Stories from Friday, June 21, 2002

With the assistance of an anonymous Crimestopper report, Striker, Red Willow County K-9 officer, and the McCook Police Department a former Arapahoe resident has been arrested on charges of possession of three ounces of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $10,000, with intent to deliver...

My mom says I made it up in my writer's mind, but I remember it. At least I think I remember the fateful night I single-handedly foiled a murderer's plan. I was 14, or at least 14 sounds like an age when it could have happened, and I was babysitting the next door neighbor kids, Kirby and Kassi (sorry to name names, but it makes the story more believable). ...

Dear Friend, Each one of us has a niche in life where we fit in. Pastor Jeff Thurman wrote an excellent article recently in which he presented the gospel message in all of its simplicity. It was beautiful. Keep it up Jeff. Pastors Charles Hooten, Bruce Lester and others also do an excellent job of "making the message clear and plain" when they write. ...

Concerned Citizens presented a letter from the Attorney General's office to the city of McCook on April 2, stating that the Kansas-Nebraska water lawsuit would not affect McCook's wellfield site. City officials and the engineers would not accept that opinion. Instead, the state had to pay two individuals from the Attorney General's office and NRD to come to a meeting and say what our letter said several months ago...

In her book, "A Backward Glance," Edith Wharton quoted the American philosopher, Henry James, as saying: "Summer afternoon -- summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." On this -- the first day of summer -- it is appropriate to recall James' words, but it is also important to point out that many disagree with his glowing description of the year's sunniest -- but also hottest -- season...

The McCook Police Department is reminding motorists to use extreme caution when driving near parks and ball fields, especially during game time at Felling Field and the JayCee complex during game time. "Children may run into the streets chasing foul balls or be playing without looking for cars. The children depend on drivers to be extra vigilant around parks and ballparks," said Police Chief Ike Brown...

Relive that special day this Sunday, June 23 at the Chase County Museum in Champion. "Wedding Memories" is the theme of this week's display. Wedding photos of past and present Chase County residents will be on display from 1:30 to 2:30. The photos will not be labeled with the names of the bride and groom. Museum visitors will have the opportunity to guess the names of the couples in the photos. A prize will be awarded to the individual who correctly identifies the most couples...

LINCOLN -- Nebraska Attorney General Don Stenberg has released new information on the Nigerian scam letter. Stenberg said that the letter is now arriving in the e-mail or fax form. "An official looking letter, now more commonly an e-mail or fax, with an offer to enter into a confidential 'business arrangement' promises to result in several million dollars being put into your bank account," Stenberg said. ...

Gil Calbus of Project HomeSafe and Gary Linnemeyer of McCook Police Department distribute free firearm locks in Wal-Mart parking lot. The distribution is part of a two-week tour throughout Nebraska as part of the Project HomeSafe nationwide program.

More area communities are taking steps to respond to the drought. Cambridge city officials have banned outside watering between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. The Benkelman fire chief has banned all fireworks within his fire district. Fire Chief Reljene Zimbelman told the Benkelman Post drought conditions have necessitated the ban on all fireworks sales and ignition of all fireworks...

LITTLETON, Colo. -- The team of engineers and technicians who transmitted worldwide coverage of the Winter Olympics from Salt Lake City last winter has achieved the highest score possible for network reliability. The team leader for AT&T Broadband International Video Operations in Salt Lake was Toby Warren, a 1988 graduate of McCook Senior High and the son of Ron and Gloria Warren of McCook...

DANBURY -- Nine people were treated at McCook and Cambridge hospitals following a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon at an intersection 1.2 miles east of Danbury on Highway 89. The driver of the van, Rose Day, 55, of Danbury, and one of her passengers, Spring Day, 12, also of Danbury, were admitted to Community Hospital of McCook...

The McCook municipal swimming pool will be closed until further notice because of an equipment failure, according to city officials. A pump which circulates chlorinated water must be replaced, according to Steve Stewart, public works superintendent for McCook...

A lily thrives in a McCook yard, enjoying a rare rain earlier this week. Dry conditions continue, however, with McCook still 6.48 below normal precipitation for the year.

Please, please, please read my column. Pleeeeeeease, read it. Would you please read it? Pretty please with sugar on top. I want you to read this column. You need to read this column. I need you to read this column. O.K. I'm done nagging you about reading this column, but if I were a 10-year-old, I would go on to nag you approximately two more times, according to a new study about nagging...

When you think about the great voices of Major League Baseball, you think Harry Caray, Red Barber, Mel Allen, Vin Scully and Jack Buck. Buck beat out some guy named Chick Hearn for the job with the Cardinals. Hearn got a heck of a consolation prize -- he has been the voice of the Lakers both in Minneapolis and Los Angeles for more than 50 years...