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Tyler finds himself spellbound by orthography
(Sports Column ~ 06/04/04)
Greetings to all. Sitting in front of my television set Thursday afternoon, I was swept off to my dream world of sport. This "Sportopia" was induced from near-perfect sportsmanship, the stiffest of competition, fair judging and respectful spectators...
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FCB Juniors take two from Lexington
(Community Sports ~ 06/04/04)
The First Central Bank Juniors captured a pair of victories against district foe Lexington at the Jaycees Sports Complex on Wednesday night. FCB easily defeated Lexington 14-6 in the shortened opener. The game was called in the fourth inning. FCB head coach Dennis Liess started hurler Jeremy Young. Young, who picked up the win, was relieved by Lance Korte in the fourth inning...
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Friday sports shorts 6/4/2004
(Community Sports ~ 06/04/04)
Midget League Baseball Report There were three Sluggers Division games and one T-Ball game played on the McCook Midget League baseball schedule Thursday night at Felling Field. In Sluggers play, Bison Dental defeated Wagner Ford Mercury Toyota 24-2, First Central Bank defeated McCook National Bank 11-8 and McCook Clinic defeated Mac's Drive In 12-2...
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Liberty seniors sign with MCC
(College Sports ~ 06/04/04)
JOES, Colo. -- Two Joes, Colo., Liberty High School seniors have signed letters to play college athletics. Tera Miller and Tonya Ficken both signed letters of intent to play volleyball and basketball at McCook Community College. Ficken, a four-year letterwinner in three sports signed on May 4...
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What's in a mascot?: MCC's use of 'Indians' name, caricature stirs up debate
(College Sports ~ 06/04/04)
If Richard Tubbs has his way, McCook Community College could be looking for a new team nickname. MCC has called its teams the Indians since the school's founding 76 years ago. For right now, the MCC vice president is focused on ridding the school of the Indian character or caricature on the school letterheads and stationery, logos and merchandise...
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Edmond O. Lauer
(Obituary ~ 06/04/04)
April 8, 1905-June 2, 2004 Edmond Oscar Lauer died Wednesday (June 2, 2004) at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was 99 years old. He was born April 8, 1905, one of 16 children, to Edward and Magdaline (Volmer) Lauer at Aurora. The family later moved to Merna where he farmed with his father and brothers...
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Schmidt birth
(Births ~ 06/04/04)
Aaron and Misty Schmidt announce the birth of their daughter, Izabella Ele, March 26, 2004, in McCook. She weighed 6 pounds, 5.6 ounces and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Robert and Alice Yost of McCook, Carolyn Schmidt of McCook, the late Myron Schmidt and Tony Murawski, also of McCook. Great-grandparents are Lillian Brown of McCook and Helen Swayne of Culbertson. The great-great-grandmother is Dorothy Kuhn of McCook...
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Probasco birthday
(Birthdays ~ 06/04/04)
The family of Gail Probasco is hosting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday, June 14. Cards of congratulations will reach him at Box 151, Bartley, NE 69020.
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Early morning blaze summons firefighters
(Local News ~ 06/04/04)
A deputy from the Nebraska Fire Marshal's office blamed an electric work light left on in the attic for the fire in an apartment at 12th Street Court in McCook at 1 a.m. today. McCook Fire Chief Marc Harpham said the apartment, owned by Ed Woods, sustained $20,000 in damages to the structure and $15,000 in damages to the contents. No one was injured...
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Architectural firms submit proposals
(Local News ~ 06/04/04)
Up to four finalists will be selected for the elementary project.
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It's a softball (or baseball) life
(Column ~ 06/04/04)
Permitting a child to participate in a sport is a giant commitment. There is the carpooling to and from practice, the road trips to home and away games, the purchase of uniforms and team pictures. While a lot of responsibility falls upon the parents of any athletic child, few sports demand more of parents and an entire family than softball and baseball. ...
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Track meet thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/04/04)
Dear Editor: I know this is a little late, but a couple of weeks ago, the McCook Optimist Club held a Junior Olympics Preliminary track meet in McCook and we want to thank them for all that they did. We felt that it ran very smoothly and you all did a marvelous job to get everything going. You were very helpful to the kids and very kind...
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In response
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/04/04)
Dear editor: I am writing this in response to a letter to the editor written by Michael Pochop and posted in the Wednesday, June 2 edition of the McCook Daily Gazette. Throughout his letter to the editor Mr. Pochop makes a very personal affront to Mike Hendricks, a respected columnist as well as great teacher at McCook Community College. ...
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Annual 'horse race' at the gate
(Editorial ~ 06/04/04)
Unique do-or-die, win-or-else spectacle is a priceless experience.
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Mayor responds to legislative action
(Local News ~ 06/04/04)
A recent action by federal lawmakers to introduce the Lead Free Drinking Water Act of 2004 has prompted McCook Mayor Jerda Garey to pen a letter to two U.S. Senators and a U.S. congressman. According to a report from the LA Times, included with this week's city council packet, the Lead-Free Drinking Water Act would "require utilities around the country to test their water immediately and sets higher standards for notifying customer of problems."...
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Noxious weeds on agenda
(Local News ~ 06/04/04)
Red Willow County commissioners will discuss 10-day noxious weed spray notices during their weekly meeting, starting at 9 a.m., Monday, in the commissioners' room on the third floor of the courthouse in McCook. The 10-day notices mean that landowners with unchecked infestations of noxious weeds must spray them within 10 days of receiving a notice, or the county will spray them and bill the landowner for time and weed killer...
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A fond farewell to good friends
(Column ~ 06/04/04)
A wise person once said, "Some people come into our lives and quickly go; others stay awhile and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same." As I look back on my life, I see how true this is. There have been a number of people; friends, family members, teachers, neighbors, who have influenced my life in a positive way and hopefully made me a better person through their efforts...
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Let the music play
(Column ~ 06/04/04)
It's once again time for my annual column on the great bands that will be in our area during the upcoming summer months. Music has always been the great communicator and unifier that brings people together from all different walks of life. Find an event or a group you enjoy and just go. You'll be glad you did...
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Idella Frickey
(Obituary ~ 06/04/04)
May 22, 1940-June 3, 2004 OBERLIN -- Idella Frickey, 64, died Thursday (June 3, 2004) at Decatur County Hospital of Oberlin. She was born May 22, 1940, to Arthur and Loretta (Foster) Nelson in Worthington, Minn. She grew up in Oberlin and attended school at Oberlin Elementary. ...
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Counting the doctors, one by one
(Editorial ~ 06/04/04)
A slight correction brings the total to 31.
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