Stories from Friday, October 25, 2013

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County Health Department will have a "walk-in" clinic for flu shots on Monday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 6 pm. This clinic will be at the office in the Ag complex at the Fairgrounds. Flu shots are available for all ages six months through 99 +. There will be no charge for those with Medicare Part B or BCBS. Children enrolled in Medicaid/Kids Connection; have no health insurance or are underinsured are welcome at the walk-in at our office on Monday...

T-shirts made by Gary's Country Peddler in McCook to celebrate the fight against cancer are a big hit among students at St. Patrick's School in McCook. A portion of the sales of the shirts, hoodies and long-sleeved sweatshirts will be donated to Community Hospital's Campaign for Cancer Care, to help bring a radiation oncology treatment to Community Hospital in McCook. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook Elementary is extending an invitation to area veterans to join them on Monday, Nov. 11 as students celebrate Veterans Day at McCook Elementary School. Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces and to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated...

Conrad Charles Heble May 9, 1939 - Oct. 18, 2013 LE VETA, Colorado --Conrad Charles Heble, 74, of La Veta, died Oct. 18, 2013, in his home. He was born May 9, 1939, in Stratton, Nebraska, to Steven and Antoinette Heble. He was raised in Atwood, Kansas, as a farm boy. He retired after working more than 40 years as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry...

Photography work by Nebraska native Bill Ray captures President John F. Kennedy visiting with Richard Nixon at the Oval Office during the Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961. Award-winning photography by Ray is on display at the Wrightstone Fine Arts Gallery on the McCook Community College campus. ...

Hall, Froistad Jessica Hall and Joseph Froistad of Omaha, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Dawn and Michael Hall of McCook, Nebraska. Grandparents of the couple are Judy and Larry Hall of McCook and Loran McDanield of Fair Grove Missouri...

30th anniversary The family of Kevin and Lori Carfield of McCook, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 30th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 28, 1983, at the United Memorial Methodist Church in Holdrege, Nebraska. ...

70th anniversary The family of Robert (Bob) and Marie Daffer of McCook are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 70th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 3, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas. The open house is Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, from to 2 to 3:30 p.m. ...

By Susan Doak SW Nebraska Genealogy Society McCOOK, Nebraska -- Revisiting the 1948 City Directory, I find that everyone proudly listed their occupation after their name. It was a time following World War II in which people found all jobs honorable and held the same job quite often their whole life. ...

An exceptionally dry August contributed to the powder-like dirt on some of the country roads, making travel tricky and more than a little dusty. The McCook 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. ...

The Garner pets show their Husker Spirit. Jazmine (Yorkie) and Missy (lab/retriever) bark, "Go Big Red!" 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...

Dear Friend, INTRO This is the same rider as the white horse, only now he changes tactics. No doubt the DEVIL made the same offer to him (Antichrist) as he made to Jesus, "Fall down and worship me and I will give you all the kingdoms of this world." Jesus refused this spurious offer. ...

Seventy five years ago this week, millions of ordinary Americans were convinced that the world was coming to an end. They came to this conclusion, not because Hitler was rattling his sabers in Europe and the entire world teetered on the verge of war. Rather, these fears were fueled by a broadcast aired from a small CBS radio studio in New York City...

Normally our household is pretty quiet, sometimes the radio is tuned in, sometimes we have the TV turned on but a lot of the time we just enjoy the quiet. A few weekends ago we had a welcome change as our house was a flurry of activity there were nine extra people and five of them were six years old or younger, add to that three dogs and you have some noise. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Torn jeans, stained Tees, mismatched socks or no socks at all, hand-me-downs that no longer fit or that have been worn well past their "best-by" date, all can make back-to-school, or any school day a nightmare for some students. Enter L2 for Kids. A homespun ministry of Henry and Pat Potter, L2 for Kids provides not only funds for new shoes and clothing, but the opportunity for kids to pick out their own outfits as well...

Group backs state aid to preserve water supply GRANT SCHULTE, Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A leading groundwater management group is recommending that Nebraska preserve its long-term water supply through state aid for canals, ponds and other storage projects...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The first of five men charged in connection with multiple local burglaries, spanning a period of several years, was sentenced earlier this month. One man remains at large and three others have sentencing or arraignment hearings scheduled in the near future...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County Commissioners will consider a county fairboard recommendation to sell land that was given to the county to finance maintenance FOR buildings and other structures already donated to the county. Tom Kiplinger of McCook already donated funds for the Kiplinger Arena, Trudy Arena and other pens and structures, and donated the land to help pay for their upkeep. The arenas have proven to be a popular and well-used addition to the fairgrounds...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Oil officials in Nebraska are crediting advancements in a technology called 3D seismic surveys for increased -- and highly successful -- oil drilling in southern Hitchcock and Dundy counties. While there's been drilling and exploration for oil in the two counties for many years -- drillers found oil at Dry Creek northwest of Swanson Lake in 1963 -- this new drilling frenzy is unheard of in this area of Southwest Nebraska...

This Halloween, throw a wickedly wonderful fete for family and friends. With help from the Wilton entertaining experts, you'll have all the tricks to treat your guests to a spooky celebration that will leave them howling with delight. Halloween's not just for the kids anymore, so before you put on your costume, grab your baking and decorating supplies and get ready to let the creepy crawlers loose...

Declan was making his typical plea to avoid bed time earlier this week when he decided to add a little flare to his routine. I had been responding to his verbal barrage with my standard defense and reminded him of how grumpy he was in the mornings when he didn't get to bed on time...

With budgets tight headed into the Christmas season, we're all looking for bargains. While the temptation to purchase the latest cell phone or other gizmo is unlimited, funds to do so are not. Market places like ebay, Craigslist, Facebook pages or even the Gazette's classified ads make it easier than ever to reach people who might have what we're looking for, or want what we have for sale...

I love football. I've loved it for as long as I can remember. I played it in school and have watched it ever since. The best days of the year for me are football Saturdays when I watch college football from 11 a.m. til sometimes 1 a.m. the following day. I didn't used to be a big pro football fan until I started playing fantasy football 20 or so years ago and now I watch NFL football with the same intensity on Sunday that I watch college football on Saturday...