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Fewer smokers today, but threat to health remains
(Editorial ~ 11/17/16)
We recently saw an Internet meme about all the things a high school graduate should know how to do, like drive a stick shift and balance a check book. Good luck finding a stick shift; only 10 percent or fewer of American cars are sold with a clutch pedal these days...
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My patient hunter
(Column ~ 11/17/16)
So in my house, this week is one of the most looked forward to weeks of the whole year! Not for me, in particular, but definitely for my Hubby and middle daughter. It's deer hunting time, and for those two, it ranks up there about as high as Christmas. Probably even more important than Christmas, as far as Hubby is concerned...
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Missing the Y
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/16)
Having been a member of the YMCA in McCook and recently moving to Iowa, We are fortunate to have three YMCA facilities within 30 miles. However, I want to express that none of the facilities measure up to the facilities available in McCook. I urge everyone to truly appreciate the resource available in McCook as it is exceptional in the size, diversity of facilities and personnel trainers...
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New sport on a roll at McCook High
(High School Sports ~ 11/17/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- It's formally called Unified Sports, Bowling. A more-colloquial term is unified bowling. Brittany Carney and her teammates just call it fun...
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Tryout on Saturday
(College Sports ~ 11/17/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- There are no limits to how many players who are welcome at McCook Community College's open volleyball tryout Saturday afternoon...
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College adopts new values statement
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- The Mid-Plains Community College board of governors adopted a new values station while taking steps to ensure continued progress of the institution. Meeting in North Platte Wednesday, the board approved a statement that: "We value excellence in education through:...
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School celebrates Blue Ribbon award
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The recent recognition of McCook Elementary as a Blue Ribbon School is a recognition for the school board and teachers as well. "This is a reflection of our district as well as a credit to the school board," said Tim Garcia, principal of McCook Elementary, telling the board Monday night at the regular meeting that he's had to "chase teachers out of the school at 11 p.m."...
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What makes you smile?
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
Whatever makes you smile can probably be found at the ninth annual two-day "McCook Farm & Ranch Expo" on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds in McCook. An alpaca with a contagious grin watches the crowds passing by the Tecker family's River Valley Alpacas booth in the Trudy Building, while shoe shiner Marianne Ulrich of Greeley, Colo., prompts a smile on the face of Juanita Pacheco of McCook inside the Community Building. ...
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Chamber invites shoppers to take part in Countdown
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting shoppers to participate in the 2016 Countdown to Christmas shopping event. Shoppers can pick up a card at any participating business or the Chamber office, and receive a stamp for every $10 spent...
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Long-time MPCC board member honored
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- A North Platte man has received the 2016 Governor's Award from the Nebraska Community College Association. Kent Miller was honored Nov. 7 during the NCCA's annual meeting in Kearney. He was recognized again Wednesday night in front of the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors...
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McCook man to prison for meth possession
(Local News ~ 11/17/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- A McCook man facing what was his fourth felony allegation this year for possession of methamphetamine was sentenced to prison time earlier this month in Red Willow County District Court. The offender, 32-year-old Joshua Lytle formerly of 1604 West 4th Street Apt. 49, was ordered to serve 18 months with the Department of Corrections and 12 months post release supervision after being convicted on a Class IV felony for possession of a controlled substance...
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E. Lorene Carroll
(Obituary ~ 11/17/16)
E. Lorene Carroll May 10, 1911 - Nov. 15, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- E. Lorene Carroll of McCook passed away at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 105 years old. Lorene was born in Hopkins, Mo., on May 10, 1911, to Loyd and Vanchie (Cowen) Church. The family moved from Missouri to Fort Morgan, Colo. On Sept. 14, 1935, she was united in marriage to Earl Carroll. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to McCook...
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Mary Frances Premer
(Obituary ~ 11/17/16)
Mary Frances Premer July 1, 1965 - Nov. 14, 2016 INCOLN, Neb. -- Mary Frances Premer, 51, Lincoln, passed away Nov. 14, 2016. Mary was born July 1, 1965, in Hayes County, Neb., to James Joseph and Carol Anne (Phares) Palic. Mary was a medical technologist at BryanLGH Medical Center West for 28 years. ...
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Morris anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 11/17/16)
50th anniversary The children of Eugene (Gene) and Nancy Morris are requesting a card shower in honor of their parent's 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 19. They met when Gene was a deputy sheriff for Red Willow County and Nancy was attending McCook Community College. ...
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