Stories from Friday, November 2, 2018

McCOOK, Neb. — Big-play Waverly struck for an 80-yard go-ahead touchdown and then picked off McCook's final desperate throw to win Friday's Class B state quarterfinal, 36-30, at Weiland Field. The Bison season ends at 9-2 largely because of Viking quarterback Rhett Jordan, who rushed for more than 270 yards before halftime then threw that dramatic TD strike...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The McCook Community College Lady Indian volleyball team beat Otero Junior College Thursday in five sets to advance to today’s stage of the Region IX double-elimination tournament. Thursday’s win over the Rattlers came 26-24, 28-26, 25-27, 19-25, 15-11...

Dr. Dale Burdette Riepe Dec. 23, 1938- Oct. 31, 2018 MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas — Dr. Dale Burdette Riepe, 79, was born on Dec. 23, 1938, in Oxford, Neb., to Benhard and Jennie (Haussler) Riepe. Dr. Riepe attended grade school in a one-room country school south of Arapahoe, Neb. ...

Alma “Ann” Sweeney June 9, 1933 - Oct. 28, 2018 LATHROP, Mo. — It is with great sadness that the family of Alma “Ann” Sweeney announces her passing on Oct. 28, 2018, at the age of 85 years. Ann died peacefully in her sleep with her granddaughters, Mandy, Megan, and great grand-daughter, Emily, by her side...

One of my very dear friends posted a photo of a car buried in snow with a remark asking for 6 feet of snow this winter. With the same joviality, I answered that would be fine, 3 inches at a time. Not everyone found either funny of course, but after all, the wooly caterpillars are boasting a fine coat this year and they are at least as reliable as the weatherman...

LINDSAY, Neb. — Breanna Krutsinger and Ross Sueper were happily united in marriage on June 23, 2018, at Holy Family Church in Lindsay, with the wedding offiiated by the Revs. Jim Novotny and Andy Syring. Dinner and dancing followed at Divot’s DeVent Center in Norfolk, Neb...

80th birthday The family of Loren Egle of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 612 County Ave., Stratton, NE 69043.

80th birthday The family of Delbert Blake of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Nov. 7, 1938. He was born in 1938 in Ogalalla, Neb. He and his family have owned and operated Blake’s Service in McCook since 1961, 58 years. ...

80th birthday Clara Ann Trail, aka Grannie Annie, is celebrating her 80th birthday on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Her family invites the public to an afternoon of celebration on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at McCook Memorial United Methodist Church basement, 105 East E, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Your presence is the best present possible. Please join us as we pay tribute to a wonderful lady.Cards of congratulations will reach her at 201 West M, McCook, NE 69001...

Troian Elizabeth Catherine Ebert Alex and Anastasia Ebert of McCook announce the birth of their daughter, Troian Elizabeth Catherine Ebert, who was born Oct. 24, 2018 at Community Hospital in McCook. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.8 ounces and measured 20 1/4 inches long. He has one bother, Rolla Owen Micheal Ebert, 13 months old. Grandparents are Jeff and Nikki Lytle of Frederick, Colo.; Ed and Jackie Holdcroft of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Robert and Angela Ebert of Culbertson, Neb...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College men’s basketball team opens the season this weekend in the MCC Tip-Off Classic. The Indians open play at 7 p.m. tonight against Louisiana Christian Prep and follow that Saturday with a 5 p.m. game against a team of MCC all-stars...

McCOOK, Neb. — The new-look McCook Community College Lady Indian basketball team will debut this weekend as the season opens today in the MCC Tip-Off Classic in the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center. The MCC women take on a team of MCC All-Stars at 5 p.m. On Saturday, the Lady Indians will play Little Priest Tribal College at 3 p.m...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High’s tennis boys mixed in plenty of academic honors besides dominating the Greater Nebraska Activities Conference team. No. 1 singles player Zion Moyer and Class B top five state medalwinner Logan Barenberg both earned Academic All-State...

McCOOK, Neb. —Sign-up is underway for the Community Hospital and YMCA Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 17 at 10 a.m. Early registration for the 5K run/walk is available on-line at the Republican River Fitness Series’ website: http://republicanriverfitnessseries.com. Cost of the event is $25 if ordering a shirt...

OMAHA, Neb. —Omaha prepzone experts are picking the McCook Bison to win tonight’s Class B state football quarterfinal against powerful Waverly. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. on McCook’s historic Weiland Field home turf. Other Class B favorites expected to win are No. 1 Omaha Skutt over No. 8 Blair, No. 2 Scottsbluff over No. 7 Omaha Roncalli and No. 3 York over No. 6 Seward...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Medicine Valley graduates and other area fans were cheering when Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Dylan Floro earned two post-season wins this fall for the National League champions. Floro is the son of M.V. Raider alums Kent and DeAnne (Cole) Floro, who now reside in Merced, Calif...

McCOOK, Neb. — A highway repair project slated next year in McCook will cost the city over $700,000. The McCook Council will be asked Monday night to approve an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation concerning this project, 6:30 p.m. at city council chambers at the city municipal building...

McCOOK, Neb. — It’s has taken many years to revise this local on-stage “partnership” but On Nov. 10th McCook Community College and McCook High School’s theater and music departments are collaborating – about 65 strong -- to present “High School Musical.”...

BASSETT, Neb. — David Gale, Chief Executive Officer of Sandhills State Bank announced the acquisition of three Western States Bank branch locations in Grant, Ogallala and Wauneta. Gale stated, “This continues the build-out of our Western Nebraska footprint through the acquisition of high-quality branches operating in strong Nebraska communities.” Gale continued, “We are excited to welcome Western States Bank’s customers and employees to Sandhills State Bank.”...

It was on September 11, 1970 when Vice-President Spiro Agnew, speaking at the California Republican’s State Convention, described the press as “nattering nabobs of negativism” because of their investigation of the Nixon White House. So we flash forward 48 years to hear similar sentiments coming from Donald Trump, even though his comments are much more explosive. ...

This letter is in response to the full-page diatribe by Gene O. Morris against our President, Donald Trump, in the Nov 1 McCook Gazette. I expected something better than a lot of name calling from an ex-publisher of the Gazette; However, like the mainstream media, Mr. Morris let his emotions get the best of him...

1967. I lived on a farm in Saskatchewan Canada with my husband and five children. My husband wanted to go to Nebraska to avoid the cold winters. Our first trip had to be made to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, a 500-mile one-way with our five children. We needed to fill out paperwork and take pictures for our USA Alien Registration. ...