Stories from Friday, August 2, 2013

Zelda Elaine Current Nov. 15, 1937 - July 31, 2013 CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Zelda Elaine Current, 75, died July 31, 2013, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. She was born on Nov. 15, 1937, to Ted and Christina (Herman) Current in Stockville, Nebraska...

The McCook High School cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheer Association camp at the University of Nebraska Kearney. They received two excellent and one superior rating for their performances during camp. They also received the coveted "SPIRIT Stick" every day. ...

Trenten Bruntz, fourth from left, holding a sign with a nickname given to him by his friends, is surprised July 26 when he returns home to McCook after completing Army National Guard boot camp. Seth Koetter, first row, from left, who helped organized the impromptu get-together, said he and his friends have known Bruntz since childhood and wanted to surprise him when got home. ...

Classic sweet treats like pound cake are delicious on their own -- and with a few simple ingredients, they can be dressed up to make any day more special. These recipes highlight the classic, homemade taste of Sara Lee Pound Cake. The newest addition, Lemon Pound Cake, is made with real lemon juice, so the bright citrus flavor shines through...

When Blaine Budke started Tri-State Spas as a sideline business in 2000, few took notice. After all -- looked at from a national perspective -- not much was expected because of the limited population of McCook and the surrounding area. But, 13 years later, the state and the nation are taking notice. ...

50th anniversary The family of Irlee and Rosemary Stagemeyer of Holbrook, Nebraska, are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married July 21, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe, Nebraska. Their family includes children, Merrill and Sandra Stagemeyer of Cambridge, Nebraska, Brent and Carla Stagemeyer of Page, Nebraska, Jeree and Brandon Holt of Lincoln, Nebraska and eight grandchildren. ...

Kallen Neal Unger Jeffrey and Kelly Unger of Hayes Center Nebraska announce the birth of their son, Kallen Neal Unger, born June 14, 2013 at North Platte. He weighed 7 pounds, 4.5 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Jerry and Beverly Unger of Hayes Center and Ray and Mary Stoll of Utica, Nebraska. Great grandparents are Darlene Unger, of McCook, Nebraska and Dane and Imogene Vinson of Sallisaw, Oklahoma...

90th birthday The family of Wayne C. Larson of Oberlin, Kansas, is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday Aug. 12. His family includes children, Suzanne and (Jay) Cooper of Wichita, Kansas, Joanne Wendelin of Oberlin, Kansas, Bonnie and (Bill) Condit of Winfield, Kansas, Craig and (Karen) Larson and Brad Larson, all of Oberlin. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1535 600th Road, Oberlin, KS 67749...

Cooper Eugene Rowland Sheldon Matt and Drew Sheldon of Fountain, Colorado, announce the birth of their son, Cooper Eugene Rowland Sheldon, born June 10, 2013 at Fort Carson, Colorado. He weighed 6 pounds, and measured 19 1/4 inches long. He has two sisters, Lily, 6- years-old, Emma, 2-years old and a brother, Kenneth, 4-years-old. ...

By SUSAN DOAK SW Nebraska Genealogy Society McCOOK, Nebraska -- Fold3 is an Internet site that has a plethora of information: historical, Native American, military, death certificates, photos, FBI files, and court records. Here is the caveat: Fold3 allows free access for seven days but in order to obtain that free access you must register with a credit card. ...

This shot, taken by Roxy Lang of Wilsonville, Nebraska on July 27, reveals that the apple orchard on Wilsonville's Main Street, survived the late spring snows and the apples now "looked good enough to eat, but we did not try any!!" Roxy used these settings: f/9, 1/200, iso500, 228mm. ...

Dear Friend, INTRO In this vision, Daniel was given the outline of future world history, into the Tribulation period, which is just ahead, and it is following the given trajectory perfectly. Other portions of scripture fill in the details. Our world is in a terrible mess and although many organizations are desperately trying to fix the many problems, they are doomed to fail. Because of our many and GROSS sins (55 million babies murdered)...

In American literature, the biggest religious pretender of all time is probably Sinclair Lewis' Elmer Gantry. While most of us have not read the book, we may remember the movie. The film was a 1960 masterpiece starring Burt Lancaster in an Emmy-winning role as the charismatic but corrupt evangelist...

A few months ago a couple of high school students in McCook came to me asking to start a Bible study. I wasn't sure if it would fly at first; but they got on the ball, gathered together a good-sized group and so we went through the Gospel of John. After that things started to grow a little; they wanted another Bible study. ...

Bethel Baptist Church, at 601 Hayes Street in Hayes Center, welcomed 21 members of Grace Bible Church from Washington, Illinois, on Sunday, July 21, as both congregations voluntarily rolled up their sleeves to work on a wide-ranging renovation project, one that included installing new exterior windows, laying carpet in the chapel and much more. ...

According to recent polls, the support of Congress by the American people has never been so low. Less than 10 percent of all Americans thought Congress was doing a good job and that low approval rating doesn't surprise anybody. It has been called a Congress of obstruction and a 'do-nothing' Congress and those are some of the nice characterizations. ...

We suggested Wednesday that growing your own food might be one of the few ways to reduce the chance of contracting a food-borne illness, especially from fresh fruits and vegetables. The U.S. and Nebraska departments of agriculture are suggesting another way that is nearly as reliable -- buying your fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the person who grew them, probably one of your friends or neighbors...

Rich Johnson of McCook, Nebraska, drives his 1947 International Cub tractor during a tractor parade at the Red Willow County Fair, July 25.

GOODLAND, Kansas -- Photography by McCook Art Guild member Bill Coe of Max, Nebraska, will be featured at the Carnegie Arts Center in Goodland beginning Sunday. Coe will be attending the opening of the exhibit, scheduled from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, with refreshments and entertainment provided by piano students of Nancy Shore...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Maintenance issues with the McCook civil defense warning sirens have prompted Fire Chief Marc Harpham to request an additional $8,000 in the upcoming budget. During the city of McCook 2013-14 budget presentation, Monday evening, Harpham reiterated the critical nature of the service and said he had growing concerns that maintenance practices may need to be improved...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- City officials complaining earlier this week about a lack of notice when state-operated economic development programs dip into local sales tax funds are not alone. According to an article published Monday in the Omaha World-Herald, the cities of Omaha and La Vista both announced they were hit hard by more expensive than anticipated business tax breaks that were received by local businesses...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- An orientation program for students attending McCook Junior High for the first time will be Thursday and Friday, Aug. 8 and 9. The orientation is as follows: 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8: sixth graders with last names A through E; 10:30 a.m. -- sixth graders with last names G through M...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Fire Department has been enjoying the benefits of the new city building since its official opening in March, ranging from having adequate bay space for costly emergency response vehicles, to simply being able to provide their 24-hour staffers a bit of privacy between emergency calls. Benefits to the city from the extensive design work put into each area of the structure could very well be just beginning, though...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- A calf from Hitchcock County has tested positive for rabies. The calf was submitted for testing by Dr. Cort V. Mohr, DVM of the Four Winds Animal Clinic in McCook and came back positive for rabies on July 24. Mohr said younger animals such as the calf are typically inquisitive and probably became infected with rabies when making contact with a skunk or raccoon...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- A representative with Public Financial Management Inc. will provide the McCook City Council with their annual cashflow analysis Monday evening pertaining to the water and sewer utility funds. Councilors and city staff will subsequently utilize the information to determine whether or not to raise water and sewer rates in the upcoming budget...

The mother-daughter tandem "Belles and Whistles" entertains a sizable Norris Park crowd with country music, impressive vocals and a little high-spirited dancing during MNB's 15th Annual Hot Summer Nights concert, Thursday evening at Norris Park. From left, 15-year-old Kelli twists up the Norris Park Bandshell as her mother, Omaha-based songstress Jaymie Jones, backs her up with a smile and a little guitar play. ...

Cathy Malleck Warner May 8, 1951 - Aug. 1, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Cathy Malleck Warner passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2013, at Hillcrest Nursing Home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 62 years old. Cathy was born on May 8, 1951, at McCook to Lester "Bum" and Wanda (Kelly) Malleck. She graduated from Indianola High School in 1969. She continued her education at McCook Community College where she received her Associates Degree...

Kasen Nicholas Yilk Jeremy and Elizabeth Yilk of McCook, Nebraska announce the birth of their son, Kasen Nicholas Yilk, who was born July 16, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He weighed 8 pounds and measured 20 1/2 inches long. ...