June 2014 – Page 60 – North Platte Post Archive

AD: Facility to Keep Creighton Nationally Relevant

Posted on June 6, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton athletic director Bruce Rasmussen says the school’s new Championship Center will help the Bluejays be nationally relevant in men’s basketball and other sports every year.

The athletic department gave the media a tour of the $13 million facility on the east end of the campus Friday. The center houses a practice gym paid for by former Creighton and current NBA player Kyle Korver, a players’ lounge named for 2014 national player of the year Doug McDermott and offices for Rasmussen and men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott.

The building’s weight room, at 6,000 square feet, is nearly twice the size of the Bluejays’ old weight room. There also is an academic center for individual studying and tutoring.

Rasmussen said the facility is one of the best in the Big East.

Boating Safety Course to be Held in North Platte

Posted on June 6, 2014

North Platte – There will be boating safety course in North Platte for those needing to complete the course before operating any power boat. Don’t wait – get registered now.

The three-hour course will be held June 30 at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office. This class is a home study class, which allows students to study online, then attend the shortened class for a review and test session. Class time is 9:00 am to noon. The fee is $10 and there are minimum student requirements for the class to be held. Pre-registration is required by calling the North Platte Game and Parks Commission office at 535-8025.

The Nebraska Boating Safety course is required of all power boat operators born after December 31, 1985, which includes operators of personal watercraft and all other motorboats. The minimum age to operate a motorboat in Nebraska is 14. Students must be at least 14, or turning 14 this calendar year to be certified.

Boat owners who complete the class may qualify for insurance discounts. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children and boaters of all ages are welcome.

For information on additional classes in Nebraska, visit www.boatsafenebraska.org or contact Boating Safety Officer Scott Eveland at (308) 289-0017 or scott.eveland@nebraska.gov.

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses (Week of June 2)

Posted on June 6, 2014

Jesse Michael Sutphin, 20, North Platte and Stephanie Nicole Anderson, 20, North Platte

Bernardo Eloy Mascarenaz Jr., 50, Ft. Collins CO and Misty Marie Douglas, 36, Ft. Collins CO

Gary Wayne Eastwood, 60, Callaway NE and Trudy Joe Swedberg, 54, Hershey NE

Matthias William Parenti, 45, Antioch CA and Niccole Lea Kotschwar, 37, Antioch CA

Justin Rae Mayfield, 32, North Platte and Ashley Simpson, 32, North Platte

Authorities Offer Reward in Omaha Girl’s Shooting

Posted on June 6, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are offering a $10,000 cash reward for information connected to the shooting of a 6-year-old Omaha girl.

The Omaha Police Department says the information must lead to an arrest in the Thursday night shooting of Taelor Fentress. It wasn’t clear whether Taelor was inside or outside a residence when the bullet struck her face.

Police will increase patrol presence to try to curb any retaliation violence. No arrests have been made.

Taelor, who was shot on her birthday, was reported in good condition late Thursday at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.

Officers are searching for a sport utility vehicle that may have been involved in the shooting.

Plan to Establish Marijuana Banks Becomes Law

Posted on June 6, 2014

DENVER (AP) — Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed legislation to try to establish the world’s first financial system for the largely cash-only marijuana industry.

The bill signed Friday morning seeks to form a network of uninsured cooperatives designed to give pot businesses a way to access basic banking services.

Banks that fear violating federal law do not allow marijuana businesses access to basic financial services. That has led to fears that the burgeoning marijuana industry can be a target for robberies.

Colorado became the first state to allow recreational pot sales on Jan. 1.

The legislation would allow pot businesses to pool money in cooperatives. However, that will only happen with the blessing of the U.S. Federal Reserve. That has prompted some to argue the legislation could be only symbolic.

Duveen M. Haist

Posted on June 6, 2014

Duveen M. Haist, 80, of North Platte, NE, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Duveen was born March 1, 1934, to John Otto and Agnes Kathinka Christensen Nelsen at Ortonville, MN. At the age of three, the family moved to Oak Harbor, WA where she grew up. Duveen graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1952.

In February 1955, Duveen married William Mitchell Haist at Oak Harbor and they had two children, Treve and Tracy. They made their home in Seattle, WA where she attended Shoreline Community College and received an Associates Degree in accounting. Following her divorce, Duveen moved back to Oak Harbor with Tracy and worked in banking. In 1989 Duveen moved to North Platte to be closer to her daughter.

Duveen was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church where she was actively involved and was the bookkeeper for 16 years. She also liked to crochet and cross stitch.

Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Miller, and three granddaughters, Shaylyn, Daynlee & Treyann Miller, all of Hershey, NE; son, Treve Haist, and three grandsons, Tyler, Terin and Taner (Jacqui) Haist, all of Edmonds, WA; a sister, Deatrice; and other family.

Duveen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Agnes Nelsen; and her son-in-law, Greg Miller.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at the Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Eighmy officiating. The memorial book may be signed from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore or at odeanchapel.com. Memorials can be made to the Messiah Lutheran Church or the Greg Miller Scholarship Fund. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Knighton: Defense Aims to Complement Manning

Posted on June 6, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It’s not that they were jealous. More like embarrassed.

While Peyton Manning’s prodigious offense was scorching scoreboards all of last season, collecting records and accolades by the bundle, Denver’s depleted defense was giving up 25 points a game.

Run-stuffer Terrance Knighton, one of just three starters who made it from opening night to the Super Bowl, says the goal in 2014 is to see to it that Manning’s high-octane offense is a luxury and not a necessity.

At the Movies 6/6 – 6/12

Posted on June 6, 2014June 6, 2014

PLAYING FRIDAY 6/6 – THURSDAY 6/12
Screen #1
Fault in Our Stars….1:10, 4:15, 7:15, 10:00
Screen #2
Maleficent 2D….4:25, 7:10
Maleficent 3D….1:15, 9:45
Screen #3
Edge of Tomorrow 2D….4:25, 7:00
Edge of Tomorrow 3D….1:10, 9:50
Screen #4
Blended….1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45
Screen #5
Million Ways to Die….1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50….Rated “R” Must ID
Screen #6
X-Men 2D….1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 10:00

A’s Acquire Minor League Reliever Marks from Royals

Posted on June 6, 2014

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have acquired left-hander Justin Marks from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations.

The A’s announced the deal Friday and said they optioned Marks to Triple-A Sacramento. Oakland still must make a corresponding move to the 40-man roster.

The 26-year-old Marks went 3-2 with a 5.64 ERA in 13 appearances with two starts for Triple-A Omaha. He posted a 3.42 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 26 1-3 innings in 11 relief outings.

Marks made his major league debut April 17 against Minnesota after being called up from the minors that day for a brief big league stint.

Uplifting Athletes Road Race Set for July 20

Posted on June 6, 2014

Runners can now register to be a part of the second Nebraska Football Uplifting Athletes Road Race. The event is set for Sunday, July 20, and includes both a one-mile fun run and a competitive 5K race.

In its inaugural year, the Nebraska Uplifting Athletes Road Race had approximately 700 runners participate and organizers are hoping to increase that to more than 1,000 participants this summer. All proceeds from the race benefit pediatric brain cancer research, and in 2013 the event helped raise approximately $15,000.

The Sunday morning event will start at 8 a.m. with the one-mile run, with the 5K to begin immediately following completion of the fun run. The race will start and finish on Stadium Drive near the 501 Building. Nebraska football student-athletes will be on hand to provide support and encouragement throughout both races and there will be a chance for interaction with players before and after each race. The Lincoln Track Club will help coordinate the event for the second straight year.

The 5K will travel through Innovation Campus and around the Devaney Center/Hendricks Training Complex, while the one-mile fun run will take place on the UNL campus. Registration is currently open at www.upliftingathletes.org. The cost is $25 for the one-mile run and $30 for the 5K. Each participant will receive a race-day T-shirt and wrist bracelet.

Those interested should register now to ensure a spot in running for a cure to battle pediatric brain cancer.