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Junior and senior high school students may begin the 2021-2022 school year in Ewing, if the new Summerland school isn’t completed when the first bell is scheduled to ring in August. Superintendent Dale Martin told board members the construction project sounds like “it’s on track for the elementary to be out there.” “The high school, still not as confident yet. Still could happen that we start there, but we should at least plan ... as a contingency plan.” Martin said administrators met and dev...
The North Central District Health Department released updated directed health measures, May 6. They will continue in effect through May 31. The first change does away with a requirement for entities sponsoring a large event to submit a plan to a local health department. A second change concerns quarantine measures for school-aged individuals. Per the DHM, a student who has been exposed to the virus may, in place of quarantine, wear a face covering or mask for 14 days following exposure and...
Antelope County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a resolution declaring the county as a Second Amendment sanctuary county at the board’s May 4 meeting. The resolution, similar to one approved by Holt County Supervisors, pledges support for the right to bear arms, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Approximately 35 counties have approved resolutions, according to the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association website. No discussion was held prior to the vote a...
I’m taking a break this week, trying to catch my breath and recoup energy. This week’s edition of the Advocate-Messenger includes eight pages of graduation coverage, including senior photos and future plans, valedictorian and salutatorian speeches and a collage of memorable moments captured on my SD card. I also hope all the mothers who read this had a special day. Scott whisked me away from work for a few hours and took me to one of my favorite spots for a lazy Sunday afternoon drive. Spo...
Two major pieces of legislation that would have provided property tax relief were defeated this past week. Generally, I am supportive of proposals that attempt to lower property taxes. LR 11, introduced by Bayard Senator Steve Erdman, is a constitutional amendment proposing to replace all taxation with a consumption tax on the purchase of services and new goods. Nebraska residents would no longer pay property taxes, income taxes, sales and use taxes, inheritance taxes, or estate taxes. LR 11...
The Legislature continues to work through the stack of priority bills, sometimes working into the evening and adjourning between 8 and 10 p.m. Since my last column, we’ve debated a couple of bills related to property tax relief. The first, Senator Wayne’s LB 24, provides a sales tax exemption for municipal water bills. I had hoped that this would be packaged with my LB 2, which provides a reduction in agland valuations for school bonds approved after the effective date of the act. One would pro...
BEV WIELER April showers have brought May flowers and I can hardly wait for blooms that fill out the rest of May and lead us into June and summer in the garden. There was a little set back recently with frost warnings for the morning of May 11. While the spring planting of impatients, geraniums and a variety of petunias has been underway in my rural West Point garden, Mother Nature sent a reminder to put the brakes on. It was full speed on the eve of May 10 as boxes, empty flower pots and...
Lucille Allemang 1928 - 2021 Lucille "Lucy" Allemang, 92, of Neligh, died Friday, May 7, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Neligh, with the Rev. Pat Nields officiating. Interment will follow at St. Theresa's Cemetery, Clearwater. Visitation will be Friday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the church, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Pope John Catholic...
Officials with Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company were guests at a coffee hour co-sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and the Summerland Advocate-Messenger, Friday, May 7, at 10 a.m., at The Office in Clearwater. NNTC general manager, Pat McElroy, introduced the company's newest employee, Barry Stearns. Stearns was recently hired to serve as the combination technician in the Clearwater and Bartlett areas of NNTC's service territory. McElroy also introduced Melissa Lanzourakis, the...
The family of Jeannine Heiss, of Page, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday. Jeannine was born at Middle Branch, Nebraska, May 26, 1931, to Kenneth and Pauline (Finch) Waring. After May 20th, Jeannine will be residing at The Evergreen in O’Neill. Cards will reach her at: Jeannine Heiss, 1600 N. Harrison Street, O’Neill NE 68763....
Northeast Community College will celebrate the success of its graduates this month. The college will hold six commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22, in the Cox Activities Center on the Norfolk campus. Commencement ceremonies will be held each day at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. Attendance will be limited to allow six feet of social distancing between graduates and guests. All guests must have tickets to be admitted to commencement ceremonies and all attendees must wear face masks. Guests will be seated in pods that...
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive, in Ewing, Wednesday, May 19, from noon to 6 p.m. at the City Hall meeting room. To schedule an appointment, contact Doris Ann Bollwitt at 402-394-7773 or visit redcrossblood.org. Individuals who donate will receive a ticket to a Cedar Fair theme park of choice, while supplies last. “Make 2021 a summer full of life by making a difference and donating blood,” Red Cross officials noted....
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh United Methodist Church as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food Tuesday, May 18, from 3 to 5 pm. A change in location should be noted. The pantry will now be held at the Antelope County Fairgrounds on the east side of town. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with parking. Food Bank for the Heartland has requested local volunteers collect the total number of households served as well as the ages of household members in the following...
Congressman Adrian Smith is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Third District Youth Advisory Council and encourages high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to submit their applications by July 15. The Third District Youth Advisory Council is a forum for students to share opinions, thoughts and concerns with Smith about local and federal issues throughout the school year. This group provides students the opportunity to discuss the concerns of young Nebraskans and give their input on issues facing our country. “I always e...
Angie Robertson, 44, of O’Neill was ordered by Holt County Judge Kale Burdick, last week, to pay $7,329 reimbursement to the O’Neill Junior Eagles Booster Club. Burdick also sentenced Robertson to a total of 30 days in the Holt County Jail, to commence May 21; a 24-month term of probation, including $630 probation fees; and taxed her $60 costs of prosecution. Robertson pleaded no contest March 23 to five Class 2 misdemeanor counts of second-degree forgery, 0 to $500, committed on five separate occasions in 2019; and one Class 1 misdemeanor cou...
Daley Bearinger shot 95, finishing 12th at the Niobrara/Verdigre Golf Invite, held May 5, at the Niobrara course. Bearinger was 15 shots off the lead, won by Tim Atkinson, of Boyd County. He finished with an 80. A pair of Neligh-Oakdale golfers finished in the second and third spots. Garret Belitz edged teammate Jesse Green by a stroke, 87-88. Schuyler Mustin of Stuart finished fourth, shooting an 89. He tied with Gavin Longsdorf, NO, and Michael Vanness of Wausa. Anthony Heiser, Stuart,...
WHEREAS, the Antelope County Board of Commissioners directed the County Highway Superintendent to study the use of the county road located between Sections 7 and 12, Townships 28 North, Range 8 and 9 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Antelope County Nebraska. Located on 510 Avenue between 868th and 869th Road WHEREAS, a written report of the use of the road has been completed by the Highway Superintendent and is filed with the County Clerk The Board of Commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, set a public hearing for 10 a.m., the first...
The Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Professional Corporation Act. Authorized capital stock is 10,000 shares of $1.00 par value each. Perpetual existence commenced April 14, 2021, when articles were filed with the Secretary of State. Affairs are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and Officers, pursuant to the bylaws of the corporation. The incorporator is Tessa W. Pelster, 404 Iowa Street, Clearwater, Nebraska 68726. The registered agent is Tessa W. Pelster, and the...
Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the April 13 BOE and BOC meetings. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning administrator report. Zoning permit report was reviewed. Approved Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution. Approved 30 x 30 Opposition Resolution. Approved one Improvement Grant. Approved auditor for three years. Approved flagpole repairs/painting. Road superintendent report. Approved access permit. Approved cost share on Tilden Bridge Approach. Discussed and...
The Village of Clearwater is in the process of applying for Community Development Block Grant Funds from the Department of Economic Development for street improvements. The Village is seeking a general administrator for this project, who will be required to assist the Village with: 1. Providing required data needed for meeting special grant conditions 2. Establishing and maintaining all files as required by the DED 3. Preparing and submitting required performance reports, and 4. Meeting all requirement of State and Federal laws, rules, regulati...
Elgin is the 2021 featured town for the Antelope County Museum Evening at the Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh. Take advantage of free museum admission, 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 3, for this event which promises to bring Elgin history to life. See a display of prized Elgin memorabilia, including a farmer's daily journal dating from the late 1800s, pill-making paraphernalia from the pioneer Elgin drug store, keepsakes from Elgin businesses back in the day, and more. A video highlighting Elgin past...
Toddrick Nez, alias Nez Toddrick, 25, of Blue Gap, Arizona, pleaded guilty last week, by waiver, to an amended Holt County complaint. Nez was fined $100 and taxed costs of $50 for disturbing the peace, a Class 3 misdemeanor committed March 15 at an O’Neill motel. Bond filed March 15 in the amount of $3,000, 10% cash, was released. Nez was arrested by O’Neill officers, accused of banging on walls and hitting cars. San Oo, 20, of Omaha appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom last Tuesday, May 4. Oo faced Bur...
At first, Teresa Legate was skeptical. The Neligh woman said she received a telephone call, April 14, from a woman claiming to be a representative from Luke Combs and Ford Motor Company. Legate was told she was the grand prize winner of the Ford Proud to Honor Luke Combs Sweepstakes. The prize: new Ford F150 pickup, along with two tickets to a Luke Combs concert of her choice. "I hope it's not a scam," Legate told the Advocate-Messenger that day. She remembered entering an online contest "a...
A retirement open house is planned for Bonnie Wies and Laurel Miller, Friday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Clearwater School multipurpose room. The two Clearwater educators have 97 years of combined teaching experience. A special presentation will take place at 7 p.m....
Funeral services for Gale Rittscher, 79, of Elgin, will be Wednesday, May 19, at 10 a.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Pastor Bruce Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Gale died May 14, 2021 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com In lieu of flowers, memorial may be...
