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Morell runs away with NP meet title
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
NORTH PLATTE -- McCook High School junior Katherine Morell dominated the field at the North Platte Invitational girls golf tournament Friday. Morell, who fired 80s to finish first and second in her first two tournaments, fired a 1-under-par 71 at the North Platte Country Club...
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Lorentz anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 09/08/03)
The family of Marvin and Dixie Lorentz is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary, Sept.13. The couple was married in 1953 in Herndon. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 1103 West Sixth Street, McCook, NE 69001...
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Barnard anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 09/08/03)
The family of Teri and Duane Barnard is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th anniversary, Sept. 16. The couple was married in 1978 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Beatrice. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at PO Box 102, Palisade, NE 69040...
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Premer birthday
(Birthdays ~ 09/08/03)
The family of Vesta Premer is hosting an open house, Sept. 14, 2-4 p.m., at the Bartley Legion Hall in Bartley. She was born on Sept. 11. Her family includes Jim and Lora Premer of Blue Hill and Delbert and Neola Blake of McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 414 Simpson, Bartley, NE 69020...
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Premer birthday
(Birthdays ~ 09/08/03)
The family of Vesta Premer is hosting an open house, Sept. 14, 2-4 p.m., at the Bartley Legion Hall in Bartley. She was born on Sept. 11. Her family includes Jim and Lora Premer of Blue Hill and Delbert and Neola Blake of McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 414 Simpson, Bartley, NE 69020...
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Jones birthday
(Birthdays ~ 09/08/03)
The family of the Rev. Don Jones is hosting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday, Sept. 11. He served at the First Baptist Church in McCook from 1963-1969. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 312 Redwing, Hiawatha, KS 66434.
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E.P. Baruth
(Column ~ 09/08/03)
When we came to McCook in 1957 we moved to a house on East First Street, just a block east of the of the old Post Office. Soon we began to notice a tall, thin, middle-aged man who raced past our house almost every evening on the way to the Post Office...
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An experiment in Lincoln
(Column ~ 09/08/03)
The greatest time of the year has finally rolled around again. It's college football season. For those of us into sports, there's nothing else like it. We become immersed in it. Televised games begin at 11 am and don't end until midnight or later. ...
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Garden Prairie history and the birth of Hillcrest
(Column ~ 09/08/03)
An all-day celebration at the Garden Prairie church, 20 miles north of McCook on September 4, 1960, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the church building. The congregation was told that Garden Prairie was "the only one (church) facing U.S. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 09/08/03)
Model A moon rocket The "conference center is a worthy project?" Well, the Boonie Boys Pro Football Team would be a worthy project, the National Wheat, Corn, Hogs and Beef Hall of Fame would be a worthy project. I ran an event center for 10 years and can tell you that fixed costs are going to run $150,000 a year, without debt service...
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September brings good news to area
(Editorial ~ 09/08/03)
"Sure could use ... a little good news ... today." Those lyrics -- made popular by the mesmerizing voice of Anne Murray -- flashed into mind this week during a delightful start to one of the most precious months of the year. September. Oh, beautiful September...
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Annexation plans should be natural
(Editorial ~ 09/08/03)
At its best, annexation is a natural extension of a city's growth. In other words, after several homes or businesses have been built and occupied in an area adjacent to the city, it becomes logical to bring that neighborhood within the city's boundaries...
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LeRoy Harvey Wolfe
(Obituary ~ 09/08/03)
HARTINGTON -- LeRoy Harvey Wolfe, 75, died Saturday (Sept. 6, 2003) at his home in Hartington. He was born Nov. 11, 1927, to Harvey and Mabel (Becker) Wolfe in Coleridge. He grew up at lived in the Coleridge area all of his life. He served in the Army from 1945-1946...
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J. R. 'Dick' Curtin
(Obituary ~ 09/08/03)
ATWOOD -- J.R. "Dick" Curtin, 77, died Friday (Sept. 5, 2003) at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was born April 5, 1926, to John Everest and Jesse Lillian (Montgomery) Curtin in Rawlins County in the Clinton Township. He attended country school through the eighth grade and attended Colby High School in Colby, Kan., for two years followed by his final two years at Atwood High School...
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Nora Lee Hutchinson
(Obituary ~ 09/08/03)
CLOVIS, N.M. -- Nora Lee Hutchinson, 73, died Tuesday (September, 2, 2003) at her daughters home in Clovis, N.M. She was born May 29, 1930, to Harry and Ella (Bowers) Carr in Marion, Ohio. On May 28, 1950, she married Wilbur Hutchinson. The family moved to Benkelman in 1976...
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Zuege anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 09/08/03)
The family of Albert and Sophia Zuege is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th anniversary, Sept. 12. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at Route 3 Box 396, St. Francis, KS 67756.
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Wacker, Pollmann engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/08/03)
Courtney Wacker and Darren Pollmann, both of McCook, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Scott and Sue Wacker and Larry and Diane Pollmann, all of McCook. The couple is planning a Sept. 20, 2003, ceremony at the Evangelical Free Church in McCook...
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Heskett, Beaulieu engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/08/03)
Amy Heskett and David Beaulieu, both of San Antonio,Texas, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Mark and Cathy Heskett of McCook and James and Diane Beaulieu of Manchester, Conn. Grandparents of the couple are Adair Myers and Maxine Myers of McCook, Albert Beaulieu of St. ...
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McCook Bison softball team captures title at home tourney
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
The McCook Bison softball team posted a 3-0 record to win the first-place trophy at the McCook Invitational Saturday. McCook, ranked second in Nebraska Class B by the Omaha World Herald, defeated Cozad 5-3 in the championship game at the Jaycees Sports Complex...
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McCook rallies against Gering
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
The McCook Bison football team found itself in an unaccustomed position at halftime Friday night -- trailing. The Gering defense and the Bison team's own turnover problems contributed to the visiting Bulldogs' 10-6 lead at intermission. But the Bison scored three unanswered touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters, including a 37-yard TD pass from senior quarterback Trent Lyons to sophomore running back Brendan Liess...
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Tough losses for MCC women's basketball team
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
McCOOK--The McCook Community College women's volleyball team opened its home season Friday hosting Lamar Community College and Eastern Wyoming College. The Lady Indians fell in the first match of the evening to Eastern Wyoming College. McCook played "fantastic" according to Head Coach Joan Bass and pushed the Lady Lancers to four sets in the best three-out-of-five match...
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No. 4 Cambridge blanks Lawrence-Nelson 8-0
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
CAMBRIDGE -- The No. 4-ranked Cambridge Trojans made an excellent showing against the defending C2 state champions Lawrence/Nelson Raiders in opening night play at home Friday night, defeating them 8-0. Scoring was limited to the third quarter of play when senior Chase Shifflet completed a 68 yard drive with a five yard run into the end zone...
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Area football roundup
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
IMPERIAL -- The Chase County Longhorns had a close matchup against the Sidney Red Raiders in the opening game of the season with a 7-6 win over the Panhandle team. The Longhorns' Scott Leibbrandt threw for 54 yards. The Longhorns next game will be at home against Grant next Friday...
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Volleyball roundup
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/03)
CURTIS -- The Medicine Valley Raiders bounced back from a second set loss to the Hayes Center Cardinals to finish the game 2-1. The Raiders won 15-7, 5-15, 15-10. Lisa Elson had a big night serving for the Raiders with 15-15 for 11 points including three aces.Kesha Heinzle had eight points, Tara Wilkinson but seven points on the board and Christine Fisher had five...
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Landmark events set this week
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
Two landmark events are set for McCook this week, with the official opening of a major McCook Community College facility and the visit of a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit at the Museum of the High Plains. Ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies for the McCook Community College Welcome Center, Student Success Center and Ben F. Hormel Center for Business and Technology are set for 10 a.m. Thursday...
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College budget includes Imperial site
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
NORTH PLATTE -- A decision to place an extended campus in Imperial will be before the Mid Plains Community College Area Board of Governors during its regular meeting Wednesday, 6:50 p.m., at the Technical Campus conference room in North Platte. The board has a full agenda with a budget hearing at 6:30 p.m., a property tax hearing at 6:40 p.m., in addition to the regular meeting...
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Powell, Hogan engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/08/03)
Jasmine Claire Powell of Denver and Daniel Patrick Hogan of Broomfield announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Vicki League of McCook, Keith and Teresa Powell of Malcolm and Dan and Kayleen Hogan of Fountain Hills, Ariz. ...
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Bane, Faiman engagement
(Engagement ~ 09/08/03)
Randy and Sandy Bane of Rolla, Kan., announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Jennifer L. Bane, and Aaron G. Faimon, the son of Gary and Jan Faimon of Perry, Kan. Grandparents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Little of Richfield, Kan., June Bane of Rolla, Raymond Stehno of Stratton and Alice Faimon of McDonald. ...
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Grafel, Clapp united in Culbertson
(Wedding ~ 09/08/03)
CULBERTSON -- Kristyn Rebecca Grafel and Kris Michael Clapp were united in marriage June 28, 2003, at the United Methodist Church in Culbertson with the Rev. Dan Spearow officiating. Parents of the couple are Kent Grafel of Culbertson, Mary Haller of McCook, Cliff and Trish Clapp of McCook and Robert and Debra Henthorn of Culbertson...
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Homecoming royalty
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
McCook High School Homecoming Royalty includes (back, from left) Kyle Bedore, king, son of Joel and Sharon Bedore, and Melissa Ankersen, queen, daughter of Russ and Sue Ankersen. First attendants (front, from left) are Trent Lyons, son of Chad and Kim Lyons, and Sunee Haney, daughter of Rick and Cassa Haney; Second attendents are Carl Fritz, son of Steve and Renee Fritz, and Lisa Friehe, daughter of Mark and Dee Friehe. Crownbearers are Bryce Lyons and Levi Gross...
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Car seat safety inspection
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
Of the 35 infant and child safety seats inspected during a check-up event in McCook Aug. 23, only four were in perfect condition. One was completely malfunctioning and two had been in car accidents and had not been replaced. Two were on manufacturers' "Seek-and-Destroy" recall lists. ...
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Memory Walk
(Local News ~ 09/08/03)
Runza Rex visits with Shirley Roath (center), Alzheimer's Association special events coordinator Sunday afternoon at Norris Park. The Alzheimer's Association's second annual McCook Memory Walk drew approximately 100 walkers and raised nearly $5,500 for care-giver support and research. Ann Barger of McCook was the top individual fund raiser at $950. The Hillcrest Nursing Home team raised nearly $1,500...
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An experiment in Lincoln
(Features ~ 09/08/03)
The greatest time of the year has finally rolled around again. It's college football season. For those of us into sports, there's nothing else like it. We become immersed in it. Televised games begin at 11 am and don't end until midnight or later. ...
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E.P. Baruth
(Features ~ 09/08/03)
When we came to McCook in 1957 we moved to a house on East First Street, just a block east of the of the old Post Office. Soon we began to notice a tall, thin, middle-aged man who raced past our house almost every evening on the way to the Post Office...
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Annexation plans should be natural
(Column ~ 09/08/03)
At its best, annexation is a natural extension of a city's growth. In other words, after several homes or businesses have been built and occupied in an area adjacent to the city, it becomes logical to bring that neighborhood within the city's boundaries...
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September brings good news to area
(Column ~ 09/08/03)
"Sure could use ... a little good news ... today." Those lyrics -- made popular by the mesmerizing voice of Anne Murray -- flashed into mind this week during a delightful start to one of the most precious months of the year. September. Oh, beautiful September...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 09/08/03)
Model A moon rocket The "conference center is a worthy project?" Well, the Boonie Boys Pro Football Team would be a worthy project, the National Wheat, Corn, Hogs and Beef Hall of Fame would be a worthy project. I ran an event center for 10 years and can tell you that fixed costs are going to run $150,000 a year, without debt service...
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Garcia birth
(Births ~ 09/08/03)
Brian and Crystal Garcia announce the birth of their son, Carson Thomas, June 12, 2003, at Community Hospital of McCook. He weighed 6 pounds and 15.2 ounces and he was 19 1/4 inches long. He has an older sister, Bailey. Grandparents are Richard and Roma Sensel of Culbertson, Ben and Marleen Garcia of McCook and the late Tom Niemeth. ...
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Garden Prairie history and the birth of Hillcrest
(Features ~ 09/08/03)
An all-day celebration at the Garden Prairie church, 20 miles north of McCook on September 4, 1960, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the church building. The congregation was told that Garden Prairie was "the only one (church) facing U.S. ...
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