Stories from Thursday, May 6, 2004

Duo combined to score 28 points a game for the Indians Two McCook Community College men's basketball players signed letters of intent Wednesday to play at four-year schools. Shuan Wisdom, a two-year starter for the Indians, will play at NAIA Division II Dakota State in Madison, S.D...

NORTH PLATTE -- McCook's boys track teams in grades 9-10 and 7-8 took the team titles at the North Platte Invite on Tuesday with several meet records beet in the process. The McCook 9-10 girls placed second with 89 points. North Platte won the division with 101 points...

LOGAN, Kan. -- The Jennings High School boys track team placed fourth at the Logan, Kan., Invitational Tuesday. The Coyotes scored 71 points -- 5 points behind first-place Norton. Victoria placed second with 74 and Logan was third with 73. Cheylin placed ninth with 23 points...

Mike Lamee (standing on helicopter) of Med Trans Corp. of Bismark, N.D., and a pilot with MedSTAR Critical Care perform a pre-flight inspection on the Bell 407 being used for training MedSTAR pilots. Training for the flight crew and medical personnel will continue throughout May. ...

Two candidates for Red Willow County Commissioner took the opportunity Tuesday night to talk about the issues important to them. Steve Downer said he feels he has accomplished a lot during his first term and would appreciate the opportunity to continue serving...

Born during the Depression, the South Platte United Chambers of Commerce continues to thrive seven decades later. The group -- known affectionately as "Spook" -- will be gathering Tuesday, May 11, in Clay Center for its 70th annual meeting. At that time, Angus Garey of McCook will be sworn in as vice president, setting the stage for him to become president in two years. ...

**Dear Editor, McCook Elks Lodge has a long history of sponsoring the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration in McCook. And, of course, the event could not have been possible without the help of the many dedicated business owners and civic organizations and individuals who have also contributed financial resources...

**Dear Editor, I just wanted to thank Brad Randall for letting us know for sure who not to vote for. Sincerely, **Jim Foster Bartley

**Dear Editor, Thanks to the media for helping to inform the public regarding all sides of the upcoming school bond issue. There are many points to be considered, and I must admit, I'm biting my tongue to keep from responding to some comments. I am eternally grateful to the McCook Public Schools, the administrators, teachers and classified staff for creating and maintaining an effective, first-rate educational experience for all children...

June 15, 1926-May 1, 2004 Alice May Jewell Coyle was born to Zelotus G. Jewell and Alice V. Nickles Jewell June 15, 1926, in McCook. She passed away at her home on the farm north of McCook, where she had lived all her life, on Saturday, May 1, 2004, at the age of 77. She was the only surviving child in her family. Alice May's mother died six days after her birth and Almira Jewell, her grandmother, came to help her father raise her...