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New 'Bourne' a slow starter
(Column ~ 08/23/12)
"The Bourne Legacy" isn't a bad movie. Not at all. But after seeing it I was reminded of the World War II-era slogan, "Is this trip necessary?" You are probably already aware that the fourth film in the franchise doesn't feature its title character. ...
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Edith Harmon Leamon
(Obituary ~ 08/23/12)
Edith Harmon Leamon Dec. 14, 1944 - Aug. 21, 2012 CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee -- Edith Harmon Leamon, age 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born Edith Harmon on Dec. 14, 1926, in Dunlap, Tennessee, to Joe Cleveland and Annie Rachel (Standifer) Harmon...
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Marilyn McCrumb
(Obituary ~ 08/23/12)
Marilyn McCrumb WAUNETA, Nebraska -- Marilyn McCrumb, 73, died Tuesday (Aug. 21, 2012). at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Survivors include her husband, Alfred of Wauneta; daughter, Sheila Cooley and Ron, of Ogallala, Nebraska; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren...
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On the record
(Local News ~ 08/23/12)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...
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Sughroue cousins picnic
(Community News ~ 08/23/12)
INDIANOLA, Nebraaka -- The 39th annual Sughroue Cousins Picnic was Aug. 12, 2012, at St. Catherine's Hall in Indianola. The Sughroue clan gathered for a potluck lunch, activities, and socializing. This year, the event was hosted by the children and grandchildren of Frank and Johanna. The children present were Donald Sughroue of Cambridge, James Sughroue of Indianola, Nellie Ryan of Cambridge and Tom Sughroue of Culbertson...
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Beaver Valley Auxiliary discusses district meeting
(Community News ~ 08/23/12)
BEAVER VALLEY, Nebraska -- The Beaver Valley Ladies' Auxiliary to VFW Post 7719 met Aug.22, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the home of Maxine Parrish. Following the flag salute and the opening prayer by Chaplain Alice Kasson, President Karen Brown presided over the informal meeting...
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C & K donates to local Southwest FFA chapter
(Community News ~ 08/23/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- C & K Distributors donated $425 and fencing curriculum to the Southwest FFA Chapter through the 2011 Home Grown program. Red Brand is proud to have partnered with more than 600 ag dealers nationwide in the support of 800+ local FFA chapters. With this funding initiative, it is their goal to make a lasting difference for generations by supporting programs and activities that directly affect the lives of our future ag leaders...
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Brown completes basic training at West Point
(Community News ~ 08/23/12)
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Cadet Cale Brown, son of Mark and Jill Brown of Trenton, Nebraska, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy. Brown entered West Point on July 2 and has successfully completed six weeks of Cadet Basic Training. Also referred to as "Beast Barracks," CBT is one of the most challenging events a cadet will encounter over the course of their four years at the academy...
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Sis attends graduate school of banking
(Community News ~ 08/23/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Marci Sis, Stratton Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President at McCook National Bank, recently completed the 62nd annual session of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC). Sis graduated with honors, a special designation for students who graduate in the top 10% of their class based on the intersession research projects and exam scores...
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Under construction
(Local News ~ 08/23/12)
If all goes according to plan, VK Electronics will move to its new location at 606 West B (formerly the Chief Restaurant) by the end of the month. The facility is being remodeled and updated, with previous equipment removed, such as in kitchen area and new fixtures going in. ...
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City entrance signs on the horizon
(Local News ~ 08/23/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook Police Sergeant Kevin Darling presented the McCook City Council with illustrations of design ideas for city entrance signs, Monday evening. Darling volunteered to create the illustrations after working with a sign committee, comprised of Darling and several other city staff members, tasked with providing input on the project...
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Mini-cheer camp
(Features ~ 08/23/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook High School cheerleaders will conduct a mini-cheer camp Tuesday, Aug. 28-Friday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m., at the McCook Senior High School. The mini-cheerleaders will perform during half-time Friday when the Bison take on Scottsbluff. The cheerleaders will meet the girls at 6:30 p.m., on the south side of Weiland Field and the girls will remain with the cheerleaders until after their half-time performance...
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Ribbon cutting
(Local News ~ 08/23/12)
The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at Female Fitness on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Please join the Chamber in congratulating Darlene Redden on opening her new business at 111 Norris Ave.
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Dessert fundraiser
(Local News ~ 08/23/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Homemade ice cream and desserts will be served Sunday, Aug. 26, 5-8 p.m., at the Garden Prairie Church, 16 miles north of McCook on U.S. Highway 83. Several kinds of ice cream will be available. A free will offering, to help with expense of remodeling the church's bathrooms, will be gratefully accepted...
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College board congratulated on new facilities
(Local News ~ 08/23/12)
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met Wednesday following the successful ceremonies officially opening and dedicating the McCook Community College Events Center and the North Platte Community College Health and Science Center earlier in the day. ...
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A quick peek at the mail
(Column ~ 08/23/12)
How about a dip into the ol' mailbag this week. I guess you can call the e-mail in-box a mailbag. This week there are two communications I would like to share. The first comes from someone who was out camping last week and was wondering about the three bright objects that formed a triangle in the southwestern sky about an hour after sunset...
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Purple Moon Cookery provides homemade heat-and-eat take-out
(Local News ~ 08/23/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- It's an idea that's been stewing in Shellie Winder's dreams for a long time ... She's wanted to be a chef since high school ... A commercial triple sink sat in the backyard .... A vast collection of cookbooks promised endless possibilities .....
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