Stories from Friday, June 13, 2008

LEXINGTON -- The McCook First Central Bank Juniors American Legion baseball team allowed six unearned errors en route to a 10-1 loss at Lexington Thursday. Chris Conroy took the loss for McCook, allowing four earned runs while striking out two and walking one batter. Catlin Rice pitched one inning of no-hit relief for McCook...

The McCook Football League Program will again be run for boys entering grades 5-8 this summer. Due to large enrollment expected, we are asking for parents to enroll their athletes as soon as possible so that we may address equipment needs. Once again, registrations are limited to no more than 80 participants per age division. We will allow no more. The cost will be $75 per player...

July 4, 1914 - June 10, 2008 IMPERIAL -- Dessa Frances Phares passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial. She was 93 years old. Dessa was born on July 4, 1914, in Hayes County, Neb., to Logan Marion and Della Grace (DuVall) Richter. ...

Sept. 17, 1971 - June 10, 2008 KEARNEY -- Krin Gail (Matson) Simeon, 55, died Tuesday (June 10, 2008) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She was born Feb. 13, 1953, to Erie and Gail (Phelps) Matson of Culbertson. On Sept. 17, 1971, she married Joe Simeon. Krin lived on the family farm, then moved to McCook with her mother after the death of her father, where she graduated from high school in 1971...

McCook High School will host the University of Nebraska-Omaha wrestling camp from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. June 30-July 1 at the MSH wrestling building. The camp will feature two-time national champion and four-time Nebraska state champion Todd Meneely, along with NCAA All-American Aaron Denson...

The McCook Rebels 14 and under girls fastpitch softball team won two games in a doubleheader against Gothenburg/Cozad Just Angels team Thursday night in McCook. The first game the Rebels won 9-0. In an exciting finish to game two, McCook Rebels were down 5-0 till the fourth inning...

A rattle snake gets disturbed while sunbathing on a quiet road west of Hugh Butler lake Wednesday evening. The snake is in a defensive pose and will most likely warn with a rattle before striking and not strike unless he feels threatened.

OBERLIN -- The Oberlin man accused of burning his bowling alley and lounge three years ago waits in Decatur County jail for a preliminary hearing Monday morning. Decatur County Sheriff Ken Badsky and Deputy Jay Tate arrested Ken Morgan of Oberlin June 6, on two charges of arson. Judge John Bremer set Morgan's bond at $100,000...

Nebraska's leading the Big 12, but nobody's cheering. That's because the competition is for the number of men who are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, Nebraska's far ahead, with 75.2 percent of its men qualifying as overweight or obese. Iowa is more than 3 percent behind with 71.9 percent, followed by Texas with 71.5, Oklahoma 71.2, Kansas 71.1, Missouri 70.2 and Colorado, 64.6 percent, according to data from the national Behavioral Risk Factor Survey collected by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 2007.. ...

If a person sits in front of the television for an evening, he or she will see many commercials which promise some form of fulfillment. Beauty products promise satisfaction with appearance; restaurants promise satisfaction of hunger; weight loss products promise satisfaction with weight; dating services promise the satisfaction of finding that special someone...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa --Kristen Rose Strunk and Lance Weston Mohr, both of Sioux City, Iowa, were married in Sioux City Saturday, June 7, 2008. Kristen is the daughter of Grant Strunk of McCook and Jan Horn of Grand Lake Colo. and the granddaughter of Allen D. Strunk of Las Vegas, Nev., the late Norma Rose Strunk and Marion and Al Allen...

The children of Millie Jones, formerly of McCook, are requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on June 10. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 2895 West E Street, Apt. 24, North Platte, NE 69101.

Ashley Dawn Malleck of Indianola and Brett Lee Kurkowski of Grant announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Shawn and Michele Malleck of Indianola, Kevin and Marilyn Lee of North Platte and the late Jack Kurkowski. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Republican Valley High School and is employed at the Ed Thomas YMCA in McCook...

Alex and Megan (Davidson) Sosa of Pensacola, Fla., announce the birth of their son, Samuel Alexander Sosa. He was born on May 22, 2008, at the Naval Hospital in Pensacola, weighing 9 lbs, .2 ounces and measuring 21 inches. He has a 2 year old sister, Summer. Grandparents are Tom and Joellyn Davidson of Indianola and Lorenzo Sosa of La Puente, Calif. Great-grandparents are Jerry and Florence Uerling and Betty Davidson, all of Indianola and Senaida Sosa-Sanchez of Leon, Mexico...

The family of Jack and Norma Stevens of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 22, 1958, at First Congregtional Church in McCook. Children of the couple are Laura and Erik Olson of McCook, Paul and Becky Stevens and Warren and Sarah Stevens, of Lincoln. They have seven grandchildren. Cards of congratulations wlll reach them at 1515 Norris Avenue, McCook, NE 69001...

The family of Pauline (Edghill) Bremer is hosting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on June 21. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P O Box 36, Imperial NE 69033.

Kitrina "Kitty" Mullen of North Platte and Anthony Loomis of Hayes Center announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Ray and Tonya Mullen and Danny and Jackie Loomis. Grandmother of the bride is Maxine Mullen. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Hazel and Jack Loomis and Virginia and Vernon Orman...

Tawn Sharon Snyder of McCook and Cody Kay Hawes of Ford, Kan., announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Scott and Lesa Snyder of McCook and Lee and Tamie Hawes of Ford. Grandparents of the bride are Marlene and Monte Rogers of McCook, the late Gary Snyder and the late Len and Jackie Hendricks. The bride is the great-granddaughter of Genevieve Hendricks of Florida...

The children of Harold and Melva Esch are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. The open house will be Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 2-5 p.m., at the Heritage Senior Centerin McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 39063 Rd 713, McCook NE 69001...

James "Derek" and Nicole L. Hinrichs of Mound City, Mo. announce the birth of their son, James Aaron Hinrichs, on May 28, 2008, in Mound City. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. His grandparents are Greg and Cheryl Chambers, Jim and Gloria Hinrichs and Tim and Tammy Keseman. Great-grandparents are Margaret Chambers, Jim and Judy Hinrichs and Gail and Cheryl Hibler...

Shawn and Michelle Mitchem of McCook announce the birth of their son, Brandon Dale Mitchem on May 22, 2008, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches. His grandparents are Bob and Kim Ingels and Jane and Dale Mitchem, all of McCook...

By LORRI SUGHROUE City Editor The McCook City Council will discuss potential litigation concerning the Broken Tee Golf Course, in a closed, executive session at its regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday in the City Council Chambers in Memorial Auditorium...

By LORRI SUGHROUE City Editor A law that takes effect January 2009 will allow those convicted of drunk driving to get back behind the wheel sooner, but with tougher restrictions. LB 736, passed by the Nebraska Legislature this year, requires an ignition interlock device as part of sentencing for both first and second drunk driving convictions...