October 2013 – Page 8 – North Platte Post Archive

Hunters Helping the Hungry Program Encourages Deer Donations

Posted on October 29, 2013

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds deer hunters that they may donate deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at any of 21 contracted meat processors.

Game and Parks, not hunters, pays processing costs for donated deer. Processors will accept only deer in good condition that can yield a good volume of pure ground venison. The ground venison is distributed to Nebraskans in need through local charitable organizations.

Hunters Helping the Hungry funds can pay to process up to 450 deer this year.

The Hunters Helping the Hungry program also accepts cash donations, since no permit or tax dollars may be used. Contributions can be made while purchasing a deer permit over the counter at a Game and Parks permitting office or at OutdoorNebraska.org. Donors also may mail a check made out to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with Hunters Helping the Hungry in the memo field. The checks should be sent to: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370.

The participating Hunters Helping the Hungry meat processors, subject to change, are: Amherst – Belschner Custom Meats Inc.; Bayard – Bayard Processing; Bridgeport – KDK Meats, LLC; Broken Bow – Broken Bow Pack; Diller – C & C Processing; Elwood – SteakMaster Inc.; Humphrey – Country Butcher; Johnson – Pelican’s Meat Processing; Lindsay – Melcher’s Locker; North Bend – Bob’s Custom Meats LLC; North Platte – Kelley’s Custom Pack; Oakland – Oakland Processing; Omaha – B. I. G. Meats Inc., Stoysich House of Sausage; Orleans – Harlan County Meat Processors; Oxford – Oxford Locker, Inc.; Panama – Panama Locker; Ralston – Van Fleet Meats; Table Rock – Den’s Country Meats; Ulysses – Butchery; Wahoo – Wahoo Locker.

Learn more about the program at OutdoorNebraska.org/HHH.

Kearney Teacher Loses Job Over Church Event Dispute

Posted on October 29, 2013

(AP) — A Kearney teacher who took time off without permission to attend church events has lost her job in a compromise with the school board.

The board met Monday night and ended their meeting with a decision on Candace Flavell, who’d worked for the district since 2001 and teaches English language learners at Central Elementary School.

She’d been denied permission to attend three church events last month but attended anyway. She was put on administrative leave. She appealed to the board because her contract was being canceled. She said her religious freedoms were being denied.

Under the compromise, she’ll remain on paid leave until Dec. 20, after which she’ll quit. If she hasn’t found another job by the start of spring semester, she’ll be hired as a paraprofessional at entry-level pay.

Olympic Team USA Uniforms Get Made in USA Label

Posted on October 29, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — Team USA will now wear the Made in the USA label.

Every article of clothing made by Ralph Lauren for the U.S. Olympic athletes in Sochi has been made by domestic craftsman and manufacturers.

Ralph Lauren Corp. used more than 40 vendors, from ranchers in the rural West to yarn spinners in Pennsylvania to sewers in New York’s Garment District for the closing ceremony outfits unveiled Tuesday. The ensemble includes a navy peacoat with a red stripe, a classic ski sweater with a reindeer motif and a hand-sewn American flag, and a tasseled chunky-knit hat.

During the 2012 games in London, it was a flashpoint in the media and among Washington politicians that much of the U.S. apparel was made overseas, especially China.

Nebraska Veterans Reach DC on Honor Flight

Posted on October 29, 2013October 29, 2013

(AP) — A jet carrying 135 Nebraska veterans of the Korean War has landed near the nation’s capital, and they soon will begin their daylong tour.

Bill Williams, of Patriotic Productions in Omaha, said Tuesday morning that his group was ahead of schedule. The old soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen will visit the World War II, Korea and Vietnam memorials and other sights in the Washington, D.C., area.

Williams says they’re scheduled to return to Omaha’s Eppley Airfield by 11 p.m. Tuesday.

A similar flight carrying western Iowa veterans of the Korean War is scheduled to take off from Eppley on Wednesday morning.

Franklin Arthur “Bud” Pierson

Posted on October 29, 2013October 29, 2013

Franklin Arthur “Bud” Pierson, Jr., 79, of North Platte, NE, died Monday, October 28, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.

Bud was born September 14, 1934, to Franklin Arthur Sr., and Catherine Mary Statez Pierson at Gering, NE. He grew up in North Platte, went to St. Patrick’s High School and graduated from North Platte High School. Bud started working for the Union Pacific Railroad while still in high school then joined the U.S. Army in 1957. Following his discharge in 1959, he returned to North Platte and the UP Railroad from which he retired in 1995.

On December 6, 1959, Bud married Gwen Rae Foust in North Platte where they made their home and raised their four children.

Bud was active in many groups. He was President of the Junior Old Timers, Thunderbirds Radio Control Flying Club and Aqua-Sharks Diving Club where he was a certified diving instructor. He was Secretary of the Platte River Sportsman Club, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Machinists Union, President and Vice President of the local AFL-CIO and a member of the American Legion P.R. Halligan Post #163. Bud was also a National Biplane Champion and go cart racer as well as a Ham Operator and started the local club.

Survivors include his children, Cathy Cunningham and Bob (Lisa) Pierson, all of North Platte, James Pierson (Ralf VonFroisberg), of Omaha, NE and Tim (Lydia) Pierson, of Kearney, NE; seven grandchildren, Lindsey (Jeremy) Loomis, Kenny Cunningham (Sara Palmer), Kortni, Trent, Trey, Josh and Sophie Pierson; two great-granddaughters, Grace and Ava Loomis; his brother, Richard (Carol) Pierson, of Lincoln, NE; and other family.

Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Gwen, in 2009; and his parents, Franklin, Sr. and Catherine.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore with Father Robert Scheiblhofer of St. Barnabas Parish in Omaha officiating. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. The family has established a memorial. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements.

Edwin Arthur Schmeeckle

Posted on October 29, 2013

Edwin Arthur Schmeeckle, 70, of Gothenburg, NE, died October 27, 2013 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born September 7, 1943 in, Lexington, NE, son of Clarence and Marcia (Fleharty) Schmeeckle.

Ed Joined the U.S. Air Force on April 2, 1964, and was honorable discharged with the rank of Sergeant on April 1, 1968.

On September 15, 1969, Ed married Connie Jensen in Reno, Nevada. This union was blessed with two sons, John D. and Alan P.

In 1970 Ed opened the Conoco station which he ran until 1973. In 1973 he opened his own truck and trailer sales business, Schmeeckle’s Repair. In the 1980’s Gothenburg Truck and Equipment was created and is currently under T.E.S. for Truck and Equipment Sales.

Ed was an active member of the NHRA for many years, and was known to all his racing friends as Fast Ed. He was able to make his last run on September 7, 2013.

Surviving are wife, Connie Schmeeckle of Gothenburg, NE; sons, John D. (Jill) Schmeeckle, and Alan P. (Lynette) Schmeeckle, both of Gothenburg, NE; brothers, Gary Schmeeckle of Powell, WY; Carl (June) Schmeeckle of Gothenburg, NE; six grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marcia Schmeeckle; and brother, Dale Schmeeckle.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, 1:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE, with the family present from 5-8 PM, and Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM.

Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, 11:00 AM, at American Lutheran Church, 1512 Avenue G, Gothenburg, NE, with Pastor Tom Wilson and Lonna Grabenstein PMA, officiating.

Interment will take place at a later date, in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.

Memorials may be given to the Racers for Christ or Donor’s Choice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

Charles L. “Chuck” Haney

Posted on October 29, 2013

Charles L. “Chuck” Haney, 77, of North Platte, passed away Oct. 27, 2013. He was born June 30, 1936, at Sutherland, NE. Chuck started kindergarten early and graduated from North Platte High School in 1953, at the age of 16. He received his Teaching Certificate from Kearney State College and later served in the National Guard. On Nov. 1, 1959 he was united in marriage to Gladys Gayman. He was a certified public accountant for over 40 years, beginning with Hansen and Fuenning, and in 1974, was in partnership at Haney, Ramaekers, and Ludwig accounting firm. He passionately said “There is nothing like owning your own business.” He was committed to North Platte and was involved in various ventures in the community. Chuck most recently worked at McChesney, Martin, and Sagehorn CPA’s. He loved watching his grandkid’s sporting events and enjoyed vacationing with family. He is loved by his wife, Gladys; son, Doug (Mary) Haney; daughter, Kellie (Bernie) Golden all of North Platte; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Kristy) Bryant, Hunter Haney, and Mollie and Hadley Golden; and three great grandchildren, Gracelynn, Taylor and Gavin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Hadley; step-father, Jess Hadley; and brothers, Richard and Darrell Haney. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen. Private family inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens . Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

North Platte Weather-October 29th

Posted on October 29, 2013October 30, 2013

Today: Drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North northeast wind 7 to 14 mph.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

Loss to Gophers Exposes Problems for Pelini

Posted on October 29, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Bo Pelini is looking for answers after his team’s confounding 34-23 loss to Minnesota.

The Cornhuskers (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten) host Northwestern (4-4, 0-4) on Saturday needing a win to stay in the thick of the Legends Division race.

The week didn’t start well for quarterback Taylor Martinez, who had a hip pointer added to his list of ailments. He also is batting shoulder and toe problems and is listed day to day.

Nebraska also is looking to shore up its run defense after allowing a season-high 271 yards on the ground to the Gophers.

Reser’s Expands Recall of Packaged Salads

Posted on October 28, 2013

(AP) — Reser’s Fine Foods Inc. has voluntarily expanded a recall of packaged salads from its factory in Topeka, Kan.

The company based in Beaverton, Ore., said it took the step Saturday because the products distributed nationwide and in Canada may be contaminated with listeria, which can cause serious illness.

Symptoms of listeria include fever, headache, abdominal pain and diarrhea. People with weak immune systems, such as young children, elderly people and others can die. Pregnant woman can suffer miscarriage or stillbirth.

The recall was first announced Friday.

The company said in a statement on its website that there have been no confirmed illnesses linked to the products. Consumers were advised they could throw away recalled products or take it back where they bought it for a refund.

The products include potato, pasta, tuna and egg salads and others sold under the Reser’s name and others.

Reser’s said the packages are marked with a plant identifier code of 20 next to the best-by-date. About 450 products are listed on the Resers.com website and were sold under names that include Safeway Deli Counter, Walmart and SYSCO, as well as many others. The expiration dates range from Oct. 11 to Feb. 6, 2014.

Reser’s would not respond to questions about how the contamination was discovered, how extensive it was, whether the plant remained operating, or what kind of losses the recall represented.

Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman Juli Ann Putnam said FDA generally does food inspections, but companies sometimes do their own. She said the agency was referring specific questions to Reser’s, as it generally does in cases of voluntary recalls.