Stories from Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Much has been said, especially this past week, about the rapid changes in personal being made in the Trump Administration and the perceived lack of progress in fulfilling campaign promises. As usual, perception is reality and reality, to many, is what the evening news presents...

Why do I love aviation? Let me count the ways. There is something for anyone interested young or old. Airplanes of every color or description from ancient, that dates back to 1903, well not really so ancient to brand new state of the art. Even one space rocket, used already, on display. ...

Licensed gun owners began being allowed to carry concealed weapons on Texas four-year college campuses a year ago, and the law extended to community colleges today. They can be carried on all campuses, but they must be hidden under clothing or in a purse, not open-carried in a holster...

McCOOK, Neb. — “Big Give McCook” is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9, but any non-profit which would like to be part of the one-day of giving needs to sign up by the end of today. Simply visit biggivemccook.org to sign-up. Big Give McCook is open to any non-profit with 501(c)3 status, except for government entities and private foundations. Religious organizations must have a community project to participate...

Sheila D. Shafer July 12, 1961 - July 30, 2017 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Sheila D. Shafer, 56, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (July 30, 2017), at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born July 12, 1961, at Fayetteville, N.C., to Robert C. and Bess (Paxton) Wilson. ...

55th anniversary Ronald and Gloria Warren of McCook will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. They were married in McCook on Aug. 5, 1962. Their children include Kellie (Ron) Soden of McCook, Toby (Carolyn) Warren of Denver, Colo., Corey (Laura) Warren of Parker, Colo., Brian (Amanda) Warren of Culbertson, Neb., and Brett (Alyssa) Warren of McCook. They have 12 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 307 E. Third. McCook, NE 69001...

McCOOK, Neb. — Awareness of post traumatic stress disorder has increased dramatically in recent years, however, many are surprised to learn that PTSD is just as common in fire departments, emergency medical services, and law enforcement, as it is in the military. The ripple effects on those charged with being the first on the scene when tragedy strikes are too often overlooked and area emergency responders are taking a proactive approach to finding a long-term solution. ...

INDIANOLA, Neb. — Anyone interested in old time harvesting and farming methods will want to mark Sunday, Aug. 13 on their calendar. That is the date of the Ninth Annual Bum Malleck Memorial Threshing just 4 miles South of Indianola, Nebraska, held in conjunction with the Indianola Old Settlers Celebration...

McCOOK, Neb. — After reviewing 2017-18 budgets proposed by county department heads, Red Willow County commissioners decided Monday morning to discuss preliminary budgets in more detail with five departments. Commissioners Earl McNutt, Steve Downer and Jacque Riener want more information from the fair board and its associated horse arena, Extension, Veterans Services and Hillcrest Nursing Home...

McCOOK, Neb. — Memories of Tom Kiplinger revolve around what he did with others … what he did for others. His life was filled with times spent with good friends, and with good horses. He loved his land and his cattle, and he loved to rope. His friends will always remember his soft chuckle, his great sense of humor. His unbounded generosity...

BEATRICE, Neb. — McCook High School alum Noah Hofman shot a super 68 on Saturday to secure third place at the Nebraska Golf Association Men’s state amateur tournament. The former Class B two-time state champ hot 279 during this four-day event with his final two days clearly being Hofman’s best...

ALLIANCE, Neb. — They were young and went farther than even the best McCook National Bank baseball fans probably expected this summer. Yeah yeah yeah. Just don’t both coach Scott Smalley or his MNB boys with that moral victory junk for another day or two...

McCook – The second year with coach Hayley Kobza will officially get underway for the McCook Community College Volleyball team with the calendar turning to August. Kobza aims to continue the rebuilding process, coming off an 8-24 year in 2016. MCC will have some experience on the roster with five players returning off last year’s squad, including Dylan Bylund, who received an All-Region IX Tournament Team nod this past year...

“High Up” may not have been the headlining band for Saturday’s Prairie Roots Festival at McCook’s Barnett Park, however, lead singer Christine Fink’s energetic performance coupled with the band’s soul-punk melody was a rare summer treat for Southwest Nebraska...