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Huffman, Heien wedding
(Wedding ~ 07/17/06)
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- JoAnn Huffman and Eric Wayne Heien, both of Sioux Falls, S.D., were united in marriage May 27, 2006, at St. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral in Sioux Falls with the Rev. Terry Anderson officiating. Parents of the couple are Jim and Ann Huffman of McCook and Wayne and Barbara Heien of Onida, S.D...
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Hanes birth
(Births ~ 07/17/06)
Shawn and Rami Hanes of Trenton announce the birth of a son, Carter John, on June 21, 2006, at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He has a 2 1/2 year-old sister, Carsyn LeElyn. Grandparents are Steve and Cindy Quigley of Indianola; Tom and Connie Bryant of Wayne, Olka., and Ed and Virginia Hanes of Trenton. Great-grandparents are Millie Housley of McCook; Rex and Twyla Steinbrink of Trenton and Stan and Mitty Quigley of Indianola...
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Kassebaum, McKenna engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/17/06)
Dusty Sue Kassebaum and Justin Michael McKenna announce their upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Mike and Jackie Kassebaum of Blue Hill and Bill McKenna and Greg and Cindy Hays of McCook. The bride is a 2004 graduate of Blue Hill. The prospective bridegroom is a 2002 graduate of McCook High School. An August 5, 2006, wedding is planned in McCook at Kelley Park. A reception will follow at the National Guard Armory at 5 p.m...
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Downing, Horobik engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/17/06)
Katina Rachel Downing of McDonald, Kan., and Brian David Horobik of Benkelman, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Douglas Downing of McDonald and Diana Phillips of Atwood and Thomas and Bonnie Horobik of Benkelman. ...
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Jesch birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/17/06)
The family of Donna Jesch is hosting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday, July 18. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Box 305, Stratton, NE 69043.
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Reiners birth
(Births ~ 07/17/06)
Joe and Heather Reiners of Tarpon Springs, Fla., announce the birth of their daughter Grace Olivia on Jan. 21, 2006. She weighed 5 pounds and was 20 inches long. She was born on Grandma Reiner's birthday. Grandparents are Don and Lois Reiners of Indianola, Steve and Donna Bronwell of Moab, Utah, and great-grandfather Howard Roth of Indianola...
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Adrianna Reiners birth
(Births ~ 07/17/06)
John and Jennifer Reiners announce the birth of their daughter Adrianna Ruth Reiners on March 6, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She has a brother, Dylan, and a sister, Ashtyn. Grandparents are Don and Lois Reiners of Indianola and Deb Vassey of Laramie Wyo. Great grandparents are Howard Roth of Indianola and Vera Harrison of Forest Grove Ore...
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Klooz, Corns celebrate anniversaries
(Anniversary ~ 07/17/06)
Marvin and Ruthann Klooz and Stewart and Dorothy Corns are celebrating their 50th anniversaries with an open house Sunday, July 23, 2-4 p.m., at Heritage Senior Center at 1400 W. Fifth in McCook. Ruthann Lennemann and Marin Klooz were married on July 21, 1956. Dorothy Lennemann and Stewart Corns were married on June 16, 1956. The open house is hosted by Gary and Kathy Klooz Matson, Karen Klooz Hunter, Greg Corns and John and Linda Corns Pfenning...
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Culbertson Speedway drivers help out David Murray family
(Other Sports ~ 07/17/06)
CULBERTSON -- Friday night was Fan Appreciaton Night at Culbertson Speedway and many drivers donated shirts and souvenirs to the large box of giveaways. The drivers and others also took time to collect money for the David Murray Jr. family, as he, his wife Nikki and daughter Demi were involved in an accident last weekend...
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FCB Juniors dropped into loser's bracket at Area 6 tourney
(Community Sports ~ 07/17/06)
MINDEN -- The First Central Bank Juniors squad from McCook were dropped into the loser's bracket of the Nebraska American Legion Class B Juniors Area 6 Tournament at Minden. The FCB Juniors (17-18) lost to Lexington Orange 4-3 Sunday in the second round Sunday after beating Cozad 7-2 in Saturday's tournament opener...
- Lisa Fagot signs with Doane College (College Sports ~ 07/17/06)
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Rachel T. Cress
(Obituary ~ 07/17/06)
May 20, 1934 - July 15, 2006 Rachel Theoda Cress, died Saturday (July 15, 2006) at Community Hospital in McCook, at the age of 72. She was born May 20, 1934, at Lucas, Kan., the daughter of the late Balfour and Jessie (McMillen) Frost. She grew up in western Kansas and Colorado where she attended high school at Burlington, Colo...
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Lucile Davis
(Obituary ~ 07/17/06)
May 26, 1939 - July 15, 2006 OBERLIN -- Lucile Davis, 67, formerly of Limon, Colo., died Saturday (July 15, 2006) at the Decatur County Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin. She was born May 26, 1939, to Harold and Lunette (Swem) Kibbee in Burlington, Colo. She was raised in Eastern Colorado and graduated from high school in Simla, Colo., in 1957. She was a fuel desk manager...
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Samuel John Johnson
(Obituary ~ 07/17/06)
May 20, 1908 - July 12, 2006 DENTON, TEXAS -- Samuel John Johnson, 98, died Wednesday (July 12, 2006), at the Senior Care Center in Denton, Texas. He was born May 20, 1908, in Norcatur, Kan. to Robert and Susannah (Nash) Johnson. He married Velda Johnson June 3, 1926. After 60 years of marriage, Velda passed away June 1986. He married Norma Watts, Dec. 30, 1987...
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Crazy Daze games
(Local News ~ 07/17/06)
Seven-year-old Kacee Samway herds a minnow down a gutter trough, while big sister, Kaylee, 11, aims her squirt gun, in games hosted by the McCook Chamber of Commerce during businesses' annual "Crazy Daze" sales. Triple-digit temperature on McCook's downtown bricks didn't seem to discourage shoppers, kids and barbecue enthusiasts who flocked to town for sales, games and grilled steaks. (Connie Jo Discoe/McCook Daily Gazette)...
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McCook: Early medical center on the Plains
(Column ~ 07/17/06)
Doctors and pharmacists were among the first settlers in McCook. Most of these men were reputable and well intentioned, if not particularly well trained. Regardless of their degree of training these early day healers had to perform their craft without the tools of modern medicine -- no X-ray, no penicillin, etc...
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Valentine fire puts spotlight on heat dangers
(Editorial ~ 07/17/06)
The news story sounded familiar. A fire roars out of a canyon, destroying 10 homes and forcing 200 people -- including everyone in a hospital -- to be evacuated. Firefighters struggle to contain the blaze, and airplanes were called in to make slurry drops...
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How does it feel?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/17/06)
How does it feel to defend bigotry? ["Common sense prevails in gay marriage ruling" (http://www.mccook gazette.com/story/1160353.html)]" Does it soothe some deep, psychological pain to hurt others, to be the proponent of hatred? You are pathetic. via e-mail...
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Let readers decide
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/17/06)
The gay marriage debate continues across the country, and even those of us in Massachusetts can respect the decisions made in other states. However, with a title of "Common sense prevails" in reference to denying gays marriage rights, this article loses objectivity...
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Shade baby plants
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/17/06)
Heat is the norm for this time of year, rain barrels are being drained about 4 inches a day, and there is little hope of saving new plants. One of the ways is to shade them, just as any baby or young thing cannot take to much sun. My covers come from dumpsters and yard sales and do quite well. ...
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We need to listen to our elders
(Column ~ 07/17/06)
One thing we don't do nearly enough of in this confusing, fast-paced world is listen to our elders. I was reminded of that Thursday morning when I sat down for an hour's visit with a dozen residents of the Willow Ridge Retirement Community. I was invited by Jack Rogers, who worked side-by-side with me at the Gazette for many years...
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Bonnie Hanna
(Obituary ~ 07/17/06)
June 6, 1931 - July 15, 2006 WAUNETA -- Bonnie Hanna, 75, died Saturday (July 15, 2006) in Lafayette, Colo. Survivors include her son, Douglas Hanna and wife, Darcy of Boulder, Colo.; two daughters, Catherine Lowman and husband, Lynn of Louisville, Colo., and Vicky Hanna of Torrington, Wyo.; one brother, Bob Hanna and wife Marge of Wauneta...
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