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A new wireless radio network for first responders
(Column ~ 02/21/11)
I'm pleased to share the news that Nebraska has accomplished a goal that we have been working toward for more than a decade -- to build a new statewide wireless radio system to enhance public safety. I was excited to celebrate the final piece of this new state wireless radio network recently with first responders from a number of state agencies. ...
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The fallacy of President Obama's budget
(Column ~ 02/21/11)
The White House spent last week describing President Obama's budget as historic. Unfortunately, his proposal was neither inspiring nor compelling, and as a result, it was met with bipartisan opposition. Members of both parties share concerns the President's budget lacks the long-term vision to confront the serious fiscal and economic challenges we face and agree this proposal spends too much, taxes too much, and borrows too much...
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June Elaine Tracy
(Obituary ~ 02/21/11)
June 24, 1929--Feb. 17, 2011 ARAPAHOE, Nebraska -- June Elaine Tracy, 81, died Thursday (Feb. 17, 2011), at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. She was born on June 24, 1929, on the family farm northwest of Arapahoe to Frederick W.E. and Laura E. (Koeteman) Huxoll. She grew up and attended school at St. Matthews Parochial School northwest of Arapahoe. She was confirmed on June 11, 1944, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church...
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June Rose Hoagland
(Obituary ~ 02/21/11)
June 10, 1919 -- Feb. 14, 2011 WATSONVILLE, California -- June passed away Feb. 14, 2011, in Watsonville after a short illness. She was born June 10, 1919, in McCook, Nebraska, one of seven sisters and one brother to Margaret [Dietz] and William M. Brehm...
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Egypt's Anwar Sadat
(Column ~ 02/21/11)
In 2011 mass demonstrations in Cairo, Egypt have attracted much attention worldwide, and have apparently sparked similar demonstrations throughout the Middle East. For some, these demonstrations have evoked memories of the late 1970s, when Anwar Sadat, Egypt's Premier shocked the Arab world by instigating a peace process with Egypt's longtime enemy, Israel -- a gesture, which gained worldwide admiration and respect and earned for Sadat the coveted Nobel Peace Prize in 1978...
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County jail issue just won't go away
(Editorial ~ 02/21/11)
Construction of the new city police, fire and administrative building will force us to face an issue that has been smouldering for three decades. Red Willow County decided to close its jail in 1983 after it was deemed too expensive to bring it up to new standards. Since then, prisoners have been held in the jail cells for as long as possible -- 96 hours -- or transferred to other counties which hold "our" prisoners for a fee...
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Bison boys blast Cozad 72-43
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/11)
McCook sophomore Sean Backer (22) comes up with a loose ball and looks for an open teammate against Cozad's Rhet Montgomery (back, on floor) and Tylar Lauby (20) Saturday night at the McCook Senior High gym. The Bison finished the regular season with a 14-9 record after the 72-43 romp over the Haymakers to cap Bison Senior Night festivities...
- Verlyn 'Vern' Glebe (Obituary ~ 02/21/11)
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The Great American Race more American than ever
(Column ~ 02/21/11)
"The Great American Race" meant more to Americans this year than ever before as it made a major contribution to our efforts for energy independence. "The Great American Race", of course, is the Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest, richest and most prestigious event, and this year, it was more American than ever...
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Unbeaten Cambridge heavyweight state champ heads area list of state mat medalists
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/11)
OMAHA, Nebraska -- Gazette area competitors brought home 12 medals from the 2011 Nebraska State High School Wrestling Championships. Area wrestlers were most heaviest represented in the Class D ranks, and that where the majority of the medals were won. Area matmen claimed 10 medals in the Class D division, including a coveted gold medal won by a heavyweight who wrestles perhaps like someone close to half his size...
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