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A new face will represent Antelope County residents in the Nebraska Unicameral. Timothy Gragert, of Creighton, serves District #40, which includes Antelope County, following redistricting measures which took place following the results of the U.S. census. Gragert's district also includes Holt, Knox, Cedar and the northern half of Pierce counties. The Creighton Community High School and University of Nebraska-Lincoln grad was elected as the district's senator in 2018. He served in the U.S. Air...
Three area women faced the Honorable Donna Taylor, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh, on Wednesday, Jan. 5, on Class 1 misdemeanor charges stemming from Dec. 1, 2021, compliance checks conducted by Nebraska State Patrol officers with assistance of an 18-year-old male confidential informant. The defendants waived their right to counsel. Lori A. Boelter, 57, of Brunswick pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to the minor at the Royal Bar and Grill, Melanie A. Sheldon, 37, of Neligh pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to him at Casey’s in N...
Details about a proposed pipeline that would push carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in Nebraska and surrounding states to North Dakota were presented to county officials during December meetings in Antelope and Holt counties. Dayton Murty, representing Summit Carbon Solutions, an Ames, Iowa-based company, provided on overview of the pipeline and outlined environmental and economic benefits, to Antelope County Commissioners on Dec. 7 and Dec. 30, to Holt County Supervisors. If the pipeline is...
A handful of Holt County residents shared concerns about a proposed CO2 pipeline with supervisors during Holt County's Dec. 30 meeting. Diana Steskal, of Atkinson, said landowners are asking supervisors to research pipelines and Summit Carbon Solutions before making any decisions. "We'd like the supervisors to ask the Summit company for an open public meeting, to inform the citizens about the pipeline and let the citizens ask questions," Steskal said. Construction practices, land reclamation,...
North Central District Health Department announced Monday that 256 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the district since the Jan. 3 reporting period. According to NCDHD personnel, the isolation period for positive individuals and quarantine period for exposed individuals has been updated. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, should stay home for at least five days. If symptoms dissipate after five days or if no symptoms are experienced, individuals...
Holt County Supervisors approved Resolution 2021-33, redistricting of the seven supervisor districts, using an equal population, based on the 2020 U.S. Census, during its Dec. 30 meeting, on a 5-1 vote. District seven supervisor, Don Butterfield, cast the dissenting vote. District four supervisor, Scott Keyes, was absent. According to Census results, the population count totals 10,127, which would put 1,447 residents in each district. The biggest concern expressed by Butterfield was losing a por...
Classes at Summerland Public School will not be in session Friday, Jan. 14. Teachers will take part in SMART-board training and attend faculty meetings. On Monday, Jan. 17, teachers will attend a in-service training, in Norfolk, with other educators from ESU 8. Classes will resume at the regular time, Tuesday, Jan. 18....
Summerland Public School is requesting that any parents who wish to enroll their child in preschool or kindergarten for the next school year (2022-2023) at Summerland Public School, and have not yet done so, to contact the school office. This information is needed so plans can be finalized for next year. Summerland Public School's preschool is for children who are four years of age on or before July 31, 2022. State law specifies a child must be five years old on or before July 31, 2022, to be...
After a three-month break, the Legislature convened Wednesday, Jan. 5, to begin the 107th legislative session, second session. Senators were called into special session in September to complete the redistricting process, based on new census data. Legislative District #40 no longer contains Boyd or Rock counties. Rock and Boyd counties are now part of Legislative District #43, represented by Sen. Tom Brewer. Legislative District #40 also lost the southern portion of Dixon County, which will be...
Watching a couple episodes of the CW (now on Netflix) telenovela, “Jane the Virgin,” got me thinking. Life is one big soap opera, a dramedy full of ups and downs, mixed with moments of mediocrity. Nothing wrong with watching one, either. Sometimes, it’s okay to escape to a world that seems safe, maybe even a fun location to visit (in this case, Miami) ... unless Rafael’s step-mother-turned-crime-boss known as Sin Rostro, or his drug lord mother (who deserted him after receiving $10 million...
Imagine a condition with symptoms that present differently in each person who has it and no currently-approved lab test can definitively confirm the diagnosis. Imagine that the symptoms can flare up and then mysteriously disappear, including fatigue, low-grade fevers, joint pain and mouth sores. All these symptoms overlap with multiple other conditions, further complicating a diagnosis. Imagine the best available method for diagnosing this ailment is a manual checklist of 11 criteria and, if...
Kicking off the new year in one degree weather, looking out my kitchen window was, truthfully, “warm” as I went from the window to a recliner and sat in front of the television, watching the Rose Bowl parade. Those floats made me dream of a flower garden filled with colorful blooms. I won’t be plucking petals to make a float, but I am thinking ahead to a certain flower arrangement. In 2021, we traveled with friends to Cape Cod. Yes, we saw some cool gardens. We also saw a few lighthouses which...
The Bobcats clawed through two opponents last week, finishing 2-1, after picking up wins over Plainview and North Central. The Cats sit 5-6 on the season, following Friday's five-point loss to West Holt. Coach Brett Kaczor said it was a busy, but successful week. "Three games in one week after the holiday break, is very taxing, but we had a good number of guys step up into new roles," Kaczor said. During a Jan. 4 home game against Plainview, the Bobcats relied on stong first- and fourth-quarter...
Summerland sits at 9-3 for the year, after the Bobcats competed in three games, beginning Jan. 4. Coach Greg Appleby said his squad had three tough games and were able to survive with a 2-1 record. "Extremely proud of this bunch of girls and their commitment to the team and to getting better every day in practice and games," he said. The Bobcats returned from the holiday break to face Plainview, at home, Jan. 4 and earned a 52-46 victory. "Against Plainview on Tuesday, a strong defensive effort...
Bobcat grapplers found success on the mat, Jan. 6, in Tilden, as they claimed two dual wins at the Elkhorn Valley triangular. The Falcons opened competition with a 44-30 win over Nebraska Christian. Summerland defeated NC, 58-12, in the second dual. Logan Mueller, Connor Thomson, Jesse Thiele, Logan Kester and AJ Hobbs won matches in their weight divisions. Willis Mast and Kendrick Schroeder both lost, by fall. In the final dual of the evening, the Bobcats scored 39 points, downing EV by 11 points. Earning wins were Connor Thomson, Alex Thiele...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL AMERICAN CIVICS COMMITTEE January 18, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the American Civis Committee, of Summerland Public School, will hold a regular meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 6:40 p.m. at Summerland School, 51293 857th Road, Ewing, Nebraska. ~~~ AGENDA 1. Call hearing to order 1. A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act 2. Review, consider and receive public opinion on American Civics policy 3. Adjourn The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE AMERICAN LEGION POST 214 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 530135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2022 for the following liquor licensee: American Legion Post 214 110 E. Nebraska Street Ewing, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that wirtten protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Ewing on or before February 14, 2022, in the office of the village clerk, that in the event protests...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE WESTEND MINI MART, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 530135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2022 for the following liquor licensee: Westend Mini Mart, LLC West Highway 275 Ewing, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that wirtten protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Ewing on or before February 14, 2022, in the office of the village clerk, that in the event protests are filed by...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska January 4, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approve agenda. Approved minutes of the Dec. 14, 21 and 23, 2021, commissioner meetings and Dec. 14, 2021, Board of Equalization meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning administrator report. Approved three administrative plats. Met with the maintenance and weed personnel. County assessor presented safety reimbursement check. Approved paying R&B employees for 15 hours for holiday...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Neligh, Nebraska January 4, 2022 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes as well as all resolutions and agreements are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Four tax roll corrections were approved. Five motor vehicle exemptions approved Meeting adjourned. Antelope County Board of Equalization Charlie Henery Attest: Lisa Payne Antelope County Clerk Published January 13, 2022 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION January 18, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School board of education will hold a regular meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 6:40 p.m. at Summerland School, 51293 857th Road, Ewing, Nebraska. An agenda for the regular meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the administrative office at school. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the...
ANTELOPE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Setting Public Hearing Date ***** By motion of board, the following is recessed until Feb. 1, 2022, at 10 a.m.**** WHEREAS, the Antelope County Board of Commissioners received a petition to consider the vacation or abandonment of west half (½) mile of 848th Road east of 529th Avenue between Section 20 and 29. The road is located between Sections 20 and 29, Townships 25 North, Range 5 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Antelope County Nebraska. WHEREAS, a written report of the use of the road has been completed...
Andrew J. Stephenson, 20, of Jacksonville, Florida, appeared in the Antelope County court last Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, on a Class 4 felony count, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, and two infractions, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, all alleged Dec. 23. Stephenson requested court-appointed counsel. After reviewing his financial information, Judge Donna Taylor indicated the defendant was “borderline” for qualification. She appointed the public defender to represent him, cautioning that whe...
Four novice Summerland speakers traveled to Stuart, Saturday, for Stuart's inaugural novice speech meet. Schools in attendance were Pope John, Stuart, Summerland and West Holt. Coach Julie Harley said the event helped the young competitors learn what to expect as they enter the world of competitive speech. No medals were awarded and team sweepstakes points were not recorded, but the results are as follows: Julie Olivan and Alanna Doll, first, duet acting; Carlee Jo Livingston, fourth, public...
LEO ADAM BIGA FLATWATER FREE PRESS As fighters went through their paces one recent night at B&B Sports Academy, its co-owner, world welterweight boxing champion Terence "Bud" Crawford, got right in the mix, interacting with pros and amateurs alike. He coached boxers at the North Omaha gym, teased them, cajoled them, encouraged them. He occasionally glanced over at 11-year-old Reno Busby, a nationally ranked USA Boxing bantamweight. Busby's coaches – and Crawford himself – believe the Davis Mid...
