Stories from Monday, January 12, 2009

Tad Lambert, formerly of McCook and stationed in Iraq with the U.S. Army, holds his and his wife Chelsea's new son, Zadyn Michael, born Dec. 5, 2008, weighing 9 lbs. and measuring 21 1/2 inches long. Looking on is big sister Charzlie, 3 1/2 years old. ...

Brendy Jones (Manley) and Kevin Manley both formerly of McCook, now of Lafayette, LA., announce their upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Mike and Jennifer Jones and Gerald and Jessie Manley, all McCook. The bride-to-be graduated from McCook Senior High in 1994. She is working in management at McDonalds in Lafayette...

Scott Propp and Tracy Cook of Trenton announce the birth of their son, Carter Lee Propp, born Dec. 12, 2008 at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has one sister, Elexa Kotschwar of McCook. Grandparents are Kenneth and Kathleen Jankovitz of Culbertson and John and Linda Cook of Trenton. His great grandmother is Irene Strobel of McCook...

Aaron and Tamara Kolbet of Culbertson announce the birth of their daughter, Karsyn Lynn Kolbet on Dec. 8, 2008, at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 6 pounds, 5.2 ounces and measured 19 inches. She has an 11-year-old brother, Coleton and 4-year-old sister, Kailee. Her grandparents are Roger and Lynn Kolbet of Culbertson, Ron and Renae Doyle of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Wayne Melton of Wallace. Great-grandparents are Warren and Bonnie McClintock of North Platte...

Dorothy Nicholson will celebrate her 95th birthday Jan. 14, 2009. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 E 11th, Apt. 305, Willow Ridge, McCook NE 69001.

Aaron and Jill Purvis of Central announce the birth of their son, Landen Christopher Purvis on Dec. 7, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. He weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 1/2 inches. His grandparents are Fred and Heidi Pinkal, Mike Hansen, Mark and Kathleen Eiler and the late Christopher Purvis, all of McCook. His great-grandparents are Ken and Karen Kircher of Indianola and Beverly Eiler, Robert and Teresa Purvis, Arlene Hansen and Fred and Ardith Pinkal, all of McCook...

Josh and Angie Bopp of McCook announce the birth of their son, Landon Paul Bopp, who was born Dec. 31, 2008, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 and 1/2 inches long. He has one sister, Paige Marie, 4-years- old. Grandparents are Rich and Penny Thomas of Indianola and Jim and Cheri Bopp of Culbertson...

Cinda Coleman of McCook, and Matthew Schmit of Bellwood were united in marriage Aug. 30, 2008, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rev. Gary Brethour officiating. Parents of the bride are Charles and Christina Coleman of McCook. Parents of the bridegroom are Harry and Sharon Schmit of Bellwood...

Dr. Rob and Jennifer Hinze of McCook announce the birth of their daughter, Kaela Esther Hinze on Dec. 12, 2008, at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces. She has three older siblings, 6-year-old twins, Maddy and Jackie and 2-year-old Zach. Her grandparents are Dr. Steve and Shari Hinze of North Platte and Dave and Mary Sweeney of North Platte...

Robert and Amy Stanley of Big Springs announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Ruth Stanley on Dec. 19, 2008, at Ogallala Community Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 3/4 ounces and measured 21 inches. She has two sisters, 7-year-old Caroline and 5-year-old Lauryn. ...

Ryan and Ashley Wheelbarger of Omaha announce the birth of their son, Cole Douglas, on Christmas Day at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20 3/4 inches. He has an older brother, Isaac. His grandparents are Douglas and Mary Palmer of Wilsonville, Don Wheelbarger of McCook and Kelly Brown of Oberlin. ...

Chelsey (Baumbach) and John Determan of Lincoln announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Anne Determan on Dec. 10, 2008, at Bryan LGH Medical Center in Lincoln. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches. Her grandparents are Bill and Lynda Baumbach of Indianola and Bill and Darlene Determan of Pierce. Her great-grandfather is Howard Baumbach of Cambridge...

LAMAR and LA JUNTA, Colo. -- The McCook Community College women's basketball team dropped two road contests this past weekend at Lamar and La Junta, Colo. In the first game of the road doubleheader Thursday night, the Lamar Community College Lopers beat MCC 78-53...

Four McCook grapplers place, led by Morgan's 112-pound title SCOTTSBLUFF -- The McCook High School Bison wrestling team battled in the Scottsbluff wrestling invite Saturday. McCook finished ninth out of 15 teams. McCook's Nate Morgan finished first at 112 pounds. Skyler Kalinski placed second at 125 pounds. Drew Peterson was third at 130 pounds. Deon Allen was fourth at 160 pounds...

May 3, 1960 - Jan. 10, 2009 ANSLEY -- Kimberly Sue (Hackenkamp) Hartman went to be with the Lord, Jan. 10, 2009. She was born May 3, 1960, in McCook to Earnest and Ruth Ann (Kunkee) Hackenkamp. Kim grew up in McCook. She was baptized on May 22, 1960, and confirmed on May 12, 1974, at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural McCook and was currently a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Loup City, Neb. She graduated from McCook High School in 1978...

SIDNEY -- The McCook High School varsity boys and girls basketball teams lost at Sidney Saturday night. The Bison boys lost to the Red Raiders 59-43 and the Bison girls lost 56-33. The McCook boys dropped to 7-5 and the Bison girls are 3-11. The Sidney boys are 8-2 and are ranked No. 2 in Nebraska Class B in power points and are in the top 10 in the Omaha World-Herald. The Sidney girls are 6-5...

OBERLIN -- The Rawlins County boys basketball team knocked off the Decatur Community Red Devils 53-39 Friday. Elijah Kastens led the Buffs with 18 points. Drew Basgall chipped in 14. Logan Fortin scored 12 points for the Red Devils.

LINCOLN -- All-Big 12 defensive lineman Ndamukong (en-DOM-uh-ken) Suh (SOO) says he'll return to Nebraska for his senior season. Suh said in a statement Monday that he made his decision after conferring with his family and coaches. He said it's his priority to graduate with his degree in construction management before leaving. He also says he wants to continue his development under coach Bo Pelini and the defensive staff...

The spring term of classes begins today at McCook Community College and college officials hope to continue the momentum of positive fall enrollment numbers with new course offerings and a busy schedule of events. Despite the economy, college officials are hoping for a 2 percent enrollment increase this spring. ...

McCook native Dick Budig's latest painting, of U.S. Army First Lt. Jacob Fritz, 25, of Verdon, Neb., was given to the late soldier's parents Saturday. According to Budig, Fritz was "killed on dismounted patrol by insurgents in Karbala, Iraq, Jan. 20, 2007. ...

President-elect Barack Obama, who in his present position still has the luxury of being all things to all people, is asking Congress to delay the Feb. 17 transition from analog to digital television. Congress should ignore the call. Digital conversion ads are almost as common as ads to buy your old gold jewelry, and have been for months. ...

Recently we got word that after Feb. 1 the Omaha World Herald would no longer be delivered to us in McCook -- or anywhere in Southwest Nebraska. I realize that newspapers, like any other business must make changes, but this news was very disheartening to me and my family. ...