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Month: June 2017

Omaha zoo’s newest addition is sea lion pup born Saturday

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A newborn California sea lion pup is the newest addition at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

The pup, currently on display, was born Saturday, and a contest to name it will be launched next week.

Zoo keepers will choose several possible names for the new pup. The options will be listed on the zoo’s Facebook page. The vote begins Monday and ends July 3.

The winning name will be announced via Facebook Live on July 4.

California sea lions are usually found along the coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. Males weigh between 700 and 1,000 pounds. Females weigh between 200 and 250 pounds.

Fewer than a quarter of accredited zoos have sea lions on display.

Sally S. Jochum Death Notice

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Sally S. Jochum, 74, of Brady, died June 18, 2017, at Great Plains Health. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 23, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. A memorial has been established and online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nebraska corrections department hires new general counsel

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s corrections department has hired a county attorney to serve as its general counsel.

York County Attorney Candace Bottorf will begin her new role June 26. She will replace Julia Smith, who was appointed to a judgeship in May. Department Director Scott Frakes announced the new hire Monday.

Bottorf has worked in the York County attorney’s office for the past seven years. She was appointed county attorney in February 2012 and elected in 2014. Her work included employment issues for the county, advising the county board of civil matters and representing the state in criminal prosecutions and mental health commitments.

Inmate accused of assaulting 2 employees at Nebraska prison

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — An inmate is accused of assaulting two employees at a Nebraska prison.

The Department of Correctional Services says the inmate struck both employees in the head around 7:30 a.m. Monday at the Lincoln Correctional Center.

Officials say the inmate was agitated and attacked the employees as they were escorting him to a holding cell. They say the unidentified inmate was subdued with pepper spray.

The employees were assessed at a local hospital. One was given stiches for a cut above the eye and the other had no notable injuries.

Officials say the incident was isolated and did not affect the prison’s operations.

Ricketts thanks Trump administration for immigration action

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Gov. Pete Ricketts

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is thanking the Trump administration for its decision to cancel a program designed to protect certain immigrants who came the U.S. illegally but have children who are American citizens.

Ricketts on Monday criticized the Obama administration program as unfair and unjust to immigrants who arrived in the U.S. legally and obtained their status through the proper channels.

The Deferred Action for Parents of Americans had been put on hold while a lawsuit filed by 26 states worked its way through the courts, so Nebraska state agencies weren’t following it. The policy’s supporters say it’s a matter of common decency.

Ricketts says he recently directed the agencies to comply with the Trump administration’s decision. State agencies check immigration status before approving public benefits.

Laura Lee Stewart Death Notice

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Laura Lee Stewart, age 60 of North Platte passed away at her home on Monday June 12, 2017.  Cremation was chosen and private family memorial services will be held at a later date.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

George W. and Betty A. Jurgens service times

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George W. Jurgens passed away February 15, 2013; Betty A. Jurgens passed away October 31, 2016.  They will be interred together at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Thursday June 29, 2017.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Karen Ruth (Sundermann) Maline

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Karen Ruth (Sundermann) Maline (9/2/42-4/13/17), a long-time Nebraska resident and 5 year resident of Arizona, died after a 3½ year courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Karen loved her family deeply and is survived by her husband, John; son, Matt (Shelly); daughter, Sara (Scott) Bohn; sister, Becky (Dave) Schernikau.

She is also survived by seven grandchildren who were the light of her world:  Tiffany Osburn, Claire Maline, Abby Maline, Autum Maline, Bradon Maline, Emma Bohn, William Bohn, and three great-grandchildren: Lily, Audrey, and Nathaniel Osburn.  Karen had many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she loved and who shall miss her.

Her memorial service will be held at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 W B St, North Platte, NE 69101, at 11:00am Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Inurnment will be in the columbarium at the North Platte Cemetery.  Memorial gifts may be made to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (Peoria, AZ) or the Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

 

Alberta “Bert” L. Kellie

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Alberta “Bert” L. Kellie, 78, of North Platte, passed away June 14, 2017 at Great Plains Health.

She was born on March 3, 1939 to John and Thelma (Clark) Price Sr. in McCook, Nebraska. Bert graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1957. On August 13, 1959 she was united in marriage to Marion Kellie in Coquille, Oregon. Bert worked in various cafe’s and restaurants in McCook and North Platte. In 1965 she was employed at Continental Trailway and later by Skelly Truck Stop and the Airport. Bert enjoyed selling Avon cosmetics and volunteering at the Senior Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Jensen; brothers, John Price Jr., Chuck Price and Oliver Price. She is survived by her husband, Marion; daughter, Chris (Randy) Edwards; sons, Don Kellie, Dan (Cindy) Kellie; daughter, Cathy “Bug” Kellie; twelve grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday June 19, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.

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