Stories from Friday, April 30, 2021

DONIPHAN, Neb. – Zach Hinze of Republican River 4-H defeated Kahne Packer of 5 Clovers 4-H in a shoot-off to win the junior high competition in the 51st Cornhusker Trap Shoot on Thursday. Hinze and Packer each had broken 97 of 100 clay targets at 16 yards earlier in the day at the Nebraska Trapshooting Association home grounds. In the shoot-off, Hinze hit all 25 targets, while Packer missed one...

KEARNEY, Neb. — Rounding the bases once again became a routine as McCook Rebels 14 trounced three softball foes at last weekend’s Kearney Spring Fling. The Rebels routed North Platte Heat, 11-0, but a nine-run first inning couldn’t match their 15 scored in an ensuing 15-5 victory over the Omaha Force...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Southern Valley’s five top 10 medalists helped the Eagles earn a four-stroke win in Thursday’s RPAC golf tournament. The Eagles shot 360 which edged Alma’s 364 despite champion Tanner Heckenlively firing a league-best 80 and Grant McQuay taking third at 84...

McCOOK, Neb. - Negotiations to scale back spending are likely as the legislative session wraps up, State Sen. Dan Hughes told constituents at Thursday’s regular Zoom meeting. “We’re spending a lot of money, or we’re passing a lot of bills that require spending,” Hughes said...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will be asked to confirm an emergency purchase, bypassing the usual bidding process, at its regular meeting Monday, 5:30 p.m. at the City Municipal Building. Council members will also discuss the request to use abandoned property on West Fourth for a Habitat for Humanity home...

Bob J. Roberts Jan. 11, 1935—April 29, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Bob J. Roberts, age 86, passed away on April 29, 2021, in McCook, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Bob was born on Jan. 11, 1935, in Chadron, Neb., to Mayfield and Rita Roberts...

Shirley Blank April 1, 1929 - Dec. 15, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Shirley Blank, 91, of McCook, died Dec. 15, 2020, at her home in McCook. She was born April 1, 1929, in Holdrege, Neb., to Ludwig and Jeanette (Kugler) Gauger. Private family graveside services are Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb., with the Rev. Jeff Kelley officiating...

90th birthday The family of Maurice (Stan) Greenlee of Fort Wayne, Ind., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born in Frontier County, Neb., and graduated from Red Willow High School. He worked for and retired from the Bureau of Reclamation in Denver, Colo. ...

85th birthday The family of Neva Jane Korell of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Her family includes son, Kenny (Christie) Korell and daughter, Peggy (Mike) Messersmith of Hayes Center, Neb.; grandchildren, Kevin Korell, Curtis, Brooke (Ryan) Amateis, Broadwater, Dove (Dexter) Lacey, Culbertson, McKenize (Stephen) McIntyre, Wauneta, Keifer (Molly) Messersmith, Hayes Center; great-grandchildren, Jesse and Kinley Korell, Cambrey, Stockton, and Paisley Amateis, Jordyn, Tatum, and Merritt Lacey, Tye, Piper, and Quincey McIntyre, and Maya and Myles Messersmith. ...

The peas, radishes, beets, onions, kohlrabi and garlic are acting like it didn’t snow and get down to the low 20s last week for which I am grateful. The beans, horseradish, potatoes and carrots are not as certain as survivors. Now to inquiries. I was passed on a letter asking about the Schnell family that had settled near Culbertson prior to moving on to Oregon...

Dozens gathered in McCook’s Memorial Park Cemetery Thursday to pay tribute to late County Judge Cloyd Clark by planting a bur oak from the unique Burr Oak Canyon in Hitchcock County. “Cloyd always made me feel as though he appreciated what I did and the world needed more of it. ...

OBERLIN, Kan. -- Steve Hirsch of Oberlin was re-elected as Chairman of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) on April 23rd during the NVFC’s spring meeting. The National Volunteer Fire Council is composed of directors from 47 state firefighter associations across the United States...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Our Saviors Lutheran Church and Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church have a new pastor and priest-in-charge to lead the ministry programs for their congregations. Lisa Mensinger was offered her first call as a minister in December 2020 and began preaching in January 2021. The two churches have been collaborating to share the expenses of a minister since 2014...

Men’s Major finale 1. Fullmomentum 2. Quality Irrigation 3. Diamond Vogel 4. Deveny Motors 5. Maris Construction 6. Glass Express 7. TJ’s Family Fun Center 8. Burton Well Drilling 9. Stockman’s 10. Five Loners Final top scores Teams-Individuals Scratch games: Deveny Motors 1057, Burton Well Drilling 1000, Fullmomentum 951. ...

ATWOOD, Kan. — Hitchcock County Falcons were flying high whether it was pole vaulting, tossing shot puts or winning races at Monday’s Rawlins County Invitational. The Falcons delivered a 75-point team victory over four Kansas foes which included junior Bradyn Hutto winning both hurdling events...

ATWOOD, Kan. — Decatur Community freshman Rayne Erickson won three races, but Rawlins County had just enough high places to edge those rival Red Devils 99-98 for Monday’s Rawlins County Invite team title. Team scores and all top four area placers: GIRLS...

McCOOK, Neb. — Dave Mestl made a hole-in-one at Heritage Hills Monday, using his 7 iron to hit the 150-yard shot on Hole No. 5. Playing partners Barry Kohl, Mitch Lyster and Bob Gaulke witnessed the Mestl magical shot. Heritage Hills Men's League McCOOK, Neb. — Another spring and summer of Heritage League golf began this week:...