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McCook's Jessica Hall breaks school diving record -- again
(High School Sports ~ 02/08/05)
The McCook High School swimmers faced North Platte and Hastings Friday at the Ed Thomas YMCA in McCook. McCook senior Jessica Hall placed second overall in the meet and broke her own six-dive record with a score of 196.40. Matt Hall placed second overall with a score of 171.70 and Alyssa Cook placed third with a score of 153.53...
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LaVerne E. Lyons
(Obituary ~ 02/08/05)
March 29, 1920-Feb. 6, 2005 LINCOLN -- LaVern E. Lyons, 84, died Sunday (Feb. 6, 2005) in Lincoln. He was born March 29, 1920, in Hayes County. He was a farmer and elevator manager. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; grandson, Noel; and brothers, Harold, Donald and Dale...
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Loyce I. Teply
(Obituary ~ 02/08/05)
April 7, 1911-Feb. 5, 2005 Loyce I. Teply passed away Feb. 5, 2005. She was born Loyce I. Hoback on April 7, 1911, to James Hoback and Alice L. Towne in Hayes Center. Loyce was the eldest of six children. When she was a young girl the family moved to a farm west of Hayes Center. ...
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Irvan F. Courange
(Obituary ~ 02/08/05)
Jan. 21, 1924-Feb. 5, 2005 OBERLIN -- Irvan Frank Courange, 81, died Saturday (Feb. 5, 2005) at Cedar Living Center in Oberlin. He was born Jan. 21, 1924, to Joe and Mary (Dernel) Courange in Beaver, Kan. He was raised in Hoisington. He entered the Army and served in World War II...
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Opal P. Long
(Obituary ~ 02/08/05)
Oct. 12, 1919-Feb. 6, 2005 BEAVER CITY -- Opal P. Long, 85, died Sunday (Feb. 6, 2005) at Beaver City Manor in Beaver City. She was born Oct. 12, 1919, to Albert P. and Millie (Lawson) Wagner in Beloit, Kan. She grew up in the Holdrege area and graduated from Holdrege High School in 1937...
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Culbertson, McCook pact discussed
(Local News ~ 02/08/05)
CULBERTSON -- One McCook school board member thinks McCook and Culbertson would be a good match if the two school districts were to merge. Mike Gonzales of McCook told Culbertson school board members Monday evening that informal talks the past several months between officials of the two districts have been nothing but cooperative. "We would make a good partnership," Gonzales said...
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City Council reverses vote, OKs new college parking lot
(Local News ~ 02/08/05)
After receiving additional information from representatives and supporters of McCook Community College, two McCook City Council members changed their vote, giving approval for a 28-stall parking lot. Mid-Plains Community College Area President Michael Chipps and McCook Community College President Richard Tubbs presented a model and an artist's rendition of the proposed parking lot...
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Meetings have long-term impact
(Editorial ~ 02/08/05)
If you haven't already, take time to read Gloria Masoner's and Connie Jo Discoe's articles on the front page about the meetings of the McCook City Council and the Culbertson Board of Education. They are packed with information which will effect the future of this town and region...
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City ready to buy land for water treatment wells
(Local News ~ 02/08/05)
Following an hour-long executive session, the council agreed unanimously to adopt a resolution of the city's intent to purchase approximately 76.85 acres of land for the city's new water treatment system. The resolution will grant City Manager John Bingham the authority to negotiate the purchase of the property with landowner Jay Hancock...
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