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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Findings by a private law firm, engaged by the Antelope County commissioners to investigate one of their own, was made public recently, after the investigation itself became the focus in efforts to recall two commissioners. Woods & Aitken LLP, a firm with offices in Lincoln and Omaha, was hired to conduct an independent investigation of Eli Jacob, Antelope County commissioner and former road department worker, after he was accused of the theft of a heater and other items, according a memorandum...
Patience, determination and confidence. Eleven-year-old Derek Sayers, of Orchard, says 4-H has developed those traits. He has a poster - and ribbon - to prove it. "It's taught me how to get things done," he said. Sayers has been an independent 4-H member for three years. His interest in the youth program began after he listened to a talk about it at Orchard Public Schools. "I asked my parents if I could try it and they said 'Oh yeah.'" He's shown beef, goats and poultry. This year, he recevied...
Don't let the name fool you. Toothless, a black farm cat with a hint of tuxedo white under his chin, has a mouth full of teeth. He didn't bare them to judges during the 4-H cat show at the Antelope County Fair, though. That's because his presenter, 7-year-old Gabby Ahlers of Clearwater, spent time preparing the animal for competition. A Clover Kid, Ahlers is growing accustomed to the ins and outs of showmanship. "I give it a bath, brush him and clean his ears and eyes," she said. The biggest...
During the Antelope County Fair, I saw a lot of fun T-shirts proclaiming "Keep calm, it's fair week" or "I heart 4-H" or "4-H Head Heart Hands Health." Next year, I think I'll sport one that declares "I survived being a 4-H grandma." Not that I did as much work as my grandson's parents overseeing the preparing of projects for the week-long event, but ... I did push, -er, help him decide which projects to try. And I did survive a two-day barn quilt workshop, where hopes for more Husker decor to...
On July 31, 20 American Legion riders left the International Peace Garden, at the Canadian border, venturing south on U.S. Highway 281. Along the way, riders stopped in each town, collecting the signature of the local American Legion post commander on a banner. On the same day, near Cage Boulevard, situated north of Hidalgo, Mexico, another group of riders departed, making similar stops on Highway 281's northbound route. North and south collided Sunday, in Great Bend, Kan., where Team Legacy...
Funeral services for Lyle F. Mitteis, 99, of Clearwater, will be held Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Clearwater, with Father James Kramper and Father John Norman officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 7, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by Clearwater American Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion and Legion Riders. Lyle died Aug. 3, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snide...
Tucker Stagemeyer, of Page, will serve on Governor Ricketts Youth Advisory Council. The council consists of 25 members comprised of 14- to 19-year-old students from across Nebraska. The group's goal is to increase communication between youth, community and government. Council members stay informed on bills, laws, policies and decisions that may impact youth in their communities and across the state. The newly-appointed group met recently in Lincoln for a two-day workshop, learning about...
Miles Stagemeyer, of Page, showed the reserve grand champion owned female at the 2019 National Junior Angus Show. The competition was held in Louisville, Ky., July 14 to 20, at the Kentucky Expo Center. Approximately 900 junior members and their families attended the event, for the “Win, Place and Showing for the Purple” convention. Educational contests were held, in addition to the cattle show. Stagemeyer showed Nords Lucy 8022, a February 2018 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. He also was cornwed junior champion from division six. Suter Cla...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will host an open house, Friday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the office at 522 Main Street, Clearwater. Food and beverages will be served. Door prizes will be given away. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend....
Twenty-five individuals were named champions in the open class division at the Antelope County Fair. Winners included: Field crops, Jessica Novak, Elgin; garden produce - vegetable, Judy Zegers, Elgin; cut flowers, Alec Kester, Clearwater; collections and arrangements, Delaney Kester, Tilden; potted plants, Judy Zegers, Elgin; fairy gardens, Emmett Zwingman; foods, Trista Hemenway, Clearwater; food preservation - fruits, juices, vegetables, relish and sauce, Alice Morrison, Elgin; food...
Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard students will have a new fall sports' option when practice begins Aug. 12. Cross country will be offered for the Summerland Bobcats, and the squad will compete in class D this season. Jamie Turpin, an instructor in Clearwater, will lead the team. The sport is popular across the country. In 2017, more than 450,000 high school student-athletes participate in the United States alone. To prepare, Turpin asked athletes to run at least three miles daily, more if they...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats will open their inaugural season at the Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic. The Bobcats are slated to face Axtell, Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m., at Grand Island Central Catholic. A second match will begin at noon against Schuyler Central. The Elgin Public Pope John Lady Wolfpack will also participate in the tourney. The Wolfpack will face Palmer at 10 a.m., at Grand Island Northwest, follwed by an 11 a.m. match against Pender. The fourth annual classic features a full...
Christofer N. Carstens, 21, of Oakdale pleaded not guilty to a Class 2 felony count, intentional child abuse resulting in serious bodily harm, last Wednesday, July 31, in Antelope County District Court in Neligh. The Honorable James Kube accepted the plea, setting a pretrial hearing for 9 a.m. Aug. 28. Trial is set Oct. 15. Antelope County Attorney Joe Abler said Carstens knowingly caused his minor child injury that endangered the infant’s life May 24 and May 25. A report filed by Antelope County Sheriff Robert Moore in June alleged Carstens ad...
Section 39-1811, R.R.S. of Nebraska, Reissue 1988, provides: It shall be the duty of the landowners in this state to mow or otherwise destroy all weeds to the middle of all public roads and drainage ditches running along their lands at least twice each year, namely sometime in July for the first time and sometime in September for the second time. Notice is further given that if the landowner neglects to mow or destroy the weeds it shall be the duty of the County Board to cause the weeds to be mowed or otherwise destroyed and assess the cost of...
Graduating seniors, who are Antelope County 4-H members, were each given a $1,000 scholarship during Sunday's award presentation. Recipients include (front row, l-r): Brianna Carr, Madison Grosserode; (back row, l-r): Chris Kester, Austin Pokorny, Codey Snider and Damien Knight. Not pictured: Grace Rittscher, Kristen Snodgrass and Amber Miller....
Chris Redding (left), of Elgin, received the Jolene Mosel Helping Hand Award for 2019. The presentation was made during the annual awards show and fashion revue, Sunday, at the conclusion of the Antelope County Fair. Redding serves as a 4-H superintendent. Presenting the award were members of the Mosel and Wortman families....
The 2019 Antelope County Fair ended Sunday, Aug. 3. Check out our photo page, starring area 4-H members....
Ewing elementary students will get a few extra days of vacation. The start date, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 14, has been bumped to Monday, Aug. 19. A school alert was sent Monday, Aug. 12, at 11:44 a.m. According to Ewing Principal Greg Appleby, late spring and early summer rains caused considerable damage to the elementary gym. "The delay allows time for summer work and cleanup to be completed and to insure the damp areas of the facility are air quality safe and stabilized,"...
