Sidney finalists again in Nebraska improvement contest
Sidney Community Improvement Program advances to the finals in the Nebraska Community Improvement Contest for the third straight year. Judges including David Peterson and Tom Parsons visited Sidney to evaluate projects. winners will be announced at the Lincoln Awards Day banquet on Oct 24.
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Sidney
Nebraska
David Peterson
North Central Kansas
Lincoln
State Dept. of Economic Development
Alliance
Kearney
McCook
Nebraska City
Norfolk
Chappell
Arapahoe
Clarkson
Elgin
Henderson
St. Edward
Syracuse
Omaha
Sally McGee
Jerry Lawson
Sidney Council tables K N rate increase request
Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co officials sought an average 25 percent rise in Sidney gas rates citing higher capital labor and material costs. The proposal would raise typical yearly bills about three dollars per month. The council also heard Wheat Belt Power District on peak demand and approved a waste rate update and funding for the Verde Lane ditch project.
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David Hendee
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co
Sidney
K-N
Asbury
Black & Veatch
Kansas City
Black and Veatch
Vince Maliszewski
McCook
Nebraska Supreme Court
High Court
Corcoran
Wheat Belt
Confusion Over Sponsored Map In Sidney Causes Vendor Mixups
Sidney Jaycees say local businesses are being contacted about a sponsored city map project, with several merchants believing the D&L Publishing map from Cedar Rapids is a Chamber or Jaycees effort. Chamber officials deny endorsement and urge scrutiny, offering BBB review if needed.
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Sidney Jaycees
Mrs. Jaycees
Centennial Publishing Co
Scottsbluff
The
Jaycees
Chamber
D&l
Ed Cole
Nebraska Better Business Bureau
Jaycee
George Lyons
North Platte picked for Health Systems Agency HQ
The 71 County Interim Health Systems Agency Task Force chose North Platte for the central offices by an 18 to 7 vote over Grand Island. It will hire an executive director and form a 30 member board with nursing, medical, consumer, and official representation. A minimum staff size will follow federal law, with details to be finalized at the November 10 Grand Island meeting. Panhandle members include Frank Partsch of Sidney and Rick Gamel of Chadron.
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North Platte
Interim Health Systems Agency
Grand Island
Rsonnel
Nursing
Allied Earth
Dave Dorpat
State Comprehensive Health Planning Agency
Lincoln
Dorpat
Panhandle
Frank Partsch
Sidney
Sidney School Board reviews plan for additions
The Sidney Board of Education discussed tentative plans for additions to three Sidney schools at its October meeting. Lincoln city architect Dean Arter said the drawings reflect input from the board and teaching staff about needs driving construction.
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Sidney
Sidney Board of Education
Lincoln
Dean Arter
United Fund Reaches 22 Percent Of Goal In Cheyenne County
The Sidney United Fund tops 22 percent of its 15000 dollar goal with 3285 dollars raised as advance gifts arrive. Drive directors met to kick off the business drive led by chairman Frank Partsch and materials await workers who did not attend. The neighborhood portion starts next week.
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Sidney United Fund
Drive
Business Drive
Frank Partsch
Cheyenne County
Exon Proposes Four Point Plan for Special Session
Governor James Exon announced a four point program for a special session starting Oct 22 to address cash flow and a potential $10 million January deficit. He urged 3 percent across the board cuts, tax rate stability, new State Board of Equalization formulas, and authorizing delay of selected state expenditures. Exon also said he will not seek the 1976 U.S. Senate nomination to avoid political motives.
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Eric Kramer
Associated Press
Lincoln
James Exon
U.S Senate
Exon
State Board of Equalization
Senate
Court limits exemptions to federal gas price controls
The Supreme Court refused to review a ruling that blocked 180 day exemptions from interstate gas price controls. Congress now decides whether to allow such exemptions which would offer limited relief from a looming 2.9 trillion cubic feet shortage as FPC pledges enforcement of delivery obligations.
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Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
Federal Power Commission
Congress
Federal Energy Administration
FPC
John N. Nassikas
Consumer Federation of America
American Public Gas Association
American Public Power Association
National League of Cities
US Conference of Mayors
US Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
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Cheyenne County Historical Association
Fort Sidney
Wheat Belt Public Power District
Cal Corcoran
Maynard Dils
Sidney Homeowners Council
Dils
Verde Lane
Summit Drive
Country Club Drive
South
Larry Richards
Dick Borchert
11Th Ave
Ed Haupt
Parkland
Arlo Jones
South 11Th Ave
HSA
United Fund
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