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Corder, Hewitt wedding
(Wedding ~ 09/04/07)
Tamie Corder of Cozad and Chris Hewitt of Lexington were united in marriage on July 2, 2007, in Lexington. Parents of the couple are Jerry and Lillie Corder of Yucca, Ariz., and Charlotte Hewitt of McCook. The bride received her Criminal Justice degree and is employed with the Dawson County Sheriff Office. The bridegroom is employed with Tenneco Automotive. The couple is making their home in Lexington...
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Sexson, Nutt engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/04/07)
Jessica Sexson and Caleb Nutt, both of Curtis, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Rick and Kelley Sexson of Farnam and Roland and Julia Nutt of Curtis. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of North Platte Community College where she earned an Applied Science degree in business administration. She is employed at the Frontier County Extension office in Curtis as an administrative assistant...
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Kochenderfer, Lambley wedding
(Wedding ~ 09/04/07)
Erin Christine Kochenderfer and Brigham Evan Lambley were married June 10, 2007, at Cinnamon Bay, St. Johns Island, United States Virgin Islands, with the Rev. Tom Wilson of Campus Lutheran (ELCA) Church of Kearney officiating. Parents of the couple are Douglas and Kathy Kochenderfer, formerly of McCook of Bossier City, La., and Sandi and Craig Lambley of Akron, Ohio...
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Shada, Banzhaf engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/04/07)
Jamie Shada of Kearney and Cory Banzhaf of Eustis announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are James and Kelly Shada of Kearney, Kathy and Gaylord Smallfoot of Eustis, Kaye Banzhaf of Eustis and the late Randy Banzhaf. Cory is the grandson of Don and Jean Sughroue of Cambridge...
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Anderson, Geisinger engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/04/07)
Nicole Anderson of McCook and Paul Geisinger of Seiling, Okla., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Lonnie Anderson of McCook, the late Sandra Anderson, Keith and Wendy Gammon of Seiling and Earl Geisinger of Marlow, Okla...
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Roth, Michaelis engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/04/07)
Shawna Marie Roth and Dr. Kevin Ross Michaelis of McCook announce their engagement and upcoming wedding Parents of the couple are Charles Jordan and the late Betty Jordan and Dr. Jerry and Barb Michaelis, all of McCook. The bride-to-be is a 1994 graduate of McCook Senior High, a 1997 graduate of medical assisting at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. She is employed at Community Hospital...
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Karatsonyi birth
(Births ~ 09/04/07)
Karmen (Flammang) and Michael Karatonyi of Los Angeles, Calif., announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Christine Karatsonyi. She was born July 29, 2007, at Providence St. Joseph Med Center in Burbank, weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 20 inches. ...
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Callan birthday
(Birthdays ~ 09/04/07)
The family of Ruth (Tourtellotte) Callan is hosting an open house Saturday, Sept. 8, 1-4 p.m., at the Assembly of God Church annex, 811 East C, in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born Sept. 9, 1917, in Mullen. Her children are MariLynn Jezek of McCook and the late Robert Jezek, Ronald Callan and Gayle Callan of Columbus and the late Dave Callan. ...
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O'Dea anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 09/04/07)
The family of Pat and Alice O'Dea, formerly of McCook, are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 7, 1957. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 3212 West D, North Platte, NE 69101.
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Campbell birth
(Births ~ 09/04/07)
Robin and Matt Campbell of McCook announce the birth of their son, Tristan Lane, on Aug. 10, 2007 at McCook Community Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 and 3/4 inches long. He has one brother, Talyn, 5 1/2. Grandparents are Nancy and Denis Campbell of Cambridge, and Linda and Mike Schiffelbein of McCook. Great grandparents are Berdeda and John Sis of Indianola, Dr. Robert McCosh of McCook and Cap and Norm Schiffelbein of Garden City, Kan...
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DeVaughn birthday
(Birthdays ~ 09/04/07)
The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Hazel DeVaughn, formerly of McCook, are requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday Sept. 8. Her children are Keith and Lawana Hardy, Chet and Donna DeVaughn and Dan and Nancy Schwery. Cards of congratulation will reach her at 1538 Center Ave., Mitchell, NE 69357...
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Galusha birthday
(Birthdays ~ 09/04/07)
The family of Sue Galusha is requesting a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday Sept. 7. Her family includes Bob and Kathy Haag, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulation will reach her in care of Hillcrest Nursing Home, 309 W. Seventh, Room 210, McCook, NE 69001...
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Powers birth
(Births ~ 09/04/07)
Adam and Sarah Powers of McCook announce the birth of their son, Isaiah Charles Powers on May 26, 2007, at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. His grandparents are Charlie and Pat Powers, the late Peggy Powers and Mark and Betty Wilcox of McCook. ...
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Mace anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 09/04/07)
The family of Howard and Joan Mace are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 2, 2007. Their children are Thomas Mace of San Diego, Calif., Jerry Mace of Kansas City, Mo., Henry and Karen Mace of Tecumseh, Kan., and Sandy and Rod Lytle of McCook. They have five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulation will reach the couple at 1604 W. Fourth, Lot No. 49, McCook, NE 69001...
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Movie Review - Hairspray
(Weekend Menu ~ 09/04/07)
Movie Review - Hairspray Rated PG and runs one hour and 47 minutes. Starring John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, James Marsden, Zac Efron, and MORE! Directed by Adam Shankman Hairspray is the kind of movie that you just can't get enough of. ...
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Bison softball team takes home title
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/07)
The McCook Bison softball team won the championship in their own invitational tournament here Saturday. The Bison beat Chadron in the first round 12-0, then Gothenburg 10-0 in the semifinals and faced Cozad in the finals, coming away with a 1-0 victory...
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Bison spikers 1-2 in Lex tourney
(High School Sports ~ 09/04/07)
LEXINGTON -- The McCook High School varsity volleyball team posted a 1-2 record Saturday at the Lexington Invitational. The Bison, 2-2, play at Holdrege Thursday against the host Dusters and Grand Island Northwest. The Bison lost to St. Paul 25-17, 25-16, defeated Cozad 25-18, 25-16 and lost to Lexington 20-25, 26-24, 25-21...
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Georgia J. Novacek
(Obituary ~ 09/04/07)
March 5, 1923-Aug. 28, 2007 BENKELMAN -- Georgia Jean Novacek, 84, died Tuesday (Aug. 28, 2007), at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She was born March 5, 1923, at Palisade, to Leslie and Nella (Branum) Bailey. After graduating from high school, she met Vincent Louis Novacek and on Oct. 7, 1945, they were united in marriage at St. Francis. The couple moved to Benkelman, where she spent her entire adult life...
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Ralph W. Petefish
(Obituary ~ 09/04/07)
April 24, 1913-Sept. 1, 2007 LINCOLN -- Ralph W. Petefish, 94, formerly of Cambridge, died Saturday (Sept. 1, 2007), at Tabitha Hospice. He was born April 24, 1913, to Walter S and Allie (Yates) Petefish at Calhan, Colo. He grew up in the Calhan and Peyton areas and graduated from Peyton High School in 1931. ...
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Vaughn Williams Dawson
(Obituary ~ 09/04/07)
May 26, 1915 - Sept. 1, 2007 ARAPAHOE?-- Vaughn Williams Dawson, 92, died Saturday (Sept. 1, 2007) at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. He was born May 26, 1915, to Walter and Lena (Roepke) Dawson in Gosper County. He grew up in the Turkey Creek neighborhood of Gosper County and attended school in Gosper County...
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Rachel L. Mues
(Obituary ~ 09/04/07)
Sept. 2, 1909 - Sept. 2, 2007 ARAPAHOE -- Rachel L. Mues, 98, died Sunday (Sept. 2, 2007) at St. John's Care Center in Kearney. She was born Sept. 2, 1909, to Carl and Mary (Honnann) Mock at Holbrook. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed in 1922, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Holbrook. She graduated from Holbrook High School in 1927. She worked at a general merchandising store...
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Harold J. Focke
(Obituary ~ 09/04/07)
Aug. 4, 1930 - Aug. 30, 2007 ATWOOD -- Harold J. Focke, 77, died Thursday (Aug. 30, 2007), at Rawlins County Health Center in Atwood. He was born Aug. 4, 1930, in Blakeman, Kan., to Henry Sr., and Regina (Dunker) Focke. He was baptized on Aug. 17, 1930 and confirmed on April 2, 1944, at Trinity Lutheran Church...
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From the Bench: In light of scandals, wars and tragedies, we need sports
(Column ~ 09/04/07)
The Labor Day weekend has been a great three or four days for sports -- nationally, in the states of Nebraska and Kansas, area-wise and locally. And the timing could not be better considering this country is going through another political scandal -- this time with Idaho Sen. Larry Craig and his bathroom follies. Fortunately he resigned and in well-deserved disgrace...
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Victor H. Hofman
(Obituary ~ 09/04/07)
July 7, 1923 - Sept. 1, 2007 IMPERIAL -- Victor Herman Hofman, 84, died Saturday (Sept. 1, 2007) at University Medical Center in Omaha. He was born July 7, 1923, on the family farm near McCook, to Henry and Dorothea (Wall) Hofman. He worked on the family farm and graduated from Red Willow High School. He entered the U.S. Navy on March 14, 1944, and served in the Phillippines during World War II. He was discharged on May 14, 1946, and returned to the McCook area...
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Group says challenge of LB701 nothing to fear
(Local News ~ 09/04/07)
A group challenging the property tax portion of a new law to help bring Nebraska into compliance with the Republican River Compact doesn't expect dire consequences if it is successful. In fact, it should result in a fairer distribution of the costs involved, according to a release issued today...
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FFA returns to McCook Senior High School
(Features ~ 09/04/07)
By CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional Editor FFA has returned to MHS. After a hiatus of several years at McCook Senior High, the national organization dedicated to agricultural science education and personal growth of its members once again has an advisor and student-members...
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Town considers cooperative grocery store
(Local News ~ 09/04/07)
STRATTON -- Stratton residents are considering a cooperative to re-open the grocery store closed for three years. Stratton Area Chamber of Commerce member Bill Zahl told residents gathered at a community meeting recently the project could cost about $155,000...
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Oberlin lands airport grant
(Local News ~ 09/04/07)
OBERLIN, Kan. -- Oberlin has received an $80,000 grant to help buy land for an airport development project. The Oberlin Herald reports that the money, from the Airport Improvement Program of the Federal Aviation Administration, is earmarked for a longer runway...
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Hiking, biking trail valuable community asset
(Editorial ~ 09/04/07)
One concrete approach on East H Street and another on East Fifth are about all McCook has to show for its walking trail project, but they will be connected as soon as property easement details are worked out. That 3,302 feet along Kelley Creek is only the first installment of many...
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Stovepipe snakes and telephone tales
(Column ~ 09/04/07)
OK, all you young whipper-snappers. Sit back and listen. Erwin ten Bensel, who is 93 years old going on 94, has a story to tell. "It's true," he swears. It was back in 1920, eight miles north of Mercedes, Texas. "I was seven at the time," Erwin says, "and my sister, Erma, was nine. We were riding along with our folks when suddenly my dad stopped in the middle of road. 'There's a stove pipe in the road,' he said, 'I've got to get out and move it.'"...
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Another eclipse coming in February
(Column ~ 09/04/07)
Well, you pays your money and you takes you chance. That is the way it was with the lunar eclipse on Aug. 28, at least in this area. The bane of all astronomers -- the clouds that sometimes block any chance of viewing heavenly events were in great abundance. Such it was for the eclipse. I know the red of the eclipse was dazzling from descriptions of other astronomers who were able to watch it...
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McPhillips, Cobb engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/04/07)
Sarah Anne McPhillips and Justin Michael Cobb announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parent of the couple are Owen and LaVonne McPhillips of McCook and Ken and Kathy Cobb of Cambridge.
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