Stories from Friday, July 27, 2018

McCOOK, Neb. — Thunder and lightning never stopped Thursday night for those who ran into the McCook Football League champion teams at Weiland Field. Just as they have all season, the Ravens and Eagles zapped foes with electric big-play touchdowns while their defenses rumbled through opposing blockers...

Helen Jean “Downs” Lebsack August 16, 1921 – June 18, 2018 SPOKANE, Wash. — Helen Lebsack of Spokane, passed away on Monday June 18, 2018, at The Village at Orchard Ridge in Coeur d’ Alene, ID, where she had been surrounded by the love and support of her family...

Klayton James Broz Nick and Candace (Klein) Broz of Bridgeport, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Klayton James Broz, born June 28, 2018, at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff, Neb. He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 1/4 inches long. ...

50th anniversary The family of Mark and JoAnn (Kitchen) Bamesberger of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. They were married in 1968 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. Their family includes children, Kirk and Deb Bamesberger and Nicole and Sean Kelly, all of Denver, Colo., and five grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 2507 Dorothy Drive, Lincoln, NE 68507...

I stopped down at the office the other day and Mike Baumfalk handed me a donation for the genealogical library that he had found among his grandmother’s things. His grandmother, Gen (Ike) Wagner, was better known to us all as the proprietor of Gen’s Bridal Shop, a cornerstone of McCook’s retail stores for years...

LINCOLN, Neb. — A look at all the Gazette-area Cornhusker State Games medalists entering Thursday’s competition according to on-line information. McCook Emma Graff — first in 1-meter diving for age 11-12 novice females. Jeremy Shaw — first in powerlifting benchpress equipped for Male Masters, 165 pounds; first in powerlifting benchpress equipped, open division, 165 pounds; first powerlifting push pull equipped, Male Master, 165 pounds; first in powerlifting pushpull equipped, Male Open, 165 pounds.. ...

As you read this, I am among 25,000 people who get me, who get my family as part of the annual bike ride across Iowa. Every single one of them owns at least one bicycle and, more than likely, owns several bikes. Every single one of them has spent 5 or 6 hours on their bike seat for several days in a row, just this week...

McCOOK, Neb. — A glance at all who helped the Eagles and Ravens finish as undefeated McCook Football League champions this season. Fifth-sixth grade Eagles (4-0) — Bryson Gullion, Hudson Dellevoet, Brody Graham, Brody Senff, Quinn Taylor, Tysen Baker, James Geihsler, Miguel Garcia, Asa Long, Grady Riemenschneider, Gabe Roberts, Trent Matson, Isaiah Powers, Beckett Heskett, Aiden Doak and Tristen Campbell. ...

DANBURY, Neb. — Highway 89 between Danbury and Lebanon was closed at times early this morning due to downed power lines and trees, evidence of the strength of an evening thunderstorm Thursday. Red Willow County Sheriff Alan Kotschwar was in the area this morning to investigate reports of a possible tornado. Dave Custer, manager of Twin Valley Public Power District REA, said his crews were called out about 7:30 p.m...

Lauren Kaski’s llama, Tina Marie, seems to asks, “You want me to jump through what?” during the 4-H llama and alpaca showmanship contest at the Dundy County Fair in Benkelman Thursday morning. A little later, Klinton Rinne and Mariner did do the hula-hoop dance during the obstacle course. ...

Most normal people agree that no one should be forced to do anything they don’t want to do by someone else. And that’s especially true in the gender battles that have been going on for decades now because of man’s perceived superior position over women. So it wasn’t surprising to see the Me2 movement erupt at a time where women are finally standing up for themselves and being heard...

McCOOK, Neb. — Summer interns Sage Williams and Emily Frenzen and members of the board of directors of the Museum of the High Plains in McCook plan a "Night at the Museum," Thursday, Aug. 2, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The open house will give the public a sneak peek at the interns' visions for new exhibits designed to highlight some of the more significant aspects of the history of McCook, Red Willow County and Southwest Nebraska. ...