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Month: September 2016

Former Iowa city clerk convicted in Nebraska child sex case

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gavel-and-scaleLAWTON, Iowa (AP) — A former city clerk in northwest Iowa has been convicted after making a plea deal in a Nebraska child sex case.

Court records say 61-year-old Douglas Furlich, of Lawton, Wednesday entered a plea of no contest to an amended count of attempted sexual assault by use of an electronic communication device. Sentencing has been set for Nov. 9.

The Lawton City Council in Iowa fired Furlich after his arrest.

The Nebraska State Patrol says Furlich posted an ad online saying he was “looking for a younger guy.” Officials say an undercover officer responded, pretending to be a 15-year-old boy. Court documents say Furlich went to a South Sioux City, Nebraska, park in June to meet the boy. Furlich was arrested there.

Alcohol prevention nonprofit scrutinized in Nebraska audit

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project-extra-mileLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s state auditor says an alcohol prevention group made a number of unpermitted and unreasonable purchases with grant funding in 2015 and 2016.

The report, issued by State Auditor Charlie Janssen on Wednesday, says Project Extra Mile’s expenses included a $4,600 dinner that was more entertainment than business as well as too many meals for training events.

The nonprofit’s interim director, Diane Riibe, says the report was politically motivated, nitpicky and factually incorrect in spots. She says there was no fraud, mismanagement or malfeasance in handling of the funds.

Mary Avery, the state auditor office’s special audits and finance manager, says the auditor began the review after the office heard substantiated concerns about the nonprofit’s spending of federal dollars.

The majority of the group’s money comes from grants.

Nebraska kicks off major road projects with $300M investment

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road-workLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is slated to invest nearly $300 million for eight long-delayed highway projects and will begin design work on 12 others with the goal of having all finished by 2033.

Gov. Pete Ricketts unveiled the project list Thursday at the Capitol. The projects will receive funding through a $450 million infrastructure package approved by lawmakers earlier this year.

The list includes the expansion of U.S. Highway 275 from two lanes to four, a major priority of business leaders in that area. Construction will begin first between Scribner and West Point at a cost of $90 million. A stretch between West Point and Pilger is in the design phase.

Work will also take place on priority projects in Omaha, Springview, Minatare, Fremont and U.S. Highway 83 between North Platte and McCook.

North Platte Weather-September 22

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Forecast Graphic September 22 2016Today
Patchy drizzle between 8am and 10am. Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 22 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Bernie Lee “Slim” Hebblethwaite

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Bernie Lee “Slim” Hebblethwaite, age 84 of North Platte passed away Wednesday September 21, 2016 at Great Plains Health.
Bernie was born on August 21, 1932 at Mounty Springs near Licking, MO to Roy James and Eula Alma (Sawyer) Hebblethwaite. Mounty Springs was a gathering place where neighbors came with their wagons to fill their water barrels. He was baptized about the age of twelve into the Methodist Church at Sherrill Creek near Licking. At that age he helped build Shipp Chapel near his home and attended Shipp School across the road. In 1942 the family moved to St. Louis. After a short time there they returned to Licking. In 1948 at the age of sixteen Bernie returned to St. Louis. In 1952 the Korean War was going on and Bernie was soon going to be drafted into the army so he decided to see some country before that happened. He ended up scooping wheat for the harvest crews in Kansas. When he reached Wallace, NE he got a job with the Lester Hanson Construction Company. He lived with Lester and Muriel Hanson until he was drafted into the army on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1952. He served until October 29, 1954 and returned to Wallace after his discharge. He met his future wife, Janet Louise Cooper of Wellfleet, NE at a dance. The couple was married on April 22, 1959 at St. Williams Catholic Church in Wellfleet. They built a house in 1978 and have been married fifty seven years as of this date. He started a masonry business in 1967 and bricked many homes and a few churches in a wide surrounding area. His son Larry joined him in the business in 1989 and Bernie retired in 2010. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW, a 45 year member of the Eagles, joining in 1971, and a member of the Bricklayers Masonry Union for 53 years. As a pastime he put together puzzles, enjoyed playing pool and horseshoes, and returned to the Hebblethwaite Reunion every year in Missouri.
Bernie is survived by his wife Janet of North Platte; sons Larry (Vonnie) Hebblethwaite of North Platte and Scott (Sabina) Hebblethwaite of Paxton; daughters Carol (Mike) Ripple of North Platte, Kathy (Craig) Godfrey of North Platte, Peggy (Bob) Cox of Council Bluffs, IA; 11 grandchildren Steven (Traci) Ripple, Jessica (Wayne) Kulhanek, Melissa (Cody) Monzon, Joe and Jacob Godfrey, Adam and Elizabeth Cox, Treyton, Hayley, Tanner and Tristen Hebblethwaite; 3 great granddaughters Kira Strum, Sarah and Adalynn Monzon; and a brother Jerry Hebblethwaite of Palm Desert, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Eula Hebblethwaite; brothers Vernon and Daniel Hebblethwaite; sisters Norma Day and Erma King; and brothers-in-law Wayne King, William Harper and Sam Day.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday September 26, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend James Novakowski officiating. Burial will follow at the Wellfleet Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Roberto “Bob” Sandoval, Sr.

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Roberto “Bob” Sandoval, Sr., 77, of North Platte, passed away September 20, 2016 at his home. He was born December 11, 1938 to Luis and Juana (Ramos) Sandoval at Laredo, TX. In 1962, he was united in marriage to Martha Lopez in Michigan. Roberto worked for Mid-States Equipment Company constructing grain elevators in various states. They came to North Platte in 1979 when the North Platte grain elevator was constructed, this being his last project with the company. He later worked for Brewer Concrete until 1997, when encouraged by Raymond Brewer, he owned and operated Sandoval Concrete along with his family. He was beloved by all his family and his memory will be cherished by many. His family includes, his wife; Martha of North Platte, children; Roberto Sandoval, Jr., Juana Chapa, Jose Luis Sandoval, and Rene Sandoval all of Dallas TX, Norma (Chris) Trejo of Garden City KS, Nora Salas, Ricardo Sandoval, Ramiro Sandoval, and Robert (Marcie) Sandoval all of North Platte, 30 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, three sisters; Carmen (Ramon) Martinez, Alicia (Luis) Vargas, and Maria Theresa Arriaga, a brother; Arturo (Sylvia) Sandoval, and his four legged companion, Musky. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jorge Luis Sandoval, brother, Luis Giberto Sandoval, granddaughters, Alyssa Sandoval and Isabell Chapa, and great-grandson, Xavier Nieto. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday, September 24, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Rosary will be 7:00 pm Friday at the church. Visitation will be from 8:30 am to 5 pm Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com

Nebraska high court denies request to delay Garcia trial

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ne-supreme-courtOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court has denied prosecutors’ request to delay the trial of a former doctor accused of killing four people with ties to an Omaha medical school.

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine had asked the high court to delay the first-degree murder trial of Anthony Garcia, which is set to begin Monday. Kleine had also asked the high court to vacate a judge’s decision excluding DNA analysis from trial.

The high court said Wednesday that it does not intervene in cases to control judicial discretion.

Garcia is charged in the March 2008 slayings of Dr. William Hunter’s 11-year-old son and the family’s housekeeper, as well as the May 2013 killings of Dr. Roger Brumback and his wife. Prosecutors say Garcia was seeking revenge over being fired from a Creighton University School of Medicine residency program.

Colorado medical pot law poised to add PTSD as qualifier

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Medical-Marijuana-leafDENVER (AP) — Marijuana pioneer Colorado is poised to add post-traumatic stress disorder to its medical marijuana program, joining 18 other states that consider PTSD a condition treatable by pot.

A panel of state lawmakers voted 5-0 Wednesday to endorse the addition of PTSD to Colorado’s 2000 medical pot law.

The vote doesn’t have legal effect; it’s just a recommendation to the full Legislature, which resumes work in January. But the vote indicates a dramatic shift for a state that has allowed medical pot for more than a decade but hasn’t endorsed its use for PTSD.

Colorado’s change would put Colorado in line with 18 other states and Washington, D.C., that allow cannabis for PTSD treatment. Montana voters will decide in November whether to make the same change.

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