February 2015 – Page 53 – North Platte Post Archive

Storm Partner With Children’s Heart Foundation

Posted on February 10, 2015

KEARNEY, Neb. – On Friday night, the Children’s Heart Foundation and the Tri-City Storm are coming together to be part of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.

Many families in the Tri-Cities have been affected by Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). The Children’s Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization solely focused on funding research for CHD.

Operated fully by volunteers, all funds raised will go towards the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of congenital heart defects.

“Congenital Heart Defect Awareness week is Feb. 7-14, but we need to remember these families that are affected every day of the year,” said Kristi Unick, President of the Nebraska Chapter of the Children’s Heart Foundation. “Creating awareness of CHD will in return assist us in raising funds for our research.”

The Children’s Heart Foundation is selling discounted adult tickets for $12 to Friday’s game with the Omaha Lancers, with the Storm providing a donation on each of the sold seats.

You can purchase your discounted tickets by calling 402.875.0231 or email chfne@childrensheartfoundation.org. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

“We saw this as a win-win project and an organization to align our brand,” said Storm President Greg Shea. “As a result, over 200 supporters will be in attendance on Fridaynight.”

One in 100 babies are born with a CHD, over 40,000 children per year. Congenital heart defects are common and deadly, yet CHD research is grossly under-funded relative to the prevalence of the disease. More than 50 percent of children born with a CHD will require at least one invasive surgery in their lifetime.

USPS to Relocate North Platte Post Office

Posted on February 10, 2015February 10, 2015

Despite efforts by business leaders and community members, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has decided to go ahead with their plan to relocate the North Platte Main Post Office, 300 East Third Street, to the location of their Distribution and Processing Center at 1302 Industrial Avenue.

At a news conference, Monday morning, Mayor Dwight Livingston and City Administrator Jim Hawks distributed a letter from the USPS, stating their intentions.

In the letter, the USPS said they were appreciative of the community and their involvement in the “process.”

Officials said after consideration of the comments received from the public meeting in December 2014, and further assessment, the USPS has decided to proceed with the relocation project.

Any person may appeal the decision within 30 days. Appeals must be postmarked by Monday, March 9.

Hawks said, while anyone can file an appeal, the City will lead the way when going through the appeal process. That being said, Hawks encourages all community members to voice their concern to the USPS.

Appeals can be directed to:

Vice President, Facilities
c/o Bobbi Hergenreter
7500 East 53rd Place, Room 1108
Denver, CO 80266-9918

Click HERE to see the letter to Mayor Livingston.

Fire Destroys Antique Shop in South-Central Nebraska

Posted on February 10, 2015

HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — A fire has destroyed an antiques shop in the south-central Nebraska town of Edgar.

The fire was reported Monday morning by the owner of Ruby’s Room, Craig German. He told the Hastings Tribune that he’d noticed smoke coming from the chimney as he drove by the building.

Fire crews from Clay Center and Fairfield joined Edgar firefighters in battling the blaze. No injuries have been reported.

The fire cause is being investigated.

German says he’s sad about the loss, “but it’s just stuff.”

$485 Million Powerball Jackpot is 5th Largest in US History

Posted on February 10, 2015February 10, 2015

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $485 million, making Wednesday night’s drawing the fifth largest prize in U.S. history.

It’s been more than two months since someone won the Powerball jackpot, so the prize has been gradually growing from its $40 million starting point.

The last time Powerball grew nearly so large was February 2014.

Because of strong sales, lottery officials Tuesday raised the estimated jackpot from $450 million to $485 million.

Lottery officials are quick to point out that the game is for fun and a chance to dream. They note the chance of winning a Powerball jackpot is about 1 in 175 million.

Powerball revenue has been down slightly during a drought of jackpots, but officials say this big prize has caused sales to surge.

Maniohuta Archers 4th Annual Youth 300 Tournament Results

Posted on February 10, 2015

The Maniohuta Archers held their 4th Annual Youth 300 Tournament on Saturday, February 7th. Girls and boys classes ranged from ages 8-11, 12-16, compound bow & barebow. The top 3 scores in each category earned a gold, silver or bronze medal, but all archers received participation ribbons. The top archer in each category also received a gift certificate to Two Feathers archery.

GIRLS AGES 8‐11 BAREBOW

Mattie Morrell 163 3x
Karsyn Johnson 53

GIRLS AGES 8‐11 COMPOUND

Makenna Ruppert 163 1x
Evelyn Lewis 37

GIRLS AGES 12‐16 COMPOUND

Rene Assels 178 3x

BOYS AGES 8‐11 BAREBOW

Cooper Leibhart 39

BOYS AGES 8‐11 COMPOUND

Zack Smith 284 16x
Gage Anderson 281 20x
Max Brunswick 242 12x
Tyson Krab 220 6x
Matt Lech 219 4x
Chase Leibhart 215 6x
Levi Luenenborg 166 3x
Jordan Buoy 135 1x

BOYS AGES 12‐16 COMPOUND

Keifer Smith 280 18x
Bodee Assels 272 12x
Matt Refior 271 11x
Brayden Barker 253 11x
Miles Morrell 253 10x
Shevie McCuiston 223 5x
Gabe Torrez 222 4x
Colten Ruppert 216 8x
Zane Leibhart 215 4x
Donavan McConnell 215 3x
Carter Davidson 191 3x
CJ Monheiser 187 3x
Kainin Wilson 149
Corey Parsons 145 2x
Mitchell Walters 144 2x

St. Paul Council Vote Saves Brick Section of Main Street

Posted on February 10, 2015

ST. PAUL, Neb. (AP) — The City Council has rejected a proposal to pour a new concrete pavement to replace a brick section of St. Paul’s main street.

The council voted 3-2 against a $1.5 million paving project that would have included removal of bricks from a stretch of Howard Avenue west of Ninth Street. Other brick streets in the downtown would have remained.

The vote came after a discussion about St. Paul’s brick streets, which have been a part of the community for 115 years or more. Several residents said removing bricks from any city streets would hurt the historical atmosphere of St. Paul and harm tourism.

5 Starving Horses Rescued from Boone County Property

Posted on February 10, 2015

ALBION, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have rescued five starving horses from their owner in Boone County.

On Monday members of the Nebraska Humane Society equine team took the horses away for veterinary care, food, training and eventual adoption. The owner surrendered the horses.

The team members say they noticed the carcasses of several dead horses on the property.

The horses’ owner has been charged, but Boone County authorities have not released his or her name.

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Three-Car Wreck Near Palmer

Posted on February 10, 2015

PALMER, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a 29-year-old Archer man is dead and two others are injured after a three-vehicle wreck near Palmer.

Merrick County Attorney Lynelle Homolka says Kasey Eddy died after his pickup was hit by two vehicles at an intersection. She says two passengers in Eddy’s truck weren’t injured.

The other two drivers, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old, were taken to a hospital. They were treated for minor injuries and released. No passengers were in their vehicles.

The 18-year-old from St. Libory has been arrested on suspicion of felony motor vehicle homicide.

Homolka said the accident is still under investigation. She says no alcohol or drug use is suspected.

Man Makes Plea Deal in Omaha Dismemberment Slaying

Posted on February 10, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 36-year-old man accused of killing someone whose dismembered body was found in a ravine north of Omaha has been convicted of manslaughter.

Online court records say John Moniz on Monday pleaded no contest to manslaughter and to being a habitual criminal. Prosecutors reduced the original charge of first-degree murder in exchange for Moniz’s pleas. Prosecutors say Moniz killed 52-year-old Delbert Freemont Jr., whose torso, arms and legs were found Dec. 9 in Washington County.

Authorities found blood spatters on the ceiling and walls of Freemont’s home, and tests confirmed the blood belonged to Freemont. Moniz and his girlfriend had been living with Freemont until shortly before his death.

Moniz’s sentencing is scheduled for April 8.

All-Star Players to Compete in NBA’s First Fashion Show

Posted on February 10, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — All-Stars James Harden, Klay Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins are among the players to compete in the NBA’s first fashion show.

Produced by LeBron James’ Springhill Production Company, the one-hour “NBA All-Star All-Style” will be taped Friday night inside New York’s Hammerstein Theater and air Saturday at 6:30 p.m. EST on TNT.

It will have three rounds: dressing for the boardroom, a night out and attire worn to the game. The competition will start with eight players, with four advancing to the second round and the top two competing in the finals.

Presented by Samsung Galaxy, the show will feature models and entertainers joining the players. TNT studio analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith and WNBA star Elena Delle Donne are on the judging panel.