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Ex-TierOne CEO Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison

dept.-of-justiceLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A former Nebraska bank executive convicted of fraud has been sentenced to federal prison.

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced former TierOne Bank CEO Gilbert Lundstrom to 11 years in prison. Lundstrom was also fined $1.2 million and will be required to pay restitution.

A jury found the 74-year-old Lundstrom guilty in November of 12 counts related to the 2010 failure of the bank.

Prosecutors have said Lundstrom and other bank officers hid losses from regulators and shareholders.

Regulators took over Lincoln-based TierOne in 2010, saying the bank had too many bad loans on its books and lacked sufficient capital to cushion losses. Lundstrom testified he never knowingly provided false information to investors or federal regulators.

Nebraska Lawmakers Kick Off ‘Right to Farm’ Amendment Debate

agricultureLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers have kicked off a debate on a “right to farm” measure that would restrict the state’s power to regulate agriculture.

The proposal by Sen. John Kuehn of Heartwell would guarantee the right to “engage in farming and ranching practices” in Nebraska’s constitution if voters approve it in November. The amendment would prevent lawmakers from passing new agricultural regulations without a compelling state interest.

Kuehn said Wednesday that agriculture is the state’s top industry and needs protection from out-of-state animal rights activists. Opponents, including some farm groups, say the measure is too vague and broad.

North Dakota voters approved a similar measure in 2012, followed by Missouri in 2014. Oklahoma voters will consider a “right to farm” amendment in the November general election.

Wanda (Geri) Satchell

wanda-satchellWanda (Geri) Satchell, of rural Bridgeport, went to be with her heavenly father March 19, 2016 as a result of a massive stroke.  She was born February 26

She was born February 26th, 1931 in Maywood Nebraska to Ora and Zona Mullen.  She married Ray Satchell on September 10, 1948.  Her life was filled with family, friends, quilting, gardening and canning.  Survivors include her husband Ray, brother Robert Mullen, sister Charlene O’Shell, daughters Lynda (Larry) Sydow, Dotty (John) Erickson, Beth (David) Schneider and Diane Contratto; son Michael (LuAnn) Satchell, fourteen grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren and four

Survivors include her husband Ray, brother Robert Mullen, sister Charlene O’Shell, daughters Lynda (Larry) Sydow, Dotty (John) Erickson, Beth (David) Schneider and Diane Contratto; son Michael (LuAnn) Satchell, fourteen grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many special family and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, son Duane, and brother Kenneth.

Geri donated organs through Donor Alliance.  She will be cremated and services will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dalton Volunteer Fire and Rescue or donor’s choice.

Lincoln to Consider No-Bare Hands Policy for Restaurants

city-of-lincolnLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has tightened Lincoln restaurant rules, prohibiting restaurant workers from touching cooked food with their bare hands.

A health-related advisory board to the department approved the no-bare-hands policy earlier this month.

Scott Holmes, manager of the department’s environmental health division, says the idea behind the policy is that once food is cooked, no staffer should touch it before it’s served.

The proposal allows some exceptions, such as garnishing beverages and washing produce with bare hands. Staff can also touch food before it’s cooked.

The board recommended the proposal to prevent outbreaks of a flu-like illness called norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhea.

The City Council will likely hold a public hearing on the policy April 11.

Indiana Man Gets 18-36 Months for Pot Possession in Nebraska

jailLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — An Indiana man has been imprisoned in Nebraska for possessing nearly 76 pounds of marijuana.

Online court records say 44-year-old Anthony Woodruff, of Indianapolis, was sentenced Monday to 18 to 36 months in prison. He’d been found guilty after a November nonjury trial of possession for sale.

The Nebraska State Patrol says a trooper pulled over a pickup for speeding on Oct. 13, 2014, a little west of Lincoln on Interstate 80. The patrol says a drug dog taken to the scene indicated that drugs were in a car the truck was pulling on a trailer.

The patrol says the pot was found in three duffel bags in the car trunk and passenger compartment.

1 Man Dead, 2 Injured in Omaha Shooting

crime-scene-police-shootOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say one man is dead and two others are injured after a shooting in northeast Omaha.

Omaha police responded to a shooting report at a home around 10 a.m. Wednesday. Police say they found one man dead and another man who was critically injured. The injured man was transported to the Creighton University Medical Center.

Police say that before they arrived on the scene, an injured woman was taken to Immanuel Medical Center. Officials do not know her condition.

Authorities have not released the names of those involved. Police say they are not looking for any suspects although the investigation is ongoing.

Nebraska Senators Reject Ban on LGBT Employee Discrimination

ne-legislature-13LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska senator says the Legislature is only “kicking the can down the road” by continuing to allow discrimination against employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Lawmakers voted 26-18 Wednesday to shelve the bill that would ban workplace discrimination against members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender community.

Opponents say the measure by Sen. Adam Morfeld of Lincoln creates special classes of employees that would burden small businesses, and argue that discrimination is not a statewide problem.

Advocates say the state cannot draw talent to Nebraska’s workforce without these protections.

The bill also lacked enough support to advance last year, but Morfeld says he will continue to bring the bill as long as he is senator.

Fern V. Fulk

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Fern V. Fulk, 95, of Wallace, went to her heavenly home on March 22, 2016 at Linden Court with her family at her side. She was born on September 3, 1920, on the farm southeast of Dickens, NE, to William and Myrtle (Tanner) Boyes. She attended country school and graduated with honors from Dickens High School in 1938.
On October 21, 1941 she was united in marriage to Raymond Fulk in Sterling, CO. She and Raymond began their life on the family farm that Raymond’s father homesteaded in 1886. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Rebekah Lodge, and the Wallace American Legion Auxiliary. She was known for her excellent cooking, and extremely clean home. Her delicious pies were enjoyed at many family gatherings in the house that Fern lived in for 61 years. Fern cherished the fact that her great-grandchildren were so close and she could be a part of their everyday life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle Boyes; her husband, Raymond of 43 years; eight sisters, Delma, Laura, Lola, Irene, Leona, Lula, Nell, and an infant sister, Dora; two brothers, Ernest and William Jr.; and one great-granddaughter, Kristen Repass.
Those left to cherish her memory are children, Bruce (Mary Ann) Fulk of Wallace, and Rita (Ron) Repass of McCook; grandchildren, Stacy (Ryan) Kuhlman of Wallace, Brenda Christensen and friend Henry of North Platte, Scott (Margret) Repass of McCook, and Kyle (Jeanna) Repass of Overland Park, KS; great-grandchildren, Tyler Chirstensen, Dylan and Skyler Kuhlman, Adam, Ariel, and Christian Repass; nephew, George (Jan) Campbell of North Platte; niece, Karen Preston of Enid, OK; and extended family and friends.
Memorials are suggested to the Wallace Community Foundation or to the Wallace American Legion Auxiliary. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home Chapel in North Platte with Reverend Robert Wiest officiating. Burial will follow at Morning View Cemetery near Wallace. Visitation will be Friday, March 25th, 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Fundraisers net $10,000 for MPCC Rodeo Team

Employees of AmFirst Bank, AmFirst Insurance and AmFirst Investment Services in McCook raised $200 for the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team through a “Wear Green with Your Jeans” event on Saint Patrick’s Day. Pictured left to right are: Garrett Nokes, MPCC Rodeo Team timed event coach, Beth Bethell, Cassie Wasko, Peggy McDonald, Barb Bortner and Dustin Elliott, MPCC Rodeo Team rough stock coach. Bethell, Wasko, McDonald and Bortner are AmFirst employees.
Employees of AmFirst Bank, AmFirst Insurance and AmFirst Investment Services in McCook raised $200 for the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team through a “Wear Green with Your Jeans” event on Saint Patrick’s Day. Pictured left to right are: Garrett Nokes, MPCC Rodeo Team timed event coach, Beth Bethell, Cassie Wasko, Peggy McDonald, Barb Bortner and Dustin Elliott, MPCC Rodeo Team rough stock coach. Bethell, Wasko, McDonald and Bortner are AmFirst employees.

It’s been a good week for the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team.

Almost $10,000 was raised for the team during an amateur rodeo at the Kiplinger Arena in McCook on March 18-19. That’s about double the amount raised at the rodeo last year, according to Garrett Nokes, the team’s timed event coach. Continue reading “Fundraisers net $10,000 for MPCC Rodeo Team”

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