Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Fred Thiele wants to make sure part of a gravel road located near Clearwater is not forgotten by Antelope County. The rural Clearwater resident was the only member of the public to speak up on the county’s one-year and six-year road improvement plan during the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Neligh. Before Thiele gave his input, county highway superintendent Brian McDonald spoke to the commissioners about the road improvement plan and its corresponding map of projects. “This is pa...
Preschool through sixth-grade students at Summerland Public School sites will not have class, Monday, Sept. 14. Educators will participate in an inservice that day. Classes will resume at the regular time, Tuesday, Sept. 15....
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh United Methodist Church as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will disperse food Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Riverside Park in Neligh. This is a time change from previous mobile pantries. Due to changing regulations within the cornavirus pandemic, the pantry will be held outside using a drive-up delivery until further notice. Recipients will remain in their vehicles and volunteers will load food for...
Holt County Supervisors faced a Shakespearean-like conundrum during the group’s Aug. 31 meeting at the Holt County Courthouse. To include $2.5 million, monies promised by TC Energy for a road-use agreement, or not to include that amount in the upcoming road and bridge budget, dominated more than an hour of discussion. Without payment in hand, the proposed levy would cost taxpayers an additional eight pennies, jumping to 36.25 cents, a 31% increase. In the end, supervisors agreed to pursue a $...
Since Breonna Taylor’s death in March and George Floyd’s death in May, I have heard people from all walks proclaim racism does not exist in our country, let alone in the great state in which we live. Yet, an incident Saturday, in Lincoln, shows that belief is alive in Nebraska. It’s unfortunate because I want to believe the underlying message displayed on the back window of a pickup does not represent the majority of residents of the state I love. I realize we don’t reside in a Pollyan...
As the new school year gets underway, we see a renewed focus on agriculture education and local food. Next to many schools, greenhouses are a common sight. With these come educational curriculum on planting, growing and harvesting, along with nutrition and health. Greenhouses are not new to rural agriculture education, however, they may not include food production. For instance, schools may devote greenhouse space to flower production for school fundraisers and, while this offers financial...
Area residents will have an opportunity to donate blood or platelets during upcoming drives planned in the area. Many blood drives have been canceled, due to the pandemic, putting the blood supply at a critical level. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Red Cross personnel will be in Clearwater, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the American Legion. To schedule an appointment, contact Wendy Benson at 402-319-2673 or visit redcrossblood.org to sign up. While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. Ewing...
A hunter safety course in the Orchard area is in the planning stages at this time. Individuals interested in taking the class must be at least 11 years old. Individuals with questions should contact Dennis at 402-893-5461 or Duane at 402-893-4355....
A rural Orchard couple have submitted a complaint to Antelope County about an “Engine Braking Prohibited” sign located near their property. The board of commissioners discussed a letter Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Neligh from the Galyen Boettcher Baier PC law firm on behalf of Terry and Patricia Hemenway. According to the letter, dated Aug. 21 and filed Aug. 25 with the county clerk’s office, “It has come to our attention that the Antelope County Road Superintendent is threatening the removal of an ...
The Hankla family know a lot of fishing stories. Someday, when Steve and his son, Jeremy, talk about the time they won a Nebraska Walleye Association tournament, it’ll be a whopper. And, it will be true. Steve, of Clearwater, and Jeremy, of North Platte, reeled in the catch of the day: first place in a sea of 27 teams at the 2020 Lewis & Clark tournament, Aug. 29 and 30 at the lake near Yankton. The Hanklas caught five walleye worth keeping, combining for a total weight of 13.88 pounds. Steve s...
Summerland cross country runners Kaci Wickersham and Eli Thiele found themselves on the virtual medal stand following Thursday’s meet in Beemer. An awards ceremony was not held, but after results were finalized and emailed to coaches, Wickersham learned she finished seventh in the girls’ division. Thiele placed eighth in the boys’ division, which featured 124 runners. Ellie Dougherty finished 31st and Danielle Schrunk, 50th. David Arroyo competed in the boys’ race; however, his placing was una...
The Bobcat volleyball squad added three wins and a loss last week. On Sept. 1, the Bobcats stunned Central Valley, during a triangular in Chambers, sweeping the match 26-24 and 25-20. Brenna Wagner sent eight kills to the floor and Taelyn Switer nailed two ace serves in the win. In the nightcap, the Lady Renegades took control of the first set, winning 25-18. But the Bobcats would not go quietly into the night, as they pushed CWC before losing a close 26-24 set. Kyra Nilson and Wagner each...
Turnovers plagued the Summerland Bobcats’ second straight loss of the season, yet Coach Jeff Shabram sees progress. “We played a much more physical game this past week vs. St. Mary’s. That was encouraging to see as it must become our identity,” Shabram said after a 42-14 loss to O’Neill St. Mary’s, Friday, in Ewing. The Bobcats’ initial drive stalled, after an illegal motion penalty on fourth and two forced a punt. The redbirds moved downfield, spurred by an Aidan Hedstrom to Gabe Pribil recept...
Four Summerland FFA members competed at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island this weekend. Levi Cronk (right) received a purple for a commercial breeding doe and a purple in goat showmanship. Ashley Melcher earned a blue in feeder steer; purple in horned and polled hereford and in beef showmanship, a blue. Madison Melcher (left) earned three blue ribbons, one in commercial heifer; one for feeder steer and another in beef showmanship. Logan Mueller earned reserve champion in Chianina breed...
Dennis C. Statler, 50, of Neligh faced the Honorable Donna Taylor last Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the Antelope County courtroom for sentencing on a Class 1 misdemeanor count of domestic assault, cause body injury, committed March 31. He was sentenced to a 12-month term of probation, including related fees totaling $390 and $60 costs of prosecution. In addition to standard terms of probation, Statler was ordered to complete a co-occurring evaluation and to follow recommendations; complete an initial diagnostic interview for Batterer’s I...
Drew W. Steskal, 31, of Spencer, appeared in Antelope County court last Wednesday, Sept. 2, following an Aug. 31 crash northwest of Clearwater and an extensive subsequent search for the driver. According to documents filed by Antelope County sheriff Bob Moore, passersby had reported an abandoned vehicle about three miles northwest of Clearwater. Moore reported finding a red Ford Escort in the west ditch of a county road, about 200 yards north of the highway, with the driver door open. Moore said evidence indicated the vehicle had entered Cliffo...
Homecoming 2020 will have a different look for Summerland School. Each site recently announced senior royalty candidates and underclassmen attendants. Student Council Advisor Shannon Schumacher said coronation will take place at halftime of the Sept. 18 football game, which will be played in Orchard. A traditional parade and dance will not be held. "We will be doing a few site-based games and activities," Schumacher said. Dress-up days begin Monday, Sept. 14. Each site has a different theme and...
RILEY GREEN and TYLER RICH have rescheduled their 2020 concert and WILL APPEAR in CLEARWATER JUNE 26, 2021 during Clearwater’s 54th BIG RODEO! TICKETS ON SALE SOON!...
Entrepreneurs interested in growing their business during COVID-19 are invited to attend a variety of workshops set to occur throughout September. These free, online events are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs’ Rural Enterprise Assistance Project. “Troubleshooting Accounting” on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. “Guidance to Close your PPP Loan” on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. “Sales Acceleration” on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and Thursday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Business Plan Review” on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 5 p...
Northeast Community College faculty, staff, students, volunteers, donors and other guests gathered Thursday for an event that is literally and figuratively groundbreaking for the institution's agriculture program. A ceremony marked construction that is presently underway on the Nexus project which consists of a new veterinary technology building and a combination farm operations building and large animal handling facility at the new Acklie Family College Farm. The site is located near...
Northeast Community College is thrilled to announce that TC Energy and the TC Energy Foundation have donated $500,000 to its Nexus campaign to support the construction of new agriculture facilities at the College. The donation will further enable students to take courses in areas of crop production, livestock, crop science, entomology, forages, chemicals, marketing, sales and a number of other fields to form a strong foundation in the agriculture field. The donation was presented by Trevor Jones, government and community relations advisor for...
The Northeast Community College Board of Governors has given unanimous approval to the institution’s 2020-21 budgets, which include no change in the property tax levy. The action took place Thursday following public hearings during the board’s monthly meeting in Norfolk. The board approved a general operating budget of $49,731,153, a building improvement budget of $17,839,751, and an ADA/Hazardous Material budget of $74,492 with the three tax supported budgets totaling $67,645,396. The general operating budget is funded from property tax...
The U.S. Department of Education has renewed a five-year federal grant to Northeast Community College so it can continue to provide individualized support and assistance to students who may have faced challenges in completing their education. The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant consists of $261,000 per year, with the total five-year amount projected at more than $1.3 million. Northeast was first awarded the grant in 2015. The College serves 140 students each year who meet the eligibility criteria to participate in the program....
