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Can't seem to time it right
(Column ~ 03/14/13)
Why is it, that THE day I choose to take off work or happen to stay home sick, is the only day I unexpectedly see everyone? Maybe this just happens to me, but inevitably, the day I look the worst or have chosen to go "au natural" as far as my appearance, is the day I run into a long lost friend, the UPS guy surprises me, or I have to run to the school because one of my girls forgot something...
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Catch PanSTARRS if you can
(Column ~ 03/14/13)
Have you seen comet PanSTARRS? As of this writing I haven't. You still have some time to catch a glimpse in the western sky about a half-hour to 45-minutes after local sunset. Which, now that Daylight Savings Time has kicked in, will be at about 7:05 pm MDT...
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Iowa man receives jail time for abuse
(Local News ~ 03/14/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A 71-year-old Oskaloosa, Iowa, man was sentenced to jail time and ordered to register as a sex offender following his conviction in Red Willow County District Court on felony abuse of a vulnerable adult. According to court documents the offender, Jerry L. ...
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Curtis, Sage Hill featured in Nebraska Life
(Local News ~ 03/14/13)
CURTIS, Nebraska -- The March/April edition of "Nebraska Life" features a six-page spread called "Standing together in Curtis" and another seven-page layout that includes the story of Sage Hill Vineyard and Winery at Parks. Curtis The story and photographs of Curtis by field assistant editor Alan J. Bartels detail life in the community of 700 situated in northwest Frontier County in Southwest Nebraska...
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Barbershoppers to present Diamond Anniversary show
(Local News ~ 03/14/13)
McCOOK -- In celebration of the 75th anniversary of America's Barbershop Harmony Society, barbershop choruses will combine for shows to be presented Friday, March 22, at the Fox Theatre in McCook, and Saturday, March 23, at Colby Community College in Colby... -
Past Intrudes On Present In Culbertson
(Local News ~ 03/14/13)
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Official : Discrimination targets simply being shifted
(Local News ~ 03/14/13)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Several controversial topics scheduled to reach the floor today at the capital in Lincoln, Nebraska, should provide for extensive testimony on both sides of the issues, according to Sen. Mark Christensen. Among them is the topic of discriminating based on sexual orientation, an issue being pushed without consideration for the rights of religious organizations or businesses, according to Sen. Christensen...
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MCC women lose to Western Neb. in Region IX semis
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/13)
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -- The McCook Community College women's basketball team's run through the post-season ended March 6. The Lady Indians fell behind in the second half and could not catch up against Western Nebraska Community College in the semifinals of the Region IX Tournament. Western Nebraska took advantage of home-court advantage to beat the McCook women, 89-72...
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Late rally boosts MCC to baseball sweep
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/13)
A double-header sweep by the McCook Community College men's baseball team March 7 was just what the doctor ordered to help cure the MCC diamond ills. The Indians won two games over the Hastings College junior varsity in action at the Jaycees Sports Complex. ... -
Southern Valley wins C-2 state basketball title
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/13)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Southern Valley's big man came up big for the Eagles at the Class C-2 State Basketball Championships. The result was a huge overtime win and Southern Valley's first state boys basketball championship in school history. Spencer Kucera, a 6-foot-9 senior, scored 20 points to lead the Eagles to a 38-34 win over Sutton in the C-2 championship finals. The C-2 title game was played Saturday, March 9, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln...
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MCC drops two baseball games to strong Colorado squad
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/13)
The McCook Community College men's baseball team probably felt like they let a big win slip away March 11. The Indians entertained Empire League leader Lamar (Colo.) Community College in a double-header Monday at the Jaycees Sports Complex. Monday's action was postponed from Sunday, March 10 due to inclement weather... -
MCC softball squad loses two in Colorado
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/13)
LaJUNTA, Colo. -- The McCook Community College women's softball team couldn't come up with a win in a Region IX double-header Monday, March 11, at Otero Junior College in LaJunta, Colo. The Lady Indians couldn't keep an early lead in the opening game, as Otero won 16-5. The hosts also watched a lead evaporate in the nightcap in a 13-8 loss...
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MCC drops two games to defending national champs
(High School Sports ~ 03/14/13)
The McCook Community College men's baseball team hosted one of the top two-year college teams in the country Wednesday, March 13. MCC head coach Jon Olsen said it can't matter who the Indians are playing -- the locals have to be ready to compete if the McCook squad is going to be successful...
