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Send stories, seeds
(Column ~ 03/28/02)
Dear Readers, I am an eighth grade student at Miller Middle School in Durango, Colo. Faith Beyer, who grew up in McCook, is my teacher. Over the past two or three months, we have been learning about discrimination and reading about Anne Frank. I am wondering if you could send me back stories of related incidents in your life. ...
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Grateful visitors
(Column ~ 03/28/02)
Dear Editor, Last week the Wallace School eighth graders experienced the NASA art exhibit on the Artrain USA. It was truly a unique opportunity for my students to view museum art works by famous artists such as Norman Rockwell, Peter Max, Rober Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol. Rarely do students get to see such quality art unless they travel to a metropolitan area where there is an art museum...
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Farming still a way of life
(Column ~ 03/28/02)
Hang around the feed store, the sale barn or the local cafe long enough, and you're almost sure to hear complaints from the cattle and crop-growing crowd. They have a long list of concerns. One day they may tell you that there hasn't been nearly enough rain ... the crops are on the verge of a total wipeout. Then -- closer to harvest time -- you might hear farmers complaining that there's too much rain. "Can't get into the fields. When will the rain ever stop?"...
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Turnabout is fair play
(Column ~ 03/28/02)
Because I have used Brad as fodder for my column for the last year and a half, I thought it would be only fair if I gave him at least a small opportunity to respond. After reading what he had to say, I guarantee you it will be the last opportunity: Don't let Gloria fool you. ...
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Marvin 'Perk' Lloyd Leitner
(Obituary ~ 03/28/02)
OBERLIN -- Marvin "Perk" Lloyd Leitner, 81, died Wednesday (March 27, 2002) at Cedar Living Center in Oberlin. He was born Dec. 31, 1920, to Paul and Theresia (Wendelin) Leitner at Herndon. He was raised at Traer and attended Traer Rural Schools. He served in the United States Army during World War II...
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Betty Joy Latta
(Obituary ~ 03/28/02)
STRATTON -- Betty Joy Latta, 77, died Tuesday (March 26, 2002) at Haven Home of Kenesaw in Kenesaw. She was a resident of Stratton. She was born Aug. 8, 1924 at Wray, Colo., to Albert M. and Zelma B. (Harding) Latta. At an early age, she moved with her family to Stratton. She graduated in 1943 from Stratton High School, and worked as a clerk at the grocery store in Stratton for many years. She later cared for children in her home for several area families. ...
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Elizabeth 'Betty' T. Wirth
(Obituary ~ 03/28/02)
NORTH PLATTE -- Elizabeth "Betty" T. Wirth, 83, died Monday (March 25, 2002) at Bryan LGH in Lincoln following heart surgery. She was born May 21, 1918, to Frank and Anna (Henner) Neuhalfen in Nebraska City. She graduated from Dunbar High School. She worked in Washington, D.C. for the War Department during World War II...
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