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On the record
(Other Record ~ 07/01/13)
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...
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Edith E. Rikli (Obituary ~ 07/01/13)
Edith E. Rikli July 20, 1920 - June 28, 2013 CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Edith E. Rikli, age 92, died peacefully at her home in Cambridge, Nebraska, on June 28, 2013. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on July 20, 1920, to Walter and Elda (Frohardt) Lee. She was united in marriage to Alfred G. Rikli on Oct. 26, 1941, and enjoyed 64 years of marriage living in Murdock, Nebraska, Drummond, Oklahoma, and more recently, in Wilsonville and Cambridge... -
Lebsack birthday (Birthdays ~ 07/01/13)
93rd birthday The family of Artie Lebsack of McCook, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of is 93rd birthday. He was born July 3, 1920, in McCook. His family includes his late wife, Virginia; children, Lori Backer of Boise, Idaho, Patsy Botts of Greenwood Village, Colorado; five grandchildren, Dani, Braun, Kasi, Kyle, McKenna and two great-grandchildren, Bohdi and Beckett. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1016 Country Club Drive, McCook, NE, 69001... -
'Young at Heart' (Community News ~ 07/01/13)
Courtesy photo Leora Murphy of St. James, Minnesota, was honored this year with the "Young at Heart" award at the State Square Dance Convention in Mankato for her dedication to square dance in the State of Minnesota. She began square dancing in 1947 in McCook, Nebraska, when she helped her parents call, dance and teach at rounds and mixers. Sixty-six years later, she's still at it. A full-time hairdresser, Murphy continues to enjoy square dancing... -
Students graduate from College of Saint Mary
(Community News ~ 07/01/13)
OMAHA, Nebraska -- College of Saint Mary would like to congratulate the 260 students of this year's graduating class. On Sunday, May 19, College of Saint Mary (CSM) celebrated its 90th Commencement in the Grand Ballroom of CenturyLink Center. The commencement address was delivered by Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer and degrees were presented by Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, College of Saint Mary President...
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Half-million meal event set for Imperial
(Local News ~ 07/01/13)
IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- Southwest Nebraska farmers are already planning and plotting next year's fields even as they prepare to reap this year's harvest, because they understand that hunger never takes a day off. Understanding that same truth -- even as they measured rice, soy, vitamins and minerals, and dehydrated vegetables into six-serving bags -- organizers of Southwest Nebraska Meals for God's Children were already making plans for this year's 500,000 meal pack, set for July 23-27, at Crossroads Wesleyan Church, 1710 Wesley Dr., Imperial.. ...
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Probation, restitution in theft of fuel from railroad
(Local News ~ 07/01/13)
Probation, restitution in theft of fuel from railroad McCOOK, Nebraska -- A Witchita, Kansas, man accused of stealing more than $10,000 in fuel from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. was convicted of the theft of less than $500 and ordered to serve probation and pay $219 in restitution. The offender, 57-year-old Ronald D. Jensen, was sentenced June 6, 2013, in Red Willow County Court on a misdemeanor charge of theft by unlawful taking...
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Just add water (Local News ~ 07/01/13)
Water in squirt guns and water in the Republican -- that's how many people in Holbrook, Nebraska, celebrate summer. Mileeya Johnson grinned and giggled as she soaked the crowds gathered for the community's Holbrook Days parade Saturday evening. The celebration's annual "River Rat Volleyball" tournament drew a team from Arapahoe, "Hunt like a Horse," represented here by Katie Glur, left, and a team from Hastings, "Sandy Tacos," whose Abby Morrow concentrated on her pass. ... -
Dance team plans family carnival in Norris Park Wednesday
(Local News ~ 07/01/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook, Nebraska Senior High Starz Dance Team plans a Fourth of July family carnival fund-raiser a day early -- Wednesday, July 3 -- from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Norris Park. Tickets to the kids' games and activities will cost 25 cents each. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available...
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Mountain view (Local News ~ 07/01/13)
The porch at City Councilman Mike Gonzales' porch is decked out for Independence Day, and now includes a view of the mountains -- of dirt associated with a construction and remodeling project at the McCook Public Library. Financed by the Library Foundation, the project includes a new elevator, vestibule addition, interior remodeling and paved parking... -
Welcome to the new 'concentrated' edition
(Editorial ~ 07/01/13)
When shopping in the soap aisle, you've probably noticed that manufacturers have begun decreasing package sizes in favor of concentrated versions of your favorite laundry detergent, fabric softener, or dish soap. There are a lot of benefits to the smaller packaging -- it cuts transportation costs, it reduces landfill, and it is easier for the consumer to haul into the laundry room...
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Bill and the Duke
(Column ~ 07/01/13)
Since the beginning of the United States as a sovereign nation, relationship with Russia has at various times, been friendly, or less than cordial. For instance, during the Crimean War (1853-56), the Russians fought against forces of England, France, and the Ottoman Empire...
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Shades of green (Local News ~ 07/01/13)
An early summer look north on Norris Avenue in McCook Nebraska, reveals the many shades of green on nature's palette. 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. ... -
Wireless hearing aid available in McCook (Business ~ 07/01/13)
McCOOK, Nebraksa --Stevens Hearing Center is excited to announce that it is one of the first to offer several new hearing aid options from Audibel a leader in hearing technology. The all-new Audibel A2™ hearing aids are Audibel's smallest, smartest and most reliable custom wireless hearing solution ever, delivering dependable performance, smart design and connectivity in three custom styles: completely-in-canal, in-the-canal, in-the-ear... -
Welcome Home Realty now open
(Business ~ 07/01/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Mary Kircher would like to announce the opening of Welcome Home Realty LLC, the newest real estate brokerage in McCook, servicing southwest Nebraska. Mary has over 15 years of experience helping buyers and sellers navigate the complexity involved in a real estate transaction. ...
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Today's Jurascals (Weekend Menu ~ 07/01/13)
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Hazel B. Malleck (Obituary ~ 07/01/13)
Hazel B. Malleck May 10, 1920 -- June 30, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Hazel B. Malleck, age 93, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook with her family by her side. She was born May 10, 1920, in McCook to parents Austin Wilson and Minnie M. (Tucker) Dutcher. She graduated from McCook High School in 1938...