September 2013 – Page 8 – North Platte Post Archive

Bradley Thomas Olson

Posted on September 26, 2013September 26, 2013

Bradley Thomas Olson, 57, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 15, 2013 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born September 26, 1955 in North Platte, NE, son of John N. Olson and Wanda M. Olson.

Brad attended school in North Platte.

Brad was an avid collector and enjoyed buying and selling items on Ebay. He enjoyed sports but especially football. His two favorite teams were the Denver Broncos and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Brad also enjoyed cooking.

Surviving are daughter, Allison Olson of Albuquerque, NM;Step-daughter, Heather Rudlaff of Beroda, MI; two brothers, Steven Olson of North Platte,NE; Randy Olson of Gothenburg, NE; two sister Susan Kuramata of Phoenix, AZ; Julie Lyons of North Platte, NE; nieces and nephews John Olson, Adina Olson, Carlos Carreras, and Andrid Olson.

Bradley was preceded in death by father, John N. Olson, mother, Wanda M. Olson and grandparents Bill and Eileen Gartel.

Cremation was chosen. There will be no services at this time.

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

Iowa, Nebraska Honor Flight Funding Goals Reached

Posted on September 26, 2013

(AP) — Organizers of free Honor Flights to Washington, D.C., for Nebraska and western Iowa veterans of the Korean War say they’ve gotten enough cash and pledges to pay for the two flights.

Bill Williams, of Patriotic Productions in Omaha, said Thursday that a $10,000 gift from the Mutual of Omaha Foundation on Wednesday helped him reach the $85,000 needed for an Oct. 29 flight.

On Tuesday the Western Iowa Honor Flight program announced that a $30,000 donation from the Iowa West Foundation would ensure that more than 100 Iowans take their trip on Oct. 30.

On their one-day visits, the veterans will tour the Korean War Memorial and other sites honoring U.S. veterans.

Obama Vows Health Care Law Won’t Be Undercut

Posted on September 26, 2013

(AP) — President Barack Obama says congressional critics of the 3-year-old health care law have become more irresponsible in their attempts to kill it the closer the law comes to full implementation.

Obama on Thursday set out to pitch the law known as “Obamacare,” five days before the start of a six-month sign-up period for millions of uninsured Americans.

House Republicans are inserting provisions that undermine the health care law into a short-term spending measure needed to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1 and into legislation that would increase the government’s borrowing ability, which the Treasury says will hit its limit in mid-October.

Obama says, quote, “that’s not going to happen as long as I’m president.” He says critics are, quote, “threatening steps that actually would hurt our entire economy.”

Rain Alleviates Drought But Too Late to Save Crops

Posted on September 26, 2013

(AP) — The storm system that left Colorado dealing with historic flooding also dropped rain across a large swath of the nation from Wisconsin to Texas helping to alleviate drought conditions in some areas of the country.

The rain has come too late to help most of the corn and soybeans.

The weekly drought monitor released Thursday says 45 percent of the United States is in moderate drought or worse, a decline from 48 percent the week before.

In Iowa, 5 percent of the state is now experiencing no drought an improvement of about two percentage points from the week before.

In Nebraska, the area of the state in extreme drought fell to 11 percent from 21 percent the previous week. It’s the smallest area in extreme drought since July 2012.

Simants Could Be Released from Psychiatric Care

Posted on September 26, 2013September 26, 2013

(AP) — A man once convicted of killing six members of a western Nebraska family should learn next month whether he can leave the state psychiatric hospital.

Erwin Simants was found guilty of killing the six in 1975 outside Sutherland. The decision was overturned on appeal. Simants later was found not guilty by reason of insanity and sent to the Lincoln Regional Center, where he’s been held.

A Lincoln County judge is reviewing evidence presented at a recent hearing. He’s expected to rule Oct. 24 on Simants’ bid for freedom.

Robert Lindemeier is Simants’ attorney, and he says four doctors and a treatment team have examined the 67-year-old Simants and have concluded that he’s no longer mentally ill. Lindemeier says that means that, under Nebraska law, Simants is entitled to be released.

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Impaired Drivers Focus of Buffalo County Enforcement

Posted on September 26, 2013

The Nebraska State Patrol Troop C- Grand Island will conduct a night of high visibility patrols in an effort to reduce the potential for serious injury and fatality crashes.

The special enforcement effort designed to remove impaired drivers from Buffalo County roadways will take place throughout the evening and early morning hours of September 26-27. In addition to the high visibility patrols, officers could conduct DUI checkpoints.

The special enforcement effort is paid for thanks in part to a more than $2,000 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).

Huskers to Hold Meet and Greet; Scrimmage Friday Night

Posted on September 26, 2013September 26, 2013

Lincoln – The University of Nebraska Athletic Department invites fans to get their first look at the 2013-14 Huskers this Friday, Sept. 27, as the Nebraska men’s basketball program will hold an open scrimmage for the public inside Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Friday marks the first day programs around the country can practice for the upcoming season, and the Huskers will scrimmage from 7-8 p.m. at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The event is free and open to all fans, as the 2013-14 team will be introduced prior to the scrimmage, while Head Coach Tim Miles will provide live commentary throughout the event.

Fans can also pick up the 2013-14 men’s basketball season posters and schedule cards at Friday’s event and the team will hold a team autograph session following the scrimmage. In addition, SAVOR will be offering $2 hot dogs all evening. Sports Nightly will broadcast live from Pinnacle Bank Arena during the event, while fans will be able to check out the new facility and concessions stands will be open throughout the evening.

General public parking for Friday’s event will be in the city lots around Pinnacle Bank Arena, including the Red 1 garage across from Pinnacle Bank Arena, as well as the parking lots at Haymarket Park, where fans can take the pedestrian bridge to the Haymarket.

The event will provide a chance to see Nebraska’s nine returning letterwinners, including starters Ray Gallegos, Shavon Shields and David Rivers, and it marks the Husker debut for a host of newcomers, including sophomores Terran Petteway and Walter Pitchford, who sat out last year because of transfer rules. In addition, fans can see Nebraska’s 2013 recruiting class, including junior college transfer Leslee Smith and freshmen Nick Fuller, Nathan Hawkins, Tai Webster and Tim Wagner. Nebraska’s other newcomer is junior college transfer Deverell Biggs, who redshirted during the 2012-13 campaign.

Happy Birthday 9/26 Celebs

Posted on September 26, 2013

Actor Philip Bosco is 83
Actress Donna Douglas (“The Beverly Hillbillies”) is 81
Country singer David Frizzell is 72
Actor Kent McCord (“Adam 12”) is 71
“The Weakest Link” host Anne Robinson is 69
Singer Bryan Ferry is 68
Actress Mary Beth Hurt is 67
Country singer Lynn Anderson is 66
Singer Olivia Newton-John is 65
Singer-guitarist Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos is 59
Country singer Carlene Carter is 58
Actress Linda Hamilton is 57
Country singer Doug Supernaw is 53
Singer Cindy Herron of En Vogue is 52
Actress Melissa Sue Anderson (“Little House on the Prairie”) is 51
Singer Tracy Thorn of Everything But The Girl is 51
Actor Jim Caviezel (“The Passion of the Christ”) is 45
Singer Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men is 41
Singer and “The Voice” social media host Christina Milian is 32.

Entertainment History 9/26

Posted on September 26, 2013

On Sept. 26, 1955, actress Debbie Reynolds married singer Eddie Fisher. They divorced in 1959.

In 1956, Elvis Presley’s hometown of Tupelo, Miss., declared “Elvis Presley Day.”

In 1957, “West Side Story” opened on Broadway.

In 1962, “The Beverly Hillbillies” premiered on CBS.

In 1964, “Gilligan’s Island” premiered on CBS.

Also in 1964, Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” hit number one on the pop charts.

In 1969, The Beatles’ last studio album, “Abbey Road,” was released in the U.K.

In 1975, the movie version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” made its premiere in Westwood, Calif.

In 1986, “Crocodile Dundee” opened in theaters nationwide.

In 1990, the Motion Picture Association of America announced the creation of the NC-17 rating, replacing the X rating for films with mature subject matter.

In 2003, singer Robert Palmer died of a heart attack in Paris. He was 54.

In 2007, music producer Phil Spector’s murder case ended in mistrial. He was accused of kiling actress Lana Clarkson in his home in 2003. He was convicted in his second trial.

Myra Matilda Taylor

Posted on September 26, 2013

Myra Matilda Taylor, 98, originally of Gothenburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Cozad.

Myra was born to Andrew P. and Sophia Bergstrom Shostrom August 8, 1915 on the farm in Custer County and attended rural elementary school at District 161, the “Shostrom School” near her home. She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1933. In 1955 she married Ralph Taylor and they were later divorced. She lived in Gothenburg most of her adult life. She often fondly talked about doing housekeeping for several families during those years. For many years she was a caretaker for her brother, and during that time she enjoyed other family members joining them for birthday dinners.

Myra loved music. She played the clarinet in the Gothenburg High School band in the early thirties. And all her life she loved to play the piano so much that the black keys on her piano were all worn down. She enjoyed having a beautiful lawn, and many people remember seeing her still raking leaves when she was in her 90s. She liked to read and had many books. When she was no longer able to read her Bible she asked other family members to read to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Elmer, her sisters Bessie (Henry) Kuhlman and Lillian Shostrom.

Survivors include two nephews, Willard (Marjorie) Kuhlman of Gothenburg and Brian Kuhlman of DeFuniack Springs, Florida and one niece, Joan Johnson of Aurora, Colorado. Grandnephews Jeff and Terry Johnson, Kirk, Phil and Daniel Kuhlman and one grandniece, Marsha Herlevi, and 3 great great grand nephews and 4 great grandnieces and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Friday, September 27, 2013 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 until 7:00.

Funeral services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, September 28, 2013 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Larry Viter, officiating.

Interment will follow in the Lindberg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Memorials may be given to the Faith Chapel, 520 9th, Gothenburg, NE 69138 or Donor’s Choice.

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