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Month: May 2018

Adopt-a-Beach program created for Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala

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LINCOLN, Neb. – Everyone can help keep the beaches and landscapes free of litter at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas through a new Adopt-a-Beach program.

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area staff created this volunteer program, in part, as a response to public concerns regarding litter in those areas. Game and Parks has taken several steps to combat this issue, including new signage relating to litter prevention, increases in garbage collection points and servicing, as well as partnerships with Keep Keith County Beautiful for the placement of recycling stations throughout the parks.

The goal of Adopt-a-Beach is to encourage participation in the protection of fragile park landscapes so that future generations can continue to enjoy this area. The program was modeled after the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s Adopt-a-Highway Program.

Participants can enroll in the program starting June 11 at the Lake McConaughy Visitor and Water Interpretive Center. Beach area assignments will be based on a group’s request and the number of participants. Assignments will be made on a first-come basis. Gloves, pickers, buckets, bags, and vests can be provided to participants during business hours. A small sign will be placed at each beach entrance to acknowledge the group’s participation after the first year of the program.

For more information, contact the Lake McConaughy Visitor and Water Interpretive Center at 308-284-8800 or ngpc.lake.mcconaughy@nebraska.gov.

Levi C. Bohman Death Notice

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Levi C. Bohman, 25, of Sutherland, passed away May 27, 2018.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Levi’s memorial book may be signed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Monday at the funeral home.  Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Peggy Joann McNeel

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Peggy Joann McNeel, 83, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Hershey, NE, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Ogallala, NE.

Peggy was born June 27, 1934, to Mollie Mae Bonta in Cherokee, AL, and they later moved to Nebraska where Peggy grew up in Hershey and graduated from Hershey High School in 1953. She went on to work at the Sutherland Nursing Home.

On November 7, 1954, Peggy married the love of her life, Vernon Austin McNeel, in Sutherland, where they made their home and raised two daughters, Ada Mae and Kay. In 1980 the couple moved to Lincoln with Vernon’s job at Consolidated Freightways. Peggy and Vernon enjoyed 59 years of marriage when he passed away in 2014.

Peggy was a strong Christian who attended the Velmont Kingdom Hall in Lincoln. She was a beautiful woman who never left the house without looking her absolute best; her hair and makeup was just right, she always had the best jewelry, and loved her Chanel No. 5 perfume. Peggy cherished her daughters and grandkids and was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. She has earned her wings and can now fly high like a butterfly.

Along with her beloved husband, Vernon, Peggy was preceded in death by her mother.

Survivors include her daughters, Ada (Terry) Hopken, of Ogallala and Kay McNeel, of Scottsdale, AZ; four granddaughters, LeDonna Spongberg and Gena Roth, of Scottsdale, AZ, Michelle Hopken, of Kearney and JoAnna and (Dr. Richard) Markiewicz, of North Platte; nine great- grandchildren, Blake, Gianna, Mikilos, Sienna, Savannah, Colin, Alexander, Rowan and Harper; brother, Frank (Joan) Bonta, of North Platte; brother-in-law, Russell McNeel, of Yuma, AZ; along with many other relatives and her cherished dear friends.

Graveside funeral service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Vicar JA Welsh officiating. Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the Good Fellow Shoe Fund.

Mid-Plains All Star Basketball rosters announced

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North Platte – This year will be the 12th annual Mid-Plains area All Star game. The rosters have been announced, we are still waiting on numbers and coaches

Boys Gold:

Colton Lovitt  – Brady
Christian Ramos  – North Platte
Tyler Heiss  – St. Pat’s
Ryan Fox  – Paxton
Hunter Potthoff  – McCook
Treyton Hebblethwaite  – Paxton
Mason McMeen  – Broken Bow
Paul White  – Maywood/Hayes Center
Dawson Helmer  – Paxton
Luke Christen  – Mullen
Zavion Mitchell  – North Platte

Boys Black:

Clayton Stevens  – McCook
Bryce Burry  – Bayard
Padyn Borders  – Broken Bow
Corbin Mironenko  – Arthur County
Wesley Wach  – Maywood/Hayes Center
Chaston Burgeson  – Southern Valley
Jeff Storer  – Paxton
Connor Dormann  – Sidney
Grant Edgecombe  – Minden
Cade Connell  – South Loup
Gary White III  – St. Pat’s
Tyler Johnson  – Hershey

Girls Gold:

Bailee Fear  – Sutherland
Kati Moore  – Cambridge
Ashlynn Schmaderer  – Kearney Catholic
Emily Arnold  – Amherst
Hope Stone  – Medicine Valley
Payje Misegadis  – Creek Valley
Cassi Bose  – Southern Valley
Rachel Lashley  – Medicine Valley
Sydney Wolken  – Hershey
Shaley Petersen  – Bayard
Grace Koubek  – Maywood/Hayes Center
Sami Mauch  – North Platte

Girls Black:

Jasmine Youngquist  – Hitchcock County
Hannah Nelson  – Wallace
Haylee Evans  – Medicine Valley
Maggie Earl  – Perkins County
Hannah Higgins  – Sandhills/Thedford
Mari Farr  – Medicine Valley
Madison Christophersen  – Brady
Samantha Schmid  – Creek Valley
Kyilee Elsten  – North Platte
Janessa Madsen  – Minden
Ansley Wood  – Wallace
Katy Hansen  – North Platte

 

Husker FB to go on state tour in June

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Lincoln, Neb – The Huskers are going on tour, no this isn’t a bad joke or a PR stunt. Members from Husker football will be going around the state on a two-day blitz to let fans ask questions and meet the new coaching staff.

Below is a list of the events and times as well as who will be there.

GO BIG RED!

2018 Husker Nation Tour Presented by First National Bank

 MONDAY, JUNE 11
 STAFF  TOWN  TIME  LOCATION
 Bill Moos, Scott Frost,
Matt Davison		  Scottsbluff
Alliance		  12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.		  Gering Civic Center
Newberry’s
 Erik Chinander,
Frank Verducci		  Ogallala  5:30 – 7 p.m.  Open Range Grill
 Troy Walters, Mike Dawson  Valentine  5:30 – 7 p.m.  Bolo Brewery & Tap Room

 

 TUESDAY, JUNE 12
 STAFF  TOWN  TIME  LOCATION
 Erik Chinander,
Frank Verducci		  Imperial
McCook
Lexington		  8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
1 – 2 p.m.
5 – 6 p.m.		  Chase County Fair & Expo
Coppermill Steakhouse
LakeShore Marina Bar
 Troy Walters, Mike Dawson  O’Neill
Aurora
Seward		  8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
1 – 2 p.m.
4 – 5 p.m.		  O’Neill Community Center
Bremer Community Center
Harvest Hall-County Fairgrounds
 Jovan Dewitt, Ryan Held  Kearney
Hastings
Geneva
York		  8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
3 – 4 p.m.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.		  First National Bank (Downtown)
Lochland Country Club
Rialto Theater
Holthus Convention Center
 Sean Beckton, Barrett Ruud  Norfolk
South Sioux City
West Point
Blair		  9 – 10 a.m.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
3 – 4 p.m.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.		  Norfolk Country Club
Hy-Vee
Nielsen Community Center
Woodhouse Auto Family
 Travis Fisher,
Mario Verduzco		  Wahoo
Fremont
David City
Beatrice		  8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2 – 3 p.m.
5 – 6 p.m.		  Hilltop Country Club
Sid Dillon Chevrolet
Par IV Restaurant & Lounge
The Black Crow
 Bill Moos, Greg Austin,
Zach Duval		  Falls City
Auburn
Plattsmouth
Gretna		  9 – 10 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
5 – 6 p.m.		  Pritchard Auditorium
Arbor Manor
Plattsmouth Community Center
Spikers Sports & Spirits

Jeanette Ione Cline

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Jeanette Ione Cline, 74, longtime resident of North Platte, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, 29 May, 2018, at home surrounded by her family following a short courageous battle with cancer.

Jeanette was born the youngest of seven children to Everett Galen, Sr. and Fern Marguerite (Ulrich) Green on 14 July, 1943, at Kadoka, SD. She was raised on the family ranch northwest of White River, SD, later moving into White River with her parents where she graduated high school.

On 12 August, 1961, Jeanette married her high school sweetheart, Gary Lee Cline, at the Methodist Church in Murdo, SD, and to this union four children were born. Jeanette and Gary celebrated 56 years of marriage in 2017.

Jeanette donated blood and platelets for many years. She was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church, NP Genealogical Society, Eastern Star, TOPS and Job’s Daughters where she was a Past Honored Queen. Her real love was family genealogy which she researched with a passion. Jeanette loved her family and will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

Preceding Jeanette in death were her parents; sisters, Marguerite Oyler and Darlene Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Winnie Green; brother-in-law, Joe Oyler; and great-granddaughter, Emilia Clough.

Survivors include her husband, Gary, of North Platte; children, Kit (Ronda) Cline, of Rapid City, SD, Robin (Kent) Brown, of North Platte, Penny (Richard) Ball, of Wellfleet, NE, and Heath (Mary Jo) Cline, of Encampment, WY; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren with 3 more arriving this year; brothers, Everett Jr. (Arlene) Green and Gene Green, of White River, SD, Bob (Molly) Green, of Bellingham, WA, and Alan (Sandy) Green, of Valentine, NE; brother-in-law, Larry Hutchinson, of White River, SD; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Emilia’s Wings to advocate for families suffering infant loss.

Funeral service with Eastern Star Rites by Signet Chapter 55 will be 2 p.m. Monday, 4 June, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment will be at a later date in South Dakota. Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared atodeanchapel.com.

NPCC Knights keep adding Basketball talent

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North Platte – The North Platte Community College Knights basketball team has announced the signing of Courtney Murrell to a national letter of intent to play for the Knights in the 2018-19 season.

Murrell a 5’11 point guard from the Hebron High School Hawks in Carrolton, Texas averaged 19 points per game 4.0 assists per game and five rebounds per game.

Murrell was the Hawks offensive player of the year.  He was named to the Academic All-District team and the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All- Region Team.

Murrell, led the Hawks to a 22-10 overall record and 12-2 in District 5-6A play. The Hawks were the District 5-6A champions.

In an interview by Friday Night Glory on why he chose NPCC, Murrell said “I felt this was the best thingfor me and my family, and thought it was the best choice for me.”

Murrell joins fellow Texan, Da’May Jones from Houston, and Nebraskans Gary White III, from North Platte St. Patricks and Luke Christen from Mullen, as recruits tor the Knights in the 2018-19 season

Gov. Greitens: Fight not over, even in surrender

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Analysts say Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens could find a political revival challenging, especially in a #MeToo environment where he would be vulnerable to attack for allegedly taking a compromising photo of a woman during an extramarital affair.

The Republican and former Navy SEAL officer has hinted at a possible political comeback, declaring during his resignation announcement Tuesday that “this is not the end of our fight.”

He is stepping down Friday amid allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign violations but is still defiantly asserting that he’s done nothing worthy of being forced out of office.

Even though he’s quitting amid scandal, some Greitens voters said they still like him. Retiree Wilma Nelson said she would be open to voting for Greitens again if he sought to re-enter politics.

Ronald Leroy Vote

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Ronald Leroy Vote, age 73, of rural Wallace, NE went home to heaven Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at home beside his loving wife, Mary.  Born an only child on March 26, 1945 in Colorado Springs, CO to Roy Vincent and Bertie Agnes (Clayburg) Vote, he lived the majority of his life on a small farm near Elbert, CO.  Ron graduated from Elbert High School in 1963 and was active in the Fondis Baptist Church.

In 1962 Ron asked Jesus to be his Lord and Savior.  He attended Baptist College in Denver, CO. and surrendered his life to full time service for His Lord.  Also while at BBC he met the love of his life, Mary McAlary of Rifle, CO.  They were married August 31, 1968 at Alpha Baptist Church in Denver, CO.  August 31, 2018 would have been their 50th wedding anniversary.

Throughout Ron’s life, God used his talents to start churches, complete mission work, pastor churches, minister with music, and bless nursing home residents.

Ron loved the Lord.  He spoke fondly of his Savior often, sharing the hope of Christ with everyone.  He was unapologetic about his faith in Christ.  Many souls will be in heaven because of his faithfulness.  Ron loved spending time outside and always had some project to work on.  He loved working on the farm, fishing, and camping.  His family meant everything to him.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of Wallace, NE; son, Michael (Sharon) Vote of Wallace, NE; daughter, Kayla (Landon) Hamby of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Caleb, Rebekah, and Anna Vote of Wallace, NE, and Bailey and Tyler Hamby of Tucson, AZ.; as well as in-laws siblings, niece, many cousins and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Brian Sanders family, missionaries in Spain through the Hershey Baptist Church of Hershey, NE.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial services and celebration of Ron’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Hershey Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Hendricks officiating followed by inurnment at Morning View Cemetery near Wallace.  Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

2018 Blitzy Award Winners!

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North Platte – This year’s annual Blitzy awards were a little less than usual with the leaving of one sports director and the arrival of a new one. Rest assured area sports fans that next year will be the biggest and best Blitzy’s yet! The North Platte Post and ESPN Radio 1410 want to thank Wyman and Sons welding for providing the trophies as well as our two sponsors: Natural Nutrition House and Jack Morris-State Farm Insurance. Without local contributions we wouldnt be able to bring you the coverage that we do!

That being said we still did have two winners, our Female and Male Athlete of the year!

Female Athlete of the Year: Baylee Steele

Baylee Steele

Baylee is now a Sophmore at North Platte High School. During her Freshman year, she had an impressive run as part of the NPHS Girls Golf team that took 4th place in the State Tournament. Baylee also had previously played basketball and softball but

Baylee herself had a fantastic season coming in third overall in A-1 district play which was followed up by third overall in State Championship play:

Round 1 – Norfolk Country Club – 10/09/2017 11:10 am (Started on 10)
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Yards 455 353 300 150 330 410 112 337 340 2787 290 460 317 329 155 330 300 122 469 2772 5559
Par 5 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 36 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 36 72
Round 1 5 6 5 4 6 7 4 5 6 48 4 5 5 6 3 4 4 4 6 41 89
Status +5 +7 +8 +9 +11 +13 +14 +15 +17 E E +1 +3 +3 +3 +3 +4 +5 +17
Eagle
Birdie
Par
Bogey
Double Bogey or +
Round 2 – Norfolk Country Club – 10/10/2017 10:10 am
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Yards 455 353 300 150 330 410 112 337 340 2787 290 460 317 329 155 330 300 122 469 2772 5559
Par 5 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 36 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 36 72
Round 2 7 5 4 3 6 7 3 5 4 44 4 4 5 5 2 5 4 4 6 39 83
Status +19 +20 +20 +20 +22 +24 +24 +25 +25 +25 +24 +25 +26 +25 +26 +26 +27 +28 +28
Eagle
Birdie
Par
Bogey
Double Bogey or +
Statistics Eagles Birdies Pars Bogeys Dbl. Bogeys Others Par 3s Par 4s Par 5s
Round 1 0 0 6 7 5 0 +3 +11 +3
Round 2 0 2 6 7 3 0 E +7 +4
Total 0 2 12 14 8 0 +3 +18 +7

You can hear Baylee chatting with Kyle and Scotty C on the blitz here:

Male Athlete of the Year: Cameron Riggs

Cameron is an outgoing senior wrestler who spent three years at North Platte St. Pat’s before transferring to Maxwell. He was selected as a USA Wrestling honorable mention All-American this year after going undefeated in his entire high school career (204-0) and winning four straight state championships. He will be attending St. Cloud State University this fall as a freshman and hopes to add to his championship pedigree by joining a program that is fresh off a D2 National Championship.

Here is his final State Championship run as a senior:

Championship Finals

  • 1st Place Match – Cameron Riggs (Maxwell) 57-0 won by fall over Darren Stewart (Elkhorn Valley) 37-6 (Fall 2:33)

3rd and 5th Place

  • 3rd Place Match – Ryley Spatz (East Butler) 50-5 won by major decision over Seth Simants (Stapleton) 44-9 (MD 14-4)
  • 5th Place Match – Jefferson Mcneill (Oakland-Craig) 43-10 won by fall over Blake Racicky (Ansley/Litchfield) 39-12 (Fall 1:54)

4th Wrestleback (16 Man)

  • Cons. Semi – Seth Simants (Stapleton) 44-9 won by decision over Jefferson Mcneill (Oakland-Craig) 43-10 (Dec 13-7)
  • Cons. Semi – Ryley Spatz (East Butler) 50-5 won by major decision over Blake Racicky (Ansley/Litchfield) 39-12 (MD 11-2)

Semis & 3rd WB (16 Man)

  • Semifinal – Cameron Riggs (Maxwell) 57-0 won by fall over Jefferson Mcneill (Oakland-Craig) 43-10 (Fall 3:29)
  • Semifinal – Darren Stewart (Elkhorn Valley) 37-6 won by fall over Blake Racicky (Ansley/Litchfield) 39-12 (Fall 2:38)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Seth Simants (Stapleton) 44-9 won by major decision over Trigger Pokorny (Central Valley) 38-17 (MD 14-5)
  • Cons. Round 3 – Ryley Spatz (East Butler) 50-5 won by major decision over Alex Schmit (Randolph) 37-13 (MD 12-0)

Quarterfinals

  • Quarterfinal – Cameron Riggs (Maxwell) 57-0 won by decision over Ryley Spatz (East Butler) 50-5 (Dec 7-4)
  • Quarterfinal – Jefferson Mcneill (Oakland-Craig) 43-10 won by decision over Michael Stackpole (Weeping Water) 43-11 (Dec 7-5)
  • Quarterfinal – Darren Stewart (Elkhorn Valley) 37-6 won by fall over Zachary Sweet (Mullen) 13-9 (Fall 4:28)
  • Quarterfinal – Blake Racicky (Ansley/Litchfield) 39-12 won by decision over Seth Simants (Stapleton) 44-9 (Dec 11-8)

Round 1 (16 Man)

  • Champ. Round 1 – Cameron Riggs (Maxwell) 57-0 won by fall over Cole Laible (West Holt) 31-16 (Fall 3:47)
  • Champ. Round 1 – Ryley Spatz (East Butler) 50-5 won by major decision over Jacob Johnson (Archbishop Bergan) 47-7 (MD 10-2)
  • Champ. Round 1 – Jefferson Mcneill (Oakland-Craig) 43-10 won by fall over Trigger Pokorny (Central Valley) 38-17 (Fall 4:45)
  • Champ. Round 1 – Michael Stackpole (Weeping Water) 43-11 won by decision over Mark Schwartz (Garden County) 30-10 (Dec 2-1)
  • Champ. Round 1 – Darren Stewart (Elkhorn Valley) 37-6 won by fall over Raul Clouse (Elwood) 22-8 (Fall 5:17)
  • Champ. Round 1 – Zachary Sweet (Mullen) 13-9 won by decision over Alex Schmit (Randolph) 37-13 (Dec 16-10)
  • Champ. Round 1 – Blake Racicky (Ansley/Litchfield) 39-12 won by fall over Holden Schleve (Morrill) 32-10 (Fall 3:29)
  • Champ. Round 1 – Seth Simants (Stapleton) 44-9 won by fall over Derek Wortman (Creighton) 36-9 (Fall 4:25)

 

You can hear Cameron join Kyle and Scotty C on the Blitz here:

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