Stories from Friday, February 13, 2015

Laramey Lewis of Trenton, Nebraska, and Dexter Becker of Beaver City, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride to be are Roger and Lisa Lewis of Trenton. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Dave and Julia Becker of Beaver City...

The family of Madaline Groves of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday Feb. 19. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 610 East 14th, McCook, NE 69001.

The family of Elmer and LeAnn Frick are requesting a card shower in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Feb. 14, 1965, at United Methodist Church. Their family includes daughter, Kelly Fassler and three grandchildren, Stephen, Kendall and Kayson, all of North Platte, Nebraska. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1311 Missouri Avenue, McCook, NE 69001...

Casey and Shandi McConnell of Wilmington, North Carolina, announce the birth of their son, Lennon Jay McConnell, born Nov. 17, 2014, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. He has one brother, Myles, 2. Grandparents are Larry and Sheila Berls of McCook, Nebraska and Kent and Cheryl McConnell of Wilmington. Great- grandparents are Millie Gates of Gretna, Nebraska and late Joseph and Laura Berls...

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When al fresco entertaining calls for some flavorful inspiration, look to the fresh and abundant offerings of Mediterranean cuisine. Inspired by its coastal origins, traditional Greek dishes feature a colorful collection of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and grilled fare. Whether you're serving friends with a themed event or simply enjoying a homemade meal with the family, delicious Greek cuisine is perfect for sharing with those you love...

BELLEVILLE, Texas -- Helen Coraline (Matson) Ahrens went to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at the Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Belleville, at the age of 75. Helen was born March 21, 1939, in McCook, Nebraska, to Coral Archie and Hazel (Wescamp) Matson. As a teenager, she cleaned house for Gov. and Mrs. George Norris, who was involved with crafting the New Deal for President Franklin D. Roosevelt...

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland -- Arnold E. "Andy" Anderjaska, 86, died Friday (Jan. 29, 2015). He graduated from Curtis High School in 1944 and from the University of Notre Dame, receiving his masters in aeronautical engineering from George Washington University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After retiring from the Federal Aviation Administration, he continued his career at Aerostructures and TDA...

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. Activity log These items are taken from reports filed by the McCook Police Department. The locations refer to block numbers, not specific addresses. If you have information about any of these reports, call the police department at (308) 345-3450...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Discussion on whether or not to renew the City of McCook's local-option sales tax will begin to heat up next week. The McCook City Council will finalize the schedule of town hall meetings on the topic Monday evening and coordinate the first meeting the next day...

McCook Area Chamber of Commerce members should be checking their e-mail in-box in the coming days for a goals assessment survey from the chamber. The initial survey will be short and sweet, less than five questions, according to Executive Director Tacie Fawver...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A former resident of McCook and a 2002 graduate of McCook, Nebraska, Senior High is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder after serving his country for 14 years. Jeromy Beebe of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of McCook, is undergoing treatment for "PTSD" in a military facility in Madison, Tennessee. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- For the approximate 1,900 children who have been abused or neglected every day in this country, perhaps the only constant thing is change. Court Appointed Special Advocates attempt to be a constant in the
lives of these children. They advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities...

A warning to Romeos whose significant others say they don't want anything special on Saturday. They don't really mean it. According to WalletHub, in fact, 53 percent of women say they would break up with their significant others if they got nothing for Valentine's Day...

Last weekend was the first weekend since last August to be completely without football and it wasn't very much fun at all. In fact, it was downright boring, a sentiment shared by many of my friends as well. We're all football junkies who can never get enough. ...

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. -- Dora Mae Olson, 89, was born Dec. 20, 1925, in McCook, Nebraska, to James W. and Mabel B. (Raichart) White. She passed away Dec. 25, 2014, at Broomfield Skilled Nursing, Broomfield, Colorado, from complications of dementia. Memorial services will be Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at 2 p.m. Service and reception will be in the parlor room at Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38th Ave, in Wheat Ridge...