August 2013 – Page 6 – North Platte Post Archive

UNL Alum Who Donated $8 Million to Music School Dies

Posted on August 29, 2013

(AP) — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate who donated $8 million to the university’s music school earlier this month has died.

UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman said it’s unfortunate that Glenn Korff won’t be around to see the impact his gift will make.

Korff lived in Boulder, Colo., after retiring from Goldman Sachs. He graduated from UNL in 1965.

The university plans to rename the music school in Korff’s honor.

NU officials sent a 15-person marching band to Boulder on Aug. 22-23 to thank Korff for his gift. Friends say he was thrilled by the visit from the musicians.

Korff’s donation will be used to create an endowed fund to support academic programs, student scholarships and faculty projects.

Scottsbluff Man Gets Prison for Church Burglaries

Posted on August 29, 2013

(AP) — A Scottsbluff man will serve at least eight years in prison for stealing from two churches in the Nebraska Panhandle this spring.

29-year-old Thomas Wright, Jr. was sentenced to 16 to 20 years in prison, but he will be eligible for parole in eight years.

Wright has admitted to breaking into Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alliance and stealing more than $1,500. He also says he took a money bag from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance.

In exchange for his guilty pleas, the state did not pursue charging Wright as a habitual criminal.

Omaha Employer Sentenced for Failure to Pay Taxes

Posted on August 29, 2013

(AP) — An Omaha employer has been sentenced to prison for a single federal count of failing to pay taxes withheld from his employees’ paychecks.

Daniel Malone had initially been charged with two counts for failing to pay nearly $171,000 in federal income and Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes in 2005 and 2006.

The 66-year-old Malone had faced up to five years in prison; on Thursday, he was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison.

U.S. Attorney Deb Gilg says Malone was also ordered to pay a $3,000 fine, as well as $170,967 in restitution. He will serve one year of supervision following his release from prison.

Nebraska Guns Bill Used in Janssen Fundraising Message

Posted on August 29, 2013

(AP) — A bill that seeks to nullify federal gun restrictions in Nebraska is being used to help state Sen. Charlie Janssen raise money in his campaign for governor.

Janssen’s campaign staff sent a fundraising email to supporters on Thursday, calling attention to legislation that the Republican lawmaker sponsored this year.

Janssen has courted gun owners as he competes in the GOP primary. He spoke recently to the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association.

The email came as the Republican-led Missouri Legislature prepares to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a bill that would render federal gun restrictions unenforceable in that state. Opponents have said the bill can’t survive a court challenge.

Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha criticized the Nebraska measure as “preposterous” in a hearing earlier this year.

Broncos Linebacker Phillips Reports Vehicle Stolen

Posted on August 29, 2013August 30, 2013

DENVER (AP) — A police report shows Broncos linebacker Shaun Phillips reported his vehicle was stolen from downtown Denver over the weekend.

The Denver Post reports (https://bit.ly/14cc6Ww ) that according to the police report, Phillips said his $120,000 Range Rover was taken sometime between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday from Larimer Square.

Phillps previously played for the San Diego Chargers and signed with Denver in April.

Huskers Two Days Away From Opener

Posted on August 29, 2013August 30, 2013

Lincoln – The Nebraska football team practiced for two hours on Thursday inside the Hawks Center and outside on the Ed and Joyanne Gass practice fields as the Huskers approach Saturday’s season opener against Wyoming.

Head Coach Bo Pelini addressed the media following the team’s workout and summed up his thoughts on the week’s preparation.

“I thought we had good tempo today and I thought we had a pretty good week of practice,” Pelini said. “We had some things we needed to clean up today and I thought we were sharp today. We’re looking forward to the game.”

Pelini also talked about why he chose the seven players that received Blackshirts on Wednesday.

“I liked where certain guys were,” Pelini said. “I thought it was the right thing for this football team and for that group of guys. I thought there were certain guys that earned it and solidified starting jobs.”

Defensive Coordinator John Papuchis will be starting his second season in that position and Pelini said he was happy with where the defense has come in that time.

“J.P. has been with me for eight years now so he knows me very well and I think we communicate really well,” Pelini said. “He’s a detail-oriented guy, he’s very organized and I think he’s really gone in and done a heck of a job. I’m really happy with what he’s doing with this defense.”

Pelini added that he thinks the team will be ready no matter how hot it gets on Saturday night.

“It’s going to be pretty warm, even at night,” Pelini said. “It’s been humid the last few nights. We’ve been preparing for it and guys are fresh right now going into the game. There’s going to be some heat issues I’m sure but we’re going to use a lot of our depth and play a lot of guys and try to wear the other football team out.”

Additionally, the Nebraska Athletic Department announced on Thursday that a statue of former NU Head Coach and Athletic Director Bob Devaney will be unveiled on Friday. The statue of Devaney, who also coached for Wyoming in his career, will be located in the new East Stadium Plaza. Saturday’s game between the Huskers and Cowboys is set for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Big Ten Network.

Plaintiffs Hope Settlement Can Help Ailing Players

Posted on August 29, 2013August 30, 2013

Tony Dorsett hopes a tentative $765 million settlement with the NFL can make a difference in the lives of the thousands of former players who are suffering from concussion-related brain injuries.

Players like Dorsett, a Hall of Fame running back.

The settlement announced Thursday would provide immediate compensation for players, pay for medical exams and treatment, and underwrite research to protect future generations from the effects of repeated blows to the head. And Dorsett tells The Associated Press there is “definitely a dire need for help” for the players.

Former Philadelphia Eagles fullback Kevin Turner says the money will lift a “huge burden.” Former players and their families can now make decisions based on their health, not their finances, said Turner, who, at 44, suffers from Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Bryan Brothers, Chasing History, Win at US Open

Posted on August 29, 2013August 30, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob and Mike Bryan opened their pursuit of the first men’s doubles Grand Slam of the Open era with a straight-sets win Thursday.

The top-seeded twins beat Federico Delbonis and Leonardo Mayer of Argentina 7-6 (1), 6-2 as they opened the defense of their title at Flushing Meadows. Coming into last year’s U.S. Open, they hadn’t captured a major championship in more than a year. Now they’ve won four straight.

That made them the first men’s doubles team to hold all four major titles at the same time in the Open era, which started in 1968, and now they’re chasing the calendar year Grand Slam.

The 35-year-old brothers didn’t face a break point Thursday in advancing to face Eric Butorac and Frederik Nielsen.

Royals Beat Twins, Sweep Series for 5th Win in a Row

Posted on August 29, 2013August 30, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bruce Chen bounced back with a solid start and the Kansas City Royals completed a sweep and won their fifth straight game, beating Minnesota 3-1 Thursday to hand the Twins their fifth loss in a row.

The Royals took all three games at Target Field.

Chen (6-2) gave up one run and five hits in 5 2-3 innings. In his past two starts, he allowed 13 runs in nine innings.

Greg Holland earned his 36th save in 38 chances.

Alcides Escobar, Chris Getz and Alex Gordon hit RBI singles for the Royals.

Brian Dozier homered for Minnesota, which has totaled just six runs during its losing skid.

Samuel Deduno (8-8) allowed three runs in three innings before leaving because of soreness in his right shoulder.

Gretna School District Installs Bus, Student Tracking Tools

Posted on August 29, 2013

(AP) — A suburban Omaha school district has installed devices on its school buses that allow officials to track not only the vehicles, but the students on it.

Gretna Public Schools has given students electronic cards to wave in front of a card reader each time they get on and off the school bus.

The system allows the district to track who is on which bus and when and where they board and get off.

The buses are also equipped with GPS devices. If there’s an accident or bus breakdown, the district knows where the bus is and who’s on board. If a child gets off at the wrong stop, officials can alert the parents. Officials can even determine whether buses stop at railroad crossings