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Bison boys tennis improves to 3-2 with victory over Lexington
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/06)
The McCook High School varsity tennis team claimed a 5-4 win over Lexington Tuesday at the Bison/Elk Courts to improve their duel record to 3-2. "We opened play by taking 2 of 3 doubles matches," said McCook tennis coach Matt Wiemers. "Asher (Brooks) and Austin (Larson) continue to play well, as they did a good job of covering the court. ...
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AARP hosting 44th District forum
(Local News ~ 09/13/06)
While sponsoring a forum for Legislative District 44 candidates Oct. 2, AARP Nebraska is also lobbying against the Stop Over Spending constitutional amendment. Legislative candidates Frank Shoemaker and Mark Christensen will participate in the forum in McCook from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the heritage Senior Center, 1312 W. Fifth. It will be free and open to the public...
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Grand Duke Alexis Rendezvous set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Camp Hayes
(Local News ~ 09/13/06)
HAYES CENTER -- Appearances by "The Grand Duke, Alexis," "Buffalo Bill" and Native American dancers will highlight the annual "Grand Duke Alexis Rendezvous" Friday, Satur-day and Sunday, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, at Camp Hayes, eight miles northeast of Hayes Center...
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Concert series adds spice to life in Golden Plains
(Editorial ~ 09/13/06)
A recent Rural Nebraska poll by the University of Nebraska revealed a lot of good things about living here, but one of the shortcomings was the lack of live entertainment choices. We wonder if the respondents are paying attention. No, the Rolling Stones won't be coming to the Golden Plains any time soon, but there is no lack of opportunities to hear and see talented performers in action...
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A play on words
(Column ~ 09/13/06)
I was visiting with a writer the other day and during our discussion, the subject of homonyms came up. Those pesky words that plague us all. They sound the same, but are often spelled differently and have different meanings. The first that came to mind were the "theres." For example: "You can go over there where they're stringing their Christmas lights." Or everyone's favorite, "There are two too many to count." Here's a puzzler. ...
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'Earmarking' has benefits
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/13/06)
In the Gazette's Sept. 7 article, "Ricketts Touts Tax Plan," Mr. Ricketts says he wants to stop the practice of "earmarking" federal funds for local projects. As with most issues there's another side to the story -- one that shows how earmarks can help locally and nationally...
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Success from positivity
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/13/06)
This past weekend, the Nebraska Diplomats held their 39th annual banquet in Lincoln. The Diplomats are a nonprofit corporation with the membership of individuals who work to promote investment and employment in Nebraska. Two entities with strong ties in McCook were honored at the banquet. ...
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SOS scare tactics
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/13/06)
I am writing in response to the Saturday's (editorial) on the SOS Ballot Question. Opponents of this spending limit are running a fierce campaign attempting to scare voters and discredit the initiative that limits the growth of state spending. For the record, there are absolutely NO SPENDING CUTS dictated in the SOS measure and it is extremely deceptive for the opposition to say so...
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Two sides to story
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/13/06)
**Dear Editor, There are two sides to every story. No offense, Mr. Brian T. Osborn, but I believe the Swift Boat Veterans. May God, and His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, continue to bless this great nation. Sincerely, **George R. Anderson, McCook
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Patricia Ann Beamgard Makings
(Obituary ~ 09/13/06)
July 4, 1928 - Sept. 8, 2006 ATWOOD -- Patricia A. Makings, 78, died Friday (Sept. 8, 2006) at Longmont United Hospital TCU in Longmont, Colo. She was born July 4, 1928, to Clarence William and Gladys Innes Beamgard in Atwood. She attended Atwood Grade School and graduated from Atwood High School. She received her teaching degree from Denver University in Denver, Colo., and returned to Atwood, where she taught country school...
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Hilda Mariene Chessmore
(Obituary ~ 09/13/06)
June 14, 1937 - Sept. 10, 2006 ATWOOD -- Hilda Mariene Chessmore, 69, died Sunday (Sept. 10, 2006) at her home in Atwood. She was born June 14, 1937, in Platteville, Colo., to Chester and Grace (Larson) Withington. She grew up in Atwood and attended Herndon and Atwood Schools...
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Martha Lydia Haussler
(Obituary ~ 09/13/06)
Nov. 15, 1902 - Sept. 11, 2006 HOLBROOK --?Martha Lydia Haussler, 103, formerly of Holbrook, died Monday (Sept. 11, 2006) at the Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island. She was born Nov. 15, 1902, at Fort Wayne, Ind., to August and Lydia (Ludwig) Rodenbeck. She attended Emmaus Lutheran Church and School at Fort Wayne...
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Talley birthday
(Birthdays ~ 09/13/06)
CULBERTSON -- Maxine Talley of Culbertson will celebrate her 75th birthday, Sunday, Sept. 17. Cards will reach her at Box 73, Culbertson, NE 69024.
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Velma Holtze
(Obituary ~ 09/13/06)
July 29, 1922 - May 21, 1944 WILSONVILLE -- Velma Holtze, 84, died Monday (Sept. 11, 2006) at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She was born July 29, 1922, to Frank and Melissa (Michals) Nicholson of Wilsonville. She graduated from Wilsonville High School in 1939, and taught in rural schools in the Wilsonville and Stamford areas for five years...
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