Stories from Monday, January 29, 2007

SIDNEY -- Kelly Renee Sinclair and Matthew Owen Kettler, both of Sidney, were united in marriage at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Aug. 12, 2006, with the Rev. Alan Davis officiating. Parents of the couple are Scott and Debbie Sinclair and Dale and Bonnie Kettler, all of Sidney. ...

Langdon, N.D. -- Cheryl Bachman and Bryce Biegler of Fargo, N.D., were united in marriage on Nov. 25, 2006, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon, N.D., with the Rev. Steven Biegler officiating. Parents of the couple are Bernie and Kitty Bachman of Langdon, and Jerome and Michele Biegler of McCook. Grandparents are Betty McKenzie of Minot, N.D., Bill and Moria Kinney of Sturgis, S.D., and Alfred and Mary Biegler of Timberlake, S.D...

INDIANOLA--Kirby Lanae Schmidt of Indianola and Joshua Adam Smith of Olathe, Kan., were united in marriage Dec. 9, 2006, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola with the Rev. Paul Witt officiating. Parents of the couple are Les and Nancy Schmidt of Indianola and Bob and Linda Smith of Olathe...

KEARNEY -- Kyle and Carissa (Howell) Stritt of Kearney, announce the birth of a daugther, Avery Paige Stritt. She was born Dec. 8, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Her grandparents are Linda and Lee Maiden of McCook, Dale Stritt of Indianola, Natalie and Jim Rickel of Lexington and Tom Howell of Grand Island. ...

Jeff and Kelcy Ruggles of McCook announce the birth of a daughter, Taylor Ashlyn Ruggles. She was born Dec. 19, 2006, at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.4 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has older brother, Glenn. Her grandparents are Larry and Nancy Tinkham of Imperial and Rick and Tracy Ruggles of McCook. Great-grandparents are Jerry and Florence Uerling of Indianola...

Dwight and Tina (Witt) Roth announce the birth of a daughter, Piper Dakota Roth. She was born Nov. 10, 2006, in Hastings. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Her grandparents are Dick and Paula Witt of Hastings. Great-grandparents are Bill and Elaine Witt of McCook...

Monica Macfee and Charles Kassner of Scio, Ore., announce the birth of a daughter, Maryann Katherine. She was born Jan. 16, 2007, at Silverton Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 7.5 ounces and was 191/4 inches long. Her grandparents are K. Ann Macfee of McCook and the late Gerald Macfee and Mary and Larry Kassner of Stayton, Ore...

The family of Dorothy Malone is hosting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday. She was born Feb. 6, 1912. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 101 Kelley Ct., Apt. 4, McCook, NE 69001

March 26, 1913 - Jan. 26, 2007 STRATTON -- Georgia V. Sis, 93, died Friday (Jan. 26, 2007), at Community Hospital in McCook. She was born March 26, 1913, on her family's farm in Rawlins County to George and Mary (Novak) Pitner and attended country school near her home.  She also attended beauty school in Denver, Colo., before returning to northwest Kansas...

April 14, 1953- Jan. 25, 2007 McDONALD, Kan. -- Carol Ann Sramek, 54, died Thursday (Jan. 25, 2007) at her home in McDonald. She was born at Lawrence, Kan., on April 14,1953, to John B. "Jack" and Virginia (Covington) Stewart. The family moved to Nitro, W. Va., in 1958. They lived there until 1969, when they returned to Kansas...

Feb. 4, 1928 - Jan. 11, 2007 GREEN?VALLEY, Ariz. -- Doris Fenney, 78, died Jan. 11, 2007, at her home in Green Valley, Ariz. She was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Ainsworth to Gladys (Fling) and Neal Denny. She was married to Alvin Alberts on May 24, 1944. On March 1, 1969, she married Goodwin Fenney in Lead, S.D...

Sept. 20, 1947 - Jan. 21, 2007 ARVADA, Colo. --?Richard George Jeanperrin, 59, died Jan. 21, 2007, at Lutheran Hospital in Wheatridge, Colo. He was born Sept. 20, 1947, in Santa Fe, N.M., to Emil and Evelyn (Lundien) Jeanperrin. He grew up in Santa Fe until his parents death. He moved to Colorado and Oregon to live with aunts and uncles...

A cold stubble field is a beautiful place when silhouetted against an expansive Nebraska sunset, like one that appeared Sunday night. Accumulated snow is slow to melt when temperatures stay below freezing, and the possiblity of snow is forecast for Wednesday...

In 1961, the editors of the McCook High School Yearbook dedicated the athletic seasons to the spirit of Discobulus, the Greek discus thrower who they felt symbolized the continuity between the spirit of ancient Greece and MHS. The Greek philosophers advocated that sports had a double purpose in the development of a successful human being -- sports sharpened the mind while they developed the body, developed leadership, loyalty, and good sportsmanship. ...

Why does the United States have three branches of government? Name two rights that are only for U.S. citizens. Name two cabinet-level positions. Name one important idea found in the Declaration of Independence. What does the Constitution do? Can you answer those questions? If not, be grateful you're already a U.S. citizen. If you're not a citizen, you might want to study up...

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." I identify with that saying, probably because throughout my life I've been forced to do things over and over again in an attempt to get them right. For that reason, I'm fully in support of the McCook community's effort to revive the Main Street program...

This week we get a two-for-one on our winter constellation, it is Gemini, the Twins. The constellation can be found to the left of Orion. Draw and extend a line from Orion's left knee (Rigel) through his right shoulder (Betelgeuse) and you will find the feet of Gemini. With its location next to Orion it appears that the twins are standing in the starry river formed by the Milky Way...

The family of Leona Webb is requesting a card shower in honor of her birthday Jan. 17. Cards of congratulations can reach her at 1010 West K, McCook, NE 69001