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The answer was no. After months and months of collaborating, planning, meeting and devising a possible solution to continue celebrating Mass at eight area Catholic parishes, the local Pastoral Planning Committee was told their changes were "inadequate." Father John Norman, current pastor of six parishes, soon to be eight; told attendees at a town hall meeting in Ewing, Saturday evening, that Fr. Scott Hastings, vicar for clergy and judicial vicar for the Archdiocese of Omaha, said no to a...
Niobrara Valley Conference volleyball tournament action begins Monday, Oct. 17, with games slated to be played at Summerland, St. Mary',s Elgin Pope John and Stuart. The Lady Bobcats enter as the fourth seed in the event, with games scheduled over three days. At Summerland, Elkhorn Valley enters as the fifth seed. They will face Santee, seeded 12th, at 6:15 on Oct. 17. The winner of the match will play Summerland at 7:30 p.m.. North Central will square off against Boyd County, Monday, at 6:15...
Sunlight lands different on the Nebraska Sandhills. As the giant orb breaks the horizon, the promise of a new day casts hues of yellow and orange against a cerulean sky. By midday, the sun's rays build in brilliance, a sign of growth and prosperity, land covered with promises of a brighter tomorrow. At dusk, pastel clouds paint the western sky with a warm glow. Even as lighter shades give way to darkness, glimmers of hope continue to peek through, offering encouragement. Look close enough and...
Maintenance projects on village roads and sewer system took place during the Page village trustees meeting, Oct. 10. Discussion about the village sewer maintenance moving forward took place. Extra funds are in the budget to allow for all sewer canals to be jetted and cleared on a regularly-scheduled basis. Village Clerk Cora Caulkins presented a map of the canals for review. The board approved this request and will begin the process immediately. Board members also discussed street repairs already in progress, as well as the repairs that have...
Ewing village trustees faced a light agenda during Monday evening’s meeting at city hall. Village clerk Sharon Swails presented a proposed fee schedule to trustees, based on information from the Nebraska Rural Water Association. She told trustees she has questions about the suggested rates and will need to speak to Randy Hellbusch from NERWA before trustees approve the rates. “We’ve been playing phone tag,” Swails said. Rates will be addressed next month, since an ordinance needs to approve...
A windbreak, of sorts, will eventually provide shade and protection along the west service driveway at Summerland Public Schools. On Oct. 5, elementary students planted 10 trees received from the Ten Free Trees program through the Nebraska Forest Service and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. James Ramold, of Ewing, applied for the grant, which stipulates trees must be planted on public property and “provide clear public benefit.” Great Plains Nursery, of Weston, delivered trees to the site. Ele...
Want to relive part of your childhood? Here’s your chance. Head to McDonald’s by Oct. 30 and grab an adult meal box. The fast food super giant is partnering with Cactus Plant Flea Market, a fashion streetwear brand, to bring you the latest in nostalgia. The adult meal box includes either a Big Mac or 10-piece chicken nuggets, fries, drink (non-alcoholic, of course) and a toy, either the Grimace, Hamburglar, Birdie or the all-new Cactus Buddy. What’s a Cactus Buddy? The cost, according to a Tik...
The time has never been riper for a government pro-mining policy in America. A shift away from fossil fuels will require a secure supply of minerals and metals needed in the quest for clean energy. The political climate for mining today is very different than the one that existed in the past when policymakers thought that imports of battery minerals and metals like lithium, nickel and rare earths, combined with battery recycling, would curb the need for more domestic mines. An awareness that times have changed is reflected in passage of the...
It’s tempting to blame the pandemic for the dizzying rates of mental health concerns among American teens. We are all familiar with the impact Covid is having on our lives and the disruption it continues to cause in the lives of young people. Kids witnessed vehement disagreements between neighbors, friends and family over the decisions that had to be made in response to the pandemic, and felt the stress at home as parents faced economic and work changes, all without many of their usual s...
Ask any beginning farmer or rancher about the greatest challenge to starting an operation and the most common answer is access to land and operational assets. A program aimed at helping new producers get a head start, while giving back to farmers and ranchers ready to pass on assets, may be able to help. Through Nebraska's Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act, administered as part of the NextGen program, asset owners can earn state income tax credit each year, for three years, when they rent land or...
The deadline for Nebraska producers to submit initial paperwork for the Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program is Nov. 18. CSP and EQIP are working lands programs that allow farmers and ranchers to address natural resource priorities while maintaining agricultural production. They are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and provide financial and technical assistance for producers interested in implementing conservation practices. “In contrast to a o...
Dillon E. Perry, 34, of Ewing, who was in custody in Madison County Jail on other charges, appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for arraignment on a count of driving under suspension, alleged May 28, in Clearwater. Perry waived his right to counsel and entered a guilty plea. The Honorable Donna Taylor fined him $100 and assessed $52 costs. Perry had been granted a continuance July 6 when he called saying he had no ride to the courthouse. Then, on Aug. 3 he failed to appear in court and a warrant was subsequently issued for his...
The village of Ewing received five trees through the a grant from the Nebraska Forest Service and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. A Kentucky coffee, two red oak and two American linden trees were planted in Schmidt Park, Oct. 2. Dustin Jorgensen steadies a tree while Renee Ramold smooths dirt around it. Alan Potter, Matthew Potter and Sharon Swails also assisted with the planting....
In the midst of drought, during the state's driest year on record, homeowners struggle to maintain the ideal image of the impeccably manicured, emerald-green front yard. As the weather turns to fall and Nebraskans finish up summer's final yard work and prepare their lawns for cold weather, many may find themselves frustrated with brown, patchy grass or struggling garden beds. An alternative landscape is growing in popularity among those who find themselves tired of grass upkeep and hesitant of h...
The pride of Summerland, the Bobcat marching band, display the first-place award in Class C2 during Wayne State College's band day. The band marched in Saturday's parade.In addition to the trophy, a scholarship for $200 is awarded to any student from the band who plays in the WSC band the following academic year....
A sunny day and cooler temperatures provided plenty of opportunity for Bobcat cross country competitors to showcase their abilities, Friday, at the Niobrara Valley Conference meet at the Atkinson-Stuart Country Club. The Lady Cats finished fifth, finishing with 48 points. West Holt claimed the team title, scoring 15 points, edging out runner-up Elkhorn Valley by one point. Neligh-Oakdale finished fourth, with 39 points; CWC, placed sixth, with 52 points and Niobrara/Verdigre ended sevenith,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 4, 2022 Vice-chairperson opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 9-13-2022 BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning administrator report. Zoning permit report was presented. Approved administrative plat. Approved Maximus 2021 Cost Allocation Plan and Orchard Library agreement. Quarterly jail inspection. One- and six-year road plan hearing. Approved one- and six-year road plan. Speed sign and stop...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Summerland Public School, District 02-0115, Board of Education, will hold its regular board meeting on Monday, Oct.17, 2022, at 5 p.m. The public meetings 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 superintendent during normal business hours. Additionally, a link to the agenda is available on the district’s website – District Inf...
ESTATE NOTICE MARY LEE WELSH NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Estate of MARY LEE WELSH, Deceased Eastate No. 22-21 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a final account and report of administration and a petition for complete settlement, probate of will, determination of heirs and determination of inheritance tax have been filed and are set for hearing in the county court of Antelope County, Nebraska, located at Neligh, Nebraska, on Nov. 2, 2022, at 9 a.m. Robert W. Welsh 254 Steeplechase Rd. Barrington, IL 60010 773-350-4524...
Jake R. Short, 22, of Meadow Grove, appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Oct. 5, alongside Antelope County public defender Pat Carney of Norfolk, for further arraignment on a pair of Class 2 misdemeanor counts of second-degree forgery, alleged in February and March. A plea agreement was announced. In return for Short’s guilty plea to Count I and agreement to pay restitution, totaling $433.73 on both counts, Abler agreed to dismiss Count II - after restitution is paid. Count II is continued to Nov. 16, when sentencing is set o...
Summerland's volleyball team walked into O'Neill High, Oct. 4, and exited with a sweep over the Eagles, winning 25-18, 25-14 and 25-18. Lydia Robertson and Hadley Cheatum each nailed 11 kills in the match. Preslie Robertson recorded 19 digs. Stats v O'Neill: Adyson Mlnarik: 9k, 10sa, 4a, 16d L. Robertson: 11k, 12sa, 1bl, 2a, 8d Cheatum: 11k, 1bl, 26d P. Robertson: 1sa, 19d Ella Bolling: 1k, 1sa, 13d Caydence Schumacher: 3k, 5sa, 2bl, 1d Talya Nilson: 1a, 9d...
Trevor Thomson and Levi Cronk stop Plainview's Spencer Hille runner during Friday's 61-26 win. The victory moves the Bobcats to 4-3 on the season. Thomson finished with 12 tackles, while Cronk ended with seven. Alec Schindler led the defense with 13 tackles. Summerland's offense sailed on Thomson's tails, as he carried 22 times for 243 yards and caught one pass for a 45-yard pick-up. The Bobcats host North Central, Oct. 13, in a 7 p.m. contest that will be broadcast on News Channel...
