Stories from Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Tamri Nannette (Dack) Fredrickson April 22, 1960 - Sept, 22, 2023 SELDEN, Kan. - Tamri Nannette (Dack) Fredrickson, 63, passed away on Sept, 22, 2023 at her home in Selden, Kan., surrounded by her family and loved ones. Tammy was born on April 22, 1960 to Richard and Karen (Barratt) Dack in McCook, Neb...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Helen Ruth Arnold was a retired teacher and long-time contributor to the Gazette’s Open Forum columns, even after she moved into a Trenton nursing home. After her death on June 17, 2023, at the age of 91, we received 16 letters from her. We will publish them as time and space allow in honor of her memory...

Loren Larington Aug. 14, 1933 - Sept, 23, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Loren Larington of McCook, Neb, passed away Sept. 23, 2023 at Linden Court in North Platte, Neb. He was 90 years old. Loren Wayne Larington was born Aug. 14, 1933 near Cedar Bluffs, in Decatur County, Kan. ...

In an era where the United States faces a multitude of challenges, the rise of domestic terrorism and violent extremism stands as one of the most pressing concerns. The FBI’s startling revelation that it had 9,049 open domestic terrorism cases in fiscal 2021, marking a 357% increase since fiscal 2013, should serve as a resounding alarm bell for all Americans. ...

John Arthur Havens Jan. 24, 1948 – Sept. 24, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - John Arthur Havens died peacefully Sun., Sept. 24, 2023, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 24, 1948, in Holdrege, Neb., to Gaines and Laveda (Pitts) Havens. He grew up in Holdrege and graduated from Holdrege High School in 1966...

Monte E. Rogers July 6, 1927 - Sept. 21, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Monte E. Rogers was lifted from this earthly world and joined the Lord in His heavenly home on Thur., Sept. 21, 2023. Monte was born to Clarence and Sylvia (Mitchem) Rogers on July 6, 1927. ...

Janice Ann Jorgens0n Jan. 22, 1938 – June 28, 2022 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Janice was born and raised in Benkelman, Neb., by her parents, Raymond and Dorothy “Dot” Benge along with her sisters, Joyce Morris and Dorothy Benge. Loving mother to her two sons, Trent and Kirt Jorgenson, loving grandmother to Kirt’s daughter Sofia Jorgenson...

90th birthday PALISADE, Neb. - The family of Don Fortkamp is requesting a card shower to celebrate his 90th birthday on October 9th. Cards can be mailed to him at P.O. Box 292 Palisade, NE 69040

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Mid-Plains Community College board is set to adopt a $51.594 million annual budget at its regular meeting Wednesday. Meeting at 6:40 p.m. in the North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, the governors will consider a plan that calls for $17.405 million in property taxes and a 1% increase in the base limitations, carrying forward $4.738 million from the 2023-24 to 2024-25 budget year...

McCOOK, Neb. — Unpaid property taxes, Indianola law enforcement and better radio coverage were among the items discussed at Monday’s meeting of the Red Willow County Commissioners. Some 40 parcels of properties with outstanding tax balances were transferred to county sales certificates, affording their owners a three-year window to settle property taxes along with a 14% interest rate to avert foreclosure. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — With less than a month on the job, McCook Chamber President and CEO Casey Flint described her first few weeks as “drinking out of the fire hose.” That’s because she started her duties in the middle of the chamber’s busiest time. Details are being finalized for McCook’s largest celebration, Heritage Days, with most of those duties falling to the chamber of commerce...

HAIGLER, Neb. — Haigler is gearing up for a season of autumn events that promise to delight residents and visitors alike. Trail of Treasures Garage Sales: Get ready for the annual Trail of Treasures Garage Sales Extravaganza, spanning Highways 34 and 136 across southern Nebraska, including the scenic route from Haigler to McCook in southwestern Nebraska...

McCOOK, Neb. — Work remains underway at the new Habitat for Humanity home designated for Haley Hudson, situated at 1408 West Fairacres. Kent Been, along with his dedicated team of volunteers, has been diligently laboring on the construction project, and as of this past Saturday, they are back on schedule to have the home ready for occupancy in November...

HERSHEY, Neb. — Trailing 3-0, Southern Valley-Alma scored 11 runs and finished a one-hitter for an 11-3 softball victory over Hershey on Monday. The Saints (8-14 record) unleashed 13 hits with two each from Izzy Dubbs, Kaitlyn Bradley, Natalee Holste, Amy Luke and Zalie White...

HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Cambridge’s boys finished second to Hi-Line while the Wallace girls edged Mullen Broncos for first in Thursday’s Maywood-Hayes Center Invitational. A look at the top 15 mdalists along with other results from both cross country races...

No high drama was needed in this rematch as unbeaten Arapahoe conquered rival Cambridge, 30-6, Friday evening. The Warriors (5-0) took a 26-24 loss at Cambridge last season. On Friday, William Cacy ran for three touchdowns covering 14, 13 and 11 yards...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — McCook’s JV boys edged Hastings, 34-32, finished five points ahead of Kearney and topped six other teams to take the North Platte JV Tennis tournament title on Monday. The Bison results are featured below. McCook’s varsity team results appear Thursday...

McCook sophomore Emma Cappel (left) captured fourth place in Class C girls at the UNK Invitational on Monday. The meet featured all four classes at Kearney Country Club where state will be run within about three weeks. More results will be on mccookgazette.com and in Thursday’s McCook Gazette...

LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team remained unbeaten with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 sweep of No. 12 Minnesota on Sunday night in front of 8,591 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers (11-0, 2-0 Big Ten) have won four straight matches against ranked opponents and will face a fifth ranked foe in a row at No. 19 Purdue on Friday night. Nebraska earned its sweep on Sunday behind 13 kills and eight digs by Harper Murray and 11 kills and 10 digs by Merritt Beason...

It is interesting to your old columnist that so many of the illegal immigrants coming in through the non-existent southern border are coming from the South American country of Venezuela. It wasn’t that many years ago that Venezuela was a rich country, rich in oil that we from the United States had discovered and developed for them. Then the socialists infiltrated their government and nationalized their oil industry—just took it over and declared it owned by their now Marxist Government...

Byron Dale Peters March 6, 1923 - Sept. 22, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Byron Dale Peters was born in Red Willow County, Neb. on March 6, 1923 to Ira Ernest and Maggie (Woods) Peters. He attended rural school through the eighth grade and joined his family on the family farm...