February 2015 – Page 33 – North Platte Post Archive

Huskers Open Four-Game Series with BYU on Thursday

Posted on February 17, 2015

After starting the 2015 campaign with a 2-0 win at UNLV, the Huskers then dropped the finale two games of the series. Nebraska will now look to get back to a winning record with four games against the BYU Cougars (0-4, 0-0 WCC) in Peoria, Ariz., at the Peoria Sports Complex, the Spring Training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.

The Cougars are coming off an 0-4 trip to then No. 16 UC Santa Barbara, which saw them score just two runs during the first three games of the series, before they dropped a close one in the finale, 5-4.

The Huskers and Cougars have met just four times, with the all-time series tied at 2-2, and every game of the series has been played on a neutral field. The first meeting between the two teams came in 1980, a 19-6 win for the Cougars. The Huskers got revenege later that season with a 12-0 victory in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, as well as a 12-4 win in the elimination round. The teams last met in 1986, with the Cougars winning 12-11.

The Huskers and Cougars open their four-game series on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2:05 p.m. (CT) and will then play a doubleheader on Friday at 1:05 p.m. The series is scheduled to wrap up on Saturday at 1:05 p.m.

With four games this weekend Nebraska will expand its rotation by one spot. Derek Burkampers is schedule to start the series opener on Thursday, it will be the sophomore’s first appearance of 2015 and his second career start. Chance Sinclair (1-0) and Kyle Kubat (0-0) are scheduled to start in the doubleheader on Friday, while Max Knutson (0-1) will start the finale for the second straight week.

Thursday, Feb. 19 – 2:05 p.m. (CT)
Probable Starters: RHP Burkamper (0-0) vs. RHP Mahoney (01-)
TV: None
Stream: Free Radio (Huskers.com) | Video Stream (None)
Radio: Husker Sports Network

Friday, Feb. 20 – 1:05 p.m. (CT) (Doubleheader)
Probable Starters Game 1: RHP Sinclair (1-0) vs. RHP Barker (0-1)
Probable Starters Game 2: LHP Kubat (0-0) vs. RHP Kinser (0-0)
TV: None
Stream: Free Radio (Huskers.com) | Video Stream (None)
Radio: Husker Sports Network

Saturday, Feb. 21 – 1:05 p.m. (CT)
Probable Starters: LHP Knutson (0-1) vs. RHP Corless (0-1)
TV: None
Stream: Free Radio (Huskers.com) | Video Stream (None)
Radio: Husker Sports Network

2015 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Single-Session Tickets on Sale Thursday

Posted on February 17, 2015

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Beginning Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. CT, both all-session and single-session tickets for the 2015 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament will be on sale to the general public. Tickets can be purchased through the Sears Centre Arena ticket offices at 1-888-SEARS-TIX (732-7784) or www.searscentre.com.

All individual session tickets are $15, while all-session tickets are available for $90. Other than the fan blocks for that university’s respective games, the women’s tournament will feature general admission seating, allowing fans to witness the action from the best available seats in Sears Centre Arena.

The Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament will be held in the Chicagoland area from March 4-8 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The tournament week features all 14 Big Ten teams competing in 13 games over five days for the 2015 tournament crown and an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.

The bracket for the 2015 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, along with information on tickets, travel, lodging, tournament history and more can be found at bigten.org.

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament (All times are CT):

Session 1 (First Round; two games beginning at 5 p.m.) – Wednesday, March 4

Session 2 (Second Round; two games beginning at 11:30 a.m.) – Thursday, March 5

Session 3 (Second Round; two games beginning at 6 p.m.) – Thursday, March 5

Session 4 (Quarterfinals; two games beginning at 11:30 a.m.) – Friday, March 6

Session 5 (Quarterfinals; two games beginning at 6 p.m.) – Friday, March 6

Session 6 (Semifinals; two games beginning at 6 p.m.) – Saturday, March 7

Session 7 (Championship Game; beginning at 6 p.m.) – Sunday, March 8

Omaha Zoo Announces Names of 3 African Lion Cubs

Posted on February 17, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has announced the names of its three African lion cubs.

The Omaha zoo says the two males will be named Kayode and Shango. Kimani will be the name of the female cub.

Zookeepers selected the names, which are of Western and Central African origin, out of more than 1,800 entries submitted online.

The cubs were born on Nov. 21 and are on display with their mother, Ahadi, in the Cat Complex. Their father, Mr. Big, is in a separate display.

The cubs are the first born at the zoo since 2012. Each cub weighed 30 pounds as of last week.

Alliance Woman Charged with Child Sexual Assault

Posted on February 17, 2015

ALLIANCE, Neb. (AP) — A 23-year-old Alliance woman is accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage girl.

Online court records say Molleigh Valdez is charged with sexual assault of a child. The records don’t list the name of her attorney.

The girl’s mother had gone to police in November with suspicions about the woman’s relationship with the 14-year-old. The girl later told authorities that she and Valdez had engaged in sexual activity. Under Nebraska law, people 19 and over cannot have sexual contact with people under 16.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled Feb. 24 for Valdez.

Columbus ‘Big Give’ to Be Open to All Local Charity Nonprofits

Posted on February 17, 2015

COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — The organizers of Columbus Big Give have decided that all charitable nonprofits will be eligible to share the proceeds from the 24 hours of giving.

Last year only the 17 members of the Columbus Area Philanthropy Council were eligible for the first Big Give. But the council has decided there will be no such limits for this year’s event, in May.

Last year’s Big Give raised more than $23,000 through “giving stations” around Columbus and online and mail-in donations.

Participating nonprofits will be able to raise money for specific projects and receive training and joint marketing support in advance of the event.

Seward County Traffic Stops Leads to Seizure of 50 Pounds of Pot

Posted on February 17, 2015

A traffic stop for speeding on Interstate 80 in Seward County led to the seizure of 50 lbs. of marijuana and one arrest.

Just after 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, a trooper stopped a 2015 Hyundai Elantra for speeding eastbound on I-80 near the Utica exit (mm366) in Seward County. The trooper was given consent to search the vehicle. The search led to the seizure of 50 lbs., of marijuana. The marijuana was located in luggage in the backseat and trunk of the vehicle.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, Ian G. Gyori, 37, Glennallen, Alaska, was lodged in the Seward County Jail on a charge of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver.

Good News About UNL Scholarships Sent in Error

Posted on February 17, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The joy shared by prospective students and their parents crumbled soon when they got emails telling them that the students had not, in fact, been awarded coveted Regents scholarships to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The emails with the good news were sent Friday afternoon. The bad news came in follow-up emails less than an hour later.

University spokesman Steve Smith says fewer than 500 students received the emails, which he blamed on a clerical error. About 11,000 prospective students were supposed to be sent reminders to finish their financial aid applications. A portion of them received the Regents scholarship confirmation email instead.

The scholarships are worth as much as $27,000 over four years. Recipients number between 450 and 500 students each semester.

Police: Man Created Black Ice to Mask Drunken Driving Crash

Posted on February 17, 2015

SPARTA, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey police say a man poured water on a freezing road to try to fool officers into thinking the cause of his drunken car crash was black ice.

Twenty-year-old Bryan Byers, of Sparta, was arrested Saturday and charged with drunken driving and other offenses.

Authorities say he hit a guardrail after running a stop sign early that morning. Police say Byers and a friend then decided to dump water onto the road, causing it to ice over.

The friend, 20-year-old Alexander Zambenedetti, was also charged with drunken driving. Police say he wasn’t wearing a shirt despite a wind chill of 15 below zero.

Byers could not be reached for comment. Zambenedetti didn’t immediately return a call Tuesday from The Associated Press.

Both men are due in court Thursday.

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Slaying Outside Gibbon Meatpacking Plant

Posted on February 17, 2015

GIBBON, Neb. (AP) — A 35-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man outside a meatpacking plant in south-central Nebraska has pleaded not guilty.

Online court records say the written plea was entered for Angelo Bol, who is charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm. Authorities say Bol shot to death 34-year-old Karen Perez-Almaguer on Dec. 15 in the parking lot of Gibbon Packing in Gibbon.

Bol has told authorities that he is from Sudan but has been in the United States for 13 years and has lived in Grand Island the last several months. Last month a judge granted Bol’s motion to be examined by a psychologist.

Lynnette J. Pettit

Posted on February 17, 2015February 17, 2015

Lynnette J. Pettit, age 76, known by everybody as “Grandma”, died on February 13, 2015 at Great Plains Health. She was born on November 14, 1938 in North Platte to Earle “Chuck” and Lucy (Giddings) Flint.
Lynnette graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1957. She was united in marriage to Roland “Ron” Pettit. During their marriage the couple was blessed with four children, Debra Joanne, Rhonda Lynn, Brenda Arlene, and Bill Lee. During her employment career Lynn thrived and contributed in several industries, TRW in Ogallala until 1965, the Holiday Inn, North Platte Packing, and Allen’s Self Service. Lynn finished up her experience with positions at Kwik Stop and for the Eat-a-Bite Cafe before retiring in 1999.
Lynnette will be remembered for her sense of humor, quick wit, and a true love of making people laugh. She had a heart of gold and was always there to help those around her in need. Lynnette enjoyed several past times including gambling, playing cards, collecting Avon and her love for chocolate ice cream and her pets.
To state Lynn was the best mother goes without saying, the same can be said for her efforts to be the best role model a family could wish for. Raising three children as a single mother is challenging enough, however to be able to demonstrate and instill characteristics such as work ethic, humility, caring, and passion into her family are just a few of the traits we will be forever grateful for. These are the same traits that made Lynn the quality person and loving mother she will always be remembered for.
Survivors include three children, Rhonda (Roger Frederick) Traver, Brenda (Randy Paul) Smith, all of North Platte, and Bill (Brenda) Pettit of Denver; grandchildren, Amanda Smith of Omaha, Matthew (Emily Haythorn) Smith of Maxwell, Jessie (Adam) Stouffer of Dakota Dunes, SD, Jerry Rosenberg of North Platte, Kris Ewing and Eric Ewing both of Denver, CO, Nic Paul, Nick Trede, Amber and Brandon Hain, Brandon Paul and Chelsea Paul; five great-grandchildren, Shawn and Timothy Rosenberg of North Platte, Mataiya and Kai Smith of Maxwell, and Addison Stouffer of Dakota Dunes, SD; siblings, Jean Dowhower, Earlene Parrish, both of Lemoyne, NE, Frank Flint of Arcanum, Ohio, and Judy Bricker of North Platte; a sister-in-law, Donna Flint of Ft. Collins, CO; a brother-in-law, Adrian “Kris” (Frances) Krzycki of North Platte; son-in-law, Allen Smith of North Platte; and numerous other family members and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Debra in September of 1957; a granddaughter, Jennifer Rosenberg; a sister, Louise Krzycki; and a brother Earl “Sonny” Flint. A memorial has been established in her name and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.