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Rodeo arena action heats up for a second time this season, in Clearwater, as the local chamber of commerce hosts the second annual Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge. Competition will begin at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 30, in the Gene Snodgrass Arena. A calcutta will be held prior to the first ride. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Justin Boots, with Rocking Plus Rodeo Company, will provide stock for the challenge. An additional $1,500 added prize money will...
Who were the Spittler Brothers and how did they influence business in Ewing? What products were offered at the Ewing Co-op Creamery? The answer to these history questions, and more, will be revealed, Sunday, July 31, when Ewing's "history man," Butch Rotherham, shares stories and about the village and its past. The question-and-answer session will be held at St. Dominic's Hall, from 1 to 4 p.m. Ewing memorabilia will also be on display. The Advocate-Messenger has been asked to record the event,...
In 1972, Congress passed Title IX, part of the education amendments of 1972, and President Richard Nixon signed it into law. Prior to its passage, few opportunities were available female athletes. In 1972, approximately 30,000 women participated in collegiate athletics. High school programs weren’t much different. According to History.com, 295,000 girls participated in high school sports in 1972. Title IX was established to correct imbalances between women’s and men’s athletics. Now, more than 2.6 million females participate in sports at the h...
Area youths will showcase baked goods and beef, photography and poultry, and more as the Antelope County Fair kicks off. Pre-fair events, including cleanup at the grounds, in Neligh, are underway. On Friday, July 29, the 4-H style revue will take place at 9 a.m. Clothing construction judging will begin, as will photography judging. On Saturday, the second annual Antelope County Historical Society and Museum trail ride will begin at 10 a.m., two miles east of Oakdale, north on 529 Avenue. Accordi...
Orchard Community Club will give a nod to area farmers during the 2022 Orchard Free Days Celebration, with events scheduled to begin Friday, July 29 and continue through Sunday, July 31. Orchard Historical Society will host the Remember the Fallen exhibit at the Rex Theatre. The moving memorial opened to the public, Tuesday and will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. July 27 and 28. On Friday, July 29, the District 57 School will open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the same time, visit the Remember the Fallen...
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the village that raised me as a child. It may sound cliche, but I firmly believe the educators from Clay Center Public School were some of the best and brightest, some of the most creative minds, I have met. For a Class D school, Clay Center always was on the cutting edge of education. The facility was top-notch, the school offered its own in-house television service and teachers expected students to be accountable for their actions and assignments. Simply...
Nebraskans have achieved a great deal despite extraordinary challenges over the past few years. Looking around the country, I have no doubt our state is in a stronger position than most as we move past the pandemic. I’m proud to say the University of Nebraska System is part of that success story. When Covid-19 hit, we acted decisively for the benefit of the state. We created the Nebraska Promise, providing tuition-free education to qualifying Nebraskans. We launched a plan to partner with s...
As a physician with 45 years of practice, I've seen my share of diseases. I have usually been on the physician side of the diagnosis- treatment paradigm. However, knowing the rationale for diagnostic screening tests, I fortunately did not shirk my own. Testing too much or too frequently leads to insignificant findings that may have no long-term consequences, yet create worry and further testing. Too often, this can lead to surgery that does not save lives but carries pain, disability,...
For two years, processors and producers across rural Nebraska have fought hard to get a program to improve and expand Nebraska's meat processing capabilities approved and established. Their work, along with that of the Nebraska Legislature and staff at Nebraska Department of Agriculture, has paid off as grant applications for the Independent Processor Assistance Program are now being accepted. This development is not only good news to processors who've spent the last two years doing everything...
Aksarben began recognizing the dedication and perseverance of Nebraska farm families in 1956. Since then, nearly 10,000 families have been recognized statewide. Paying homage to these families is something Aksarben looks forward to each year and, along with Nebraska Farm Bureau who partners on this award, recently announced this year’s honorees. The Aksarben Pioneer Farm Family Award recognizes the ownership of at least 40 acres of farmland held by the same family for 100 years and the Aksarben Heritage Farm Family Award recognizes 150 years o...
Discussion regarding lease agreements took precedence at the Village of Orchard Board of Trustees meeting held Monday, July 11. Trustees Glen Cheatum and Dwight VanOstrand were not in attendance of the meeting. Chairman Stephanie Cleveland addressed the status of several items at the community center. The shed has been cleared out and Jeff Shabram paid rent for the weight room through December. Officials are still waiting on lease and rental agreements, which will include utility costs, from vil...
Jacob J. Dobias, 33, of Stuart waived his right to preliminary hearing when he appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Tuesday, July 19. Holt County attorney Brent Kelly filed a complaint June 9, charging Dobias with first-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 1B felony alleged July 2, 2021. The complaint states the defendant, “being 25-years of age or older, subjected the victim, who was at least 12 years of age but less than 16 years of age, to sexual penetration.” He is set for arrai...
Trev M. Reiman, 21, of Butte faced the Honorable Kale Burdick on July 19 for arraignment on three counts committed June 19, in O’Neill. He waived his right to counsel and pleaded guilty to no valid registration and display of fictitious plates, Class 3 misdemeanors, and no proof of financial responsibility, a Class 2 misdemeanor. Burdick fined him $25, $50 and $200 respectively, and assessed $50 costs of prosecution. Ross Martinez Jr., 36, of Chambers faced Burdick for further arraignment on a Class 3 misdemeanor, driving under suspension. H...
Joan Hoffman 1923 - 2022 Funeral services for Joan J. Hoffman, 98, of Clearwater, will be Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 1, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, in Clearwater, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a wake service at 7 p.m. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Joan died peacefully and with a smile, Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Arbor Care Cen...
Funeral services for Marlowe Jensen, 87, of Royal, will be Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m., at the Royal City Auditorium. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the auditorium. Burial will be in the Tilden Cemetery. Marlowe died July 23, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha. Ashburn Funeral Home of Orchard is in charge of arrangements....
Funeral services for Dolly “Dot” Schilousky, 84, formerly of Ewing, will be Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Church of Christ in Ewing, with Pastor Wes Thompson officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m., prayer service, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Dolly died July 22, 2022, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Laurel. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com. ~~~...
Lantanas are blooming their little hearts out. They love the hot, humid days of July in Nebraska. Humidity occasionally fogs over the view out my kitchen window but, as it slides off, we are delighted to again see mama turkey by the flower garden. She was standing as if on guard this wet morning. On guard she was, as to our delight, we spotted a young turkey nearby, busily pecking away for bugs in the grass. Summer out the kitchen window includes, not only the turkeys, but also bright bursts of...
Disney claims, "Beauty and the Beast" is "the most beautiful love story ever told." The O'Neill Community Theater had a busy summer with practices, and was rewarded by crowds supporting performances of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Sunday, July 17 and Monday, July 18, in O'Neill. The North Central Nebraska Arts Council chose "Beauty and the Beast" to be performed during O'Neill's Summerfest celebration. Two Summerland English teachers fell into the roles of being directors for the musical. "I...
NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold a county board of equalization meeting in the commissioners’ room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., for approving tax roll corrections, motor vehicle exemptions, assessor’s cemetery report and three-year plan and other items which may become necessary to act upon. Mee...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater will be held Monday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room and will be open to the public. A public hearing will be opened by 8:15 p.m., to discuss changing zoning from single-family residential to mixed-use development for three lots located in Tax Lot 11 on the west end of Iowa and Nebraska streets. All lots belong to Dwaine and Deb Trease. An...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 11, 2022 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session, July 11, 2022, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published July 6, 2022, in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen and James Ramold. Bill Graber arrived a...
VILLAGE OF EWING SALARIES Salaries of all the Village of Ewing employees published as required per state statute. Board of Trustees, $720/year; village clerk, $14.00/hr; maint. supt., 2,583.34/mo; janitorial, $12.00; dump monitor, $10.25/hr; part-time police officer, $800/mo; part-time summer help, $14.00/hr. Published July 28, 2022 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE WOODY’S NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 53-135.01, liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2022, for the following liquor license, to wit: Garry Barlow DBA Woody’s, Lot 14 Block 5, O.T., Village of Ewing, Nebraska. Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Ewing, on or before Aug. 8, 2022, in the office of the village clerk, that in the event protests are filed by...
Ewing's newest business is owned by 2021 Summerland School graduate Anthony Umphress. A Ewing native, Umphress was inspired to open his business - Tony's Tires - after working for Connot Tire Services in O'Neill for a year. Although he loved what he did, the idea of working for himself, instead of a boss, began to sound like a million-dollar idea. Although the endeavor was Umphress's idea, his father, Jake, inspired him to enter the business world. Jake owns a trucking company, Umphress...
ORDINANCE NO. 439 VILLAGE OF EWING An ordinance of the Village of Ewing, Nebraska, adopting zoning regulations, a zoning map and an extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction map for the Village of Ewing, Nebraska, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-901, providing when said ordinance shall become effective and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. Be it ordained by the chairman and board of trustees of the Village of Ewing Nebraska. Section 1. There is hereby zoning regulations for the Village of Ewing, Nebraska, which shall be designated as...
