Stories from Thursday, January 19, 2006

Nov. 3, 1933--Jan. 18, 2006 OBERLIN -- Clifford Keith Fox, 72, died Wednesday (Jan. 18, 2006). He was born Nov. 3, 1933, in Rexford, Kan. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Carolee Corbin. Survivors include a son, Clifford "Skip" Fox Jr. ...

The family of Dennis and Dixie Kofler is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 26th wedding anniversary. They were married Jan. 22, 1980, in McCook. Their family includes children, Dennis and Karen Hiatt of McCook, Don and Linda Hiatt of Dallas, Texas, Doug and Bobbie Hiatt of McCook, Ken Hiatt and Peg Goss of Denver, Colo., and Daniel and Tammy Kofler of McCook; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ...

McCook High School volleyball coach Krystal Weber only got to guide Allison Smith for two seasons and wishes she had her for two more. But alas, Smith, a 6-foot middle hitter who played her first two seasons at Culbertson High School, will graduate and move on...

NORTH PLATTE -- The McCook Community College men's and women's basketball teams dropped close contests to their rival from North Platte Community College Wednesday at the NPCC gym. The MCC men lost 76-70 in overtime and the women fell 61-57. In the men's game, NPCC hit three free throws in the final minute of overtime to clinch the victory...

McCook Community College men's basketball team entered the second part of their schedule with an 8-11 record. McCook CC dropped their first game back from winter break by losing to nationally ranked Northeastern JC on Jan. 10 at True Hall 66-57. In a tight game that was decided by one or two possessions, it was the Plainsmen that made enough plays down the stretch to escape True Hall with a victory...

McCook Community College women's basketball team dropped its first two games to start the second semester. On Jan. 10, McCook CC hosted Northeastern JC at True Hall. NJC Plainswomen used a late run to capture a 29-17 lead at halftime. McCook CC played almost point for point in the second half. However, the Indians could not overtake the Plainswomen as they prevailed 58-45...

Bison 8th A team falls to Kearney; B, C teams win KEARNEY -- The McCook Junior High School eighth grade boys basketball A team lost to the Kearney Horizon 35-24 Tuesday night. The Bison boys B and C teams won their games. The B team won 38-10 and the C team won 26-15...

NORFOLK -- The NCTA Aggies men's basketball team had one slip away during the final minutes at Norfolk Tuesday Night. The Nebraska Christian College team shot 17-for-18 from the free throw line and won 87-83. NCTA outshot the Parsons 31-29 from the field, but the Aggies hit 13-of-20 free throws...

OBERLIN -- Decatur Community (Oberlin) took second in the 37th annual Oberlin Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Kearney was the first place finisher. McCook's wrestlers took ninth. Results 103 3rd place Ward of Lakin defeated Aaron Helm of Oberlin 7-2...

Benjamin Putz (left) and Chris Lyons of McCook perfect a swordplay scene from a Star Wars movie in the warm sunshine that filtered through the trees in McCook's Norris Park Sunday. Record-breaking temperatures returned Wednesday with a high of 68 degress, retiring the record of 66 degrees set in 1964. ...

Retention and turnover rates among employees at McCook Community Hospital were discussed at the Community Hospital Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, as well as other items. Turnover rates are down significantly, Gary Bieganski, board president, said. He attributed this low rate to good communication, fair and competitive wages, and a good benefit program...

The time crunch is on, with seats ordered for Memorial Auditorium expected to arrive today in McCook. The stadium-like seats ordered for Memorial Auditorium are on the way, according to Missy Nelson, getting in just under the wire for the nearly sold-out Women's Conference scheduled to start Friday night...

A great way to have some fun in the sun.

Dear editor; January 22 marks the 33rd anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision of Roe v. Wade, allowing abortion on demand. This unjust ruling has resulted in more than 40 million dead babies. It is a myth that Roe legalized abortion only for the first three months of pregnancy. ...

A proposal in the Nebraska Legislature would make it illegal to use cell phones while driving. It's not a new bill -- it's kind of like a life preserver, it just keeps coming up. There's a difference this year, though. This new bill includes any kind of distraction. Under LB 1108, you could be fined for petting a pet, also a distraction for some drivers...