February 2015 – Page 5 – North Platte Post Archive

Walthill Man Gets 3 Years for Punching Girlfriend

Posted on February 27, 2015

WALTHILL, Neb. (AP) — An eastern Nebraska man has been sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for punching his girlfriend in the head and face.

A jury found 52-year-old Terry L. Harlan of Walthill guilty of habitual domestic violence in November.

A U.S. attorney’s office says Harlan also was ordered Thursday to complete three years of supervised release once he serves his 41-month prison sentence.

Court documents state Harlan and his girlfriend were at his residence on the Omaha Indian Reservation on March 7. Harlan became angry with girlfriend, before pushing her into a closet and beating her. Harlan cornered his girlfriend by the door when she tried to leave, punching and kicking her several more times.

Authorities say the girlfriend escaped after Harlan fell asleep.

About 125 Workers Losing Jobs with Closure of Nebraska Plant

Posted on February 27, 2015

WEST POINT, Neb. (AP) — About 125 workers have been told they’ll be losing their jobs when a meat plant closes in northeast Nebraska.

On Thursday Land O’ Frost told employees in West Point that production will continue into the second quarter of the year at the former Wimmer’s plant, giving them time to find other jobs. The Munster, Indiana-based company says it will provide outplacement services, and workers will be eligible to apply for jobs at other Land O’Frost locations.

The former Wimmer’s Meats company was founded in 1934 and was sold to Land O’ Frost three years ago.

Land O’Frost President and CEO David VanEekeren says the consolidation of production at other company plants will help Land O’Frost operate more competitively.

Nebraska City Mayor Resigns with Blast at City Council

Posted on February 27, 2015

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) — The mayor of Nebraska City has resigned, saying he’d been undermined by some members of the City Council.

Jack Hobbie quit Thursday morning after 6½ years in the post. He said his resignation “is primarily due to a lack of respect and communication with me as the mayor.”

He complained that he was blindsided in December when the City Council voted to not reappoint city administrator Joe Johnson and city clerk-treasurer Arnold Ehlers. Hobbie says he was blindsided again earlier this month when two of the commissioners tried, without his knowledge, to hire an interim city clerk-treasurer.

The mayor and the commissioners of finance, public works, streets and parks act as the five-member City Council.

The city of around 7,300 people is in southeast Nebraska.

Bellevue Police: Burglary Suspect Arrested After Spotted Riding Child’s Bike

Posted on February 27, 2015

BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — A man has been arrested after Bellevue police say they spotted him pedaling on a child’s bicycle, while carrying a bag filled with jewelry and cash believed to be stolen from a nearby residence.

Bellevue police on Thursday arrested the 35-year-old Omaha man on suspicion of burglary and felony assault on an officer.

Police say an officer was patrolling a neighborhood, when he saw the man riding the bicycle on a street. The officer stopped the man, who struck the officer twice in the face and ran.

The man was found hiding in a shed 20 minutes later, after other Bellevue officers and the Omaha Police Department’s helicopter were called to the area.

The officer was treated for minor injuries at a hospital.

North Platte Weather-Weekend

Posted on February 27, 2015

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -18. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -4. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -4. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Theodore Ralph “Ted” Correll

Posted on February 27, 2015

Theodore Ralph “Ted” Correll passed away at Linden Court in North Platte, NE, February 26, 2015.
Ted was born on August 10, 1930, to Frank and Eva (Whittaker) Correll at their home south of Wallace, NE. He attended grade school in rural Lincoln County, near Wallace, and graduated high school from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis in 1947. The family moved to their ranch home in McPherson County, south of Tryon, in 1946.
Ted married Lois Lavon Daly on March 16, 1951. He worked at various ranches, including Storer Land and Cattle Company from 1951-1953. In 1953 they rented a farm/ranch east of Ringgold, until 1967, when they purchased his folks’ ranch, south of Tryon. In 1992 they sold the ranch and retired to North Platte, NE, where they have since resided.
Ted served on rural school boards, the Agricultural Stabilization Committee for thirteen years and served on the Miller Cemetery Board for nineteen years. Ted enjoyed golfing and was always ready for a card game.
He and Lois were parents of three sons – Gerald Eugene, Douglas James, and Bruce Edward. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Walter (Jack) and Clara Daly; a brother, Lenard (Rusty) Correll; brothers-in-law, Gerald Pyzer, Emory Daly, Ron Paxton, and Art Daly; and great-grandson, Jesse Tyler Correll.
Ted is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, Gary (Deb) Correll of North Platte, Doug (Marlene) Correll of Scottsbluff, and Bruce Correll of Broken Bow; grandchildren, Allen (Jen) Correll, Ryan Correll, Kyle (Emily) Correll, Erin (Chris) Fortier, Sara (Nate) Luehrs, Geoff Correll, Bridget Correll; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence (Evelyn) Correll and Jim (Della) Correll; sister, Evelyn Daly; sisters-in-law, Rita Correll, Ilene Daly, and Linda Paxton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Callahan Cancer Center, Great Plains Health Hospice, or donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 2, 2015, at 10:30 am at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Dunwoody officiating. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery near Tryon. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends Sunday from 4-6. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Udella P. Gustaf

Posted on February 27, 2015

Udella P. Gustaf, age 95 of Gandy, died February 24, 2015 at the North Platte Care Center. Cremation was chosen and family services will take place later in Northville, MI. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

NPCC Lady Knights End Season in Region IX Semifinal against Central

Posted on February 27, 2015

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights season came to an end on Thursday night in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region IX Division II Semi-finals 66 – 63 against the Central Community College Lady Raiders at McDonald – Belton Gymnasium.

The Lady Raiders jumped out to a 9 – 2 lead behind McKenna Rossmeier. Rossmeier scored the first 12 points for the Lady Raiders on four three-pointers. The Lady Knights tied the score at 12 with 15:19 to go in the first half. The game went back and forth for the remainder of the half with the greatest difference was a five point lead by the Lady Raiders 27 – 22. The Lady Knights finished out the half by outscoring the Lady Raiders 5 – 2 to trail the Lady Raiders at halftime 29 – 28.

The game remained close throughout the second half. The Lady Knights took their biggest lead of the night 48 – 43 with eight and a half minutes to go. The Lady Raiders relied on the three-pointer to retake the lead 52 – 50 with 6:45 to play.

The Lady Raiders led 65 – 61 and were at the free throw line to extend the lead when the Central bench was called for a technical foul. Clara Vinton sank both free throws to cut the lead 65 – 63. The Lady Raiders’ Montrese Weller made one of the two free throws to seal the win.

The Lady Knights finish the season at 14 – 14. The Lady Knights were led in the game in scoring by Sarah Mahr who had 17 points to lead all scorers. April Stull and Ester Micheva each contributed 12 points.

Stull ends her Lady Knight career with 757 points which places her in sixth place on the Lady Knights all-time scoring list.

The Lady Raiders improve to 15 – 13 on the season and advance to the Region IX Division II championship game against Southeast Community College. The Lady Raiders had four players in double figures led by Adreanna Beck with 13 points. McKenna Rossmeier and Lana’e Washington-Carter had 12 points. Montrese Weller added 10 points.

Tate, Thompson, Scott lead Ohio State past Nebraska, 81-57

Posted on February 27, 2015

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jae’Sean Tate scored a career-high 22 points, Sam Thompson added 15 and Shannon Scott 13 to lead Ohio State past Nebraska 81-57 on Thursday night, the Cornhuskers’ sixth loss in a row.

D’Angelo Russell had 11 points and six assists before leaving with leg cramps for the Buckeyes (20-8, 9-6 Big Ten), who had lost their last two.

Tarin Smith had 13 points, Terran Petteway 12 and David Rivers 10 for Nebraska (13-15, 5-11), which fell to 0-8 in conference road games. The Cornhuskers haven’t won since beating Northwestern 76-60 on Feb. 3.

Tate, who also had seven rebounds, ended up 8 of 9 from the field, missing one of his two 3-point attempts. The freshman’s previous career high was 20 against Rutgers.

Scott also had six assists.

MLB’s Oldest Player Can’t Relate to Today’s Youth

Posted on February 27, 2015

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — When Rockies closer LaTroy Hawkins was drafted in 1991, Colorado Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado was two months old. A couple other teammates were in diapers, too.

But while the 42-year-old Hawkins may not relate to what he calls the “everybody gets a trophy” generation, he can still get them out.

Hawkins is preparing for his final season before retirement and is set to be the closer again for the Rockies. The right-hander is one of only 16 pitchers with 1,000 career appearances. He needs 36 more to move into the top 10.

Hawkins has pitched for 10 of the majors’ 30 teams and is set to be the oldest player in the majors this year.