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Month: October 2012

GIRLS GOLF: Bulldogs, Swedes Compete at State

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The state girls golf tournaments opened yesterday with the teams from North Platte and Gothenburg participating. At the Class A tournament at the Norfolk County Club, the Lady Bulldogs rank 10th out of 12 teams with a one-day score of 402. Tessa Burford posted the lowest score for North Platte with a 92, a score that places her in a 30th place tie 14 strokes behind the leader.. Jordyn Pearson also broke the century mark, shooting a 99. Jenae States, Erin Green, and Lauren Wagner also completed their rounds for the Lady Bulldogs. In the Class C tournament at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus, Gothenburg ranks eighth of 15 teams with a one-day total of 422. Andrea Coder’s 98 was the low score for the Lady Swedes, 16 strokes off the leader. In team competition, Ogallala leads Grand Island Central Catholic by four strokes.

SCORES:

North Platte:
Tessa Burford – 92 (+20)
Jordyn Pearson – 99 (+27)
Jenae States – 104 (+32)
Erin Green – 107 (+35)
Lauren Wagner – 122 (+50)

Gothenburg:
Andrea Coder – 98 (+26)
Heidi Teahon – 104 (+32)
Taylour Marshall – 107 (+35)
Mallory McCoy – 113 (+41)
McKinley Harm – 134 (+62)

Husker Setter Cook Honored by Big Ten

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Nebraska senior Lauren Cook was honored by the Big Ten Conference on Monday as she was selected as the Big Ten Setter of the Week. The award marks her second Setter of the Week honor this season.

Cook earned the award after averaging 11.3 assists and 2.1 digs per set in road wins over No. 12 Purdue (3-0) and Indiana (3-2). She led the Huskers to a .348 hitting percentage on the weekend, including a .361 clip against the Boilermakers. Cook also dished out 52 assists against Indiana and 38 against Purdue.

— Hilary Winter, Nebraska Sports Information

Rockies Players Take to Social Media to Support Departing Manager

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DENVER (AP) — Players who stood by Jim Tracy while the Colorado Rockies endured their worst season in franchise history are reiterating their support for him following the manager’s resignation over the weekend.

Left-hander Jeff Francis said he was surprised to hear Tracy had decided to step down, telling The Associated Press in an email: “I loved playing for him and I think everyone did. The Rockies will miss him for sure.”

Among the most vocal supporters was outfielder Dexter Fowler, who appreciated Tracy sticking with him through protracted slumps over the last two seasons before a breakout 2012. He tweeted, “Man I’m gonna miss Tracy, thanks for believing in me! You are a wonderful and stand up guy!”

Rex Brothers, Tyler Colvin and Josh Rutledge also tweeted praise for Tracy.

Conroy Named Big Ten co-Offensive Player of the Week

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Nebraska sophomore Mayme Conroy was tabbed as the Big Ten Conference’s Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday morning along with Illinois’ Vanessa DiBernardo. The honor is the first weekly award for a Nebraska soccer player this season.

Conroy was selected for the honor after producing her first career hat trick in a 3-2 overtime win at Wisconsin on Friday night. Conroy put in the game winner just over one minute into overtime to notch the 31st hat trick in NU history.

A native of Omaha, Neb., Conroy leads the Huskers with 11 goals on the year after scoring one goal as a true freshman in 2011. She has scored at least one goal in each of Nebraska’s last five games and at least one goal in seven of NU’s last eight games.

Conroy’s 11 goals tie her with Penn State’s Christine Nairn and Iowa’s Cloe Lacasse for second in the Big Ten, while Minnesota’s Taylor Uhl leads the conference with 13 goals in 14 games. Conroy is also one of five players in the Big Ten Conference to notch a hat trick this season.

— Jeremy Foote, Nebraska Sports Information

Storm’s Cecere Wins USHL Defensive Player of the Week

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Tri-City Storm defenseman Garrett Cecere was named the CCM Defensive Player of the Week by the United States Hockey League. The first-year Storm player scored his first career USHL goal in Tri-City’s 4-3 win over Sioux City in their home opener last Friday night. He also tallied an assist on Brian Ward’s game-winning goal with under a minute to play. Cecere was a plus-three on the night, a game-high mark. The Storm play a home-and-home with the Lincoln Stars this weekend.

Regina M. Teichert

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Regina M. Teichert, age 89, of North Platte passed away October 6, 2012 at the Sutherland Care Center. She was born December 25, 1922 in Grainton, NE to Joe and Edith Sintek Welch. She attended school in Grainton, NE graduating with the class of 1940. Regina attended college for a semester in 1940 at Kearney State and began teaching in February 1941, teaching in rural schools in Perkins County through May of 1944. She was employed at the Hastings Navel Ammunition Depot in Hastings, NE and later at the Army Ammunitions Depot in Grand Island, NE. At the end of WWII she returned to teaching until May of 1947 when she married Richard Teichert in August and became a housewife and mother. Regina lost her husband in January 1962 and returned to Kearney State College part-time that June. She was employed at St. Patrick’s Elementary from September 1962-May 1970 while attending night classes. Regina enrolled at Kearney State College full-time September 1970, attending classes and student taught the next 2 semesters. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education in August 1971. She taught at several schools over the next 17 years including West Holt High School in Atkinson, NE, ESU #16 in Ogallala, NE and North Platte, retiring from teaching in 1988. From January 1989-January 1992 Regina was employed part time with Office Personnel Management out of Wichita, Ks. and also worked part time with ESU #16 as a Special Education Consultant in outlaying schools from August 1990 until present. She enjoyed playing cards and sewing.
Survivors include her sons, Jim (Karen Fleming) Teichert of North Platte, NE, Bill Teichert of Grand Island, NE and Bob (Jeanne) Teichert of Casper, WY; 6 grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary Walters of IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Richard; and 7 brothers and sisters.
A memorial has been established in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Christian Wake Service will be 7:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Neal Hock as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation is 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Brady Eagle Sports Update – October 8

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The Eagles fell short against Hayes Center on the gridiron last Friday night, but not without a tremendous offensive effort. Head coach Andy Seamann talks about the key to his offense and what his defense must do to improve. Also, the Lady Eagles were busy on the court last week. Hear all about it in this week’s Brady Eagle sports update!

Fall Craft and Gift Show

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Platte River Mall is gearing up for the annual Fall Craft and Gift Show on October 12th-14th, 2012. Registrations are coming in and there are several new booths to be on the look out for.
“We are very excited to see the registration forms that are coming in. There are new booths that I feel will help draw customers in such as Inked Glass by Sandy, RC cars, and Ruffled Scarves. We will also have our beloved favorites returning this year- The Wrights Roasted Nuts, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Paparazzi, and various Homemade crafts,” states Assistant Mall Manager Cassie Condon.
“In an effort to gain more vendors we are flexible with what days they sign up for. Booth space is $25 a day and the vendors can choose which days to sign up for. This has really helped several vendors that have to work on a certain day, they are still able to participate in our show.”
The Fall Craft & Gift Show is held during Mall Hours, which is Friday and Saturday 10am-9pm and on Sunday Noon-6pm.
“We have had several new out of town artists’ sign up this year, which is exciting because it brings something new to the show. This is our final craft show before the Holidays- so in a way it is our kick off to an exciting Holiday season at the Platte River Mall.”
“The Sequel Bookshop/Calendar Shop will also be open during the show! The owner has decided to open on weekends until October 29th. Then the store will be open full Mall hours. We are very excited to welcome them back to North Platte and hope the community comes out to support her.”

Monday Sports Wrap – O’s, Cards in Must Win Mode in MLB Playoffs

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis is looking to bounce back from yesterday’s 3-2 loss to visiting Washington in the opener of their National League Division Series. The defending World Series champion Cardinals are going with 7-7 Jamie Garcia for Game 2 in the best-of-five playoffs matchup. The Nationals are countering with 12-8 Jordan Zimmerman.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore sends rookie Wei-Yin Chen to the home mound tonight for Game 2 of the Orioles’ American League Division Series against the Yankees, who will hand the ball to veteran lefty Andy Pettitte. New York won last night’s opener 7-2.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Terry Francona was introduced today as the 42nd manager in Cleveland Indians history. The two-time World Series winner with the Boston Red Sox signed a four-year contract because he says he wants to stick around long enough to help the struggling Indians turn things around. Francona was hired over the weekend.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The euphoria in Pittsburgh following the Steelers’ last-second win over Philadelphia is fading fast. The Steelers say star safety Troy Polamalu will not play Thursday night at Tennessee after aggravating a calf injury early in Sunday’s game with the Eagles. And linebacker LaMarr Woodley is doubtful for this week’s game due to a hamstring injury.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — There’s no official word from the Redskins, but backup quarterback Kirk Cousins says Robert Griffin III looks fine a day after suffering a concussion in a loss to Atlanta. Washington’s star rookie quarterback will have to go through the NFL’s return-to-play protocol and be declared symptom free before he’s allowed back on the field.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
N-Y Yankees at Baltimore 7:07 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Washington at St. Louis 3:37 p.m.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Houston at N-Y Jets 7:30 p.m.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON
Utah at Golden State 9:30 p.m.

Vehicle Accident Near Sidney Hospitalizes 8

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Authorities say alcohol is suspected in a crash that sent eight people to the hospital in western Nebraska.

KSID radio in Sidney says the accident happened early Sunday on a maintenance road near Sidney. The Nebraska State Patrol says eight people were in a pickup, which crashed after it went across a ditch and hit an embankment.

The patrol says no one was wearing a seatbelt.

Four people were taken a hospital in Sidney. There’s no word on their condition. Four others were taken to a hospital in Scottsbluff. They were listed in stable condition on Monday.

The accident happened just after 1 a.m. The truck was totaled.

A message to the patrol Monday afternoon was not returned.

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