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Movie Review - I Am Legend
(Weekend Menu ~ 12/18/07)
Movie Review - I Am Legend Starring Will Smith. Directed by Francis Lawrence. Run Time of 1 hour 40 minutes and rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence. What I really should say is that I am Legend stars Will Smith. Go watch it. End of review...
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Elizabeth Anne Hinze
(Obituary ~ 12/18/07)
Elizabeth Anne Hinze, infant daughter of Dr. Robert and Jennifer Hinze, died Sunday (Dec. 9, 2007) at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She is survived by her parents, Dr. Robert C. and Jennifer A. (Sweeney) Hinze of McCook; brother, Zach Hinze; sisters, Maddy and Jackie Hinze; paternal grandparents, Dr. Steve and wife, Shari Hinze of North Platte; maternal grandparents, Dave Sweeney and wife, Mary of North Platte; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. ...
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Bison girls snap losing streak
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/07)
The McCook High School varsity girls basketball snapped a four-game losing streak with a 61-42 victory over Cozad Monday in a makeup game at the MHS gym. The game was postponed to Monday from last Tuesday (Dec. 11) because of snow and icy road conditions...
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Irene Mary Sophie (Goltl) Kehlbeck
(Obituary ~ 12/18/07)
Feb. 6, 1912 - Dec. 17, 2007 BIRD CITY -- Irene Mary Sophie (Goltl) Kehlbeck, 95, of St. Francis, died Monday (Dec. 17, 2007) at her home in Bird City. She was born Feb. 6, 1912, in Rawlins County. She married Ernest William Kehlbeck and worked as a homemaker...
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Trojan girls squad blasts Eagles in Cambridge tourney opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/18/07)
CAMBRIDGE -- The Cambridge Trojan girls overpowered the Southern Valley Eagles at the Cambridge Holiday Tournament on Monday 54-26. Cambridge took control of the game with some good rebounding and solid defense after overcoming some early turnovers to Southern Valley...
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Property owners, officials stymied over maintenance of subdivision roads
(Local News ~ 12/18/07)
Questions and the lack of answers regarding the maintenance of roads in a McCook subdivision are stymying property owners, Red Willow County commissioners, the county roads superintendent and even the county attorney. One property owner feels that the amount of taxes that the homeowners pay entitles them to county maintenance...
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$200,000 vacuum will help city get rid of snails in a hurry
(Local News ~ 12/18/07)
Getting rid of tons of snail shells at the sewer plant will be a breeze with the combination vacuum cleaning unit the McCook City Council approved Monday night. The council unanimously awarded the bid for the equipment to EDM Equipment of Lincoln for $199,312...
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City manager sees joint facility site as win-win
(Local News ~ 12/18/07)
The proposed joint facility for the Nebraska Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve would be a win-win situation for McCook and the military, said City Manager Kurt Fritsch. But he added that it would cost the city about $250,000 to extend water and sewer lines to the property line of the facility...
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County ready to demand repayment of loans to helicopter kit company
(Local News ~ 12/18/07)
Patience may be running out. Red Willow County commissioners took steps Monday morning to demand repayment of the $300,000 the county loaned to start a helicopter kit company three years ago. Pawnee Aviation is late 12 payments on a $200,000 loan and late four payments on a $100,000 loan...
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Recommendations on new juvenile justice system bear close consideration
(Editorial ~ 12/18/07)
We've always taken news releases from advocacy groups with more than a grain of salt, the Voices for Children organization included. A report issued Tuesday, however, bears serious consideration. If it proves to be accurate, and we believe it is, it should help guide lawmakers in reshaping the juvenile justice system far into the future...
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NRDs should keep big picture in view
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/18/07)
By Steve Smith WaterClaim Much of the recent focus on water has been on the inability of the NRDs to pay for the surface water they purchased. However, there are even bigger problems. There is enough water currently in storage in the Nebraska reservoirs to eliminate the accumulated water overage we have with Kansas...
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What was the Star of Bethlehem
(Column ~ 12/18/07)
After several repeated requests I have decided to rerun the column from Christmas 2006. May your Christmas truly be merry and bright. What was the Star of Bethlehem? That question has been around for centuries and just about everyone has tried to get a handle on this enigmatic question...
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City lawsuit over dog kennel expected to reach court in May
(Local News ~ 12/18/07)
A lawsuit against the City of McCook over a dog breeding kennel is expected to reach court in May, City Manager Kurt Fritsch said today. The City Council adjourned into closed executive session Monday night at its regular meeting to discuss the pending lawsuit Dan Miller has filed against the city...
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Tax statements reflect new laws
(Local News ~ 12/18/07)
Red Willow County property owners received tax statements in the mail this week and noticed, right off the bat, two significant items -- a tax credit, and, if irrigated acres are involved, an occupation tax. Red Willow County treasurer Marleen Garcia said she has received a number of phone calls from tax payers regarding what shows on the statement as a "tax credit," authorized by LB367 and Nebraska Gov. ...
- Florence H. Herren (Obituary ~ 12/18/07)
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