Stories from Friday, September 25, 2015

McCOOK, Neb. -- Terry Lee Rouse, age 66, passed away very peacefully, with his wife, Kim and sister, Sue by his side on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Bryant West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. Terry was born March 1, 1949, to Raymond E. and Carolyn (Shambaugh) Rouse in Nelson, Nebraska. He was one of six children...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Donna Lee Butler, age 84, was called home to be with Jesus on Sept. 23, 2015, at the Cambridge Manor in Cambridge, Nebraska. She was born at home in McCook on April 12, 1931, to Leonard B. and Ruth F. (Ball) Holmes. Donna grew up in McCook, attending school at East Ward, District 31, and McCook Jr. and Sr. High School...

INDIANOLA, Neb. -- Briella Faith Quaduor, infant daughter of Kyle and Stephenie (Conroy) Quaduor, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday (Sept. 22, 2015) at McCook Community Hospital. Briella is survived by her parents, Kyle and Stephenie Quaduor of Indianola; maternal grandparents, Steve and Sharon Conroy of Indianola; paternal grandparents, Rob and Kathleen Quaduor of Indianola; great-grandparents, Eugene and Shirley Axtell of Danbury and Bob and Connie Quaduor of Indianola; uncle and aunt, Nathan and Tiffany Herrman of Indianola, and uncle and aunt, Sean and Shannon Conroy of Hays, Kansas.. ...

McOOK, Neb. -- More than 40 area firefighters participated in a one-day training course recently, honing their skills in fields ranging from pilot rescue to emergency child labor. The Frenchman Valley Mutual Aid Fire School was coordinated in McCook, Sunday, at various locations. The training program offers a unique opportunity for emergency responders to receive training in multiple topics...

In 1958, my Dad was working for Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, driving our only car to work from Indianola to the railyards in McCook. When the rare occasion arose that mom needed the car, we would drive him to work in McCook and then go back home...

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...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- Dr. Bill Hasemeyer was the first in his family to go to college. It's a good thing he did. The move would eventually lead him to a rewarding 42-year career in the field of education, but it wasn't entirely by choice. The Superior, Nebraska, native had other plans after graduating from high school in 1946...

The family of Jim Lee of McCook, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday Friday, Oct. 2. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 607 West G, McCook, NE 69001.

McCOOK, Neb. -- During his many years in the U.S. House and Senate, one of the taunts George W. Norris endured from his opponents was that he was 'one of the 'Sons of the Wild Jackasses.'" That was meant to belittle and demean Norris, but the speaker at this morning's Heritage Breakfast, the Rev. Dr. Charles Peek, said Norris's unpredictability and independence were essential elements of his greatness...

Cambridge, Nebraska, sculptor Gary Ginther scrubs hard water stains off the bronze "Prairie Bull" sculpture that he created and, in December 2002, installed in front of the historic Carnegie Library in downtown McCook. Ginther and a crew of his McCook High School Class of 1965 classmates -- Phil Pate, Ed Sughroue, Warren Jones and Judy White Anderson -- used Gary's own "Rogaine for buffalos" concoction of vinegar, distilled water, gentle dish soap and water and lots and lots of elbow grease to remove the white and gray water stains. ...

The "Cat Pack" will premier its latest fund-raising product in support of the McCook, Nebraska, Humane Society during McCook's annual Heritage Days weekend celebration. "Cats & Dogs of McCook" packs of playing cards will be available in a booth in the southwest corner of Norris Park, Saturday, from 9 a.m. ...

The sidewalk in front of the Keystone Business Center is a great place to watch the Heritage Days Parade. This year's theme is "Let the Good Times Roll," and while that's going on outside at 10 a.m. Saturday, there are always a lot of "good times" going on inside the newly renovated downtown McCook landmark...

Agents from Libya planted a bomb on flight 103 in 1988, causing it to crash in Lockerbie, Scotland. In 2011, a revolution was heating up in Libya (Benghazi). english diplomats were evacuated. Seven Americans, who were assigned there, were in grave danger...

Hannah Huff, 8, shows off a green sunfish that she's caught at the Hooked for Life event held on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is a community outreach event coordinated by George Huff. The event brought 29 children from around the area. The awards banquet will take place on Oct. 17 at the Norris Avenue Chapel...

The family of Barbara Klein of McCook, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born on Oct. 6, 1935, in McCook. Her family includes Ruth Ann Klein of McCook; Sally and Doug Henderson of Alliance, Nebraska; Richard and Penny Klein of Catlett, Virginia; Chris and Robin Klein of McCook; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. ...

The family of Dorothy Lambert of McCook, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Dorothy and her husband Dale made their home in Trenton, Nebraska, where they worked and raised their family. She recently sold their home of over 50 years and now resides in McCook. Cards of congratulations can be mailed to 301 West J Street, McCook NE 69001...

Cody and Shelby Siegfried of McCook, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Margaret Clare Siegfried, who was born Aug. 6, 2015, at Community Hospital of McCook. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Gayle and Elaine Haag of Bartley, Nebraska, and Beth Siegfried and Cal Siegfried of McCook. ...

Jared and Kelsie Brooks of Indianola, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Jast Dee Brooks, born March 15, 2015, in Omaha, Nebraska. He weighed 2 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 15 inches long. Grandparents are Bryan and Julie Vrbas of Palisade, Nebraska and Larry and Shirley Brooks of Indianola. Great-grandparents are Bob and Connie Quaduor and Norma Brooks of Indianola, and Mary Vrbas and Ruth Stewart of McCook, Nebraska...

Melinda Dawn Shields and Chet Allan Ely of McCook, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Larry and Serena Shields of McCook. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Jim and Teresa Ely of McCook. Grantparents are Linda Dixon of Oberlin, Kansas; Claude Zachman of Spearville, Kansas; Harley and Elda Shields of McCook; Roger and Karen Ely of McCook; and Leon and Orella Richardson of Euerka, Kansas...

FAMILY FEATURES -- The most important meal of the day deserves to be special, so enjoy a fresh take on some classic recipes and infuse delicious gourmet flavors into every bite. Biscuits should be bursting with mouth-watering flavor, not boring or bland. Try this recipe for biscuits infused with Salted Caramel and Warm Cinnamon Graham flavors using the Wilton Treatology Flavor System...

The time between when the legislature adjourns for the year and when we start again in January is called the interim. During this time, legislative committees will hold hearings on interim study resolutions. The resolutions authorize a committee to study an issue following the adjournment of a legislative session. The chairperson may hold some of the hearings outside of the Capitol, if it has a greater effect on a particular part of the state...

Leon B. Waggoner June 17, 1921 - Sept. 24, 2015 CARMICHAEL, Calif. -- Leon B. Waggoner, age 94, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at his home in Carmichael, California. He was born June 17, 1921, in Republican City, Nebraska, to Allen E. and Jenny (Shippert) Waggoner...

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Jerry Ellis Jones, 46, died Feb. 5, 2010, in Phoenix after battling brain cancer for several years. He was born March 2, 1965, in Pleasanton, California and as an infant was adopted by Jerome M. and Doris H. (Carnes) Jones of Hayward, California...