Stories from Friday, May 20, 2022

CULBERTSON, Neb. — Because of current conditions, Culbertson Fire Chief Richard Sensell has issued a ban on all types of outside burning, including trash, fire pits, campfires and any others until further notice.

OMAHA, Neb. — More details and comments about the McCook Bison boys will be featured in the Gazette next week. A glance at all results Wednesday and Thursday at Class B state in Omaha Burke Stadium. Top five teams: 1. Sidney 66, 2. Waverly 52, 3. Norris 50, 4. McCook 40.5, 5. Aurora 34...

OMAHA, Neb. — More details and McCook Bison comments will appear next week. State track-field results Wednesday through Thursday. Top five teams: 1. Elkhorn North 79.5, 2. Bennington 55.5, 3. Pierce 47, 3. Arlington 47, 5. Northwest 41, 9. McCook 22...

The McCook Adult Co-Ed softball registration deadline is Monday, at the end of the business day. Team fee is $200. An additional $15 fee has to be paid at the YMCA for non members that are participating on teams. For more information feel free to e-mail: bweese@mccookymca.org. or call the YMCA at (308) 345-6228...

Juliane Anna (Flugel) Meyerle March 8, 1925 - March 7, 2022 AURORA, Colo. — Juliane Anna (Flugel) Meyerle passed away March 7, 2022, in Aurora. Juliane was born on March 8, 1925, to Josef and Rosa (Hoegg) Flugel in Koenigstein im Taunus, Germany (northwest of Frankfurt)...

Mayo Marlene (Ailes) Striegel Nov. 9, 1936 - Jan. 17, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Mayo Marlene (Ailes) Striegel, 85, died Jan. 17, 2022. Survivors include her children, Kirk Laird of Peshastin, Wash., Celia and Mark Hornig of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada and Cindy and Harry LaBonde of Cheyenne, Wyo.; brother, Gary and Ruth Ailes of Carson City, Nev.; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren...

85th birthday The family of Don Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday on Sunday, May 29, 2022. He was born in rural Hayes County. His family includes children, Glynn Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Brian Fagerstone and Michelle-Cameron of Missouri, Gary Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Beth Ann McElroy and Brady of Lamar, Colo.; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 36894 RD 730 Hayes Center, NE 69032...

80th birthday The family of Willa Urban is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 607 N. Wilson Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749.

William "Bill" Bauer McCOOK, Neb. — William "Bill" Bauer, 88, of McCook, died Wednesday (May 18, 2022), at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. The family has chosen cremation and services will be announced at a future date. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com.  Memorials may be left in his name to either the Ed Thomas YMCA or the Senior Center for Meals on Wheels program. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements...

McCOOK, Neb. – McCook chamber honored Heritage Acres at a ribbon cutting held at McCook Christian Church on Thursday afternoon. Owner Paula Sandberg announced to the gathering that the farmer’s market portion of Heritage Acres will become Heritage Local Co and will be expanding to serve other communities in 2022...

Critical race theory is one of today’s hot political topics. As we strive to maintain the values of the Good Life in Nebraska, we must have some basic understanding of CRT and racism so that we are not swayed by misinformation for political gain. Below are three statements that should help with understanding CRT...