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Sasse forms advisory committee for Nebraska federal offices

Posted on February 13, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse has formed an advisory commission to review candidates for federal offices such as U.S. attorney and U.S. marshal in Nebraska.

Sasse announced Monday that former Nebraska Gov. Kay Orr and businesswoman Cynthia Milligan will serve as the commission’s co-chairs.

The Nebraska Justice and Judicial Nominations Advisory Commission will review applications, interview candidates and make recommendations to Sasse about potential nominees. Sasse says he wants the independent judgment of Nebraska leaders to fill the positions.

Commission members include a law school dean, prosecutors, private attorneys and a retired FBI agent.

Completed applications are due by March 13.

NPCC Lady Knights volleyball signs Jade Max from Ogallala

Posted on February 13, 2017

Jade Max from Ogallala High School signs a letter of intent to play for the North Platte Community College Lady Knights Volleyball team. Pictured is Seated, L-R, dad, Steve Max, Jade, mom Jill, Ogallala Head Coach Steve Morgan. Standing NPCC Head Coach Alexa McCall.

North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team announce the signing of Jade Max from Ogallala to play for the NPCC Lady Knights in the 2017 season.

Max, a defensive specialist played at Ogallala High School coached by Steve Morgan.

In her senior season, Max played in 87 sets and had 138 defensive digs, four assists and 28 service aces. She had a 90.1 serving percentage.

Lady Knight Head Coach Alexa McCall said ‘Jade comes from a solid program and we are excited to see what she can do to help us.”

Max is the seventh signing for the Lady Knights 2017 season. Carly Moss from Loveland, Colo., Carlie Wytulka from Nucla, Colo., Luisa Hernandez from Yuma, Colo., Shaylee Johnson from Fleming, Colo., Jordyn Simpson from North Platte, and Taylin McNair from Imperial are the other signees.

Mary Dorthy Neal Johnston

Posted on February 13, 2017

Mary Dorthy Neal Johnston, 91, of Thedford died Feb. 11, 2017 at the Pioneer Memorial Rest Home in Mullen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mullen. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford.

Memorials are suggested to St. Thomas Catholic DCCW, Hillcrest Cemetery or Pioneer Memorial Rest Home.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., with the Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Thedford. Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Ieleen Larreau

Posted on February 13, 2017

Betty Ieleen Larreau, age 89, of Hershey, NE, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Sutherland Care Center.

Betty was born May 5, 1927, to Ernest Eugene and Cora Ellen Kilmer Purcell at Arnold, NE, and grew up in Kilmer Valley near Garfield Table. Betty was raised in the Baptist church and was active in the Arnold Baptist Church. In 1945 she graduated from Arnold High School.

Betty later met and married Leland Lee Larreau. Due to the January Blizzard of ’49, the couple postponed their nuptials until February 13, 1949, when they were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Arnold. They shared a beautiful wedding day with Betty’s twin sister, Bonnie Jean, and her new husband, Wayne Maline, of Gothenburg, NE.

Betty and Leland made their home on the farm southeast of Arnold and were blessed with five children, Sue Ellen, Brent, Jim, Jackie and Joseph. The Larreau family eventually moved to North Platte for five years then to an acreage south of Hershey in 1975 where Leland built their home with the help of family. Betty and Leland were together for nearly 67 years when he passed away in 2015.

Betty was a great wife, mother and cook. She loved music and could play the piano by ear. She also had a strong faith in Christ and was a member of the Walker Road Church of Christ in North Platte. Betty always looked forward to her afternoons, spending time drinking coffee and eating pie with her friends at the Hershey Truck Stop.

She is survived by her children, Sue Ellen Foster and Joseph Larreau, both of North Platte, Brent (Stella) Larreau and Jackie (Eric) Brown, all of Hershey, and Jim Larreau, of Golden, CO; her twin sister, Bonnie Maline, of Gothenburg; brother, Dwayne Purcell, of Phoenix, AZ; and sister-in-law, Carmen Purcell, of Arnold.

Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, Cora (Luke) Fisher, Tyson (Tara) Foster, Erica Brown, Logan Brown, Skyler Brown, Leah Larreau, Lindsey Larreau, Marci (Jason) Frame, Kandace Torres and Lane (Sarah) Larreau; 11 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner, Isaac, Simon, Shawn, Kayley, Ben, Samuel, Joey, Kale, and Lilton; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Along with her husband, Leland, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Cora Purcell; sister, Zolmia Horn and baby Hazel; brothers, Edward and Wilbur Purcell; son-in-law, Ivan Foster; brothers-in-law, Wayne Maline and John Horn; and sisters-in-law, Eileen Purcell and Barbara Purcell.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2017, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in the Arnold Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared online at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hershey Senior Center or Church of Christ.

Leland Dwight Finecy

Posted on February 13, 2017

Leland Dwight Finecy, age 91 of North Platte, passed away February 8, 2017 at Centennial Park Nursing Home.

Leland was born September 27, 1925 in Arcadia, NE to Lowell and Georgia (Hendrickson) Finecy. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1943. He was recognized in high school as the best punter on the football team. Lee immediately entered V12 Naval Officer’s Training School during WWII. During his training, he sang in the base church. Almost immediately afterward, the Commanding Officer called him into his office and told him he needed to transfer to the entertainment unit where he spent the rest of his military service entertaining troops, many of which were wounded and hospitalized, on the east coast with many well known music stars. Lee attended and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in the early 1950s with a degree in music and was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He had many tenor leads in operas performed at Wesleyan under the direction of “Pop” Bennett. Lee and Johnny Carson performed on a weekly radio program on WOW radio in Omaha.

Lee was united in marriage to his wife, Anna Margaret Hawkins in 1962. He taught music in the Mullen, York, and Broomfield, CO school systems, as well as Mid-Plains Community College. He received his Masters Degree from Kearney State College and went on to receive his doctorate from the University of Colorado. He also was the Minister of Music at the Park Hill United Methodist Church in Denver. Lee owned a music store in North Platte for many years and gave private voice lessons to many students in the area. He was extremely proud of his student’s successes. Lee was an avid St. Louis Cardinal, Bronco and Husker fan. He also loved the outdoors, camping and woodworking.

Lee is survived by his sister, Beth (Dr. William) Hasemeyer; a nephew Bill Hasemeyer; nieces Pam Thompson and Amy Hasemeyer; a great niece Kaylee Thompson all of North Platte along with several other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Margaret in 1983; an infant sibling; his parents and grandparents; his brother-in-law Oliver Hawkins; as well as several other family members.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday February 14, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. Monday February 13, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Mother of Notre Dame president dies after Omaha accident

Posted on February 13, 2017

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say the mother of the University of Notre Dame president has died after a parking lot accident in her hometown of Omaha.

The university in South Bend, Indiana, said 88-year-old Helen Jenkins died early Monday morning at Nebraska Medical Center from injuries suffered Friday. Omaha police say Jenkins was walking in the Westroads shopping center lot when she was bumped by a car and fell, striking her head.

The university says its president, the Rev. John Jenkins, celebrated Mass with his 11 siblings at their mother’s bedside before she died. Helen Jenkins’ husband, Dr. Harry Jenkins, died in 2004.

John Jenkins will preside Wednesday at his mother’s funeral Mass in Omaha. The university says that at his 2005 Notre Dame inauguration, John Jenkins said he looked to his mother for inspiration.

Driver injured when train hit car near Gering, patrol says

Posted on February 13, 2017

GERING, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a driver was injured when his car was struck by a train in the Nebraska Panhandle.

The Nebraska State Patrol says the crash occurred around 3:20 a.m. Saturday about a mile and a half east of Gering. The car was sitting between two rail lines with one tire between a set of the tracks when it was hit by the train. The car was pushed about 30 yards before flipping off the tracks and ejecting the driver.

The driver was taken Regional West Medical Center. The patrol identified him as 23-year-old Julian Salinas, of Morrill.

Lincoln man who hid under vehicles to touch women’s feet sentenced

Posted on February 13, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A 20-year-old Lincoln man has been given probation for hiding under parked vehicles and touching women’s feet.

Online court records say Jesse Johnson was sentenced Friday to two years of probation on each of five convictions for disturbing the peace. He’d pleaded no contest after prosecutors dropped other charges. The sentences are to run at the same time.

Lincoln police say five women last year reported that, as they stepped into their vehicles in public lots, someone under their vehicles grabbed their feet or ankles.

Man gets probation, fine for Kearney County crash death

Posted on February 13, 2017

MINDEN, Neb. (AP) — A man has been given probation and a fine for causing collisions that killed another Minden man last year.

Online court records say 37-year-old Jason Fiske was sentenced Thursday to 18 months of probation and fined $1,000. He’d pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular homicide.

Prosecutors say Fiske was driving a pickup on June 8 when he rear-ended a car driven by 62-year-old Neil Jurgens on U.S. Highway 34 in Kearney County. The crash forced Jurgens’ car into oncoming traffic, where it was hit by another pickup. Jurgens was pronounced dead at the scene.

Questions raised about sentencing of drunken defendant

Posted on February 13, 2017

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A public defender says someone should have stopped an Omaha hearing before a judge sentenced an apparently intoxicated woman who, minutes later, tested out 5½ times the legal limit to drive.

The judge gave Sarah Carr 90 days after she acknowledged violating probation by being arrested Oct. 25 on suspicion of drunken driving.

Her aunt told the judge that Carr was not at the Feb. 2 hearing because she was passed out drunk outside. A wheelchair soon was used to take Carr into the Omaha courtroom.

The judge said he couldn’t be certain Carr was drunk at the hearing, but county Public Defender Tom Riley says the judge, the prosecutor or Carr’s court-appointed attorney should have sought a delay until Carr was tested.