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Ribbon cuttings today
(Local News ~ 08/05/11)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Nebraska National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve officials will join Gov. Dave Heineman, state and local community leaders today when they dedicate two new Armed Forces Reserve Centers in Columbus and McCook. The new $9.5 million Columbus Armed Forces Center grand opening will take place at 10 a.m. at 2018 Armory Drive, Columbus...
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Cuellar, Powell exchange vows
(Wedding ~ 08/05/11)
RAPID CITY, South Dakota -- Lauren Kristene Cuellar of Culbertson, Nebraska and Tyler Robert Powell of Rapid City, South Dakota were united in marriage on June 4, 2011, at Copper Canyon Lodge in Rapid City with the Rev. Bob Savot officiating. Parents of the couple are Steve and Mary Cuellar of Culbertson and Robert and Kaelynn Powell of Rapid City. ...
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Rasmussen, Sheets engagement
(Engagement ~ 08/05/11)
KyAnn Rasmussen and Preston Sheets, both of Lincoln, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-to-be are Mike Rasmussen Lincoln and Jeanne Rodarmel of McCook, Nebraska. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Ernie Sheets of Hayes Center, Nebraska and Tammy Drain of Trenton, Nebraska...
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Gomez, Burrell
(Engagement ~ 08/05/11)
Jayleen Janaya Gomez and Andrew Michael Burrell, both of McCook, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-to-be are Vickie Harrison and Heath Ruf of Cambridge, Nerbaska. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Sherry and Steve Rothmeyer of McCook and Andrew and Debbie Burrell...
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Bamesberger, Staton engagement
(Engagement ~ 08/05/11)
Sarah Lynn Bamesberger of Indianola, Nebraska, and Khristopher Lee Staton of Pratt, Kansas, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-to-be are Phil and Janice Bamesberger of Indianola. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Mario and Mona Tursini of Pratt. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Janet and Dale Bamesberger, and Mary Ann Stritt, all of Indianola...
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Herzog birthday
(Birthdays ~ 08/05/11)
The family of Ed Herzog of Culbertson, Nebraska is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday, Aug. 13. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska. Family includes daughter, Kathy and one grandson, both of Ogden, Utah. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 401, Culbertson, NE 69024...
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Wright anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/05/11)
The family of Loran and Irene Wright of Palisade, Nebraska is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 68th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 14, 1943, at the Methodist Church in Atwood, Kansas. Their family includes daughter, Bonnie and husband, Lloyd Johnson of Ogallala, Nebraska; son, the late Bob Wright; and two grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at P.O. Box 333, Palisade, NE 69040...
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Pearson anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/05/11)
The family of George and Peggy Pearson of Sun City West, Arizona, is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 55th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 12, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in McCook, Nebraska. Their family includes Kathy and Kelly Kinkade, Harold and Lori Pearson and Tonda and Mike Simmonds, all of McCook and Dan Pearson of Culbertson, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ...
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Woerner birth
(Births ~ 08/05/11)
Landon and Melissa (Harpham) Woerner of Hardy, Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter, Macie Ann Woerner. She was born July 5, 2011, at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Nebraska, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Grandparents are Kevin and Cheryl Harpham of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Deb Woerner and Larry Woerner of Superior. Great-grandparents are Delbert and Helen Harpham of Hastings, Nebraska, and Darrell and Rosella Heuertz of Roseland, Nebraska...
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Banzhaf birth
(Births ~ 08/05/11)
Cory and Jamie Banzhaf of Kearney, Nebraska announce the birth of a son, Cole Dean Banzhaf. He was born June 5, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Grandparents are Kathy and Gaylord Smallfoot and Kaye Banzhaf, all of Eustis, Nebraska, and the late Randy Banzhaf and Jim and Kelly Shada. Great-grandparents are Don and Jean Sughroue of Cambridge, Nebraska, Lavinna Banzhaf of Eustis, Nick Shada of Kearney and Kenneth George of Bellevue, Nebraska...
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Pratt birth
(Births ~ 08/05/11)
Jason and Chrtistin Pratt of Lincoln, Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Lynn Pratt. She was born June 20, 2011 at Bryan LGH Hospital in Lincoln, weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Her grandfather is Robert Pratt of Lincoln. Her great-grandmother is Phyllis Coolidge of McCook, Nebraska...
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Faye M. Miller
(Obituary ~ 08/05/11)
Feb. 5, 1921-Aug. 3, 2011 OBERLIN, Kansas -- Faye M. Miller, 90, died Wednesday (Aug. 3, 2011) in St. John, Kansas. She was born Feb. 5, 1921, in rural Jennings, Kansas, to Loyal and Emma (Rohan) Griffin. She was raised in the Kanona, Kansas area. She went to Kanona Grade School and Jennings High School...
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Luella Irene Overmiller
(Obituary ~ 08/05/11)
Jan. 29, 1931-Aug. 3, 2011 OBERLIN, Kansas -- Luella Irene Overmiller, 80, died Wednesday (Aug. 3, 2011) at Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin, Kansas. She was born Jan. 29, 1931, in Bloomington, Nebraska, to Charles and Myrtle (Hauble) Greening. She was raised on a farm near Bloomington. She attended Naponee, Nebraska High School and college in Kearney...
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Synchronicity
(Column ~ 08/05/11)
Many people believe it's a very random world we live in where good and bad things happen unaccountably every day. It's a world where some folks live into their 100s while others die as infants. We inhabit a planet ruled by Mother Nature where tornados, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes and droughts strike indiscriminately, destroying the lives of many while having no effect on the lives of others. ...
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Reserve Center tribute to men, women of region
(Editorial ~ 08/05/11)
Today's dedication of the Armed Forces Reserve Center in McCook is a proud moment for McCook, but not because of the new bricks-and-mortar on the airport property. Rather, it's a tribute to the thousands of young men and women who have been involved in the Army Reserve and Nebraska National Guard units operating from McCook over the years...
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McCook Armed Forces Reserve Center dedicated
(Local News ~ 08/05/11)
Gov. Dave Heineman speaks at dedication ceremonies for the new McCook Armed Forces Reserve Center on Aug. 5, 2011. The $7.2 million facility east of McCook adjoining McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport is the new home of Det. 2, 1195th Transportation Co. Medium Truck Cargo Corps Nebraska Army National Guard, and Det. 1, 1013th Quartermaster Co. U.S. Army Reserve. One hundred and three soldiers will train at the facility...
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