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Nebraska Shockers 2nd at state 18 and under softball tournament
(Community Sports ~ 06/30/04)
HASTINGS -- The Nebraska Shockers placed second at the Nebraska Class A State 18 and Under Fastpitch Softball Tournament in Hastings Friday through Sunday. The Shockers (27-7-2) drew a first round bye on Friday and defeated the Beatrice Mighty Dawgs Saturday 3-0...
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Thanks for the memories
(Column ~ 06/30/04)
When Danny and I travel together, the radio is a welcome companion -- if we can find a station that plays the tunes we both know so that we can sing along. Danny dreads long stretches with no radio reception because he knows I'll start singing "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" and expect him to carry the harmony on the chorus. (Just so you know, we sound wonderful. We are definitely "a one-hit wonder" in the confines of our own car.)...
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Community friend will stay in touch
(Local News ~ 06/30/04)
Thank goodness for e-mail, the U.S. Postal Service and telephones. We're going to need them to keep in touch with McCook's good friend, history buff and supporter of all things positive and progressive. We refer to Linda Hein, a McCook icon who is relocating to Lincoln to be with her husband, Rick...
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First draft nearly triples size of elementary school
(Local News ~ 06/30/04)
The first draft of McCook Public Schools' new single-site elementary school adds 43,000 square feet of new construction between North Ward's existing gym and West Q Street on the north. The addition will almost triple the size of the existing 17,000-square-foot facility, and will house all of the public schools' preschool through third grade students...
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Cambridge awarded $333,000 grant for 11-residence water project
(Local News ~ 06/30/04)
NORTH PLATTE -- The city of Cambridge has been awarded nearly $333,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development agency to allow for the connection of 11 residences to the city's municipal water supply. These residences are faced with depleted water supplies because of the drought conditions. "The city of Cambridge appreciates the USDA agreeing with the importance of funding this project," said Cambridge Mayor Mark Harpst...
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Phares birthday
(Birthdays ~ 06/30/04)
The family of Dessa (Richter) Phares is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday July 4. Her children are DeAnna Schutte, Judy and husband, Gary Malone and Jenene and husband, Jerry Smith, all of Palisade. She has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Heritage of Wauneta, PO Box 520, Wauneta, NE 69045...
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