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Mission of mercy
(Column ~ 04/25/17)
On occasion being a longtime flight instructor has its benefits. Your old columnist has been teaching since 1964. Recently I was asked to accompany a longtime friend on a flight to Denver then on to Omaha and return. The mission: to transport one of my former student’s employee’s vivacious, three and a half-year-old leukemia-stricken, daughter and her parents to a doctor’s appointment in Denver. Bring it on — of course I would be privileged to help out!...
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Broadway comes to MHS today
(Community News ~ 04/25/17)
MCCOOK, Neb. — Omaha Performing Arts is bringing Broadway to McCook. Education staff from Omaha Performing Arts are coming to McCook High School today from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., part of a statewide tour talking, teaching, and connecting students with professional actors...
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Witch hunt
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/25/17)
I feel compelled to respond to several of the articles that the Gazette has published since the whole controversy began in 2015 regarding the Hitchcock County Assessor's office. I read your front page article last week and compared it to the factual written order from the Tax Commissioner. ...
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Norman Coder
(Obituary ~ 04/25/17)
Norman Coder June 2, 1936 - April 22, 2017 GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Norman Coder of Gothenburg passed away in Lexington, Neb., Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Plum Creek Health Care Community. He was 80 years of age. Norman is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jane Halsey. ...
- Nancy Ann Hawkins (Obituary ~ 04/25/17)
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County 'public defender' signed to 4-year contract
(Local News ~ 04/25/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook attorney who serves as a public defender for Red Willow County will get a raise to $72,000 annually in a new four-year contract approved by county commissioners Monday morning. Commission chairman Earl McNutt thought the $12,000 request was “a pretty good increase all at once,” and agreed to it only after Wilcox agreed to lock it in for four, not five, years...
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All McCook JV top girls and boys placers
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/17)
Top five teams and all top six placers from Monday’s McCook JV Track and Field Invitational: Boys Teams: 1. Chase County 108, 2. McCook JV 106, 3. Holdrege 99, 4. Lexington 51.5, 5. Cambridge 46. Hitchcock County took seventh with 36 points among nine teams...
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Local landmark draws visitors
(Local News ~ 04/25/17)
CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional Editor McCOOK, Neb. — The Nebraska Life Magazine hosted sell-out tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in McCook on April 21. Home owner Jan Korell told visitors that Wright designed and built the house for McCook jeweler Harvey P. Sutton and his wife, Eliza, between 1905 and 1908. Wright’s “Prairie Style” designs emphasized horizontal lines; there are more than 7,200 linear feet of quarter-sawn oak trim on the main floor of the two-story home...
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Longhorns, Bison boys rumble to finish
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Bison blazed around the home track four final times as their JV team nearly outscored eight varsity teams competing on Monday. Freshman Corban Jernigan carried the baton to this 1600-meter relay victory, capping an effort featuring six event championships...
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Intercity bus, transportation open house Wednesday at McCook Library
(Local News ~ 04/25/17)
LINCOLN, Neb. — A public information open house to gather input about the needs for intercity bus and public transit services will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the McCook Public Library Klingner Memorial Room, 802 Norris Ave. It will be facilitated by Melanie Kiper and Aaron Mack, from the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research...
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Trojans top Bison, other teams for invite title
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Freshmen Cali Gunderson and Korynn Clason teamed for five more championships as the Trojans won Monday’s McCook JV Invitational. Gunderson dominated distance events with 1600 and 3200-meter victories. She covered another 800 to help the Trojans’ 3200-meter relay team take first place...
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Laser engraver inspires creativity at local gift shop
(Local News ~ 04/25/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — The new laser engraver at New Life in downtown McCook enhances what the inspirational shop offers its customers, it fills a niche in McCook’s shopping environment, and besides, it’s just plain fun. “It’s so user friendly, and so much fun,” New Life owner Lisa Wilcox explains. “Customers can select their designs and products, and customize gifts on the spot.”...
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McCook-area drivers race to high places
(Community Sports ~ 04/25/17)
Driving fast and furiously and finishing strong on a well manicured dirt track were the challengers seeking a trip to the winners circle at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte, Nebraska on Saturday evening. Making that final turn into the winners circle on Saturday were: Colton Osborn, Tony Schultz, Kyle Clough, Luke Wassom and Andrew Baumgardner...
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Childhood stress can affect ability to make decisions
(Editorial ~ 04/25/17)
If you spend much time online, especially on a subpar Internet connection, you know the problem. You’re trying to view a cat video link from your cousin or stream an old Star Trek video, and you see the annoying “loading” message on your screen. Now imagine your computer or smartphone is operating a young child’s brain instead of providing entertainment...
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Indians shut down Region IX leaders
(College Sports ~ 04/25/17)
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The McCook Community College baseball team got a solid outing from their pitching staff and some timely hits to defeat Region IX leading Western Nebraska 4-1 on Thursday. The Indians (24-21 overall, 16-13 region) sat in the fourth and final playoff spot with seven games left to play...
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McCook rules road series in Colorado
(College Sports ~ 04/25/17)
LAMAR, Colo. — McCook shook off a first-game defeat to win three of four in another key community college baseball series with Lamar, Colo., last weekend. The Indians improved to 27-22 overall and 19-14 against Region IX foes while continuing their post-season playoff spot...
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Bison super stater commits to CSU
(High School Sports ~ 04/25/17)
McCook High School junior Zach Schlager has verbally committed to play football at Colorado State University. The Class B all-state and Omaha World-Herald super state selection made his announcement through Bison football coach Jeff Gross. Zach will continue a family tradition by following older brother Joe, who was a starting safety and co-captain on Colorado State's bowl-qualifying football team in 2016...
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