Stories from Friday, November 30, 2018

CURTIS, Neb. — Medicine Valley coach Derek Bantam almost had to feel like one of those guys who finds new vehicles parked outside Christmas morning. Vroom! Vroom! There was freshman Jessa Bailey speeding along, scoring 13 points with a variety of mid-range shots in her first high school game...

Sorry, Payless, anyone who spends much time on their feet knows you can’t scrimp when it comes to footwear. A few extra dollars pay off in spades if it means the difference between comfort or misery at the end of a long day. However, the company did make a good point about perceptions in a recent publicity stunt that resulted in a lot of ... publicity...

Well, it’s time to go to Arkansas again to see my boys. I go several times a year but I always go around Christmas time because that’s when both their birthdays are. In fact, when Linda and I were married, December was a month we both looked forward to and dreaded at the same time because of all the special days in it...

On Nov. 8 nearly 500 Nebraskans gathered at Norfolk’s DeVent Center and Divots Conference Center to talk about the future. They represented dozens of the 257 hometowns that make up a growing community of communities, better known as the Nebraska Community Foundation network. They are volunteers, there on their own volition because they care deeply about their hometowns. They are building stronger communities in their own places and together, a Greater Nebraska...

McCOOK, Neb. — Newly elected McCook City Council members will be officially sworn in Monday night and two bids are expected to be approved, at the regular council meeting 6:30 p.m., city council chambers, at the McCook Municipal building. Taking the oath of office will be re-elected members, Mike Gonzales and Gene Weedin and recently elected, Jared Muehlenkamp...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRYCE S. SCHUMAKER   NORTON, Kan. — Bryce Shane Schumaker was born into the arms of Jesus at 12:50 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 19, in Norton. He was tiny but absolutely perfect with the cutest little fingers and toes!  Bryce was already so loved by his mommy and daddy, Mandy and Shane, as well as his big sisters, Nataley, Lauryn, and Shelby. ...

When I travel the highways and byways of the Golden Plains of America, my heart swells with pride. There’s a special, free spirit out here in Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas, that is shown each day as friends and neighbors from all across the area connect at sales, sporting events, community celebrations and shopping excursions...

Sorry, Payless, anyone who spends much time on their feet knows you can’t scrimp when it comes to footwear. A few extra dollars pays off in spades if it means the difference between comfort or misery at the end of a long day. However, the company did make a good point about perceptions in a recent publicity stunt that resulted in a lot of ... publicity...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — Junior Mallie McNair shot a sizzling 10-for-14 and scored 23 points to lead Chase County’s 60-21 trouncing of Cozad Thursday evening. McNair finished eight-for-11 inside the arc, then drilled two of three triples as coach Mark Bottoms’ team dominated this season opener...

STAMFORD, Neb. — Southen Valley’s boys shook off a rough two-point third quarter and still beat Minden, 57-53, Thursday night. Trailing 40-39, the Eagles promptly regained their shooting touch and rallied for this win. Sophomore Clayton Berry was sharpest with five of eight field goals (63 percent) leading to his team-high 15 points...

WALLACE, Neb. — The Wauneta-Palisade Broncos started fast and really never looked back during a 52-41 win over Wallace Thursday night. Coach Matt Cox’s team took a 13-9 lead through one quarter and stretched that margin to 29-18 by halftime. Wildcat fans could cheer a 10-8 third period, but Wauneta-Palisade finished with another 15 points in the final eight minutes...

TRENTON, Neb. — A showdown of 19-win teams from last season proved to be all Hitchcock County Thursday evening. The Falcons sent shots flying through both nets a 58 percent clip while taking charge quickly against returning district finalist Cambridge...

TRENTON, Neb. — Cambridge’s always entertaining 1-2 punch of Paxton Ross and Preston Carbaugh powered a 60-40 opening win over Hitchcock County Thursday night. Ross drove past or fired 24 points over the Falcons while Carbaugh continued 15 points. Juniors Kyle Eubanks (six points), Zion Moyer (five) and senior Spencer Rice (two) were other contributors to the defending RPAC champs’ scoring column...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Several area wrestlers earned high places while Dundy County-Stratton took third at Thursday’s North Platte St. Pat’s/Maxwell Invitational. Area champions were Brendan Warman of DC-S at 126 pounds, Medicine Valley’s Jaden Henderson at 138, Med Valley’s Austin Wolfe at 195 along with two more DC-S Tigers: Delton Haines at 220 and Graeson Stillwagon at 285...

CURTIS, Neb. — A super nine Southwest players hitting shots showed why coach Christian Arterburn has faith in his second Roughrider basketball team. Arterburn expects a balanced, fast-paced attack and the ’Riders delivered with a 56-32 road win over Medicne Valley Thursday night...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook High swim team’s season debut a Hastings Invite on Saturday has been postponed due to expected heavy snow, McCook High announced this morning. No rescheduled date had been obtained at today’s Gazette press deadline. The Bison instead will make their season debut with Friday’s McCook Invitational one week from today at McCook Family YMCA...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee announces a change in venue for their December 4 First Tuesday event. They will meet at McCook City Library to join forces with the Library Advisory Board and the Library Foundation Board in celebration of 50 years at the present location...