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Petrina 'Peanut' Mae (Bahmer) Gruhn
(Obituary ~ 05/15/09)
Aug. 28, 1971 - May 13, 2009 GRAND ISLAND -- Petrina "Peanut" Mae (Bahmer) Gruhn, 37, of Grand Island, died Wednesday (May 13, 2009) at home with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 28, 1971, in Grand Junction, Colo., to Henry Rider and Karleen Gilbert Cooper. She grew up in the Hayes Center and Trenton areas. She received her education at Hayes Center High School...
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Dwight Marion Ginther
(Obituary ~ 05/15/09)
Jan. 2, 1929 - Feb. 25, 2009 BARTLEY -- Dwight Marion Ginther, 80, died Feb. 25, 2009, at Veterans Hospital in Portland, Ore. He was born Jan. 2, 1929, to John and Velma Ullom Ginther on their family farm six miles north of Bartley. He lived all his life in Red Willow County with the exception of his service in the Army (Korea) and the last 10 months of his life in Portland...
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Andie O. Patty
(Obituary ~ 05/15/09)
Sept. 14, 1928-May 7, 2009 STRATTON -- Andie O. Patty, 80, died Thursday (May 7, 2009). She was born Sept. 14, 1928, at Megargel, Texas, to Andrew Madison and Maggie Ola (Winters) Patty and attended school near her home. She was preceded in death by her parents; and six brothers and sisters...
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Old-time soda fountain alive and well in Arapahoe
(Features ~ 05/15/09)
ARAPAHOE -- Kayla Chambers celebrated her graduation from high school with a "black and black," her variation of the most popular ice cream treat served at the soda fountain tucked into a corner of the Arapahoe Pharmacy. Kayla stopped by the soda fountain Wednesday, her last full day of school at Arapahoe High School. ...
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Closings point out need to support local dealerships
(Editorial ~ 05/15/09)
One car company announced it would close a Southwest Nebraska car dealership, and while another company was announcing more dealership cuts today, we don't know at press time exactly how that move will affect our area. As Lee Janssen pointed out in a letter Thursday, it's ironic that big car companies want to close dealerships, which are, in effect, their customers...
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Another problem solved?
(Editorial ~ 05/15/09)
The price is creeping up again, but we can thank the slow economy cutting gasoline prices 40 percent from what they were a year ago. We can also thank the slow economy for putting the brakes on another problem: Illegal immigration. According to Mexican census data, about 226,000 fewer people have emigrated from Mexico to other countries in the year that ended in August 2008 than the previous year, a 25 percent decline...
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Snared in their own record
(Editorial ~ 05/15/09)
It's interesting that at the same time House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is trying to deny that she knew anything about "enhanced interrogation" methods, the White House has decided to release no more photos of prisoners undergoing such interrogation. It's just another example of how those who subscribe to situational ethics become snared in the web of their own record...
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The professor responds
(Column ~ 05/15/09)
As I was looking over my class rosters for the upcoming spring semester last January, I noticed with a great deal of surprise and at least a little trepidation that Dick Trail and his wife Ann were enrolled in my Sociology of Love and Relationships class. ...
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Upfronts and the long view
(Column ~ 05/15/09)
Throughout the next week, the broadcast networks will be holding their upfront presentations, announcing their fall programs to the world at large. This used to be an event that was nothing more than a marketing tool for the television industry, and it was kept fairly hush-hush. ...
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The treasure on the hill
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/15/09)
I was reading your editorial in the May 11th addition "Tourism has a big effect on small town economies" and your list of hidden treasures in Southwest Nebraska. I think it was right on point and an important topic. But, I did notice that there was one treasure missing from your list...
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Three area girls teams bring home district track crowns
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/09)
Three Southwest Nebraska area girls track teams were crowned champions in their district meets Thursday -- McCook in B-6, Southern Valley in C-10 and Perkins County in C-11. The McCook Bison girls won the Nebraska Class B-6 district title at Gothenburg with 104 points, edging out runnerup Gothenburg by 5 points...
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Potential entrepreneurs urged to submit plans
(Local News ~ 05/15/09)
With less than two weeks until the deadline for the Annual Hormel Business Plan Competition, the Hormel Family Foundation (www.in vestmccook.com) is calling all existing and would-be entrepreneurs in the McCook area to participate in the battle for a $25,000 cash investment...
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MCC theater instructor wins Budig award
(Local News ~ 05/15/09)
When Sue Watts came to McCook Community College in 1989 to start a theater program she planned to stay for two years, build her resume, then move on according to a career path master plan. But two years later when it came time to move on, she just couldn't; the level of job-satisfaction wasn't something she could leave...
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Commissioners to review CDBG grant project
(Local News ~ 05/15/09)
Red Willow County Commissioners will discuss the Nebraska Department of Economic Development's performance monitoring review of the Hilton Farm Eco Retreat with its owner, Andela Taylor, on Monday. The review is part of the commissioners' regular meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. in the commissioners' room in the courthouse...
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Architect on board, city awaits fire station grant
(Local News ~ 05/15/09)
The McCook City Council will be asked to receive and file a contract with an architectural firm for the design of a new fire station and approve expansion plans at Community Hospital, at its regular meeting Monday night, 7:30 in City Council Chambers at Memorial Auditorium...
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Baseball players should be concerned about West Nile virus
(Community Sports ~ 05/15/09)
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department is kicking off a West Nile Virus education campaign for little league baseball players through out the health district. Packets of educational materials will be delivered to 875 baseball players by the end of May. The packets include a West Nile activity booklet, a packet of Deet, a printed magnet with WNV precautions and a pencil...
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Curtis Community Center benefit set for May 30
(Local News ~ 05/15/09)
CURTIS -- The Maywood-Curtis-area native who donated generously to the construction of the Curtis Memorial Community Center will be in Curtis Saturday, May 30, for the first benefit for the center that was dedicated in September 2008. In 2006, Dr. George Garlick of Richland, Wash., donated a gift of more than $1 million to the center's construction fund in honor of his parents, Guy Bryan and Irene Garlick. ...
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Brandenburgh, McCune engagement
(Engagement ~ 05/15/09)
Judy Brandenburgh of Columbus and Terry McCune of Benkelman announce their engagement and upcoming wedding . Parents of the couple are Neil and Janice Jensen of Columbus, Leah McCune of Benkelman and the late Dwight McCune. The prospective bridegroom is Chief Deputy for Dundy County. The bride-to-be is a seamstress...
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Marcuson, Nelson engagement
(Engagement ~ 05/15/09)
Leslie Marcuson of Oberlin and Ryan Nelson of Topeka, Kan., announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Brad and Elaine Marcuson of Oberlin and Doug and Cappi Nelson of Topeka. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Gail and Kay Marcuson of Oberlin, the late Ira and Joyce Redenbaugh and the late Margerate Redenbaugh all of Gardner, Kan...
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Marcuson, Nelson engagement
(Engagement ~ 05/15/09)
Leslie Marcuson of Oberlin and Ryan Nelson of Topeka, Kan., announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Brad and Elaine Marcuson of Oberlin and Doug and Cappi Nelson of Topeka. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Gail and Kay Marcuson of Oberlin, the late Ira and Joyce Redenbaugh and the late Margerate Redenbaugh all of Gardner, Kan...
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Frick anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/15/09)
The family of Roy V. and Wilma Sue Frick are hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's wedding anniversary. They were married June 5, 1959 at Riverside, Calif. They have two girls and five grandchildren. Cards of congratulatiosn can reach them at P.O. Box 265, Herndon, KS, 67739...
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Stewart birthday
(Birthdays ~ 05/15/09)
Kenny "Short" Stewart, formerly of McCook, now of Kearney, will celebrate his 80th birthday on May 23, 2009. Cards will reach him at 2827 Avenue E, Kearney NE 68847.
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Feeken, Coward engagement
(Engagement ~ 05/15/09)
Kristin Feeken and Bret Coward announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Dennis and Karen Feeken of Cambridge and Gary and Jane Coward of Scottslbuff. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Cambridge High School and a 2007 graduate of Western Nebraska Community College with an Associates Degree in nursing. She is employed at Memorial Hospital of Converse in Douglas, Wyo...
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Smith birthday
(Birthdays ~ 05/15/09)
The family of Melvin Smith of Trenton is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday. He was born May 22, 1919. His children are Rita and Darrel Messersmith of McCook, Roger and Chris Smith of McCook, Rick and Cheri Smith of Tempe, Ariz., Bob and Marie Smith of Culbertson and Ron and Lolita Smith of Gulfport, Miss. He has 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards will reach him at Box 93, Trenton NE 69044...
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Michaelis anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/15/09)
Wayne and Wanda Michaelis are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 23, 1958 at Trinity Methodist Church in Lincoln. Their children are David, Jay and Brenda Nebgen and they have eight grandchildren. Cards of congratulations can reach them at #9 Brassie Drive, McCook, Ne E 69001...
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Breinig birth
(Births ~ 05/15/09)
Jared and Megan Breinig of Scottsbluff announce the birth of their daughter, Ashby Lea Breinig, born April 19, 2009. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 22 inches long. Grandparents are Doug and Deb Breinig of Arapahoe and Roger and Lyndell Tuell of Eckley, Colo. Great-grandparents are Elmyra Wolf of Arapahoe, Nora Lea Bickley of Otis, Colo., and Ida Mae and Jim McBride of Holbrook. Great-great-grandmother is Helen Kuck of Orleans...
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Eisenmenger birth
(Births ~ 05/15/09)
Michael and Wendy Eisenmenger of Fort Collins, Colo., announce the birth of their son, Ethan Michael Eisenmenger on Dec.18, 2008. He weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 21 inches. His grandparents are Larry and MaryBeth Eisenmenger and Larry and Ruth Blank, all of McCook. Great-grandparents are Len and Adele Hassenstab of Humphrey, Bonnie Hrabe of Stockton, Kan., and Clorice Blank of Natoma, Kan...
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Graves birth
(Births ~ 05/15/09)
Josh and Suzanne (Stanton) Graves announce the birth of their daughter, Maddox Elise Graves on March 24, 2009. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ½ ounces and measured 24 inches. Her grandparents are Richard and Claudia Stanton of Cambridge and Dave and Vicki Graves of Volga, S.D. Great-grandparents are Dwight and Karen Johnson of Omaha...
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Walk to Health walking program begins June 1
(Local News ~ 05/15/09)
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department's annual Walk to Health walking program will kick off June 1. Participants will take a "virtual" tour of 'Walking across Southwest Nebraska' by walking the number of steps/miles towards a destination in Southwest Nebraska. All participants will receive a t-shirt, walking journal and a pedometer...
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MPCC to host Mid-Plains Area All-star games
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/09)
NORTH PLATTE -- North Platte Community College will host the third annual Mid-Plains Area All-Star Games on June 5 in the McDonald-Belton gymnasium. Tip-off for the girl's game is 5:30 p.m. and the boys will play at 7:45 p.m. The games are co- sponsored by Mid-Plains Community College, Taco Bell, U-Save Pharmacy and Adams Bank and Trust...
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Robert Tigner is new extension educator in Southwest Four
(Local News ~ 05/15/09)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Robert Tigner is new extension educator in Southwest Four IMPERIAL, Neb. -- Robert Tigner joined the West Central District staff as extension educator for the southwest four counties Chase, Hayes, Dundy and Hitchcock, starting in March...
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Hospital picnic
(Local News ~ 05/15/09)
Schmick's Market crews keep the burgers frying for the line at Friday's 35th anniversary at Community Hospital in McCook on Friday. Jan Fidler, vice president of patient care services, shows details of a mockup of the new patient rooms the hospital plans to build. More than 500 people enjoyed burgers, beans and cake at the celebration...
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