Stories from Friday, August 10, 2012

Family Features Is your family tired of eating the same thing for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Not sure if trying a new recipe fits into your busy schedule? It's easier than you think to break out of the usual routine, especially when you have these quick, kid-friendly recipes that bring a taste of the tropics to your meals...

I have been following Declan around with my notepad in hand, busily jotting down every comical blurb he makes after being deprived of his witty chatter for the last couple of months. It has been, as you would expect, a lot of fun. As prepared as I try to be, I am regularly blindsided by most of the comments he makes. Like when I was informed my seven-year-old was already planning his wedding...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Bishop Scott J. Jones was named bishop of the United Methodist Church in Kansas and Nebraska by the 2012 South Central Jurisdictional Conference July 20. Jones will serve the new Great Plains Episcopal Area effective Sept. 1. He will reside in Wichita, Kan...

CEDARBURG, Wisconsin -- A larger-than-life sculpture by Cambridge artist Sondra L. Jonson was recently honored by Bishop Donald Hying of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. On July 18, the bishop traveled to St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, north of Milwaukee, to dedicate Jonson's bronze sculpture "Rachel Weeping for Her Children."...

Dear Friend, INTRO Jesus said, "When you see ALL these things come to pass, look up, for your redemption draweth nigh." Mt 24 gives the full scope of ALL THESE THINGS. However, many other passages of scripture enlarge on and give us much more detail. ...

My uncle Joe was a pastor. I would stay with him and my aunt from time to time, where they lived in a tiny church parsonage. Today, churches have gotten out of the parsonage business for the most part, and that's a good thing. No one wants to live with the ghosts of all those dead preachers in an old house that notoriously lacks maintenance anyway...

Are you ready to receive God's free gift? If you are, you need to call on him in prayer. If you need help in praying, you may use the following "sinner's prayer," if you truly make it your own confession. "Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I know you died on the cross for me. I now turn from my sins and ask you to forgive me. I now invite you into my heart and life. I now trust you as Savior and follow you as Lord...

Shellie Winder and her daughters, 18-year-old Racheal and 7-year-old Becka, sort through recipes -- these family and "Julie Child" -- preparing for the get-acquainted open house Monday and Tuesday for Shellie's new "Purple Moon Cookery" in McCook, Nebraska. ...

McCOOK, Nebrsaka -- The latest Linda Maiden State Farm Good Neigh-bear award winner is Leanna Young of McCook. She was nominated by her neighbor, Delores Kathka because "she opens her home to the ladies at Highland Park and others to play games and to watch TV with her. She fixes coffee and snacks for those who come to visit her. She shares her books and magazines with those who enjoy reading. She greets you with a big smile and open arms. She is a very loving person and a great neighbor."...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook School Board of Education will be asked to approve several school policies up for annual review, at the regular meeting Monday night, 6:30 p.m. at the Junior High conference room. Policies the board will be asked to approve include those concerning parental involvement in school, bullying prevention and student fees...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Kait and John Seyal readily admit there are easier ways to fund-raise than walking 3,400 miles across the United States with their dogs. But the couple, both in their 20s, decided to take a year off from work and walk across the expanse of the U.S. as a way to "meet our country."...

CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional Editor Burglars have targeted electronic devices, drugs and curling irons in break-ins throughout Southwest Nebraska the past of couple weeks. Surveillance equipment tracked masked thieves' movements through schools in Hayes Center and in Cambridge...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- One of two McCook men accused of forcing their way into several McCook homes, wearing bandanas to hide their identity and assaulting residents who they startled awake in many instances, pleaded not guilty to the charges Monday in Red Willow County District Court...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- A Bartley man pleaded not guilty to a Class IV felony charge of theft by unlawful taking, Monday, in Red Willow County District Court. The charge against the man, 44-year-old David R. Wise, stemmed from the alleged theft of 1983 Camaro valued between $500 and $1,500...

Glen Fredric 'Fred' Wood Aug. 15, 1937 - Aug.9, 2012 LAKEWOOD, Colorado -- Glen Fredric "Fred" Wood, 74, died Thursday (Aug. 9, 2012), at his home in Lakewood. He was born Aug. 15, 1937, in Imperial, Nebraska to Glen and Marie (Deyle) Wood and grew up north of Benkelman...

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...

LAKEWOOD, Colorado -- Lucas Kotschwar, a 2007 graduate of McCook High School will receive his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree Aug. 17, from the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design in Lakewood. Kotschwar, the son of Julie Kotschwar of McCook, carried a 3.7 grade point average...

GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- About 210 individuals attended New Student Orientation this summer at Central Community College-Grand Island. The one-day orientation sessions at CCC-Grand Island were June 12, July 12 and Aug. 3. Participants had the opportunity to meet campus faculty and staff, tour the campus, learn important information about the college, meet with an adviser and register for classes...

LORRI SUGHROUE McCook Daily Gazette McCOOK, Nebraska -- It's about taking it one day at a time and enjoying the world in front of them, for Raymond Long of McCook and his sister, Janet. Every morning since the beginning of summer, even in the triple digit heat, they drive to East Sixth and E, set up their lawn chairs on the sidewalk across the street and watch the construction work that is converting the former East Ward school into senior housing units...

30th anniversary The family of Greg and Kristy Pollnow is requesting a card shower in honor of the couples' 30th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 15, 1982, in McCook. Their children include Amanda and husband, Ahren Hays and Greg Pollnow. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 38195 Road 716, McCook, NE 69001...

Bryant, Hamburger Jillian Catherine Bryant of McCook, Nebraska and Tyler Michael Hamburger of North Platte, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Steve and Cathy Bryant of McCook and Phillip and Tammy Hamburger of North Platte...

Avery Evelyn Davidson Matt and Alexis Davidson of Denver, Colorado, announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Evelyn Davidson, who was born April 27, 2012, at Lone Tree, Colorado. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Shari Lewis of Culbertson, Nebraska and Dana and Jean Davidson of Yuma, Arizona. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Betty Harms of Culbertson, Nora Lewis of McCook, Nebraska, and great-great grandmother,...

Milena Kae Powell Tyler and Lauren Powell of Rapid City, South Dakota, announce the birth of their daughter, Milena Kae Powell, who was born June 23, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 1/4 inches long. ...

80th birthday The family of Kathryn Van Meter are hosting an open house in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born Aug. 13, 1932. Her children include Tim Najdl, Erlene Chavez and Sylvia Lovin. The open house is Sunday, Aug. 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Community Building in Lyle, Kansas. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 71701 Drive 412, Cambridge, NE 69022...

Morgan Lee Mcdonald Matthew Mcdonald and Brooke Rife of Stratton, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Morgan Lee Mcdonald, who was born July 18, 2012 in McCook, Nebraska. He weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 1/5 inches long. He has one sister, Ansley, 1-year-old. Grandparents are Don and Melba Rife and Scott and Peggy Mcdonald, all of Stratton. Great-grandparents are Daniel Rife of Stratton, Doris Mcdonald of Stratton and Zola Melichar of Lincoln, Nebraska...

80th birthday The family of Robert Carlson is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday. He was born Aug. 16, 1932, in McCook, Nebraska and has lived here his entire life. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 402 E. Ninth, McCook, NE 69001...

KEARNEY, Nebraska -- Alyssa Nicole Cook of Culbertson, Nebraska and Christian Jay Grant of Kearney, Nebraska, were united in marriage May 19, 2012, in Yaney Heritage Park in Kearney with the Rev. Corey Jenkins officiating. Parents of the bride are Richard and Kristalee Cook of Culbertson. Grandparents are Sharon Johnson of McCook, Nebraska, the late Aaron Johnson and Ronald and Lila Cook of Culbertson. Great-grandmother is Cindy Ethier of McCook...

This week, Cuming County became the 18th Nebraska County to receive an official Livestock Friendly County designation joining Adams, Box Butte, Dawes, Deuel, Gage, Garden, Grant, Hitchcock, Jefferson, Keith, Lincoln, Morrill, Saline, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Wayne and Webster counties...

One of America's most colorful and most quoted presidents was Harry S Truman who, in 1948, dubbed the 80th session of Congress the "Do-Nothing" Congress because they were rarely in and when they were they were voting against the interests of common people...

The controversial Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring employers to cover the full cost of contraceptives, sterilizations, and abortion-inducing drugs took effect on August 1, 2012. The requirement, a result of the President's health care law, has caused strong opposition because it forces some religious organizations to violate their beliefs, infringing on their constitutional right to religious freedom. ...

Gerald Edward Wilcox Nov. 5, 1927 - Aug. 9, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Gerald Edward Wilcox, 84, died Thursday (Aug. 9, 2012) at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska. Services are Tuesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with the Rev. Lance Clay and Chaplain Don Anders officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook...