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Voters must take the time necessary to educate themselves
(Editorial ~ 09/25/12)
Founding Fathers 'would be sickened to see how their dream is being corrupted.'
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Eroding freedoms
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/25/12)
Dear Editor: Our freedom as Christians has been slowly eroded over the past several decades by courts and elected politicians. Today we have people that tell us that there is to be a separation between church and state even though this is not in the constitution...
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Out of Afghanistan
(Column ~ 09/25/12)
Several have asked Grannie Annie if she would be sending packages to our troops in Afghanistan again this year. The answer is yes and she already has made connections with Chaplains and their Assistants in three FOB's (Military talk for "Forward Operating Base")...
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'Send me no flowers'
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
George and Judy Kimball, played by Maury Green and Kathy Latta, rehearse a scene from a drama to be presented by the SWNCTA titled "Send Me No Flowers" Oct 19, 20 and 21, at the High School Auditorium. The comedy will have you in stitches as the cast of nine takes you on an adventure that is sure to have you spinning in confusion. The cast includes Kathy Latta, Maury Green, Duane Tappe, Joseph McCarty, Don Harpst, Jeremy Blomstedt, David Sandman, Tiffany Anderson and JeriLynn Karr...
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Driver of car that struck toddler cyclist identified
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The driver of the vehicle that struck a five-year-old bicyclist at the intersection of West Fourth and West K Street, last Monday evening, has been identified as 15-year-old Cody D. Harrison of 71874 Pietro Drive. According to the accident report Harrison struck a bicycle being ridden by 5-year-old Cadince Coady of 408 West L Street at 6:25 p.m. ...
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McCook housing study under way
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A Community Housing Study for the City of McCook, Nebraska is being conducted by the McCook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The Housing Study is being completed with the assistance of Hanna:Keelan Associates, P.C., a Nebraska based community planning and research consulting firm. ...
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Anti-bullying seminar
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
McCook Jr. High School principal Dennis Berry introduces motivational speaker Mike Smith to students. Smith gave an anti-bullying seminar, Tuesday morning, and will present a similar speech for parents tonight, 7 p.m., at the Jr. High School cafeteria. Smith is a 2001 Imperial, Nebraska, graduate who now resides in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is quickly building a reputation as a popular and effective youth speaker. To find out more about Smith visit his website, www.mikesmithlive.com...
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Wauneta nursing home earns honors
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
WAUNETA, Nebraska -- The nursing home in Wauneta, Nebraska, has won a national resident satisfaction award for the second year in a row, and this year, its first employee satisfaction award. Residents and staff of Sunrise Heights of Wauneta accepted the award recently on behalf of Heritage of Wauneta, which was the name of the nursing home during the time it won the "Excellence in Action" awards presented by the National Research Corporation...
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Renovator course
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- The Southwest Nebraska Community Betterment Corp., is presenting the initial course in EPA Certified Renovator Training. The course will be presented at 8 a.m. MDT, Monday at Mid-Plains Community College, 1324 Broadway St., in Imperial...
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Delayed opening
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook YMCA will delay their opening time to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, in order for their staff to participate in Heritage Days activities. No swim lessons, volleyball or flag football games will be scheduled for that day...
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County officers training to take over jail duties
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County, Nebraska, jailers and its jail supervisor Gerry Hunter are already working in McCook's city police department and jail facility, and county Sheriff Gene Mahon is making plans for a thorough cleaning when the county takes over the facility in early November...
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At the end of a hard day ...
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
On a recent Saturday, in Curtis, Nebraska, there were a couple wet, muddy little cowboys, whose muck boots and blue denims dried out on a picket fence.
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On the record
(Local News ~ 09/25/12)
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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Fritsche anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 09/25/12)
30th anniversary The family of Charles and Janet Fritsche of McCook, Nebraska, are requesting a card shower in honor of the couples' 30th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 25, 1982, at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook. Their children are Chas Fritsche of Beatrice, Nebraska, and Julie Fritsche of Anderson, Indiana. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 38910 Rd 721, McCook, NE 69001...
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SWNPHD announces radon poster contest
(Community News ~ 09/25/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- -- Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) announces its fourth annual local Radon Poster Contest. "Youths ages 9 to 14 who live within the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department district are eligible to participate," explains Denise Ringenberg, Health Educator...
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Ray Weis
(Obituary ~ 09/25/12)
Ray Weis SELDEN, Kansas -- Ray Weis, 97, died today (Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012) at the Sheridan County Long Rerm Care Unit in Hoxie, Kansas. Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home in Selden, Kansas.
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