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A fight for the survival of civilization
(Editorial ~ 05/23/17)
After declaring “Islam hates us” during his presidential campaign, chiding his predecessor for avoiding the words “Islamic terrorists,” President Trump told Saudi Arabian and Middle Eastern leaders “Islam is one of the world’s great faiths” and it was up to them to stop supporting terror and banish terrorists from their countries...
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In the presence of patriots
(Column ~ 05/23/17)
Twenty years or so of age, there were some 76 members of the Air Force Academy Cadet Wing. Each was being awarded “G-Wings” the badge of a military glider pilot. Having completed extensive training each will be instructing, teaching, underclass cadets how to fly high-performance gliders or in more polite parlance sailplanes. Some of those G-rated cadet pilots will also earn slots on the Academy’s glider cross-country team and some to the glider aerobatic team...
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Lawmakers adjourn four days early
(Column ~ 05/23/17)
By the time you are reading this the One Hundred Fifth Legislative Session will have concluded sini die. We completed our work early this year and adjourned on the eighty-sixth day. Most of the last few days of the session were spent trying to finish up a few pieces of legislation that had taken a little more time to complete. ...
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Commissioners look to bridge cooperation with neighbors
(Local News ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Trying to think “out of the box” — outside county lines — Red Willow County commissioners are considering hydraulic studies on three possible bridge/culvert projects on which they can coordinate equipment, manpower and supplies with Frontier County...
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Clear skies for McCook airport
(Local News ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport boarded more than twice as many commercial passengers last year than it had in the previous two years combined. The increasing trend is showing no sign of slowing down and the airport boarded the most first quarter passengers this year since 2007, based on boarded passenger reports from the city...
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Probationer receives prison time on latest charges
(Local News ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook man sentenced to probation last fall on felony vehicle theft and a misdemeanor offense for attempted possession of methamphetamine received prison time earlier this month stemming from a burglary occurring less than three months into his probation sentence...
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Wanted: Old pictures, clippings
(Local News ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Art Guild is looking for the turn of the 19th-century era Nebraska pictures or news clippings from area residents to include in an upcoming exhibit. Guild members will matt and frame accepted submissions free of charge, in exchange for including the items in a Heritage Days exhibit this summer...
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Pool will open day after Memorial Day
(Local News ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook Swimming Pool will open for the season next Tuesday, May 30, with a free swim day from 1-5 p.m. The pool will be open 1-5 p.m. from May 31 to June 4. Regular hours begin June 5; 1-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weather and attendance permitting...
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'Back in Time' theme for Buffalo Commons
(Local News ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Based on their collection of awards, the lineup of entertainers for this year’s Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival might just be the best ever. It’s set for June 9-10 in McCook with the theme “Back In Time, Forward in Anticipation.”...
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Traphagen birthday
(Birthdays ~ 05/23/17)
95th birthday The family of Irene (Pickrel) Traphagen of McCook is celebrating her 95th birthday with a reception and card shower. She was born on the family farm on May 28, 1922, in Moorefield, Neb. She was a nurse at St. Catherine’s Hospital starting in 1943 and later worked at Community Hospital in McCook, retiring in 1975. ...
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Bruce Kim Donaldson
(Obituary ~ 05/23/17)
Bruce Kim Donaldson Aug. 9, 1957 - May 13, 2017 MESA, Ariz. — Bruce Kim Donaldson, 59, of Mesa, was born on Aug. 9, 1957, in McCook, Neb., the son of Dr. J. Harold Donaldson Jr. and Evelyn Marie Donaldson. Sadly, he passed on May 13, 2017. Bruce will be well remembered for his free spirit, animated personality and love of music. He graduated from McCook High School, attended the University of Kansas for music theory and composition, and graduated from DeVry Institute majoring in electronics. Throughout his career, he played keyboards with various show bands across USA and entertained overseas troops for the U.S. ...
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James L. Gaines
(Obituary ~ 05/23/17)
James L. Gaines OBERLIN, Kan. — James L. Gaines, 82, died Monday (May 22, 2017), at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin.
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Final Class D boys results from state
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/17)
OMAHA, Neb. — Top 10 team scores and all Gazette-area Class D results at the Nebraska State Track-Field Meet last weekend. Medalists are in bold type: Top 10 teams: 1. South Loup 38, 2. BDS 37, 3. Exeter-Milligan 36, 4. Axtell 35, 4. Fullerton 35, 6. Mullen 33, 7. Boyd County 30, 8. Falls City Sacred Heart 28.5, 9. Sterling 28, 10. High Plains Community 27. Wauneta-Palisade tied for 21st with 10 points and Medicine Valley shared 36th place with five points...
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Wolves leader tracks down two state medals
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/17)
OMAHA, Neb. — Junior Kayla Minary made great runs to medals in both the 1600 and 3200-meters while leading all Class D area girls at last weekend’s Nebraska State Track-Field Meet. Minary was barely five seconds behind the 3200 champion as she earned third place...
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Royals remain unbeaten in McCook Majors ball
(Community Sports ~ 05/23/17)
Felling Field – The O’Brien Electric Royals moved to 1-0 in the Majors division and 2-0 overall after a comeback victory over the H&H Installation Mets on Monday night. With the teams tied at two in the bottom of the 3rd inning the Royals Jacob Gomez-Wilson broke the deadlock with a RBI single that scored his brother Lucas Gomez-Wilson. The scoring spree would continue for the Royals as they added three more runs and eventually defeated the Mets 6-3...
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Imperial juniors down First Central Bank
(Community Sports ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Noticeable westerly winds may have been an ominous sign for Monday’s contest between First Central Bank and Imperial. The Chase County visitors rallied for a 12-7 victory Monday night. Things started well for the hosts, as FCB jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. All three runs were scored with two outs...
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McCook Seniors shut out opening foe
(Community Sports ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- After last year’s memorable state run, the McCook National Bank seniors didn’t miss a beat in Monday’s 2017 opener. The hosts scored 18 runs in the first inning to cruise to a 19-0 victory over Imperial Monday night at McCook’s Jaycee Complex...
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Friends and state champs forever! Bison found perfect blend of talent, personality
(High School Sports ~ 05/23/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Junior Syd Thompson loves books so much that she bought three after finishing her role in McCook High School’s sports history. She’s not big on sports or big group hugs or loud celebrations or — gasp! — Facebook and Twitter? “I’m not much for social media,” she admitted on Tuesday with what should proudly secure top honors as the Bison’s best “throwback” student-athlete...
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