Stories from Monday, January 5, 2009

Fund-raising concert set for Jan. 25 at Fox (01/05/09)
McCook's Main Street Program has announced that it will hold a fundraiser concert at the historic Fox Theater on Norris Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 25. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. and will feature recording artist Jim Salestrom. Main Street Promotions Director Mike O'Dell said, "We hope that area residents will mark their calendars and save the date." O'Dell added, "We feel very fortunate to have booked a performer of Jim Salestrom's caliber and McCook Main Street is proud to play a role in the presentation of quality, family friendly entertainment on Norris Avenue.". ...

Bison wrestlers slam Ogallala in dual (01/05/09)
OGALLALA -- On Saturday, the McCook High School Bison varsity and junior wrestling teams travelled to Ogallala for their first dual competition of the year. Winning matches for McCook were Jesus Gauna, 103 pounds; Nate Morgan, 112; Jake Fahrenbruch, 119; Skyler Kalinski, 125; Drew Peterson, 130; Rusty Sullivent, 135; Keldon Osterman, 140; Tyler Rogers, 145; Deon Allen, 160; Hank Lichtenwaldt, 171; and Eric Chalupa, 189...

Sattler twins (01/05/09)
Daniel and Gigi (George) Sattler of McCook announce the birth of their twins, Jackie Ray and Kale Thomas Sattler on Dec. 18, 2008, at Community Hospital in McCook. Jackie weighed 4 pounds, 5 ounces and Kale weighed 4 pounds, 2 ounces. Both measured 19 inches long. Their grandparents are Jack and Thelma George of Loveland, Colo., and Tom and Myra Sattler of Herndon. Their great-grandfather is the late Clarence Sattler of Herndon...

Swanson birth (01/05/09)
Scott and Rochelle (Schmidt) Swanson of Gretna announce the birth of their daughter, Anisten Noel Swanson, on Dec. 16, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 22 inches. Her grandparents are Les and Nancy Schmidt of Indianola and Jim and Sandi Swanson of Utica. Great-grandparents are Peggy Schmidt of McCook and Don and Mariann Ogorzolka, also of McCook...

Alberts, Applegarth wedding (01/05/09)
WAUNETA -- Staci Alberts and Matthew Applegarth of Palisade were united in marriage June 7, 2008, in the United Methodist Church in Wauneta with the Rev. Judith Dye officiating. Parents of the couple are Deb Rathe and Kurt and Janet Applegarth, all of Palisade...

Burton, Noell engagement (01/05/09)
RaeAnn Burton of Maywood and Jared Knoell of Fremont announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Robert and Jan Burton of Curtis and Bill and Mary Knoell of Fremont. The bride-to-be's grandmother is Delma Teel of Maywood...

Norman birthday (01/05/09)
The family of Myrth Norman of McCook is hosting an open house and a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday. She was born on a farm near Venango on Jan. 13, 1909. The open house will be Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Highland Park Retirement Center in McCook. Cards will reach her at Highland Park Retirement Center, 610 East 14th, Apt. B-7, McCook, NE 69001...

Berger birthday (01/05/09)
The family of Retta Berger will host an open house and card shower in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born Jan 8, 1928 in Rawlins County. The open house will be Thursday, Jan. 8, from 2-4 p.m. at the Colonial Villa, 719 N. Brown in Alma. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 719 N. Brown, Alma, NE 68920...

McCook's Glen Beneda and the Flying Tigers (01/05/09)
Prior to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, which signaled America's entry into World War II, there were a number of American men fighting for peace in the world, by joining forces with Britain and China, as volunteers. Some of these men, known as the American Volunteer Group -- AVG -- formed the Eagle Squadrons in England and fought alongside the RAF in the Battle of Britain. ...