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Robert N. Knedlik
(Obituary ~ 08/18/09)
July 12, 1951 - Aug. 3, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Robert N. Knedlik was born July 12, 1951, in Manhattan, Kan. He died suddenly of heart failure on Aug. 3, 2009. Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Sarah, his sisters, Marcia and Elizabeth and two nephews, David and Christopher...
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Guiding principles for health care reform
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/18/09)
During the annual August break from Washington I will be traveling throughout Nebraska holding public meetings on health care reform. I have already heard from thousands of Nebraskans and these public meetings will give me a chance to hear from many more. It's important to listen to their comments and suggestions because whatever plan is finally proposed must work for Nebraska...
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More Chinese products threaten American health
(Editorial ~ 08/18/09)
Tainted building product turns new, remodeled homes into nightware.
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Commissioners look to slash budget
(Local News ~ 08/18/09)
A big knife lay on the front table during budget hearings conducted Monday morning by Red Willow County commissioners. Sure, it was there to cut slices of banana bread, but neither a joking county attorney Paul Wood nor grinning commissioners missed the reference -- however unintentional -- to officials' need to "slash" the budget by about $400,000...
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This is a drill
(Local News ~ 08/18/09)
McCook EMT Chris Mehringer (left) and City of McCook firefighter/paramedic Dan Hartwell prepare a "victim" for transport during an emergency/crisis training drill this morning on the McCook Community College campus. McCook Police Officer Justin Davis and his team "clear" Barnett Hall of the "shooters" who infiltrated college buildings and "shot" students and teachers. ...
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Nelson arranges public meetings
(Local News ~ 08/18/09)
Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson announced Monday that he is arranging a series of public meetings across the state to meet with Nebraskans about health care reform. The first public meeting will be held in Omaha Wednesday, at the Durham Research Center Auditorium on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus near Emile and Durham Research Plaza from 1:30 p.m. CT to 2:30 p.m. CT. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to ask questions, state their concerns, or just listen...
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Fees fail on 3-2 vote
(Local News ~ 08/18/09)
Licensing fees for dogs and cats, included in the proposed animal control ordinances up for final reading Monday night and a bone of contention for many pet owners, was struck down by the McCook City Council by 3 to 2. At the regular council meeting Monday night, moved from City Council Chambers to Memorial Auditorim to accomondate the crowd of about 50-60 people, voting in favor to eliminate from the ordinance any language concerning licensing fees were Mayor Dennis Berry, who made the motion, along with Councilmen Jack Rogers and Lonnie Anderson. ...
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Let's do a town hall
(Column ~ 08/18/09)
For the last seven working days Jarret has called the Senator's office to inquire when Senator Ben Nelson will conduct a town hall meeting in Southwest Nebraska. The usual answer from his staff is "We are working on it." Other comments range from "The Senator likes to have those kinds of meetings!" and we think that "The senator will schedule a town hall meeting in your area in the near future." Yesterday his press release notified the public of meetings in Lincoln and Omaha and further stated, "Future public meetings are expected to be held in North Platte, Kearney, Norfolk, South Sioux City and possibly other communities. ...
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Cain birthday
(Birthdays ~ 08/18/09)
The children of Geneva E. Cain are hosting an open house and card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Aug. 25, 2009. The open house will be Sunday, Aug. 23, at First Baptist Church in the basement at 1010 East 6th Street in McCook from 2-4 p.m. Cards will reach her at 907 East 4th, McCook NE 69001...
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