McCook Humane Society

100 South Street

345-2372

Hours: M-F: 2-5

Sat: 12-4

SUNDAY OCTOBER 13

3:25 PM VS TENNESSEE

WALK-IN HOURS

7 AM - 5 PM

MONDAY - FRIDAY

8 AM-10 AM

SATURDAY

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

1401 EAST H STREET 344-4110

TODAY

Sunny/

Breezy High

49

SAT Sunny

High

67

FRI

Sunny/

Breezy High

64

HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS With the early arrival of the winter driving season, AAA – The Auto Club Group is warning motorists to be prepared for hazardous driving condi-tions. “Since speed is a factor in many crashes, never be in a hurry to reach your destination, especially when poor weather and road condi-tions prevail,” advises Rose White, public affairs director for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “If it is unsafe to travel and you don’t need to venture out, wait until road conditions improve.” AAA recommends using the Ne-braska Department of Transportation’s 511 Advanced Traveler Informa-tion System to monitor road conditions. Their system provides the public with helpful information that will assist commuters and travelers along Nebraska’s highway system. There are three ways to access their 24-hour-a-day, year-round Nebraska road condition and traveler informa-tion system—by mobile app, website, and phone. Nebraska 511 fea-tures an app that works on smartphones and tablets operating on the Apple and Android platforms. Visit the App Store or Google Play and search for Nebraska 511.The 511 website can be accessed at www.511.nebraska.gov. The 511 website provides a wealth of infor-mation including road conditions, camera views of selected roadways, and colored-coded roadways to show speeds to indicate a slowdown in real-time. The Snow Plow Tracker gives website visitors a glimpse at plows clearing roadways.

CHARLES MARSHALL IN IMPERIAL One of the funniest and most original motivational speakers in the coun-try will be in Imperial this month offering tips for customer service. Charles Marshall will speak from 1:30-3 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 22 and from 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Upper Republican NRD Building. All times are Mountain Time. Marshall is the founder and president of M Power Resources, a company dedicated to providing growth resources for businesses and individuals. He has more than 20 years of experience as a motivational speaker and comedian - 10 years of which were as a professional stand-up comedian. Marshall travels an average of 100,000 miles and performs in more than 100 corporate and civic ven-ues from New York to California every year. His animated delivery and original observations have captivated over 1,000 audiences, including many Fortune 500 companies. Marshall has written several books, in-cluding: “The Seven Powers of Success,” “Shattering the Glass Slipper” and “I’m Not Crazy, but I Might Be A Carrier.” He is also the host of “Charles Chat,” a motivational and customer-service web series, and has produced and performed two full-length comedy videos, “Fully Ani-mated” and “I’m Just Sayin’!”

GRANT TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR FARMERS Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will issue $16.2 million in grants (PDF, 325 KB) to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding is available through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program), managed by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). “All farmers and ranchers deserve equal access to USDA programs and ser-vices,” said Mike Beatty, director of the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. “2501 grants go a long way in fulfilling our mission to reach historically underserved communities and ensure their equitable participation in our programs.”

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McCook Humane Society

100 South Street, 345-2372

Hours: M-F: 2-5, Sat: 12-4

INTERESTING FACTS

Weight gain around this time of year may not be from all the food.

Researchers have found that lack of vitamin D reduces fat breakdown

and triggers fat storage. So, the lack of sunlight has more to do with the

extra gain than all the pumpkin spice lattes. Well, at least some of it.

SPORTS The McCook Lady Bison volleyball team dropped two matches

last night at the MHS gym, falling to Gothenburg and Lexing-

ton. The Bison boys tennis will host Beatrice today and Ger-

ing tomorrow at the Bison and Elks Tennis Courts. The Lady

Bison softball team leaves for Omaha today and the Class B1

district finals vs Omaha Skutt. The Bison football team will

host Holdrege tonight. Pregame coverage on KICX starts at 6

p.m. Southwest will host Arapahoe on 103.9 The Hawk. Pre-

game coverage starts at 2 p.m.

The Nebraska football team worked out in helmets only for

over two hours on Thursday inside the Hawks Championship

Center. Head Coach Scott Frost addressed the media follow-

ing practice to talk about the quarterback situation. “We’re in

a lot better place with the quarterback spot than we were a

year ago this time,” Frost said. “I feel like we’ve got several

guys who know the offense and are talented enough to go

make things happen. We’ll see who’s up there playing, but

we feel good about several guys. The team will rally around

whoever it is.” Frost also commented on sophomore running

back Maurice Washington. Washington was suspended for

the first half of the game against Northwestern last Satur-

day. Maurice has had a good week,” Frost said. “We need

him to be ready to go for a whole game. He obviously makes

us a better team when he’s out there, so we need him out

there more often.” Kickoff on FS1 is set for 6:30 p.m.

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LAND OF THE FREE

BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE

TODAY’S PUZZLE HOME OF BISON SPORTS FOR 42 YEARS!

Saturday, October 12th 7-10 p.m

“STRINGS ATTACHED” With Brett Alan & Angie Reiners

BEER GARDEN St. Patrick parking lot

Sunday October 13th 12-4 p.m.

FALL FESTIVAL

Rock Wall, Silent & Live Auctions, Bounce

Houses. Petting Zoo, Mule Rides, Carnival

Games, Snack Shack, Sit Down Dinner, Face

Painting, BINGO, Pumpkin Painting, Raffle.

45th Annual

McCook’s ST. PATRICK

FALL FESTIVAL

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