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  • Rodeo Roots

    LuAnn Schindler|Nov 13, 2024

    When Larry and Judy Parker moved to Clearwater in 1965, little did they know they would spark the idea for one of the hottest rodeo tickets in Nebraska. On Nov. 9, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce honored the Judy Parker, the late Larry Parker and Steve Patras, of Clearwater, for orchestrating the first Clearwater Rodeo in 1967 and named the new building on the grounds the Double P Tack Room. Larry Parker died in 2004, in an automobile accident near Mission, South Dakota. During Saturday's event,...

  • Hand counting still underway for Summerland school board race

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Nov 13, 2024

    A week after the Nov. 5 General Election ended, it's still unclear which write-in candidates will fill vacancies on the Summerland Public School Board of Education. What is known at this time is that Nate Schwager, the only candidate listed on the ballot, unofficially received 487 votes in Antelope County, 345 in Holt County, 13 in Knox County and 12 in Wheeler County. Antelope County Clerk Lisa Payne said she hoped results would be available the afternoon of Nov. 12. As of press time, the...

  • Play cast, crew prepare for performance

    Nov 13, 2024

    Summerland Public School's one-act play production team will compete in the Greater Nebraska Activities Conference contest on Nov. 19 at Elkhorn Valley. Summerland is scheduled to perform at 12:30 p.m. The Bobcat team will perform "Dirge," by Jerome McDonough. The contest begins at 9 a.m., with Neligh-Oakdale taking the stage, followed by Plainview, 9:45; West Holt, 10:30; Hartington-Newcastle, 11:15; Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, 1:15; Lutheran High Northeast at 2 and EV at 2:45. The award ceremony is slated to begin at 4 p.m....

  • Supervisor, commissioner races see minimal change

    Nov 13, 2024

    County leadership will see only one change following the Nov. 5 General Election. Don Linquist Jr. will be the new District 4 supervisor in Holt County. He defeated incumbent Scott Keyes in the May primary. In the General Election, Linquist received 82.27% - or 719 - votes. Four write-in votes were recorded. In District 2, incumbent Dustin Breiner received 527 votes compared to 116 for Terri L. Krysl. One write-in vote was counted in the race. In Antelope County, Eli Jacob retained his District 2 commissioner seat, with 337 votes. Voters cast...

  • St. Peter's annual bazaar returns November 17

    Nov 13, 2024

    St. Peter de Alcantara Church in Ewing will host its annual bazaar, Sunday, Nov. 17. Homemade chicken noodle and chili soups will be served, along with sandwiches and desserts, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at St. Dominic Hall. A raffle drawing will take place at approximately 1:30. Bake sale and religious items will also be available....

  • -Isms

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Nov 13, 2024

    If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, which song would you choose? I hope this scenario doesn’t play out. Ever. Music is one of my top three learning styles, woven into the fabric of everyday instances. Let’s face it, it’s practically one of my love languages, forging a bond that strikes a right chord, creating harmony on all levels. When Plato wrote, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything,” I wonder wh...

  • In the mailbag

    Nov 13, 2024

    Dear Summerland Advocate-Messenger, Thank you for donating money for the Level I photography champion award. I had fun trying all the Level 1 classes and was excited the judges liked my fun with mirrors photos. My siblings and I had a lot of fun creating them. I look forward to improving my photography skills and explaining and taking pictures with the new camera I received. We’ll see if I get brave and try Level 2 classes or do Level I one more year. Thank you for supporting youth through the 4-H program. Sincerely, Adelyn F...

  • Community involvement: A blueprint for success

    Andi McClintic, Center for Rural Affairs|Nov 13, 2024

    As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We're familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let's not overlook Small Business Saturday - a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique. On this day, shop small and make an impact close to home by supporting the shops, services, and makers in our own backyards. Rural and local businesses face unique pressures. They compete not only with the convenience of online shopping...

  • Big money, big contributions rule in elections these days

    Paul Hammel|Nov 13, 2024

    The election is thankfully over, but I still can't get over how much money pours into these campaigns. Back in the day, if a state legislative candidate spent more than $100,000 on a campaign to get elected to a $12,000-a-year post at the State Capitol, it was a big deal. Now that kind of spending is par for the course. Nearly every race for the 25 seats being contested in the Nebraska Legislature had a candidate who spent more than six figures. As of Oct. 21, candidates for the so-called "Hall...

  • Cauy Shaw

    Nov 13, 2024

    Memorial Services for Cauy Shaw, 24, of O'Neill, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Word of Life Christian Center in O'Neill with Rev. Jim Loutzenhiser officiating. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Word of Life Christian Center. Cauy died on Thursday, Nov.7, 2024, at his home in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. Cauy...

  • Neligh to host mobile food pantry

    Nov 13, 2024

    The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The event will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Neligh American Legion, located at 115 W. Third Street....

  • Rodeo of the Year award presented

    Nov 13, 2024

    Clearwater Chamber of Commerce vice president, Jeremy Sanne, and president, Curt Thiele, display the 2024 Mid-States Rodeo Association Large Purse Rodeo of the Year award during Saturday's chamber appreciation and dedication dinner at the rodeo grounds....

  • Sentencing continued for Elgin man who tests positive before court appearance

    Nov 13, 2024

    The Honorable James Kube issued a bench warrant for Christopher B. Brady, 33, of Elgin, for failure to appear for sentencing in Antelope County District Court on Oct. 30. Brady originally was scheduled for sentencing on a charge of third-degree assault - domestic, a Class I misdemeanor, on Sept. 25, but was unable to provide a sample for a chemical test and admitted he would test positive for THC. At the time, public defender Pat Carney requested a continuance after explaining that Brady was scheduled for a medical procedure on Oct. 3. Kube...

  • Bobcats advance to D1 semifinals

    Nov 13, 2024

    The Bobcats found themselves in a classic battle, Friday, in the Class D1 quarterfinal in Crofton and relied on an explosive third quarter to defeat the Warriors, 48-38. For the second time this season, the Bobcats contained Crofton's explosive running attack, in a rematch of a Sept. 5 four-point Summerland victory. Each team found the end zone once in the first quarter, with the difference being the Warriors two-point conversion. Crofton scored twice in the second quarter and the Bobcats had an...

  • Orchard trustees approve house demolition

    Nov 13, 2024

    Orchard Village Trustees approved a $6,500 bid from John Prouty Construction for demolition of a house situated at 135 W. 3rd Street when they met Oct. 21 in regular session. Clerk Brenda Harrison noted two bids were received for the project. Trustee Tyson Schutt made a motion to accept Prouty's bid and John Ferguson added the second. Chris Miller, of Miller and Associates, in Kearney was certified as the village's street superintendent. Trustees unanimously approved Resolution 10.21.24. In other business, trustees approved the treasurer's...

  • Village races decided in General Election

    Nov 13, 2024

    Village board races were decided during the Nov. 5 General Election. In unofficial results from Antelope County, Clearwater voters re-elected Cody Kester and Kelly Kerkman. Orchard voters chose Stephanie Cleveland and John Ferguson to retain their seats on the board. In Royal, Dennis L. Bridge and Duaine Brandt were the top vote-getters, with 21 each. Ewing voters selected Jeremy R. Tuttle. He was the lone candidate listed on the ballot. Kent Stallbaum received 35 write-in votes. Page voters re-elected Rachel Linquist. She received 58 votes....

  • Extension agricultural land management, leasing workshop planned in O'Neill 

    Nov 13, 2024

    The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a workshop in O’Neill for farm and ranch landowners, landlords and tenants who want to learn more about current trends in farm or ranch real estate, and best practices for managing or leasing land. “Big Questions and Innovative Solutions in Land Management” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 11, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Holt County, 128 N. 6th St., Suite 100. The workshop will cover topics related to Nebraska's land in...

  • Protecting children from online harm

    Christina Young, Prairie Doc|Nov 13, 2024

    With the rapid rise in internet use among children, the dangers of online exploitation have grown alarmingly. Children’s access to the internet has become nearly ubiquitous, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote learning, online gaming, and social media are now integral to daily life, meaning more children, even preschool-age children, are regularly online, often unsupervised and unprotected. This new reality demands that we consider not only physical safety for our children, but also the dangers they are facing online. The S...

  • Two vehicle accident reported near Atkinson

    Nov 13, 2024

    Holt County Sheriff’s office personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident north of Atkison. On Nov. 6, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a 2020 Ford Edge, driven by Thomas Krcilek was westbond on 883 Road, east of Highway 11. As Krcilek approched the highway, he failed to stop at a stop sign and continued into the intersection and came into contact with the rear of a northbound 2016 white cargo van driven by Tyler Brockberg. The van was towing a trailer with a scissor lift on it. The trailer dislodged from the van and came to rest in the west d...

  • Robertson, Ahlers named to conference volleyball team

    Nov 13, 2024

    Lydia Robertson and Bailey Ahlers receive all-conference accoldades from the Greater Nebraska Activities Conference. Award winners were announced last week....

  • NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Cottonwood Ridge, LLC

    Nov 13, 2024

    NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Cottonwood Ridge, LLC Notice is hereby given that Cottonwood Ridge, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on Sept. 6, 2024, and the LLC is in the process of voluntary dissolution. Anyone with a valid claim against the company shall submit written claim and proof thereof to the attorney named below. Unless a creditor had received written notice of an earlier deadline, any claim against the company will be barred unless an action to enforce the...

  • NOTICE OF MEETING NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

    Nov 13, 2024

    NOTICE OF MEETING NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT North Central District Health Department’s Board of Health will meet on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84960182100. A viewing site is available at NCDHD, 422 E Douglas, O’Neill. A current agenda is available at the NCDHD office. Published November 13, 2024 ZNEZ...

  • PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

    Nov 13, 2024

    PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Nov. 4, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 10-08-2024 BOC and the 10-08-2024 BOE meeting. Public comment. Correspondence was reviewed. Established corner findings are at the expense of the subdivisions. Zoning Administrator approved two administrative plats. Distress warrants were presented by the Treasurer. Approved hiring of 4-H educator for May 2025 and pay increase for extension...

  • NOTICE FOR BIDS Paving Project VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER

    Nov 13, 2024

    NOTICE FOR BIDS Paving Project VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER The Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees will accept sealed bids until 1 p.m., Dec. 6, 2024, for removing four inches of asphalt millings and replacing with four inches of asphalt within village limits. Said bids are for paving using bidder-furnished materials. Prices should be per square foot. Successful bidder will supply the specified product from Jan. 15, 2025, to Dec. 1, 2025. All work is to be done according to village specifications. Contractor must supply traffic control and signag...

  • Comment period opens for Norfolk contamination cleanup site

    Nov 13, 2024

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the filing of a settlement agreement with three parties requiring the cleanup of contamination at the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Company Superfund Site in Norfolk. The settlement was filed in the United States District Court of the District of Nebraska and is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval. The public comment period ends Dec. 9. Under the terms of the settlement, the parties – Brightspeed Kansas Holdings LLC, Nebraska Public Power District, and Black H...

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