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Margaret Luella Verraneault
(Obituary ~ 11/19/12)
Margaret Luella Verraneault April 9, 1926 - Nov, 16, 2012 CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Margaret Luella Verraneault passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the Cambridge Manor in Cambridge, Nebraska. She was born in McCook on April 9, 1926, to Orin and Opal (Troedsen) Ely. She graduated from McCook High School in 1944. About that same time, she met the love of her life, Lionel 'Boz' Verraneault, and they were married on Sept. 16, 1944. Two children were born to them...
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Auditions set for 'South Pacific'
(Weekend Menu ~ 11/19/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas talents are invited to audition for the musical "South Pacific," to be presented by the Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre Association in March. Auditions will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, and Tuesday, Dec. 4...
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Bartley couple doesn't horse around with collection
(Features ~ 11/19/12)
BARTLEY, Nebraska --Harold Moore has a horse figurine collection that would make any cowboy proud. Maybe not so much his wife, who can spend up to five hours dusting it. "I broke a tail once, but Harold didn't complain, as he knows I do the dusting," Mirian Moore joked...
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Annual event honors Hospice
(Local News ~ 11/19/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Laughter, twinkling lights, glittering jewels and sparkling holiday attire set the stage Sunday night for the 15th annual An Evening for Hospice in the Prairie View Room at Community Hospital in McCook, raising more than $20,000...
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'Black Friday' had different meaning during the Dust Bowl
(Editorial ~ 11/19/12)
"Black Friday" is nothing new to the prairie, but 70 years ago, it had a completely different meaning, and could fall on any day of the week. Ken Burns' "Dust Bowl" program debuted Sunday on Nebraska public television and concludes Wednesday, but thankfully will be viewable other times as well if that doesn't fit into your schedule...
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Mitt's struggles
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/19/12)
As America struggles to keep from falling over the fiscal cliff in 2013, let's say a few prayers for Mitt Romney. Losing the 2012 presidential election was difficult for him and his wife, Ann. Time on earth is limited. We all make mistakes. We have regrets and make resolutions. Our experiences strengthen us...
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Progress in McCook, 1883
(Column ~ 11/19/12)
(More of H.P. Waite's stories gleaned from the McCook Tribune) The long awaited-bridge across the Republican River, discussed since before McCook was incorporated was finally being built. Nov. 11, 1883: The lumber is in place on the spot for the new bridge. ...
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Roger T. Miller
(Obituary ~ 11/19/12)
Roger T. Miller Feb, 27, 1930 - Nov. 17, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Roger T. Miller of McCook passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He was 82 years old. Roger was born on Feb. 27, 1930, at Marion, Nebraska, to German/Irish parents, Theodore H. and Gertrude (Kircher) Miller. He attended Marion Grade School and graduated from Danbury High School in 1947. From there he attended one year at McCook Junior College...
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Harold Jorgensen
(Obituary ~ 11/19/12)
Harold Jorgensen Nov. 5, 1917 - Nov. 16, 2012 CURTIS, Nebraska -- Harold Jorgensen, 95, of Curtis, Nebraska, passed away Nov. 16, 2012, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 95 years. Harold was born Nov. 5, 1917, in Curtis to Jorgen Peter and Anna (Jepsen) Jorgensen...
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Joan Noble
(Obituary ~ 11/19/12)
Joan H. Noble March 1, 1918 - Nov. 19, 2012 OBERLIN, Kansas-- Joan H. Noble, 94, of Oberlin, died Monday (Nov. 19, 2012), at the Cedar Living Center in Oberlin. She was born March 1, 1918, to Mathias and Elizabeth (Huss) Hartner in Herndon, Kansas. She attended school in Herndon and business school in Grand Island, Nebraska...
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