Stories from Wednesday, September 6, 2017

OGALLALA, Neb. -- Sir Isaac Newton’s third law of motion states: ‘For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.’ Who knew the English scientist foresaw Tuesday’s big win at Ogallala?

Lenora R. Soderlund July 10, 1931 - Sept. 4, 2017 OBERLIN, Kan. — Lenora R. Soderlund, 86, died Monday (Sept. 4, 2017), at Good Samaritan Society-Decatur County in Oberlin. She was born July 10, 1931, on the family farm near Traer, Kan., to Fred and Rose Zecker Wilkening. She attended St. John's Lutheran School south of Traer and graduated in 1949 from Herndon Rural High School...

Allen LeRoy Rein Dec. 26, 1925 - Sept. 3, 2017 LOVELAND, Colo. — Allen LeRoy Rein, 91, of Johnstown, Colo., died on Sept. 3, 2017, in Loveland. Allen was born on Dec. 26, 1925, in Bazine, Kan., to George and Olinda (Nuss) Rein. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a dispersing storekeeper in Quam and Saipan. He was very proud of his country and honored to serve it with pride...

LEXINGTON, Neb. -- The McCook boys continued their strong start to 2017 with a second-place finish at Tuesday’s Lexington Invite at the Lakeside Country Club...

BEATRICE, Neb. -- McCook Community College rallied to defeat Southeast Community College 3-2 (18-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 15-13) Tuesday night in Beatrice...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County commissioners will authorize a 1/2-cent tax levy increase during a hearing open to the public Monday, Sept. 11, at 9:30 a.m., in their meeting room on the third floor of the courthouse in McCook. The commissioners’ weekly meeting starts at 9 a.m...

McCOOK, Neb. — City leaders are no longer eyeing an increase to McCook’s property tax levy in the coming year and expect to receive just shy of $250,000 in new property tax revenue stemming from assessment increases. The McCook City Council advanced the 2017-18 fiscal year budget on second reading Tuesday evening with the same levy amount as the prior year. ...

DANBURY, Neb. — Dale Blake walks into his back yard, and the world just slips away. Towering trees, including one massive, ancient cottonwood, shelter the yard. It’s shady, with patches of glittering sunlight … cool, and quiet. Well, it’s quiet except for the friendly chatter of the rescued rooster and the wild turkeys...

FRANKLIN, Neb. — Southern Valley’s spikers soared to 3-0 with a three-set win over the Franklin Flyers Tuesday. Cassie Bose clobbered 12 kills, Grace Hogeland delivered 23 assists and Sawyner Quinn hustled to 30 digs. The Eagles rallied for an 18-25, 25-23, 25-20 victory...

BARTLEY, Neb. — Sutherland’s vaunted quick attack wasn’t about to breeze through Southwest in record time Tuesday night. Sailing along towards a 2-0 set lead, Sutherland suddenly hit one huge wave of Roughrider momentum that erased its commanding lead...

MAYWOOD, Neb. -- A 1-25 record in 2016 has turned into a 4-0 start in 2017 for Maywood-Hayes Center. The Wolves added two more wins to its total with victories over Arapahoe and Loomis at MHC’s home triangular Tuesday in Maywood...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Talented Cambridge’s second win of the volleyball season was certainly a well-earned triumph Tuesday evening. The Trojans needed five extra points to finally top Dundy County-Stratton, 30-28, as sophomore Korynn Clason finally put down one crucial clincher...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — McCook’s top three senior golfers were simply too much for North Platte during a 12-stroke Bison dual victory on Tuesday. Baylie Steele fired the low score of 43 on her hole course, but McCook delivered those next three best nine-hole rounds...

HAIGLER, Neb. — It’s happening in Haigler! Word has just been received that top performer Ginger ten Bensel will highlight this year’s Cowboy and Cowgirl Roundup Saturday evening, September 16, 7 p.m. at the Cornerstone Center for Community Service in Haigler. ...

I heard a commentator on television give a short synopsis of the present political climate and I found myself agreeing with him. The commentator said although Donald Trump was not his first choice for the Republican nominee, Trump channeled the anger of the less fortunate and the disappearing middle class toward a seemingly uncaring political elite into a surprising victory for the highest office in the land...