Stories from Friday, November 2, 2012

Matthew James Wiemers April 24, 1995 - Oct. 31, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Matthew James Wiemers, age 17, of McCook, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 31, 2012, in York, Nebraska. Matthew was born April 24, 1995, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Matthew was a junior at McCook High School where he was involved in swimming and was also a member of the tennis team...

Robert 'Bob' H. Esteb Dec. 31, 1927 - Oct. 30, 2012 SUGARLAND, Texas -- Robert "Bob" H. Esteb, 84, died Tuesday (Oct. 30, 2012), at Houston, Texas. He was born Dec. 31, 1927, in McCook to Elmo and Essie Esteb. He attended country school until the eighth grade and graduated from McCook High School in 1945...

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Most of us have seen a vast number of documentaries, studies and commercials, claiming health benefits from an assortment of items. Some as simple as wearing a copper bracelet and others slightly more taxing, such as an article I came across touting the health benefits of wearing high heels...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council will consider approval of an agreement, Monday evening, that would allow citizens to pay their utility bills with credit or debit cards. The Payport program, provided by Nebraska.gov, would give citizens the option to pay via debit or credit cards by paying a 2.49 percent fee. The fee equates to $1.75 on an average $70 water, sewer and trash bill...

Bev Green of McCook, fixes a doll's hair in this Gazette file photo during the annual Mission of the Heart outreach at First Congregational Church. Volunteers gather on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, to work on the dolls. The outreach aims to refurbish, clean and re-dress 500 dolls to be given away during the Toy Box distribution in December...

Dear Friend, INTRO Is Isaiah's Armageddon any different than the Apostle John's in the book of Revelation? Absolutely not! God, not man is the author of Scripture. Yes, God used 40 different men to write the Bible, over a period of 1500 years and therefore the continuity and consistency is amazing. In II Peter 1:21 we read, "For no prophecy was ever made by an act of the human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God."...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Baby, it's cold outside! Well, maybe not yet, but it will be. It's time to clean last year's winter coats out of the closet, and donate them to McCook's annual "Coat Closet" winter clothing distribution. The community's 31st annual "Coat Closet and Winter Clothing Give-Away" will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7, 8 and 9, in McCook, Nebraska's Memorial Auditorium, at West Fifth and C streets...

McCook High School and Junior High Concert bands performed Thursday night at the MHS auditorium to a packed crowd. The junior high band has 86 members, including flute players Emily Wells, from left, Hope Rowe and Alex Cochran.

There is an ancient story from the Cherokee Nation that was used to illustrate the danger of getting too close to something dangerous. I first heard it as a child, though variations of the tale are found in most all of the world's tribal societies. A young boy, who was soon to be initiated into manhood, was making a journey through the forest when he came across a rattlesnake. ...

As much as there are cynics who point to the bad in Christianity down through the centuries, we have a history of working together. I would agree that the Crusades were not a time in history that Christians can be proud of and there are other examples of bad behavior by Christians that can be referred to, however I would like to lift up when followers of Jesus are living by his teachings. ...

EUSTIS, Nebraska -- H&J Grocery and Beverages in Eustis is extending a welcome to all for its grand opening, set for 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 in Eustis. The store had been in the Gauger family since 1900, when Louis Gauger came from Germany and opened a general store...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Area residents are invited to save money on their November grocery bill and perhaps even to share the Thanksgiving spirit by purchasing a holiday dinner for other families. Prairie Land Food is offering a special Thanksgiving dinner this month, as well as their usual variety of food packages to fit any size of family or budget. Large orders from groups or organizations are welcome...

Brian and Jody Radel are the new owners of Tropical Tanners, located at 1006 West B Street in McCook, Nebraska. The phone number is (308) 345-3323.

SUTHERLAND, Nebraska -- A benefit dinner and dance is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, beginning at 6 p.m, at the Sutherland American Legion Hall. Free will offerings will be accepted to raise funds for the Hershey, Sutherland and Paxton Volunteer Fire Departments. Live music will be provided by area musicians during and after the meal...

Ho, Ho, Ho, Hope. The Bob Hope Holiday Road Show is headed for McCook and the beautiful Fox Theatre. Christmas comes early as Bob and his pals return with an all new 1940s NBC radio broadcast. You'll hear Bob sing "Let it Snow" and Jimmy Durante belt out "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer." Special guest star, Yogi Yorgensen will have you in stitches with his rendition of "Yingle Bells" The many characters of Red Skelton including "Heathcliff and Gertrude," "Clem Kadiddlehopper" and "Junior - the mean widdle kid" are guaranteed to provide the gift of laughter. ...

Time is growing short in Election 2012, with twists such as Obama's poor performance in the first presidential debate, his redemption in response to Hurricane Sandy and praise from even New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and an endorsemment from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg...

We have been selecting our president by way of the Electoral College for 200 years. It's never controversial when one candidate wins by a significant margin over his opponents and almost always controversial when the race is close. Close is what it's expected to be next Tuesday as citizens from all over the country go to the polling places to cast their ballots...

50th anniversary The family of Allen and Gloria Ruppert, formerly of McCook, Nebraska, are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 18, 1962. The open house is Sunday, Nov. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Becky's Hall of Celebrations, 3615 Rodeo Road in North Platte. ...

Rohn Charles Hageman Dave and Sara Hageman of Denver, Colorado, announce the birth of their son, Rohn Charles Hageman, who was born Aug. 8, 2012, in Denver. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21.5 inches long. Grandparents are Susie Hageman and Jim Hageman of Albion, Nebraska and Bill and Jill Beckenhauer of Cozad, Nebraska. Great grandparents are Steve and Bethine Vontz of McCook, Nebraska...

GREELEY, Colorado -- Kelly Smith of Greeley, Colorado, and Matthew J. Thompson of Culbertson, Nebraska, were united in marriage Oct. 14, 2012, at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Greeley with Rev. Matt Walters officiating. Parents of the bride are Sylvia J. Chinn, Greeley, Colorado and the late Robert C. Chinn. Grandmother is Florence Baslee of Brighton, Colorado...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Nov. 1, 2012--While most people in the U.S. are preparing for holiday activities, McCook volunteers with Operation Christmas Child--the world's largest Christmas project of its kind--are filling shoe box gifts with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for needy children overseas. ...

30 years ago, 1982, there was abundant river flow from the (URNRD) Upper Republican Natural Resource District to furnish several irrigation districts, more than enough to meet all compact requirements, have the lakes full for recreation and have a lot of ground water irrigation even in a dry period for surface water project down river and some irrigation wells in their district. ...

85th birthday The family of Ferris Magee is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday. He was born Nov. 11, 1927. His children include Darlene and Dan Loper of McCook, Nebraska, Kathy and David Benson of Cambridge, Nebraska, Karen Jensen of McCook, Kirk Magee of Culbertson, Nebraska, Anita Hager of Virignia Beach, Virginia, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 309 W. Seventh, Room 211, McCook, NE 69001...

Eugene Bruce Cappel Oct. 6, 1938 - Nov. 1, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Eugene Bruce Cappel of McCook passed away Nov. 1, 2012, at Mercy Regional Health Care Center in Manhattan, Kansas. He was 74 years old. Eugene was born to parents, Fred G. and Marie (Graf) Cappel on Oct. 6, 1938, in McCook. He graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1958...