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Following the North Central District Health Department board of health's Sept. 9 meeting, in O'Neill, one thing is clear: who controls employee's computer passwords. What remains unknown is if the department has a signed service contract with Norfolk-based Precision IT for technology services and what those duties entail, in addition to why health district computers are decommissioned when data is housed on a server and not individual computers. The answers may just be embedded deep within a...
Ewing businessman Dustin Wright is the new owner of the former Ewing School property. Summerland School Board of Education members approved his $50,000 bid, Sept. 14, during the board's monthly meeting. The bid includes the former elementary and high school buildings and grounds, an empty lot southeast of the high school and the football field. Summerland Superintendent Kyle Finke said four bids were received by the Sept. 8 deadline. In addition to Wright's offer, bids were received from Randy...
Antelope County Commissioners listened to updates about the proposed Midwest Carbon Express pipeline, Sept. 13, during the board's regular monthly meeting. Derrick Montgomery was scheduled to present on behalf of Summit Carbon Solutions; however, due to illness, Ben Fuller, a relationship manager with the Iowa-based company, gave an overview of the project. He provided commissioners with handouts, including a map of the county and a few pages including tax information. Summit Carbon Solutions...
With all the homecoming hullabaloo last week, I’ve been thinking about the intersection of school and traditions and the importance of maintaining pieces of the past mixed with the present. Homecoming’s roots are embedded in football, when colleges would invite alumni to return home for the big game. In the early 1900s, Arizona State, Baylor, Illinois, Michigan and Missouri all initiated grand spectacles, with the football game as the centerpiece. There were parades and speeches, dances and bon...
As the demand for local foods grows, small- and mid-sized meat and poultry processors are looking to make investments to expand their capacity, create new markets for their product and train the next generation of workers. These efforts, which come as many in the industry work to regain their footing after a tumultuous two years, are not going unnoticed and continue to receive support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Through its Meat and Poultry I...
ZACH WENDLING Nebraska News Service Ed. note: This piece is included in UNL's Democracy Day project, a national intiative where more than 300 news outlets published stories about democracy in the United States. In just a little over a year, Nebraska's media landscape has expanded to uncover and shed light on more undercovered stories with the addition of two new publications. The Flatwater Free Press, which published its first stories on Sept. 3, 2021, preceded the launch of the Nebraska...
One summer during my college years, I had a roommate who suffered from suicidal thoughts. She’d attempted suicide before we met, and been hospitalized, but continued to struggle. Back in the late 80s, there was very little public understanding of mental health issues and the stigma was even stronger than it is today. Our other roommate and I didn’t know what to do or where to turn. Not surprisingly, we didn’t handle it well. However, we did one thing right: we restricted access to lethal means....
The American Red Cross needs you. Make a difference in someone's life by donating blood, in Ewing, Tuesday, Sept. 27. Donations will be accepted between noon and 6 p.m., at city hall. For an appointment, contact Doris Ann Bollwitt at 402-394-7773 or visit www.redcrossblood.org....
A Holt County district court case that has been in the system for more than one year reached resolution last week. John T. Applegarth, 22, of O’Neill, appeared in front of the Honorable Mark Kozisek in the O’Neill district courtroom Sept. 12, for pretrial conference on a charge of committing child abuse intentionally, resulting in death, a Class 1B felony. Charges were first filed July 20, 2021, in Holt County court, relative to the the death Applegarth’s 13-month-old son, Bryor Weekly, who died July 8, 2021. Special prosecutor Mike Guyna...
Justin M. Golter, 47, of Orchard appeared in the Antelope County courtroom Sept 7, for arraignment on charges related to his alleged flight from officers after an appearance in district court Aug. 31. If convicted of the current charges, three Class 1 misdemeanors, resisting arrest, obstructing officers and obstructing government operations, Golter faces fines of up to $1,000 on each count and/or up to one year incarceration on each, which may be ordered consecutive to each other. He asked for...
Summerland's varsity football team moved to 2-2 on the year, following a 42-14 win over Lutheran High Northeast. The teams met on the Bobcat's home turf, Sept. 16. The game was knotted after the first quarter, with each squad scoring six points. Then, it was all Bobcats, as the home team scored 14 points in the both the second and third quarters to extend the lead to 34-6. LHNE scored in the final quarter, as did the 'Cats. Senior quarterback Jaykwon Petite completed eight passes on 12 attempts,...
Summerland's volleyball team made quick work during a Sept. 13 home triangular against Boyd County and Creighton. In the first match, Summerland stopped the Lady Spartans, 25-11 and 25-15. Hadley Cheatum recorded 10 kills and three solo blocks in the match. In the nightcap, the Bobcats experienced a bit of deja vu, downing Creighton 25-16 in both sets. Ady Mlnarik provided solid defense, digging the ball 16 times. Preslie Robertson added 11 digs. The Bobcats were slated to travel to Crofton, Tuesday. Results were unavailable at press time....
Summerland’s cross country team was one of 14 competing in the high school division of Friday’s O’Neill Invite. The Bobcat girls’ team finished sixth in team standings, with 106 points. Crofton scored 22 in the race for the team title, followed by West Holt, with 38. A field of approximately 50 runners competed, with Carlee Livingston leading the Bobcats racers. She finished 23rd with a 25:22.70 run. Aislynn Kester crossed the finish line in 29th, running 26:21.70. Danielle Schrunk crossed in the 34th spot, running 27:01.30. Shaylie Kester plac...
Jill K. Anson, 41, of Orchard appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Sept. 7, for arraignment on one count, third-degree domestic assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor alleged Aug. 24, in Orchard. A plea agreement was announced by her court-appointed attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh. Antelope County attorney Joe Abler amended the complaint to assault by mutual consent, a Class 2 misdemeanor, agreed to file no additional charges and recommended a fine only at sentencing. Anson entered a guilty...
On Monday morning, a jury trial, for Danelle Charf, 47, of Neligh, was set for Oct. 17, but that changed in the afternoon. The deadline for pretrial motions, originally set for July 18, had been extended to Sept. 16, at the request of Charf’s attorney, Adam J. Sipple with Domina Law Group in Omaha. Sipple failed to file his motions by the deadline. However, on Monday, after the trial date was set, he filed an unopposed motion to extend the deadline to Nov. 14. In explanation, Sipple wrote, “Counsel was attentive to the deadline and had dra...
REGULAR AND BUDGET PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 14, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room for a hearing on the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and regular meeting. Budget hearing opened at 7:31 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: Kevin Filsinger, Steve Han...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: Orval’s Auto Service, rpr, 3,556.95; Rob Hoefer, srv, 10,952.00; Black Hills Energy, 161.60; AKRS Equipment, sup, 29.91; Bomgaars, sup, 40.78; Fry Brothers Fertilizer, 74.18; League of Nebraska Municipalities, dues, 568.00; Carhart Lumber Co., sup, 127.88; EMC Insurance, ins, 3,433.43; Nebraska Municipal Clerks’ Association, dues, 50.00; Verizon Wireless, util, 76.17; Pollock Redi Mix, sup, 2,790.00; WEX Bank, fuel, 978.39; ERPPD, util, 1,357.04; NNTC, util, 162.59; ColdType Pub...
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-14 VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SETTING A WAGE FOR TROY BEHNKE, MAINTENANCE FOR THE VILLAGE, BEGINNING AUGUST 29, 2022; 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 Troy Behnke, Maintenance for the Village, as follows: Maintenance, Troy Behnke $23.00 per hour SECTION 2. That all...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 13, 2022 Vice-chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Approved agenda and minutes of 08-09-2022, 08-24-2022, 09-01-2022 and 09-06-2022 BOC meetings, and 08-09-2022 BOE meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Sheriff Fee Report for August. Correspondence was reviewed. Approve payroll claims. Pledge Collateral was reviewed. Approved the following vendor claims: General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 17,309.54; ANTELOPE CO COURT...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING SUMMERLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Summerland Public School, District 02-0115, Board of Education, will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at 6 p.m. The public meeting will be held in the board room at 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, Nebraska. An agenda kept continuously current is available for inspection at the office of the supe...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Sept. 14, 2022 Summerland School Board of Education held a regular meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at the school. President Ed Nordby opened the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 7, 2022, papers, at 7:40 p.m., following the budget hearing. He noted the Open Meetings Act poster posted in the board room. Roll call was taken at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Candice Hoke, Marty Kerkman, Nordby, Nate Schwager, Steve Thiele and Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Thiele, seconded by Hoke, to approve...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL Summerland - Operating Acc’t, misc reimb, 1,915.88; 5 Minute Kids, sup, 111.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 366.05; Anson, Kelly, reimb-dance, 500.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 312.00; Austin T. Good, Aug. 2022 mowing, 280.00; Auto Glass Solutions, windshield, 1,307.20; Black Hills Energy - Ewing, nat gas, 198.35; Bud’s Sanitary Service, trash, 1,300.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup, 4,833.36; Clearwater Market, sup, 58.57; Coldtype Publishing, print, 151.78; Corner Hardware & Mor...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 12, 2022 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Sept. 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published Sept. 7, 2022, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman pro tem, Bill Graber, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, and Bill Graber. Absent were J...
NOTICE MOWING OF ROADSIDES ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Section 39-1811 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes for 1943, reissue of 1974, requires that all landowners mow all weeds that can be mowed with the ordinary farm mower to the middle of all public roads and drainage ditches running along their lands, at least twice a year, namely, before July 15th, for the first time and during the month of August of second time, since many of the roads are not mowed at this time the county board requests that the roadsides be mowed immediately. The law further...
NOTICE TO ANTELOPE COUNTY LANDOWNERS You are herewith informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their Jan. 8, 2008, board meeting: Whereas the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has received evidence that unauthorized fences and other objects placed within the public rights of way maintained by Antelope County cause hazards that endanger motorists, county employees and county equipment, and interfere with the proper maintenance of the roadway, especially during snow removal operations....
