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Nielsen, Zhang wedding
(Wedding ~ 02/04/08)
Adrienne Nielsen and Guang Tian Zhang were united marriage on Aug. 18, 2007, at the Peace Lutheran Church in McCook, with the Rev. William Steinbauer of Lincoln officiating. Parents of the couple are Dr. Michael and Linda Nielsen of McCook and Wenyuan and Grangrong Zhang of Urumqi, China. The parents of the bridegroom were unable to attend and were represented by the bridegroom's sister, Zhutian Liu of South Bend, Ind...
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DeJonge birth
(Births ~ 02/04/08)
Brandon and Valerie DeJonge announce the birth of their daughter, Isabel Camille on Sept. 21, 2007, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. She has an older brother, 3 year old Riley. Her grandparents are Ed and Rita McConville of Indianola and Alan and Joyce DeJonge of Johnson. ...
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Gregg anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 02/04/08)
A reception is planned for Darrell and Ruth (Arnold) Gregg of Bertrand in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Feb. 9, 1958, at the First United Methodist Church in Norton, Kan. Darrell graduated from Arapahoe High School and Ruth graduated from Cambridge High School. The reception will be Feb. 10, 2008, from 4-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church at 1616 West 39th Street in Kearney. Cards of congratulations can be sent to 72914 Rd 436, Bertrand, NE 68927...
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McCarville birth
(Births ~ 02/04/08)
Travis and Anne McCarville of Lincoln announce the birth of a daughter, Alaina Michelle. She was born Sept. 2, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 21 inches. Grandparents are David and Emma Jean Colling of McCook and Thomas and Sharon McCarville of Lincoln. Great-grandparents are Nellie and Leo McConville of McCook, Mary Colling of McCook, the late Francis Colling, Harold and Phyllis McCarville of McCook and the late Robert and Virginia Jackson...
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Thomas, Wellman wedding
(Wedding ~ 02/04/08)
OMAHA -- Amanda Thomas and Robert Wellman of Omaha were united in marriage on July 14, 2007, at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Omaha. Parents of the couple are Shelly Thomas of Beatrice and Ken and Mary Wellman of Lincoln. The bride is a 1998 graduate of Deshler High School. ...
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Hagan birth
(Births ~ 02/04/08)
Bret and Katie Hagan of Gibbon announce the birth of their son, Rhet Hunter Hagan, on Jan. 5, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 18 inches long. His grandparents are Bruce and Susan Hagan of Culbertson and Corky and Linda Hagan of Plainville, Kan. His great-grandmothers are Doris Ruppert and Bessie Wilcox, both of McCook...
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Doetker birth
(Births ~ 02/04/08)
Kelly and Dawn Doetker of Wauneta announce the birth of their daughter, McKenna Marie Doetker on Jan. 5, 2008, at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 7 pounds, 1.6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Kent and Susie Doetker of Wauneta and Kurt and Janet Applegarth of Palisade. Great-grandparents are Guy and Melba Fries of Benkelman and Paul and Donna Applegarth of Palisade...
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Sevier birthday
(Birthdays ~ 02/04/08)
The family of Dwaine Sevier is hosting an open house celebration in honor of his 85th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m., at 1602 W. Third. He was born Feb. 4, 1923. His family includes Marty and Nancy of Portland, Ore., Kevin and Cheri of Denver, Colo., Dawn of Westminster, Colo., and Linnea and Rich of Gering. He has nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulation will reach him at 1602 W. Third, McCook, NE 69001...
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Schafer birth
(Births ~ 02/04/08)
Brian and Donnetta Schafer of Culbertson announce the birth of their son, Tatem Brian Schafer on Jan. 5, 2008, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. His grandparents are Ron and Joann Schafer of Culbertson and Don and Rayetta Hoss of Ness City, Kan. Great-grandparents are Stanley and LaVone Hoss and Helen Schaben, all of Ness City...
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Bison teams reach 10 wins
(High School Sports ~ 02/04/08)
The magic number for the McCook Bison boys and girls basketball teams Friday night was 10 -- as in wins No. 10 for each squad. The McCook boys, who have won four games in a row, improved to 10-9 with a hard-fought 55-51 victory over the Ogallala Indians at the MHS gymnasium...
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Everett B. Stamm
(Obituary ~ 02/04/08)
Jan. 30, 1919 - Jan. 31, 2008 BENKELMAN -- Everett B. Stamm, 89, a lifelong resident of Dundy County, departed this present life, and entered into his new life, on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Chase County Hospital in Imperial. He was born Jan. 30, 1919, to Ernest John and Zella Blanche (Bernard) Stamm and lived with his parents on the Jake Rossmiller farm three miles northwest of Benkelman, and later moved to the Heiner farm in the Pleasant Valley area. ...
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Richard Kirkland Strayer
(Obituary ~ 02/04/08)
Jan. 14, 1922 - Feb. 2, 2008 FORT WORTH, Texas -- Richard Kirkland Strayer, 86, beloved father of Brenda and Lori passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday at Genesis United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Burial will follow at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth...
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Paul S. Sass
(Obituary ~ 02/04/08)
June 3, 1936 - Feb. 1, 2008 OBERLIN -- Paul S. Sass, 71, died Friday (Jan. 1, 2008), at Decatur County Hospital. He was born June 3, 1936, in Haigler to Clarence Harr and Ida Ella (Redden) Sass. He grew up in rural Haigler and attended Haigler Public Schools...
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Ruby E. Wennihan
(Obituary ~ 02/04/08)
Sept. 15, 1919 - Feb. 1, 2008 OBERLIN -- Ruby E. Wennihan, 88, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2008) at Decatur County Good Samaritan Center. She was born Sept. 15, 1919, in Clayton, Kan., to John Martin and Laura Esther (Leichliter) Guy. She grew up and attended school in in the Clayton and Jennings area...
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Bessie Elizabeth Downey
(Obituary ~ 02/04/08)
May 12, 1909 - Feb. 2, 2008 CAMBRIDGE -- Bessie Elizabeth Downey, 98, died Saturday (Feb. 2, 2008) at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. She was born May 12, 1909, on a farm near Cambridge to Paul and Pauline Ogorzolka. She attended school in Furnas County District 42...
- Movie Review - Cloverfield (Weekend Menu ~ 02/04/08)
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Colorado pipeline to deliver water to Nebraska border
(Editorial ~ 02/04/08)
A new water project in Colorado shows just how far Colorado has been forced to go to comply with the Republican River Compact lawsuit settlement of 2002. The plan, which will deliver more water to Nebraska in the North Fork of the Republican River, may offer a lesson for Southwest Nebraska...
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Steve D. Bolles of Bolles Canyon
(Local News ~ 02/04/08)
Steve D. Bolles (Jr.) was born on a family homestead near Superior in 1875. Soon after his birth, his parents, Stephen N. (Sr.) and Marilla (nee Vaughn) moved to a farm on the Red Willow Creek (at Boxelder). Steve Sr. was a trader of cattle and horses and was gone from the farm a good deal (which sometimes involved encounters with less than friendly Indians), but Marilla proved to be a good manager and with the help of her three boys, Steve Jr., Charles M. ...
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