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District 8 School Track Action
(Local News ~ 04/30/03)
Students from Districts 41 and 8 compete in their annual spring track meet. Competing in the softball throw is Melina Morantes, a third grader at District 41. Heaving a Frisbee is Blake Nelson, a District 8 seventh grader. Adrianna Charley, a third grader from District 8, giggles through the sack race...
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McCook couple's exhibit at PCS
(Local News ~ 04/30/03)
"Red Willow County Sunset" (lower left), a color photograph by Jack Stevens is one of many on display at Professional Computer Services, 320 Norris Avenue. "Bagpipers in Estes Park" by Jack is two framed black and white photographs that depicts men in Celtic dress playing the wind instrument and a painting by Norma Stevens greets customers when they first walk in to the shop. ...
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City, business fued should reach resolution
(Column ~ 04/30/03)
Unfortunately, the disagreements between the city of McCook and Klein's Motor & Electric have reached the breaking point. The strong differences came to light last week when Marty Conroy, the director of public works for the city, issued a memorandum to all public works supervisors and personnel. In the two-line message, Conroy declared, "As of 4-24-03, we are to make absolutely no purchases from Klein's Motor and Electric." Then, in boldface capitals, Conroy adds, "NO EXCEPTIONS."...
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Three cents worth
(Column ~ 04/30/03)
Dear Editor, One cent and two cent are very good friends, and yet they have wide differences of opinion on water and school issues. Three Cent sometimes agrees with one or the other Cents. In the last three years, we had more than 3,400,000 reasons why we need to continue with the sales tax in McCook. The McCook area is important to all the Cents and their pennies help make things happen that benefit the area. They call this Pennies For Progress...
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Sales tax helps
(Column ~ 04/30/03)
Dear Editor, Think back to the year 1996 in McCook when there were businesses closing and many empty storefronts faced the streets. The fall of 1997, two businesses moved or started in the downtown historical area. This was the start of what is now a progressive community...
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Limit sales tax
(Column ~ 04/30/03)
Dear Editor, Farmers in the area pay more in maintenance and repairs than any McCook in-town person pays by the article. The farmers drive mainly out of town on country roads instead of going through town. There should be a limit on sales tax. Robert Martin...
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Smell anything?
(Column ~ 04/30/03)
Guess who won the war in Iraq? Halliburton. And they are singing the red, white and blue at the trough. Does anyone smell something there?
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Freebies are over
(Column ~ 04/30/03)
Voters, it's decision time. Vote yes for sales tax, and no more McCook city residents paying all the bills for area residents who use our city parks, police, fire department, library, city streets and senior center. The freebies are over. Everybody pays with sales tax...
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Scholarship winner
(Local News ~ 04/30/03)
Sue Watts (right) McCook Community College English and Drama instructor congratulates MCC student Rachael Hart who was named winner of a $200 scholarship from Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre Association, represented by Trevor Premer (left). Rachael is a freshman and portrayed Griselda in MCC's production of Agatha Christie's "Murder at the Vicarage." The play was directed by Watts. ...
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Summer art classes set
(Local News ~ 04/30/03)
The McCook Art Guild and the McCook Arts Council are planning their 2003 summer art classes slated for June 2,3,4; June 9,10,11; and July 1, 2, 8. The guild is offering scholarships for the classes and applications are available at the McCook Art Guild's Fine Arts Center, 209 Norris Avenue, or from Anne Kennedy, 345-7710 or through Norma Stevens, 345-1859...
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Guild's annual art show at Wrightstone Gallery
(Local News ~ 04/30/03)
The McCook Art Guild hosted their annual art show and reception Thursday at the McCook Community College Wrightstone Gallery. North Platte Artist Sandra Meyer judged the show. Eighteen first place awards went to area artists to be sent to state competition in Aurora. ...
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A Jolson Celebration
(Local News ~ 04/30/03)
The Prairie Statesmen Chorus practices for the annual barbershoppers show, set for Saturday, 7:30 p.m., at the McCook City Auditorium. The theme for the show is "A Jolson Celebration" in tribute to Al Jolson, a singer and songwriter who performed in vaudeville acts and musicals. Tickets for the Prairie Statesmen show are available at Hershberger Music Co., Farrell's Pharmacy, McCook National Bank or from any barbershopper...
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'Frontline' letters sought
(Local News ~ 04/30/03)
Submissions for the special edition "Letters from the Frontline" are beginning to arrive at the McCook Daily Gazette. Letters from those like U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Brown, son of Dianna and Randy Brown of McCook, who says serving in the military has changed his life...
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Legislation would help hospitals
(Local News ~ 04/30/03)
A bill to improve Medicare reimbursement for rural hospitals like McCook's is much needed, according to a hospital official. Sens. Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel of Nebraska have helped introduce legislation to better reimburse rural hospitals for costs...
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Weeding the garden of the heart
(Column ~ 04/30/03)
Homeowners once again, Danny and I are engaged in good stewardship of the land and property appointed to us. The house is old, but sound. These walls have seen some characters through the years, of that there can be no doubt. If they could speak, the stories they would tell would give us laughter, tears and perhaps moments of utter disbelief. But they have character in and of themselves and we will surely enjoy the many projects offered within them...
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