Stories from Friday, August 19, 2016

When hunger strikes, it can be tempting to reach for the closest treat, even if it's laden with fat and empty calories. Make it easier to enjoy better-for-you snacks with these three simple steps that appeal to your taste and your waist. 2. Make flavor count in every bite. Watching what you eat doesn't have to be bland...

101 birthday The family of Marie Alberts of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 101st birthday Wednesday, Aug. 31. She was born 1915 in Culbertson, Neb. She married Albert Alberts. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and worked for many years at the McCook Public Library. ...

70th birthday The family of Cheri Beckenhauer of Papillion, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of her 70th birthday Friday, Aug. 26. Her family includes husband, Jerry Beckenhauer of Papillion; children, Lynette (and Michael) Holloway of Papillion, Scott (and Michalene) Beckenhauer of Papillion, and Lisa (and Daniel) Pomajzl of Seward, Neb.; and nine grandchildren. ...

40th anniversary The family of Pat and Ivy Stritt would like to wish them a happy 40th anniversary which was Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at P.O. Box 123, Bartley, NE 69020.

65th anniversary The family of Bethene and Leo Lines of Imperial, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 26. They were married in 1951 in Holdrege, Neb. They are both graduates of McCook Community College and lived in the communities of McCook and Cambridge, where they taught school. ...

80th birthday The family of Don Curran of Hayes Center, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 252, Hayes Center, NE 69032.

Braxton Joseph Robb William and Jessica Robb of Chinook, Mont., announce the birth of their son, Braxton Joseph Robb, born Aug. 6, 2016, at Havre, Mont. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Terry and Lisa Einspahr of McCook, Neb. and Bill and Donna Robb of Overton, Neb. Great-grandparents are Sharon Koetter and the late Bernard Koetter, Marty Einspahr and the late Bob Einspahr, Vern and Jan Parker and Bill and the late Noni Robb...

Of all the truisms about life, there is nothing I can conceive that is more truthfully important than the sentiment that is summed up by this statement: "It's About Time." Think about it and I believe you will agree. Life, essentially, is a matter of time...

The Bison officially ended their preseason with Thursday night's Red-White scrimmage at Weiland Field...

Good things come in threes certainly didn't turn into hot air when checking Kaycee Samway's closing effort Thursday afternoon...

McCOOK, Neb. -- After looking nationwide for a new manager, the McCook Public Power Board of Directors chose a long-time, local employee, Clint Bethell, to be the REA district's new leader. Bethell, who began his career with MPPD as an apprentice lineman in 2000, rose through the ranks in the ensuing years, becoming warehouse supervisor, purchasing and stores supervisor and Director of Engineering before being selected for the McCook REA's top management position...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The public is invited to McCook Community College for its 90th anniversary celebration Saturday, Sept. 3, beginning at 8 a.m. with coffee and rolls. Campus tours will be available through the day, lunch on your own, a ladies' Indians volleyball tournament in the afternoon and an alumni dinner that evening...

MCC students model new merchandise which has arrived in time for McCook Community College's 90th anniversary celebration Sept. 3. Students, alumni and friends are invited to come get their shirts and coffee mugs in McMillen Hall as they celebrate the tradition of Nebraska's oldest community college at events Labor Day Saturday. ...

McCook, Neb. -- Longnecker jewelry will be "under construction" for the next few weeks as it gets a new "facelift," on McCook's historic bricks district. The store will continue to remain open during construction which is planned for three weeks thru August and Labor Day. During the improvements, the store will remain open set to normal business hours (insert)...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the opening of a new chamber member business, Train with Suz, and invites the public to attend at Sue Shaner's location, at 408 East First Street at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Along with drawings for free apparel and services, she will be offering three free classes:...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A man arrested by the McCook Police Department in April wasn't overly concerned with the felony drug charge he was facing, accurately predicting at the time it would ultimately be pleaded down to a misdemeanor. The man, 33-year-old Levi J. ...

I am carrying a petition to recall the Hitchcock County Assessor, Marlene Bedore. The reason for the recall is stated on the recall petition: The County Assessor didn't use professionally accepted mass appraisal techniques in valuing properties in Hitchcock County...

After writing a pretty glowing column about Boutique Airlines six weeks ago, I got to try them out over the weekend and the results were mixed. The flight from McCook to Denver was pretty perfect. The co-pilot took time to explain everything to us and snacks and drinks were also available if we decided to partake. ...

Visiting with Nebraskans gives me the opportunity to hear their questions, concerns, feedback, and ideas. During my travels across the Third District this August, it has been refreshing to see how well-informed our fellow citizens are on the pressing issues facing our country, which is vital to strengthening our republic...

Dorothy M. Callander Feb. 22, 1923 - Aug. 18, 2016 HAYES CENTER, Neb. -- Dorothy M. Callander, age 93, of Hayes Center, passed away on Aug. 18, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Society in Arapahoe, Neb. Dorothy was born on Feb. 22, 1923, to parents Grant O. and Anna Belle (Williams) Patterson in Callaway, Neb. She was one of eight siblings...