Stories from Friday, July 18, 2003

LINCOLN -- McCook High School graduate Rae Dutoit received a double honor at the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Football All-Star Game. Not only will Dutoit start at quarterback for the South Team at the 45th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl, he was elected as a captain, said McCook head football coach Jeff Gross, who is serving as an assistant coach for the South squad...

BEAVER CITY -- Gracie Johnson, 80, died Tuesday (July 15, 2003) at Hutchinson Hospital in Hutchinson, Kan. She was born March 15, 1923, to Roscoe and Lois (Schillinger) Fisher in Wellington, Colo. She grew up in the Wellington area and graduated from Wellington High School with the class of 1941. Following graduation, she attended beauty school in Denver, Colo. She moved to Alma in 1950 where she worked at the "Dime Store."...

Robert C. Bosley, 78, died Friday, June 20, 2003. He was born March 14, 1925, to Charles and Verna (Gruver) Bosley in Palisade. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rene and her husband, Marvin Dye and granddaughter, Amanda Dye. Survivors include five daughters, Claudia Potter and husband, Dexter of Hill City, Kan., Trish Sanchell of Lubbock, Texas, Beth Messersmith and husband, Bill of McCook and Jerri Collicott and husband, Dick of Culbertson; one brother, Warren Bosley and wife, Alleen of Grand Island; one sister, Nadien McCreary of Hot Springs, Ark., 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.. ...

First Tenet took the blame for Bush's goof in the State of the Union speech about Saddam buying nuclear supplies from Niger. Now it seems that it wasn't Tenet's fault either, but some Nigerian that put something over on our FBI. Excuses, excuses, excuses...

Dear Editor, Is there anyone in the Bush administration who could explain to GW what Harry S. Truman meant when he said: "The buck stops here."? John J. Clancy Hayes Center

Dear Editor, We wish to express our sincere thanks for the great pictures (in color) and all the fine publicity you gave to Indianola for our receiving the grant for our new fire station! Connie Jo (Discoe) is an artist and expert when it comes to reporting and pictures! What a great gal!...

With a caring spirit and never-quit attitude, the Indianola Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad is making a big difference in the town it serves. After more than 10 years of trying, the volunteers have succeeded in getting financial support for a two-level, 6,000 square foot fire and emergency station...

Ronda Graff is on maternity leave. Mother and son, Ethan Jon, are doing well.

Susan Crothers (center) poses with fellow performers from the musical The Covenant: Karen Schreiner (from left) with Hands of Mercy, Pam Peisch, a naturalized Israeli citizen born in the United States, Lynn Gettel, a volunteer with Christian Friends of Israel and Beverly Henry with Bridges for Peace. ...

McCook police are investigating the theft and destruction of a small pickup truck sometime between 3:15 a.m. and 4:09 a.m., Thursday from the 100 block of West C. Investigator Bill Hoyt said the pickup apparently was driven recklessly, and, at 4:09 a.m., Red Willow Western rural firefighters were dispatched to an intersection north of McCook on West Third, where the pickup burned...

Nine horsewomen will compete Saturday and Sunday for the titles of 2004 "Southwest Nebraska Rodeo Queen" and "Princess." Helping coordinators with the contest will be Miss Rodeo America Lori Bortner of McCook, 2003 Southwest Nebraska Rodeo Queen Ashley Rice of Wilsonville and Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2004 Lindy Quaney of North Platte...

The authors of more than 20 books will converge in McCook on Saturday, July 26 to share their knowledge of writing and publishing experiences in a day-long workshop titled "Learning Your Craft As A Writer." The workshop is open to novices and published writers, teachers, journalists, poets and anyone with an interest in writing. It is sponsored by the Inland Sea Writers of McCook and McCook Community College...

The McCook City Council found an additional $55,000 Thursday night to be used to offset a loss on the sale of the McCook Army Air Base. During its final budget workshop, the council voted unanimously to transfer to items to the fund that will go towards repaying the $1.1 million the city lost after it sold the property in 2002...

The McCook Gun Club Fall Leagues, which started earlier this week, will compete Monday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. until dark. The club is always looking for new members. The gun range is located near the airport.

BENKELMAN -- A 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at Ward Bond Park in Benkelman on the courts next to city pool. Grades 3-6 will play at 5:30 p.m.. followed by grades 7-12 at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 per player. There will be boys, girls, adult and coed divisions. For more information contact, Marty Hughes at (308) 423-2625 or e-mail at cyberjack@bwtelcom.net...

Tyler Bieck: When did you begin to play baseball? Ryan Ball: When the Los Angeles Dodgers requested that I started my training when I turned five. TB: What positions do you play? RB: I play shortstop, second base, and third base. I guess I'm kind of a utility player...

The McCook National Bank Seniors will play Lexington tonight in the Class B Area 6 District Baseball Tournament at the Jaycees Sports Complex in McCook Game time is 8 p.m. MNB, the No. 2 seed, received a first round bye in the tournament. Lexington defeated Kearney County 16-4 Thursday night to advance in the double elimination tournament...

CAMBRIDGE -- Richard L. Lewis, 92, died Wednesday (July 16, 2003) at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge. He was born July 7, 1911, to Guy and Jessie (Story) Lewis in Hendley. He grew up in the Hendley area and graduated Hendley High School Class of 1927. He attended Kearney State College in Kearney for a year...