Recount Falls Short in Kearny County Judge Race
Judge Kevin Campbell’s recount shifted totals to 625 yes and 626 no, failing by one vote. Canvassing certified results, with no further recount sought. Prospective challenges allowed within five days. court action could prompt revote or ballot review. Provisional ballots added 11 yes and three no, but not enough to change outcome.
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Kevin Campbell
Kearny County
Kearny
Secretary of State
Swank
Brad Bryant
Secretary of State’s Office
Bryant
Campbell
Veterans Day remembered by soldiers and sailors
Scott Aldis-Wilson profiles two veterans, Laddie Mathias and Michael Beck, recalling their Korean and Vietnam service. Mathias, a 1st Marine Division tank mechanic, recalls ceasefires and fear, while Beck describes a third tour injury in Vietnam and the toll on his wrist and sleep.
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Laddie Mathias
Garden City
1St Marine Division
New York
Mathias
Michael Beck
U.S. Army Infantry
Vietnam
Beck
Front Door Kids project gains favorable COP financing
Garden City Community College trustees approved Bank of America to finance the Front Door Project COPs at 3.97 percent over 15 years, with Dick Construction handling construction management. The projected total cost rises to 4.61 million dollars with an estimated interest cost of 1.49 million. Trustee Ed Rutter asked about prior rates and Haas of Ranson Financial called the terms a pleasant surprise.
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Garden City Community College
Bank of America
Dick Construction
Gold Capital
Piper Jaffray
John Haas
Ranson Financial
Trustees pick Dick Construction as project manager
Trustees select Dick Construction as construction manager for the project after evaluating proposals from Dick Construction Dennis Smith Smith Consulting Services and Lee Construction. They aim to control costs during design and bidding, noting Dick Construction offers best dollar for dollar value and intimate knowledge of local material and labor costs.
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Dick Construction
Dennis Smith
Smith Consulting Services
Lee Construction
Gibson, Mancini, Carmichael
Nelson
Stewart Nelson
Steve O’brate
College
Compa
Arafat Dies at 75 as Palestinian Leader
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dies at age 75 in Paris, triggering grief and fears of upheaval. The PLO names Mahmoud Abbas as new chief while Rauhi Fattouh becomes caretaker president, with elections planned in 60 days. Arafat died at 3:30 am Paris time. cause not released.
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Ramallah
West Bank
Yasser Arafat
Israel
Arafat
Middle East
PLO
Mahmoud Abbas
Tinians
Rauhi Fattouh
Palestinian Authority
Paris
Gaza City
Tor Arafat
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