Stories from Tuesday, November 1, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — After a year of preparation, Big Give McCook 2022 is nearly here. Starting Thursday, Nov. 3 at midnight, the first online donations can be accepted at biggivemccook.org. That is also the first “power hour” of the day with a $1,000 in random donations to be matched...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College volleyball team will open the Division 1 Region IX tournament against Laramie County Community College Wednesday at 2 p.m. This is a double-elimination tournament with the eight top teams from Region IX competing for two spots in the National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournament...

Yep, Grannie Annie and I made it to the dia de los los muertos celebration. Perfect day for it there in the neat Norris Alley and Keystone setting. Enjoyed the Mariachi Band and wonderful food; street tacos, enchiladas, tamales and best of all the wonderful assortment of Mexican pastries. The younger set was enjoying the craft-making and face painting...

McCOOK, Neb. — Open enrollment for Medicare began on Oct. 15 and goes through Dec. 7. With the growing options for Medicare coverage, Community Hospital and McCook Clinic would like to inform the public that neither the clinic nor hospital is in-network with any Medicare Advantage products that are being sold in the area...

Marlene A. (Kashka) Webster July 12, 1935 - Oct. 28, 2022 DENVER, Colo. — Marlene A. (Kashka) Webster of Denver, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Oct. 28, 2022, at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Colo., after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease...

William O’Brien April 14, 1951 - Oct. 30, 2022 BENKELMAN, Neb. — William Paul O’Brien was born April 14, 1951, in Goodland, Kan., to Patrick J. and Dorothy J. (Harder) O’Brien. As a youngster he grew up north of Palisade, Neb., and moving with family to California, graduated from Artesia High School, Lakewood, California, in 1970...

Lucille Rosella (Tiller) Greenlee Sept. 7, 1932 - Sept. 28, 2022 FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Lucille Rosella (Tiller) Greenlee, 90, died Sept. 28, 2022, at Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 7, 1932, to Myrtle M. Tiller and William B. Tiller. A graveside service is Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, 11 a.m., at McCook Memorial Park Cemetery Columbarium. Following the inurnment, friends are invited to join the family at noon for lunch at Pizza Hut...

Paul D. Zysset Oct. 17, 1937 - July 8, 2022 ALLIANCE, Neb. —Paul D. Zysset, 84, died Aug. 8, 2022. He was born Oct. 17, 1937, to Carl C. and Aurie V. (Buker) Zysset. He married Enid D. Barnes on April 14, 1957, at the United Methodist Church in Curtis, Neb. He farmed in Frontier County and later worked for the village of Cody. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Aurie Zysse; brothers, Mervin and Kenny Zysett; and sisters, Janice Quinn and Ruth Crum...

Phyllis J. (Fishell) Waltemath Feb. 11, 1944 - Oct. 31, 2022 HASTINGS, Neb. — Phyllis J. (Fishell) Waltemath, 78 of Hastings, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Fremont, Neb., surrounded by her children. She was born Feb. 11, 1944, on the family farm in Carleton, Neb., to Ray and Mildred (Mumby) Fishell...

Connie Lee Walter Jan. 23, 1948 - Oct. 8, 2022 DURANGO, Colo. — Connie Lee Walter was born Jan. 23, 1948, in McCook, Neb., to Doran and Delphine Remington. She passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Centura Mercy Hospital in Durango, at the age of 74...

McCOOK, Neb. — Contestants from across Nebraska and surrounding states competed in steer wrestling, breakaway roping, team roping and a special rodeo triathlon Friday and Saturday at the Kiplinger Arena in McCook. It was all part of an annual timed event fundraiser hosted by the Mid-Plains Community College rodeo team...

Their 8-1 records were about the only even fact when Dundy County-Stratton and Johnson-Brock Eagles met Friday afternoon. A few hours later, there was no doubt the Tigers were moving on into D-2 state quarterfinals at 9-1. DC-S unleashed a 24-point first quarter then brilliantly tacked on eight more during those next three periods of a 48-8 victory...

TRENTON, Neb. — It’s official: lunch pails are cooler than tablets or cell phones any day of the week. Skeptics should simply watch the Hitchcock County Falcons’ mentality as they feasted throughout their 52-0 state playoff win over Humphrey St. Francis Friday afternoon...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Cambridge’s terrific 29th win of this season only has the Trojans wanting No. 30, 31 and 32 more than ever entering Pinnacle Bank Arena. “At the beginning of the season, the girls’ initial goal was to make it to state. Now that it is quickly approaching, they are more excited and focused than ever,” coach Lauren Carpenter said. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — New for 2022-23 is the competitive youth basketball league! This league is for TEAMS only in 3rd-6th grade. Individual registration is not allowed. 5th-6th grade can register through Friday. 3rd-4th grade can register through December 23 for January-February games...

Dear Editor, The United States Marine Corps will be celebrating their 247th birthday on Thursday, November 10th. The Continental Congress established the Marine Corps as a new branch of the military on Nov. 10, 1775. Therefore, local Marines and attached Naval personnel will be celebrating the anniversary of our beloved Corps...

The deadlines for registering to vote in Tuesday’s election have passed, but if you are registered, you can still vote in advance or on the day itself. We hope you’re not like one prominent citizen we questioned about a particular question, who said he wasn’t going to bother. “They’re just going to do what they want, anyway!”...

McCOOK, Neb. — After a year of preparation, Big Give McCook 2022 is nearly here. Starting Thursday, Nov. 3 at midnight, the first online donations can be accepted at biggivemccook.org. That is also the first “power hour” of the day with $1,000 in random donations to be matched...