Stories from Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Lucille Helen Gohl died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook at the age of 81. She was born Dec. 24, 1921, at Aurora, the daughter of the late Christian and Elizabeth (Fritz) Schaffert. She moved with her family to the Culbertson area in 1932 and graduated from Culbertson high School in 1939. Following graduation she was employed by Bill Wagner and Myatt Volentine families...

The family of Larry and Linda Foster of Bartley is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th anniversary, Dec. 1. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 204 West Walnut, PO Box 125, Bartley, NE 69020.

Yes, we do complain. A lot. But deep down, in our heart of hearts, we know how incredibly fortunate we are. That's why it is so special to celebrate Thanksgiving. Think about it. There is one purpose -- and one purpose only -- to this traditional American celebration: to give thanks...

**Dear Editor, I am an outsider, not from this area, originally not even from this country. I have however lived here for around six years and have come to love this place, Hitchcock County, as my home. For me there are lots of reasons chose to live here, the biggest reason is family, and the second is that sense of community and the feeling of belonging here that I have received from the citizenry, that only small communities can offer...

I have spent the better part of the past week in kind of a pleasant day-dreamy haze. Part of it's because it's nearly Thanksgiving -- and I love Thanksgiving. The turkey, the pies, the fresh baked bread, family gathered, blessings recognized, and at day's end, a turkey sandwich on white bread with Miracle Whip salad dressing. Yum. It's one of those "heavenly" days...

Newly-hired Doane College softball coach Barry Mosley knew he needed a strong presence in the center of the diamond to improve the Tigers' program for next season. Mosley said he hopes signing of McCook High School senior standout Lisa Friehe will help the rest of the recruiting dominoes fall in place...

JENNINGS -- The St. Patrick's boys basketball team captured the Jennings Tournament with a 45-20 victory over Northern Valley Saturday. The Knights defeated Damar 41-18 Thursday in a first-round game. Cory Gaston led the Kinights with 19 points in the title game, followed by J.D. Stone with 12, Michael Jordan 8, Chris Stull 4 and Chad Stull 2...