Stories from Monday, May 1, 2006

Kristal Elaine Ariana Solko and Trevor William Hieter were married Feb. 18, 2006. Parents of the bride are Kenneth and Gwendlyn Solko of McCook. Parents of the bridegroom are Roger and Julie Clark of Farnam and Larry and Sharon Hieter of Lexington. Honored guest was the bride's grandmother, Vesta Gilbert of McCook, formerly of Oberlin...

Zachary and Kayla Hodges of Trenton, announce the birth of their son, Wade Thomas LeRoy Hodges, born March 27, 2006, at Community Hospital of McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 12.4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. He has a three-year-old brother, Remington. Grandparents are Tom and Marilyn Hovey of Trenton and LeRoy Hodges and Penny Ball, both of Stapleton...

Drew Willliams and Jenny Hurt of Fort Collins, Colo., Announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Kaye Williams. She was born Jan. 5, 2006 at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheatridge, Colo., She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Dan and Roxanne Hurt of McCook, Cheryl Ann Cook of Los Angeles, Calif., and the late James "Sonny" Williams...

Kent and Kay Hardin of McCook announce the adoption of their son, Braden Kent Doo Dan Hardin. He was born Sept. 23, 2005, in Daegu City, South Korea, and arrived at Denver International Airport on March 17, 2006. He is welcomed home by a brother, Logan, 16. His grandparents are Don and Mary Hardin of Arnold...

The family of Howard Mace of McCook is hosting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday. He was born May 6, 1926, in Orleans. The family includes wife, June of McCook, Thomas Mace of San Diego, Calif., Jerry Mace of Kansas City, Mo., Henry and wife, Karen Mace of Topeka, Kan., and Sandy and husband, Rod Lytle of McCook. He has five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1604 W. Fourth, No. 49, McCook, NE 69001...

The family of Stanley and Shirley (Landi) Spahn of McCook are hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary. The couple was married May 12, 1956, in McCook. Children of the couple are Teresa and husband, Keith Powell and Beverly and husband, Chuck Madden. They have two grandchildren.Cards of congratulations will reach them at 502 South Street, McCook, NE 69001...

The children and grandchildren of Eugene and Shirley Axtell of Danbury are hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary. They were married May 1, 1966, in Bartley. Their children are Kathleen and husband, Rob Quador of Indianola, Barbara and husband, Matt Bamesberger of McCoook and Lori and husband Chase Beeby of Lebanon. They have seven grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at PO Box 65, Danbury, NE 69026...

Kelli Hurt and Brent Watson of Kearney announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Dan and Roxanne Hurt of McCook, Julie and Greg Gilig of Gothenburg and Gary and Teresa Watsonof Hebron.The couple is planning a May 20 wedding at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas...

Stacy Dawn Dasch and Ryan Michael Vrbas, both of McCook, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride's mother is Sheila Sautter of Grand Island. The prospective bridegroom's parents are Susan Vrbas of McCook and the late Larry Vrbas. The bride-to-be is employed at Hillcrest Nursing Home and the prospective bridegroom is employed by BNSF Railroad. The couple is planning a July 22 wedding at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook...

Stacie Lynn Odgers and Dustin Joseph Dold, both of McCook, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Cheri and Dan Sigwing and Teri and Allen Dold of McCook. Grandparents of the couple are Bud and JuliaLytle of rural McCook, Maxine Sigwing of McCook and Neva Voycheske of North Platte. ...

Nov. 24, 1910 - April 28, 2006 PENDER -- Charlotte M. Wells, 95, of Pender, died Sunday, (April 28, 2006) at Pender. She was born Nov. 24, 1910, at Delphos, Kan., to Samuel and Carrie (Courtney) Meyers. She wa raised in Frankfort, Kan., and attended school in Frankfort...

Nov. 13, 1932 - April 27, 2006 CULBERTSON -- Leila S. "Miss T" Herzog of Culbertson died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton. She was 73 years old. T. was born on November 13, 1932 at Fergus Falls, Minn., to Olaf H. and Opal Normanda (Rovig) Thorstenson. She graduated from Battle Lake High School. She attended Iowa State College, Kearney State College, and Colorado State College. She earned her bachelors degree in secondary education...

Herndon -- Emery L. Kompus, 87, of Herndon, died Tuesday (April 25, 2006) at the Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colo. He was born in Herndon, Oct.29, 1918, to John L. and Theresa (Toth) Kompus. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On May 18, 1964, he married Verna Lee Bramer, who preceded him in death on April 1, 1991...

Jan. 10, 1910 - April 28, 2006 LINCOLN -- 'Sadie' Irene Bellamy Fickenscher, 96, of Lincoln, formerly of Moorefield, died Friday ,( April 27, 2006) at the Assisted Living Home in Lincoln. She was born Jan. 10, 1910, to Arthur and Ola Bellamy of Bertrand. She attended rural school they until they moved to a farm south of Moorefield. She graduated from Moorefield High School in 1928...

Dec. 8, 1928 - April 22, 2006 BEAVER CITY -- Alice Marie Miles, 77, of Beaver City, died Saturday (April 22, 2006) at Beaver City Manor. She was born Dec. 8, 1928, at Arnold, to Fredrick and Fern (Chelsey) Brook. She lived around the Stanford and Wilsonville area while growing up...

CULBERTSON -- The Culbertson fire chief, the Nebraska State fire marshal and the woman with plans to own the building seem to agree -- the fire that destroyed the Quarter Moon Grill in downtown Culbertson early Sunday morning may have been intentional...

Republican voters should nominate incumbent Gov. Dave Heineman for re-election and he should be returned to office in the fall. Not that U.S. Rep. Tom Osborne would not do a good job as governor; we know he is capable, honorable and would give it his all...

Talk about modern conveniences all you want, but unless you mention the old outhouse you're not getting the whole -- or should I say hole -- story. I was reminded of that the other day while reading through the "Ramblings" of Ward C. Urbom, an Arapahoe attorney who is one of this area's premiere storytellers...

Fred Astaire, that symbol of elegance and grace, with his top hat, white tie and tails, can often be seen dancing with his favorite dancing partner, Ginger Rogers on the Old Movie Channels yet today. Occasionally something is said of his roots in Nebraska (Omaha), but I like to remember a dear lady in Plainview, Nebraska who remembered Fred and his older sister, Adele, before they were either sophisticated or famous...

Sept. 18, 1930-April 28, 2006 MAX -- Marvin C. Rundhaug, 76,died Friday (April 28, 2006) at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. He was born September, 18, 1930 at Sweet Home, Ore., to Carl B. and Adeline M. (LaPardy) Rundhaug. During his lifetime, Marvin worked as a lumberjack in Oregon, and as a grader operator for Adams Construction...