Stories from Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The wire story Monday included a name that brought back a lot of memories for longtime Nebraskans. For residents who didn't live in the state in the early 1980s, the name Marvin Copple and the Commonwealth Savings took some explaining The name of Copple, who died Saturday at age 79, and the name of his father, S.E. ...

Explosions, fire, smoke, the throaty roar of a Rolls Royce Merlin in a P-51, the whine of high power jet engines, fighters with afterburners; the Offutt Air Show had it all! Ann, grandson T.J and I took in as much as we could stand under perfect blue skies dotted with puffy white clouds. ...

The Museum of Democracy, I am pleased to announce, will soon be built in Norris Park. Through a generous benefactor (whose name I can't remember) has given me a check for $1 and 95 cents. With this stupendous sum, they will change the oil, wash and wax, and even give you a lube job...

Oct. 25, 1910 - Aug. 16, 2008 INDIANOLA -- Ellen Margaret Kennedy, formerly of Indianola, Neb., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Cambridge Manor. She was 97 years old. On Oct. 25, 1910, Ellen was born in Kanona, Kan., to Joseph and Margaret (Janousek) Fiala. ...

The family of Alma and Ray Miller are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary, Thursday, Aug. 21. Cards of congratulation will reach them at 37345 W. Wyoming, Culbertson, NE 69024.

Two Red Willow County commissioners voted Monday morning to keep a public road open, over objections from their fellow board member that there is "no reason to have this road, whatsoever." Despite the commissioners' vote, the issue over County Road 713/221 is not settled, and is now in the hands of the county attorney, who has to determine its borders...

McCook Senior High's spring graduating class scored the highest college-prep ACT composite test score in the past five years. "It was an absolutely great year for MHS in the ACT test," high school counselor Fred Gleason told school board members at their monthly meeting Monday evening...

After reviewing three options concerning increased sewer rates, the McCook Council unanimously approved one that used the most sales tax and with less impact on customer fees in the future. The council approved on first reading Monday night at its regular meeting a $1 per month increase in residential sewer bills and $1.55 per month for commercial users...

A house that has been abandoned for four years following a fire will be evaluated by the McCook Board of Health for safety and healthy hazards. The McCook City Council unanimously authorized to convene the Board of Health concerning the property at 810 W. Fourth...

Movie Review - Mamma Mia! Rated PG-13 for some sex-related comments. Starring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, and Pierce Brosnan. Mamma Mia! The Movie is based on the play of the same name which is based on the songs of ABBA. Needless to say, this is a musical. The latest Broadway play to be adapted to film is another triumph in creating a feel-good, breezy flick to entertain...

Over the past year, I've been suffering from excruciating pain in my lower back. I've visited the doctors and they tell me "It's not bad enough yet, we can't do anything." I ask them, "Do I have to be wheeled into your office in a wheelchair in order for you to do something for me."...