Stories from Friday, September 2, 2022

TRENTON, Neb. — The Arapahoe Warriors are now 4-0 with a well-earned championship at Thursday night’s Hitchcock County Triangular. In fact, the host Falcons reached match point for several volleys during a three-set opening thriller with Arapahoe. Freshman middle hitter Asia Homma continued to be a Falcons force besides several Hitchcock teammates like juniors Katie Jarecke and Byanka Tyan...

In the early days of the 19th century, life was already difficult for the non-landed, rural poor in the village of Tolpuddle, Dorset, in the south of England. On average, agricultural workers were only earning nine to ten shillings per week, which was just enough to cover bread for a family with little left to put toward rent and other expenses. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Home-schooling is becoming more user-friendly. “It used to be just religious people or what you’d call hippies, but now it’s becoming more mainstream,” Rebecca Bogardus said. Bogardus home-schools her four children and is one of six “Mom” administrators for a local homeschool co-op...

LINCOLN, Neb. - Andrea Hall, 46, of McCook, Neb., was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Lincoln for possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of actual methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Hall to 57 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After her release from prison, she will begin a two-year term of supervised release...

The McCook Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored a ribbon cutting ceremony for Bee Little Childcare and Preschool. The business, owned by Amanda and Josh Mullen, opened approximately three years ago, and has two locations in McCook. The original location is as 409 West Q Street in McCook directly north of McCook Elementary School.

McCook, Neb. - The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook invites its members, as well as non-members, to attend an event in recognition of 9/11 Remembrance. The event is “9/11 Remembrance Step Aerobics” class for all levels, held Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the YMCA gymnasium...

Deanna G. Stecker Aug. 24, 1950 - Aug. 31, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Deanna G. Stecker, age 72, of McCook, passed away at Kearney Regional Hospital on Aug. 31, 2022, after a courageous, four-year battle for her health. She was born in Cambridge, Neb., on Aug. 24, 1950, to Loyd and Betty (Johnson) Thompson. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1968 and enjoyed flight attendant school after that...

Billie Margaret (Kathka) Bryan Dec. 14, 1924 - Aug. 30, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Billie Margaret (Kathka) Bryan, 97, died Tuesday (Aug. 30, 2022), at Decatur County Hospital. She was born Dec. 14, 1924, to Paul and Ethel (Oswalt) Kathka in Oberlin, Kan. She married Dale Bryan on June 13, 1943, in Atwood, Kan. She and her husband owned the Vickers Station in Oberlin and she was also a seamstress...

Betty Lou (Eberhart) Davidson Sept. 25, 1934 - Aug. 26, 2022 AURORA, Neb. — Betty Lou (Eberhart) Davidson was born to Clarence (Merle) and Minnie Josephine (Reyman) Eberhart on Sept. 25, 1934, near Long Pine, Neb. She passed away at Aurora on Aug. 26, 2022, at the age of 87...

50th anniversary The family of Dr. Chris and Karen Nix of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary today, Sept. 2, 2022. They were married in Lincoln, Neb., in 1972. Their family includes children, Shannon (Nix) Deuscher of Berlin, Germany,Tiffany (Nix) Stanton of Krum, Texas, T.J. Nix of Wichita, Kans., Aaron Nix of Seward, Neb.; and 9 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1526 Norris Ave., McCook, NE 69001...

Alonzo Garcia Hannah Clapper and Esequiel Garcia of McCook announce the birth of their son, Alonzo Garcia, who born Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:03 p.m. at Community Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are John Clapper of McCook and Anna Garcia...

Twenty tomato plants and four tomatoes this summer does not make for a happy gardener! I canned all of our beets into pickled beets and only ended up with 11 pints. Most of my garlic just gave up the ghost a month ago and my green beans (what is left of them) have hesitantly sent out about six blossoms. The brussel sprout plants are beautiful but have not born stalks of tender buds and forget about peas. I did put up some nice corn and peaches but obviously someone else raised them...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — The base paths were crowded today for both offenses in a high-scoring game where Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity came out on top against Chase County, 18-6. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity opened up scoring in the first inning with two runs when Josa Dunse doubled...

BARELY, Neb. — The Maywood-Hayes Center Wolves won a three-set beauty against talented Southwest Thursday night. The Wolves reached 4-0 with a 25-23, 16-25, 27-25 victory featuring senior Lexi Wood’s 24 digs. Senior Mataya Roberts ripped six kills with three each from Wood and senior Maddie Doyle...

TRENTON, Neb. — A Saturday night spotlight will be on Trenton when Class D-2 No. 3 Hitchcock County hosts No. 5 Sandhills-Thedford. The 7 p.m. contest features two teams that made deep eight-man state playoff runs in 2021. Sandhills-Thedford (1-0) reached the D-2 title game at Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium before falling 45-40 to champion Kenesaw...

BIG SPRINGS, Neb. — Wauneta-Palisade wiped out an early 12-0 deficit and ran away from South Platte, 66-32, Thursday evening. The Broncos (2-0 record) pulled away behind a combined five touchdowns from Jacksen Littrell and Kyle Jutten. Unfortunately, a complete scoring summary through hudl.com was not obtained...

The YMCA of McCook is pleased to offer the “YMCA Splash and Dash Kid’s Mini-Triathlon” following the Lazyman Triathlon Challenge on October 1 from 10:00-12:00 pm. The “YMCA Splash and Dash Kid’s Mini-Triathlon” is held at the Ed Thomas YMCA for ages 8-15. Due to location, participants will be using the pool, Precor Spinner bikes, and the indoor track. Registrations are limited and closes September 28. Late registrations will not be taken...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College golf team started off the season Thursday posting a 295 to lead the Region IX field by 10 shots at Heritage Hills Golf Course. Defending Region IX champion Eastern Wyoming is in second place 10 shots off the lead and Lamar is in third place by 23 shots...

HASTINGS, Neb. — McCook High’s volleyball girls scored terrific two-point wins only to see the Hastings Tigers take a 15-7 decisive fifth set Thursday night. The Tigers (2-3 record) overcame 13 kills from Kori Rippen along with senior Joy Rippen’s four ace serves and 13 digs...