Stories from Friday, November 8, 2002

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has placed three mobile screeners at the McCook Airport as part of its federal passenger screening program. The three, Joseph Thomas and Supervisor Troy LaColla both of Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C., and Gayle Schmidt of Lincoln, arrived in McCook Thursday to begin their work at the airport. Their day began with the first Great Lakes Flight this morning which arrived at about 6:30...

The death penalty session may not be the slam-dunk Gov. Johanns predicted. When Sen. Ernie Chambers moved to adjourn the special session on the same day it was convened, 13 legislators agreed with him, and only 26 opposed his motion. That means Johanns, in theory, is short seven votes of the 33 required to stop a filibuster and advance measures to bring Nebraska's death penalty into compliance with a U.S. ...

A young fawn escapes from intruders earlier this fall. With rifle deer season just around the corner, many hunters are expressing their concerns about Chronic Wasting Disease. Bruce Morrison of the Nebraska Game and Parks said the disease has never been found to spread from an infected deer to a human...

According to weekly email updates, Michelle and Susan Crothers of McCook have arrived safely in Israel and have settled into an apartment situated in an Ethiopian/Jewish area of Jerusalem. The mother-daughter team, who are working as volunteers at Joseph's Storehouse, have discovered that the everyday chores, so easily taken for granted in the United States, are a daily challenge in Israel. ...

Three area residents were arraigned in Red Willow County District Court recently, while two others were sentenced. Carol Waddell, 35, of Bartley, was arraigned for four counts of distribution of a controlled substance, a Class III felony and four counts of child abuse, a Class IIIA felony...

The city of Indianola was inadvertently omitted from the election coverage in the McCook Daily Gazette. Clifton Lord, who was running unopposed for Indianola mayor, received 166 votes. Dale Stritt received 183 votes for Indianola City Council and Rod Sheets, who was running as a write-in candidate, received 76 votes. Two seats were open...

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will be manning the McCook deer check station from 8 a.m to 8 p.m., during the annual rifle season Saturday, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Red Willow County Sheriff's office at 502 Norris Avenue. NGPC staff will be collecting a minimum of 100 deer heads to test for Chronic Wasting Disease...

Don Brandt rakes leaves near the statue of Christ at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in McCook on Thursday. Pleasant outdoor weather forecast for the weekend will offer more opportunities for outdoor work.

Elections roll around every two years and for those who work, report on or run as candidates, that is a blessing. While elections can be exciting, especially when there are races as close as some of those in McCook and the area, waiting for results can be as thrilling as watching paint dry. This is especially true if the time between results arriving at the courthouse is excruciatingly long...

BEAVER CITY -- Jackie Jean Snider, 75, formerly known as Opal Fern Phillips, died Wednesday (Oct. 23, 2002) in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born Dec. 23, 1926, to Lloyd Gilbert and Lora Daphine (Marts) Phillips at Paxton. She grew up on a farm near Beaver City. She graduated from Beaver City High School in 1944. After graduation, she moved to San Pedro, Calif., and worked at the Naval Supply Depot as a secretary...

AMARILLO, Texas -- Darrel Jerome Malleck, 69, died Thursday (Nov. 7, 2002) in Amarillo, Texas. He was born March 10, 1933, to Charles L. and Lorene Agnes Malleck in Indianola. He attended McCook Junior College for two years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...