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Study group sets goals for 3 years
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
Determined to turn their goals into realities, members of the McCook Housing Partnership broke into small groups to develop strategies for meeting McCook's housing needs. In the third of five meetings organized by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, the housing study team focused attention on five areas: (1) Demolition and rehabilitation of older, dilapidated houses; (2) Home ownership; (3) New home construction; (4) Multi-family rental units; and (5) Special needs housing...
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Autumn wedding unites couple
(Other Record ~ 01/20/03)
KEARNEY -- Stacy Dean of Cairo and Timothy Kolbet of Hayes Center were united in marriage Nov. 2, 2002, at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney with the Rev. Jose Chavez officiating. Parents of the couple are Gerald and Pamela Dean of Cairo and Leon and Beverly Kolbet of Hayes Center...
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Oetting, Dorothy
(Other Record ~ 01/20/03)
Keith and Nadine Oetting of McCook announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Stephanie Anne Oetting, to Scott Andrew Dorothy, the son of Ray and Pam Dorothy of Atwood and Connie and Bruce Fortney of Lincoln. Grandparents of the couple are Kenneth and Betty Peters and the late Lydia Peters, Edgar and Mildred Oetting of Concordia, Mo., Robert Dorothy of Port Angeles, Wash., Mike and Shirley League of Stratton, Burdette and Glennys Geihsler of Benkelman, the late Gladys Geihsler and Lyle and Betty McKay of Kearney. ...
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Putz,Frank
(Other Record ~ 01/20/03)
Sara Putz of McCook and Nathaniel Frank of Phoenix, Ariz., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Rob and Cherri Putz of McCook and Arnie and Mary Frank of Scottsdale, Ariz. The bride-to-be is studying music in Phoenix. The prospective bridegroom is an academic counselor at the University of Phoenix. The couple is planning a March 29, 2003, ceremony at Evangelical Free Church in McCook...
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Workman 80th birthday
(Other Record ~ 01/20/03)
The family of Winifred Workman is hosting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday Jan. 23. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1004 Norris Avenue, McCook, NE 69001.
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Stevens 50th anniversary
(Other Record ~ 01/20/03)
The family of Vaughn and Joann Stevens, formerly of McCook, are hosting a card shower in honor of the couples 50th anniversary, Jan. 24. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 5406 Southwest 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315.
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Remington 50th anniversary
(Other Record ~ 01/20/03)
The family of Dick and Vera Remington are hosting a card shower in honor of their 50th anniversary Jan. 21. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 914 West K Street, McCook, NE 69001.
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Matas, Park
(Other Record ~ 01/20/03)
Carol Marie Matas and Wade Scott Park announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Tim and Carol Matas of Abilene, Eddie Park of Lebanon and Barbara Baca of Wilsonville. The bride's grandfather is Elmer Stroede of Abilene. ...
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Elsa Jean Wilcox
(Births ~ 01/20/03)
Bruce and Deb Wilcox of McCook announce the birth of a daughter, Elsa Jean, born Thursday (Dec. 19, 2002). She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces. She has two brothers, Grant, 10, and Reid, 7. Grandparents are Francis and Jackie Friehe of Culbertson and Lyle and Jean Wilcox of McCook...
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Nebraskans need to make voices heard
(Column ~ 01/20/03)
Financially, Nebraska is at a crossroads. Facing a projected budget deficit of $683 million in the next two years, the Nebraska Legislature and Gov. Mike Johanns must decide whether to slash state spending, raise taxes or use a mix of spending cuts and tax hikes to bring the budget into line...
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The legacy of a great man
(Column ~ 01/20/03)
Awhile back I was sent an e-mail from a offbeat, online weekly newspaper. The e-mail contained its usual observations on hodgepodge (miscellaneous, asinine thoughts that, in general, interest no one), but it also contained an editorial about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his assassination...
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Admiration
(Column ~ 01/20/03)
Dear Editor, I attended school up thru eight grade with Lonny Klinkebel. He was the kindest kid! Although his brother Jeff died of a similar accident, I admire Lonny for just living life and building the plane and flying around in it! How many of us know of someone who has died in car crashes yet we still go out and drive cars. We all have to go on and live our lives to the fullest, risk and all!...
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Need help
(Column ~ 01/20/03)
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in response to Elaine Frasier's letter that you printed in the Monday, Jan. 13 issue. I am very supportive of the letter that the farmers and anyone who is involved with agriculture should write to whomever they feel comfortable with in supporting the Heartland agribusiness...
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Put common sense to work behind the wheel
(Column ~ 01/20/03)
Buckle up. It's the law. It's also common sense. Don't drink and drive. That's more common sense that also happens to be a legal mandate. Both points have been true for many years in Nebraska, and the latest figures from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety continue to hammer home the point...
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Defendant apparently skips after delay
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
When the attorney was late and apparently hadn't done his homework, the judge threatened to throw him in jail and said he'd take up the case involved later in the afternoon. When "later" came, the attorney's defendant was nowhere to be found. Judge John Battershell issued an arrest warrant Friday afternoon for Patrick Steadman, 37, of Indianola, following an unusual turn of events in district court in McCook...
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St. Francis awarded grant
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
ST. FRANCIS -- St. Francis has been awarded a $400,000 federally-funded Community Development Block Grant to expand its sewer lagoon system. The grant will also be used to update portions of the town's sewer collection system.
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Arena meeting Feb. 3
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
The Red Willow County fair board plans an informational and promotional meeting to discuss the new Kiplinger Equestrian Arena Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in the community building on the fairgrounds. Fair board members ask participants to bring ideas and information on groups interested in using the building...
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Flying free
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
A formation of Canada geese flies over south McCook on Saturday, getting ready to join thousands of other waterfowl enjoying the sanctuary of Barnett Park. The huge numbers of geese are a favorite attraction for family outings on unseasonable warm January family outings...
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Policy issues on agenda for Mid-Plains governors
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
NORTH PLATTE -- The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors will be asked to address several policy issues during its regular meeting Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at the North Platte Technical Campus. The board will be asked to amend its reduction in force policy and implement new policies regarding employees with chronic disease, jury duty and court witness leave, book sales and conflict of interest issues and academic freedom and responsibilities...
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Catering to eclectic tastes
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
OBERLIN -- Into a world of fast food, burgers and fries, and copy-cat menus comes the new Meadowlark Grill in Oberlin, offering something new ... a little different ... unique, with a twist. Meadowlark Grill owners Steve and Lisa Stacy hope their menu is exciting and eclectic enough to appeal to a lot of people -- satisfied customers who will make the Meadowlark a new favorite eating establishment on the Golden Plains...
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Osborne to speak at tech workshop
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
U.S. Rep. Tom Osborne will be a a featured speaker during the second annual TeleFuture Technology Conference, set for Thursday at True Hall on the McCook Community College campus. Osborne will address "Technology in the Third District." This year's conference, "Technology for Dummies Smarties, Improving Marketing and Customer Service with Technology," will educate participants to the technology opportunities available to businesses and individuals who want to learn more about using the Internet as a marketing tool. ...
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Garage on agenda for zone board
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
The question of whether a McCook man can keep a detached garage at the location it was built on will be put before the McCook Board of Zoning Adjustment Monday, Jan. 27, 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Memorial Auditorium. The garage, owned by Darian Baumgartner of 1502 West Fairacres Road was built without the proper building permits from the city of Mcook...
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McCook man to be released
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
KEARNEY -- McCook businessman Max Abercrombie was expected to be released from Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney today or Tuesday. Abercromie, owner of Brown's Shoe Fit in McCook, is recovering from injures he received in a collision with a semi truck on Interstate 80 on Wednesday...
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Local guard, reservists called up
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
At least 18 local members of the Guard or Reserve have been called up to active duty. Six members of Detachment 1 of the 1013th Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army Reserves have reportedly been called up. In addition, 12 soldiers from the McCook detachment of the Nebraska Army National Guard will be included in the deployment Tuesday morning of the state's 1057th Light/Medium Transportation Co. based in Chadron...
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Judge finds two guilty in meth lab
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
Judge John Battershell Friday afternoon found guilty two of the seven McCook residents charged two days before Christmas with manufacture of methamphetamine within a 1,000 feet of a school or playground. Battershell ordered presentence investigations for Randy McNutt, 42; and Daryl Banzet, 20...
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City may apply for recycling center grant
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
The McCook City Council will be asked to approve a grant application for a new recycling center and transfer station at its next regular meeting Monday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Memorial Auditorium. The council agreed to allow the application during its 2002-03 budget talks. The $400,000 grant request is being submitted to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. A second grant application will be submitted to the Environmental Trust Fund later this year...
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Credit Union opening soon
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
PALISADE -- Pioneer Community Federal Credit Union will soon open its door, with aspirations of opening new doors of opportunity for Hayes and Hitchcock county residents. The mission of the Pioneer Community Federal Credit Union is to provide financial services including checking, savings and loans to its members...
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Oil regulators report two notices of intent
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
SIDNEY -- The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has announced two notices of intent to drill oil wells in Southwest Nebraska. Murfin Drilling Co. plans to drill a wildcat well in northeast Red Willow County. Berexco Inc. also plans to drill a well in the Mitch Field in Hitchcock County...
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King holiday is Monday
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
Many area banks will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Excluding the Wells Fargo drive-thru, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., all McCook banks will be closed. Also closing for the holiday are the state offices, county offices, Health and Human Services and the U.S. Post Office will put mail in the post office boxes, but there will not be any carrier delivery. The McCook Daily Gazette will be published on its normal schedule...
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Applications available for volunteer firefighter
(Local News ~ 01/20/03)
The McCook City and Volunteer Fire Department will conduct testing on Feb. 1, for volunteer firefighters. Those interested in becoming a volunteer on the fire department can pick up an application at the fire department in the McCook Public Safety Center, 526 West B...
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Mildred M. 'Mickey' Woodfter
(Obituary ~ 01/20/03)
Mildred M. "Mickey" Woofter, 78, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Sunset Haven Nursing Home in Curtis. She was born Aug. 9, 1924, at Steele City, to Edward S. and Jessie (Carter) Davis. She was educated in McCook and Culbertson schools. For many years she was employed by J.C. Penney in McCook. She was a former McCook resident and had been living at Sunset Haven Nursing Home in Curtis for the past five months...
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Irene Powell
(Obituary ~ 01/20/03)
OBERLIN -- Irene Powell, 82, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) at the Decatur County Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin. She was born Oct. 10, 1920, in Lebanon, to Fred C. and Gladys Irene (Zweigle) Jolly. She was raised in the Lyle, Kan., area and attended Jolly Hill Grade School. She graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1938...
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Shirley A. (McClarey) McCain
(Obituary ~ 01/20/03)
ATWOOD -- Shirley A. (McClarey) McCain, 68, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at her home in rural Atwood. She was born Aug. 22, 1934, in Santa Monica, Calif., to James and Dorothy (Shinn) McClarey. She graduated from high school in Van Nuys, Calif., in 1952...
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Mabel Viola Leach Bernard
(Obituary ~ 01/20/03)
IMPERIAL -- Mabel Viola Leach Bernard, 95, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial. She was born April 18, 1907, at Dorchester, to Andrew and Fern Leach. Her father was a carpenter and the family moved wherever his work took them...
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Virginia R. Hamrick
(Obituary ~ 01/20/03)
Virginia R. Hamrick, 84, died Friday (Dec. 27, 2002) at Hillcrest Nursing home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born Dec. 13, 1918, to Arthur B. and Vienna R. (Brocius) Cain in Burnsville, W.Va. She grew up in Burnsville and graduated from the Burnsville High School in 1935...
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We don't know what we think we know
(Column ~ 01/20/03)
A lot of people like to think they are repositories of knowledge for everything going on in the community and for everyone living in the community. What we all need to recognize is that we're not. No one holds all the cards, no one possesses all the knowledge but that doesn't stop some of us from acting as if we do...
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DeLux Grocery a 'war time casulty'
(Column ~ 01/20/03)
The sale of all shoes was halted in the nation's 200,000 shoe stores on Feb. 7, 1943. The surprised shopkeepers were allowed a full day to prepare for rationing shoes, no more than three pair a year, and sales were allowed again on February 9th. The shoe ban was one of the best-kept rationing secrets of the war even surprising reporters. ...
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McCook cigar factories rolled 40,000 a month
(Column ~ 01/20/03)
Among the strange habits that Man has adopted is that of smoking tobacco. A few years ago Bob Newhart had a very funny monologue in which he imagined Sir Walter Raleigh trying to introduce tobacco from the New World to his employers in England. They didn't understand why anyone should want to put a burning leaf into one's mouth. ...
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Edna M. Zick
(Obituary ~ 01/20/03)
Edna M. Zick, 94, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Community Hospital of McCook. She was born Dec. 20, 1908, in Cline, Okla., to James Manley and Maude Merla (McCormack) Cassel. She grew up at Norton, Kan., and came to McCook in 1917. She attended the McCook Schools where she received her education...
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