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Month: December 2012

MN Soda Shop Busted for Selling Candy Cigs

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Owners of an old-school soda shop in St. Paul, Minn., are being warned to kick the habit and stop stocking novelty candy cigarettes.

City inspectors threatened a misdemeanor citation and $500 fine if Lynden’s soda fountain is caught selling the fake smokes again. The Star Tribune reported Wednesday that the offering violated an ordinance barring the sale of candy smokes and cartoon character lighters.

A city spokesman says the warning came after inspectors received and looked into a complaint about the presence of the tobacco-themed products. The ordinance was enacted to discourage youngsters from picking up a real smoking habit.

Shop owner Tobi Lynden says the white candy sticks with the red tips were her best-selling candy item but she pulled them to avoid running afoul of the ordinance.

Manning, Bailey Among Several Broncos Selected for Pro Bowl

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Quarterback Peyton Manning leads a list of four Denver Broncos who have been named to the AFC team for the upcoming Pro Bowl.

Manning missed all of the 2011 season with neck and back problems that required several operations. He then signed with Denver as a free agent and has led the Broncos on a 10-game winning streak to take the AFC West.

Defensive end Elvis Dumervil, linebacker Von Miller, cornerback Champ Bailey and tackle Ryan Clady are theBroncos‘ other Pro Bowl players.

Another comeback player of the year candidate to earn a Pro Bowl nod is Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson, who tore up his left knee on Christmas Eve last year. He’s currently the NFL’s leading rusher and needs 208 yards in the Vikings’ season finale to break Eric Dickerson’s league record.

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is one of two rookies named to the Pro Bowl, with Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh being the other.

San Francisco had the most players selected, nine, including six from its second-ranked defense. Houston was next with eight, six on offense.

Other notables include New England quarterback Tom Brady, Green Bay signal-caller Aaron Rodgers, Detroit receiver Calvin Johnson, 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith and Houston defensive end J.J. Watt.

The Pro Bowl will be played in Honolulu on Jan. 27.

NU Basketball Player Cited for DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident

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 Nebraska men’s basketball player Deverell Biggs has been cited on suspicion of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident in Omaha last weekend.

According to a police report, Biggs backed his Chevrolet Suburban into a Bellevue man’s vehicle about 1:35 a.m. Sunday. Biggs spoke briefly to the other driver and drove off.

Police stopped Biggs several miles away. His blood-alcohol content measured .134, over the legal limit of .08.

The 20-year-old Biggs also was cited for minor in possession and unsafe backing.

Biggs is sitting out as a redshirt junior this season.

Coach Tim Miles said in a text message Wednesday he’s “greatly disappointed in the report and Deverell’s actions.” No decision has been made on disciplinary action.

There was no answer on Biggs’ cell phone.

Janssen Auto Group to Offer “Safe Rides Home” New Year’s Eve

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Janssen Auto Group of McCook, North Platte and Holdrege have announced their plans to offer, again this year, free rides home to anyone needing a safe ride home on New Year’s Eve.  “This is our fourth year of offering this service and we are pleased to be able to offer it again this year,” said Dave Janssen of Janssen Auto Group.  “While we don’t want to encourage people to over indulge on New Year’s Eve, we do want to make sure that everyone makes it home safely.”

Janssen Auto Group will be running their shuttle from 8:00PM to 1:30AM on New Years Eve and is willing to offer rides to anyone residing within a five-mile radius of McCook, North Platte or Holdrege.

Anyone wishing to use this service in McCook may call Joe Slaby at 308-520-1774, Rod Waldrip at 308-991-1685 for rides in Holdrege and Jim Rudolph at 308-530-3293 or Scott Berg at 308-289-4100 for rides in North Platte.

Richard Allen Reiner

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Richard Allen Reiner, 56, of North Platte, NE died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at his home in North Platte.

Rick was born February 11, 1956, at North Platte to Keith John and Arlene Jean Reiner. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1972 then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He completed Basic Training in San Diego, CA then was assigned to Sea Duty before going to Sicily, Italy for 13 years. He later served four years in the United Kingdom then was assigned to the USS Midway during the Gulf War. Rick served in the Navy for over 20 years before retiring in 1993. He returned to North Platte and went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as an Electrician. He was also a member of the First Christian Church.

Rick is survived by three sons, Manuel Reiner, of Virginia Beach, VA, Steven Reiner, of Naples, Italy and Wesley Reiner, of North Platte; his daughter, Heather Reiner, his mother, Arlene, and sister, Janice (Garry) Morris, all of North Platte; a brother, John (Patricia) Reiner, of Littleton, CO; a niece; two nephews; and other family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Keith.

Cremation was chosen. A private family service will be at a later date. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the 20th Century Veteran’s Memorial for a brick in memory of Rick. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Marie Sibal

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Marie Sibal, age 96 of Ogallala, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28th at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Father Bryan Ernest as celebrant.  Burial will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.  Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 27th at the Gubser Funeral Chapel.

Marie was born February 3, 1916 at Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Elisabeth and Conrad Froschheiser.  She grew up in Perkins County where she received her education.  She was united in marriage to Edward J. Sibal on March 7, 1935, at Holyoke, Colorado.  The couple moved to a farm south of Ogallala where they farmed until 1960 when they moved into Ogallala.

After moving into town Marie started taking in ironing and she later worked at the Elks Club and at the Public School’s cafeteria.  She was an active member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church.  She was a baseball fan and loved to quilt and crochet as well as visiting with family and friends.

Survivors include one son and daughter in law, Robert and Jan Sibal of Lincoln, NE; four grandchildren, Angela and Max Siegel of Kearney, NE, Douglas and Lynn Sibal of Morrill, NE, Robert and Ginger Sibal and Larry and Jennifer Sibal of Gering, NE; 8 great grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Bushkovski of Denver, CO; and many nieces and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Sibal; two sons, Edward Leroy and Bernard Elroy; daughter in law, Dee Sibal and grandsons, Larry and Gregory Sibal.

A memorial has been established in her memory.  Online condolences may be sent to gubserfuneralhome.com.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Rosary at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Gubser Funeral Home.  Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

More Than 600 Packages Missing from MO. Post Office

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Christmas shopping online brought a lot of frustration to customers who didn’t get their gifts on-time in Northwest Missouri.

More than 600 packages were not delivered in Maryville.

They were shipped through FedEx Smart Post. An outside contractor was supposed to take them from Kansas City to Maryville. The Post Office in Maryville was supposed to finish the delivery. But, those packages never made it to the Post Office, Postmaster Paul Eshbacher said.

“People have called saying they had tracking that FedEx shows they dropped off to Maryville that we never received,” He said. “And then about the 20th of November on, we started noticing we were only getting about 50 or so packages a day when we should have been getting which would have been around 100.”

So, if they didn’t make it to the Post Office, even though tracking says the did, then where are they packages? The problem lies in the subcontractor and FedEx, according to Eshbacher.

“I asked the driver,” Eshbacher said. “He said there are many packages in Kansas City that won’t fit into my van.”

So that leaves 625 or more packages possibly in Kansas City Warehouse. luckily, the merchants have helped many of the customers, he said.

“But all I could tell the customer is please be patient, contact your retailer, and if this shows up we will get it delivered and you’ll wind up with two of the item because Amazon has told people if and when it shows up, go ahead and keep both items just for your inconvenience.”

And according to Amazon.com, this problem is not just in Maryville, or the Midwest. It’s a nationwide problem.

“I think it has overwhelmed FedEx, and they’re not even sure where the stuff’s at,” Eshbacker said. “I don’t care who delivers the package, we got to take care of the customer. The fact that the customer is not handled on this and has been completely thrown to the wolves, that’s the part that I’m upset about.”

He says if you’re one of those affected, call the company you bought the merchandise from. At the very least, they should send you a new package. And if those packages eventually make it to Maryville, the Post Office will deliver them.

Former Braves Star Arrested for Battery

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Jail records show that former Atlanta Braves star center fielder Andruw Jones is free on bond after being arrested in suburban Atlanta on a battery charge.

Gwinnett County Detention Center records say Jones was booked into the county jail around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday and had been released on $2,400 bond by 11 a.m.

No one was available at the Gwinnett County sheriff’s office to give details about the circumstances surrounding his Christmas Day arrest.

Once one of the premier players in the big leagues, Jones broke into the majors with the Atlanta Braves in 1996 and won 10 consecutive Gold Gloves from 1998-07 as their center fielder. He has 434 career home runs over 17 seasons in the majors.

Jones signed a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League earlier this month.

Christmas Party Brawl Seriously Injures Three in Lincoln

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 Three people have been seriously injured in a melee that erupted at a holiday party north of downtown Lincoln.

Lincoln Police Capt. Michon Morrow says the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at or just outside the hall where the party was held.

Morrow says one person was shot several times and two others had stab wounds. Their names haven’t been released.

No arrests have been reported.

Lebron’s Foul-Free Streak Ends

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LeBron James’ foul-free streak is over.

The Miami Heat forward was called for a foul against Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka with 7:57 left in the first quarter of the teams’ NBA Finals rematch on Tuesday, marking the first time since Dec. 8 that James was whistled for a personal.

James went 254 minutes, 7 seconds of on-court time without being called for any personals, though was assessed one technical during that span for arguing a play where he thought he was fouled. He was called for backing into New Orleans’ Lance Thomas with 2:30 left in the first quarter of that game on Dec. 8.

His first foul on Tuesday came when he tried to block a dunk attempt by Ibaka, who made one of the two resulting free throws.

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