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Fox Theater purchased, two businessmen plan to start visual, performing arts center
(Local News ~ 11/22/04)
McCook's historic Fox Theater has been purchased by two McCook businessmen, Lloyd Benjamin and Floyd Hershberger, with the goal of turning it into a community center for the visual and performing arts. "We are in the process of putting together a board of directors, then conducting a fund drive to refurbish the theater," the men said...
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Geordie Hormel, the 'Son of Spam'
(Column ~ 11/22/04)
Before his death in 1946, George A. Hormel, founder of the Hormel Meat Packing Co., and uncle of McCook's Ben Hormel, wrote his autobiography, "Three Men and a Business." He finishes with a story about his son and grandson, which explains the title of the book, and his confident view of the natural order of life and the Hormel business...
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Hospice event raises $33,000
(Local News ~ 11/22/04)
Although a deep and resounding faith in Jesus Christ was the center of Jim Knott's strength as his wife, Arlene, succumbed day by day to the devastating effects of cancer, he also discovered heavenly angels in the form of hospice volunteers. "You cannot know what it meant, to have them come along side us, to give Arlene the care she needed, to give her dignity as she died," said Knott, frequently pausing to stem the tears that threatened as he spoke at the seventh annual An Evening for Hospice Sunday night at the Coppermill Restaurant and Lounge.. ...
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From the Front -- Another day closer
(Column ~ 11/22/04)
It's 0330 hours. Our platoon surrounds six houses with orders to capture, detain, or if necessary kill all military-age men inside. When I began this column my goal, lax as I've been is pursuing it, was to balance whatever picture the national media is broadcasting. ...
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A great organization celebrates a great team
(Editorial ~ 11/22/04)
The crowd at An Evening for Hospice was speaking for all of us Sunday night when they rose in unison to give a standing ovation to the captains of the McCook High School football team. As a community, we are proud of the Bison for their remarkable three-year run in the Class B football playoffs. Two championships, a 38-game winning streak and a runner-up finish in this year's championship game show the talent, spirit and class of this outstanding group of student athletes...
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Wilma 'Ruth' Wittwer
(Obituary ~ 11/22/04)
Sept. 9, 1922-Nov. 14, 2004 IMPERIAL -- Wilma "Ruth" Wittwer, 82, died Sunday (Nov. 14, 2004) at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln. She was born Sept. 9, 1922, to Elmer and Ethel Wilson in rural Hayes County. She attended school in Hayes Center and graduated from Hayes Center High School in 1940...
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Smith birth
(Births ~ 11/22/04)
OMAHA -- Patrick and Lynette (Hock) Smith of Omaha announce the birth of their daughter, Jolie Maxine, Oct. 20. She weighed 10 pounds and 2 ounces. Grandparents are Bradford and Mary Jo Hock of Culbertson, Onie Smith of Council Bluffs, Iowa and the late William Smith. Mary Colling of McCook is the great-grandmother...
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Thomas, Psota wedding
(Wedding ~ 11/22/04)
Jena Thomas and Jeff Psota, both of Lincoln, were united in marriage June 26, 2004, at the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with the Rev. Dr. Jeffery Thurman officiating. Parents of the couple are Ed and Linda Thomas and John and Lynda Psota, all of McCook. Carol Helm of McCook is the grandmother of the bride...
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Chambers, Johnson wedding
(Wedding ~ 11/22/04)
Amanda Michelle Chambers and Shane Louis Johnson were united in marriage Sept. 25, 2004 at the Church of Belmont in Belmont, Nev., a ghost town 250 miles north of Las Vegas, Nev. Parents of the couple are Kay L. Chambers of Oberlin, Dave and Patti Chambers of Culbertson and Tedd and Lila Johnson of Paxton. ...
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Wood anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 11/22/04)
The family of Keith and Barbara (Cotton) Wood is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary Nov. 26. They were married in 1954 at the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook. Their children are Lynnel and husband, David Heaton, Rhonda and husband, Mike Kathol and Bobette and husband, Jody Maier. They have four grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 33053 Road 724, Benkelman, NE 69021...
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Maaske anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 11/22/04)
The family of Ken and June Maaske is hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary, Nov. 27, 2-4 p.m., at the Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Atwood. Their children are Jeri, Duane, Mike, Denise, Morgan and Ryan.
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Airport marketing plan takes shape
(Local News ~ 11/22/04)
When it comes to regional air service, smaller communities have a distinct advantage over larger city service. Mike Sharkey, Manager of the North Platte Regional Airport, and John Bingham, McCook City Manager and head of the McCook Municipal Airport committee, have known this secret for years. The time has come to share these secrets and many other secrets of aviation with people in the central Nebraska area...
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Ivan G. Schultz
(Obituary ~ 11/22/04)
Dec. 23, 1926-Nov. 19, 2004 CURTIS -- Ivan Guy Schultz, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at Sunset Haven Nursing Home in Curtis at the age of 77. He was born Dec. 23, 1926, at Beaver City to Emmil August and Jesse Marie (Coykendall) Schultz. He attended grade school in Moorefield until 1935 when he moved with his family to a farm north of Moorefield. He finished elementary school at District 48 north of Moorefield and graduated from Moorefield High School in 1942...
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Barbara J. (Vontz) Teel
(Obituary ~ 11/22/04)
Jan. 27, 1940-Nov. 21, 2004 Barbara J. (Vontz) Teel, 64, died Sunday (Nov. 21, 2004) at her home. Barb was born in Hastings to Raymond and Vera (Chenoweth) Vontz. She grew up in Indianola and the surrounding area. She graduated from Indianola High School in 1958. She attended McCook Community College the following year...
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