Stories from Friday, May 17, 2002

Nebraska grain producers and warehouse operations who are awaiting payments from a Salina, Kansas, grain company are urged by the Nebraska Public Service Commission to immediately examine their contracts. The Public Service Commission (PSC) on May 14 suspended the Nebraska grain dealers license of Miller Grain Company of Salina after the company was put into a receivership by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. ...

IMPERIAL -- A former McCook High School coach will coach football, track and wrestling at Chase County High School in Imperial this fall. Bob Fuller, of Phillipsburg, Kan., replaces Fred Bessler, who has taught and coached in Imperial for 27 years. The Imperial Republican reports that Fuller will teach body conditioning and diversified occupations...

The Dana College Concert Band will perform in McCook, May 20. The 35-member band, under the direction of William Hall, will play at the Fox Theater at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free to the public and there will be a free-will offering. The performance is part of the college's spring tour that include stops in Western Nebraska and Colorado. The band performs a wide variety of traditional and contemporary works...

Enders Reservoir shows the effects of being at only 58 percent of its average capacity. Hugh Butler is at 66 percent, Swanson Lake is at 34 percent. The only lake that is near average capacity is Hugh Butler Lake which is at 98 percent.

IMPERIAL -- Chase County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to deny a zoning permit to Furnas County Farms to build a swine farrowing, breeding and nursery facility southwest of Grant. Commissioners said the project does not protect human health and the environment...

The McCook Area Crimestoppers announced today that, effective immediately, the Crimestoppers line is available through a toll-free number. The new number, 1-866-345-5440, is to allow persons outside the McCook calling area to better utilize the Crimestopper system...

The McCook Chamber of Commerce is serving cake and refreshments in honor of former Gov. Morrison's 97th birthday on Saturday, 7 p.m., at Norris Park. In the case of inclement weather the party will be moved to Sehnert's Bakery and Bieroc Cafe, Downtown Norris Avenue...

Reading, writing and 'rithmetic aren't the only lessons taught in school. Everyone has a favorite story from their school days, whether it's a story about a favorite teacher, high jinx in the classroom, or a daily three-mile walk in twelve feet of snow -- up hills both ways, memories of good ol' school days abound...

BENKELMAN -- After seven years of operating losses, Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman has ended fiscal year 2001 in superb condition, according to CEO Michael Anaya. Anaya announced Tuesday all of the hospital's outstanding debt has been paid, and an actual operating surplus is "finally a reality," with a quarter of a million dollars set aside for unexpected contingencies...

As the Work Ethic Camp in McCook enters its second year of existence, proof is mounting that this new approach to rehabilitation is doing what it was intended to do: change the lives of criminal offenders. With 172 total admissions to date and a current population of 68 offenders, the Work Ethic Camp is focused on the goal of changing behaviors through work, education, discipline and abstinence from drugs, nicotine and caffeine...

Harold Brumgardt (left), Rick Johnson and Mark Hurdle of McCook Glass and Mirror begin replacing the window at Top Office Supply. The work comes following two accidents within a six week period. Owner Steve Leopold said the entire storefront will receive a facelift by the end of summer...

Angela L. Mathias, 84, died Thursday (May 16, 2002) at Community Hospital in McCook. She was born on March 6, 1919, to Frank and Mary (Bokr) Oliva, in Kensington, Kan. She grew up in Kensington and graduated from high school there. She was also a graduate of Kansas State University...

If the Sporting News is right, it might be a good idea for the Nebraska Cornhusker football faithful to prepare for the worst. Nebraska might just lose a few games during the 2002 season. The Sporting News put the Huskers on the proverbial spit in an article in their May 6 issue entitled "Questions abound for children of the corn."...

Several years ago, some study showed that eating fettuccine alfredo was just a little bit better for your health than nibbling on a deep-fat fried stick of butter. Now, as if we needed a reason to eat cheese, studies have shown that eating cheese is actually good for you -- or more specifically your teeth...

Dear Editor: I thank you for the wonderful articles that Dawn Cribbs writes in your paper, especially "Ground Zero, A cup of cold water in Jesus Name." Sincerely Earnest ten Bensel Cambridge

Feeling old and tired, fearful that life is passing you by? Shame on you. Right now, this very minute, you need to contemplate the life and times of Frank Brennan Morrison, a life-long visionary and proud resident of McCook, Nebraska. On Saturday evening at 7 p.m., Frank's friends and neighbors will gather in Norris Park to pay an early birthday tribute to the man who will be 97 years old on Monday...

Bernice I. Brown, 84, died Thursday (May 16, 2002) at Sunset Haven Nursing Home in Curtis. She was born April 30, 1918, to Ray and Eva (Schults) Warren in Lebanon. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra and husband, Harlow Daffer of Danbury; one son, Charles and wife, Karen Brown of Lebanon; two sisters, LaVonne Walters of Schulyer and Fern and husband, Griff Reiners of McCook; and three grandchildren...