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Wake up to holiday flavor
(Weekend Menu ~ 11/30/12)
Family Features Don't save all the great food for one holiday meal -- make holiday mornings special with some simple, hearty and flavorful breakfast recipes the whole family will want to wake up to. Get more satisfying ways to wake up your holiday breakfasts at www.johnsonville.com...
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Taste is of little importance to a 7-year-old
(Column ~ 11/30/12)
Declan's taste buds must be experiencing some sort of expansion. It began with him enjoying his Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie, then was followed up by a surprising decision on his part to join Uncle Casey and I as we snacked on a bowl of sliced cucumbers...
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Robert G. 'Bob' Bonge
(Obituary ~ 11/30/12)
Robert G. 'Bob' Bonge Sept. 17, 1944 - Nov. 25, 2012 LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Robert G. "Bob" Bonge, 68, of Lincoln, died Nov. 25, 2012, in Boston, Massachusetts, of complications following cancer surgery. Mr. Bonge was born Sept. 17, 1944, to Lloyd and Margaret (Dickinson) Bonge in Plainview, Nebraska...
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Helen P. Martin
(Obituary ~ 11/30/12)
Helen P. Martin July 29, 1923 - Nov. 28, 2012 BEAVER CITY, Nebraska --Helen P. Martin, 89, of Beaver City, died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2012), at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Nebraska. She was born July 29, 1923, on a farm west of Stamford, Nebraska, to Clarence and Mary (Lehman) White...
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Steve Melchert
(Obituary ~ 11/30/12)
Steve Melchert July 10, 1957 - Nov. 29, 2012 STRATTON, Nebraska -- Steve Allen Melchert, 55, passed away Nov. 29, 2012, quietly at his home in Stratton, due to complications from an automobile accident that occurred Oct. 14, 2009. Steve was born on July 10, 1957, in McCook, Nebraska, to Alfred and Burdean (Geihsler) Melchert...
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James D. Owens
(Obituary ~ 11/30/12)
James D. Owens BENKELMAN, Nebraska - Memorial services for James D. Owens, Attorney At Law, will be Monday, Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m., MDT at Zion Lutheran Church. Forch Funeral Home will be charge of arrangements.
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On the record
(Local News ~ 11/30/12)
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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Allen anniverrsary
(Anniversary ~ 11/30/12)
40th anniversary The family of Bob and Carol Allen of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary Dec. 2. Cards of congratulations will reach them at PO Box 764, McCook, NE 69001
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Newcomb anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 11/30/12)
40th anniversary Friends of Janet and Dale Newcomb are requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary. They married Dec. 3, 1972. Cards of congratulation will reach them at Box 351, Cambridge, NE 69022.
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Mines birthday
(Birthdays ~ 11/30/12)
85th birthday The family Don Mines of Oberlin, Kansas, is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday Dec. 8. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 106 N. East Ave, Oberlin, KS 67749.
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O'Dea, Smock engagement
(Engagement ~ 11/30/12)
O'Dea, Smock Corinne O'Dea and Stephen Smock, both of McCook, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are James and Kim O'Dea of McCook. Grandparents are Grandparents are Densel and Barbara O'Dea of McCook and Rita Sekavec of Wellington, Colorado...
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Walters birth
(Births ~ 11/30/12)
Addison Marie Walters Carolyn Walters of Guernsey, Wyoming, announces the birth of her daughter, Addison Marie Walters, who was born Oct. 24, 2012, at home. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches long. She has one brother, Aiden, 3 years old. Grandparents are Aardel Walters, of North Platte, Nebraska and John and Deborah Walters of Culbertson, Nebraska...
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Purvis birth
(Births ~ 11/30/12)
Dawson Dane Purvis Aaron and Jill Purvis of Central City, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Dawson Dane Purvis, who was born Nov. 8, 2012, at Grand Island, Nebraska. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches long. He has one brother, Landen, 3-years old. ...
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The Boxcar family in McCook
(Community News ~ 11/30/12)
Susan Doak SW Nebraska Genealogy Society This may be one of my stranger stories since I am not going to reveal this family's name. They were a McCook family for at least part of their lives, but the events that occurred here make it difficult for me to expose their names because over half of these children were adopted out and I have no way of knowing if all of the children were aware of that fact...
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Willers, Meissner wedding
(Wedding ~ 11/30/12)
MCCOOK, Nebraska --Sarah Jo Willers and Nicholas Reid Meissner, both of McCook, Nebraska, were united in marriage Aug. 4, 2012 at the Keystone Business Center in McCook, with Gretchen Wiebe officiating. Parents of the couple are Joel and Nancy Willers and David and Sharon Meissner, all of McCook...
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Family, community support, adaptive equipment let wounded warrior continue enjoying hunting
(Outdoors ~ 11/30/12)
CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Eric Edmundson suffered traumatic brain injury and nearly lost his life in an IED attack in Iraq in 2005, but the dedication of his parents, generosity of veteran support groups and individuals, as well as the skill of specialized medical and rehabilitation staff members have allowed him to return to his favorite sport of hunting...
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First deer
(Local News ~ 11/30/12)
Brolin Morgan, 10, shot her first deer, a 9-point whitetail, Nov 17 near Maxwell, Nebraska. She is the daughter of Darin and Jennifer Morgan of McCook. (Courtesy photo)
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Have a great idea for our state? Let this group know
(Editorial ~ 11/30/12)
Would you liike to see things be better for yourself and your neighbors? Would you rather pitch in for improvement than sit back and complain? How about New Year's resolutions -- do you make one every year, whether or not you're completely successful in following them?...
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My last column ... almost
(Column ~ 11/30/12)
After the written attacks I've suffered over the past couple of weeks, I had decided late Monday afternoon that I had had enough. I have never minded trading good-natured barbs with people but the good-natured part of it stopped some time ago. Because I have political views that don't agree with the majority view around here, I am ostracized by a good many people in the region. ...
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City buying land for two brine ponds
(Local News ~ 11/30/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council will be asked to authorize a purchase agreement between the City of McCook and Sevim Ozalp Randel for the purchase of approximately 10 acres of farm land at $35,000. Councilors will consider approval of the agreement during their regularly scheduled meeting, Monday evening, 7:30 p.m., at Memorial Auditorium...
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Mile of pop tabs collected for Ronald McDonald House Charities
(Features ~ 11/30/12)
WILSONVILLE, Nebraska -- Stephen Harrison has enough aluminum pop tabs -- stretched end to end -- to span just a little more than a mile. By the time the Southwest Junior High eighth grader graduates from high school in 2017, he's hoping to have enough pop tabs -- 1 million of them -- to reach 16.75 miles...
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Retro Planet ribbon cutting
(Local News ~ 11/30/12)
Members of the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce and McCook Cordials joined Retro Planet owners Mike and Tara O'Dell, Thursday morning, for a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring the recent opening of their Norris Avenue retail shop. Retro Planet offers a unique inventory of retro-style merchandise including clocks, lamps, metal signs, posters, digital turntables and reproduction tricycles and scooters equipped with LED lights...
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How devout are we?
(Features ~ 11/30/12)
LINCOLN, Nebraska -- The percentage of Americans who say they are strong in their religious faith has been steady for the last four decades, a new study finds. But in that same time, the intensity of some religious groups has surged while others -- notably Roman Catholics -- has faded...
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On Earth, Distress of Nations
(Column ~ 11/30/12)
Dear Friend, INTRO I wrote this article on April 11, 2007, and as you know Iran is very near to producing an A-bomb, three times more powerful than the one's dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, as I study Ezekiel 38 and 39, it will NOT be used on Israel and probably not the U.S.. ...
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There's no substitute for the real thing
(Column ~ 11/30/12)
There is an old story told about Augustine, the early church father, and a little boy on a beach. At the time, Augustine was writing his book on the Trinity and was walking along the seashore, deep in thought. Augustine noticed the little boy pouring seawater into a hole that had been dug in the sand...
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Fall on your knees
(Column ~ 11/30/12)
Once again one of my favorite authors offers us something to ponder as we start the holy season of Advent. I pray that we all take this to heart so that this Advent is a special grace-filled time and is not trivialized for you and your family. A prayerful Advent is very helpful for a genuinely joyful Christmas. (I have not found any shortcuts.)...
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Soup's on!
(Local News ~ 11/30/12)
Sue Wesch, from left, Val Kircher and Joan Koch, serve soup and dessert to hungry folks at McCook Christian Church, Nov. 16, raising funds for Southwest Nebraska Habitat for Humanity.
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Gayleen Lou Fries
(Obituary ~ 11/30/12)
Gayleen Lou Fries March 22, 1943 - Nov. 29, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Gayleen Lou Fries, age 69, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at her home near Culbertson, Nebraska, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gayleen was born at Kearney, Nebraska, on March 22, 1943, to Alfred V. ...
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MCC to host free Small Loan Advantage seminar
(Features ~ 11/30/12)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Would you like to take advantage of Small Business Administration's guaranty, but don't have time to do government paperwork? Small Loan Advantage (SLA) is the answer for you. Your small business customer can complete the SLA application in less than 10 minutes...
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