Don Walton: Another month down as we inch closer to safer future | Regional Government | journalstar.com

Welcome, February.

There are two months left in winter, and one month to go-although the weather in March becomes more and more difficult.

Welcome to the new month too, because we hope to move towards a safer time after a dark and dangerous year. The first outbreak of coronavirus in the United States last February.

From then on, it was a dangerous dance with the devil, sometimes performed cautiously, sometimes less, always adventurous. We no longer need it as a part of our lives.

It reveals a lot about us.

The outlook for the future seems to change every day.

New strains, new challenges, new vaccine supply and constantly changing estimates of vaccination schedules.

But go ahead.

Sunday’s headline in The New York Times: “With the spread of variants of the coronavirus,'no one can be safe until everyone is safe.'”

In the "Washington Post" it said: "Michigan restaurants violated national restrictions on COVID."

Then it reported in the Los Angeles Times: "The vaccination site at Dodger Stadium was temporarily closed by protesters."

???? Are those my people?

Some of us have opposed the simple act of wearing masks to help protect each other, and it has become a fight for freedom.

But despite us, this will end.

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Maybe Liz Cheney is a true Republican.

Listen to the words of the Wyoming congresswoman and chairman of the House Republican meeting. She was criticized by members of the party for being impeached by a principled vote of Donald Trump at the time. She had to say in an interview with Lincoln in 2019:

Cheney said: "Appoint conservative judges, cut taxes, end regulations, and bring back jobs." "The president has delivered what he promised."

But she believes that this did not give him a free pass to incite violence and deadly riots in the country’s Capitol, to overthrow the results of the presidential election and subvert American democracy.

When others do.

*Big news: Congress Cat plans to seek seats in the legislature. Get my vote; let's take that guy indoors in the cold winter. Follow his campaign via @NECapitolCat on Twitter.

* Trump was much quieter than expected; he lost his megaphone on Twitter, and perhaps some self-discipline of the news media.

* After Joe Biden succeeded Trump, the strength and influence of the cable news network has undergone a major reorganization.

*Because the legislature is divided into committees that hold hearings throughout the day, it is difficult to understand this legislative session. But the impact of the differences in the rezoning may have to wait until the next special meeting, because the US census data will not be released until the regular meeting adjourns.

*Kara Eastman was profiled by Rep. Alexander Ocasio, Cortez in the recent Vanity Fair profile, a potential new member of her AOC team in the House of Representatives mentioned that she was elected to the seat of Metropolitan Omaha House in Ten January.

*Given that the COVID-19 economic recovery plan and infrastructure investment may obviously be on the fast track of obtaining shred-proof approval in the Senate, it seems that immigration reform will once again be left behind. At the beginning of the Obama administration, it failed the long-term struggle for the Affordable Care Act.

*Monday is the gambling day of the legislature. Nine proposals are prepared for public hearings in the General Committee. Place a bet.

Albion Senator Tom Briese said at a public hearing last week: "Since I came here, I have been looking for home runs," but usually had to Adapt to the increasing pace.

*My observation: They often cause running.

* Husker football games are not for the faint-hearted, even if they are not on the court.

*Dates are constantly changing, but baseball spring training is just around the corner; the Yankees are scheduled to report on February 17. The National Patrol wants to know.

Lincoln, NEB. -01/25/2021-Monday, January 25, 2021, during a record-breaking winter snowstorm in downtown Lincoln, an unnamed man used a snow blower to clear the sidewalk. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.

Lincoln, NEB. -01/25/2021-Monday, January 25, 2021, during the winter storm that occurred in downtown Lincoln, the brothers of the Delta Brotherhood of Pickup Gamma clutched the mattress tightly while being driven by the pickup truck along the front of UNL Union. The street pulls. FERRIERA, Journal Star.

Lincoln, NEB. -01/25/2021-Judith Andre (Judith Andre) in the record-breaking winter snowstorm that occurred in downtown Lincoln on Monday, January 25, 2021, eradicated fast portraits on the sidewalk and took a break. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.

Lincoln, NEB. -01/23/2021-Friends from the village, a group of current and former medical staff and volunteers, will take part in their open-air "fortress" activity together in a gloomy week on January 23, 2021 (Saturday). Tauni Waddington and Sheryl Teslow have built an open-air "fortress" in their backyard so that during the pandemic, the couple can continue to socialize with their close friends. They consist of PVC pipes, tarps, ropes and some well-placed propane heaters to keep warm outdoors. They gather from 5:30 every Saturday, stay away from social interactions and talk casually. Sometimes I watch a movie. Before the pandemic, they played cards every Saturday. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.

McGinnis Schneider (4) of Lincoln Southeast University was fouled by Zander Beard (14) of Lincoln Northeastern University in the first half Saturday at Lincoln Southeast University.

Pierce Bazil (23) of Lincoln Northeastern University celebrated in the final buzz when the Rockets beat Lincoln Southeast 59-53 at Lincoln Southeast High School on Saturday.

Lincoln, NEB. -01/23/2021-Northwest Airlines' Maxx Mayfield (Maxx Mayfield) in the 157 kg competition held at the Dewanee Sports Center on January 23, 2021 (Saturday), to Nebraska Caleb Licking punched. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.

On Friday, at the mass vaccination clinic in Pinnacle Bank Arena, a healthcare professional injected a dose of Moderna vaccine into a syringe.

Lincoln, NEB. -01/22/2021-Pinnacle Bank Arena nurses administered the first dose of Moderna vaccination to medical staff. The first mass vaccination clinic was held at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Early Friday morning, the first batch of Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations were given to frontline health care workers. Health Director Pat Lopez said: "This is our job." "We are now moving forward, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.

Haley Peterson of Lincoln East (left) dives at Lincoln High's J'unti Franklin in the second half on Saturday.

Lincoln High's Kiana Wiley (left) celebrates a key layup in a game against Lincoln East at Lincoln High on Saturday.

Waverly's Abby Carter (43) was asked to foul Wahoo's Toni Greenfield (10) with 1.3 seconds left in the game. He reacted and this gave Wahoo a chance to draw two free throws at Wahoo on Thursday. Greenfield missed two shots and the Vikings defeated the Warriors 48-46.

Lincoln, NEB. -01/21/2021-Thursday, January 21, 2021, high winds moved the water on the ice shelf near Holmes Lake Park in the female and male mallards. Cold temperatures are expected next weekend. Francis Gardler, diary star

York's Destiny Shepherd (11) caught up in the final moments of the first half of the game on Tuesday, partnering with Norris' Brianna Stay (24).

Norris' Trey Deveaux drove past Jake Erwin (5) and Ryan Seevers (23) in the first half of the game in New York on Tuesday.

Due to the pandemic, the number of people on the pool deck has decreased. On Saturday, January 16, 2021, swimmers, coaches, and contestants were required to wear masks during the Genekut Invitational at Lincoln Northeast High School. Francis Gardler, diary star

Dane Small of Norris steals the ball at Isaac Kracl of Crete at Norris High School on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

Austyn Sorensen released some of her balloons in the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday, January 16, 2021. The annual journey of life is held on Saturday in front of the State Capitol. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.

Steve Woitaszewski took measurements while scoring a deer at the Nebraska Deer and Game Expo at the Nebraska Event Center on Friday, January 15, 2021. Justin WAN, "Diary Star"

A pair of bison, one was blown down by the heavy snow attached to the fur, the other was hovering for food, and withstood the strong winds and turbulence that blew at the Pioneers Park Nature Center on Friday, January 15, 2021. Winds of 30 miles per hour. . Francis Gardler, diary star

On Thursday, January 14, 2021, customers ordered sandwiches from Colton Harpst and Chris Mathews at the Deli in downtown Danny during lunch time.

Governor Pete Ricketts (left) crosses an elbow with State Senator Steve Halloran at the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Justin WAN, "Diary Star"

Margarita order: Sol y Luna (mixed with margarita mango, strawberry and kiwi syrup), Husker Power and Freeman's (homemade, not mixed! Hornitos, Triple Sec, etc.) , January 13, 2021, at Mi Lindo Lindo, at 8222 Holdrege St. FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, Cindy Knippelmeyer (left) and her husband Tyson Knippelmeyer fishing on the ice of Lake Sherlock Holmes

Charlie Hoiberg (right) of Lincoln Pius X (right) against Bellevue West in the first half of Bellevue High School on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Preston Ames scored two points. Francis Gardler, diary star

On Monday, January 11, 2021, construction of the new high school near Northwest 48 and West Holdrege Street continues.

Melanie Butcher (Melanie Butcher) holds her cat, Miss Chievous, at Staybridge Suites on Monday, January 4, 2021.

On Saturday, January 9, 2021, Lincoln Pius X's Mac Boatman was turned away by Eh Mu of Omaha Northwestern with his back to Lincoln North Star High School (Lincoln North Star High School).

Nebraska wrestler Liam Cronin (left) on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Dewanee Sports Center and Minnesota’s Patrick McKee for 125 Pound showdown. Francis Gardler, diary star

On Friday, January 8, 2021, a snowman family was seen in the front yard of the Parker family on Hickory Crest Road. Five human children-Evan, Levi, Mia, Kate and Ella started the project with a snowman family on Monday. Fives. Since then, the sculpture collection has rolled in like a sleigh, plus grandparents, triplets, cousins, aunts and uncles. Once, the snow was heavy, and it took four big men to lift up his father's body. Justin WAN, "Diary Star"

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Frank Shoemaker Marsh frosted grassland.

On Thursday, January 7, 2021, a red-tailed eagle dipped its tail into the water to keep itself warm. Justin WAN, "Diary Star"

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the view behind the Zoo Bar bandstand. The music organization is launching a membership program to help it survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Francis Gardler, diary star

Speaker Mike Higgs (left) greets Senator Lynn Waldsvalds as the chairman of the Education Committee on the first day of the 2021 Legislative Assembly, Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the Capitol. Justin WAN, "Diary Star"

Newly-elected and re-elected senators, including Luorne Lanehan (center), swear at the 2021 Legislative Session, on the first day of Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in the Capitol. Justin WAN, "Diary Star"

Supporter of Pres. Donald J. Trump (Donald J. Trump) gathers on the north side of the Nebraska State Capitol on the first day of the Legislative Yuan on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Francis Gardler, diary star

Lincoln Southeast University’s Jake Appleget (24) at Lincoln Southeast High School against Brennon Clemens (right) and Jack Sepp (second half in January 2021) of the Lincoln North Star 5th, Tuesday) layup.

On Monday, January 4, 2021, pedestrians cross the pedestrian bridge while crossing Holmes Lake Park. Warm and sunny days bring all kinds of creatures out of the nest. After heavy snowfall last week, the high temperatures in the mid-1940s are comforting. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.

On Monday, January 4, 20, Judah Kirsch, eight, was playing on the pipe next to the dog’s Phoebe. He was playing in a frozen pond in Pioneer Park.

Wyatt Haertel performed a front cheer on the hip ramp at Tierra Skate Park on Sunday, January 3, 2021. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star.

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