Stories from Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Thank you all my taxpaying friends. I recently received an EOB (Explanation of Medical Benefits) from a program that we are subscribed to called TRICARE for Life. Actually it was for, Grannie Annie, my wife’s visit to our local Hospital Emergency Room. Our total bill was considerable but for us it came to $0.00. Our medical insurance paid it all...

Dear Editor, Thank you for continuing to open up the lines of communication regarding the COVID situation. It is always good to raise questions and concerns, especially when it concerns people’s health. Here are some facts we would like to share with your readers. These facts come from reputable sources, which is very important when one is considering data surrounding this, or any other, health issue...

Hindus very much like the idea of daily prayer in Nebraska public schools as long as it includes the prayers of diverse religions and denominations practiced in Nebraska and the nation and the expression of non-believers. Talking about prayer; Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement today, said that a reverent petition for help or expression of devotion-love-praise-thanks addressed to an object of worship was important, intensely valuable, significant and uplifting to many of us. ...

Debra “Deb” Sue Young June 2, 1955 - Jan. 28, 2023 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Debra “Deb” Sue Young, age 67, of Cambridge, passed away at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital on Jan. 28, 2023. Deb was born in Laramie, Wyo., on June 2, 1955, to Donald and Gwen (Sherard) Stine. She attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1973...

Densel Wayne O’Dea June 8, 1931 - Jan. 28, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. — Densel Wayne O’Dea was born June 8, 1931, on the family farm in rural Red Willow County, Neb. Densel was the second child of James W. and Louise M. (Nothnagel) O’Dea. Densel graduated from Red Willow High School in 1949 and served in the United States Army from 1952-1954, spending 13 months in Korea, stationed in Pusan, now Busan. ...

Zelpha L. Golding Sept. 4, 1929 - Jan. 27, 2023 STRATTON, Neb. — Zelpha L. Golding, age 93, of Stratton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Kinship Pointe, McCook. Born Sept. 4, 1929, to parents, Floyd and Grace (Burks) Cushing, Zelpha grew up on the north divide of Stratton. She was the first born of three siblings. She graduated from Stratton High School and taught in country schools...

Charlene “Sherry” Franssen-Breinig July 8, 1949 - Jan. 20, 2023 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Charlene “Sherry” Franssen-Breinig, 73, of Arapahoe, died Jan. 20, 2023 at her home. She was born July 8, 1949, in Boulder, Colo., to Mary Alice and E.C. Buck Harris. She grew up in Boulder and attended Mapleton Elementary, Casey Jr. High, and Boulder High School, graduating in 1967...

CURTIS, Neb. — Chase County’s wrestlers totaled 136 points to place third among 16 teams competing in the Medicine Valley Wrestling Invite on Friday. The Longhorns trailed only reigning Class D champion Sutherland with 171.5 and Sedgwick County (Colo.) scoring 151...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Hitchcock County’s becoming kings of the two-point wins after topping Cambridge, 155-153, during Darrell Barnes Invitational wrestling on Saturday. The Falcons delivered that same victory margin over Cambridge in their RPAC championship showdown eight days earlier...

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest senior Bailey Truksa’s 18 points on 60 percent shooting led the Roughriders to a 51-34 RPAC consolation finals win over Wauneta-Palisade Saturday afternoon. The Roughriders (11-6) charged in front for their third win over talented W-P this season...

LINCOLN, Neb. — In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Nebraska Athletics is hosting the inaugural HuskHers Brunch on Wednesday. This event will celebrate female athletes, staff and leaders in the community that support women’s excellence in athletics, business and life. ...

AMHERST, Neb. — Ambie Custard captured another championship and McCook High’s wrestling girls outscored 17 teams at Amherst on Saturday. Top 10 teams from 20 teams competing at this Amherst girls invite: Teams: 1. Grand Island 195, 2. Sandhills Valley 76, 3. McCook 70, 4. Minden 67, 5. Amherst 66, 6. Fillmore Central 63, 7. Ansley-Litchfield 48, 8. North Platte 45, 9. Ainsworth 36, 10. Thayer Central 35; 11. Southwest 33, 17 Southern Valley 15...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook High wrestlers won their final duals including a tie-breaker over Yuma, Colo., for teir 3-2 performance in Friday’s home dual invite. Coach Nick Umscheid offered these insights: “It was a huge improvement over last year by winning 3 duals on Friday...

Rotarians learn about human trafficking; contribute items for ‘Go Bags’ outreach Ronda Graff McCook Rotary McCOOK, Neb. — As January comes to a close, so does National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Unfortunately, that does not mean human trafficking is coming to a close...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook 7th Grade Boys played three games against Lexington on Monday, 1/30 at McCook Junior High. The A Team won 32-28. Bringing their record to 1-2 on the season. Mason West led the Bison in scoring with 12. Krayten Ureste added 9 points and Rylee Stensvad had 6 points...

KEARNEY, Neb. — They blew a 14-point lead and trailed 58-54 with 8.2 seconds to go Saturday afternoon. Yet the McCook boys know how to beat a tough 11-win Holdrege Duster squad. The Bison triumphed 89-79 in double overtime last month. During their Southwest Conference tournament rematch, freshman Bryson Gullion scored six of his 29 points in those final eight seconds to force overtime...

OMAHA, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Colorado minor following a pursuit on Interstate 80 overnight. At approximately 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, a trooper observed a Subaru WRX speeding at over 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near Gretna, at mile marker 435. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and accelerated to a higher rate of speed. The trooper initiated a pursuit...