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Saddle up, cowboys and cowgirls. Clearwater’s Big Rodeo, 53rd edition, is loading in the chute, ready to ride. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce members unanimously approved to move the organization’s annual rodeo to July 10 through 12. Hollenbeck Rodeo, who supplies stock for the Clearwater event, did not have a rodeo scheduled for the July dates. Chamber president Curt Thiele said he had been in contact with North Central District Health Department personnel regarding new directed health measures...
The Holt County supervisors approved purchase of a vehicle for the sheriff’s department, when they met at the courthouse in O’Neill on May 18. The lease-purchase through the Nebraska Association of Counties Leasing Corporation, was approved by resolution, in an amount not to exceed $26,900, with an interest rate of not more that 2.5%. The supervisors unanimously approved a $2,722,583 bid from Knife River Midwest from Sioux City, Iowa, for asphalt overlay projects near Page, Emmet and Stuart. Knife River was the only bidder. Proposals from 10...
In an unconventional year, graduation ceremonies at Orchard Public Schools will have a different look June 6, due to directed health measures in effect. Commencement exercises will begin at 2 p.m., on the football field. Members of the class of 2020 include Silvia Bode, Chance Boelter, Gage Clifton, Ira Lampert, Eli Macke, Houston Marino, Madleen Reipen and Gage Switzer. Bode and Reipen, exchange students, have returned their homes. Class members selected purple and silver as class colors, with...
Antelope County Ag Society members approved continuing plans for the 2020 Antelope County Fair during Monday’s regular meeting, in Neligh. Directors agreed to let 4-H and FFA events to be held on the grounds, but participants will be required to sign a waiver. Fair entertainment, including bull riding, concert and demolition derby, are still scheduled at this time. However, a decision on those events will be made in the future, depending on directed health measures released later this month. T...
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions on gathering and not knowing what restrictions will be in July, the Ewing Young Members Club has decided to postpone the 150th Summer FunFest Celebration, that was previously rescheduled for July 10 through 12. "Although it was a very tough decision, the safety of our small community is very important to us," organizers said. Little Texas, with Hi-Fi Hangover, and the 150th plus 1 celebration will be held next year, May 28, 29 and 30. Letters will be sent to sponsors giving them options on their...
One of the most fitting quotes I have read concerning protests for the death of George Floyd is the simple truth. “Speaking out against white supremacy and race-based violence does not make you anti-white, anti-police, right or left. It makes you pro justice, pro all lives, pro accountability and pro racial equality. Caring about the life of another isn’t political. It’s human.” Somewhere, in the midst of seven days of chaos since Derek Chauvin spent eight minutes and 46 seconds pressin...
While we have all done our best to stay healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic, rural communities have risen above the challenges forced upon them during this unprecedented time and shown what true fortitude and grit look like - coming together to make sure neighbors, friends and family are safe, well-fed and cared for. One sector—rural grocery stores—has stepped up to provide for their customers. During the onslaught of new restrictions and regulations, people started panic buy...
In mid March, churches were forced to close their doors due to the coronavirus epidemic. Two months later, services were allowed to be held again with restrictions still in place. In March, when the coronavirus was growing rapidly in case numbers, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services made a statement that places of worship were not going to be able to meet with more than 10 people. Many churches like Full Gospel Church in Ewing, decided to offer a live-streamed service instead....
The Holt County courthouse, annex and road department office are set to reopen next week. The county offices, which have had restricted access since March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume normal operations June 8, according to county clerk Cathy Pavel. The county board of supervisors, when they voted to reopen, left use of masks and social-distancing measures to the discretion of the respective official or department head of each office. The supervisors will convene as a board of equalization to hear property valuation protests June...
During a June 2 meeting, Antelope County Commissioners voted to open the courthouse to business, as it was prior to closing, effective immediately....
Clearwater Public Schools will host commencement exercises, Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m., at the school gymnasium. Social distancing requirements will be enforced. Chairs will be set up throughout the gym. Use of bleachers will be prohibited. Household members of graduates will be seated toward the front. Groups shall be no larger than six individuals, with one exception. Families who live under the same roof may sit together. Principal Mike Sanne said the ceremony will be as traditional as possible; however a few honored traditions will not...
One cow on a dairy farm creates a $5,000 economic impact on a local community. Imagine a dairy farm with 500 cows. That's a $2.5 million local economic impact, creating revenue and opportunity. A key component to dairy business success includes Automated Dairy Specialists, LLC, located in Clearwater, Nebraska. ADS has worked to provide high quality technology and equipment to customers in the dairy industry and pride themselves on providing tools to help customers continue being successful in...
On a lazy Saturday afternoon, I slip on my chore boots and head to the farm. They're heavy, caked with mud from the last outing, but required wear for where we are headed. Scott hops in the truck and leads us to a vibrant mecca, a hidden spot loaded with nature's finest food: wild asparagus. He slows the vehicle to a snail's pace, his eyes perched on the driver's side ditch, while I scan the other side. In parts of Antelope, Holt and Wheeler counties, the feral version of asparagus officinalis...
Although more and more of us tend to grill all year 'round, May and June have long been tagged as the start of the official grilling season. And with social distancing still the norm, many folks will probably turn to outdoor entertaining so it's easier to stay apart. When the weather gets warmer, that's the thing to do. But what if you're not an expert or new to grilling? With increasing beef prices, no one wants to ruin a great piece of steak. That's when you turn to the folks who are the...
Wesley D. Hattula, 21, of Oakdale, currently incarcerated, entered not guilty pleas to three felony counts when he was arraigned by the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom last Wednesday, May 27. Hattula's court-appointed attorney, Pat Carney of Norfolk appeared in the courtroom, while Hattula appeared via video conference from the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center. Hattula is charged with incest, a Class 2A felony; manufacture of child pornography, a Class 1D...
The Holt County 4-H public speaking contests were originally scheduled for April, but due to COVID-19, for the first time the contest was held virtually. Junior division winner, with a purple ribbon, was Eisley Mlady, Atkinson. Emersyn Mlady, Atkinson, was named intermediate division champion. Carlee Jo Livingston, Orchard, earned the reserve title. Landyn Mlady, Atkinson, won the senior division. Public service announcement junior division champion went to Brooke Carey, Atkinson. In the intermediate division, Miya Carey, Atkinson, was named...
New COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the North Central District Health Department region. Monday, NCDHD was made aware of another positive case in Pierce County. On Friday, the health department was made aware of an additional positive case in Pierce County. The individual contracted the illness through direct contact with a confirmed case. Boyd County reported its first positive case on Monday. The individual is in isolation at home and through investigations, is deemed to have contracted the illness through community spread. All close con...
Forty recent high school graduates have been selected to join the second cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this fall. Kierra Bearinger, a 2020 Clearwater Public Schools graduate, will be part of the second cohort. "I am excited to welcome a second cohort to the academy after seeing an incredibly impressive first year of the program," said Braden Foreman, academy coordinator. "The inaugural cohort of scholars really showed up and proved that when you c...
The Village of Ewing will host the Remembering Nebraska's Fallen Exhibit this summer. This display honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives during the war on terror. This exhibit will be set up in the Village building, on main street, June 29 through July 4, for viewing during regular village office hours. Th exhibit is made possible by Patriotic Productions, a non-profit organization based in Omaha, run by Bill and Evonne Williams. Patriotic Productions is committed to...
