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Taylor, Mock wedding
(Wedding ~ 07/31/06)
OMAHA -- Christy Taylor and Kyle Mock were united in marriage June 10, 2006, at Grace Community Church in Omaha with the Rev. Bart Wilkinson officiating. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor of Fremont and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Mock of Holbrook...
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Wilson anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/31/06)
The family of Burdette and Jackie Wilson are requesting a card shower in honor of the couples' 60th anniversary They were married Aug. 4, 1946, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wauneta. Their children are Laddie and Anita Wilson, Alyce and Alan Richard, Rex and Kathy Walgren, Bill and Kim Wilson and Rich and Jennifer Wilson...
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Watson, Pelfrey engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/31/06)
Amber Watson of McCook and John Pelfrey of Rossville, Kan., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Dann and Tresa Watson of McCook and Randall and Nancy Pelfrey of Rossville. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of McCook High School and a 2006 graduate of North Central Kansas Technical College. ...
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Bates, Williams engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/31/06)
Kendra Bates and Willie Williams of McCook announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The parents of the couple are Clark and Dawna Bates of McCook, Mary Lichtenwaldt of McCook and Wilbert Williams of Arvada, Colo. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of McCook Senior High and will be continuing her education at Nebraska Christian College in Papillion. The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of McCook Senior High. He has earned his Associates degree at Nebraska Christian College and will continue his education at Grace University in Omaha. ...
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Oakley anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/31/06)
The family of Cliff and Zetta "Annie" Oakley is hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 5, 1956 in Trenton. Their children are Sally and Ed Vontz of North Platte, Jerry and Robin Wonderly of Bartley, Rexene and Dennis Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa, Rita and Lawrence Herron of McCook and Terri Propes of Litchfield, Ariz. ...
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Harpst anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/31/06)
The family of Mark and Tami Harpst are hosting an open house and card shower in honor of the couple's 25th wedding anniversary Aug. 8. Their children are Nathan Harpst of Lincoln and Matthew Harpst of Cambridge. The open house is Saturday, Aug. 5, 2-4 p.m., at Heritage Plaza in Cambridge. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 814 Flannery, Cambridge, NE 69022...
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Bley anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/31/06)
The children of Ervin and Elaine Bley are hosting an open house and card shower for their parents 50th anniversary. The open house will be Aug. 5, at the Chief Motel poolside at 612 West B Street in McCook from 2-4 p.m. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 110 East O Street, McCook, NE 69001...
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Jesch birthday
(Birthdays ~ 07/31/06)
The family of Eugene "Bud" Jesch is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday Aug. 2. Cards of congratulations will reach him at PO Box 305, Stratton, NE 69043.
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Brown, Floyd engagement
(Engagement ~ 07/31/06)
Jerry Brown of McPherson, Kan., Shawni Brown of Alameda, Calif., and Roger and Loretta Floyd of Hayes Center announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Tiffani Jo Brown and Stephen Jon Floyd, both of McPherson. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of McPherson High School and has been employed in advertising sales for The McPherson Sentinel since August of 2003. ...
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Papiernik birth
(Births ~ 07/31/06)
Adam and Alissa Papiernik of Lincoln announce the birth of a son, Ethan Richard Papiernik. He was born June 22, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, weighing 5 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 18.75 inches in length. He has a brother, Chandler, 5, and a sister, Natalie, 17 months. Grandparents are Dick Reiners of Indianola; Elsie Reiners of Indianola; and Mike and Betty Papiernik of Springfield, S.D. His great-grandmother is Rosella Ziller of Grand Island...
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Schroeder birth
(Births ~ 07/31/06)
Mike and Kathie Schroeder of Colby, Kan., announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Daniel Schroeder, July 7, 2006, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kan. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He has a two brothers, Dominic, 2, and Gabriel, 1. His grandparents are Mike and Diane Sis of Atwood and Dan and Janet Schroeder of Colby. Great-grandparents are John and Virginia Burk of Atwood...
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Davis anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/31/06)
The children of Bill and Paula (Bosley) Davis are hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 30th anniversary. They were married July 31, 1976. Their children are Anthony of McCook, Kelli Cornell and husband, Don of North Platte and Sabrina of Lincoln. Cards of congratulations can reach the couple at 1624 Centennial Drive in McCook...
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Bamesbuger anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 07/31/06)
The family of Dale and Janet Bamesberger are hosting an open house and card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. The open house will be Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, from 1-3 p.m. at the Republican River Valley Event Center at 905 East 7th in McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 71085 DR. 400, Indianola, NE 69034...
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Schnell cruises to amateur victory; Crick places 2nd
(Community Sports ~ 07/31/06)
ELKHORN -- With his first goal achieved early in the final round of the 97th Nebraska Amateur, Brady Schnell turned his focus to his second goal. "First, I wanted to win the tournament," said Schnell, a senior at Nebraska. "I also wanted to keep my focus and play well."...
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Samuel John Johnson
(Obituary ~ 07/31/06)
May 20, 1908 - July 12, 2006 Samuel John Johnson, died Wednesday (July 12, 2006) at the Senior Care Center in Denton, Texas at the age of 98. He was born May 20, 1908, on a farm west of Norcatur, Kan., the son of the late Robert and Susanna Armina (Nash) Johnson. He grew up in Norcatur where he graduated from high school in 1925...
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Eugene Stanley 'Gene' Laumann
(Obituary ~ 07/31/06)
July 26, 1932 - July 29, 2006 STRATTON -- Eugene Stanley "Gene" Laumann, 74, died Saturday (July 29, 2006) at his home near Stratton. He was born July 26, 1932, in Stratton, to Albert D. and Antoinette M. (Faimon) Laumann and attended school in Stratton. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1950 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He received his honorable discharge in 1954...
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Eskew birth
(Births ~ 07/31/06)
Aaron and Ashley Eskew of Imperial announce the birth of a daughter, Adelle Nicole. She was born July 3, 2006, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 10.5 inches in length.She has one brother, Sebastian, 5. Grandparents are Marty and Denise Sis of McCook and Greg and Kaye Eskew of Imperial. ...
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First things first
(Local News ~ 07/31/06)
Her bag is ready for the candy she'll collect, but first a pause to honor the Stars and Stripes. Benkelman's parade Saturday marked the 100th year of the Dundy County Fair.
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If it sounds too good to be true
(Editorial ~ 07/31/06)
The Internet is a powerful communications tool, but like anything good, it is open to abuse. Older people are among the biggest users of the 'net, keeping in touch with friends and relatives via e-mail, thanks to easy-to-use software and fast connections that leave the most impatient of us little to complain about...
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Left for dead: A first hand account of World War I
(Column ~ 07/31/06)
For years a neighbor, Swantie Swanson walked past our place on his way to the Post Office. He was a tall, distinguished fellow. He was invariably friendly and passed the time of day if we happened to meet, but he was quiet, never instigated a conversation...
- Schaffert, Bartlett engagement (Engagement ~ 07/31/06)
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