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  • Mlnarik joins 1,000 point club

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Adyson Mlnarik has attended basketball games since before she entered kindergarten. On Dec. 8, the Summerland senior joined an elite group as she drove the lane for a layup against Niobrara/Verdigre. The bucket netted Mlnarik 1,000 points for her career. "It's been a big week," she said, Friday. Mlnarik's had a hot hand since the season began, averaging 29.2 points per game, connecting on 47% of field goals attempted. From the charity stripe, Mlnarik is accurate 84% of the time. From...

  • Commissioners learn about carbon capture pipelines alternatives, concerns about property rights

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Antelope County Commissioners learned heard from two speakers, Dec. 5, about concerns with a potential carbon-capture pipeline projected to run through the northern tier of the county. Doyle Turner, of Moville, Iowa, and Trent Loos, a central Nebraska rancher also presented similar information at an informational forum, Dec. 4, in Neligh. Turner said years ago, he had invested in a company that sold carbon dioxide for "any kind of purpose you can imagine." "I knew CO2 had a lot of value. What I...

  • Holiday basketball tournament will have a new look

    Dec 14, 2023

    While the Summerland Bobcat Holiday Tournament will remain a winter break staple, the format for the event will have a different look this year, according to Summerland assistant athletic director Shelly Mlnarik. The tournament, slated to begin Thursday, Dec. 28, will feature three days of play. Summerland will host West the first day. Junior varsity girls' and boys' contests will begin at 3 p.m., followed by varsity girls at 4:;30 and varsity boys at 6 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 29, Ainsworth will...

  • Legion renovation project 'likely' to continue

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Plans to renovate the Clearwater American Legion building will continue. On Sunday, Sons of the American Legion members Tom Thiele and Fred Thiele told a group of approximately 30 community members that pledges for fundraising have been coming in. “Contributions have been really good,” Fred Thiele said. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce donated $100,000 and the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion kicked in $25,000, in addition to pledges for the project. Thiele estimated approximately $25...

  • Say hello to 2024 with The Amazing Arthur

    Dec 14, 2023

    Ring in the new year with the New Moon Community Theater at a NYE 2024 Party at the Neligh American Legion, 115 West Third Street. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. A prime rib dinner will be served at 7:30. The Amazing Arthur will provide entertainment. He weaves personal stories with bits of comedy and improv during his hypnotist act. A dessert auction will be held and, at midnight, a champagne toast will take place. Reservations are required by Dec. 20 and tables of eight...

  • Isms: Views on life in rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Have you started Christmas shopping or are you one of those people who have completed the task and have everything wrapped? I belong to the first group. While I blame my tardiness on my over-scheduled time, part of me also knows I don't need to hurry because I can get everything I need locally. The push for shopping local hit home last week, when a 20-something year old shopped the Sidebar for holiday gifts. She told me she's "keeping it local." Her holiday gift giving will feature only items...

  • Some question sustainability of education future fund

    JL Schmidt, Nebraska Press Association Statehouse Correspondent|Dec 14, 2023

    The chickens are coming home to roost. Several tax watchdog groups say the Legislature, at the behest of the governor, has gone overboard in depleting state revenue by earmarking too much for property tax relief. But Governor Jim Pillen debunks the reports. He said they came up with different numbers than he did. Here's the rub. He hasn't read the reports. Let that sink in for a minute. Not unlike the reports on higher than acceptable levels of nitrates in the groundwater near his pig farms. He...

  • Defending consumer choice and unleashing prosperity

    Rep. Adrian Smith|Dec 14, 2023

    This week, House Republicans took action to push back on proposals by President Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency effectively forcing consumers to drive only electric vehicles by 2032. The EPA’s out-of-touch policies are unworkable for the Third District because of our winter weather and expansive driving distances. Furthermore, China, which holds 78% of the world’s EV battery cell manufacturing capacity, recently implemented export controls on raw EV battery materials. In the inter...

  • Resources available for education on organic certification

    Anna Johnson, Center for Rural Affairs|Dec 14, 2023

    Organic certification can be a valuable economic avenue for farmers to pursue, as it allows them to access both new markets and higher price premiums. However, many farmers either are not familiar with the organic certification process and are not able to assess whether it would work for their operation, or are daunted by the scope of change and record-keeping needed to obtain organic certification. New resources are available for farmers and ranchers interested in learning more about organic...

  • AMH hosting 'Move It or Lose It' Challenge

    Submitted Article|Dec 14, 2023

    "On Jan. 8, our next 'Move It to Lose It' Contest begins at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. "I look forward to offering a fresh start to area residents – in supporting their wellness goals. It's often helps to be more accountable when one teams up with friends or family to initiate healthier habits. This contest is an excellent way to kick off 2024 and reach their goals!" The contest has three categories for men, women and teams. It runs for 10 weeks f...

  • Area residents to receive degrees from UNK

    Dec 14, 2023

    Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 446 winter graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises, Friday, Dec. 15, at UNK's Health and Sports Center. Students graduating with honors have the honors noted. Honors, along with grade-point averages necessary to earn those honors, include: summa cum laude, 3.90-4.00; magna cum laude, 3.80-3.89; cum laude, 3.70-3.79; and honorable mention, 3.50-3.69. Kelsie Maria Waller, of Clearwater, will receive a Bachelor...

  • Damage to screen door costs Neligh man $1,000

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Dec 14, 2023

    The Honorable Donna Taylor handled several arraignments when she presided from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Dec. 6. Jeremy J. Warnke, 49, of Neligh appeared for arraignment on a charge of third-degree assault. Conviction of the Class 1 misdemeanor would have resulted in up to $1,000 fine and/or up to one-year incarceration. The charge was reduced to a Class 2 misdemeanor, assault by mutual consent, pursuant to a plea agreement with Antelope County attorney Joe Smith. The Class 2 misdemeanor carried the same potential...

  • International Quilt Museum launches New Deal era exhibit

    LeANNE BUGAY, Nebraska News Service|Dec 14, 2023

    When Janneken Smucker, professor at West Chester University in Pennsylvania, was researching quilt making using the Library of Congress’s resources, she came across hoards of quilt-making photos from the early 1930s. This seemed out of the norm to Smucker, a lifelong quilt maker and researcher. Upon further digging, Smucker learned quilts were integral to the federal government’s New Deal strategy to mend the country’s economy and morale during the Great Depression. This discovery started a yearslong research and curatorial process, resulting i...

  • In a battle of "cats," Cougars come out on top

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Despite 30 points from senior phenom Ady Mlarnik, the Bobcats couldn't quite catch Niobrara/Verdigre in Friday night action. The Cougars left Summerland with a 57-53 win. Early in the first quarter, Mlnarik drove the lane for a bucket, her 1,000th career point, cementing her place in Bobcat basketball history. The Robertson sisters - Lydia and Preslie - each finished with eight points. Head coach Jacob Birch said his squad dug themselves a little bit of a hole getting down by 11 or 12ish in the...

  • Bobcats overcome early miscues to secure win

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Michael Koenig poured in 16 points, while Preston Hoke scored a dozen in Friday's 63-19 lopsided win over Niobrara/Verdigre. Still, head coach Brett Kaczor said his team did not get off to a great start. "We gave up two offensive rebounds and turned the ball over three times in the first couple minutes of the game and found ourselves down 0-4 right away," he said. Summerland jumped out to a 29-4 lead in the first quarter and extended the spread to 44-11 by the half. Part way through the third...

  • Five Bobcats earn wrestling medals

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Summerland wrestlers scored 101 points at Friday's Southern Valley Invitational, finishing sixth overall. Sutherland won the invite, with 169 points, followed by Chase County, 166.5; Sedgwick County/Fleming, Colorado, 139; Loomis, 127; and Arapahoe, 116.5. Five Bobcat wrestlers earned medals at the meet. Ethan Kester ended third in 138. He defeated CC's Alonso Martinez, by fall in :54 and Franklin's Lorance Davis, by fall, in 1:33. In the quarterfinals, Brody Patterson, Wilcox-Hildreth,...

  • Bobcats pick up road win

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Summerland jumped out to an 11-4 lead over Boyd County, Saturday, and never looked back as the Bobcats defeated the Lady Spartans, 43-30. Yet, head coach Jacob Birch said the Bobcats overcame some adversity to "grind out a tough win." "Boyd County played well and took us out of what we want to do offensively, so credit to them there," he said. "We played hard and our second-half defense really made a difference." Ady Mlnarik scored 19 points and Jenna Funk pulled down 11 rebounds in the win....

  • Bobcats have successful day at Battle at the Point

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 14, 2023

    Twenty-five teams descended on West Point, Saturday, for the Battle at the Point girls' wrestling invite. At the end of the day, four Bobcat varsity wrestlers earned medals. The Bobcats finished fifth in team standings, scoring 87.5 points. Grand Island won the team title, tallying 269.5 points, followed by Norfolk, 147.5; Lakeview, 115; and South Sioux City, 107. Ava Cleveland earned the silver medal in the 110-pound class. She worked her way through the bracket with wins over Mollie Corkle,...

  • Section 00 10 00 Invitation to Bid

    Dec 14, 2023

    SECTION 00 10 00 INVITATION TO BID Antelope County, Nebraska, Pavement Repair Sealed proposals for the construction of “2023 Pavement Repair for Antelope County, Nebraska,” JEO Project No. 230778.00, QuestCDN No. 8873232, will be received by the county clerk at 501 Main Street, Rm. 6, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68705-0026, until 9:30 a.m., on the 2nd day of January 2024, and thereafter will be read aloud. The work is generally described as follows: pavement repair. Opinion of Probable Cost $375,000.00 Proposals will be taken for said con...

  • Mobile food pantry coming to Neligh

    Dec 14, 2023

    A locally-sponsored food pantry will host a mobile pickup next week. 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, Dec. 19. Food may be picked up from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the American Legion Club, located at 115 W. 3rd Street, in Neligh. Recipients will remain in their vehicles and pantry volunteers will load the food in the vehicles....

  • Proceedings Antelope County Board of Commissioners

    Dec 14, 2023

    PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Dec. 5, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 11-14-2023 BOC Meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer’s fund balance report,tTreasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, clerk of the district court report, zoning permit report, treasurer’s sweep account report. Approved four promotional grants. Met in executive session regarding personnel issue – no action taken. Approved Tri-Cou...

  • Nuisance, unsafe building violation cases heard in county court

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Dec 14, 2023

    Three defendants, charged with Neligh city and Oakdale village ordinance violations had their day in county court last week. Appearing in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor at the courthouse in Neligh on Dec. 6, Linda Mack of Elgin appeared for sentencing and an abatement order on an offense of maintaining a dangerous building on the west half of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 197, in Neligh. Prosecutor, Neligh city attorney James McNally, indicated Mack had recently contacted the Neligh Volunteer Fire Department about burning the house as a...

  • Urinalysis in patient care

    Kelly Evans Hullinger, Prairie Doc|Dec 14, 2023

    Urinalysis, or testing of the urine, has ancient origins dating back to the time of Hippocrates and beyond. Although we have evolved in our methodology of studying the urine and our understanding of the meaning of its characteristics, we do still rely on urinalysis in making clinical diagnoses frequently in medicine. In centuries past, the tools of urinalysis were blunt and primarily involved human senses of sight, smell and taste (yes, taste). Ancient physicians noted that sediment in the...

  • Plea deal reached in domestic assault case

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Dec 14, 2023

    Kegan J. McAllister, 19, of Tilden faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Dec. 6 for pretrial hearing on a Class 1 misdemeanor. A plea agreement was announced. McAllister pleaded guilty, as charged, to a count of third-degree domestic assault committed July 6. In return, Antelope County attorney Joe Smith agreed to file no additional charges related to the incident and will make no recommendation at sentencing. Carney informed the judge that McAllister is set for sentencing in Madison County district cour...

  • Hospital honors employees

    Dec 14, 2023

    Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital were recognized for years of service and Caring Kind at the Antelope Memorial Hospital Christmas party, held Friday, Dec. 8, at the American Legion in Neligh. Receiving awards for number of years honored are (front row, l-r): Heather Dawson (30), Carrie Schrader (15), Kelli Osborn (5), Christine Counts (30), Charlene Hughes (45), Cindy Rice (20); (back row, l-r): Dr. Roger Rudloff (15), Michelle Meuret (5), Philip Hart (25), Sarah Luebe (15), Kathryn...

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