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Eastern Nebraska woman killed in one-vehicle rollover

VALPARAISO, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say an eastern Nebraska woman had died after her sport utility vehicle rolled on a rural highway near Valparaiso.

The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office says 66-year-old Nancy Karel was driving the SUV northbound on state Highway 79 when the vehicle left the roadway around 4:30 p.m. Monday and entered a ditch. Investigators say Karel overcorrected, sending the SUV back onto the road and into the opposite ditch. The SUV then rolled several times down an embankment, throwing Karel from the vehicle.

Karel was flown to a Lincoln hospital, where she died.

Nebraska traffic stop yields 99 pounds of marijuana in car

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says deputies seized nearly 100 pounds of marijuana following a traffic stop of a California car over the weekend.

A deputy says he stopped a car with California plates for driving on the shoulder of a U.S. 77 exit.

The deputy says the car’s driver was being put into his cruiser when a passenger slid into the driver’s seat and sped off. The car was later stopped and searched, turning up 99 pounds of marijuana.

The driver and passenger, both of San Jose, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to deliver the marijuana.

Nebraska’s largest solar farm is up and running

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — The largest solar farm in Nebraska has started operations.

The 53-acre solar farm in Kearney was dedicated Monday. The system’s nearly 22,500 solar panels will generate 5.8 megawatts of renewable energy, which is about 5 percent of the city’s electrical demand.

The $11 million project is a partnership between the city, Nebraska Public Power District and Chicago-based SoCore Energy.

SoCore will sell energy to the power district, which will sell it to customers in the area. The University of Nebraska at Kearney has already contracted for half of the farm’s solar power.

Other communities pursuing solar projects include Callaway, Gothenburg, Lincoln and South Sioux City. Nebraska Lt. Gov. Mike Foley says there’s 25 megawatts of solar power capacity planned or in progress statewide.

Omaha man gets 7 years in federal prison for child porn

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 36-year-old Omaha man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for receiving and distributing child pornography that included images of babies being abused.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Nebraska says Diego Vigil was sentenced in Omaha’s federal court on Monday. There is no parole in the federal system.

Following his release from prison, Vigil must serve a 10-year term of supervised release and be required to register as a sex offender.

Investigators say that a search warrant served in March on Vigil’s home turned up 200 videos and 4,000 images of child pornography. Investigators say the images were of infants and children ranging in age from toddlers to 13 years.

NPCC softball signs Alea Binkly from Council Bluffs

Alea Binkly , center, from Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, IA signs a letter of intent to play for the NPCC Knights softball team. L-R: Knights Assistant Coach Rylee Murphy, motherChristy Binkly, Alea, father Robert Binkly, and Knights Head Coach Janelle Higgins

North Platte – The North Platte Community College Knights softball team has announced the signing of Alea Maray Binkly from Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Binkly, a catcher and utility player plays high school softball at Lewis Central High School. As a junior at Lewis Central, Binkly was a second team selection to the Hawkeye 10 Conference.

She is also a member of the Mid West Slammers club team, based out of Council Bluffs.

Binkly joins other recruits for the 2018-19 season: Megan Hernandez-Belew from Broomfield, Colo., Natalee Hall from Loveland, Colo., Kylea Wall from Loveland, Colo, Sienna Pfaff from Salem, Utah, and Maddie Liddell from Glenwood, Iowa.

Lillian Margaret “Billie” Guilliaume

Lillian Margaret “Billie” Guilliaume, of North Platte, NE, passed away at the age of 91, on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Centennial Park Retirement Village.

Billie was born in David City, NE, on May 11, 1926, the third of seven children to Roy and Blanche (Whitmore) Powell. She grew up in David City and graduated from high school in 1944. Billie went to work as a Station Helper for the Union Pacific Railroad then moved to North Platte where she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital.

On January 17, 1948, Billie was united in marriage to Robert L. Guilliaume in North Platte where they made their home. They had six children and were married for 64 years when Bob passed away in 2012.

Billie was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Alter Society. She was also a member of P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion Auxiliary and a volunteer with R.S.V.P.

She is survived by her children, Robert, Jr. (Roberta) Guilliaume, of Northglenn, CO, Ron Guilliaume, of North Platte, Thomas (Terri) Guilliaume, of Haskell, OK, Shellie (Pat) Heath, of Gering, NE, and Connie Guilliaume, of Lincoln, NE; seven grandchildren, Joe, Jeremy, Melissa, Amy, Kristen, Holly and Cody; 11 great-grandchildren, Katelin, Jordan, Peyton, Kaylee, Aaron, Marcus, Mason, Gunnar, Claira, Aven and Evelyn; sister-in-law, Betty Powell, of David City; as well as several nieces, nephews, other family and her friends.

Along with her husband, Bob, Sr., Billie was preceded in death by their infant son, Joseph; her parents, Roy and Blanche Powell; brothers, Dean and David Powell; her baby sister, Veronica Powell; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Charlie Hitch, Evelyn and Bob Grubaugh and Dorothy and Harry Hubbell.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Josh Brown. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Rosary Service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore and before services at the church. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the church. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Robert S. Inlow

Robert S. Inlow, 61, of North Platte passed away on December 1, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.  He was born on April 8, 1956 in North Platte to Gary E. and Joanne (Piper) Inlow.

He was preceded in death by his father Gary; grandparents, Stuart & Frances Piper; brother, Joseph; uncles, Wayne and Tom Piper; aunt, Eileen Simon; and a cousin Teresa Slack. He is survived by his son, Gary; daughter, Tina; mother, Joanne Bollish; brother, Jeffrey; sister, Lisa (Bollish) Cordonier; uncle, Don (Gloria) Piper; and aunt, Kathy Slack.

Cremation was chosen.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with the Reverend Mark Seiker as celebrant.

Inurnment will follow the service at the Wellfleet Cemetery.

NPCC volleyball signs Trinity Langley from Potter-Dix HS

Trinity Langley of Potter – Dix High School signs letter of intent to play volleyball for NPCC. Seated: Father Justin Langley, Trinity, Mother Meradith Langley, and sister Jourdan. Standing: NPCC Assistant Volleyball Coach Sally Thalken and Potter – Dix Head Coach Brady Hicks

North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team has announced the signing of Trinity Langley of Potter-Dix High School.

Langley, a 6’ 0” middle blocker, played four seasons for the Potter-Dix High School Coyotes.

During her career, Langley played in 247 sets, had 552 kills, 345 total blocks, 78 service aces, and had a .250 kill efficiency.

Lady Knight Head Coach Alexa McCall said, “Trinity will be a great addition to our team and either a right side or middle. She jumps well and is a coachable kid. We can’t wait to see what she does for our team!”

Langley, the daughter of Justin and Meradith Langley, joins Sydney Mullin from Maxwell, Gabby Menghini from North Platte, Haiden Kreber from Sutherland, Bailey Chintala from Fleming, Colo., and Hannah Biesecker from Kimball in the 2018 recruiting class for the Lady Knights.

Dale Wilbur Darnall

Dale Wilbur Darnall, 87, of Eustis, passed away Dec. 7, 2017, after a 3½-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Dale was born on May 14, 1930, south of Farnam to Wilbur and Emma (Klein) Darnall. The family moved to Eustis in 1937, where Dale attended school and graduated with the class of 1948. At the age of 13, Dale went to work at the Eustis Mercantile Co.’s Ford Garage.

On Dec. 3, 1948, Dale married Janice Jenkins. In 1963, he purchased John Wolf’s share of the K.W. Motor Co., joining Elmer Ballheim in the business. Dale’s youngest son, Jay, purchased Elmer’s share of the business in 1983, and it was renamed D.J. Motors.

Dale was an active member in his community. He served as a volunteer for Eustis Fire and Rescue for more than 65 years. Through the years, he was involved with Scouting as the Cub Scout master and was a member of the Eustis School Board, Town Board and Eustis Methodist Church. Dale loved to travel and along with his wife, Janice, visited every town in Nebraska. Dale also enjoyed spending summer weekends at Plum Creek Reservoir, fishing and boating with his family.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bill, Glen and Clark.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Janice; children, Rick (Nancy) of Irvine, California, Gary (Kathy) of New Berlin, Wisconsin, Bryan (Deb) of Eustis, Brenda (Gary) Davis of Farnam and Jay (Rita) of Eustis; sister, Bonnie (Nicholas) Casper of Lexington; two sisters-in-law, Norma Darnall of Farnam and Jean Darnall of Glasco, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Eustis Fire Department or Eustis Methodist Church. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at the United Methodist Church in Eustis with Pastor Neil Kloppenborg officiating. Burial will follow at East Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the United Methodist Church in Eustis. Berryman Funeral Home, Cozad, is in charge of arrangements.

Don E. Seifert

Don E. Seifert, age 74 of North Platte, passed away December 10, 2017 at his home. He was born July 16, 1943 at Loup City, NE to Arthur E. and Dolly L. (Fletcher) Seifert. He graduated from Benson High School in Omaha and later hired out on the UPRR in Omaha and transferred to North Platte in 1970. He retired after 45 years of service. Don was an avid hunter and fisherman. His love for outdoors also led him to scuba dive, and race motorcycles on the dirt and ice.

Survivors include his children; Ken (Deb) Seifert of Kearney, Jerry (Gina) Pennington of Richmond, TX, and Lori Post of Greer, SC, sister; Barb Seifert of Omaha, granddaughters; Alicia Hixon, Kelsey Seifert, Danette Ditch, and Spring Lanfried, cousin; Terry Fletcher of North Platte, whom the family would like to thank for the care and attention he gave Don over the years, many, many, cousins, and his furry companion, Gloria.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, Ralph and Barbara Fletcher.

Don requested no services but think of him on your next fishing trip. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Great Plains Hospice. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

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