Stories from Friday, August 20, 2010

Family Features When PB&J just don't make the grade anymore, it's time to think outside the loaf. Nationally recognized nutritionist Elizabeth Somer and Mission Foods have created some nutritious and affordable school recipes that put some fun -- and flavor -- back into the lunchbox...

Kiley Jo Friesen of Polk, Nebraska, and Ryan Scott Carman of Lincoln announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Wes and Leta Friesen of Polk and Mark and Cathy Carman of McCook. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are John and LeOra Friesen of Henderson and Phyllis Schrader of Hampton, Nebraska. Grandparents of the prospective bridegroom are Connie Cole of Goodland, Kansas, the late Allan Cole, Max and Veanna Carman of Oberlin and the late Janice Carman...

Kristin Lynn Warner and Richard William Vest, both of Kearney, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Reg and Mary Kay Warner of Arapahoe and Dave and Mary Vest of Pleasanton. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Robert and Marjorie Warner of Arapahoe. Grandparent of the prospective bridegroom is Doris Ripp of Kearney...

The family of Darwin and ArNez Gans of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 26, 1950, at the Baptist Church of Octavia, Nebraska. Their family includes one son, Greg and wife, Deb Gans of McCook; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 1500 East 11th Street, Apt. 218, McCook, NE 69001...

The family of Delbert and Neola Blake of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary, Aug. 28, 2010. Family of the couple includes Cindy and husband, Lonnie Lawson of McCook; Jerry and wife, Donna Blake of McCook; Sheila and husband, Tom Bales of Nebraska City; Angie and husband, Darrin Samway of McCook; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 706 E. Sixth, McCook, NE 69001...

The family of Wendell and Janice Peters is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 20, 1960, at Garden Prairie Methodist Church in McCook. Their family includes their children, Debra and husband, Fred Petsch and Brenda Peters, all of McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 38041 Skylark Trail, McCook, NE 69001...

The family of Norma Boner is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday, Aug. 26th, 2010. Her family includes her husband Keith; children, Bob and Linda Boner, Linda and Scott McConnell and Sharon and Joel Bedore; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 72317 Drive 387, McCook, NE 69001...

The family of Edna Poore is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday, Aug. 23, 2010. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 71009 U.S. Highway 83, McCook, NE 69001.

Ben and Capri Klug of Marshall, Missouri, announce the birth of a daughter, Ella Capri Klug. She was born March 17, 2010, at Liberty, Missouri, weighing 4 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 18 inches long. Grandparents of the newborn are Rick and Pam Klug of McCook and Ann Obermiller and Rodney Pokorski of Ravenna...

Seth and Kimberly Kunnemann of Imperial, Nebraska, announce the birth of a son, Camden Scott Kunnemann. He was born July 12, 2010, at North Platte weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measuring 20 inches long. Grandparents of the newborn are Scott and Patty Laird of Hayes Center and Dennis and Zo Kunnemann of Imperial...

Tim Rodarmel and Kay Markut of McCook announce the birth of a son, Beau Dawson Rodarmel. He was born July 28, 2010, at Community Hospital in McCook, weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 20 inches in length. He has two brothers, Hayden, 7, and Evan, 5. Grandparents of the newborn are Loren and Karen Doetker of Wauneta and Jeanne Rodarmel of McCook. His great-grandmother is Tillie Lucas of Wauneta...

WAUNETA, Nebraska -- The family of Loyd and Karen Christner is hosting an open house celebration Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. The event will be at the American Legion Hall in Wauneta, 2-4 p.m.

Austin Lewis and Chandra Criss of Smith Center, Kansas, announce the birth of a daughter, Kinslee Ann Lewis. She was born July 16, 2010, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measuring 20 inches long. Grandparents of the newborn are Jim and Shari Lewis of Culbertson and Mike and Carolyn Criss of Sargent, Nebraska. ...

Nick and Afton Ralston of McCook announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Ralston. She was born June 23, 2010, at Community Hospital in McCook weighing 7 pounds, 7.2 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. Grandparents of the newborn are Arden and Cathy Myers of McCook and Ken and Marlene Ralston of Loveland, Colorado. ...

Hastings Tribune editorial cartoonist Wayne Stroot commented on modern students with a cartoon in Wednesday's Gazette, listing modern school boy's gear: sneakers, $30, backpack and supplies, $55 ... iPhone with apps, $379.99! The iPhone and new iPad tablet computer set the bar for tech-savvy students, but some think it is an earlier Apple product, the iPod and its imitators that may have had a more long-term affect on young people, and not a good one...

I remember one time when my boys were young, Michael had gotten into some mischief and I scolded him for it. He ran into the living room crying and told his mom that "Daddy got me in trouble." I quickly reminded him that I didn't get him in trouble, he got himself in trouble...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook Police Chief Isaac Brown is excited for what the proposed municipal facility has to offer his department, but also because he is confident it is what McCook wants. "This is one of the things the public wanted when they voted to pass the half cent sales tax. ...

August 20, 2010 -- Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the highest honor from the National Guard Association of the United States, its Harry S Truman Award. Senator Nelson will receive the award on Sunday, August 22nd, and will address the 132nd NGAUS General Conference and Exhibition in Austin, Texas...

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Democratic candidate for Governor Mike Meister is opening himself up to questions. His website (meisterforgovernor.com) now has a new section, 'Ask Mike.' "Think of it as a permanent town-hall meeting. It's access to the candidate. Everyone that wants to know my views on a topic relevant to the campaign will get a response," said Meister. "Not many candidates for public office will do this, in fact I can't think of any other in Nebraska."...

Since the passage of the federal health care law, I have been concerned about the cost of this law and in particular its impact on the State of Nebraska in future years. We recently asked an expert, independent firm to assess the provisions of the law. The results of their analysis are staggering...