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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The 2022 edition of Page Community Day, Saturday, Aug. 6, will highlight activities for youth and add several opportunities for adults to join in the fun. At 9 a.m., the annual trap shoot will begin. Participants and those wanting to view the competition are asked to follow the signs to the location. At 11 a.m., youngsters can dig for buried treasure at the sand dig, which will be held at the sand volleyball courts. Kountry Korner Cafe will host a cookout in the park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
According to Nike, "The only one who can tell you 'you can't' is you. And you don't have to listen." Taking that advice, Randi Strunk, 39, of Minneapolis, originally from Orchard, has overcome that mindset and will participate in her third full Ironman race, Sunday, Aug. 7. The Ironman race will take place in Juneau, Alaska. The 140.6-mile race includes a 2.4-mile swim in Auke Lake, located near Mount McGinnis, a 112-mile bike ride along Glacier Highway to the final 26.2-mile run through the...
A large population of women have grown up with opportunities to compete in sports. Others, however, haven't had the same luck. Moms, aunts, cousins and grandmas faced struggles of not being given rights because of their gender. Up until 1972, women were discriminated against; but this changed for good when Sen. Birch Bayh pushed for and President Nixon signed Title IX into law, preventing discrimination based on sex, giving women the right to participate in sports at the high school and collegia...
Thomas Fuller, an African slave and mathematician, said, “Memory is the treasure house of the mind wherein the monuments thereof are kept and preserved.” If you were unable to attend Sunday’s history lesson about Ewing, with Butch Rotherham, you missed an opportunity to hear abundant treasures about Ewing, it’s people and places. Let me tell you, Butch’s memories are well preserved. And funny. Often times poignant. Extremely educational. Sunday’s event, held at St. Dominic’s Hall, came about af...
JESSICA CAMPOS Women’s Business Center director Center for Rural Affairs During the first quarter of 2022, 85% of small business owners said their business was affected by inflation, and 67% were forced to raise prices, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Inflation can be catastrophic for small businesses and many owners are worried. However, small businesses can be more flexible and responsive to shifts in markets and in demand than their larger counterparts. Here are some steps to t...
Every fall, spring and summer, my office provides some outstanding college students with the opportunity to intern in Washington, D.C. or at one of our state offices. These internships give students the chance to learn more about public policy, our system of government and constituent service. This summer, I welcomed four interns to our D.C. team. These college students are all from Nebraska and, over the last eight weeks, they have done important work on behalf of the state. I am always...
ANDREW ELLSWORTH, M.D. One late summer day, fresh out of residency and seeing patients for the first time as a full-fledged family physician, I examined a young man who had a fever, fatigue and a bad headache. Considering the time of year, influenza was low on the list of possibilities, and COVID-19 did not yet exist. After a physical exam and listening to his story, I ordered some tests, which resulted in a diagnosis of West Nile virus. Now that we are entering the later half of the summer, the weather and environment are prime for West Nile...
A proposed storage unit on the west edge of Clearwater is one step closer to reality after Clearwater's planning and zoning board voted to recommend changing current zoningdesignation for three lots owned by Deborah and Dwaine Trease, of Clearwater. Zoning board members also approved a recommendation for a building permit for the Treases, which included four conditions. Both recommendations will be the focus of a public hearing, Monday, when village trustees meet at 8 p.m. and have the final...
Funeral services for James “Jim” Pelley, 77, of Omaha, formerly of Neligh, will be Monday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Neligh. Reverend Pat Nields will be celebrant, with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the church in Neligh. Brockhaus-Harlan Funeral Home, in Tilden, is in charge of arrangements. Jim died Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Omaha....
The Center for Rural Affairs recently announced the following events: • Albion - Explore Farming: Agritourism (bilingual), Sunday, Aug. 14, 1 to 2 p.m., Valley View Flowers (U-Pick Flowers), 2671 Nebraska Highway 91.The following questions about agritourismwill be addressed at the workshop: What is it? How can it be promoted? What are the pros and cons? • Tilden - Explore Farming Tour and Business Planning discussion (bilingual), Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m, O'Brien Angus Farms, 83340 Nebraska Highway 45. During this event, par...
The Honorable Mark Johnson presided over the Antelope County district court through videoconference last Wednesday, July 27, sentencing two defendants and ordering a warrant be issued for a third who did not appear for sentencing as ordered. William L. Knievel appeared in the Neligh courtroom to be sentenced on four counts committed March 29 near the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center in Neligh. Johnson rejected both a recommendation included in a presentence report prepared by the Nebraska...
Aloha. A luau is in the air at this year’s 2022 Holt County Fair, which begins Saturday, Aug. 6 and continues through the Aug. 13. Directors and members are preparing for a fair bigger and better than any year before. A varied schedule of activities is planned for this year’s festivities, with many new events special to this year. Several prefair events will kick off the 2022 Holt County Fair. Saturday, August 6 Registration opens for 4-H shooting events at 8 a.m. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., .22...
A $5 investment could result in one of three prizes in the Clearwater Historical Society raffle. Tickets are on sale for $5 from historical society members or at The Office. The drawing will be held during the Clearwater Volunter Fire and Rescue Department's annual barbecue later this month. A Traeger Pro 22 grill, purchased through Dean's Market, in Elgin, will be the top prize. Sly's Family Bar and Grill will toss in three bags of lumberjack pellets for the lucky winner. The second-place prize...
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 22, 2022 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in a special session July 22, 2022, at 8 a.m., in open and public session at the village hall. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss purchase of the Ewing School properties. Chairman James Ramold called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Notice was given to the location of the posted open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry, Dustin Wright, Bill Graber and James Ramold. Also present were Kent...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Notice is hereby given that the Village of Ewing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, Monday, August 8, 2022, at 7 p.m., in the city hall meeting room meeting room and will be open to the public. An agenda for the regular meeting is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published...
NOTICE OF MEETING EWING RURAL FIRE BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Ewing Rural Fire Board will hold a regular meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m., at the Ewing Fire Hall. Published August 4, 2022 ZNEZ...
Funeral services for Betty Gunter, 91, of Norfolk, will be at Friday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Orchard, with Pastor Ryan Janke officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Orchard. Visitation will be an hour before service, at 9:30 a.m., at the church. Betty died Aug. 7, 2022, at St. Joseph's Nursing Home. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to family at www.snidermemorialfh.com. ~~~...
