Stories from Monday, April 23, 2012

Nebraskans are some of the most thoughtful and patriotic Americans you can find. We're always ready, willing, and able to do our part for the country, but that doesn't mean we're not watchful for proposals that would impact life in rural America. Proposals put forth by the U.S. Postal Service to close rural post offices and end Saturday mail delivery would do just that...

Robert Lee McNutt Nov. 18, 1934 -- April 20, 2012 PALISADE, Nebraska -- Robert Lee was born in rural Hayes County, Nebraska, west of the town of Hayes Center. He was the second child and only son of Nathan Lee and Dorothy Pearl (French) McNutt. He and his older sister, Louise, were joined by three younger sisters, Norma, Doris and Bonnie. ...

Ardis E. Hinshaw Dec. 7, 1920 - April 21, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Ardis Elizabeth Hinshaw passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Thayer County Hospital in Hebron, Nebraska, at the age of 91. She was born in her parents' home on Dec.7, 1920, at McCook, Nebraska. ...

Rodney L. Baker May 15, 1952-Nov. 10, 2011 CHICAGO, Illinois -- Rodney L Baker, age 59, died at Season's Hospice in Chicago, Illinois, on Nov. 10, 2011. He was born May 15, 1952, to Harold and Margaret (Taul) Baker in McCook, Nebraska. Rod lived on the Baker homestead outside of Stratton, Nebraska and was active in 4-H, once winning a purple ribbon for his angel food cake. ...

OMAHA, Nebraska -- Dennis Allacher of McCook, Nebraska, is slowly recovering from surgery at Emmanuel Hospital in Omaha. Cards of encouragement will reach him in care of the hospital at 6901 N. 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68152.

McCOOK, Nebraska --The Ladies Auxiliary met April 17, 2012, with nine members present. Winners from the Americanism program were announced and presented with gifts: first grade, Karsyn Benson, second grade, Graci Nelson, third grade, Lexi Hauxwell. The meeting was called to order by President Krystal...

STRATTON, Nebraska -- Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney, Nebraska lists Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Jeffrey Van Stelton of McCook in serious condition following a near-head-on collision early Sunday morning that burned Van Stelton's cruiser to a crisp...

CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- The "Cricket County Housewives" are coming to Hitchcock County, Nebraska, just in time for dinner. The annual dinner theater at the Culbertson United Methodist Church, 502 Colorado St., is Friday through Sunday April 27-29. Shows are 6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, with dinner provided and the Sunday matinee is at 2:30 p.m., with light refreshments...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The west wall in the meeting room at the KNGN 1360 AM radio station is filling up with a wide variety of auction items donated by area businesses and individuals, for the station's 2012 "Labor of Love" Share-A-Thon Wednesday through Friday, April 25-27...

The newly installed slide at Norris Park is ready for action. The previous slide was recalled by the manufacturer due to safety concerns and the replacement slide was installed at no cost to the City.

We can't blame people for being cynical about Chuck Colson's turnabout back in the Watergate days. After all, he was called "Richard Nixon's hard man, the 'evil genius' of an evil administration," by Slate magazine writer David Plotz, and even called himself "valuable to the president ... because I was willing ... to be ruthless in getting things done."...

Today, there is considerable talk of hard times, and great concern for the "Poor," by the government and private agencies. These measures are beneficial, for 2012, however our standard of living in this age, for people in every economic class, is infinitely higher than it was for the early white settlers in Red Willow County...