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Kramer, Robinson wedding
(Wedding ~ 08/08/05)
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. -- Convenant United Methodist Church in Springfield, Pa., was the setting for the May 21, 2005, wedding of Kerri Kramer and Jamie Robinson of Springfield. Their parents are Ron and Sharon Kramer of Kearney (formerly of McCook) and Jim and Carol Robinson of Broomall, Pa. The Reverand Wendy Hudson-Jacoby performed the ceremony...
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Frazier, Tegtmeier engagement
(Engagement ~ 08/08/05)
Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Frazier of McCook and Mr. and Mrs. Rober Tegtmeier of Burchard announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children Sarah Jo Frazier of Omaha and Sherman Tegtmeier of Burchard. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Alegent Health School of Radiology in Omaha and is employed at the Pawnee County Hospital in Pawnee City. ...
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Fennell, Stupka engagement
(Engagement ~ 08/08/05)
Lyndi Kay Fennell, the daughter of Bill and Michele Fennel of Decatur, Texas and Nicholas Jay Stupka, the son of Dave and Vickye Stupka, formerly of McCook, now living in Decatur, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Decatur High School and will graduate from Texas Woman's University in 2006. ...
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Schmidt, Swanson engagement
(Engagement ~ 08/08/05)
Rochelle Schmidt and Scott Swanson, both of Hastings, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Les and Nancy Schmidt of Indianola and Jim and Sandi Swanson of Utica. Grandparents of the bride-to-be include Don and Mariann Ogorzolka, Peggy Schmidt, the late Cliff Schmidt, Nettie Voorhees and the Page Voorhees. ...
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Benson birth
(Births ~ 08/08/05)
Joe and Colleen Benson announce the birth of a daughter, Karsyn Chantel Wynter Benson. She was born June 30, 2005. She has two older sisters, Katelynn and Korinne and an older brother, Kaden. Grandparents are David and Kathy Benson of Cambridge, Ann McKee of Westminister, Colo., and Tim McKee of Aurora, Colo...
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Sughroue birth
(Births ~ 08/08/05)
AMHERST -- Brad and Jennifer (Paul) Sughroue announce the birth of a son, Mason Duane on July 8, 2005. Grandparents are Donnie and Angie Sughroue of Bartley and Robert and Susan Paul of Sargent. Great-grandparents are Don and Jean Sughroue of Cambridge and Shirley De Busk of Sargent...
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Bieker birth
(Births ~ 08/08/05)
Leelan and Marie Bieker of McCook announce the birth of their son, Beau Lawrence on Friday, June 24, 2005 at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 6 pounds, 2.8 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Lavern and Kathy Bieker of Hayes Center and Joe and Kathy Marci of Denver, Colo. Great grandparents are Lawrence and Francis Holzmeisler, Martin Bieker of Quinter, Kan., and Kathryn Patti of Denver...
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Scott birth
(Births ~ 08/08/05)
Terrance and Crystal Scott of Cozad would like to announce the birth of a son, Collyn Michael, born on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Gaylord and Kathy Smallfoot, Kaye Banzhaf of Eustis, the late Randy Banzhaf, and Tony and Jeannie Scott of Greeley. ...
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Karre birth
(Births ~ 08/08/05)
Cody and Janette Karre announce the birth of a daughter, Elaina Cora Karre on Feb. 28, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She has a brother, Alec, 7, and a sister, Aleigha. 4. Grandparents are Gary and Christine Roth of McCook, Carol Karre of McCook, and Doug and Julie Karre, also of McCook. Great-grandparents are DeWinta McDowell of Palisade, Leroy Bodeman of Tuscon, Ariz., and Robert and Norma Karre of Hayes Center...
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Farmer, Roe engagement
(Engagement ~ 08/08/05)
Rachel Farmer and Tyler Roe, both of Overland Park, Kan., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Bill and Connie Farmer of Overland Park and Larry and Peggy Roe of Oberlin. The bride-to-be graduated from Blue Valley High School and has a master's degree in accounting from Kansas State University. ...
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Ruf anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/08/05)
The children and grandchildren of Ed and Ruth (Hosea) Ruf of Wilsonville are hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 45th wedding anniversary. They married Aug. 14, 1960, at Lebanon. Their family includes children Barb and Kevin Hitt of Lebanon, Bev and Bill Moorberg of Victorville, Calif., and Bob and Sherri Ruf of Oberlin. They have eight grandchildren. Cards of congratulations can reach them at 70759 Road 407, Wilsonville, NE 69046...
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Unger birthday
(Birthdays ~ 08/08/05)
The children and grandchildren of Alfred Unger announce a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on August 9, 2005. Cards can be sent to 74212 Avenue 373, Hayes Center, NE 69032.
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Houghtelling anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/08/05)
The family of Dennis and Donna (Kutz) Houghtelling of Indianola are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th wedding anniversary. They married Aug. 6, 1980, in Portland, Ore. Their family includes Abby Houghtelling of Indianola and Jarod Houghtelling of Billings, Mont. Cards of congratulations will reach them at P. O. Box 39, Indianola, NE 69034...
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Flyin' high
(Local News ~ 08/08/05)
Americans celebrate their right to display "The Grand Ol' Flag" during Trenton's annual harvest festival parade Saturday morning. Displaying a flatbed trailer full of flags waving in the wind was John McDermott of Colby, Kan. The harvest festival weekend started with a jamboree and bonfire on Friday and included a car show, cow patty bingo, kids' games, volleyball, horseshoes and team penning on Saturday. It concluded with a pie and ice cream social Sunday...
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A bison coming to Weiland Field?
(Local News ~ 08/08/05)
McCook Public Schools board of education members will accept a full-body statue of a bison for Weiland Field during their regular board meeting at 6 p.m. today, in the conference room at the junior high. Other donations that board members will accept are: $750 from the McCook Wrestling Club, $27,173 from the Booster Club, including $5,000 for weight equipment; $500 from J. Burton for a batting cage; and landscaping stone for Weiland Field from Gerhold Concrete...
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The memorable 'Honest John' Powers
(Column ~ 08/08/05)
But for a quirk of fate, plus a bit of skullduggery by big city politicians, Trenton would have been able to claim one of its own as Governor of Nebraska in 1890. John Holbrook Powers was born in Collinsville, Illinois (near St. Louis, Mo.) in 1831. ...
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Congratulations on area events
(Editorial ~ 08/08/05)
The people of the McCook area have done it again! With the all-out support of hundreds of volunteers, the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life has soared over its goal, with more than $32,000 raised in this year's event. "It's heart-warming that so many do so much," said Gloria Masoner, a Gazette writer who lost a sister to the disease. "On a personal level, it's uplifting to know that the community is joining together to do all it can to fight cancer."...
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Roger Wayne Bauer
(Obituary ~ 08/08/05)
Oct. 11, 1961-Aug. 3, 2005 CULBERTSON -- Roger Wayne Bauer, 43, died Wednesday (Aug. 3, 2005) at his home in rural Culbertson. He was born Oct. 11, 1961, to Robert and Betty (Milliken) Bauer in McCook. He graduated from Culbertson High School and later Wesleyan University at Indianapolis, Ind., with a degree in engineering draftsman...
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'Five aces' resident
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/08/05)
**Dear Editor, As a former resident of McCook (1111 West 1st - or, as my dad used to say, five aces). I appreciated Mr. Sehnert's article about streets. We were somewhat taken back when the "Indian Reservation" was established (the streets were crooked). Now that I am just a little older (MHS -- class of 1961, do the math) I would have to say that it was a good thing...
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McCook obsolete?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/08/05)
**Dear Editor, I agree with Bill Donze on the issue of the water rate going up, I still don't understand why the airfield had been bought to put a water system there. Didn't anyone think about the leakage of the fuel from the airplanes that landed there?...
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Pool league now accepting signups
(Other Sports ~ 08/08/05)
The McCook Area APA Pool League is now accepting team registrations for the upcoming Fall Session. Registration deadline is Monday, August 22nd with play beginning the first week of September. The APA Pool Leagues are open to amateur pool players, men and women, that are at least 21 years of age...
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Stout gets stout bonus at Hitchcock County Speedway
(Other Sports ~ 08/08/05)
By DARIN RACEK Special to the Gazette It was bonus night at Hitchcock County Speedway in Culbertson on August 5, as the winner of each A Feature earned an additional $50 or $100 for his or her win. Three IMCA Stock Car drivers were also running for a $250 bonus, which could also earn a lucky fan $250. ...
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Joni Marie Clapp
(Obituary ~ 08/08/05)
May 7, 1963-Aug. 7, 2005 Joni Marie Clapp, 42, died Sunday (Aug. 7, 2005) at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She was born May 7, 1963, to Kenneth and Dorinda (Haarberg) Polly in Imperial. She graduated from McCook High School and trained at the McCook Beauty Academy...
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Gigax birthdays
(Birthdays ~ 08/08/05)
The family of Gilbert and Greta Gigax wish to honor them with a card shower on their 80th birthdays. Gilbert was born Aug. 11, and Greta was born Aug. 12. Cards of congratulations will reach them at Box 276 Hayes Center, NE 69032.
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