April 2013 – Page 49 – North Platte Post Archive

List of Noxious Weeds in Nebraska Grows

Posted on April 4, 2013

The Nebraska list of noxious weeds has grown to 12 with the addition of sericea lespedeza .

State Agriculture Department Director Greg Ibach says the weed poses a threat to native ranges and pasture. He says it can reduce or even eliminate native grasses, affecting the quality and quantity of pasture for livestock.

The designation took effect this week.

Sericea lespedeza is a perennial found in grasslands and pastures as well as along roadsides and drainage areas. It’s mainly found in southeast Nebraska.

The other 11 plants on the list of noxious weeds are Canada thistle, leafy spurge, musk thistle, plumeless thistle, purple loosestrife, spotted knapweed, diffuse knapweed, saltcedar, phragmites, Japanese knotweed and giant knotweed.

Midland University Will Acquire Former Dana College Campus

Posted on April 4, 2013

Midland University in Fremont has announced it will acquire the former Dana College campus in Blair.

Midland announced the plan Thursday, saying in a news release that its growing enrollment in the last four years has necessitated expansion of its campus.

Dana and Midland had shared Lutheran affiliations — and served as athletic rivals — in eastern Nebraska for decades before the Blair school closed its doors in 2010 following years of financial struggles and the loss of its accreditation.

More than half of Dana’s 600 students transferred to Midland, sending the Fremont school’s 2010 enrollment from 643 to 962. Midland has continued to see enrollment growth, and currently has more than 1,000 students.

Midland officials did not disclose how much it plans to bid for the Dana campus.

Huskers Wrap Up Spring Practice; Red-White Game Next

Posted on April 3, 2013April 3, 2013

The Husker football team held their final practice of the spring yesterday afternoon, working out in full pads outdoors for two hours. Head coach Bo Pelini spoke to the media after practice. He seemed pleased with the way his players rounded out the spring, and excited for Saturday’s last scrimmage.

“It was a good go today,” Pelini said. “It was a spirited go. We got a lot done. It was a good practice to finish this thing off and get ready for Saturday. That’s more of a show for the fans obviously and a show of appreciation. We’re going to be thin because we have some guys nicked up that won’t participate but we split the team in half and we are going to have some guys play on both teams. We’ll end up being pretty basic and have some fun with it.”

Among those who will not participate in the Red-White Spring Game are running back Ameer Abdullah and linebacker David Santos. Pelini also confirmed that Taylor Martinez’s participation will be limited, but not due to injury. The spring game is Saturday at 2 PM.

Rockies Beat Brewers, Tied For First in NL West

Posted on April 3, 2013

The Colorado Rockies continued to play early-season long ball in securing an opening series victory. Wilin Rosario, Michael Cuddyer and Dexter Fowler all homered as the Rockies powered past the Brewers 7-3 in Milwaukee. Juan Nicasio pitched six strong innings for the first road victory of his career. Reid Brignac and Eric Young Jr. drove in runs in a two-run fifth that gave the Rox the lead for good. The Rockies are off today and open their home schedule Friday against San Diego.

Balanced Scoring Leads Nuggets Past Jazz

Posted on April 3, 2013

Seven different Denver Nuggets scored in double figures in a 113-96 win over the Utah Jazz at Pepsi Center. Danilo Gallinari led the offense with 21 points. Kenneth Faried added 19 points, and rookie Evan Fournier chipped in 18 off the bench. The Nuggets broke open a close game with an 8-0 run to start the third quarter and led by as many as 21 points en route to their 51^st win of the season. The Nuggets host the Dallas Mavericks tonight. Tipoff is at 8 PM.

NE Stripper Charged with Iowa Man’s Death Makes Plea Deal

Posted on April 3, 2013

A former Nebraska stripper accused of fatally stabbing her client at his Des Moines home has reached a plea deal in the case.

Court documents filed Wednesday show Andrea Morris pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 1999 death of 43-year-old Patrick McRae. She also pleaded guilty to willful injury and first-degree theft.

Morris faces up to 70 years in prison but will be eligible for parole after 70 percent of her sentence is served.

Morris was convicted in 2006 for McRae’s death and sentenced to life in prison without parole. A new trial was later ordered after Morris said she wasn’t told that court workers had smelled alcohol on the breath of her attorney.

No. 19 Huskers Rally Past Creighton

Posted on April 3, 2013

A pair of RBI from Brooke Thomason brought the 19th-ranked Huskers back from an early deficit and lifted them to a 4-3 win over Creighton last night in Omaha. Thomason’s RBI single in the seventh proved to be a valuable insurance run. Mattie Fowler and Hailie Decker each homered, and Tatum Edwards hurled a complete game for her 17^th win of the season in the circle. The Huskers improve to 28-5 with the victory. They’re at Iowa for a three-game series this weekend.

Lady Knights Drop Pair

Posted on April 3, 2013

The North Platte Community College softball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader against Western Nebraska at the Dowhower Softball Complex yesterday, falling 11-1 and 11-3. The Lady Knights return to action today, hosting Trinidad State Junior College in a doubleheader. The first game gets underway at 1 PM with the second game to follow at approximately 3 PM.

Car Strikes Motorcycle in NP, No Serious Injuries Reported

Posted on April 3, 2013

A North Platte man sustained minor injuries Tuesday when his motorcycle was struck by a pickup.

At around 3:00 p.m. a vehicle driven by 63-year-old Kent Hild pulled away from a stop sign at the intersection of Ninth and Vine, near Lincoln Elementary School.

At the same time, a motorcycle driven by 26-year-old Joshua Bodenus was eastbound on Ninth Street.

Hild’s vehicle struck the rear of Bodenus’ motorcycle causing him to lay the bike over.

Police say Bodenus had injuries to his arm, but did not sustain any serious injuries. He was wearing a helmet.

Hild told police that he did not see the motorcycle.

The motorcycle sustained about $500 in damage.

Irma Johnson

Posted on April 3, 2013April 3, 2013

Irma Johnson, 93, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, formerly of Brady, passed away April 1, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Lincoln, NE.

Services for Irma Johnson, 93, of Gothenburg, will be held at 3 p.m. at the Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, April 10, with Pastor Larry Viter officiating. Private family internment, prior to services, will be at Svea Dal cemetery north of Brady.

Irma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis: six sisters; and her daughter-in-law Judy Johnson.

Survivors include sons, Tedd (Lila) of North Platte; John of Brady; daughter, Pamela (Bill) Weekly of Lincoln. Grandchildren include: Shawne Coonfare of Papillion; Bonita Johnson (Jim Jefferson) of Spearmont Maine; Shane (Amanda) Johnson of Benkleman; Matt (Vicki) Weekly of Brainard; Kurt (Tiffany) Weekly of Lincoln; Jael (John) Roschewski of Kearney. Great grandchildren include: Chloe and Isabella Coonfare, Connor Coonfare; Will, Mike, PJ, Drew Weekly; Hunter, Avery Weekly, Judd and Jack Johnson. .

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Svea Dal Church (Ladies Aid), 1676 S. Svea-Dal Road, Brady NE; or to the donor’s choice.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.