Stories from Wednesday, October 7, 2009

March 14, 1936 - Oct. 4, 2009 INDIANOLA -- Robert C. Sughroue, age 73, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Robert was born in McCook to Martin C. and Lena (Rayer) Sughroue on March 14, 1936. He graduated from Indianola High School in 1955, and McCook Jr. College in 1957...

May 1, 1944 - Oct. 5, 2009 TRENTON -- Janice Kay (Owens) Schnabel, age 65, passed away Oct. 5, 2009, at Community Hospital in McCook. Janice was born May 1, 1944, to Dortha (Davis) and Melvin Owens at Atwood. Janice lived most of her life in Trenton, where she attended Trenton High School. ...

It came down to a flick of the wrist and just plain luck but for University of Arizona student Kasey Clapp, formerly of McCook, it worked just out fine, thank you. As a recent contestant on Wheel of Fortune, Clapp, 22, is sworn to secrecy on the outcome of the show but did divulge that he was pleased with the results...

By the numbers, the Nebraska Lottery is a success. Since it began operating Sept. 11, 1993, the lottery has brought in more than $357 million for beneficiaries like the Education Innovation Fund, Nebraska Scholarship Fund, Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, Nebraska State Fair and the first half-million dollars plus 1 percent for the Compulsive Gambler's Assistance Fund...

I am amazed each morning when I awaken that some desperate soul somewhere hasn't created a smoking hole in the ground somewhere in the world. Certainly, there is enough turmoil, frustration and anger in every corner of the world to ignite the conflagration...

STEVE KODAD Gazette Sports Editor SCOTTSBLUFF -- Label the McCook High School boys tennis team's trip to the panhandle Tuesday a successful business venture. The Bison varsity won two important meets as the Class B-4 District meet on the schedule later this week. McCook topped Alliance 6-3 and won a 7-2 decision over host Scottsbluff...

STEVE KODAD Gazette Sports Editor The McCook High School girls softball team has been pointing to this weekend for the entire season -- perhaps as long as last fall. Now all the Bison girls need is a little cooperation from Mother Nature. The Bison are the top seed in the Class B-6 District Tournament starting Thursday at two sites in Chadron -- weather permitting. ...

Oct. 10, 1926 - Oct. 6, 2009 Glen Edward Jumps died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Community Hospital in McCook. He was 82 years old. Glen was born Oct. 10, 1926, in Hayes County to Benjamin Harrison and Frieda (Behrendsen) Jumps. He attended school in Hayes Center...