Stories from Friday, September 15, 2017

ALLIANCE, Neb. — Senior Hunter Potthoff enjoyed his first touchdown of the season so much he scored two more barely a quarter into McCook's 57-7 win over Alliance Friday night. Potthoff caught one TD pass, took an Alliance throw to pick-six paradise and then caught another from 48 yards as the Bison cruised to 4-0...

Rawlins County senior Braden Leitner was far from a light challenge to bring down during the Buffaloes' 48-0 win over northwest Kansas rival Decatur Community from Oberlin Friday evening. All the Rawlins points were scored before halftime on Homecoming Night while remaining unbeaten at 3-0. More details from area games will be featured in Monday's Gazette...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Still, they ran...

One of the reasons Trump supporters backed him for President was his opposition to minority groups, including immigrants, having special rights that others don’t have. This was first called Affirmative action and the concept goes back to the early 1960s. It was seen as a way to combat racial discrimination in the hiring process and was later expanded to address gender discrimination. It was created by Executive Order 10925, signed by President John F. Kennedy on March 6, 1961...

95th birthday The family of Mitty Arminta (Huggins) Quigley of Indianola, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 39276 Rd 720, Indianola, NE 69034.

90th birthday The family of George “Sam” Haller of Culbertson, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of his 90th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. The open house is Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, 2 to 5 p.m at the Culbertson Ambulance Barn. No gifts, please, your presence is your gift. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 292,  Culbertson, NE  69024...

ANGELUS, Kan. — Morgan Barnhart and Clem Fellhoelter, both of Scott City, Kan., were united in marriage March 18, 2017, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Angelus with the Rev. Donald Pfannenstiel officiating. Parents of the bride are Daryl and Yvonne Barnhart of McCook, Neb. ...

Beau Allen Gauthier Gabriel and Brittney Gauthier of McCook announce the birth of their son, Beau Allen Gauthier, who was born July 31, 2017, at Hastings, Neb. He weighed 6 pounds and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Brad and Linda Firley of Deshler, Neb., John Gauthier of Kearney, Neb., and Doug and Teresa Ketter of Norfolk, Neb. Great-grandparents are Marylin Levendofsky of Belleville, Kan., Erma Firley of Seward, Neb., and Dorothy Pfeifer of Humphrey, Neb...

I’ve mentioned the fact that we are hosting our Third Annual Genealogy Expo on Oct 14 here in McCook and now I’m going to give you a rundown on what will be covered. First up at 9 a.m. will be Megan Harwager from the Nebraska Children’s Home Society. ...

The vice president of McCook Community College, Andy Long, will be the speaker at the 2017 Norris Institute Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast, a traditional observation during McCook’s Heritage Days celebration, will take place Friday, Sept. 22, at McCook Christian Church, located at 507 West B Street. The breakfast will be catered by Schmick’s Market...

COVINGTON, Tenn. — In January 2017, a felon from Tennessee was at the airport north of Arapahoe, Neb., instead of appearing in court in Tennessee. On Sept. 1, back in Tennessee, 55-year-old Mike Parsons of Arlington, Tenn., was sentenced to three years in prison for missing that court date...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s annual “Heritage Days” celebration Sept. 20-24 will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Nebraska, the 135th anniversary of McCook and the 40th anniversary of the Red Willow Western Rural Fire Department. To mark 40 years of fighting fires and protecting lives, livestock, grassland and property, RWW firefighters plan a celebration on Saturday, Sept. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Safety concerns have a new procedure in place before school at the McCook Elementary playground. From 7:45 to the first bell at 7:55 a.m., children walk around the playground perimeter instead of playing. Called a “Walking Club,” it was initiated this year due to children getting unintentionally hurt, said Greg Borland, McCook Elementary principal...

McCOOK, Neb. — City leaders will consider granting final reading approval for the upcoming fiscal year budget and pay plan Monday evening, as well as final reading approval for a trash collection hike and first reading approval for a sewer rate increase...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Pantry plans its second annual “Heritage Days Donations Days,” “relocating” to Norris Park for a two-day food collection event during McCook’s annual Heritage Days Celebration. The Pantry booth will be open in the park Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m until 6 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., accepting non-perishable foods for the Pantry shelves and monetary donations for the Pantry treasury...

Walk through the north door of the Nebraska state capitol and you’ll see a motto carved in stone over the doorway: “The Salvation of the State is Watchfulness in the Citizen.” A series of stories by the Associated Press to be released Sunday indicates that lawmakers nationwide are chipping away at that motto, in the name of fear, security or simple expediency...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The best is yet to come. That’s how Garrett Nokes, Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team timed event coach, feels about the team’s performance at the Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo in River Falls, Wis. over the weekend. It was the first competition of the 2017-18 season, and the results weren’t quite what everyone had hoped for...

Hopefully, Big Red fans will still have an appetite for lunch following Nebraska’s 11 a.m. game against Northern Illinois on Fox Sports 1. The Huskers and Huskies both bring 1-1 records into this collision at Lincoln. Big Red kicks off a busy week three of college football with plenty more NFL action on Sunday. Big Ten fans can flip channels since No. 7 Michigan hosts Air Force at 11 a.m. on Big Ten Network. No. 9 Oklahoma State plays Pittsburgh at that same early hour on ESPN...

McCOOK, Neb. — North Platte proved to be tough Bulldogs while taking both football games against McCook Junior High on Thursday at Weiland Field. The N.P. seventh-graders won a tough 12-6 contest where they fought off final Bison threat. Eighth-grade action featured Cole Cappel firing a 28-yard touchdown pass to Nathaniel Reiners...

McCOOK, Neb. — Early-season unbeaten Alliance and four area schools join McCook in the McCook Volleyball Invitational on Saturday. Defending tourney champ Chase County returns along with dangerous Cambridge, Southwest and Decatur Community from Oberlin, Kan...

Sophomore Jaimee Radel (12) rose to challenge this Gothenburg kill attempt during McCook High School’s reserve volleyball win Thursday afternoon. The Bison varsity spikers host their annual McCook Invitational on Saturday.

GOTHENBURG, Neb. —Top 10 medalists Holland Stagemeyer and Cassidy Redl led McCook High’s golfers to fourth place among 12 Gothenburg Invite teams on Thursday. Stagemeyer conquered the Wildhorse course with an 83 which earned eighth place. Redl was only one stroke off that pace and her 84 helped McCook score a 364 — just two strokes from catching Class A North Platte...

McCOOK, Neb. — Beautiful warm NFL opening day sunny weather greeted all who competed in Sunday’s McCook Optimist Club Punt, Pass & Kick at Weiland Field. The contest was open to youths from age six through 15. Champions qualify for the district PP&K competition in Lincoln on Oct. 8...

Dominant wins were the Thursday night theme for Gazette-area volleyball teams. Southern Valley improved to 8-1 this season while sweeping through the Bertrand Triangular. The Eagles topped Arapahoe 25-18, 25-9; then won a tough 25-10, 16-25, 25-20 battle with those host Vikings...

Farm-fresh is what many families desire. Straight from the farm to your table is one of the best ways you can ensure you're delivering a nutritious and delicious meal for family or friends. Wholesome meals can bring everyone together around the dinner table; even little ones can enjoy flaky, baked fish, a nutritious potato-based side dish and a trendy-twist on a farm-fresh beverage with these fun, flavorful recipes...