Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Jeff Shabram is always game to talk to people about a longtime hobby of his. The 43-year-old collector owns and operates Around The Horn Sportscards, located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Second and Windom streets in his hometown of Orchard. The store features all sorts of collectible sports memorabilia, including bobbleheads, cards, helmets, jerseys, magazines, photos and posters – many of which are autographed. "We've got a little bit of everything," Shabram said. Shabram a...
A community journalist with Nebraska ties joined the Advocate-Messenger staff, July 22. Mark Mahoney, an Omaha native and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate, will cover the Antelope County Commissioners and general beat articles. Originally a biochemistry major, Mahoney realized science wasn't for him after taking a 100-level biochemistry class aimed at weeding out people from that program. "I looked at other possible majors and I realized I was a good writer, so I considered English and...
The class of 2020 has left the building. With diplomas in hand, the last class to graduate as Ewing Tigers spent Sunday afternoon together, surrounded by family and school personnel, during a 2 p.m. graduation ceremony. Principal Greg Appleby welcomed guests and reported while the class faced adversity during the final quarter of school, its legacy will be the accomplishments the graduates made throughout their high school careers. "These young kids - young adults, actually - are tough, they are...
Holt County Supervisors spent nearly one hour discussing force spraying, conducted by the Holt County Weed Department, during the board's July 16 meeting. Superintendent Bill Babutzke told the supervisors more than 120 inspections have been completed across the county. One property, consisting of approximatley 900 acres, will require a force spraying for leafy spurge and musk thistles. The price tag could tally between $20,000 and $30,000. "There's not a plane out there that will do it. Not a...
It’s either black or white. No gray area exists. A former student - we’ll call him B - once told me the above-mentioned statement. From his perspective, things either happened a particular way or they didn’t. No mishmash of emotion was involved. Things simply were or weren’t. B spent a lot of time in my classroom. He was enrolled in two courses I taught, and for one period a day, he worked as a student aide. And then there were the other hours of the day, the times when fellow educators sent him...
Katie Hawk Ewing Public Schools valedictorian Faculty members, fellow students, family and friends, welcome. To my fellow class members: I am proud to say that we have crossed the finish line. For the last four years, we have been waiting and anticipating this day; praying for it to come faster. However, now that it's here, I'm sorry it is, because it means leaving behind a school that has given me so many opportunities, friends who have pushed me and teachers who have mentored me. These halls...
ASHLEY KOENIG Ewing Public Schools salutatorian Ladies, gentlemen, parents, friends and faculty, good afternoon. Today we celebrate the Ewing High School class of 2020.... the final roar. It is crazy to think that I was supposed to be giving this speech 85 days ago. That was the day the class of 2020 was supposed to graduate, but then a global pandemic happened. It robbed this class, and so many other senior classes, of the end of their senior year. We never got to have an awards banquet, a skip...
ERIN SCHOENBERG Project associate Center for Rural Affairs Are you a part of your local farmers market, as a customer, vendor, manager, cheerleader or funder? Markets carry great tradition and whatever your current or future role is, here are some tips and experiences from managers and staff, for National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 2 to 8. 1. Markets need to be dependable and well-advertised—day of week, time of market and location should be established, well-known and consistent. 2. A core group of vendors is important; customers want to k...
State senators resumed the legislative session July 20, after breaking for almost four months due to coronavirus. We are set to complete this 60-day session Aug. 13. During this first week back, we immediately began debating the major issues left pending. Senators voted 30-8 to pull LB 814 from the Judiciary Committee and place it on General File so it can be debated. LB 814 would prohibit live dismemberment abortion and provide for criminal penalties for physicians who perform such abortions....
The 2020 Holt County Fair, in Chambers, will have a different look this year. All livestock shows will be show and go, with youth bringing and taking home livestock the days of the shows. "The public is welcome to attend any of the youth events but are asked to follow the current health guidelines established by the North Central Health Department," board members posted on the fair's website. Activities begin Tuesday, Aug. 4, with the 4-H horse show. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. At 8 a.m.,...
Sandwiches have come a long way since the bologna-on-white-bread standard fare I used to take to Girl Scout day camp or Vacation Bible School. This past weekend I had two yummy sandwiches from a great deli and bakery in Valentine. One was an Italian on a focaccia bun and included salami, pepperoni, pastrami, mozzarella, tomato, onion, bell pepper, lettuce and olives, topped with a creamy Italian sauce that was made in-house. The second was a Reuben on marble rye bread. Although it featured the...
Mt. Vernon Chapter #84 members of the Order of Eastern Star, of Plainview, traveled to Orchard to present 50-year pins to Hoyt and Arlene Sirek. They joined Eastern Star at Orchard, July 16, 1970. Nebraska Grand Chapter issued the pins and certificates, presented by Joan Alexander, worthy matron, and Gale Retzlaff, worthy patron. Arlene served as worthy matron of Sunset Chapter #300 five times and held multiple offices at the local level. She served as a district grand supervisor and a grand...
Craig Fleniken shot 70 in the qualifying round, leading a group of 10 competitors into the finals of the Summerland Men's Open, played July 26, at Summerland Golf Course. In the final round of nine, Flenniken carded 33, to finish with 103 to claim the crown. Doub Erb ended as runner-up, finishing with an overall score of 111. Erb edged out Mitch Todd, who finished with 112. Finishing in the top 10 were Adam McManigal,114; Tyler Fry, 115; Ryan Brendon, 117; Tate Heiss, 118; Josh Napier, 119;...
Thirty-two individuals participated in the Antelope Memorial Hospital Wellness Center’s CoRUNa Virus virtual 5K. Tessa Hain, of Neligh, claimed the top spot in the women’s division, clocking a time of 22:20. Brenna Sokol placed second, running 23:17. Finishing third in the division was Aurora Jacobsen, who ran 25:43. Logan Lawson, of Neligh, finished in 32:13 to win the men’s division. Seth Hartwick finished second, in 33:42 and Elias Johnson ended third, with a time of 34:00. Heather Dawson, of Neligh, claimed the top time in the walki...
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture reported Tuesday Nebraska citizens have received unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail in recent days. "Our team has, and will continue to, work with USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on any reports received in Nebraska," department personnel reported on its social media accounts. Individuals who receive one of these packages should not open it. The seeds should not be planted, either. Anyone receiving a sealed seed packet should keep packets...
Max Kerkman, 30, of Oakdale was sentenced to 24 months in prison, with three years of post-release supervision, for being an unlawful user in possession of a firearm. Kerkman was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge John M. Gerrard on July 10. The charge carried a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, a three-year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. There is no parole in the federal system. On June 20, 2018, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives executed a search...
Seven Summerland powerlifters traveled to Lincoln Saturday, July 18, for the Cornhusker State Games. Coach Jeff Shabram said, "It was a different feel to be in Lincoln for the state games this year as there were no opening ceremonies or athlete march, but everyone was excited just to have the chance to compete." The powerlifting championships were held at Lincoln Christian High School. It was a sanctioned AAU meet. Numerous state and national records set by adult and teen lifters. According to...
