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Articles from the January 20, 2022 edition


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  • Are you ready to rock?

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 20, 2022

    Get ready to let your hair down when summer 2022 kicks off in Ewing, as Ewing Young Members Club presents Hairball. The bodacious 80s rockers will take center stage, Saturday, May 28 and present a rock-and-roll experience visitors likely won't forget. Music will begin at 7 p.m., with Hairball set to perform at approximately 9:30. Hairball pays homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world: Van Halen, Journey, Queen, KISS, Motley Crue and Aerosmith. Hairball brings 21 years of e...

  • Speaker plans Ewing stop

    Jan 20, 2022

    Area residents are invited to attend a presentation, “America: Where it was, where it is and where it’s going,” Sunday, Jan. 23. Art Ricciardi, billed as an American patriot, will stop in Ewing to talk about the renewal and restoration of the United States of America. Ricciardi will address the current state of education, families, churches and country from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Ewing gymnasium, 311 N. Cedar Street....

  • Tielke re-elected head of supervisors

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 20, 2022

    Longtime Holt County Supervisor Bill Tielke will continue to preside over the board after he was elected to serve as chairman for 2022, on a 5-0-1-1 vote, when the board met Jan. 6 to reorganize. Supervisor Scott Keyes was absent from the meeting and Tielke abstained. Doug Frahm, of Amelia, was elected to chair the county's board of equalization. After approving board of representatives, delegates and committee assignments for the upcoming year, supervisors approved the reappointments of and...

  • Soup dinner planned Friday

    Jan 20, 2022

    Summerland TeamMates chapter will host a soup supper, Friday, Jan. 21, in the school's commons area. A freewill donation will be accepted....

  • Klabenes to resign from village board

    Jan 20, 2022

    Mike Klabenes, a Clearwater village board trustee who was elected as a write-in candidate in the November 2020 General Election, will step down from his position at the end of March. Klabenes told fellow officials, during the Jan. 10 village board meeting, he and his family will be moving to Neligh. Klabenes will also resign from the village’s planning and zoning board....

  • Nominations accepted for community awards

    Jan 20, 2022

    Three new awards will be presented in the Clearwater community, including volunteer, community organization (non-profit) and business of the year. Economic development director Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen presented the idea at the village’s Jan. 10 meeting. Community members may nominate an individual, group or business as a way “to recognize individuals who give their time, talents and treasure.” “You just can’t run a community without the great volunteers and businesses,” Sheridan-Simonsen said. Funding for the awards will be made through the...

  • Neligh company receives grants to boost broadband to rural locations

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 20, 2022

    Broadband access for portions of northern Antelope County, including Royal and Orchard, along with Elgin and Oakdale, will be on the horizon, after Midstates Data Transport, dba Stealth Broadband, received more than $1.23 million from the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program. Nebraska’s Public Service Commission approved 60 grants, totaling approximately $18 million, earlier this month. Commissioner Crystal Rhoades cast the lone dissenting vote. Dan Watermeier, PSC chairman said, “We are ple...

  • Library to host multicooker class

    Jan 20, 2022

    Want to learn how to prepare healthy foods quickly using a multi-cooker? Clearwater Public Library will host “Healthy Foods Fast,” Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m., at The Office, 522 Main Street, in Clearwater. Extension educators Brittany Spieker and Ann Fenton will share basic foundational skills and techniques to create meals with a multi-cooker. Registration is $15 per person and may be paid by calling 402-485-2034, or at the library or Summerland Advocate-Messenger office by Jan. 26. Reg...

  • -Isms: Views on life in rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 20, 2022

    Last week, I received a survey from the Husker athletic office, asking questions about Memorial Stadium upgrades and potential structural changes that could be coming in the future. Questions ranged from seating arrangements, tiers and costs of various seating arrangements, food and beverage sales, legalized gaming, parking and tailgating. Another section asked about the development of a membership-only dinner club. Little did I realize, during the 15 minutes it took to complete the survey, I wo...

  • Crop insurance options available for small grains producers

    Kate Hansen, Policy associate Center for Rural Affairs|Jan 20, 2022

    For thousands of farming operations across the country, small grains provide big benefits. Producers growing small grains cite reasons ranging from conservation purposes to the requirements of organic certification to diversification of income streams to taking advantage of local markets. However, while small grains have demonstrable benefits, as with all crops they come with associated risks. In the coming months, farmers across the country will contact their agents to purchase federal crop ins...

  • Legislature discusses use of ARPA funds

    Sen. Timothy Gragert|Jan 20, 2022

    On Thursday, Jan. 13, Governor Ricketts presented his final State of the State Address to the Nebraska Legislature. The governor emphasized his message over the past eight years has been to Grow Nebraska. He reported this has happened, despite floods, fires and a global pandemic. He touched on his priorities for this year, which include tax relief, strengthening public safety and investing in natural resources. He endorsed legislative proposals to accelerate the phaseout of taxing Social...

  • The people at your table

    Debra Johnston M.D.|Jan 20, 2022

    One of my favorite parables describes the difference between heaven and hell. In both places, hungry people sit at tables laden with delicious food. In hell, people suffer and starve because they cannot eat with the long utensils provided. In heaven, people are happy and thrive because they use the utensils to feed each other. Many cultures and religions have some variation of this story. It illustrates a universal truth: we depend on each other. The current pandemic has starkly illustrated...

  • Defendant takes stand, contrary to his lawyer's advice

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Jan 20, 2022

    Aaron White, 47, of Coleridge faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Wednesday, Jan. 5, in two cases. A pretrial hearing in the first case, on a charge of second-degree trespassing, was continued to Feb. 2. Bond, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, is continued as well. A preliminary hearing was held in the second case. White is accused of a Class 3A felony, alleged Nov. 19, making terroristic threats. Testimony was heard by Antelope County sheriff Robert Moore and, in an unusual situation, by the...

  • Driving under influence of drugs sends 67-year-old woman to jail

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Jan 20, 2022

    Marilyn M. Picotte, 67, of Chambers appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Tuesday, Jan. 11, to be sentenced for three counts, Count I, driving under the influence of drugs, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor; Count II, possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction; and possession of marijuana, one ounce or less, first offense, an infraction. On Count I, Burdick sentenced Picotte to seven days in the Holt County Jail, to commence at 9 a.m. Jan. 14, with credit given for one day p...

  • Cheatum scores 14 in Lady Cats' victory

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 20, 2022

    Summerland escaped heavy pressure from Creighton when the Bulldogs visited, Jan. 11. The Bobcats picked up a 37-33 win, as Hadley Cheatum poured in 14 points and nabbed nine rebounds. Adyson Mlnarik contributed 13 points. Coach Greg Appleby said his squad started out the week well, with a good win over a quality Creighton team. "We had a great team defensive effort and were able to down the Bulldogs, 37-33," he said. Statistics vs Creighton Lydia Robertson: 2p, 3r, 1to, 1a Preslie Robertson:...

  • Summerland falls to St. Mary's

    Jan 20, 2022

    Mason Hoke scored a baker's dozen and Michael Koenig pitched in 11 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome St. Mary's, Thursday, as the Redbirds flew to a 71-39 win on the Bobcats' home court. St. Mary's sprinted to a 20-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and added another 20 to go to the locker room with a 40-17 margin. The Cardinals continued to control the court, holding the Bobcats to 9 and 13 points in the remaining two quarters. Summerland could not get the ball to fall, making only...

  • Lady Bobcats drop two road games

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 20, 2022

    The Summerland Lady Bobcats sit at 10-5 on the season, following two road losses, Thursday and Friday. Coach Greg Appleby said, “We played two of the best teams in the state in classes D1 and D2 in St. Mary’s and Humphrey/LHF. We played a good tough game against St. Mary’s and held their two leading scorers to a combined five points, but we lacked enough offensive firepower to pull the upset.” On Friday, the Lady Cats got down early and H/LHF was in control the whole way. “We knew this woul...

  • Three defendants behind bars on DUI convictions

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Jan 20, 2022

    Jonathyn M. Gunderson, 32, of Neligh faced The Honorable Donna Taylor on Jan. 5, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh, for pretrial hearing on seven counts. Gunderson, who is represented by Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa, was accused of: Count I, driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor; Count II, refusal to submit to chemical test, also a Class W misdemeanor; Count III, obstructing a police officer, a Class 1 misdemeanor; Count IV, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident, a...

  • Notice of renewal of class d beer, win & distilled spirits, off sale only liquor license

    Jan 20, 2022

    NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF CLASS D BEER, WINE & DISTILLED SPIRITS, OFF SALE ONLY LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2022, for the following: Class D – Alcoholic Liquor Off Sale (Outside Corporate Limits) Liquor License, to-wit: Art Sehi dba Mr. S’s, 52753 Hwy 275, Oakdale, NE 68761, on the premises described as follows: W1/2NE1/4, lying north of State Highway 275 R-O-W, Section 12, Township 24 North, Range 6, West of the 6th P.M., Ant...

  • Notice of renewal of class I alcoholic liquor on sale (outside corporate limits liquor license)

    Jan 20, 2022

    NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF CLASS I ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON SALE (OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS) LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 that a Liquor License may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2022, for the following: Class I – Alcoholic Liquor On Sale (Outside Corporate Limits), to-wit: Plainview Country Club, Address: 53230 865 Road, Plainview, Nebraska, 68769, on the premises described as follows: A tract more particularly described as the North 50 acres of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter, and t...

  • Notice of renewal of retail class I alcoholic liquor on sale (outside corporate limits liquor license)

    Jan 20, 2022

    NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF RETAIL CLASS I ALCOHOLIC LIQUIOR ON SALE (OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS) LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53-135.01 that a Liquor License may be automatically renewed for one year from May 1, 2022 for the following: Class I - Alcoholic Liquor on Sale (Outside Corporate Limits) Liquor License, to-wit: Summerland Golf Club, Inc., Address: 51020 857 Road, Box 325, Ewing, Nebraska, 68735, on the premises described as follows: A tract containing 67.41 acres more or less lying wholly in the East Half of...

  • Antelope County Board of Commissioners

    Jan 20, 2022

    ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska January 11, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. GENERAL: JOSEPH ABLER ex 98.00; AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 14,601.86; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 149.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 74.46; APPEARA ex 33.56; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 815.00; ASCHOFF AUCTION CO ex 250.00; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 631.16; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,125.98; BCBS ins 57,081.15; BOB BARKER CO ex 629.76; BOMGAARS ex...

  • Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Jan 20, 2022

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jan. 10, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:29 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Kelly Kerkman, Mike Klabenes, Steve Hankla. Others present: Lauren Sheridan-Simonson, Kate...

  • Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Jan 20, 2022

    VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: Bomgaars, 223.60; Curt Thiele, 500.00; Sanne Service, 747.59; EMC Insurance, 3,272.53; Verizon Wireless, 75.38; Applied Connective Tech, 8,552.32; NNTC, 100.90; B’s Enterprises, 6,653.25; McNally Law Office, 150.00; ERPPD, 1,166.42; ColdType Publishing, 747.03; Pollock Redi Mix, 1,989.25; WEX Bank, 767.78; Funk Construction, 1,300.00; Clearwater Public Library, 2,250.00; Black Hills Energy, 506.36; Farmers Pride, 177.21; Orval’s Auto Service, 58.50; Antelope Co. Sheriff, 1,202.25; Deb...

  • Man accused of assualting county worker takes plea deal

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Jan 20, 2022

    Haiden M. Sleister, 18, of Norfolk appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Jan. 5, for pretrial hearing, alongside his court-appointed attorney, Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa. He is charged with third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and willful reckless driving, a Class 3 misdemeanor. Sleister changed his pleas, pursuant to a plea deal with Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler. In return for Sleister’s guilty or no contest pleas to the two counts, Abler agreed to f...

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