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Andy Hoffman, of Atkinson, co-founder of the Team Jack Foundation for pediatric brain cancer research, lost his own battle with brain cancer Monday. He was 42. Team Jack Foundation released a statement about Hoffman's death via Twitter, Monday afternoon. "We are deeply saddened to share that our co-founder, @andrewjhoffman, passed away this morning from glioblastoma. Andy was our fearless leader who loved his family with all his heart. Andy, we love you & we promise to honor your legacy by...
Since its origin in 1981, when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28, Women's History Week and Month honors the important role women play and the accomplishments they have made. This week, SAM staff members talk about qualities we look for in a role model and share who inspires us. ERIN SCHWAGER: Dolly Parton once said, "If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader." Like Dolly says, actions speak louder than w...
Holt County Supervisors gave the nod to 33 projects with an estimated price tag of $25.9 million, during a Feb. 16 hearing for the county’s one- and six-year road plan. The plan includes bridge replacement and repairs, overlay projects and culvert replacement across the county. The Ewing area will see improvements after several projects are completed. A .2-mile stretch near the intersection of 848 Road and 509 Avenue feature a bridge replacement estimated at $400,000. A five-mile stretch of c...
As winter finally looks like it may be exiting, but before we usher in spring, what better way to spend a Sunday evening than at a soup cookoff. The Page community will host the cookoff, Sunday, March 7. Serving will be from 5 to 8 p.m., or until soups are gone, at the new Page fire hall. All funds will be used for putting on Page Community Day, Saturday, Aug. 28. Judges will be available to choose first, second and third places. In addition, all those attending may vote for their favorite by...
A job fair for Antelope County businesses and community members is planned, Tuesday, March 23, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the Antelope County Fair building, in Neligh. There is no charge for Antelope County businesses to participate in the event. To register or for more information, contact the Neligh Economic Development Office at 402-887-4447. Grow Neligh and Antelope County Ag Society are co-sponsoring the event....
Area residents may get their fish and pie fix, Friday, March 12, in Orchard. Orchard Historical Society will serve a fish dinner, from 5 to 7 p.m., with all the goods, including pie. A freewill donation will be accepted. The event will be drive through only. Attendees are asked to approach the Rex Theatre, from the north, on Windom Street....
My favorite sport is thrifting. To borrow from a popular meme: Yes, I shop at thrift stores. No, I am not poor. Would you pass up a $178 Anthropologie dress, new with tags, for $4.25? What about a box filled with a complete set of fine china for $2.50? There’s something about finding a diamond in the rough and giving it new life. I’m not a trash stalker - or stooper, as they’re called on the east coast - but if I saw a perfect good dresser along the side of the road that the hubs could refurbish...
The extreme cold spell that Nebraska and other states experienced during the middle of February increased energy needs across the region, resulting in unprecedented short-term rolling blackouts. Public power districts were directed by the Southwest Power Pool to shed electricity usage immediately in order to prevent longer, more widespread power outages. The urgency of the situation, in which power demand exceeded generated power and minimum reserves were exhausted, prevented advance notice to...
On Feb. 26, the Revenue Committee voted to advance LB 408, as amended by AM 371, on a 7-1 vote. The amended version of the bill would limit the annual increase in property tax askings to no more than 3%, with some exceptions. The sponsor of the bill, Sen. Tom Briese of Albion, commented on its advancement. “Property tax relief requires a multi-pronged approach. One approach must be to place reasonable restrictions on property taxes. And that’s what this bill does.” Briese continued, “This...
The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Mike Tabbert, of rural Antelope County, to receive its 2020 Citizenship Award. The Citizenship Award is given to an individual or individuals who actively participate in the civic process for creating public policy and who work closely with the Center for Rural Affairs to advance public policies that strengthen family farms, ranches and rural communities. Over the past year, Tabbert has demonstrated advocacy in several ways to advance broadband...
The great food remains the same, but the "best fish fry in the country," sponsored by St. John the Baptist Church, in rural Clearwater, will be a drive-through event this year. The event, scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., on Friday, March 19, will include curbside pickup and reservations will be required. To place an order, text 402-394-8260, 402-340-7642 or 402-640-8471, by March 12. A freewill donation will be accepted. A modified menu will include fried and baked fish, cheesy hashbrowns,...
Trey A. German, 20, of Inman appeared before the Honorable Mark Kozisek in the Holt County district court last Monday, Feb. 22, for sentencing on one count, theft by unlawful taking, a Class 1 misdemeanor committed in October 2019. Kozisek sentenced German to a 24-month term of probation, including related fees totaling $630, and restitution of $4,000 to the victim of the crime. He was taxed $147 cost of prosecution as well. The charge was reduced from a Class 4 felony, theft by unlawful taking, Dec. 30, 2020, pursuant to a plea deal. In...
It’s application time for one of the biggest youth agriculture outreach events in the state—the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute. This year, NAYI is celebrating 50 years of bringing together high school students to learn more about Nebraska agriculture, network with agriculture leaders and discover careers available in agriculture. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture sponsors and assists with coordinating NAYI every year. The institute will be held July 12 through 16, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus and will follow a...
The Center for Rural Affairs is now offering home ownership and home improvement loans in rural Nebraska. Loans between $5,000 and $100,000 are available for the purchase of a home, owner occupied rehabilitation or renovation or emergency repair to property. “Rural areas tend to have fewer quality housing options available compared to urban communities,” said Kim Preston, Center for Rural Affairs’ Rural Enterprise Assistance Project director. “Small towns suffer from low home vacancy rates, aging housing stock, insufficient rehabil...
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive, in Orchard, Tuesday, March 23. The drive will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church fellowship hall, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, contact Rita Shabram at 402-893-2691. Individuals who donate blood will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last....
Summerland girls' basketball season ended Friday evening, following a 36-30 loss to Hartington Cedar Catholic. "I was really proud of our girls and the effort and performance they had," Coach Greg Appley said. "We really played well for three and one-half quarters and were superb on defense and on the glass." Unfortunately, a four-minute stretch, filled with stale offense, was the final straw for the Bobcats. Appleby said the team's effort, along with "great support from a loud Summerland crowd"...
The Summerland Bobcat speech team competed Monday in the Niobrara Valley Conference tournament held in Elgin, placing sixth of 16 teams. Chambers was first; Stuart, second; St. Mary's, third; West Holt, fourth; and Boyd County, fifth. Medal winners included the duet acting team of Emily Nordby and Kyra Nilson, who placed third; the oral interpretation of drama team, comprised of Adrienne Parker, Madison Melcher and Ashley Melcher, finished fourth; Adrienne Parker, sixth in persuasive speaking;...
Charges have been dropped, at least for the time being, against the second of two men arrested for theft of a vehicle that was recovered near Clearwater last fall. Christopher J. Alexander, 23, of Omaha was scheduled to appear for pretrial hearing on the felony count in Antelope County district court last Wednesday, Feb. 24, but the charge was dismissed, without prejudice, by Antelope County attorney Joe Abler on Feb. 22. Bond in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, filed Oct. 21, 2020, was released. Alexander, who was set for jury trial March 15,...
Clearwater Public Library added a collection of John Deere books, toys and videos, for all age groups, recently. The items were purchased with memorial funds from the Duaine Filsinger family. Duaine's wife, Virginia, and son, Kevin, recently perused the collection, shown by Clearwater Public Library Director Kathy Feusse. Filsinger, who passed away in December 2019, operated Filsinger Repair & Deere Shed, in Clearwater and was an avid JD collector....
NOTICE OF BIDS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER Notice is hereby given that the Village of Clearwater will accept bids for hay mowing of the dike north of town and village-owned field by dump road during the 2021 mowing season. Written bids will be accepted until 1 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Village of Clearwater office. Sealed bids should be marked as “mowing bid” and delivered to 626 Main Street, PO Box 116, Clearwater, NE 68726. Bid letting will be held at the Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, March 8, 2021, at 7 p.m...
Like most people, I'm guessing, I know that Catholics don't eat meat on Fridays during Lent. (For the record, I'm Methodist.) And like most people, I'm also guessing, I never really stopped to think about why they don't. And why is fish OK? So, doing like most people do these days when looking for an answer to "why," I turned to our good friend Google. This is what I found on the website for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis at www.archspm.org: "Catholics abstain from flesh meat on...
North Central District Health Department reported Friday afternoon that the COVID-19 California variant (B.1.429) has been identified in the district. While the California variant is believed to spread more rapidly, the available vaccines are thought to be effective against B.1.429. NCDHD encourages the residents in the district to remain vigilant in fighting the COVID-19 virus by using public health tools: washing hands often, social distancing from others outside the family unit, wearing a...
