Stories from Friday, August 30, 2013

Courtesy photo Helen Magee, left, and her daughters, Darlene Loper, right, Karen Jensen and Kathy Benson, back row, look over the cookbooks created by the Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation in celebration of the nursing home's 50th Anniversary in 2013. ...

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...

Returning to a school or work routine is bittersweet. Schedules and agendas don't have to be boring, though, when your lunch routine is anything but. Run-of-the-mill PB&J and turkey and cheese standbys are making way for a new hero: gourmet sandwich creations that inspire envy...

STRATTON, Nebraska -- Stratton is one of the sites the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services' Emergency Medical Services Program will offer an ongoing training workshop. The workshops will be offered across the state for emergency medical technicians, first responders, and the general public. ...

My young second grader begins each day with one of two personalities. As you might guess, one of them is quite pleasant and the other, not so much. I have determined that the early morning persona he embodies is almost entirely related to whether or not he gets to bed on time...

DANBURY, Nebraska -- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 276, McDonald Ryan Unit of Danbury, hosted a MIA Recognition Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at the community building in Danbury at 2 p.m. After welcoming the families and friends, as well as members of area units and Legion Posts, and a short prayer, Unit President Patsy Redfern gave a few opening remarks about the family and community ties to the three young men of the area who were MlAs in the Vietnam War: 1966: Larry Knight; 1971 Daniel Thomas, and 1972-Donovan Walters. ...

40th anniversary The family of Arlyn and Penny Minary of rural McCook, Nebraska is requesting a card shower in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 1, 1973, in McCook, Nebraska. Their family includes children, Patrick and wife, Pamela of Indianola, Nebraska, Regina Minary of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, Renee Minary of Lincoln, Nebraska, Angela and husband, Travis Henne of McCook and three grandchildren, Raelynn, Amelia and Olivia. ...

50th anniversary Ron and Bev Seeker of Trenton, Nebraska will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 7, 2013. They were married Sept. 7, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lewisburg, Ohio. Their family includes children, Heath and Michelle Seeker and one grandson, Matt Seeker, all of Trenton. Cards of congratulations will reach them at PO Box 542, Trenton, NE 69044...

Seren Daily Lashley Rusty and Casey Lashley of Lincoln, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Seren Daily Lashley, who was born Dec. 14, 2012 in Lincoln. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. She has two brothers, Mitt, 8-years-old, Lawson, 6-years-old and one sister, Tesni, 3-years- old. Grandparents are Terry and Jean Hallowell and Tom and Lana Lashley, all of McCook. Great grandparents are Betty Harmon and Delm...

Addison Aven Dold Dustin and Stacie Dold of McCook, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Aven Dold, who was born July 13, 2013, at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 7 pounds, 11.7 ounces and measured 20 inches long. She has one sister, Brooklyn, 2-years old. Grandparents are Cherie Lytle of McCook, Teri Dold and the late Allen Dold. Great-grandparents are Julie Lytle and the late Bud Lytle and Neva Voycheske...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The annual Maris/Angermeir family reunion was Saturday evening at the Christian Church in McCook with Jane Foster as hostess. A bountiful meal and much visiting were enjoyed by the family, reminiscing and catching up on the current family news...

Katelyn Lee Koenig Carl and Jill Koenig of McCook, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Katelyn Lee Koenig, born July 22, 2013, in McCook. She weighed 8 pounds and measured 20 inches long. She has three siblings, Becca, 7-years-old, Addison, 5-years-old and Lance, 4-years-old. Grandparents are Ben and Ginny Bortner of McCook and Tom and Laura Koenig of Casper, Wyoming. Great-grandparents are Gene Bortner of McCook and Betty Wells of Sturgis, South Dakota...

Rhett Tyler Webb Toby and Amber Webb of Bartley, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Rhett Tyler Webb, who was born July 11, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches long. He has one brother, Maverick, 5-years-old. Grandparents are Randy and Kathy Heitmann of Cambridge, Nebraska and Dan and Shelly Webb of Bartley...

SUSAN DOAK SW Nebraska Genealogy Society McCOOK, Nebraska -- While I was reading some notes on my father's family, I came across a relative that had lost a young girl from eating matches. Curiosity always leads me to do research and the notation reminded me of the story about the little match girl who died selling matches on the street corner...

Grayson Omar and Grace Elizabeth Melchert Brett and Mellissa Melchert of Kearney, Nebraska, announce the birth of twins on Aug. 6, 2013. Grace Elizabeth weighed 7.4 pounds and is 19.5 inches long and her brother, Grayson Omar, weighed 6.4 pounds and is 19.25 inches long. ...

Dear Friend, INTRO Jesus Christ will return to this earth with POWER and GREAT GLORY, accompanied by His bride, the church, as well as a host of angels. There will NEVER be peace on earth UNTIL He comes and sets up His kingdom. The nations want peace now BUT in all their negotiations, they leave out the PRINCE OF PEACE and they simply do not have the power to enforce peace, but Jesus has ALL POWER and will use it when He returns to planet earth. ...

The first Labor Day celebration was observed in New York City in 1882. It was not intended to be the official end of summer. It was a movement to honor "the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country." A bit more than a decade later, Labor Day became a national holiday...

When I was a kid I remember distinctly climbing a tree that was in our front yard in Kentucky and getting stuck. I was hanging on to this branch for dear life yelling at the top of my lungs for someone to come out of the house. What's more embarrassing is that at that time my dad wasn't around and so sure enough I was having to yell for my mommy. ...

"The M on my forehead is for 'Mini.' I was the runt of the litter. Natalie thought this tomato cage would keep me away from Grandma's flowers -- instead, it gave me a halo." This Whiskers photo was submitted by Aggie Roberts of rural McCook, Nebraska. Share your favorite Whisker photo with readers of the McCook Daily Gazette. Bring photo and information to the Gazette offices at West First and E Streets, mail them to PO Box 1268, McCook, NE 69001, or email them to editor2@ocsmccook.com...

Taken Aug. 21, this photograph shows that wildflowers are able to cope in the dry summer months. Photographer Roxy Lang shares, "The bright yellow flowers give you a cheerful sight to enjoy." They also provide a sunny backdrop for the yucca. Lang used these settings to get the shot: f/9, 1/100, iso100, 70mm. ...

During the last several weeks I have traveled across the Third District to meet with Nebraskans, answer questions, and most importantly, to listen to your thoughts and concerns on the issues facing our country. Public input is a critical element of our republic, and helps me better represent our district in Congress...

During the Senate's state work period for the month of August, I traveled across the state speaking with Nebraskans, touring businesses and medical centers, and holding roundtables with various groups and industry leaders. Starting in Omaha and Lincoln, I made my way from eastern Nebraska all the way up to Chadron and then west to Gering and Scottsbluff before heading down to Holdrege and McCook, making stops in many other towns along the way...

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Western and northern Nebraska's native ponderosa pine trees, already hard hit by fire, drought and other factors, also must ward off the lps beetle, an insect that can attack both stressed and healthy trees in large enough numbers to kill the trees or the tops of trees...

Another season of golf is over for me with the start of college this past Monday but the best was saved for last, even though I didn't know it. Last Sunday, my summer-long golf partner, Jim Lemon and I teamed with Bill Beiber from Culbertson and Bill Stokley from McCook to play in the four person Hayes County Fire and Rescue Scramble at Heritage Hills golf course in McCook...

Our sympathies go out to those who lost property in Thursday night's garage fire, but we're thankful no one was seriously injured, and grateful to everyone who spent the night keeping the rest of us and our property safe. City Editor Bruce Baker's story this week revealed some of the complexities of keeping the city supplied with water, especially when a lot of it is needed to fight a fire, as was the case overnight...

Dan Stramel, left, Maggie Repass and Duane Tappe stand behind a new park bench positioned in front of the American flag at McCook Senior High. Stramel and Tappe, members of McCook American Legion Post 203, said the Legion purchased the bench with funds remaining after the Legion collected donations to sponsor and host the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) "Traveling Vietnam Wall" in McCook in May. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The sun rises on the smoking remains of a two-story garage this morning, and the damage estimates from the fire that gutted it also rise. This morning, McCook Fire Chief Marc Harpham is trying to total all the damages from the fire that destroyed Trevor and Megan Taylor's garage at 904 W. Fourth. The Taylors' vehicles and house ... a neighbor's house ... two neighboring garages ... vehicles ... fences ... power poles and power lines...

Last call for city budget BRUCE BAKER City Editor McCOOK, Nebraska -- Final adjustments to the upcoming city budget will be considered Tuesday evening and more than $374,000 in uncommitted funds remain on the table. During the first two readings of the budget City Clerk Lea Ann Doak has argued that a decreasing trend in sales tax revenue justifies leaving much of the fund uncommitted, although others have argued that the city already has a significant cushion budgeted and completion of local projects is justified.. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Red Willow County farmer / rancher who has made donations to the county in the form of two indoor arenas, stalls and pens on the county fairgrounds in McCook has gifted the county 160 acres of ag land to maintain and operate the Kiplinger Arena Complex...

Recently, I joined with leaders of the Nebraska P-16 Initiative and other education leaders to promote the importance of college visits as a way to encourage young Nebraskans to attend college. I chair the P-16 Initiative and my co-chairs are J.B. Milliken, President of the University of Nebraska; State Senator Kate Sullivan, Chair of the Legislature's Education Committee; Liz Koop, President and CEO of EducationQuest Foundation; and Dr. ...

Rosemary R. Stagemeyer May 14, 1940 - Aug. 29, 2013 ARAPAHOE, Nebraska -- Rosemary R. Stagemeyer, 73, of Holbrook, Nebraska, died Thursday (Aug. 29, 2013), at Cambridge Memorial Hospital at Cambridge, Nebraska. She was born on May 14, 1940, in Oxford, Nebraska to Chester and Thelma (Brown) Reid. She grduated from Beaver City High School in 1958. She later attended Kearney State College where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics education...

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