Stories from Friday, November 8, 2013

Carole R. Clary ARAPAHOE, Nebraska -- Carole R. Clary, 70, of Holbrook, Nebraska, died Thursday (Nov. 7, 2013), at her home. Graveside services are Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at the Holbrook Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Whitson officiating...

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...

Hillcrest Nursing Home recently celebrated October employee anniversaries. 
First row, from left, Tamra Neel, Activity Director, 15 years; Ginger Bruner, dietary, 28 years; Ginny Bortner, Child Care, 15 years; Taylor Propp, Child Care, two years; Back Row: Suzi Eberb, LPN, one year; Judy Stuck, laundry, one year; Mike Faimon, med aide, 16 years; Helen Bieker, 23 years; Carmine Nappa, maintenance, one year; Amanda Randolph, HR Director, one year; and Michelle Bennett, ward clerk, three years. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska. Kelsey Dawn O'Dea and Ethan Joel Hardin, both of McCook, Nebraska, were united in marriage July 20, 2013, at McCook Christian Church in McCook, Nebraska with Pastors Clark Bates and Jason VanPelt officiating. Parents of the couple are Andy and Lori O'Dea and Ben and Susan Hardin, both of McCook...

40th anniversary Randy and Shirley Ryser of McCook, Nebraska are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 10, 1973, at the Sweetheart Chapel in Loveland, Colorado. Randy is a long time teacher and coach for McCook Public Schools and Shirley is a special education paraprofessional for McCook Public Schools.Their family includes children, Brad Ryser of McCook, Seth and Erika Ryser of Omaha, Nebraska, Jay and Krista Ginsberg of Johnston, Iowa and grandchildren, Alec, Brooke and Caroline Ginsberg. ...

38th anniversary The family of Alan and Muschi Mues of rural Cambridge Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of the couples' 38th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 11, 1975, at Los Angeles, California. Their children include Kris Ernest of Omaha, Nebraska. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 41580 Road 719, Cambridge, NE 69022...

60th anniversary The family of Ron and Jerry Temple of Norcatur, Kansas, are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 12, 1953, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, Kansas. The couple has lived their entire married life on the Nebraska/Kansas border. ...

Jaxon Alan Baker Jeff and Jenny Baker of Pender, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Jaxon Alan Baker, who was born Sept. 30, 2013, in Pender. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Lee and Barb Miller of Culbertson, Nebraska, Denny and Nancy Baker and Lynn and Chip Sorenson, all of Pender. Great-grandparents are Alma Miller of Culbertson, Nebraska, Catherine Blume of McCook, Nebraska, Carroll Baker and Keith and Susie Lorensen of Pender...

Pace James Lewis Austin and Chandra Lewis of Meade, Kansas, announce the birth of their son, Pace James Lewis, who was born Oct. 5, 2013, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 21 and 3/4 inches long. ...

Braxton James Shepherd Jason and Samantha Shepherd of Colby, Kansas, announce the birth of their son, Braxton James Shepherd, who was born Aug. 7, 2013, in Colby. He weighed 3 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 15.5 inches long. Grandparents are Fred and Pam Shepherd, Shirley Wheelbarger and Don and Kathy Wheelbarger, all of McCook, Nebraska. Great-grandparent is Gloria McKenna of McCook...

By Susan Doak SW Nebraska Genealogy Society McCOOK, Nebraska -- Resuming meandering through the "Illustrated Handbook of Red Willow County," I find the unknown author with his flowery language amusing. He did, however, managed to fit a significant number of people into his 34-page booklet! Here are a few more of the many Indianola residents he mentions...

Even though the cooler weather has arrived, you can still enjoy mouth-watering peaches, juicy tomatoes and sweet corn -- all your summer favorites -- thanks to the can. Fruits and vege­tables are picked at the peak of their ripeness, when they're at their best, and canned just hours after picking. The canning process, therefore, locks in their nutrients, freshness and flavor naturally, without the need for preserv­atives. So, they're available and in-season all year long...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- A local man who admitted to being a felon in possession of a deadly weapon received prison time Monday in Red Willow County District Court. The offender, 29-year-old Kiel J. Coady, was sentenced to 18 to 36 months in state prison after accepting a plea agreement in September admitting guilt to the Class III felony offense. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- For two nights next week, a "hungry and homeless" veteran will raise awareness of American veterans struggling with financial challenges this winter. To raise funds to help McCook-area veterans with immediate needs, the veteran will live and sleep near the front door of Schmick's Market, in the Westview Plaza...

CRETE, Neb. -- The McCook High School football program mantra stays with former Bison players long after their prep gridiron careers are over. One of the top offensive linemen who competed during McCook's magical run the last decade is just two games away from completing a stellar collegiate football career. Joe Vetrovsky has carried his love and admiration for the Bison program through two college stops, including a very successful three-year stint at Doane College in Crete...

CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- If Monica Harvey's back is to the audience, it's because her eyes are on the veterans she's asked to stand at the front of the room. "I watch their eyes. It's the biggest, burliest guy -- the one with the thickest mask - who falls the hardest," she says, as she welcomes veterans back from whatever hell they've been through, or are going through. "I'm the 'little sis' they thought they'd never see again," she says...

McCook band "Homemade Crazy" won second place in Denver's "Battle of the Bands" at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom on Nov. 3. Homemade Crazy was the only band of 13 from outside of Colorado. Band members, from left, are Max Kugler on drums, Aaron Paiz on bass, Breezy Ortega on keytar and vocals and Koby Blake on guitar and vocals. ...

It started with the nitrates. Over-fertilization of corn crops in the Republican River polluted our groundwater to the point that water from some private wells was unsafe to bathe in. The City of McCook was out of compliance for water quality, and forced to provide bottled water for pregnant or nursing mothers and others with health concerns...

I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all of the wonderful individuals (volunteers) and businesses who donated items, baked goods, soups and a lot of time to the Culbertson Public Library Fall Into Reading Festival. Without this great group of people, this event would not have been the success I believe it was. ...

I don't know where to begin saying how blessed I am to live in such a wonderful community of people. I am truly thankful for being here still after my accident to see such awesome beauty in people. I am thankful for every day that I spend with my children. God shows me in so many ways that there are wonderful individuals out there who give back to others, especially when they aren't expecting it...

On Sept. 28, 2013, the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harlem Ambassadors professional show basketball team for a night of high-flying slam dunks, hilarious comedy, and feel-good family entertainment. The Harlem Ambassadors would like to extend a special thank you to event organizers Tacie Fawver and Jamie Mockry who planned and promoted the game...

I sometimes wish I could bring my Uncle Bill, the man who raised me, back from the grave so he could see the amazing world I live in today. He and I did everything together when I was growing up. That was before interstates, of course so on Sundays we would sit on the front porch of our house and count the cars going east and west on the highway in front of us, also guessing the make and model of the car and where it was from...

Oscar, a schnauzer and Bo, a Pyrenees, love going for rides in the pickup. 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...

Photographer Roxy Lang of Wilsonville, Nebraska, took this shot Sept. 30, southeast of Wilsonville, following a rain that dropped 1.50 inches on Sept. 27. 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. ...

Dear Friend, INTRO Many of you are familiar with FACTUAL reporting by FOX NEWS, that some of our prominent Senators and Representatives are concerned about RADICAL ISLAM in other countries and it's growing influence here in the U.S., while others in our government prefer to be POLITICALLY CORRECT and try to curry favor with the Muslims and even some churches are compromising the gospel message and are now known as CHRISLAM churches, so as not to offend Muslims. ...

Clarence Jordan was a Southern gentleman born deep in the farming fields of Talbot County, Georgia. Now, if you have never heard of Talbot County, don't sweat it. Not many people have; not in recent years, anyway. But if you haven't heard of Clarence Jordan, that is your tremendous loss...

Many who have called upon the name of Jesus to be saved have come to a place in their lives where they desire not only to have Christ as their savior, but wish to display Him through their lives. We hear phrases such as "Let the world see Christ in me" or perhaps you've heard from the pulpit "You may be the only Jesus the world will ever see." Statements like these show that God's people are embracing not only a salvation for themselves, but are embracing the Kingdom of God and are looking to be a part of its advance in the world we live in and I commend all who are striving to begin this journey.. ...