Stories from Thursday, December 16, 2004

CAMBRIDGE -- The McCook High School wrestling team swept Cambridge and Gothenburg at a triangular Tuesday night at Cambridge. The Bison defeated Gothenburg 57-24 and Cambridge 54-24. The Bison will host a Freshman/Sophomore Open Meet at 4 p.m. Thursday and the varsity team competes at the Valentine Invitational at 10 a.m. Staurday...

McCook Elks Hoop Shoot set for Saturday The McCook Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot free throw contest will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the McCook Junior High School Gym. The contest is for boys and girls ages 8-13. Contestants must show proof of age (birth certificate or copy of birth certificate)...

Bill Coe/Max A windmill stands guard on the rolling prairie outside of Max.

TRENTON -- Three Hayes and Hitchcock County men face time in prison for their parts in the burglaries and thefts they described during their arraignments in Hitchcock County District Court Wednesday morning. ------ Jeffrey Lytle, 20, of Hamlet, is charged with burglary, a Class III felony, and theft (of items valued at $200 or less), a Class II misdemeanor, in Hitchcock County; and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, also a Class III felony, and theft (of items valued at between $201 and $500), a Class I misdemeanor.. ...

It's hard to believe, but my dad and his twin brother, Dwain, will be celebrating their 70th birthday tomorrow. As far back as I can remember, the two of them have tried to fool someone -- usually their younger children -- into believing one was the other...

Quarter designs capture images of submitted drawings

COLUMBUS -- Derek and Cheryl Ferguson of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Alex Robert, Nov. 29, 2004, at Columbus Community Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has a sister, Emily, who is 21 months old. Grandparents are Dennis and Shirley Ferguson of Palisade and Robert and Fran Kaslon of Burwell. Great-grandparents are Roberta Werkmeister of Palisade, Louie and Helen Kaslon of Loup City and Don and Virginia Phelps, also of Loup City...

The children of Eleanor (Johnston) Day, formerly of McCook, are hosting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday Dec. 21. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 26152 Hwy 27, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.