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Ethanol plant proposed near McCook
(Local News ~ 09/24/02)
The McCook Economic Development Corp. is laying the groundwork for a proposed ethanol plant six miles west of McCook. Area residents met with developers and engineers on Monday to discuss concerns over the proposed plant. Board president Greg Wolford said most of the concerns involved the environmental impact of the plant...
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Flying the flag
(Local News ~ 09/24/02)
Marie Owen, executive director of the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce, smiles from the bombardier's position in the nose of the B-29 "FiFi" after it arrived in McCook on Monday. Two Commemorative Air Force bombers will be on display all week as part of the Heritage Days celebration...
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Garey named to fill City Council vacancy
(Local News ~ 09/24/02)
The three-month term on the McCook City Council, left open following the resignation of Chris Overman on August 30, will be filled by Jerda Garey. Three council members voted Monday night to approve Mayor Linda Taylor's appointment. Councillor Phil Lyons voted against the action...
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State: Brace for higher water rates
(Local News ~ 09/24/02)
If the city of McCook is going to finance the city's water problems through state agencies, residents of McCook will need to brace themselves for a dramatic increase in water rates, the McCook City Council was told at a Monday night's study session...
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Taking the airplane ride of a lifetime
(Local News ~ 09/24/02)
OK, I know, just about everybody has been for a ride in an airplane, commercial flight or a private plane of some kind. But this ... well, this was a whole new category. As you all know (unless you have been held hostage somewhere) McCook is playing host to the ONLY flying B-29 and one of two flying B-24 World War II bombers. ...
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Great time to look back, and forward
(Column ~ 09/24/02)
McCook's City Council is to be commended for acting quickly to fill the opening on the council created by the resignation of Chris Overman. The council's choice, Jerda Garey, has faced a number of difficult decisions during her career in college administration, and will add balance to the council as it approaches final action on the water issue...
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Through the eyes of a child
(Column ~ 09/24/02)
Quite a few years ago, I taught Sunday school at the small church where we attended. I led the preschool class. Every Sunday morning, while I readied my supplies, I listened to the children having "song time" in the adjoining room. They clapped along with "This Little Light of Mine" and other Sunday standards. They did actions, stomping their feet and snapping their fingers. I always enjoyed overhearing them...
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Larry Gene Hayes
(Obituary ~ 09/24/02)
MODESTO, Calif. -- Larry Gene Hayes, 77, died Sunday (Sept.15, 2002) at his home in Modesto, Calif. He was born June 2, 1925, at McCook to Francil and Viola (Niccolson) Hayes. As a young man, he attended school in McCook to the eleventh grade and continued his education in Wauneta, graduating from Wauneta High School in 1943...
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Ronald F. Drain
(Obituary ~ 09/24/02)
TRENTON -- Ronald F. Drain, 69, died Monday (Sept, 23, 2002) at his farm south of Trenton. He was born Aug. 20, 1933, to George and Marion (Fassler) Drain at Culbertson. At an early age, Ron moved with his family to their farm near Trenton and he attended country school near his home. He later attended and graduated from Trenton High School...
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