Stories from Friday, November 9, 2012

Dear Friend, INTRO Many people are frightened out of their wits, since Barrack Obama has been elected president for another four years. However, Christians have a resource that gives them peace, no matter who is president. That resource is God Himself. ...

Scientists have a name for it: Ergomania. It is a word composed of two Latin roots. "Ergo," meaning work, and "mania," which means passion. Ergomania, thusly, is a "passion for work." In contemporary society we use a different term for an individual suffering from this condition: The "workaholic." The condition is not limited to corporate offices or the manufacturing plant. It thrives in houses of worship...

Family Features If you're looking for delicious ways to bring more nutrition to the family table, it's hard to beat broccoli. Broccoli is on most top 10 lists of superfoods, and packs a lot of nutrients in each bite. "Easily incorporated into a variety of dishes, broccoli offers a great way for busy families to eat healthy on a daily basis," said Rachel Brandeis, registered dietitian...

HE alone teaches Truth. This Truth can only come by a COMPLETE FILLING of MY SPIRIT which can only be had by a FULL SURRENDER to ME (Jesus - your SAVIOR). Luke 14:27 (KJV): And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after ME, cannot be MY disciple. You most die to the unholy trinity sitting in the throne of your heart: Me, Myself and I; so the Holy Trinity can sit in the throne of your heart: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit...

Declan came home from school earlier this week and informed me he voted for "Ritt Romney" for president. Apparently his class conducted a mock election of sorts and he was tickled to have placed his name in the box next to "Ritt's" name. I happened to approve of his choice, but I was a little surprised that he didn't choose the other box, since he said it represented a vote for "Bronco Bama." After all, his favorite shirt is his Denver Bronco's jersey...

E. Vaughneta Schlager March 29, 1918 - Nov. 8, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Vaughneta Schlager died Nov. 8, 2012, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska, at the age of 94. She was born March 29, 1918, at Palisade, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Merle and Ellen (Sailors) Follett. She attended Beverly School until 10th grade and graduated from Palisade, Nebraska in 1936...

Wiley C. Wagner April 7, 1951 - Nov. 7, 2012 BARNARD, Missouri -- Wiley Claude (Frank) Wagner, 61, of Barnard, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 at his home. Wiley was born on April 7, 1951, in Cambridge, Nebraska, to Wiley and Evelyn (Brown) Frank...

Verna A. Estergard CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Verna A. Estergard, 98, of Cambridge, died Thursday (Nov. 8, 2012), at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at the Congregational Church in Cambridge with Bill Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenour.com...

This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The first of several duplexes being built as part of the East Ward Village senior housing project is nearing completion. The McCook Housing Agency anticipates it will be ready for move-in by the end of the year and will begin advertising for tenants next week...

OBERLIN, Kansas -- The memory of a dogged high school wrestler who didn't give up can still bring tears to the eyes of his former coach. Where that wrestler is now, Kyle Mines can only guess. But it's memories like those that keeps Mines, 82, energized...

Thank a veteran that the American flag waves free. Veterans Day honors those who have served their country, especially those who have given their all.

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook School Board will be asked to approve bids to re-surface the high school track and adding speech class as a graduation requirement, at its regular meeting Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the Junior High cafeteria. Bids received include those from Fisher Tracks Inc. of Boone, Iowa, at $130,000; Hellas Construction of Austin, Texas, at $119,917 and Midwest Tennis and Track of Denison, Iowa, at $112,218...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Public Library received word recently that the McCook Public Library Foundation would be expanding its generosity significantly in the coming months. The foundation had already agreed to fund the installation of an elevator in the library, in addition to the construction of a vestibule on the north side of the building...

A flock of wild turkeys gather in the front yard of a Norris Avenue home in McCook, Nebraska, clustering under a cherry tree.

Bob Kerrey's status as a former Navy Seal and a winner of the Medal of Honor weren't enough to overcome voters' reservations about his political leanings, loyalty to the state and other questions. But the former governor, seeking a return engagement in the Senate, did make a good point in one of his television ads, one that didn't question his opponent's dealings with her neighbors...

At first glance, the presidential election results look similar to what was projected. Obama received a little over 3 million more votes than Romney did which accounts for about a three percent edge and he garnered 332 electoral votes to Romney's 206 (Romney has conceded Florida, although it has not been officially called yet). So it was close, but not as close as many were predicting...

Mason Lee Fimple Alexis Beitler and Brandon Fimple of North Platte, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Mason Lee Fimple, who was born Oct. 12, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. He weighed 8 pounds, 10.6 ounces and measured 21 inches long. ...

Adalynn Kay Monzon Cody and Melissa Monzon of Kearney, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Adalynn Kay Monzon, who was born Oct. 21, 2012, in Kearney. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19.25 inches long. She has one sister, Sarah, 2-years-old. Grandparents are Craig and Kathy Godfrey of North Platte, Nebraska and Scott and Terri Monzon of Blair, Nebraska. Great grandparents are Bonnie Monzon of McCook, Nebraska, Larry and Phyllis Theiler of Paxton, Nebraska,...

70th anniversary Ruth and Ellis Sutton will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Nov. 28, 2012. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 201 Seminole, McCook, NE 69001.

Braelynn Anne Cole Michelle (Howerter) and Cody Cole, of Kearney, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Braelynn Anne Cole, who was born Sept. 18, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Kearney. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. ...

Nebraskans should know that there's plenty to be done when Congress returns after this week's election. Although the period between the election and the start of the next Congress is called a "lame duck session," the 112th Congress has left so much undone that there is a serious 'to-do' list waiting in Washington. There are numerous financial, national security, budgetary, and taxation issues that need to be attended to before the 113th Congress convenes in 2013. Here are some of them:...

Many Nebraskans look forward to spending the upcoming holidays renewing family traditions. While most of us hold fond childhood memories of the holidays, there are more than 400 children across our state in foster care available for adoption who won't share these special days with a forever family...

Through the many changes during our nation's history, some things remain constant: America's dedication to democracy and the commitment of the men and women who defend it by putting their lives on the line for the ideals we hold dear. As we reflect upon another Veterans Day, we remember those who sacrificed so much for our great country. Our military heroes left the comfort of family and friends and often put themselves into harm's way to protect and preserve our way of life...

Nebraskans take great pride in service to our nation. Our state is home to more than 150,000 veterans, and we recognize and respect their contributions to our nation's security and freedom. Every Veterans Day we honor those who have served our nation in uniform, but this year I would like to make two requests...

COLUMBUS, Nebraska -- Today, Nebraska Public Power District's Board of Directors approved a 3.75 percent average rate increase for both its wholesale and retail customers that will take effect Jan. 1, 2013. NPPD has been discussing this rate adjustment amount with customers since early this year, and is down slightly from the four percent originally forecasted...

WICHITA, Kansas -- Alyssa Ann Kiser of Harper, Kansas, and Brice Alan Lytle of McCook, Nebraska, were united in marriage Nov. 3, 2012, in Wichita, Kansas. Parents of the bride are Ken and Sherri Kiser of Harper. Grandparents are Dee and LouAnn Wager of Abilene, Kansas...