Nebraska I-80 project delays linger amid federal road fund feud
Nebraska faces continuing delays on I-80 segments from Sunol to Sidney and Kimball to Potter as a state federal funds dispute unsettled. Senator Curtis sent assurances that federal funds will be considered when available, while Governor Exon warned of at least a year delay without new funding.
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Nebraska
Sunol
Sidney
Kimball
Potter
Department of Roads
Brownson
Curtis
Federal Highway Administration
Exon
Vehicle Tax Brings $182720 to Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County registered 8375 motor vehicles in January and February generating $182,720.52 in taxes, up from $143,654.87 last year. Milton Nissen, county treasurer, cites more vehicles and higher mill levies as the cause and notes $39,065.65 will go to state roads and county road improvements. License plate fees totaled $155,870.50, $6,632.70 more than last year’s $149,237.80.
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Milton Nissen
Cheyenne County
States Road Fund
Health Dept opens branch office in Scottsbluff
The State Health Department establishes a branch of the Division of Environmental Sanitation in Scottsbluff to assist western Nebraska. For environmental health inquiries or lectures, contact representative Todd Furse at Box 131 Scottsbluff.
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State Health Department
Division of Environmental Sanitation
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Department
Todd Furse
First Annual NDREA District Five Meet Slated Saturday
More than 70 attendees expected at the First Annual meeting of the Nebraska Department of Roads Employees Association District Five in the 4 H Building. The district covers western one third of the state from North Platte west to the borders. Doug Marti of Lincoln will speak. District directors are led by Elmer Sanders and Leonard A Weander. Agenda includes delegates and officer elections, amendments and resolutions.
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Nebraska Department of Roads Employee's Association
NDREA
North Platte
Doug Marti
Lincoln
Elmer Sanders
Leonard A. Weander
Chadron
Stars of Tomorrow Show Sponsored by Kiwanis Club
A Sunday afternoon talent show features 14 acts from Sidney Sunol Gurley Dalton and Bridgeport at Sidney Junior High Auditorium. Benny Hochman hosts as vocal piano and dance numbers, baton routines and rock instrumentals unfold. Tickets available from Kiwanis members or at the door.
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Kiwanis Club
Sidney Junior High School
Sidney
Sunol
Gurley
Dalton
Bridgeport
Benny Hochman
Kiwanis
Fireside Changes to Marina Amid Warm Lincoln Weather
The report notes a recent shift at the marina with fireside seating becoming a boat launch area. Young skaters at Legion Park have given way to families by white sailboats as warm, dry conditions persist. Forecast shows light showers possible within five days. today’s wind peaks at 23 mph amid temperature swings from 34 to 78 degrees.
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Legion Park
Telegraph
Lodgepole candidates enter May primary slate
County Clerk Robert Hossle lists two Lodgepole Democratic convention delegate hopefuls Wayne L. Campbell and E K Vanney filing for delegate spots on the May primary ballot. Sidney school board filings add Treva Mattoon and John Platt, totalling seven candidates for two seats. Sidney City Clerk Gordon Tobin notes one council candidacy, Robert Wait, for a two year term, as deadline passed at 5 pm. full candidate listing to run in Monday Sidney Telegraph.
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Robert Hossle
Lodgepole
Wayne L. Campbell
E K Vanney
Gordon Tobin
Sidney
Frank
Treva) Mattoon
John Platt
Tobin
Robert Wait
Sidney Telegraph
Back-Up Crash Damages Cars At CB and Q Depot
A 3:56 p.m. Thursday accident at the CB&Q Depot caused $350 damage to two vehicles. Ivan Echelberger’s 1970 Ford sedan backed into Mary Gomez’s 1965 Dodge, injuring the Ford rear and Dodge front end. Echelberger and Gomez reside Route 1 and 1504 Newton respectively.
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Ivan Echelberger
Mary Gomez
Cb&q
Echelberger
Gomez
Panhandle Forecast Mild Days With Warm Today
The Panhandle forecast calls for fair and mild conditions through Saturday with a high near 80 and a low around 30 to 40. Saturday’s high expected 60 to 70 with near zero precipitation. Extended outlook shows variable clouds cooler by Tuesday with a slight chance of rain or snow showers and highs 40 to 50.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
New Fund For WNTC Pending Drive Planned
Merle Rudebusch president of Western Nebraska Technical College outlines a new Promotional Fund funded by community and alumni donations. As a state institution WNTC cannot buy advertising items. fund will cover promotional materials via a community drive coordinated with the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce.
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Western Nebraska Technical College
Sidney
Merle Rudebusch
WNTC
Rudebusch
Cheyenne County
Fertilizer Service Co Opens at Wycon Complex
Fertilizer Service Co Inc opened on East Minors with Marvin Meyer as manager. The firm will offer Ortho fertilizers and liquid mixes, renovate the Wycon Chemical Complex dry bulk area, and install an 18000 gallon anhydrous ammonia plant with rail and truck access. It will employ three staff and provide rental, custom application, and tool attachments.
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Fertilizer Service Co, Inc
East Minors
Marvin Meyer
Wycon Chemical
Meyer
Sidney
Farmers Union Co-op
Joint Civic Meet To Name Heart Fund Trophy Team
The Heart Sunday fundraiser trophy will be awarded at a Monday Fort Sidney meeting hosted by Rotary Kiwanis and Optimist clubs. Dr John Platz will present and a totals list will be released. Donations support American Heart Association research and community programs in the fight against heart disease.
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Sidney
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Rotary
Kiwanis
Optimist
John Platz
Cheyenne County Heart
American Heart Association
National
Voluntary Health Agency
Heart Association
Sidney Man Killed In Vietnam
Lt Col Raymond F Anthony a 18 year Air Force navigator from Sidney was killed in Nam Trang Vietnam with cause of death undisclosed. Funeral arrangements are pending with Holechek Funeral Home. He was born May 13 1938 in Sidney and left a wife Sharon Daniels and two children Rae Lynne and William. Surviving relatives include his father three sisters two brothers and several local aunts and uncles.
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Raymond F Anthony
United States Air Force
Nam Trang
South Vietnam
Sidney
Holechek
Anthony
Raymond
Beulah Long Anthony
Sidney High School
Armed Forces
Vietnam
Barksdale Afb
Shreveport
Sharon Daniels
Rae Lynne
William
Haughton
Lorraine Brownfield
Rapid City
Jimmy
Evelyn) Jones
Menlo Park
Calif
Claire
Charlene) Johnson
San Marino
Jerry
Tripoli
Lybia
Mark
Aluminum plates offered by The Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph announces availability of aluminum plates for purchase. Local buyers are invited to inquire at the office for pricing and delivery options.
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Sidney Telegaph
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