Stories from Monday, November 10, 2003

Many years ago I went with my family (Mother, Father and Sister Judy) on a vacation trip to Canada. It was a wonderful trip, with many first for me -- my first trip to a foreign country, the first time to see the Northern Lights, and the first time to eat Frozen Custard. But there was one more event that made the trip memorable for me -- I got to meet Brother John...

A newspaper article points out the problems, potential for the camp.

**Dear Editor, Once again, officials are studying how to solve the school problems. A good solution was voted down twice. Not many people live in homes as old as our schools without updating them. How many years did it take to get two wonderful golf courses?...

**Dear Editor, We have been in McCook several times in the past few months helping our aunt, Mrs. Emma M. Aguinaldo, in the sale of her home in Lebanon. Aunt Em is now living very comfortably with her cat, Bubba, in Willow Ridge, a beautiful complex. We would like to thank the owners of Days Inn for providing such a comfortable room in which to collapse after working long hours in packing, carrying, and storing boxes and furniture...

McCook businessman Jerry Vap made it official today that he is a Republican candidate for election as the Fifth District Commissioner on the five-member Nebraska Public Service Commission. Vap said he would file election papers this morning with the Red Willow County Clerk and the Nebraska Secretary of State for a full six-year term. He was appointed to the Commission on Aug. 7, 2001, by Gov. Mike Johanns to fill a vacancy...

The McCook Community College women's basketball team handed the Hastings College junior varsity a 60-51 setback at True Hall Gymnasium Sunday afternoon. The Indians (2-1) bounced back from a loss at home last Wednesday against Northeastern Junior College...

Cinderella story ends for Hayes Center

Lt. Kimberly J. Forch of LeMoore Naval Air Station, Calif., and Chad W. Hightower of Armona, Calif., were united in marriage July 17, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nev. Parents of the couple are Paul J. and Patricia Forch of Trenton and Ken and Joyce Hightower of Grant. ...

LEWISVILLE, Texas -- Angela Marie Cappel and Kevin Vance Murdock were united in marriage Oct. 4, 2003, at The Historic Round Grove Church in Lewisville, Texas with the Rev. Clay Lein officiating. Parents of the couple are Jim and Pat Johnston of Longview, Bob and Carolyn Cappel of Yankton, S.D., and Jack and Shirley Murdock of Lewisville...

NORFOLK -- Amanda Weyhrich of Norfolk and Jay Mollring of Cambridge were united in marriage Aug. 30, 2003, at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Parents of the couple are Mark and Pam Weyhrich of Norfolk and Jeff and SueAnn Mollring of McCook...

The family of Gerald Witte is hosting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday, Nov. 9. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 71435 Hwy. 47, Cambridge, NE 69022.

The family of Lois Lawritson, formerly of McCook, is hosting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday, Nov. 17. She was a teacher in the McCook Public Schools from 1958-1975. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 19027 North 73rd Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308...

The family of Maxine Ele is hosting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday Nov. 10. Her children include Robert Ele, Patricia Mitchem, Mary Vontz and Ned Ele. She has several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 702 West Second, McCook, NE 69001...

Lucile L. Monzon, 74, of McCook, died Saturday (Nov. 8, 2003) at Community Hospital of McCook. She was born Aug. 1, 1929, to Floyd Lester and Thelma Pearl (Clayton) Musgrave in Danbury. She grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1947. She lived in this community her entire life...

OBERLIN -- Vergie E. Nygren, 92, died Saturday (Nov. 8, 2003) at Decatur County Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin. She was born March 27, 1911, to Andrew Gustaf and Anna Caroline (Hemming) Anderson in Decatur County. She was raised on a farm in the Lund community southwest of Oberlin. She attended school at a rural school near her home and attended Decatur Community High School...

GREELEY, Colo. -- Harriet A. (Long, Carlock) Brunswick, 80, died Oct. 26, 2003, at Greeley Medical Center in Greeley, Colo. She was born April 11, 1923, to Ira J. and LaVella B. Long in Haigler. She was raised in the Haigler community. She graduated from Haigler High School in 1940...

OBERLIN -- Hilda L. Eaton, 90, died Saturday (Nov. 8, 2003) at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin. Services are today, 1:30 p.m., at United Methodist Church in Atwood. Interment is at the Atwood Fairview Cemetery. Memorials may be left in her name at Williams Funeral Home, 109 North Second Street, Atwood, KS 67730...

Charles Edward Wright (known to friends as Charlie) of McCook, died Nov. 8, 2003. He was born Dec. 21, 1920, near Tuttle, Okla., to Dempsey Albro Wright and Agnes Louise (Keyser) Wright. He grew up in Oklahoma City, Okla., and attended the University of Oklahoma at Norman where he was awarded a BSCE degree in civil engineering in 1947. ...