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Summerland Volleyball Coach Suz Funk made history Saturday. When the Bobcats last kill landed on the West Holt floor, Funk picked up career win number 300. The 2019 season marks Funk's 16th year as a head coach, with 15 of those at the helm of the Ewing Tigers. Funk said her coaching days began at Clearwater, where she served as an assistant for Jan Troyer-Brummels, before joining the Tigers as an assistant for Anne Smith. A Funk-led team has qualified for the state tournament six times and...
Antelope County's annual audit report was released by the Nebraska auditor of public accounts office in August with fewer issues of concern to auditors than found in the previous audit of county financials. The single countywide issue prompted repeated advice for segregation of duties in offices. The NPA recommended officials weigh the cost to hire additional personnel against the benefit of segregating duties. County Attorney Joe Abler responded, "As noted and discussed during the previous...
Concordia Lutheran Church, located at 601 Iowa Street in Clearwater, will celebrate its 75th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 22. Divine Worship begins at 10 a.m., with lunch following. The public is invited to a special program, scheduled to begin at approximately 1 p.m. Cake and ice cream will be served following the program. About the church • The Zion congregation originally was located southwest of Clearwater. • Rev. W. Rudolph, the first resident pastor, conducted services at Deloit, Conley and...
The Nebraska auditor of public accounts released results Holt County's annual audit last week. The report covers July 2018 to June 2019, and includes numerous areas of concern for internal control that were listed in a letter sent to the county board of supervisors Sept. 10. The report is a matter of public record and is posted on the APA's website. Deann Haeffner, APA assistant deputy auditor, noted in the letter that the report is "critical in nature" as it addresses areas noted for...
An American Red Cross blood drive will be Monday, Sept. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Lutheran Fellowship Hall in Orchard. All blood types are needed. Make an appointment by calling Rita Shabram at 402-893-2691, by visiting redcrossblood.org or use the Blood Donor app on a smartphone. Walk-ins are welcome....
Wheeler County native and world-renowned artist, Herb Mignery, will be at the sculpture garden at the Wheeler County Courthouse in Bartlett, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 to visit with guests about his work and how his love of art has shaped both his life and career. A bronze sculpture dedication will be Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. The public is invited to meet and visit with Mignery and view the collection of 32 bronzes located in the sculpture garden. Visitors will be able to observe the installation of the...
The Harlem Wizards will display tricks, hoops and ally oops in Chambers, Oct. 2. The well-known basketball team will face off against Chambers teachers, coaches and administrators. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. For additional information, visit harlemwizards.com or the Chambers school office....
I walked into my home office the other day and wondered when it transformed from functional work space to messy craft room. There's a half-finished Valentine's Day wreath I started making for Dad's door at the care center. A pile of scrapbook materials lay atop the counter. Obviously, I started cutting out something - what, I have no clue; maybe a cutout for my Happy Planner - because a pair of scissors is next to a piece of paper sporting one swift cut. Wood letters I picked up for the...
A longtime member of the Northeast Community College Board of Governors has announced his resignation. Keith Harvey, Creighton, submitted his letter of resignation during the board's monthly meeting in Norfolk Sept. 12. "Serving on the Northeast board has been one of the greatest experiences of my life," Harvey said. "I have been blessed to have been able to work with so many dedicated people for almost 20 years." Harvey has served on the Northeast Board of Governors, representing District 2,...
Attendees at the Sept. 10 Antelope County Commissioners' meeting at Neligh's courthouse found new accommodations for hearing county business. A new sound system, including microphones in front of each commissioner, County Clerk Lisa Payne and at the witness table, had been installed. Commissioner Dean Smith acknowledged Invenergy officials for the donation. "I think it is much needed, I have always felt that it was. I appreciated you doing that for the county," he said. "I think it will be a...
Olga Mendoza and Adrienne Parker, from Ewing High School, along with their adviser, Chelsey Greene, recently attended the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Fall Leadership Workshop. The annual event was held at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, and featured more than 584 students from all corners of Nebraska. The theme for this year is Fuel Your Passion as Nebraska FCCLA works to provide members with opportunities to discover and find their passion for their...
The Summerland Advocate Messenger will host Blush Boutique and The Blend, Wednesday, Oct. 16, for ladies' night. The event will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Office, 522 Main Street, in Clearwater. Blush Boutique will bring their new arrivals to transition into fall. The Blend will offer shakes, smoothies and frappes, along with pre-packaged shakes to make at home. Refreshments will be provided...
After a defensive battle in the first quarter, CWCE powered their way to a 39-14 victory over the Elgin Public/Pope John Wolfpack, Sept. 13, in Elgin. After eight minutes, the Renegades and Wolfpack were knotted in a scoreless contest. CWCE struck first in the second quarter, when Cole Duba connected with Jackson Waldo. Fran Ferran drilled the PAT through the uprights, boosting CWCE to a 7-0 lead. Seven minutes later, the Renegades forced a safety, to go up 9-0. Xavier Hobbs returned the kick...
The Summerland Bobcats claimed the Creighton volleyball invite title for the fourth straight time. Summerland downed Hartington/Newcastle, West Holt and the host squad, Sept. 14, giving Head Coach Suz Funk her 301st win after the final match. The Bobcats downed Hartington/Newcastle, 25-20 and 25-18 in the opener. Brenna Wagner sent 12 kills to the floor and ended with 9 digs in the match. In the second match, Summerland defeated West Holt, 25-15, 25-9. Six Bobcats landed aces, including Sidney...
After last week's cross country meet was rained out, the Summerland Bobcats traveled to Neligh's Riverside Park for the N-O Invite, Monday, Sept. 16. Four Bobcats earned medals. Kaci Wickersham finished fourth, running 20:29, and Adrienne Parker, 15th, in the girls' division. Parker ran 24:02. Lauren Behnk placed 24th, 27:00, and Elly Herley ended 32nd, with a time of 28:28. Eli Thiele placed fifth, running 17:11, and David Arroyo, 18th, in the boys' division. Arroyo crossed the line in 19:14....
The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced several individuals when she presided over Antelope County Court on Monday, Sept. 9. Tegan O. McLean, 19, of Creighton was sentenced to 30 days in the Antelope County Jail for a conviction of false reporting, a Class 1 misdemeanor committed in Neligh on March 6. In addition, he was fined $500 for a count of possession of marijuana, one ounce to one pound, a Class 3 misdemeanor. He was given credit for three days previously served and assessed $62 costs. A count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor w...
