Panhandle highway work to cost over 870000 this year
Projects totaling more than 870000 are planned in the southern Panhandle with work starting soon. Contracts awarded include 133444 to Glenn Inc for Kimball to the Wyoming line and 318868 to Paulson Building and Supply for Sidney rest stop. resurfacing 385 from Gurley to Morrill line at 408405 to WA Biba Engineering and 16504 to Hill Sand and Gravel for guard rails. Work aims to improve I 80 rest stops and a 385 corridor project to span eight to ten years.
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Panhandle
Sidney
Gurley
Potter
Wyoming Line
John Klatt
Bridgeport
Nebraska Department of Roads
Glenn, Inc
Lexington
Kimball
Paulson Building and Supply Co
Corad Klatt
Winter storm possible again in western Nebraska
Western Nebraska braces for another round of rough weather as the National Weather Service issues a stockmen's advisory for the extreme west tonight and a winter storm watch for Saturday. Forecasters warn of heavy snowfall by Saturday with a cold front stretching from eastern South Dakota through central Nebraska to western Colorado and a low pressure center over western Colorado. Temperatures Thursday ranged from 65 to 75 across the region, with lows from 47 to 23 as easterly to southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph prevail in the west.
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United Press International
Nebraska
National Weather Service
Omaha
Stockmen
South Dakota
Colorado
Weather Service
Valentine
Big Springs
Alliance
Chadron
Calico Cat Emerges After Thirteen Days Under Snowbank
Butterscotch, a Calico owned by Mrs. Dave Narjes of the South Divide, survived 13 days beneath a snowbank on the Narjes farm near Sidney after vanishing during a March blizzard. Dug out by her relieved owner, the cat was thinner but lively, receiving milk and warmth at home. The episode ends with a joyful reunion as the cat sought cuddles.
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Dave Narjes
South Divide
Butterscotch
Narjes
Sidney
Mrs Narjes
Mrs Narses
Master
Pet
Mrs. Narjes
Remodeling Bid Keeps Sidney Cosmetology Plan Alive
Western Nebraska Technical College trustees in Scottsbluff unanimously approved a $49 876 remodel bid for the Marathon Building to house the cosmetology program in Sidney. The plan awaits funding clarity from an April 6 hearing, with alternate financings and faculty backing aiding the project amid a pending lawsuit over accreditation.
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Con Marshall Scottsbluff
Western Nebraska Technical College
Sidney
Western Technical Community College
Marathon
Scottsbluff
Chast Construction Co
Josten Construction Co
Rice Construction of
Bayard
Banner County
WIFE
Junior Leaders Camp Opens in Sidney With 4-H Activities
About 40 4-Hers are expected at the Panhandle District Junior Leaders Camp this weekend at Lodgepole Valley H Youth Camp. Registration begins today at 3:30. This afternoon features the District 4-H Speech Contest and several training sessions. Devel County Extension Agent Ray Sall will discuss 4-H records and awards, Joe Bonkiewicz of Sidney will present parliamentary procedure, and Dr John Orr of UNL will lead workshops.
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Panhandle
Sidney
Devel County
Ray Sall
Joe Bonkiewicz
John Orr
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Fonz Urges Teens to Respect Themselves
Henry Winkler known as The Fonz told the Senate subcommittee on alcohol and drug abuse that teens should treat themselves like a garden. He warned that drugs and alcohol can destroy future dreams and emphasized self control to preserve his career. He noted he does not drink and keeps his smoking private.
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Washington
Henry Winkler
The
Fonz
Winkler
Senate
Subcommittee
Rauner
Rauners face off over ASCS state committee post
Bob and Jane Rauner of Sidney were among 11 Nebraskans nominated for ASCS state committee seats. Jane withdrew while Bob advanced to interview for one of three slots. Rauner argues for acreage controls to support family farms amid surplus stocks and low prices, warning of further declines if no action is taken.
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Bob
Jane Rauner
Sidney
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Ranners
Murl Mauser
Big Springs
Panhandle
Rauner
Bergland
Railroad program nets equipment for Western Nebraska college
SCOTTSBLUFF The 16 day 7000 mile trip by Western Nebraska Technical College officials to promote the railroad freight car maintenance program yielded promises for 129825 dollars worth of equipment. The board reported that 2532 54 of 3700 was spent and included seven secondhand freight cars and a diesel engine. 47 students indicated intent to enroll next session April 12.
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Scottsbluff
Western Nebraska Technical College
Western Technical Community College Area
WNTC
Gary Green
Mike Holley
Green and Holley
Frank Winner
Finance Committee
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Don Marshall
David Narjes
Charles D Michael
Michael
Thomas Brower
Lovell
State Board of Cosmetology Examiners
State Department of Health
Brower
Gary Warner
Gering
Midge Greathouse
Roma Greathouse
Rusty Mecklem
Nebraska Association of Cosmetology Schools
Board of Examiners
Isiareu
ASCS
Kauner
United States
Cheyenne
Eree Ee
Green
Butch Lehmkuhler
Telegraph
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