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Serving Up Smiles
(Weekend Menu ~ 03/15/13)
Family Features Gathering the entire family around the table for meals or snack time is a great way to stay connected and enjoy time together. You can keep that family time fun by mixing up the menu and preparing quick and tasty meals together. Here are some easy ways to bring smiles to the table every day:...
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No matter the destination, there's always a first
(Column ~ 03/15/13)
One day Declan simply tired of his blue winter jacket. I have no clue what prompted it, and when I questioned him as to why he didn't want to wear it, he replied with a growl, "Because it's the worst jacket ever!" He would offer no further specifics and complained incessantly every morning for several days, until I finally promised to shop for a new one...
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Meeting the food demands of the future
(Column ~ 03/15/13)
Nebraska farmers are among the most efficient and productive in the world. Our producers have embraced new technologies and techniques to produce an abundance of crops, opening the door to increased trade and helping to feed the world. These advances have not only helped American agriculture thrive, but also play a critical role in meeting global food demands of the present and future...
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Audrey 'Jean' Allen
(Obituary ~ 03/15/13)
Audrey 'Jean' Allen June 8, 1924 - March 6, 2013 LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Audrey "Jean" Allen, 88, died March 6, 2013, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Jean was born at the Nebraska Industrial Home for Unwed Mothers in Milford, Nebraska, on June 8, 1924. She was adopted on June 10, 1925, by Omer and Ora Marshall and taken to Superior, Nebraska, where she grew up. ...
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On the record
(Other Record ~ 03/15/13)
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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DeWitt birth
(Births ~ 03/15/13)
Makenna Renee DeWitt Dan and Dr. Ashley (Ruppert) De Witt of Winchester, Tennessee, announce the birth of their daughter, Makenna Renee DeWitt, who was born Aug. 27, 2012, in Winchester. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are Jeff and Angie Ruppert of McCook, Nebraska, Rick and Lona Rader of Hastings, Nebraska and Jeff and Lila DeWitt of Luverne, Minnesota. ...
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Sevenker birth
(Births ~ 03/15/13)
Samantha Grace Sevenker Jon and Audrey (Ruppert) Sevenker of Lincoln, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Grace Sevenker, who was born March 3, 2013. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Jeff and Angie Ruppert of McCook, Nebraska, Rick and Lona Rader of Hastings, Nebraska, and Tom and Sharon Sevenker of Lincoln. ...
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Barnes anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 03/15/13)
60th annversary Darrell and Iris Barnes of Palisade, Nebraska, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on March 21, 2013. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 412 E. Blake, Palisade,NE 69040.
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Horinek birthday
(Birthdays ~ 03/15/13)
100th birthday Bernard J. Horinek (B.J.) of Atwood, Kansas, will celebrate his 100th birthday March 21. An open house will be Saturday, March 16, from 2-4 p.m. at the P.D. C. Building in Atwood. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1232 Road 750, Trenton, NE 69044...
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Mustion birthday
(Birthdays ~ 03/15/13)
90th birthday The family of Mildred Mustion of McCook, Nebraska, are hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, March 17 at the Sun Room at Willow Ridge in McCook.
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Campbell birth
(Births ~ 03/15/13)
Brooklynn Jean Campbell Heath and Morgan Campbell of Lusk, Wyoming, announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklynn Jean Campbell, who was born Feb. 27, 2013, at Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, Wyoming. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. ...
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World War I, the Nebraska National Guard and the Spanish Flu
(Community News ~ 03/15/13)
By Susan Doak SW Nebraska Genealogy Society McCOOK, Nebaska -- The beginnings of our areas' Nebraska National Guard coincided with the World War I draft in 1917. The McCook Tribune tells the story of the June start of the 6th Regiment NNG, by Captain O. ...
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The have lots, the have some and the have little
(Column ~ 03/15/13)
Things must be great in America! The NYSE has reached a new high for the last six days in a row, something that had never been done before. From a low down in the 6000's a couple of years ago, it has rebounded to a new stratosphere, reaching over 14,500 yesterday and still going up. And Standard and Poor's is closing in on a record high too...
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This killer can be stopped
(Editorial ~ 03/15/13)
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
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Tumbleweeds
(Local News ~ 03/15/13)
This shot was taken Feb. 19, south of Wilsonville, after the wind blew tumbleweeds into this fence row.The McCook Daily Gazette would love to showcase your weather photos. Readers can contribute to our daily weather page, subject to space and color availability, by emailing photos to editor2@ocsmccook.com or bringing them into the Gazette offices at West First and E Streets. ...
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Nebraska Wesleyan Symphonic Band in McCook Wednesday, Dundy County-Stratton on Thursday
(Features ~ 03/15/13)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska Wesleyan University's Symphonic Band will travel across Nebraska and Colorado March 20-24 with two public concerts scheduled during its spring tour. On Wednesday, March 20, the NWU Symphonic Band will perform a community concert in McCook at Memorial United Methodist Church, 105 East E. Street. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be accepted...
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It does matter
(Column ~ 03/15/13)
As I write this reflection (Tuesday morning, March 12), the college of Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church are gathered in a conclave to elect the next Bishop of Rome, Holy Father, the Pope and head of the largest Christian denomination in the world. It does matter who they elect. Of course, it matters for those who are members of the Catholic faith, but it also matters for other faiths as well...
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Walk on
(Column ~ 03/15/13)
In ancient Jerusalem there was a pool of water called Bethesda. The location served as an impromptu hospital ward, a collection point for the sick, blind, and paralyzed. These infirmed went to Bethesda to receive a hoped for healing -- not from a physician -- but from the therapeutic waters themselves...
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How Close Are We?
(Column ~ 03/15/13)
Dear Friend, INTRO There are so many things that point to our soon departure to Heaven. For instance, the Antichrist will exercise TOTAL CONTROL over everyone on the face of the earth, no privacy for anyone. On this mornings news, our Congress is passing legislation that allows any Federal Agency to access your bank account records without a judges order. Can 666 be far behind?...
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Get connected
(Features ~ 03/15/13)
GRANT, Nebraska -- To connect: linking or joining of people or things. Are you Connected? Everyone is welcome to "get connected". Plan now to join your friends at the Women's Connection in Grant on Wednesday March 20th. The afternoon event will be held at the West View Retirement Center at 1 Westview Drive in Grant NE beginning at 2:30p.m. ...
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Pancake, sausage supper Sunday
(Local News ~ 03/15/13)
GARDEN PRAIRIE, Nebraska -- The annual Garden Prairie Church Pancake and Sausage Supper is Sunday, 5-8 p.m., in the church basement. A freewill offering will be accepted to help with the expenses of handicap accessible restrooms. The church is located 16 miles north of McCook on U.S. Highway 83...
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Prank call sends emergency responders to local retailer
(Local News ~ 03/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A bomb threat phoned it to the McCook Walmart, Thursday afternoon, was ultimately determined to be a prank call. According to the McCook Police Department young callers were heard laughing during the call, which in the interest of assuring customer safety was immediately reported to authorities...
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Missing McCook man may be in Colorado
(Local News ~ 03/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A McCook man was reported missing by family members Monday. According to the McCook Police Department the man, 29-year-old Kyle Gray, left McCook on his own free will and no foul play is suspected. "Gray left McCook in a vehicle later found in Colorado. Mr. Gray has not contacted family members and is still considered as missing," said Chief of Police Isaac Brown...
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Annual benefit sale adds evening hours
(Local News ~ 03/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Change comes to all things, and even though the McCook, Nebraska, Humane Society's annual rummage sale has worked well for 31 years, it too will see changes this year. "Changes -- all to make things better for the buyers at the sale, for our supporters and ultimately, for our animals," says Anne Dowd, humane society president...
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Music and message will provide 'Some Enchanted Evening'
(Local News ~ 03/15/13)
South Pacific opens Saturday
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$6-$8 million development project being considered
(Local News ~ 03/15/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council will be asked to authorize an application for a $250,000 grant, that would serve as a portion of the financing for a joint development project and could ultimately result in a new city owned civic center...
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Jack Gutchewsky
(Obituary ~ 03/15/13)
J John A. 'Jack' Gutchewsky April 20, 1948 - March 14, 2013 HERNDON, Kansas -- John A. "Jack" Gutchewsky was born April 20, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Joseph and Bernice (Hafner) Gutchewsky. He passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 64...
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