Matt Belisle finished things off in the ninth. It’s the team’s fourth shutout in the last month after posting just one whitewash in the season’s first four months. Jordan Pacheco homered and drove in two runs to lead the Rockies’ offensive effort. Carlos Gonzalez also homered, and Dexter Fowler had a pair of hits and an RBI. The Rockies and Braves play game three of their series tonight at Turner Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:10.

Missing Wyoming Man Found In Canal North Of Mitchell

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Authorities say the body of a missing Wyoming man has been found in a Nebraska Panhandle irrigation canal.

The Nebraska State Patrol says a person passing by the Pathfinder Irrigation Canal reported the body around 8 p.m. Monday. The canal is north of Mitchell, in Sioux County.

The body was identified as that of 49-year-old Joseph Salazar, of Torrington, Wyo. His wife reported earlier Monday that he was missing.

An autopsy has been scheduled as part of the investigation.

Torrington is 22 miles northwest of Mitchell.

Dennis Earl Reeves

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Dennis Earl Reeves, 68, of Maxwell, NE died Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, NE.

Dennis was born November 2, 1943, at North Platte to Orlo Arthur and Verna Pearl Sykes Reeves. He grew up in North Platte and graduated with the class of 1962 then moved to California and attended Barber College.

On February 9, 1965, Dennis married Diana Lynn Rogers in California where they made their home. In 1971, Dennis joined the Pipe Fitter Union Local #398 and was a pipe fitter for 41 years. He moved back to Nebraska in 1983 and bought Green Acres in Maxwell, NE and continued his career in California.

Dennis attended the Nebraska Cowboy Church Association and was an active Union member and Union supporter. He loved telling stories and had many friends from coast to coast. Dennis was loved by all.

Dennis is survived by his children, Ryan Reeves, of Maxwell, Rick (Mariah) Reeves and Rochelle Reeves, all of North Platte and their mother, Diana Kirby, of North Platte; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Krystal, LeRoy, Cathina, Shane, Brittany, Amanda, Maurita, Calida, Elysia and Lena; 4 great-grandchildren, Preston, Lilly, Marley and Harper; two brothers, Neil (Mary Anne) Reeves, of Lincoln, NE and Wayne Reeves, of North Platte; his uncle, Ernest Charles Sykes, Jr., of North Platte; an aunt, Irene Fisher, of Morrill, NE; a nephew, Arthur Reeves; and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orlo and Verna Reeves; and a brother, Dale Reeves.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2012, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Burial will follow in the Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com and the family has established a memorial. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Lowell E. “Butch” Pyzer, Jr.

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Lowell E. “Butch” Pyzer, Jr. age 54, of North Platte passed away September 4, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1957 in North Platte to Lowell E. “Pete” and Lela June Meyer Pyzer Sr. Butch graduated from McPherson County High School in 1976. He worked at various jobs before finding his passion, first becoming a volunteer firefighter in 1981 for the North Platte Fire Department, then a career Firefighter beginning in 1986. On May 24, 1991 he married Judy Lee Abel in Deadwood, SD. He retired after 25 years on the North Platte Fire Department in February 2011.
Butch was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pheasants Forever, Local 831 Firefighters Union, and a member of the Lincoln County Bass Masters.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and NASCAR. He coached softball and baseball. Butch was an avid Husker Fan. He was really looking forward to the first Husker game of this year. He loved being with family, especially the 4th of July cook out.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of North Platte; daughter, Brandi Pyzer of North Platte; son, Jacob Pyzer of North Platte; parents; Pete and Lela Pyzer of Tryon, NE; brothers, Lynn (Tina) Pyzer and Layne (Marie) Pyzer all of North Platte; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Steve) Johnson and Nancy (Eddy) Morrell all of North Platte; brother-in-law, Mike (Pam)Abel of North Platte; nieces and nephews, McKenzie and Tel Pyzer, Amber Webster, Jesse Johnson, Kayle Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Justin Morrell, Joe (Amanda) Morrell, Renee Morrell all of North Platte and Jeramie Abel of Manhattan, Ks; numerous great nieces and nephews; and his firefighter family.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lauri Ann Pyzer; and his mother and father-in-law, George and Alberta Abel.
A memorial has been established and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 at the First Lutheran Church with the Reverend Frank Fitch officiating. Inurnment will follow at Plainview Cemetery. Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. today and from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Fire Update: Let the Clean Up Begin

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Firefighters continue to make progress on containment. The Douthit Fire is 95% contained having burned 29,730 acres while the West Ash fire is 65% contained with 58,450 acres consumed. Today fire fighters efforts focused on patrol, and mop-up, rehabilitation of dozer and fire lines in affected areas.

As residents return home after the Complex 23 Fire evacuations they may find their homes and lawns have been impacted by fire retardant, an important tool in fighting fire.

Fire retardants are used in fighting the wildfires and are primarily water-based and have U.S. Forest Service approval.

Cleaning Up:

  • Dry retardant may require some scrubbing with water or power washing. A mild soap may also be used to help remove the retardant. Allow the surface to dry fully and repeat as needed to ensure that play structures and surfacing is free of retardant.
  • Once washed off, allow a few days for sunlight to help break down the remaining chemical compounds and allow the fire retardant to be absorbed into the ground.
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