Stories from Wednesday, July 24, 2002

The young and the young-at-heart participate in activities during Holbrook Days. Erin Sheffield of Farnam was among other 4-Hers who exhibited lambs before judge Rich Chouquette of Franklin. Eighty-five-year-old Lyle Story of Holbrook and 10-year-old Mitch Spanel of Holdrege represent the age span in the horseshoe-pitching enthusiasts who competed in the park Saturday. ...

Dear Editor, With the current drought and the economic situation in this state, as exemplified by Gov. Johann's recent actions, and the city of McCook which is experiencing significant loss of revenue because of the economic crisis in the nation, state and the city of McCook; it would be well to place a hold on all activities associated with the water situation...

Dear Editor, Are you wanting to make a difference in your community? Do you have ideas for your community? Do you want to get involved with one of the leading American young leaders groups in your community? If the answer is Yes, then come see me: Dodie Nichelson, Nebraska Midwest Regional Director, to sign up in the McCook Jaycees...

4-H'ers, sponsors and officials are breathing a sigh of relief in Red Willow County, catching their breath after another successful Red Willow County Fair. Months and months of hard work and practice have been put to the test, resulting in purple ribbons or valuable lessons to make next year's effort even more successful...

Four local students attending Northeast Community College in Norfolk are currently participating in Northeast's cooperative internship education program. Those involved in the program including their major field of study and the cooperating business at which they are interning include: Josh Hagemann, Indianola, Utility Line, Southwest Public Power; Mitchell Nelms, Indianola, Automotive Technology, Federal Express; Brandon Fichtner, McCook, Utility Line, Nebraska Public Power District; and Dusty Tirrill, Utility Line, McCook Public Power District.. ...

The Mid-Plains Community College Area Board of Governors will consider a number of resignations, retirements, equipment purchases, and program enhancements at its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. today in the Walsh-Brady building in McCook. Diann Bowen, a Career Specialist in North Platte, and Dr. ...

Three McCook residents were sentenced Monday on various criminal mischief, trespassing and drug charges in Red Willow district court. James T. Richardson, 19, McCook was sentenced to 24 months of intensive supervised probation for attempted criminal mischief, a Class I misdemeanor and second degree criminal trespassing, a Class III misdemeanor...

Jesse Stevens and Diane Stamm, who chaired McCook's celebration, display the plaque awarded for Torch Run Celebration of the Year. The Cornhusker State Games Torch Run arrived at Norris Park on June 5. Stevens and Stamm expressed appreciation to participants and sponsors such as The Pepper, Hershberger's Music, Kemps Ice Cream and 93.9 The Prairie radio...

Red Willow County commissioners learned, during their meeting Tuesday, that the household waste building is nearly complete, armor-coating has started north of Indianola and a FEMA official will visit the county next week. The three men also finalized their work on property tax valuation protest hearings...

IMPERIAL -- The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. All blood types are needed, especially type "O." Individuals must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health to be considered as a potential donor...

WAUNETA -- Wauneta's annual Harvest Festival kicks off with sloppy joes and three-on-three basketball starting at 5 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Friday. The theme for the three days of activities is "Wauneta, Heartbeat of America." The schedule is:...

Auditions for the next theatrical production in McCook will feature a cast of actors mostly over age 60, and auditions are set for Aug 4-5. Southwest Nebraska Community Theater Association's presentation of "Mornings at Seven," set in the late 1930s, features a cast of nine including four aging sisters, three husbands in their 60s and a young couple (ages 39 and 40) in love...

BENKELMAN -- The Benkelman United Methodist Church, in cooperation with the Dundy County Ministerial Alliance, will present the special workshop "The Trying Trio: Coping with stress, depression and suicide" Monday, Aug. 5, 1-5 p.m. Wayne L. Lofton Ed.S., a popular local speaker, will be the presenter...

HASTINGS -- Former McCook resident, Dick Hill, has been chosen to be inducted into the America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame. Hill was chosen for his grass roots in country music. He started in music in 1947 when he started working for KBRL radio station in McCook. ...

A group of about 35 people took the opportunity Tuesday night to be involved in a recommendation that may affect the city of McCook for years into the future. The opportunity came at a combined meeting of the city Water Advisory Committee meeting and public information meeting...

We live in an instantaneous world. I fought getting a microwave oven for as long as I could, but when Danny walked in with one bought and paid for, I relented. I have enjoyed the convenience of the wonder machine going beep, beep, beep at the end of the cooking cycle ever since...

NORTH PLATTE -- Mary Ann Elizabeth Harvey, 61, died Monday (July 22, 2002) at Linden Court in North Platte. She was born July 19, 1941, to Henry and Nellie Vass Kalb in Chappell. She graduated from Chappell High School. She received an Associate Degree in Applied Science at McCook Community College...

Ruby Gladys Steinke died Monday (July 22, 2002) at McCook Community Hospital. She was 81 years old. Ruby was born Feb. 7, 1921, to Simon and Minnie (Bornemeier) Brakhage at Alvo, Neb. She attended the University of Nebraska. She worked for the War Department in Washington, DC and on May 27, 1942, she married John Adams Steinke in Los Angeles, Calif. ...