Stories from Wednesday, August 13, 2003

McCook Community College volleyball coach Joan Bass, left, demonstrates the proper way to receive a serve or pass to a enthusiastic bunch of seventh and eighth graders Tuesday afternoon at the MCC Volleyball Camp. The camp took place at MCC's True Hall Gymnasium. Helping Bass out are Ashley Malleck, Indianola, center, and Courtney Quint, McCook. The camp concluded today, Bass will conduct a hitter's camp starting Thursday...

We learn by example. Most times, that's a positive, as we see people doing good things and we want to copy them. But it works the other way, too. When people do dumb stuff, we vow that we won't let that happen to us. For Nebraskans, these thoughts should come to mind because of the bizarre circumstances which are taking place in California as a result of the recall of that state's governor, Gray Davis...

Something precious has died. A treasure of great value has been lost -- a priceless pearl, trampled. I suppose it's our own fault. For far too long, we have done our level best to fit in, to make people comfortable in our presence, to cause no undue heartache or pain...

Kurt and Janelle Kircher of Omaha annouce the birth of their daughter, Devin Ann Kircher. She was born Wednesday (July 16, 2003) and weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. She was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Kenneth and Karen Kircher of Indianola, Doris Jones of Brady, Texas and the late Orval Jones...

HOLDREGE -- Rashanna and Corey Fulmer announce the birth of a daughter, Cassie Lynn. She was born Friday (Aug. 8, 2003). Grandparents include Dee Fulmer, Holdrege, Steve Benson, Culbertson, Merna Benson, McCook, Christopher Irwin, San Mateo, Calif., and William Fulmer of Grand Island. Great grandparents include Gwen Benton, Holdrege, Leona Ruppert, McCook, Nancy Neal, Holdrege and David Hall, Nacogdoches, Texas...

Tim and Monica Minary of McCook announce the birth of a daughter, Ashlynn Nicole Minary. She was born Monday (Aug. 4, 2003) and weighed 7 pounds, 2.4 ounces. She was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Tim and Mary Williams of Cambridge; Roger and Karen Minary of McCook; Brenda Kendall of Hagerman, Idaho and the late Evan McCartney. Great-grandparents are Byron and Phillis McCartney of Oberlin and Dorothy Minary of McCook...

Sage Davis (left) explains their responsibilities to the assistant directors of the Treasure Island Production. They are (from left) Keri Hilkler, Alesia Hock, Creighton Crosby, Chris Wilson and Audra Yeager. The event is sponsored by the Missoula Children's Theater. More than 91 children from 14 communities showed up to audition for one of 60 parts in the cast Monday. The troop began rehearsals Monday afternoon and will have daily rehearsals through the Saturday performances...

Things may look quiet at the George Norris State Historic Site, but there is activity that you should be aware of, according to Linda Hein, site supervisor. As of July 1, the hours of operation at the site changed to being open afternoons only, 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday...

A McCook man is scheduled for sentencing in October after pleading no contest to drug charges. In a plea agreement with special prosecuting attorney Marie Clark of the Nebraska Attorney General's office, Scott Richard Propp pleaded no contest to possession with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, a Class IV felony. Charges for manufacture of a controlled substance, a Class III felony were dropped...

A McCook High School senior will compete in the invitation-only US Open motorcycle races in October at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Carl Fritz, the 17-year-old son of Renee and Steve Fritz of rural McCook, earned an invitation to the elite competition by qualifying in the top three in classes in arena-cross cycle races, a winter indoor series...

STRATTON -- It's odd to see a fire truck sitting by the highway with a "FOR SALE" sign taped to its windshield. Larry Forch of Stratton said the red-and-gold 1957 GMC fire truck parked on Highway 34 in Stratton was the only truck owned by the Stratton Rural Fire Protection District created in 1957...

The McCook Public Schools board of education adopted a policy at Tuesday's meeting that would govern student fees if the district were to start charging for student activities. Board members also discussed the schools' involvement in a cooperative grant-writing program and approved two teaching contracts...

The Director of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources returned to his roots Tuesday night to bring South Platters up to date on Nebraska water issues. Roger Patterson, who was born and raised on a farm near St. Ann's Church north of McCook, told a crowd of 65 that in most regards the state is making significant advances on water matters...

Keep columnist in I don't care what they write in or call in about Dawn Cribbs. I don't know her personally, but I think she is a good wonderful Christian lady, and I hope that you keep her in all the time, as I love to read her articles. Prophesy fulfilled?...