Stories from Tuesday, July 3, 2018

FELLING FIELD — The Schmick’s Market Blue Rocks snatched the lead late in an 11-8 victory over the Pfeffer Service Bulls that decided the 2018 Minors League tournament champions Monday night. The game was tied 7-7 with the No. 1-seed Blue Rocks batting in the top of the fifth when Jude Schmick singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run...

Strap on your harness. Hop into the small airplane and climb to two miles above the ground. Open the door and jump out. Fall about a mile then open your parachute and float peacefully to the ground. Challenging, thrilling a wonderful experience! Well, perhaps not in the mind of your writer a long time pilot who is of the opinion that only two things fall out of the sky — bird doo and fools...

McCOOK, Neb. — Although no formal vote was taken, the McCook City Council Monday night appeared in agreement to use city funds in hiring a specialist for the city’s GIS web page. The cost, estimated at $70,000, would be split with the McCook Economic Development Corp. City Manager Nate Schneider said Monday night that Andy Long of the MEDC is favorable to the cost sharing, using LB840 funds...

Connie Jo Discoe Regional Editor McCOOK, Neb. — Two days before Independence Day 2018, Red Willow County commissioners agreed to prominently post “In God We Trust,” the “National Motto” since 1956, in at least one place in the courthouse in McCook. At their weekly meeting Monday morning, commissioners decided to ask Indianola artist Roxann Owens to create at least one “In God WeTrust” display for the courthouse...

Onida Lee Anderson May 10, 1930 - June 28, 2018 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Onida Lee Anderson, age 88, of North Platte, passed away June 28, 2018, at Great Plains Health. She was born May 10, 1930, to Gradie Lee and Nola Onida (Thompson) Stewart at Greeley, Colo. ...

Margie Mae Lemon July 22, 1932 - June 29, 2018 CURTIS, Neb. — Margie Mae Lemon, 85, of Curtis, died June 29, 2018, at Senior Living Choices in Curtis. Margie was born on July 22, 1932, on the family farm in Wilber, Neb., daughter of Robert John and Marie Lena Sophia (Vonderfecht) Kappelmann. Margie went to summer college at McCook Junior College and spent four years as a teacher before becoming a dedicated farm wife...

Frank Delbert Weatherwax Oct. 13, 1926 - June 26, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Frank Delbert Weatherwax, 91, died Tuesday (June 26, 2018), at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe, Neb. He was born Oct. 13, 1926, to Willie Delbert and Opal Lois (Odell) Weatherwax in Union Township, Furnas County. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Housing an additional 21 dogs at the McCook Humane Society because of a recent court case took a toll on the facility, its director said. Two employees quit and one had a stroke during that time, said Lorie Prestes of the McCook Humane Society at the regular McCook City Council meeting Monday night. ...

If you’re one of the 47 million Americans who expects to drive more than 50 miles away from home on even this mid-week Independence Day, there’s one more thing to worry about. Besides drunk drivers and other travel hazards, you might want to take extra precautions when it comes time to fill up your tank...

McCOOK, Neb. — A number of members were honored by the McCook Rotary Club at its annual awards ceremony at a monthly noon meeting. Perfect attendance awards went to Shary Skiles (1 year), Tim Weibe (1), Steve Batty (3), Steve Rasmusen (3), Melanie Goodenberger (10) Kellie Soden (11), and Joyce Anderson (15)...

McCOOK, Neb. — Community Hospital’s building project continues on track this month, along with a USDA announcement of loans to Nebraska facilities, including the hospital. A Facility Master Plan was approved by the board of directors November 2017, which included authorizing Community Hospital to apply for USDA funding for a new building project. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Oliver Corbett had all the right stuff on Monday for McCook Cardinals 10-and-under baseball team, allowing zero runs and besting SCNBL Epic Team Camp by a score of 10-0 Monday evening. Corbett is the brother of teammate Calvin Corbett, who has recently began his battle against a rare form of cancer...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s First Central Bank Juniors stole the lead late in the game in a 14-6 victory over Minden on Monday. The West Division champ Juniors (17-8 record) were down 6-5 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Logan Barenberg singled on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs...

Lincoln, Neb. – The past century of climate change has extended the average U.S. growing season by nearly two weeks but driven annual buildups of yield-stifling heat in the West and Northeast, says new research from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln...

McCOOK, Neb. — Monday’s most dramatic question: Would McCook National Bank score enough runs to match its 25 days since the last home game? That was about all on a three-inning night that visiting Minden could not escape fast enough. The MNB Seniors scored seven first-inning runs, then plated another 13 for a 20-0 lead through two...

FELLING FIELD — The Sports Shoppe Cubs scored three runs in the third inning, but the Carpenter Breland Funeral Home Phillies still won 9-3 on Monday and wrapped up their 12-0 Majors League championship season. The offensive firepower by Sports Shoppe Cubs was led by Jalen Collicott and Carter Hartwell, who each had RBIs in the inning...