Stories from Friday, October 14, 2016

McCOOK, Neb. -- Members of the McCook Area Chamber board of directors are getting an education about the businesses that make up their membership. According to Chamber Executive Director Jamie Mockry, "There are a number of businesses that we don't know enough about. ...

BAYARD, Neb. -- Dundy County-Stratton's boys cross country team may not win many individual awards, but its depth is an envy for most Class D schools...

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The McCook boys tennis season came to an end Thursday at the Class B state tournament in Lincoln...

Ruth Leona Sharp March 29, 1921 - Oct. 13, 2016 BENKELMAN, Neb. -- Ruth Leona Sharp was born to Orin C. and Opal P. (Adkinson) Wilson on March 29, 1921, on their farm 18 miles north of Laird, Colo., near the community of Alvin. Ruth was the second oldest of six children...

McCOOK, Neb. -- City leaders will consider granting final approval to an upcoming sewer rate increase next week. The item will be presented to the McCook City Council on third reading during Monday's regularly scheduled meeting. The sewer rate increase bumps the base fee for residential and commercial customers by $1 per month. ...

Marilyn Horn OBERLIN, Kan. -- Marilyn Horn, 74, of Oberlin, died Thursday (Oct. 13, 2016), in Oberlin. Visitation is Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, from 1 to 8 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook. Funeral services are Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, 2 p.m. at McCook Christian Church with the Rev. Clark Bates officiating. Burial will follow in the Oberlin Cemetery...

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...

OGALLALA, Neb. -- Running against one of Class B's best districts brought out the best from McCook High sophomore Riley Mai Thursday afternoon...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. -- No gender bias broke out at Arapahoe on Thursday because both the area boys and girls were equally clutch in their D-5 district meet.

Spooky, silly or symbolic, carved pumpkins are an essential ingredient to any Halloween celebration. This year, scare up some special fun for your party with a wicked watermelon carving, instead -- but don't stop there. After crafting your watermelon into an artful mummy, take advantage of the healthy, immune-system supporting qualities of the lycopene leader among fresh produce. At 92 percent water, as well as an excellent source of vitamins A and C, watermelon is a hydrating post-art snack...

Serenity Kynzlee Korell Brian Korell and Sabrina Decker of McCook announce the birth of their daughter, Serenity Kynzlee Korell, who was born Sept. 19, 2016, at McCook. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. She has one sister, Elina Decker, 8. Grandparents are Dennis and Cathy Shannon of Bartley, Neb., and Kip and Kristi Korell of McCook...

The highlight of any trip I make to Arkansas involves spending quality time with my boys and the week-long trip I just got back from was no different. I spent three days in Russellville with Michael while Will was on a sports weekend to Dallas. He and friends attended the Rangers-Blue Jays playoff baseball game on Friday, the Oklahoma-Texas college football game on Saturday, and the Dallas Cowboys-Cincinnati Bengals pro football game on Sunday. ...

Beau Duane Blickenstaff Chris and Molly Blickenstaff of Hendley, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Beau Duane Blickenstaff, who was born Sept. 28, 2016, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, Neb. He weighed 8 pounds and measured 21 1/4 inches long. ...

Barger, Easterday Laura Barger and Frank Easterday of Atwood, Kan., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Joseph and Kathryn Barger of Wauneta, Neb. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Kirk and Sue Easterday of Atwood...

McCOOK, Neb. -- City leaders will consider granting final approval to an upcoming sewer rate increase next week. The item will be presented to the McCook City Council on third reading during Monday's regularly scheduled meeting. The sewer rate increase bumps the base fee for residential and commercial customers by $1 per month. ...

Tangeman, Snyder Caitlin Elise Tangeman and Adam Robert Snyder of Arapahoe, Neb., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Drs. John and Ingrid Tangeman of Arapahoe. Grandparents are Dr. Larry and Corinne Tangeman of O'Neil, Neb., and the late Floyd and Sylvia Morris of Arapahoe...

KEARNEY, Neb. -- A heart surgery patient recently wrote to the Kearney Hub newspaper praising a pharmacist whom he feels not only helped him with a prescription problem but possibly saved his life. The pharmacist at a pharmacy in Kearney that the Kearney man wrote about is Corin Hartzer of Kearney, the daughter of Janell and Yancey Hartzer of Culbertson. Corin is a 2005 graduate of McCook Senior High and 2015 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center...

60th anniversary Please help the children of Lester and Marilyn Betts honor their parent's 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 21. In the 60 years of being united in marriage, God has blessed them with two children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 309 Elizabeth Lane, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Joylyn Ross of Culbertson, Neb., is hosting a reception Saturday, Oct. 22, 2-4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Culbertson, in honor of her 80th birthday. Her family includes children, Kirt and Cindy Ross of Culbertson, Karma and Kevin Rousselle of Culbertson and Kindra and Alan Oberg of Farnam, Neb., seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 72368 Road 373, Culbertson, NE 69024...

In the 1926 Red Willow County Directory, available at the SWNGS library for research, there is a section dedicated to the McCook Divisions and Street Guide. When you are reading articles from the McCook Tribune online at Chronicling America (a free Library of Congress website: www.chroniclingamerica.gov) often you will find society news under the heading of "East McCook," etc. ...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. -- Appropriate handicap accessibility was practically non-existent in the 67-year-old Furnas County Courthouse in Beaver City. Now, with the completion of a $3.05 million renovation and new construction project, those with mobility issues can take the new three-story glass-walled elevator and use restrooms that accommodate walkers and wheelchairs, and even baby strollers...

Dennis Lynn Shirley April 10, 1937 - Oct. 14, 2016 OBERLIN, Kan. -- Dennis Lynn Shirley passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at his residence in Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 79. He was born April 10, 1937, in Norton, Kan., the only child of Fay "Zeke" and Merle (Hix) Shirley...