Archive - Oct 2011 - News Article
TODAY'S EVENTS:
The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a childrenâs âTrick or Treatâ Oct. 31 from 3-5 p.m. at local participating businesses. Look for the poster in their windows. Halloween Costume Contest at 5 p.m. in the Broken Bow Square.
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Golden LivingCenter in Broken Bow invites all area children to their âGreat Candy Giveawayâ Oct. 31 from 4-5:30 p.m.
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October 28th
The weather has cooled, the leaves started their colorful changes, and the holidays are just around the corner. Take time for yourself to gather real greenery in the beauty of Halsey National Forest and expand your creative side in making wreaths, swags, and centerpieces for Thanksgiving or Christmas decorations.
By
Ellen Mortensen, Chief Editor
Arnold rescue personnel were called to the scene of an accident Monday, Oct. 17, in the parking area just south of the Arnold School, at 12:30 p.m.
According to the Custer County Sheriffâs Office, the accident occurred when 14-year-old Grace Magill jumped on the hood of a vehicle driven by her 16-year-old sister, Hannah, as it was pulling away from the school. Grace slid off the hood and under the vehicle and was accidentally run over.
October 27th
By
Ellen Mortensen, Chief Editor
Four criminal cases were heard in Custer County District Court Thursday morning; two involved motions to revoke probation, one plea hearing and one arraignment.
October 26th
By
Brett Moore, chief reporter
The Fire Lookout Tower at Halsey National Forest recently received a much-needed renovation because of safety concerns. The aging Scott Lookout Tower, the only working fire tower in Nebraska, has been out of commission the last two years.
Originally built in the mid-1940s, this is the third tower to stand on this location. The previous two are believed to have been lost to fires. To bring the current tower up to code, workers replaced all of the wood steps and decking, replaced handrails, and reinforced the base with concrete. The tower was also reshingled and repainted.
By
Ellen Mortensen, Chief Editor
Every day boys and girls worldwide suffer from war, poverty, disease and natural disaster. Through a very special program, you have the opportunity to bring a smile to the face of one of those children, and offer them hope and encouragement.
By
Ellen Mortensen, Chief Editor
Nebraska State Bank and Trust has opened its new branch in Broken Bow. The Nebraska State Bank East Branch offers extended hours and a full range of services to the community.
The new branch, located on East Highway 2 in Broken Bow, has a full-service lobby and teller line, two drive-up lanes and a drive-up ATM. The drive up is open from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and the lobby is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The lobby and drive-up are also open on Saturday mornings.
By
Ellen Mortensen, Chief Editor
One doesnât normally think of a funeral as a place to get inspired, but for Leah Peterson that is exactly what happened.
It was at a funeral not too long ago that Leah heard the message, âdonât wait to pursue your dreams, because you never know how much time you have.â She took that advice to heart and decided to finally pursue her dream of writing a book.
Leah says she actually penned the childrenâs story, An Apple for Dapple, a couple of years ago. Creative writing is something she has always enjoyed, and she got the inspiration for her story from her own daughter, Maggie Bell.
Mary Bell Cooksley of Weissert, departed this life Oct. 20, 2011 after a long, eventful career in community service and agriculture. She was born Sept. 12, 1920, the elder daughter of Frank Joseph and Hetty Bell Haumont, and spent her childhood on her grandfather Jules Haumontâs French Table homestead a few miles north and west of Weissert. She and her sister, Elizabeth Lucille (Betty), rode horseback to attend nearby Elton School, and rode even farther to attend Rose Valley School for grades nine and ten. Both sisters graduated from Broken Bow High School.
October 25th
The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governor's meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 26) in Broken Bow has been canceled due to predicted bad weather and schedule conflicts of several Board members. The Board's next regularly scheduled meeting will be Nov. 16 in McCook.
