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I imagine that all members of the decision making cadre in Iraq have attended West Point and/or The American War College. Please forgive my impertinence but this education does not appear to have served them very well in the morass that is Iraq. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Skiles finishes strong; SCC girls win B-4 title May 11, 2007
WEST POINT By the time Jeff Skiles finally caught his breath and got some much needed rest, the Lakeview bus was already on its way out of West Point ... Christensen edged out West Point's Trent Dohmen in the 100 and 200, with times of 11 ... Thursday at West Point. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Military deaths with Nebraska connections May 11, 2007
He was a 2000 graduate of Dawson-Verdon High School and 2005 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy W. Mulhair, 35, died on Nov. 30, when a roadside bomb hit his vehicle in Taji, the Department of Defense said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
West Point woman finds her sister May 9, 2007
Marlene Oliver, who now lives in West Point with her husband, Darrell, and their dog, Bear, is journaling her 70 years of life, beginning with her 1941 placement in the Nebraska Children s Home Society and separation from Sally, her only sister ... Sitting Monday with her husband, Darrell Oliver, at their home in West Point, she talks as her dog, a 125-pound Labrador-chow mix named Bear, settles down at her feet. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Storm capture Osceola golf title May 8, 2007
West Point Central Catholic 362, 9. Howells 388, 10. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
HTC escapes Notre Dame 1-0 May 3, 2007
WEST POINT Burington Notre Dame put up more of a fight this time, and Holy Trinity Catholic High School's varsity boys soccer team squeaked by with a 1-0 victory Tuesday over the visiting Nikes at the new South Park soccer field. Holy Trinity had won up at Burlington 5-0 in the previous meeting. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
College Football Apr 30, 2007
WEST POINT, N.Y., 12:32 p.m. Jan. 29 (AP) : Bobby Ross retired Monday as Army's football coach, and without a victory over Navy in his three seasons with the Black Knights. Feb. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE) : No head coach in the history of college football ever has made the following public statement: I'm somewhat disappointed with the new recruits I just signed. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Gymnastics - M Apr 29, 2007
550 - No. 7 Stanford Travels To No. 4 California - Stanford Men's Gymnastics Opens 2006 Season With Alumni Meet - Lucas Hughes Signs With Stanford - Sender Named Alternate For U.S. World Championship Team - Mutsumi Harada Named Assistant Coach For Men's Gymnastics - David Sender Earns Spot on the U.S. Senior National Team - Two Cardinal Gymnasts Compete at USA Nationals - Stanford Men's Gymnastics Ranked No. 1 in Academics - Sho Nakamori Earns Spot at USA Gymnastics Championships - Seven... (Gostanford.com)
Pohlmann starts quickly at SCC Invite Apr 20, 2007
West Point Central Catholic 364, 14. Columbus High JV 368, 15. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Sunland area players earn AP all-state honors Apr 15, 2007
Honorable Mention Kyle Stine, Adams Central; Michael McLeod, Ainsworth; Joe Hansen, Alvin Voss, Arlington; Brett Sapp, Bryan York, Ashland-Greenwood; Grant Cole, Trent Jones, Auburn; Robert Barry, Aaron Morrissey, Curtis Thompson, Battle Creek; Tyler Byrd, Bennington; Brandon Mach, Bishop Neumann; Brent Dawson, Kraig Flanagan, Anthony Michael, Boone Central; Isiah Gandy, Boys Town; Tyler Farmer, Bryan Meyer, Broken Bow; Sam Blake, Chris Foreman, Brett Maher, Centennial; Kraig Charron, Aaron... (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
West Point Bryan Foods plant shuts down today Mar 31, 2007
WEST POINT After today, a century-old West Point institution is no more ... t's just a gut-wrenching thing that has happened down there, said George Bryan, whose grandfather, J.C. Bryan Sr., began selling pork products out of a West Point shop in 1909 ... In 1968, Sara Lee, called Consolidated at the time, purchased Bryan Foods, retaining the brand name and the company's West Point processing plant. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Ortmeier continues tradition at WPCC Mar 31, 2007
The names rattle off like a Who's Who of West Point Central Catholic girls basketball ... Kristine Ortmeier of West Point Central Catholic is the latest in a long line of talented players for the Bluejays ... Honorable Mention Erica Leaver, Arlington; Kelsey Hansen, Stacey Havekost, Bennington; Cassie Keck, Miki Wulf, Elly Janssen, Blair; Megan Stansberry, Cedar Bluffs; Karla Bertelsen, Jewel Doherty, Douglas County West; Madi Sorrick, Fremont High School; Shelly Jacobs, Halie Wewel, Fremont... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
People briefs Mar 29, 2007
Board of Directors Elected Jeff Pribnow, Kaup Seed and Fertilizer, West Point, Neb. New Agricultural Youth Council members named. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
BCIG's Bolteis GatoradePlayer of the Year Mar 29, 2007
March 29, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. More honors for Battle Creek-Ida Grove senior Kelsey Bolte. (Sioux City Journal)
U.S. Senate backs a pullout date in Iraq war bill Mar 28, 2007
"A second-year cadet at West Point could tell you that if you announce when the end will be, it's a recipe for defeat.". McCain, who had planned to be away from the Capitol on Tuesday campaigning for his presidential bid, turned to a large map of Iraq positioned next to him on an easel as he made his argument. (International Herald Tribune)
Pioneer pilot Mar 26, 2007
Mr. Andrews plans to invite a number of Gen. O Malley s former colleagues, as well as members of his graduating class at West Point, some of whom have already begun reserving hotel rooms, according to Gen. O Malley s sister, Ellen O Malley Kanavy ... Upon graduating from West Point at 21, he embarked for the Air Force, eventually receiving his wings at Bryan Air Force Base in Hondo, Texas ... Following graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, commissioned into the Air Force to... (Scranton Times, PA)
Bush's support wavering even in red states Mar 19, 2007
Scott Pfeiffer of West Point, who voted for Bush both times, now says: think he is doing a terrible job. In any historical ranking of presidents, Pfeiffer says, Bush will end up owards the bottom. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Voters May Choose To Boost Their Own Property Taxes Mar 12, 2007
Patrons will go to the polls in Madison, Wakefield, West Point and Beemer on, to consider some taxing issues, the reported ... The voters in Beemer and West Point will decide whether to OK $8. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Flooding Closes Two Nebraska Highways Mar 12, 2007
Officials said the closed roads are Highway 275, south of West Point, and Highway 12, east of Niobrara. The Highway 12 closure doesn't affect access to the Chief Standing Bear Bridge. (7 KETV Omaha)
Nebraska Girls State Basketball Tournament Mar 4, 2007 Westside Has Second Thoughts About Basketball Decision Mar 2, 2007 Girls state tourney results Mar 2, 2007 Package may be a bargain Mar 1, 2007 Homer girls fill in banner with first trip to state Mar 1, 2007 Final farewells at Fort Richardson Mar 1, 2007 Bancroft-Rosalie reaches double digits Mar 1, 2007 St. Francis seeks perfection along with third title Feb 28, 2007 Northeast Nebraska Residents Still Under Flooding Warning Feb 27, 2007 Title games alter times, change regular schedule Feb 26, 2007 Ice Jams 3 Miles Long Seen Near West Point Feb 24, 2007 more » Feb 22, 2007 Rising City rallies in 4th quarter to slip past Panthers Feb 20, 2007 West Point goes on after Tyson Feb 16, 2007 Nebraska wrestling tournament results Feb 16, 2007 Neitzke, Lindley win first-round state matches Feb 16, 2007 Barbour hits campaign trail Feb 15, 2007 ‘Maya hero' gets letter jacket from teammates Feb 12, 2007 State rallies agencies to help Bryan employees Feb 10, 2007 The Randy Yoder Family Feb 8, 2007 Top talent headed out of state Feb 7, 2007 Fremonter dies in crash Feb 6, 2007 Students match wits in math at annual contest Feb 4, 2007 Students to count on math skills Saturday Feb 1, 2007 Air Force Set to Host Army at Cadet West Gym Feb 1, 2007 Falls City Lays Fallen Soldier To Rest Feb 1, 2007 West Point leaders fight back for city's future Feb 1, 2007 Myers not in future plans at Heritage Feb 1, 2007 Lieutenant Jacob Fritz Will Be Buried Wednesday Jan 31, 2007 Verdon Soldier Will Be Memorialized Wednesday Jan 31, 2007 Military confirms 4 U.S. soldiers were abducted during attack in Karbala Jan 27, 2007 ACC Unveils 2007 Football Schedule Jan 25, 2007 Soldier Who Gave His Life Was Grateful For The Support He Received Jan 24, 2007 Central 8 doing fine with just 6 schools Jan 23, 2007 USMA Nebraska Graduate Dies In Iraq Jan 23, 2007 Wife, daughter of 'Crocodile Hunter' discuss life on the wild side Jan 20, 2007 Defensive swoon undermines Shamrock boys Jan 18, 2007 S.D. woman: Davis once baby-sat girl Jan 17, 2007 West Point girl found near York Jan 16, 2007 • Get the Flavor of Southern Hospitality Jan 16, 2007 Silvey propels Lakeview to victory Jan 13, 2007 Tough to crack Jan 11, 2007
Homer 57, West Point Central Catholic 47. Games Friday. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
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said the beef processors he talks to say there's an overcapacity, even though Tyson closed its Nebraska slaughter plant in West Point and processing plant in Norfolk more than a year ago. Something's got to give, he said. (Sioux City Journal)
Class C2M Games Thursday At Lincoln High Perkins County (20-0) vs. East Butler (19-5), 1:30 p.m. Elkhorn Valley (19-5) vs. Blue Hill (21-3), 5 p.m. Kearney Catholic (23-0) vs. Malcolm (17-6), 7 p.m. West Point Central Catholic (20-4) vs. Homer (21-4), 9 p.m. Games Friday At Pershing Perkins County-East Butler winner vs. Elkhorn Valley-Blue Hill winner, 9:30 a.m. Kearney Catholic-Malcolm winner vs. West Point Central Catholic-Homer winner, 11:30 a.m. Championship-Saturday, 1:30 p.m.. CLASS D1... (7 KETV Omaha)
Kristine Ortmeier led all scorers with 24 points for West Point CC. Nicole Stieren had 13 rebounds and Jacquelyn Steuter 12 for the Bluejays, who dominated the boards, 49-32. Kearney Catholic 54, Malcolm 33. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
A year ago, Mississippi lost out on a Kia Motors America plant to West Point, Ga. which offered more than $409 million in state and local incentives for a 2,800-job facility. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tonight at 9, Homer faces perennial power West Point Central Catholic, the same team that beat the Lady Knights Friday in a Class C2 district final. After that loss, Homer players and coaches knew that in order to get a wild card entry to state, they needed Perkins County to win its district final. (Sioux City Journal)
Jacob, 25, was a West Point graduate; his brother Dan is a third-year cadet there ... 1st Lt. Jacob Noal Fritz, 25, a West Point graduate, grew up in a small town in Nebraska. (Anchorage Daily News)
"The other two returning starters are Antonia Hennig, a 5-4 senior point guard and Elizabeth Cerny, a 5-6 senior forward. Katie Stansberry, a 5-6 junior, contributes 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.Samuelson's deep bench includes juniors Morgan Knuppel, Jessica Wagner, Ashleen Marr and Molly Feeken.After starting the season with 10 consecutive victories, the Panthers lost to West Point Central Catholic 52-41. Another seven wins followed before a 56-51 setback to Homer in the Lewis... (Sioux City Journal)
This year, the Flyers own victories against state qualifiers West Point Central Catholic and Bancroft-Rosalie ... St. Francis' other loss came against West Point Central Catholic, which owns the state's longest winning streak, in 2004. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Parts if Highway 275 near West Point remained closed by floodwaters. Update from West Point on KETV NewsWatch 7 at 6. (7 KETV Omaha)
While the schedule has some inbred disadvantages for some classes, like having to play at 9:30 in the morning or the nightcap every year, ask West Point Central Catholic and South Sioux City how they like playing the bookend games. Sure it takes a little time to adjust to playing at the extreme times, but the teams that are playing on Saturday will have played games close to the championship game starting time during the first two days of the tournament. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
-- The Elkhorn River has an ice jam three miles long south of West Point on Friday, according to reports from the National Weather Service. A flood warning is in effect in the area until 9 p.m. Friday, and some flooding was reported in low spots in Cuming and Stanton counties. (7 KETV Omaha)
McDonald cited West Point as an example of a municipality that did not install a shut-off system when it installed a new sewer system and he said now the town has a 3,900 deficit as a result. Kensett is considering a tentative agreement with Southeast White County Water Co., of Higginson which would include a 2 per customer fee for payment collection. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
WEST POINT Howells held off Clarkson for a 52-46 victory in the first round of the Class C2-5 subdistrict Monday night. Brandon Dinslage scored 14 points to lead the Red Devils, while Aaron Konicek added 10 points. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
WEST POINT A year ago today, there was a special chill in the air in this town of 3,600 that the warmest coat couldn t keep out ... To most communities, that would be devastating, said Patti Knobbe of the West Point Chamber of Commerce, and many people might wonder how West Point survived ... Pamida is building a new store, a Horizon Inn and Suites is being added to lodging options, and Northeast Community College in Norfolk is expanding its West Point educational offerings. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Jeffrey Green, West Point-Beemer, 11-2 ... Adam Brodahl, West Point-Beemer, def ... Micah Pomplun, Broken Bow, won by FFT over Devin Schroeder, Beatrice, FFT. Andrew Brodahl, West Point-Beemer, pinned Tucker Voycheske, Ogallala, 4:46. (Sioux City Journal)
5, Lincoln Christian 22, Tekamah-Herman 21, Gibbon 20, Mitchell 20, Randolph 20, Kimball 19, Southern Valley 19, Raymond Central 18, Central City 17, North Bend Central 17, Wood River 16, Ashland-Greenwood 13, Arlington 11, Grand Island Central Catholic 11, Kenesaw/Shelton 11, Ord 11, Chase County 10, Hershey 9, Louisville 9, Wakefield 9, Ainsworth 8, Bridgeport 7, Lutheran High Northeast 7, Milford 7, Fillmore Central 6, Conestoga 4, Douglas County West 4, Fort Calhoun 4, Hastings St. Cecilia... (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
He noted the closing of the West Point Sara Lee Bryan Foods plant, which will leave more than 1,200 employees jobless when the facility shuts down in late March, should be a wake-up call for communities invested in low-skill jobs. f you look at Sara Lee up in West Point, it's clear for years that they were not reinvesting money in that facility, he said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Other Games of Interest: Girls subdistricts: Howells and West Point Central Catholic at C2-5, Lindsay Holy Family and Prague at D2-2; Friday: Twin River boys at Humphrey St. Francis, Wahoo boys at Schuyler; Saturday: State wrestling finals. n Working Halftime: Schuyler concession stand. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
WEST POINT Plans for retraining and finding work are under way for hundreds of Sara Lee Bryan Foods plant employees scheduled to lose their jobs on March 30 when the West Point plant closes, officials say ... On Jan. 29, Sara Lee Food age, Clay County's largest private employer, announced 1,200 employees will lose their jobs March 30 when the company shuts down its entire operation in West Point. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Paula was born December 2, 1965 to David W. and Stella (Oswald) Hathaway in West Point, Nebraska. She attended a one-room country school, District #7, and was the only student in her class through 6th grade. (Kalona News, IA)
"That's unfortunate," said Salpointe coach Dennis Bene, who has two other players signing with Ivy League schools and another, quarterback Max Fritz, taking an appointment with West Point to play for Army. "You expect with a program like (the University of Arizona), that's up and coming, right on the verge of making some noise on the national level, they would get some of these kids. "But they kind of want to see another part of the world. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Both men were transported to West Point Hospital. Jones was treated for minor injuries and released. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Other teams at the competition included Boone Central Middle School, Cross County School, Lakeview Community Schools, Dodge Public Schools, Pope John XXIII Catholic High School of Elgin, Madison Public Schools, Norfolk Junior High School, North Bend Central Public Schools, Saint Mary's Junior/Senior High School, St. Edward Public School, South Sioux City Middle School, West Point Public Schools and Guardian Angels School. Sponsors of the event were Hy-Vee, SuperSaver, McDonalds, Wal-Mart,... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
School, Sunrise Elementary School, Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, Columbus Middle School, Crabtree Family School, Dodge Public Schools, Pope John XXIII Catholic High School of Elgin, Madison Public Schools, Norfolk Junior High School, North Bend Central Public Schools, Saint Mary's Junior/Senior High School of O'Neill, St. Edward Public Schools, South Sioux City Middle School, West Point Public Schools and Guardian Angels School. The public is invited to attend the... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
SCOUTING THE BLACK KNIGHTS: Army recently hosted the West Point Open, finishing third among collegiate teams with a score of 197. 750. (Airforcesports.com)
Fritz was a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He had told his family he always intended to come home to Richardson County and farm once his Army service was through. (7 KETV Omaha)
West Point leaders fight back for city's future ... WEST POINT As Sara Lee Bryan Foods plant workers grapple with the looming reality of disappearing jobs, community leaders are already planning the next step forward ... West Point Mayor Scott Ross is scheduled to host a public meeting at the West Point Civic Saturday at 10 a.m. to discuss the plant closing and its impact on the area. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
He was a junior high coach at Oak Hill Academy in West Point in 2005 before returning to the varsity level at Heritage. Myers was Heritage Academy's sixth head coach since Ray Wooten was the man in charge for 13 seasons through the 1994 campaign. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
A 2005 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Fritz, 25, was kidnapped and executed by insurgents after a raid on a U.S. compound in Karbala, Iraq. A native of Verdon, he He was one of five soldiers killed as a result of the attack. (Nebraska Statepaper)
He was also a West Point graduate. He will be memorialized at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Prichard Auditorium in Falls City. (7 KETV Omaha)
was a 2005 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., who played football, basketball and ran track in high school ... Fritz's 22-year-old brother, Daniel, followed in his footsteps and is to graduate from West Point next year, she said. (North County Times)
The Deacons and Black Knights have not met since the 1999 season at West Point. Wake Forest has won each of the last four contests and leads the all-time series 6-4. (Wakeforestsports.com)
As a West Point graduate ... A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Fritz made it clear that he loved his family, his friends, his country and his job ... It was no surprise when he graduated West Point in 2005. (Nebraska Statepaper)
The best fit would be the Mid-State Conference, but that move would add a lot of mileage, including trips to West Point and Hartington, and be a large step up in level of competition. (In last week's state basketball rankings, the conference had three boys teams and two girls teams. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Fritz was a 2005 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. His parents are Lyle and Noala Fritz. (Nebraska Statepaper)
A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia in several Southern victories that earned him the reputation as a top military commander, but he lost the battle at Gettysburg, Pa. considered by many a turning point in the war. (North County Times)
After coming up short against ranked opponents such as Norfolk Catholic, Boone Central and West Point Central Catholic, Madison coach Gary Broders was glad to see his team execute down the stretch. e got a little more aggressive in the fourth, Broders said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
A South Dakota woman who says she knew the family of a West Point girl abducted Saturday said the girl s suspected kidnapper would sometimes watch the girl and an older sibling while the parents were away. West Point authorities reviewed Monday the reported abduction of 11-year-old Lisa Maria Porter from Cuming County Saturday that triggered an Amber Alert ... Porter escaped unharmed, and she remained in protective custody Monday, the West Point police department said. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
WEST POINT A South Dakota man accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old West Point girl on Saturday was a friend of the girl s family, authorities said ... An Amber Alert was issued Saturday after Lisa Marie was abducted near West Point ... West Point police chief Mike Fisher said Davis was a friend of the girl s family. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
In 1909, J.C. Bryan Sr. opened a small meat market in the back of a clapboard storefront in West Point, Miss. Using special family recipes specifically seasoned and prepared to reflect the flavor that Southern families preferred, Bryan developed in his brand a reputation for delicious, high-quality smoked meats that became legendary as "the flavor of the South.". (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
COLUMBUS Faced with the possibility of losing a dual against West Point, the Lakeview wrestling team got a big boost from Brandon Silvey ... With Brodahl starting the final period in the down position, the West Point grappler scored two points on a reversal ... Telegram photo by Blaine McCartney Lakeview's Braxton Staack made quick work of West Point's Brandon Heimann in the 171-pound match by pinning him in 58 seconds Thursday night in Columbus. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
According to The Associated Press, Akron's West Point Market sold the "delicacy" for $14 ... "It's more of a chicken texture, but I tell people it tastes like alligator," Doug Fulton, manager of meat, seafood and oven-ready food at West Point, told the AP.. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
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