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Trojan fires low score, Bison hit the links
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/19)
CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Cambridge’s Maria Jauken rolled to a 40 while leading the field in Thursday’s season-opening competition at Cross Creek Golf Course. The Trojans, McCook, Southwest, Lexington and Dundy County-Stratton all played nine holes as potential afternoon rains stayed away...
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Cullen Ludemann
(Obituary ~ 08/23/19)
Cullen Ludemann April 12, 1962 - Aug. 19 2019 OXFORD, Neb. —Cullen Ludemann, 57, of Oxford, died Monday (Aug. 19, 2019), at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Neb. He was born on April 12, 1962, in St. Paul, Neb., to John and Mardell Ludemann. He was preceded in death by his dad on Dec. 26, 2018 and his mom on June 10, 2012...
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Witte anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/23/19)
70th anniversary Jean and Jerry Witte of Cambridge, Neb., will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. They have seven children: Barb Phillips (Duane), Brenda Miller (Mark), Steven Witte (Connie), Sharon Evans (Kelly), Roger Witte (Nan), Mark Witte (Deb), and Janet Davis, deceased, (Larry); 22 grandchildren, and many more great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71435 Highway 47, Cambridge, NE 69022...
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Rooney anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/23/19)
50th anniversary The family of Mike and Ruth Rooney of Bird City, Kan., is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. They were married at St. Patrick’s Church in McCook, Neb., in 1969. Their family includes children, Lisa and Troy Rien of Lincoln Neb., Michelle and Tim Heinemann of Elwood Neb., and Shane Rooney of Lincoln; and five grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at P.O. Box 592, Bird City, KS 67731...
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Egle anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/23/19)
60th anniversary The family of Loren and Patricia (Sramek) Egle of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept.1, 2019. They were married in McCook in 1959. Their family includes five children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 612 County Ave., Stratton, NE 69043...
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Richards birthday
(Birthdays ~ 08/23/19)
90th birthday The family of Delores Richards of Hayes Center, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. She was born in Hastings, Neb., in 1929. The open house is Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Hayes Center Bethel Baptist Church. ...
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Smith anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/23/19)
40th anniversary The family of Bob and Marie Smith of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2019. They were married at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Indianola, Neb., in 1979. Their family includes Aaron and Melissa Smith of Omaha, Neb., Ashley and Brett Thomas of Savage, Minn., and Allison and Arenda Smith of Derby, Kan., and 3 grandchildren, Carson, Kenna and Madison. ...
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Wood birth
(Births ~ 08/23/19)
Grant William Wood Eric and Kayla Wood of Arvada Colo., announce the birth of their son, Grant William Wood, born July 23, 2019, at Lafayette Colo. He weighed 9 pounds measured 21 inches long. He has three brothers, Eli, 8, Seaton, 7, and Jonah, 5, and one sister, Claire, 2. Grandparents are Jim and Mary Faimon of Stratton, Neb., and Kevin and Pam Wood of North Platte, Neb. Great-grandparents are Gayle and Barbara Ruggles of McCook, Neb...
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Monzon birth
(Births ~ 08/23/19)
Rumer Laoghaire Padraic Fitz Monzon Tim and Tammy Monzon of McCook announce the birth of their son, Rumer Laoghaire Padraic Fitz Monzon, who was born Aug. 10, 2019 in McCook. He weighed 6 pounds, 18 1/2 ounces and measured 18.5 inches long. He has one brother, Pete, 2. Grandparents are the late Ruth and Merlin Needham and Pete and Bonnie Monzon...
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When B Street had parallel parking
(Column ~ 08/23/19)
If anyone is expecting an organized article from me this week, they will be sorely disappointed. This time of year, I am trying to put up produce and act like I know what I am doing which is often glaringly not so. This week is corn on the cob, pasta sauce, salsa and pickled corn relish, a new addition to my pantry after reading an article on pickling in Mother Earth News...
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Broncos win home v-ball Jamboree
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/19)
WAUNETA, Neb. — The Wauneta-Broncos won their volleyball home Jamboree Thursday night as schools move closer to beginning their 2019 seasons. Cambridge will play its own Jamboree at McCook Community College tonight. McCook High’s volleyball jamboree is set for Tuesday evening...
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New veterinarian 'couldn't help' but follow in dad's footsteps
(Local News ~ 08/23/19)
CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional Editor McCOOK, Neb. — Brianna Watkins Teel's path to veterinary medicine may not have been traditional, but she feels now she's where she was always meant to be. Dr. Teel hung her license on the wall at Red Willow Animal Clinic in June, starting her first practice, with her dad, Dr. Wayne Watkins. Dr. Teel says, "It's nice to see Dad's path, and to follow in his footsteps."...
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Class B No. 3 Bison light up Thursday night
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — Fans filled much of the Weiland Field home stands while savoring every taste from McCook High’s annual Sports Drink scrimmage Thursday evening. The Bison didn’t disappoint, especially a first-team offense which scored numerous touchdowns against their determined teammates...
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3rd District Young Entrepreneur Award presented
(Local News ~ 08/23/19)
U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, left, presents one of the first 3rd District Young Entrepreneur Awards to Cody Dame of McCook. Dame was founder of Game On stores in North Platte, Kearney and Grand Island as well as the first in McCook, as well as owning Carver Cinema in McCook. More information on the award and other winners is availabe in an Aug. 1 story at http://bit.ly/2TXrk3z...
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Indians take apart Garden in strong debut
(College Sports ~ 08/23/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College volleyball team overcame a slight case of opening-night jitters in the first set of the season but went on to sweep Garden City (Kan.) Community College Thursday night 27-25, 25-15 and, 25-18 in the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center...
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'Back to Our Roots' theme for German Heritage Days Parade
(Local News ~ 08/23/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Heritage Days Parade on Saturday Sept. 28th, starting at 10 AM. This year’s theme is German Heritage Days …”Back to our roots” Please pick up entry forms at The McCook Economic Development Office, in the Keystone Building at 402 Norris Ave., Suite 301...
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