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Power up with delicious protein-rich recipes
(Weekend Menu ~ 03/08/13)
Peanut Teriyaki Turkey Burgers Serves 4 Zest of 1 lemon Cooking spray Place spinach and garlic in a food processor. Process until spinach is finely chopped. Add mayonnaise, lemon zest and lemon juice; blend again to smooth. Transfer to container and clean food processor bowl...
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Some toys really deserve to be crushed
(Column ~ 03/08/13)
I was awoken an hour ahead of schedule earlier this week to a ghoulish laugh that made me sit up in bed, startled, and knowing only that something was wrong. It took me a few moments to clear my eyes and I could see that Declan was still sound asleep next to me. As I gathered myself, the pain from having his foot lodged in my rib cage became more apparent...
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Restoring the legislative process
(Column ~ 03/08/13)
Many Americans, including myself, are often frustrated by the inability of Congress to get important legislation passed. Congress was unable to agree to a new long-term Farm Bill last year. The Senate has not passed a budget in nearly four years. And it seems like Congress and the President are locked in constant showdowns to avoid the latest ceiling, cliff, or shutdown...
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On the record
(Other Record ~ 03/08/13)
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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World War II in McCook and researching genealogy
(Community News ~ 03/08/13)
By Susan Doak SW Nebraska Genealogy Society McCOOK,. Nebraska -- I had such a great response to the questions concerning the Harts from Bartley and the Bartley InterCity Ocean that I am going to put another request out there and hope that someone can help...
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Houlden, Westfall wedding
(Wedding ~ 03/08/13)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- Courtney Pearl (Houlden) Westfall of Cambridge, Nebraska and Scott Steven Westfall of Falcon, Colorado, were united in marriage in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jan. 31, 2013, by Judge Thomas Kane. Parents of the bride are Brad and Shirley Houlden of Cambridge...
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Seller birth
(Births ~ 03/08/13)
Lindy Ann Seller Dr. Aaron and Brooke Seller of Gainesville, Florida, announce the birth of their daughter, Lindy Ann Seller, who was born Oct. 30, 2012, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19.75 inches long. ...
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Cupps, Chiplaski engagement
(Engagement ~ 03/08/13)
Cupps, Chiplaski Leeanndra S. Cupps and Michael J. Chiplaski, both of McCook, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. A wedding is planned for March 23, 2013, 2 p.m. at the Keystone Business Center, 402 Norris Avenue.
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Swanson birthday
(Birthdays ~ 03/08/13)
90th birthday The family of Donna Hinton Swanson of North Platte, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born March 12, 1923, in Frontier County near Stockville, Nebraska. Her family includes her husband, Raymond, five children, 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, four step-children, 14 step-grandchildren and 27 step-great-grandchildren. ...
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Hartman birthday
(Birthdays ~ 03/08/13)
90th birthday The family of Elaine Hartman is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday March 23. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 East 11th, Apt. 317, McCook, NE 69001.
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Weidner birthday
(Birthdays ~ 03/08/13)
95th birthday The family of Herman Weidner of Culbertson, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of his 95th birthday. He was born March 13, 1918, on his parent's farm southwest of Culbertson. His family includes his wife, Annice and children, Marilyn of Lincoln, Nebraska and Ron of Culbertson. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 37129 Road 711, Culbertson, NE 69024...
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Crocker birthday
(Birthdays ~ 03/08/13)
85th birthday The family of Gladys Crocker of Lincoln, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday. She was born March 13, 1928, near Herndon, Kansas. She was married to the late Leo Crocker and her family includes five children, 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Gateway Senior Living, 225 N. 56th Street, Rm 510, Lincoln, NE 68504...
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Bloomgren anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 03/08/13)
50th anniversary Gary and Marylou Bloomgren of Alliance, Nebraska, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married March 17, 1963, at Parks, Nebraska. Gary was a McCook High School graduate. Their family includes children, Sherri Kelly of Melbata, Nebraska, Kelly Nerosa of Dallas, Texas,George Blomgren of Columbia Falls, Montana, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1007 Grand Ave. Alliance, NE, 69301...
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Nelms anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 03/08/13)
40th anniversary Roger and Rose Nelms of McCook, Nebraska, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.They were married March 15, 1973, in Galeton, Colorado. Their family includes children Amy and husband, Troy Strauch,Tim and wife Christina Nelms, three grandchildren plus one more on the way. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 72154 Road 385, McCook, NE 69001...
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McConnell birth
(Births ~ 03/08/13)
Myles Cash McConnell Casey and Shandi McConnell of Wilmington, North Carolina, announce the birth of their son, Myles Cash McConnell, who was born Jan. 21, 2013, at Betty H. Cameron Women's and Children's Hospital in Wilmington. He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Larry and Sheila Berls of McCook, Nebraska, and Kent and Cheryl McConnell of Wilmington. Great-grandparents are Millie Gates of Waterloo, Nebraska and the late Joseph and Laura Berls...
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Scarbrough birth
(Births ~ 03/08/13)
Draivon Zander Scarbrough Eric and Brittanie Scarbrough of McCook, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Draivon Zander Scarbrough, who was born Jan. 4, 2013 in McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 1/4 inches long. He has one brother, Isaiah, 3-years-old. ...
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Koebel birth
(Births ~ 03/08/13)
Celia Marie Koebel Jake and Lena (Kolbet) Koebel of Culbertson, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Celia Marie Koebel, who was born Nov. 16, 2012 at Community Hospital of McCook. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. She has one sister, Vivie Anna Koebel, 15 months old. Grandparents are Kenneth and Elaine Kolbet and Bud and Annie Kehler, all of Culbertson. Great grandparents are Lillian Kehler and Dwayne and Gloria Kautz all of Culbertson...
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Werkmeister birth
(Births ~ 03/08/13)
Tenlee Rae Werkmeister Kyle and Starla Werkmeister of McCook, Nebraska, announce the birth of their daughter, Tenlee Rae, who was born Sept. 17, 2012, at Community Hosiptal of McCook. She weighed 9 pounds, 11.8 ounces and measured 21 1/4 inches long. ...
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Teleconference brings first-hand accounts of Holocaust to students
(Local News ~ 03/08/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Sophomore students at McCook High School were part of a live teleconference Wednesday, when a Holocaust survivor speaking at the Wahoo, Nebraska, high school was simulcast to schools across Nebraska. MHS joined 25 other Nebraska schools via satellite to the live presentation at Wahoo, that was attended by students from about 15 other schools. ...
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Plans ready for Central Elementary kitchen
(Local News ~ 03/08/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Architects will present preliminary drawings for a new kitchen at Central Elementary and bids for the project will be approved, at the McCook Board of Education meeting Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the Junior High Conference room. David Wilson of W Design will present drawings for the kitchen area that is planned at the middle school. Later at Tuesday's meeting, the board will be asked to approve bids on the project...
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Horse among donations for benefit auction.
(Local News ~ 03/08/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A 2-year-old filly in training is among the items that will be auctioned Sunday in a benefit for the medical expenses of Darla Ruppert of McCook. The horse is the daughter of Smart Lena Boon and a Smart Mate mare, and is donated by Bev and Dallas Talkington...
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City to begin crack-sealing on Monday
(Local News ~ 03/08/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The City of McCook will begin crack sealing various streets in the community on Monday, March 11. City officials estimate that it should take two to three days to complete, weather permitting. The contractor is B and H Paving. The city asks citizens to remove any vehicles that are parked on the following streets, beginning Monday:...
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Lawsuit threatened over photo ID voter bill
(State News ~ 03/08/13)
LINCOLN Nebraksa -- Nebraskans want some kind of voter ID law, but a senator's second attempt to bring such a bill misses the mark, according to Secretary of State John Gale. Larry Dix, executive director of the Nebraska Association of County Officials, read Gale's statement during Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on Legislative Bill 381, Thursday, March 7. ...
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Committee takes up Medicaid issues
(State News ~ 03/08/13)
LINCOLN, Nebraska - State legislators focused on Medicaid and what expanding it could mean for Nebraskans March 5 at the Health and Human Services Committee meeting March 5. One of the bills the committee considered was LB261, which would ensure that Medicaid benefits for people with disabilities wouldn't be cut if they earned more income. The bill would update the Medicaid Insurance for Workers with Disabilities Act...
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Daffodil deliveries
(Local News ~ 03/08/13)
Willeta Bieker, right, and Charlene and Grant Pfanstiel, above left, of McCook, Nebraska, unload cartons of "Daffodil Days" daffodils, vases and "Ray O. Hope" Boyds Bears at First Congregational Church in McCook Tuesday afternoon. Inside, organizer Sunya Decker, left photo, right, directed the delivery of 105 bears, 51 vases and bunches after bunches of daffodil blossoms to individuals, businesses and churches. ...
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Alma plans bird tours
(Outdoors ~ 03/08/13)
ALMA, Nebraska -- The Harlan County Lake Association plans free birding boat tours for out-of-town visitors during the last week of March, to coincide with the county's third annual "White Pelican Homecoming Celebration." The tours will highlight not only pelicans but also the diversity of birds that use the reservoir as a stop-over on their spring migrations...
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Pheasants Forever adds wildlife staff in Western Nebraska
(Outdoors ~ 03/08/13)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Pheasants Forever has added two new Farm Bill wildlife biologiest and a western Nebraska regional wildlife biologist. The Farm Bill wildlife biologists include Scott Schmit to cover Washington, Burt, Douglas, Sarpy, Dakota and Thurston counties, while Heather Francis works out of the Imperial Field Office and covers Perkins, Chase and Dundy counties...
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Prescribed burns planned for WMAs
(Outdoors ~ 03/08/13)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will conduct prescribed burns of brush piles at wildlife management areas including Medicine Creek Reservoir in Frontier County. Brush piles are created by the removal of invading trees in grassland or timber stands, or from trees damaged in recent wildfires. Removal of brush piles will open up grasslands and timber for continued management, eliminate a wildfire fuel source and eliminate predator habitat...
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Reasonable voter ID law will help legitimize elections
(Editorial ~ 03/08/13)
Americans are used to showing identification for everything from writing a check -- remember those? -- to working out in the gym. Why, then, is it too much to ask that voters prove they are who they say they are before exercising the most basic American right, casting a vote?...
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A melancholy trip
(Column ~ 03/08/13)
I mentioned at the end of last week's column that I was going to attend my youngest son's father-in-law's funeral in Seward and that's what I did. I drove to Lincoln on Friday and checked in at Embassy Suites, one of my favorite hotels. I had forgotten it was also the weekend of the state high school girl's basketball games, even though I knew that McCook had played and lost on Thursday night. ...
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Steve Vale Cathcart
(Obituary ~ 03/08/13)
Steve Vale Cathcart FORT COLLINS, Colorado -- Steve Vale Cathcart, 68, died on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Fort Collins, Colorado surrounded by family. Steve was born in Oberlin, Kansas, on March 1, 1944, to Gwendola and Joseph Cathcart. He lived in McCook, Nebraska, while married to Beverly Cathcart and worked as a police officer, fireman, paramedic, and photographer. ...
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River slide
(Local News ~ 03/08/13)
Roxy Lang of Wilsonville, Nebraska, thinks, even though water is flowing in the Republican River, it may yet be a bit too cold for anyone to use the "river slide." River flows should continue to increase as the snowmelt continues and as water enters the Republican thanks to the Rock Creek Augmentation project. ...
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How Close Are We? (Part 6)
(Column ~ 03/08/13)
Dear Friend, INTRO In Hebrews 10:25 we are admonished....."Do not forsake the assembling of yourselves together, as the habit of some is, but encourage one another, and all the more as you see the day approaching." This clearly precludes putting ANYTHING else before worshipping the Lord and fellowshipping with other believers on a weekly basis. The time of our departure is at hand, very near!...
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How far is heaven?
(Column ~ 03/08/13)
Jesus never described the gospel as an escape hatch, whereby we can exchange his current world for a spiritual retreat far away. Never. Rather, his gospel was: "God's kingdom is here! It is now! Heaven has come to earth!" So when Jesus invited his first disciples to "Follow me," he was inviting them to get in on the world-redeeming, evil-conquering, status-reversing, life-transforming movement of God that had invaded planet Earth...
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Freedmen Conquest 2013 March 22-23, in Lincoln
(Features ~ 03/08/13)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Erwin McManus, Doug Weiss and Ron Brown are headlining the Freedmen Conquest 2013 conference March 22 and 23 in the Pershing Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Freedmen, founded by Ron Brown, Husker football coach, promises to "unleash Nebraska's most powerful force ... Christian Men," during the two-day event...
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Tickets still available for Concert for Cancer Care
(Local News ~ 03/08/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Tickets are still available for a Concert for Cancer Care Saturday, March 16, sponsored by Community Hospital and Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, The country western concert presents the Great Plains Opry featuring Nashville's award-winning Collin Raye as a guest celebrity at the McCook historic Fox Theater at 7:30 p.m...
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The Parable of the Pouting Son
(Local News ~ 03/08/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Rev. Bruce Lester, pastor at McCook Evangelical Free Church, introduced the "The Parable of the Pouting Son," Friday during the Community Lenten service at Memorial United Methodist Church. Acknowledging that the elder son in the much more familiar "Parable of the Prodigal Son" receives little attention from the pulpits in Christian congregations, Lester proposed that the negative attitudes of elder brother might hit a little too close to home for comfort...
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Are we really 'better than that'?
(Column ~ 03/08/13)
I suppose that I should not have been taken aback. I know that there are many concepts of the human condition. However, sitting in a conference an individual wanted to move through a conversation and preceded her opinion by saying, "Yes, but I don't want to speak of that whole sin thing/perspective. ...
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Courtney Fetters
(Obituary ~ 03/08/13)
Courtney Fetters May 28, 1964 - March 5, 2013 OGALLALA, Nebraska -- Courtney Fetters, 48, died Tuesday (March 5, 2013), in her home. She was born May 28, 1964 in Lincoln, to Darryl and Martha (Brashears) Moore. She attended McCook Public Schools, and graduated from McCook High School in 1983...
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