Stories from Tuesday, November 12, 2002

McCook College Foundation member Lloyd Benjamin believes it's time for the citizens of McCook and the surrounding area to make a concerted effort to tell the Mid-Plains Community College Area Board of Governors the college deserves its name back. Benjamin said area residents should attend the regular meeting Wednesday night, 6:30 p.m. at True Hall Gymnasium at McCook College and make the importance of retaining the identity of Nebraska's oldest junior college known to the governing board...

Dear Editor: The end results of the Bison-Cardinal game on Tuesday was awesome. However, some fans in the McCook stands were, in my opinion, a little too greedy and critical of the coaching and players' decision during the last few seconds of the game...

Dear Editor, Bravo to the McCook Community Concert Board for the outstanding concert series this year! I understand the problem of availability to the area and the cost, but when I go to a concert, I want it to be a CONCERT and not a television-type entertainment show...

Dear Friends, Many of you have read the obituary of my twin brother recently. Thank you to all of you who sent cards, memorials and for the personal expressions of condolence. My twin brother and I both received Christ as our personal Savior at Maranatha Bible Camp east of North Platte in our high school years and as was typical of my brother he went all out for Christ. ...

Is it happening again? Are loyal supporters of McCook College again being led down the primrose path by the administration of the college area? Loyal supporters of the beloved educational institution in McCook fear that is the case. "The first page giveth; the second page taketh away," says Lloyd Benjamin, a member of the McCook College Foundation. He is referring to a compromise plan which would establish "McCook College" as the name of the educational facilities in McCook...

Dale Poore enjoys the feast provided by the Education Committee of the McCook Chamber of Commerce as other educators visit. Teachers who have more than 25 years of service at their educational facility were honored. The Rev. Gary Brethour of St. Patrick's Catholic School told the group the events of the night were to "honor the people who have one of the greatest responsibilities in the world. The educator. You are protecting one of the most precious gifts God has given us -- our children."...

Hillcrest Nursing Home Administrator Peggy Rogers has announced that the nursing home is in full compliance with all federal and state regulations, and no deficiencies were cited. The Nebraska Health & Human Services survey team inspected the home from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8. Achieving the recognition is a first-time event for the home...

Community Hospital has announced the addition of Thomas D. Carpenter, of Bartley, as the new Vice President Human Resources & Public Relations, according to Gary Bieganski, President. Carpenter will begin his new duties Dec. 2. In addition, two members of Community Hospital's administration have received new titles, to more accurately reflect current responsibilities, as part of administration's reorganization...

Rocky Esteraich puts pressure on Crete quarterback Travis Steinhoff as the Bison take a 21-6 win at the Doane College football field Monday afternoon. Undefeated McCook moves on to the semifinals at Aurora at 4 p.m. Saturday. Eustis-Farnam defeated Crawford 16-0, and the Knights host Greeley-Wolbach on Saturday...

In a story published Thursday, Oct. 31, regarding the candidates for Mid Plains Board of Governors, challenger Roger Wilson was quoted as saying he was concerned about the loss of the music, agriculture and drama departments at McCook Community College...

How many great people do you know? Not famous, but great. Not world-renowned, but wonderful and worthy of acclaim in their own right? Chances are, if you stop and count, you know quite a few. Great people walk in the back door without knocking. They shout, "Hello!" and appear in your kitchen, carrying a crock pot of soup if you're sick, flowers if you're celebrating, or a bushel basket of squash if it's September...

TRENTON -- Billy L. Lashley, 61, died Sunday (Nov. 10, 2002) at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. He was born, Aug. 17, 1941, to Elmer H. and Hazel Leota (Blake) Lashley at McCook. He graduated from Red Willow Public Schools in 1959...

TRENTON -- Jack Lee Jr., 76, died Wednesday (Nov. 6, 2002) at Trenton. He was born Aug. 13, 1926, to Jack Harold and Gladys (Withers) Lee at Winter, Wis. He grew up at Colby, Kan., where he received his education. On June 3, 1951, he married Joan Gilbert at Colby and they resided at Colby before moving to Colorado in 1963. He worked as a carpenter in the construction business until retiring and moving to Trenton in the spring of 1982...

PALISADE, Colo. -- Goldie May Thomas, 93, died Tuesday (Nov. 5, 2002) at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. She was born May 26, 1909, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Sprague) Knight in Stratton, where she spent her childhood and attended schools in a one-room school. She moved to Boulder, Colo., in 1943 and lived in DeBeque, Colo., Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Grand Junction prior to moving to Palisade, Colo., in 1999...