Stories from Friday, October 16, 2015

It took a decade or more, but today's dedication of a new skatepark in Kelley Park is something our community can be proud of, especially younger and younger-minded folks. Although the majority of the $135,000 cost of the project, some $95,000, came from private fund-raisers, in-kind donations and local grants, the city's contribution to the project should pay off in a big way...

I was talking to one of my Republican friends Tuesday afternoon and asked him if he was going to watch the Democratic Presidential debate that was going to air later that night. He said he wasn't, that he would just let the pundits interpret it for him the next day. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Red Willow Aviation is requesting additional space from the city at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport. Representatives from the airport's fixed base operator are asking to rent an additional 76 foot by 63 foot concrete slab and expand the slab to 90 foot by 75 foot at their own expense. The additional space will be used for loading purposes, according to city staff...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Red Willow Aviation is requesting additional space from the city at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport. Representatives from the airport's fixed base operator are asking to rent an additional 76 foot by 63 foot concrete slab and expand the slab to 90 foot by 75 foot at their own expense. The additional space will be used for loading purposes, according to city staff...

Kathy Eaton of McCook, Nebraska, smooches her and her husband Dave's new puppy, adopted Thursday afternoon at the McCook Humane Society Animal Shelter. Eight of these 8-week-old rat terrier, dachshund-mix cross puppies found new homes within the first 30 minutes of the shelter's first-ever "Chili Dog Day" in observance of October as the nation's "Adopt-A-Dog" month. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital and the YMCA will sponsor the 2015 Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 14. Packet pick-up and race day registration begins at 9 a.m., with start time at 10 a.m. The 5K-ish run-walk includes a race shirt for $25 if postmarked by Nov. 2, $35 after...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Water levels at Hugh Butler Lake have seen improvement in recent months and game and parks officials are predicting a much improved duck hunting season in the coming weeks. The reservoir was mostly drained in 2013 for dam repairs and unable to recover rapidly due to dry weather and compact compliance mandates from the state. ...

Emmersen Jo Dunn Christopher and Shasta Dunn of Bartley, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Emmersen Jo Dunn, who was born Aug. 12, 2015, at Community Hospital at McCook. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Harold and Shelly Larimore of Indianola, Nebraska. ...

63rd anniversary Marvin and Lula (Pete and Lu) Petersen of Longmont, Colorado, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary July 31. They were married in 1952 in McCook, Nebraska. Pete joined the Air Force for four years and lived in Wichita  Falls, Texas, for training. ...

Hadlee Suzanne Rosenfelt Blaine and Michaela Rosenfelt of Benkelman, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Hadlee Suzanne Rosenfelt, who was born July 21, 2015, at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 inches long. ...

As you "fall" back into your routines and school is back in session, the pace of your home life has likely become a bit more hectic. When it's nearing the dinner hour and you're crunched for time, avoid the temptation of a drive-thru window or microwavable meal. Instead, opt for savory and satiating dishes using fresh ingredients that will deliver delicious results in no time...

Don't look for "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" or other wartime clichés in the Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre production of Neil Simon's "Lost in Yonkers." But you can expect a and more realistic look at the sacrifices and difficult interactions many families went through during World War II...

Deanna K. Richards Sept. 18, 1943 - Oct. 15, 2015 OBERLIN, Kan. -- Deanna K. Richards was born Sept. 18, 1943, in Oberlin, Kansas, the daughter of Allen and Norma (Dodson) Richards. She passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 72...