Stories from Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Just like the weather, Tuesday's season-opening girls tennis matches for McCook High School started off bright and sunny, later turning to chilly, overcast skies. The Bison girls blanked Hershey, 9-0, in the opening varsity meet March 23. McCook then dropped a 6-3 decision to the Lexington varsity...

Oct. 13, 1942 - March 8, 2010 ST. PAUL -- Lois A. Solko, 67, died Monday (March 8, 2010) at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. She was born on Oct. 13, 1942, at Oberlin, the daughter of Clarence and Stella (Niemeth) Sattler. She grew up in Herndon, Kan., graduating from Herndon Rural High School in 1960...

Feb. 19, 1924 - March 23, 2010 LINCOLN -- Robert L. Stuver, 86, formerly of McCook, died Tuesday (March 23, 2010). He was born Feb. 19, 1924. He was a World War II Navy Seebees veteran and a retired auto parts store owner. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, V.F.W. No. 131, and American Legion Post No. 3...

It's not a subject most of us like to talk about, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't give it some serious thought -- and take some action as well. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States, and will claim nearly 50,000 American lives this year...

Danny found his spring/summer project last week. He's combining two old trucks into one refurbished vehicle, so it will once again be roadworthy and useful. It all started with the leaf springs, which were a lot harder to find than one would think. Since his truck is equipped with a heavy-duty utility bed he has no use for the bed on the "parts" truck he recently purchased and so is planning to turn it into a trailer. Should work, and will undoubtedly be equally as useful as the truck is...

America was harmed and freedom destroyed Sunday night with the "yes" votes in a bill that reeked with deceit and promises with twists and turns. Each congressman by voting "yes" has put a heavy burden on his children, grandchildren and on down the line to all Americans...

The American Cancer Society has been an active member of McCook for many years offering a number of patient and family services, cancer support groups, tobacco control programs, lifesaving educational tools and research. The Society continues its mission thanks to the help of generous volunteers and dedicated staff...

Calves getting loose during fair time. Callers asking how to skin a raccoon. After 30 years at the Red Willow County University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension office in McCook, Linda Stoner has seen and heard just about everything. Since retiring as office manager March 19, Stoner is making plans to move to Arizona. But she'll be taking with her many fond memories of her years in Nebraska...

Hillcrest Nursing Home's new prescription policy is bad for local business, according to a McCook woman whose mother lives at the facility. But  the home's administrator says the new pharmaceutical company will provide valuable benefits for the residents...

LONGMONT, Colo. -- The Colorado man who borrowed money from Red Willow County to develop a helicopter kit said Tuesday afternoon that the county commissioners and county attorney "flat-out screwed up" a $2.9 million deal that would have paid off the county and left nothing for his own family to worry about...

June 30, 1959 - March 17, 2010 LINCOLN -- Kay Lynn Schlagel, 50, died Wednesday (March 17, 2010) at her home. She was born June 30, 1959, in Oberlin, Kan., to Erwin and Mereta (Duncan) Cathcart. She received her Nursing Certificate from Mary Lanning in Hastings...