The U10 Girls North Platte United Wildthings 08 have had an outstanding Summer season. They took first place at three tournaments (one of which was the top division in Gretna) they made it to the semifinals in two tournaments and went undefeated at the Elkhorn Hive Friendlies and finished the season with a total of 115 goals, and only allowed 21 goals. The girls ended the summer with a record of 19-3
Bonnie Kate “Kay” Arnold, age 98, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Linden Court.
Kay was born June 26, 1919, to Walter Grey and Mary Lucy (Chapman) McAuley in Hopkins County, Texas, where she grew up then moved to Dallas, Texas in the late ’30’s. Kay married Leslie Lee Godfrey in 1941 and the couple had two daughters. Kay was married to Captain George Crain in 1952. In ’66, Kay married Wesley Stewart.
On February 21, 1981, Kay was united in marriage to Harry James Arnold, Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana. They lived in Dallas before moving to Waveland, Mississippi in 2002. After Hurricane Katrina took their home in 2005, they moved to North Platte.
Along with raising two daughters and caring for her mother, Kay worked for Olan Mill’s Photography Studio from the early 1960’s to 1997 as an area manager until retiring at the age of 77. Before and during retirement, Kay and Harry loved to travel and belonged to different RV clubs.
Although she spent most of her life in Texas, Kay did live in several other states as well as the Philippine Islands. While in North Platte she attended the First United Methodist Church and Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene.
Kay lived a fearless life, not allowing obstacles to detract her from her goals. She was an inspiration and positive role model to her daughters, grandchildren and everyone she interacted with. Kay’s steadfastness is reflected in their lives today.
Kay is survived by her daughters, Leslie (Jim) Greer, of Seattle, Washington, and Gayle (Mike) Sharkey, of North Platte; grandchildren, Tracy Foster and Tina (Charles) Clark, of Seattle, Tosha (Christian) Kirkham, of Portland, Oregon, and Donald (Wendy) Hileman, of Kansas City, Missouri; 13 great-grandchildren, Spencer, Stuart, Lexi and Skyler Johnson, Ethan Kirkham, Nicholas and Keerlyn Molina, Andrew and Audrie Hileman, Daniel and Nicholas Foster, and Benjamin and Andrew Clark; 8 great great-grandchildren; and other family.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wesley Stewart and Harry Arnold, Jr.; parents, Walter Grey and Mary Lucy McAuley; and an infant brother, James Alfred McAuley.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with the Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the North Platte Shrine Children’s Transportation Fund.
Lynette Baker, 78, of Leavenworth, KS, formerly of North Platte, passed away September 8, 2017 at Health Resort of Kansas City. She was born August 19, 1939 to Niels and Florence (Essley) Nielsen at Gandy, Nebraska. On July 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to Melvin E. “Shack” Baker in Stapleton. They lived in Maxwell for 17 years and then moved to North Platte.
Lynette enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling and decorating cakes.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela (Keith) Beurskens of Leavenworth, KS; a son, Bradley (Celeste) Baker of Merino, CO; grandchildren, Zachary, Elizabeth, Carl, Brookley, Melissa and Dyllon; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Lorain Bartmess; two brothers, Donald (Esther) and Darold (Braun) Nielsen; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Melvin “Shack”; two sisters, Lenora Moore and Leora Smith; three brothers, Deane, Darwin and Donzel “Donnie” Nielsen.
Online condolences may be share at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.
Derald Dale Taylor, age 81, passed away Friday September 8, 2017 at Sutherland Care Center.
Derald was born January 17, 1936 in Iowa City, IA to Dale and Josephine (Soesbe) Taylor. He attended school thru the 8th grade. He joined the National Guard. Derald was an avid Nascar fan. He drove semi trucks for many years for Transport America and Leonard Express of Cedar Rapids, IA, retiring in 2014.
Derald is survived by his sister Donna Gelski and brother Robert Kaufman; and nephews Robert Kaufman, David, Kevin and Mike Gelski.
He was preceded in death by his mother Josephine and his father Dale Taylor.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 12, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday September 11, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
MCCOOK, Neb. (AP) — McCook has ended outdoor watering restrictions on residents and businesses.
The city imposed the restrictions Monday because of a power problem at the city’s water treatment plant.
Throughout the summer residents have been asked to use as little water as possible on their lawns because of the high demands on the water plant.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say a man died after his pickup truck struck a utility pole in Omaha.
The accident was reported around 10:45 p.m. Saturday. Police say the pickup ran off a roadway before ramming the metal pole.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Police identified him as 22-year-old Chase Kruse, who lived in the Elkhorn area on the west side of Omaha.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Several Nebraska cities are seeing an abundance of butterflies.
Nebraska Extension, a branch of the University of Nebraska, received reports last week of at least 100 painted lady butterflies in some Omaha flower gardens. The gardens usually draw only a few dozen.
Extension entomologist Jody Green says painted ladies’ migrations could be 9,000 miles spanning six generations. She says the butterflies found in cities like Omaha and Lincoln may be migrating, or getting ready to lay eggs for the next cycle.
Iowa State University entomologist Royce Bitzer attributes the butterfly boom to the ample rains earlier this year in California, where painted ladies start their migration. The rain resulted in more flowering plants for nectar, which boosted the butterfly population.
Green says the butterflies won’t damage plants or harm humans.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The case is moving forward against a former Omaha police officer charged with felony assault after the death of a mentally ill Oklahoma man who had been shocked with a stun gun.
Douglas County Judge Marcena Hendrix ruled Monday that prosecutors have enough evidence to pursue the case against Scotty Payne.
Mandee Kampbell, who trains Omaha officers on stun-gun use, testified that none of the 12 times Payne used his stun gun was appropriate.
Police video shows Payne using a stun gun June 5 to shock 29-year-old Zachary Bearheels at a convenience store. Another officer is seen punching Bearheels. That officer is charged with misdemeanor assault.
Some blows came after Bearheels was on the ground and not resisting.
Police have said Bearheels fought officers. He died at a hospital.
HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — Hastings police say a man whose body was found in a residential area had been shot to death.
The body of Jose Hansen, of Hastings, was found about 6 a.m. Monday.
Police expanded the scene of the investigation when a blood trail was found leading to the alley where the body was discovered.
No arrests have been reported.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol’s new superintendent was chosen from a field of more than 30 candidates from around the nation.
Harbor Police Chief John Bolduc of San Diego was unveiled last week as Gov. Pete Ricketts’ choice to lead the agency. The governor’s office released the applications of the four finalists on Monday after three inquiries and an open records request from The Associated Press.
In his application letter, Bolduc pitched himself as a “cultural change agent” with management experience from several different law enforcement agencies.
The other finalists were Michael A. Kopy, a staff inspector for the New York State Police’s internal affairs bureau; Nebraska State Patrol Capt. Mike Jahnke; and Nebraska State Patrol Capt. Andrew “Buck” Duis.
