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Three in a row. Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, received it's third consecutive nod as the top large purse rodeo by members of the Mid-States Rodeo Association. The award was announced Monday, via MSRA's social media channels. Rodeo co-chairman Gene Snodgrass said it's the 13th time Clearwater's event has claimed the top award. The chamber was tabbed as the top rodeo in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988. In 2020, the rodeo was...
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will host its annaul veterans' dinner, Sunday, Nov. 13. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner rolls and dessert will be served for a freewill donation. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., at the American Legion, in Clearwater....
Summerland School students will explain what veterans mean to them during a Veterans Day program, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. Area veterans, as well as the public, are invited to attend Friday's ceremony in the Summerland School gym. The student-led program will include the "Star Spangled Banner," performed by Lenora Kester and Adrienne Parker, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, presentations by members of the American government class, musical tribute by the school's band...
The Village of Clearwater received good news Thursday. Nebraska Department of Economic Development notified village officials it will be the recipient of a Community Development Block Grant to spearhead downtown revitalization planning. Up to $53,000 will be awarded, with a $5,000 commitment coming from village funds. Five Rule Rural Planning, of Kearney, will work with community members and village officials to complete the plan. Phase one of the project is expected to take place this month...
A decision on proposed planning and zoning regulations in Holt County will wait until at least Nov. 16. That's the next time county supervisors will meet in regular session, at 9:45 a.m., at the courthouse in O'Neill. For more than two and one-half hours area residents presented testimony, covering carbon dioxide pipelines, solar farms and wind energy, during an Oct. 31 public hearing. At the conclusion, county lawmakers failed to advance a motion, by Doug Frahm, which would have accepted all...
By the time this edition of SAM hits your mailbox, election results should be completed and canvassing boards will have or will be scheduled to meet to verify results. I did my civic duty and cast a ballot. Did you? I haven’t missed an election since I hit that magic age of 18. I also perfomed a second civic duty prior to the election and it’s an experience I encourage any registered voter to undertake. After several discussions, over multiple years, about election processes, with Antelope Cou...
Sometimes I need to look out my front door rather than out my kitchen window. Today was one of those moments. What a show I was gifted with. The sunrise was a ribbon of colors that would be very hard to duplicate. I snapped a photo of the sky, streaked with golds, oranges and blues. There were little puffs of clouds that looked like very stiff whipped egg whites spread across the sunrise. Perfect! There isn’t any more that can be said to describe it. I’ve said goodbye to my colorful view out my...
DANIEL G. PETEREIT MD, FABS, FASTRO Over my 30-year career as a cancer physician I have witnessed the tremendous progress in treating cancer patients. There continues to be controversy in the screening and treatment of prostate cancer, for which I am grateful to have the opportunity to share with you more information. Screening consists of obtaining a prostate-specific antigen test and rectal exam, followed by a biopsy, if indicated. In 2012, the United States Preventive Task Force recommended...
Greater Nebraska's future healthcare workers are already here, but they may not know it yet. In the last three years, Nebraska Community Foundation surveyed more than 3,200 middle and high school students across the state on what they want their future communities and careers to look like. In 2022 alone, more than 700 students responded to the survey. Students consistently rank medical or healthcare professions as their most desired career among multiple options. The most recent survey, however,...
A 16-year-old youth was recently placed on intensive supervised probation, for two years and 147 days, by the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County court. As part of probation, the youth was ordered to attend treatment at a psychiatric residential treatment facility. The probation office will assist the youth make arrangements for PRTF. The probation applies to three cases the teenager was facing charges in. Charges were originally charged in county court with felony counts bound over to district court before being transferred to juvenile...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will disperse food, Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 3:to 5 p.m., at the American Legion Club in Neligh. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with loading the product into cars, parking and collecting the necessary information from attendees....
Curtis E. Bolli, 38, of O’Neill was committed to the Holt County Jail after he appeared for sentencing in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Nov. 1. He was sentenced on two counts, Count I, third-degree domestic assault, and Count II, second-degree false imprisonment, both Class 1 misdemeanors committed Aug. 7 in O’Neill. Bolli was sentenced to concurrent 30-day terms of imprisonment, to begin Nov. 7, and he was taxed $60 costs of prosecution. David A. Hespe, 40, of Papillion was also sentenced to tw...
Native Americans in Lincoln and their supporters are continuing their fight against the Wilderness Crossing development set to be built near Wilderness Park. The legal team for the Niskithe Prayer Camp, which formed to protest the city's support for Wilderness Crossing, is deciding how to respond to the latest legal development and hopes to take action soon, said Rose Godinez, senior legal and policy counsel for ACLU Nebraska. Additionally, University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Lory Dance...
Presiding from the bench of the Antelope County court in Neligh on Nov. 2, the Honorable Donna Taylor bound two defendants over to the Antelope County district court on felony charges and handed down sentences to several individuals for misdemeanor convictions. Brent A. Jonas, 45, and Christina M. Jonas, 37, of Sioux City Iowa, were both scheduled for preliminary hearings. They both waived their rights to the hearings. Taylor bound the cases over to the district court, where they are scheduled for arraignment Nov. 30. They each face two counts...
The Honorable Mark Johnson heard some Antelope County district court cases at the Madison County courthouse Friday, Nov. 4 due to Antelope County public defender Pat Carney of Norfolk being unavailable during Antelope County district court proceedings Oct. 26. The parties waived venue for the hearings. Carney and Antelope County attorney Joe Abler both appeared in the Madison courtroom. Steven H. Habegger, 18, Antelope County Jail, appeared for pretrial hearing by videoconference from the Antelope County Jail for pretrial conference on four...
The Honorable Kale Burdick handed fines, license revocations and probation sentences to several defendants who were convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, when he presided from the bench of the Holt County court in O’Neill on Nov. 1. Lane F. Ebsen, 20, of O’Neill appeared in front of Burdick for sentencing on two counts, Count I, driving under the influence of drugs, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor, and possession of marijuana, less than one ounce, an infraction. Burdick placed Ebsen on probation for 12 months, inc...
Wonder what the hype is all about when it comes to charcuterie boards? Interested in knowing how to pair food items and stage a board? A class, sponsored by the Clearwater Public Library, can help. On Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m., attendees will meet at The Office, at 522 Main Street, in Clearwater, to learn how to pair foods, layout items and taste a cheese board. A hot cocoa board will also be available for sampling. Gain hands-on experience as each participant makes an individual-sized board to...
Christmas is coming and Clearwater Public Library is making plans to provide its annual craft table for kids during the Old-Fashioned Christmas, planned for Dec. 4. Additionally, two fundraisers are being offered for the library and help is requestion. A gold ole' cake walk will take place. Consider donating a cake or other baked goods. Call or text Library Director Kathy Feusse or sign up at Clearwater Market. Bring baked goods to the old-fashioned Christmas or make arrangements to have items p...
Edward D. Lundstrom, 65, of Stanton appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County court in Neligh on Nov. 2, for arraignment on allegations of a two-year old crime. He is charged with a Class 2 misdemeanor charge, second-degree trespassing, alleged Nov. 18, 2020. If convicted, Lundstrom faces up to a $500 fine and/or up to 90 days in jail. He pleaded not guilty and requested jury trial. Pretrial hearing is set Dec. 7. Bond posted Oct. 17, in the amount of $1,500, 10% cash is continued. Lundstrom had failed to appear for...
First of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity to address your group about the proposed planning commission changes. I thought we had killed this a while back and would not hear from the commission until they had a complete plan that had been thoroughly vetted. I have been on quite a few boards in my life. I can appreciate that you are doing what you think is best. I would ask you to consider an additional point of view. • I had a conversation at Elgin a few years back, that sounded like what I believe is happening again here, now. I w...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., at the city hall meeting room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Sharon Swails, Village Clerk Published...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Nov. 1, 2022 Chairperson opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 10-11-2022 BOC and BOE Meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Met in executive session for personnel reasons, pending litigation, and claims adjuster information. Zoning administrator report. Heard updates on CAV. Approved administrative plat. Approved year-end certification of highway superintendent and resolution, approved National Functional...
NOTICE ANTELOPE COUNTY AUDIT REPORT The Antelope County 2021/2022 Audit was completed and the report is on file at the Antelope County Clerk’s Office, and is open for public inspection. Lisa Payne Antelope County Clerk Published November 10, 2022 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC 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 Tuesday, Nov. 15, 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 superintendent during normal business hours. Additionally, a link to the agenda is available on the district’s website – District Inf...
NOTICE FOR SEMI-TRACTOR BIDS ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA The Antelope County Commissioners have the intent to purchase one or more, new or used semi-tractors. The Antelope County Commissioners invite informal quotes from now until 9:30 a.m., on Dec. 6, 2022. Quotes should be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Antelope County Board of Commissioners, 501 Main Street, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756-0026. The envelope must be clearly marked with “Informal quote for semi-tractor” on the outside of the envelope. Quotes will be opened at the...
