Stories from Wednesday, November 27, 2002

Red Willow County commissioners Tuesday afternoon denied a recommendation from planners that the county create industrial zoning for an ethanol plant proposed at the Perry Elevator site west of McCook. Commissioner Steve Downer stressed, following a public hearing, that commissioners' denial of the zoning request is not a denial of the project. Downer said it is not necessary to rezone or create industrial zoning for the proposed project...

We complain a lot, Lord. Too hot, too cold. Too little, too late. And, not enough ... never enough. We don't mean it. Not really. It's just that we've become so busy. In the rush of everyday life, we have become so caught up in getting things done that we forget about what really matters. It's no wonder. There are groceries to get, meals to cook, and presents to buy. And, over and above all that, there are all those jobs and all those chores, not to mention the endless responsibilities...

Dear Editor: In just a few short days, hopefully, your family and friends will gather to celebrate the traditional Thanksgiving Day. In anticipation of this very important day in our lives I have dispatched my Thanksgiving Day Message to each of the Townsend Scholarship Recipients and their Parents. If I may I would like to share this message with you...

Heidi Relph and Todd Garcia of McCook announce the birth of a daughter, Nevaeh Karizma Relph-Garcia, born Tuesday (Aug. 20, 2002). She weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces. Grandparents are Jim and Christy Relph and Marleen and Ben Garcia all of McCook.

Courtesy photo/University of Nebraska-Lincoln This oil on linen painting by Raymond Knaub, called "March Fields," will be on display at the Museum of the High Plains in McCook Jan. 7 through Feb. 2. The painting is part of the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery's annual traveling exhibit, this collection called "Town and Country." The exhibit in McCook is sponsored by the McCook Arts Council. ...

The McCook Community Chorus concert will be Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of Memorial United Methodist Church. While a story in Monday's edition was correct, an incorrect day was indicated in the headline. Special guest musicians also will take part in the annual event...

HAYES CENTER -- A McCook man charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute has reached a plea agreement and will be sentenced on an amended drug charge in January. Jeff Whitaker of McCook was to have gone to trial in Hayes County Friday, Nov. ...

Steven Faimon (left), second grader, and Kolton Stone, first grader, represent the Pilgrims and the Indians sharing the first Thanksgiving feast. The children are students of Lara Stewart and Tracy Adams of St. Patrick's Catholic School. The two classes shared short stories with each other Tuesday and holiday treats, like stew, corn bread and cupcakes...

Don Klein of McCook is concerned about the future of agriculture producers in the Plains states. Klein told U.S. Rep. Tom Osborne the agricultural community is looking at losing 20-25 percent of its population. "People are going out of business in the Central United States," he said...

LINCOLN -- The Rev. Richard Atherton, 82, died Sunday (Nov. 24, 2002) in Lincoln. He was born June 17, 1920, at Mineral, Ill., to the Rev. Edgar and Ola (Ader) Atherton. He grew up in several communities in Illinois and graduated from high school in Kankakee, Ill. He received a bachelor's degree from North Western University College in Chicago, Ill., and his master's degree from the Garrett Theological Seminary. He began his ministry at Henepin, Ill., and Newman, Ill., and Jonesville, Minn...

Charles Edward Emmett Pilcher, 90, died Tuesday (Nov. 26, 2002) at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was born Dec. 1, 1911, to Lloyd Raymond and Elizabeth (Bolt) Pilcher at Blair. He grew up at Blair and graduated from Albion High School in 1930. ...

The turkey is defrosting (safely) in the bottom of the fridge. The potatoes are in the cupboard, both the sweet and the russets. Green bean casserole is on the menu, and just for Aubrey, creamed corn. Cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, dinner rolls, real butter and two kinds of pie fill out the menu. It's looking a lot like Thanksgiving at my house. How about yours?...