Stories from Friday, July 2, 2010

Dec. 9, 1916-May 7, 2010 OCEANSIDE, California -- Our mother is now resting in the loving arms of our Lord. She went home to heaven on May 7, 2010. She was only 93 and loved the roses we gave her everyday. She began life on Dec. 9, 1916 at 906 W. Second Street to the very proud parents, Fannie Marvel Browne of McCook and John Albert (Bert) Clark of Red Cloud, Kansas. ...

Nov. 24,1916-June 7, 2010 HAWTHORNE, California -- Viola Ruth Thomas Canulli, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on June 7, 2010. She was born Nov. 24, 1916, in Danbury, Nebraska. She moved to California in 1939. She was a 30 year resident of Hawthorne, and previously 44 years in El Camino Village, Gardena, California...

May 28, 2009-June 28, 2010 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Scarlett Star Yeager, 1, died Monday (June 28, 2010) at Children's Hospital in Omaha. Scarlett was born May 28, 2009 in McCook to Jessica Yeager. She loved to play in the water, she enjoyed being outside and had fun playing with her puppy Gidit. She was beginning to walk...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Matthew A. Mooney died on Thursday (July 1, 2010) surrounded by family at his home in McCook. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Rosary services are scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home...

The Rev. Allan Jackson, and his wife, Patty have nothing but praise for the churches in McCook. "These are my brothers and my sisters, and they're doing a wonderful job," Jackson asserted. Why then, has he founded "Messiah's Gathering" in McCook? "Two-thirds of the citizens in McCook do not attend church, even on an irregular basis," he said. Patty nodded her agreement and added, "Messiah's Gathering is meant to complement McCook's existing church spectrum."...

At just 25 years old, Adam Siegfried may seem young to own and operate McCook's premier restaurant. But Adam has no misconceptions about what it's going to take to run "The Coppermill Restaurant and Lounge," the fine dining establishment he purchased from Kevin Ord in May...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Motels, camping spots and spare bedrooms are full as McCook High School Alumni begin converging on their hometown for the Bison 2010 all-class reunion. Combined with the Independence Day celebration, the event promises to be one of the most monumental in memory...

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Natalie Catherine Brooks of Omaha and Scott Michael Ronshaugen of Lincoln announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Peg and Bryant Brooks of McCook and Steve and Janet Ronshaugen of Grand Island. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Don and Gwenn Brooks of McCook and Margaret Mary Harr of McCook. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are Bob and Alva DeMarais of Bella Vista, Arkansas...

Lisa Jo Mroczek and Craig Thomas Plummer, both of Kearney, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Jim and Maxine Dusatko of McCook, Mary Plummer of Ravenna and Paul and Dee Plummer of Elwood. The bride-to-be is a 1990 graduate of McCook Senior High and the business manager for counseling and health care at the University of Nebraska at Kearney...

Melissa Harpham of Hardy, formerly of McCook and Landon Woerner of Hardy announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Kevin and Cheryl Harpham of Columbus, Larry Woerner of Superior and Deb Woerner of Superior. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Darrell and Rosella Heuertz of Roseland and Delbert and Helen Harpham of Hastings. Grandmother of the prospective bridegroom is Bonnie Poole of Superior...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado -- Charity Paisley and Lucas Gonzales were united in marriage on June 4, 2010, at Swan Mountain Road, Summit County, Colorado. Parents of the couple are Marjorie and Terry Paisley and Mary and Raymond Jr. Gonzales. Grandparents of the bride are the late Dean and Clara Paisley, formerly of Cambridge and Roger and Wilma Burke of Stromsberg. ...

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Erica Renee Lance of Seward and William Lowber Hendricks of Russellville, Arkansas were united in marriage on March 13, 2010, at the Ridnour Room of the Apothecary Building in Lincoln with the Rev. Douglas Murray officiating. Parents of the couple are Les Lance and Linda Birkes-Lance of Seward, Mike Hendricks of McCook and Linda Stumpff of Russellville. ...

Kindra Rayan Koetter and Creighton Thomas Shields, both of Las Vegas, Nevada, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are David Koetter and Julia Karp of McCook and Tom and Cindy Shields of McCook. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are William and Marjorie Koetter of McCook and Patricia Kitt of Schuyler. Grandmother of the prospective bridegroom is Ruth Shields of McCook...

Jenna Renee Faimon of Stratton and Rocky Diamond Baalmann of Colby, Kansas, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Tom and Teri Faimon of Stratton, Ron Baalmann of Colby, Kansas, and the late Julia Baalmann. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Peggy Rutherford of Mission Viejo, California, the late Ralph Rutherford, and the late Rich and Mona Faimon, formerly of McCook. ...

Aletha and Bryan Hagan of Culbertson announce the birth of a daughter, Emma Marie Hagan. She was born May 24, 2010, at Benkelman weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. She has three brothers, 11-year-old Dakota; 6-year old Colten; and 3-year old Dalten. Grandparents of the newborn are Bruce Hagan Sr. and Susan Hagan of Culbertson, Tammy and John Werner of Palisade. Her great-grandmother is Doris Ruppert of McCook...

Deatta Weaver of Bartley and Joe Schnase of Clay Center announce the birth of a son, Dakota Matthew Weaver. He was born June 12th, 2010, at Cambridge Hospital weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19 and 1/4 inches long. Grandparents of the newborn are Michelle and Kenneth Weaver Sr. and Debra and David Schnase...

Peter and Kari (Oberg) Pelster of Anselmo announce the birth of a daughter, Keylie Anna Pelster. She was born May 28, 2010, at North Platte weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. Grandparents of the newborn are Conrad Pelster and Aleta Ambler of Anselmo and Alan and Kindra Oberg of Culbertson. Great-grandparents are Joylyn Ross and Charlotte Oberg, both of Culbertson...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Elizabeth Schnase will be celebrating her 90th birthday, July 8, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Guests are asked to please enter through the northside entrance of the Hillcrest Nursing Home.

BEAVER CITY, Nebraska -- The family of Lawrence and Ruth Kentfield of Beaver City is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary, July 16. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at PO Box 436, Beaver City, NE 68926...

WASHINGTON, DC--Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet with local constituents during a "mobile office" on Wednesday, July 7 at 12:30 p.m. (Central) at the Hayes County Courthouse. A "mobile office" will allow constituents to meet directly with Rep. ...

As we celebrate the 234th Birthday of our United States of America, it is fitting to reflect on the heroic acts of our Founding Fathers. 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. By doing so, these men freely and willingly committed high treason. ...

There's a chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, but we'll bet it won't dampen the spirits of the Bison 2010 all class reunion, Fourth of July celebrations, Imperial Quasquicentennial or any of the other celebrations. There will be no shortage of music, with Tre Sostre performing at the Lighthouse Marina 6 to 10 p.m. ...

Another Bison alum celebration happens this weekend. Former Bison and their families from all over the country are planning on attending and for the next three days, the population of McCook is expected to swell to beyond 10,000 people. Motels have been booked for months and it's my understanding that even all the dorm rooms at MCC have been rented. It's truly going to be a grand time, reminiscent of Bison 2000...

Nebraska has a rich history with wind energy. Nebraskans have been pioneering wind energy since the late 1800s when homesteaders settled the rugged prairie landscape by harnessing the wind to pump water for their homes and livestock. Thousands of windmills still decorate the rolling hills of Nebraska's rangelands and stand in testimony to the legacy of wind energy in Nebraska...