March 2015 – Page 39 – North Platte Post Archive

Nebraska School for the Blind Will Celebrate 140 Years

Posted on March 16, 2015

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska City school for the visually impaired is set to celebrate its 140th anniversary.

The Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired will celebrate by holding an open house Sunday to showcase its facilities.

The center works with school districts to assess the needs of students, which can include daily living skills, learning Braille, learning how to use the Internet and job exploration. The school serves about 800 students, ages 5 to 21, from across the state.

Students may stay at the school for a day, a week or longer depending on their individual programs. The center, which is open year-round, also works with younger children to assess their needs before they enter school.

Ex-Ag Chief Yeutter Pledges $2.5M Toward Trade Institute

Posted on March 16, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A former U.S. trade representative and agriculture secretary has pledged $2.5 million toward establishment of a new international trade and finance institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The university announced Monday that Clayton Yeutter’s outright gift and commitment will be used for what will be called the Clayton K. Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance. The plan awaits a vote by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Yeutter, who lives in Potomac, Maryland, was born in 1930 in Eustis, Nebraska, and has served four U.S. presidents in a career spanning several decades. He earned all of his degrees at the University of Nebraska, beginning with a bachelor’s in 1952.

Nebraska AG Recovering from Prostate Cancer Surgery

Posted on March 16, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson is recovering at his home after surgery to address early stages of prostate cancer.

Peterson went into surgery Friday afternoon. His spokeswoman, Suzanne Gage, said Monday that the early-phase cancer was detected during a doctor’s appointment in December.

Gage says the doctors told her they felt the surgery was successful. Peterson will be conducting business from home this week.

In 2013, then-Attorney General Jon Bruning underwent successful surgery to remove part of his colon and surrounding lymph nodes after he was diagnosed with colon cancer.

Groups: Nebraska Transparency Law Constantly Under Attack

Posted on March 16, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska law that allows the public to know the names and backgrounds of finalists for top government jobs is sometimes ignored and frequently challenged.

Open-government groups say they often see a new push for secrecy whenever a school superintendent or university president’s job comes open. In January, the Omaha Public Power District was criticized for refusing to disclose four finalists for its open CEO job.

As part of Sunshine Week, The Associated Press is highlighting the disclosure law, which has survived despite bills in the Legislature that could have undermined open searches for some offices. None have passed.

Supporters say disclosing job candidates makes it harder to recruit a large, high-quality pool.

Allen Beermann of the Nebraska Press Association says releasing finalist names serves the interest of taxpayers.

6 Flee from Fire That Destroys Northeast Nebraska Home

Posted on March 16, 2015

HOSKINS, Neb. (AP) — Six people in a family have escaped safely from flames that destroyed their rural home in northeast Nebraska’s Stanton County.

County Sheriff Mike Unger says firefighters were dispatched around 1:30 a.m. Monday to the three-story house on Nebraska Highway 35 near Hoskins. Crews from Hoskins, Norfolk, Stanton and Winside were called in to help.

The couple and their four children were home when the fire started, but they fled to safety. The home and an outbuilding were destroyed.

The fire cause is being investigated.

1 Person Being Monitored for Ebola Hospitalized in Nebraska

Posted on March 16, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — One of the American aid workers who were exposed to Ebola in Africa is being treated in a Nebraska hospital’s isolation unit after developing symptoms.

Nebraska Medical Center spokesman Taylor Wilson says the individual developed symptoms Sunday evening and was hospitalized as a precaution. Wilson declined to describe the symptoms, but said they had been resolved Monday.

The hospitalized individual had not tested positive for Ebola Monday.

Three others continue being monitored, and another aid worker exposed to Ebola in Sierra Leone is expected to join them Monday afternoon.

The aid workers are part of a group that was evacuated after one of their colleagues contracted the deadly virus. They were all working with the Boston-based nonprofit Partners in Health.

LAPD Rookie Wanted on Suspicion of Murder

Posted on March 16, 2015

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a rookie Los Angeles policeman suspected of killing a man during a fight in Pomona while he was off-duty.

Pomona police say they obtained a murder warrant Monday against 27-year-old Henry Solis (soh-LEES’).

He’s suspected of shooting 23-year-old Salome (sal-oh-MAY’) Rodriguez during a confrontation in the street while off-duty early Friday. Police say both had been at a bar earlier.

The Ontario warehouse worker was shot in the lower torso.

Police say Solis should be considered armed and dangerous. He might be driving a brown or tan 1992 Ford pickup.

Los Angeles police say Solis joined the force in June. He was assigned to the Devonshire Division in the San Fernando Valley. He had not yet completed his probationary period.

North Platte Man Killed in Hershey Motorcycle Accident

Posted on March 16, 2015March 16, 2015

A 28-year-old North Platte man is dead following a motorcycle accident on Highway 30 in Hershey.

At around 6:35 a.m., on Monday morning, deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Hershey First Responders responded to an injury motorcycle accident on Highway 30, between Canal Street and Lincoln Street, in Hershey.

According to authorities, an investigation revealed that Kevin S. Engleman was riding a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on Highway 30, when he swerved to miss a dog in the roadway and lost control of the motorcycle.

Deputies say the accident rendered Engleman disabled in the westbound lane of the road.

Witnesses immediately attempted to help Engleman when, in the confusion, a westbound pickup struck him.

Deputies say it appears the driver of the pickup could not see Engleman because of the darkness.

Engelman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing.

Marvin Ray Fisher

Posted on March 16, 2015

Marvin Ray Fisher, age 62 of Hershey, passed away March 14, 2015 at his home. He was born September 13, 1952 in North Platte to Robert and Margaret (Korbel) Fisher. Marv graduated from Hershey High School in 1970. Two years later he was drafted, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, Marvin returned to Hershey and farming. On August 28, 1976 he married Cynthia “Cindy” Eberly. He hired out with the Union Pacific Railroad, he was laid off in 1983 when he went to work at the John A. Gentleman Power Plant at the guard shack. He moved up to a station operator, retiring in 2013 due to health reasons. After retirement he enjoyed helping his boys with projects, driving the grain cart and farming. He loved pheasant hunting, water sports and the outdoors. Marvin loved a good story and loved to tell them, he was a kind, giving person, always helping others and very community minded. He loved his family very much, and had a heart of gold.
Survivors include his two sons, Jeff (Keri) Fisher and their children Elleigh and Neeva, and Ryan (Brenda) Fisher and their daughter, Hope Boggs all of North Platte; twin sister, Marylin (Charles) Bicak of Kearney; brother, Bill (Susan) Fisher of Maxell; nieces, Libby Bicak of Lincoln and Carlee Cochran of Holyoke, CO; nephew, Nathan Bicak of Radford, VA; numerous other family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Cindy.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Maria Lutheran Church of Hershey or to the American Legion #279. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Maria Lutheran Church in Hershey with the Reverend Erin Dunlavy officiating. There will be a luncheon following the service at the American Legion Hall in Hershey. Burial will be 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors graveside. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

NPCC Lady Knights Announce Junior Sports Camps

Posted on March 16, 2015

Alexa Hopping, head volleyball coach at North Platte Community College announced the dates for the Lady Knights Junior Volleyball and Basketball Camps for the summer.

The dates of the camp are June 24 – 26 for girls entering grades 3 – 5 and June 29 – July 1 for girls entering grades 6 – 8.

The volleyball camp will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the basketball camp will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..

The volleyball aspect of the camp will focus on basic fundamentals of volleyball such as footwork, passing, setting, serving, offensive skills and defensive skills.

The basketball aspect of the camp will focus on shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, defense, rebounding and team play.

Cost of the camp is $50 for one camp or $65 for both camps.

Campers will receive a free camp t-shirt if application is sent in before June 8. After June 8 camp t-shirts are $10.

Brochures can be downloaded at www.npccknights.com or picked up at the Welcome Center at either campus of North Platte Community College or at The Sports Shoppe in North Platte.

For further information or questions about the camps please contact Director Alexa Hopping at (308) 386-6242.