He was chosen for the honor for his outstanding success in business and generous support of the community and school endeavors.
Tincher will be honored at the annual PHS Alumni Banquet May 24 at the high school.
The hall of fame was developed to recognize athletes for outstanding careers in high school and beyond; administrators, c oaches, teachers and community members for significant involvement in Plattsmouth Public Schools; former high school students who have made a noted impact in their chosen field or society; past high school teams with outstanding performances at the state level.
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Classmate Wayne Haley Dies Audrey Smith Obituary (Plattsmouth, Neb, 6-8-06) -- Audrey M. Smith, age 56, of Plattsmouth, died June 6, 2006, of a stroke. Audrey was Plattsmouth High School English and speach teacher and drama coach beginning in the 1970s. Audrey is survived by husband, Denny (Plattsmouth School Board member) and son, Matt. Services were Saturday, June 10, 11 am, at Plattsmouth High School. Intermet at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Memorials to POPS (Providing Opportunities for Plattsmouth Students) Foundation, Nebraska Childrens Home or Plattsmouth Public Library. 'Beef Bark' maker has own store from the Omaha World-Herald, May 2006 PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. - For the past decade, Mark Hula (Plattsmouth High School Class of 1976) has spent his free time perfecting his kitchen hobby. The electrical repair technician shared samples of his finished product with colleagues along his three-state travel route. He also gave the samples as treats to friends, relatives and neighbors. His brother called the jerky sticks "beef bark," and the name stuck. Hula even got a trademark for it. "I'm a shameless self-promoter, and the beef bark started taking a life of its own," Hula said. "It just got to be too hard to keep up with all the requests for more. I created a bunch of addicts, and you can't do something like that out of your house." Last month, the 48-year-old Plattsmouth resident opened the Beef Bark Store, which appears to be the first business in southeast Nebraska selling only beef jerky. Open five days a week, Hula's store sells three flavors of handmade jerky: mild regular, teriyaki and hot. The jerky is available in 4- and 8-ounce bags, 1-pound packages and in bulk orders. Since his April 15 opening, Hula said, he has sold about 100 pounds of jerky a week. By summer, he expects to start making 200 pounds per He buys his meat from local grocers, using U.S. Department of Agriculture-inspected chuck, he said. The public's response has been gratifying, Hula said. "Technically, we're in the black. We're breaking even in our third week." The storefront now occupied by Hula's business, which is across from the old Blue Devils Stadium, has produced a high turnover of businesses. The building has been home to, among others, an ice cream shop, a seasonal income tax service, a seafood restaurant and an egg roll shop. Hula bought the building in late 2004 and gutted the interior. Four dehydrators in the kitchen can process 5 pounds of meat each about every four hours, Hula said. On Wednesdays, when the store is closed, Hula and his staff slice meat in preparation for the coming week. After slicing, they place the meat in a brining liquid and refrigerate it for several days. Hula's refrigerators store about 250 pounds of beef. Classmate Debra March Stafford Dies (Plattsmouth, 10-03) Vicki Tilson, 46, of Plattsmouth was returning from a motorcycle race in Nehawka and a stop to celebrate her husband's upcoming birthday when the van she was driving ran a stop sign and collided with a sport utility vehicle. The accident occured on Oct. 19, 2003, at the intersection of Hyw. #1 and 42nd St., Murray, Nebraska. Her husband, Kevin Tilson, 46, was killed in the crash as was Vicki Tilson's sister, 46-year-old Debra Jean Stafford of Thurman, Iowa. Debra was laid to rest at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Plattsmouth, NE; Kevin at Lewiston Cemetery, Murray, NE. Debra was a member of the Plattsmouth High Class of 1976.
Tincher chosen for PCS Hall of Fame
(Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008 - Plattsmouth Journal) -- The eleven-member Plattsmouth High School Hall of Fame board of directors is pleased to announce Mark Tincher as the 2008 inductee into the hall of fame.
(Plattsmouth, Neb, 9-7-07) Plattsmouth firefighters sounded the bells Saturday with the strike of the four fives in memory of fellow firefighter Wayne LeRoy Haley.
Haley passed away Aug. 29 at Alegent Midlands Community. Firefighters from Plattsmouth, Yutan, Murray, Ralston and Bellevue attended services honoring Wayne Saturday at Roby Funeral Home. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth.
Wayne joined Plattsmouth Volunteer Fire Department Feb. 4, 2003, when he was 45 years old.
"Wayne was proud to be a member," said Plattsmouth Fire Chief Mike Wilson. "He made sure everyone knew the pride he had. This was something he always wanted to do - be a fireman. He knew the time and dedication it took."
During the services, Wilson shared one of his favorite stories about Wayne.
"Wayne wasn't overly tall," Wilson explained. I can remember we had a can and had to get the water shut off."
The shut-off switch was in a small cubbyhole and difficult to reach. "I called for the little guy and he was right there," Wilson said.
Holding his ankles firefighters lowered Wayne headfirst into the hole. "We told him as we were holding his legs and lowering him in the hole that we'd stretch him out and make him a couple inches taller," Wilson said.
When a fire call went out, Wayne could be seen driving to the fire station in his small blazer with its "big light bar," Wilson said.
"His wife Suzie also supported him as a fireman - not only on the Ladies Auxiliary. They would change vehicles so Wayne could drive to work. The light bar had an effect on gas mileage." Wilson continued to explain.
Wayne also enjoyed helping to maintain the fire equipment and took pride in keeping it in tiptop shape. "His favorite truck of all was the aerial," Wilson said. "He loved showing the truck off to his family. The pride carried into Sunday morning as he would go to the station and help with the maintenance, making sure the equipment was ready for the next call."
Wayne also enjoyed entertaining department members, according to Wilson. "He loved to sing. He would do karaoke at award dinners singing to anything from Garth Brook's 'The Dance,' to George Strait's 'The Fireman.'"
Last year, Wayne started experiencing health problems. Even though he felt weak, he continued to serve the department in whatever capacity he could, Wilson said.
Wayne was born Jan. 4, 1957, in Omaha to LaVerne Walter and Lina Ruth (Surnear) Haley.
On July 6, 2001, he married Susan Cornelius in Plattsmouth.
Wayne was raised and schooled in Plattsmouth, graduating with the Class of 1976. He attended Metro Tech for two years. Wayne had worked at the Chrysler dealership in Glenwood, Iowa, and Trump Enterprises in Plattsmouth as well as Modern Equipment Company in Omaha.
He moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where he worked as a security guard. In 1991 he moved back to Plattsmouth and worked as production supervisor of material handling equipment at Modern Equipment Company until the time of his death. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 365 and Plattsmouth Fire Department, both of Plattsmouth.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Haley, Plattsmouth; daughters and son-in-law, Julie Haley, Phoenix, Ariz.; Bonnie and William White, Phoenix; son, James Haley, Phoenix; stepdaughter, Tracy Gurwell, Hesperia, Calif.; stepson, William Gurwell, Plattsmouth; four grandchildren; mother, Lina Haley, Bellevue; sisters and brothers-in-law, Tammy and Richard Nelson, Kennendale, Texas; Mary and George "Pat" Shehan, Bellevue; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.