Music Man
We've seen the play and film "Music Man" but we've enjoyed the performances more when high schoolers do the job. They have a way of putting something special into it.
So does co-director Vicki Wilken. Did you read the "fraud" ads in the classified pages during the past several days?
A local law enforcement officer read them too and called to see what the newspaper knew about the angle on investigation by "local" officers.
We suggested he buy a ticket opening night.
Help
The Nebraska City rescue squad has become so desperate for volunteers that it will appoint a three-man search committee.
The squad does not have much trouble getting volunteers who prefer night duty.
The big problem is day volunteers. The men (and women) have to leave their jobs on the notice of a radio alarm. There is no pay and the training is long and sometimes dry and dull (until secretary Frank Bataillon starts telling stories).
Anyone interested in serving on the squad should contact Bataillon or Chief Harold Rowe. The squad's business phone is 873-3444.
OPPD looks ahead
Thanks to Tim McIvor, an engineer with Oppd, for enlightening a group the other day on the far-reaching plans of the power district.
That growth includes a whole lot of Nebraska City. The Nebraska City site could accommodate four power plants, Mr. McIvor said.
The No. 1 power station will be completed and put on the line next year. No. 2 is receiving serious consideration, but the "go" has not been issued.
The reason for building the power plants is demand and in the energy business, history has shown that the demand will double every 10 years.
City Utilities makes similar projections and plans. It is required on the the basis of demand. When you flip your light switch you want power. 'course it'd be more fun to call Utilities Manager Bill Brockley at 11 o'clock at night to discuss the problem.
Club 89
Remember the shooting at Club 89 in Omaha? Things have been back to normal business schedules for some time, but the memory of that tragedy lingers.
Bill Glasford, owner of Club 89, was interviewed on TV the other night. Many Nebraska Citians have a closeness with the club and management.
Bill's in-laws are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ransdell of Nebraska City, and many residents have enjoyed the food and pleasant people at the club.
The Livingstons
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Livingston, 1978 Arbor Day honorees, received a special note from Secretary of State Allen Beermann recognizing them for the award.
The award is another well deserved recognition. The Livingstons worked as a team and geared the entire community for the Arbor Day Centennial and the successful celebration was the result.
How about that
The other day a panel of news people, news-oriented educators and news-PR people got together to answer whether the "news media" listens.
The News-Press is another sounding board for readers. We offer free space under our Safety Valve heading for your letters.
We ask that you sign the letter, but we'll leave it off if you wish. We invite you to write letters to us. It's free space and an opportunity to blow off steam and let the world know about it.
Congratulations
to Bill Harshbarger and the NCHS Pride of the Pioneers bandsmen for sweeping the honors at the district music contest. It was a really big show for Mr. Harshbarger. He wants very much be No. 1 and his bandsmen are putting it out for him.
Will Geer dies
We didn't recognize the late Will Geer as the old gentleman of "The Waltons" TV series, because that's not one of our favorite shows. We did, however, recognize him as the gentleman at Arby's where "they really heap on the beef."