Stories from Friday, June 12, 2009

ARAPAHOE  -- Norma Niemeier, 78, formerly of Holbrook, died Thursday (June 11, 2009) at Cambridge Manor. Funeral services will be Monday, 10:30 a.m., at Wenburg Funeral Home in Arapahoe with the Rev. David Feddern officiating. Interment will be at St. Matthews Cemetery in Arapahoe...

The opening act for the 2009 Hot Summer Nights last evening was moved to the Veteran's Memorial Hall from Pitner Park in Stratton due to the inclement weather. The orchestra was from Oberlin. A variety of music was performed and it was very enjoyable...

NORTON -- A McCook man will serve 5 1/2 years in a Kansas correctional facility after being sentenced on two counts of felony aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. In Norton, Kan., on Monday, Judge William Elliott sentenced Gary Hartwell, of 71619 Road 381, McCook, to 34 months in prison on Count 1 and 34 months on Count 2, sentences to be served consecutively...

The judge has ruled against the big yellow house. Well, against the owner of the big yellow house. Red Willow County Judge Anne Paine has found Terry Jessen of Scottsbluff/Gering, the owner of the yellow two-story Victorian house at 301 E. Second, guilty of maintaining or harboring a nuisance at that address. Paine overruled Jessen's motion to dismiss the charges filed by the City of McCook...

WILSONVILLE -- Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas cowboys placed high in events at the 42nd annual Wilsonville Rodeo June 6 and 7. Garrett Nokes of McCook won first place in the steer wrestling with a time of 6.9 seconds. He was followed by Brady Hageman, also of McCook, who won second place in 9.8 seconds...

Dovie Thomason, left, discusses the upcoming event with General Phil Sheridan (portrayed by Wayne Mintling) and Charles "Red Willow" Trimble. The three storytellers joined the "Wild West Ride" bus tour that took off this morning for the Massacre Canyon Battle monument near Trenton and to Camp Duke Alexis near Hayes Center. ...

The McCook City Council will be asked to consider renaming McCook Regional Airport after Sen. Ben Nelson, at its regular meeting Monday night, 7:30 in City Council Chambers in Memorial Auditorium. The council requested that the item be placed on their agenda for discussion...

New trees, sidewalks part of a great park, getting better.

Effective this past June 1, I can't go to my favorite watering hole and smoke a cigarette anymore. I can't do that because the Unicameral passed a state-wide no smoking ban for any establishment open to the public; except for the cigar smokers who enjoy a special exemption for who knows why...

There's an exchange of dialogue from an episode of "The Simpsons" that goes a little like this (forgive me if it's not verbatim): Belle (in a voice that's mostly suspicion, with just a hint of revulsion): "Mr. Simpson, are you wearing a paper bag?" Homer (in a voice that's rather matter-of-fact, yet can't quite hide the defiance): "I seem to have misplaced my pants."...

OMAHA -- RaeAnn Burton and Jared Knoell of Omaha were united in marriage April 3, 2009, at Jaynes Street Community Church in Omaha with the Rev. Scott Ross officiating. Parents of the couple are Robert and Jan Burton of Curtis and Bill and Mary Knoell Fremont...

The family of LaVerna (Riley) Amann of Atwood is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday. She was born June 15, 1924. Cards will reach her at Prairie Plaza, 906 Logan, Atwood, KS 67730.

Kari Taul, formerly of Trenton, and Tracy Olson, formerly of Haigler, both of North Platte announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Jerry and Marilyn Taul, formerly of Trenton, of North Platte, David and Peggy Andersjaska of Haigler and Kenny Olson of Emporia, Kan...

Dave and Cherry Carlson of Yankton, S.D., announce the birth of a son, Micah David Carlson. He was born May 21, 2009, weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 22 inches in length. He has a brother, Ethan. His grandparents are Darrell and Pam Daum of Murdo, S.D., and Stan and Gwen Carlson of Rochester, Minn. Great-grandparents are Ed and Evelyn Daum of Murdo, Paul and Delores Schneider of McCook, Gordon and Eleanor Carlson of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Wendell Carlson...

Family and friends of Harlan Wyrick, formerly of McCook, are requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday June 16. Harlan's paternal grandparents homesteaded near Indianola in 1883. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 4811 Avenue L Place, Kearney, NE 68847...

The family of Glee D. Wolf, formerly of McCook, now of Renton, Wash., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on July 2. She was a teacher for the McCook Schools. Her family includes her daughter, Nancy Osborn, two grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Cards will reach her at 4450 Davis Ave. S No. 228, Renton, WA 98055...

Kylee J. Bussell and Cody L. DeWester of McCook announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Scott and Trevia Bussell of Imperial and Dick and Julie DeWester of Benkelman. The bride-to-be is a 2005 Chase County High School Graduate. She received her Cosmetology License from The College of Hair Design in Lincoln. She is employed at Renalle's Classic Hair Design as a stylist and part-time Sales Associate at Viaero Wireless...

David and April Sattler of Norton, Kan. announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Faith Sattler, born May 20, 2009 in Norton County Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Leon and Maria Portschy of Herndon and Tom and Myra Sattler of Herndon...

The family of Roy and Helena (Baker) Cole of Trenton is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 18, 1949. Children of the couple are Leonard and Berta Cole and the late Donald Cole. They have nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 621 E 3rd Street, Trenton NE 69044...

The family of Doug and Sally (Klein) Henderson is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th wedding anniversary. They were married June 16, 1984, in McCook. Their children are Shea, Sage and Cody. Sally, the daughter of Richard and Barbara Klein of McCook, was raised in McCook. Cards of congratulation will reach the couple at 1252 Henderson Road, Alliance, NE 69301...

Sara Wood and Victor Giron Jr., announce the birth of their son, Victor Alfonso Giron III on April 28, 2009, at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 6 pounds, 12.8 ounces and was 19 inches long. He has a 5-year-old sister, McKenzie Farr. His grandparents are Dave and Karla Polly and Nancy Giron. Great-grandparents are Kenny and Kathleen Jankovitz of Culbertson, Bernadine Wood of McCook and Evelyn Tanko of Fort Collins, Colo...

Danette Marie Sughroue and Trevor Scott Anderson were united in marriage on Dec. 13, 2008, at the McCook Christian Church in McCook with the Rev. Clark Bates officiating. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Patricia Smith of Bartley. She is the granddaughter of Don and Jean Sughroue of Cambridge, Edward and Beverly Smith and the late Myrlin and Donna Burton...

The Kloset will receive a $25,000 cash investment.

The family of Ruth Bridgmon is requesting a card shower in honor of her 88th birthday on June 21, 2009. Cards will reach her at Hillcrest Nursing Home, 309 West 7th, No. 427, McCook NE 69001.