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City water, sewer bill near $17 million
(Local News ~ 10/15/04)
With the development of the city's new water treatment plant and renovations at the wastewater treatment facility, McCook residents should expect to begin paying higher water bills in January. Discussions on that issue will begin at the regular city council meeting, Monday at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at the McCook Auditorium...
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Bison softball 0-2 at state tourney
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/04)
McCook squad ends season with 18-15 record OMAHA -- Facing pitchers with a combined season record of 42-6, the McCook High School softball team could only muster four hits in its two-game stand at the state softball tournament at Omaha Seymour Smith Park before being eliminated from its sixth straight appearance on Thursday...
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Cole birth
(Births ~ 10/15/04)
Jeremy and Emily Cole of McCook announce the birth of a son, Kellen Alan, Monday (Oct. 11, 2004).He weighed in at 8 lbs and was 20 inches long. He has a brother, Kaden Todd, 22 months. Grandparents are Dave and Kim King of Alma; Gale Merritt of Loomis; and Steve and Linda Cole of Curtis. Great-grandparents are Viola Merritt of Riverton; Hilda Wilken of North Platte; Doris Underwood of Alma; Jean Evans and Bill and Marj Koetter all of McCook; and Buzz and Bonnie Cole of Curtis. J.T. ...
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Bruning warns of 'Gifting' scam
(Local News ~ 10/15/04)
LINCOLN -- Attorney General Jon Bruning issued a warning to Nebraska consumers not to be taken in by the latest pyramid scheme to come to the state, the "Women's Gifting Guide." The attorney general was notified of the scheme Wednesday by Red Willow County Attorney Paul Wood after local law enforcement was contacted about the scheme's legitimacy...
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Slightly warm winter expected
(Local News ~ 10/15/04)
While a weak El Nino pattern could affect some areas of the country, experts believe winter temperatures in Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas will be only slightly above normal. According to a press release from Joy Hayen of the National Weather Service in Goodland, a prediction on the amount of precipitation is difficult to determine...
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Freedom Flight: Just say 'colorful'
(Editorial ~ 10/15/04)
Can you say, "colorful"? City editor Gloria Masoner had it right when she noted that Southwest Nebraska will be a colorful place this weekend. Not only are leaves reaching the peak of their fall colors, but anyone who appreciates beautiful sights will have a special treat over the three days of the annual High Plains Freedom Flight balloon rally...
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Some questions
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/15/04)
**Dear Editor, and The Common Sense Committee and local residents: I re-read the old article in the paper the other day about Mr. Brad Randel and his Common Sense Committee asking for more money to stop the building of the new school for the Southwest Public School District. (I might add that we hope someone like him who doesn't agree with the new grade school in McCook doesn't file a lawsuit against it)...
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Stand up for trees
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/15/04)
**Dear Editor, In the past several weeks I've read and hard statements made in your paper regarding trees and their usage of water that I feel are not accurate. It's time someone stands up for our woody friends that work so hard for us throughout the entire year...
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Half empty or full?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/15/04)
**Dear Editor, Reading Argus Hamilton in the oct. 11 McCook Gazette about the "glass half empty or half full," it is my duty to share with you a letter I just received from a friend of mine serving in Iraq. He says: "As a Christian Army officer currently serving in Iraq, 'using the half approach' if there is any hope using the half full or half empty approach...
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Many helped
(Opinion ~ 10/15/04)
**Dear Editor, Now that the annual Right to Life garage sale has been brought to a successful conclusions, it is time for recognition. To all those who helped in any way, we extend our appreciation. We are grateful to the Knights of Columbus for the use of their hall, and those who set up the tables for us...
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Keep it up
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/15/04)
**Dear Editor, Just when I'd seen all the female belly buttons I ever wanted to see, here comes (Ronda Graff's Express Lane) column that fall fashions will cover up more. (Her) column is a hoot -- I love it! One thing you didn't cover (my age is showing) was the exposed bra stap that seems to be the vogue...
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These balloonists know how to get down
(Column ~ 10/15/04)
The fourth annual High-Plains hot-air balloon festival takes off this weekend and I wish good weather to all the balloonists and good luck to all their passengers. And not to jinx this event, but please try to avoid all 700-foot towers, which turned out to be a hazard at the prestigious Albuquerque balloon festival last weekend...
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Snide, Mustion wedding
(Wedding ~ 10/15/04)
Linda Snide and Richard Mustion were united in marriage July 24, 2004, at the McCook Christian Church with the Rev. Scott Mustion, son of the bridegroom, officiating. Parents of the couple are Tom and Shirley Junker of Indianola and Roy and Mildred Mustion of McCook...
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Baker, Schuetze wedding
(Wedding ~ 10/15/04)
KEARNEY -- Shaylynn (Heble) Baker and Jeff Schuetze, both of Kearney, were united in marriage Aug. 7, 2004, at the Newman Center Ministry in Kearney with the Rev. Mike McDonald, of the Prince of Peace Church, officiating. Parents of the couple are Patricia and Charlie Powers of McCook, the late Steve Heble and Jan and MaryBeth Schuetze of West Point...
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Reynolds, Lorentz engagement
(Engagement ~ 10/15/04)
Amber Reynolds of Oberlin and Derick Lorentz of McCook announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Lyn and Marci Reynolds of Oberlin and Rick and Mary Lorentz of MCCook. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Dundy County High School. ...
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Dueland, Hunnicutt engagement
(Engagement ~ 10/15/04)
Anna Dueland of McCook and Zachary Hunnicutt of Giltner, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Dale and Mary Dueland of McCook and Daryl and Willa Hunnicutt of Giltner. Grandparents are Duane and Joanne Dueland and Virginia Anderson of McCook and Gerald and Lucille Hunnicutt of Grand Island. ...
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Troester anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/15/04)
The family of Norman and Delores Troester, formerly of Southwest Nebraska, is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary Oct. 24. Cards will reach the couple at 3650 South Federal No. 34, Englewood, CO 80110.
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Olmsted anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/15/04)
The children of Clinton and Ardella Olmsted are hosting an open house in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary Oct. 24, 2-4 p.m., at the Ella Missing Center in Arapahoe.
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White anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/15/04)
The family of Al and Dottie White is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th anniversary Oct. 20. Their children are Judy Anderson, Brenda O'Neal and Terri Colling. Cards will reach the couple at 605 West First Street, McCook, NE 69001.
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Reiners birthday
(Birthdays ~ 10/15/04)
The family of Glenn Reiners is hosting an open house in honor of his 80th birthday Oct. 23, 2-4 p.m., at Highland Park Retirement Center. His children are Bob, Dennis, Tom, Bill, Ron and Glenda Fletcher. Cards will reach him at 610 East 14, McCook, NE 69001...
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State, NRD water consensus: 39 inches over three years
(Local News ~ 10/15/04)
CURTIS -- Following 16 months of data review, data gathering, informational meetings and negotiation, the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and the Middle Republican Natural Resources District have reached a consensus of opinion on rules and regulations proposed by the Middle Republican NRD and the Integrated Management Plan developed by the Department and the NRD...
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Amtrak boardings up 40 percent
(Local News ~ 10/15/04)
Amtrak has announced an increase in ridership on a national and local level. According to a press release, boardings in Mc-Cook have increased from 2,443 in fiscal year 2003 to 3,423 in fiscal year 2004 -- a 40.1 percent increase. Nationally, ridership has increased by 4.3 percent or more than one million passengers...
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Dealing with the flu shot shortage
(Editorial ~ 10/15/04)
Many of us who just got used to getting annual flu shots are now finding ourselves unable to do so. Thanks to contamination of half of the flu vaccine available, in a production laboratory in England, only priority groups are receiving the shots. Sure enough, some people are trying cash in on the shortage, including someone in Aurora, Colo., who stole cases of the vaccine from a clinic, and a pharmacy in Kansas charging $900 a vial...
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It looks like a photo finish
(Column ~ 10/15/04)
As unlikely as most of us thought it could be, the presidential election is shaping up as another nail-biter, to be bitterly contested right up until the polls open on Nov. 2. Thanks to a general consensus indicating that Sen. Kerry outpointed President Bush in the first and third debates, while tying the second debate, Kerry has totally erased the double-digit lead that Bush enjoyed briefly after the Republican convention. ...
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Beware schemes
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/15/04)
**Dear Editor, My hat is off to Attorney General Jon Bruning. As a full time network marketer I have seen just about every "get-rich-quick" scam out there and it really hurts good companies with real products to sell. Just as in real estate there are "swamp land" gimmicks, so in the world of home business there are con artists...
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No dictatorship
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/15/04)
**Dear Editor, I recently read the letter from Ms. Horendeck (published 10/12/04) and was appalled by her comments. Ms. Horendeck theorized that instead of subjecting our president to the debates, which have been a customary part of presidential elections since 1781, we need to "shield him from undue analysis and criticism."...
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Bison pour it on at Sidney
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/04)
No. 1 McCook scores 43 points in second half against Raiders SIDNEY -- McCook, the No. 1-ranked team in Nebraska Class B, scored 22 points in the third quarter and 21 in the fourth to rout the Sidney Red Raiders 55-0 Friday night at Sidney. The Bison are now 7-0 and have posted five shutouts in seven games this season...
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Brandon Crick 3rd at state tennis
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/04)
LINCOLN -- The McCook Bison tennis team finished in seventh place at the state meet in Lincoln, led by a third place finish from Brandon Crick at number two singles. Crick fell in the semi-finals to Conner Boucher of Lincoln Pius X. Boucher, the eventual state champion, defeated Crick 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 7-4...
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Suiter anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/15/04)
The family of Jim and Audrey (Anderjaska) Suiter is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 50th anniversary Oct. 23. The couple married in 1954 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayes County. Their children are Timothy and Connie Suiter of Omaha, Brian and Tami Suiter of Lincoln, Chad and Julie Suiter of Des Moines, Iowa, and Angela and Bill Blankenau of Manhattan, Kan. ...
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