Stories from Monday, August 21, 2006

Timothy Jon and Leanne Marie Miller announce the birth of their son, Nathaniel Jon Miller. He was born on Aug. 8, 2006, in McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. He has one sister Anna Grace and one brother, Joel Ephraim. Grandparents are Kenton and Joan Miller of Loma, Colo., and Craig and Cheryl Christner of McCook...

Dr. Rob and Jennifer Hinze of McCook announce the birth of a son, Zachary Alex Hinze on Aug. 3, 2006, at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches long. He has two four-year-old sisters, Maddy and Jackie. His grandparents are Dave and Mary Sweeney and Dr. Steve and Shari Hinze, all of North Platte...

KEARNEY -- Elizabeth Hoehner of Kearney and Jeremy Yilk of Gothenburg, were united in marriage June 24, 2006, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney with the Rev. North P. Sherrill officiating. Parents of the couple are Kyle and Michelle Hoehner of Kearney and Daniel and Donna Yilk of Gothenburg...

COZAD -- Megan Howe of Wood River and Troy Paben of Kearney were united in marraige June 3, 2006, at Camp Comeca, just south of Cozad. The Rev. Mike Benichek officiated. Charles Garner gave the relection. Parents of the couple are Bruce and Cindy Howe of Wood River and Dennis and Sandra Paben of Kearney...

LINCOLN -- Chantel Doyle of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Lincoln, and Ian Hemming, also of Fort Lauderdale, formerly of Kingston, Jamaica, reaffirmed marriage vows July 29, 2006, at Lincoln, with the bride's uncle, the Rev. Steve Bales of McCook officiating. The couple originally exchanged vows March 17, 2006, at Key Largo, Fla...

Dr. Chris and Karen Nix of McCook, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Marie, to Robert Alan Stanton, the son of Joel B. Stanton and Ruth Ann Dietz. The bride-to-be is a first grade teacher at Lone Star Elementary in Keller, Texas. The prospective bridegroom is in KFC management. An Oct. 14, 2006, ceremony is planned in Destin, Fla. The couple will make their home in Fort Worth, Texas...

Brett Michelle Stoddard and Jared Joseph Niemeth, both of McCook, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Terry and Barbara Stoddard of Cambridge, Richard and Roma Sensel of Culbertson and the late Thomas Niemeth. Grand-parents of the prospective bridegroom are Barbara Grafel of McCook, Dona Jean Sensel of Culbertson and Lavern Niemeth of Herndon. An Aug. 26, 2006, ceremony in Bolles Canyon at Kelley Park in McCook is planned...

The family of Milo and Marilyn Darling, formerly of McCook, is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 22, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif. Their children are Richard and Sue Darling of North Platte. They have two grandchildren and one great-granchild. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 822 So. Ash St., North Platte, NE 69101...

Today the newspapers are full of accounts of illegal immigrants entering the United States, usually by crossing over the US-Mexican border. This is not a new phenomenon. It seems that almost from our beginning people have attempted to improve their lives by coming to the United States, "The Land of Opportunity," legally or otherwise. ...

Greg and Cindy Hays are shown with their personalized plaque to be placed on a section of the cement sidewalk to be installed at the east end of Weiland Field. The Class of 2007 Senior Celebration Committee is giving all individuals, businesses, families, alumni classes, etc., the opportunity to be a part of Weiland Field history. ...

IMPERIAL -- Bernice Adkinson, 86, died Friday (Aug. 18, 2006) at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial. Survivors include her son, Gary Adkinson of Santa Anna, Calif.; three daughters, Judy Brooks and husband, Rod of Kooskia, Idaho, Renee Henkel and husband, Greg of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Elania Fanning and husband, Mike of Enders; two brothers Guy Curtis and wife, Ruth of Fort Collins, Colo., and Jim Curtis and wife, Dorothy of Arvada, Colo.; four sisters, Gwen Vogler and husband, Larry of Colorado Springs, Colo., June Sharp and husband, Bill, Marilyn Bartels and husband, Bob, and Alice Lindekugel and husband, Ray all of Imperial; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.. ...

May 13, 1911 - Aug. 19, 2006 ST. FRANCIS -- Lida Elizabeth (Indorf) Wahrman, 95, formerly of Bird City, died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2006) at the Good Samaritan Village in St. Francis. She was born May 13, 1911, in St. Francis. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Herman Wahrman...

With classes starting today at McCook Community College, the physical campus landscape continues to change and this year one campus program opens the semester in the glow of national recognition. The revamped music program is the latest of the MCC programs to experience major renovations while the Child Development Center opens the semester having recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children -- the nation's leading organization for early childhood professionals.. ...

Sept. 3, 1991 - Aug. 18, 2006 DANBURY -- Cody Raymond Coats 14, died Friday (Aug. 18, 2006) at Danbury as a result of a vehicle accident. He was born on Sept. 3, 1991, at Ogden, Utah to David Todd Dominguez and Debbie Sue Hodson.  He was living at Danbury at the time of his death...

See there, I told you so, says the cynic. Former Regent Don Blank agreed Friday to pay $3,100 in late fees and a penalty for failing to quickly report the $20,000 he loaned to his campaign while it waited for $25,000 in public campaign money. Just like his opponent, David Hergert, right?...

For those of us who knew Chris Wiemers when he was growing up in McCook, the PGA Championship Golf Tournament was a thrill to follow through television and newspaper coverage. Chris, who embarked on a golf career after graduating from McCook High School, did himself proud at the PGA, shooting a 73 (one over par) the first day and achieving the honor of having the fewest putts (22) on any golfer in the field...

May 4, 1945 - Aug. 19, 2006 Mauren Elizabeth Pearson, died Saturday (Aug. 19, 2006) at Community Hospital in McCook at the age of 61. She was born May 4, 1945, at Grand Island, the daughter of Gregory and Audrey (Wolfe) O'Rourke. She grew up at Grand Island where she graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963...