Stories from Friday, March 7, 2014

Edward Havel IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- Edward Havel 75, passed away Tuesday (March 4, 2014), at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Survivors include his wife, Karol of Imperial; daughters, Kathy Sramek and husband, Rob of Max, Nebraska, Brenda Hopkins of North Platte, Nebraska and Julie Willis of McCook, Nebraska; son, Brian Havel and wife, Jennifer, of Benkelman, Nebraska; sisters, Beverly Whitnington and husband, Marvin, of Atwood, Kansas, Janis Carson and husband, Gary, of Duncan, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.. ...

Donald E. Drain July 21, 1929 -- February 9, 2014 MILWAUKIE, Oregon -- Donald Drain was born July 21, 1929, in McCook, Nebraska, the youngest of four children of Florence Wilson Drain and Robert L. Drain. Don graduated from St. Mary's High School in Grand Island, Nebraska. After moving to Portland in 1949, Don worked in various jobs and sang with the Portland Symphonic Choir, The Civic Theater, and the fledgling Portland Opera Company. In April 1954, he married Josephine Anzalone...

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...

McCook Community Foundation Fund members present Hillcrest Nursing Home and the Hillcrest Foundation Board with a $3,000 check that will help meet the 20 percent match required for new bus. Grant funds to purchase the bus came from the Nebraska Transportation Department. ...

Poulin, Carter Christine Elizabeth Poulin of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Dr. Michael Jon Carter of Ypsilanti, Michigan, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride to be are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Poulin of Lake Orion, Michigan...

45th anniversary The family of Dean and Linda Witte of Cambridge, Nebraska, is congratulating them on their 45th wedding anniversary. They were married March 8, 1969.

Sydow, Fries Jennifer Sydow and Bradley Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Barbara Sydow of Stratton, Nebraska, and the late Spencer Sydow of Stratton, Grandparents are Dean and Wyona Shackelford of Trenton, Nebraska...

85th birthday Geraldine Leibbrandt will celebrate her 85th birthday on March 18th. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Cambridge Manor, Room 36, 1305 Highway 36, Cambridge, NE, 69022.

100th birthday The family of Ethel Beebe is requesting a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday March 11. Her family includes Chuck Beebe of Trenton, Bonnie and Vernon Brenning of Culbertson, Nebraska, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at El Dorado Manor, PO Box 97, Trenton, NE 69044...

By Susan Doak SW Nebraska Genealogy Society McCOOK, Nebraska -- A thousand miles in three days, researching museums, cemeteries, courthouses and libraries in Southeast Kansas, specifically, the towns of Hutchinson and Iola, and I must say, you just haven't experienced life unless you have spent an hour in 13 below wind chill temperatures walking up and down rows of headstones searching for that special relative's grave!...

For many, the best moments involve precious times spent with those they cherish the most. When this special family bonding happens in the kitchen, it's easy to create memories to last a lifetime. When you're in the mood to try out new recipes, look for those that bring the whole family together. Add crunchy texture and sweetness to a classic casserole or a decadent sundae with a special treat, such as new Cracker Jack Chocolate & Caramel Popcorn snacks. You'll serve up some smiles and...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Board of Education will be asked to approve $244,000 to purchase touch screen iPads for high school students, at the regular meeting Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the junior high conference room. The board will also be asked to approve three resignations, two teaching contracts and the school calendar for the 2014-15 school year...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Candidate for Governor Jon Bruning touted his experience and made a similarly familiar claim that a vote for him was a vote for rural Nebraska, as he visited with area residents during a campaign stop at the Bieroc Cafe Thursday afternoon...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Roger Gouldner of R. Gouldner Co. LLC will meet with Red Willow County Commissioners to discuss an oil and gas lease on land in the county. Gouldner is on the agenda at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the commissioners room at the courthouse...

A grandfather clock, which has stood the test of time since 1911, will have to have its hands set forward one hour to keep up with Daylight Saving Time Sunday morning.

Class members of the Southwest Nebraska Leadership Institute stand beside personal toiletries that were donated for the Institute's class project, "Many Homes, One Community." Donations were given by community members at several businesses in McCook. ...

Joel Linin, a golfer at McCook Community College, reads "Too Many Leprechauns" to second graders at McCook Elementary during lunch time Thursday. Linin joined other MCC golfers, Nick Wiemers and Clint Schneringer, who read to students on Thursday. MCC student athletes have been reading to students twice a week since September, with athletes from volleyball, softball and basketball participating...

With all debate about what the federal and state governments should do through Obamacare and Medicaid, it's easy to forget that we as individuals bear the most responsibility four our own healthcare. The American Cancer Society is using National Colon Cancer Awareness Month to point out that colorectal cancer is one of only a handful of cancers for which screening is proven to save lives, both by finding and removing polyps before they turn cancerous, and by finding cancers early, when treatment is most likely to be successful.. ...

In 1785, the Continental Congress adopted the Land Ordinance, which began the process of surveying and selling the land west of the 13 Colonies. The standard measurement that was adopted was "Gunter's chain," a metal chain that was 22 yards long. For nearly 200 years, much of the legal description of land west of the Appalachians continued to be recorded in units of "chains." The extensive use of this measuring system (still used by the U.S. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The office of Red Willow County Sheriff has seen only two contested elections in the last 28 years, with challenger David McConnell failing to unseat incumbent Gene Mahon in each, and will break that trend in dramatic fashion this year as four candidates have filed for the office...