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Watercolor artist is set for East Ward Elementary
(Local News ~ 03/11/03)
The Nebraska Arts Council Artist in Schools and Communities Program and McCook Arts Council are co-sponsoring a residency for Howard Kaye of Lincoln at East Ward Elementary, March 17-21, and is for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Kaye is a watercolor painter with a background in literature and writing...
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Another option?
(Column ~ 03/11/03)
On the Republican Valley-Twin Valley merger, one patron asked "what is your solution?" to the merger controversy. Why isn't it an option to merge Rep. Valley-Twin Valley and Cambridge? - The ones in favor of the bond don't want to go to McCook -- well, why not get together with RV-TV and Cambridge?...
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Triple jeopardy
(Column ~ 03/11/03)
Dear Editor, Nick Guarino writes in his monthly newsletter about, "The Coming $50 Trillion Derivative Wipe-Out." "Think the major banks can't go broke like they did in The Great Depression? Think again. According to official government figures, U.S. commercial banks have a total derivative liability of $50 trillion--or five times the total Gross Domestic Product of the U.S. economy."...
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Hind-sight
(Column ~ 03/11/03)
Dear Editor, Some wise sage said that, if we did not learn from history, we are bound to repeat it. This keeps coming back to me over dealings with Saddam Hussein. Younger folk will not recall how World War II began, but that's the history that haunts me. ...
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We'll all build
(Column ~ 03/11/03)
Dear Editor, Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me that we all WILL be building -- and paying for -- a new school one way or the other. The only question is where it will be. If Twin Valley and Republican Valley consolidate, the new school will be built in Bartley. ...
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Elementary, too
(Column ~ 03/11/03)
Dear Editor, Most of the Republican Valley/Twin Valley school merger opposition has been directed at high school learning. This is understandable considering the merger involves building a new 6-12 building in Bartley. Is anyone remembering that education begins in grade schools? It has been mentioned that a larger (established) school district would offer a broader curriculum. ...
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Nuke possibilities
(Column ~ 03/11/03)
Dear Editor, In the past 40 years, the technology of High Temperature Gas Cooled nuclear reactors has improved to a current state of complete safety and high productivity. This is due in large part to the development of unique fuel configurations and gas turbine technology. ...
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Think positive
(Column ~ 03/11/03)
Dear Editor, Small town pride is part of our heritage. We chose to live and work in this area. With that comes the responsibility to build and maintain our livelihood. We are spending too much time convincing our youth that there is nothing in Southwest Nebraska. If we keep this up, they will begin to believe it. Southwest Nebraska needs small towns and communities to compliment the larger towns. We need to promote the Southwest Nebraska area rather than to condemn it...
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College candidate visits important to future of MCC
(Column ~ 03/11/03)
If you can work it into your schedule, we have a strong suggestion for you over the next three days. Instead of taking your mid-morning coffee break at your desk, drop over to the McCook Community College Wigwam student union at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, to meet some very important people...
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Nokes 80th birthday
(Other Record ~ 03/11/03)
The family of Erma (Ebert) Nokes plans a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday, which is March 21. Erma was born in Wray, Colo. As a young child, her family moved to the McCook area where she attended local schools. In July of 1941, she married Winfred Nokes of Lebanon. ...
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Baxter 85th birthday
(Other Record ~ 03/11/03)
The family of Loren Baxter is hosting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday, March 19. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 620 Garfield, Holdrege, NE 68949.
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Vrbas 80th birthday
(Other Record ~ 03/11/03)
The family of Charlie Vrbas is hosting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday, March 15. His family includes his wife, Mary; children, Lawrence and wife, Susan, Tom and wife, Ellen, Dennis and wife, Tina, Bryan and wife, Julie, Jeannie and husband, Kris, Tammy and husband, Paul and Gayle and wife, Kathy; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cards of congratulations will reach him at Rt. 1 Box 82, Palisade, NE 69040...
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Option enrollment deadline is Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/11/03)
The deadline is Saturday to submit an option enrollment application (requesting a transfer to attend a school other than the one in which the student lives) without a signed waiver from the student's school district of residence. After March 15, the application's second section -- which indicates that the resident district waives the deadline dates -- must be completed, or the application must include the signature of the superintendent or school school president, a written release from the resident school board and a statement of the deadline waiver.. ...
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Horse stable, riding program proposed
(Local News ~ 03/11/03)
City staff and a McCook couple will work together to create a new zoning classification to accommodate the couple's request to allow a new horse stable and eventually a children's riding program within the city limits. Paula and Brett Robuck told McCook planning commission members during a public hearing Monday evening they want to build a new horse stable on their 9.86 acres at 1602 E. ...
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College presidential candidates here this week
(Local News ~ 03/11/03)
Area residents will have the opportunity to meet with the three presidential finalists for the presidency position at Mid-Plains Community College, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. According to Dr. Carlton Williams, Interim President of MPCC, the three presidential finalists will be on the McCook and North Platte campuses to meet with college personnel, students, and community members. "I would encourage you to attend as many of the open forums as you are able," he said in a memo to MPCC staff...
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Meth lab, gun charges filed against rural McCook man
(Local News ~ 03/11/03)
As part of an ongoing investigation into the manufacture and sale of methamphetamine in the McCook area, the McCook Police Department has arrested a rural McCook man. The arrest was made at about 9:30 a.m., Friday. McCook police received assistance in the investigation and arrest from the Red Willow County Sheriff's office...
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Popping through
(Local News ~ 03/11/03)
While spring won't be here for another 11 days, this flower can't seem to wait. With the weather forecast for the 70s over the next few days, it will be hard for the rest of us to wait as well.
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Edythe C. (Whisler) Ragain
(Obituary ~ 03/11/03)
ATWOOD -- Edythe C. (Whisler) Ragain, 77, died Monday (March 10, 2003) at the Rawlins County Health Center in Atwood. She was born May 16, 1925, in Atwood, to William and Ellen Fern (Zimmerman) Whisler. She was a 1943 graduate of Atwood High School...
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