Stories from Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Women comprise 46 percent of the total U.S. labor force and 85 percent of all consumer purchases are made by women. The Gazette wanted to take a look at three women who own or manage businesses in the area. They all agree that running a business is hard work and takes a lot of time. And they all three happen to be named . . . Linda

Marlyn Mackey June 20, 1936 - Nov. 12, 2012 COLUMBUS, Nebraska --Marlyn Mackey, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2012), at her home in Columbus. She was born June 20, 1936, in Sutton, Nebraska, to Arthur and Hermina (Griess) Zimbelman...

Robert Martin Ottman Sept. 26, 1926 - Nov. 7, 2012 KEARNEY, Nebraska-- Robert Martin Ottman, 86, of Kearney, died Wednesday (Nov. 7, 2012). at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was born Sept. 26, 1926, at Maxwell, Nebraska, to George and Francis (Howerton) Ottman...

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...

Kay Scripter Jan. 30, 1939 - Nov. 11, 2012 NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Kay Scripter, 73, of North Platte, passed away Nov. 11, 2012, at Omaha. Kay was born Jan. 30, 1939, in McCook, Nebraska, to Tom and Anne (Dillon) Cotton. She grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School. She attended teacher's college, at the University of Northern Colorado...

30th anniversary The family of Gary and Donna Olson of Culbertson, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of their 30th wedding anniversary. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 37335 Road 717, Culbertson, NE 69024

IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- BD Construction Inc., of Kearney, Nebraska, one of the Midwest's leading construction companies, is building a new collision and restoration center for Harchelroad Motors in Imperial, the first of several projects the dealership plans in order to replace buildings destroyed in a 2009 fire...

NORTH PLATTE -- Agri Affiliates announces the addition of Chase Dodson as a property management specialist. Dodson came to Agri Affiliates as a trainee and has now completed all licensing requirements as a Nebraska Real Estate salesman. Agri Affiliates provides property management for farm, rand and recreational properties throughout western Nebraska, as well as real estate appraisals and sales...

LENEXA, Kansas -- Entries are now being sought for the 2012 President's Environmental Youth Awards, which recognize individuals, school classes (kindergarten through high school) and youth organizations for protecting our nation's air, water and land...

From left, Deon Leitner; secretary, Kim Schilling, treasurer; Paul Wood, president; and John Palic, vice president, all of McCook, have been elected as new officers of the McCook College Foundation and will begin serving their term Jan. 1, 2013. Incorporated in 1974, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to raise funds solely to support the students, and programs at McCook Community College in the core categories of student financial aid, campus enhancements, and student and community activities and programs.. ...

LORRI SUGHROUE McCook Daily Gazette McCOOK, Nebraska -- Citing climate control, a better sound system and safety issues, the McCook School Board voted 5 to 1 to move the high school graduation ceremony from Weiland Field to McCook Community College's Event Center...

CHADRON, Nebraska -- Organizers of a workshop at Chadron State College worked to help entrepreneurs get their dreams off the ground Nov. 2. About 30 people attended the Entrepreneurial Extravaganza hosted by the Nebraska Business Development Center's Chadron office on Saturday, an event that helps the NBDC meet its goal of providing counseling and training to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs...

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Two McCook, Nebraska, High School students will represent MHS in the 2012 Nebraska Music Educators Association's All-State Chorus and All-State Band Nov. 14-16 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Kelsey Siebrandt, the daughter of Roger and Marti Siebrandt, auditioned as an alto I and will perform with the select chorus directed by Craig Arnold, artistic director and chairman of Manhattan Concert Productions in New York City...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Exhibitors of everything agriculture-related -- from AACE Wash Systems to Zeitlow Distributing Co. -- will fill the Kiplinger and the Trudy arenas, the open-air pavilion, the Community Building, the Merchant Building and the 4-H Building on the Red Willow County fairgrounds in McCook, Nebraska, Wednesday and Thursday for the fifth annual "McCook Farm & Ranch Expo."...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Entering the cold and flu season, we are often worried about "catching something" from our friends, family, and neighbors. But one contagious bug that can have positive effects on an entire community is a random act of kindness. Just such a bug infected McCook Mayor Dennis Berry back in July, when he donated funds to cover the deposit needed to secure Memorial Auditorium for the annual Coat Closet and Toy Box giveaway. ...

Members of the McCook, Nebraska, Senior High Marching Bison Band pose with trophies they won during the 2012 marching season. Band director Donita Priebe said that the band started its performance season with homecoming and its 1980's rock show featuring music by AC/DC and Van Halen. ...

OBERLIN, Kansas -- The Oberlin Chamber of Commerce has announced several holiday celebrations for residents of Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska. On Friday, Nov. 23, some Oberlin merchants plan to open at 7:30 a.m., the 12th Annual Light Parade is at 6:30 p.m., with Santa planning a visit, riding in a fire truck and then hearing Christmas requests at the Golden Age Center...

"I love it when a plan comes together." While the stars sometimes don't align for local promotions, the catch-phrase by from the "A-Team's" Col. John "Hannibal" Smith certainly applies to the McCook Farm & Ranch Expo, gearing up for a return engagement Wednesday and Thursday at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds...

Disappointed? Sure in my opinion the wrong guy won the election. Now we will have four more years of Barack Hussein Obama. So be it. When Bill Clinton was reelected President I felt the same. Then President Bill got himself caught, finally, diddling with the intern. He earned impeachment and was largely ineffective the rest of his second term...

I think I could speak for all the veterans who attended the McCook Elementary Salute to Veterans program on Friday, Nov. 9th. I wanted to send out a big thank-you to Principal Tim Garcia, coordinator Linda Wood, the entire elementary school staff, student body, the McCook High School band/Mrs.Priebe and the Central Starz for all that they did to make the program so special...

Friends of Annie Trail of McCook, Nebraska, (center) fill "We Care" packages for American soldiers at FBO (Fixed Base Operation) Orgun-e, FBO Boris and COP (Combat Outpost) Zerok, all in Afghanistan. A third of the 60 boxes will be sent to Zerok, Annie said. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- One of three alleged burglars, accused of breaking into a West First Street residence in May, accepted a plea agreement last week in Red Willow County District Court admitting guilt to the crime. The offender, 20-year-old Toni Hopkins of 906 East E Street, had originally pleaded not guilty in September to the Class 3 felony burglary charge against her...

KEARNEY, Neb. -- After getting his feet wet this fall, a former McCook High School football standout is hoping to make a bigger splash on the University of Nebraska-Kearney gridiron next season. Tyrone Sellers, a 2009 McCook High School graduate, joined the UNK football program last summer after several years at the University of Kansas. Sellers transferred to Kearney after Charlie Weis took over as head coach of the Jayhawks program...

Joe Alan Goodenberger May 15, 1961 - Nov. 12, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Joe Alan Goodenberger, age 51, of rural Culbertson died on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Joe was born on May 15, 1961, to Gilbert and Margaret (Ruf) Goodenberger in McCook. Joe attended schools in Stratton, Republican Valley, and McCook where he graduated in 1979. He attended Mid-Plains Community College where he majored and received his automotive technology degree...

Keith Eugene Moorhous Feb. 19, 1935 -- Nov. 12, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Keith Eugene Moorhous passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Bryan LGH East Hospital in Lincoln. He was 77 years old. Keith was born on the family farm southwest of Culbertson to parents, Feb. ...