June 2015 – Page 20 – North Platte Post Archive

Safety Regulators Seek Penalties in Nebraska Worker’s Death

Posted on June 19, 2015

COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — Federal officials propose to penalize a company nearly $15,000 because of safety violations that officials say contributed to the death of a Nebraska worker.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration says Gehring Construction & Ready-Mix committed three violations connected to the April 11 accident at Lake Socorro, south of Schuyler. The Colfax County Attorney’s Office says 26-year-old Craig Anderson, of Columbus, was part of a Gehring crew. Officials say Anderson was driving a front-end loader while attempting to free a cement truck that had gotten stuck. The loader was chained to the truck when the chain snapped and a section struck Anderson.

A Gehring spokesman didn’t immediately return a call Friday from The Associated Press.

Nebraska Jobless Rate Rises to 2.6 Percent in May

Posted on June 19, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new report says Nebraska’s unemployment rate rose a tenth of a point to hit 2.6 percent in May but remained the lowest rate in the nation.

The Nebraska Labor Department said in the report released Friday that the preliminary May rate is eight-tenths of a point under the May 2014 rate of 3.4 percent.

The new Nebraska figure remained well below the preliminary national unemployment rate of 5.5 percent in May. U.S. Labor Department figures say Nebraska is trailed by North Dakota at 3.1 percent and Utah at 3.5 percent.

North Platte Weather-Parade Weekend

Posted on June 19, 2015

Today: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Parade Day: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 8 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Bull Rider Scores Big On Second Night of Buffalo Bill Rodeo

Posted on June 18, 2015

Troy Vaira of Richey, MT riding the the bareback event of this year's Nebraskaland Days Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Photo by George Hipple — *Troy Vaira of Richey, MT riding the the bareback event of this year’s Nebraskaland Days Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Photo by George Hipple*

North Platte, Neb. (June 18, 2015) – A newcomer to the pro rodeo world showed the rest of the bull riders at the second performance of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo how to get it done.

Luke Bradley scored 84 points on the Beutler and Son Rodeo Co.’s bull Drop Tine to take the lead after two nights of rodeo.

His eight second ride was only his second qualified ride in Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association competition, and the North Platte rodeo was only his fourth rodeo of his pro rodeo career.

And it was a rough ride. “It was kind of scratching and clawing, but everything worked out,” he said. “He had me bucked off three or four times, but it seems like he wanted me to ride him.”

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Escobar has 3 hits in Royals’ 3-2 win over Brewers

Posted on June 18, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alcides Escobar had three hits and scored twice and Jeremy Guthrie pitched six effective innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Thursday night.

Escobar doubled to lead off the Royals’ two-run first then scored on Lorenzo Cain’s sacrifice fly. Escobar singled in the second, stole second base and scored on Mike Moustakas’ two-out single.

Kendrys Morales’ two-out single in the first drove in Eric Hosmer, who had doubled, with the other Royals’ run.

Guthrie (5-4) picked up his first victory since May 20, allowing two runs and seven hits, walked none and struck out four.

Greg Holland worked the ninth to earn his 12th save in 13 opportunities.

With the victory, Ned Yost surpassed Whitey Herzog as the winningest manager in Royals’ history with 411 wins.

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Tucker helps Astros to 8-4 win and sweep of Rockies

Posted on June 18, 2015June 18, 2015

DENVER (AP) — Preston Tucker homered and drove in three runs, pinch-hitter Domingo Santana got his first major league home run and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 8-4 Thursday for their fifth straight win.

Carlos Correa stole three bases, and George Springer extended his hitting streak to 11 games as the Astros swept the four-game, home-and-home series with the reeling Rockies. The Astros hit six homers in two games at Coors Field, raising their AL-leading total to 97.

Collin McHugh (7-3) treated himself to an early birthday present by getting the win despite allowing three runs four hits and a season-high five walks in six innings. McHugh, who turns 28 on Friday, settled down after surrendering a three-run homer to Carlos Gonzalez in the first.

David Hale (2-2) gave up a season-high five runs in five innings and struck out nine. Rockies pitchers struck out 17 hitters, a Colorado record for a nine-inning game.

Ruth Elva Carlson

Posted on June 18, 2015June 19, 2015

Ruth Elva Carlson, 85, of North Platte, NE, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Ruth was one of 13 children born to Harry Edward and Rosa Lucinda Greeley Lee on May 7, 1930, at North Platte. She grew up in North Platte and attended school in the country and in town.

On July 27, 1947, Ruth married Frank James Blazek in North Platte and to this union four children, two boys and two girls, were born. They lived on a farm in Kansas until 1966 when they moved to Missouri. Ruth later returned to North Platte in 1979.

In August of 1985, Ruth was united in marriage to Barney Carlson in Las Vegas, NV and they lived in California before returning home to North Platte.

Ruth was a homemaker, a housekeeper and worked in a restaurant for a period of time. She was also a supervisor at the Best Western until retiring in 1995. Ruth was a member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, crocheting and making dolls. If anyone needed help she would graciously lend a hand. Ruth was a wonderful, caring person who made friends easily and if you were lucky enough, you might even catch her singing or yodeling.

She leaves behind her children, Dean (Tamara) Blazek, of Humansville, MO, Carol (Roger) Floyd, Manhattan, KS, and Glenda (Don) Griffin, of Cortez, CO; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Blazek, of Hoisington, KS; nine grandchildren, Christy, Eric, Aaron, Shane, Carrie, Chad, Michael, Shelly and Jamie; numerous great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Miller, of North Platte and Daisy (Don) Musser, of Tryon, NE; sister-in-law, Birdie Lee, of North Platte; numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Edward Blazek; husband, Barney Carlson; parents, Harry and Rosa Lee; four brothers; and six sisters.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Doug Delp officiating. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

Marjorie Lou (Applegate) O’Neal

Posted on June 18, 2015June 19, 2015

Marjorie Lou (Applegate) O’Neal, 84, of North Platte, passed away June 12, 2015 at Indian Hills Healthcare Community in Ogallala. Marjorie was born August 24, 1930 to Lloyd and Estella (Garner) Applegate. Most of her life she lived on a farm north of North Platte, NE. Marj graduated from Campion Academy in Loveland, CO in 1949. Marj was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved Our Lord and amongst her missions were orphanages, the homeless, children and disaster relief such as ADR. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dale; and her husband, Melvin “Jack” O’Neal. She is survived by a nephew, Stephen; two nieces, Sue and Sherry Applegate all of CA; and other family and friends. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. Memorial graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Walnut Grove Cemetery north of Cozad, NE. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene Marie Atchison Service Times

Posted on June 18, 2015June 19, 2015

Darlene Marie Atchison, age 84 of North Platte, passed away June 16, 2015 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church with Reverend Dave Logsdon officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday June 22, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Economy Improved in Rural Parts of 10 States But Still Weak

Posted on June 18, 2015June 18, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The economy has improved slightly in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states, but a new survey suggests little growth ahead.

The overall Rural Mainstreet index improved to the neutral score of 50 in June from last month’s 49.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the strong dollar is continuing to hurt crop prices and exports, so farm income is down in the region.

Bankers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming were surveyed.

The survey indexes range from 0 to 100. Any score below 50 suggests decline in that factor in the months ahead.

The weak crop prices and current bird flu outbreak have bankers worried. The confidence index registered 45.9 in June, up from 41.5 in May, but still negative.