- Robinson story re-told well in '42' (Column ~ 05/02/13)
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Lawmakers debate process for appealing utility rates
(State News ~ 05/02/13)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Senators debated a bill Wednesday aimed at streamlining the appeals process for challenges to utility rate increases approved by the Nebraska Public Service Commission. The Public Service Commission (PSC) regulates public utilities including phone services, electric lines and natural gas, among others...
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Bike riders' rodeo
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
McCook, Nebraska, Elementary students Kaydence Steinbeck, below left, and Spencer Baker, below right, weave and wobble through the obstacle courses of the bike skills rodeo at school Monday. Trying to follow the example of School Resource Office (SRO) John Smith, above, was a giggling, smiling Parker O'Toole tested by volunteer Isaac Langan of McCook Senior High. ...
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Community Hospital sets 5K walk/run May 16 for National Hospital Week
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska _ To celebrate National Hospital Week, Community Hospital is hosting a 5K Walk/Run for Wellness beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Thursday, May 16. The walk/run is informal. There is no charge for pre-registration although participants should arrive early to sign a participation waiver. The event was organized to promote wellness and exercise and time outside with family and friends. It will not timed nor will there be medals. Door prizes, giveaways and water will be available...
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Antiques, collectibles appraisals set Friday
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation of McCook, Nebraska, plans two antiques and collectibles appraisal events Friday. Certified appraiser Tom Bassett of Lincoln will evaluate antiques and collectibles brought to him for appraisal. Appraisals, limited to two per paying attendee, will be $5 each...
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Massacre Canyon Monument ride is set for May 25
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
OBERLIN, Kansas -- The Massacre Canyon Monument Ride, picnic, prayer and potluck is Saturday May 25. The motorcycle ride departs from Two Mikes Custom, 106 E. Frontier Pkwy in Oberlin, Kansas, at 11:30 a.m., or riders can meet up at the Massacre Canyon Monument east of Trenton, Nebraska, at 12:30 p.m., for a picnic, prayer, slow race competition and other bike games...
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Citizens 'Pray for America'
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Rev. Clark Bates, senior pastor at McCook Christian Church, served as the master of ceremonies this morning for the Red Willow County Ministerial Association's observance of the National Day of Prayer. In keeping with the national theme, "Pray for America," Bates quoted Matthew 12:21 "In his name the nations will put their hope," noting that we can hope for an economic upturn, but "our greatest blessing is the grace found in Jesus...
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Spanish lessons offered this summer
(Features ~ 05/02/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Chile native Patty Keene of McCook, Nebraska, plans two classes of beginning Spanish lessons this summer, one session for adults and a second session that an adult can share with a child. Patty, who believes that people learn better when they're having fun, promises "no homework, no tests, no stress."...
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Area attractions on Nebraska Passport tourism tour
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Loop Brewing Co. of McCook, the Balcony House Bed and Breakfast of Imperial and the Rocket Inn of Indianola are among 80 attractions included in the 2013 Nebraska Passport. The program, created by the Nebraska Tourism Commission, encourages travelers to explore Nebraska. Participants collect stamps from participating attractions and then redeem them for prizes...
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Trio to perform Tuesday in storytelling seasonal finale
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival committee will wrap up their First Tuesday series in a big way, bringing Job, Peter and Chuck to the Bieroc Cafe Tuesday, May 7. Voted the number one band in their hometown of North Platte, Nebraska, Job Vigil, Peter Rogers and Chuck Salestrom focus on light rock and pop hits from the 60s and 70s, and they have fun doing it...
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Happy May Day
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
Snow on May Day means moisture the day after. A couple inches of a wet, heavy snow fell on McCook, Nebraska, late Wednesday evening and through the night, producing about a quarter-inch of moisture in rain gauges. The snow frosted the yard art, hedges and gingerbread on the home of Pam and Don Ahlers at 601 E. First. Reprints available at mccookgazette.com...
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Pipeline security only beginning if, when it is built
(Editorial ~ 05/02/13)
The Nebraska State Patrol invited county sheriffs and prosecutors along the path of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline to a meeting to discuss security. The pipeline hasn't been given final federal approval -- the Environmental Protection Agency is questioning the State Department's environmental impact statement...
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Curtis ag college, a centennial history
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/02/13)
CURTIS, Nebraska -- A school site emerging in 1912 on the hill along the northeast edge of modern-day Curtis, Nebraska, started with a three-story brick building known at Agriculture Hall at the Nebraska School of Agriculture (NSA). It was dedicated with great ceremony August 15, 1913...
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Marvin Kamla
(Obituary ~ 05/02/13)
Marvin Kamla HAIGLER, Nebraska --Marvin Kamla, 80, longtime resident of Haigler, died (April 29, 2013), in Aurora, Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Kaye of Haigler; sons, Craig Kamla of Haigler, Mark Kamla of Haigler, Ron Kamla and wife, Susan of Haigler; sister-in-law, Shirley Ruth Weaver of Denver, Colorado, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren...
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Viola Fanning
(Obituary ~ 05/02/13)
Viola Fanning WAUNETA, Nebraska -- Viola Fanning, 87, long-time resident of Wauneta, died today (May 2, 2013), at the Sunrise Heights Nursing Home in Wauneta. Funeral services are Monday, May 6, 2013, 1 p.m. (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home in Wauneta with Melody Newman, lay pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta...
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On the record
(Other Record ~ 05/02/13)
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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Area individuals attend EMS conference
(Community News ~ 05/02/13)
LEXINGTON, Nebraska -- Fifty-seven individuals attended the Eighth Annual Republican Valley Emergency Medical Services Conference April 6, at Arapahoe High School. The conference was sponsored by Tri Valley Health System, Phelps Memorial Health Center, Norton County Hospital, Community Hospital, Harlan County Health System, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association and Central Community College...
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Women educators meet for North Platte seminar
(Community News ~ 05/02/13)
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Nebraska Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority for women educators met at Adams Middle School in North Platte, Nebraska, April 20. Alpha Delta Kappa is an international organization for outstanding women educators whose mission is to promote education excellence, altruism, and world understanding. ADK has 30 chapters across the state of Nebraska...
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New leaders
(Business ~ 05/02/13)
Congratulations are offered to the 2012-13 Southwest Nebraska Leadership Institute Class: Mack Alspaugh, Sharon Bohling, Brenleigh Daum, Christi Evans, Jean Hester, Theron Jarecke, Mike Long, Kimberly Lord, Cassa McConville, Ben Pestel, Ray Walter, Kerri Waugh, Sean Wolfe, Gary Wolvin. Not pictured: Carol Schlegel...
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Spring planting
(Local News ~ 05/02/13)
Roxy Lang of Wilsonville, Nebraska, reports that the area's rare May 2 snow left 2 inches of snow in the corn field and .40 inches of precipitation in the rain gauge. Roxy used these settings: f/11; 1/60; iso800; 70mm. The McCook Daily Gazette would love to showcase your weather photos. ...
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