August 2013 – Page 85 – North Platte Post Archive

New Enforcement Policies Take Effect at NCAA

Posted on August 1, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA’s new enforcement rules are now in effect.

Legislation passed last fall imposes tougher penalties on rule-breakers and holds coaches more accountable for their actions and those of their staffs. Other notable changes include ending the two-tiered penalty structure in favor of four tiers, finding more consistency in handing down punishments and increasing the number of infractions committee members to speed up the hearing process. Among those added to the infractions committee are former coaches Lloyd Carr and Bobby Cremins.

NCAA President Emmert told The Associated Press that the NCAA has “upped the ante” on schools and coaches that are willing to use risk-reward analyses to determine whether to play by the rules.

Booze-Fueled Vandalism Costs Nebraska Legion Team Title Chance

Posted on August 1, 2013

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — An eastern Nebraska high school baseball coach has resigned and his team forfeited the championship game of the American Legion state tournament after some of his players were involved in alcohol-fueled vandalism.

Three players from Waverly High were arrested and three were ticketed on suspicion of vandalism early Wednesday near the hotel where the team was staying in Scottsbluff.

Waverly coach Michael Goodrich forfeited the Class B championship game that was to be played Wednesday night, giving the title to Hickman-Norris.

Goodrich also resigned. He told the Scottsbluff Star-Herald (https://bit.ly/142osDE ) that as head coach, he’s responsible for his team’s actions.

Police are investigating multiple incidents of vandalism in the area since Sunday. One resident told police she watched as a man struck her mail box with a baseball bat.

North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Thanks Outgoing Board Members

Posted on August 1, 2013

The North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment-Trust is thanking two outgoing directors for 6 years of service.

North Platte attorney Mike Nozicka, a 1985 North Platte St. Patrick’s graduate, served two 3-year terms on the Endowment Board. Nozicka led the board for the past two years as President.

Troy Brandt, a commercial banker at Great Western Bank in North Platte also completed six years of service to the Endowment.

Both Nozicka and Brandt saw the Endowment Board through many important events for theNorth Platte Catholic Schools… including the hiring of a new Endowment Director in 2007,renovation of the St. Pat’s High School science lab in 2010, multiple fundraising events, and the organization of the “Forward in Faith” campaign that will kick off for the North Platte Catholic Schools this fall.

Endowment Director Wendy Dodson says that, “Both Mr. Nozicka and Mr. Brandt have provided incredible leadership to the Endowment, and have been a blessing in their service to our Catholic Schools.”

The Endowment Board is currently working to fill the vacant seats. Newly elected Board officers for the 2013/2014 year are: Mike Montgomery (President), Lori Clinch (Vice President), Kim Schroll (Treasurer), and Ann Marie Blakely (Secretary).

Jordan Burroughs Wrestling Camp in Mitchell

Posted on August 1, 2013August 1, 2013

The Mitchell Federation Wrestling Club in Mitchell, Nebraska will be hosting a wrestling technique camp featuring two-time NCAA national champion, 2011 world champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist, Jordan Burroughs.

The camp will be held August 8, 2013 at Mitchell high school. It is open to kids entering the 4th grade up through college level. The camp is from 9am to 2 pm. Lunch, shirt and shorts are included. The price is $75 per wrestler.

There will be a break in between for pictures and autographs. If you have any questions you can email donelson23@live.com or call Randy Donelson at (308) 672-3148.

12-Year-Old Boy Robs Lemonade Stand with BB Gun

Posted on August 1, 2013

(AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old boy used a BB gun to rob a 10-year-old who was running a lemonade stand in western Pennsylvania.

Johnstown Sgt. Patrick Goggin says the 12-year-old approached the stand Monday with what appeared to be a handgun in his pocket and threatened the younger boy. Goggin says the boys “got into a wrestling match over the money box” before the older boy took $30 and ran away.

Three other children chased the boy home and helped police track him down. That’s when police determined the boy had a BB gun.

Police aren’t identifying the suspect because he’ll be charged in juvenile court where most cases remain confidential.

Johnstown is about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh.

Texas Running Out of Execution Drug

Posted on August 1, 2013

(AP) — The nation’s most active death penalty state is running out of its execution drug.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says its remaining supply of pentobarbital (pento-BAR-bit-all) expires in September. Department spokesman Jason Clark says officials are exploring all options but have yet to find an alternative.

Texas has lethally injected 11 death-row inmates so far this year, most recently on Wednesday. Two executions are scheduled in September and at least five others are set for following months.

It wasn’t immediately clear if the September executions may be delayed.

Other death penalty states have encountered similar problems as drug manufacturers have balked at using their products for capital punishment.

Texas has executed 503 inmates since 1976, when the Supreme Court allowed executions to resume. Virginia is second at 110.

NPHS Football Season Tickets Available for Previous Ticket Holders

Posted on August 1, 2013

North Platte — North Platte High School football season ticket holders from the previous year may begin purchasing their season football tickets for the 2013 varsity football season.

The tickets will be available through Friday, August 16, after which all remaining seats will go on sale to the public. The price is $20 per ticket and may be purchased in the Activities Office of the High School from 8:00 to 11:30 am and 1:15 to 4:00 pm.

Woman Who Put Kids in Kennel Violates Probation

Posted on August 1, 2013August 1, 2013

A 23-year-old North Platte woman who made her two children sleep in a kennel has been arrested after she violated her probation.

Authorities say Clark was arrested in Sarpy County after a warrant was issued by Lincoln County.

Officials say Clark was refusing to take classes that are required as part of her probation.

Clark was arrested in October of 2011 after she left her five and three-year-old sons in a kennel over night because, she said, they were trying to crawl out of a window in their mobile home.

Clark was convicted of felony child abuse and sentenced to two years probation.

Trial Delayed for Man Accused of Hurting NSP Trooper

Posted on August 1, 2013

(AP) — Trial has been delayed for a man accused of injuring a Nebraska State Patrol trooper by ramming his tractor into the trooper’s car.

Sioux City, Iowa, television station KTIV reports (https://bit.ly/15fhI7x) that 39-year-old Aaron White, of Plainview, appeared in Antelope County District Court in Neligh on Wednesday. His next court appearance is set for Aug. 28 for a pretrial conference.

Authorities say White created several disturbances in December and when law enforcement officers confronted him, White tried to ram a deputy’s car with his tractor before hitting a trooper’s car and hurting him.

Another state trooper shot White.

White is charged with four felonies, including assaulting an officer.

Chrysler Sales Up 11 Percent in July

Posted on August 1, 2013

(AP) — Chrysler says its U.S. sales rose 11 percent last month for its best July in seven years.

The strong performance is a sign that auto sales remain strong into the second half of the year.

Chrysler says it sold just over 140,000 cars and trucks last month.

The company says Ram pickup sales were up 31 percent over a year ago. Jeep Grand Cherokee sales rose 30 percent. It was the SUV’s best July since 2005.

All automakers report sales numbers Thursday. Most industry analysts expect July sales to rise around 15 percent from a year ago.

Chrysler is predicting that July sales will run at an annual rate of 15.8 million vehicles. That’s almost back to sales levels before the Great Recession.