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Untouchables 14 and under wrap up season
(High School Sports ~ 08/14/03)
The McCook Untouchables 14 and under girls fastpitch softball team's summer campaign was filled with close games and not-so-close games, said coach Wayne C. Doak. The team also had 23 games canceled because of rainouts, no-shows and forfeits. "This created a lack of experience on our part," said Doak, who did not list his team's record. "When we played in the 16 and under division, our inexperience showed up...
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Dorothy M. Loper
(Obituary ~ 08/14/03)
OXFORD -- Dorothy M. Loper, 86, died Tuesday (Aug. 12, 2003) at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. She was born May 16, 1917, to Blaine and Nellie (Norman) Hervey in Oxford. She attended school in Oxford and graduated from Oxford High School in 1934...
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Speak Out
(Opinion ~ 08/14/03)
Bad sidewalks In walking at the Cancer Walk on Friday evening, I was surprised at how bad the sidewalks around the park are in places. The city needs to act on this and see that they are repaired. They are dangerous.
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Open Forum
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/14/03)
Why not leave? Dear Editor, I am amazed! I am absolutely stunned! I can't believe it! Why in the world does Steve Stramel continue to live here in the United States of America, the Land of the Free? Why hasn't he moved to China or some other dictator run country more in line with his beliefs? Certainly no mention of the God of the Bible or the teachings of the Bible are permitted in such countries. ...
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Great deal for first-time home buyers
(Editorial ~ 08/14/03)
If you've never bought a home ... but would like to ... you need to go see a real estate agent or a banker as quickly as possible. Why's that? Because, starting Sept. 1 and ending a few days afterwards, first-time home buyers can receive up to $4,000 for the purchase of a home...
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One last word on arsenic
(Column ~ 08/14/03)
It seems I managed to make people around the world angry when I wrote a column about the Environmental Protection Agency's ruling regarding arsenic in drinking water. In my own defense, I'd like to point out that sometimes, I forget that modern technology makes it possible for readers from anywhere to view the writings of journalists at small newspapers like the Gazette...
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Kotschwar anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/14/03)
The children and grandchildren of Kent and Phyllis Kotschwar of McCook are hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 45th anniversary, Aug. 14. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at HC 30 Box 98C, McCook, NE 69001.
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Skunk in the road?
(Local News ~ 08/14/03)
You wouldn't want to run over this skunk, but not for the reasons you think. Someone recently left the concrete figure on the highway about four miles west of Trenton. The 24-pound decoration would certainly have caused damage to any vehicle which struck it, if not a serious accident...
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Bluegrass festival
(Local News ~ 08/14/03)
James King, of the James King Band, plays to a packed park during the "Haigler-Style Bluegrass Festival" in Haigler Sunday. Behind King are the uprights of the community's new park playground equipment, for which the festival raised money. King's bass player, Jerry McNeely, told those gathered in the park, "This is a wonderful community for your children. ...
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Local effort amis to aid U.S. soldiers
(Local News ~ 08/14/03)
If you want to do your part in helping out American Soldiers in Iraq, you might consider dropping by one of two McCook pharmacies and picking up an inflatable chair cushion. The Budke family of McCook is hosting a military shower for the platoon of Jarod Epp. Jarod is the son of Gale and Tongay (Budke) Epp of Columbus and grandson of Linnaea Budke of McCook. Epp's platoon consists of 41 soldiers...
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Fire drill
(Local News ~ 08/14/03)
Members of the McCook Fire Department and McCook Volunteer Fire Department approach a door on the north side of the Work Ethic Camp building, where a fire had been reported this morning. The call turned out to be a drill held in cooperation with the Red Willow Mutual Fire Organization. The "fire" began in an electrical panel in a storage room...
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West Nile cases confirmed
(Local News ~ 08/14/03)
Community Hospital has had three hospitalized patients with confirmed cases of West Nile Virus, this month, according to Peg Smalley, registered nurse and Infection Control Coordinator at the hospital. This week, additional in-patient cases are suspected, but not yet confirmed, she said...
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Wacker announces MCC softball recruits
(High School Sports ~ 08/14/03)
McCook Community College softball coach Scott Wacker announced the signing of 10 recruits for the 2003-2004 season. Topping the list is McCook High School graduate Sabrina Davis. She was the starting first baseman on the Bison team that posted a 28-7 record, including a 2-2 mark at the Class B state tournament...
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Mary B. Vahling
(Obituary ~ 08/14/03)
SALINA, Kan. -- Mary Ann B. Vahling, 87, died Tuesday (Aug. 14, 2003) at Kenwood View Nursing Home in Salina, Kan. She was born Aug. 2, 1916, to John G. and Frances A. (Swingler) Vahling in Angelus, Kan. She was raised on a farm near New Almelo, Kan. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in New Almelo. She was a housekeeper for the Rev. Edward Sanders and Monsignor Michael Moran for 50 years in New Almelo...
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