Stories from Friday, July 29, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — No players in the history of football at any level can tout their defense was better than those 2022 McCook Football League champion Chiefs. Why? Because no team can allow fewer points all season than none. That’s exactly what the Chiefs achieved with their 22-0 shutout of the Ravens Thursday night...

We are all accustomed to partisan bickering, so much that we have become numb to it. Whether it’s immigration, crime, vaccinations, or the causes of climate change, the party talking points on each side are invariably crafted to make the opposing party look dishonest, unpatriotic, or stupid. That’s the way it has been since Jefferson split with Adams in 1796, and that’s the way it will be long after we’re gone...

McCOOK, Neb. — Adding a new ballpark with the city swimming pool project will extend the repayment of a recreational bond from 10 to 20 years and will also require $50,000 annually from the current 1.5 % city sales tax. The McCook City Council will be asked to include the ballpark project with the swimming pool project on a ballot question for a recreational bond, at the regular meeting Monday, at 5:30 p.m. at the city council chambers at the City Municipal Building...

“I’ll go next year.” “We are out of town this time, but it’ll be even bigger and better next year when you do it.” “It happens every year. I’ll catch it next time.” These are just a few of the statements made about the upcoming Chautauqua this weekend in McCook...

Show, don’t tell. You probably heard those words from an English teacher at some point in your life. The rule reminds writers to not just tell readers what’s happening but show them through evocative language. Instead of saying “Nebraska has a lot to see,” say “In Nebraska, you can hike through sun-dappled woods along the Missouri River, wander through an otherworldly landscape of strange rock formations or stand beneath cascading sheets of water at Smith Falls after a long day floating on an innertube.”. ...

70th anniversary The family of Jack and Evelyn Hook of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. They were married in Culbertson, Neb. in 1952. Their family includes children, Pam (the late John) Wagner, Lori (Andy) O’Dea, Marsha (Kevin) Krotter, all of McCook, Deanna (Bob) Brown of Indianola, Neb., the late Linda Houghtelling; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. ...

80th birthday The family of Jackie Friehe of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. She was born in McCook, Neb. Her family includes husband, Francis Friehe; children, Mark and Donna Friehe of Gretna, Neb., Deb and Bruce Wilcox of McCook, Brad and Jennifer Friehe of rural Hayes County, Neb., Brian Friehe of McCook; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. ...

95th birthday The family of Mary Lou Post of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. She was born in Palisade. Her family includes children, Jerry (Patty) Post of Palisade, Steve (Brigitta) Post of McCook, Neb., and Theda (John) Kester of Loveland, Colo. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 73, Palisade, NE  69040...

First a couple of notices before I delve into the pool question in 1935. The SWNGS Genealogical Library is going to be open by appointment only during the month of August. Either Sherrie Dack or I will make ourselves available to those who need to do a search and you can reach us at 308-350-0126 for Sherrie or 308-340-8221 for Sue...

The Thantoms are McCook Junior Tennis League champions with a title-clinching victory over the Sloths recently. Champions from left: Elsa Wilcox, Jonny Frank, Izzy Clause and Nathaniel Miller. Each player competed in a gender singles match, gender doubles match and a mixed doubles match during this three-week competition, director Matt Wiemers explained...

Check out these McCook Tennis Camp particpants (above) who completed the beginner’s session with coach Matt Wiemers and assistants this summer. All are pictured from left. Sitting: Cooper Sheldon, Corbin Shaw, Kaleb Clause, Titus Donelan, Adalaide Miller, Kynlee Miller, Marcus Ingels, Harper Hidy, Joel Clause, Tenlee Werkmeister, Anaiah Powers and Xander Galarneau. ...

CULBERTSON, Neb. — U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith will be at the Culbertson Ambulance Barn at 6:30 pm. Tuesday, Aug. 2. Residents are urged to bring their questions and concerns directly to their congressman. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Vicki Bauer, 308.278.2547...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners will continue working on the annual budget at Monday’s regular meeting. In regular business, meeting as a board of equalization, the board will review the real estate exemption for Community Hospital. Commissioners will also consider a change order and certificate of substantial completion for the county’s armor coating project by Figgins Construction, and hear from Cheryl Sayer about a washout on Road 406...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer has been named to the 2022 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse watch list, which was announced Thursday afternoon. The award is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Raiders ran, passed and took interceptions to touchdowns during an impressive 26-0 finale over the Colts Thursday. All this took place following a 0-0 first half. Suddenly, DeAndre Hill dashed 65 yards and the Raiders (2-1) were on their way to a second win in three games this MFL season...

McCOOK, Neb. — A recap of all the McCook Football League top performers in 2022 starting with division standings. Fifth-sixth grade 1. Rams (3-0) 2. Eagles (2-1) 3. Cowboys (1-2) 4. Commanders (0-3) Seventh-eighth 1. Chiefs (3-0) 2. Raiders (2-1) 3. Colts (1-2)...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Rams unleashed a league-best 33 points this MFL season to cap their division championship at Weiland Field Thursday night. They also posted their first shutout of this season against a Commanders team that was only two points from victory in their previous contest...

McCOOK, Neb. — Competitors from McCook, Hershey and Maywood were crowned at last weekend's Red Willow County Rodeo royalty contest. Amber Gonzales of McCook was crowned queen, Angellynn Wardyn of Hershey junior queen and Brooklynn Tidyman of Maywood junior queen...