Stories from Monday, October 16, 2017

OGALLALA, Neb. -- Chase County successfully defending its South Platte Valley Activities crown at Saturday’s SPVA Tournament in Ogallala...

McCOOK, Neb. — Maybe the Holdrege Duster logo reminded McCook’s Oklahoma Sooners fan of an Iowa State Cyclone. How in the name of Barry Switzer could those ’Clones beat mighty OU on its own home turf? Maybe it was hearing coach-dad talk on about how the Bison were just going through motions one week ago...

CURTIS, Neb. -- Sometimes you gotta risk it for the biscuit...

Philip Rhea Feb. 23, 1939 - Oct. 13, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. — Philip Rhea, age 78, of McCook, passed away at his home in McCook on Oct. 13, 2017. He was born in Rawlins County, near Chadron, Kan., to Herschel and Vera (Jackson) Rhea. Phil went to school and graduated from Mankato High School in 1957. He was a good athlete and received a scholarship to play football at Fort Hays State College in Hays, Kan...

Robert “Bob” Lee Brown Nov. 5, 1938 - Oct. 12, 2017 PALISADE, Neb. —Robert “Bob” Lee Brown, 78, of Palisade, passed away Oct. 12, 2017, at Cozad Care Center. Bob was born on Nov. 5, 1938, in Imperial, Neb., to Walter E. and Naomi Reynolds Brown. He was one of five children. ...

Jason Brent Hall Feb. 10, 1972 - Oct. 14, 2017 LINCOLN, Neb. — Jason Brent Hall passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at his home in Lincoln. He was 45 years old. Jason was born in Kearney, Neb., to parents, Donald Harlan and Janine Lynee (Fritz) on Feb. 10, 1972. He attended pre-school in Kearney and spent his entire K-12 school experience at Axtell Community Schools, graduating in 1987...

Barbara Mae Patton Aug. 23, 1939 - Oct. 11, 2017 CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Barbara Mae Patton, 78, of Torrington, Wyo., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Granite Rehabilitation in Cheyenne. She was born Aug. 23, 1939, in Saguache, Colo. Barbara grew up in Trenton, Neb., and had lived in Torrington since 2003...

Darroll Terwilliger Aug. 28, 1951 - Oct. 14, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. — Darroll Lynn Terwilliger was born Aug. 28, 1951, at Stratton, Neb., to Wiley G. and Fern G. (Knight) Terwilliger. As a young man, he grew up and attended school in Stratton, graduating from Stratton High School in 1970. Darroll then went on to attend vocational training in Sidney and North Platte, Neb. He specialized in auto mechanics...

McCook featured five young football players who won Optimist district Punt, Pass and Kick championships recently. Bryson Guillion, Quentin Terry, Maxwell Weimer, Alice Weimer and Kaylin Martin all took home titles, according to submitted information...

McCOOK, Neb. — All McCook leaders from the 35-6 Homecoming football win over Holdrege Friday evening at Weiland Field: TEAM STATS Rushing yards: McCook 337, Holdrege 19. Passing yards: Holdrege 116, McCook 110. Total yards: McCook 447, Holdrege 135...

HAIGLER, Neb. — It’s happening in Haigler this Saturday, Oct. 21 — the 10th annual Haigler Fall Tumbleweed Festival held on the Haigler museum grounds, Highway 34 and Porter Avenue. Events include an open house for all Haigler museums, good food, live music, treasure hunts, horseshoe pitching, pumpkin decorating, tumbleweed displays, chili cook-off, pie and ice cream, and a spook parade for all ages. Museums open at 11 a.m. MDT with many new displays to view...

Isaac Doyle and Derick Spencer, both 9-year-old St. Patrick School third graders, constructed a truck, complete with dual stacks and 331⁄3 rpm wheels, as part of the Great Cardboard Challenge Saturday at Memorial Auditorium in McCook. Sky-scrapers, castles, forts and ships were among the cardboard creations of about 75 kids, with help from teams of friends and parents. ...

“Wilma,” a 9-year-old-half English bulldog/half pug owned by Gary Marsden, takes careful steps up a ramp at the agility course set up at “Dog Day in the Park” Saturday afternoon. Sponsored by the McCook Humane Society, the event is a way to promote responsible pet ownership and drew dozens of dogs and their owners. ...

Cleanliness is next to godliness, goes the old adage, and that’s especially true when it comes to the work day. If you’ve ever worked in construction, you’ll know how frustrating and dangerous it can be if tools aren’t returned to their rightful place, materials aren’t where they can be accessed, power cords are tangled and the job sight is in general disarray...

Recently an old friend visited us here in McCook. Though he has lived in Illinois for many years, he explained that he wanted to bring his grandkids back to Nebraska to introduce them to some of his favorite spots, which included the Capitol in Lincoln, Fort Robinson, Plainview, and most of all, Pioneer Village, which he regards as one of the best museums anywhere. His enthusiasm reminded me of an encounter I once had with the man responsible for Pioneer Village. From Gazette archives...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Information from the Holdrege Police Department led to the arrest Thursday, Oct. 12 of an Oxford man now charged in Furnas County with possession of child pornography. Furnas County Sheriff Kurt Kapperman reports that bond for Brian J. Dusatko Sr., 59 years old, of Oxford. has been set at $25,000/10 percent. He will be arraigned in Furnas County Court Monday, Oct. 23...

A recap of Week 8 football games involving area teams...