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John Leo 'Jack' Kelley
(Obituary ~ 01/11/13)
John Leo 'Jack' Kelley July 21, 1935 - Jan. 10, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- John Leo "Jack" Kelley passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was 77 years old. Jack was born on July 21, 1935, to Ora T. and Alice (Sullivan) Kelley in McCook. He grew up in McCook and attended the Catholic Schools. Jack served in the US Army from 1958 to 1960 when he was honorably discharged...
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On the record
(Community News ~ 01/11/13)
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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Berry-licious snacks kids can make
(Weekend Menu ~ 01/11/13)
One of the best ways to get kids to eat healthier food is to let them make it themselves. And these snack recipes using Florida blueberries and strawberries are so good -- and so easy -- you may have a hard time getting the kids out of the kitchen. "You can get really creative with strawberries and blueberries," said Justin Timineri, Executive Chef and Culinary Ambassador, Florida Depart-...
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Elderly Iowa man admits to sexual assault charge
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A 71-year-old Beacon, Iowa, man admitted guilt to a Class 3A felony offense of abuse of a vulnerable adult, Monday, in Red Willow County District Court. The charge against the offender, Jerry L. Gilbert, stated that through an intentional act he caused or permitted a vulnerable adult to be sexually abused. Gilbert is scheduled for sentencing at 9 a.m. on March 4, 2013...
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Barrel racing, team roping and tractor show set for Kiplinger
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Red Willow County Visitors Committee approved grant funding Tuesday afternoon that will assist a tractor show and team roping clinic, each seeking to return to McCook for their third straight year, as well as support a two day barrel racing event...
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Comedian adding flair to 88th annual chamber banquet
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Next weekend's McCook Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet won't be the average run-of-the-mill event. Although it will include the popular live and silent auction of donated gift baskets and a delicious smothered chicken meal prepared by Consolidated Management, there are some fun new experiences in store for attendees...
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Former Bison standout finds a home on USD front line
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/13)
Derek Chancellor has found a football home in the eastern corner of South Dakota. Chancellor, former offensive line star for the McCook High School football team, is a redshirt freshman in his second year in the University of South Dakota football program. The Coyotes compete in the Football Championship Subdivision, one step below the NCAA major college level of teams such as Nebraska and Kansas State...
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'Eternal Light' proposed as Norris tribute
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The George W. Norris Foundation today announced a nationwide campaign to raise funds for an REA Eternal Light Display in McCook, Nebraska. The announcement was made at the Norris Planning Summit, which took place this morning at the Keystone Business Center In McCook...
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Downtown redevelopment plan nearly ready to submit
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- City Manager Jeff Hancock described potential improvements to the downtown McCook retail zone as a project that would be tackled in phases, one at a time, as the community's budget would allow. "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time," said Hancock, to a group of more than 30 attending a presentation from the design team hired by city staff to head up the project...
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School board will elect officers Monday
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook School Board of Education will elect officers and be asked to approve donations totaling $13,100, at the regular meeting Monday night, 6:30 p.m. at the junior high conference room. The board will elect president, vice president and secretary. Members will also appoint a treasurer. Per board policy and Nebraska School laws, the board will be asked to appoint the business manager Rick Haney as treasurer and as recording secretary for the board...
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My Christmas vacation
(Column ~ 01/11/13)
I was really looking forward to getting out of McCook for awhile. I hadn't been out of town since my son Will visited me last summer and we took the train to Denver so my excitement was high. I was a little concerned about the roads since I left only a couple of days after our blizzard but, as usual, the toughest part of driving was getting out of town. Once I was on the highway, it was clear sailing all the way to Arkansas...
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Molloy birthday
(Birthdays ~ 01/11/13)
90th birthday The family of Mary Molloy of Hershey, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born Jan. 18, 1923 in Curtis, Nebraska, graduated from Cambridge High School and McCook Community College and later worked at the German POW camp in Indianola, Nebraska. ...
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Kutz anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 01/11/13)
60th anniversary Robert and Marla (Sutton) Kutz of Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of McCook, Nebraska, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 12. They were married in 1953 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in McCook. Their family includes two daughters, a son and six grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 20 Kuester Lk, Grand Island, NE 68801...
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Pierce birthday
(Birthdays ~ 01/11/13)
88th birthday The family of Vivian L. Pierce of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Stratton, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 88th birthday. She was born Jan. 20, 1925. Her family includes children, Geri of Northglenn, Colorado, Ken of Kearney, Nebraska, Rod of Windsor, Colorado, five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at c/o Ken Pierce, 3711 West 56th Street, Kearney, Nebraska 68845...
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Bartek, Potthoff engagement
(Engagement ~ 01/11/13)
Bartek, Potthoff Kathryn Bartek and Bradford Potthoff, both of Lincoln, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Patrick and Loraine Bartek of Weston, Nebraska and Darrel and Joyce Potthoff of Lincoln. Grandparents of the couple are Leonard and Loretta Snitily of Prague, Nebraska, the late Adolf and Helen Bartek, Elvira Potthoff of McCook, Nebraska and the late Lloyd Potthoff and Gordon and Marilyn O'Dea Bohl of Arvada, Colorado...
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Curves back in business
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCook Cordials and Chamber of Commerce members welcomed Curves back to the business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new Norris Avenue loaction, Thursday morning. Middle, front, Curves owner Bev Schlager wields the symbolic wooden scissors as Chamber Director Tacie Fawver, left, and Chamber Board Member Darryl Volquardsen, far right, hold the ribbon. ...
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The price of salvation
(Features ~ 01/11/13)
This photo shows the ingenuity of using materials readily available to fashion a remembrance of the price of salvation.
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Israel's Time To Do or Die
(Column ~ 01/11/13)
Dear Friend, INTRO This week, I am beginning the series on HOW CLOSE ARE WE (to the Rapture). Students of Bible Prophecy refer to Israel as GODS TIMECLOCK. When Israel became a nation once again on May 14, 1948, it signaled that the ENDTIMES (of the present age) had begun. ...
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Some assembly required
(Column ~ 01/11/13)
Do you know the three most frightening words in the English language? "Some assembly required." You order something online; a toy or a bicycle for your children. Or you go to a big box store to get a grill or piece of patio furniture. When UPS brings it to your door or you find the item you're looking for in the store, it's not ready to go like you saw in the online catalog or the advertisement in Sunday's paper. "Some assembly required," the tag on the box says...
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Low cost way to reduce school violence
(Column ~ 01/11/13)
Killology Friday morning, Jan. 4, 2013, I heard a thought provoking Denver radio talk show discussing the Sandy Hook school massacre in Newtown, Conn, and school violence in general. (I drove a lot of miles during the Christmas season. I listened to the radio a lot of the time.)...
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Fox latest piece of puzzle for attracting events
(Editorial ~ 01/11/13)
A late professional friend of ours once looked into the possibility of McCook hosting a large state convention, but found to her chagrin that facilities were not judged to be adequate. McCook's been working hard to rectify that situation, and we have a feeling more of those events will be landing here soon...
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Library to close Tuesday for renovation
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Renovations to the McCook Public Library are progressing ahead of schedule and as a result the library will be closing Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The closure is anticipated to last a week to 10 days. Library patrons will still have Friday, Saturday and Monday to check items out, according to Library Director Jody Crocker...
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Driving while drunk, pot possession nets jail time, fines for McCook man
(Local News ~ 01/11/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A McCook man was fined $800, ordered to serve 90 days in jail and his driver's license was revoked for one year, following his Dec. 6, 2012, convictions in Red Willow County Court for second offense drunk driving and first offense possession of marijuana...
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