LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. Agriculture Department will survey 3,800 Nebraska farmers about what they plan to plant this spring.
The information will be used to help compile the spring planting report that will be released March 31.
The survey will be mailed out to farmers this month.
Dean Groskurth with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says this survey is one of the most important ones of the year.
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Darrell LeRoy Stack, age 90, of North Platte passed away February 15, 2016 at Great Plains Health. He was born April 28, 1925 in Tryon, Nebraska to Donald and Esther (Schipper) Stack.
Darrell graduated from Oconto Public Schools, entering the United States Army, serving in Italy during WWII. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to Oconto where he began ranching. On September 17, 1950 he married Joyce D. Wood in Eddyville, Nebraska. The couple continued ranching in the Oconto area, and later bought their own farm in 1960, which they continued until moving to North Platte in 1972. Darrell worked for various places in North Platte, but mostly at 6th Street Grocery Stores from 1975-1985.
Darrell belonged to the American Legion for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and making yard art and furniture with Joyce. He loved the Huskers, Atlanta Braves, and the KC Royals!
Survivors include his daughters, Rochelle (Larry) Fletcher and Patricia Porter all of North Platte; grandchildren, Travis Fletcher of North Platte, Teresa Evans of Dakota Dunes, SD, and Michael Porter of North Platte; great-grandchildren, Lainee Evans, Logan Evans, Rowan Fletcher, and Makena Porter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce; brothers, Delbert and Dale Stack; and an infant grandson.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamdssanson.com.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Chaplain Robin Storer officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with full military honors graveside. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
CHADRON, Neb. (AP) — An April sentencing has been scheduled for a Tennessee man who’s taken a plea deal on an allegation that he sexually assaulted a Chadron State College student.
Twenty-one-year-old Timothy Jungquist, of Nashville, pleaded no contest Friday and was convicted of attempted sexual assault. The charge was lowered and another charge dropped in exchange for his plea. His sentencing is set for April 12 in Dawes County District Court in northwest Nebraska.
Authorities say a student contacted Chadron police on Oct. 7, 2014, saying she’d been sexually assaulted two days earlier in Andrews Hall on the campus. Jungquist soon was arrested. He was a Chadron State student at the time.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Friends are mourning two brothers who were killed while helping their sister move out of her ex-boyfriend’s house.
About 45 people gathered Sunday to pray outside the home where Jason and John Edwards were killed Friday. Authorities say Kenneth Clark killed the brothers before holding their sister hostage for several hours, and then releasing her and later killed himself.
The group gathered Sunday included friends of the victims, neighbors near the shooting and former co-workers who knew the brothers from Forms Associates Inc. Family members did not attend the vigil.
Mike Everts worked with both brothers. He says they were nice guys who would readily help someone move.
A joint funeral will be held for the brothers at St. Coumbkille Catholic Church on Wednesday.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lancaster County authorities say five people have been arrested after methamphetamine and heroin were found in a car in which they were traveling.
The five were arrested Saturday morning on the northwest side of Lincoln. A Lancaster County sheriff’s deputy pulled over the car after the driver ran a stop sign. The Sheriff’s Office says a woman who rented the car gave permission for a search, and deputies found nearly 5 pounds of meth and more than 8 pounds of heroin in the engine compartment. The drugs were valued at more than $500,000.
The five were arrested on a variety of allegations, including child abuse and neglect. A 1-year-old boy was traveling with them.
Today, Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away over the weekend.
Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of Scalia’s internment.
Michelle ‘Misha’ Verlaine Fhuere Neilsen Ryan, age 50, of Craig, CO, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the Denver Hospice Hospital in Denver, CO after a brief illness.
Michelle was born July 30, 1965, at Kennewick, WA. She is the daughter of Verlaine Hasenauer Weir and the late Ed Weir. Michelle grew up in Wallace and graduated from Wallace High School in 1984. In June 1985 she married Frank Neilsen and to this union a son, Joshua Ryan, was born.
Michelle continued her education, graduating from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO in 1991 then received a BA in Art Education from Metropolitan State College in Denver in 1996. She taught K-12 art in the Denver area for 19 years.
Michelle enjoyed art and teaching art. She also loved spending time with Josh and Renee and her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Josh (Renee) Neilsen (who is expecting her first grandchild), of Brighton, CO; her mother, Verlaine ‘Vee’ Weir, of Wallace; siblings, Corey (Rebecca) Fhuere, of Jefferson, OR, Cherie (Gavin) McClintock, of Elsie, NE, Vickie (Dave) Todd, of Illinois, Kevin (Terry) Weir and Brian (Cheryl) Weir, both of Omaha, NE, Stacy Dietrich, of Dallas, TX, Wendy (Troy) Grothman, of Venango, NE, Tonyia (Michael) Miller, of North Platte, NE, and Rita (Duane) Kirch, of Lewellen, NE; sister-in-law, Susie McMurray, of Spokane, WA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other family.
Michelle was preceded in death by her stepdad, Ed Weir; two brothers, Kurt Fhuere and William McMurray; and nephew, Will McMurray.
As to her wishes, Michelle donated her body to science. A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Wallace United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Nyamakope officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Nebraska freshman Glynn Watson Jr. was honored Monday, as he was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Watson is the first Husker freshman to earn the award since Shavon Shields captured it twice during the 2012-13 season.
Watson averaged 12.5 points and 1.5 steals per game during a 1-1 week for the Huskers. He shot 44 percent from the field, including 50 percent from 3-point range. Watson led NU with 16 points against Wisconsin on Wednesday and had nine points, including a 3-pointer to beat the first-half buzzer, and three steals in Saturday’s 70-54 win over Penn State. Continue reading “Watson Jr. Earns Big Ten Honor”
Gordon Charles ‘Gordy’ Moore, age 74, formerly of North Platte, NE, passed away at his home in Lincoln, NE, on Thursday, February 11, 2016.
Gordy was born April 16, 1941 to Paul V. and Mary Louise Copley Moore at Culbertson, NE where he grew up. Gordy graduated from Culbertson High School in 1958 then joined the U.S. Navy.
After serving 4 years and 3 days in the military, Gordy was honorably discharged. He then returned to Nebraska and trained to become a Journeyman Bricklayer.
On December 24, 1966, Gordy married Joyce Ann Huffman in North Platte where they made their home and raised three children. Gordy worked as a bricklayer most of his life and took great pride in his work. He also worked at the U.S. Post Office later in life for 18 years, until he retired in 2012. Even as he worked at the Post Office, he continued his passion of bricklaying when his skills were needed.
After living in North Platte for 40 years, he and Joyce moved to Lincoln in 2015 to be closer to their children. Gordy liked pitching horseshoes, golfing, watching sports and old westerns, relaxing at home, and spending time with close friends and family.
He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #1504, P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion, Eagles Aeries #2839 and B.P.O. Elks #985.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Lincoln; their children, Brett Moore, of Nebraska, Shannon Moore of Lincoln, NE, and Danielle (Shane) Gibson, of Overland Park, KS; two granddaughters, Grace and Trinity Moore; two brothers, Roger (Mina) Moore, of California, and Michael (Suzanne) Moore, of Oregon; his sister, Sandra Teel, of Oregon; a niece, Colleen Paine (Andy) Ivazes; four nephews, Kevin (Rachel) Moore, Jeff (Lisa) Teel, Justin Moore and Keenan Moore; and other family.
Gordy was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary; and a niece, Robin Moore.
Cremation was chosen. Private Family Graveside Memorial Service with full military honors will be held in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
