July 2015 – Page 43 – North Platte Post Archive

Blackshirts Williams, Bullocks Headline Hall of Fame Class

Posted on July 9, 2015

A nine-year NFL veteran, linebacker Demorrio Williams leads a strong Nebraska Football Hall of Fame class. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations)

Recent NFL defensive standouts Demorrio Williams and Josh Bullocks highlight a five-player group of 2015 inductees into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, which were announced on Thursday, July 9.

Joining Williams and Bullocks, who were Blackshirts together at Nebraska in 2002 and 2003, are 1997 national championship quarterback Scott Frost (1990s), All-Big Eight safety Jeff Krecji (1980s) and All-Big Eight halfback Harry Wilson (1960-70s).

In addition, quarterback Brook Berringer, who was a key player on Nebraska’s 1994 and 1995 national championship teams, will receive an honorary posthumous induction into the Hall of Fame. The announcement of Berringer’s induction comes on what would have been his 42nd birthday.

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Buffett’s Firm’s RV Make Pays $5M for Mishandling Recalls

Posted on July 9, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway’s RV maker, Forest River, has agreed to pay at least $5 million and reform its practices because regulators say it mishandled two recalls.

The company based in Elkhart, Indiana, will pay up to $30 million in additional fines if regulators find any additional violations in the next three years. The federal Transportation Department announced the agreement with Forest River on Thursday.

Forest River officials did not immediately respond to a phone message Thursday afternoon.

Regulators say Forest River was slow to report some required data and failed to swiftly launch two safety recalls after problems were found in nearly 1,000 of its camper trailers.

Forest River also agreed to hire an independent expert to audit its safety practices.

Forest River is owned by Warren Buffett’s Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate.

Omaha Couple Doesn’t Want to Lose Home to School District

Posted on July 9, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha retired couple is resisting efforts by the school district to buy their home and the home they own next door.

The district wants Pam and Ernie Jackson’s land and 10 other properties as part of its plans for a new high school.

The Jacksons have lived in their home for 20 years. They have retained an attorney and posted “OPS, Hands Off Our Home” signs in their front lawn. They want the district to conduct a feasibility or traffic study to determine if buying their land is necessary.

District officials met with nearby homeowners last month to discuss the project, land negotiations and the possibility of eminent domain. The 10 other properties are a mix of residential and commercial sites.

Not Berry Good: US Adults Still Skimp on Fruits and Veggies

Posted on July 9, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. adults still aren’t eating nearly enough fruits and vegetables.

In a large national survey, only 13 percent said they ate the recommended amount of fruit each day. And only 9 percent had enough vegetables.

Californians — a big produce-growing state — ate the most fruits and vegetables. Tennessee was at the bottom of the fruit list, and Mississippi was last in eating vegetables.

The findings come from a 2013 national telephone survey of hundreds of thousands of Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the study Thursday.

Facebook Makes it Easier to Tweak What You See in Your News Feed

Posted on July 9, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook wants you to see more of what you want to see.

New tools will help you weed through the clutter of boring, unwanted information, often from long-forgotten acquaintances.

You’ll now be able to select the friends and pages you want to see on your news feed first each time you log on. To do this, go to the friend’s profile. Click on the box that says “following” and select “see first.”

Facebook’s computer software uses a wide range of information you give them to decide what to show. This includes what friends you interact with, or whether you tend to like photos, videos or text updates more.

The world’s largest online social network announced the new tools Thursday.

Opinion: Judges Can’t Refuse to Perform Same-Sex Marriages

Posted on July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) â An opinion released by a state judicial ethics committee says Nebraska judges and court officials cannot refuse to perform same-sex marriages unless they refuse to perform all marriages.

The opinion released last week by the Nebraska Judicial Ethics Committee answers the question of whether a judge or clerk magistrate can refuse to perform marriages for same-sex couples based on the official’s religious belief is that marriage is between a man and a woman. The committee also was asked if officials can refuse if they refer the same-sex couple to another judge willing to perform the ceremony.

The committee determined that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last month legalizing same-sex marriage does not allow Nebraska judges to refuse to perform gay marriage ceremonies if they also perform opposite-sex marriages.

Patrick B. Irish Sr.

Posted on July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

Patrick B. Irish Sr. 61 of North Platte passed away July 8, 2015 at Bryan East in Lincoln. Patrick was born May 22, 1954 in North Platte to Bennette and Vernadell Glenn Irish. He graduated from Cozad High School in 1972, married DeEtta Swisher on September 6, 1973 in Julesburg, Co. To this union two children were born, Heidi and Patrick. Patrick worked as an over the road truck driver for many years, living in Cozad. He later worked at Evan’s Bakery in Cozad as a foreman in the cooler. He moved to North Platte where he worked for Coco Cola distributing. He also worked for Railcrew Express until his health forced his retirement. Patrick married Estela Ochoa March 22, 2007 in Crystal City, Texas.
Patrick was very proud of the fact that he had been sober since October 8, 2000. He was very active with his AA group and his family. Patrick enjoyed traveling, spending time at the casinos with Estela, and fishing, especially with his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife Estela of North Platte; children, Heidi (Aaron) Irish-Tunheim of Alliance, Patrick (Jestine) Irish Jr. of North Platte, Jeromiah (Jennifer) Ochoa of Chesapeake Bay VA, Antonio Clemmons, Nick (Coryna) Clemmons all of North Platte, and Cassandra (Scott) Gray of Mullen; grandchildren, Isabella Irish, Tyler Irish, Bailey Irish, Veronica Irish, Georgia Williams, Jacob Brown, Kiziee Clemmons, Kyron Clemmons, Phoenix Van Cura, Bailey Brown, Ryland Clemmons, Jocelyn Clemmons, Pandora Gray and Hunter Gray; great-grandchild Joshua J. Williams; siblings, Mel (Susie) Irish of North Platte, Rhonda Stephens of Cozad, Ed Irish of North Platte, Steve (Dee) Irish of Norfolk, Judy Vanderpool of TN, Cindy Irish of North Platte, Bob Irish of Cozad, Ben (DeAnna) Irish of Greeley, CO, and Trudy Delgato of Sterling, CO; step-brother Rick Irish of Pangua UT; numerous other family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Melvin Bennette Irish.
Memorials may be left to the 4th Street AA or to the Calihan Cancer Center. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the North Platte City Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

NPPD Crime Log (July 8-9, 2015)

Posted on July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

COURTESY OF THE NORTH PLATTE POLICE DEPARTMENT

07/08/2015 00:00:35 CITIZEN ASSIST “700 W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 01:11:05 SUSPICIOUS PERSON “E 6TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 01:11:23 CITIZEN ASSIST “600 W Leota ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 01:52:06 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “AIRPORT,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 01:56:12 NP CITY PARKING PROH CERTAIN AREAS “W 9TH ST /N ADAMS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 02:09:03 PARALLEL PARKING AND ANGLE PARK “1100 W 10TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 02:36:04 NP CITY PARKING PROH CERTAIN AREAS “W 5TH ST /N GRANT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 02:47:31 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “400 HALLIGAN DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 04:01:09 CITIZEN ASSIST “600 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 04:32:18 72 HR PARKING VIOLATION “N HAYES AV /W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 04:35:33 NP CITY DISCHARGE OF FIREARM CITY LIMITS “600 S POPLAR ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 07:09:13 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 07:40:59 ALARM – OTHER “100 PLATTE OASIS
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 07:43:10 WELFARE CHECK “800 W 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 07:52:52 WELFARE CHECK “400 W 4th ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 07:54:33 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “W 9TH ST /N BUFFALO BILL AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 08:11:38 LOOSE ANIMALS “W E ST E /S CARR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 08:27:55 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

07/08/2015 08:44:36 SUSPICIOUS PERSON NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

07/08/2015 09:47:08 CITIZEN ASSIST “900 W 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 10:04:52 LOOSE ANIMALS “100 S HAYES AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 10:30:17 ESCORT- ADAMS & SWANSON “1000 S BUFFALO BILL
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 10:52:34 LOST PROPERTY “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 10:57:24 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF “1400 W 6TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 11:16:49 NON-CRIMINAL/GENERAL “2300 RODEO RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 11:36:47 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER “2600 W 8TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 12:20:29 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF “2400 W 9th ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 12:31:58 VIOL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEV “W PHILIP AV /S BUFFALO BILL AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 12:42:14 SUSPICIOUS PERSON “E LEOTA ST /S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 13:19:19 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “E 9TH ST /N POPLAR ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 13:37:20 USE THIS WHEN DUP OR UNKNOWN “NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 13:57:46 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF “1000 W E ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 14:05:06 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 “E 11TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 14:21:55 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE “2800 W 9TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 14:57:32 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “2000 W PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 15:16:33 STANDBY TO PREV VIOLENCE “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 15:26:12 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 15:30:00 LOOSE CATS “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 15:56:19 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “200 E 11TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 16:07:41 CAT-STRAY FR CITIZEN “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 16:10:28 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL “RODEO RD /N ADAMS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 16:27:13 CAT-STRAY FR CITIZEN “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 16:49:43 WELFARE CHECK “1300 S COTTONWOOD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 16:55:40 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 “E 2ND ST /N BRYAN AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 16:57:47 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF “700 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 16:58:07 CARELESS DRIVING 39-669 “600 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 17:01:21 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL-FAIL TO RETURN RENTED PROP “400 E LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 17:31:10 GEN PARK & TRAFFIC “W 7TH ST /N JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 17:57:22 PAPER SERVICE “200 S COTTONWOOD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 18:32:27 PAPER SERVICE “200 S COTTONWOOD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 18:33:39 HARRASS-ANNOY PHONECALLS “2000 W LEOTA ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 18:48:01 OTHER DISTURBANCE “1100 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 18:56:40 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- FROM MOTOR VEHICLE “1400 S Dewey ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 18:57:36 EXPIRED INTRANSIT TAGS “W B ST /S Willow ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 19:25:08 MOTORIST ASSIST “EUGENE AV /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 20:36:30 FOUND PROPERTY “1100 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 21:05:14 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

07/08/2015 21:15:01 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET “1100 S TABOR AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 21:16:17 FOUND PROPERTY “NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 21:23:58 DRAG RACING “3400 VICTORIA LN
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 22:00:13 MOTOR VEH LIGHT REQUIREMENTS “E 10TH ST /N DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 22:14:03 MOTOR VEH LIGHT REQUIREMENTS “RODEO RD /N AUGUSTA AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 22:54:19 HARRASS-ANNOY PHONECALLS “500 N PACIFIC ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 22:56:51 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE “W 14th ST /N EMORY AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 23:41:53 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/08/2015 23:45:50 ILLEGAL TURN “W 4TH ST /N Jeffers ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/09/2015 01:25:38 MOTOR VEH LIGHT REQUIREMENTS “1000 Rodeo RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/09/2015 03:02:05 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “2200 W 1ST ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/09/2015 03:22:24 OTHER DISTURBANCE “800 S Dewey ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/09/2015 03:27:33 LOUD MUSIC NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101

07/09/2015 03:37:55 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/09/2015 06:50:43 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-GENERAL “S NEWBERRY RD /E GOLDEN RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

07/09/2015 07:02:50 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”

Vet Finds 62 Hairbands, 8 Pairs of Underwear Inside Dog

Posted on July 9, 2015

MARS, Pa. (AP) — This hungry Labrador has some unusual taste buds.

A Pennsylvania veterinarian retrieved 62 hair bands, eight pairs of underwear and a bandage from the dog’s stomach during exploratory surgery.

The head technician at Good Shepherd’s Veterinary Hospital said the black Lab named Tiki wasn’t responding to medicine for vomiting, diarrhea and a loss of appetite, and X-rays showed a mass in its stomach.

Last week’s surgery lasted two hours, and the vet and his technician were shocked at the items that were pulled out.

The dog’s owner, Sara Weiss, says Tiki once swallowed a plastic foam dart, but that passed through the dog’s system naturally.

Patrol: Arkansas Man Died After Northeast Nebraska Collision

Posted on July 9, 2015

EMERSON, Neb. (AP) — A 52-year-old Arkansas man has died after his pickup collided with a trailer in northeast Nebraska.

The Nebraska State Patrol says the accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on Nebraska Highway 35 near Emerson. State Trooper Brian Malone says Todd Benjamin, of Lonoke, Arkansas, was driving the pickup west when it ran into the trailer, which was being pulled by an eastbound sport utility vehicle. Malone says Benjamin’s pickup rolled after it struck the trailer.

Three people in his truck were taken to a Sioux City, Iowa, hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Malone says the two people in the SUV weren’t injured.

The accident is being investigated.