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Hellbusch, Walters engagement
(Engagement ~ 02/18/11)
Hannah Hellbusch and Ryan Walters, both of North Platte, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-to-be are Tim and Becky Hellbusch of Sidney, Nebraska. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Dennis and Char Walters of Danbury, Nebraska, and the late Theresa Walters...
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Baumbach anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 02/18/11)
The family of Bill and Lynda Baumbach of Indianola, Nebraska is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Feb. 20, 1971, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola. Their family includes children, Nathan and wife, Michelle Baumbach of Omaha, Nebraska, Cecily and husband, Patrick Bolte of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Chelsey and husband, John Determan of Lincoln, Nebraska; and five grandchildren. ...
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Talley birthday
(Birthdays ~ 02/18/11)
The family of Harold Talley of McCook, Nebraska is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday, Feb. 28. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 408 North Cherokee, McCook, NE 69001.
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Bauer birth
(Births ~ 02/18/11)
Jacob and Rebecca (McArthur) Bauer of Beatrice, Nebraska announce the birth of a son, Kayden Jacob Bauer. He was born Dec. 21, 2010, at the Community Hospital in Beatrice, weighing 6 pounds, 12.8 ounces and measuring 19.25 inches long. Grandparents are John and Paula McArthur and Jim and Sandy Bauer, all of McCook, Nebraska. Great-grandparents are the late Jack and Ruthella Jones, Velma McArthur of Wray, Colorado, and the late Dean McArthur...
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Meguire birth
(Births ~ 02/18/11)
Casey and Jessica Meguire of McCook, Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter, Addison Marie Meguire. She was born Dec. 30, 2010, at Community Hospital in McCook, weighing 9 pounds, 2.4 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. She has two siblings, Bailey, 5, and Landen, 3. Grandparents are Jim Mullen of McCook, the late Kellie Mullen, and Dave and Shawna Meguire of Tucumcarri, New Mexico...
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Harvey birth
(Births ~ 02/18/11)
Dustin and Valerie Harvey of North Platte, Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter, Natalia Grace Harvey. She was born Nov. 9, 2010 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, weighing 6 pounds, 8.6 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Grandparents are Randy and Penny Klumpe of Hayes Center, Nebraska, Daniel Ogorzolka of McCook, Nebraska, Doug and Teresa Powers of North Platte, and Steve Harvey of North Platte...
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Hoyt birth
(Births ~ 02/18/11)
Brandon and Jennifer Hoyt of McCook, Nebraska announce the birth of a son, Kasyn Joshua Hoyt. He was born Oct. 16, 2010, at the Community Hospital in McCook, weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long. He has a sister, Ashlyn, 10. Grandparents are Leigh and Beverly Hoyt of McCook, Greg and Taryn Witt of Casa Grande, Arizona, ...
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Maintain healthy habits year-round
(Weekend Menu ~ 02/18/11)
FAMILY FEATURES -- According to the National Pork Board's "Healthy Habits 2011" survey, while 60 percent of dieters have made a health-related resolution, sticking to that goal will be harder than quitting smoking or even winning the lottery. Luckily, finding nutritious foods, like pork, which taste great and can help you feel fuller longer, is a delicious recipe for long-term diet success. ...
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Slap out of it, will ya?
(Column ~ 02/18/11)
Declan went through a phase recently, in which he seemed to be in a bit of a rut. Getting multiple "time outs" throughout the day at his preschool was not uncommon. His daycare providers are great about communicating with me and I do my best not to be defensive or discourage them from keeping me abreast of his progress, or lack thereof...
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Ward C. Bundy
(Obituary ~ 02/18/11)
July 1, 1927--Feb. 16, 2011 BEAVER CITY, Nebraska -- Ward C. Bundy, 83, died as a result of a farm accident Wednesday (Feb. 16, 2011), on his farm. He was born July 1, 1927, in Almena, Kansas to Ray and Edna (Luther) Bundy. He attended rural grade school at District No. 90, and graduated from Almena High School in 1945...
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City, county to discuss jail facilities
(Local News ~ 02/18/11)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County Commissioners will meet with City Council members, Monday evening, 7:30 p.m., at Council Chambers, to discuss the possible use of the existing city jail cells by the county. The municipal facility, which is scheduled to begin being built in August, will house police, fire and city administration departments and signal the end of city staff operating a jail facility. ...
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Jail feasibility on county agenda for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 02/18/11)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County, Nebraska, commissioners will listen to a presentation on the feasibility of a county jail during their weekly meeting Tuesday, starting at 9 a.m., in the commissioners' room on the third floor of the courthouse in McCook, Nebraska...
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Bandshell facelift
(Local News ~ 02/18/11)
The whirring of power tools could be heard Thursday afternoon, coming from under the plastic covered scaffolding erected this week around the Norris Park Bandshell. In January, City Council members awarded the $156,754 renovation project to McCook Contracting...
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NPPD has work cut out for it to keep power flowing
(Local News ~ 02/18/11)
Nebraska Public Power District officials peering into their crystal ball are sure about one thing when it comes to their predictions for the future: they'll be wrong. That doesn't mean they won't do their best to prepare for the most likely long-term scenarios, an effort that brought local public power and other officials together in McCook Thursday evening for an ongoing effort that will result in NPPD's new strategic plan...
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Does tiger parenting work?
(Column ~ 02/18/11)
There's been a lot of discussion over the past few weeks about tiger parenting. To be more specific, tiger mothers who, for the most part, are Chinese mothers. The main reason comes from a book about child raising written by Amy Chau, a Yale law professor, and self- described "tiger mother." She wrote about such politically incorrect tactics as forcing her 7-year-old daughter to practice a certain song on the piano for hours on end, right through dinner into the night, with no breaks for water or even the bathroom until she had learned how to play the piece.. ...
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Kudos to the Upper Republican NRD
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/18/11)
I would like to applaud the Upper Republican Natural Resources District for its proactive plan to help keep the state in compliance with the Republican River Compact and protect farmers throughout the basin. I am one of those farmers close to a tributary who faced the possibility of being shutdown in a dry year to help generate enough stream flow to stay in compliance with the compact...
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A new wireless radio network for first responders
(Local News ~ 02/18/11)
I'm pleased to share the news that Nebraska has accomplished a goal that we have been working toward for more than a decade -- to build a new statewide wireless radio system to enhance public safety. I was excited to celebrate the final piece of this new state wireless radio network recently with first responders from a number of state agencies. ...
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