Stories from Friday, October 5, 2012

Family Features Making dishes worthy of a choice restaurant menu doesn't mean spending hours in the kitchen. It's more about choosing top-drawer ingredients -- and here are a few you can pick up in the deli department. They're all members of an elite club of authentic foods made according to traditional methods and are certified PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin) by the European Union...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Darlene Cuellar is the latest Good Neigh-bear Award winner sponsored by State Farm agent Linda Maiden and The McCook Daily Gazette. Darlene was nominated by Barbara Klein who wrote, "She was my helper, driver, and support in my time of need after my hip surgery. ...

OK, downtown McCook residents and visitors, now's your chance. You can help shape the future of our main business district by providing your input at www.rdgusa.com/crp/mccook and giving your opinion about everything from parking to promotion to atmosphere...

Every now and then I reflect on my life and try to determine if I'm doing good or bad, based on what my folks expected out of me. I've done that again this past week and I think they would have given me good grades but maybe not exceptional ones. I grew up as an only child in a house full of grown-ups. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The two teens arrested in connection with school burglaries in Hayes and Dundy County faced charges in Red Willow County District Court, earlier this week, for their alleged involvement in the Buckle clothing store burglary. The McCook teen, 18-year-old Miguel Navarro of McCook, pleaded not guilty to three felony and two misdemeanor charges. ...

Despite Walt Sehnert's Valentine to Ben Nelson, he'll be forever remembered by the rest of us as the one who could've stopped the ruinous Obamacare in its tracks, but chose not to do so because his fealty to comrade Obama was absolute. This will be Senator Ben's legacy as the years roll by and Obamacare takes its toll...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook School Board of Education will consider approving the re-financing of bonds issued for the renovation at McCook Elementary, at the regular board meeting Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the Junior High conference room. Superintendent Grant Norgaard said if the board approves re-financing the general obligation bonds, Series 2008, of Red Willow County School District 0017, to get a lower interest rate, McCook school district and taxpayers will save approximately $570,000 over the life of the bond.. ...

Dylan Ostrum, left, and Jared Detty, both 12 and of McCook, ride their bikes through a wet snowfall, Friday morning. Somewhat of a surprise in a year filled with meteorological extremes, the snow brings welcome precipitation. As of midnight Thursday, McCook had a deficit 11.79 inches for 2012. The forecast calls for additional chances of precipitation tonight through Saturday, and a hard freeze across the region...

Dear Friend, INTRO One of the old hymns we used to sing was, "IN THE SWEET BY AND BY," and it portrayed Heaven. "There's a land that is fairer than day, And by FAITH we can see it afar, For the Father waits over the way, to prepare us a dwelling place there." This week, I have adapted the article from ISRAEL MY GLORY magazine, The Best Is Yet To Come, by Charles McCracken...

Recently, sitting in my easy chair and reading in my Bible the book of Zechariah, I thanked the Lord for the marvelous way in which he has revealed his plan for us earth people. I thought, "Here I hold in my hands all that I need." Yes, many things found within these pages are a mystery, but Deuteronomy 29:29 came to my heart. "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law."...

In her book Gravity and Grace, the late Simone Weil wrote, "Grace fills empty spaces, but it can only enter where there is a void to receive it." With those words she emphasizes a spirituality which for the most part has been only a minority report in the Christian church. It is the spirituality of weakness and emptiness...

Although the weather forecast calls for cold temperatures Sunday, contrasting the warm fall day in 2011, the McCook Life Chain will form along B Street from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Signs encouraging people to "Choose Life" will be distributed, beginning at 2 p.m., in the JC Penney parking lot...

Judy Schow joins Adam Spanier, KNGN 1360 AM station manager, during a live remote broadcast from Oz-Tex Donuts, 801 West C. Oz-Tex is an underwriter for the listener-supported Christian radio station located at 1360 on the AM dial and streaming online at www.kngn.org. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- A German Shepherd that had been on the loose in McCook for several months was shot Thursday evening after it became aggressive with officers attempting to capture it, according to the police chief. A live trap had been set near the 400 block of West 10th Street for the animal, after an increasing number of calls from citizens about the animal were received...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Rain-freshened grass and leaves provided a natural sanctuary Sunday morning for the Heritage Days Church in the Park celebration as more than 375 community congregants gathered. St. Alban's Episcopal Church and Memorial United Methodist Church combined forces to bring a message of the stories stones could tell if only stones could speak...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Authorities had not yet released the identity of a 66-year-old Benkelman, Nebraska, man found deceased at the sand pits south of Perry Grain, Thursday evening. Sgt. Steve Kotschwar with the Red Willow County Sheriff's Department said identification was pending family notification and early indicators were that the man died of natural causes...

Fred McKee HOXIE, Kansas -- Fred McKee, 86, of Hoxie and formerly of Selden, Kansas, died Thursday (Oct. 4, 2012) at Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie. Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home in Selden.

Howard J. Fuchs Aug. 31, 1932 - Oct. 3, 2012 ARAPAHOE, Nebraska -- Howard J. Fuchs, 80, of Arapahoe, formerly of Oxford, Nebraska, died Wednesday (Oct. 3, 2012), at the C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. He was born on Aug. 31, 1932, in Furnas County, Nebraska to Orville C. and Dorothy M. (Engelbrecht) Fuchs...

John R. Bolio Feb. 7, 1946 - Oct. 4, 2012 BENKELMAN, Nebraska -- John R. Bolio, 66, died Thursday (Oct. 2012) in rural Red Willow County. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

Johnnie Lee Ourada Jan. 6, 1954 -- Oct. 2, 2012 WAUNETA, Nebraska -- CE1 Johnnie Lee Ourada, (Ret.) 58, of Wauneta, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He was born on Jan. 6, 1954 in Kearney, Nebraska. Johnnie grew up and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1972...

ASHLAND, Nebraska -- Jack and Norma Stevens of McCook, Nebraska, are two of 12 artists to exhibit at "The Autumn Harvest Art Show." The show will be in the Peter Kiewit Lodge at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The 2013 calendar, "The Cats and Dogs of McCook." which debuted at the Heritage Days Art & Craft show, will be available for purchase this Sunday at the Willow Ridge Fall Festival from 2-4pm, said Chloe and Sarah Dixon, co-leaders of the Humane Society fundraiser project...

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...

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...

Wilson, Martin Austin Wilson of Kearney, Nebraska and Ryan Martin of Elm Creek, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride to be are Gilbert Wilson of Phillips, Nebraska, and Bob and Lanae Fritsch of McCook, Nebraska...

Wilson, Martin Austin Wilson of Kearney, Nebraska and Ryan Martin of Elm Creek, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride to be are Gilbert Wilson of Phillips, Nebraska, and Bob and Lanae Fritsch of McCook, Nebraska...

Alexis Catherine Cornwell Tim and Janet Cornwell of Indianola, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Alexis Catherine Cornwell, who was born May 16, 2012, at Community Hospital in Mccook. She weighed 7.8 pounds and measured 20 inches long. She has one brother, Dylan. Grandparents are Dick and Jane Rayer of Indianola, Sue Cornwell of LaVista, Nebraska and the late George Cornwell. Great-grandmother is Nellie McConville of McCook...

The McCook Bison capitalized on red-hot bats to earn a berth in the 2012 Class B State Girls Softball Championships. McCook ran past Lexington, 19-6 in four innings, in the B-6 District championship finals Friday, Oct. 5. The district tournament was played Oct. 4-5 at the Jaycees Sports Complex in McCook...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- A tiny American flag was tucked into the back pocket of 14-month-old Sammy, as he looked up at the man coming through the doors at McCook Ben Regional Airport Sept. 28. U. S. Army Spc. Kiel Cary, returning home from his tour in Afghanistan, took one long look at his son before scooping him up in his arms. He then picked up an obviously pleased Jonah, 8, and gave him a kiss and a hug, too...

Allen Palmateer BARTLEY, Nebraska -- Allen Palmateer died Thursday (Oct. 4, 2012.) Services are pending with Lockenour Jones Funeral Home in Cambridge.

Worman, Goode Darcy Rae Worman and Robert Leslie Goode III, both of Fort Worth, Texas, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride to be are Bradley and Julie Worman of Nelson, Nebraska, formerly of Culbertson, Nebraska. Grandparents are Gwen Miller of Culbertson and the late Don Miller, Eldon Worman of Hastings, Nebraska and the late Ann Worman. The bridegrooms' grandmothers are Sylvia Goode and Gaynell Lambert, both of Fort Worth...