(North Platte, Nebraska) – Registration for the National Avocado Launching Championship has closed, and we are pleased to announce that 22 teams will be competing for cash prizes and bragging rights. This event is sure to be an entertaining one, and the public is encouraged to come and watch the fun!&nbsp;

Teams of up to three will compete to score the most points by launching avocados at targets using slingshots, water balloon launchers, resistance bands— basically, any launcher that is human-powered. This is a competition of precision, beginning with two rounds of Pool Play and finishing with the top 16 teams competing using a Single Elimination Bracket. Teams will be launching at upside down cattle tanks with point values written on the bottom. The purpose is to accumulate points. Prize money will be awarded to the last 4 remaining teams. First place team will receive $3,500, runner-up will receive $2,000, and “the other two” will receive $750 per team.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The competition will begin at 10:20am on Saturday, September 9th. There is no admission charge for spectators, and everyone is welcome. Come on out to the Wild West Arena at 2801 Charlie Evans Drive and catch a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind event.&nbsp; NEBRASKAland DAYS will be running a cash bar, and Bunkhouse Creations will be on site selling concessions.&nbsp; Come out between 11am-1pm and support the North Platte Area Children’s Museum at their ‘Decorate your avocado’ fundraiser.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information visit AvocadoLaunching.com or Facebook.com/NationalAvocadoLaunchingChampionship.&nbsp;

Questions can be sent to Visit North Platte at 308-532-4729 or info@VisitNorthPlatte.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Visit North Platte(North Platte, Nebraska) – Registration for the National Avocado Launching Championship has closed, and we are pleased to announce that 22 teams will be competing for cash prizes and bragging rights. This event is sure to be an entertaining one, and the public is encouraged to come and watch the fun!&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Teams of up to three will compete to score the most points by launching avocados at targets using slingshots, water balloon launchers, resistance bands— basically, any launcher that is human-powered. This is a competition of precision, beginning with two rounds of Pool Play and finishing with the top 16 teams competing using a Single Elimination Bracket. Teams will be launching at upside down cattle tanks with point values written on the bottom. The purpose is to accumulate points. Prize money will be awarded to the last 4 remaining teams. First place team will receive $3,500, runner-up will receive $2,000, and “the other two” will receive $750 per team.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693924416077.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of Visit North Platte" />
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 </figure>The competition will begin at 10:20am on Saturday, September 9th. There is no admission charge for spectators, and everyone is welcome. Come on out to the Wild West Arena at 2801 Charlie Evans Drive and catch a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind event.&nbsp; NEBRASKAland DAYS will be running a cash bar, and Bunkhouse Creations will be on site selling concessions.&nbsp; Come out between 11am-1pm and support the North Platte Area Children’s Museum at their ‘Decorate your avocado’ fundraiser.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information visit AvocadoLaunching.com or Facebook.com/NationalAvocadoLaunchingChampionship.&nbsp;Questions can be sent to Visit North Platte at 308-532-4729 or info@VisitNorthPlatte.com.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FVisitNorthPlatte%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0qE5wbtkFDeCZKoaRfQsckSDZftRbMq5qRXXWvWQZ63Ly76eUwc1d7bho3pjdMhHgl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="801" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

National Avocado Launching Championship  

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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: September 5th, 2023

&nbsp;(OGALLALA, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol were responding to an incident on Interstate 80 near Big Springs Saturday afternoon when three patrol units were struck while parked on the shoulder.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. Saturday, troopers were dispatched to a report of two people arguing on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near mile marker 109. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a man and woman, who had been traveling together, engaged in a verbal confrontation on the shoulder. Three troopers arrived on scene and parked on the shoulder of I-80.

While the troopers were addressing the altercation, a Honda Civic drove onto the shoulder and struck one of the cruisers, pushing it forward into the other two cruisers. Nobody was inside the cruisers at the time of the crash.

Troopers immediately rushed to help the driver. The driver was transported to Ogallala Community Hospital by the Ogallala Fire Department with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The initial incident was resolved with no citations and the two parties separated. No troopers were injured during this incident. The Keith County Sheriff’s Office will investigate the crash.

Cody Thomas Nebraska State Patrol&nbsp;(OGALLALA, NEB.)&nbsp;&nbsp;— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol were responding to an incident on Interstate 80 near Big Springs Saturday afternoon when three patrol units were struck while parked on the shoulder.<figure>
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 </figure>At approximately 3:00 p.m. Saturday, troopers were dispatched to a report of two people arguing on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near mile marker 109. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a man and woman, who had been traveling together, engaged in a verbal confrontation on the shoulder. Three troopers arrived on scene and parked on the shoulder of I-80.While the troopers were addressing the altercation, a Honda Civic drove onto the shoulder and struck one of the cruisers, pushing it forward into the other two cruisers. Nobody was inside the cruisers at the time of the crash.Troopers immediately rushed to help the driver. The driver was transported to Ogallala Community Hospital by the Ogallala Fire Department with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.The initial incident was resolved with no citations and the two parties separated. No troopers were injured during this incident. The Keith County Sheriff’s Office will investigate the crash.

Troopers Uninjured After Patrol Units Struck on I-80

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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: September 4th, 2023

Austin Mitchell Lee, 29, Sutherland and Jamie Renee Williams, 29, North Platte

Mathew Allen Patch, 40, Hershey and Savanna Marie Gallegos, 37, Hershey

Colin Dean Kitt, 25, McCook and Alysha Beth Thomas, 23, North Platte

Beau Michael Keith Bagnell, 33, North Platte and Raven Breyann Jack, 31, North Platte

Kelly Cameron Jackson, 28, Whitefish Bay Wisconsin and Jenna Dawn Torres, 28, Glendale Wisconsin

Brandon Thomas Keith, 28, North Platte and Kristy Rae Guest, 27, Maywood

Caleb Stephen Weyerts, 27, North Platte and Jordan Lee Ramsdell, 25, North Platte

John Hoffman Parker JR., 63, Stratton and Christina Mae Reagan, 65, Stratton

Austin Mitchell Lee, 29, Sutherland and Jamie Renee Williams, 29, North PlatteMathew Allen Patch, 40, Hershey and Savanna Marie Gallegos, 37, HersheyColin Dean Kitt, 25, McCook and Alysha Beth Thomas, 23, North PlatteBeau Michael Keith Bagnell, 33, North Platte and Raven Breyann Jack, 31, North PlatteKelly Cameron Jackson, 28, Whitefish Bay Wisconsin and Jenna Dawn Torres, 28, Glendale WisconsinBrandon Thomas Keith, 28, North Platte and Kristy Rae Guest, 27, MaywoodCaleb Stephen Weyerts, 27, North Platte and Jordan Lee Ramsdell, 25, North PlatteJohn Hoffman Parker JR., 63, Stratton and Christina Mae Reagan, 65, Stratton

Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of August 28th)

North Platte Post News Director Canon Rath talked with Rebecca Steward about the upcoming cornhole tournament and live music event going on during the 2023 Friend's Festival in Gothenburg.

GOTHENBURG, NEB. - The 2023 Friend's Festival is quickly approaching for the community of Gothenburg as they get ready to host folks from around the state. The event, which quicks off September 13th and runs through September 17th has something for everyone to enjoy. On Saturday, September 16th, there will be a cornhole tournament, beer garden, and live music.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The cornhole&nbsp;tournament is 21+ to participate due to the beer garden. There will also be a burger meal fundraiser run&nbsp;by the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department. Performing during the tournament will be the Kyle Sayler Band which won the 2023 Nebraska State Fair Battle of the Bands and opened for county artist Lee Brice. To learn more about the event, check out the podcast above. For a full schedule of events, <a href="https://www.gothenburgdelivers.com/2023-harvest-festival.html">click here.&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>North Platte Post News Director Canon Rath talked with Rebecca Steward about the upcoming cornhole tournament and live music event going on during the 2023 Friend's Festival in Gothenburg.<div><iframe title="(Audio) 2023 Friend’s Festival: Cornhole & Music" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=4b6ki-1495c34-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>GOTHENBURG, NEB. - The 2023 Friend's Festival is quickly approaching for the community of Gothenburg as they get ready to host folks from around the state. The event, which quicks off September 13th and runs through September 17th has something for everyone to enjoy. On Saturday, September 16th, there will be a cornhole tournament, beer garden, and live music.&nbsp;&nbsp;The cornhole&nbsp;tournament is 21+ to participate due to the beer garden. There will also be a burger meal fundraiser run&nbsp;by the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department. Performing during the tournament will be the Kyle Sayler Band which won the 2023 Nebraska State Fair Battle of the Bands and opened for county artist Lee Brice. To learn more about the event, check out the podcast above. For a full schedule of events, <a href="https://www.gothenburgdelivers.com/2023-harvest-festival.html">click here.&nbsp;</a><figure>
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(Audio) 2023 Friend's Festival: Cornhole & Music

There will be two more opportunities for the public to purchase tickets for the 2023 North Platte Community College raffle car following its return from the Nebraska State Fair.

The 1972 Pontiac Le Mans Sport will be at the Cohagen Battery Store in North Platte from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6.

The last chance to buy tickets will be immediately prior to the drawing for the car at 2 p.m. Sept. 9 during the annual Colonel Cody’s Cruise Show and Shine in North Platte’s Memorial Park.&nbsp;

The Le Mans is the 18th raffle vehicle produced by the college’s Transportation Division. It was restored by students in NPCC’s Automotive Technology and Auto Body Technology programs.

Among the Pontiac’s many features are a LQ4 6.0L engine,&nbsp;4L80 transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, a Kilduff Shifter and Ford nine-inch, clutch-style Eaton Posi differential.

The car is painted in PPG Lightning Blue, boasts a custom hood and front valance and comes with air conditioning and cruise control amenities.

The Le Mans toured the state throughout the summer, making appearances at car shows, parades and cruise night events.

A total of 10,000 raffle tickets were offered at a cost of $10 each. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for scholarships for students in the college’s transportation programs and to help offset the cost of producing the next raffle car project.

Tickets are still being sold at the welcome centers of Mid-Plains Community College campuses&nbsp;in McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine and at various area businesses.

The businesses, organizations and individuals selling tickets this year include: Don’s Motor Company, Cohagen Battery Store, Levander’s Body Shop, Grandma’s Memories Antiques and Collectibles, Isabelle’s Auction House, A.J. Janas, Pat Smith, Jody’s Auto Sales and LKQ Corporation, all in North Platte.

MNB Bank and MNB Insurance, in McCook; the Yellow Rose Lounge and Herrick Auto and Marine, in Curtis; Top Notch Auto and Towing and Moe’s Graphics, in Gothenburg; Kent Silvester, in Imperial and Neil Noel, in Beaver City also have tickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Heather Johnson MPCCThere will be two more opportunities for the public to purchase tickets for the 2023 North Platte Community College raffle car following its return from the Nebraska State Fair.The 1972 Pontiac Le Mans Sport will be at the Cohagen Battery Store in North Platte from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6.<figure>
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 </figure>The last chance to buy tickets will be immediately prior to the drawing for the car at 2 p.m. Sept. 9 during the annual Colonel Cody’s Cruise Show and Shine in North Platte’s Memorial Park.&nbsp;About the carThe Le Mans is the 18th raffle vehicle produced by the college’s Transportation Division. It was restored by students in NPCC’s Automotive Technology and Auto Body Technology programs.Among the Pontiac’s many features are a LQ4 6.0L engine,&nbsp;4L80 transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, a Kilduff Shifter and Ford nine-inch, clutch-style Eaton Posi differential.The car is painted in PPG Lightning Blue, boasts a custom hood and front valance and comes with air conditioning and cruise control amenities.Upcoming appearancesThe Le Mans toured the state throughout the summer, making appearances at car shows, parades and cruise night events.A total of 10,000 raffle tickets were offered at a cost of $10 each. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for scholarships for students in the college’s transportation programs and to help offset the cost of producing the next raffle car project.Tickets are still being sold at the welcome centers of Mid-Plains Community College campuses&nbsp;in McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine and at various area businesses.The businesses, organizations and individuals selling tickets this year include: Don’s Motor Company, Cohagen Battery Store, Levander’s Body Shop, Grandma’s Memories Antiques and Collectibles, Isabelle’s Auction House, A.J. Janas, Pat Smith, Jody’s Auto Sales and LKQ Corporation, all in North Platte.MNB Bank and MNB Insurance, in McCook; the Yellow Rose Lounge and Herrick Auto and Marine, in Curtis; Top Notch Auto and Towing and Moe’s Graphics, in Gothenburg; Kent Silvester, in Imperial and Neil Noel, in Beaver City also have tickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Two more chances to buy tickets for NPCC raffle car

The real dreamers of North Platte are getting another chance to pitch their idea to a panel of judges and live audience this October, but first they must commit to submitting their idea.

It’s easy to sit back and make a wish that another business, product, or service existed within our community. The do-er’s are those to celebrate. Nebraska inventors created the NYC Subway Car, Baker’s Chocolates, Pivot Walker, Dorothy Lynch, aluminum track hurdles, and so much more.

We can also look to past winners of Big Idea North Platte for inspiration such as Bunkhouse Media, Hide Park Apparel, Fire Door Night Light, Cargo Socks, Liquid Carriage, and Entrepreneurship book, plus others.

This will be the fourth year the North Platte Young Professionals (NPYP) host the “shark-tank” inspired pitch competition, and they have brought back the Youth Category. With outstanding support of the youth in our community, the NPYP Advisory Committee decided to bring back the category. Mid Plains Community College has sponsored college scholarships, that can be used at any MPCC campus, as well as summer courses for the prize awards for those entering under 18. &nbsp;Third Place will win at $1,000 scholarship. Second Place a $1,500 scholarship. First Place will win a $2,500 scholarship.

Eagle Communications, through the Schmidt Foundation has graciously stepped up again this year to donate prize money for the Community Category. Third Place will win $3,000. Second Place will win $7,000. First Place will win $10,000.

This idea pitch competition is seeking application/ideas and the deadline is fast approaching on September 17th.&nbsp; We want to hear your ideas and with the top three ideas winning prize money and support to help bring their product, service, or enhancement to current business to fruition. Support includes but limited to help with legal questions, business development, advertising, focus group, pitch coaching and cash or scholarship awards. &nbsp;

It's simple to turn in your idea… grab your phone, turn on your video and tell us what is your BIG IDEA for North Platte.&nbsp; Then upload that video to BigIdeaNorthPlatte.com by September 17th.&nbsp; Finalists will be chosen and we will help those applicants prepare and flush out their ideas for in an entertaining pitch performance on October 18th, where in front of a focus group of North Platte residents you can see and hear support for your new idea, plus the chance to win BIG money and prizes.&nbsp; You never know, you could start the next Nebraska invention like MIRA Surgical Platform, Kool-Aid or Berkshire Hathaway.

Cassie CondonThe real dreamers of North Platte are getting another chance to pitch their idea to a panel of judges and live audience this October, but first they must commit to submitting their idea.It’s easy to sit back and make a wish that another business, product, or service existed within our community. The do-er’s are those to celebrate. Nebraska inventors created the NYC Subway Car, Baker’s Chocolates, Pivot Walker, Dorothy Lynch, aluminum track hurdles, and so much more.We can also look to past winners of Big Idea North Platte for inspiration such as Bunkhouse Media, Hide Park Apparel, Fire Door Night Light, Cargo Socks, Liquid Carriage, and Entrepreneurship book, plus others.This will be the fourth year the North Platte Young Professionals (NPYP) host the “shark-tank” inspired pitch competition, and they have brought back the Youth Category. With outstanding support of the youth in our community, the NPYP Advisory Committee decided to bring back the category. Mid Plains Community College has sponsored college scholarships, that can be used at any MPCC campus, as well as summer courses for the prize awards for those entering under 18. &nbsp;Third Place will win at $1,000 scholarship. Second Place a $1,500 scholarship. First Place will win a $2,500 scholarship.Eagle Communications, through the Schmidt Foundation has graciously stepped up again this year to donate prize money for the Community Category. Third Place will win $3,000. Second Place will win $7,000. First Place will win $10,000.This idea pitch competition is seeking application/ideas and the deadline is fast approaching on September 17th.&nbsp; We want to hear your ideas and with the top three ideas winning prize money and support to help bring their product, service, or enhancement to current business to fruition. Support includes but limited to help with legal questions, business development, advertising, focus group, pitch coaching and cash or scholarship awards. &nbsp;It's simple to turn in your idea… grab your phone, turn on your video and tell us what is your BIG IDEA for North Platte.&nbsp; Then upload that video to BigIdeaNorthPlatte.com by September 17th.&nbsp; Finalists will be chosen and we will help those applicants prepare and flush out their ideas for in an entertaining pitch performance on October 18th, where in front of a focus group of North Platte residents you can see and hear support for your new idea, plus the chance to win BIG money and prizes.&nbsp; You never know, you could start the next Nebraska invention like MIRA Surgical Platform, Kool-Aid or Berkshire Hathaway.<figure>
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BIG IDEA NORTH PLATTE Submission deadline is 11:59pm, September 17

Mid-Plains Community College will be closed Sept. 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. That includes all campuses in McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine. The college will reopen with normal business hours Sept. 5.

Heather Johnson MPCCMid-Plains Community College will be closed Sept. 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. That includes all campuses in McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine. The college will reopen with normal business hours Sept. 5.

MPCC to close for Labor Day

North Platte Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Kristy Lage and Trudy Merritt about the Dismal River Run and the 16th Autumn River Run.&nbsp;

NORTH PLATTE - The Platte River Fitness Series is hosting a few running events coming up in September and October. In September, the Eclipse Dismal River Run will be held on September 17th at the Eclipse Church in Mullen, Ne and on October 1st, the 16th Annual Autumn River Run will be held in North Platte. You can still sign up for both events. To learn more about the event, check out the podcast above. If you would like to sign up, <a href="https://www.platteriverfitness.com/">click here.</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>North Platte Post News Director Canon Rath chatted with Kristy Lage and Trudy Merritt about the Dismal River Run and the 16th Autumn River Run.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="(Audio) Eclipse Dismal River Run/16th Autumn River Run" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=u6zec-1495c0c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>NORTH PLATTE - The Platte River Fitness Series is hosting a few running events coming up in September and October. In September, the Eclipse Dismal River Run will be held on September 17th at the Eclipse Church in Mullen, Ne and on October 1st, the 16th Annual Autumn River Run will be held in North Platte. You can still sign up for both events. To learn more about the event, check out the podcast above. If you would like to sign up, <a href="https://www.platteriverfitness.com/">click here.</a>&nbsp;

(Audio) Eclipse Dismal River Run/16th Autumn River Run

Additional Troopers will be patrolling this Labor Day weekend around Keith County and Lake McConaughy.

NSP Troop DAdditional Troopers will be patrolling this Labor Day weekend around Keith County and Lake McConaughy.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Additional Troopers will be patrolling this Labor Day weekend around Keith County and Lake McConaughy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NebraskaDOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NebraskaDOT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MaddNebraska?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaddNebraska</a> <a href="https://t.co/33RIqMTMy7">pic.twitter.com/33RIqMTMy7</a>&mdash; NSP Troop D (@NSP_TroopD) <a href="https://twitter.com/NSP_TroopD/status/1697649787385069727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Additional NSP Troops patrolling Keith County and Lake McConaughy this Labor Day weekend

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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: September 2nd, 2023

Cornhole Tournament - Sept 4th @ 11am - Paxton Ball Fields.  There are two different tournaments, one for Novice and one for Experienced.  It's a round robin double elimination with CASH  prizes for the winners!  Registration happens right at 11am on the South East corner of the park.  Get your throwing arm ready because there's some good competition coming!

Paxton Labor Day CommiteeCornhole Tournament - Sept 4th @ 11am - Paxton Ball Fields. There are two different tournaments, one for Novice and one for Experienced. It's a round robin double elimination with CASH prizes for the winners! Registration happens right at 11am on the South East corner of the park. Get your throwing arm ready because there's some good competition coming!<figure>
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Paxton Labor Day Cornhole tournament

Union Pacific Railroad today announced Scott Moore, senior vice president-Corporate Relations and chief administrative officer, will retire Oct. 1 following a long career in railroading and politics.

In his role at Union Pacific, Moore has companywide responsibility for public affairs, corporate communications and all executive services, including Union Pacific's iconic heritage fleet. He also serves as president of the Union Pacific Foundation.

“In his time at Union Pacific, Scott has shown strategic vision and unwavering leadership as he guided his teams and the company through monumental change,” said Jim Vena, CEO of Union Pacific. “His passion and commitment have played an important role in galvanizing the railroad's reputation for Building America. I couldn't be more grateful for Scott and his contributions over his longtime career. We'll miss his leadership, and I'll miss him personally.”

Moore began his railroad career 23 years ago after a successful career in politics that began by representing Nebraska's 24th legislative district in the Nebraska Legislature from 1987 to 1994. He went on to serve two terms as Nebraska's Secretary of State from 1994 to 2000.

In 2000, Moore exited state government and joined Union Pacific as Director of Government Affairs. He went on to become the railroad's Assistant Vice President-Public Partnerships, followed by vice president-Public Affairs for Union Pacific's nine-state Western Region based in Roseville, California. In 2015, Moore returned to Omaha as senior vice president-Corporate Relations and chief administrative officer, where he oversaw all state and local government affairs activities for the railroad's 23-state system, the Corporate Communications function and served as Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer.

“I couldn't be more proud of my teammates and the work they've accomplished during my years at Union Pacific,” Moore said. “It's been an honor of a lifetime to serve alongside some of the most talented, creative people in the railroad industry.”

In addition to his railroad career, Moore served on many community boards over the decades, including as Chair of the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry and as President of the Nebraskaland Foundation. He continues to serve on the boards of the National Park Foundation's National Council, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

Moore and his wife, Danene J. Tushar, will divide their time between outdoor activities in Colorado and enjoying friends and family in Nebraska, where both are avid Cornhusker fans.

Union PacificUnion Pacific Railroad today announced Scott Moore, senior vice president-Corporate Relations and chief administrative officer, will retire Oct. 1 following a long career in railroading and politics.<figure>
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 </figure>In his role at Union Pacific, Moore has companywide responsibility for public affairs, corporate communications and all executive services, including Union Pacific's iconic heritage fleet. He also serves as president of the Union Pacific Foundation.“In his time at Union Pacific, Scott has shown strategic vision and unwavering leadership as he guided his teams and the company through monumental change,” said Jim Vena, CEO of Union Pacific. “His passion and commitment have played an important role in galvanizing the railroad's reputation for Building America. I couldn't be more grateful for Scott and his contributions over his longtime career. We'll miss his leadership, and I'll miss him personally.”Moore began his railroad career 23 years ago after a successful career in politics that began by representing Nebraska's 24th legislative district in the Nebraska Legislature from 1987 to 1994. He went on to serve two terms as Nebraska's Secretary of State from 1994 to 2000.In 2000, Moore exited state government and joined Union Pacific as Director of Government Affairs. He went on to become the railroad's Assistant Vice President-Public Partnerships, followed by vice president-Public Affairs for Union Pacific's nine-state Western Region based in Roseville, California. In 2015, Moore returned to Omaha as senior vice president-Corporate Relations and chief administrative officer, where he oversaw all state and local government affairs activities for the railroad's 23-state system, the Corporate Communications function and served as Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer.“I couldn't be more proud of my teammates and the work they've accomplished during my years at Union Pacific,” Moore said. “It's been an honor of a lifetime to serve alongside some of the most talented, creative people in the railroad industry.”In addition to his railroad career, Moore served on many community boards over the decades, including as Chair of the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry and as President of the Nebraskaland Foundation. He continues to serve on the boards of the National Park Foundation's National Council, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Foundation.Moore and his wife, Danene J. Tushar, will divide their time between outdoor activities in Colorado and enjoying friends and family in Nebraska, where both are avid Cornhusker fans.

Sr. Vice President-Corporate Relations and Chief Administrative Officer Scott Moore to Retire from Union Pacific Oct. 1

On September 1, 2023, at 8:29 AM, Lumen has notified us that 911 services have been restored to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) across Nebraska.  Many 911 centers in Nebraska were adversely impacted last evening, after a fiber cut made it impossible for 911 calls to be routed to the proper PSAP.   We have tested 911 service into the North Platte 911 Center and calls are presenting properly for our service area. 

 However, we continue to receive some misrouted calls from communities in eastern Nebraska.  Those calls are being handled by our staff and transferred to the proper 911 centers.  I was in contact with Nebraska Public Service Commission 911 Director David Sankey this morning and told that the commission will continue to investigate the cause of the 911 outage.&nbsp;

NPPD Chief Of Police Steve ReevesOn September 1, 2023, at 8:29 AM, Lumen has notified us that 911 services have been restored to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) across Nebraska. Many 911 centers in Nebraska were adversely impacted last evening, after a fiber cut made it impossible for 911 calls to be routed to the proper PSAP. We have tested 911 service into the North Platte 911 Center and calls are presenting properly for our service area. However, we continue to receive some misrouted calls from communities in eastern Nebraska. Those calls are being handled by our staff and transferred to the proper 911 centers. I was in contact with Nebraska Public Service Commission 911 Director David Sankey this morning and told that the commission will continue to investigate the cause of the 911 outage.&nbsp;

911 services restored in North Platte

Southwest Public Health Department

This summer ten community swimming pools received Pool Cool certificates from Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). The Pool Cool program works with local swimming pools to train pool staff to provide children with education about skin cancer and sun safety during their swim lessons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Pool Cool program manager, Sarah Minnick, visited area swimming pools in June to increase awareness of sun protection practices with pool staff and pool users. Ten area swimming pools agreed to teach the Pool Cool program. Pools were asked to send pictures of lifeguards teaching the Pool Cool program and then they would qualify for the certificate and a cash incentive.&nbsp;

SWNPHD provided signage for each of the pools that was used to educate swimmers and act as a sun safety reminder. “We also provided the pools with free sunscreen so if someone forgets to apply it before arriving to the pool, they will have some readily available,” Minnick explained. “Using the Pool Cool program that the National Cancer Institute has made available for area pools is a great tool to help educate all swimmers and pool employees on sun safety and preventing skin cancer.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

In July and August Sarah Minnick visited those same pools again to present the pools with their certificate of completion and $250 dollars as a thank you for helping their communities prevent skin cancer. The pools that completed the program were Arapahoe Pool, Beaver City Pool, Benkelman Pool, Culbertson Pool, Curtis Pool, Cambridge Public Pool, Indianola Public Pool, Oxford Pool, Paxton Pool, and Wauneta Pool.&nbsp;

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer found in the United States; it accounts for nearly 1.3 million new cases of cancer each year. SWNPHD wants to remind everyone of the importance of using sunscreen every day, even in winter months, because ultraviolet or UV rays are an invisible radiation that is present all year round.&nbsp;

For more information call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223, one number, three locations. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. The website swhealth.ne.gov contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote wellness, and protect health. You can also follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube and TikTok.&nbsp;

Southwest Public Health DepartmentThis summer ten community swimming pools received Pool Cool certificates from Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). The Pool Cool program works with local swimming pools to train pool staff to provide children with education about skin cancer and sun safety during their swim lessons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Pool Cool program manager, Sarah Minnick, visited area swimming pools in June to increase awareness of sun protection practices with pool staff and pool users. Ten area swimming pools agreed to teach the Pool Cool program. Pools were asked to send pictures of lifeguards teaching the Pool Cool program and then they would qualify for the certificate and a cash incentive.&nbsp;SWNPHD provided signage for each of the pools that was used to educate swimmers and act as a sun safety reminder. “We also provided the pools with free sunscreen so if someone forgets to apply it before arriving to the pool, they will have some readily available,” Minnick explained. “Using the Pool Cool program that the National Cancer Institute has made available for area pools is a great tool to help educate all swimmers and pool employees on sun safety and preventing skin cancer.”&nbsp;&nbsp;In July and August Sarah Minnick visited those same pools again to present the pools with their certificate of completion and $250 dollars as a thank you for helping their communities prevent skin cancer. The pools that completed the program were Arapahoe Pool, Beaver City Pool, Benkelman Pool, Culbertson Pool, Curtis Pool, Cambridge Public Pool, Indianola Public Pool, Oxford Pool, Paxton Pool, and Wauneta Pool.&nbsp;Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer found in the United States; it accounts for nearly 1.3 million new cases of cancer each year. SWNPHD wants to remind everyone of the importance of using sunscreen every day, even in winter months, because ultraviolet or UV rays are an invisible radiation that is present all year round.&nbsp;For more information call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223, one number, three locations. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. The website swhealth.ne.gov contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote wellness, and protect health. You can also follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube and TikTok.&nbsp;

Pool Cool Certificates Awarded to Swimming Pools    

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 </figure>***<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2>

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com.</div>

The Hot Sheets: September 1st, 2023

911 has experienced a catastrophic failure.  If you need emergency services in Lincoln County or the fire district of Gothenburg call 308-535-6789 until further notice.

911 has experienced a catastrophic failure. If you need emergency services in Lincoln County or the fire district of Gothenburg call 308-535-6789 until further notice.

911 Outage in Lincoln County and statewide

In the late hours of August 27 through early hours of August 28. Two unknown subjects believed to be driving a red Toyota Tundra burglarized businesses in Oconto and Callaway.

Any information on these subjects that could lead to an arrest please contact Custer County Sheriff’s Office at 308-872-6418.

Custer County SheriffIn the late hours of August 27 through early hours of August 28. Two unknown subjects believed to be driving a red Toyota Tundra burglarized businesses in Oconto and Callaway.Any information on these subjects that could lead to an arrest please contact Custer County Sheriff’s Office at 308-872-6418.<figure>
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Custer County Sheriff seeking information on subjects linked to recent burglaries in Custer County

This years theme is "In the League of Our Own" (Baseball) &amp; Community Pride.  We are so excited to see some of the creative ideas that everyone has for their floats and/or rides!  This years theme was chosen to represent the alliance, camaraderie, fellowship, kinship, and unity that all of our communities have.  Paxton itself has a lot of history, tradition, and so many changes. 

 In the 1870's Paxton was actually called Alkali due to the soil being alkaline.  Now, I can totally get nerdy with this, but I shall digress!  But, the name didn't change until 1885 from Alkali to Paxton.  A Rancher from Omaha named William Paxton had the largest ranching operation in the area, and the town was named after him.  Also, in 1885, bridges were built for the development of young communities to grow on the other side of the river. 

 Again, this area alone (not just Paxton) is unique with a rich history! Which makes all of us "in the league of our own".  First named after the type of soil and then named after a ranching operation, Paxton continues to thrive in change, innovation, growth, and friendship.  Parade Info: -The parade starts at 10am and starts at the Paxton Consolidated Schools. 

 The parade route starts on 3rd street, heads straight East on 3rd and ends at the Paxton Ball Fields. -Registration starts at 9am at the Paxton Consolidated Schools-Categories: YOUTH- 5th graders and under, 6th graders and older (CASH ONLY).  Other categories - Business, Farms &amp; Ranch, Vehicles, Churches &amp; Non-Profits.  -Trophy for "OVER ALL" winner and trophies for winners within each category.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paxton Labor Day CelebrationThis years theme is "In the League of Our Own" (Baseball) &amp; Community Pride. We are so excited to see some of the creative ideas that everyone has for their floats and/or rides! This years theme was chosen to represent the alliance, camaraderie, fellowship, kinship, and unity that all of our communities have. Paxton itself has a lot of history, tradition, and so many changes. In the 1870's Paxton was actually called Alkali due to the soil being alkaline. Now, I can totally get nerdy with this, but I shall digress! But, the name didn't change until 1885 from Alkali to Paxton. A Rancher from Omaha named William Paxton had the largest ranching operation in the area, and the town was named after him. Also, in 1885, bridges were built for the development of young communities to grow on the other side of the river. Again, this area alone (not just Paxton) is unique with a rich history! Which makes all of us "in the league of our own". First named after the type of soil and then named after a ranching operation, Paxton continues to thrive in change, innovation, growth, and friendship. Parade Info: -The parade starts at 10am and starts at the Paxton Consolidated Schools. The parade route starts on 3rd street, heads straight East on 3rd and ends at the Paxton Ball Fields. -Registration starts at 9am at the Paxton Consolidated Schools-Categories: YOUTH- 5th graders and under, 6th graders and older (CASH ONLY). Other categories - Business, Farms &amp; Ranch, Vehicles, Churches &amp; Non-Profits. -Trophy for "OVER ALL" winner and trophies for winners within each category.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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On August 30, 2023, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a semi/road construction broom sweeper accident .1 miles west of Arnold, NE on Nebraska Highway 92.  The accident was reported at 6:02 a.m.   Roadwork was being performed on the highway at the time of the accident.

A 67-year-old Stapleton, NE male was driving a 2014 Freightliner semi, pulling a livestock trailer, eastbound on Highway 92.  A 56-year-old Broken Bow, NE, male, was in a road construction broom sweeper, in front of the Freightliner semi.  The semi-impacted the road construction broom sweeper pushing it into the south ditch.  The semi came to rest in the north ditch. 

 The driver of the broom sweeper was transported to Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE and was pronounced dead at the hospital.  The driver of the semi was not transported and had minor injuries.  The driver of the semi was wearing a seatbelt.  Seatbelt use by the driver of the road construction broom sweeper is unknown.  The names of the individuals involved are being withheld pending next of kin notification. 

 The Custer County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln County Attorney’s Office, Arnold Fire and Rescue, and Trumbull Towing.  The Custer County Sheriff’s Office offers thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the accident.

Custer County SheriffOn August 30, 2023, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a semi/road construction broom sweeper accident .1 miles west of Arnold, NE on Nebraska Highway 92. The accident was reported at 6:02 a.m. Roadwork was being performed on the highway at the time of the accident.A 67-year-old Stapleton, NE male was driving a 2014 Freightliner semi, pulling a livestock trailer, eastbound on Highway 92. A 56-year-old Broken Bow, NE, male, was in a road construction broom sweeper, in front of the Freightliner semi. The semi-impacted the road construction broom sweeper pushing it into the south ditch. The semi came to rest in the north ditch. The driver of the broom sweeper was transported to Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The driver of the semi was not transported and had minor injuries. The driver of the semi was wearing a seatbelt. Seatbelt use by the driver of the road construction broom sweeper is unknown. The names of the individuals involved are being withheld pending next of kin notification. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln County Attorney’s Office, Arnold Fire and Rescue, and Trumbull Towing. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office offers thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the accident.Dan OsmondCuster County Sheriff&nbsp;&nbsp;

Custer County Sheriff releases statement on Nebraska man killed in Custer County

A night of great music is planned for this year’s Concert for Healthcare at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow County Fairgrounds, on Saturday, October 7 when Priscilla Block presents her Block Party Tour. The energizing show raises funds to support Community Hospital’s vision of cultivating healthy communities through progressive and proactive care. Jordan Fletcher, a Nashville based artist, opens at 6:30 pm with Block beginning at 8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.

Country artist and TikTok star, Block, draws listeners in with her unfiltered, relatable songwriting and catchy melodies. She is pegged as an Artist to Watch by Amazon Music, PANDORA, Spotify, CMT, The Boot, MusicRow, HITS, Sounds Like Nashville, Country Now, Music Mayhem and more. Her honest and upfront approach promotes self-love, empowerment, and acceptance through her own blend of country pop and southern rock, dubbed the Block Party sound. Released in February, Block’s debut studio album includes “Just About Over You” along with “Wish You Were the Whiskey,” “My Bar,” “I Bet You Wanna Know” and more. Most recently, Block, and Justin Moore’s duet “You, Me, and Whisky” hit the Country Airplay charts at number one, making her the only female in the top 10 for the week. With 85 million streams and climbing, Block is an artist you won’t want to miss!&nbsp;

Fletcher opens for Block with his unique take on “authentic country spiked with rock spirit.” His autobiographical tunes, including “Hometowns Don’t” and “I Know You Are, But What Am I,” shed light on his life in a way that he hopes is therapeutic. “This is a shared experience,” he says, “When you listen to me, I hope you think, ‘This dude went through that? That makes me feel better.’” Other singles include “Still Those Kids,” in which he celebrates his love story with his wife of 11 years, and 2020 favorite, “Me On.”

&nbsp;“This family friendly event is a way to bring the community together while raising funds and awareness of our local healthcare services,” says Jessica Bortner, Community Hospital Health Foundation Executive Director. “Funds raised will support the mission of Community Hospital in leading our region to a healthier future. The Health Foundation funds healthcare equipment, patient assistance, program funding, healthcare scholarships and education, and the list continues."

Tickets are available through Ticket Storm at www.ticketstorm.com or can be purchased locally at Sehnert’s Bakery or Community Hospital Health Foundation, 711 East 11 Street. Tickets are $30 when purchased at Ticketstorm or picked up at the Health Foundation before the day of the event. Tickets purchased on the day of the concert will be $40.

The Concert for Healthcare is one of two major hospital fundraising events.&nbsp; For more information about the concert, contact Community Hospital Health Foundation at 308-344-7222.

Community HospitalAugust 31, 2023A night of great music is planned for this year’s Concert for Healthcare at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow County Fairgrounds, on Saturday, October 7 when Priscilla Block presents her Block Party Tour. The energizing show raises funds to support Community Hospital’s vision of cultivating healthy communities through progressive and proactive care. Jordan Fletcher, a Nashville based artist, opens at 6:30 pm with Block beginning at 8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.<figure>
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 </figure>Country artist and TikTok star, Block, draws listeners in with her unfiltered, relatable songwriting and catchy melodies. She is pegged as an Artist to Watch by Amazon Music, PANDORA, Spotify, CMT, The Boot, MusicRow, HITS, Sounds Like Nashville, Country Now, Music Mayhem and more. Her honest and upfront approach promotes self-love, empowerment, and acceptance through her own blend of country pop and southern rock, dubbed the Block Party sound. Released in February, Block’s debut studio album includes “Just About Over You” along with “Wish You Were the Whiskey,” “My Bar,” “I Bet You Wanna Know” and more. Most recently, Block, and Justin Moore’s duet “You, Me, and Whisky” hit the Country Airplay charts at number one, making her the only female in the top 10 for the week. With 85 million streams and climbing, Block is an artist you won’t want to miss!&nbsp;Fletcher opens for Block with his unique take on “authentic country spiked with rock spirit.” His autobiographical tunes, including “Hometowns Don’t” and “I Know You Are, But What Am I,” shed light on his life in a way that he hopes is therapeutic. “This is a shared experience,” he says, “When you listen to me, I hope you think, ‘This dude went through that? That makes me feel better.’” Other singles include “Still Those Kids,” in which he celebrates his love story with his wife of 11 years, and 2020 favorite, “Me On.”&nbsp;“This family friendly event is a way to bring the community together while raising funds and awareness of our local healthcare services,” says Jessica Bortner, Community Hospital Health Foundation Executive Director. “Funds raised will support the mission of Community Hospital in leading our region to a healthier future. The Health Foundation funds healthcare equipment, patient assistance, program funding, healthcare scholarships and education, and the list continues."Tickets are available through Ticket Storm at www.ticketstorm.com or can be purchased locally at Sehnert’s Bakery or Community Hospital Health Foundation, 711 East 11 Street. Tickets are $30 when purchased at Ticketstorm or picked up at the Health Foundation before the day of the event. Tickets purchased on the day of the concert will be $40.The Concert for Healthcare is one of two major hospital fundraising events.&nbsp; For more information about the concert, contact Community Hospital Health Foundation at 308-344-7222.

Country artist and Tik Tok Start Priscilla Block to perform at Concert for Healthcare at the Kiplinger Arena

The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery

The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that&nbsp; Andrea Gage, from Iowa City, Iowa, will be the Artist in Residence from September 1 to September 15, 2023. A reception will take place at&nbsp; the museum on Wednesday September 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 to honor her.&nbsp; Andrea’s work&nbsp;will be on display at the museum with many available&nbsp; for purchase.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Andrea’s biography is an interesting one and follows:&nbsp;

The nasty crayon and the teeth-marked pencil in the bottom of my purse along&nbsp; with a pharmacy receipt the length of I-80 were the only art supplies I&nbsp; happened to have with me during some of the longest hours and hardest days&nbsp; sitting at the hospital. The bad news - there was no eraser on the mini-golf&nbsp; pencil. The good news - I had a lot of time to practice. Art became my&nbsp; solace. Sketching and drawing was a quiet calming activity that took my focus&nbsp; off of anxiety and onto the beauty of what was around me. And sometimes I&nbsp; really had to look hard. We all do. When life stinks and we can’t see the&nbsp; beauty in it, we can create it for ourselves. We have to. That’s what we do as&nbsp; humans to survive and that is what we do as artists. I hope you too can find&nbsp; something that speaks to you in my paintings, but more importantly in the&nbsp; world around you. I look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp;

Andrea’s Artist Statement follows:

I think the real artists are just too busy with being and growing and acting&nbsp; like themselves to worry about the end. The end&nbsp;will be what it will be. The&nbsp; object is intense living, fulfillment; the great happiness in creation. People&nbsp; sometimes phrase about&nbsp;the joy of work. It is only in creative work that joy&nbsp; may be found.” – Robert Henri, The Art Spirit, (1923).&nbsp;

While I have always enjoyed art, it wasn’t until the busyness of life took over that I realized I&nbsp; had pushed it aside. Too many things on my plate with work, children, family commitments,&nbsp; and laundry to have time to create. I was busy creating life – or so I thought. It is strange&nbsp; how the potholes in life’s road force a new perspective. When sitting in a pit, you’re forced to&nbsp; look up.&nbsp;

The end will be what it will be. This sentiment that Robert Henri expresses above is exactly&nbsp; what ran through my mind countless times during all the chemo, radiation, surgery rounds with&nbsp; my parents’ cancer battles. During moves across the country for my husband’s advancing&nbsp; career or endless ear infections, stomach flu or anxiety attacks that life brings to our doorstep, I&nbsp; needed a balance. I realized during those up all night events as the night watchman and hand&nbsp; holder that I needed to take a closer look at life. I had taken up sketching on receipts from the&nbsp; bottom of my purse with the sticky crayon or chewed pencil with the broken eraser to keep&nbsp; myself awake while I took the nightshift of caregiving. I soon lost track of the time. The&nbsp; doodles turned into form, the lines into expression and I soon began to see. I was looking&nbsp; beyond what I knew and began to draw what I was seeing. More than that really – to create&nbsp; from what I was feeling. It was during those moments that time stood still for me and the&nbsp; worry, stress and exhaustion seemed to fall away to clear focus.&nbsp;

Peace of mind is not easy to find. It is a scavenger hunt of one’s own making. I had the clues&nbsp; and the answers, yet the puzzle pieces didn’t match the image on the box that I was sold. There&nbsp; are no refunds or exchanges. The end will be what it will be. Life is what we make it. I have&nbsp; to pursue the moments I have in front of me. The view I choose to take in life is mine. I can&nbsp; look at it as work or as creation – as duty or joy. Capturing the essence of life in a moment is&nbsp; my joy in creating works of art. I hope to encourage others to see and create joy for themselves.&nbsp;

The museum’s artist programs are being sponsored by the membership of the&nbsp; museum. The Artist in Residence program was established in 1988 to encourage&nbsp; understanding and appreciation of the arts in central Nebraska and to promote the&nbsp; legacy of Robert Henri, one of America’s greatest art instructors. He taught more&nbsp; than one thousand students over his long career including well-known artists such as&nbsp; Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, George Bellows, Marjorie Ryerson and Elizabeth&nbsp; Grandin.

Artists can apply to the museum for consideration for entry into the program&nbsp; by going to its web page and printing off the application and submitting it.&nbsp; Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 program.&nbsp;

The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is a national treasure that is the&nbsp; result of the work of many volunteers, board members and professional staff who&nbsp; have toiled for more than thirty years. The site is now listed on the United States&nbsp; Department of Interior’s National Register of Historic Places and has more Henri&nbsp; paintings and sketches on display than any other museum or gallery. The museum&nbsp; complex is located at 218 East 8th Street in Cozad and is open from May 1 to October&nbsp; 31 on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call&nbsp; 308-784-4154 or visit the museum’s web page at www.roberthenrimuseum.org or its&nbsp; Facebook page.&nbsp;

The Robert Henri Museum and Art GalleryThe Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to announce that&nbsp; Andrea Gage, from Iowa City, Iowa, will be the Artist in Residence from September 1 to September 15, 2023. A reception will take place at&nbsp; the museum on Wednesday September 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 to honor her.&nbsp; Andrea’s work&nbsp;will be on display at the museum with many available&nbsp; for purchase.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea’s biography is an interesting one and follows:&nbsp;The nasty crayon and the teeth-marked pencil in the bottom of my purse along&nbsp; with a pharmacy receipt the length of I-80 were the only art supplies I&nbsp; happened to have with me during some of the longest hours and hardest days&nbsp; sitting at the hospital. The bad news - there was no eraser on the mini-golf&nbsp; pencil. The good news - I had a lot of time to practice. Art became my&nbsp; solace. Sketching and drawing was a quiet calming activity that took my focus&nbsp; off of anxiety and onto the beauty of what was around me. And sometimes I&nbsp; really had to look hard. We all do. When life stinks and we can’t see the&nbsp; beauty in it, we can create it for ourselves. We have to. That’s what we do as&nbsp; humans to survive and that is what we do as artists. I hope you too can find&nbsp; something that speaks to you in my paintings, but more importantly in the&nbsp; world around you. I look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp;Andrea’s Artist Statement follows:I think the real artists are just too busy with being and growing and acting&nbsp; like themselves to worry about the end. The end&nbsp;will be what it will be. The&nbsp; object is intense living, fulfillment; the great happiness in creation. People&nbsp; sometimes phrase about&nbsp;the joy of work. It is only in creative work that joy&nbsp; may be found.” – Robert Henri, The Art Spirit, (1923).&nbsp;While I have always enjoyed art, it wasn’t until the busyness of life took over that I realized I&nbsp; had pushed it aside. Too many things on my plate with work, children, family commitments,&nbsp; and laundry to have time to create. I was busy creating life – or so I thought. It is strange&nbsp; how the potholes in life’s road force a new perspective. When sitting in a pit, you’re forced to&nbsp; look up.&nbsp;The end will be what it will be. This sentiment that Robert Henri expresses above is exactly&nbsp; what ran through my mind countless times during all the chemo, radiation, surgery rounds with&nbsp; my parents’ cancer battles. During moves across the country for my husband’s advancing&nbsp; career or endless ear infections, stomach flu or anxiety attacks that life brings to our doorstep, I&nbsp; needed a balance. I realized during those up all night events as the night watchman and hand&nbsp; holder that I needed to take a closer look at life. I had taken up sketching on receipts from the&nbsp; bottom of my purse with the sticky crayon or chewed pencil with the broken eraser to keep&nbsp; myself awake while I took the nightshift of caregiving. I soon lost track of the time. The&nbsp; doodles turned into form, the lines into expression and I soon began to see. I was looking&nbsp; beyond what I knew and began to draw what I was seeing. More than that really – to create&nbsp; from what I was feeling. It was during those moments that time stood still for me and the&nbsp; worry, stress and exhaustion seemed to fall away to clear focus.&nbsp;Peace of mind is not easy to find. It is a scavenger hunt of one’s own making. I had the clues&nbsp; and the answers, yet the puzzle pieces didn’t match the image on the box that I was sold. There&nbsp; are no refunds or exchanges. The end will be what it will be. Life is what we make it. I have&nbsp; to pursue the moments I have in front of me. The view I choose to take in life is mine. I can&nbsp; look at it as work or as creation – as duty or joy. Capturing the essence of life in a moment is&nbsp; my joy in creating works of art. I hope to encourage others to see and create joy for themselves.&nbsp;The museum’s artist programs are being sponsored by the membership of the&nbsp; museum. The Artist in Residence program was established in 1988 to encourage&nbsp; understanding and appreciation of the arts in central Nebraska and to promote the&nbsp; legacy of Robert Henri, one of America’s greatest art instructors. He taught more&nbsp; than one thousand students over his long career including well-known artists such as&nbsp; Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, George Bellows, Marjorie Ryerson and Elizabeth&nbsp; Grandin.Artists can apply to the museum for consideration for entry into the program&nbsp; by going to its web page and printing off the application and submitting it.&nbsp; Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 program.&nbsp;The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery is a national treasure that is the&nbsp; result of the work of many volunteers, board members and professional staff who&nbsp; have toiled for more than thirty years. The site is now listed on the United States&nbsp; Department of Interior’s National Register of Historic Places and has more Henri&nbsp; paintings and sketches on display than any other museum or gallery. The museum&nbsp; complex is located at 218 East 8th Street in Cozad and is open from May 1 to October&nbsp; 31 on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call&nbsp; 308-784-4154 or visit the museum’s web page at www.roberthenrimuseum.org or its&nbsp; Facebook page.&nbsp;

MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ARTIST IN RESIDENCE  FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 

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The Hot Sheets: August 31st, 2023

NORTH PLATTE, NE, August 30, 2023 -- North Platte High School’s Theatre Department will present the well beloved classic,&nbsp;Pride and Prejudice&nbsp;September 15th and 16th&nbsp; at 7:00 p.m at the NPHS Performing Arts Center.&nbsp;

The Jane Austen novel adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan tells the story of the Bennet family, their five daughters, and the joy, heartbreak, and humor that is trying to find a husband. “While the romance and tension are the main thread throughout the story, this adaptation really leans into the themes of family and the lengths we are willing to go to for them.” states director Brittany McDaniel.&nbsp; With a cast and crew of 41, the show fills the stage and it has been a lot of work.&nbsp; With this many students involved, McDaniel had to bring in extra help.&nbsp; Parents built the set, extra students helped with the set painting, and the new FCS Club at the high school made several of the costumes. “It’s been a wonderful, community experience to be able to connect with different people with different talents and let them showcase what they can do on stage alongside the actors.” adds McDaniel.

This will be a show you won’t want to miss.&nbsp; All theatergoers will appreciate this timeless classic.

NORTH PLATTE, NE, August 30, 2023 -- North Platte High School’s Theatre Department will present the well beloved classic,&nbsp;Pride and Prejudice&nbsp;September 15th and 16th&nbsp; at 7:00 p.m at the NPHS Performing Arts Center.&nbsp;The Jane Austen novel adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan tells the story of the Bennet family, their five daughters, and the joy, heartbreak, and humor that is trying to find a husband. “While the romance and tension are the main thread throughout the story, this adaptation really leans into the themes of family and the lengths we are willing to go to for them.” states director Brittany McDaniel.&nbsp; With a cast and crew of 41, the show fills the stage and it has been a lot of work.&nbsp; With this many students involved, McDaniel had to bring in extra help.&nbsp; Parents built the set, extra students helped with the set painting, and the new FCS Club at the high school made several of the costumes. “It’s been a wonderful, community experience to be able to connect with different people with different talents and let them showcase what they can do on stage alongside the actors.” adds McDaniel.This will be a show you won’t want to miss.&nbsp; All theatergoers will appreciate this timeless classic.

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