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Michael Richard Vigneur
(Obituary ~ 07/02/07)
Oct. 24, 1939-June 28, 2007 Michael Richard Vigneur, 67, died Thursday (June 28, 2007), at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. He was born on Oct. 24, 1939, to Wilfred and Bessie (Monru) Vigneur at Waltham, Massachusetts. He entered the U.S. Air Force on June 18, 1959, and served with the 310th Transportation Squadron. On June 17, 1963, he was honorably discharged...
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Earl M. Buzzell
(Obituary ~ 07/02/07)
OMAHA -- Earl M. Buzzell, age 65 years, of Omaha. Sober member of AA for 28 years. Preceded in death by parents, Earl M. and Marian Buzzell. Survived by wife, Sharon K. Buzzell; daughter, Elizabeth Paterson of Santa Barbara, Calif.; sister, Janet Korell and husband Van of McCook; nieces and nephews...
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Channin birth
(Births ~ 07/02/07)
Amy and Jason Channin of Westminster,Colo., announce the birth of a daughter, Maggie Rae Channin, born June 11, 2007, at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Westminster. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 and 1/2 inches long. Her grandparents are Bruce and Terri Shipshock of McCook...
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Orrell, Raess engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/02/07)
Heidi Orrell and Ryan Raess of Omaha announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Dave and Carla Orrell of Omaha and Jim and Connie Raess of Deshler. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Sharon and the late Walt Barenberg of Benkelman and John and Maxine Orrell of Ogallala, formely of McCook...
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Stiver birth
(Births ~ 07/02/07)
Douglas and Shaelin Stiver announce the birth of their daughter, Kenzie Tyler Stiver on March 19, 2007, at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. She has two older brothers, Mitchell 10 and Jullian 4. Her grandparents are Joe and Shari Goodenberger of Culbertson and Gary and Marilynn Stiver of Curtis. Great-grandparents are Fred and Ardith Pinkal and Floyd and Margret Hunter, all of McCook...
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Burkhalter, Dare engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/02/07)
Kevin and Jeannette Burkhalter of Bird City, Kan., announce the engagement and upcoming mariaige of their daughter, Jenna Lynn, to Jonathan Chad Dare, son of Charles and Gwendolyn Dare of Commere City, Colo. Grandparents are Mary Schwerdt of McDonald, Kan., the late Kermit Downing and the late Donald Schwert, Irene Burkhalter of Benkelmen and the late Arthur Burkhalter, the late Rev. Cullen and Pearl Haymon, Ivy Craig of Ashalnd, Ore. and the late Delbert Dare...
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Tietz birth
(Births ~ 07/02/07)
Glen and Kim Tietz of McCook are the proud parents of an adopted daughter, Peyton Marie JoAnn Tietz. She was born April 13, 2006, came to live with the couple on May 31, 2006, and officially became part of the family on June 25, 2007. She has an older brother, Alex and older sisters, Tori and Becca...
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Johnson birth
(Births ~ 07/02/07)
Shane and Amanda Johnson of Dodge City, Kan., announce the birth of a son, Judson Hugh Johnson. He was born May 29, 2007, at the Dodge City Medical Center. Grandparents are Kay and Gary Methany of Oberlin, Dave and Patti Chambers of Culbertson, and Tedd and Lila Johnson of Paxton. Great-grandparents are Luetta Pollnow of Oberlin, the late Hughie Pollnow, and Irma Johnson of Gothenberg...
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Power birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/02/07)
The children of Lillian Power are requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday July 7. Her children are Gary and Lory Power of McCook; Wendell and Marcia Shalla of Grant; Jon and Martha Jane Power of Irvine, Calif.; Clarence and Alexis Gillen of McCook; and Joel and Gena Power of Blue Springs, Mo. She has 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 910 Central Ave., Grant, NE 69140...
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Smith, Lindau engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/02/07)
Marissa Smith of Lincoln and Brett Lindau of Aurora, Ill., have announced their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Dave and Jan Smith of McCook and Jim and Marcia Lindau of Axtell. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of McCook High School. She received a diploma in nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and works as an oncology nurse at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln...
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Sughroue birth
(Births ~ 07/02/07)
Brad and Jenny Sughroue of Amherst announce the birth of their son Miles Paul Sughroue on April 23, 2007. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. He has one brother, Mason. His grandparents are Donnie and Angie Sughroue of Bartley and Bob and Susan Paul of Sargent. Great-grandparents are Don and Jean Sughroue of Cambridge and Shirley DeBusk of Sargent...
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Mockry birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/02/07)
Orville Mockry will celebrate his 80th birthday on Saturday, July 1, and would appreciate cards at his home, 1202 Norris Ave., McCook NE 69001. Joining him in celebration are his wife, Donna, children Nancy and Charlie Collins, Mary Sue and Bbo Wurstur, Jim and Julie Mockry, Bobby and Angela Mockry, Randy and Wanda Mockry, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren...
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Johnson, Pinkal engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/02/07)
Stephanie Johnson and Shane Pinkal, both of Holdrege, announce their upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Becky and Dennis Decker and Fred and Heidi Pinkal, all of McCook and Jeff and Pam Johnson of Holdrege. The bride-to-be is a 2003 Holdrege High School graduate. The prospectvie bridegrroom is a 2000 McCook High School graduate...
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Botts birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/02/07)
The family of C. Dean Botts, of McCook is hosting a card shower in honor of his 75th birthday. He was born July 2, 1932, in Purdum. His children are Lisa, Mark, John, Colleen and Cherish. He has three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cards of congratulations will reach him at Willow Ridge, 1500 East 11th, Apt., 203, McCook, NE 69001...
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Keeney anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/02/07)
Dale and Norma Keeney of Trenton celebrated their 25h wedding anniversary June 19. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 70940 Road 368, Trenton, NE 69044.
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Gloe, McCarty engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/02/07)
Ginamarie Gloe of Lakeland, Fla., and Andrew McCarty of McCook announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Howard and Gloria Statum of Lakeland and Chris and Leeann McCarty of McCook. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Harrison Arts Center in Lakeland and a 2005 graduate of Florida Southern College with a bachelor of arts in Studio Art...
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Price, Degley engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/02/07)
Tara Price and John Degley, both of McCook, announce their upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Teresa Price of White Sheild, N.D and Margot Degley of Hardy. The bride-to-be is employed at CRT and the prospective bridegroom is employed at Parker Hannifan...
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SWNPT takes Sluggers title
(High School Sports ~ 07/02/07)
The McCook Midget Baseball Association, Inc. Sluggers Division First Central Bank championship tournament was played Thursday through Sunday at Felling Field. First Central Bank sponsored the tournament with trophies and medals. Southwest Nebraska Physical Therapy (SWNPT) fought back out of the elimination bracket to capture the championship against Kool Honda...
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FCB Juniors 1-3 at Wahoo tourney
(High School Sports ~ 07/02/07)
WAHOO -- The McCook First Central Bank Juniors American Legion baseball team went 1-3 at the Wahoo Tournament over the weekend. "In our first game on Saturday morning, we played against the home team Wahoo," said McCook American Legion baseball coach Lirin Yost. "Adam Kruger started the game for us, and after a rough start in the first inning where they had some good hits and scored 4 runs in the 1st inning, he started to settle down, and finished the rest of the inning...
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McCook Rebels 12 and under squad sweeps Holdrege team
(High School Sports ~ 07/02/07)
HOLDREGE -- The McCook Rebels 12 and under girls softball team went to Holdrege Thursday night for a doubleheader and won both games. In Game 1, McCook won 14-2 over the Holdrege Heat No. 2 team. Jenna Smith pitched for the Rebels and had four strikeouts and three walks...
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Decisions, decisions
(Local News ~ 07/02/07)
Brendan Gillen, 3, gets some buying advice from his brother, Matthew, 5, on the first day of fireworks sales on Thursday. Their parents, Geoff and Brenda Gillen of McCook, took them to Half Price Fireworks on North U.S. Highway 83, operated by the Fire Youth of Peace Lutheran Church. The stand is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m...
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A tough job, but somebody has to do it
(Column ~ 07/02/07)
It was scheduled for an early go, 5:30 takeoff last Thursday. The drive to the airport revealed early morning walkers, singles, couples and those with dogs. Hmm, not a bad time to walk, it is cool, little wind and not much traffic. Going down the hill on East H, I saw flashing lights ahead of me that turned north on East 11th. Probably someone with bad troubles headed to the emergency room. Thank you Lord, it wasn't me...
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Hurler, sticks and rag balls -- Vintage baseball leading off Fourth of July celebration
(Local News ~ 07/02/07)
Good-natured hecklers are needed for the vintage baseball game July 4 at the McCook Jaycee Ball complex. But this won't be your typical baseball game, promised Pam Harsh, executive director of the McCook Chamber of Commerce, which is sponsoring the game along with the McCook Quasquicenten-nial Committee...
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Northeast Colorado is example of what could happen here
(Editorial ~ 07/02/07)
The threat of a judge shutting down irrigation along the Republican River seemed real enough that irrigators, regulators and the Nebraska Legislature worked together to draft a solution, in the form of LB701, that involves great expense to area farmers and property owners...
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Immigration solution
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/02/07)
Let's empty all our jails of criminals take them to the mexican border and free them ["Illegal immigration simple issue for most Americans" (http://www. mccookgazette.com/story/1220537.html)]. Tell them if they come back we will arrest them. Give them each a thousand dollars. We can then turn the empty jails into hospitals, housing etc...
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Walking wisdom
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/02/07)
Although the moon was full, and the evening seemed like a great time to walk, you'd be wise to watch your step. Tonight my walk came up on this guy in the picture, a nice-size rattler. Rattlers like to gain heat from sidewalks and roads, before they go for their nightly hunt for mice, baby rabbits and kittens...
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Community draws former residents back
(Column ~ 07/02/07)
This may be the start of a growing trend. I'm talking about the increasing number of people who are moving back to the Great Plains because they are tired of the rat race in larger, congested cities. I ran across three such people last week: Michael Wiggs and his mother, Jean, from Oceanside, Calif., and Bill Stokley, formerly of Port-land, Ore...
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Back on the summer constellations
(Column ~ 07/02/07)
Well, I think this is where I came in, talking about the summer constellations. I started writing this column back in August of last year talking about the summer constellations. Only now, the summer stars and constellations are just rising in the east instead of being directly overhead...
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McCook High's Jerry Carpenter
(Column ~ 07/02/07)
Over the years, McCook has had many fine athletes. It is difficult to compare athletes from one era to another, and there really is no need to do so. By any yardstick, Jerry Carpenter needs to be included in a select group of all time greats from McCook...
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William 'Bill' M. Conroy
(Obituary ~ 07/02/07)
May 16, 1927 - June 29, 2007 William "Bill" Martin Conroy of McCook died Friday, June 29, 2007 at McCook Community Hospital. He was 80 years old. Bill was born in McCook to Laurence Phillip and Catherine Mary (Kennedy) Conroy on May 16, 1927. He entered the National Guard in 1948, and served with the 128th Engineering Battalion. He was honorably discharged in 1954...
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