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‘Kids Count’ a good read, but it’s not pretty

January 20, 2012

By Deborah McCaslin,
Custer County Chief Publisher

There is a report each year issued by ‘Voices for Children in Nebraska’ called ‘Kids Count,’ that is worthy of serious study.
This is one report that always makes me sit back and frankly, nearly gasp. Of all of our jobs as people, as adults, as parents, the raising of our children is the most critical. And raising children in today’s society doesn’t make it easy.

It's more than touchdowns

January 19, 2012

By Dennis Driscoll
Sports Editor

With a gigantic thud, Tebowmania is no more.
It’s unfortunate, because it was simply awesome.
I know many football fans and various groups of people are probably saying something like this: “Good, I’m sick of Tebow.â€
There are two different types of Tebow detractors: the football detractors, whom I respect, and the agnostics and atheists that can’t stand his public (and rightful) display of Christianity.
I can stand the football-only detractors.

Birth of a new tradition

November 10, 2011

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor.
This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans.
There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is! It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?

Let’s be proactive, and stop fatalities before they happen!

October 26, 2011

By ELLEN MORTENSEN
Chief Editor

At the newspaper we try very hard to be proactive rather than reactive. It isn’t always easy to do, especially in the world of news and journalism, but it is a goal we try to achieve nonetheless.
I have a strong family history of cancer. Therefore, I work hard to be proactive with my health rather than reactive. I have my regular check-ups, no matter how unpleasant they may be, and I watch closely for signs that something may not be quite right.

Wanted - A few good men and a few good horses

October 13, 2011

Dear Editor,
I was just thinking the other day, that with the turmoil in the U.S. Postal System, I might have a partial solution, at least as far as Nebraska is concerned.
If the Post Office is seriously gonna drop the Grand Island and North Platte Sorting Centers, that could mean three day service for first class mail.

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