Nebraska Water Use Debate Highlights Beneficial Use clause
Senator Don Dworak argues for statutorily recognizing all beneficial water uses amid rising well numbers and falling groundwater levels. He cites LB 149 defining uses from domestic to recreation, and notes legal action against a Wyoming power project over its impact on Nebraska rivers and fisheries. Senator Lor an Schmit cautions against federal pesticide mandates and signals potential court action to defend state control.
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Donald Dworak
Nebraska
Rural Electrification Administration
Laramie River
Wheatland
Wyoming
Laramie
North Platte River
Wyoming State Line
Platte River National Wildlife Refuge
North Platte and
Platte
Platte River
Nebraska lawmaker targets state regulation and litter
A Nebraska legislator argues against stricter state regulation citing Fire Marshal rulings and plant closures. He urges experience based staffing for agencies and proposes an anti litter bill plus a universal flat sentence for crimes, promising a forthcoming environmental measure. He defends his 1976 election remarks as not disparaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regece
Nebraska
Leaking heater sparked big North Omaha welding shop fire
A leaking heater caused a $50,000 two alarm fire at a North Omaha welding shop. Owner Clifford Gintz left to eat breakfast. flames from the heater ignited leaking fuel. Two welding trucks a car and a motorcycle were destroyed, walls kept flames from neighboring buildings, and two guard dogs plus the hunting dog were saved. Firefighters battled the blaze in near zero temperatures for over an hour.
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Omaha
UPI
North Omaha
George Giddings
Clifford Gintz
Gintz
Giddings
Water quality meeting set for Schuyler
Two natural resources districts sponsor an all implementation water quality planning meeting in the Lower Platte River Basin. The session runs 9 30 A M to 3 30 P M at San Pit Restaurant Schuyler with topics including iron and bacteria in drinking water nitrate pollution sanitary waste systems and wastewater treatment. Public invited contact Lower Platte North NRD David City.
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Natural Resources
Lower Platte River
Lower Platte North
Lower Platte South
Nebraska Natural Resources Commission
San Pit
Schuyler
Alvin T. Smith
Smith
Nebraska
Department of Environmental Control
Lower Platte North Nrd
David City
Methodist Women meet for program in Newman Grove
The United Methodist Church Women held their January meeting with Mrs. Eldon Farman and Mrs. Lester Kopecky in charge. Vice President Mrs. Brad Cox distributed 1977 program books. Bible study Disciples on the Way starts Jan 17 at 1:30 with weekly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman Grove
United Methodist Church
Eldon Farman
Lester Kopecky
Brad Cox
Lloyd Welburn
Bob Cox
Busteed
Visi
Mmes
Art Broberg
Glen Christensen
Duane Fudge
Ed Olson
Public notices and bids from Nebraska district offices
Public notices include a January 25 1977 public meeting by the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission and two Lower Platte districts to discuss the Lower Platte River Basin Water Quality Plan. Nebraska Public Power District invites sealed bids for a 230 kV transmission line with a February 3 1977 deadline and random bid requirements. A Platte County hearing in Case 204 concerns the trust of Charles Segelke deceased with a January 31 1977 hearing date. Platte Technical Community College announces Title IX hearings on January 25 and 26 inviting public comments on sex discrimination concerns.
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Nebraska Natural Resources Commission
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
Lower Platte North
Platte County
Nebraska
Charles Segelke
Charles F. Segelke
Bess Segelke
George F. Rambour, IIi
Gerald E. Rouse
Platte Technical Community College
Ron Hutkin
Henry Rice
Rich McGill
Brenda Cornelius
Catherine Nore
Delores Schneider
Donald Engel
Jean Johnson
Bob Wilde
Arlene
Clear Creek Farms Incorporated outlines farm and trading scope
Incorporation notice for Clear Creek Farms Inc of Shelby Nebraska Polk County lists business aims including farming, property dealings, and general commerce. Capital stock is 400000 dollars in 4000 shares, commenced December 27 1976, perpetual duration, board of 2 to 5 directors, dated January 4 1977.
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Clear Creek Farms, Inc
Nebraska
Box
Shelby
Aska
Polk
Clear Creek Eee Inc
Regular Board Meeting Open to Public in Columbus Nebraska
The Board of Directors of District will hold a regular meeting on Thursday January 27 1977 starting 2 00 p m at the Columbus General Office Columbus Nebraska with reconvening at 8 30 a m Friday January 28 1977 An agenda is available for public inspection during business hours at the office of the Assistant Secretary at the Columbus General Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Public Power District
Columbus General Office
Columbus
Nebraska
Columbus General
Notice to bidders for Genoa Office Building remodel
The Loup River Public Power District invites sealed bids for remodeling the Genoa Office Building Genoa Nebraska. Bids due Feb 3 1977 11 00 A M CST at Columbus office. Lowest responsible bid or rejection of all bids. Max E Kiburz director. Includes inspecting specs for $10 non refundable.
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Nebraska Public Power District
Stegall
Nebraska
Victory Hill
Scottsbluff
J. M. White
15Th Street
Columbus
Nebra
C.S
C.S.T
P. O. Box
Istrict
Board of Directors
D. W. Hill
Loup River Public Power District
Genoa
Glenn Olson
Loup River
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Loran Schmit
Nebraska Unicamera
Committee On Agriculture and Environment
Columbus-area
Capitol
Methodist Women
Barbara A. Koenig
Platte County Court
Susan Mary Koenig
Route 2
Lindsay
James A. Fehringer
Susan Hamling Dep
Effie Nielsen Burchess
State OF
Roberta N. Saalfeld
Edward M. Nielsen, Jr
Susan Hamling
Columbus Telegram
Tenepee
P.O
27Th Avenue
Auto Parts
Columbus Metal Industries
FALCON AUTO PARTS/SALVAGE
48Th Ave
Hiway
Firestone
Torino
Jack Conrad
Rogers-Riley Motor Co
19Th Street
Columbus Motors, Inc
Orville Aldrich
Zera’s
Auto Mart
St. 23Rd Ave
Monte Carlo
Gary Kruml
Columbus Motors Inc
Dodge Boys
Loren Crumley
Robert
Toby) Tyler
Orv Aldrich
Bob Johnson
Volkswagen
26Th Ave
IHC
Oldsmobile
Smittie
Fred Brunken
Roy
Gertude West
Rudy Schacfer
Joe Schaefer
Father Regis
Mary Schaefer
AVON
Joy Eckles
Mgr
FORD
O’ Neill
Bill Rut
Dorchester
Columbus Fair Grounds
Dick Grubaugh
Mary Biermann
Lindsay City Halls
Nelson Equipment L
Dale & Catherine Nelson
Machinery Equipment Tools
St. Edward
Wegener, Jensen & Fowlkes, Inc
Kenneth
Kathy Macken
Cyril Zoucha
Don Conyers
Yamaha
Bonner
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