Aleda Beth Black Ehrbar, 65, of North Platte, daughter of Orval and Leah Black, went into the loving arms of the Lord Feb. 27, 2017, in Lincoln, after a brief illness.
Beth grew up and attended school in Tryon, graduating with the class of 1970. In 1973, she met and married Glen Madrigal. To this union, a daughter, Amanda Lynn, was born.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; grandparents; two sisters; and one brother.
She is survived by her daughter; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Family led services will be on 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at McCain Cemetery, near Stapleton. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Month: March 2017
Barbara J. McEntee
Barbara J. McEntee, 74, of North Platte, passed away Feb. 27, 2017 at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1942 to Ernest and Ada (Erxleben) Bahde at Wakefield, NE.
After graduating from Wayne State College, she taught and coached in Council Bluffs, IA for four years before moving to North Platte. She then was employed as a business representitive for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for two years.
On May 27, 1972, she was united in marriage to Terry McEntee. In the fall of that year she resumed her teaching career at Madison Jr. High in North Platte. She taught and coached there for 29 years, retiring in 2001. She coached volleyball and track, with track being her passion. She loved and respected her students and athletes and felt the same feeling from them. They always made her feel young.
She and Terry were blessed with one son, Jason born on June 11, 1978 and enjoyed his growing up years, attending his sports events and other things he was involved in. Jason married Shayla and blessed them with four beautiful grandchildren, Avery, Madilynn, Jaxon, and Gabriella “Eme”. Barbara enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Avery, our lovely redhead, is involved in many sports and musical activities, Madi, our brown eyed little beauty who loves dance and school, Jaxon who loves everything boy especially his John Deere tractor and bib overalls, he looks just like his dad, and Eme our tiny, feisty little sweetheart.
She enjoyed spending time with her husband, Terry of almost 43 years, visiting and discussing politics, watching old and new movies together. She was an avid reader and loved working with her indoor plants.
Survivors include her son, Jason (Shayla) McEntee of North Platte; grandchildren, Avery, Madilynn, Jaxon, and Gabriella “Eme” all of North Platte; sister, Bonnie Hyde of North Platte; brother, Patrick Bahde of Eagleville, TN; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; husband, Terry in 2015; and three brothers, Donald, Robert and Leland Bahde.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name to further her grandchildren’s higher education. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Pastor Jan Eksted officiating. Those wishing to sign her memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.
Midwest survey suggests manufacturing boosting economy
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Results from a monthly survey of business supply managers suggest manufacturing is boosting economic conditions in nine Midwest and Plains states.
The Mid-America Business Conditions Index report released Wednesday says the overall economic index for the region rose to 60.5 in February from 54.7 in January. It’s the highest figure since April 2014 and the fourth monthly increase in a row.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says the increases point to the improving regional manufacturing economy.
The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth in that factor. A score below that suggests decline.
The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
Nebraska City teacher charged with debauching boy, 16
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska City teacher has been charged with debauching a minor.
Otoe County Attorney David Partsch said Tuesday that 27-year-old Emily Lofing is accused of arranging a meeting to have sex with a 16-year-old boy. Partsch says the boy was old enough to legally consent to sex, so debauchery is the most serious charge that could be filed in the case. Investigators think the incident happened last summer.
Online court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for Lofing. A phone listed for her rings unanswered. She has not responded to an email message.
Administrators say Lofing has resigned her position at Nebraska City Middle School. Her arraignment is scheduled for March 13.
Man accused of 2 Lincoln rapes gets 36-40 years in prison
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) â A 34-year-old man accused of raping two Lincoln women has been given 36 to 40 years in prison.
Online court records say Jaime Villasenor (HEYE’-may vee-uh-sehn-YOR’) was sentenced Tuesday in Lancaster County District Court. He’d pleaded no contest to two counts of attempted forcible sexual assault. Prosecutors had lowered the original charge in exchange for his pleas.
Court documents say he raped one of the women in November 2006 and raped the other in January 2007. Both women told investigators their attacker held a knife to their throats and threatened to cut them if they struggled.
Authorities say Villasenor returned to Lincoln after serving federal prison time for being in the country illegally. Authorities say a DNA sample taken from him matched DNA evidence found in the Lincoln cases.
US demand for trucks, SUVs helps February sales
DETROIT (AP) — Strong demand for pickups and SUVs helped brighten February for the U.S. auto industry.
Overall sales of new vehicles were expected to fall slightly from last February as automakers cut back on deliveries to rental-car companies and other fleets. Industry forecasting firm ALG said predicted sales would fall 1.4 percent to 1.3 million.
But SUV and truck sales were surprisingly strong. Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup jumped 17 percent from last February to more than 50,500 trucks, while Ford sold nearly 69,000 SUVs — a February record.
General Motors and Nissan both saw 4 percent gains over last February. Ford’s sales dropped 4 percent, partly due to a 24 percent decline in car sales.
Other automakers report sales later Wednesday.
NPPD Crime Log (2.28.17-3.1.17)
COURTESY OF THE NORTH PLATTE POLICE DEPARTMENT
02/28/2017 00:03:29 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 03:35:09 OPEN DOORS OR WINDOWS “4000 SUNSET DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 04:05:38 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 07:16:22 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LBF,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 07:53:06 PROP DAMAGE-NO ALC RELAT “W 6TH ST /N GRANT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 08:25:49 MOTORIST ASSIST “POPLAR VIADUCT,
1 POPLAR VIADUCT
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 08:35:19 CITIZEN ASSIST “700 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 09:04:20 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- FROM MOTOR VEHICLE “400 Rodeo Rd
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 09:28:05 NO LICENSE PLATES 60 323 “N BARE AV /W 2ND ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 09:30:02 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “1500 S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 09:43:01 EXPIRED PLATES/REGISTRATION “400 W 1st
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 09:48:21 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS “300 W G ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 11:08:24 THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING “3200 S NEWBERRY RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 11:17:29 CITIZEN ASSIST “400 BAY TREE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 11:50:03 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “1900 BIRCHWOOD RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 11:56:27 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “2300 W 16TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 12:03:02 THEFT BY EXER CONTROL- ALL OTHER “1200 MCDONALD RD
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 12:13:33 ISSUING NO ACCOUNT CHECK “1500 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 12:28:18 H&R ACC-NO ALC RELATED “1400 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 12:34:13 ISSUING NO ACCOUNT CHECK “1500 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 12:30:00 FORGERY- 2ND DEGREE “2500 E 4TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 12:58:38 SUPP TO PRIOR CASE “E PHILIP AV /S COTTONWOOD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 13:02:02 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “2600 W 20TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 13:20:26 DOG-SURRENDER “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 13:22:22 ABANDONED VEHICLE “200 EUGENE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 13:28:16 OTHER DISTURBANCE “1000 W 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 13:24:01 CAT-SURRENDER “1400 N SYCAMORE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 13:51:01 HARASS MSG BY TXT OR INTERNET “1000 S DEWEY ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 14:31:42 OTHER DISTURBANCE “600 W Leota ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 14:51:36 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY “600 E 8TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 15:04:32 CITIZEN ASSIST “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 16:04:26 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “1300 Travis DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 16:23:27 LOOSE ANIMALS “3100 W 19TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 16:35:03 GEN PARK & TRAFFIC “500 W 11th
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 17:03:33 ANIMAL COMPLAINT OTHER “1300 INDUSTRIAL AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 17:05:49 WATCH FOR/INFORMATION “1000 N CURTIS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 18:12:50 CITIZEN ASSIST “900 W 5TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 18:21:39 FOUND PROPERTY “1000 W F ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 18:37:08 2ND DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS “100 S DIXIE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 18:41:26 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET “700 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 19:02:43 LOOSE ANIMALS “1400 S Dewey ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 19:34:32 WELFARE CHECK “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 19:43:49 NO REGISTRATION “E PHILIP AV /S COTTONWOOD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 19:57:05 H&R ACC-NO ALC RELATED NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
02/28/2017 20:29:09 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE “2000 N DODGE AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 20:33:38 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION “I80 AV /S JEFFERS ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 21:03:36 LOUD MUSIC “700 N MAPLE ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 21:05:40 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION “RODEO RD /N SHERMAN AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 21:16:42 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS “W PHILIP /S Willow
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 21:16:16 CITIZEN ASSIST “1400 N TAFT AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 22:26:10 WELFARE CHECK “1400 E 12TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 23:02:34 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 23:41:50 OTHER DISTURBANCE “200 S Chestnut ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
02/28/2017 23:56:44 OBSTRUCTING A POLICE OFFICER “1600 W 13TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
03/01/2017 01:34:49 DISTURBING THE PEACE AND QUIET “1600 W 13TH ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
03/01/2017 01:57:57 HARASS MSG BY TXT OR INTERNET “NORTH PLATTE,
1 NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
03/01/2017 02:22:08 AIRPORT SECURITY CHKPOINT “LEE BIRD FIELD,
5400 E LEE BIRD DR
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
03/01/2017 06:21:24 CITIZEN ASSIST “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
03/01/2017 07:06:58 CITIZEN ASSIST “2300 E PHILIP AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
03/01/2017 07:43:00 TRAFFIC ENFORCE GENERAL “W 4TH ST /N MILLS AV
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101”
Man accused of fleecing mom sent to federal prison
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A man accused of defrauding his mother and others out of more than $911,000 has been sent to prison and ordered to pay back the money.
Prosecutors say 61-year-old James Kappler Jr., of Topeka, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday to 63 months for wire fraud.
Prosecutors say Kappler had told his mother that he had contracted the staph infection MRSA, which is resistant to many antibiotics. He falsely told her he was involved in a drug study that would pay him $5 million eventually, but he needed help paying for medical care in the meantime.
Prosecutors say that when her money ran out, she sought more from her sister and friends. Prosecutor Jan Sharp said Wednesday Nebraska gained jurisdiction over the case because some of the people who helped wired money from Nebraska.
Beverly Margaret Odean
Beverly Margaret Odean, age 81, of Missouri, formerly of Nebraska, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, at St. John’s Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.
Beverly was born July 22, 1935, to Donald Wessley and Frances Margaret Renfro Kerr at Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Denver, CO, and later moved to Gering, NE, where she graduated from high school and married Leo James Colson in 1953. The couple had four children and lived in Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado before settling in Hershey, NE, and later divorcing.
On October 26, 1974, Beverly was united in marriage to Delmar Delaine Odean at Malta, MT. They lived in the Hershey and Sutherland areas until moving to Florida in 2011. Beverly and Delmar loved music and spent their lives traveling and playing music in various places throughout the Midwest with their band, “The Del Mars”.
Beverly and Delmar were married for over 34 years when he passed away in 2012. She then moved near her daughter, Brenda, in De Soto, MO, and lived each day waiting to be reunited with Delmar. Though Beverly and Delmar are gone, their music lives on and will be cherished by their family and friends.
Beverly is survived by her children, Brenda (Randy) Solomon, of DeSoto, MO, Tim (Dana) Colson, of Umatilla, FL, and Don (Kathy) Colson, of Boca Raton, FL; stepchildren, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ (Steve) Ellerd, of Platteville, CO, and Kenneth (Cindy) Odean and David (Julie) Odean, of Hershey, NE; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; her brother, Wes (Pat) Kerr, of Oceanside, CA; sister-in-law, Lynne Kerr, of Franklin, LA; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.
Along with her husband, Delmar, Beverly was preceded in death by her son, James Colson; her parents, Donald and Frances Kerr; and brother, Don Kerr.
Graveside funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017, in the Lamont Cemetery, southwest of Hershey. The casket will be closed. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at the graveside. Memorials are to the Hershey Senior Center. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
HIGHLIGHTS: Knights close regular season with 5th straight win, defeat McCook 80-76
North Platte – The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team finished off their regular season in front of a large crowd, defeating the McCook Community College Indians, 80-76 on Tuesday night at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on “Sophomore Night.”
The game was the final appearance in front of home fans for sophomores Diontae Champion, Jordan Mills, Victor Lewis, David Niklasson, and Mike Amius.
The game was close through most of the first half. There were five lead changes in the first half. With the Knights leading 21-20, they went on a 14-5 run to take their biggest lead of the first half at 35-25. The Knights held a 39-32 halftime lead.
The Knights led the entire second half. The Indians did pull within one at 65-64, but the Knights built up their lead after a 7-2 run to take a 72-66 lead. The Indians went on their own run of 7-4 to pull within three at 76-73. After a basket by Lewis and two free throws by Samuel Kearns, the game was a three possession game at 80-73. The Indians Torrey Mayo hit a three-pointer for the final points of the game.
The Knights are 22-7 for the season and 9-7 in Region IX South Sub-Region play. They were a perfect 6-0 in the Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference.
The Knights were led in scoring by Lewis and Godfrey Rolle with 16 points each. Amius added 12 points and Nate Duda finished with 10 points. Amius had eight rebounds for the team lead. Amius also had five blocked shots on the evening.
The Indians, who are 15-15 on the season, finish 4-12 in South Sub-Region play and 3-3 in the NCCAC. Draylan Perkins led all scorers with 21 points. Three other Indians finished in double figures. Lewis Diankulu had 13 points, D’Von Moore added 11 points and Brody Sharkey chipped in 10 points. Diankulu finished with five rebounds to lead the Indians.
The Knights will now travel to La Junta, Colo., to play Otero Junior College in the opening round of the Region IX tournament on Saturday, March 4. The Knights, Otero, and Trinidad all finished with identical records in the final South Sub-Region standings but gained the fourth seed through tiebreakers. The Knights split with both Otero and Trinidad. Otero swept Trinidad, which gave Otero the fourth seed and Trinidad finished as the sixth seed.
Laramie County is the number one seed in the South Sub-Region and will play McCook in the first round.
The Knights game will be broadcast on ESPN 1410 radio and on the Internet at www.northplattepost.com. A link to the livestream will be available at www.npccknights.com.
Tip-off time for the Otero- Knights has yet to be determined.