Stories from Monday, April 11, 2016

That used to be the rhetorical response to an absurd question -- used to be. Things have changed. I expect Rod Serling any moment ...Yes, kiddies, we've entered The Twilight Zone! Following a torrent of papal pronouncements that have turned the Catholic world on its head, Jorge Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, has now absolutely "crossed the Rubicon." The post synodal exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, leaves no doubt as to his seditious progressivism and narcissistic resolve to corrupt Catholic theology, to abandon its moral teachings, and to destroy the Church.. ...

Robert Dean Bauer May 13, 1937 -- April 8, 2016 CULBERTSON, Neb. -- Robert "Bob" Dean Bauer was born on May 13, 1937, in Culbertson, Neb., the son of Walter and Mae (Unger) Bauer. Bob departed this earthly life with his family by his side on April 8, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb., following a long and courageous battle with cancer...

Laura Buffington WAUNETA, Neb. -- Laura Buffington, 96, died Wednesday (April 6, 2016), at Imperial Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include children, Roger Buffington and wife, Shari of Farmington, N.M., Dennis Buffington of McCook, Neb., and Ray Buffington and wife, Vicki of Imperial, Neb.; sister, Madeline "Misty" Baker of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren...

Bonnie A. Drews Dec. 28, 1928 - April 19, 2016 STURGIS, N.D.-- Bonnie A. Drews, 87, died April 19, 2016. in Sturgis. Services are Thursday, April 14, 2016, 11 a.m. at Calvary Temple Assembly of God in Spearfish, S.D. Burial is at Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis...

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...

Nebraska isn't in danger of losing any major sporting events, thanks to a Nebraska School Activities Association vote last week. North Carolina is risking that, and has already lost events like a Bruce Springsteen concert over what critics are calling its "anti-LGBT bathroom bill" which prohibits transgendered people from using their choice in public restrooms, and also eliminates anti-discrimination protections...

In 2015 my wife, Jean and I were privileged to join family and friends to take part in a cruise, marking the 100th Anniversary of the Panama Canal. The trip was sponsored by the Medora Foundation and called attention to the close relationship that Theodore Roosevelt had with North Dakota, and his part in making the Panama Canal a reality. ...

Dear Editor, It is interesting to me to watch the media and especially those who are actively following the campaign on TV. I have to be careful of what I say or I may have an anti-Trump rally at my door. When asked lately if there should be punishment for women who have an abortion. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The Mid-Plains Center For Enterprise and the Buffalo Commons Story Telling Festival are teaming up later this month to bring in noted Teddy Roosevelt impersonator Joe Wiegand. It's all set for April 20 at 7 p.m. at Sehnert's Bakery & Bieroc Café, 312 Norris Ave., McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The City of McCook significantly increased funds budgeted for local baseball and softball parks during last fall's budget process and enthusiasts for the diamond sports are calling for more. The City of McCook Ball Parks department was budgeted for $100,662 in expenditures in the 2015-16 budget, a 4.7 percent increase over prior year. The increases were in addition to the creation of a $60,000 ballpark reserve account which Mayor Mike Gonzales initially proposed at $100,000...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Friends of Kait Stensvad of McCook plan a benefit and silent auction to help her and her family with medical and travel expenses associated with her treatment for a condition called pseudotumor. The benefit will be Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 308 E. Ninth in McCook. Lunch, for a free-will offering, will consist of pulled pork and ham sandwiches, baked beans, salads and dessert. There will be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing...

Putting their best foot forward for promenade at the McCook Memorial Auditorium Saturday night are, top left, from left, Shelby Fricke, Tyler Gray, Brian Riley and Holly Kinne. The theme for this years' prom was Willie Wonka, with local children dressed convincingly as oompa loompas opening festivities inside the auditorium. Couples were announced to cheers from the crowd as they made their way down the auditorium stage to outside...

Second graders at McCook Elementary celebrate attaining their reading goals with a Pizza Hut "Book It" pizza party Friday. Anais Cepeda-Orozo, above left, and Esperanza Bueno visited over their lunch; Jackson Blomstedt, below, concentrated on his pizza. BOOK IT! motivates children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition and pizza. BOOK IT! was created in 1984 and reaches more than 14 million students in 38,000 elementary schools annually...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska plans a donation drive in McCook at noon Thursday, April 21, through Tuesday, April 26. People living in McCook and nearby communities can drop off their donations at the Sears Parking Lot, Highways 83, 6-34 in McCook...