Stories from Tuesday, June 4, 2013

David Evans II Nov. 13, 1931 - June 2, 2013 LINCOLN, Nebraska -- David Evans II, proud Marine who served in Korea, passed away June 2, 2013. David lived in McCook from 1978 to 1992 and his wife, Vicki (Merrell) and her family are also from the McCook area...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then Toastmasters is for you. Several community members have expressed interest in starting a new Toastmasters club in McCook...

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...

OBERLIN, Kansas -- A country music program featuring an award-winning musician will be presented at the Gateway Civic Center in Oberlin. Jerry Bennett of Tennessee has been honored with the FAME Awards Entertainer of the Year for 2011 and 2012, along with Showman of the Year, Keyboard Player of the Year and Gospel Artist...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook Junior High School announces the winners of the Fourth Quarter Junior Bison Awards 2013. Sixth grade: Jaqueline Beltran, Kaden Benson, Jayden Clafin, Madison Cooper, Caige Eaton, Trevor Felber, Jaycea Hanson, Riley Hansen, Maria Hernandez, Macy Hill, Anna Karp, Elijah Kendall, Karsen Messersmith, Kassidy Michaelis, Paul Minary, Kale Noe, Sydney Paschall, Isabelle Paz, Ian Reynolds, Brayden Rupp, Ariana VanPelt and Ryan Wilson...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County, Nebraska, commissioners and Sheriff Gene Mahon discussed storm preparations at the commissioners' weekly meeting Monday. "We've had a light weather year so far, with a lot of storms going around us," the sheriff said...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- St. Patrick School has announced the names of those students eligible for academic honors during the second semester and fourth quarter of the 2012-13 school year. Fourth quarter scholars (Must have an A in six core subjects and no grade below 95 percent)...

WAYNE, Nebraska - More than 800 students at Wayne State College were named to the Dean's List for exemplary academic achievement during the past semester. Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council forwarded the proposed redevelopment plan for a housing development north of R Street on to the Planning Commission, Monday evening. The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Monday, 5:15 p.m., at the Municipal Center and will be tasked with review of the redevelopment plan and making a recommendation back to council pertaining to its approval and conformity to the general plan for development of the city...

OMAHA, Nebraska -- Clarkson College is pleased to announce Lindsey McNutt was named to the spring 2013 dean's list. McNutt graduated in April with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She is the daughter of Earl and Debbie McNutt of McCook. Clarkson College also is pleased to announce Sharon Vandergrift was named to the spring 2013 dean's list...

MAYWOOD, Nebraska -- Maywood Public Schools announces the names of students receiving academic honors in the second semester of the 2012-13 school year. Honor roll (All grades 85-92 percent) Seventh grade: Von Fritsche, Payton Kahler, Grace Koubek, Ethan Pulmmer and Hope Stone...

GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- Thirty-six central Nebraska high schools have completed the course revision process required by the Central Community College High School Articulation (HSA) program. Through the HSA program, students who successfully complete approved high school courses won't have to retake them when they enroll at CCC. In order for the credits to count toward their degree, students must take courses that are applicable toward their planned program of study at CCC...

GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- Central Community College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President's and Dean's honor lists for the 2013 spring semester. The students were enrolled at one or more CCC locations, which include the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses; Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington centers; and learning centers in about 60 central Nebraska towns...

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded 15 students with scholarships; six were recognized as Engler Scholars and thus will receive renewable awards while nine were awarded one-time scholarships...

NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Following is the list of area Mid-Plains Community College students (all campus locations) who maintain an overall 3.5-- 3.89 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA), which qualifies them for the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 Term...

McCOOK, Nebraska--Community Hospital Health Foundation recently awarded $16,500 in health career scholarships, including five $2,000 scholarships and five $1,000 scholarships to deserving students. The $2,000 scholarships are funded through donations to the general scholarship fund administered through Community Hospital Health Foundation. ...

McCOOK, Nebraskas -- A new award to honor those who work to advance the visual and performing arts was presented to its namesake at Saturday night's Buffalo Commons performances at the Fox Theatre. Presented by Lloyd and Elizabeth Benjamin of the Alliance for the Encouragement of the Visual and Performing Arts, the award went to John and Eileen Hubert...

Summer brings out the wildlife, even late on a Friday afternoon on busy Norris Avenue, in McCook, Nebraska. The McCook Daily Gazette would love to showcase your weather photos. Readers can contribute to our daily weather page, subject to space and color availability, by emailing photos to editor2@ocsmccook.com or bringing them into the Gazette offices at West First and E Streets. ...

Cyrus Thomas, above, of Beaver City, Nebraska, rides a Rodeo Rose bull named "Book of Shadows" during the Sunday performance of the annual Wilsonville, Nebraska, Rodeo Club's two-day rodeo. "Almost" making it to eight seconds doesn't count in bull-riding, so Thomas didn't break the Rodeo Rose bulls' perfect record of dumping every bull rider in two days. ...

Time was, we all crouched in the cellar and hoped for the best when we heard of an approaching tornado. After the movie "Twister" popularized the concept of persuing the powerful natural sources of destruction, storm chasing became a popular sport. One of the surest signs of approaching bad weather is seeing a string of vehicles -- some festooned with antenna and armor plate -- speeding along major highways. ...

The residents of West "Q" Street Village became aware of being evicted by rumors. A quick check proved this to be true ... this occurred several weeks ago. On May 15, 2013, Lundberg Realty hand-delivered a note stating that the property had been sold to NorthPointe Properties with Terry McCorkle and Bill Davis as owners...

Back in the dark ages when I attended the new Air Force Academy Chapel attendance was mandatory for all cadets. There was a Catholic Priest and a Protestant Chaplain but no Mormon minister, Rabbi or Imam. We had no cadets of Muslim belief and students of Jewish faith attended protestant services along with the rest of us. ...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -- Summer prep all-star games can be tough on players and coaches. Throw a bunch of athletes and coaches together who can be, for the most part, perfect strangers. Have a few days of practice then go out on the field of play and try to gel...

A former McCook High School standout golfer has reached a lofty goal and will rub elbows next week with some of the world's top performers. Brandon Crick has earned a spot on one of pro golf's biggest stages. Crick has qualified for the 2013 U.S. Open...

Barbara Jean Neumann Jan. 3, 1925 - June 3, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Barbara Jean (Fassler) Neumann of McCook passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, at Community Hospital. She was 88 years old. Barbara was born on Jan. 3, 1925, at Culbertson to parents Virgil G. and Caroline (Wagner) Fassler. She graduated from Culbertson High School...