From the library: It’s a dad’s life at the library

These days we see a lot more dads coming to the library with their children. Accompanying them to story times, summer reading program events, playdays in our Early Literacy Discovery Center, or even to read side by side in our teacup chairs.

Editorials    ( top )

This concept of ‘independence’ is hard work indeed

Iraqis face big test as they assume security chores

major milestone occurred in Iraq Tuesday as American forces withdrew from Baghdad and other major cities, leaving the security up to Iraqi police and soldiers.

Grand Island sustains impressive population jump

Nebraska among first states predicted to emerge from recession

Can Grand Island continue to be the “City of Kindness?”

Today’s Unity Walk and Ethnic Festival reflect G.I.’s cultural diversity

oday offers residents of Grand Island the opportunity to come together in two unique ways.

Continued Iranian turbulance can’t alter U.S. stance

On Tuesday President Obama, in his strongest comment yet on the problems in Iran, pointed out that there were "significant questions about the legitimacy" of the election and clearly rejected the suggestions that the United States had a hand in the current crisis. The Iran government mentioned that the United States and the "Zionists" are responsible for this turmoil. "These accusations are patently false and absurd" Obama said. And he added "this tired strategy of using old tensions to scapegoat other countries won’t work anymore in Iran."

Odor problem needs a solution this summer

With the hot, humid weather of the last couple of weeks, Grand Island residents have gotten a smelly reminder that the city, after a dozen years, has failed to solve the odor problem associated with the JBS Swift & Co. meatpacking plant and the city’s Wastewater Treatment Center.

4-H Shooting Festival returns to Grand Island

Loss of dealerships may impact Detroit’s comeback

ormer Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca had some strong and direct advice to new Chrysler managers as well as the new team at General Motors. Pay off the loans and get the government out of the board rooms as soon as possible.

State Fair Board member offers encouraging words on relocation plans

Area storms remind us
to be prepared

Letters    ( top )

Open borders impacting national security

How many people reading this letter know or have heard of the following: NAFTA, NAU, SPPNA? It seems unthinkable, but so did 9/11 before it happened. NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Treaty, NAU is the North American Union and SPPNA is Strategic and Prosperity Partnership of North America. It is a program designed to merge slowly but surely Mexico, North America and Canada. Yet Congress, except for a few representatives like Tom Tancredo and Ron Paul, as well as the established press (with notable exceptions like CNN’s Lou Dobbs) turn a blind eye despite major evidence mounting daily.

Fears assimilation will ruin nation

Jorge Ramos, unknown to most Americans, arrived from Mexico in 1983. He is a household name in growing Hispanic subculture.

Don’t attack kids or library for having fun

Good health is health care reform

Double standard in the media

Thanks to Council members for determination

To City Council members John Gericke, Larry Carney and Peg Gillbert: thank you so much for your determination to ask questions, time spent digging deeper for the answers, and willingness to listen to the people. Gilbert recognized the need for open discussions and now Gericke and Carney have gone above and beyond to get her original amendment back on record and into the daily workings of the council. We are lucky to have you representing us!

Another tea party to be in G.I.

Are you aware of how many tea parties are going on accross the country this fourth of July? I think it’s obvious that people are not happy with the current administration. I’ve never known Americans to take to the streets like that except for a few flaky war protesters in the 60’s. Even then, the crowds were not that large. Something is brewing alright and it’s not tea. I heard that in Chesepeake, Va, they are expecting 5000 people or so and that’s only one city. There are hundreds of tea parties planned accross the country. Why aren’t we hearing about it on the news?? Ha Ha, as if I didn’t know.

Concerned about food poisoning

What ever happened to the good old days when the worst things we had to fear on the 4th of July were traffic jams and wayward fireworks? According to the USDA’s Meat & Poultry Hot-line, this year’s top threat is food poisoning by nasty E. coli and Salmonella bugs lurking in hamburgers and hot dogs at millions of backyard barbecues. The Hotline’s advice is to grill them longer and hotter. Of course, they don’t bother to mention that the high-temperature grilling that kills the bugs also forms lots of cancer-causing compounds.

Upset with library, tattoos and kids

I wonder who is the nuttiest. Library employees who have nothing better to do (paid by taxpayers money) than scribble on teenagers bodies or the kids who want to look like a Third World, tattooed, side-show freak. Obviously, if they were Christians, they would know their body is the temple to the Holy Spirit and should not be defaced. Are these kids so ugly they need decorations on their bodies so others will admire them? I guess so.

Alzheimer’s disease often misdiagnosed

Writer contends public safety at risk

Recently I received a letter from Sen. E. Benjamin Nelson in response to a letter I had written to him regarding unsafe control work zone procedures. Sen. Nelson informed me the city of Grand Island Public Works Dept. said they are abiding by the guidelines issued by the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR), of which the standards are set by the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) used by all 50 states in the country. The city of Grand Island Public Works Dept., however, said they will make several changes. There were eight in all.

Hope Harbor Charity Fun Shoot a success

Hope Harbor Charity Fun Shoot.

Thanks for making Can Car-A-Van a success

Thank you for making Can Care-A-Van a success

Poker for Diabetes raises funds

The first annual Poker for Diabetes tournament on Sunday, June 14, was a financial success. A total of $950 was raised for diabetes.

Solar and wind energy are smart investments

Renewable energy should not be thought of as a political issue, rather a way of using history to protect our future. The old fashion ways of using wind and water to generate energy is not out dated. In fact there are new advancements that make natural energy sources increasingly more efficient. These renewable sources such as wind and solar power have benefits that outweigh those of non-renewable. Renewable energy creates affordable, regionally produced power that never runs out of supply, while creating local jobs for retail, manufacturing, and installation. This will reduce our dependency on foreign resources while protecting our environment and the beautiful state we live in.

No odor or taxes in Tennessee

Make the punishment fit the crime

As seen on television, Caylee was killed by her mom and her mom is now charged with murder where it seems the death sentence should be asked.

Don’t leave pets in overheated cars

Odor issues still plague Grand Island area

Lack of proofreading is disappointing

appointed in the careless lack of proofreading in this article: A breast cancer survivor with a "double vasectomy operation." Please. Further, to state that anyone can "rid" oneself of this disease is both naive and misleading. The woman interviewed in the article had already had one recurrence. The best we can hope for is no evidence of disease.

Jail the economic ‘con-artists’

As this is written, the country is on course...down. The very same group that took the economy into the ditch still demand and get their obscene "comps." Tax money in the trillions is spent to bail-out their banks, brokerages and corporations. While a major prime-money manipulator lost his brokerage house, he and his executives pulled $40 million bonuses with Uncle Sugar picking up the tab. According to them, you and I are to be comforted, "Well remember, this is an $11 trillion deal and $40 million is less than .00000004 percent and nobody works for those percentages so pay-up."

UNMC thanks Grand Island for support

On June 8, a team of University of Nebraska Medical Center senior leaders visited Grand Island as part of a two-day, six-city visit to central and east central Nebraska. The trip included stops in Aurora, Kearney, Hastings, Columbus and Blair, during which our team spoke at several community events and toured health facilities, including St. Francis Medical Center.

Suggests a G.I. park for small dogs

I am just sick after reading about Stephanie Mueller’s dog, Casey being "beaten" to death! What is wrong with our society anymore? Do people have any feelings or conscience abour their actions?

Public attacks don’t aid union negotiations

Visitation Center looking for help

Animal control officers are heroes

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