Stories from Thursday, August 8, 2002

Red Willow County commissioners discussed illegally-registered camper trailers and structures that don't conform to federal flood plain regulations during a regular meeting Tuesday. McCook resident Duane Prohaska told commissioners he is frustrated that others have registered their mobile homes and camper trailers out-of-state, thereby avoiding paying Nebraska state sales taxes...

Excitement is building in Indianola as the community prepares to host its 100th annual Old Settler's Picnic. "It's going great," said Doug Shadley and Travis Herrmann, two of the many Indianola residents who are helping with arrangements for the celebration. "Based on the parade sign-ups, button sales and interest in other activities, we're expecting a tremendous turnout," they said...

The family of Ray and Thelma Ridlen of Palisade is hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary, Aug. 11, 2002, 2-4 p.m., at Palisade Bible Chapel in Palisade. Family of the couple are Charlene and Grant Pfanstiel of McCook, Ron and Nancy Ridlen of Palisade, Byron and Karleen Ridlen of Anthony, Kan., Rhonda Ridlen of Boulder, Colo., and six grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 112 North Parker, Palisade, NE 69040...

The family of Lucille Spaulding of Benkelman is hosting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday Aug. 10. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 122 Rainbow Fountain Park, Benkelman, NE 69021.

More of the bottom of Macklin Bay is visible than at any time in memory in this view looking south from the U.S. Highway 34 bridge west of Trenton. The bay is part of Swanson Lake.

Thirteen years and the courage to wage one of the hardest-fought battles a person can face have formed the foundation of a friendship that will last two women a lifetime. Shelly Beyer and Marilyn Anderjaska recognize the effect cancer can have on a person's life. Both have had first-hand experience...

Nebraska Sen. Tom Baker is continuing to stick to his guns when it comes to protecting rural Nebraska from funding cuts. Baker told a group of 10 members of the McCook Legislative Committee he will not support a proposal to transfer money from either the highway maintenance fund or the Universal Services Fund, a fund used to subsidize rural telephone service, to the state's general fund...

When I was growing up, I remember my dad's impatience whenever it came time to pack up the family and go somewhere. When he was ready to go, he was ready. Getting to his destination early gave him more time to stand around and visit with anyone and everyone who would take the time to talk to him. That habit is still evident...

BENKELMAN -- Sallie Bet Teeter, 86, died Monday (Aug. 5, 2002) at Sarah Ann Hester Home in Benkelman. She was born Dec. 31, 1915, in David County, N.C., to Samuel and Lola (Cook) Ellis. The family moved to Benkelman in 1920. As a young girl, she attended country school near her family's home northwest of Benkelman...

ARAPAHOE -- Helen Haussler, 87, died Tuesday (Aug. 6, 2002) at Holdrege Memorial Homes in Holdrege. She was born June 14, 1915, to Dietrick W. and Sophie C. (Huxoll) Stover in Furnas County. She was raised in Furnas and Gosper counties and attended country school...

NORTH PLATTE -- Sharon K. Hamilton, 63, died Tuesday (Aug. 6, 2002) at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. She was born Oct. 12, 1938, in McCook to Floyd and Norine (O'Connell) Carr. She graduated from Palisade High School. She served in the U. S. Air Force. She had resided in North Platte for the past 20 years where she had worked at Linden Manor as a dietitian and Best Western Circle C South. For the past 12 years she had worked at Wal-Mart as a sales associate...