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Month: September 2018

Witness suing prison officials says she wasn’t protected

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Nikko Jenkins
YORK, Neb. (AP) – A woman who testified against a killer has sued Nebraska prison officials, saying they failed to protect her from the killer’s sister.

The federal lawsuit was filed last week for Christine Bordeaux, who’d testified against Nikko Jenkins and Erica Jenkins. Erica Jenkins was convicted of murder in January 2015, accused by authorities of helping her brother kill a man in Omaha in 2013. Nikko Jenkins pleaded no contest to murder charges in that case and three others.

Bordeaux was sentenced to 20 years for robbery in connection with Nikko Jenkins’ crimes.

Bordeaux says that in September 2016, Erica Jenkins sought and got approval to move into Bordeaux’s cell at the state women’s prison in York. Bordeaux also says that Erica Jenkins soon punched her and beat her with a padlock.

State officials have declined to comment.

University of Nebraska system enrollment dips

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Officials say the University of Nebraska system’s enrollment has dipped a percentage point this fall.
The new total across the five campuses is a little under 52,000 students.

Only the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and the two-year Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis reported increases: 1.6 percent for the medical school campus, to nearly 4,000 students, and 5.7 percent for the ag school, to 335 students.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s enrollment dropped 1 percent, to a little under 26,000. The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s fell 1.9 percent, to around 15,400. And the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s enrollment declined by 1.1 percent, to a little above 6,300 students.

Civil liberties groups sue US over pipeline protest plans

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Civil liberties advocates have sued the U.S government alleging law enforcement agencies are maneuvering to crack down on anticipated protests over the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union and its Montana affiliate filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Missoula on Tuesday against the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Interior and Justice.

The groups want the court to order the release of all records pertaining to cooperation between federal, state and local law enforcement and private security companies.

Government agency representatives declined immediate comment.

The suit cites prior efforts by law enforcement to disband Native Americans and other protesters opposed to a separate project, the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Keystone XL would transport crude oil from Canada through Montana and South Dakota to Nebraska.

High-speed pursuit ends with arrest in Lincoln

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Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man following a high-speed pursuit that originated on Interstate 80 in Lincoln.

The incident happened at approximately 7:50 p.m. Monday, September 3, when a trooper observed a westbound Ford Mustang traveling in excess of 120 miles per hour near mile marker 400 on I-80. Radio communication was made with another trooper further ahead on I-80. That trooper pulled over to wait for the Mustang. When the Mustang passed the trooper at more than 120 miles per hour, the trooper initiated a pursuit.

The Mustang exited I-80 at NW 48th St. and began traveling north. The trooper then observed the Mustang increase its speed to 132 miles per hour in the 45 miles per hour zone on NW 48th St. near Gary Gately St. At that point, the trooper discontinued the pursuit out of a concern for safety of the public.

A short time later, the vehicle was seen turning east into a neighborhood. The trooper was able to locate the vehicle as it parked in front of a home on NW 45th St. The driver, Holden Ludwig, 20, of Lincoln, was arrested for speeding, willful reckless driving, and operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. Ludwig was lodged at the Lancaster County Jail.

Harold L. Clark

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Harold L. Clark, Sr., 76, of North Platte, passed away September 3, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.  He was born September 7, 1941 to James E. and Mable V. (Liptrap) Clark.

Harold attended North Platte Public Schools.  On October 21, 1958, he joined the United States Army.  After his honorable discharge in 1962, he worked at a wrecking yard in Utah.  In 1964, he married Katherine Louise Nelson.  To this union were born three kids.  In 1982, he came to North Platte and began working for Lewis and Sons Construction.  He also worked for the city parks administration, the North Platte Public Schools, and the Flying J, in 2001 he retired.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge.  He loved hunting and especially loved fishing and his dogs, Mouse and Freddy, multiple “Rat Dogs” and his son’s bearded dragon “Rocky”.  He was opinionated, ornery, stubborn, but a good loving heart.  He loved his family very much.

Survivors include two daughters, Donna Elliott and Pam Thiem; a son, Harold Clark, Jr.; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, David (Bev) Clark and Charles (Arlene) Clark; a sister, Betty Barnett; several nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Evelyn Massey, Helen Hopkins and Mary Ellen Lavine; three other infant sibblings; and one granddaughter, Haylee Clark.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  A memorial has been established in his memory.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Services will be 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Brent Montgomery officiating.  Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Robin Mora Notice

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Robin Mora, age 36, of North Platte, died August 31, 2018 in Colorado.  Services will be 11:00am Saturday September 11, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  The casket will be closed at the church.  Those wanting to sign the register book may do so Friday from 9-5 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Beryl E. Frosh

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Beryl E. Frosh, 86, of Stapleton, passed away August 31, 2018, at Great Plains Health, with his family by his side.

He was born on January 25, 1932, to Fred and Lenore (Dewitt) Frosh in on a farm in rural Northeast Lincoln County in Nebraska. Beryl enlisted in the Army in 1952, serving in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1954. During his service he received the bronze star. Beryl attended Trade School in Kansas City, Missouri after being discharged from the Army.

Beryl married the love of his life, Gayle June Henry, on November 28, 1954 in the Garfield Church. They farmed in the Lexington area for 7 years before moving to the Arnold and Stapleton area in 1962 where Beryl farmed for 60 years. He was also employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the United Methodist Church in Arnold. Beryl loved the farming life, helping whenever he was needed in the farming community. He always enjoyed having his family and neighbors around and was loved by all.

He was preceded in death by, his parents, Fred and Lenore Frosh; his parents in law, Frank and Dorothy Henry; brothers, George and Lloyd Frosh; sisters, Lucille Lucerno and Marjorie (Dan) Grafton; brother in laws, Bob and Jim Henry; grandson, Justin Frosh.

Beryl is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gayle Henry Frosh; son, Frank (Keri) Frosh; daughter, Lori (Steve) Keifer; grandchildren, Jessica (Robert Schuster) Bartles, Christopher (Patrice) Keifer, Candi (Chris) Wickwire, Tyler Frosh and Korbin Frosh; great grandchildren, Trey, Peyton, Maddie, Brenna, Andrew, Kayia, CJ and Chloe; brother, Ray Frosh; sisters, Louella (Curt) Connolly of Spokane, WA, Lois Clevenger of Salem, Oregon, Ruth (Larry) Ross of Arnold, Betty Johnson of Arnold; sisters in law, Judy (Don) Christofferson of Stapleton, Cathy Henry of North Platte, Diana Henry of North Platte, Kathy Frosh of California. Many very special nieces, nephews,cousins and friends.

Memorials may be made in Beryl’s name to the Stapleton or Arnold Fire Rescue Teams and the Arnold United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, at the United Methodist Church in Arnold. Burial will follow at Garfield Cemetery. Visitation with family receiving friends will be Sunday, September 2, from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

 

John Thomas Rhoden

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John Thomas Rhoden, of North Platte, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the age of 74.

John was born November 3, 1943, in Fairbury, NE, to Catherine (Black) and James C. Rhoden, Sr.  They moved to North Platte in 1948 when his parents divorced and here John attended North Platte Public Schools.

On December 28, 1961, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy thus starting a career which took him around the world.  John made four tours of Vietnam in less than three years, serving as a crewman in rescue helicopters, and served on every aircraft carrier in the Pacific including the USS Yorktown, USS Kearsarge and twice on the USS Ranger.  He served at Naval Air Stations: Mirmar, San Diego, CA, Memphis-Millenton, TN; Imperial Beach, CA; Point Mugu, Oxnard, CA; Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM.  He was also stationed at Pacific Missile Range Barking Sands in Kauai, Hawaii.

On March 18, 1962, John married the love of his life, Carolyn K. Chamerlain, in North Platte.  The couple had two children, Chawna Rene and John W., and were married for 56 years.  They lived a military life and the family followed John to the different bases as he was reassigned.

Over the years he was awarded four each of the Good Conduct Medals, Armed Forces Expeditional Medals and Vietnam Service Medals.  He also received the Navy Commendation Medal, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. After a distinguished 20 year career John retired in June 1981.

Following retirement, John and Carolyn returned to North Platte.  With the help of family and friends they built one of the first earth sheltered houses in the area and that became their final home.  John attended Mid-Plains Community College and was employed at several places including Troyer Enterprises, Sutherland Power Plant, T & L Irrigation and the Union Pacific Railroad until his health required him to retire again.

John had a love of restoring old trucks and cars.  He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.  He will be greatly missed.

Those left to mourn him are his loving wife, Carolyn, their children, Chawna Treat and John W. Rhoden, son-in-law, Orlan Treat and grandson, Dominic Hinojosu, all of North Platte; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Kenneth) Jones, of Lexington and Fae Rhoden, of Sun Tan Valley, AZ; stepbrothers, John (Judy) Mullins and Gary (Lynn) Mullins, all of Littleton, CO; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Jim, Sr. and Lelia Rhoden; mother and stepfather, Catherine and Carroll Johnson; brothers, Jim and Frank Rhoden; grandsons, Daniel and Tyler Treat; stepsisters, Beverly and Katie Mullins; stepbrother, Bill Mullins; and in-laws, Milton and Ruth Chamberlain.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 6, 2018,  at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating.  Inurnment with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.  The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center.

Plane diverted to NP airport, man arrested

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A man is in the Lincoln County jail after he was arrested for causing a disturbance on a flight from Las Vegas to New York City.

According to North Platte Police, officer and deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to Lee Bird Field after receiving a report of an unruly passenger on a charter flight.

Airline personnel say the flight was diverted because a passenger on the plane, 23-year-old Maurice Paola, of Las Vegas, was threatening to harm crew members and other passengers and was throwing things on the plane.

Officers boarded the plane and took Paola into custody, but say Paola was not cooperative and resisted officers.

Paola was eventually removed from the plane and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center where is being held on charges of terroristic threats and resisting arrest.

Police say charges may be filed by other agencies as well.

2 Omaha women charged in fatal Aug. 23 shooting of man

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say two women have been charged and are being held on $1 million bail each in the shooting death of an Omaha man.

29-year-old Angel Wiley and 25-year-old Laquetta Flood-Drummond have been charged with being accessories to a felony in the fatal Aug. 23 shooting of 22-year-old Keith Chambers. Wiley faces two counts, and Flood-Drummond faces one.

Police say they are still looking for the person who shot and killed Chambers. Police say Chambers was shot outside an apartment complex in north Omaha. He died Monday at an Omaha hospital.

Investigators say Wiley drove the shooter away from the scene and that both women lied to detectives about what happened.

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