Stories from Friday, December 23, 2016

A recap of Thursday's area basketball games...

Georgia "George" L. Longley Jan. 4, 1941 - Dec. 21, 2016 LINCOLN, Neb. -- Georgia "George" L. Longley, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. She was born on Jan. 4, 1941, in McCook, Neb., to George and Wilma (Ahrens) Schleeman. She was employed with Square D and retired from Gooch Foods. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great -grandchildren...

DuReece Gehring Nov. 19, 1925 - Dec. 16, 2016 BERTRAND, Neb. -- DuReece Gehring, 91, of Bertrand, (formerly of Indianola, Neb.), died Friday (Dec. 16, 2016), at the Bertrand Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 19, 1925, in Harlan County, Neb., to Arnold and Nina (Simmons) Davis. She graduated from Alma Public Schools in 1943...

McCook Gazette McCOOK Neb. --A Christmas miracle of sorts occurred for an senior dog that was having a hard time finding a home. Staff at the McCook Humane Society were almost in tears Wednesday evening when Sammy, a gray-muzzled, 8 to 10-year-old cocker spaniel, was finally adopted by Lori Wood of North Platte. He had been at the shelter since October and as an older dog, had been overlooked by many potential owners...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. --Who needs school to learn about self-motivation?

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- A 20-3 first quarter never looks good on the basketball court or football field if you're owning the three...

McCOOK, Neb. -- City vehicles will continue to run on fuel purchased from the Frenchman Valley Cooperative for the calendar year 2017. An annual review performed by the Fuel Contract Advisory Committee recommended no changes to the fuel provider and was subsequently approved by City Council during Monday's meeting...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A new, 186-page book traces the history of the Republican Valley Conservation Association, a region-wide organization which spearheaded flood control and irrigation efforts in Southwest Nebraska, Northwest Kansas and Eastern Colorado...

This is the time of year that brings panic to the hearts of many, especially men, because we've postponed and procrastinated buying our Christmas presents until we can't wait any longer. I have some ideas that are unconventional and won't warm the hearts of everyone that reads this but in terms of the true spirit of giving, it's the most rewarding...

If you have a heart attack at Christmastime, it might not be because of shoveling snow in the cold weather. With temperatures expected to be in the 40s and 50s over the holiday weekend, we're not likely to have much of a white Christmas. It's the holiday itself that stresses the heart, not the weather, Australian researchers have concluded...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A new outdoor products store -- featuring hunting products and engraving services -- is now open and serving customers from store space at 213 West C Street in McCook. The business, Precision Outdoor Products LLC, is owned and operated by Curtis Smith...

"Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord. You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'" Luke 2:11-14. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The most popular -- and hardest to find -- Christmas toy this year has been a magical creature that hatches and talks baby talk. While that sounds cute and cuddly, another popular Christmas gift this season has been the "Angry Mama."...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The torch has been passed. Caroling for Hospice, which was started in 2009 by sisters Katie and Emily Kjendal has been passed to younger sister Abby Schneider, daughters of Sarah and Nate Schneider. Most of the original singers are now grown and not able to participate as they once did. However, big sister Katie did drive the group this year, which has grown to eleven young ladies...

Sometimes Americans take their political rights and religious freedom for granted. The following is a true story: Eva Walburger of Idaho remembers stories told by her parents and maternal grandmother, who lived in Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia). Her mother was born in Propardo, Czechoslovakia. During World War II, her grandfather served in the Czech army. Czech military families fled into a wooded area to hide from Germans who had invaded their country...

50th anniversary The family of Ron and Sharon Kramer of Kearney, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. They were married in 1966 at United Methodist Church in McCook. Their family includes children, Kerri and Jamie Robinson of Elkhorn, Neb., and Kristi and Mike Weskamp of York, Neb.; and four grandchildren, Paige and Ellie and Jake and Nick. ...

25th anniversary The family of Rick and Darcie Johnson of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. They were married in 1991 in Las Vegas, Nev. Their family includes children, Savannah Johnson and fiance, William Mathews of Culbertson, Matthew Johnson of Culbertson; and one granddaughter, Macie Mathews of Culbertson. Cards of congratulations will reach them at P.O. Box 285, Culbertson, NE 69024...

London Ryan Ryser Seth and Erika Ryser of Omaha, Neb., announce the birth of their son, London Ryan Ryser, who was born Nov. 17, 2016, at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha. He weighed 9.2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are Paul and Bonnie Seaquist of Papillion, Neb., and Randy and Shirley Ryser of McCook, Neb...

Ryton Allen Sayer Kris and Jackie Sayer of Wallace, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Ryton Allen Sayer, who was born Aug. 28, 2016, at North Platte, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He has one brother, Hadley, 14...

So that our volunteer members can enjoy time with their families, the Genealogy Library will be closed until after the New Year's Weekend. Our wishes for a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year go out to everyone! David Stanzel has shared on the Facebook site, Remember When in McCook Nebraska, a fabulous picture that is inscribed at the bottom: "Birds Eye View from the Keystone, McCook, Nebraska."...