May 2015 – Page 42 – North Platte Post Archive

Wayne Dotson

Posted on May 12, 2015May 12, 2015

Wayne Dotson, 86, of North Platte, NE, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.

Henry Wayne was born July 11, 1928, to Steven Creighton and Louise Anna Keltner Dotson at Osceola, MO. He grew up in Missouri and Oregon and graduated from high school in Eugene, OR. Wayne moved to North Platte in 1947 where he worked for the Crawford Electric Company for two years before joining the U.S. Army in October 1950. He was discharged in December due to an injury then returned to North Platte. Wayne later hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad and worked as an electrician until he retired in 1986 as Electrical Supervisor. Wayne had, without a doubt, an electrician’s license as an Electrical Supervisor for the Nebraska-Kansas Division of the railroad. He also had a great sense of humor.

On August 9, 1951, Wayne married the love of his life, Doris Jean Hedrick, at North Platte where they made their home and raised five children. Wayne and Doris bought Andy’s Pub in 1986 and renamed it Doris’ Tavern. They operated the tavern until 1999 when they sold it and retired. Wayne and Doris had celebrated 58 years of marriage together before she passed away in 2009.

Wayne was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elks Lodge #985 and P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion. Wayne was a passionate man who enjoyed his work. In his spare time he liked coaching baseball and watching his kids grow. He never missed a band concert or ball game they participated in. Wayne also loved the outdoors, fishing and camping, and was an avid Husker fan.

He was extremely loving and proud of his kids. At times, Wayne was overwhelming with his kind, gentle way that he had with others. He will be remembered for that smile he had and his little wink.

He is survived by his children, Kathy (Skeeter) Cobb, of Cambridge, NE, Pepper (Kathy) Dotson, of North Platte, Don Dotson, of Aspen, CO, and Dan Dotson, of Windsor, CO; daughter-in-law, Marie Dotson, of Tamaqua, PA; 13 grandchildren, Aimee Dotson, Aaron Dotson, Sheila (Mark) Bigelow, Dianna (Matt) Brouillette, Dan Dotson, Megan (Frank) Harwager, Brady (Ashley) Robirds, Misty (John) Ham, Sydnie Dotson Hansen, Tayler Dotson Hansen, Garrett Dotson, Justin (Catherine) Cobb and Tyler (Monica) Cobb; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and other family.

Along with his wife, Doris, Wayne was preceded in death by their son, David Wayne Dotson; his parents, Steve and Louise Dotson; and sister, Lois Sims.

Cremation was chosen. Services will be Friday, May 15, 2015, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. A Rosary Service will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 with Father Jim Golka as celebrant. Inurnment with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. The family has established a memorial.

Dorothy Jean Cool

Posted on May 12, 2015May 12, 2015

Dorothy Jean Cool, 84, of North Platte, NE, passed away at home with her son by her side on Sunday, May 10, 2015. After waiting over 22 years, Dorothy has finally been reunited with her husband, Wayne, who passed away in 1993.

Dorothy was born July 7, 1930, the eighth of nine children born to John and Ruth Clark Kentopp at McCook, NE. Dorothy grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1948.

On October 14, 1949, Dorothy married the love of her life, Wayne Cool, in Denver, CO and they celebrated 43 wonderful years together before he passed away. Three years after they were married their first and only child, Brad, was born in 1952.

Dorothy was a proud North Platte resident and remained in North Platte all her life. She and Wayne were well known around town to be quite the dancing pair. Dorothy was also a loyal member of many organizations including the Lincoln County Democrats, Red Hat Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. She had an eye for style and was one of the best dressed women in town.

Dorothy was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Those who knew her, knew her to be the epitome of dignity and sophistication. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her.

She is survived by her son, Brad (Gail) Cool, of Wyoming; two grandchildren, Josh (Jenn Ganstine) Cool and Christine Cool; and many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Along with her husband, Wayne, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Kentopp; and all eight of her siblings.

Cremation was chosen. The family will have an Open House from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Dorothy’s home (2301 Beverly Blvd.) so they can greet friends and share memories. A private family inurnment will be in the North Platte Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to your favorite local charity in Dorothy’s honor.

The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements.

Rangers go deep 3 times in 8-2 win over weary Royals

Posted on May 11, 2015

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre hit his 399th career home run, newcomer Thomas Field hit his first and the Texas Rangers beat the weary Kansas City Royals 8-2 Monday night.

Prince Fielder also homered for the Rangers to back Colby Lewis (3-2), who beat the Royals for the first time since 2003 by limiting them to one run and three hits over seven innings. The right-hander struck out five and walked two.

The defending AL champion Royals didn’t arrive in Texas until about 5:45 a.m. Monday after their 10-inning, rain-delayed victory at Detroit that ended after midnight.

Danny Duffy (2-2), who traveled ahead of his teammates, matched his career high with six walks while pitching only 3 2-3 innings. He struck out four while giving up six runs and five hits.

Huskers Fall in Home Finale, 9-6

Posted on May 11, 2015

Jake Meyers threw 2.1 innings of scoreless relief on Monday (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations)

Lincoln – The Nebraska baseball team (34-19, 9-12 Big Ten) had the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning, but couldn’t complete a comeback in a 9-6 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers (17-34, 4-17 Big Ten) in the final home game of the season at Hawks Field. After winning the series opener on Saturday, the Huskers dropped the finale two games of series to Purdue.

The Huskers took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth following a two-run homer from Scott Schreiber, but the Boilermakers answered with eight runs in the top of the sixth to take a 9-2 lead. Nebraska scored the game’s final four runs with two each in the eighth and ninth innings, but were unable to get the final three runs it need to extend the game.

The Huskers sit eighth in the Big Ten standings with three games left in the regular season. Nebraska can clinch a bid to the Big Ten Tournament with a win at Illinois next weekend.

Just like the first two games of the series, Purdue took the first lead of the game. NU starter Derek Burkamper started the game with a strikeout before giving up back-to-back singles. Burkamper then punched out clean-up hitter Kyle Johnson and was in position to escape unscathed, but Brandon Krieg delivered a two-out RBI single that gave the Boilermakers a 1-0 lead.

After giving up the first-inning run, Burkamper kept the Boilermakers off the board over the next four innings and the NU offense finally gave him some run support in the bottom of the fifth.

With just one hit through the first four innings, the Huskers notched three hits in the fifth, including a pair with two outs. Jake Schleppenbach got the inning started with a one-out single, but Purdue starter Brett Haan responded with a fly out off the bat of Luis Alvarado. Schleppenbach got himself into scoring position by stealing second and then tied the game when he scored on a RBI single by Jake Placzek. The lineup turned over and Ryan Boldt worked a walk before Blake Headley put the Huskers in front, 2-1, with a RBI single. Haan put an end to the rally with a 4-3 groundout from Ben Miller.

The Huskers didn’t hold the lead long though. Burkamper had retired eight-straight Boilermakers before Johnson led off the top of the sixth with his second home run of the series. With a 2-2 count, Johnson cleared the left-field wall to tie the game 2-2. Krieg followed with a single and then Jack Picchiotti hit what looked to be a double-play ball, but Krieg was going on the pitch and with Placzek covering second base the ball bounced into the outfield for a single to put runners on the corners with no out. The Huskers turned the ball over to reliever Jeff Chesnut, who was welcomed by a RBI single from Brett Carlson that gave Purdue a 3-2 lead. Justin Gubsner then laid down a sacrifice bunt and Alec Olund walked to load the bases with one out. Leadoff hitter Harry Shipley drove in the third run of the inning with a single and the Huskers again went to the pen, bringing in Garett King. The Boilermakers kept the offense rolling with a single, a walk and another single that pushed the lead to 7-2. King then had a shot to get out of the inning with a ground ball, but Krieg beat out the double-play ball and Purdue took a 8-2 lead. Jake Meyers became the fourth Husker pitcher of the inning and was welcomed by an RBI single from Picchiotti. Meyers ended the inning with a fly ball off the bat of Carlson, but not before Purdue took a 9-2 lead with eight runs on eight hits, including seven singles.

The Huskers got two runs back in the bottom of the eighth when Austin Darby notched a two-out single and Schreiber followed with his third home run of the season to cut Purdue’s lead to 9-4.

After NU’s first two batters were retired in the ninth, Boldt and Headley each worked two-out walks and Miller drove in a run. Headley then scored on a wild pitch and Taylor Fish drew a walk to bring Darby to the plate as the game-tying run. Darby got ahead 3-0 in the count, but Kyle Van Hoeck came back with two straight strikes to load the count. On the sixth pitch of the at-bat Darby grounded out to first and the Boilermaker’s picked up their first Big Ten series win of the season.

With three games remaining in the regular season, the Huskers will leave Lincoln on Wednesday for Champaign, Ill. The Huskers and Illini open a three-game series on Thursday at 6:05 p.m. Friday’s game is set for 6:05 p.m. and Sunday’s finale is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. Both Saturday and Sunday’s games will be carried live on BTN.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is May 16

Posted on May 11, 2015

LINCOLN – Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is Saturday, May 16. Enjoy aSaturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means anyone can explore outdoor opportunities at any Nebraska state park, state recreation area or state historical park. Anglers must observe all fishing regulations. Camping, lodging and all other user fees still apply at state park areas.

Visit OutdoorNebraska.org and check the online calendar for more details.

Prosecutors Plan to Seek Death Penalty in Deaths of Omaha Boy, Mother

Posted on May 11, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for a Nebraska man charged with killing his mother, throwing his 5-year-old half brother in a river and leaving his 11-month-old half brother in a dumpster.

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Monday that several aggravating factors exist in the case against 25-year-old Roberto Martinez-Marinero.

Authorities say Martinez-Marinero surrendered to police Thursday and said he’d stabbed his mother, 45-year-old Jesus Ismenia Marinero.

The 25-year-old man also said he’d thrown Josue Ramirez-Marinero in the Elkhorn River and put Angel Ramirez-Marinero in the dumpster.

Authorities found a body Monday that investigators believe is Josue.

Angel was found bruised but alive Wednesday in the dumpster in La Vista. His mother’s body was found Wednesday night in a southeast Omaha ditch.

Man Changes Plea in Fatal Shooting Outside Gibbon Meatpacking Plant

Posted on May 11, 2015

GIBBON, Neb. (AP) — A 35-year-old man accused in a fatal shooting outside a meatpacking plant in south-central Nebraska has changed his plea.

Angelo Bol, of Grand Island, entered a no-contest plea Friday to first-degree murder in the shooting death of 34-year-old Karel Perez-Almaguer on Dec. 15 in the parking lot of Gibbon Packing in Gibbon. He originally pleaded not guilty to the charge and a weapons count in February.

Bol’s new plea means he admits no guilt for the crimes but chose not to take the case to trial.

Prosecutors allege the two knew each other, and investigators say Bol targeted Perez-Almaguer.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 26. A message left with Bol’s attorney Monday seeking comment on his client’s change of plea went unreturned.

Teen Accused of Crashing Stolen Vehicle in North Platte

Posted on May 11, 2015May 11, 2015

A 17-year-old Boys Town resident is in jail on felony charges after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle in North Platte.

At around 9:00 a.m., on May 8, North Platte Police responded to the report of a hit-and-run accident in the area of North Sheridan Avenue and West 16th Street.

Officers met with a 67-year-old female, who told them that a white Pontiac Grand Prix had struck a vehicle and fence before heading westbound on West 17th Street.

A short time later, officers found the vehicle abandoned in a vacant lot on the corner of Custer Avenue and West 17th Street.

According to police, the vehicle had sustained heavy front end damage.

Witnessess reported seeing the suspect flee the vehicle and run westbound on West 17th Street.

After futher investigation, officers determined that the vehicle had been stolen by a 17-year-old male from a residence in Grand Island sometime during the night of May 7.

They also learned the teen had ran from a Boys Town residence in Grand Island.

Officers conducted a search of the area, but were unable to locate the boy.

Then, at around 12:30 p.m., officers were notified by family members that the teen was at a residence in the 1800 block of West 15th Street.

Officers made contact with the teen and took him into custody.

He was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed on charges of felony possession of stolen property and leaving the scene of an accident.

Police say the boy lived in North Platte before being placed in Grand Island.

Officers suspect the vehicle is a total loss.

NP Man Accused of Choking 18-Year-Old During Assault

Posted on May 11, 2015May 11, 2015

A 23-year-old North Platte man is facing a felony assault after he allegedly choked an 18-year-old.

At around 8:15 p.m., on May 3, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to the report of an assault in the 300 block of South Buffalo Bill Avenue.

Officers met with the male victim, who alleged that Nicholas Gambs came to his residence and began threatening him.

The victim told police that, at one point, Gambs grabbed him by the throat, choked him and threw him against the house.

Officers were unable to locate Gambs at that time, however, on May 11, Gambs met with an investigator at the Lincoln County Detention Center.

Gambs was placed under arrest and charged with Felony Strangulation and 3rd-degree assault.

According to police, Gambs was booked and posted bond.

Authorities did not report any serious injuries to the victim.

Nebraska Prison Officials Name 2 Inmates Killed in Disturbance

Posted on May 11, 2015

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska corrections officials have identified the two inmates killed during a disturbance at a maximum security prison in the southeast corner of the state.

The state Department of Correctional Services says Donald Peacock and Shon Collins were found dead Monday as officials regained control of the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. Both were 46.

Corrections Director Scott Frakes declined to release details of their deaths, which are being investigated. Frakes says it appears the men were killed by inmates.

Peacock and Collins were serving sentences for first-degree sexual assault of a child and visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct.

Peacock had been incarcerated since March 2014 and was serving a sentence of 40 to 50 years. Collins had been in prison since May, 2010 and was serving 66 to 80 years.