Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Diners searching for old-fashioned comfort food, classic staples and decadent desserts can venture four miles off U.S. Highway 20 and discover Kountry Korner Cafe in Page. Tyson Peed assumed managerial duties Sept. 18 after attending several community meetings about the future of the business. "I didn't even think this would be a possibility," he said. At one meeting, investors told community members the cafe was slated to be shuttered Oct. 1. "I didn't know if anybody else would take over. I...
Slice the turkey, add a slab of ham and pile the whipped cream on a piece of pumpkin pie. Toss a few veggies and dinner rolls on the side and the Thanksgiving feast you plan for family Thursday will cost, on average, one shiny copper penny more than one year ago. According to the 34th annual American Farm Bureau Federation survey of Thanksgiving Day dinner prices, the cost of serving the holiday dinner for 10 averages $48.91. The survey is based on average costs gathered by 250 volunteer...
Timing of administrative contract renewal was a major discussion point during a joint board meeting, Nov. 20, in Ewing. Following discussion about certificated staffing, Orchard educator Kristin Johnston asked if the staffing timeline is applicable to administrative staff. “As far as when the principal and administration decide staffing who stays or goes, is that going to be the new administration deciding or the current administration,” she asked. The same approach will apply to adm...
A 34-year-old Colton, South Dakota man, who led multiple law enforcement agencies on a pursuit across northeast Nebraska last Monday, made his first appearance in the Antelope County courtroom on Wednesday. Matthew D. Waters faced the Honorable Donna Taylor briefly on two Class 4 felony counts, attempted assault on an officer with a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. Waters requested court-appointed counsel. Taylor held an indigency hearing, appointed public defender...
A recent New York Times article, "Farm Country Feeds America. But Just Try Buying Groceries There," by Jack Healy, nailed what happens when a community loses its grocery store. The article shares the story of Winchester, Illinois, whose only grocery store shuttered. After fundraising efforts, similar to a grassroots movement we experienced in Clearwater, a community-owned grocery store opened; however, members were unable to land a produce supplier. Now, the store sells produce and baked goods...
Rhea Landholm | Center for Rural Affairs Shopping at a locally-owned and operated business is truly a unique experience. The atmosphere surrounds you as soon as you step out of your car. Sometimes, holiday music flows through the main thoroughfares of your small town. Almost always, twinkling snowflakes line the streets. Large storefront windows decorated for the season beam welcoming lights onto the sidewalk. These windows offer a snapshot of what you can expect when you enter the small business. Upon taking that step inside, chances are...
The Antelope County 4-H community gathered at the fairgrounds, in Neligh, Nov. 15 to celebrate 2019 accomplishments. This was a challenging year for many, but Antelope County 4-H families came together this summer to make it one of the best years yet at the Antelope County Fair. 4-H families proved their resilience, pride, commitment, dedication, kindness and support for each other to overcome the hardship the flood brought to the county. A highlight of the evening was naming Taylor Bolling and...
The Honorable Donna Taylor had a busy day in court last Wednesday, when she passed sentence on 11 individuals in the Antelope County courtroom at Neligh. Taylor sent Twila Guggenmos, 59, of Oakdale to the Antelope County Jail to serve a 10-day sentence for a conviction of reckless driving, with credit given for one day previously served. The judge further ordered the $135 bond fee held by the county be applied to $141.61 costs, and the balance be paid prior to release, or sit out an extra day...
The Holt County supervisors addressed a recent article submitted to area media when they met at the courthouse Monday, Nov. 18. According to the letter submitted by Holt County attorney Brent Kelly, published in the Nov. 20 edition of the Advocate and online at SummerlandAdvocate.com, and by other area news media, his purpose was to explain some of the issues county residents and elected officials will face as TC Energy proceeds with its effort to build a pipeline. Chairman Bill Tielke turned...
Individuals considering the purchase of a multi-cooker or looking for recipes and techniques can discover more about the Instant Pot at a class sponsored by the Clearwater Public Library. On Dec. 5, from 6 to 7:30, at The Office, 522 Main Street, in Clearwater, extension educators Brittany Spieker and Kayla Hinrichs will provide tips, recipes and a take-home guide. Attendees will be able to taste test items. Cost of the class is $10. Pre-registration is required. Call the Nebraska Extension...
A community discussion about legislative issues, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Raymond A. Whitwer Tilden Public Library, 202 S. Center St. Jordan Rasmussen, policy manager with the Center for Rural Affairs, said, “We know there are many policy issues that impact your family, farm and community, and we want to hear what is most important to rural Nebraskans.” A staff member from the Center for Rural Affairs will be on hand to answer questions about the prior and upc...
Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard school boards covered a long list of agenda items, Nov. 20, during a three and one-half hour meeting, in Ewing. Discussion focused on the new Summerland school district, which will take effect June 6, 2020. While a chunk of the meeting was spent discussing staffing and administration timeline, other topics included the new district's reorganization petition, selection of Summerland school board members, policies, curriculum and sales of assets. Steve Williams,...
Two Cyclone football players and 11 Renegade gridiron grinders received all-district honors for D2-5. Wyatt Wagner, a CWCE senior, and Eli Macke, a senior for OC, were named first-team running backs, along with Colby Coons, of Twin Loup. Logan Sanford and Fran Ferran, CWCE juniors, landed on the first-team list for the offensive line and kicker, respectively. Other players named to the top offensive unit include Ty Nekoliczak, junior, Central Valley, quarterback; Raif Ruppert, senior, Twin Loup...
The holiday season begins Dec. 7, in Clearwater, at the community's Old-Fashioned Christmas, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. A soup dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Clearwater School multipurpose room. Sleigh rides will be available and Santa is planning a visit. Clearwater Public Library will sponsor crafts for kids throughout the evening. A free-will donation will be accepted for the food pantry....
