Stories from Friday, March 12, 2010

Hayes Center fans celebrate a three-point score during the 53-48 Cardinal win over Class C2 defending champion Sterling. The Cardinals will face the No. 1 seed Hampton Hawks at 3:45 p.m. today at Pershing.

This week I set my sights on a sweet and sour chicken recipe I found in a Pil Publications cookbook called "Chinese Favorites." My hope was to duplicate the dish I typically order when dining out. While the chicken in this recipe is not battered and deep fried, as you find in many restaurant versions of the dish, I found it just as delicious and guilt-free. ...

Back to Basics FAMILY FEATURES -- Dinner is the perfect time for families to reconnect and enjoy a nourishing meal, but when evenings are hectic, firing up the range can seem daunting. While people often turn first to non-perishable pantry staples in a pinch, a well-stocked freezer also can inspire convenient, easy-to-prepare meals...

Nov. 8, 1914 - March 10, 2010 KEARNEY -- Thelma L. Ruby, 95, of Kearney, Neb., and formerly of McCook died Wednesday (March 10, 2010) at St. John's Good Samaritan Center in Kearney. Thelma was born Nov. 8, 1914, in Lebanon, Neb., the daughter of the late Vern and Sarah (Railsbach) Morris. She lived in Lebanon until she married Ernest Ruby in 1933. Ernest preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1987, in McCook. They spent their married life in McCook where they raised their family...

LEXINGTON -- A 12-person jury deliberated three hours and 10 minutes before returning with a verdict of guilty of motor vehicle homicide for Herchel H. Huff Sr., and Furnas County District Court Judge James Doyle IV found him guilty of tampering with a witness and refusal to submit to a chemical test...

The McCook City Council will be asked at its regular meeting Monday night to approve an application for a half-million-dollar grant on behalf of 21st Century Systems Inc., that the business will use to expand at the Keystone. The meeting will be 7:30 p.m., at the City Council Chambers in Memorial Auditorium...

Most of us love wildlife, but respect for wild animals doesn't mean letting them get out of control. That's what's happening with the state's blossoming deer population, growing because of too little pressure from natural predators or hunters. Thursday, lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill that would allow the secretary of the state Game and Parks Commission to extend deer season by issuing executive orders...

Just about everyone, even non-golfers, know who John Daly is and his reputation precedes him every where he goes. He is the idol of "the common man" and plays to that image. He played college golf at the University of Arkansas and lives in Dardanelle, Ark., just four miles across the Arkansas River Bridge from the town I came from when I took the teaching job at MCC and moved to McCook...

Integration needed Dear Editor, It seems there is a lot of interest of late as to the meaning of "sustainability." According to Webster's New World Dictionary the first meaning is: to keep in existence; maintain or prolong. It would be rational to assume that to sustain water would be to keep it in existence, maintain or prolong it...

The first day of Spring can't come fast enough for those of us still dealing with the cold weather which has plagued our state for much of the winter. But as we approach March 20, we can look forward to better weather while at the same time celebrating a Nebraska treasure...

A grateful man is a giving man. "It is the hallmark of Christianity," said the Rev. Gary Brethour, pastor at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, during the Community Lenten service Friday at Memorial United Methodist Church. "If we aren't people of gratitude our spiritual growth is hindered," he warned...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. --Lacey Jo Radil and Bryce Pearson, both of Alma, were united in marriage on Feb. 13, 2010, in Las Vegas. They were married in a Maverick helicopter while circling over the lights of Las Vegas. Parents of the couple are Dan and Mary Jo Radil of Alma, Warren and Heather Miller of Holdrege and the late Jim Pearson...

GRANT -- Jennifer Tines and Deon Hampton, both of Lincoln, were united in marriage Jan. 9, 2010, at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant, with the Rev. Val Bartek of Trenton officiating. Parents of the couple are Alice and William "Dude" Tines of Venango and Teresa and Don Hampton of Mullen...

The family of Dave Creger is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday March 16. Cards of congratulation will reach him at 314 E. Fourth St., Curtis, NE 69025.

Juan and Hope (Goldsberry) Jinez of Laredo, Mexico and McCook, announce the birth of their daughter, Sara Isabel Jinez. She was born Feb. 9, 2010, at Silvis, Ill. She weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long. She has eight sisters and two brothers, Cecilia, 14, Inez, 13, Crystal, 11, Jimena, 7, Destiny, 6, Robin, 5, Veronica, 4, Sophia, 2, Juan Jr., 10 and Miguel, 3. Her grandmother is Kathryn Goldsberry and great-grandfather is Walter Rogers of Indianola...

Kacie Sabin and Christopher Greenlee, both of Hastings announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Ron and Cindy Sabin of McCook and Earl and Renee Greenlee of Lexington. Grandparents of the couple are Dan and Marilyn Sabin of Lexington Jolene Darling of Cozad and the late Rodney Darling...

The family of Lois May is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born March 26, 1920, on a farmstead near Eden in Hitchcock County. Her family includes four sons, Kent and wife, Cheryl May of Hayes Center, Kim and wife, Gail May of Omaha, Rick and wife, Lana May of Hayes Center and Rocky and wife, Mary May of North Platte; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. ...

Tyler Sue and Tyler Ray Loop of McCook, announce the birth of a son, Keaton Jackson Loop. He was born Dec. 28, 2009, at the Good Samaritan in Kearney. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. He has a 2-year-old sister, Kapri Alexis Loop. Grandparents are Lynn and Rhonda Randolph and Gale and Becky Loop, all of McCook. Great-grandparents are Raymond and Betty Ficken of Cambridge, Virginia and Don Hein of McCook and Bill Loop of McCook...

Tony and Danielle (Barth) Schermerhorn of Pahrump, Nev., announce the birth of their son, Brayden Ira Schermerhorn, who was born Feb. 26, 2010, at Southern Hills in Las Vegas, Nev. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long. He has two older sisters, Kirsten, 4, and Sonya, 2. ...

Jon and Julie Sparrow of Pender announce the birth of a daughter, Violet Addison Sparrow. She was born Jan. 25, 2010, at Pender Community Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Annette Long of Wauneta; Jon Sparrow of Iowa City, Iowa and Kim York of Shueyville, Iowa. Great-grandmothers are Violet Long of Wauneta and Violet Williams of Cedar Rapids, Iowa...