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Kerri Long Matt (‘82) and Shelly Sehnert were this year’s Heritage Days Honor Family. Matt is driving a car owned by his parents, Walt and Jean Sehnert, who ride along. The Grand Marshal of this year’s parade was Dennis Berry, former McCook Junior High School principal. McCook’s biggest an- Prayer Breakfast, Saturday Social distancing and ated another event for our nual celebration, Heritage morning’s parade down masks were encouraged community to enjoy during Days, was a little different Norris Avenue where at least these interesting times,” said this year due to precautions and B Street six feet between Dawson Brunswick (‘16), to prevent the spread of followed by Heritage parties wasn’t McCook Chamber of Com- COVID-19, but it had much entertainment possible, and merce director. of the same — Wednesday and a craft fair Days 2020 candy wasn’t Most classes didn’t have evening’s McCook Chamber at Norris Park, handed out at reunions during Heritage of Commerce mixer, Friday and more of the craft fair on the 49th annual event. Days as they’ve done in the morning’s George Norris Sunday. “I’m glad we’ve cre- past due to the pandemic. BAN looks to move forward Welcome to the fall 2020 clicking on the link on their issue of the Bison Alumni e-mail if they receive the Newsletter, the 56th issue newsletter via e-mail. b a n of the BAN! For the many If you haven’t already of you who don’t recognize joined the Facebook page,

Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 my face, I’m Kerri Long. I please do so. You can search produce the Bison Alumni for Bison Alumni Newslet- Newsletter (with the help ter-McCook NE High School from many class reps, alum- Alumni on Facebook. ni and other writers). This is What would you like to my fourth newsletter. see in your alumni newslet- I hope you enjoy reading ter moving forward? Please about alumni spanning five contact one of the board decades in this issue. members to share your It’s been fun getting to thoughts. Their names are know many talented and on this page in the box to the interesting MHS alumni. left under the words BAN The Bison Alumni Newsletter exists to keep McCook High School I’m amazed by the dedica- Executive Committee. The alumni connected to one another and to McCook. It is published tion of so many of you who e-mail addresses of those biannually in the spring and fall and mailed or e-mailed at class request and cost to entire class only. It also is posted to www.bison- volunteer your time to keep who welcome your thoughts alumni.com the BAN going. I know some about the BAN are included of you have been helping next to their names. Did you know you can donate to the Bison Alumni Newsletter since the newsletter started As always, we’ll keep you online? It’s easy. Go to: https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/ in the loop as decisions are mccook-community-foundation-fund/ and click on the red but- in 1993! ton “Donate to this fund,” then click on Bison Alumni Newsletter. The BAN Board recently considered and made. Scroll to the bottom to select an amount provided, or type in a voted in new members, Scott We’re NEWSLETTER custom amount. Under notes, please give one of two options: Bieker (‘88); Bob Ihrig (‘69) always look- NOTES 1. Donation for class mailing/e-mailing costs (please specify which and Terra Michaelis (‘94). ing for story class and if it is in memory or honor of someone). 2. Donation for general Bison Alumni Newsletter expenses. The board now has six mem- ideas. Of Type in your contact information, then you can enter your credit bers, and hopes to add a few particular or debit card numbers. Voila! Donation made! (And you saved more. Having a strong board interest are yourself a stamp!) will help the BAN move for- people who ward. The board and I have live across the Have you moved, changed phone numbers, or have a different e- mail address? Please let your class rep or the BAN know. Class reps, been asking ourselves how to country and -Kerri Long please send your database changes by Aug. 1 for the fall newsletter engage alumni both now and around the and Feb. 1 for the spring newsletter. E-mail [email protected] in the future, and specifi- world, things that are “Only or write to Bison Alumni Newsletter, P.O. Box 665, McCook, NE cally, how can we engage the in McCook” that you’d like 69001 younger alumni, or even to read more about, and Have you registered on www.bisonalumni.com yet? If not, please MHS students? alumni who have stayed do so today! It’s like an online reunion. We currently have more Moving more to an online in McCook or returned to than 2,100 alumni registered at this site. presence continually comes McCook. These are just sug- Connect with us on Facebook! Search Bison Alumni Newsletter- up. One board member gestions. You probably have McCook NE High School Alumni. put it well: “If we’re always better ideas! My e-mail is at looking back, we can’t move the bottom of the box on the BAN Executive Committee: forward.” left. Scott Bieker (‘88) [email protected] Bob Ihrig (‘69) [email protected] For the past couple of I wish you happy Diane Wilson Lyons (‘76) [email protected] years, we have been asking holidays, and good health Peggy Ruppert Messinger (‘80) [email protected] alumni to switch to reading for the rest of 2020 and into Terra Michaelis (‘94) [email protected] the BAN online. Many of the new year. Jessica Grafel Vrbas (‘97) have switched. Thank you! I think I can speak for all Alumni may view a PDF of us when I say that I hope BAN editor: Kerri Long [email protected] of the newsletter online at 2021 is more uneventful www.bisonalumni.com or by than 2020.

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 Former U.S. Sen. and Nebraska Gov. Ben Nelson (‘59) donates $500,000 to establish endowment for McCook Public Library McCook Public Library still remembers more than ‘Part of our fundamental being is knowledge, will have more money for 70 years later. programming, activities and “I thought it was ap- and a great deal of knowledge is experienced technology thanks to a gen- propriate to associate my through reading and technology. To have a erous gift from former U.S. mother with the library first-class library in a community is essential.’ Sen. and Nebraska Gov. Ben and to do it in a novel way,” -Ben Nelson (‘59) Nelson (‘59). He donated Nelson said in an article $500,000 to kickstart the published online by NCF. Birdella Nelson Endowment “The internet has changed for the Library account the way in which people within McCook Community gain their information, but Foundation Fund (MCFF), the library is not going out an affiliated fund of Nebras- of circulation, as long as it ka Community Foundation changes with the times. Part (NCF). of our fundamental being is The endowment is named knowledge, and a great deal after Nelson’s mother, Bird- of knowledge is experienced ella, who taught him to read through reading and tech- before kindergarten and nology. To have a first-class whose love of reading and library in a community is writing had a big impact on essential.” his life and success as a U.S. The endowment’s pay- senator and governor. out is expected to exceed Nelson still remembers $20,000 within its first year. his mother taking him to The gift also established Bruce Crosby/McCook Gazette Former U.S. Sen. and Nebraska Gov. Ben Nelson (‘59), right, bumps elbows the library to get his first plans for the Birdella Nelson with Dennis Berry, McCook Economic Development Corporation Board library card at McCook Technology Center within president, before he addresses the crowd gathered at McCook Public Library Library, a significant event during Heritage Days announcing his $500,000 gift to the Birdella Nelson from his childhood that he Please see Nelson on Page 11 Endowment for the Library account within MCFF. Engineer your success at one of McCook’s premiere employers! Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 company that offers a variety of rewarding careers right here in McCook — full and part-time, even flexible scheduling options. Apply online at www.parker.com, or stop by the plant at 400 South Street. For questions or more information, Parker Hannifin Corporation please call 308.345.1700. Fluid Connectors Group | Hose Products Division

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 M Hill will be repainted for the first time in a decade For more than six Holmes, gifted the land to decades, M Hill has been them when they got mar- an unofficial landmark in ried. McCook and a source of M Club members and pride for current Bison and athletes would carry buck- alumni and residents. ets of paint up the hill and The class of ‘57 and M whitewash the M with paint Club members brushes regularly assembled and until 1970. Since whitewashed Only in then, the site has stones to create been maintained the 66-foot wide by the Butler by 78-foot high McCook family, who have

M on a hillside three miles worked to replace rocks, Kim Butler south of McCook on the spray weeds, repair vandal- M Hill will get a fresh coat of paint this spring, the first time in a decade, property of Jerry and Donna ism and periodically repaint thanks to donations from alumni and others. Lee Holmes Butler (‘49) the site over the years. on Feb. 18, 1957. Donna’s The property currently He was 3 when it was cre- ‘It’s been a family parents, Ruth and Leonard belongs to Steve Butler (‘73). ated and has fond memories tradition, a symbol that of camp fires by the irriga- reminds us all of home. tion canals and sledding parties down the hill after I hope we can preserve blizzards that dumped sev- it for decades to come.’ eral feet of snow. -Steve Butler (‘73) “It’s been a family tradi- tion, a symbol that reminds Steve organized a success- 1301 East H Street • PO Box 1328 us all of home,” he said ful Go Fund Me fundraiser McCook, Nebraska 69001-1328 of M Hill. “I hope we can that will allow him and 308-344-8340 • www.chmccook.org preserve it for decades to come.” Please see M Hill on Page 14

Just as the Bison moved across the plains with a roar, the sweet rumble driving the bricks of Norris Avenue will tell you that you are home. Home in McCook, the Capital of the Buffalo Commons.

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 Dad inspired tech interest in Allan Shiers Technology has changed Allan’s favorite high our world in the past 16 school memories mostly re- years, and currently it’s volve around sports, namely changing faster than our the state football titles he minds can process. Just 16 and his teammates won in years ago, it wasn’t even part 2002 and 2003, state baseball of the curriculum at MHS. playoffs, and the amount of He enjoys constantly learn- Bison fans who traveled the ing in his job and paying it state to support them. forward. His par- “I’d love ents, Dan and

Allan Shiers photos the oppor- Theresa Shiers, Allan Shiers (‘04) and his wife, Meg, enjoy exploring Seattle in their free time. tunity to BISON are retired Above is Kerry Park, which has some of the best views of the city and is near help anyone AROUND THE WORLD educators liv- the “Grey’s Anatomy” house. Below, Allan and Meg check out the stunning intersted ing in McCook. tulip fields north of Seattle. in a technology career or He has two older brothers, businesses/individuals in Leeland (‘96), who lives in McCook that would like to McCook and owns Kenai learn more about Amazon,” Construction, and Brandon he said. (‘01), who lives in Atlanta, Allan said the MHS Ga., and owns Silver Truck faculty and staff had a huge Construction. influence on shaping the Allan and his wife, Meg, person he is today. a senior manager of finance “Having faculty and staff for a bio tech company, have that truly wanted to see all three dogs, Baily, Maya, and students succeed helped me Ella, who keep them busy. become a more compan- They like exploring their city sionate, trustworthy, and in their free time. genuine person,” he said.

As a little boy, Allan ‘Having faculty and staff Tyler Loop (‘01) Adam Siegfried (‘03) Shiers (‘04) watched his dad that truly wanted to see all set up some of the first com- students succeed helped Loop Brewing Company puters for McCook Public me become a more com- Schools and keep them CRAFT BEER I COCKTAILS I BRICK OVEN PIZZA passionate, trustworthy, SANDWICHES I SOUPS I SALADS operational. This ignited a and genuine person.’ spark that led him to a ful- Thank you for your patronage in 2020! filling career in an exciting -Allan Shiers (‘04) industry. science for Amazon. He Call or order online for curbside “My dad is the reason likes working with some of pickup or delivery! I got into the technology the largest data sets in the Coming soon: Take & bake pizzas! industry,” he said. world and coordinating Allan graduated with across numerous Fortune Feeling nostalgic? Have a piece a degree in management 100 companies. of McCook with you wherever information systems from At Amazon, he and his you are with some Loop merch. the University of Nebraska team of data scientists mea- Don’t forget to buy gift cards for Get in the Loop, Stay in the Loop. yourself, family or friends for the at Kearney. He worked in sure things like how many holidays! digital advertising in Kansas times an ad was clicked or Don’t forget to get City and Des Moines before viewed. They use various It’s all right here growlers and your moving to his current home algorithms to analyze and www.loopbrewingcompany.com favorite drinks to go! of Seattle, where he works study data for new insights Call for current hours 308.345.5198 404 W A St., McCook in measurement and data and modeling.

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 Class of ‘55 honors Dick Trail for service career as a United States Air reunions and regularly sends Force officer, Dick demon- update e-mails regarding strated outstanding leader- classmates. He’s a proven ship in various capacities leader with a generous spirit. as a pilot and commander He also writes a weekly col- of a Air Refueling Squad- umn for the McCook Daily ron. He was recognized for Gazette. his exceptional service and Dick’s love of flying has actions receiving the Distin- enabled him to share his guished Flying Cross and the expertise with local men Meritorious Service Medal. and women training them He and his crew were also to become pilots. During his recognized for meritorious 50 years as a flight instruc- service receiving the presti- tor he has taught at least 80 gious MacKay Trophy for the men and women to fly. Many “Most Meritorious Military of his trainees have gone on Flight of the Year 1967.” to become Air Force pilots,

Ann Trail In 2019, he was an hon- agricultural spray pilots, and Dick Trail,, left, is presented with a plaque by classmate Roger Derr. The ored guest at the Air Force corporate pilots. He flew as a plaque was designed by classmate Bob Douglass. Academy for the dedication corporate pilot for a number of a bronze plaque on the of years. Dick serves on the The class of ‘55 presented which was designed by class- wall of the Vietnam Pavilion NEDOT Dept. of Aviation Dick Trail with a special mate Bob Douglass. honoring KC-135 crew- Aeronautics Commission, recognition at their 65th LeAnn Lindbeck Nelson, members during that war in the City of McCook Air- reunion Sept. 25 at Marlene’s class vice president, wrote Southeast Asia. port Advisory Committee, Kitchen in McCook for his the following about Dick and Upon his retirement from presently the Chair, and was service to our country and his accomplishments. the Air Force, Dick and Ann inducted into the Nebraska our community. Dick was a member of the (Tondreau Trail, ‘56) re- Aviation Hall of Fall in 2018. Classmate Roger Derr first class to graduate from turned to McCook where he Dick is a dedicated hus- made the presentation of the the US Air Force Academy became actively involved as a band, father and grandfather. three-dimensional plague, (1955-1959). Throughout his volunteer in numerous local He has assisted Ann and regional organizations. with her Adopt A Chaplain He’s frequently been elected project for the past 16 years. to serve in leadership roles Dick has been an active high where he’s shared his inter- school Sunday school teach- ests and expertise. er, Bible studies leader and Dick was the class of ‘55 lay speaker. He continues to president, and since return- make a difference through Send a delicious homemade Matt Sehnert (‘82) ing to McCook, has served the giving of his time and piece of McCook to everyone as the class’s primary source talents to the many organiza- on your Christmas gift list — of information. He continues tions and lives he touches. Stollen Bread made with to organize excellent class Wauneta Roller Mills Flour. Dr. Warren L. Jones, D.D.S. (‘65) Ordersehnerts.com Dr. Melanie Jones-Wier, D.D.S.

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 Sehnerts selected for Governor’s Arts Award Matt (‘82) and Shelly ‘This award belongs Sehnert were among this to all of the people of year’s recipients of the Gov- southwest Nebraska ernor’s Arts Award. They were chosen for the Thomas who believe that art C. Woods III Partner in the is an important and Arts award, which is given wonderful enrichment to an individual, business, of our lives.’ school district or commu- -Matt Sehnert (‘82) nity organization that has shown outstanding com- mitment by its continued the fall issue of NEBRASKA support of the arts through QUARTERLY magazine, a time, energy, expertise and/ magazine for University of or financial support. Nebraska alumni, for the The Nebraska Arts Coun- way Sehnert’s Bakery and Bi- Olson’s Photography cil commends Matt and Matt (‘82) and Shelly Sehnert were selected for the Governor’s Arts Award for eroc Cafe creatively adapted Shelly for being innovators their support of the arts. to stay open and to support and supporters of the arts other local businesses during over the past three decades. mons Storytelling and Music braska who believe that art the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Sehnerts connect Festival — the Duelands is an important and wonder- “He understands that and draw people into the art as organizers, and Matt as ful enrichment of our lives. standing alone is not going world, simply because they promoter and Thanks, Mc- to be enough to help Mc- feel art is vital to a thriving host. Matt, Cook! This is Cook grow,” said Cynthia and robust community,” the who has been ALUMNI just one more Huff, who serves with Matt Nebraska Arts Council ar- instrumental in IN THE NEWS reason why on McCook Community ticle states. “In the Sehnerts’ re-organizing McCook is Foundation Fund Board, view, art is more than enter- the McCook Arts Council, such a great place to live and in the article. “It’s apparent tainment; art builds humans says he especially enjoys raise our family.” with Matt. He thinks about from the inside-out.” providing a venue for local Matt was also featured in all of McCook.” Matt and Shelly, along musicians and artists to with Dale (‘72) and Mary share their talents on the Anderson Dueland (‘73) walls, in the windows, and created the Live at the Bieroc through the mics. series, a listening-room con- “Southwest Nebraska is cert series at Sehnert’s Bak- blessed with a surprising ery and Bieroc Cafe nearly abundance of talented art- 20 years ago, and they also ists and people who work to are the driving forces behind foster the arts,” Matt said. 2020 will be a year we’ll never forget — and it a beloved annual event in “This award belongs to all has been memorable for McCook and MCFF too! McCook, the Buffalo Com- the people of southwest Ne- • MCFF distributed more than $100,000 from its COVID-19 Grant Account

• Allen Strunk (‘47) donated $500,000 to MCFF’s unrestricted endowment to benefit generations to come

• Ben Nelson (‘59) created a $500,000 endowment account for the Birdella Nelson Technology Center at the McCook Library

• MCFF reached the $5 million mark for the first time in its 20-year history, supporting dozens of organizations and projects through grants and endowment accounts

Thank you to everyone who supported MCFF during 2020 and helped make McCook and Southwest Nebraska an even better place to call home.

P.O. Box 525 [email protected] 308.340.3412

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 What is your favorite place “Mac’s for a double cheeseburger, stand and getting wet under the “Spending summers at the lake.” Bison Theater on the bricks.” fries, Dr. Pepper and hot fudge old water tower!” -Ronda Fox Stumpf (‘87) -Leila Hoyt Koetter (‘81) malt. I moved to McCook from -Susan Johnson Fischer (‘65) “Friday nights: Football games, “Norris Park. I lived a block from Papillion in 1985 as a freshman. “Dragging main and dances dragging main, going to Mac’s, there and liked to roller skate MHS had open campus; Papil- at the city auditorium, and and Bison Corral at the Y.” there and go to the concerts.” lion did not. Mac’s had great of course Mac’s Drive Inn for -Sue Harrison Jewell (‘63) -Venee Kramer Heimerl (‘52) food, service, and owners!” lunch — French fries and a pizza -Dean Sprinkle (‘88) “I agree with Sue Harrison “Dancing at the YMCA after burger!” Jewell. Lots of good times with high school games. My favorite “The old YMCA on Main (Nor- -Marleen Parde Garcia friends, sports, etc. Driving up partners were David Williams ris). I learned to swim, play Bales (‘67) and down Main. Lots of wonder- and Milton Houghtelling, to chess, and hung out. It was a “Dragging Main Street ... you ful memories.” name a couple.” big part of my grade school had to be seen, dances at the -Peg Decker Bell (‘63) -Kerry Strayer Herrod (‘62) years, and later the Friday night auditorium, Jiffy Burger at Peter’s dances.” “Peter’s Dairy Creme and hang- “Peter’s Diary Creme — the p and skiing on Red Willow Lake -Chuck Campbell (‘61) ing out in the parking lot next wammy and cheese Frenchie.” with my friends.” door during the summer watch- -Kelly Head Powell (‘82) “Mac’s Drive-In. It was a popular -Diane Rutt Ness (‘67) ing everyone cruise main. I still place to gather or simply drive “Baseball at Felling Field. So “The college grounds. My grand- have a scar on my leg from burn- through. Today a visit to Mc- much fun competing against parents lived across the street ing it, hopping on a motorcycle Cook isn’t complete without a friends. Playing baseball in and my grandpa worked there. in shorts and flip flops, to “take a pizza burger and fries.” blue jeans. Nobody does that I spent hours roller skating on few mains.” -Dixie Lee Kiel Martin (‘71) any m ore .” those sidewalks. Also loved roll- -Jennifer Lukich (‘89) -Rich Barnett (‘87) “Our class always seemed so ing down the hill by the library. “Dragging main with my BFF close and still is very close. Fun memories!” “Cruising main and hanging then and now, Christine Marie Dragging Main in summer with -Tina Behnke-Jones (‘87) with friends at Gibson’s park- Kier!” friends and seeing friends. City ing lot. Peter’s Dairy Creme for “The West section of Kelly’s Park -Lana Gonzales Stewart (‘85) dances with local bands.” crunch cones or dip cones.” where they had the open metal -Michael Gilbert (‘65) “Peter’s Dairy Creme’s green riv- -Jodi Kasper Radel (‘88) on the north end and all the er drinks with cheese frenchies. “While visiting grandparents pine trees on the south end. As “Norris Park. Lot of shade, easy Mac’s had the best fries. MHS (Axelsons), I loved playing with kids we used to play there every way to cut across the park, sum- parking lot for bon fires and pep siblings at Norris Park, listening summer.” mer concerts in the band shelter.” rallies on the bricks downtown. to concerts, climbing the band- -Rick Shank (‘65) -Jeanne Paschall Martins (‘70) Pizza Village. Putt putt golf. Old This is McCook’s decade — and we want YOU to be a part of it! Do you have an area of knolwedge or expertise that you are willing to share with us? Please get in touch with us to learn more about our alumni advisory committee.

Do you work remotely and have considered moving back here? We can help you with your remote work.

Do you want to give back to your hometown but aren’t sure how? We can steer you in the right direction.

Contact MEDC Director Andy Long to see how you can be a part of this exciting decade in McCook!

308.345.1200 [email protected] www.mccookne.org

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 in McCook, past or present? “The intersection of Norris chandise and the wood floors “Downtown at Christmas time. up, but Mac’s was a highlight, and E. Going to the library and creaked with every step.” Santa Claus at Degroff’s, Christ- and Peter’s — loved the Jiffy YMCA as a child; worship and -Sally Shepherd (‘83) mas lights, and Santa Claus lane. Burgers. I loved the music, games Scouts and MYF at the Method- Does anyone remember going spent with friends, Christmas “Past and present: Mac’s Drive- ist Church in my teens; work- to Modern Appliance on the 100 downtown with music playing at In, pizza burgers and fries. I ing at the Fox in high school block of Norris? You could go DeGroff’s. Thursday nights with worked there in high school!” — looking out over the flashing there and listen to new 45s.” stores open. Knowing everybody, -Sue Myers Wells (‘67) marquee from the projection -Charlie Cappel (‘72) talking to neighbors, walking to booth’s wooden window at the “Peter’s Dairy Creme green the pool, homecoming parades, “Cruising, sitting in Gibson’s cars dragging main, horns honk- with cheese Frenchies. Football painted windows at businesses. parking lot, drag racing on the ing and tires humming on the games and summertime playing Miss those wonderful days.” old highway south of town, and bricks. Looking down Norris softball.” -Sarah Gansebom Brown (‘72) the many places we had parties.” Avenue from there, the town -Mary Maris (‘84) -Dale Bose (‘85) “Slot car racing at Fisher’s, seemed nearly cosmopolitan.” “The old YMCA. Elva Backer Hinkey Dinkey grocery store.” -Bob Loshbaugh (‘77) “Sheldon’s Grocery Store, the taught a one week crash course -Russ Neverve (‘78) news stand by the railroad sta- “I loved the library in the sum- once a year to anyone who tion, Ray’s Meat Market, Tony’s “College campus. Wonderful mer. I sat on the floor in the wanted to learn to swim.” Supper Club, Mac’s of course, times during 1957-’59 and then basement and read every Nancy -Anne Unger Confer (‘72) The Elks Club.” the 20 years of teaching and in Drew. So cool there. Also loved “Barnett Park. 1982, the class -Marcia Haller Glenn (‘75) administration there.” legion baseball and the fair with made for brew.” -Jerda Thompson Garey the fabulous church ladies pies! -Scott Ackermann (‘82) “Rolling skating rink down by Vickers (‘57) -Cherril Smith Serdy (‘67) Fisher’s, dragging main, doing “Before high school: #1, the “Santa Claus lane, Degroff’s store “Definitely the Bison Corral teen beat from Mac’s Drive-In, swimming pool and #2, the roll- to visit Santa, Mac’s, Heritage dances at the YMCA and Ed’s Santa Claus lane!” erskating rink. High school and Days, Sehnert’s Bakery.” Grill!” -Louise Ripenburg early 20s home visits: dragging -Janice Corcoran Colling (‘86) -Janet Eckhardt Rich (‘59) Shadwick (‘65) Main and B Streets.” “Peter’s Dairy Creme. I liked it “Peter’s Dairy Creme for Jiffy -Mary Russell Myers (‘67) “All of the above, but I also liked so much that I worked there for Burger specials.” the drive-in movie theater and “Peter’s and the original YMCA four years.” -Angie Blake Samway (‘88) the Quickies at Fischer’s.” when we could rollerskate!” -Brenda Anderjaska (‘82) -Eunice Carlson (‘59) “I would have to say the movie -Angela McArthur (‘87) “Without question: YMCA theater. Back then you could “I love all my memories growing “Band in high school and the Noonball.” -Coach Joel Hueser have candy and popcorn without summer concerts in the park. Pe- gaining weight or going broke.” ter’s for their Jiffy Burgers, drag- -Shanon Warnke-Matson (‘86) ging Norris Ave., and Hester’s “Peter’s Dairy Creme ... cheese Dime Store.” Frenchies ... strawberry vanilla -Judi Trail Johnson (‘63) Mountain Dews ... cruising main “There’s only one place for me — ... sitting at Gibson’s parking lot.” Mac’s Drive-In.” -Jeanette Cappel Wonderly (‘90) -Carolyn Henton Masi (‘66) “In grade school, shopping “The Auditorium. Father Daugh- downtown with friends, stopping ter box dinner dance, Bobby for a snack at A&M Drug lunch Kennedy’s visit, concerts. Always counter. With a weekly allow- thought it was full of different ance of $1, I could get a pop and lifestyles that I found fascinat- candy for 25 cents.” i n g .” -Cathy Blume Bryant (‘79) -Dee Doyle (‘76) “Kidd Drug Store (cherry “Sehnert’s Bakery! It’s all about phosphates), Fox and Temple Walt, Jean and Matt. They have theaters, YMCA’s Bison Corral, made baking an art. A commu- scooping the loop.” nity center and gathering place! -Jay Schnoor (‘54) Terrific people!” “The Woolworth store on Norris -Ernie Weyeneth (‘65) and B street. Everything you “Kelly Park and Helping Hand.” could possibly think of was in -Lavenda Shields Elmer (‘83) there. It was crammed with mer-

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 mail, [email protected]; phone, the ‘60s and your social security 308-345-2703. number was used and the draft ended. Our class had many veter- class notes 1960: -Pat Wakefield Fredde, ans.” Please send your donations 1109 West 4th St., 345-1222, for the newsletter to: Class of [email protected]; Connie 1964, c/o Gloria Shepherd Mef- Please send your news and con- the virus will soon be a thing Carlson Bennett, connieb1942@ ford, 202 Seminole Dr, McCook, tact info changes to your class rep. of the past. Hope everyone has netscape.net [email protected], 308- Class news items are due to the stayed well through the trying 737-7787; or Cheri Beckenhauer, BAN Oct. 15 for the fall newslet- times. Sorry we had to cancel the 1961: Nancy Thompson Weth- 204 Longwood Dr, Papillion, NE ter and April 15 for the spring 2020 reunion, but it was a very erlholt and husband, John, were 68133, cheri.beckenhauer@gmail. newsletter. Phone numbers are in hard decision. Heritage Days went here for Heritage Days 2020. A com, 308-340-0421. area code 308 and addresses in on as usual but very different. few classmates met with them McCook (69001) unless otherwise Hope we all have Happy Holidays! at Sehnert’s Friday morning 1965: -Steve Batty, specified. Deaths are on Page 13. -Pat Rogers Schmid, 1214 West for coffee and rolls including [email protected], 345- 5th, 345-3081, pschmid1953@ Dian Trail, Jo Ann Brand, Don 4021, for more information. 1944: Needs a class rep and gmail.com Rowland, Delbert Kunkee, and -Linda Taylor, ltaylorvk@gmail. donations to continue to mail the 1954: -Ethyl Logan Siegfried, 506 Bob Logan. We discussed having com, 345-3682. newsletter. Or, classmates can E. 6th St., 345-7789 our 60th class reunion next year have the newsletters e-mailed at and would like to know if you 1966: Thanks to classmates who no cost. The BAN address to send 1955: Yes we had a reunion during would be interested. If you know donated to our class fund. Please donations is on Page 2. Heritage Days. Eleven classmates of anyone who has changed their see the names under “Thanks” on plus spouses participated out of home address or e-mail address, Page13. Donations to: MHS Class 1945: -John Hubert, 901 Sunset, the 50 percent of grads still living. please get word back to us. Please ‘66, 5 Brassie, McCook, NE 69001. 345-4534 or [email protected] They traveled from New Jersey, see “In Memory” for our two -Tom Murphy, 303-421-5539, Illinois, and Arizona plus Denver, classmates who died this year. -Jo [email protected] 1946: The BAN received a note Kearney and Holdrege. The next Ann McMullen Brand, 308-777- from Gladys Loose Knaus. She reunion will be in two years, 2022. 2094, cell 737-8326, jobrand961@ 1967: Regarding the class account, writes: Dear friends — I have -Dick Trail, 201 W M St., 345- gmail.com; Jean Reynolds Parry, we really need another person on enjoyed the BAN for many years, 5181, [email protected] #2 Georgia Ct., 308-340-2977, the account. -Jean Harmon Hal- graduating in the class of 1946. So 1956: -Ann Tondreau Trail, ann- [email protected] lowell, 903 W 7th St., 345-7663, many good memories of sports at [email protected], 340-3578, 201 [email protected] MHS, Carnegie Library and the West M Street 1962: -Tom Buresh, 1212 Norris old YMCA across the street. I am Ave., 345-5441, tnburesh@msn. 1968: Class donations are to be enclosing a check for mailings. 1957: Bison ladies lunch on the com sent to: Mike Roth, 1617 W. 2nd fourth Thursday each month at St. -Sue Coady Doak, sdoak@ 1947: Needs a class rep. 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Hut in Mc- 1963: -A few classmates donated swnebr.net; -Susan Andrews Cook for all 1957 Bison class their fees for the 2020 reunion to Thomsen, [email protected] 1948: -Mary Lou Drake, 1515 ladies who can attend. -Beverly our class fund. Thanks to all. We West 2nd, [email protected] Dinnel Rhea, 418 West 10th, 345- make a donation to BAN for each 1969: -Debbie Krieger Jenkins, 5543, [email protected] person who passes. For info about 1411 West 5th St., 340-7526, 1949: Our condolences to the 1963, contact: Lorraine Rose [email protected] families of classmates who have 1958: -Judy Chinn Wortley, 810 Goldstein, 719-339-2803, passed away. Please see “In West 12th, 344-9122, judy_wort- [email protected]; Peg 1970: Any class can have a 50th Memory.” -Clara Lebsack Adams, [email protected] Decker Bell, 970-522-3008, reunion, but the class of ‘70 345-1953, 302 West P, dcriver- [email protected]; and Dick continues to be rebels and have [email protected] 1959: Hello, friends! I hope you’re Cappel, 308-350-0363, dick@cap- chosen to have MORE FUN IN all well and stay well. Do take pelsales.com 51! Hope to see all of you at our 1950: Needs a class rep. E-mail care! Please remember to send 51st reunion Sept. 24-26. All of [email protected] any change of your home or email 1964: It’s been a tough year for the classmates will be reached address to me. (See below). If ‘64 as you see in the “In Memory” with details via e-mail, so be 1951: -Janice Eisenbarth Waddell, you prefer, you may notify Kerri article. Sincere condolences to the sure to check your inbox. -Diana [email protected] and Long at [email protected] or families of our deceased class- Newton Butler, 402-699-4029, [email protected] write to Bison Alumni Newsletter, mates. Thank you to those who [email protected] P.O. Box 665. If you would like to have sent money to our class: 1952: Our condolence to the send a donation to help with class Donna Lehl Baum; Marlene Parde 1971: We will have a meeting in family of Tom Spencer. Funds expenses (reunions, mailings/ e- Bales and Eldon Parde in memory the spring of 2021 to decide what are needed for the mailing of the mailing, etc.), please make check of Lelond; and Bill Griffen who to do with our 50th reunion. Bison Alumni Newsletter. Please out to Class of 1959, send to me, said, “I only keep in touch with Hopefully the COVID virus will send to me -Peggy Appleyard, and I’ll put in the class savings a few classmates, but enjoy the be contained by then. If we do 1006 E. 4th St., 345-6486 account. Thank you to those who newsletter and e-mails. Please not have a current e-mail address, sent money for memorials! This accept in memory of “Classmates please forward one as soon as pos- 1953: This has been a pretty bad money was used for the Bison whose serial number prefix was sible. We will stop mailing news- year for most of us with the virus Alumni Newsletter mailings. U.S. To explain, draftees were letters as soon as possible as they and different election year and -Janet Eckhardt Rich, 1301 West issued US serial numbers, enlisted run a $1.73 per copy. -Steve Clapp, other things. Just hope and pray First St., McCook, NE 69001; e- was RN. This ended shortly after 911 15th Ave., Kearney, NE 68845,

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 340-0606, [email protected] be the new dog park at Barnett 1993: -Joann Pick Barenberg, 901 2011: Parent rep, -Greg Larson, Park. I would like to get your W R St., 345-8703, jbarenberg@ 350-1049, [email protected] 1972: -Anne Unger Confer, 1111 feedback on this. Please e-mail mnb.bank 2012: Needs a class rep. Parent Norris Ave., 340-5924, me regarding your thoughts and rep, -Sherri Stang, 345-4240, [email protected] concerns. Also, I’m looking for 1994: -Stephanie Hays Stevens, [email protected] someone who has time to take 1606 W 2nd St., 345-5688, 1973: -Mary Anderson Dueland, over this project. Our 40th class [email protected] 2013: -Tricia Mitnik Wagner, 112 E N St., 737-6111, dmdue@ reunion is next year. If we plan 340-3209, pwagner@chmccook. outlook.com on getting together, we will need 1995: -Carmen Irwin Lervold, org, Gavin Harsh, 340-7178, some volunteers to organize it. 15788 W. Acapulco Lane, Surprise, [email protected] 1974: Only 4 more years until our Please let me know if you would AZ 85379, 623-322-9281, 50th class reunion! I thought it be willing to help with this event. [email protected] 2014: Miranda Payton, would take longer to get this old ... -Clifva Luther Budke, P.O. Box 59, Text 340-5380, 1507 West 5th St., ha! ha! Please email me at [email protected] 1996: -Anne McCarville, 40110 McCook, [email protected] so that Prairie View Dr., Cambridge, NE [email protected] I can continue to update all Class 1982: Our 40th class reunion will 69022, [email protected] of 74 contact information. Thank be in 2022. We need someone to 2015: -Marlys Brenning, 340- you! -Peg Augustyn Andrews, organize it. Please let me know if 1997: -Lisa Beckenhauer Pomajzl, 8496, 424 N Church St, Elm Creek 5512 Barrington Court, Lincoln you are interested. -Sara Wiemers 1650 Karol Kay Blvd., Seward, NE NE 68836, mebrenning@gmail. NE 68516. 308-737-8843 Rippen, 103 Courtney Ln, sara. 68434, 402-826-7050, bepuz- com [email protected] [email protected] 1975: Please make a donation to 2016: Needs a class rep. Parent help offset the costs of the Bison 1983: -Janice Howell, pcshowell@ 1998: -Brian Symington, Brian. rep, -Tom Bredvick, 345-4240, Alumni Newsletter. -Dari Tucker gmail.com [email protected] [email protected] Olson, 705 W. 5th St., 340-3595, [email protected] 1984: Needs a new class rep. 1999: -Vanessa Lytle, 909 East G 2017-2019: Need e-mails and class We are out of funds and need St., 340-3863, vlytle9969@gmail. reps. [email protected] 1976: We have lost several class- donations to continue to mail the com mates since the last newsletter. newsletter. Or switch to e-mail 2020: Lydia Risenhoover, They are dearly missed and we and the newsletters are e-mailed 2000: -Anna Dueland Hunnicutt, [email protected], send our love and respect to their at no charge to our class. Dona- [email protected] 340-7433 families. The cost for mailing a tions can be sent to Dawn Hess paper newsletter has gone up and Foster, 305 Apache Dr., 340-0135, 2001: -Shaelin Monzon Stiver, 706 I would like to go to all e-mail [email protected] East 3rd St. Apt. B, 340-5408, newsletters by spring. If you are [email protected] getting this in the mail, please 1985: -Annette Kool Wagner, 345- Nelson continued from Page 3 send me an e-mail addy where 3852, [email protected] 2002: -Laura Lyons Plas, we can send you all future issues. [email protected] Newsletters can also be read on 1986: -Michelle Hubert Doorn, the library. This is a big the website bisonalumni.com. 28328 463rd Ave., Davis, SD 2003: -Jill Hansen Purvis, boost for the library and -Diane Wilson Lyons, 1007 E. 1st 57021-6127 [email protected] St., 345-2189, [email protected] the community. Currently, 1987: Donations to Class of 1987 2004: -Nicole Hedke Sutton, the library budgets $3,000 1977: -Charlotte Hays Dun- c/o Andy Hofman, 903 Missouri [email protected] annually for technological sworth, P.O. Box 83, Culbertson, Ave., 340-9602, andy_hofman@ upgrades. NE 69024, 737-6558; -Scott yahoo.com. -Rich Barnett, 340- 2005: -Kate Wolford Wawrzynkie- “We are excited and Schneider, [email protected] 0815, [email protected] wicz, 12129 S. Hansen Rd., North Platte, NE 69101, 340-9156, thrilled that we are given 1978: -Jerry Calvin, 807 W. 13th 1988: -Pat Weskamp, [email protected] this opportunity by the St., 737-9778, pepsidude2004@ [email protected] Birdella Nelson Endowment gmail.com; -Mara Lee Weskamp- 2006: -Julia Lyons Krebs, to improve on the benefits Ebert, 707-363-2432 1989: -Chanin Monestero, [email protected] of the library for the com- [email protected] 1979: -Robin Frick Calvin, 807 2007: -John Swanhorst, 9 Mashie munity,” said Jody Backer W. 13th St., 340-2401, craftwhiz@ 1990: -Jeanette Cappel Wonderly, Dr., 340-1648, jswanhorst@gmail. Crocker (‘73), McCook Pub- swnebr.net 519 Buffalo Street, Benkelman, com lic Library director. “This NE 69021, 883-1960 will be a chance for the 1980: -Peggy Ruppert Messinger, 2008: -Cory Gaston, 712-204- community to watch and 308-737-7767, 1991: -Michelle Henrickson, 3052, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] try different projects that 2009: Parent rep, -Doug Skiles, can enhance their life and 1981: Several class members 1992: -Jason Loop, 18 Wedgewood [email protected], P.O. Box increase knowledge of more would like to raise funds for a Dr., 345-1977, jloop@ocsmccook. 36, McCook, NE 69001 workings of machines that memorial bench for our class- com, -Trevor Taylor, 904 W 4th they have heard of but have mates who passed away, and a St., 345-6518, tmtaylor98@gmail. 2010: -Shane Wallen, possible spot for this bench would com [email protected] never tried.” b a n 11

Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 In memory 38-year beloved teacher Al Cuellar (‘56) Albert Cuellar (‘56), 82, a his positivity, kindness, good He served as the assistant longtime resident of Mc- sense of humor, enthusiasm editor for the BAN and was Cook, beloved teacher and for the subjects he taught, on the BAN Board for many dedicated volunteer in many and unwavering dedication years. He had a notebook organizations, including and support for his students, that he used to hand tally the Bison Alumni Newslet- the schools, and his com- returned newsletters for each ter, died Nov. 13 at Kearney munity. class. Regional Medical Center. In his 38 years of teach- Al was president of the Al was born Feb. 22, 1938 ing, Al taught European McCook Educational As- to Macedonio and Tran- history, American history, sociation and the McCook quilina (Luevano) Cuellar world geography, math, art, Educational Foundation in McCook. He graduated language arts, and Spanish. Inc. Volunteering, going to Al Cuellar (‘56) from McCook Junior College He sponsored the Junior the YMCA, and traveling (MCC) in 1958 and from Class, Senior Class, Student kept him busy in retirement. Cremation was chosen, Kearney State College (UNK) Council (22 years), Pep Club, He liked going to Europe, and in keeping with Al’s in 1962. National Honor Society, Mexico, and his favorite city, wishes, a memorial service He taught two years in and the annual staff. He also Las Vegas. will be held at a later date. In country school south of coached volleyball for 22 He was preceded in death lieu of flowers, Al requests Trenton and south of Mc- years, helped with the Boy by his parents; brothers: Pete, donations to the McCook Cook, three years at Culb- Scouts, kept stats for football, Joe, Manuel, and John; and Educational Foundation or ertson Public Schools, and scored and timed for basket- sisters: Josephine, Margaret, the McCook Community 11 years at Elm Creek Public ball, and worked track meets. Veda, and Delores. College Foundation/Albert School before returning In 1980, he was appointed He is survived by brothers, Cuellar Scholarship. to McCook to teach at the by Governor J. James Exon as Frank of Omaha and Richard Herrmann-Jones Funeral junior high 22 years. a commissioner to the Mexi- of Nehalem, Ore.; and sister, Chapel is entrusted with ar- Al will be remembered for can American Commission. Juanita Bittner of Harvey Ill. rangements. Baseball enthusiast, educator Gene Budig (‘57) Gene Budig (‘57) died Kathryn Budig, said was his ball in high school and for Sept. 8 at his home in South dream job), and owner of a one season at the University Carolina. minor league baseball team. of Texas, Austin. Gene was known for his Gene was born May 25, He graduated from the quiet, self-effacing nature 1939, in Lincoln. He was University of Nebraska, and dry sense of humor. The adopted by Arthur Budig, an Lincoln, in 1962 with a bach- educator and baseball enthu- auto mechanic, and Angela elor’s degree in journalism, a siast was head of three major (Schaff) Budig, a nurse who master’s in English in 1963, universities, served as the last worked at the hospital where and a doctorate in education president of the American he was born. He was raised League (which, his daughter, in McCook. He played base- Gene Budig (‘57) Please see Budig on Page 14

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 and Bonnie Jo Lieberth Koetter and Shirley Kum- ‘69: Scott Raridon and Scott In memory Gardner mer Redeker Wacker ‘72: David Paschall Each class expresses ‘49: Beverlee Joan Myers ‘59: Dick Hoff, Robert Hor- sincere condolences to the Swanson, Don Kisker and ton and Robert Salisbury ‘73: Hank Dicke families. Many of their obitu- Jackie Patrick Wattles aries are posted on the Bison ‘61: Roxaine Zulauf Clark, ‘76: Chuck Purczinsky and Alumni Facebook page and ‘50: Phyllis Goodenberger Mitch Mitchem and Shirley Kenny Rider on bisonalumni.com Davis Rossitto Young ‘81: Cindee Hall Wagner George Rainbolt, former ‘51: Audrey Hupf Cole and ‘62: Kenneth Lusk and Bill and Bruce Nunnally MHS ag instructor Glenda Winner Miller Schultz ‘85: Kimberly Mahon ‘38: Ruth Carlson Besel ‘52: Tom Spencer ‘63: Mary Ellen Carroll, Tim Eifert and Linda McGooden ‘90: Jill Marie Beyer Mitchell ‘42: Velma Roth Bowman ‘54: Gene Gerver Hedges Mary Ann Vontz James ‘96: Ken Keslin ‘45: Jean Carlson McKim ‘55: Donald Schaaf ‘64: SanDee Coolidge Mi- ‘16: Allison Reece ‘47: Jerry Beideck ‘56: Al Cuellar chaelson, John Fitzsimmons, Lelond Parde, Gary Roth- ‘48: Virginia Gillen Hein ‘57: Gene Budig, Raymond meyer and Herb Zuck

(‘80) Matt Sehnert (‘82) in memory of Mary Roedel Thanks! ‘63 classmates, who donated Olson’s Photography VanderMolen; Charlotte their fees for the 2020 re- Kim Butler Groves Oberg in memory of Thanks to everyone who union to the class fund, and LeAnn Lindbeck Nelson Dick Hoff; Janet Eckhardt contributed their time, also contributed to the BAN (‘55) Rich in memory of Mary money, pictures or articles in memory of Mary Ellen Allan Shiers (‘04) Roedel VanderMolen and to the spring and fall BANs: Carroll, Tim Eifert, Linda Patricia Streit in memory of Dick Hoff All of our advertisers McGooden Hedges and Jacelin Patrick Wattles (‘49) Jack Winner (‘49) in memo- Class reps Mary Ann Vontz James and Patricia Boyce Browne ry of Glenda Winner Miller McCook Gazette Lana Hughes Assyd (‘66) (‘58) (‘51) Bruce Crosby Jim Wagner (‘66) Gladys J. Knaus (‘46) Mary Lou Drake (‘48) Jean Anderson Warner (‘74) Class of ‘64 in honor of in memory of Glenda Win- William Lyons (‘64) in memory of Michael B. deceased classmates SanDee ner Miller (‘51) Class of ‘58 in memory of Anderson & Geraldine F. Coolidge Michaelson, John ‘59 alumni in memory of classmates Barbara Brandt Anderson Fitzsimmons, Lelond Parde, classmates: Honey Lou Mc- Marquart and Pat Bowle Scott Bieker (‘88) Gary Rothmeyer and Herb Donald Bonar in memory Browne Mark Graff (‘75) Zuck of Mary Roedel VanderMo- Tyler Loop (‘01) Wally Hampton (‘81) Dick (‘55) and Ann Trail len, Dick Hoff and Billye Peggy Ruppert Messinger (‘56) Brown Ross; Jerry Daniels

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‘80 a professional painter to repaint M Hill for the first time since 2010, when volunteers whitewashed the stones and scorched weeds and grasses growing among the rocks in preparation for the all-school “Bison Fever” reunion. Steve raised $5,000 for 28, 5-gallon buckets for a fresh new coat of paint and for future maintenance of M Hill. He and a hired profes- sional painter will perform the work. While his goal has been met, alumni may still donate for future maintenance of M Hill. Visit https://gf.me/u/ y6pq2v or go to www.go- fundme.com and search for The Class of 1980 met June 12 for a 40th reunion at the home of Rod Cappel. Front row: Judy Nickerson, Shari Pinkal Goodenberger, Laura Smith Parde and Kim Christie Henggeler. Middle row: Dean Hilker, Denise Garey, Natalie “M Hill” Project, McCook, Phinney Rickel, Peggy Ruppert Messinger and Patty Ruppert Leibrandt. Back row: Lisa Schaaf Lee, Kevin Carfield, Kirt Nebraska. Blake and Rod Cappell. Not pictured: Kathy Kirkus and Darwin Dueland.

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in 1967. UNL, including assistant vice Virginia University. He left Charleston RiverDogs, a Gene was a reporter chancellor and assistant vice four years later when he was minor-league affiliate of the and editorial writer for The president, before he left for appointed chancellor at Kan- Yankees. Lincoln Star and Lincoln Illinois State University in sas, where he remained until In addition to his wife, Journal while in college, then 1972 as a vice president, dean 1994. That year, he became Gretchen Budig, and his worked as an administra- and professor of educational American League president. daughter Kathryn, Gene is tive assistant to Nebraska’s administration. He was He held this position five survived by another daugh- governor. He also served in named president the next years until it was eliminated. ter, Mary Frances Budig; son, the Nebraska Air National year. In 2007, after moving to Christopher; a sister, Mary Guard, retiring in 1992. In 1977 Dr. Budig was South Carolina, he acquired Ann Myers; a brother, Rich- He held various jobs at hired as president of West a large minority stake in the ard; and five grandchildren.

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To contribute to this organization or for more information please contact Joann Barenberg [email protected] or Jason Loop [email protected]

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Bison Alumni Newsletter www.bisonalumni.com Fall 2018 Loop Brewing Co. chosen as best place for lunch after golf Loop Brewing Company high school and college, is in McCook, co-owned by the golf pro at Heritage Hills Tyler Loop (‘01) and Adam Golf Course, and is the Mc- Siegfried (‘03), was named Cook Community College by World’s Best Golf Desti- golf coach. p nations as one of the Top 5 The other lunch places global destinations for lunch are: Jost Vineyards; Mala- after golf. Each of the lunch gash, Nova Scotia, Canada; ‘55 places named in the Top 5 is Jack Whites Inn, Brittas Bay, near a golf course. Ireland; Laem Sai Seafood The class of ‘55 had a reunion during Heritage Days. Eleven classmates “Once a railroad ice Restaurant, Phuket Province, plus spouses participated. They traveled from New Jersey, Illinois, and Arizona house, this small town Thailand; and Restaurante plus Denver, Kearney and Holdrege. The best events centered around visiting Nebraska craft brewery and Candé; Cartagena, Colom- about our lives, families and happy recollections of life back in high school. The brick oven pizza hangout bia. class is planning its next reunion in two years. is something out of a Food “Golf travel is about so Network show,” the article much more than just golf,” YOUR NEWS. YOUR WAY. states. “It has everything: his- the article writes. “Lasting tory, a good story, ambiance, golf trip memories happen good food, local influence on and off the golf course. and fresh-brewed beer. This Many times it’s an interesting place was made for Guy Fieri tour guide, a funny bartend- ON PAPER or the late Anthony Bour- er or good restaurant. Clutch ONLINE ON THE GO dain.” putts and easy, smooth golf Call to Being in the Top 5 list swings are difficult. To enjoy subscribe! meant a lot to Tyler espe- lunch, all you need is an ap- (308) 345-4500 cially, who played golf in petite.”

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