April 2014 – Page 18 – North Platte Post Archive

Clady Blazing the Comeback Trail in Denver

Posted on April 23, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — As far as Peyton Manning is concerned, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders isn’t the only offensive reinforcement summoned to help Denver get another crack at winning the Super Bowl.

Manning suggested Ryan Clady is almost like a free agent acquisition since he hardly played last year.

The star left tackle suffered a season-ending left foot injury in the second week of the season, not long after signing a five-year, $52.5 million contract.

Now he’s on the comeback trail. Although he has no timeline for getting back on the field, Clady said he’s eager to return to form and make up for all that time he missed last year.

Nebraska Teacher Convicted of Sexual Assaults on Girl

Posted on April 23, 2014April 23, 2014

(AP) — A 38-year-old western Nebraska man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a girl over several years.

Richard Cobos, of Gering, was convicted Tuesday of sexual assault of a child. He faces up to five years in prison when he’s sentenced on June 4.

Prosecutors say the girl Cobos was convicted of assaulting is not a student in the Mitchell school district, where he taught junior high math.

Police say Cobos assaulted the girl on several occasions between 2009 and 2012 when she was staying at his house.

Odetta Vetter

Posted on April 23, 2014April 23, 2014

Odetta Vetter, age 82 formerly of Stapleton, passed away September 13, 2013 in Tempe, AZ. Christian Wake Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 26, 2014 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Stapleton with Reverend Antony Thekkekara officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. Inurnment will follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Odetta’s name to Great Plains Hospice of North Platte or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Those wishing to do so, may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Arbor Day History, Celebrations Rooted in Nebraska

Posted on April 23, 2014April 23, 2014

(AP) — People across the nation will observe Arbor Day on Friday, but no state will celebrate with as much fervor as Nebraska, where the celebration of trees got its start 142 years ago.

Like elsewhere, Nebraskans will plant trees and children will read poetry and join in coloring contests. But unlike other states many public offices will close — it’s the only state in which Arbor Day is a paid holiday for state workers.

Nebraska City’s J. Sterling Morton first proposed the tree-planting holiday in 1872. Morton was a newspaper editor and secretary of the Nebraska Territory.

The city’s celebration this year includes a parade, chili cook-off, home and garden show and a run.

The holiday typically attracts less attention in other states, where it can be overshadowed by Earth Day.

Police: 2 Beaten to Death in Houston Nursing Home

Posted on April 23, 2014

(AP) — A resident of a Houston nursing home is accused of beating two of his roommates to death with the armrest of his wheelchair.

Police spokesman Victor Senties said a 56-year-old resident will be charged with capital murder in the deaths of two other men, ages 77 and 51.

Senties said it’s not clear what provoked the Tuesday night attack, but that the three men did not get along. A fourth roommate was asleep.

Irma Chavez, the daughter of 77-year-old Antonio Acosta, said her father had complained about the accused attacker repeatedly, including earlier on Tuesday.

She said the nursing home told her she could move her father to a different facility.

An employee at the nursing home declined to comment Wednesday.

More Road Work Begins Monday in North Platte

Posted on April 23, 2014

Yes, it’s true, more road work will begin in North Platte on Monday.

According to the City of North Platte Engineering Department, Western Engineering will begin construction of the Overlay Project on Rodeo Road.

Officials say construction will take place on Rodeo Road from Sycamore Street to Mills Avenue.

The project will get underway Monday, April 28, and is expected to run through the month of June.

Delays should be expected during the construction period, and some intersections my be closed.

Residents are urged to use caution in and around the construction area.

North Platte American Legion Baseball Announces the 2014 Hall of Fame Class

Posted on April 23, 2014

The North Platte American Legion Baseball program has announced that three individuals and a state championship winning team will be inducted into the program’s Hall of Fame in 2014.

This year’s class includes one player, one state championship team, and two individuals who donated countless hours to making North Platte American Legion Baseball what it has become. This year’s class includes Jack Raetz (posthumously), Mick Hayes, Steve Gullion and the 1994 Midget Post 163 baseball team. They will be inducted during the North Platte American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame weekend, May 2-3.

The Hall of Fame weekend will begin at 4:30 pm Friday May 2nd at Bill Wood Field with an intra-squad scrimmage of the current Legion teams followed by an alumni vs alumni game at 7:30 pm. In between innings they will honor the Hall of Fame inductees. Admission is free.

Saturday May 3rd, the American Legion 4-person golf scramble will begin at Lake Maloney Golf course with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm. Following the golf tournament, there will be a banquet honoring the 2014 North Platte Legion Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. The golf tournament cost is $65.00 which includes the banquet. Tickets for the banquet only are $20.00. All past Legion players are invited to come out and participate and the entire community is welcome as well.

North Platte American Legion Baseball has had a long and distinguished run in North Platte, with the program officially starting around 1960. Hundreds of players and fans, along with dozens of coaches and others truly dedicated to the program have been involved in American Legion Baseball. In 2013 the Board of Directors decided a Hall of Fame to honor these outstanding individuals should be started. The inaugural class included two coaches, two players and two individual volunteers.

The First Nationals will start their regular season Sat May 17th when the Seniors travel to Scottsbluff. The Juniors host Scottsbluff at Bill Wood Field in North Platte at 1:00 pm. The Juniors will be home over Memorial Day weekend and the Seniors will be home Monday May 26th. First pitch for the Seniors is at 2:00 pm.

Broncos’ New Pass-Rush Tandem on Comeback Trail

Posted on April 23, 2014April 23, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos pass-rushers DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller are a lot alike. Both collect lots of sacks, hefty paychecks and plenty of accolades. The two are also on the comeback trail after offseason surgeries following a disappointing season.

Ware had his right elbow repaired in February, a few weeks before the Dallas Cowboys released him in a salary cap move.

Ware amassed a franchise-best 117 sacks for the Cowboys since getting drafted in the first round in 2005, but he got to the quarterback a career-low six times last season and missed games for the first time in his nine-year career with a thigh injury.

Miller’s season began with a six-game drug suspension and ended with a torn right ACL on Dec. 22. He finished with a career-low five sacks.

Morales Leads Rockies to 2-1 Win over Giants

Posted on April 23, 2014

DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a go-ahead homer leading off the fifth and Franklin Morales outdueled Madison Bumgarner, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Troy Tulowitzki also added a solo shot for the Rockies, who have hit seven homers in two nights against the Giants.

Morales (2-1) was masterful on the mound as he allowed five hits over seven innings, which matches the longest outing of his career. The left-hander’s only mistake was a hanging slider to Hunter Pence in the fifth. It was Pence’s second homer of the season.

LaTroy Hawkins got the final two outs in a rocky ninth for his sixth save in as many chances.

New Policy Guides Use of Pinnacle Bank Arena Suite

Posted on April 23, 2014April 22, 2014

(AP) — A new policy developed by the mayor’s staff will guide use and rental of the city’s suite at the Pinnacle Bank Arena, which opened last fall.

The city will use the suite to promote economic development, honor community heroes and provide opportunities for nonprofit groups that serve the poor.

The city also will rent the suite to individuals or groups and use the money to help pay costs arising from when it’s used without charge by other groups.

The new policy says “broad usage of the suite is encouraged, and it will not be primarily for government officials.”