- Chubby cheeks (Weekend Menu ~ 11/15/13)
- Return of Katnip World (Weekend Menu ~ 11/15/13)
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Leoma Marie 'Lee' Blackman
(Obituary ~ 11/15/13)
Leoma Marie 'Lee' Blackman March 28, 1916 - Nov. 14, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraka -- Leoma Marie "Lee" Blackman, originally from Indianola, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 97 years old. Lee was born on March 28, 1916, at Holbrook, Nebraska, to parents, Charles E. and Hazel M. (Nelson) Tomlin. She attended school in Holbrook...
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John Dwane Eggers
(Obituary ~ 11/15/13)
John Dwane Eggers Dec. 8, 1936- Nov. 13, 2013 SALINA, Kansas --John Dwane Eggers, "Johnny J.D.," 76, formerly of Bird City, Kansas, died Wednesday (Nov. 13, 2013), at Salina Hospice Center in Salina, Kansas. He was born Dec. 8, 1936, in Bird City, Kansas, and was a farmer/rancher...
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On the record
(Other Record ~ 11/15/13)
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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'Coffee with the College' is scheduled for Nov. 21
(Community News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook Community College student athletes will be on hand at Arby's Restaurant in McCook Nov. 21 for the monthly gathering of "Coffee with the College." Players from both the men's and women's basketball teams will be on hand to discuss the current season, distribute schedules, talk about life as a student athlete and more...
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Weed superintendent attends conference
(Community News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Bill Elliott, Red Willow County Weed Superintendent, recently attended the Nebraska Weed Control Fall Training Seminar at Central Community College in Hastings. This was the third opportunity during 2013 to obtain 10 of the required 20 hours of continuing education needed annually by county weed superintendents statewide. ...
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SWNPHD announces radon poster contest winners
(Community News ~ 11/15/13)
BY DENISE RINGENBERG SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE McCOOK, Nebraska -- --Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) announces its fifth annual local Radon Poster Contest winners. "Congratulations to the 255 outstanding students that entered our radon poster contest," said Denise Ringenberg, health educator...
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Delight your guests with a decadent dessert bar
(Weekend Menu ~ 11/15/13)
Anyone who entertains knows it takes effort to make it look effortless. For those planning to host a dinner party this holiday season -- or throughout the year -- incorporating special touches is part of the fun and adds to your guests' experience. The next occasion where you plan on entertaining, resist the temptation to delegate bringing a dessert to your guests. Instead, save the best for last by serving up a dessert pie bar as the sweet finale to a wonderful gathering...
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Entertaining a visit to the old Willis place
(Column ~ 11/15/13)
"Have you ever been to Indian Creek?" Declan asked from his throne in the back seat of our car as we made our way to school this morning. "No, can't say that I have. There are a lot of places around here I'm not familiar with though," I replied, having no issue admitting the fact I am geographically challenged and a little more than four years is simply not enough time for me to become familiar with a region...
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Young birth
(Births ~ 11/15/13)
Kane Thomas Young Kyle and Amanda Young of Rapid City, South Dakota, announce the birth of their son, Kane Thomas Young, who was born Oct. 25, 2013 at Rapid City. He weighed 6 pounds, 12.7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are George and Eileen Young of McCook, Nebraska, and Barb Warne of Rapid City and the late Tom Warne. Great-grandmother is Leanna Young of McCook...
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Gigax anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 11/15/13)
65th anniversary The family of Gilbert and Greta Gigax of Hayes Center, Nebraska, is having a card shower in honor of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 21, 1948, at the Methodist Church in Palisade, Nebraska, in spite of drifted and snow-blocked roads. ...
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Abbey anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 11/15/13)
65th anniversary The family of Don and Delores Abbey of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 17, 1948, in Hastings, Nebraska. Their family includes children, Randy and Deb Abbey of Keller, Texas, Kathy Wallen of McCook, Kent and Susan Abbey of St. Joseph, Missouri, and five grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 805 Missouri Ave., McCook, NE 69001...
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Lucas, Craghead birthday
(Birthdays ~ 11/15/13)
50th birthday The family of Dena Lucas of Wauneta, Nebraska and Tena Craghead of North Platte, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of their 50th birthdays. They were born Nov. 18, 1963, in Lamar, Colorado. Cards of congratulations will reach Dena at 438 S. Arikaree, Wauneta, NE, 69045 and Tena at 3787 General Dodge Rd., North Platte, NE, 69101...
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Festival of Trees to benefit worthy causes in McCook area
(Local News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Well on the way to establishing a holiday tradition, the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce this week announced plans for the McCook community's third annual "Festival of Trees." The special event -- which benefits many worthy causes -- features a festive display of six-foot Christmas trees and door-size holiday wreaths. ...
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Chamber plans 'All I Want for Christmas' shopping spree
(Local News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Ten McCook retail businesses are joining forces with the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce to make this a very, merry Christmas season for one lucky holiday shopper. The 10 retailers -- located in prime spots throughout the town -- will be giving away a grand total of $500 in gift certificates as part of the Chamber's "All I Want for Christmas" holiday shopping season promotion...
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City manager performance review slated
(Local News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council is scheduled to enter executive session Monday evening for the annual evaluation of the job performance of City Manager J. Jeff Hancock. Following the executive session, council will consider approval of a new employment agreement with Hancock, as well as suspending the three reading rule when they set his new salary and compensation...
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Hospice benefit dinner theater Nov. 23
(Local News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- An elegant Italian meal and a dinner theater performance of "Check Please" by the McCook Community College theater department is on tap for Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Republican River Valley Event Center. The event is the 16th annual "An Evening For Hospice," raising funds for the Community Hospital Health Foundation's support of hospice services...
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The secret is out; national magazine praises fishing in Western Nebraska
(Local News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Efforts to promote Nebraska tourism this summer resulted in a rare local visit from several travel writers, fishing and golf journalists representing several national magazines. Getting them here seemed to be the difficult part, with Red Willow County Tourism Director Carol Schlegel saying at the time the press tour was a first in her experience with the Nebraska tourism industry. ...
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Police: Arrests making a difference, but stay alert as holidays approach
(Local News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Local law enforcement agencies have noticed a decrease in criminal activity, which they attribute to several recent arrests and related criminal prosecutions, but they asked citizens to remain cautious heading into the holiday season...
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McCook ranks high in supply of affordable homes
(Editorial ~ 11/15/13)
Affordable housing has been an issue in McCook, but at least we're not Malibu! Business and government have been working together to improve the housing situation in McCook, and they're making progress. But we're already in pretty good shape when it comes to being able to buy the average four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, according to a survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate...
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Ignorance is bliss
(Column ~ 11/15/13)
A person who's dead doesn't know he's dead but everybody else does. It works the same way with ignorance. Ignorance is defined in Webster's dictionary as the state of being uneducated or uninformed; the lack of knowledge in general or in relation to a particular subject...
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Special master rejects Kansas demands on Republican River
(Local News ~ 11/15/13)
LINCOLN -- Attorney General Jon Bruning released the following statement in response to the final report issued today from Special Master William J. Kayatta in the dispute between Nebraska and Kansas regarding water usage in the Republican River Basin...
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Italian, anyone? New eatery set for McCook
(Local News ~ 11/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Economic Development Corp. finalized an agreement recently with a group intending to bring an Italian restaurant to the Keystone Business Center. The new owners were unavailable for comment this week but MEDC officials confirmed they had already begun the process of preparing the historic building's kitchen for the new business...
- Jurascals (Weekend Menu ~ 11/15/13)
- Jurascals (Weekend Menu ~ 11/15/13)
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Magical and Matchless Young City
(Community News ~ 11/15/13)
By Susan Doak SW Nebraska Genealogy Society MCCOOK, Nebraska -- The magical city was McCook, which in 1883 had grown to a population of "800 Souls" and had become the official division headquarters for the B & M Railway. The Lincoln Land Company owned the town site and had lain out its boundaries, plus they had invested $25,000 in the Holly Water Works providing "pure river water" to even the remotest homes upon the town plat...
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