Stories from Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Donald I. Sutton July 21, 1918 -- Oct. 18, 2012 WHEAT RIDGE, Colorado -- Donald I. Sutton was born in Stratton, Nebraska, to James Lyle and Mabel Sutton, he is survived by his daughter, RuthAnn (Gary) and son, Jim (Sheree). He was preceded in death by his wife Irla, his son Don, Jr. ...

Rouene M. Mayo Aug. 20, 1928 - Oct. 19, 2012 ARVADA, Colorado -- Rouene M. Mayo, 84, formerly of Beaver City, Nebraska, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at her home in Arvada. She was born Aug. 20, 1928, at Geneva, Nebraska, to Fred and Nellie (Saltzman) Marble. She grew up in Furnas County, Nebraska, and graduated from Beaver City High School in 1946...

This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...

BEAVER CITY, Nebraska -- Kitty Werthmann was 12 years old when Hitler assumed power in Austria. He didn't roll in with tanks and guns. Instead, the people of Austria voted him in with 98 percent of the vote. This same Kitty Werthmann will speak at 7 p.m. at the Beaver City Community Building on Wednesday Oct. 31. The public and surrounding communities are invited to attend...

The latest segment of McCook's building boom has hit a snag with the construction manager's announcement that there is no way Red Willow County's new jail and law enforcement center can be built for the agreed-upon price. Sampson Construction's Chuck Richter said his company's bids for basics such as bricks and mortar -- and iron bars -- were on the money, but estimates made from the architect's schematic drawings fell far short of reality...

In a recent editorial the Gazette made recommendations on how to vote on the Nebraska Constitutional amendments. Somehow I cannot agree that the idea of stretching term limits for elected State officers from two terms to three is a good idea. The Gazette sees term limits as limiting the choices of the electorate. Not mentioned was the unfair advantage that the incumbent has over the newcomer...

Illinois kids write Dear Editor, The fourth grade at Aviston Elementary, located in southern Illinois, is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources and highlights found in each region. The kids in the class think it would be fun to receive postcards, souvenirs, resources or any information about our great country from each of the 50 states...

OBERLIN, Kansas. -- The trial to determine whether Dylan Robert Coryell killed Corey R. Cook, both men from Oberlin, Kansas, has been postponed until March 18-29, 2013. Coryell is charged with first degree premeditated murder in the death of Cook, who was home on leave from the U.S. Air Force, during October 2011. Cook died Oct. 17, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. At the time of the incident, Cook was 22 years old, Coryell was 24...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- A senior project manager of the Lincoln, Nebraska company hired by Red Willow County to be the construction manager for its new law enforcement center and jail told county commissioners Monday morning his company cannot build the project for $4.3 million...

CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional Editor CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- You know the auctioneer's spiel -- "We'll cut the lock. You have five minutes to look at the contents. You cannot go in. You cannot open any boxes. You can bid only with the cash in your pockets."...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Third quarter boarded passenger numbers at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport totaled 418 in 2012, down slightly more than 11 percent when compared to the 470 that boarded during the same time period in 2011. The July, August and September decline continues a negative trend that began in early 2011...

McCOOK, NEBRASKA -- Within the first 2 1/2 months of the 2011-2012 school year, a McCook, Nebraska, Elementary third grader has already reached the 150-point level in the school's "Accelerated Reader" reading motivation program. Addison Randel, a student of Paula Davis and the daughter of Adrienne and Brad Randel of rural Indianola, achieved 100 points by Oct. 2 and 150 points by Oct. 15...

CURTIS, Nebraska -- Medicine Valley Public Schools has released academic honors for the first quarter of the 2012-13 school year. The double asterisk (**) indicates all As. Seventh grade: Riley Eisenhart, Sheldon Johnson**, Ryan Klintworth, Rachel Lashley, Tzi Martinez, Nathan Nicklas and Coby Uhlig...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook Community College will be hosting trick-or-treaters next Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. Costumed day care children and students through the fifth grade will visit the campus for treats and some other Halloween activities...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook McDonald's celebrates its grand opening after completing a ground-up rebuild in April. The two-week celebration from Oct. 19 through Nov. 2 includes discounts, giveaways, parties and more. The McDonald's restaurant has been an important part of the community in McCook for 27 years as a community gathering spot, family restaurant and local landmark. ...

The illusion of a car passes stealthily through a pea-soup fog that blanketed McCook, Nebraska, early this morning. Forecasters predicted it would be gone by late morning, and the high would reach the mid-80's. And they're saying snow for Thursday night. As the old saying goes, "If you like the weather in Nebraska, wait 24 hours ... "...

Joyce (Kisker) Axelson Nov. 22, 1940 - Oct. 20, 2012 WHEAT RIDGE, Colorado -- Joyce Kisker Axelson entered her heavenly home on Friday, Oct. 20, 2012, at her home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, at the age of 71. She was born Nov. 1, 1940, at McCook, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Adela (Leibbrandt) Kisker. ...