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Broadband available, price still issue
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
A surprisingly large portions of rural Nebraskans have access to broadband Internet service, but it is expensive and only telephone taxes in the form of the Universal Service Fund have made it available at all, according to a report from the Nebraska Public Service Commission...
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Real 80th birthday
(Birthdays ~ 04/21/03)
The family of Agnes Real is hosting an open house in honor of her 80th birthday, April 27, at the McCook Senior Center, from 1-3 p.m. She was born April 30, 1923, in Cedar Bluffs. Her children include, Cathy and husband, Ken Davis and Chuck Real and wife, Marita; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1510 Norris Avenue, McCook, NE 69001...
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Patton, Burris wed in Wyoming
(Wedding ~ 04/21/03)
TORRINGTON, Wyo. -- Mary Teresa Patton and David Jeffrey Burris, both of Torrington, Wyo., were united in marriage March 29, 2003, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Torrington, Wyo., with The Rev. Robert Spencer officiating. Parents of the couple are Barbara May (Lafferty) Patton of Torrington, Wyo., Bill and Shirley Patton of McCook, Valerie Montoya of Pasadena, Calif., and Roger Anderson of Redlands, Calif...
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Allen 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 04/21/03)
The family of Wayne and Nadeen Allen is hosting a card shower in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married April 27, 1953, in Indianola. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at RR 1, Box 84, Indianola, NE 69034.
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Unger 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 04/21/03)
The family of Melvin and Glenva Unger is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary April 5. The couple married April 5, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe. A family celebration will be in July in San Diego, Calif. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 912 West 14th, McCook, NE 69001...
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Walker 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 04/21/03)
The family of Marvin and Thelma (Brock) Walker is hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary, April 26, 2-4 p.m., at the Sappa Valley Manor, 202 North Elk in Oberlin. The couple married April 25, 1953 at Jennings Methodist Church. Their children are Marvin and Kristi Walker of Lyndsborg, Kan., Rick and Jacki Walker of Delphos, Kan., and Sherri Walker of Oberlin...
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Finding ourselves at a crossroads
(Column ~ 04/21/03)
Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads. What we decide will have lasting consequences on our society. ***** How many times have we heard the words above, or ones much like them, in the past few years? For sure it's been dozens of times, if not hundreds, because of the many difficult decisions we face in these complex and fast-paced times...
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Foresty Service still needs support
(Column ~ 04/21/03)
In an effort to save approximately $900,000, the State and local governments will spend approximately $8 million to replace firefighting equipment recalled due to grants that will not be made available to the State and local governments. It is time to come together as a community and make our voice heard. The Nebraska Forestry Service aids Fire Departments throughout the entire State with many projects. Some examples of these projects, services and equipment are: ...
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One last chance; one new start
(Column ~ 04/21/03)
McCook residents have one more "last chance" to let the City Council know their feelings on how the city should address its long term water problems. At its regular meeting, Monday 7:30 p.m., the council will receive information from W Design and Associates and Miller Associates on the information the two engineering firms have gathered regarding potential water well sites north of McCook...
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Couple unite in Texas ceremony
(Wedding ~ 04/21/03)
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- Ashley LaChelle Rose of Highland Village, Texas and David Neil Snodgrass of Del Rio, Texas were united in marriage Jan. 4, 2003, at Shady Grove Baptist Church in North Richland Hills, Texas with Rev. Tom Watson officiating...
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Anderson, DeOld wed in candlelit ceremony
(Wedding ~ 04/21/03)
BENNINGTON -- Emily Anne Anderson and Geoffrey John DeOld were united in marriage in a candlelight ceremony Dec. 21, 2002, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bennington. Parents of the couple are Glen and Carleen Anderson of Blair, Diane Howell of Kennewick, Wash., and John and Karen DeOld of Oakridge, Tenn...
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'Final answer' on water expected
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
The final answer to the question of whether the city will treat its water or find a new water source is expected during tonight's regular city council meeting. The decision was made to treat the city's water supply in November. However, in December the city administrators received information that the proposed site for the treatment facility -- also the site of the city's 4 million gallon storage tank -- is sitting over a 1 million to 5 million gallon diesel spill...
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Words of war remain unchanged
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The letter might have been written by any soldier, in any war. It might have been written this week in Iraq. "I don't think any man can exactly explain combat," 23-year-old Army Pvt. Paul Curtis wrote to his younger brother in Oak Ridge, Tenn. "It's beyond words. It takes a combination of fear, anger, hunger, thirst, exhaustion, disgust, loneliness, homesickness, and wrap that all up in one reaction and you might approach the feelings a fellow has."...
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MPCCA Board of Governors to meet in McCook
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
The Mid Plains Community College Area Board of Governors will meet at the Wigwam Student Union at McCook Community College Wednesday for its regular monthly meeting. Items on the agenda include repairs on the roof of Barnett Hall in McCook, the search for a new vice-president at the North Platte campus to replace Dr. Michael Chipps who has been chosen as the new President of the College and a reveiw of proposed amended personnel policies...
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Sharing memories in the Heartland
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words yet it is just as true that even a few words can evoke a million memories. In order to preserve those memories, the Gazette will be publishing a special edition titled "Messages from the Frontline" on May 16 in honor of Armed Forces Day. The Gazette will gladly publish correspondence from all military personnel, past and present who have served during peace time and war. Photos are also welcome...
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Weekend break-in at Rep. Valley remains under investigation
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
INDIANOLA -- Red Willow County Sheriff's officers continue the investigation of a breaking-and-entering at the Republican Valley High School and Elementary School early Sunday morning. Sheriff Gene Mahon said this morning officers are still assessing damages at the schools. "We don't have an exact figure yet," Mahon said, "but it's considerable."...
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Water vote on agenda
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
The decision of whether to treat McCook's water or find a new well source will again be before the McCook City Council at its regular meeting Monday, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Memorial Auditorium. Council packets were not available at the time of publication. A full preview of the meeting will be published in Monday's edition of the McCook Daily Gazette...
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Appeals court reverses swine facility zoning ruling
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
The Nebraska Court of Appeals has reversed a Red Willow County District Court decision involving the building of two swine facilities. On April 8, the court reversed a decision by District Court John J. Battershell that zoning regulations did not apply to two confined swine facilities, being built by Sand Livestock Inc. and Furnas County Farms...
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Procession of the Cross marks Good Friday
(Local News ~ 04/21/03)
The sanctuary at First Congregational Church bears no resemblance to the rocky streets of Jerusalem of nearly 2,000 years ago. Absent in that quiet place is the sound of sandals tromping on those streets, the clanking of swords, the groaning of those who have felt the scourging whip of Rome and the wails of women as they begin to mourn...
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Donald Yost
(Obituary ~ 04/21/03)
MUSKEGO, Wis. -- Donald Yost, 86, died Thursday (April 17, 2003). He was born May 30, 1916, in Sutton, to Louie and Ida (Neunschwander) Yost. He spent most of his youth in McCook before the family moved back to Sutton where he graduated. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1939. He was a JC Penney manager in Escanaba, Mi., until he retired in 1972...
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Nola B. Appleyard
(Obituary ~ 04/21/03)
Nola B. Appleyard, 87, died Thursday (April 17, 2003) at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was born April 24, 1915, in Simela, Colo., to Harry V. and Myrtle (Bales) Stone. She grew up in McCook where she graduated from McCook High School. She attended McCook Junior College. She began teaching rural school in Frontier County...
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Duane Kenneth Meyers
(Obituary ~ 04/21/03)
Duane Kenneth Meyers, 75, died Thursday (April 17, 2003) at Willow Ridge Retirement Home in McCook. He was born Oct. 28, 1927, at North Loup, to Harry William and Grace Mae (Wilkie) Meyers. He graduated from North Loup High School in 1947 and later from Milford Trade School with a degree in small engine repair...
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Robert 'Bob' V. Buschkoetter
(Obituary ~ 04/21/03)
INDIANOLA -- Robert "Bob" V. Buschkoetter, 70, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge. He was born Nov. 30, 1932, at Lawrence, to Anton J. and Rose Mary (Blume) Buschkoetter. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial School in Lawrence...
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Romantic love, rational love
(Column ~ 04/21/03)
There are two major reasons most of the marriages in this country occur. We get married because we've either fallen in love with someone or we've grown to love someone. The first one is called romantic love and the second is rational love. The big question everyone wants answered is which one of these is most likely to last?...
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Posters and POW camp plans
(Column ~ 04/21/03)
A picture of W.K. Swanson of McCook appeared in the May 1943 issue of "The Martin Star", a publication of the Glen L. Martin Co., operators of the Martin bomber plant in Omaha where he was employed at that time. Owner of the Swanson Sign Co. in McCook, Mr. ...
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The Atwood 10 mile race
(Column ~ 04/21/03)
Recently I had the pleasure of attending a grade school basketball tournament at Atwood, Kan. While we were in town we got to drive around the Atwood Lake, and I was reminded of another time that I got to become well acquainted with the road around the Atwood Lake...
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Lylas Elaine Hudson
(Obituary ~ 04/21/03)
STRATTON -- Lylas Elaine Hudson, 72, died Wednesday (April 16, 2003) at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. She was born March 18, 1931, in Wauneta, to Frank and Meta (Christiansen) Norman, and later moved with her family to their farm near Hayes Center. She was a graduate of Hayes Center High School...
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