Stories from Thursday, December 10, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook seniors Talyn Campbell, Alec Langan and Reid Steinbeck all scored powerful pins to highlight a 45-27 Bison dual win over visiting Cozad Thursday evening. Family members cheered on the close dual which was tied, 27-27, until Langan-Steinbeck consecutive pins. Freshman Cadde Beeby scored another big win to help the Bison capture this team win...

McCOOK, Neb. — Sophomore lineman Eli Kehler and wide receiver Lucas Gomez-Wilson have joined McCook seniors on the All-Class B District 4 football team. Kehler was one of five Bison trench warriors who made the team: Seniors Torrington Ford, Isaiah Weimers, Adrian Manzanares and Reid Steinbeck...

Judy Fay Rohr March 16, 1957 - Dec. 6, 2020 NESS CITY, Kan. — Judy Fay Rohr, 63, passed away on Dec. 6, 2020, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on March 16, 1957, in Stratton, Neb., the daughter of Orville and Elsie (Barger) Shull...

Keith Fidler Aug. 27, 1944 - Dec. 5, 2020 ELKHORN, Neb. — Keith Fidler, of Elkhorn, 76, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha of kidney failure. He was the oldest son of C.V. “Babe” and Helen (Cappell) Fidler, born Aug. 27, 1944 in McCook, Neb. ...

Laverne Elizabeth Niemeth Dec. 22, 1929 - Dec. 7, 2020 HERNDON, Kan. — Laverne Elizabeth Niemeth, 90, of Herndon, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Wheat Haven Home in McDonald, Kan. She was born Dec. 22, 1929, to Charles F. and Lydia (Micek) Janousek in Beardsley, Kan...

Sherry Easterday April 6, 1949 - Nov. 25, 2020 LIMON, Colo. — Sherry Easterday, 71, passed on Nov. 25, 2020. A memorial service in her hometown of Eustis, Neb., will take place at a later date. Sherry was born April 6, 1949 in Holdrege, Neb., to Clyde and Eloris Sill Houlden. ...

Viola B. Gottschalk Nov. 13, 1923 - Dec. 6, 2020 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Viola Bertha Gottschalk was born Nov. 13, 1923, to John and Margaret (Kramer) Johnston near Erie, Colo. As a child, she attended country school near her home through the eighth grade. She completed requirements for a high school diploma as an adult many years later after raising her family...

95th birthday The family of Mary Poore of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Her family includes children, Mike Poore of Phoenix, Ariz., Tom Poore of McCook and Kathy Myers of McCook, and seven grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1001 Norris Ave., McCook, NE 69001...

Results from the most recent Men’s Major League action where Fullmomntum dominated every team division while Jericca Lewis and Brad Lewis delivered top scores: Men’s Major Fullmomentum 296.5-182.5 Quality Irrigation 266.5-211.5 Maris Gen. Con. 251.5-228.5...

McCOOK, Neb. — Natalie Roberts banked in a three-pointer and McCook’s reserve girls hit enough shots for their 25-21 opening win over Holdrege on Monday. :We got the lead with those points (from Roberts) and held on to get the win,” coach David Peterman commented. “We made plenty of mistakes tonight. We need to learn from them and improve for the next game.”...

All times CST: Today Basketball: McCook at Goodland, Kan., Tournament, 5/7 p.m. Wrestling: Cozad at McCook, 6:30 p.m. Junior high basketball: McCook 7thgrade girls at Holdrege, 4:30 p.m. Freshman basketball: McCook at Cozad, 5/6:30 p.m. Basketball: Southern Valley at Gothenburg, TBA...

McCOOK, Neb. — Gone but not forever was Jeff Gross’ message about his coaching career when talking to the Omaha World-Herald on Wednesday. “I really believe I will coach again,” McCook’s football leader since 1998 said in a published interview. Gross stepped down from coaching the Bison on Wednesday larger to spend more time with family and watching former players...

STAMFORD, Neb. — A terrific triple punch of scorers teamed to lead Cambridge’s 50-34 road triumph over Southern Valley Tuesday night. Paige Klumpe stepped up to hit six of seven shots for a 3-0Trojan-best 17 points. Junior Autumn Deterding was even sharper at eight-for-nine, totaling 16 points...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook residents will be able to give their two-cents worth via a survey that will be available Monday, Dec. 14. The McCook Economic Development Corp. is applying for a rural workforce housing grant and part of that application includes a survey, said MEDC director, Andy Long, at Monday’s McCook City Council meeting. ...

TOP:Local students were enlisted Wednesday afternoon to help move bicycles from storage to the Hot Tub Brokers showroom in preparation for next week’s Toy Box giveaway. BELOW : Haley Ostrum and Brittni Kinne help arrange some 60 newly conditioned bicycles ready for new homes. ...

For years, my husband and I have toyed with the idea of opening a retail store in McCook with the business divided into two distinct sides. One half would feature all our favorite junk foods, using machines we have accumulated over the years. Reminiscent of the county fair or childhood summers, the store would feature cotton candy in every flavor and color imaginable, funnel cakes piled high with fruit toppings, and popcorn covered in so many different seasonings, your head would spin. ...

A roundup of recent wrestling tournaments which included Gazette-area varsity teams: Hi-Line at Elwood ELWOOD, Neb. — Arapahoe’s Jordan Smith (170 pounds) and heavyweight Levi Kerner won championships as the Warriors placed fifth among 14 teams. Chase County finished fourth with three finalists. Conner Bryner took home a title at 160 for Wauneta-Palisade...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council unanimously voted to pledge $25,000 for a housing fund grant. MEDC director Andy Long requested the City of McCook contribute $25,000 of ACE funds to be committed toward the local match amount of $150,000. MEDC is proposing to create a $750,000 fund that can be used for low interest, deferred loans with the hope of lowering the cost of building eligible housing and/or provide housing rehabilitation assistance. ...