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Car show draws 85 entries
(Local News ~ 06/07/04)
OBERLIN -- Even the customized touches have been customized on the buttery yellow 1957 Ford Skyliner that Ron Brown of Oberlin showed in the third annual Museum Summerfest car show Saturday in Oberlin. Ron and Alinda Brown's '57 Ford was one of about 85 cars that gleamed and glistened on Oberlin's downtown streets Saturday morning. Exhibitors cruised in for Cokes at the A&W Drive-In Friday night and competed in a burn-out contest Saturday afternoon...
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Hurst wins with two seven-under par rounds
(Local News ~ 06/07/04)
A former University of Kansas golfer, Travis Hurst, put together two outstanding seven-under par rounds to win the 2004 championship at the John Mullen Pro-Am golf tournament with a 36-hole score of 130. Hurst, who is from Wichita, finished six strokes ahead of Justin Herron of Omaha, who followed his first day score of 71 with a seven-under 65 on Sunday...
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Eight-second ride
(Local News ~ 06/07/04)
Hershey cowboy Shad Lantis rides tight for eight seconds during action Saturday afternoon at Wilsonville's 37th annual rodeo. Lantis, riding a Rodeo Rose Productions horse named "Extreme Pleasure," won Saturday's saddle bronc event with 70 points. Also on Saturday, 12-year-old Lindsey Driggs of North Platte won the title of 2004 "Wilsonville Rodeo Queen." The sun shone bright and warm on Saturday's and Sunday's performances, and a super-fine dusting of arena dirt settled over the hundreds of spectators who filled the bleachers and lined the arena fences both days.. ...
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McCook man dies in drowning accident
(Local News ~ 06/07/04)
Officials are still investigating the drowning of a McCook man Saturday night or Sunday morning at Hugh Butler Lake in Frontier County north of McCook. The body of Rodney McKillip, 46, was discovered at 10:20 a.m., Sunday, floating in the water about eight feet from his fishing gear on the rocky shoreline...
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President's death brings back memories
(Editorial ~ 06/07/04)
As the nation mourns the death of President Ronald Reagan, the thoughts of people of the McCook area go back 28 years -- to May 5, 1976 -- when Reagan, then a candidate for the nation's highest office, made a campaign appearance at the McCook Memorial Auditorium...
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Here's Johnny !!!
(Column ~ 06/07/04)
Johnny Carson was a dominant force in network television for 30 years, from 1962 until 1992. He established the format for late night television that continues to the present time. During those years he literally changed America's sleeping habits. In a divorce suit in 1975 he was named as a co-respondant. ...
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Credit due
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/07/04)
Dear Editor: After receiving so many compliments on the looks of the City of Indianola Cemetery, we felt the need to give credit where credit is due. The Indianola City Council wishes to make known the following: The week prior to Memorial Day, several member of the McCook Work Ethic Camp came to help mow, trim, paint, etc., at the cemetery. ...
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Voting your conscious
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/07/04)
Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Bob Thayer's letter and challenge to me. Let me reiterate what I said in my previous letter. Romans 13:1-2 says Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained (brought into existence by) God. vs 2 Whoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Please read verses 3-5 also...
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Destroying bad guys
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/07/04)
Dear Editor: On June 30, 2004, the Iraqis will have the democracy. The bloodshed will vanish, and there will be peace, freedom and prosperity. Why? Because the revenue from the vast oil deposits will be used to destroy all evil-doers, terrorists and other bad guys who don't read the Bible...
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Lack of leadership
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/07/04)
Dear Editor: I wouldn't follow President Bush to a dog fight, even if he promised to win. As for his leadership capabilities, he isn't fit to lead preschoolers in "Ring Around the Rosy." As far as respect goes, I cannot respect a president who goes to war not understanding the nature of the enemy. Those people find a quick way to heaven if the die in a holy war...
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Gerald W. Geihsler
(Obituary ~ 06/07/04)
July 16, 1929-June 4, 2004 Gerald William Geihsler, 74, died Friday (June 4, 2004) at Community Hospital of McCook. He was born July 16, 1929, to Harold and Sophia (Kircher) Geihsler in Palisade. He grew up in Palisade and McCook, where he attended high school. He entered the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict...
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Audrey L. Craig
(Obituary ~ 06/07/04)
May 5, 1923-June 4, 2004 NORTON, Kan. -- Audrey L. Craig, 81, died Friday (June 4, 2004) at Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kan. She was born May 5, 1923, to William and Winnie (Frye) Wyatt in Norton County, Kan. She was raised in Norton and attended Norton County Schools...
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John R.Trumble
(Obituary ~ 06/07/04)
Oct. 31, 1915-June 4, 2004 CAMBRIDGE -- John R. Trumble, 88, died Friday (June 4, 2004) at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge. He was born Oct. 31, 1915, to Arthur and Stella (Ross) Trumble. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1934 and farmed with his father until he joined the Army. He served in World War II from 1941-1945...
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Hein birth
(Births ~ 06/07/04)
LINCOLN -- Randall and Dana Hein announce the birth of their son, Evan William Robert, May 2, 2004, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Jan Hein of McCook and David Evans of Lincoln and the late Peggy Evans. Great grandparents are Herman and Edna Ficken and Hannah Hein of McCook and the late Harry Hein...
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Klein anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 06/07/04)
The family of Barbara J. (Ninemires) and Richard A. Klein is hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary, June 13, 2-4 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 411 East Sixth, McCook. The couple married in 1954, at Peace Lutheran Church. Their children are Ruth Ann, Sally and husband, Doug Henderson, Richard Mark and wife, Penny Klein, and Chris and wife, Robin Klein. They have nine grandchildren. Cards will reach the couple at RR4, Box 287, McCook, NE 69001...
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Hanchera anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 06/07/04)
The family of DeWayne and Lavonne Hanchera is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's anniversary June 9. Cards will reach the couple at RR2, Danbury, NE 69026.
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Patterson anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 06/07/04)
The family of George and Sylvia (Pearson) Patterson is hosting an open house June 13, 2-5 p.m., at the Indianola Christian Church. The couple married in 1954 at the United Methodist Church in McCook. Their children are Stan and Cindy Moore of Bartley and Duane and Kathy Patterson of Lakewood, Colo. They have four grandchildren. Cards will reach the couple at 104 East 10th, McCook, NE 69001...
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Boyd birthday
(Birthdays ~ 06/07/04)
The family of Ersel Boyd is hosting an open house in honor of her 80th birthday June 12, 1-4 p.m., at Dairy Sweet in Cambridge. She was born Oct. 12, 1924. Cards will reach her at Box P, Cambridge, NE 69022.
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Quinones, Orton engagement
(Engagement ~ 06/07/04)
Michelle Quiñones of McClave, Colo., and Tyson Orton of Torrington, Wyo., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Michael Vargas of Buena Park, Calif., Maria Quiñones of Lamar, Colo., and Buzz and Kaye Orton of Torrington, Wyo. ...
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Olday, Brown engagement
(Engagement ~ 06/07/04)
Paula Christine Olday and Christopher Lee Brown of McAllen Texas, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Don and Susan Olday of Keller, Texas and Randy and Dianna Brown of McCook. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Baylor University with a bachelor degree in music education. ...
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Thomas, Psota
(Engagement ~ 06/07/04)
Jena R. Thomas and Jeffrey L. Psota, both of Lincoln, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Edward and Linda Thomas and John and Lynda Psota, all of McCook. The bride-to-be is a commercial underwriter for Allied Insurance. The prospective bridegroom is a network administrator for BKD, LLP. The couple is planning a June 26, 2004, ceremony at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook...
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Strasburg, Gilbreath engagement
(Engagement ~ 06/07/04)
Holly Strasburg and Michael Gilbreath, both of Kearney, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Barry and Betty Strasburg of Hayes Center and Jerry and Karen Gilbreath of Kearney. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Hayes Center High School in Hayes Center. ...
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Yost, Schmidt wedding
(Wedding ~ 06/07/04)
Misty Yost and Aaron Schmidt (pictured with their daughter, Izabella Ele) were united in marriage May 7, 2004, at the Red Willow County Courthouse in McCook. Parents of the couple are Robert and Alice Yost, Carolyn Schmidt, all of McCook, and the late Myron Schmidt. ...
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Davis, Cornell wedding
(Wedding ~ 06/07/04)
Kelli Davis and Don Cornell were united in marriage March 19, 2004, at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Thurman officiating. Parents of the couple are Bill and Paula Davis of McCook and Ken and Sherry Cornell of London, Ontario, Canada. Grandparents of the couple are Ken and Stannis Spencer of McCook, Bill and Gwen Davis of Trenton, Art and Madeline Collings of London, Ontario and Ann David of Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada...
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