Stories from Friday, April 30, 2010

I am pleased to share with you the latest online service offered by state government. Nebraskans can now renew their driver license online through the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Anyone who meets certain eligibility requirements can renew their driver license, motorcycle license or state ID card once every 10 years. ...

FAMILY FEATURES -- A sensational summer menu can be simple, yet satisfying; exotic, yet familiar. Instead of making salad a sleepy side item this summer, mix things up and add some sizzle to the table with a sumptuous entrée salad straight from the grill...

I knew this past Saturday I had chosen the right Saturday casual outfit when Declan patted me on the shoulder and said "You're cute, your hair looks cute in that shirt." In case you can't tell from my column profile, I don't have any hair. His compliment was based primarily off of the Superman T-shirt I had just put on but nonetheless, it was very well received...

Bailey Lacey and Anthony Filips announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Sean and Kelly Lacey of Culbertson and Robert and Kelly Filips of Crofton, Nebraska. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Jean Parry of McCook, Tom Parry from Glendale, Arizona, and Lloyd and Karen Lacey of Culbertson. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are Helen Filips of Crofton, Nebraska, Dennis and Beverly Merkel of Crofton and Neil and Mary Jane Mishler from Great Falls, Montana...

Diana Lynn Rowe Howe and Darin James Staab, both of Hays, Kansas, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are David and Gale Hanes of Culbertson, Dennis Rowe of McCook, Matt and Rosie Redetzke of Hays, Kansas and Dale and Stephanie Staab of Hays...

Jennifer Shaw and Casey Harshman of Emporia, Kansas, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Richard and Anna Shaw of Oberlin, Kansas, and Warren and Susie Harshman of Cedar Point, Kansas. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Violet and Ralph Shaw of Oberlin; Alfreda Seeber of El Dorado, Kansas, and the late Frank and Luella Harshamn...

INDIANOLA, Nebraska -- Stephanie Marie Allen, of McCook and Culbertson, and Terry Lee Mustion, of Kearney and Indianola, were united in marriage on Dec. 31, 2009, at the Christian Church in Indianola with the Rev. Mike Searcey officiating. Parents of the couple are Charlene Young of Cambridge, Bob Allen of Culbertson, Marlene Mustion of Indianola and Richard and Linda Mustion of Hershey. ...

90th birthday The family of Hazel Malleck of Indianola is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday, May 10. Her family includes three children, Jerry and wife, Gloria of Indianola, Terry and wife, Paula of Longmont, Colorado, and Rick and wife, Kelly of Granbury, Texas; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 71428 Road 397, Indianola, NE 69034...

90th birthday The family of Melva (Korell) Gohl is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday, Sunday, May 2, 2-4 p.m., at the Hitchcock County fair building in Culbertson. She was born May 4, 1920. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 37123 Rd. 728, Culbertson, NE 69024...

90th birthday The family of Martin F. Thompson is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday, May 5. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 801 Spruce Lane, McCook, NE 69001.

The family of Ronald and Lillian (Roth) Stuhmer of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 1, 1960, at McCook. Their family includes Tamala and Vince Murphy of Lincoln, Derek and Lisa Stuhmer of Papillion and Ryan and Jennifer Stuhmer of Lincoln; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. ...

Sara Moody Case and Cory Damlo of Sioux City, Iowa, announce the birth of a son, Ethan Cory Damlo. He was born April 6, 2010, at Orange City Area Health System, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 1/2 inches long. He has five brothers and sisters, Alicia, Carter, Layn, Isaac and Amber. ...

Jason and Danielle Johnson of McCook announce the birth of a daughter, Jillian Lynn Johnson. She was born March 16, 2010, at McCook Community Hospital, weighing 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 23 inches long. Her grandparents are Denis and Doris Stritt of Indianola and Ron and Julie Johnson of Elsie. Great-grandmothers are Ruth Stewart and Alyce Mae Stritt, both of McCook...

Amanda Jauken and Dale Comstock of Beaver CIty announce the birth of a daughter, Macala Michelle Jauken. She was born March 26, 2010, in Cambridge. She weighed 4 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches long. She has a brother, Michael and sister, Megan. Grandparents are Rob and Pat Cox of Wilsonville, Dennis Jauken of Oxford and Lon and Kathryn Comstock of Fleming, Colorado...

Chad and Jessica Meyer announce the birth of a daughter, Adelyn Elizabeth Meyer. She was born March 28, 2010, at Community Hospital in McCook weighing 7 pounds, 3.8 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. She has a 4-year-old brother, Adyn. Grandparents are Jeff and Beth Crick of McCook and Ray and Judy Meyer of Lexington. ...

April 12, 1952-April 29, 2010 INDIANOLA, Nebraska -- Dennis Albert Mihm, age 58, of Indianola lost his seven-year battle with cancer Thursday, April 29, 2010, at McCook Community Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1952, in McCook to Clifford B. and Sylvia E. (Townsend) Mihm. He grew up in Indianola and was a member of the first graduating class of Republican Valley High School in 1970. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1975 with a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy...

KEARNEY, Nebraska -- A McCook man is hospitalized in Good Samaritan Hospital after being thrown from a sport utility vehicle early Thursday morning. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, Lirin T. Yost, 34, was the driver of the eastbound vehicle which entered the south ditch before the driver over-corrected, causing the vehicle to roll twice and eject the driver out of the passenger window...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- If there is one message the McCook City Council wanted to get across Thursday night about building a new city municipal building, it's "We want what you want." "This is not going to be a deal where we ram this down your throat," Mayor Dennis Berry said to about 75 citizens who attended the town hall meeting at Heritage Senior Center. "It's not going to go unless you approve it."...

Last Sunday, I and my perennial golf partner, Jim Lemon, played the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department Scramble at Cross Creek Golf Links down the road in Cambridge. We've participated in this event for several years in a row now and always have a good time. ...

We were encouraged to see the number of citizens who turned out for Thursday night's town hall meeting about the facility needs for the police, fire, ambulance and city administration. A straw vote revealed that while a majority of those present favored both construction projects -- one for fire and ambulance crews, the other for police and administration -- most people didn't favor placing the burden of paying for the projects entirely on property taxes. ...

Nebraskans have long held our rights close to our hearts -- especially our Second Amendment right to bear arms. The Second Amendment guarantees an individual the right to keep and bear arms; however, for too long this right has been denied to some Americans simply because of where they live...

McOOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County Attorney Paul Wood is reviewing a contract between Hillcrest Nursing Home and Heartland Pharmacy Care of Omaha to determine whether it is exclusive and whether other pharmacies can serve the home. Jim Hall, chairman of the Hillcrest Nursing Home board of directors, announced at Friday's board meeting that the review was under way and no further action would be taken until the board had received his recommendations...