Week of November 20, 2024

Ewing trustees discuss building permit fines

LuAnn Schindler, Publisher

Should individuals who begin a building project before applying for a permit in Ewing village limits be fined? The question was up for discussion during Ewing village board's Nov. 11 meeting. Village Clerk Sharon Swails said she asked Clearwater village officials how they handle the process and reported Clearwater Village Clerk Angie Hupp said a $100 fine is assessed. According to Swails, a cement slab has been poured for one project and another resident has a project that is near completion....

Clearwater oks annexation of two parcels

LuAnn Schindler, Publisher

Two property parcels that should have been annexed into the Village of Clearwater 14 years ago will finally be added. "Someone dropped the ball," Jay Snider told Clearwater village officials during a Nov. 11 meeting at the fire hall meeting room. Following a recommendation from the Clearwater Planning Commission, which met earlier that afternoon, village trustees amended Ordinance 2024-8, which would annex parcels 000660500 and 000660501. Mentions of a third parcel, 000660200, were struck from...

More information needed on third Clearwater parcel

LuAnn Schindler, Publisher

A decision regarding a third parcel under consideration for annexation in Clearwater village limits was tabled, following a recommendation from the village's planning commission. During the Nov. 11 board of trustees meeting, landowners Dwaine and Deborah Trease said they opposed annexation of parcel 000660200, situated adjacent to a Trease-owned parcel housing Sunset Storage. "What's the purpose of any advantage of that little piece of ground to the city to have? There's no tax base to it. The...

Orchard announces holiday lighting celebration

Mark your calendars and prepare to join in the celebration of the holiday season at the annual lighting celebration in Orchard. On Dec. 1, at 4 p.m., at the outdoor park on Highway 20, take part in hayrack rides and the Grinch scavenger hunt. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available. At 5 p.m., holiday decorations will be...

Voting in 2024 election showed a definite east-west, urban-rural divide

Paul Hammel, NPA Statehouse Correspondent

We're all glad the election is over and we're no longer subjected to wall-to-wall campaign ads on TV and radio. The faster we can get back to watching "Green Acres" reruns the better! But I can't get over how differently Nebraskans in the east, and Nebraskans in the west voted this year. We might as well be two states – "East Cornhusker" and "West Cornhusker" (and I know several people who would prefer that). Let's take the hottest race in the state, pitting incumbent U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer...

  • Walter B. Johnson

    Funeral services for Walter B. Johnson, 94, of O'Neill, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at the First Presbyterian Church in O'Neill. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Page American Legion Post #315. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Biglin's Mortuary. Walter died on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at the Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Arrangements are under the direction of Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Walter Bruce...

Conference honor choir announced

Summerland Public School hosted the GNAC Choral Clinic, Tuesday Nov. 12. Celeste Ditter, Clumbus Middle School vocal instructor, worked with 120 students during the day. The group presented a concert that evening. Bobcat choir members named to the all-conference honor choir include Lenora Kester, soprano; Luke Kester, tenor; Yazlin Zermeno, alto; and Brandon Pruden,...

  • Caring for expectant moms

    Debra Johnston M.D., Prairie Doc

    Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas. Although my “doctor self” is usually rolling my eyes throughout the program, it’s often a good conversation starter. One recent show featured a pregnant woman who experienced one medical crisis after another. Her kidneys, liver, and lungs failed in succession as the team raced to identify the underlying obstetrical problem and find a treatment. At the climax of the episode, her heart stopped. Of course, being television, the...

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nov. 11, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha...

  • NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

    NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold a county board of equalization meeting in the commissioners’ meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska on Dec. 3, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., for the purpose of approving tax roll corrections, motor vehicle exemptions and various other items which may become necessary to act upon. The meeting will be open to the...

  • PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

    PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Nov. 12, 2024 Neligh, Nebraska Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Nov. 4, 2024, BOC meeting. Public comment. Approved payroll claims. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 22,317.89; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 68.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 1,600,000.00; APPEARA ex 68.44; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,437.78; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 199.32; BCBS ins 75,975.12; BODY WORKS ex 5,000.00; BOMGAARS ex 117.90;...

  • NOTICE FOR BIDS INTERNATIONAL MODEL 9400 ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

    NOTICE FOR BIDS INTERNATIONAL MODEL 9400 ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA The Antelope County Commissioners intend to sell to the highest bidder a 1991 International Model 9400, with a 13-speed road runner transmission and a 3406 B engine - missing top end. The intention is to sell for parts only. Buyer will be presented with a notarized bill of sale after acceptance of bid. It is located at the Neligh barn for inspection. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:30 A.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at which time they will be opened in public session...

  • PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

    PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Nov. 13, 2024 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in the board meeting room. President Steve Thiele called the regular meeting, which was advertised in the Nov. 6, 2024, newspapers, to order at 7:01 p.m. President Thiele noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken, with all board members present: Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Steve Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Schwager,...

  • APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL

    APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL A & J Towing, hauling bus, 254.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,306.80; AMGL, 2023-24 audit, 18,450.00; Aschoff, Molly A. mileage, 1,151,73; Associated Psychologists and Counselors, psyc eval, 1,980.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 139.23; Bomgaars, sup, 17.09; Bud’s Sanitary service, LLC, trash serv, 2,220.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/travel, 4,600.37; Clearwater Market, sup, 722.87; ColdType Publishing, printing, 176.50; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 19.36; DAS State Acctg-Central...

  • NOTICE FOR MOTOR GRADER BIDS - 2024 ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

    NOTICE FOR MOTOR GRADER BIDS - 2024 ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA The Antelope County Commissioners have the intent to purchase one new motor grader. The Antelope County Commissioners invite informal quotes from today until 9:30 a.m., on Dec. 10, 2024. Quotes should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Antelope County Commissioners, 501 Main Street, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756-0026. The envelope must be clearly marked with “Informal quote for motor grader” on the outside of the envelope. Quotes will be opened at the Dec. 10,...

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