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Month: March 2017

Mary F. Deutschman

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Mary Frances Eychner Deutschman 87, of North Platte passed away March 18, 2017 at Linden Court.  Mary was born August 2, 1929 in Grand Island, NE to Vernon and Margaret Eychner.  She graduated from Grand Island High School in 1947.  Mary attended Hastings College as a music major with a burning desire to teach.  North Platte Public Schools needed an elementary teacher with the love of music, so she began her teaching career September 1, 1949 at Jefferson School in North Platte.  On July 31, 1953 she married Robert Deutschman and continued to teach at Franklin, McKinley, and Adams Junior High.

Mary retired the first time to enjoy being a mother to Dick and Jane.  After Jane’s death she returned to teaching at Osgood School.  Mary finally received her B.A. Degree in 1970 from Kearney State College and became an Elementary music teacher at Cody School.  She retired again in June of 1990 after 30 years.

She was a member of NEA, NPEA, and the North Platte Retired Teachers.  She was proud to be a charter member of the Sandhills Symphony Orchestra.  Mary was a life member of Monday Musicale.  She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma for 50 years.  Mary received special recognition for the Christa McAuliffe Award.  She was selected for North Platte Woman of Achievement in Education in 1989.  Her trio, The Singing Strings, gave her great joy for many years.

Survivors are her daughter-in-law, Robin Deutschman of North Platte; three delightful grandchildren, Benjamin (Toni) Deutschman of Blair, Ne, Andrew Deutschman of Omaha, and Makenzie (Seth) Scollard of Lincoln, Ne; two great-grandsons, Brock and Brody Deutschman; a sister, Helen Knapp of Minden, NE; and a brother, George (Judy) Eychner of Kerrville, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her wonderful husband of 62 years, Robert; and her beloved Dick and Jane.

Memorials are suggested to the Sandhills Symphony and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at the North Platte Cemetery with the Reverend Robin Storer officiating.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m.  – 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

NP man struck with gun, electric iron in argument over drugs

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crimeA 28-year-old North Platte man is facing numerous felony charges after an alleged assault involving a gun and an electric iron.

At around 9:03 p.m., on Sunday, officers responded to the report of a disturbance at H&H Apartments, 1404 Rodeo Road.

It was reported by a witness that Corey Havens had struck another man in the head with the butt of a handgun and an electric iron. The witness also reported that Havens had pointed the gun at them, causing them to fear for their lives.

According to Investigator John Deal, officers arrived and found the door to the apartment partially ajar.  As officers attempted to enter the apartment, Havens allegedly pushed it shut and attempted to keep the officers out.

Eventually, the officers were able to force their way in, take Havens to the ground and place him in custody.

Inside the apartment, officers located the semiautomatic handgun allegedly used in the assault, an electric iron and controlled substances.

Deal says it appears the argument started over a drug transaction, and officers believed that Havens was under the influence of drugs to the bizarre, combative behavior he exhibited.

Havens was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and charged with felony 2nd-degree assault, felony terroristic threats, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, felony 3rd-offense resisting arrest and obstructing the police. More charges may be forthcoming.

Deal says the victim was treated for injuries to his face and head at Great Plains Health.  His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

North Platte Weather-March 20

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NWS-North-PlatteToday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 11 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after midnight, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Knights softball swept by Western Nebraska

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NPCC Knights on ESPNScottsbluff – The North Platte Community College Knights softball team dropped a doubleheader to the Western Nebraska Community College Lady Cougars on Wednesday, losing 14-4 in the first game and 8-0 in the final game.

In game one Samantha Foster had three hits, scoring one run and batting in two. Alyiah Franco added two hits. Samantha Gill and Erin Renwick, each had one run batted in.

Alicia Romo took the loss for the Knights. Romo pitched two thirds of an inning and allowed two runs and a home run. Renwick pitched three and a third inning, striking out one and allowing earned runs.

Jasmine Wessel had three hits for the Lady Cougars and drove in five runs. Ana Apodaca homered for the Lady Cougars.

In the ring Sarah Linford got the win for the Lady Cougars, allowing eight hits and three earned runs.

In game two, the Lady Cougars Ashley Thomas pitched the five inning complete game. Thomas allowed only two hits for the Knights, while striking out three.

Wessel, Apodaca and Emily Selby each had two hits for the Lady Cougars. Wessel had two runs batted in.

Getting the hits for the Knights were Foster and Gill. Foster pitched the complete game, allowing nine hits and four earned runs. Foster also struck out four Lady Cougars.

The Knights are now 10-15, and will travel to Council Bluffs, Iowa to play Iowa Western Community College in double headers on Sunday, March 19, and then to Norfolk to play Northeast Community College on Monday, March 20. Game times are at 2 pm and 4 pm each day.

Hershey duo leads All-SPVA boys basketball honors

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SPVA2016-17 All-SPVA Boys Basketball

1st Team
Clay Frels, Hershey, 12
Jaden Withrow, Kimball, 12
Jason Davis, Hershey, 12
Eric Stevens, Bridgeport, 11
Charles Johnson, Perkins Co., 11

2nd Team
Gary White III, St. Pat’s, 11
Josh Johnston, Perkins Co., 11
Ryan Richardson, Sutherland, 10
Cody Williams, Chase Co., 12
Dakota Wallin, Chase Co., 12

Honorable Mention
Blake Scott, Sutherland, 12
Bailey Schrotberger, Perkins Co., 12
Brandon Barker, Kimball, 12
Gabe Vyzourek, St. Pat’s, 12
Tyler Heiss, St. Pat’s, 11
Tyler Johnson, Hershey, 11
Logan Nichols, Bridgeport, 10
Kaleb Lussetto, Bridgeport, 10
Miles Lagler, Perkins Co., 12
Baylor Hellmuth, Hershey, 12
Brady Roberts, Hershey, 12

Kummer, Nitsch lead Lady Irish All-SPVA honors

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SPVA2016-17 All-SPVA Girls Basketball

1st Team
Kaleigh Kummer, St. Pat’s, 10
Taylin McNair, Chase Co., 12
Kate Reader, Kimball, 10
Riley Nitsch, St. Pat’s, 12
Haeven Schuster, Sutherland, 12

2nd Team
Britni Brannan, Hershey, 12
Brittney Newkirk, Bridgeport, 11
Mallie McNair, Chase Co., 9
Haley Homan, St. Pat’s, 10
Destiny Reinke, Chase Co., 12

Honorable Mention
Erica Hopping, Sutherland, 10
Emily Baxter, Bridgeport, 11
Emily Barr, Hershey, 10
Bailee Fear, Sutherland, 11
Joslyn Crow, Hershey, 11
Claire Maaliao, Perkins Co., 12
Amanda McClellan, St. Pat’s, 12
Alexis Lulf, Kimball, 12

Graham, Clement first team All-SWC for the Swedes; Steinike first team for Lady Swedes

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Gothenburg2016-17 All-SWC Boys Basketball

1st Team
Dawson Graham, Gothenburg
Padyn Borders, Broken Bow
Ty Clement, Gothenburg
Dillon Higgins, Ogallala
Hunter Pottfhoff, McCook

2nd Team
Blaine Emerson, Cozad
Collin Hahn, Gothenburg
Colby Rezac, Ogallala
Kevin Linn, Broken Bow
Elijah Lovin, Minden

3rd Team
Trestian Siemering, Cozad
Gage Delimont, Ainsworth
Tanner Linn, Broken Bow
Bennett Folkers, Gothenburg
Toby Salazar, Cozad

2016-17 All-SWC Girls Basketball

1st Team
Taylor Kissinger, Minden
Sarah Yocum, Cozad
Gracie Steinike, Gothenburg
Carrie Jones, Broken Bow
Amanda Kroeger, Ogallala

2nd Team
Kyla Swanson, Minden
Jaden Bryant, McCook
Matty Hoskins, Minden
Miah Wiebelhaus, Ainsworth
Sarah Shelbourn, Valentine

3rd Team
Karissa Barnes, Ogallala
Kennedy Berreckman, Cozad
Janessa Madsen, Minden
Alli Kirkpatrick, Broken Bow
Mckena Peterson, Gothenburg

Fire forces evacuations at Lake McConaughy

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A fire that numerous agencies battled last night near Lake McConaughy has flared up again and homes are being evacuated.

On the Lake McConaughy Facebook page, an updated posted earlier this afternoon says firefighters had returned to the scene.

A fire that was brought under control early Sunday morning rekindled on Sunday afternoon forcing the evacuation of homes. *(Photo by Always Kayak Facebook)
A fire that was brought under control early Sunday morning rekindled on Sunday afternoon forcing the evacuation of homes. *(Photo by Always Kayak Facebook)

 

The Keystone-Lemoyne fire department responded to the scene north of the lake on West US Highway 92 just before 11:00 p.m. last night.

They received mutual aid from Ogallala, Brule, Paxton, Arthur, Grant, Madrid, Hershey and Sutherland.

The fire reportedly traveled approximately 4.5 miles before it was contained.  Firefighters were sent home at around 6:00 a.m. this morning.

Then at around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, fueled by the warm, dry conditions, the fire broke out again.

At last report, Bay Road has been evacuated and officials are asking people to stay clear of the area so emergency personnel can operate unimpeded.

This is a developing story.  We’ll have more details when they are available.

No opioids, please: Clearing the way to refuse prescriptions

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pain-pillsHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A growing number of states are working to help patients make it clear to medical professionals they don’t want to be prescribed powerful opioids.

Connecticut and Alaska are two of the latest considering legislation this year that would create a non-opioid directive that patients can put in their medical files. It formally notifies health care professionals the person does not want be prescribed or administered the medications.

Massachusetts and Pennsylvania passed similar legislation last year.

While patients typically have the right to make decisions about their medical care, proponents of the directives contend such documents make a patient’s wishes clear, especially in advance of medical care. Proponents say such directives also empower those patients who might fear relapsing into addiction or becoming addicted to the drugs in the first place.

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