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A proposed sale of the Clearwater site building was okayed by the Summerland School board of education, contingent on approval of a sales agreement, during its Sept. 14 meeting. Principal Mike Sanne said talks with ESU 8 administrator Corey Dahl have led to a sales price of $58,000. With the Sept. 14 vote, school and ESU 8 officials will begin the process of drawing up a purchase agreement. Several items will remain in the building. “Some pieces of kitchen equipment, there will be some other equ...
The Return gathering will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be simulcast across the country so church groups can participate in their communities. Pastor Mark Hoffman, of Ewing Full Gospel Church, said, “We are so excited that Ewing Full Gospel is one of the churches that is participating. We have heard the call to humbly pray. We invite you, and all those that feel called in our surrounding area, to spend whatever amount of t...
Despite being pushed back two weeks and having health precautions in place, not even a pandemic could prevent Clearwater’s Big Rodeo from taking place in 2020, drawing competitors from across Nebraska and seven other states. Mid-States Rodeo Association members recognized Clearwater’s 53rd Big Rodeo as 2020 Rodeo of the Year. Chamber members received the award, Sunday, in Broken Bow, at the conclusion of the Mid-States Finals Rodeo. Rodeo chairman Gene Snodgrass said it is the 10th time Cle...
Antelope and Holt counties have been dealing with mostly dry weather for the past two months. The two northeast Nebraska counties recently saw already dry conditions worsen, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. "Abnormal dryness extended northward for both," said Nebraska State Climatologist Martha Shulski, who is based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. "These areas missed out on rainfall that hit other parts of Nebraska the past few weeks." The dryness in Antelope County started in...
I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. I have a love-hate relationship with social media. While I appreciate being able stay informed about family members, I don’t like the divisiveness I see brewing. Whatever happened to the “we can agree to disagree” mantra? That is the beauty of free speech. If you don’t agree, scroll by. If you are inclined to comment, great, but civility goes a long way. But the reality of social media, especially when it comes to social media seen as a means of “free ad...
With the recent rain, I’m able to look out my kitchen window and still enjoy color in the flower garden. Just a few weeks ago I was ready to pull flowers out and hope for the best for wintering over perennials. It’s surprising what almost two inches of rain can do. All summer I dumped water on the beds. It takes rain to really make the color pop in the landscape. I realize we aren’t out of the woods yet. It will take a lot more moisture to bring up our water table. Plants need deep watering. Tha...
Memorial services for Donna Peterson, 80, of Neligh were Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Antelope County Fair Building in Neligh. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh handled arrangements. Donna died Sept. 21 at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, with her family by her side. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the family in her name. ~~~ Donna Maurine (Damme)...
Rick Rowe, 69, of Blair, died Sept. 14, following a short battle with lung cancer. Rowe, who was born Oct. 3., 1950, formerly lived in the Clearwater area. No services were held. His body was cremated....
Many voters have received applications for an early vote ballot. These applications may be returned by mail, dropped off in the drop box at the southeast corner of the courthouse or taken to the clerk’s office, according to Holt County Clerk Cathy Pavel. Ballots will be mailed out, starting Sept. 28. Early voting in the Holt County Clerk’s office starts Oct. 5. Most importantly, according to Pavel,the polls will be open Nov. 3 for individuals who choose to cast a ballot in person. COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place. Some hou...
CW Schonemann, 49, who resides at 307 Montana Street in Clearwater, appeared in Antelope County court in Neligh last Wednesday, Sept. 16, for trial. The case involved violation of a village nuisance ordinance, with the date of violation noted as June 12. The Honorable Donna Taylor presided, with the village attorney, Joe McNally, as prosecutor. McNally presented photos and other evidence and called village clerk Tina Snider and Antelope County deputy John Shaver to the stand to testify. Shaver testified Schonemann had refused an offer by the vi...
Kyle R. Boettcher, 30, of Stuart faced the Honorable Mark Kozisek on Sept. 14 for resentencing after his probation was revoked. Kozisek ordered Boettcher serve 180 days in the Holt County Jail, with credit allowed for 65 days previously served. In addition, he was fined $100, taxed court costs of $75.82, in addition to the original $147 assessed last year, and accrued probation costs of $330. Boettcher was remanded to the custody of the Holt County sheriff. Boettcher admitted nine of 10 violations pursuant to a plea deal with county prosecutor...
The Niobrara Valley Conference may expand its membership. Ainsworth approached NVC schools, sending a formal request to join. Summerland’s board of education discussed the application during its Sept. 14 meeting. Superintendent Dale Martin said 75% of member schools would need to cast an affirmative vote for the measure to be approved. In the request, Ainsworth superintendent Dale Hafer and co-activities directors Jared Hansmeyer and Scott Steinhauser, wrote that while the school has enjoyed b...
The Summerland Lady Bobcat volleyball team left the Sept. 15 Creighton triangular unscathed, despite a strong push from Boyd County. Brenna Wagner was swinging on all cylinders against Boyd County, tallying a dozen kills. Avery Cheatum ended the match with 10 digs. Summerland escaped with wins of 27-25 and 26-24. The Bobcats downed Creighton in the secondt match, 25-15 and 25-13. Wagner nailed eight kill and Kyra Nilson finished with 16 set assists. The Lady Cats advance to 12-3 on the season. Combined statistics include: Nilson:6k, 35sa, 1bl,...
Matthew D. Kershaw, 39, formerly of Ewing, currently an inmate in the Colorado Department of Corrections facility in Golden, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom, electronically, to enter pleas to 2011 Nebraska charges. Kershaw’s attorney, Frederick Bartell of Norfolk, appeared in person. A plea deal was announced, resulting in Kershaw pleading guilty to one misdemeanor count, criminal mischief, $500 to $1,500, and agreeing to pay restitution. Two felony counts, possession of a firearm by a p...
Due to an increased concern for student and staff safety and a strong desire to keep students in school and in activities, Summerland administration and board of education have mandated mask usage, effective Wednesday, Sept.23. All students in grades three through 12 will be required to wear masks on school transportation and throughout the school day. School administration thanks everyone, in advance, for their willingness to help keep students and staff safe. Anyone who has questions is asked to contact the school office for additional...
West Holt defeated Summerland, 34-22, Friday, in the Bobcat’s homecoming game, played in Orchard. West Holt held Summerland scoreless in the first quarter and held a 20-8 lead at the break. Summerland mounted a comeback in the third quarter, narrowing the margin to 28-22. Statistics: Passing: Ty Rix: 5/17 for 88 yards Rushing: Rix: 11/27 yds; Trevor Thomson: 26/135 yds; Tyler Bellar: 6/14 yds; Colton Thiele: 1/2 yds; Logan Mueller: 1/3 yds Receiving: Dalton Rotherham: 2/26 yds; Thomson: 1/9 y...
Concerns about Summerland School’s detention pond were addressed during the board’s Sept. 14 meeting, in Orchard. Jacob Sertich, an architect with Wilkins Architecture Design and Planning, in Kearney, reported Olsson engineers were on-site, Aug. 11, to evaluate drainage issues, specifically those caused by a heavy downpour in June. Prior to the visit, Haussmann Construction pumped standing water from the detention pond. Olsson employees noted the bottom of the pond had approximately a one...
Kraig A. Brown, 33, a former O’Neill resident who is currently incarcerated, faced the Honorable Kale Burdick, electronically from the Omaha Correction Center, last Tuesday, Sept. 15. Pursuant to a plea deal with Holt County attorney Brent Kelly, Brown pleaded guilty to four counts committed March 1, careless driving, an infraction; no proof of financial responsibility, a Class 2 misdemeanor; no valid registration, a Class 3 misdemeanor; and no operator’s license, also a Class 3 misdemeanor. In return, Kelly recommended fines only. Burdick sen...
North Central District Health Department was made aware, Monday, of 39 additional cases in the district: Holt, 4; Knox, 11; Cherry, 6; Antelope, 7; Pierce, 2; Brown, 8 and Boyd, 1. On Tuesday, NCDHD was been made aware of 28 additional cases in the district: Holt, 4; Knox, 10; Antelope, 8; Cherry, 1; Pierce, 3; Brown, 1 and Rock, 1. Additionally, NCDHD regrets to inform the district on notification of one death in Rock County. The office of Governor Pete Ricketts has issued an updated directed health measures to include details about...
Senior royalty • Summerland School crowned homecoming queens and kings from the three sites Friday, during halftime of the Bobcat football game. Seniors named as royalty include: Clearwater queen and king, Maryssa Long and Eli Thiele; Ewing king and queen, Dalton Rotherham and Kyra Nilson; Orchard king and queen, Collin Mullins and Larissa Thomson. Clearwater site winners Monday, Jersey Day: Colton Thiele and Maryssa Long Tuesday, Celebrity Day: Ty Rix, Faith King, Emma King Wednesday, PJ D...
An outdoor funeral service and celebration of life for William Beed, 89, of Neligh will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Crawford Valley United Methodist Church at rural Plainview, 85895 532 Avenue, with the Rev. Bruce Phillips officiating. Those attending are welcome to bring lawn chairs as limited seating will be available Interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh, with military rites. Visitation will be at the Neligh United Methodist Church, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Beed...
The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation and two Nebraska Cattlemen affiliates in northeast Nebraska have thrown their support behind the Nexus project to build new agriculture facilities at Northeast Community College. Together, the Cattlemen Foundation, the Boone and Nance County Cattlemen, and the Cuming County Feeders have donated $50,000 to the project, currently under construction near the intersection of E. Benjamin Ave. and Hwy. 35. "We are pleased to be able to support the education of the...
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can discover the outdoors by participating in the second annual Nebraska Fish Art Contest. The 2021 contest, which is sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Wildlife Forever and Bass Pro Shops, is accepting entries through March 31, 2021. Enter at statefishart.org. This free international art and writing competition gives young people the opportunity to highlight their artistic talents while learning about fish, fishing and aquatic...
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Summerland Ball Association NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation for Summerland Ball Association were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State as follows: 1. The name of the corporation is: Summerland Ball Association. 2. The corporation is a public benefit non-profit corporation and shall have no members. 3. The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office is: 86604 513 Ave. Orchard, NE 68764 4. The name and address of the initial registered agent at the registered office and a...
PROCEEDINGS Summerland Public School Board of Education Budget Hearing Sept. 14, 2020 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a budget hearing, Sept. 9, 2020, at Summerland Public School in Orchard. President Ed Nordby called the tax request hearing that was duly published in Antelope County News on Sept. 9, 2020, to order at 7:05 p.m. President Nordby noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Roll call was taken. Present: Candice Hoke, Marty Kerkman, Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Steve Thiele and Jeremy Wagner. No public...
