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Business directory Antiques/Collectiques . . . 2 Auto Services . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Banking Services . . . . . . . 4-5 Beauty Salons . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Carpet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Church Guide . . . . . . . . . .9-10 Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Coffee Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Copy Services . . . . . . . . . . 12 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . 14 Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . 16
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Heating and Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Homecare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Home Improvement . . . . . 17 Independent Living . . . . . 18 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Meat processing . . . . . . . . 19 OB-GYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Senior services . . . . . . . . . 21 Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
About our city government . . . . . . . . . 3 Lincoln County Courthouse center of activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 North Platte Public School Board of Education officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Schools and education in North Platte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Emergency services in Lincoln County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 There’s plenty to do in North Platte . . 6 Children’s Museum gives kids a fun place to learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Recreation Center has something for everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Public library is a valuable community resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Museum gives folks a taste of area history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Some of North Platte’s neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Utilities & services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Area phone and information directory for NP and the surrounding area . . . . . . . 17 Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Support organizations, service clubs 21-22
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CITY COUNCIL Ward 1: Brook Baker — 308-660-5112. Baker is a first-term councilman elected in 2012. Tim Barrett — 308-530-4191. Barrett was elected to the council in 2010.
Ward 2: Dwight Livingston
Glenn Petersen — 308-532-6710. Petersen served one term from 2000 to 2004, and was re-elected in 2012. Michelle McNea — 308-534-1910. McNea was elected to the council in 2010.
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Ward 3: Andrew Lee — 308-539-4645. Lee is a first-term councilman elected in 2012. James Carman — 308-532-3759. Carman was elected to the council in 2010.
Ward 4: Jim Hawks
Brook Baker
Larry Campbell — 308-534-5565. Campbell was appointed to the council in 2006 and elected to the position in 2008, he won re-election in 2012. Martin Steinbeck — 308-532-4180. Steinbeck was elected to the council in 2010.
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nal city functions. City Council meetings Dwight Livingston, are held on the first and mayor, was elected in 2012. third Tuesdays of each James W. Hawks is the month. The meetings norcity administrator mally begin at 7:30 p.m. The city of North Platte and are held in the City is organized into four Council Chambers at City wards with two council Hall, 211 W. Third St.. representatives for each An agenda is prepared ward. The city administhe week prior to the City trator and mayor oversee the day-to-day operation of Council meeting. The agenda is a listing of the the city. order of business for the In addition to city adupcoming meeting. ministration, the city of An abbreviated agenda North Platte is divided is available to the public into nine departments from the city clerk’s office providing community services with an addition- at City Hall or a copy may be printed the website at al three central departments supporting interwww.ci.north-platte.ne.us.
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The Lincoln County Courthouse, 301 N. Jeffers St., provides a variety of services for local residents such as vehicle licensing and registration, voter registration and tax assessment information. Offices for the county clerk, county assessor and county treasurer are all on the main floor of the courthouse, while the upper floors are home to the county and district court offices and courtrooms. The county clerk’s office is the place to go to register to vote or obtain a marriage license. It also provides birth certificate information, corporation and partnership filings and special designated licenses. Motor vehicle licensing and registration can be done at the county treasurer’s office. That includes registrations for cars, boats, pickups, trucks, trailers and mobile homes. The treasurer’s office issues 30-day temporary driver’s licenses to residents that can be used until an official license arrives in the mail. The staff at the county treasurer’s office can help residents obtain copies of cadastral maps and information about property records, as well as sales information for appraisers and real estate agents. The treasurer’s office also accepts payments for real estate and personal property taxes. Those who have a question about their property assessments or
about tax exemptions can go to the county assessor’s office. That’s also where property owners can file a protest of their property valuations. People can access any office in the courthouse by calling 534-4350 and requesting a transfer to a specific location.
Commissioners: Joe Hewgley represents District 1 on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. The lifelong resident of North Platte has been a commissioner s i n c e 1985. He met and married Pe n n y S a a l while attending Joe the UniHewgley versity of Nebraska–Lincoln. After graduation in 1973, the two made a permanent move back to North Platte. They raised three children in the community: Laura, Tony and Melissa. Hewgley is the owner of Joseph R. Hewgley and Associates, Inc., an architectural firm that, over the past 25 years, has been involved in the design and construction of hundreds of projects across the central U.S. Duane Deterding was elected to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners in 2006. He is the District 2 representative. Deterding Please see COUNTY, Page 5
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grew up on a farm and ranch south of Stapleton. Following his graduation from h i g h school at age 16, Deterding enlisted Duane in the U.S. Deterding Marine C o r p s where he served from 1959-65. In 1964, while serving in the reserves, Deterding was hired by the North Platte Police Department. He worked there on and off until 1983, when he was hired as the Lincoln County sheriff. Deterding remained sheriff until 1998 when he retired. He has two children, Buckley and Christine. Like Deterding, Willis Roethemeyer was also elected to the Lincoln
County Board of Commissioners in 2006. He represents District 3. Roethemeyer was raised on a farm east of Wellfleet, but attended school in North Platte from the fourth grade on. He graduated from North Platte H i g h S ch o o l in 1949 a n d m a r r i e d Greta Gardner in Willis 1 9 5 2 . Roethemeyer Wi l l i s served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 then returned to Wellfleet and took over his family’s farming operation. He remained on the farm until 1997 when he moved to North Platte. At that point, Willis turned his attention toward developments. Willis and Greta have five girls, Debra, Susan, Angela “Angie,” Kamala and Melissa.
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Lincoln County, NP offer something for everyone There are numerous historical attractions throughout the area including the former home of Buffalo Bill and Bailey Yard By HEATHER JOHNSON hjohnson@nptelegraph.com
Centrally located in the heart of Nebraska, Lincoln County’s mixture of gently rolling sandhills and lush river valley make for breathtaking scenery. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,575 square miles. Of that, 2,564 square miles are land and 11 square miles are water. Census records show an estimated population of 36,099 in 2012. About 96 percent of residents are caucasian. As of 2011, there were 3,413 veterans. The average number of people per household is two. Approximately 92 percent of residents have at least a high school degree and 19 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher. About 10 percent of residents live below the poverty level. According to the Cen-
sus Bureau, the median household income is $49,521. The average travel time to work is about 15 minutes. North Platte, easily accessible via Interstate 80 and Highways 30 and 83, is the county seat. The Census Bureau lists its population as 24,592. The historically rich and progressive community has many claims to fame, including being the former home of Buffalo Bill, being the birthplace of organized rodeo and for the moniker, “Rail Town USA.” North Platte is home to Bailey Yard, the largest railroad classification yard in the world, which can be viewed from a giant Golden Spike Tower. The town was also home to the famous Canteen during World War II. The all-volunteer effort has been the subject of numerous books, plays, songs and documentaries.
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North Platte and Lincoln County contain a beautiful mixture of rolling sandhills and a lush river valley located in west-central Nebraska. Through the Canteen, area residents offered cakes, cookies, sandwiches, coffee and other homemade goodies to more than 6 million servicemen and women traveling through North Platte on troop trains. That hospitality continues today. It can be found in the numerous charitable events or-
ganized every year or even just in a casual conversation with someone walking down the street. North Platte offers a plethora of attractions. They include the former home of Buffalo Bill, musical and theatrical productions at the North Platte Community Playhouse and a glimpse back in time
at the Lincoln County Historical Museum. A variety of interactive exhibits are available to kids at the North Platte Area Children’s Museum. Kids can also find fun at a splash pad in Memorial Park and they can experience water slides, bumper boats, minigolf and go-kart racing at Cody Go Karts.
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Carousel rides and exotic animals sprawl across Cody Park on the north side of town. Adults can play golf at four public courses or sit down to a glass of wine at the Feather River Vineyards. Lake Maloney, south of town, gives people a chance to swim, Jet Please see OFFER, Page 7
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Ski, boat, fish and appreciate the natural beauty of the area. Swimming can also be done in town at Cody Park and at the North Platte Recreation Center. Other amenities, such as a whirlpool, sauna, basketball, racquetball and wallyball courts, fitness areas and a game room can also be found at the center. North Platte was named “Sports Town Nebraska” by Sports Illustrated for its 50th anniversary edition, and has won many awards for its dedication to parks and recreation. Those include three national gold medals from the American Academy For Park and Recreation Ad-
ministration. Baseball and softball diamonds, playgrounds, soccer fields and two leashfree dog parks are just a few of the things the city prides itself on. North Platte hosts Nebraskaland Days, the official state celebration in June, and Rail Fest, a festival dedicated to all things railroad in September. The Platte River Mall, the Westfield Shopping Center and the Downtown area offer a variety of shopping opportunities. Comprehensive and state-of-the-art healthcare can be found at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. As for education, top-of-the-line facilities and devoted teachers are just some of the advantages to receiving and education in North Platte. Special and alterna-
tive services are available. More than half of the teachers have master’s degrees — a testament to their dedication to the field. Low teacher-to-student ratios help students place above average on standardized tests and college entrance exams. Ninetyfive percent of students in North Platte go on to pursue a higher education after high school, and they don’t have to leave home to do so. Mid-Plains Community College offers a variety of options for continuing education, including distancelearning programs with Chadron State College. The combination of assets coupled with its charm, makes North Platte the perfect small town with bigtown opportunities.
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Rec Center open year round Various types of exercise offerings are available at the complex Telegraph staff reports The North Platte Recreation Complex, 1300 McDonald Road, provides residents with opportunities to participate in year-round activities such as swimming, tennis, volleyball and running. One of the primary features of the complex is its pool. A 100-foot dome stretches four stories above a six-lane, 25yard indoor swimming pool with a 117-foot waterslide, a baby pool with a fountain, a diving area, a sauna and a hot tub. Water and air temper-
atures in the mid-80s, two easy access ladders and an electric chair lift ensure access and comfort to everyone. The pool is home to the local high school and U.S.S. swim teams, aquacise classes, triathlon training seminars, swim lessons, kayak polo and Special Olympics. Most of the year, it is open from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 1-8 p.m. on Sundays. It often stays open until 10 p.m. in the winter. Daily admission is $3.50 for children, $5.50 for adults, $4.75 for senior citizens and $15 for families. Children 3 and younger are admitted for free with a paying adult. Daily, monthly, quarterly and annual memberships are also available. There is also a kiddie pool for children and toddlers to swim in, with supervision. Pool space, lap lanes and slide availability may be limited depending on programming needs. The Recreation Complex has a whirlpool and sauna area, a game room and an all-purpose gym the size of two regulation basketball courts. The gym is big enough for two tennis
courts or two volleyball courts. The facility also has a weight room and two courts for racquetball and wallyball. The fitness area offers exercise equipment including treadmills, elliptical machines and stair-steppers equipped with entertainment systems and two spin bikes. There is a cardio spin room with 13 spin bikes. Games include foosball, ping-pong, air hockey and arcade games. There are numerous special activities such as road runs, triathlons, volleyball, basketball and tennis tournaments, holiday youth events and teen dances. The recreation department organizes an Arts In The Park craft show twice a year. A variety of land and water exercise classes are offered for all ages including senior citizens and moms and babies. Free bicycles in both tandem and single style can be checked out daily from May through October. Outside the building is a skate park designed for rollerblades, skateboards and bicycles. There are also four sand volleyball courts and a 2.4-acre dog park. The telephone number for the Rec Center is 535-6772.
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Education opportunities abound in North Platte Telegraph staff reports North Platte Public Schools includes 10 elementary schools (grades K-5), two middle schools (grades 6-8) and one high school (grades 9-12). The district also offers a public preschool program at three sites. The high school has a wide range of course offerings to meet graduation requirements, as well as a comprehensive college prep program, an awardwinning vocational program and one of the largest advanced placement programs in the state. Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old by July 31 of the current school year. New residents who are unsure which school their child will attend can call the district office at 535-7100 for more information. Parents can then go their neighborhood school to register. Parents should bring a transcript from their child’s previous school (if applicable) along with immunization records and a birth certificate.
NP Board of Education n Ward 1 — Julie Nielsen, secretary;
Kathy Phares, president n Ward 2 — Kimberley Kaschke, vicepresident; Mike Morrell n Ward 3 — Jack Price; Lisa Bianco
Private schools North Platte also has four private schools. North Platte Catholic Schools includes both McDaid Elementary for students K-6 and St. Patrick’s Junior and Senior High for grades 7-12. In ad-
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dition, the Little Leprechaun Preschool is available for children ages 3-5. Preschool classes take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday for ages 4-5 and Tuesday and Thursday for those 3-4. The Catholic school system is a ministry of the Catholic church. However, the school is open to students who are not members of St. Patrick’s or Holy Spirit parishes. For tuition and registration information, call 532-1874. For information about the other local private schools, call the following numbers: n Our Redeemer Lutheran School, 532-6421. n Platte Valley Christian Academy, 534-8883 n North Platte Christian School, 5345279.
Post-secondary education Mid-Plains Community College serves an 18-county region in west central Nebraska, extending from the Kansas state line north to the South Dakota border. MPCC has colleges in North Platte and McCook. MPCC offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of General Studies degrees for students intending to complete a baccalaureate degree at an upper division institution. The Associate of Applied Science degree at MCPP is designed to prepare students through a comprehensive program of study in a specific occupation to enter the work force upon graduation. MPCC also offers several diploma and certificate programs in a variety of fields. For more information about the programs available through MPCC, call 535-3600.
North Platte Public Schools District Administration 301 West F St. 535-7100
Elementary Schools Buffalo Elementary 1600 N. Buffalo Bill Ave. 535-7130 Cody Elementary 2000 W. Second St. 535-7132
McDonald Elementary 601 McDonald Road 535-7140 Osgood Elementary 495 W. State Farm Road 535-7144 Washington Elementary 600 W. Third St. 535-7142
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Eisenhower Elementary 3900 West A St. 535-7134 Hall Elementary 3199 N. Studley Road 532-2470 Jefferson Elementary 700 E. Third St. 535-7136 Lake Maloney Elementary 848 E. Correction Line Road 532-9392 Lincoln Elementary 200 W. Ninth St. 535-7132
Adams Middle School 1200 McDonald Road 535-7112 535-7114 - Counselors office Madison Middle School 1400 N. Madison Avenue 535-7126 535-7127 – Counselors office
High School North Platte High School 1220 W. Second St. 535-7105 opt 1 Principals Office 535-7105 opt 4 - Counselors office 535-7105 opt 5 - Activities office The Learning Center 1400 N. Madison Avenue 535-5311
North Platte Catholic Schools St. Patrick’s Junior and Senior H.S. 500 S. Silber 532-1874
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The Country Bluegrass Show Known as Nebraska’s finest bluegrass show, the Country Bluegrass Show celebrated its 13th year in 2013. Founded by Don and Donna Mentzer in 2000, the show has grown to include some of the finest and most popular bluegrass groups in the country. The 2013 show featured the hottest young group in the nation, the Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, with brothers Tommy, Robbie and Jonny Mizzone. Also on the bill were The Spinney Brothers, Joe Mullens and the Radio Ramblers, High Plains Tradition, the Roys and Remington Ryde. Taking place each April at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, the event draws thousands of bluegrass fans from around the country. Gospel night, workshops and a showcase competition, along with some of the best foot-tappin’ music around make the Country Bluegrass Show a must see each year.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church 305 West 5th • 532-0250 Email: frstluth@msn.com Webpage: www.firstevlutheran-np.com Frank H. Fitch III. - Senior Pastor SATURDAY 5:30 pm • Worship Service with Communion SUNDAY 8:15 am • Traditional Worship Service with Communion 9:30 am • Sunday School starting Sept. 15 10:30 am • Praise Worship Service with Communion MONDAY 10:00 am • Prayer Group THURSDAY 5:45pm • Bible Study (Library) FRIDAY 9:00 am • Coffee, Fellowship and God’s Service to others FIRST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL Director: Gail Jensen Two, Three and Four Days a Week 3 to 5 years old OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm Friday: 9 am to Noon
Harvest Christian Fellowship A Wesleyan Ministry Ronald L. Lauber, Senior Pastor "Impacting North Platte & the World for Jesus" SATURDAY - 6:30 pm - Coffee House Church, North West Campus SUNDAY - 9:30 & 11:00 am - Worship Service, Main Campus, 11:00 am North West Campus 6:00 pm - Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12Step Support Group, Main Campus WEDNESDAY - 7:00 pm - Harvest Christian Youth, North West Campus *Small Groups available throughout the week.
www.npharvest.com Main Campus: 1501 S. Dewey 308-534-4563 North West Campus: 2607 Rodeo Road 308-532-4111 North Platte, NE
First Assembly of God 808 West Philip • 532-3286 Pastor Gary Goodwin www.northplattefirstassembly.com SUNDAY 9 am • Sunday School 10 am • Morning Worship 6 pm • Evening Worship TUESDAY 9:30 am • Ladies Bible Study & Prayer WEDNESDAY 7 pm • Royal Rangers (boys) & Missionettes (girls); Adult Prayer & Bible Study (A Staffed Nursery)
Victory Church of God A Place to Experience The Holy Spirit 3121 West A Street • 532-2023 Rev. Dean Bailey SUNDAY 9:30 am • Sunday School (Kids, Adults) 10:30 am • Morning Worship 6 pm • Evening Service WEDNESDAY 7 pm • Kids Club for Boys & Girls, Adult Discussion FRIDAY 1 pm - 4 pm •Helping Hand Food Ministries
Church of Christ Acappela Music 3311 S. Oak • 532-3776 Evangelist: Ned Cooper SUNDAY 6:30 am • TV Ch. 14 “In Search of the Lords Way” 9 am • Bible Class 10 am • Worship 5 pm • Worship WEDNESDAY 10 am • Ladies Bible Class 7 pm • Bible Class
First Baptist Church First United Methodist Church 1600 West E • 532-1478 E-mail: info@firstchurchnp.com www.firstchurchnp.com Pastors: Dr. Douglas A. Delp & Alison Frazier SATURDAY 6:15 pm • Worship SUNDAY 8:30am - Fellowship Time 8:45 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Worship
Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene 1802 North Jeffers - 532-0613 Rev. Jack Atteberry - Pastor E-mail: pccnoffice@yahoo.com Web Site for services: Parkviewcommunitynazarene.org SUNDAY 9:45am • Sunday School classes for all ages 10:45am • Worship Service 6:00pm • Worship Service WEDNESDAY 7 pm • Bible Study & Prayer Life for Teens at 510 N Buffalo Nursery Provided for Sunday School & Morning Worship Call the Church for more info Office hours Tues-Fri 1-5 p.m. Little Lamb Christian Daycare Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 532-4126 or 532-0613
Grace Community Bible Church 1021 South Buffalo Bill • 534-3008 Pastor Mike Wing SUNDAY 9:30 am • Sunday School for all ages 10:00 am • Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am • Morning Worship 7 pm • Sunday Evening Service WEDNESDAY • 7 pm • Mid-Week Services THURSDAY • Ladies Bible Study
Valley Christian Church A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH Pastor Brent Montgomery 2001 W. State Farm Rd. • 532-4090 www.npvalley.com “The Story,” an exciting new way to engage the Bible for your whole family, begins April 7th. SUNDAY 9 am • Small Groups 10:15 am • Worship Service MONDAY 6:30 pm • Monday Night Coffee House
Committed to the Great Commission Shaped by the Great Commandment 100 McDonald Road – 532-6772 www.fbcnorthplatte.org Interim Pastor Dave Logsdon SUNDAY: 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Worship Service 6:30 pm Epicenter Youth Group Call office for times and locations Nursery provided for all services
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Father Mark Seiker http://www.seas-np.org/ 3301 Echo Dr. • 534-5461 (West Walker Rd. approx. 1 mile West of Hwy. 83) SATURDAY 5:00 pm • Evening Mass Confessions • 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am • Morning Mass Confessions • 9:00 am - 9:55 am Confessions: 30 min. before most daily Masses
Church of Christ 700 S. Willow • 532-5661 • 539-1122 Harold Rhea - Evangelist SUNDAY 9:30 am • Sunday School (Children thru Adult) 10:30 am • Worship Service 7:00 pm • Evening Worship Service WEDNESDAY 7 pm • Bible Study & Prayer youth bible classes
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 415 N. Chestnut 532-0942 www.st-pats-online.org Facebook: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of North Platte Twitter: @StPatsonline Fr. James Golka • Fr. Neal Hock SATURDAY 5:30 pm • Mass Confessions • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm SUNDAY 8:30 am • Sunday Mass 11:00 am • Sunday Mass 5:30 pm • Sunday Mass
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, LCMS Pastor Robert Wiest (Missouri Synod) 1400 East D St. • 532-4753 www.ourredeemernp.org SUNDAY 8:30 am • Rolls, Coffee and Fellowship 8:45 am • Adult Bible Study, Sunday School, & Youth Bible Study 10:00 am • Worship Service MONDAYS 7:00 pm • Worship Service
North Platte Berean Church Seeking to Make Disciples 202 West 8th • 308 532-7448 www.npberean.org SUNDAY 9:00 am • Worship Gathering Ambassador Class First Look (Nursery - Pre-K) and 252 Basics (K-5) 11 am • Worship Gathering Middle & High School First Look (Nursery - Pre-K) and 252 Basics (K-5) WEDNESDAY 7 pm • Middle/High School Youth Groups Small Groups available throughout the week
Beautiful Savior Lutheran (LCMS) • 402 Baytree • 534-7004 Pastor Robert Deardoff email: bslc@bslcnp.com SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. • Classic Praise Worship 9:45 a.m. • Coffee & Donuts 10:00 a.m. • Sunday School/Bible Class 11:00 a.m. • New Song Praise Worship www.bslcnp.com
First Presbyterian Church (USA) 1901 W Leota Street - 532-1083 email: office@fpcnp.org www.fpcnp.org Office Hours: 9am - 4pm Polly Deppen, Pastor SUNDAY 9:00am Choir Practice 10:00am Morning Worship (Childcare provided) Live Broadcast of Service on KOOQ 1410AM TUESDAY 9:00am Mission Fellowship Sewing/Quilting Group WEDNESDAY 5:00pm (September –May) Education Program for children & youth with family style dinner 7:00pm Choir Practice 8:00pm Bell Choir Practice *Call the church office for more information.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
203 West 4th • 532-0515 Father Jeffrey S.F. Nelson, Rector SUNDAY 8 am • Early Worship Service, Holy Eucharist 10:30 am • Worship Service, Holy Eucharist THURSDAY 5:30 pm • Holy Eucharist in the St. George Chapel OFFICE HOURS M-F 9am - Noon
2801 West E • 534-6623 Father James Novakowski Father Jerry Wetovick 5:15 pm • Saturday Evening Mass 4:00 - 4:45 pm • Confessions 8:00 am • Sunday Mass 10:30 am • Sunday Mass
Messiah Lutheran Church Pastor Tim Eighmy 2700 West A Street • 308-532-9258 www.MessiahLutheranChurchnp.org SUNDAY 8:45 am • Traditional Worship 10 am • Blended Worship 11 am • Contemporary Family Worship 10 am • Sunday School Age 3 - High School 9 & 10 am • Adult Sunday School WEDNESDAY 6:30 pm • Confirmation Class 7:30 pm • Evening Worship Service
Bethel Church-EFCA 2700 W. Philip Ave., North Platte 532-7040 or www.bethelnp.org “Connecting People with God & Each Other” WORSHIP SERVICE TIMES: SUNDAY • 9:30am, 11:15am & 6pm WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES & GROUPS: BIBLE STUDIES • please contact church for times MOPS • 1st & 3rd Fridays (Sept - May) MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES & GROUPS: BIBLE STUDY - Thurs. at 6:30am PRAYER GROUPS: SUNDAY PRAYER • 8:30am CHILDREN’S: SUNDAY SCHOOL, Sun. at 9:30am & 11:15am PRAISE KIDS CHOIR * Sun. afternoons (seasonal) AWANA CLUB • (Sept-May) YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES: Youth • Wednesday - 6:15pm - 8:15pm High School • Sunday - 6pm - 9pm
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 220 N. Vine 532-0460 (0ffice) 532-6298 (Kitchen) email@firstchristiannp.org www.firstchristiannp.org Pastor Tim Adams Sunday: 9:15 Sunday School - Classes for Adults and children 10:30 Morning Worship (nursery for Birth through Kindergarten) Coffee Fellowship after worship service Fellowship Dinner after worship service the third Sunday of the month Men's Breakfast second Sunday of the month August through April Christian Women's Fellowship - third Thursday Prayer and Praise - Wednesday at 4:00 Bible Study - Wednesday at 1:30 September through May Prairie Land Food order/distribution site Call the office Monday through Thursday for more information Call church office for more information
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Kathy Phares, president Kathy Phares joined the Board of Education in January 2009. Kathy grew up in Wisner and graduated from WisnerPilger High School in 1986. Following this, she received a B.A. in language arts/secondary education from College of Saint Mary in Omaha in 1990. Phares taught in the Hershey Public School system for three years following her graduation. She married North Platte native Brian Phares in 1993. They have two children, Andrew and Sarah, who are students in the North Platte Public School System. Phares has been an active member of parent/teacher organizations, church activities and various youth activities in the community. She is currently the office manager for Complete Family Medicine, LLC, in North Platte.
Kimberley Kaschke, vice-president Kimberley Kaschke joined the Board of Education in January 2011. Kaschke was raised on a large dairy farm operation in central Kansas and graduated from Cranford College with a major in marketing and management. Kaschke is the vice president of marketing and development for First National Bank as well as the marketing and advertising coordinator for the Great Plains and Lauritzen Banks in the Midwest. Much of her community involvement and leadership has been focused around the youth and the development of the North Platte area. Kaschke and her husband, Marc, have five children, Jordan, Ashlyn, Camden, Gracelyn and Lexus, all of whom have attended, or are currently attending, North Platte Public Schools.
Julie B. Nielsen, board secretary Nielsen grew up in Fremont and graduated from Fremont Senior High in 1978. She attended Dana College (two years) and the University of NebraskaOmaha (two years). In 1982, she graduated with a B.S. degree in criminal justice and a business minor. She worked as a probation officer and alcoholism counselor for several years in Papillion, Kansas City, Mo., and North Platte. Nielsen married Dr. Mark Nielsen in 1988. They have lived in North Platte since 1989 and raised their three children here. In 2000, Nielsen returned to college and received a degree in elementary education
from Chadron State College in 2004. She currently has a Nebraska teaching certificate and substituted in the NPPS district until elected to the Board of Education in 2007. Nielsen is a member of First Eangelical. Lutheran Church, WELCA/Miriam Circle, Lincoln County Medical Alliance, Nebraska Medical Alliance, AMA Alliance, NPHS Booster Club and NPPSD Crisis Response Team.
Jack Price, board member Price is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he received a Bachelor of Science in education degree. He spent his early career teaching middle school social studies in Bettendorf,
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sible for personnel and community relations and then curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Mike Morell, board member Morell is a North Platte native who attended NPPS K-12. He has two children in the public school system Please see BOARD, Page 12
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North Platte Police Department 701 S. Jeffers Business Office: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Emergencies: Dial 911 Non-emergency: 5356789 CrimeStoppers: www.lincolncountycrime stoppers.com www.ci.north-platte. ne.us/government/ depts/police/ Mike Swain, chief of police Jim Agler, deputy chief
sponsible for all law enforcement activities in the city of North Platte. The police department is also dedicated to police-community relations and partakes in most of the city’s celebrations, as well as conducing its annual police picnic in the park every summer. The department is devoted to expanding the services to North Platte through technology, as well.
It is the mission of the North Platte Police Department to The North Platte Po- preserve the peace lice Department is re- and order and to en-
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force the laws, ordinances, and rulings of the state and city. This mission is accomplished by the effective performance of the following functions: n Maintenance of law enforcement presence and availability 24 hours a day n Timely and rapid response to criminal incidents and other requests for police services n Preliminary investigation of criminal offenses and apprehension of perpetrators of crimes n Maintenance of a smooth, orderly, and safe flow of traffic and the active enforcement of traffic laws
n Performance of crime prevention and other public information activities designed to involve citizens in maintaining public safety. n Provision of other services, as necessary, to help accomplish the overall mission To learn more about what the North Platte Police Department does for the community and the department’s many programs, call 535-6789.
North Platte Fire Department 715 S. Jeffers Emergencies: Dial 911 Non-emergency: 5356762 Fire Marshall: 535-6768 www.ci.north-platte. ne.us /government/ depts/fire Fire Chief, Dennis Thompson Assistant Fire Chief, Trent Kleinow
Lincoln Co. Sheriff’s Office 302 N. Jeffers Emergencies: Dial 911 Non-emergency: 5353550 Jail: 535-3560 Sheriff Jerome Kramer Deputy Sheriff, Roland Kramer Operations: Lieutenant, Dan Newton
The Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office and Detention Center is located at 302 N. Jeffers. Sheriff ’s deputies are responsible for enforcing the law in outlying areas of Lincoln County and are often contracted for routine police work by smaller Please see POLICE, Page13
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Deputies patrol hundreds of square miles of roadways in Lincoln County. The sheriff ’s department is also very active in the community and takes pride in bringing the DARE programs into rural public schools, opening up their first substation inside of the Sutherland Public Schools building two years ago. To learn more about what the sheriff ’s department does as part of the community or to learn how to become a community partner with the sheriff ’s office, call the main number at 535-3550. Patrol Division: Sgt. Casey Nelms, Sgt. Wayne Connell, Sgt. Dustin Achenbach, Cpl. Mike Trotter, Cpl. Merit Newman, Cpl. Larry Meyer, Jim Crown, Brent Lundgreen, Season Trevino, Bob Zeiler, Brad Peltier, Devin Ruff, Jeff Gaasch, Tom Courter, Heath Bellinger. Civil Process: Sgt. Lonnie McDonald, Dan Barker Criminal Investigations: Sgt. John Davis, Chuck Nichols Reserve Deputies: Kevin Kennedy, Rick Windham Office Personnel: Office manager, Kathy Wilkens, Sally Wilhelmson, Patty Covey, Delicia Mata, Lexie Ruzicka, Marla Haines Detention Center Nurse: Wendy Hagaman Chaplain: Gary Smith
State Patrol Troop D of the Nebraska State Patrol is headquartered in North Platte and located at 300 W. South River Road along the Intestate 80 interchange. These dedicated troopers enforce state law throughout their region, which covers 23 counties. Responsible primarily for the interstate and highways, troopers are always on the lookout for suspicious activities such as possible drug runners using this area’s roadways for travel. The Nebraska State Patrol, in general, is also
the state’s lead agency in monitoring and investigating sexual predators. Troop D is an award-winning law enforcement agency dedicated not only to the performance of their job, but to the communities they serve. Heading up Troop D is Capt. Jim Parish. The State Patrol is extremely active in community civic organizations and the rollover simulator is always a big draw at local functions highlight the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt. Call 535-8047 to learn more about how the State Patrol gives back to the community.
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Library is a valuable resource Hunting and Telegraph staff reports The North Platte Public Library, 120 W. Fourth St., has more than 100,000 items for circulation. In addition to traditional books those include audio books, magazines, music, movies and e-books. Story time sessions for preschoolers and special activities for all children are available. A genealogical center houses the Genealogical Society’s research materials and Daughters of the American Revolution records and provides computer access to genealogical databases. Newspapers dating back to the 1800s can be accessed via microfilm. The library has free wireless Internet service and makes multiple computers available to the public for research, homework, checking emails or other needs. Basic computer classes are offered to teach people how to use the equipment. Card catalogs can be accessed at www.catal o g . c i . n o r t h - p l a t t e. ne.us and subscription databases are at www.rpa.ci.north-platte.ne.us.
The Friends of the Library, a support wing of the library, offers a lecture series once a month. Many of the speakers are part of Humanities Nebraska and talk about everything from pioneer struggles to historic fashions. The Friends also conduct a book sale every spring and fall to raise money for facility upgrades. The North Platte Public Library Foundation sponsors an annual cemetery tour highlighting local people who have had an impact on history as well as a jigsaw puzzle tournament in January. Winter hours for the library from September through May are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Summer hours, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, are Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdasy, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. During both seasons, the computer center closes half an hour before the library closes. North Platte and Lincoln County residents
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The North Platte Public Library is a great place to explore the world through books, magazines, music, movies, e-books and other media. The library hosts story time sessions for preschoolers and special activities for children of all ages. can obtain a library card for free. There is an annual fee of $35 for those living outside Lincoln County. Photo identification and proof of a current
address are required to obtain a library card. The library phone number is 308-535-8036. Its website is www.ci.nor th-platte. ne.us/library.
Hunting and fishing permits are available for certain species of animals through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. An annual fishing permit is $28.50 for Nebraska residents and $60.50 for nonresidents. A single-day permit is $7.50 for residents and a three-day permit is $22.50 for residents. Deer hunting permits cost $30 for residents and $209 for non-residents of Nebraska. Buck permits cost $73.50 for residents and $521 for non-residents. Seasons and bag limits vary throughout the state. The Game and Parks Commission issues a Fishing Guide book and a Hunting Guide book each year. They can be found on the state’s website, or at any hunting and fishing vendor. For a complete listing of permits and how to obtain them, go to www.outdoornebraska.gov.
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Support offered to non-profit groups through foundation Telegraph staff reports The Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, established in 1978, has paid out more than $10 million in distributions and grants to area nonprofit organizations and activities and in scholarships since its inception. The community foundation administers more than 250 distinct funds, each with its own charitable purpose and specification. The funds contain a total of about $22 million in assets, During the past fiscal year, the foundation distributed $1 million in scholarships and grants from both donations and investment earnings. The community foundation also administers charitable funds for dozens of other organizations.
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It primarily serves Custer, Dawson, Frontier, Hayes, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson and Perkins counties in Nebraska. The Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation was established as a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) to serve donors and non-profit causes in the North Platte area. Large or small, each tax-deductible contribution to the funds of the foundation helps perpetuate a giving legacy. Each year a portion of the funds of the foundation are used to finance scholarships as well as pay grants to non-profit organizations and causes. The Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation address is 120 N. Dewey in North Platte, P.O. Box 1321, North Platte, NE 69103. The phone number is 5343315. Email is mncf@hamilton.net .
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Museum preserves area heritage Telegraph staff reports Often referred to as one of the “gems” of North Platte, the Lincoln County Historical Museum, 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., presents information in a fun and educational way. Humanities Nebraska speakers are frequent guests. They’ve covered every topic imaginable, from the role of African-Americans in the Civil War to hardships faced during the Great Depression. The museum has been the site of Civil War re-enactments, Halloween “hauntings” and anvil blowing on the Fourth of July. Workshops are offered on everything from rope making to butter churning. The museum also presents an annual Heritage Festival in conjunction with Nebraskaland Days, the official state celebration.
The festival provides musical entertainment, vendor booths, an antique tractor parade, wagon rides and historical demonstrations. Even when events aren’t planned, there’s plenty to see at the museum. The main building houses interpretive exhibits depicting the history and settlement of the Platte Valley. One of them details North Platte’s famed World War II Canteen, a volunteer effort that served six million servicemen and women traveling across the country aboard troop trains. Behind the museum is a village made up of old buildings from around Lincoln County. The public is invited to walk through all of them. The structures include a 1917 prairie Lutheran Church, a one-room schoolhouse, a furnished
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The Lincoln County Historical Museum preserves the heritage and history of the area. town house built in 1899, a village home and an 1869 two-story log cabin. There is a barbershop dating back to 1900, a general store, a working blacksmith shop and a Union Pacific Railroad depot and caboose. Also on the grounds is an 1860s Pony Express log cabin, the Fort McPherson headquarters building, a Daughters of the America
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Revolution log cabin, a barn and a variety of farm machinery and equipment. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, $10 for families, $4 for senior citizens or people with military identification, free for kids 12 and younger and $3 for groups of 10 or more.
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NP area Children’s Museum offers kids creative environment Telegraph staff reports Located at 314 N. Jeffers St., the North Platte Area Children’s Museum offers interactive exhibits intended to foster imaginations. Kids are invited to dress up and sing, dance and act on a stage. Children can grow their own vegetables and sell them at a pretend farmer’s market. They can also make crafts, sail a pirate ship and fly a helicopter in the transportation world exhibit. The museum also offers a variety of educational camps and hosts presentations about
everything from bats and raptors to accepting people with disabilities. The museum is a member of the Association of Children’s Museums. Its hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free for museum members and children 2 and younger. It’s $4 for children and adults who aren’t members, and $3 for senior citizens. Rooms at the attraction can also be rented out for birthday parties. The number to the children’s museum is 5323512.
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Heating/cooling Important phone numbers ... Emergencies Fire, Police, Ambulance, Sheriff..................911 Hospital............. 696-8000 Emergency Management.....532-7383 Police Dept....... 535-6789 Crimestoppers.. 534-8400 Lincoln Co. Sheriff..... .......................... 535-3550 State Patrol........535-8047
Rural Fire Dept. 535-6782 City Fire Dept. ...535-6762 Rape/Abuse Crisis............ ...........................534-3495
Lincoln Co. Courthouse ...........................534-4350 Post Office..800-275-8777 Public Library.....535-8036
Highway Conditions......... ........511 or 800-906-9069 Dept. of Roads..535-8031
Health Services Great Plains Regional Medical Center ….. ......... ...........................696-8000 GPRMC Home Health/Hospice................... ...........................696-7434 VA Primary Care Clinic...........…...532-6906
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Building Permits Building permits for the city of North Platte can be obtained at City Hall, 211 W. Third St. For more information, you can call 308535-6724. The fee for a new home with a garage is $425, and additional footage over 1,500 square feet is charged extra. There is also a charge for additional buildings and remodels, with a minimum permit fee of $50. Residents are also required to apply for permits for demolition, fences, signs, plumbing and mechanical work. For a complete listing of fees, contact the city or go to the city’s website at www.ci.north-platte.ne.us.
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General Information Chamber of Commerce.........532-4966 Lincoln Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau .....................….532-4729 Animal Shelter............... ..........................535-6780 Housing Authority...........534-4887 Time and Temperature.... 532-6007 North Platte Senior Center.........…..532-6544 Workforce Development............ ..........................535-8320 Public Transit....532-1370 RSVP.........…… 535-6777 Recreation Complex...........535-6772 Social Security Admin. .......866-830-0668
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One can apply for vehicle titles, registration, plates and permits at the county treasurer’s office at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 311 N. Jeffers St. in North Platte. The office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and closed on holidays. To contact the office for more information, call 308-534-4350. For Nebraska’s full regulations and fees for titles, registration, license plates and other permits, go to www.dmv.ne.gov. Lincoln County’s driver’s license office is at 311 N. Vine St. in North Platte, and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To contact the office for more information, call 308-535-8326. A one-year permit costs $5, two-year permit costs $10, three-year permits $14, four-year permits $19 and five-year permits $24. To get a complete breakdown of license and permit fees, go to www.dmv.ne.gov.
There are 24-hour drop off AlleyCat Recycling (drop-off rrailers) at the following locations: Senior Citizens Center — 900 E. 10th St. Westfield Shopping Center — A and Carr on the North side of Sunmart First Christian Church — 220 N. Vine North Platte Community College-South Campus — 601 W. State Farm Road, Adams Middle School — 1200 McDonald Rd. These sites accept aluminum, office paper, cardboard, newspapers, No. 1 and No. 2 plastic rinsed with no lids, tin/steel cans and magazines. Sorry, no glass, oil bottles or plastic bags are accepted. Break down cardboard before dropping it off. Printer cartridges and old cell phones are accepted at the KNPLCB office at 715 S. Jeffers. Also recycle bins at are events.
Utilities The city of North Platte provides electricity, water and sewer through Municipal Light and Water, the city-owned utilities company. The main office is located at 201 W. Third St. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, or can call the office at 308535-6740. New customers must visit the office and complete an application for service. New customers are required to pay a deposit unless the customer provides a letter of good credit with a past utility company. Electric service can usually be connected within one business day. A full listing of city utilities fees can be found at the city’s website www.ci. north-platte.ne.us or by going to the Municipal Light and Water office. For electricity, people living outside the city of North Platte need to contact Dawson Public Power District at 308-532-0223, or by going to their North Platte office at 1115 Prospect Drive.
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Meet some of North Platte’s closest neighbors Wellfleet Located about 27 miles south of North Platte along Highway 83, this village of 76 is small but rich in frontier tradition and natural beauty. Wellfleet Lake is a hidden gem, perfect for fishing, boating, primitive camping or just some alone time with nature. The Wellfleet Fall Festival is the perfect opportunity to experience the best of country hospitality and agricultural history.
Wallace Wallace is a community proud of its past and excited about its future. Each year, the town plays host to many visitors for its fall festival. The celebration includes rodeos, parades, dances and barbecues. Located along Highways 23 and 25, Wallace has a rather solitary location and friendly residents, making it a pleasant community.
Sutherland Sutherland, located on the Union Pacific Railroad’s “mainline,” is 20 miles west of North Platte. Sutherland offers
its residents and those of surrounding towns hours of enjoyment. Sutherland boasts a 3,050-acre lake for excellent fishing and boating, two trap shoot ranges, a huge Fourth of July celebration and many more recreational and educational activities. “Come on in, to the biggest little town on America’s Main Street.”
offers a public park, a nearby lake and a community building for special events. The annual Brady Days celebration occurs every year in August. Some of the activities include a parade, ice cream social, barbecue, volleyball games, softball games and a dance. Brady is a town on the move with a lot of history to be proud of.
Hershey Hershey offers its residents a solid education system, affordable housing and lots of recreational activities. It’s known for being an active and progressive community with groups, clubs and citizens who get things accomplished. Hershey residents experience the best of both worlds — small town living with easy access to the shopping, restaurants and other opportunities just down the road in North Platte.
Brady Big things come in small packages. That’s true of Brady, a little town with big opportunities for its citizens and visitors. Brady
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Maxwell Maxwell is located 15 miles east of North Platte just off of I-80. Most noted for the McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell offers a beautiful and historic look at western Nebraska. Maxwell schools offer residents smaller class sizes, personal attention and a great education. The hills and canyons
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Protecting the environment is important to North Platte City recycling In 2011, the city of began a curbside recycling program, in partnership with the Regional Recycling Center and Keep North Platte Lincoln County Beautiful. People who wish to participate in the recycling program can con-
tact the city’s public service department at 535-6700. The city will issue a yellow-covered recycling bin, and people can recycle paper, cardboard, magazines, cans and plastics and take it to the Regional Recycling Center. The center asks residents to break down cardboard
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cart service and $3 for each additional cart per month. The city picks up trash Monday through Friday, and each section of town has a designated pickup schedule. Check with the city’s service department for your City waste pickup day. pickup On those pickup The city also issues days, the city asks that waste carts, which cost all carts be in place by $20 per month for one- 6:30 a.m.
boxes that are larger by 12 inches by 12 inches. Recycling carts are picked up every other week on Mondays and Tuesdays by the city, and there is no cost for recycling carts.
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There is a 200-pound maximum weight limit to carts and household waste and yard waste must be separated into separate carts from April 1 to Nov. 30. The city does not require separation of household and yard waste from Dec. 1 to March 30. The city asks residents to not put anything other than grass, leaves, weeds or garden waste in the yard waste carts. The city will pick up tree branches if you leave them next to your trash bin, or in the street. If you do leave tree branches in the street, the city asks that you call the office to let them know it is there. The city’s collection vehicles require a minimum of 12 feet around each container, so they must be placed outside of any alcove or enclosure in an alley or street.
For more information about city pickup services, call 308-5356702.
City transfer station The city transfer station/composting operation is located approximately 7 miles south and west of North Platte, just west of the inlet to Lake Maloney. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. For questions about this operation, you may call the site directly at 535-6710 or contact the sanitation office at 5356702. To drop off items at the city transfer station, there is a $47.10 per ton fee, with a $20 minimum. City waste customers can get a once-a-year free dump pass, which is worth two pick up loads.
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Alzheimer’s — Second and fourth Monday, 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, E and McDonald-Information: Helen Bell, 532-6214. Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHANE) — Second Monday, 2 p.m.; Heidi’s, 217 E. SixthInformation: 520-5422. Parkinson’s — First Monday, 7 p.m. – not JuneAugust; 1200 S. Tabor; Community Building. Diabetes — Mondays, 7 p.m.; Platte Room, Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Platte Valley National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
— First Monday; not JulyAug.; First United Methodist Church, E and McDonald. Brain Injury — Second Monday, 7-9 p.m.; Platte Room, Great Plains Regional Medical Center. North Platte MS — Mondays, 7 p.m.; The Pop Corner, 1847 West A St., Information: Alicia 520-0351 or Kathy 520-1687. Infertility — Mondays, 7 p.m.; Harvest Christian Fellowship-Conference Room, 1501 S. Dewey. Women ‘s Compulsive Gambling — Information on time and place: Sue
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SUPPORT GROUPS Huebner, 532-0537. Hearing Loss — Third Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.; First Lutheran Church, Fifth and Willow. Information: Donila Mains 535-6600. North Platte Weight Loss Surgery — First and third Tuesday, 7 p.m.; World Wide Church of God, Willow and Walker Rd. Information: Beth Thompson, 532-7229 or bt57dt5740@charter.net. The Compassionate Friends Inc. — Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; First United Methodist-Church Parlor, 1600 W. E. Women’s Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault — Information on time and place: Delia, 308-284-8477. Supported by Sandhills Crisis Intervention Program. Men’s Compulsive Gambling — Information on time and place: Sue Huebner, 532-0587. Gay and Lesbian — Information on time and place: Ann, 534-1173. Rape and Domestic Abuse Program — Information on time and place: 532-0624. Overeaters Anonymous — Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.; Cozad Hospital-meeting room. Overeaters Anonymous — Saturdays, 10 a.m.; First Christian Church, 501 Calvert, Elwood. Post-Abortion Support Group — Information: 534-1440 or 650-3085. Mom to Mom Breastfeed — Information: Emily Krondak, 520-6673 or
emilykrondak@msn.com. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Christ-Centered Recovery Groups — Sundays, meal, 6 p.m.; worship, 6:30 p.m.; groups, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; coffee and desserts, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Nursery care available, 6-9:30 p.m.; Harvest Christian Fellowship, 1501 S. Dewey. INTERVENTION PROGRAMS Domestic violence intervention program for men — Mondays or Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; Information: 534-5879. AL-ANON (for families of alcoholics) Alano Club — 620 W. Sixth; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11 a.m.; Monday, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Thursday (step meeting), 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.; women’s meeting, noon, Saturday. Unity with AA Saturday, 8 p.m. Meetings downstairs. Fourth Street Group — 1720 W. Fourth; 8 p.m. Wednesday unity meeting with AA. Ogallala AI-Anon — Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 1008 West A. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Alano Club — 620 W. Sixth. Noon and 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon, 3:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; Women’s meetings, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 8 p.m. Saturday (downstairs) handicap accessible; men’s meeting, 6:30 p.m., Saturday; all meetings nonsmoking.
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Fourth Street Group — 1720 W. Fourth, daily 12:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. Women’s meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday; Men’s meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; handicapped accessible. New Hope Club — 116 E. Sixth St., upstairs; daily at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Women’s meeting 8 p.m. Wednesday; men’s meeting 8 p.m. Wednesday; Young Procrastinators 10 p.m. Callaway Seven ValleyAAA — Mondays, 8 p.m.; United Methodist Church. AI-Anon, 8 p.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, 308836-2751. Cozad AA — Wednesdays, 8 p.m., 1800 Papio, dining room; Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Catholic Church, parish hall. Curtis AA — Thursday, 7 p.m.; St. John’s Lutheran Church. Hershey AA — Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Old Catholic Church basement, book study. Wallace AA — Sunday 7 p.m.; American Legion Hall
Spas
217 S. Commercial. Ogallala AA — Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; 1008 West A, Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Thursday, 8 p.m.; Friday, noon; Saturday, 7 p.m., all in mountain times. Information: 308-284-3934 or 308-284-6820. Gothenburg AA — Monday, 7:30 p.m.; 416 10th Street, Pony Express Group; Tuesdays, 8 p.m., 20th and J, Catholic church. Sutherland AA — Thursday, 8 p.m.; Catholic church. Paxton AA — Monday, 8 p.m. (MT); Catholic church. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS Callaway — Friday, 8 p.m.; United Methodist Church. Information: 308836-2751 or 308-643-2353. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS The School of Recovery Group — Mondays, 7 p.m.; North Platte Senior Center, 900 E. 10th. The Ties that Bind — Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 6:30 p.m.; Alano Club, 620 W. Sixth.
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Surgery
621 W. Francis, North Platte • 308-534-8800 www.npsurgerycenter.com E X P E R I E N C E T H E B E S T
ANESTHESIOLOGY Michael Pochop, MD Forrest Ragland, MD Ryan Rathjen, MD
611 West Francis 601 West Leota 601 West Leota
534-8800 696-8470 696-8470
811 William Avenue 611 West Francis, Suite 100 611 West Francis, Suite 100 611 West Francis, Suite 100 209 McNeel Lane
696-2273 534-2532 534-2532 534-2532 534-8383
FAMILY MEDICINE Kent Allison, MD Jason Citta, MD Gary Conell, MD Shawn Murdock, MD Douglas States, MD
GENERAL SURGERY Brendon Curtis, MD Timothy O’Holleran, MD* Chris Seip, MD* Michael Simonson, MD
516 W. Leota 516 W. Leota 516 W. Leota 516 W. Leota
534-5370 534-5370 534-5370 534-5370
215 McNeel Lane
534-6655
HAND SURGERY Scott Carol, DO*
INTERNAL MEDICINE Ronald Asher, MD Mark Nielsen, MD Susan Schuckert, MD
500 W. Leota, Suite 150 611 W. Francis, Suite 100 209 McNeel Lane
532-3022 534-2532 534-2532
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Michael Bianco, MD* Chris Johng, MD*
1115 South Willow 1115 South Willow
534-4804 534-4804
OPHTHALMOLOGY James Shreck, MD* Kristen Burwick, MD
1307 South Willow 1307 South Willow
532-3937 532-3937
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Jon D. Hannah, MD* Mark McKenzie, MD*
215 McNeel Lane 215 McNeel Lane
534-6655 534-6655
OTOLARYNGOLOGY Elaine Fitzpatrick, MD* Philip Fitzpatrick, MD* Roger Simpson, MD
801 William Avenue 801 William Avenue 106 East C
532-3330 532-3330 532-6465
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Caroline Sorenson, MD
210 McNeel Lane
534-9100
815 South Maple 815 South Maple 815 South Maple 815 South Maple
532-3600 532-3600 532-3600 532-3600
PODIATRY Alicia Ericksen, DPM Richard Raska, DPM* Justin Raatz, DPM* Clinton Schafer, DPM* *Physician Investor
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Buffalo Bill Stamp Club — Second Sunday, 2 p.m.; Episcopal Church, Fourth and Vine. Christian Motorcyclists Association — Last Sunday of month, 3-5 p.m., not Aug. or Sept.; Village Inn Restaurant, 2101 S. Dewey; Information: Chris Malsbury, 530-5038. VFW 1504 and VFW Auxilary — First Monday, 8 p.m., VFW, 2100 E. Fourth. Cody Lions Club — Mondays, noon; The Depot, 520 N. Jeffers. R & R Club — Second Monday, noon, not JulyAug.; Eagles Club, 620 N. Chestnut. Klassy Kilowatt Club — 12:30 p.m. (CT), Village Inn, 111 Halligan Drive; Retired Nebraska Public Power employees. North Platte Art Guild — First Monday, 1:30 p.m.; Art and Gift Gallery, 516 N. Dewey; Information: 5309488. Lincoln County Historical Society — Fourth Monday, not June-Sept., 6:30 p.m.; Lincoln County Historical Museum, 2403 N. Buffalo. Lincoln County Ag Society — Mondays, 7 p.m.; Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Newcomer’s Club — Third Monday, 7 p.m.; Presbyterian Church,1900 W. Leota; Information: 5342839 or 534-1921. North Platte Junior Women’s Club — Third Monday, 7 p.m., not in summer, 534-6442 Fun with Color Watercolor — Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m.; Blue Flame Room, Northwestern Energy, 215
E. Fifth. Free to cancer survivors; Information: Sandy Meyer 532-9799 “What’s it Worth” Antique Classes — Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; The Pop Corner, 1847 W. A; Information: 530-4572 North Platte Kiwanis — Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 a.m., not July-Aug.; Heidi’s Restaurant, 217 E. Sixth; Information: 534-9524. Diamond K Kiwanis — Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.; Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene, 1802 N. Jeffers. North Platte Chapter 2110, National Association Retired Federal Employees — Second Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.; Margie’s Bar & Grill, 1008 W. 18th. Western Nebraska Community for Life — Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Harvest Christian Fellowship, 1501 S. Dewey; prayer meeting. Daughters of the American Revolution — Second Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., not June-Aug.; Margie’s Bar & Grill, 1008 W. 18th. Buffalo Bill Kiwanis — Tuesday, noon; The Depot, 520 N. Jeffers; Information: 532-7207. Downtown Association — First Tuesday, 8:15 a.m.; Northwestern Energy, 200 E. Fifth; Information: Kim 5342100. Paws-Itive Kids Humane Society — Third Tuesday, 7 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, E and Carr, Preteens and teens, help educate the public on pet care; Information: 650-PAWS or 650-7297. American Youth Soccer Organization — Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; North Platte Chamber of Commerce, 520
Tanning
S. Dewey. Original Town Association — Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Berean Church, 202 W. Eighth Heartland Amateur Radio Association — Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles, Lexington. Information: 308-5372776. Class of 1955 — Information: Marilyn Crawford 5323483. North Platte Coin Club — Third Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Senior Center, 900 E. 10th; Information: Loren 532-9622. North Platte Jaycees — Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Jaycee Hall, 403 W. Tenth. North Platte Eagles Auxiliary — Second and fourth Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Eagles Club, 620 N. Chestnut Area Retired School Employees — Second Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.; Lincoln Highway Diner, Lee Bird Field; Information: 532-7207. Knights of Columbus Council 1211 — Second Wednesday; 514 E. Fifth. Class of 1959 no host luncheon — Third Wednesday, 1 p.m.; Information: Betty Tatman 532-7167. North Platte Tree Board — First Wednesday, noon; The Depot, 520 N. Jeffers North Platte Rotary Club — Wednesdays, noon; Quality Inn & Suites, 2102 S. Jeffers; Information: 534-9648. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 163 — Second Wednesday; Post Home, 2020 E. Fourth; Information: Ruth Gebhardt 532-7455. Paws-Itive Partners Humane Society — Second Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Public Safety Building, 701 S. Jeffers Dance at Senior Center — Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m.;
North Platte Sr. Center, 900 E. 10th, $4 admission North Platte Genealogical Society — Third Wednesday, 7 p.m., not June-Aug.; North Platte Public Library, 120 W. Fourth; Information: 534-3589. North Platte Class of 1956 luncheon — Fourth Thursday, 11:30 a.m.; The Depot, 520 N. Jeffers. Sunrise Rotary Club — Thursdays, 7 a.m.; Heidi’s, 217 E. Sixth; Information: Dave Rowe, 308-368-7527. TOPS NE 109 — Thursday, 8 a.m.; First Christian Church, 220 N. Vine North Platte Art Study League — Second Thursday, 10 a.m., Aug.-May; McKinley Education Center, 301 W. F. North Platte Luncheon BPW Club — Fourth Thursday, noon; The Depot, 520 S. Dewey; Information: Lindy Hiatt 535-3773. Sioux Lookout Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution — Second Thursday, 11:30 a.m., not in summer; Margie’s Bar & Grill, 1008 W. 18th; Information: 532-7207 or 532-1903. North Platte Area Home Educators — Third Thursday, 1:30 p.m.; Recreation Center, 1300 S. McDonald; Information: Jolene Catlette, 534-8215. Teen Café — Thursday, 4 p.m.; North Platte Library,120 W. Fourth. Ages 12-18, in grades 6-12; Information: 535-8036. Lincoln County Democrats — First Thursday, 6 p.m.; Information: Terry Sigler 532-6041. North Platte Altrusa Club International — Third Thursday, 6 p.m.; Senior Center, 900 E. 10th. Please see CLUBS, Page 23
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Lee Bird Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol — Thursday, 7 p.m.; North Platte Airport, Lee Bird Field. Heartland Quilt Guild — First Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; McKinley Education Center, 301 W. F. Sweet Adelines — Second and Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m.; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2700 W. A; Information: Jean States, 5326896. Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 3 — Second Thursday, 7:30
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p.m.; American Legion Club, 2020 E. Fourth; Information: David 5203870. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6930, Maywood — Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Veterans of Foreign Wars Club, 120 N. Commercial St., Maywood; Information: 308-367-4539. Buffalo Bill Corral of Westerners — Second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., not June-Aug.; Lincoln County Historical Museum. 2403 N. Buffalo. The Union Pacific Employees Club No. 8 — Third Thursday, 6 p.m.; Eagles Club, 620 N. Chestnut
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Performing and visual arts in NP Telegraph staff reports The Neville Center for Performing Arts in downtown North Platte serves as a hub for live entertainment in the city. The theater was built in 1929 by Keith Neville, a former governor of Nebraska. Neville joined forces with builder Alex Beck to construct the building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. In 1980, Neville’s four daughters donated the building to the North Platte Community Playhouse. A fundraising campaign generated $250,000 to restore the building.. In addition to Playhouse productions, the Neville is also home to the Town Hall Lecture Series, the Children’s Summer Theater program and the Frontier Revue, featuring an alloriginal score written by the late James Thayer of Sidney. The Neville Center is also home to the North Platte Concert Association. The concert series has been bringing performing arts to North Platte for more than 60 years. The 2013-14 con-
cert season features: Oct. 10, 2 p.m.: The Lightning Bugs. A trip back in time to the days of big bands and crowded dance floors. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.: Ann Chang, concert pianist. Currently the artistic director for the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Chang is an active soloist and lecturer in the United State and Europe. Feb. 28, 2014, 7:30 p.m.: The Sons of the Pioneers. For more than 75 years, the Sons of the Pioneers have been performing the music of the American West. Songs such as “Tumbling Tumbleweed” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky” have become interwoven into the fabric of the western culture. March 18, 2014, 7:30 p.m.: Tribute to ABBA. An exciting tribute to the Swedish pop group, this will be an evening of harmony, high-energy dance and unforgettable hits. May 19, 2014, 7:30 p.m.: The Abbey Road Band will feature a live tribute to The Beatles. The concert association relies on memberships and sponsors. In-
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The Prairie Arts Center has been working on renovating the 1913 Post Office building and is nearing its opening as each phase of the project is completed. formation about membership and printable forms are available at npconcertassociation.o rg. 䡲 Creativity Unlimited Arts Council: This non-profit organization was created to promote creative self-expression through classes, workshop, exhibitions, performances and events. In 2008, the group purchased the building known as the 1913 Post Office Building in downtown North Platte and has been raising money to create the Prairie Arts Center, with plans to restore the Italian Renaissance style building to its former glory. When complete, it will provide space for special art exhibits, music performances, classrooms for art activities, and room for various community events. CUAC sponsored the recent Community Unity Tile project, featuring five obelisks decorated by nearly
2,000 ceramic tiles created by members of the community. Each spring, CUAC hosts the annual herb market as a fundraiser for PAC. For information on CUAC and the Prairie Arts Center, visit their website at www.prairie artscenter-ne.org, or contact Ken Hosmer at 308-532-9794. 䡲 Art and Gift Gallery A cooperative of area artists, the Art and Gift Gallery began in 1987 when a group of artists rented a vintage store in downtown North Platte and began the work of promoting art in the area. The gallery has expanded to a total of five gallery rooms. Upcoming shows include “Floral and Still Life” with entry dates scheduled on Aug. 1-3 and 6 and 7. Entry dates for the “Rails Across America” exhibit are Sept. 3-7. To learn more about the cooperative or to schedule a tour, call 308-534-1946.