Stories from Wednesday, November 15, 2006

CURTIS -- The NCTA men's basketball team began its 2006-2007 season with a pair of losses. They were soundly defeated by Hastings College Reserves on Thursday night 127-30 and lost to Hamilton College of Lincoln on Monday night 122-63. Both games were at home...

HASTINGS -- Hastings was the site for the second swim meet of the season for the McCook YMCA Swim Team. On Saturday, the team traveled to the Hastings YMCA to compete against Kearney and Hastings. The meet had some very exciting relay events. The 10 and under girls medley relay and the 8 and under girls free relay races were close...

July 14, 1929 - Nov. 12, 2006 ATWOOD ?-- Virginia Holthus 77, died Sunday (Nov. 12, 2006) in her home. She was born in Washington, D.C., on July 14, 1929, daughter of Adolph and Katherine (Massey) Heitmuller. She was baptized at Christ Lutheran and was confirmed in 1947, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Anacostia, Md...

Jan. 16, 1919 - Nov. 13, 2006 OBERLIN -- Charley R. Vavroch 87, died Monday? (Nov. 13, 2006) at Decatur County Hospital. He was born Jan. 16, 1919, in rural Oberlin to Joseph and Clara (Petracek) Vavroch. He was raised on a farm nine miles southeast of Oberlin. He attended country school and graduated from Decatur County High School in 1938...

The family of Pauline Hagemann is hosting a card shower in honor of her birthday on Nov. 16. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 36987 Rd 717, Culbertson, NE 69024.

The economic gravy train that is expected with the growing ethanol industry won't happen unless communities cooperate, said Glenn English, the Norris Institute's keynote speaker Monday and Tuesday in McCook. The "all about me" mentality reflective of our society could ultimately destroy any kind of economic prosperity that ethanol could bring to the Great Plains, English maintained. ...

By CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional Editor CAMBRIDGE -- The three Natural Resources Districts along Nebraska's Republican River will cooperate in a study and share a grant to control the Russian olive and red cedar trees that are robbing the river basin of vital water supplies...

It's understandable why county officials are so disappointed about the outcome of last week's jail and public safety proposal. As a commissioner pointed out, some 2 1/2 years and $70,000 in taxpayer money were invested in creating what would have been a workable, long-term investment in our community's needs...

The Mexican illegal immigrators are nothing more than leeches. If they are not stopped from coming to this country ( or state) or allowed to stay here they will break our education, welfare, medical, Medicaid, Social Security systems, and taxpayers...

Dear McCook Bison Football Team, AD, Coach Gross and staff, parents, family members and fans, I am sorry I could not make the game Saturday, as we were in Sioux City with the Doane College football team attending our son Josh's last football game of the season...

Given a choice, I will typically choose a seat in the last row, both at meetings and at church. Admittedly, since taking on the responsibilities of reporting certain events, there are times when I must forego my usual reticence and sit close to the action. But at any other time, look for me in the back...

TRENTON -- The Arkansas truck driver accused of motor vehicle homicide in the death of a Champion man waived his right to a preliminary in Hitchcock County court Wednesday morning. Judge Cloyd Clark bound over to district court the case of James Watt II of Everton, Ark., who was driving the semi-truck and trailer involved in an accident Oct. ...

July 8, 1924 - Nov. 14, 2006 Gale Yost 82, died Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2006) at Community Hospital in McCook. He was born July 8, 1924, in Red Willow County to Everett and Minnie B. (Weeks) Yost. He grew up on the family farm southwest of McCook, where he attended rural school...

Dec. 25, 1934 - Nov. 13, 2006 IMPERIAL -- Gerald Loris Jesse 71, died Monday (Nov. 13, 2006) at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1934, at Imperial to Calvin K. and Eula D. (Alsbury) Jessee. He grew up and attended District No. 33 country school in Dundy County. He graduated from Dundy County High School in 1952. He farmed with his father and brother, Doran, before being inducted into the U.S. Army in 1955. He served in Korea. He returned to the farm in 1957...