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McCook Rebels 18 squad ties for 5th at state tourney
(Community Sports ~ 07/06/04)
HOLDREGE -- The McCook Rebels 18 and under girls fastpitch softball team tied for fifth place at the state tournament this past weekend at Holdrege. "I am very proud of girls and how they played this state tournament," said coach Earl Roberts. "At the beginning of the year we decided to play up in the 18 and under division even though we could have played another year of 16 and under...
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Bison 14 squad sweeps Holdrege, wins tourney
(Community Sports ~ 07/06/04)
The McCook Lady Bison 14 and under fastpitch softball team swept a doubleeader from the Holdrege Heat June 30 and captured first place at the 14th annual Holdrege Invitational June 26-27. The Bison defeated the Heat 10-3 and 16-4. In the opener, the Bison broke open a 5-3 game with a five-run fifth inning. Bailey Lauer allowed just three hits...
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Another test
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/06/04)
**Dear Editor, A memorable McCook Junior College professor, Helen E. Storms (circa 1950s and maybe the '60s) comes to mind when columnists and others pontificate about the current political scenes. Miss Storms brought life to history and political science with vivid word pictures...
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Just liberal
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/06/04)
**Dear Editor, In response to Mike Hendricks' bashing of his president, he stated "So, to give those folks who read this column but feel disenfranchised because they find themselves in the minority, I want to present some numbers that suggest that majority thought in Nebraska does not necessarily translate into majority thought in America."...
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Willow Elementary
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/06/04)
**Dear Editor, The new name (for the remodeled and expanded North Ward Elementary) should be Willow Elementary (for Red Willow) **Joel & Lisa Hueser Papillion
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Mr. Know-It-All
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/06/04)
**Dear Editor, I would like to encourage all Gazette readers to register to vote, and vote in November. If the leftist Democrats decide that voting is unconstitutional, this could be our last opportunity to exercise this freedom. If this seems a bit far-fetched, need I remind you that two years ago, same-sex "marriage" sounded far-fetched, also...
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How shall I vote?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/06/04)
**Dear Editor, Thoughts for responsible voting. The candidate: Is he American -- in support of the Constitution and intent on living the oath of office? Is he Communist -- politically correct? Can he get up in front of a crowd of Americans and speak to all of them?...
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A day in the field
(Column ~ 07/06/04)
0530 hrs: Reveille. The last watch of the night makes the rounds through the bivouac site to make sure everyone is up. 140 people are complaining at once. There is nothing significant to complain about; it's the little things that are annoying. The rocks we were sleeping on grew bigger through the night. ...
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Gordon 'Tod' Robert Todhunter
(Obituary ~ 07/06/04)
Sept. 8, 1935-July 3, 2004 Gordon "Tod" Robert Todhunter passed away July 3, 2004, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; five children, Stephen Todhunter of Claremore, Okla., Michael Todhunter of Southbury, Conn., Jack Todhunter of Detroit, Mich., Lynn Todhunter McLaury of St. Peters, Mo., and Richard Todhunter of Sillwater, Okla.; two brothers, Terry Todhunter and James Todhunter of Amherst, Ohio; and 21 grandchildren...
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Dallas D. Blake
(Obituary ~ 07/06/04)
Dec. 14, 1927-June 30, 2004 Dallas Dean Blake, 76, of Boise, Idaho, died the morning of June 30, 2004, at his home. Services were Saturday, July 3, 2004, at 11 a.m., at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel, Idaho. Interment will follow at Cloverdale Cemetery, Idaho. Arrangement by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel...
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Welcome rain delays harvest, fireworks
(Local News ~ 07/06/04)
Rains delayed Fourth of July fireworks and the wheat harvest, but Southwest Nebraskans are reluctant to complain about moisture of any kind. "Well, we'll take the rain," but wheat farmers would like to harvest their crop, said Jan Mahon of Frenchman Valley Co-op in McCook...
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'Fourth most popular' president helps Beaver City celebrate 4th
(Features ~ 07/06/04)
BEAVER CITY -- Teddy Roosevelt took great pride in being an American. He cherished the liberties he and his fellow Americans fought for, and accepted the obligation of all Americans to be dutiful and responsible for others. Charlie Davis of the Theatre of the American West in Republican City recreated what he called America's "fourth most popular" president -- Teddy Roosevelt -- during Fourth of July celebrations Sunday in Beaver City...
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Emmanuel P. Ball
(Obituary ~ 07/06/04)
Dec. 31, 1927-July 4, 2004 BENKELMAN -- Emmanuel Phillip Ball, 76, died Sunday (July 4, 2004) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. He was born Dec. 31, 1927, to Alec and Elizabeth (Yede) Ball in Denver, Colo. He grew up in the Denver area. He served during World War II in the Merchant Marines and returned to Denver after he was discharged...
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Lawrence R. Campbell
(Obituary ~ 07/06/04)
Aug. 25, 1916-July 3, 2004 BENKELMAN -- Lawrence R. Campbell, 87, died Saturday (July 3, 2004) at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. He was born Aug. 25, 1916, to Earl and May (Watt) Campbell on his family's farm north of Parks. The family moved to Benkelman, where he attended school. He graduated from Benkelman High School in 1934, and then went to work for his father and brother in the produce business...
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Lorretta Carter
(Obituary ~ 07/06/04)
May 25, 1926-July 4, 2004 KEARNEY -- Lorretta Carter, 78, died Sunday (July 4, 2004) at Northridge Retirement in Kearney. She was born May 25, 1926, to Frank and Agnes (Reed) Breiner in Norcatur. She was raised in Norcatur and graduated from Norcatur High School...
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Matson, Loghry engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/06/04)
Valerie Matson and James Loghry announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Gary and Kathy Matson of Trenton and Robert and Mary Loghry of McCook. The bride-to-be is employed with El Dorado Manor in Trenton. The prospective bridegroom is employed with Berexco Inc. of Trenton. The couple is planning a July 17, 2004, ceremony at Evangelical Free Church in McCook...
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McConville, Lauer engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/06/04)
Jill McConville and Brad Lauer, both of McCook, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Bill and Sandy McConville of Culbertson and Ron Deb Lauer of McCook. Grandparents are Ron and Jacki McKillip, LaMoine and Garnet McConville, Eldon and Fay Barenberg and Herb and Velma Lauer, all of McCook. The couple is planning a Sept. 4, 2004, ceremony at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook...
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Messinger, Bohmont engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/06/04)
Amy Messinger of McCook and Matt Bohmont of Martell announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Mark and Pat Messinger of McCook, Gracie Bohmont of Martell and the late Monte Bohmont. The bride-to-be is a graduate student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the prospective bridegroom is self-employed. The couple is planning a July 24, 2004, ceremony at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook...
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Johnson, Haines engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/06/04)
Amy Johnson and Kyler Haines, both of Highlands Ranch, Colo., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Roger and Rhonda Johnson of Holdrege and Dan and Linda Haines of Culbertson. The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Holdrege High School. ...
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Walker, Biesecker engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/06/04)
Angela Rae Walker and David Biesecker announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are James and Deb Walker of Farmington, N.M., and Larry and Judy Armijo of Alburquerque. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Dick and Sue Burton and Gene and Shirley Carter, all of McCook. The couple is planning an Oct. 30, 2004, ceremony in Farmington...
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Campbell anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/06/04)
The family of Richard and Delores (League) Campbell is hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary July 18, 1-4 p.m., at 1896 Blue Mountain Road, Longmont, Colo. The couple married in 1954 in Stratton. They have three children, Brett, Lori and Scott. They have four grandchildren. Cards will reach the couple at 1896 Blue Mountain Road, Longmont, CO 80504...
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Budke anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/06/04)
The family of Blaine and Ann Budke is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th anniversary July 7. Their children are Eric Budke, Tina and husband, Jesse Pace and Brett Budke, all of McCook. They have one grandchild. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 608 West 10th, McCook, NE 69001...
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Yost birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/06/04)
The family of Gale Yost is hosting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday July 9. Cards will reach him at Hillcrest Nursing Home, 308 West Seventh, PO Box 1087, McCook, NE, 69001.
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Shea, Schleeman engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/06/04)
Tara Shea and Doug Schleeman announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are John "Rolls" and Kathy Shea of Butte, Mont., Elaine Schleeman of Culbertson and the late Marvin Schleeman. The couple is planning a July 17, 2004, ceremony...
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