Stories from Tuesday, September 21, 2021

McCook's Natalie Roberts finishes her safe slide into home before North Platte pitcher Tatum Montelongo can put down a tag Tuesday night at the Jaycees Complex.

McCOOK, Neb. — Never, ever call this Ruth a baby because the candy bar nougat would clearly be filled with rocks. McCook Bison were rock tough throughout Friday’s battle against Trevor Ruth and his undefeated Seward Bluejays Friday night. But with the score tied 17-17, Ruth reached a super truck-like gear on fourth down and seven from McCook’s 14...

Happy birthday to the U.S. Air Force. Well actually it was on Saturday the 18th but I still celebrated. Actually, the date, the 74th birthday, passed without much recognition which the U. S. Marines do in a much more formal fashion. Maybe we who love the USAF will see more recognition next year on the 75th anniversary...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council approved an amended lease with a local non-profit group that is installing a dog park at Barnett Park. The amended lease with McCook K9 Korner has a clause that allows the city to terminate the lease and close the park if a claim occurs that increases the costs of the city’s liability insurance. Minor events on the property site would not affect the lease, said City Manager Nate Schneider said at the council meeting Monday night...

McCOOK, Neb. —The McCook City Council unanimously approved the final step in the budget process Monday night, by setting the property tax request for the 2021-22 budget. Councilman Gene Weedin pulled from the consent agenda item the resolution that sets the final property tax request at $1,640,450 for the general fund. A typo in the resolution had the total operating budget increasing for next year at 5.12% instead of the correct number of 21.35%...

McCook, Neb. —The public is invited to a two-day wellness fair hosted by Community Hospital, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 23 - 24 from 7-9 a.m. each day in Community Hospital’s Prairie View meeting rooms at 1301 East H Street in McCook. The health fair will highlight Community Hospital’s services, offer a grab and go breakfast, and a variety of health screenings at a free or reduced rate...

McCOOK, Neb. — Community Hospital has met the requirements as a Basic Level Trauma Center after participating in a re-designation survey and site visit in March 2021. The hospital has met requirements for this designation since 2003. The statewide trauma program ensures that Nebraska hospitals meet the standards to be designated as a trauma center. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County GOP plans its September meeting on Tuesday, September 28, at Bedore Barn-Marlene’s Kitchen at 7 p.m.  All area Patriots are welcome to attend.  Patriots will report on local/state meetings attended recently, including the legislative redistricting meeting in Grand Island...

McCOOK, Neb. — Morgan Peterson of Imperial was named winner of the 2021 Hormel Youth Entrepreneurship competition through McCook Community College. Peterson was one of four finalists for the competition who made business plan presentations Saturday. She received $5,000 for her business, ImpERFECT Confections...

Karen “Kim” Sis McCOOK, Neb. — Karen “Kim” Sis died Sunday (Sept. 19, 2021), at her home in McCook. Memorial services are Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, 10 a.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Private family inurnment will take place at later date. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com. Memorials can be left in her name to the McCook Humane Society...

Rosa Belle (Curran) Repass Aug. 22, 1929 - Sept. 20, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Rosa Belle (Curran) Repass, age 92, of McCook, passed away in McCook on Sept. 20, 2021. Rosa Belle was born Aug. 22, 1929, in Hayes Center, Neb., to parents, John J. and Elva E. (Scott) Curran. She was one of three children born to this union. Rosa Belle attended school in Hayes Center, graduating with the Class of 1948. Following high school, Rosa Belle began teaching. She continued to teach until she was married...

Harold Allan “Herb” McNutt Sept. 4, 1936 - Sept. 15, 2021 KEARNEY, Neb. — Harold Allan “Herb” McNutt, age 85, of Kearney, passed away at his home on Sept. 15, 2021. He was born in McCook, Neb., on Sept. 4, 1936, to Roy and Lucille (Marcum) McNutt. Herb attended school in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1954. Herb enlisted in the United States Army on Oct. 28, 1954, serving in Germany prior to being honorably discharged on Oct. 28,1956...

Doris Irene Howey Feb. 23, 1927 - Sept. 17, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Doris Irene Howey, 94, of Arapahoe, died Friday (Sept. 17, 2021), at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. She was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Harlan County, Neb., to Roy and Loretta (Hoppe) Snyder. She married Lorn Hines in Norton, Kan., on May 24, 1947. After her husband died, she married Robert Howey in 1993...

Robert “Bob” Dale Wood Dec. 7, 1933 - Sept. 4, 2021 GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Robert “Bob” Dale Wood, 87 of Fort Shaw, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 4, 2021, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gorder-Jensen Funeral Home and per Bob’s wishes there will be no services at this time...

Robert E. “Bob” O’Dea July 15, 1960 - Sept. 14, 2021 SCOTT CITY, Kan. — Robert E. “Bob” O’Dea, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at his home in Scott City. He was born on July 15, 1960, in Smyrna, Tenn., the son of Patrick Bernard and Alice June Gerver O’Dea. Bob worked for Ecolab for 25 years and currently for KDOT...

McCOOK, Neb -- Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department has seen a rapid increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in youth throughout the health district, according to a release issued today. There have been changes in the trend of what ages are being affected throughout the pandemic, especially now with the Delta variant of COVID-19 causing the majority of cases. The accompanying chart compares COVID-19 cases in SWNPHD by age for 2020 (light blue) versus 2021 (dark blue)...

Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity scores more runs than Ord takes victory on Monday to the tune of 5-2. Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity got on the board in the first inning. Natasha Hock grounded out, scoring one run. Emma Joppa got the win for Southern Valley/Alma Saints Varsity. The righthander went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out six...

HASTINGS, Neb. — Freshman Danika Havlicek hurled a one-hitter as the McCook softball team buried Platteview, 12-0, to finish their Hastings Invitational play on Saturday. Havlicek also delivered two hits and three RBIs as the Bison (6-13 record) blasted 10 hits after two earlier tough tourney defeats...

McCOOK, Neb. — Chase County shook off an opening loss to sweep Gering and Decatur Community (Kan.) at Saturday’s Bison Invite. The Longhorns (8-3 record) took fifth among eight teams competing. Leaders from each match: Loss to Cambridge Junior Bryn McNair jolted eight kills through the two sets while senior setter Jerzee Milner delivered 16 assists...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Cambridge Trojans took Saturday’s toughest Bison Invitational bracket side and still finished victorious. Cambridge (8-3 record) conquered a talented Chase County before losing an excellent 2-1 battle to eventual tourney champion Alliance...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High became Bartley-Indianola West as Southwest fans roared for their Roughrider volleyball team on Saturday. Even a 93-year-old great grandmother arrived to cheer on her favorite setter. Coach Kim Barnett’s team did not disappoint the following at this Bison Volleyball Invitational...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Whoa, the Arapahoe Warriors’ awesome start got even better with a 28-0 shutout of rival Cambridge Friday night. The Trojans (3-1) were an impressive unbeaten, but Arapahoe (4-0) kept took that “O” out of their loss column behind senior Tristian White’s nine solo tackles and 11 assists from freshman Dylan Bahe...

TRENTON, Neb. — Senior all-state quarterback Quade Myers rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns in Dundy County-Stratton’s 42-36 win over Hitchcock County Friday evening. The Tigers (4-0 record) handled a great challenge from familiar Hitchcock as those Falcons had dominated their first two foes besides getting a forfeit win...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook volleyball players brought their shovels to work on Saturday and dug deep for three strong Bison Invitational matches. The hosts swept two sets from Valentine, then took first sets from strong areas Southwest and Cambridge. Though they went 1-2 for fourth overall, coach Audrey Feeney loved her team’s effort especially from some floor defenders...