Stories from Wednesday, December 5, 2018

McCOOK, Neb. — Hitchcock County’s intensity showed just how much respect the Falcons have for opponents like their Cattle Trail contest on Tuesday. “Arapahoe. They’re a solid team,” coach Mark Brown said. Indeed. Leave guard Teri Hilker enough room and she’ll make a three for those Warriors...

Jack M. Dodge June 28, 1933 - Dec. 2, 2018 OMAHA, Neb. — Jack M. Dodge, age 85, entered heaven on Dec. 2, 2018, in Omaha. A memorial celebration of life will be held at Faithful Shepherd Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. ( 2530 S 165th Ave)...

Dale Bischoff Dec. 15, 1933 - Nov. 30, 2018 WAUNETA, Neb. — Dale Henry “Burley” Bischoff was born on Dec. 15, 1933, on his family’s farm in Dundy County, Neb., to William and Katie (Parde) Bischoff. He was baptized on Jan. 7, 1934, and confirmed on April 20, 1947, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Wauneta. Growing up, Dale farmed with his family and attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Parochial School. He went on to Wauneta High School, where he graduated in 1951...

Maxine Frances Newcomb Jan. 16, 1922 - Dec. 4, 2018 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Maxine Frances Newcomb passed away at the Cambridge Manor on Dec. 4, 2018. She was born in Swanton, Neb., on Jan. 16, 1922, to William and Lois (Coe) Yost. She attended elementary school in Swanton and McCook. She graduated from Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis in 1939, where she was awarded a Regent’s Scholarship. Maxine taught in rural schools in Frontier and Lincoln counties...

McCOOK, Neb. — Junior Avery Johnson’s 20 points and strong Maywood-Hayes Center defense defined a 51-16 win against Southwest in the Cattle Trail girls’ finale Tuesday night. Junior Maci Sorge scored seven more points as did sophomore Jaycee Widener. Senior Paige Wood and junior Abbie Broott finished with six apiece and junior Jaycee Lapp tallied five...

STAMFORD, Neb. — Southern Valley’s boys were ready for defending RPAC champ Cambridge as the Eagles won 54-41 Tuesday evening. Sophomores Clayton Berry (15 points) and Carter Bose (11) led the Eagles’ second win in three games this season. Juniors Jaden Quinn (eight) and Beau Baily (seven) teamed for another 15 points...

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest started fast with a 23-8 first quarter and went on to beat Medicine Valley, 59-46, in Tuesday’s Cattle Trail quarterfinals. Seniors Blake Williams and Dylan Hoffman delivered a combination which powered the Roughriders (2-0 record)...

McCOOK, Neb. — The W-P could easily stand for Wicked Pressure after Wauneta-Palisade’s 72-6 Cattle Trail win over Maywood-Hayes Center Tuesday night. Coach Dave Kuhlen’s team unleashed awesome full-court defense which really never slowed because of the Broncos’ great depth...

McCOOK, Neb. — Don’t let the new hairstyles fool you, because nothing fluffy or soft could describe how Dundy County-Stratton’s boys played Cattle Trail basketball Tuesday night. “We told them no hair down to the collars, so they decided to go up instead,” coach Kris Freeland said following a 71-24 triumph over Decatur Community (Kan.)...

McCOOK, Neb. — Nobody packed a 1-2 Cattle Trail punch like Arapahoe’s boys in the closest quarterfinal game Tuesday evening. Junior Yordi Gutierrez tallied 26 points which led all boys’ first-round scorers and senior Carson Schroeder netted 15 points...

McCOOK, Neb. — Dundy County Stratton’s girls truly “defended” their Cattle Trail title with a second-quarter shutout against Medicine Valley on Tuesday. In fact, the Tigers (3-0 overall) only allowed two points before halftime while starting on a 62-20 quarterfinal victory...

McCOOK, Neb. — The honesty of coach Brandon Gehring was delightful following Decatur Community’s dazzling Cattle Trail performance Tuesday afternoon. Was it a particular gameplan that made the difference or perhaps some incredible motivational tool?...

McCOOK, Neb. — A wide range of bids was received for the 2019 crack sealing of the city’s streets and alleys. The McCook City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night, unanimously awarded the bid to Stripe and Seal LLC of Hays, Kan., for $36,000...

McCOOK, Neb. — Tryouts have concluded and a cast has been selected for SWNCTA's spring musical production. Performance dates for the musical will be March 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, and 24, 2019 at the historical Fox Theatre. Tickets will go on sale March 1, 2019, at Longnecker Jewelry and Janssen Kool Honda...

McCOOK, Neb. — The fourth annual McCook Community College science symposium is set for 1 p.m. Friday at the Weeth Theater in Tipton Hall. MCC freshman Ethan Wilcox will present his findings from an experiment he did this semester on roly polies. In addition, his instructor Rob Bogardus, will present his own research on tree swallows. The event is free and open to the public...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Christian Church, 507 West B, is presenting “A Night in Bethlehem,” from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. During the event, families are guided through the bustling Bethlehem marketplace to discover what life was like when Jesus was born...

Work Camp inmates Nick Munoz, above, and Jeremy Sherman, below, wield needles to stitch up a couple stuffed toys before the McCook area “Christmas Toy Box” giveaway Sunday, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., at McCook Memorial Auditorium at West Fifth and C. Head Elf Barb Ostrum said the help of the inmates has been instrumental in getting the toys, games, bikes and trikes set up this week.”These men have been amazing help. ...

Politics and political correctness have wormed their way into “the most wonderful time of the year.” It’s almost impossible to avoid taking sides when deciding whether to say “Merry Christmas!” or “Happy Holidays!” Someone attuned to the #MeToo movement noticed enough hint of sexual assault in the classic yuletide tune “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” (“Hey, what’s in this drink?”) that some radio stations now refuse to play it...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was an open letter to State Sen. Dan Hughes: _ Sen. Hughes, _ I would like to express my concern that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring its first diversity vice chancellor for two reasons. 1. From what I understand this man will be paid $250,000. ...