Sidney survey shows majority in favor of new indoor pool
City Manager Ed Prince cites first results of a citizen attitude survey as showing broad backing for a new pool in Sidney. About 60 percent favor construction, with 39.5 percent opposed and 10.5 percent undecided. responses included support for indoor and outdoor options and cost distinctions.
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Sidney
Ed Prince
ST Ta Ee
Prince
Cy Council
Organ
Dave Sherrerd
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Legion
Coun
Nebraska Garden Clubs to Host State Convention in Sidney
The 38th annual Nebraska State Flower Clubs convention themed The Good Life will run Friday to Sunday at Fort Sidney Motel. Sunday activities are open 1 15 to 5 30 pm with public flower arrangements, a 45 pm demonstration by Mrs. Melvin Wright with a $2 fee.
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Qubs
Sidney
Fort Sidney
Melvin Wright
Howard, Kitter
Fort Short
Tex
Sidney Nears Pizza Hut Downtown
A group of businessmen intends to build a Pizza Hut on Eighth Ave near the Post Office in Sidney. A public hearing is set for Sept 24 on the on sale beer permit application. Named investors include Harold Hammerschmidt and Kenneth Staab of Grand Island, Norman Staab of Fort Hays Kan, and William Wolf of Beatrice.
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Sidney
Grove
Siuariel Techie
Eighth Ave
Diinois
Jade Manufacturing Co
Harold Hammerschmidt
Kenneth Staab
Grand Island
Norman Staab
Fort Hayes
Kan
William Wolf
Beatrice
Hammerschmidt
Foldrege
Ogallala
Hastings
Wel
Pisa
Coyotes Kill Two 400-Lb Calves Near Sidney Draw Farm
Coyotes killed two calves belonging to Paul Houser near Francis Runge farm in the Sidney Draw area Monday. Runge questioned the sight of coyotes taking such large beasts as stockmen in the Southern Panhandle blame coyotes on a ban against poisons.
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Paul Houser
Francis Runge
Sidney Draw
Runge
Panhandle
United Fund Meeting Set for Thursday in Sidney
The Sidney United Fund will hold an organizational meeting at the Avco Finance office starting at 7 p.m. Thursday. People interested in aiding the drive should attend as the group will hear from charitable groups seeking funding. Groups must be represented in person for requests to be considered.
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Sidney United Fund Eeee
Avco Finance
Sidney
Eastern fuel shortages not seen in Panhandle areas
Agricultural officials say farm fuel supplies are adequate in Deveent County and surrounding areas. No critical shortages are detected in the eastern half of the region though hot weather boosts irrigation needs and August allocations near depletion in some counties.
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Panhandle
Deveent County
Lawrence Thompson
Agricultural Stabilization Bi Conservation Service
Paul Lindt
ASCS
Crowds Attend Lodgepole Old Settlers Reunion Parade
The 49th annual Old Settlers Reunion in Lodgepole drew strong crowds for a 10 am parade led by a veteran Color Guard, with the Francis DeBrunner Post 286 American Legion and multiple local bands, clubs, and antique vehicles. Prizes were awarded in Kiddies Parade categories, and grand parade honors went to diverse local groups and businesses.
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Old Settlers
Lodgepole Monday
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Bud
Jim
Kim Brown
Francis DeBrunner
American Legion
Lodgepole High School
Artistic Farmers Elevator
Kripal’s Inc
Lodgepole Lions Club
Old Time
Lodgepole Blacksmith Shop
Young Settlers
Lodgepole Village
Sandra Skov
Bead Andersen
Jeff Markel
Bud Barkin
Steve Carlson
Jim Brown
Saddle Clute
Sidney Wranglers
Trail Blazers
Bruce Kokes
Crook
Colo
Ted Mashek
Sunol
Mark Kokes
Kent Kokes
Kevin Derry
Chappell
Mike Geisert
Charles Houser
Darrell Dykman
Lodgepole
Doug Zalesky
Kim Peters
Sidney
Scott Smith
John Misegadis
Lions Club
Lodgepole Lions Qub
Nood
South Park
Denny Franklin
Wilfred Kreider
Grant
Panny Huff
Tina Kripal
Pam Smith
God Mark
Clarance Kripal
49Th
Howard Hurst
Floyd Trebick
Clarence Meyer
Sidney Volunteers Back Telethon Effort For Muscular Dystrophy
Sidney volunteers joined the Jerry Lewis Telethon appeal moving local donations toward a growing drive. The national total reached about 13 million dollars by Monday afternoon, with KMGH TV in Denver broadcasting the event.
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Sidney
Jerry Lewis
Kmgh-Tv
Denver
Commissioners Hear Plan for Panhandle Land Use Study
Cheyenne County leaders met with state planning officials to discuss an Areawide Planning Commission for the Panhandle. The plan requires county representation, with Ed Cole Doug Reetz and E K Yanney named as potential appointees. A funding legality dispute affecting the Technical Community College Act was noted in correspondence.
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Gail Bergstad
Ron Melbye
State Office of Planning and Programming
Cheyenne
Congress
Melbye
Jack Jones
Indistrati ’ Force
Nebraska
Planning Commission
Panhandle
Cheyenne County
Potter
Buffalo Bend
Doug Reetz
State Bank
Rcd&pc
Welek Ana
Technical Community College Act
Western
Nebraska Technical Community College
Simmons
Duis
Exon Tours Laboratory and College In Nebraska Visit
Governor Exon toured High Plains Agricultural Laboratory and Western Nebraska Technical College in Ogallala Chadron area with stops at Buffalo Bend. He praised local efforts to curb outmigration and urged improved water resources planning while expressing pride in WNTC and its staff. Cheyenne County leaders welcomed his visit and said they expect his return, as about 75 attendees heard remarks from Exon and WNTC President Merle Rudebusch.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
WNTC
Exon
Merle Rudebusch
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