Stories from Wednesday, October 18, 2006

The Southwest Roughriders' varsity volleyball team defeated McCook in three sets Tuesday night at the MHS gymnasium. Southwest defeated the Bison 25-14, 25-21, 25-21. McCook dropped to 8-18. The game was the final home game for McCook senior Sam Brown, a 5-foot-10 middle hitter. Brown is the only senior on the Bison squad...

The McCook Community College volleyball team lost to Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colo., Tuesday night at True Hall Gymnasium in its final home match of the season. NJC won the match 30-13, 30-22, 30-15. The MCC Indians dropped to 2-37 on the season...

Sept. 13, 1928 - Oct. 13, 2006 ATWOOD --?Donald Wayne Domsch, 78, died Friday (Oct. 13, 2006) at his home in Atwood. He was born Sept. 13, 1928, in rural Blakeman, Kan., to Theodor and Anna (Focke) Domsch. He was baptized and later confirmed as a member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. He attended Enterprise Rural School District No. 30 northwest of Atwood and graduated from Atwood High School in 1946...

Jan. 4,1912 - Oct. 11. 2006 MOUNT ANGEL, Ore. -- Elsie Winona Rogers, 94, died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2006), at Mount Angel, Ore. She was born Jan. 4, 1912, in a sod house on the farm of her parents, William and Ada (Terrell) Hay at Trenton. Her early years of education were obtained at a one-room rural school. After graduating from Trenton High School, she taught several years in a country school, teaching all eight grades...

Some candidates claim to be pro-life but their actions prove otherwise, according to the message given at Mark Christensen's pro-life rally Tuesday. Joined by state Sen. Mike Foley, U.S. Senate Republican candidate Pete Rickets and District 44 Legislative candidate Christensen blasted their opponents' anti-abortion positions as inconsistent and as a way to garner votes...

By CONNIE?JO?DISCOE Regional Editor DANBURY -- Red Willow County Commission Chair-man Earl McNutt told Danbury-area residents Tuesday evening that the proposed construction and operation of a new county jail is "an important issue for the whole county. It would impact the future of the county and how we do business."...

Southwest Nebraska Community Theater continues to provide their audience a stellar performance of "On Golden Pond." This is the love story of Ethyl and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-seventh year. He is a retired professor, nearing 80, with heart palpitations and a failing memory, but still as tart-tongued, observant and eager for life as ever. ...

Initiative 423 seems inviting at first glance -- limiting the growth of state government and giving voters the final say over large tax increases. But evidence is mounting that it would be a disaster for Nebraska, like it was in Colorado where voters have suspended it for five years to allow the state's economy to recovery...

On behalf of the Special Operations Association, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the good people of Red Willow and surrounding counties for participating in the Col. George C. Morton Memorial Scholarship Fund Commemorative Pistol Set Raffle, by purchasing tickets at the Red Willow County Fair...

"Come, Watson! The game is afoot. Let us venture forth and see whether we can untangle this web of intrigue regarding the proper use of the English language. "This we can do without fear of soothsayers or dragon slayers casting their gaze upon us. We shall not have to fear King George and his minions who may seek to lay non-believers by the heels into Newgate prison or the Tower."...

When I went home for lunch the other day my nose thrilled to the scent of green chili simmering on the stove. That's my kind of "nose candy." I made my way directly to the stove, grabbed the spoon and stirred the concoction of pork, bell peppers (homegrown), diced green chilies, tomatoes (homegrown), onions and jalapenos, leaning in close to capture the full aroma, filling my senses, awakening my appetite for a beef and bean burrito smothered in Danny's green chili...