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Score big with with a game day homegating party
(Weekend Menu ~ 10/08/10)
Family Features Friends and family cheering on your favorite team from the comfort of your own couch -- that's the beauty of homegating. All the fun of a great tailgate party without leaving home. When it's your turn to take the field and host, you need a winning strategy to keep the fans happy. Here's your playbook, straight from the experts at HomegatingHQ.com:...
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Eric B. Farr
(Obituary ~ 10/08/10)
Nov. 14, 1984--Oct. 5, 2010 OBERLIN, Kansas -- Eric B. Farr, 25, died Tuesday (Oct. 5, 2010), in Decatur County, Kansas. He was born Nov. 14, 1984 in Hugo, Colorado to Jerry D. and Wanda M. (Pierce) Farr. He attended Oberlin Elementary and Decatur Community High School...
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Archaeologists probing Butler Lake
(Local News ~ 10/08/10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The University of Nebraska State Museum's Nebraska Archaeological Survey began archaeological investigations in September at several prehistoric sites at Red Willow Reservoir in Frontier County. Test excavations are being conducted at five prehistoric archaeological sites within the boundaries of the reservoir. ...
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Water allocations cut over bypassed meters
(Local News ~ 10/08/10)
IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- The Upper Republican Natural Resource District board of directors has cut water allocations to five irrigation wells on 990.8 acres owned by Wilder Farms of Dundy County. Earlier this year, according to the Imperial Republican newspaper, NRD staff members found devices on the five wells that allowed pumped water to bypass meters that measured the amount of irrigation water pumped onto the land...
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Sheriff: CodeRED response 'fantastic'
(Local News ~ 10/08/10)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County Sheriff and Emergency Manager Gene Mahon said that response to the county's new "CodeRed Emergency Notification System" has been fantastic. The system, which started making its first phone calls Wednesday, gives residents notification of county-wide disasters or emergencies...
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Fire response
(Local News ~ 10/08/10)
City of McCook, Nebraska, firefighters respond to two fires, the first about 9:15 p.m., Thursday, in a garage at 509 E. Sixth; the second about 2:45 a.m., today, in the sign and shake-shingle awning of The Book End at 305 Norris Ave. A Nebraska fire marshal is investigating both fires; more information will be released when investigations are complete...
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Will LCD TVs be Christmas bargain?
(Editorial ~ 10/08/10)
Better and better electronics at cheaper and cheaper prices, combined with a slow economy may translate into bargain television prices this Christmas. If you haven't yet bought a flat-screen TV -- and there aren't many of us left, judging by the number of old full-size entertainment centers at garage sales -- this may be the year...
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What would they think?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/08/10)
I wonder what George Washington, Abe Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson would say about the current problems in our nation's capital? Many people think that our federal government is "top heavy" right now. Our country's government was set up so there would be a division of power between the nation and the states...
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A Facebook birthday
(Column ~ 10/08/10)
Yesterday was the first birthday I've had since joining Facebook and it was a pretty remarkable experience, both good and bad. The good part was that I received over a hundred happy birthday wishes from friends, family, and former students. I heard from people from my home town in Arkansas that I haven't seen in decades. ...
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Arbitrator rules in favor of Kansas
(Local News ~ 10/08/10)
TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) - A federal arbitrator has ruled in favor of Kansas in disputes with Colorado and Nebraska over the use of water from the Republican River. Kansas Attorney General Steve Six says Friday two issues were in play regarding a compact that governs the use of the water that flows from Colorado, through Kansas to Nebraska and back into northern Kansas...
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Pushing back on the EPA's Overreach
(Column ~ 10/08/10)
Over the last two years, the EPA has proposed burdensome new air and water regulations on everything from irrigation canals to methane from cows. We all know too well how these actions could negatively impact our nation's rural and agricultural economies...
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Miscues hurt Bison spikers again
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/10)
McCook High School head volleyball coach Krystal Weber probably sounds like a broken record. Every interview seems to feature Coach Weber talking about the mistakes her Bison varsity team make during matches. Those miscues were costly Thursday, Oct. 7, in a three-set loss to Gothenburg as McCook celebrated Senior Night in the triangular meet against the Swedes and Lexington at the Senior High gym...
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Kluver, Klug exchange vows
(Wedding ~ 10/08/10)
HASTINGS, Nebraska -- Sara Elizabeth Kluver of Fairfield, Nebraska and Jeffrey Richard Klug of McCook, Nebraska were united in marriage on June 12, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with the Rev. Dr. William Nottage-Tacey officiating. Parents of the couple are Steve and Suzanne Kluver of Fairfield and Rick and Pam Klug of McCook...
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Bison girls hoping for high team finish at state golf meet
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/10)
McCook High School's golfers will have an extra game to play at next week's Nebraska Class B State Girls Golf Championships. "Pin The Target On Scottsbluff" will provide the Bison with some extracurricular activities during the two-day state tournament Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 11-12, at the Indianhead Golf Course on the west edge of Grand Island...
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Reed, Rucker engagement
(Engagement ~ 10/08/10)
Tiffany Diane Reed of McCook, Nebraska and Dylan D. Rucker of McCook, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-to-be are Thomas and Kimberly Heaslet of McCook. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Robert Oglesbee of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Robert Heaslet of Delta, Colorado, and Rose LaFrance of Denver, Colorado...
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Hilker birth
(Births ~ 10/08/10)
Jarrod and Julie of Hilker of McCook, Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter, Alexa Leigh Hilker. She was born Aug. 13, 2010, at the Community Hospital in McCook, weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measuring 20.75 inches long. She has two sisters, Tessa Renee, 7, and Malia Grace, 4. Grandparents are Gary and Beverly Henderson of Stratton, Nebraska, and Terry and Tammie Hilker of McCook. Great-grandparents are Warren Harrison of Stratton and June Henderson of Iota, Iowa...
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Hilker birthday
(Birthdays ~ 10/08/10)
The family of Lyle Hilker is having an open house in honor of his 80th birthday on Oct. 16, 2-4 p.m. at the McCook Heritage Senior Center. He was born in Arapahoe, Nebraska on Oct. 15, 1930. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1651 U.S. Highway 83, Oberlin, KS 67749...
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Jussel birthday
(Birthdays ~ 10/08/10)
The family of Bunny Jussel of Wauneta, Nebraska is requesting a card shower in honor of her 79th birthday, Oct. 9. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 105, Wauneta, NE 69045.
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Official rules for Kansas in 3-state water dispute
(Local News ~ 10/08/10)
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A federal arbitrator has ruled in favor of Kansas in disputes with Colorado and Nebraska over the use of water from the Republican River. Kansas Attorney General Steve Six said Friday two issues were in play regarding a compact that governs use of the water that flows from Colorado, through Kansas to Nebraska and back into northern Kansas...
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Two fires overnight Thursday, Friday
(Local News ~ 10/08/10)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The City of McCook Fire Department was kept busy Thursday evening and early Friday morning with two separate structure fires. The first fire was reported at just after 9:30 PM on Thursday evening when a garage located at 509 East 6th was reported to be on fire. The structure is owned by Keith and Joan Heathers who were not home at the time of the fire...
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Elliot Bronson Riley
(Births ~ 10/08/10)
Bronson and Andrea Riley of Lincoln, Nebraska announce the birth of a son, Elliot Bronson. He was born Aug. 25, 2010, in Lincoln, weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long. Grandparents are David and Kim Riley of McCook, Nebraska, and Eric and Ruth Brown of Johnson Lake, Nebraska...
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NRD candidates offer views on issues
(Local News ~ 10/08/10)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Whiskey's fer drinkin', and water's fer fightin'. That's what Mark Twain said, and at the very least, water's responsible for generating lots and lots of opinions. And the Middle Republican Natural Resources District is responsible for protecting that water...
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