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Sanders American Legion Post 214 will host a pancake breakfast, Sunday, Aug. 22. Serving will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m. at the Legion. Pancakes, eggs, sausage and drink will be served for a freewill donation....
A full slate of activities is on tap, with events for all ages, during Page Community Day, Aug. 28. The Frederick Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot will begin at 9 a.m. Signs will be posted, directing contestants and spectators to the event. Kountry Korner Cafe will open at 10:30 a.m. and serve food until 4:30 p.m. Die-hard Cornhusker fans will be able to watch Nebraska take on Illinois on the big screen TV, starting at noon. Youngsters won't want to miss the sand dig. Money and prizes will be up for...
A long-time Antelope County Fair supporter was tabbed the 2021 recipient of the Jolene Mosel Helping Hand Award. Antelope County 4-H youth coordinator Tessa Hain presented the award to Char Carpenter, of Neligh, during the 4-H awards ceremony, Aug. 8, in Neligh. Carpenter is the leader of the Merry Maids and Muscles 4-H Club and is the former 4-H rabbit superintendent. She currently serves as a director for the Antelope County Ag Society. Mosel was actively involved in 4-H as a youth and during...
Concerns from landowners about the speed of traffic, traveling on a three-mile stretch of 868 Road, north of Page, were brought to the attention of Holt County supervisors during Monday's meeting in O'Neill. Dan Hanlon, of Page, said people"fly by" at high rates of speed between 501 and 504 avenues. At least three residents along the stretch, who have children and grandchildren, have posted yellow caution signs noting children are in the area. One of the signs, posted by a residence near the int...
While I was reading Abby Ellin's New York Times piece, "I Was Powerless Over Diet Coke," I caught a glimpse of my life from nearly 20 years ago. Ellin outlines how she chugged three or four cans a day, for nearly 40 years, until she reached a point when nothing felt right. CT scans and ultrasounds led to a colonoscopy, which all came back clear. Still, Ellin had this nagging feeling her daily addiction to Diet Coke was making her ill. For years, my daily routine started with a glass of water, fo...
Avera Public Transportation contracts with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to provide rides for approved non-emergency medical appointments to those eligible for Medicaid. Drivers take patients, who live approximately 75 miles from O'Neill, to health care destinations, including appointments in Norfolk, Yankton, Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney,Sioux Falls and Sioux City, as well as others. Medicaid-eligible riders need to contact their insurance providers for more...
The Rural Broadband Association recognized Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, at the NTCA Marketing eXcellence Awards, as the second runner up in website redesign. Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company is a member of NTCA, the premier association representing nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies in rural communities across America. The Marketing eXcellence Awards recognize the vital role marketing, sales and communications play in the broadband industry and are...
North Central District Health Department personnel have announced walk-in clinic dates and times at sites throughout the district. NCDHD will now require insurance card information prior to administering a COVID-19 vaccine. A photocopy of the front and back of the insurance card is necessary. Individuals without insurance are still eligible to receive the vaccine. Anyone who has questions is urged to contact the HCDHD office at 402-446-2406. Walk-in clinics will be available at the following sites: Aug. 20: NCDHD office, 422 E. Douglas St.,...
Amy M. Jackson, 30, of Norfolk faced the Honorable Kale Burdick, in the Holt County courtroom for arraignment on several complaints. Jackson pleaded guilty to four of five counts, pursuant to a plea bargain with Holt County attorney Brent Kelly. In return for guilty pleas to counts I, II and III, each assault in the third degree, and Count V, resisting arrest, Kelly dismissed Count IV, felony abuse of a vulnerable adult. Burdick sentenced her to 30 days in the Holt County Jail on each of the four counts, consecutive to each other, with credit...
John T. Applegarth, 22, of O’Neill waived his right to a preliminary hearing when he faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last Tuesday, Aug. 10. Applegarth is charged with a Class 1B felony, intentional child abuse which allegedly resulted in the death of his 13-month-old son, Bryor Weekley. A probable-cause affidavit filed by Kerry Crosby, a special deputy state sheriff, working as an investigator for the Nebraska attorney general’s office, indicated he began assisting the O’Neill Police Department with th...
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION WOODSHED VITTLES, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given that Woodshed Vittles, L.L.C. was organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, on Aug. 3, 2021. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 85541 495th Avenue, Ewing, Nebraska 68735. The name of the initial registered agent is Deeann Wood, whose street and mailing address is 85541 495th Avenue, Ewing, Nebraska 68735. Deeann Wood, Organizer William J. Bianco Bianco Stroh, LLC 2426 South 179th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 402-933-2477 Published...
PROCEEDINGS PUBLIC HEARING Village of Clearwater August 9, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a public hearing Monday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:01 p.m. Notice of hearing was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate- Messenger and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Mike Klabenes, Steve Stearns, Steve Hankla, Kevin Filsinger, Kelly Kerkman. Others present: Tyler Hillmer from...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES August 9, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regularsession Monday, Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate- Messenger and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla, Steve Stearns, Kevin Filsinger, Mike Klabenes. Others present: Lauren...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER ORDINANCE NO. 2021-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SETTING WAGE FOR KATHLEEN AHLERS, MAINTENANCE FOR THE VILLAGE, BEGINNING JULY 13, 2021; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. That there be and hereby is an established wage for Kathleen Ahlers, maintenance for the village, as follows: Maintenance, Kathleen Ahlers $21.00 per hour SECTION 2. That all...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Clearwater One- and six-year road plan The Village of Clearwater will hold a public hearing Aug. 30, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the village hall, the purpose of which is to hear public comments on the one- and six- year street improvement program for the Village of Clearwater, in strict accordance with Nebraska Law. Village of Clearwater Angie Hupp Village Clerk Published August 19, 2021 ZNEZ...
Kelly Kerkman, representing the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion, presents a $500 donation to the Clearwater Historical Society, Aug. 11, from proceeds of wing night. Historical society members also held a raffle to raise funds to remodel its future home, located at the south end of Main Street. Raffle winners include Chris McKillip, 12 yards of gravel, donated by Spud Sand and Gravel; Shelly Mlnarik, a quarter of beef, with processing, donated by Scotty's Manure; Jeremy Hankla, a...
Investigators with the Drug Enforcement Administration Omaha Division, Lincoln Police Department, Omaha Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol are alerting the public to an increase in overdose deaths that began Aug. 10, from fentanyl-laced drugs. No less than eight overdose deaths and 21 overdoses have been reported between the two cities over the course of a six day span. A majority of the recent overdose deaths in Lincoln and Omaha involved cocaine laced with fentanyl. Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times stronger...
Summerland staff members met Aug. 16 and 17 for in-service training at the Orchard site. Joining the Bobcat staff are : Mark Hobbs, Kyle Finke, Alexa Knievel, Abbey Schwindt; Jacob Goldfuss, Krista Holliday, Carrie Kucera, Kaylee McKay, Hailey Rotherham, Denise Napier and Greg Ramold. Students in grades nine through 12 will assist teachers next Monday and Tuesday as they move equipment and supplies to the new site. The first official day of school will be Monday, Aug. 30, with preschool...
Anyone who has grown zucchini in Nebraska knows that a little planting goes a long way. Zucchini jokes abound and there is even a National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day (more about that later), but zucchini is really a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a myriad of ways. Let's start with some tips and tricks from Cami Wells, an Extension Educator in Hall County. "Whether purchasing or picking zucchini," Wells says "choose firm, slender zucchini with a bright green...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Aug. 10, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes as well as all resolutions and agreements are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Minutes of Aug. 3, 2021 BOC meeting were approved. Pledge collateral and correspondence were reviewed. July fee reports from CDC, treasurer, sheriff were reviewed. Heard report from grounds and maintenance. Review of claims. A...
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working hard to keep Nebraska roads safe as the summer driving season comes to an end. "Schools are back in session and most summer vacations are in the rearview mirror," said Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. "As the summer driving season winds down, our troopers will be working alongside local law enforcement and patrolling for impaired driving across the state." The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign began...
Summerland Public School agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor, Jacob Goldfuss, accepts a $2,500 donation from Aaron Hoke and Austin Twibell, with H and T Seed and Technology, alongside school administrators and Summerland FFA officers. Twibell and Hoke applied for the $2,500 grant through Corteva Agriscience, in the spring, with the intent of donating it to the Summerland FFA chapter. The grant will be used to provide FFA members with an opportunity to compete in various FFA...
If a weekend trip to Calamus Reservoir, near Burwell, is in your plans, take note: a health alert has been issued for the lake. The state has issued a health alert for harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Calamus Reservoir in Garfield County and Iron Horse Trail Lake in Pawnee County. Wirth Brothers Lake (Site 27) in Johnson County is still on health alert. Lakes removed from health alert are Rockford Lake in Gage County and Swan Creek Lake (Willard L. Meyer Recreation Area) in Saline County. Samples taken earlier...
The Nebraska State Patrol is seeking information regarding the location of a person last seen in Cherry County. Investigators are attempting to speak with the subject regarding an incident that reportedly occurred overnight in Cherry County. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either person is asked to call the Nebraska State Patrol at (308) 535-8057. The subject is: • Ruth Wittmuss, 52, approximately 5'1" in height and weighing 130 pounds. Wittmuss has black hair and blue eyes. A s...
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after locating 11 pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop in Dawson County. At approximately 11 p.m. Monday, a trooper observed an eastbound BMW sedan with defective lighting traveling on Interstate 80 near Lexington, at mile marker 235. The trooper performed a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, the trooper and a Dawson County Sheriff's Deputy observed marijuana in plain view inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle...
