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The Village of Ewing will host the 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. a photographic war memorial, will be set up in the village building, on Nebraska Street, June 29 through July 6, for viewing during regular village office hours. It features post-9/11 military who have lost their lives fighting for this country's freedoms. Personal items - a favorite hat, photo or sports...
A global pandemic, social distancing and threat of a thunderstorm didn't keep the senior class at Orchard Public Schools from walking across a makeshift stage to accept their diplomas, June 6. Family members watched from seats on the football field, as Chance Boelter, Gage Clifton, Ira Lampert, Eli Macke, Houston Marino and Gage Switzer became the last class to graduate from OPS. Exchange students Silvia Bode-Garcia and Madleen Reipen were not present. Both students returned to their respective...
Charlie Henery, chairman of the Antelope County board of commissioners, told his peers, when they met at the courthouse last Tuesday, June 2, that the condition of a road north of Clearwater embarrassed him. Discussion on 854 Road began as commissioner Eli Jacob asked the road superintendent his timeline for grinding a two mile stretch of 516 Avenue, from Clearwater north to the cemetery. Road boss Aaron Boggs said he first needed to know "where we're going with it." "Well, we either have to...
Summerland Advocate-Messenger publisher, LuAnn Schindler, earned three awards and partnered with SAM designer Jenna Hemenway for a fourth honor, during the National Federation of Press Women's virtual Professional Communications Contest ceremony, Saturday, June 6. Usually the culminating activity of the organization's annual convention, this year's ceremony was held on Zoom, with approximately 200 members logging in. Schindler took top honors in personality profile, less than 500 words. Her...
The days of a gentlemen’s handshake sealing a deal between county and village officials is over. Antelope County road superintendent Aaron Boggs, along with county commissioners Eli Jacob and Carolyn Pedersen, discussed signing an interlocal agreement for road repairs with the Clearwater Village Board of Trustees, Monday. The condition of 516 Avenue, which runs along the eastern edge of Clearwater, stemmed the discussion. Boggs said the road “has had problems in the past.” He suggested grind...
We all have one, an area where our view is obstructed. A blind spot corresponds to a specific area in one’s eye that is insenstive to light, where the optic nerve connects with the retina. At that junction, an interruption distorts the normal pattern of light-sensitive rods and cones. We also have a blind spot while driving, even though some of us do not want to admit it. It’s that tricky area to the side and slightly behind our field of vision that is not reflected in the rearview mirror. Many...
Graduation different in midst of pandemic CHANCE BOELTER Valedictorian Family, friends, faculty and staff, welcome to the commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2020. Thank you to those that were able to make it today, and I am so sorry to those that aren't able to join us under these special circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr., once said, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands in time of challenge and...
KAYLA BERGMAN Policy Associate Center for Rural Affairs Planting and emergence progress for both corn and soybeans are currently ahead of the five-year average across the Midwest. But, still fresh in farmers’ minds is the 2019 planting season, which was severely delayed due to record-breaking precipitation that led to flooded fields and excess soil moisture. According to USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, on June 2, 2019, corn-producing states had completed only 67% of planting. In addition, NASS reported the soybean-producing s...
The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation recently announced it has awarded $61,200 in scholarships to students furthering their education goals in the 2020-2021 academic year. "The foundation strongly believes in the importance of a sound education for tomorrow's industry leaders and is pleased to be able to provide this funding to these outstanding students to aid in their academic career," says Mark Jagels, president of the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation. "Due to the generosity of many donors and the...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE "We're excited to announce Antelope Memorial Hospital's partnership with senior life solutions," said Diane Carlin, AMH chief executive officer. "Our new senior life solutions program will be offered at AMH, in the location of our former Neligh clinic, beginning on June 26." AMH's Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program, added Carlin, It is designed to meet the unique needs of senior adults struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety,...
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture recently announced student delegates selected to attend this year’s Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute. Alyssa Moser, of Clearwater, has been tabbed as one of the delegates. In its 49th year, NAYI challenges its delegates to learn more about the agricultural industry and careers available to them in their future. To slow the spread of COVID-19, this year’s Institute will be held virtually. NAYI is coordinated by NDA and the members of the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council. “NAYI is the longest runni...
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Legal Aid of Nebraska are hosting free farm finance clinics in June. The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential. The legal and financial clinic gives farmers a chance to meet with an experienced ag law attorney and farm financial counselor. Clinic staff specialize in legal and economic issues related to farming and ranching, including business planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law and other relevant matters. It is an opportunity to o...
West Nile virus season has arrived. The North Central District Health Department is once again providing surveillance throughout the nine-county district that includes Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Pierce and Rock counties. Mosquito trapping has started in Cherry, Holt and Knox counties. If any West Nile virus-positive mosquito pools are trapped, NCDHD will report them to the public. The health department will not be collecting corvid birds for West Nile Virus testing...
Growing up, homemade ice cream was a special summer treat I always looked forward to. It was special because the only kind of ice cream freezer we had then was the kind you turned with a crank. And it seemed to take forever. I remember at Grandma and Granddad’s house, the grandkids got to take turns with the crank. The recipe was pretty basic — vanilla, of course — but to be honest, I don’t remember it and can’t seem to find a copy anywhere. And that’s probably for the best. Back in those days,...
The Clearwater Public Library's summer reading program for kids began at the end of May. The program is meant to help children continue to read and work on skills for when school begins in August. Library Director Kathy Feusse also created activities to keep the 45 participating kids entertained as well. "Normally, the program offers a fun social time with their friends and allows them to explore a theme and do activities based on that theme," Feusse said. "This year is going to offer them some...
The Holt County board of supervisors approved more than $60,000 in courthouse maintenance projects when they met there May 29. On a motion by supervisor Bob Snyder, the leaders unanimously approved a proposal from Beckenhauer Construction for several maintenance projects at the courthouse. The proposal included replacement of a metal door and frame for $21,165; cleaning and painting 26 window frames for $22,825; and clean and paint the metal stairs for $19,085. Steve and Janene Peterson addressed the board regarding ongoing drainage issues...
The 2020 Antelope County Fair will feature a few changes from original plans. On Wednesday, during a special meeting, Antelope County Ag Society directors unanimously voted to postpone the Michael Ray concert, scheduled for Aug. 1. "Negotiations are underway for Michael Ray to perform at the 2021 Antelope County Fair. Any tickets sold for the concert will be refunded," the society said in a statement released to the media. Another change will be noticed in the fairground's exhibit hall. The...
A former Antelope County deputy has been for making a false statement last year to a special agent from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Jeffrey Treu, 63, was sentenced to 12 months’ probation, a $1,000 fine and a $100 special assessment for his conviction of making a false, fictitious or fraudulent statement, by senior United States District Judge Laurie Smith Camp last week, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Treu pleaded guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement with US attorney Joseph Kelly. The agreement was...
Hunters have until July 3 to apply for a 2020-2021 multispecies lottery permit. Two types of permits are available: super tag and combo. The super tag permit is valid in 2020 and 2021 for one elk of either sex, one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex and two turkeys (only toms and bearded hens may be taken in the spring). The permit is valid in open seasons with the appropriate weapons. One super tag permit is authorized for residents only and one permit is authorized for residents/no...
Antelope County road personnel will start work on 516 Avenue, north of Clearwater, Monday, June 15. The road will be closed from Highway 275 to 854 Road. Motorists are asked to detour to 519 Avenue - the Royal road - or 513 Avenue - the Orchard road. Antelope County road superintendent Aaron Boggs said, "854 Road between 515 and 516 Avenue, will remain closed to thru traffic also....
