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Editorial

Remembering President Bush

This week, we said goodbye to former President George H. W. Bush after his death at age 94 at his home in Houston. At the time of his wife’s death in April of this year, he and former First Lady Barbara Bush had been married for 73 years, which is the longest presidential marriage in history. President Bush will be remembered for many things, chief among them his governing during the collapse of the Soviet Union and his leadership during the Gulf War. I appreciate President Bush for his leadership in negotiating and signing NAFTA.

Historic Cattle Drive Caravans From Texas To The Nebraska

In 1907 rancher James H. Cook described his experiences herding cattle from Texas to Nebraska to Eli S. Ricker. While Cook talked Ricker recorded the story in a notebook. The following is an excerpt quoted from that record: “The trailing of cattle from southern Texas to Kansas and Nebraska began in 1868. Immense herds were, during the existence of the industry, driven through to the north, the first destinations being Abilene, Wichita, and finally Ogallala. “In the beginning there was no market down in Texas, and southern men started to running their stock north to find a market.

Stopping Fraudulent Phone Calls

We’ve all been there. Our families sit down for a nice, relaxing dinner and just as we begin to eat, the phone rings. But who could it be? It’s fairly

Smith: National Family Week

<p>Each November, we celebrate National Family Week to reflect on the importance of strong families in our communities. Whether through biological child birth, adoption, or foster care, children need families</p>

Thinking Outloud: What Happened To Rivalries?

Where have all the fierce rivalries gone? Within the last year, a fellow sports columnist asked the public which rivalries were the best and it seemed that jearly everyone that responded, referred to the thought that their used to be old rivalry games between team A and team B. There are many alternatives that fill that mold across Nebraska, regardless of sport.

Smith: Saluting Our Veterans

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Stopping Fraudulent Phone Calls

We ve all been there. Our families sit as down we for begin a nice to eat , relaxing , ’ the phone dinner rings and . just But evening

Thinking Outloud

Have you gotten the chance to make a positive influence on somebody else’s life today, maybe this week? Have you reached out towards others or are you too concerned with your own well-being to get out of your ‘tunnel vision’ life to show concern for other people that might just need a little ‘pick-me-up’. You just might be missing the boat, by looking into the mirror way too much to see yourself and not show interest in others.

Whirlwinds: Land & Sea Adventures From Seward To Talkeetna

After a week of shipboard life, it was time to become landlubbers again. Well, sort of. After docking in Seward, Alaska, we weren’t off the water long. A large group of IFYEs had opted to take a boat tour of Kenai Fjords National Park.
As long as we were in Resurrection Bay where we were protected from rough waters we were fine. We enjoyed seeing the eagles, harbor seals, sea otters and numerous pods of orcas.

Opportunities For Youth

As I travel the Third District and visit our schools, I never cease to be amazed at the intelligence and drive of our students. Their informed curiosity over key issues