Re-Elect Don Kurre for North Platte City Council

May 9, 2010
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Vote Kurre for City Council Ward 3

May 9, 2010

I would appreciate your vote for North Platte’s City Council from Ward 3 on Tuesday May 11th. I pledge to continue supporting responsible city government. I pledge to continue supporting efforts to nurture an environment of growth for North Platte. I pledge to continue listening to and working hard for the people of Ward 3 [...]

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Robert B. Kurre

March 18, 2010

Dad, who was 86, and lived  Springfield, Mo., died at 2:55 p.m. , March 13, 2010, in The Manor at Elfindale. Robert was born June 15, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harry and Catherine (Braun) Kurre. Robert served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943-1946. He was a master woodworker and an avid follower [...]

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Flatrock Irregulars Play at Variety Show

February 14, 2010

We, The Flatrock Irregulars, performed at the Valentine’s Eve Variety Show on Saturday night. Additional music, was provided by Blue Swing, Andie Foster, John Martin, Ronnie Weigel, Stu Meesenburg and George Lauby,  Scott Lucas shared some of his poems with the 50 plus people gathered at the A to Z Book Store. We picked songs [...]

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Great Open Mic

February 13, 2010

Tim and Ed were just two of the variety of people who performed at Open Mic tonight. It was a great night. I am refreshed by the music and poetry. Thanks to all those who share their talent. I also appreciated the opportunity to play a few songs with the Flat Rock Irregulars. We do [...]

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A Night of North Platte Entertainment

February 6, 2010

The Flatrock Irregulars will be performing as part of A to Z Books’ Valentine’s Eve Variety Show. The show will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2010 beginning at 7:30 pm. The Irregulars will join an impressive line up of performers. Music, fun and laughter to warm the heart with Andie Foster, John Martin, Ronnie [...]

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When a Book Store Closes

January 26, 2010

Over the lunch hour, I stopped in Waldenbooks to see what bargains I could find. I admit I felt more like a vulture picking over the carcass of a once proud beast than a shopper. I found three books selling for 65% off. As the Clerk encourage me saying, “Whatever you purchase I don’t have [...]

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The Move to a New Server

January 23, 2010

For various reasons I moved my Blog to a new server. And, as with many projects like this the task took longer than expected. Before throwing the switch for the blog on the new server I thought I’d work out all the bugs. When my host threw the switch pointing to my domain name to [...]

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New Song for Open Mic

December 9, 2009

I’m learning a new song for Open Mic this week. I first heard the song at the WTHH Retreat I participated in last week. Dan sang, “The Field Behind the Plow” by Stan Rogers. Here is Rogers singing “The Field Behind the Plow.” I like the song because of the details of rural life and [...]

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TIF Projects Good for City

December 8, 2009

Hindsight is always 20/20. The Dec 1st Council meeting reminds me of the value of naming the reason I voted for the two TIF projects. Since I can’t go back in time I will explain my vote here. At the public hearing nothing NEW was offered for the Council’s consideration. I had access to all [...]

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