E. Almina “Mina” German, age 89 of North Platte passed away Tuesday July 2, 2013.
Mina was born on January 14, 1924 in North Platte to Elmer and Emma (Burch) Smith. She grew up in the North Platte area. She married Fred German on March 2, 1962 in Chappell. She worked as a head cook at several restaurants in North Platte, including the Holiday Inn and the Char Bar. She was a member of the 1st Assembly of God Church, she enjoyed cooking for family and friends and was an excellent cook and pie baker.
Mina is survived by her children Dyanne (Robert) Olson, Alice (Dave) Asbell, Sharon (Harold) Geyer, Flora (Dennis) Petersen, Charles (Andrea) German, Shirley (Dennis) Patterson; brothers Waldo (Leona) Smith, Sidney (Bonnie) Smith, Leo (Betty) Smith, George Smith; sister Anna (Jack) Hayford; 24 grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred; son Elbert “Butch” Walker in 1968; daughter and her husband Twila and Charles Kirbey, Sr.; grandson Otto Lewis; 2 son-in-laws Joe Lewis and Darold Morrison; great grand daughter Desiree Vinson; brothers Francis Smith and Earl Smith; and sister Luella Cluck.
A memorial has been established in her memory and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday July 8 at the 1st Assembly of God with the Reverend Gary Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday noon until 6:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Month: July 2013
Hooper Ready for Russia
After a solid training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs last week, Jordan Hooper and her USA Basketball World University Games teammates opened five days of practice today in Kazan, Russia.
Hooper, a 6-2 senior forward from Alliance, Neb., and the U.S. team have spent the past two days traveling to Russia to compete in the 2013 World University Games. Women’s basketball competition is set to begin on Monday, July 8. Hooper and the United States open play in Pool B against Mali on Monday at 11:30 a.m. (CT).
The USA Basketball squad will hold its first Russian practice on Wednesday, July 3, before a practice and scrimmage on July 4. Hooper also will participate in U.S. practice on July 5, and Saturday, July 6, the same day as Opening Ceremonies for the World University Games, which begin at 10 a.m. (CT).
The U.S. squad will hold its final practice on Sunday, July 7.
Following its opening game with Mali on July 8, the U.S. team will face the Czech Republic on Tuesday, July 9 (11:30 a.m. CT), before squaring off with Brazil on Wednesday, July 10 (3:30 a.m. CT). Quarterfinal play will be held on Friday, July 12, before the semifinals onSaturday, July 13. The final round, including the Gold Medal Game, will be played on Monday, July 15.
The U.S. team consists of Hooper, Crystal Bradford (Central Michigan), Aaryn Ellenberg (Oklahoma), Reshanda Gray (California), Cassie Harberts (USC), Bria Hartley (Connecticut), Tricia Liston (Duke), Ariel Massengale (Tennessee), Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (Connecticut), Theresa Plaisance (LSU), Shoni Schimmel (Louisville) and Odyssey Sims (Baylor). The team is coached by Sherri Coale (Oklahoma), Brian Giorgis (Marist) and Coquese Washington (Penn State).
USA Basketball Women’s World University Games Schedule
Kazan, Russia
– Wednesday, July 3 – Sunday, July 7 – Practice
– Saturday, July 6 – Opening Ceremonies – 10 a.m.
– Monday, July 8 – U.S. vs. Mali – 11:30 a.m. (Pool B)
– Tuesday, July 9 – U.S. vs. Czech Republic – 11:30 a.m. (Pool B)
– Wednesday, July 10 – U.S. vs. Brazil – 3:30 a.m. (Pool B)
– Thursday, July 11 – No Game
– Friday, July 12 – Quarterfinals – 1 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. tip times
– Saturday, July 13 – Semifinals – 1 a.m. – Noon tip times
Medal Semifinals – Game 1 – 9:30 a.m.
Medal Semifinals – Game 2 – Noon
ESPNU will air a U.S. semifinal game on July 13 at Noon and 9 p.m. and on Saturday, July 14 at 4 a.m. and 10 a.m.
– Sunday, July 15 – Finals – 1 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. tip times
Gold Medal Game – 12:30 p.m.
ESPNU will air a U.S. gold medal game on July 15 at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Monday, July 16 at 7 a.m.
(All Times Central – Moscow, Russia Standard Time is 9 hours ahead of U.S. Central Time)
First Nationals Drop Double Header to Grand Island
The North Platte First Nationals dropped a double header against Grand Island on Tuesday.
Grand Island doubled up the First Nationals in game one 8-4 then won game two over North Platte 5-1. At the plate for the First Nationals Ben Sukraw went a combined 3-8 with a home run a double and an RBI. He also pitched a complete game in the game two loss.
The First Nationals are now 20-19 on the season. North Platte’s next game is Friday, July 5 against Elkhorn South in Densmore. The team also plays Sampson Construction Friday night in Densmore.
Health Officials Say Breathing Problems and Fireworks Don’t Mix
(AP) — Nebraska health officials say anyone with breathing problems might want to limit the time they spend outside over the next couple days because of fireworks.
Douglas County Health Director Dr. Adi Pour says the smoke from fireworks can aggravate breathing problems. That’s especially true for people with asthma, the elderly, young children and people with heart or lung disease.
Pour says those people should limit the amount of time they spend outside over the next couple days and avoid strenuous activity.
Pour says the fireworks air pollution should by mostly gone by Friday evening.
Omaha Woman Who Fire Gun in Ambulance Was Arrested Shortly Beforehand
(AP) — Omaha police say the woman whose gun discharged inside an ambulance on Monday had been arrested in connection with a stolen car shortly beforehand.
Police provided new details of the incident Wednesday.
Police say 24-year-old Justine Dubois was searched and handcuffed in a police cruiser Monday after officers confirmed she was driving a stolen vehicle.
Then Dubois appeared to have a seizure in the back of the police car, so paramedics were called. Dubois was cooperative with paramedics and asked to be taken to the hospital, so she was placed in the ambulance without handcuffs.
During the trip to the hospital, Dubois unbuckled herself, stood up and pointed a gun. A struggle ensued and two shots were fired, wounding Dubois and the paramedic.
FREE for Military on JULY 4th
On July 4th 2013, Carmike Cinemas would like to announce that admission to WHITE HOUSE DOWN will be FREE to all active Duty Military and Veterans and one guest of their choice. Just show your military ID and enjoy the special occasion. Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July!!
Nebraska Man Convicted of Killing Daughter’s Attacker
(AP) — Prosecutors in Southern California say a father from Nebraska has been convicted of murdering a man who got into a fight with his daughter.
District attorney’s spokeswoman Farrah Emami (FAHR’-uh ee-MAH’-mee) says 41-year-old Cesar Marta of Omaha was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder.
Prosecutors say Marta, of Omaha, was visiting family in 2010 when he beat 27-year-old Cesar Gutierrez-Hernandez as he was leaving his Santa Ana home, a month after Hernandez fought with Marta’s daughter.
An unknown accomplice of Marta’s held Hernandez’s friends back at knifepoint then stabbed Hernandez, who later died at a hospital.
When Marta was identified as a suspect, he was in federal custody in Council Bluffs, Iowa on immigration charges. He was extradited to California to face trial.
He is due for sentencing Aug. 9.
Project Will Create Two New Central NE Reservoirs
(AP) — Two new reservoirs will be created in central Nebraska as part of a plan to manage habitat for endangered species along the Platte River.
But officials say the new reservoirs won’t be designed for recreation because the water levels in them will fluctuate throughout the year.
The new bodies of water will be built on the Phelps Canal between Overton and Lexington.
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District board approved a 50-year agreement Monday to provide water to the reservoirs.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will use water from the reservoirs to maintain water flow in the Platte River at levels needed for the habitat of threatened and endangered species.
Federal funding will provide most of the $75 million cost of the project.
Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Groping Flight Attendant
(AP) — A Spirit Airlines passenger accused of groping a flight attendant as she walked by has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault.
Court documents made available Tuesday show Evan Nathaniel Castle, of Thornton, Colo., was sentenced to two years of probation. He also was ordered to attend alcohol counseling and pay a $250 fine.
According to court documents, Castle had several alcoholic drinks on Flight 562 from Las Vegas to Denver on April 8. A flight attendant said Castle told her she was beautiful, then later grabbed her buttocks when she passed by his row.
Kershaw, Puig Lead Dodgers to 8-0 Win Over Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Clayton Kershaw tossed a four-hitter for his second shutout of the season and rookie sensation Yasiel Puig had three more hits, including a solo homer, to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
The 22-year-old Puig also added a double and a single to raise his average to .443 this season.
Kershaw (7-5) kept the Rockies off balance all night, even top hitter Michael Cuddyer, who had his franchise-record 27-game hitting streak halted after going hitless in four plate appearances. Cuddyer flied out to Puig in right to end the game.
The hard-throwing Kershaw had eight strikeouts and walked none. He only allowed one runner to get to second all evening.