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Standoff ends peacefully after 7 1/2 hours
(Local News ~ 10/14/11)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A McCook, Nebraska, man described by neighbors as "a very kind gentleman," and "a quiet ol' guy," held off law enforcement officers for 71⁄2 hours Thursday, finally leaving his home unharmed with heavily-armed and armored SWAT team members at about 5:45 p.m...
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How to feed football fans and fight hunger
(Weekend Menu ~ 10/14/11)
Family Features When it's your turn to call the plays on game day food, you need recipes that are easy to make, easy to eat, and will feed a crowd of hungry fans. These four recipes from celebrity chefs Pat and Gina Neely are a must for your tailgating playbook -- full of satisfying flavor that will score big with football fanatics...
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Schaffert, Roundtree wedding
(Wedding ~ 10/14/11)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Caitlin Marie Schaffert of Indianola, Nebraska and Kiley Ray Roundtree of Parks, Nebraska were united in marriage July 2, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with the Revs. Carl Pullman and Tom Albertson. Parents of the bride are Paul and Pat Schaffert of Indianola...
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Clara Adams birthday
(Birthdays ~ 10/14/11)
80th birthday The family of Clara Adams is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born Oct. 18, 1931 in McCook, Nebraska. Her family includes her husband, Dale Adams of McCook; sons, Jeff and wife, Sue Adams of Lincoln, Nebraska, Doug and wife, Pam Adams of Keller, Texas; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 302 West P Street,McCook, NE 69001...
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Ferguson anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/14/11)
The family of Denny and Shirley Ferguson of Palisade, Nebraska is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 23, 1971 in Palisade. Their family includes Dennis and Jessica Ferguson of Hampton, Nebraska, Derek and Cheryl Ferguson of Columbus, Nebraska and five grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 102 S. Churchill Street, Palisade, NE 69040...
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Zeller anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/14/11)
The family of Richard and Phyllis Zeller of Ravenna, Nebraska is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 22, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ash Creek, Nebraska. Their family includes Lon Zeller of Elwood, Nebraska, Larry Zeller of Rockwell, South Carolina and two grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1023 Verona Ave., Ravenna, Nebraska 68869...
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Houghtelling birth
(Births ~ 10/14/11)
Michael and Randi Houghtelling of Curtis, Nebraska announce the birth of their son, Javan Michael, born Aug. 30, 2011. He weighed 9 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. He has two sisters, Acelyn and Sienna. Grandparents are Rod Anderson of Moorefield, Nebraska, Kevin and Dixie Frink of Maywood, Nebraska and David and Deb Houghtelling of Cambridge. ...
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Neel birth
(Births ~ 10/14/11)
Josh and Amanda Neel of McCook announce the birth of their daughter, Faith Elizabeth Neel, who was born Sept. 6, 2011, in McCook. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Chris and Leeann McCarty and Don and Patti Neel, all of McCook. Great-grandparents are Inger Jacobs of McCook, Nadena McCarty of Sidney, Nebraska, Margaret Gates of Palisade, Nebraska and Margaret Neel of McCook...
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Richard Hayes birthday
(Birthdays ~ 10/14/11)
The family of Richard (Dick) Hayes, Jr. of Cambridge is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday. He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Orafino, Nebraska. His family includes his wife of 59 years, Yvonna; children, David and wife, Linda of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Dallas and wife, Teresa of McCook and Sue and husband, Dann Nelms of Benkelman, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 819 Penn Street, Cambridge, NE 69022...
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Wagner, Blake wedding
(Wedding ~ 10/14/11)
McCOOK -- Nicole Rae Wagner of Culbertson, Nebraska and Koby Allan Blake of McCook, Nebraska were united in marriage Sept. 10, 2011 at Kelley Park in McCook with the Rev. Mike Roth officiating. The bride's parents are Todd Alan and Cynthia Jo Wagner of Culbertson. Her grandparents are Bernard and Suzanne Hall of Culbertson and the late Jack & Nina Wagner...
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Sitzman anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/14/11)
The family of Ron and Darla (Hageman) Sitzman are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 24, 1986, in McCook. Their children are Trista, Elizabeth, Cory and Kalie, all of Grand Island. They have one granddaughter. Cards of congratulation will reach them at 3969 Hampton Road, Grand Island, NE 68803...
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County Tourism Director job on commissioner agenda
(Local News ~ 10/14/11)
\McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County, Nebraska, commissioners will discuss contracting the duties of the director of the county tourism board during their weekly meeting Monday morning in the commissioners' office on the third floor of the courthouse in McCook...
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Fox renovation
(Local News ~ 10/14/11)
Workers prepare to repaint the face of the Historic Fox Theatre in downtown McCook, Nebraska, Thursday morning. Weathercraft Roofing has re-roofed the marque, and J.M. Stevens Painting will take care of painting. Light bulbs wil be replaced, and Cambridge sculptor Gary Ginther is creating replacements for broken/fallen stars...
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Joseph Pete Vlasin
(Obituary ~ 10/14/11)
Joseph Pete Vlasin Aug. 6, 1927 - Oct. 12, 2011 HAYES CENTER, Nebraska -- Joseph Pete Vlasin passed away Wednesday (Oct. 12, 2011), at his rural farm near Hayes Center. He was 84 years old. Joe was born on Aug.6, 1927 at Hayes Center to Joseph John and Rose (Kucera) Vlasin. He graduated from Hayes Center High School...
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Keith DeWayne Conner
(Obituary ~ 10/14/11)
Keith DeWayne Conner March 12, 1922 - Oct. 113, 2011 NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Keith DeWayne Conner, 89, of North Platte died Thursday (Oct. 13, 2011), at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. Keith was born on March 12, 1922 at White, Nebraska, between Maywood and Hayes Center, Nebraska, to Wilber Dean "Johnny" and Gertie Adelle Speer Conner. He grew up north of Maywood and went to country school, before graduating from Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis, Nebraska in 1941...
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'Jesus Through the Eyes of Peter' - a review
(Features ~ 10/14/11)
The Rev. Dr. Jeff Thurman, former pastor at Memorial United Methodist Church, reveals a unique look at Jesus through the eyes of an apostle in his new book "Jesus Through the Eyes of Peter." Injecting humor and humility, Thurman provides a narrative that reveals the day-by-day transformation of Simon as he becomes Peter...
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Memory Walk
(Local News ~ 10/14/11)
More than 70 walkers raise funds in excess of $6,000 during the annual Memory Walk Oct. 1, to defeat Alzheimer's disease. The cross-generational crowd demonstrates that Alzheimer's knows no boundaries: rich or poor, short or tall, even young and old, when the disease steals the memories of just one, it robs an entire community of a vital part of its heritage. ...
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Council to consider city manager contract
(Local News ~ 10/14/11)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council will consider approval of an employment agreement with J. Jeff Hancock for the McCook city manager position, Monday evening, 7:30 p.m., during their regularly scheduled meeting at Memorial Auditorium. If approved, the agreement would be effective Oct. 24, 2011, and set Hancock's annual salary at $85,000...
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Book signings
(Local News ~ 10/14/11)
New Life Christian Books & Gifts, 212 Norris Ave., will serve as the platform for a dual book signing Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., for the Rev. Dr. Jeff Thurman, former pastor of Memorial United Methodist Church and Stan Garretson, former professor of mathematics at McCook Community College. ...
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Tense situation turned out well for all involved
(Editorial ~ 10/14/11)
Reporter Connie Jo Discoe was on the scene for seven hours, taking photos and videos, missing lunch and supper, afraid to leave lest she be unable to get back in. It was not like she had anywhere to go; Connie's home was on the same block as the house involved in a daylong standoff after a shot was fired at officers and an ambulance crew...
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A birthday, TJ's Family Fun Center and a standoff
(Column ~ 10/14/11)
I had one of the best birthdays I've had in awhile last Friday. Scott Kasch, Bill Stokely and Matt Stebbins met me at the Coppermill Restaurant and Lounge Friday afternoon for happy hour. Drinks were bought for me by Adam Siegfried, the guys I was with, and Rob and Gina Stamm. ...
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Police department issues release on standoff
(Local News ~ 10/14/11)
The following is a release from the McCook Police Department, issued at 12:51 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011: The McCook Police Department received a request at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Oct. (13), 2011, to conduct a check of the welfare of the resident at 307 West H Street...
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Nebraska Internship Program
(Column ~ 10/14/11)
Today, I am providing you with information on another program from the Talent and Innovation Initiative. The Nebraska Internship Program (InternNE) is an important component of Nebraska's strategic economic plan and is designed to enhance technology and innovation, and assure a technology-focused workforce for Nebraska companies...
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A pivotal moment for the economy
(Column ~ 10/14/11)
After nearly five years of delay and political gamesmanship the trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea finally passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. It was a pivotal moment for America's economy. With these agreements our economic and national security will be strengthened; and more opportunity will be created for our farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and workers...
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Cherry pick hands Bison exciting win
(High School Sports ~ 10/14/11)
The McCook High School Bison football team kept shooting itself in the foot in a key Class B District 7 showdown with Adams Central Friday night. The Bison lost several touchdowns via penalty, and McCook defenders had at least a handful of pass interceptions slip through their fingers. But the final big play of the night in the McCook Homecoming contest was 'Cherry' in a 24-21 Bison victory...
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Don Everett Harford
(Obituary ~ 10/14/11)
Don Harford, 94, died Friday (Oct. 14, 2011) at his home north of Haigler. Services are pending and will be announced by Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman.
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