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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Phase one: complete. With Tuesday's successful passage of the Summerland school bond, board of education members from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard plan to meet Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Ewing, to start phase two of the consolidation and building processes. Ewing Principal Greg Appleby said, "We have a lengthy agenda to discuss a number of items, including policy." Dale Martin, superintendent of Nebraska Unified District #1, which includes Clearwater and Orchard, said a number of items need to be...
As many of you are aware, TC Energy (formerly TransCanada Corporation), is renewing its efforts to build a tarsands oil pipeline through the United States, including here in Holt County. The project is massive in scope and size, and will have a massive impact socially, culturally, environmentally, and economically. Whether the impact in each of those categories is positive or negative is the subject of heated debate. That debate is not the subject of this letter, and I am certainly not in a...
Veterans Day took on special significance, Monday, Nov. 11, as Summerland communities showed appreciation for veterans who have fought for and continue to defend our country's freedoms. Veterans and American Legion Auxiliary members attended the events, which included guest speakers and patriotic music. Students from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard schools participated in programs at their respective schools. In Clearwater, members of the American government class talked about the Korean War....
With the passage of the Summerland school bond, Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard boards of education will meet in joint session, Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Ewing. Nebraska Unified Superintendent Dale Martin submitted the following agenda to the Advocate-Messenger for publication. A Special Joint Meeting of the Clearwater Original Board of Education, the Ewing Board of Education, and the Orchard Original Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at Ewing Public School. A Special Joint Meeting of the Clearwater...
Two rural Clearwater women have been appointed to fill vacancies on the Antelope County Board of Commissioners. Regina Krebs and Carolyn Pedersen fill board vacancies created by the Oct. 15 recall of commissioners Tom Borer and Allen Bentley, who were elected to the board last November. Pedersen will represent District Five and Krebs, District Three. A panel of Antelope County officials, clerk Lisa Payne, attorney Joe Abler and treasurer Deb Branstiter, interviewed seven potential commissioners...
Dean Smith of Brunswick presided over his first meeting as chairman of the Antelope County commissioners last Tuesday, moving to the position from vice chairman after the former chair was removed from office. Two new commissioners had not yet been appointed, leaving Smith, Charlie Henery and Eli Jacob as seated board members to take care of business. The board addressed issues related to a road included in the Thunderhead wind farm road-use agreement. Listed on the agenda under the road...
All the world's a stage, and on Nov. 19, actors from Niobrara Valley Conference east division schools will take center stage in Ewing. Curtain for the first performance is at 9 a.m., with Pope John taking the stage. Other performances include: Verdigre - 9:45 a.m. Elkhorn Valley - 10:30 a.m. Ewing - 11:15 a.m. LUNCH BREAK Clearwater/Orchard - 12:45 p.m. Niobrara - 1:30 p.m. Neligh-Oakdale - 2:15 p.m. Elgin - 3:30 p.m. Awards will begin at approximately 4:45 p.m., or as soon as possible...
Brian and Gloria Christiansen, of Neligh, will be presented with History Nebraska’s Heritage Hero award for their years of commitment to Antelope County, the Antelope County museum complex and the one-room schoolhouse. The award will be presented by History Nebraska, Saturday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m. at the one-room schoolhouse, located at the Antelope County Museum complex, near the intersection of U.S. Highway 275 and 5th Street, in Neligh. The public is invited to attend....
Holt County Economic Development hosted the 15th year of HomeTown Leadership Institute in Holt County, from March to October 2019. This year's class learned about economic development and housing in Holt County; met with business leaders and entrepreneurs from Box T Brand Staples, Paper and Pencil, The Joyride Roller Rink, Wettlaufer Garden Center, 3 Points Farm, Wildflour Grocer, Agricultural Services and Rowse Rakes; as well as met with local leaders in education, government, health and...
It's funny when people on the coasts figure out Midwestern culture. For several months, I've read magazine articles about and website postings dedicated to what may be a true middle-of-the-country delicacy: the pairing of chili with cinnamon rolls. It's even funnier when Midwestern folk figure out what's popular in the Midwest. Even a Sioux Falls radio station featured a segment on the union of soup and dessert, noting it's popular in Nebraska, Colorado, Utah Montana and Kansas. In South Dakota?...
The Honorable Donna Taylor sentenced several defendants when she presided over Antelope County court Wednesday, Nov. 6. Falisha A. Dewey, 31, of Afton, Missouri, appeared for arraignment on a Class 1 misdemeanor charge of third-degree assault, related to an incident at the Riverside Park campground in Neligh on July 31. Dewey, represented by Patrick Carney, Antelope County public defender, pleaded no contest to a charge of third-degree assault, fight by mutual consent, reduced pursuant to terms of a plea agreement with Joe Abler, Antelope Count...
The eventual 2019 Class C2 state champs downed Summerland in straight sets 25-14, 25-12, 25-20 in the first round of the state tourney Nov. 7 at Lincoln Southwest High School. The pace of the first set caused Summerland to be out of system, making it difficult for setter Kyra Nilson to get a set to her usual powerhouse hitters. The Bobcats ended with 14 hitting errors and five net violations. Throughout the match, Grand Island Central Catholic powered 10 ace serves over the net. GICC's Courtney...
Summerland seniors Ashley Koenig, Tiana Thramer and Brenna Wagner were named to the Niobrara Valley Conference 2019 volleyball first team. The announcement was made Nov. 12. The trio joins Lauryn Hoffman, Boyd County; Ryann Haburchak, Taylor Jean Peter, Tessa Metschke and Morgan Ramsey, CWC; Olivia Nall, Elkhorn Valley; Sydney Linse, North Central; Abby Everitt, St. Mary's and Reaghan Engel, Stuart. Avery Cheatum and Sidney Stallbaum were second team selections, along with Heather Atkinson and...
Nebraska's firearm deer season begins Nov. 16 and contines through Nov. 24, giving individuals an opportunity to share a hunt with family or friends. "We should have another great firearm deer season in Nebraska," said Luke Meduna, big game program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. "With plenty of permits available and excellent deer numbers, there are great hunting opportunities for all ages. Go out with your friends and family and stay safe." The Commission has the following...
Farmers Pride presented a Land O' Lakes matching grant to the Ewing Sanders American Legion Post during Monday's Veterans Day program. The grant will be used to replace approximately $3,000 worth of flags lost during the Memorial Day storm. The remaining funds will be raised via fundraising efforts. Accepting the award are Jake Schindler, Farmers Pride manager Chad Napier, Dennis Ziems and James Ramold. For additional information, contact a Legion member....
A South Dakota man is in custody following a multi-county case that ended near the U.S. Highway 20 and Nebraska Highway 14 junction, between Royal and Brunswick. The incident began at approximately 7:30 a.m. Monday, when Cedar County Sheriff's Office fielded a phone call about an individual threatening suicide and were told it was possible the individual crossed state lines and was in Nebraska. "We pinged the phone to find a location," Nebraska State Patrol Troop B Captain Paul Hattan said....
