Stories from Tuesday, August 30, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — Stone cold strong on a 95-degree opening night. The “rusty” McCook Bison bent but simply would not break — even when their leaders were caught just a little off-balance Friday night. “I thought they (Cozad) had scored and were going for two,” coach Joe Vetrovsky said about a fourth-down screen pass that carried down to McCook’s goal line...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High’s tennis boys won a simply awesome 19 of 20 matches to take first at the Bison Invitational on Saturday. Coach Matt Wiemers’ boys recovered superbly from a tough dual defeat against Class A on Kearney. The 2021 Class B state runner-ups — who return six key players from that team — won four division championships with flawless 4-0 records...

Allow your old columnist to reflect a bit on the history of this wonderful bit of Southwest Nebraska in which we have chosen to live. Prior to the Civil War our prairie land was mostly uninhabited. Sure a few Native Americans in their wandering hunting lifestyle came and went as they pleased but rarely did they establish long-term villages in this area. Cattlemen grazed the open range and occasionally cattle drives transited from Texas to the rail terminal in Ogallala...

Dorothy Jean Lambert Sept. 30, 1935 - Aug. 22, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Dorothy Jean Lambert was born on Sept. 30, 1935, to Clarence and Florence (Thompson) Jussel in Beardsley, Kan. She attended school in Dundy County, Neb., and graduated from Parks High School...

David “Dave” Davidson Jan. 20, 1947 - Aug. 29, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — David “Dave” Davidson, age 75, of McCook, passed away suddenly at his home on Aug. 29, 2022. Dave was born in McCook on Jan. 20, 1947, to Kenneth L. and Betty (Quigley) Davidson. Dave graduated from Indianola High School in 1965, and then attended McCook Community College. ...

Ervin Dean Bley June 4, 1932 - Aug. 28, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Ervin Dean Bley was born on June 4, 1932, to Jacob and Katie (Duhm) Bley in Hayes County, Neb. He was the youngest of four children and attended Eden Country School near the family farm. He lost his mother at a young age and had to stay home and help on the farm. ...

Heidi Jo Molsbee Englade Feb. 3, 1947 - Aug. 20, 2022 RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Heidi Jo Molsbee Englade “up and died” (a favorite expression of her cherished grandmother) on Aug. 20, 2022. She is survived by her daughters, Alexis Hizel and Erika Hizel, as well as her step-children, Dennis Englade, Michelle Yentzen, Mark Englade and “grands”: Jake, Reid and Ashley and three great-grandchildren...

Nada Krotter July 21, 1938 - Aug. 25, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Nada Faye Krotter was born July 21, 1938, in Hayes Center, Neb., to Gladys M. (Rathman) and Floyd M. Carmin. Nada grew up and attended school in Hayes Center, where she graduated high school with the Class of 1955. Nada continued her education with two years of summer school in Kearney, Neb...

Celia Elaine Crane Feb. 26, 1928 - July 24, 2022 WALLA WALLA, Wash. —Celia Elaine Crane 94, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Washington Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla. Elaine was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Rawlins County, Kan., to John and Emma (Rummel)Schiessler, and was raised on a farm near Herndon Kansas...

Nadine Kay (Hinton) Brown March 25, 1938 - Aug. 26, 2022 CURTIS, Neb. — Nadine Kay (Hinton) Brown was born to Dale and Iola (Latimer) Hinton on March 25, 1938. She passed peacefully at home on Aug. 26, 2022 in Curtis. Nadine was born northwest of the North Star School in rural Frontier County, Neb. ...

Donald Menze June 28, 1937 - Aug. 26, 2022 HUTCHISON,Kan. — Donald Menze entered his Heavenly home on Aug. 26, 2022, surrounded by his family at the Legends of Hutchinson, Kan. Don was born in rural Gosper County, Neb., at his parent’s home, to Carl H. ...

Two MHS grads among new teachers Lorri Sughroue Associate Editor McCOOK, Neb. — Five new teachers were hired this year by the McCook Public School District, including two who are McCook High School graduates. Those who replied to an email questionnaire sent out by the McCook Gazette were:...

Dear Editor, I recently attended a gathering in St. Louis, Mo., sponsored by the United Postmasters and Managers of America. I was honored to represent McCook as one of more than 1200 other local postal leaders gathered from all around the nation. One of the highlights of the conference was a keynote by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Nearly every conversation in McCook and Southwest Nebraska touches upon housing. Maybe it is a current resident who would like to move into a larger home but can’t find anything suitable to move into. Perhaps it is a young person who would like to move back but can’t find anything suitable or affordable...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Cambridge Trojans took third among eight teams while McCook’s golfers sixth in their Bison Invite at Heritage Hills on Friday. Cambridge shot 456 with McCook totaling 507. Dundy County-Stratton (526) and Southwest (544) also competed with Minden winning the team title at 396...

A look at individual McCook Bison cross country results from the North Platte Invitational on Saturday. GIRLS Top five: 1. L. Henning, Ogallala, 18:48.67; 2. M. Holm, North Platte, 19:49.71; 3. Samantha Rodewald, MC, 20:11.82; 4. Z. Blaesi, N.P., 20:21.15; 5. Emma Cappel, MC, 21:06.2...