Stories from Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Imagine you're a 75-year-old man who's in for a checkup only to find out your doctor is betting you won't live for another 10 years. The doctor might not put it that bluntly, but physicians who follow new guidelines regarding prostate screening are playing with your health on those odds...

The Red Willow County Fair once again reminded how fortunate we are to have the Kiplinger Arena in McCook. I enjoyed many shows and competitions that would have been unbearable in the heat without it. Thank you Tom, McCook...

"I was recently in an article in the McCook Gazette regarding the Steve Fossett search, as I and a colleague named Kelly Stephenson from Garden City, Kan., have formed a private team (GEOSEARCH) for the endeavour. I conducted a private interview at National Public Radio station affiliate, Capital Public Radio, in Sacramento, Calif., on 7/31/08. ...

As a Gothenburg native and an activities director, coach and teacher in Broken Bow for 12 years, Darin Nichols got a glimpse of what kind of tradition McCook High School sports brings with it to events. Now Nichols will get to steer the Bison ship. Nichols was named McCook activities director in June to replace Clint Edwards, who served at MHS for one year. Edwards returned to Kearney to further his education...

CULBERTSON -- The Culbertson Speedway final night is Friday at the Hitchcock County Fair. All points races are close. Delbert Ridenour of Culbertson and Bud Wasson of Danbury are tied in trucks. John Groshans of Wray holds a two-point point lead over Rich Boon of Benkelman in the IMCA hobby stocks...

Uncommitted city sales tax revenue may be used to stave off projected sewer rate increases, if the plan is approved by the McCook City Council. City Manager Kurt Fritsch told the council Monday night at its regular meeting Monday night that the financial consultant for the water and sewer departments projected in 2005 a yearly rate increase of eight to nine percent for both departments, to pay back costs for the new treatment plant and improvements at the sewer...

There will be a mandatory player/parent meeting for all girls entering grades 9-12 this fall who will be playing volleyball at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Senior High Auditorium. The meeting will cover schedules and rules/expectations. Team ordering for individual equipment will also be available at the meeting...

"Time to pay the piper." "Stand up and take it like a man." "Face the music." All are phrases that in some sectors of our culture are seldom heard these days, but I heard all of these and more while I was growing up. And, I confess, I used all of these and more while raising my children...