Stories from Friday, July 30, 2010

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Former Gazette publisher Gene O. Morris wants everyone to know that no matter what the message in their morning e-mail says, he's not stranded in Spain, unable to square accounts. An apparent scam e-mail sent early Friday morning from one of Morris' private accounts contained a desperate plea for financial assistance. ...

Sept. 17, 1915-July 29, 2010 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Truman A. "Bud" Silver, 94, died Thursday (July 29, 2010) at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was born on Sept. 17, 1915, in Trenton to Clarence and Mary (Fleming) Silver. He was baptized in 1938 and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Palisade, Nebraska. He attended Trenton Public Schools...

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Proud request the pleasure of your company as they celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of their parents on Saturday, July 31, from 1:30-4 p.m., at Saint Catherine's Parish Center, 815 D Street, Indianola, Nebraska...

Employees, customers should not be put at a disadvantage.

America's pre-teens and young teenagers are more overweight than ever before new reports indicate and the health experts are working overtime encouraging mothers to carefully monitor the amount and kind of food their children are consuming. School lunchrooms are re-evaluating their menus and the kind of food and drink that is made available to students. ...

Bob Chapula of McCook, Nebraska, in the No. 24 stock car, and David Murray Jr. of Oberlin, Kansas, in the 97M IMCA modified, tear up a dusty McCook Speedway during the Red Willow County fair stock car races Thursday evening. Chalupa placed third in his heat; Murray won the modified A feature. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Sara Richelle Cappel and Mark Edward Jarding, both of Goodyear, Arizona, were united in marriage, Dec. 18, 2009, at St. Patricks Catholic Church in McCook, with Monsignor Raymond Hain of Lincoln officiating assisted by the Rev. Gary Brethour, pastor of St. Patricks. John Rutten of St. Paul, Minnesota, served as the Acolyte and altar servers were nephew of the bride, Bryson Kool and cousin of the bride, Cade Cappel, both of McCook...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Brittanie Irene Simmonds of McCook and Eric Michael Scarbrough of Palisade were united in marriage July 10, 2010, during a private ceremony at the First Church of God in McCook with the Rev. Mike Roth officiating. Parents of the couple are Mike and Tonda Simmonds of McCook and Ritchie and Tammy Wickizer of Culbertson. ...

Jennifer Beims and Justin Davis, both of Herndon, Kansas, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Ron and Peach Beims of Herndon and Jeff Davis and Shelley Davis of Humboldt, Iowa. The bride-to-be is a Herndon High School class of 2000 graduate and a 2005 graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and management and a minor in leadership studies. She is employed as an insurance agent at Herndon Insurance Agency in Herndon...

Miranda Lynn Thayer and Ross Daniel Spencer, both of Kearney, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Roger and Hillerie Engler of McCook and Rod and Deb Spencer of Culbertson. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Charles Morris of North Platte and the late Joan Morris and Millie Engler of Lexingtion. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are Leo and Betty Rouselle of Culbertson, Kenneth and Stannis Spencer of McCook, and Delphine Spencer of Culbertson...

The family of Phillip and Marilyn Goodenberger is hosting an open house celebration in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010. Family of the couple includes three children, Marcia and Mark Felder of Richmond, Texas, Paul and Marlene Goodenberger and Kathy and Mark Latta of McCook; and 10 grandchildren. ...

The family of Gerald Mullanix, formerly of McCook, is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday Aug. 8. His family includes his wife, Gladys; and daughter and husband, Karen and Emil Stichka of Grand Island. He has three grandchildren. Cards of congratulation will reach him at 2415 North Grand Island Ave., Grand Island, NE 68803...

The family of Ferris and Helen Magee is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 3, 1950, at McCook. Their family includes five children; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 71920 Valley View Drive, McCook, NE 69001...

The family of Duane and Carol Witt of Great Bend, Kansas, is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary. They were both born and raised in Oberlin and lived there for 57 years during their marriage. The couple was married Aug. ...

The family of Tom and Nanci Stritt of Indianola is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 8, 1970 at St. Catherine's Church in Indianola. Family of the couple includes four children, Melissa Stritt of McCook, Matthew and wife, Staci Stritt of Jacksonville Florida, Mark and wife, Jamie Stritt of Hastings, and McKenzie and husband, Kamron Ochsner of Omaha; and five grandchildren. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council will conduct two public hearings Monday, 7:30 p.m., during its semi-monthly meeting at Memorial Auditorium. Public input regarding the proposed 2010-11 budget will be heard first. The second hearing will address the final property tax request...

The family and friends of Otis and Bonnie Ruppert of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couples 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 7, 1960, at Curtis. Family of the couple includes Brent and Kimberly Olofson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Ted and Julie Golden of North Platte; and seven grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 73603 Road 381, McCook, NE 69001...

Family Features Kids love to snack. But left to their own devices, most kids don't always make the healthiest snack choices. A new study of long-term eating patterns in children, from researchers at the University of North Carolina, shows that kids today are getting nearly one-third of their daily calories from unhealthy snacks such as chips, crackers and candy...

The white uniforms came out on top in the 2010 McCook Football League. The White Express won the grades 5-6 division championship, while the White Demons claimed first place in the grades 7-8 division in the annual McCook summer youth football league competition...