Stories from Wednesday, June 9, 2004

LINCOLN -- Head coach Brett Balak released the names of five recruits who have said they will enroll at Nebraska Wesleyan University and play men's golf, including McCook senior Tyler Lawson. "This is another talented group from top to bottom," Balak said. "A couple may vie for spots in our top five right away, and it's another excellent group academically, which is what we look for here at Nebraska Wesleyan."...

KEARNEY -- The Nebraska Shockers played won the Kearney Klassic Tournament championship Saturday and Sunday with a 6-0 record. Game 1 Saturday Shockers 5, Fullerton Slammers 1 The Shockers recorded nine hits in the game scoring two runs in the first and three runs in the second inning...

KEARNEY -- The McCook Rebels 14 and Under won the Kearney Klassic Fastpitch Softball Tournament this past weekend in Kearney. The Rebels went 6-0 for the weekend and came home with first place in the 14 and Under Division. McCook 11, Lexington Storm 3...

McCook Rebels 18 and under softball team downs Kekumbus The McCook Rebels 18 and under girls fastpitch softball team defeated Kekumbus 8-1 in a league game Tuesday night at Jaycees Sports Complex. The Rebels collected 10 hits. Kori Collins doubled, Jillian Bryant and Kim Serbousek each had two singles. Stephanie Douglas, Natalie Brooks, Lindsey Lawson, Kayla Wilson and Kala Smalley each singled...

CURTIS -- Assistant Dean and Registrar, Jerry Sundquist, was named the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) Interim Dean following the resignation of Dr. Don Woodburn. Sundquist assumed the position in May and will remain the Interim Dean through the search and hire of a new college dean -- a process that may take as long as a year...

Through the wind, the heat, and the oft-withdrawn promise of rain (last night's welcome downpour notwithstanding), I am still looking out my window and agreeing with God. "And God saw that it was good." (Genesis 1) It is. I have a new neighbor who is enchanted with one corner of her new home because it has been set aside as a place of enchanting repose...

'Hot Summer Nights' 2004 premier will feature a big band beat with the Lonny Lynn Hansen Orchestra.

July 26, 1944-June 8, 2004 LINCOLN -- Harold David "Yogi" Herron, 59, died June 8, 2004, in Lincoln. He was born July 26, 1944, to Clarence and Beulah (Ike) Herron in McCook. He was a Army and Vietnam veteran. He was employed with Dobson Brothers Construction Co., H.R. and Bookstrom Construction Co., General Excavating...