January 2015 – Page 48 – North Platte Post Archive

Openings Still Available for NPCC Knights Softball Camp

Posted on January 14, 2015

There are still openings available for the North Platte Community College Knights Mid-Winter Softball camp, according to Knights Softball Coach Janelle Higgins.

The camp will be Saturday, January 17 at the North Campus hitting facility. The camp will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend.

Cost for the camp is $45. The entry fee includes the camp, lunch with the North Platte Community College softball players and coaches. They will also be given a single game pass to any of the remaining Knights or Lady Knights basketball games.

The camp will focus on fielding, hitting, base running and throwing. The North Platte Community College softball team and coaches will also work one on one with the campers to improve their softball skills.

“Our girls love interacting with the campers and showing them what our program is all about and we are family.” Higgins added.

Campers need to bring their bats, glove and shoes.

The camp is limited to 32 athletes. The complete camp brochure can be found on the North Platte Community College athletic website, www.npccknights.com.

For further information contact head coach Janelle Higgins at (308) 535-3622 or email her at higginsj@mpcc.edu.

NPPD Crime Log (Jan. 13-Jan. 14)

Posted on January 14, 2015

COURTESY OF THE NORTH PLATTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

01/13/2015 00:31:04 SEX OFFENDER PENALTY FOR VIOL “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 00:40:36 WRONG WAY ON ONE WAY “E 2ND ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 01:47:56 PROP DAMAGE-NO ALC RELAT “2000 W 1ST ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 02:52:38 LOITERING (CITY ORDINANCE) “3400 S Newberry RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 02:52:27 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET “1600 W 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 03:27:02 SUSPICIOUS PERSON “1200 W A ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 04:25:51 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “5400 E Lee Bird Dr
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 07:11:55 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “1600 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 07:30:09 ESCORT – CARPENTERS NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103

01/13/2015 08:04:55 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 08:13:45 VEHICLE INSPECTION “500 E WALKER RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 08:40:32 CARE OF ANIMALS “2200 ALPHA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 08:50:11 B.E.A.T. COMM POLICING “600 MCDONALD RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 08:53:25 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “W WALKER RD /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 09:16:55 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “RODEO RD /N SHERIDAN AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 09:22:01 ABANDONED VEHICLE “1300 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 10:54:07 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “700 E 14TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 10:35:35 VEHICLE INSPECTION “600 HALLIGAN DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 11:30:11 SUSPICIOUS PERSON “900 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 11:34:04 LOOSE ANIMALS “W 10TH ST /N WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 11:35:37 VIOL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV “S DEWEY AV /E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103”

01/13/2015 11:49:39 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “600 W B ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 12:25:02 CITIZEN ASSIST “1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 12:40:06 DEAD ANIMAL CALL “W 1ST ST /S WILLOW ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 12:51:19 FORGED INSTRUMENT- POSS OF A “1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 12:00:12 THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING “1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 12:54:39 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION “1300 N BUFFALO BILL AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 13:17:02 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “E 4TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 13:29:54 DOG-SURRENDER “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 13:39:05 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-GENERAL “1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 14:19:36 CAT-SURRENDER “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 00:00:00 FORGED INSTRUMENT- POSS OF A “1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 14:24:20 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- FROM BUILDING/TRESPASS “600 N POPLAR ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 14:59:45 VIOL OF PROTECT ORD-DOM ABUSE “1400 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 15:16:33 VEHICLE INSPECTION “3300 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 15:18:22 PROP DAMAGE-NO ALC RELAT “N GARFIELD AV /W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 15:35:39 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “700 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 16:31:04 DOG BITES “NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 16:36:55 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL “1300 N ADAMS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 16:46:10 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “1000 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 17:10:51 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “200 S VINE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 17:18:52 SUSPICIOUS PERSON “100 N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 18:22:11 LOOSE CATS “2100 RODEO AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 19:10:12 MOTOR VEH LIGHT REQUIREMENTS “JACKSON AV /W 14TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 19:14:45 DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER “1700 W 4th
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103”

01/13/2015 19:18:23 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET “100 AMES AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 19:52:11 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 20:58:40 FICTITIOUS PLATES “E 3RD ST /N COTTONWOOD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 21:39:04 HARRASS-ANNOY PHONECALLS “1500 W 14TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 22:42:19 CITIZEN ASSIST “100 W 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 23:01:59 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/13/2015 23:01:45 OTHER DISTURBANCE “W E ST E / REYNOLDS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 00:05:20 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “W WILLIAM AV /S OAK ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 00:20:48 SPEEDING “BIRCHWOOD RD /S BUFFALO BILL AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 01:04:42 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 “W E ST E /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 01:22:21 SPEEDING “W 2ND ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 01:27:49 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE “W 6TH ST /N CARR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 02:04:15 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 02:15:30 TERRORISTIC THREAT “700 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 03:03:48 DOMEST ASSAULT-MISD “1200 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 04:06:52 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 “E 13TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 04:31:15 MOTOR VEH LIGHT REQUIREMENTS “W PHILIP AV /S CARR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 06:32:29 OTHER DISTURBANCE “NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 07:31:07 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-GENERAL “W FRONT ST /N PACIFIC ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

01/14/2015 07:52:50 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE “500 S BRYAN AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

NSP Educational Efforts to Focus on Teen Drivers, Seat Belts

Posted on January 14, 2015January 14, 2015

As part of its continuing effort to reduce the number of serious injury and fatality crashes on state roadways, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), will begin a six-month long initiative focusing on teen drivers and seat belt usage.

Beginning in mid-January and continuing through the end of June, the agency will provide educational programs utilizing its Rollover Simulators, Seat Belt Convincers, and Driving Simulator. The educational programs are made possible thanks in part to a $24,500 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS).

According to the latest NOHS statistics, 71% of Nebraska’s teen drivers 19-years of age and younger involved in fatal crashes were not wearing seat belts.

“This effort provides our troopers an opportunity to connect with young drivers,” said Acting Superintendent, Lt. Col. Thomas Schwarten. “Through hands-on demonstrations we hope to gain voluntary compliance by raising awareness of the critical role seat belts play in saving lives.”

Those interested in scheduling a safety presentation should contact their nearest Troop Area Office:

NPCC Lady Knights Volleyball Signs Megan Chintala

Posted on January 14, 2015January 14, 2015

Megan Chintala Signs Letter of Intent to play for North Platte Community College

The North Platte Community College Volleyball team recently signed Meagan Chintala of Fleming, Colorado.

Chintala, a 5’3” Libero, was a four year starter for the Fleming High School Wildcats. The Wildcats are the two-time defending Colorado Class 1-A state champions.

Chintala, is a four-time 1-A All-State Libero in the state of Colorado and was #18 in Colorado, second in Class 1-A in digs with 472 digs.

Career statistics for Chintala show that in 368 sets played, she had 1807 digs, which is 4.9 digs per set.

Chintala also had 146 career service aces and a 93.9 percent career serving percentage.

Vicki Hopping, assistant coach of the Lady Knights said about Chintala, “”Megan is a great player from a winning program who doesn’t accept just being average and that’s one of the reasons why we wanted her,” Hopping added “She’s a little sparkplug on the floor and a great vocal leader.”

Lady Knight Head Coach Alexa Hopping added “She delivers a good ball and am excited to see what she accomplishes while she plays for us.

Chintala was a teammate her freshman and sophomore year with Lady Knight volleyball players Abby Kurtzer and Taylor King, who played for the Lady Knights the past two seasons.

CHI Health Lays Off 156 Workers Across Nebraska, Iowa

Posted on January 14, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CHI Health has laid off 156 workers across Nebraska and southwestern Iowa — about 1 percent of its workforce in the area.

The employees were notified on Tuesday.

CHI Health CEO Cliff Robertson says Catholic Health Initiatives, that nationwide system that includes CHI Health, last year asked its regional networks for cutbacks.

In its explanation for the layoffs, CHI Health didn’t discuss its contract squabble with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. CHI has acknowledged that its patient load has dropped as a result of leaving the Blue Cross network.

Blue Cross says CHI Health charges 10 to 30 percent more than other Omaha hospitals. CHI Health says those figures are misleading and that its total cost of treatment is lower even if certain services cost more.

Former US Attorney Gets Prosecutor Post in Box Butte County

Posted on January 14, 2015

ALLIANCE, Neb. (AP) — Box Butte County commissioners have appointed a former U.S. attorney for Nebraska as their interim county attorney.

Joe Stecher was named to the position on Tuesday. He’s replacing Kathleen “K.J.” Hutchinson, who resigned effective Jan. 7.

Stecher, of Harrison, has a private practice and is the deputy county attorney for Dawes and Sioux counties.

Stecher was a Dodge County prosecutor before being appointed a deputy assistant U.S. attorney in 2002. He became U.S. attorney after Mike Heavican was appointed to the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Stecher and other U.S. attorneys lost their posts in 2009, after the change in U.S. presidential administrations.

Colorado Group Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Get Tattoos

Posted on January 14, 2015

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — For women who have survived breast cancer, breast or nipple reconstruction can be a first step toward looking like their old selves.

Now, a Colorado organization called P.ink is helping some of those women, and others who don’t choose reconstruction, in their emotional healing — through tattoos to help conceal their scars.

Its first annual P.ink Day was in 2013, when it connected tattoo artists with 10 women in Brooklyn, New York. In 2014, the event expanded and helped 38 women in 12 cities in the U.S. and Canada.

P.ink’s charitable arm also raises money to pay experienced tattoo artists for working with survivors during other parts of the year.

P.ink also created a smartphone app where women can look at designs and try one on via photo.

Roscoe “Clark” Hartley

Posted on January 14, 2015

Roscoe “Clark” Hartley age 87, of North Platte passed away January 12, 2015 at his home. He was born September 23, 1927 in Cove, Oregon to Ray and Eva Mae Baker Roscoe.
Roscoe attended High School in Cove, OR, after completion of High School he entered the United States Navy serving in WWII. He married Penny Barnes and to this union two daughters were born, Delores Diane and Eva Virginia. He later married Diana Classen in March, 1962 in Sheridan, WY and four more children were added to the family, William, Amanda, Charmaine and Hannah. Clark worked for Collins Construction in ND, Northern Improvement and worked as a short order cook both in MT, he moved to Arkansas to be closer to his family and moved to North Platte 5 years ago.
Roscoe worked for several trucking companies, he attended Western College of Auctioneers in Billings, MT. and auctioned in ND, MT and ARK. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed his dogs, Rags, Outlaw, and Rascal. He was a member of the Billings, MT Teamsters 190.
Survivors include children, William Ray Hartley of Russellville, AR, Amanda (Dean) McConnell of Sutherland, Charmaine Williard of North Platte, Hannah (Doug) Jenkins of Russellville, AR:grandchildren, Cathy (David) Wallies, Eva (Freddy) Zogg, Gary “Clark” (Mathal) Wilkison, Marsha (Steve) Cole, Marvin McConnell, Wynonna Willard,Dustin (Megan) Howell, Doug Jenkins, Michelle Howell, Jesse Jenkins, Kaylan Pumphrey (Darshawn) King, Nathan Howell, and Brittany Jenkins; great-grandchildren, William Sandin, Jim Wallies, Adam Wallies, Alicia Wallies, Brandon DeCent, Bruce DeCent, Breanna DeCent, Marston Cole, Kelly Zoey, Ashylnn, Hailey, Zavannah, and Fayleen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Alford, Clista, Grace, and Elsie.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with full military honors. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Lee Trisdale

Posted on January 14, 2015

Donald Lee Trisdale, Sr. of North Platte passed away January 12, 2015 in Omaha, NE.

Don was born April 25, 1947 in Fort Collins, CO to Claude K. and Vola B. Trisdale. The family later moved to North Platte where he grew up and attended school. He enjoyed cooking and spent most of his life serving others. Over the years he worked at Tomahawk Truck Stop, managed the Stockman Inn, and most recently was employed at Centennial Retirement Village. He was a valued employee and friend. He enjoyed the little things such as playing the casinos, keno and fishing. He is a beloved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather ( papa the great ). He will be greatly missed.

He is preceeded in death by his parents Claude Sr. and Vola, siblings Robert, Katherine, John, Nellie, Sarah, Roy, David, James, Claude Jr. and Peggy.

He is survived by his better half of twenty years Connie Breach, children Tina(Mike Toth) Mccarter of Norfolk, NE, Donnie ( Sharamie ) Trisdale Jr. of Cozad, NE, Jason ( Tara ) Trisdale of North Platte, Josh ( Anita ) Trisdale of North Platte, Tracey Scott of Benkleman, NE, grandchildren Hunter, Lakyn, Sawyer, Cayd, Ashley, Elliot, Donnie III, Kaitlyn, Tierson, Sanden, Kannon, Kiley, Annabelle, Taylr, Tanner, Taryn and great granddaughters Roxzan, Raven and Laylah, sibling Mary Wade, Sue ( Joe ) Hackler of Cheyenne, WY, Polly Trisdale , Harry Trisdale, Marlin ( Dina ) Trisdale all of North Platte and numerous nieces , nephews and extended family.

Memorials can be made in his name to Adopt a Backpack Program North Platte Public Schools and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. today and 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

North Platte Weather-January 14

Posted on January 14, 2015

Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.