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Month: January 2019

Viola Maxine Curtis

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Viola Maxine Curtis, age 83 of North Platte, passed away Thursday January 10, 2019 at Great Plains Health.

Viola was born November 14, 1935 at Los Animas, CO to Joseph R. and Dorothy M. (Thaden) Nolting.  She grew up and attended schools in Ogallala, NE, Crook, CO, graduating from Brady, NE in 1954.  On May 14, 1954 she married Virgil O. Major and they spent the next 19 ½ years in the Navy.  To their union 3 children were born, Richard, Susan and Charles.  Virgil passed away on May 17,1974 and their son Richard in August of 2000.  In September of 1979 she met Bobby D. Curtis and they were married on December 18, 1982.  Bobby passed away December 5, 2005.

Viola is survived by daughter Susan Seevers of North Platte; son Charles (Denise) Major of North Platte; step children Kevin (Vickie) Curtis of North Platte, Terry Curtis of St. Cloud, FL, Jeff Curtis of Harmony, FL, and Carol Snider of St. Cloud, FL; grandchildren Justin, Vance, Tasha, Charlie, Gabby and Dalton; step grandchildren, Joe, Mandy, Jeff, Miranda and Jeremy; 7 great grandchildren;6 step great grandchildren; sisters Eunice (Del) Shirley of Tyler, TX and Opal Timmer of Victoria, TX; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Dorothy Nolting; 2 husbands Virgil Major and Bobby Curtis; son Richard Major; son-in-law Doug Seevers; siblings Ivan (Judy) Nolting, Ken (Lena) Nolting, Velma Weiss and Hazel Habel; and step great grandson Braxton Curtis.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen, and graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday January 14, 2019 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with Pastor Job Vigil officiating.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday January 11, 2019 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gov. Ricketts highlights Human Trafficking Awarenes Month

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Gov. Pete Ricketts

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore were joined by Attorney General Doug Peterson, State Senators, members of the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force (NHTTF), and non-profit organizations to recognize January 11th as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  After signing a proclamation, Governor Ricketts highlighted the multi-disciplinary response developed and carried out by NHTTF and its many partners across the state.

“In Nebraska, the fight to end human trafficking has been an ongoing collaboration among local and state government, state agencies like the Attorney General’s Office and State Patrol, as well as local law enforcement, community partners, survivor leaders, and the non-profit community,” said Governor Ricketts.  “Thanks to this team effort, we continue to raise awareness and make progress towards ending the great evil of human trafficking, which is a modern form of slavery.”

The strengthening of laws by the Legislature, training across the state by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), as well as proactive operations and investigations by NHTTF, have integrated the building of an effective approach in combatting human trafficking.  More information about the AGO’s work can be found by clicking here.

“Citizens can help stop trafficking by being eyes and ears for the vulnerable in our communities,” said Attorney General Peterson.  “They can be ready to aid others by recognizing the signs of trafficking and reporting it.”

To prevent trafficking from happening in Nebraska, Governor Ricketts and Attorney General Peterson encourage Nebraskans to learn the signs of trafficking and to report concerns of trafficking to the Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888).

Nebraskans can also express their commitment to fight trafficking by sharing social media banners or displaying a poster which are available on the Nebraska Attorney General’s website.  More information regarding how Nebraskans can help stop human trafficking can be found by clicking here.

Food assistance benefits to be issued early for February

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska officials say people whose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are up for recertification this month need to act quickly.

The state’s Division of Children and Family Services says federal officials have asked states to issue February food benefits early, citing the partial federal government shutdown. Officials say the nearly 74,000 Nebraska households enrolled in the nutrition aid program will see their next monthly allocation by Jan. 20.

The division director, Matthew Wallen, said in a news release Friday that his workers need to process January recertification paperwork by Tuesday. He says the division is working over the weekend to process recertifications and new applications to make sure recipients get their February benefits.

Officials also say some recipients will be getting phone calls from state workers this weekend as part of the recertification process.

Chief says overall crime rate dropped last year in Lincoln

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The police chief says overall and violent crime rates dropped last year in Lincoln.

Lincoln police data say that although Lincoln’s population rose by 4,000 to more than 284,000 residents, the number of serious crimes fell by 6 percent.

Chief Jeff Bliemeister (BLEYE’-meye-stur) said Thursday that the decline in the overall rate is largely due to a 7 percent drop in thefts. Officers suspect that drop came from a combination of efforts to arrest potential repeat offenders and education campaigns to remind people to lock up their possessions.

Rapes increased by 9 percent in 2018, which police attributed partly to more delayed reports prompted by the #MeToo movement. Robberies and aggravated assaults dropped.

Knights open second semester with win over Hastings JV

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Hastings – The North Platte Community College Knights men’s basketball team opened up the second semester with a 100-81 win over the Hastings College Junior Varsity Broncos on Thursday night.

The Knights led at halftime, 52-42.

The Knights had five players scoring in double figures, led by Courtney Murrell, from Carrollton, Texas, who led all scorers with 26 points. Edgars Kaufmanis, from Valmiera, Latvia, was next in scoring with 18 points. Mert Halavurte, from Izmir, Turkey, and Ilya Tyrtyshnik, from Kiev, Ukraine, each had 14 points. The other Knight to score in double figures was Nelo Nducuia, from Maputo, Mozambique, who finished with 10 points.

The Broncos also had five players in double figures. Trevor Adelung, Josh Quinn, and Shannon Watkins, each had 14 points. Ryan Ierra, had 12 points, and Austin Esch had 11 points

The Knights, improve to 10-1 on the season.

They are next in action tomorrow night at home when they play Region IX Division II and Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference opponent Central Community College.

Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m., following the women’s basketball game.
The night is “Military Appreciation” night.

The games will be broadcast on 98.1 FM / 1410 AM radio or on the Internet at www.northplattepost.com.

They will also be livestreamed at www.npccknights.com.

NPHS Varsity Wrestling: Kearney 63 – NPHS 12

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Weight
Summary
KEAR
NOPL
106
Archer Heelan (Kearney) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
113
Hunter Nagatani (Kearney) over Jaylan Ruffin (North Platte) (Fall 3:11)
6
0
120
Rylie Steele (Kearney) over Brock Little (North Platte) (Fall 2:33)
6
0
126
Darian Diaz (North Platte) over Gage Ferguson (Kearney) (Dec 6-2)
0
3
132
Phillip Moomey (Kearney) over Raymen Riley (North Platte) (Fall 1:29)
6
0
138
Gauge McBride (Kearney) over Blake Vaughn (North Platte) (Fall 2:58)
6
0
145
Nick James (Kearney) over Luke Rathjen (North Platte) (Fall 1:45)
6
0
152
Colten Kowalek (Kearney) over Doc Rodgers (North Platte) (Fall 1:27)
6
0
160
Cash Arensdorf (North Platte) over Carter Abels (Kearney) (Dec 12-7)
0
3
170
Gus Franzen (Kearney) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
182
Gavyn Brauer (North Platte) over Josh Pierson (Kearney) (Fall 3:41)
0
6
195
Bronson Amend (Kearney) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
220
Dario Rodriguez (Kearney) over Unknown (For.)
6
0
285
Peter Kreutzer (Kearney) over Johnathan Sutherland (North Platte) (Dec 5-4)
3
0
Team Score:
63
12

Viola Curtis Notice of Service Times

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Viola Maxine Curtis, age 83 of North Platte, passed away Thursday January 10, 2019 at Great Plains Health.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen, and a graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday January 14, 2019 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 until 5:00 p.m. Friday January 11, 2019 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

ADAMS AND SWANSON FUNERAL HOME 421 W 4TH ST. NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101 OFFICE 308.532.2044 FAX 308.532.2045

The Latest: Chambers seeks to end Nebraska’s death penalty

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Latest on the Nebraska Legislature’s second day (all times local):

12 p.m.

Nebraska state Sen. Ernie Chambers is renewing his push to abolish the death penalty after his last successful attempt was overturned by voters in 2016.

The longtime Omaha senator introduced a repeal bill Thursday on the Nebraska legislative session’s second day.

Nebraska received national attention in 2015 when the Legislature overrode Gov. Pete Ricketts’ veto and ended capital punishment. Death penalty supporters responded with a ballot campaign that placed the issue before voters, who reinstated the punishment. Ricketts donated $300,000 of his own money to the campaign.

Nebraska executed its first inmate since 1997 last year, using a never-before-tried combination of drugs. Prison officials refused to identify their supplier, prompting lawsuits that accused them of violating Nebraska’s public-records laws.

Chambers has fought for decades to abolish capital punishment.

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10:51 a.m.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is set to take the oath of office for his second and final term.

The Republican governor will take the oath at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Capitol. He will deliver his annual State of the State address to lawmakers on Tuesday.

Other top state officials are slated to take the oath of office Thursday. They are Lt. Gov. Mike Foley, Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Stephanie Stacy, Secretary of State-elect Bob Evnen, State Treasurer-elect John Murante, State Auditor Charlie Janssen and Attorney General Doug Peterson.

Also taking the oath are Public Service Commissioner Tim Schram, State Board of Education members Maureen Nickels and Robin Stevens, and University of Nebraska Board of Regents Elizabeth O’Connor, Rob Schafer and Barbara Weitz.

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