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Juvenile attorney bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would have required courts to appoint an attorney for juveniles charged with a crime has stalled in the Nebraska Legislature.

Supporters failed on Wednesday to break a filibuster led by Sen. Mike Groene, of North Platte, who argued that the measure was a solution in search of a problem. Lawmakers voted 31-8 to force an end to the legislative debate, two short of what was required to bring it to a vote.

Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, of Lincoln, says she introduced the bill to ensure juveniles’ constitutional rights are protected. She says many youths don’t understand the potential long-term consequences of having a criminal conviction on their record, and they and their parents could struggle to navigate through the court system.

Cleona D. Douglas

Cleona D. Douglas, 83, of Ogallala, passed away March 10, 2018, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Cleona was born on May 6, 1934, in Denmark, Nebraska, to Ralph and Irene (Thomsen) Gutherless. She graduated from Maxwell High School with the class of 1952.

Shortly after graduation, Cleona married Reinhold Heil. The couple made their home south of North Platte, and their union was blessed with two children, Randy and Roxie. Reinhold passed away in 1985. Cleona would eventually marry Pete Norman Douglas in 1987, and they made their home in North Platte. In 2013, Cleona moved to Ogallala to be closer to her family.

Cleona was active in the VFW and Cootie Club. For many years, Cleona helped with the VFW-sponsored Easter egg hunt at Cody Park. She loved gardening, sewing, canning, playing cards, as well as crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

Cleona was preceded in death by her parents and both of her husbands.

Survivors include her children, Randy (Ellen) Heil of North Platte and Roxie (Neil) Breece of Ogallala; grandchildren, R.C. (Christian) Heil and Michael (Stephanie) Heil, both of North Platte, Amanda (Adam) Peters of Ogallala, Lyndsey (Cody) Phillips of Hastings, Mandy (special friend, Clay Fraser) Breece of Brule and Jase (special friend, Lindsey) Breece of Lincoln; three sisters, Lucille Meyer of Scottsbluff, Eunice Masters and Bunny (Floyd) Bokoskie, both of North Platte; sister-in-law, Kate Wingett; brother-in-law, Dale (Carol) Douglas of North Platte; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte VFW. Online condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfunerahome.com.

Services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 16, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. The memorial book may be signed from 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, at Prairie Hills Funeral Home, Ogallala, which is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly Jean Dailey

Beverly Jean Dailey, 83, of Arnold, passed away March 10, 2018, at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth.

Beverly Jean Dailey was born on April 17, 1934, to Clifford J. and B. Faye (Brummet) Kramer in Stapleton. She attended Hoagland Country School in eastern Logan County and graduated from Logan County High School in 1951.

She was united in marriage to Donald Dale Dailey on Aug. 20, 1953, in Fort Riley, Kansas. They lived on area ranches until 1976, when they moved east of Gandy on the farm where she was raised. She helped her husband on the farm and especially enjoyed taking care of the pigs they raised. In 1982, she lost her hand in a farm accident but continued to help with the farm work. With God’s help, she was able to overcome her loss and accept it, not letting this change her outlook on life.

They semi-retired in 1996 and moved to Arnold in 2002. She was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at Zion Lutheran Church in Arnold. Beverly enjoyed crocheting making afghans for her grandchildren and Christmas stockings for all of her great-grandchildren. Beverly was generous with her time, volunteering for many community activities and events.

Beverly and Don enjoyed camping with family and many trips to visit extended family. Beverly’s greatest joy was her large family because being an only child, she always wanted a big family.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; an infant brother, Kenneth Joe; and son, Alan Brock.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years; three sons, Daniel (Jo) of Long Pine, Clifford (Pat) of Hyannis and Lemoyne (Rhonda) of Thedford; daughter-in-law, Becky of Arnold; 14 grandchildren, Danielle (Cam) Palmer of Ainsworth, Dirk (Jami) Dailey of Hartington, Dane (Kelsey) Dailey, Dustin (Mattee) Dailey, all of Long Pine, Warren (Jackie) Dailey of Sundance, Wyoming, Lara (Ben) Hager of Torrington, Wyoming, Jeremiah (Crystal) Dailey of Johnston, Emily (Jim) Stacey of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Kaman (Klara) Dailey of Stapleton, Seth (Cassie) Dailey, Andrew Dailey and Matthew Dailey, all of Thedford, Brock (Robin) Dailey and Lindy (Della) Dailey, both of Arnold; 27 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Earl (Ila) Dailey of Arnold; sister-in-law, Ester Webster of North Platte; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire Department or Callaway District Hospital.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16, at the Arnold First Baptist Church. Family burial will be prior to services. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m., on Thursday, March 15, at the Arnold Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

George M. Welsh Sr.

George M. Welsh Sr., 91, retired Postmaster, has a permanent change of address, Heaven. His time on earth expired March 10th, 2018 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Mullen. He looked forward to this final promotion. George was born on January 8, 1927 in Brule, marrying Mac McDermott on December 4th 1948. George was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years; his son, Stephen, martyred for Christ in the jungles of Columbia, SA; his parents, & many family members and life-long friends. George is survived by his children: George Jr. (Sandy) of Cozad, NE, Betty (Chuck) Wretling of Littleton, CO, Peggy (Brad) Porath of Mullen, NE & Patricia (Alan) Kackmeister of Austin, TX, 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; sister, Alice Baily; sister-in-law, Betty Halsey; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Jesus is his Master.

Memorials are suggested to Maranatha Bible Camp or the Berean Church.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Berean Church.  Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family receiving friends Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Nebraska Game and Parks to host public meetings about mountain lions

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LINCOLN, Neb. – The public is encouraged to attend one of four upcoming informational meetings about mountain lions in Nebraska. The meetings are hosted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

The meetings will include an overview of what the Commission knows about mountain lions in the state. Topics will include an update on research and details of the new mountain lion management plan. Staff then will receive feedback and answer questions.

All meetings will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., local time. The meeting schedule:

March 22 – North Platte, Holiday Inn Express, 300 Holiday Frontage Rd.

April 3 – Chadron, Chadron State College Student Center Ballroom, 1000 Main St.

April 4 – Gering, Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St.

April 11 – Valentine, location to be determined

Nebraska man pleads no contest in sex assault case

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — An Amherst man has pleaded no contest to attempted sexual assault in a 2017 case involving a 14-year-old girl.

20-year-old Tyler Baker will be sentenced in May on the felony conviction. In exchange, three other charges related to the case were dropped, including sexual assault, enticement with an electronic device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Court records say Baker abused the girl on Sept. 19. Baker faces up to 20 years in prison when he’s sentenced.

Jeffrey M. Engdahl

Jeffrey M. Engdahl, 46, of Omaha, died March 11, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family after an 8 month battle with cancer. Jeff was born to Jack D. and Patricia E. (Barney) Engdahl on December 24, 1971. Jeff attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating in 1990. He attended college at Nebraska Wesleyan, University of Nebraska at Kearney and University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he finished in 1998 earning his BA in Business. He worked in the financial industry for most of his career, serving the needs of customers as a mortgage lender most recently with Access Bank in Omaha, NE.

Jeff was married to Holly McDermott in 2000 and to this union a daughter, Chloe Belle, was born. Later divorced, Jeff and Holly remained the best of friends and always placed the needs of Chloe before themselves. The greatest love of his life was his daughter, Chloe Belle. He adored watching her participate in basketball, some golf and her greatest joy, competitive volleyball. He was so proud of his beautiful daughter.

Jeff’s other interests include his incredible passion for golf. He excelled in competitive golf at both the high school and college level. He was also a diehard fan of Nebraska Huskers Football and Creighton Blue Jays Basketball teams. He was a member of Rejoice Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE.

Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents: Marlin & A.O. Engdahl and William Barney.

He is survived by his parents: Jack D. and Patricia E. (Barney) Engdahl of Lincoln, NE, daughter: Chloe Belle Engdahl of Omaha, NE, sister: Joy K. Podliska, her husband Shane and their children Riley, Connor and Grace of Lincoln, NE. brother: Jon K. Engdahl, his wife Casey and their daughter Maddison of Lincoln, NE, and his grandmother: Verna Barney of Kearney, NE, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 16, at Rejoice Lutheran Church, 2556 S. 138th St., Omaha. Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 16, at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. Visitation will be from 1-7:30 p.m., with family present from 5:30-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 15, at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at bramanmortuary.com. Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Public Schools Foundation-Golf Scholarship or Rejoice Lutheran Church in Omaha. Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel, Omaha, is in charge of arrangements.

 

George M. Welsh Death Notice

George M. Welsh, 91, formerly of North Platte, died March 10, 2018, at Pioneer Memorial Rest Home, Mullen. Services are pending at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Ex-Grand Island officer takes plea deal on assault charge

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A former Grand Island police officer is scheduled to be sentenced May 4 after making a plea deal with prosecutors on an assault charge.

Court records say 31-year-old Michael Lyon pleaded no contest Thursday in Hall County Court to attempted misdemeanor assault after prosecutors lowered the charge from misdemeanor assault.

Police have said Lyon assaulted the woman the night of Oct. 30 in a Grand Island residence. Police say the assault was not “a domestic offense.”

Lyon has since left the department.

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