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On the record
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
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...
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Family Frolics
(Community News ~ 07/20/12)
Courtesy photo The Family Frolic Square Dance Club of McCook, Nebraska, danced in the remodeled Bandshell in Norris Park following their picnic and business meeting. Ed Claflin of Gothenburg called mainstream and plus for the members: Ken and Betty Bradley, Charlie and Mary Duffield, Phil and Marilyn Goodenberger, Art and Carol Lashley, and Myra Tietz from McCook, Nebraska; Larry and Carla Tidyman of Benkelman; Roger and Angie Wilson of Oberlin; and Jerry and Delores Dellere of Selden, KS and Shirley (Mrs. ...
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Elevated expectations
(Community News ~ 07/20/12)
Bruce Baker/McCook Daily Gazette The McCook Municipal Facility being constructed on West Fifth Street begins to take shape, Wednesday afternoon, as workers progress on framing the structure. Brick work has also been completed in some areas and the improved presence this facility will have in the community, when compared to the existing police and fire department facilities, is becoming increasingly evident...
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McCook Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary installs new officers
(Community News ~ 07/20/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary installed new officers for the 2012/2013 term on June 3rd at the Eagles Home. The new officers are Madam President Ree Smock, Jr. Past Madam President Sandra Constant, Madam Vice President Sandy Stapp, Madam Chaplin Janice Peters, Madam Conductress Barbara Masur, Madam Inside Guard Dorothy Hopkins, Madam Secretary Ann Frost, Madam Treasurer Brenda Peters, Outside Guard Evelyn Warner, and Madam Trustees C. ...
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Daniels, Rosenfelt engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/20/12)
Daniels, Rosenfelt Michaela Daniels of Trenton, Nebraska and Blaine Rosenfelt of Benkelman, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Byron and Peggy Daniels of Trenton. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Mark and Diane Rosenfelt of Benkelman...
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Powell birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/20/12)
98th birthday The family of Zilah Naomi Powell is requesting a card shower in honor of her 98th birthday. She was born July 27, 1914, in Grant, Nebraska. Her parents were Seymour Bailey, a Nebraska Hall of Fame baseball player and Nola Pember Bailey. ...
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Cacy birth
(Births ~ 07/20/12)
Peyton Lee Cacy Jesse and Tina Cacy of Kearney, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Peyton Lee Cacy, who was born May 27, 2012, at Kearney. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches long. He has one sister, Amariah, 6 and one brother, Daymion, 4. Grandparents are Jim and Deb Cacy of McCook, Nebraska and Katie and Jason Schaub of Ravenna, Nebraska. Great grandparents are Roy and Vee Tiff of Kearney...
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Bennett anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/20/12)
25th anniversary The family of Todd and Julie Bennett, formerly of McCook, is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th wedding anniversary. They were married July 24, 1987, in McCook. Their family includes children, Josh and Makenzie Coplen and Makayla Bennett, all of Grand Island, Nebraska, and their first grandchild, due in October. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 2703 Del Monte Ave, Grand Island NE 68803...
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Samuelson birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/20/12)
98th birthday The family of Marguerite L. Samuelson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 98th birthday. She was born July 26, 1914. Her family includes children, Doug Samuelson of McCook and Sharon Rowe of York, Nebraska, seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1305 W. Fifth, McCook, NE 69001...
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Hager birth
(Births ~ 07/20/12)
Audrey Saboy Hager Jeff and Sheryl Hager announce the birth of their daughter, Audrey Saboy Hager, who was born June 12, 2012, in Cairo, Egypt. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Benita Saboy of the Phillipines and the late Leonardo Saboy, Wayne Hager and Ray and Pam Nokes of McCook, Nebraska...
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Clausen birth
(Births ~ 07/20/12)
Kole Adam Clausen Adam and Kari Clausen of McCook announce the birth of their son, Kole Adam Clausen, who was born July 12, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska. He weighed 5 pounds, 12.3 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Duane and Debra Clausen of Alliance, Nebraska and Jim and Kathy Riepl of Atwood, Kansas. Great-grandparents are Harry and Mary Depe of Trenton, Nebraska and Eunice Braxmeyer of Atwood...
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Burk anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/20/12)
60th anniversary The family of John R. and Virgie (Horinek) Burk of Atwood, Kansas are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 14, 1952 at St. Cyril's and Methodius Church in rural Atwood. The reception is Sunday, July 29, 2-4 p.m. ...
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Nicholson anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/20/12)
50th anniversary The family of Melvin and Joyce Nicholson of Lebanon, Nebraska, are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 24, 1962. The reception is Sunday, July 29, 2-4 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Lebanon. ...
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Grant anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/20/12)
60th anniversary The family of Marshall and Jean Grant is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary July 27. Their children include Doug Grant of Fort Collins, Colorado and Kathy and Jack Karuzas of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 806 1/2 E. Seventh, McCook, NE 69001...
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Ridlen anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/20/12)
60th anniversary The family of Ray and Thelma Ridlen of Palisade are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary. They were married August 10, 1952, at Bible Chapel in Palisade. The open house is Sunday, July 29, from 2-4 p.m. ...
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Willers, Meissner engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/20/12)
Willers, Meissner Sarah Jo Willers and Nicholas Reid Meissner, both of McCook, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Joel and Nancy Willers and David and Sharon Meissner, all of McCook. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Janet McKillip of Hayes Center, Nebraska and the late Robert McKillip, Dwayne and Pat Willers of Columbus, Nebraska...
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Abbott, Ruf engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/20/12)
Abbott, Ruf Lisa Abbott and Tyler Ruf, both of Cambridge, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding, Parents of the couple are Tom Abbott of Custer, South Dakota, Gary and Marjorie Kelley of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and Randy and Brenda Ruf of Cambridge...
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Patty A. Peterson
(Obituary ~ 07/20/12)
Patty A. Peterson June 11, 1944 - July 14, 2012 NORTON,Kansas -- Patty A. Peterson, 68, of Norton, died Saturday (July 14, 2012) at the Norton County Hospital. She was born June 11, 1944 to Dolliver and Rosie Zinke in Audobon, Iowa. She attended the schools and graduated in 1962. ...
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Another mass murder
(Column ~ 07/20/12)
As I write this, breaking news says that gunfire erupted from a man in a gas mask at a movie theater premiering "Dark Night Rises" the latest Batman installment, during a midnight showing earlier this morning in Colorado and that at least 14 people were killed and 50 were wounded. The suspect is allegedly in custody...
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Praying for rain, peace
(Column ~ 07/20/12)
As I sit down to write this article Sunday evening, I have looked at the forecast for this week now coming to an end as you read the newspaper on Friday evening. Forecast: HOT and DRY. Really HOT. Rats!! People have joked about rain dances, washing the car, or leaving the laundry out on the close line in the yard in the hopes of "making it rain."...
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Ethanol Plants Closing
(Column ~ 07/20/12)
Dear Friend, INTRO In light of the Old Testament Scriptures, I find what happened to Israel, as a nation, when they forgot God and followed the EVIL inclinations of their hearts, is now happening in America. They made their little ones "pass through the fire," committed murder, committed adultery and fornication, one tribe, Benjamin, was steeped in homosexuality, they worshipped idols and false gods, women made cakes for "the queen of heaven," they are proud, haughty and arrogant. ...
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Like a good neighbor
(Column ~ 07/20/12)
A man was going from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Louisville, Kentucky, when along the way he had a flat tire. Stranded on the side of the road, he was robbed, his car was stripped, he was shot, and left for dead. A Baptist pastor, on his way home from the annual meeting of his denomination, saw the man. ...
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FSA seeks candidates
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Kenneth Carriker County Executive Director for the Red Willow-Frontier County Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that farmer and rancher candidate nominations are currently being accepted for the local FSA county committees (COCs). The nomination period closes Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 with the election taking place between Friday, Nov. 5, and the close of business on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012...
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Events center construction enters final month
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
The McCook Community College Events Center draws nearer to completion this week as progress becomes increasingly evident on the exterior of the building. A ribbon cutting event for the structure is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2012, at McCook Community College. The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors have their official tour of the facility scheduled for Wednesday, prior to their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Tipton Hall...
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Great Western Bank presents $20,000 check to MPCC's fundraising campaign
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Great Western Bank on Monday donated $20,000 to Mid-Plains Community College's "Today's Vision...Tomorrow's Reality" fundraising campaign. The funds will be used towards the new Health and Science Center at North Platte Community College and the Events Center at McCook Community College...
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Crazy Days entertainment
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce reminds everyone that Saturday, the final day of Crazy Days, is filled with amazing entertainment for the whole family. Peterson's Jewelry -- Ray Walter art McCook Art Guild -- Ray Walter/pottery and John Clesson/wood carving...
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Hillcrest Foundation Golf Tournament Aug. 4
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The 2nd Annual Hillcrest Foundation Golf Tournament is fast approaching and organizers are encouraging community members to mark their calendar for Saturday, August 4, and make plans to be a part of this growing event at Heritage Hills Golf Course...
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Full pullers
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
Four-year-olds, top from left, Alex Singateh, Maggie Holle and Treydon Herskowitz compete in the 2012 little kids' tractor pull during the Rawlins County, Kansas, county fair Thursday morning. Winners in age divisions from 4- through 12-year-olds qualified to participate in the Kansas State Fair tractor pull in September. ...
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Hitchcock County exhibitors
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
Hitchcock County, Nebraska, 4-H photographer 11-year-old Zachary Janousek of Trenton, top left, holds his grand champion photograph, of a goose in McCook, Nebraska's Barnett Park, following 4-H photography judging Thursday afternoon. Livestock judges -- working outside in triple-digit temperatures -- included Shayne Mintling, top right, Shelby Losey, bottom left, and Ellie Jarecke. ...
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Property valuation protests to be decided
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Red Willow County Board of Equalization is scheduled to make decisions on property valuation protests that have been filed with the assessor's office, Monday at 1 p.m., as part of their regularly scheduled meeting. Earlier that morning Assessor Sandra Kotschwar will discuss overvalued, undervalued and omitted properties, as well as a review of cemetery real estate...
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Firefighters battle fire, smoke and heat
(Local News ~ 07/20/12)
Fifteen firefighters treated on scene for minor heat exhaustion
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Mildred Marie Schuricht
(Obituary ~ 07/20/12)
Mildred Marie Schuricht March 10, 1929 -- July 18, 2012 LOVELAND, Colorado --Mildred (Mil) Marie Schuricht, 83, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Good Samaritan Loveland Village, in Loveland, Colorado. Born on March 10, 1929, to Herman H. Reiners and Helen (Esch) Reiners in Indianola, Nebraska, Mil spent her early years on a farm near McCook, Nebraska, and moved with her family to Englewood, Colorado, at the age of eight. ...
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Robert R. "Bob" Patterson
(Obituary ~ 07/20/12)
Robert R. "Bob" Patterson Nov. 2, 1933 - July 20, 1921 LAWRENCE, Kansas -- Funeral services for Robert R. "Bob" Patterson, 78, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. He died on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar...
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