Stories from Friday, September 2, 2011

One of my key priorities is to develop a more efficient government through greater use of technology. I want to highlight several successful technology projects that have helped Nebraskans access their state government in a more efficient manner. Our goal is to provide improved access, increased accountability, greater efficiency and lower costs...

The family of C. Thomas and Mary Ann Anderjaska is hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 16, 1961 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Julesburg, Colorado. Their children include Kevin and Angelika of Big Piney, Wyoming, Brent and Lori of Omaha, Nebraska and Todd and Tracy of Hastings, Nebraska. ...

Tyler and Ciera (Welch) Cappel of Manchester, Missouri, announce the birth of a son, Caiden Andrew Julian Cappel. He was born Aug. 22, 2011 at St. Louis, Missouri. He weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 22 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Charlie and Jan Cappel of Holdrege, Nebraska and Todd and Lynn Welch of Arapahoe, Nebraska. ...

Family and friends of Helen Vaughn are requesting a card shower in honor of her birthday. She was born Sept. 7, 1931 in McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1320 11th Ave., Holdrege, NE 68949

Chelsea Rosbrough and Kyle James Johnson, both of Culbertson, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-to-be are Karl and Kelley Wickizer of Culbertson. Grandparents are Patsy Wickizer of Palisade, Nebraska and Terry Osborn of Friendswood, Texas...

oel and Gabrielle Bednar of McCook, Nebraska announce the birth of a son, Beau David Bednar. He was born at Community Hospital in McCook on June 26, 2011. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are Dave and Jan Smith of McCook and Bob and Sandy Bednar of Miller, Nebraska...

Dec. 25, 1919-Aug. 31, 2011 INDIANOLA, Nebraska -- Avery William Winters passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was 91 years old. Avery was born on Dec. 25, 1919, at Bartley, Nebraska to William James and Della Mae (Nokes) Winters. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1937. On March 5, 1941, he entered the US Army and served as Technical Sergeant for the 204th Quartermaster Battalion. He was honorably discharged on May 18, 1945...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Bids have been received for construction of the wildlife fence project at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport. The McCook City Council will consider a recommendation from city staff to award the bid to Ninemire Fence, during their regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday evening, 7:30 p.m., at Memorial Auditorium...

Nebraska Republicans aren't known for opposing big business, so it is noteworthy that Gov. Dave Heineman called on President Obama to deny the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. The line would carry heavy, gunky Canadian tar-sands oil to refineries in Oklahoma or Illinois and eventually to Texas...

Something most of us discover eventually is that it's hard to go through the world alone. There are all kinds of situations and circumstances where we need other people for love, support, compassion, understanding, sympathy and a shared walk through this unpredictable world we live in. We're happiest when we have someone to share the good times as well as the bad times with...

It was probably billed in some Nebraska Class B high school football fans' eyes as the game of the regular season. Two top-ranked teams, two of the state's best in Class B year after year, engaging in a prep gridiron classic Friday night, Sept. 2, at Weiland Field in McCook...

Greg and Julie Swanson of Harris, Iowa, announce the birth of a son, Matthew James. He was born June 28, 2011, at Spirit Lake, Iowa, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. He has one brother, Luke, 2 years old. Grandparents are Dallas and Diane Cobb of McCook, Nebraska, and Gail and Grace Swanson of Sutherland, Iowa. Great-grandparent is Ardyce Bick of Moorefield, Nebraska...

IXTAPA, Mexico -- Erin M. Teuber and Ryan D. Mousel, both of Telluride, Colorado were united in marriage on April 12, 2011 at the Capella Resort with the Mexican Magistrate officiating. Witness for the bride was Janet Johnson of Denver, Colorado. Witness for the bridegroom was Mike Johnston of Denver...