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Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Brunkhorst
(Obituary ~ 12/22/17)
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Brunkhorst Oct. 7, 1950 - Dec. 21, 2017 WAUNETA, Neb. — Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Brunkhorst, 67, of Palisade, Neb., died Thursday (Dec. 21, 2017), at Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in Wauneta. Services are pending with Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook...
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Wicke, Walker exchange vows
(Wedding ~ 12/22/17)
ATWOOD, KAN. — Ernie Wicke and Wilda Walker were married on horseback, in an alfalfa field southeast of Atwood with a Lutheran minister officiating. Only immediate family members were invited. A dance and reception for friends and relatives of the couple is Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the KC Hall in Atwood...
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Burkey anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 12/22/17)
50th anniversary Jon and Pat Burkey of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. They were married at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola, Neb., in 1967. Their family includes children, David (Cheryl) Burkey, Lisa (Tracy) Eustace and Brenda (Matt) Manteufel and seven grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1811 SW 9th Street, Lincoln, NE 68522...
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McCook in the early 1900s
(Column ~ 12/22/17)
While I hate dragging the boxes up from the basement, I truly love my Christmas decorations so it’s worth the trouble. When I was placing each ornament on the tree, I kept thinking: “Wow, this is really old!” Whoa there, Susan, that ornament isn’t as old as you are! I’m not sure how it happened but I moved from “Classic” to “Vintage” to plain old “Antique” in the blink of an eye. ...
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Latest McCook bowling results
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/17)
Men’s Major Pizza Hut 295.-211.5 J&L Construction 274-231 Wagner’s Ford 264.5-242.5 Maris Gen. Const. 260-248 Diamond Vogel 254-255 TJ’s Family Fun 242.5-267.5 Five Loners 239.5-268.5 Stockman’s Feed 238.5-271.5 Last week’s top scores:...
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Bison girls swim past Platte in dual
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/17)
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. —McCook’s Mollie Tate and Shayne Coleman were both part of four event championships during a swimming double dual last Friday. Tate took home the 100-breast title while Coleman conquered 100-free competition against North Platte and Scottsbluff...
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Close win keeps Community Hospital unbeaten
(Community Sports ~ 12/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — One basket was all separated Community Hospital and Coaches Club during another enertaining Wednesday night on the McCook YMCA Men’s Basketball courts. The top four teams surged to 77 points or more — though 77 was not quite enough for Coaches Club in a 79-77 defeat...
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All-Stars added three Bison to teams
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/17)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Three McCook Lady Bison were selected for the Nebraska Coaches Association all-star softball and volleyball games to be played in 2018. Selections include Riley Sis in girls’ volleyball and Shayne Coleman and Emily Jacobs in softball...
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Who raced to Republican River Series titles?
(Community Sports ~ 12/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Hundreds of racers from age 19 and below to age 60 or even above delivered another memorable Republican River Fitness Series title chase in 2017. Starting with the Shamrock Shuffle on March 25, determined participants covered everything from Freedom Run to Superhero Half-Marathon to Zombies to Turkey Trot and Saturday’s Reindeer Run...
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McCook ranks high in community survey participation
(Local News ~ 12/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Some 264 people had completed community surveys as of Thursday, according to Andrew Ambriz, executive director of the McCook Economic Development Corp. That puts McCook in second place among participating communities, he said. The survey will be used to set goals and strategies for future economic growth. To participate, click here...
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Popular gifts run gamut from gnomes to gas grills, guns and other gadgets
(Local News ~ 12/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Popular gifts shoppers are buying this year in Southwest Nebraska run the gamut from gnomes to gas grills to anything about the Huskers or Scott Frost. Several area businesses reported a spotty Christmas season so far, citing a sluggish farming economy. “Sales are still good, compared to the rest of the season, but not as good as last year because the farming economy is down,” said Betty Kenner of Accents, Etc...
- Getting comfortable (Local News ~ 12/22/17)
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The spirit of Christmas
(Column ~ 12/22/17)
When I was growing up in the small town of Atkins, Arkansas, the one holiday I looked forward to more than all the others combined was Christmas. The idea of Santa Claus and his flying reindeer traversing the whole world in one night to bring presents to deserving boys and girls was just magical. ...
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We owe our happy holidays to those who stay on the job
(Editorial ~ 12/22/17)
Those of us who live north of the Mason-Dixon Line enjoy making fun of southerners who are out of their element when winter arrives up north. “Well, winter has arrived,” one construction worker proclaimed to the amusement of his native-born companions, one fall morning when the temperature dipped below 50 degrees at a Nebraska job site...
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The lost bee: A short story, a true story
(Features ~ 12/22/17)
It’s a crisp morning, sun just dawning and the dew still adorns the blades of grass. I step out onto the patio to allow the dogs their morning relief. As I sat on the stoop, I notice a single fuzzy honeybee sitting ever so still on the concrete. “Is she dead? Did she become a casualty in her loyalty to her colony, as many do?” I thought...
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Benkelman man alleges discrimination
(Local News ~ 12/22/17)
LINCOLN, Neb. — A Benkelman man is suing the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, two NLETC officials and any number of “John Does,” blaming their “vicious and insidious racial discrimination” and conspiracy for his inability to gain employment and succeed as a law enforcement officer, including as a Dundy County sheriff’s deputy...
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