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Tennis camp
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/03)
Top: Young McCook tennis players participated in the McCook Tennis Association Camp Thursday at the Bison Tennis Courts. Hannah Swanhorst takes her turn during a forehand drill. Waiting their turns, from left, are Christy Burrows, Kirsten Shaffer, Nate Crick, Laura Brooks and Melissa Lyster...
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Velda Ruth Steele
(Obituary ~ 08/15/03)
BENKELMAN -- Velda Ruth Steele, 76, of Benkelman, died Thursday (August 14, 2003) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. Graveside services are Monday, 10 a.m. (MST), at the Benkelman Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Sander officiating. There will be no visitation. Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of the arrangements...
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Speak Out
(Opinion ~ 08/15/03)
Stayed in prison There is a penitentiary in Marion, Ill., and Promise Keepers held a conference there for the inmates and staff Tuesday. There was one inmate there who was scheduled to be released Monday. He requested to stay in prison one more day so he could attend the Promise Keepers conference. One of the prison staff remarked "that has never ever happened before. My remark is, if you offer the living water of Jesus Christ to the thirsty, they will come...
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Open Forum
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/15/03)
Keep on keeping on Dear Editor, The first places we turn to in the Gazette on Wednesdays and Saturdays are the commentaries written by Dawn Cribbs and Paul Schneider as well as any church articles you report on, Dawn. Mark 16 15-16 KJV says "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature...
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Good news on the state health front
(Editorial ~ 08/15/03)
Want to hear some good news? Some really good news. Okay, here it is: Nebraska is one of the healthiest states in the nation, topped in the 2003 Health Care State Rankings by only two states: Vermont and New Hampshire. That's something to be proud of, especially when you consider it means there are 46 states lower on the health charts. ...
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Kansas City Royals are for real
(Column ~ 08/15/03)
I have a friend who is a diehard New York Yankees' fan. I haven't called yet to "console" him after my beloved Kansas City Royals demolished the Yankees 11-0 Wednesday night in front of 35,000 fans at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Royals' retread pitcher Kevin Appier, who was the ace of the staff when the team struggled in the 90's and was traded to the Athletics, Mets and Angels before coming home, held the Bronx Bombers to three hits in six innings...
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Big turnout expected for Hitchcock races
(Local News ~ 08/15/03)
Stock car fans should see a larger than usual number of race cars at tonight's races at the Hitchcock County Fairgrounds, according to Jim Lewis, president of the Hitchcock County Fair. The races were rained out last week and rescheduled for this week...
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Treasure Island adaptation on stage Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/15/03)
A cast of 60 area singers and actors will present a musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's epic novel, "Treasure Island" at two performances Saturday to conclude a week-long visit by two student directors of the famed Missoula Children's Theatre...
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Oberlin couple in motorcycle accident in Grand Island
(Local News ~ 08/15/03)
LINCOLN -- A Kansas woman was in critical condition Thursday afternoon in a Lincoln hospital after the motorcycle she and her husband were riding collided with a car in Grand Island. Rose Stritt, 41, was flown to Lincoln's BryanLGH West after the 9:58 a.m. accident...
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Diggin' B Street
(Local News ~ 08/15/03)
Construction crews move dirt in preparation for installation of new storm sewers in connection with the B Street renovation project. The crew was working at East First and B on Thursday afternoon.
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County attorney considers charges
(Local News ~ 08/15/03)
CURTIS -- Frontier County Attorney Jon Schroeder said Thursday afternoon he may file charges after he reviews the facts of an alleged assault July 27 near Stockville. Schroeder said the case has been investigated by the Frontier County sheriff's office. Schroeder declined to elaborate on the case, other than to say the victim suffered "relatively serious injuries."...
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McCook residents see friendly side of New York
(Local News ~ 08/15/03)
A McCook couple couldn't hide their Nebraska values from a sharp-eyed New York City police sergeant during Thursday night's blackout. J.T. and Karen Harris had just offered a young family the use of their hotel living room, when someone took note and asked where they were from...
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Census numbers, Legislature raise concerns for WEC
(Local News ~ 08/15/03)
A declining census and the Judiciary Committee meeting scheduled for October are a cause for concern for Raleigh Haas, McCook Work Ethic Camp superintendent. "I'm going to be going to Lincoln in a couple of weeks," said Haas. "I'll be pounding on some doors."...
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MCC volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/03)
Top: Kelly Rippen, a recruiter for the McCook and North Platte campuses of Mid-Plains Community College Area, shows area athletes at the McCook Community College Volleyball Hitters' Camp Thursday. Rippen assists MCC volleyball coach Joan Bass with the camp. Bottom: Area volleyball players have a good time while practicing a blocking technique. Eighteen high school hitters from McCook and surrounding areas, including St. Francis and Oberlin, participated...
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Kenneth B. Stevenson
(Obituary ~ 08/15/03)
Kenneth B. Stevenson, 73, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at his home in McCook. Services are Monday, 10:30 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook with the Rev. Daniel Spearow officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemtery in McCook...
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