Stories from Saturday, December 3, 2005

Red Willow County's jail task force members have come up with what they think might be two better locations for a county jail than the 28 1/2-acre site they considered two weeks ago. Task force members Friday afternoon instructed chairman Reuben Hoff Jr. to officially contact the McCook Public Schools superintendent and board of education to determine definitely whether the school would sell its bus barn location, in the 800 block of West Q, how soon and for how much...

Always, she's Ann. Sometimes, she's the right Ann. Sometimes, she's the wrong one. Never is she Anne. Always, she's Anne. Sometimes, she's the right Anne. Sometimes, she's the wrong one. Never is she Ann. Sound confusing? That's okay. The two sisters-in-law who share the same name -- one with an "e" and one who is "e"-less -- just giggle. ...

Honors continue to roll in for Walt Sehnert, a talented McCook writer with precise memories of life in Nebraska during the past three quarters of a century. The latest recognition comes from Nebraska Magazine, a publication devoted to news of interest to University of Nebraska Alumni. ...

**Dear Editor, I (want to) thank the people of McCook and the two ladies who helped my wife, Alisha Pack and kids get off the highway and back to town in the snow storm and help put them in a hotel and help feed them the whole time they were in town...

**Dear Editor, It was a pleasant surprise today to see your photo of the snowplow in front of JC Penney's published in the Stars & Stripes. As soon as I came onto duty this afternoon, numerous soldiers pointed it out to me before I could even find my own copy...

This past Thursday I was privileged to be a part of a process that goes to the very heart of democratic principles and ideals. As a member of the 11th District Judicial Nominating Commission, I along with the seven other members took part in the initial step of selecting a new District Judge to replace retired Judge John Battershell...

The McCook Bison boys basketball team lost its home-opener Friday night to Hastings 65-41 at the MHS gymnasium. McCook fell to 1-1 and Hastings is 1-0. The McCook junior varsity boys squad improved to 2-0 with a 65-54 win over the Tigers' JV. McCook, which defeated Chase County Thursday night at Imperial, started out shooting cold from the field in the first half and had to play catch-up the entire game...

KETTERING, Ohio -- Lexi Simmonds of Estherville, Iowa, and Doug Sutton of Kettering, Ohio, were united in marriage Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at the First Presbyterian Church in Estherville. Parents of the couple are Ron and Kelly Simmonds of Estherville and Jim and Mary Sutton of Frankfort, Ky...

Angie Pittmann and James Mitchell, both of McCook, announce the birth of a daughter, Faith Eliana Mitchell, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at Community Hospital of McCook. She has a sister, Chanel, 5. Grandparents are Mary Sams and Rocky and Carolyn Stone, all of McCook. Great-grandparents are Alden and Catherine Remington and Dick and Helen Mitchell, all of McCook...

Shannon Moore and Daniel McCorkle, both of McCook, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Don and Vonnie Moore and Terry and Jill McCorkle, all of McCook. The bride-to-be is attending North Platte Community College, upon graduation she will be certified as a dental assistant. ...

Sarah LaBrie and Josh Follett, both of Lincoln, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Richard and Toni LaBrie of Giltner and Jerry and Fran Follett of Lincoln, formerly of Southwest Nebraska. The bride-to-be has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. ...

The children of Gene and Joan Gerver are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Dec. 5, 1955, in McCook. Their children are Kathy Gerver, Sandra Wesch and Bill Gerver, all of McCook, and Theresa Tiller of Curtis. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 1411 West J, McCook, NE 69001...

The family JoAnn Amen (Lingle) Santi of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born Dec. 8, 1925. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 637 Altamont View, Asheville, NC 28804.

The children of Frank and June Goad are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Dec. 8, 1955, at St. Mary Anne's Episcopal Church in North East, Maryland. Their children are Sherri Dack, Kathy Kautz, Donna Goad, Joanne Goad and Frank Goad Jr., all of McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 402 E. Fourth, McCook, NE 69001...

Dana and Peanut Gruhn of Grand Island announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth May, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has two brothers, Elliot, 9, and Kenny, 2. Grandparents are Monte and Karleen Cooper of Palisade. Great-grandparents are Anna Cooper of Wauneta and Bonnie Gilbert of Grand Junction, Colo...

Nathan Nielsen and Amanda Blanton, both of McCook, announce the birth of a son, Alexander Blake Nielsen, on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at Community Hospital of McCook. He weighed 8 pounds, 8.6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Pat and Gary Nielsen of McCook and Angie and Bobby Rilling of Ray City, Ga. Great-grandparents are Bear and Penny Sexton of Lake Park, Ga., Howard Blanton of Culbertson, Gordon and Gladys Moritz of Norfolk and Richard Nielsen of McCook...

The children of Violet Blume are requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born Dec. 10, 1925. Her children are Thelma, Pauline, Kenneth and Nancy. Cards of congratulations will reach her at PO Box 233, Indianola, NE 69034.

Feb. 22, 1948--Dec. 1, 2005 OBERLIN -- Rich Grafel, 57, died Thursday (Dec. 1, 2005) at the Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin. He was born Feb. 22, 1948, in McCook to Harlan Grafel and Norma Crocker. He graduated from Herndon Rural High School in 1966 and Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan...

Sept. 2, 1927--Nov. 29, 2005 IMPERIAL -- Bobbie Glenn Case, 78, died Tuesday (Nov. 29, 2005) at his home in Imperial. He was born Sept. 2, 1927, in Lamar to Glenn E. and Elsie (Weiss) Case. He married Nancy Shaw on Jan. 27, 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 until 1948. He was stationed on the USS Helena and the USS Los Angeles in the Pacific Ocean...

Aug. 1, 1910--Nov. 22, 2005 RICHARDSON, Texas -- Irene Florence Lohnes Moran, 95, died Tuesday (Nov. 22, 2005) at Richardson Regional Medical Center in Richardson, Texas. She was born Aug. 1, 1910, in Pekin, Ill., to William A. and Minnie Hunter Lohnes. She graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music in Bloomington, Ill., in 1934...