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Defending Jackie Evancho
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/17/12)
Singing prodigy Jackie Evancho has never claimed herself an Opera singer. David Foster (her producer) did suggest she may pursue Opera, pop, classical, or whatever -- but such decision is hers alone to make. None in the Evancho family claim Jackie is an opera singer. ...
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City seeks jail clarification from county
(Local News ~ 04/17/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The city officially wants to know how long the county needs to use its jail. The McCook City Council authorized staff to draft an official request Monday night. The McCook Police Department is expected to move into the new Municipal Facility on West Fifth Street before the end of the year...
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Anything for the dogs
(Local News ~ 04/17/12)
What Anne Dowd won't do for the dogs! Even getting on a scale! Anne and her brother-in-law Larry Dowd prepare donations for the McCook Humane Society's annual rummage sale Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., in the 4-H Building on the Red Willow County fairgrounds in McCook, Nebraska. ...
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Clerk answers election questions
(Local News ~ 04/17/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Red Willow County Clerk Pauletta Gerver has released the following question-and-answer information about the upcoming election: No, you have until April 27 to register by mail or with the Department of Motor Vehicles, or until 6 p.m. on May 4 to register in person at the County Clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse...
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Hand, foot and mouth cases reported
(Local News ~ 04/17/12)
McCook, Nebraska -- Summer and autumn months are typical times of the year when hand-foot-mouth disease is at its highest. Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common viral illness that most often affects children but can occur among adults. Most infections cause little or no symptoms in children. The period from initial infection to the onset of signs and symptoms (incubation period) is from 3 to 7 days. Symptoms may include:...
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Cambridge tries for diaper record
(Local News ~ 04/17/12)
CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Organizers hope to set a world record for the most babies changed into cloth diapers at one time. The attempt will be made at the Family Fun Day and Great Cloth Diaper Change 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cambridge Community Building, 722 Patterson in Cambridge...
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Benefit Sunday
(Local News ~ 04/17/12)
ARAPAHOE, Nebraska -- A benefit lunch will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Beaver City Civic Center (the old grade school building) for Mark and Susie Forbes. Proceeds will help with expenses connected with Mark's cancer treatment. Donations can be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe or made by contacting Darin Kerner at (308) 962-6166 or Ida Soncksen at (308) 962-5298. ...
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Bloodmobile set next week
(Local News ~ 04/17/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A McCook community blood drive will be next Tuesday, April 24, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Incorrect days were listed in an earlier story. Contact (308) 345-4473 for more information.
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Legislature gets into safe-cycling act
(Editorial ~ 04/17/12)
Local bicycle enthusiasts plan a special event to promote their event in connection to National Bike Month, with special emphasis on National Bike to Work Week May 14-18 and Bike to Work Day May 18. They hope to compliment the work done by local insurance agent, Linda Maiden, with a bicycle rodeo for kids, local bicycle shop Tinker Tom's, the Toy Box, the McCook Cycling Club Facebook group, and others. ...
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Fulfilling duty
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/17/12)
I feel the need to say some things about a special interest group who are trying to overturn an unanimous decision of your duly-elected Red Willow County Board. I have served as a member of elected public boards for over 20 years and nearly every time we have voted to change anything, someone or some group surfaces, that want something different or no change at all...
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Jail safety issues
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/17/12)
This letter is in response to Mr. Dueland's comments recently regarding the jail study committee. I am one of the 50 percent of the jail committee who live outside the city limits of McCook. I honestly feel I represented ALL taxpayers concerning the new jail in Red Willow County...
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An apt monument
(Column ~ 04/17/12)
It has been most interesting to watch the pro- and anti- machinations concerning the prospect of a new jail for Red Willow County. I have not attended any of the County Board meetings but like the public have read what has been published in the Gazette. Evidently, many individuals have strong feelings about the subject. Every taxpayer too should be interested because we are the ones who will have to eventually pay the bill...
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SUV-RV mishap
(Local News ~ 04/17/12)
An SUV driven by 22-year-old Marshall R. Charron of 133 West O Street collided with a parked travel trailer on East 10th Street, Sunday morning. According to the accident report Charron was attempting to turn right from East E Street onto East 10th Street when he over steered and drove into the side of the trailer. ...
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Heineman: Funeral Service Professionals Week is April 22-28
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
On April 11, 2012, Governor Dave Heineman signed a proclamation declaring the week of April 22-28th, 2012, as Funeral Service Professionals Week. On hand to view the signing of the proclamation were NeFDA President Ron Levander and Executive Director Kathi Schildt. ...
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'A Thurber Carnival' opens Thursday in MCC's Weeth Theater
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
The McCook Community College Theater Department's spring play, "A Thurber Carnival," opens Thursday and runs through Saturday this week in the Weeth Theater on campus. The play is comprised of several skits which are based on the writings and drawings of James Thurber, so the cast is called upon to play many different characters. Because of this, the cast is listed by number instead of the character name:...
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MHS announces third quarter honors
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
McCook High School has released the names of students achieving third quarter academic honors. Merit Roll Seniors: Nicholas Alberts, Alexander Broadfoot, Shane Buck, Jacqueline Carfield, Kelsey Collicott, Kyle Gaston, Alan Goodenberger, Kyle Groshong, Taylor Hansen, Betsy Hardin, Kalie Kennedy, Madison Koepke, Christine Messinger, Emilyne Nichols, Sierra Ortiz, Connor Palic, Megan Rokusek, Kari Sherman, KathRann Sides, Austen Sis, Spencer Skolout, Kayla Spilinek, Michelle Tinglum, Emily Tolliver, Spencer VanPelt and Anna West.. ...
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DeMarco named NPCC Business Student of the Month for March
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Valerie DeMarco of Gothenburg was named North Platte Community College's Business Student of the Month for March. DeMarco is originally from Farnam. She graduated from McCook High School in 1993. During her time at NPCC, she has focused on business administration...
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Bill Coe photography featured at Wrightstone
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
An area photographer whose work is highly visible in the area will be featured through April 27 at the Wrightstone Fine Arts Gallery on the McCook Community College campus. Max photographer Bill Coe is featured in this showing titled "Mostly Fun." The work covers everything from hot rods and bikers to cowboys and Indians...
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Verl James Williams
(Obituary ~ 04/17/12)
Verl James Williams Aug. 15, 1934 - April 14, 2012 TULSA, Oklahoma -- Verl James Williams, 77, passed from this life on April 14, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Verl was born on August 15, 1934, in Lebanon, Nebraska, to Ira Andrew and Matilda Mae (Fisher) Williams. He was the Williams & Associates Real Estate owner and broker...
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Samantha McCarville earns Omicron Delta Kappa honor
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
SIOUX CITY -- Samantha McCarville, daughter of James and Janet McCarville of McCook, Neb., was an award winner at the annual Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honors Assembly held Wednesday, April 11, at Morningside College. McCarville received the Albert Sellen Award from the history and political science department, presented to the senior history student who best exemplifies a sense of service to the department, to the college, and to the field of history that marked Sellen's career. ...
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Wind Ensemble concert Thursday
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
KEARNEY, Nebraska -- The spring combined Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band concert will be held Thursday, April 19, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK Wind Ensemble members include Casey Cobb of McCook. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the UNK Fine Arts Recital Hall...
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St. John's Guild donates quilts
(Community News ~ 04/17/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- St. John's Guild, rural McCook, met April 10, with Julie Lytle serving as hostess. The Rev. Kevin Schnakenberg led the Bible study titled "The Reason, Because..." Wendy Reiners called the business meeting to order. There were seven members present, along with Pastor Schnakenberg. The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved and the treasurer's report was given...
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MPCC students named to the 2012 PTK All-Nebraska Academic Team
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Four Phi Theta Kappa members from Mid-Plains Community College were named to the 2012 PTK All-Nebraska Academic Team during the annual recognition ceremony in Lincoln on April 4. McCook Community College students Max Owens and Sarah Willers and North Platte Community College students Paige Gurciullo and Amanda Kesterson were selected for the prestigious honor, which was designed to provide recognition to two-year college scholars by saluting their academic achievement, leadership and service. ...
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MCC's 'Habits of Happiness' seminar set for April 25 at Keystone
(Community News ~ 04/17/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The Mid-Plains Center for Enterprise will host "Taking Care of Me: The Habits of Happiness" with author and international trainer MK Mueller on Wednesday, April 25, in both McCook and North Platte. The presentation will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Keystone Dining Hall (first floor) at the Keystone Business Center, 402 Norris Ave. in McCook and from 6 to 9 p.m. at North Platte Community College's McDonald-Belton Theater on the South Campus...
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MNB Student of the Month
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
McCook National Bank representative, Tom Bredvick, right,presents Riley Garey, a junior at Medicine Valley High School, with the March "MNB Student of the Month Award" for the 2011-2012 school year. Also pictured is Teresa Ruppert, left, Riley's nominating teacher. ...
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Danbury Auxiliary discuss Girls State orientation April 22
(Community News ~ 04/17/12)
DANBURY - After a noon luncheon at the McCook Senior Center, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 276 of Danbury met with President Patsy Redfern presiding. The meeting opened and closed in form. Six members answered roll call. The March minutes were read and corrected as first place was received at the district convention for the history book and the public relations book. Both will be judged at the department convention in June in Kearney...
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Jazz Rock Ensemble concert Saturday at UNK
(Features ~ 04/17/12)
KEARNEY, Nebraska -- Pieces from the swing era to big bands will be performed at the Jazz Rock Ensemble concert on Saturday, April 21, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the UNK Fine Arts Recital Hall. The performance will be directed by Dr. Jim Payne, UNK professor of music and performing arts...
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On the Record
(Community News ~ 04/17/12)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...
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Money from sport physicals donated to McCook Bison Boosters
(Community News ~ 04/17/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook Clinic, P.C. and Southwest Nebraska Physical Therapy recently donated $4,140 raised from sports physicals to the McCook Bison Boosters program. McCook physicians, physician assistants and Community Hospital's physical therapy department, Southwest Nebraska Physical Therapy, conducted 276 athletic physicals last year for the McCook Public Schools student athletes...
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