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Fong, Hock wedding
(Wedding ~ 08/13/07)
KEARNEY -- Meagan Elizabeth Fong of Kenesaw and Adam John Hock of Culbertson were united in marriage June 2, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Kearney. The Rev. Dale Phillips officiated. Parents of the couple are Scott and Karen Fong of Kenesaw and George and Kathry Hock of Culbertson. ...
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Jacobs anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/13/07)
The family of Virgil and Amelia Jacobs is hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 18, 1947, at St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, Kan. The open house is Sunday, Aug. 19, 2-5 p.m., at the Elk's Lounge Blue Room in Russell, Kan. ...
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Schwaderer birth
(Births ~ 08/13/07)
Chris and Shauna Schwaderer of Chapman announce the birth of their daughter, Sofie Paige Schwaderer, who was born July 24, 2007 at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kan., She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has one sister, Kacie. Grandparents are Merril and Rene Morris of Danbury and Gary and Pat Schwaderer of Mullen. Great grandparents are Ken and Berniece Brungardt of Byers, Colo., Ardith Morris of McCook, and Ann Connell of Mullen...
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Horobik birth
(Births ~ 08/13/07)
Katina and Brian Horobik of Stratton announce the birth of their daughter, McKinzie Maye, who was born Aug. 2, 2007, at Dundy County Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 12.3 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Doug Downing of McDonald, Kan., Tom and Bonnie Horobik of Benkelman and Diana Phillips of Ludell, Kan. ...
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Gaboury anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/13/07)
Paulette and Paul Gaboury of McCook will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 14.
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Howe, Stull engagement
(Engagement ~ 08/13/07)
Jamie Howe of Omaha and Kevin Stull of McCook announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-to-be are David and Kathy Howe of St. Louis, Mo.. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Jim and Lori Stull of McCook. The bride-to-be was homeschooled and graduated in 2003. She has an Associate's degree from Grace University in Omaha and works at Delice's European Bakery in Omaha...
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Don Lawler captures 2007 Heritage Hills men's club title
(Community Sports ~ 08/13/07)
Putting was the key to victory for Don Lawler, a Stratton resident, who captured the championship in the 2007 Heritage Hills men's club golf tournament. During a grueling 36-hole tournament in hot, humid weather, Lawler shot rounds of 80 and 82 for a two-day total of 162. This gave him a two-stroke victory over Kent Hardin of McCook...
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Colorful sight returning to Nebraska skies
(Editorial ~ 08/13/07)
Nebraska may not have the Rocky Mountains or great surfing beaches but one thing we do have is an abundance of clear blue skies. What better way to show them off than as a backdrop for a fleet of multicolored hot-air balloons? That's what's on tap for this year's McCook Balloon Fest, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9...
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Our body guards
(Column ~ 08/13/07)
It's too dangerous for us to visit our projects very often. Most of the field inspection is done by local Iraqis who report back with reports and photos. When we do go out, we have a team of bodyguards that we take with us. The team of bodyguards is a real gang of characters, all ex-military. ...
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The richest man he ever met
(Column ~ 08/13/07)
As the developer of 20 international companies, Dr. George Garlick has traveled the world, making more than 20 trips to Japan, as well as countless journeys to other international and American destinations. So, in all those travels, who would you guess is the richest person Dr. Garlick ever met? Warren Buffett? Bill Gates? One of the Saudi Arabian princes?...
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Paper balloon bombers of World War II
(Column ~ 08/13/07)
Because of the United State's location, protected as it is on both coasts by wide oceans, it is generally believed that there were no enemy attacks on America's shores by either the Germans or the Japanese during World War II. This is not entirely correct...
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McCook picture book arrives
(Local News ~ 08/13/07)
The staff of the McCook Daily Gazette joins in celebration after the successful completion of the quasquicentennial book project. The Gazette staff spent more than a year producing the 200-page, hard-bound book, which is titled "McCook Memories: Proud People, Proud Heritage." The bright, shining faces in the picture, taken in the Gazette pressroom, are, front row from left, Dee Shafer, Robin Anderson, Billie Cole, Shary Skiles and Rhonda Whitaker. ...
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