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'Smokin' on the Beaver' set for Sept. 26 in Atwood
(Local News ~ 09/17/15)
ATWOOD, Kan. -- The 2015 Smokin' on the Beaver Barbecue Festival in Atwood is Saturday, Sept. 26, and promises a great day of mouth-watering barbecue, live music, and a fun with friends and family. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children and seniors, including the 6:30 p.m. ...
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College budget OK'd
(Local News ~ 09/17/15)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- After no one spoke up during a hearing, the Mid-Plains Community College board of governors approved the use of $14,986,058 in property taxes to fund the 2015-16 budget. The total calculated levy will decrease 0.4 cents per each $100 dollars of assessed value...
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'Pinterest is my friend' -- Gardener collects ideas, provides inspiration
(Local News ~ 09/17/15)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Marla Messersmith has been known to lead impromptu tours of her yard for curious walkers who pass by her family's home at 113 East M in McCook, Nebraska. And then, recently, she hosted members of the McCook Good Earth Garden Club. Marla said she was flattered that garden club members wanted to see her yard and gardens, that they found it so interesting. Marla said that she enjoys sharing her gardening and landscaping ideas with others, just as she gleans ideas from them...
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Last piece of pie
(Column ~ 09/17/15)
So I saw this post online the other day from some mom who is obviously doing a much better job than me. It was this nice list of things our kids don't know we moms have done for them, like all the sleepless nights we've had, how much we've worried and cried over the years, and how many times we've sacrificed the last piece of pie that we were saving for ourselves just for you, dear child. Eeeerch! What?!!!...
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Heritage Days shaping up to be memorable event
(Editorial ~ 09/17/15)
The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Heritage Days celebration is always a great time, but this year's event is shaping up to be one of the best. What could be better than a home football game, a family fun night, a 2 on 2 basketball tournament and a drive-in movie? Or, how about a big band performance or televised Cornhusker game?...
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