Opinion 125th Year, Number 38 Thursday, September 17, 2009 President appears ready to give bipartisanship Experts say the voters want pragmatism and fringes of both verged on madness. Among the cooperation. And while there is little chance for side on the outs, a substantial minority spend the either in Washington today, President Obama entire eight years trying to unseat or embarrass appears ready at least to give the appearance of the incumbent. bipartisanship. In Congress, partisan feeling has become The health-care issue deeply divides the paramount. Presidential appointments are held nation. While the need for national health care up, leaders needed by the government cannot be has long been an article of faith among liberal seated, judicial nominees face merciless grilling Democrats, millions of grassroots conservatives, and months, if not years, of delay. and their representatives in Congress, fear that Under the circumstances, given the price of a massive federal insurance program will break government service, who needs it? them – and the Treasury. Is there, then, a bipartisan solution for health The same people see the threat of increased care? deficit spending, possible tax increases and loss There should be. of free choice as government takes over more First, though, the sides would have to agree on and more aspects of the health industry. They the scope of the problem. They will have to find are not happy. money to pay the bill and agree on how much With the president committed to a health care the nation can afford to spend. Then it would initiative and few Republicans offering to sign be possible to work together to write a plan that on, any pretext of bipartisan solutions will be might do some good. just that. The two sides are not willing to work Until that happens, we are liable to see more together. They are not close enough to agree on of the same while hospital and insurance costs News From the Past the problem, let alone a solution. continue to soar. It is not a pretty picture, but it There was a day, perhaps, when bipartisan is what American politics have become in the 15 years ago - 1994 shot by Dr. Tom Keller of the 60 years ago - 1949 action was a reality. Wendell Willkie ran against last couple of decades. Liz Weber, instructor at the Republican Valley Veterinary A trip out to the Bonny Franklin Roosevelt in 1940, then traveled abroad The alternative is pragmatic cooperation. And St. Francis school and sign Clinic. Dam site at Hale on Saturday maker recently donated a 40 years ago - 1969 afternoon showed that the Utah to represent him during the war. Bob Dole and if this is what the American people want, it is unique and very attractive sign Eleven new teaches have Construction Co, builders of Bill Clinton managed to work together on what they should have. Politicians, from the to the high school. The sign joined the faculty. There are the 9,2000 foot earthen dam, several causes, but mostly after their presidential president on down, ought to take heed. is a huge slab of limestone Arlene Walz, elementary; were rushing to complete contest. The two wound up friends. People get tired of asking. They will want a with the Indian graphic and Patricia Campbell, elementary; as much work as possible But that day is past. Through the Clinton change if the present situation continues. the words “St. Francis Junior - Judith Soehner, elementary; before winter storms hamper and Bush II administrations, hatred replaced And, eventually, they will get it. Senior High School, Home of Pam Brumley, high school their regular schedule. At the cooperation and enmity replaced good feeling. — Steve Haynes the Indians.” English and speech. Daryl present time the huge dirt No one party was to blame. The rhetoric on the The new playground fort Brumley, high school moving machines are working is beginning to take shape basketball coach and social furiously at dumping their at the grade school. Tim science teacher; Ruth loads on the base of the dam Burr and Mike Ketter of the Milliken, elementary; Collette which, incidentally, is rapidly Casey’s Comments By Equity helped Roger Jensen, Ford, high school English; taking form. Casey construction foreman, set 88 Marti Wagaman, high school Aug. 30 is the date set by [email protected] is all the talent the New York poles on Monday afternoon. German; Barbara Sherlock, Relaford “Bud” Stuart for the As a longtime Boston Red Sox Yankees have carried over the McCormick Video Kingdom is one of high school vocational home formal opening in St. Francis devotee, I find it very hard to write years. Men like Joe DiMaggio, the first retailers in the United economics; Albert Urich, high of his new jewelry store. Mr. anything positive about those Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly, So at age 35, where will Jeter’s States to offer a new generation school vocal music and Joyce Stuart built a new building “Damn Yankees” in New York. just to name a few, have played stats end? Chances are very good of satellite television equipment Vannida, elementary. to house his store, the fourth The hostilities between baseball in the Bronx, wearing the ever that he will surpass 3,000 career and programming services. On It has been announced that in that block during the post- fans of the two clubs are similar to constant Yankee pinstripes. hits. He recently told New York Sept. 9 they will offer an 18- Astronaut Ron Evans, who was war period. His location is on the standard friendship between a Yet, it took a skinny kid from team executive, Gene Michael, inch dish which takes television born in St. Francis, could be the south side of the street on snake and a mongoose. Kalamazoo, Mich., to overtake that he would like to play another entertainment and information one of the first men to reach Washington Avenue between But sometimes you have to give the Iron Horse. 10 years. into the digital age. the moon. He has been named Scott and Benton streets. credit where credit is due. Last And, although he’s a Yankee, Only two players have reached Coach Tim Lambert is as one of the backup men for There is a “Two-for-One” Friday night, Yankee shortstop Jeter has accomplished this as the 4,000 hit mark: Pete Rose beginning his second season as Apollo 14 which is scheduled sale at Jones Dress Shop in St. and team captain, Derek Jeter, a gentleman and class act. With (4,256) and Ty Cobb (4,189). the Indian football coach. for July. Francis. A cool washable dress broke a record that had stood since so many professional athletes Perhaps the day will come when The Lady Indian volleyball Work on the St. Francis is just what you need for the April 29, 1939. With a single past spending as much time before a Derek Jeter passes them. team opened the season with a Catholic Church is nearing fair. the Baltimore first baseman, Jeter judge as in the club house, it is Congratulations are in order — 6-0 record. Kent Kechter is the completion with the dedication A big August Furniture Sale passed Lou Gehrig’s team record refreshing to see a man behave even for a Yankee. coach. ceremony planned for Oct. 5. is happening at Riddell’s. A of 2,721 career hits. like the role model he is for many Plans for the benefit auction The tile is presently being laid five-piece natural oak breakfast What makes this so remarkable kids. to help purchase equipment for and the carpet and all interior set with a table and four chairs the Cheyenne County Hospital furnishings will be installed is going for $49.95. are underway. Gloria Bracelin, next week. Landscaping is Andy’s Super Market, owned Obama’s homosexual proclamation St. Francis Area Chamber of going slowly, but should by Andy Byerly and located Letter to the Editor: Commerce secretary, reported be partially complete by at the intersection of Adams In June, Obama declared Letter to the Editor that the auction is a county dedication date. Street and Washington Avenue the month of June (traditional He says that these individuals Also Mr. Obama fails to point out effort to support the hospital. Mr. Richard Rippe has been in the Howell building, is to bride’s month) to be Gay Pride embody the best qualifities we that no more than 2 percent of the 25 years ago - 1984 named as advertising manager have a new name, Andy’s IGA (sexual perversion month)! In his seek in public service on the U.S. population are homosexuals, It seems that a goat got loose for The Saint Francis Herald. Market. He has joined the IGA proclamation, Obama says that he international level! Obama is and they account for 52 percent of and ran through the town of St. Francis Community system and he is announcing a is proud to be the first president to now seeking to de-criminalize the AIDS cases. The homosexuals St. Francis on Aug. 18. After High School cheerleaders reduction on hundreds of the appoint LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi- homosexuality around the world are “public health menaces.” seeing its reflection, the goat include Becky Douthit, Leanna more than two thousand items sexual, trans-gender) candidates to via the UN. Obviously, Mr. Obama Obviously, Mr. Obama is not a broke out one front door, one Gienger, Sharon Feikert, Jo carried. Senate confirmed positions in the does not believe what the Bible Bible believing Christian! side panel and one window of Ellen Holzwarth, Monica first 100 days of an administration. has to say about homosexuality. Terry Rueb the courthouse. The goat was Raile, Janelle Miller and Vickie God has warned many places in St. Francis subdued with a tranquilizer Calnon. the Bible that any nation that goes P.S. During his administration, Honor Roll that route will be destroyed by a George W. Bush showed himself fiery and destructive judgement. to be “sex pervert friendly” also. 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