Stories from Friday, February 22, 2013

Michael Olmstead Wacker Oct. 6, 1947 - Feb. 12, 2013 BACHE, Oklahoma -- Michael Olmstead Wacker, 65 of Bache, Oklahoma, died Feb. 12, 2013, in the comfort of his home after a short battle with cancer. A celebratory memorial service will be held Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m. at the McAlester Country Club. Arrangements are under direction of Chaney-Harkins of McAlester...

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...

Hejlek, Lawson Maggy Hejlek of St. Louis, Missouri and Tyler Lawson of McCook, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride to be are Ed Hejlek and Lucy McCalpin, both of St. Louis. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Lonnie and Cindy Lawson of McCook. Grandparents are Delbert and Neola Blake of McCook...

40th anniversary The family of Jerry and Tami Vrbas of Palisade, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Feb. 24, 1973, at St. Patrick's Church in McCook, Nebraska. Their family includes children, Heidi Adams of Palisade, Dave and wife, Amy Vrbas of Lincoln, Nebraska, Joe and wife, Sarah Vrbas and Missy and husband, Jared Blackman, all of Palisade and 12 grandchildren with another on the way. ...

Collicott, Curl Kelsey Nichole Collicott of Culbertson, Nebraska and Zachary Austin Curl of McCook, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Richard and Jerri Collicott of Culbertson. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Kurke and Anissa Curl of McCook...

Flaska, Ruppert Kacie Dawn Flaska of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and Kevin Earl Ruppert of Culbertson, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Steve and Gail Flaska of Victoria, Kansas. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Georgia and Larry Kelly of McCook, Nebraska and Wilber and Nancy Ruppert of Culbertson, Nebraska...

Carter Jacob Lambing Adam and Heather Lambing of Lawrence, Kansas, announce the birth of their son, Carter Jacob Lambing, who was born Jan. 30, 2013, at Lawrence. He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Tom and Mary Lambing and Lester and Traci Bieker, all of McCook, Nebraska. Great grandparents are Doris Jean Oliver of Rexford, Kansas, Joyce Finley of Latham, Kansas, Craig and Nancy Wilford of Derby, Kansas and Lavern and Kathy Bieker of McCook...

100th birthday The family of Ada Remington of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday. She was born March 4, 1913, in Minden, Nebraska. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 611 E. First,McCook, NE 69001.

92nd birthday The family of LaMoine Keene of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 92nd birthday. He was born Feb. 22, 1921, in McCook. His family includes children, Dian and Chuck Trail and Steve and Patty Keene, all of McCook, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at Hidden Pines, No.1, 309 W. Seventh, McCook, NE 69001...

Quinton Robert Keneipp Jon and Amanda Keneipp of McCook, announce the birth of their son, Quinton Robert, who was born Jan. 28, 2013, at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 10 pounds, 2.4 ounces and measured 22 inches long. He has a half-brother, Jonathon, nine-years-old and half-sister, Rebecca, five-years-old. ...

By Susan Doak SW Nebraska Genealogy Society History has not always been kind to the many social groups formed within these United States but one society, Grand Army of The Republic, orchestrated its own demise when it was formed. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) marker is found on many graves within SW Nebraska, a testament to the role that Civil War soldiers played in the settling of the west...

LORRI SUGHROUE McCook Daily Gazette McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook still had dirt streets and horses were used for threshing, when Ada Remington first moved here in 1919. Remington was only six when she and her family moved from Minden, Nebraska, to a farm four miles north of McCook but on March 4, she'll enter the age of triple digits with her 100th birthday, surprising even herself...

Dear Friend, INTRO "HOW CLOSE ARE WE" does not include the coming judgments of ASTEROIDS hitting the earth, so I will interject that with this article. The recent asteroid that struck the atmosphere over Russia and caused explosions that sent a thousand people to the hospital, I believe is an early warning of what the Bible says is going to happen in the soon coming seven year Tribulation...

It was extremely important for the church of my youth to prove that every single miracle in the Bible be proven as an historical and scientific fact. A literal seven day creation, the plagues on Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, Joshua making the sun stand still, the Hebrew children surviving the fiery furnace, and of course, there was the story of "Jonah and the Whale."...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are extending an invitation to the public to attend an Open House at their newly remodeled and expanded meetinghouse on 411 Elizabeth Lane in McCook. The expansion includes a new Chapel with seating to accommodate 221. The previous structure has been completely remodeled throughout and the meetinghouse grounds have been upgraded to include additional parking and beautiful landscaping...

If summer rains are lacking, this yucca, captured on camera by Bill Coe of Max, Nebraska, will endure thanks to the snow cover that blankets all of Southwest Nebraska this morning. The McCook Daily Gazette would love to showcase your weather photos. ...

The McCook High School boys basketball team have been road warriors this season. The Bison are hoping the most important road trip of the season will turn into an even more important road event. McCook will compete in the Class B-6 District Tournament at Scottsbluff. The Bison, seeded second with a 17-6 record, will face third seed Sidney (15-7) Monday, Feb. 25, at 8:30 p.m. Central Time in the district semifinals...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -- McCook High School girls basketball fans might have to wonder what kind of halftime pep talks the Bison team has been getting this season. McCook has been a strong second-half team all season long, and the Thursday, Feb. 21 Class B-6 District Tournament semifinal test against Alliance was no different. The Bison girls outscored the Bulldogs 34-21 after halftime to end Alliance's season with a 66-46 decision...

For some reason "Chinese" is a word missing from Declan's vocabulary. Everything Asian related is "China" in his world. I took him to lunch the other day at our local Chinese restaurant and you would have thought it was Chuck E. Cheese's the way he acted...

Cooking nutritious -- and delicious -- meatless meals for Lent has never been easier. These recipes start with Alaska Seafood, which is additive-free, lean, and full of healthful vitamins, minerals, nutrients and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. To find more easy, delicious, and healthy Lenten recipes, visit www.wildalaskaflavor.com...

I have been asked to expand on my professional opinion of what effect a designation of a blighted area could have on property values in these designated areas. As a Real Estate Lender, we make decisions everyday on whether the collateral being offered is sufficient to secure a loan. ...

Slippery conditions like we are experiencing now call for taking extra precautions against injuries of all types, but none are more important to avoid than traumatic brain injury. The issue has been in the news as it relates to football at all levels, from junior high to professional, with the NFL taking steps to address the problem...

Wednesday's snow storm was everything it was cracked up to be. The forecasters had zeroed in on this storm when it was still out over the Aleutian Islands and predicted it to hit here more than a week in advance. That's pretty good forecasting, considering that they often miss forecasts only six hours away...

Mary Jane Seeman July 28, 1933 - Feb.20, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Mary Jane Seeman, age 79, of McCook, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at University of Colorado Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. Mary Jane was born on July 28, 1933, in McCook to James Abraham and Cora Myrtle (Schoenholz) Jeffers. She graduated from McCook High School in 1951. Mary Jane loved to swim and served as a life guard during her high school years...

Water is Nebraska's most precious natural resource and during the last few years we have experienced both extreme flooding and prolonged drought. I would like to share with you the work of the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and their dedication to the sustainable use and proper management of our water and related land resources...