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Three firms compete for chance to build county jail

There can be no margin of error when building something as expensive as a jail. That's the opinion of GSM Architects of St. Joseph, MO-one of three finalists vying for a chance to construct a new jail in North Platte.

The others are Durrant Architects of Denver, Colo. and Treanor Architects of Topeka, Kan. They were in North Platte Thursday for hour-long interviews with the county commissioners and tours of the proposed site locations. Each firm will have 10 days to compile the information they gathered from the visit into preliminary site and design proposals.

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Drumming takes over the Neville Center

Drumming circles, a new approach to community unity and wellness, will be the topic of a facilitator training session on May 9.

Jonathan Crowder, president of Peak Rhythms of Colorado, will provide the program. During the session, Crowder will cover fundamental principles of drum circles, fundamental facilitation techniques, basic drumming techniques and discuss how to adapt programs for varied groups and organizations.

The training is open to everyone. It will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. -9 p.m. in the Patty Birge Room at the Neville Center for Performing Arts, 301 East Fifth. That evening, a community drum circle will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the same location. Both events are open to the public. Participants can bring their own drum or use drums that will be provided.

Congressman is featured speaker at local graduations

Spring commencement ceremonies at McCook Community College and North Platte Community College will be May 9. Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith will present the commencement address at both ceremonies.

A Gering native and sixth-generation Nebraskan, Smith was one of just 13 freshman Republicans to be sworn into office in 2007. Smith has earned a reputation as a champion of conservative values and ideals. As a state senator, he consistently voted against tax increases, voted to protect the right of gun ownership, and maintained a strong pro-life record. He represents a district containing nearly 65,000 square miles, two time zones and 68.5 of the state’s 93 counties.

Student commencement speakers will be Dennis Hastings at NPCC and Curtis Hensley at MCC.

The ceremony at MCC will be at 10 a.m. in True Hall Gymnasium, and the NPCC ceremony will be at 3 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium at the south campus.