Stories from Thursday, January 3, 2019

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — The new year in a new gym started with a blast as Arapahoe’s boys blew through Red Cloud, 57-7, Wednesday afternoon. Tied 2-2, a 33-0 surge showed the Warriors were more than ready to run off all their holiday treats and feasts. Junior Yordi Gutierrez delivered his fifth 20- or-more scoring effort with 20 points despite the second-half “running clock.”...

It’s been an exciting couple of days for space geeks. China successfully landed it’s Chang’e 4 craft on the far side of the moon, sending back photos of its rover on the lunar surface. The craft is named after a Chinese goddess who, according to legend, has lived on the moon for millennia. No word on whether Chang’e has greeted her new visitor...

Rodney Garth Walker Dec. 28, 1937 - Dec. 31, 2018 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Rodney Garth Walker, 81, died on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Manhattan. He was born Dec. 28, 1937, in McCook, Neb., the son of Joseph H. and Bessie I. (Tjaden) Walker. A proud Nebraskan, Rod was named Distinguished Alumnus by The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he received a bachelor degree in music education in 1959. ...

Carol J. (Mick) Quinn July 16, 1935 - Dec. 31, 2018 OXFORD, Neb. — Funeral for Carol J. (Mick) Quinn will be on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Oxford with Pastor Brian Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Oxford Cemetery...

Speaking for lots of people from lots of places, I’d like to say thank you. The need to shout words of appreciation for all to hear was impressed on me these past few weeks when friends, neighbors and perfect strangers took the time and trouble to lend a hand to a couple of old folks...

Even before Thanksgiving, I recall saying Michigan-Ohio State play for the right to get routed against Alabama or Clemson in those overhyped college football playoffs. Thankfully, the Big Ten didn’t take the black eyes that went to Oklahoma and Notre Dame Saturday night...

McCOOK, Neb. — Two McCook Community College volleyball players were recently named to the Omaha World-Herald all-Nebraska team for players from two-year colleges. Five more Lady Indians received honorable mention. MCC players named to the World-Herald first team included freshman Faith Simpson, (Wauneta-Palisade) who was eighth in NJCAA Division I in kills with 481, had 56 aces and was named the Region IX freshman of the year. ...

Over the years, the activities my family and I have become involved in seem to have fallen into two camps, those needing a helmet and those involving water. For example, I personally own three different types of helmets, one for skiing, one for riding my scooter and a large variety of bicycle helmets, depending on the type of bicycle and terrain...

McCOOK, Neb. — An unexpected two-week break from basketball game action certainly has both McCook teams ready for visiting Gothenburg Friday night. The Bison host this doubleheader with varsity action set to start at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, both teams take an extended trip to Sidney where they’ll face Red Raiders...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. —Arapahoe’s improving girls team ran into a Red Cloud squad on Wednesday that’s famous for making the most of its available talent. The famous ‘six strong’ tournament team from two years ago now features nine players, but Red Cloud coach Casey Fangmeyer knew his Warriors' victory chances really depended on one 6’2” inside force...

Former McCook Community College basketball player Brehanna Daniels, who became the first African American woman to pit a car in a national NASCAR race in July, will add another athletic endeavor to her resume and she’ll be doing it on prime-time network television...

Until June 6, 1944, our neighborhood was filled with all branches of the armed forces. It was D-Day almost 75 years ago. Now in 2019, I find myself reliving that time while reading “Andy Rooney My War,” published in 1995, and 2000 by Essay Products...

McCOOK, Neb. — Banks have indicated their commitment to project loans that will finance a new $22.2 million, 50,000-square-foot addition to Community Hospital, McCook. Sean Wolfe, the hospital's chief finance officer, and members of the hospital's board of directors discussed cash flow during the construction project at the board's monthly meeting on Dec. 19. Wolfe said the hospital has received notice from banks signaling their commitment for project loans...