Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The Holt County supervisors met Monday, Dec. 16, in front of a crowd of concerned citizens. Agenda items regarding a TC Energy road-haul agreement and some township road concerns drew the visitors. The supervisors heard an update on a bronze statue planned for the courthouse lawn by the “Finian Women.” They are a group headed by daughters of longtime Holt County resident, Doc Cook, who referred to himself as a Finian, according to county clerk Cathy Pavel. Natalie Cook Butterfield addressed the leaders regarding fundraising and planned placemen...
As the clock nears midnight on New Year's Eve, many pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly, offering a toast to new beginnings. What makes the popular French luxury a must-have when the clock ticks midnight? The sparkling wine's roots feature an embodiment of religion and royalty. In the fifth century, wine from the Champagne region in France was used during the baptism of King Clovis. While the wine used more than likely wasn't of the sparkling variety, it resembled a chardonnay or pinot noir....
UPDATED Consolation and championship games for the Summerland Holiday Tournament, scheduled for Dec. 30, in Clearwater, have been postponed until Tuesday, Dec. 31. Consolation games will begin with girls playingat 11 a.m., followed by the boys' consolation match, including the Bobcats, at 12:30. Summerland Lady Bobcats will tipoff for the championship at 2 p.m., with the boys' championship scheduled for a 3:30 start. In addition to Summerland, schools competing in the tournament include CWC,...
Due to predicted weather, the second day of the Summerland Holiday Tournament will be moved to Monday, Dec. 30. The girls' consolation game will start at 3 p.m., followed by the boys' consolation game tipping off at 4:30. Championship contests will begin at 6, with the girls' game, followed by the boys' championship at 7:30....
The Ewing Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Ted Hillman, with regrets, at the completion of his contract for the 2019-2020 school term. The action was taken during the board’s Dec. 16 meeting. Hillman first retired from the school in 2015 and returned in 2016....
For more than a year, I’ve been navigating the health care system for Dad. It’s been an eye-opening experience. I’m not sure you’re ever prepared to take over your parents’ finances and deal with insurance, Medicare and hospice requirements. I know I wasn’t. My saving grace: a family of medical professionals who are willing to help me understand the system and endless forms I’m filing. Our family agrees he receives excellent care at the facility in Battle Creek. We’re encouraged by his willingne...
The Summerland Holiday Tourney will start two hours early, Friday, Dec. 27. CWC v North Central girls will play at 1 p.m., followed by CWC v North Central boys at 2:30. The Summerland Bobcats v Walthill girls game will tipoff at 4 and the Bobcats v Walthill boys game will start at 5:30. Games schedule will be normal times for Saturday, as of now...
To freely offer to do something. This short phrase-volunteer-describes the one action that many organizations, businesses and communities rely on to ensure the successful outcomes for their vested interest. In this particular definition, the reader easily assumes "freely" describes the act where no money is exchanged to reimburse the individual for his or her time, knowledge or energy. However, shouldn't the word freely also describe the willingness and self-efficacy to enjoy and complete the...
BRIAN DEPEW, Executive Director, Center for Rural Affairs The Center for Rural Affairs has long focused on strategies to support economic vitality for small communities. Our work to assist small businesses, develop value-added agriculture and improve policy, all focus on creating widespread opportunity for people who live in rural areas. Increasingly, we see small town housing as an economic development issue. While adequate and affordable housing is a quality of life issue, it also plays an important role in economic development. A lack of...
Levi Cronk poured in 8 points and Gage Clifton pulled down half a dozen rebounds in the Bobcats 48-39 loss to Stuart, Dec. 17. Summerland had several chances to take control of the game, but turnovers and personal fouls plagued the team. The Bobcats finished with 39 turnovers and 30 personal fouls. The host team held Summerland to 4 points in the first quarter, but the Bobcats clawed their way back into contention, tying the game at 18 apiece at the midway mark. Summerland added 7 in the third...
Joey Crooker, 37, incarcerated in the county jail, changed his plea when he faced the Honorable James Kube for a pretrial hearing last week in the Antelope County district courtroom. Crooker was charged with one felony count, first-degree sexual assault, alleged June 29 at a Grove Lake campground. Crooker, who is represented by Antelope County public defender Patrick Carney, and prosecutor Joe Abler reached a plea agreement. Terms of the agreement included Abler reducing the charge to third-degree sexual assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, in...
The Honorable James Kube granted continuances in three cases when Antelope County District Court met last week. Douglas D. Carpenter,43, of Neligh appeared with his attorney Ryon Stover of Norfolk, for a pretrial hearing on information to revoke probation. He was sentenced, in December 2018, to a one-year term of probation on an assault conviction. Violation of the terms of probation are alleged Sept. 1, when Carpenter was arrested in Neligh on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting...
The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced the opening of the N-121 bridge south of Yankton, just west of US-81, Dec. 20, ahead of the scheduled Dec. 31 completion date. The Gavins Point East project was the final contract to be awarded on a bridge reconstruction project in the State of Nebraska as a result of damage sustained from the March 2019 flooding event. NDOT partnered with contractor, Dixon Construction Co., of Correctionville, Iowa, who received the $5,598,342 emergency contract for the project. This included $1,607,162 to...
Three Bobcat wrestlers earned medals at the Elgin Public Pope John wrestling invite Saturday. Rafe Grebin, Colton Thiele and Morgan Erhardt each finished third in their respective divisions. Summerland finished 10th in team standings, scoring 47 points. Plainview topped the field of 21 teams, scoring 194.5 points. Twin Loup and Weeping Water tied for the runner-up trophy, with 105 points apiece. Palmer, Twin River, Arcadia/Loup City, Pender, Nebraska Christian and Central Valley completed the...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats move to 6-1 on the season with a solid 60-54 win over the Class D2 top-rated and previously undefeated Humphrey St. Francis team and their star point guard, D-1 recuit and UNL commit Allison Weidner. The Lady Bobcats started slow, down 16-3 after one quarter of play, but turned it up in the second quarter, outscoring HSF 18-10, to get back in the game at halftime only trailing 26-21. In the third quarter, the Lady Bobcats outscored HSF 17-13 to make it a one-point...
The Summerland Bobcats couldn't keep up with Humphrey St. Francis, Thursday, as the Flyers sailed to a 70-7 victory in Ewing. The visitors held Summerland to 4 first-quarter points and prevented the local players from scoring in the second quarter. Turnovers once again plagued the Bobcats, as they gave up the ball 27 times. Dalton Rotherham led Ewing with 4 points. Kellen Mlnarik finished with 2 steals. Statistics vs. HSF: Connor Napier: 6to Wyatt Wagner: 2p, 2r, 2to Mason Hoke: 1r, 1a, 5to...
The Honorable James Kube presided over Antelope County district court last week in the final 2019 session. The Honorable Mark Johnson will serve Antelope County in 2020. Kube arraigned two individuals on felony charges. Matthew C. Waters, 34, a South Dakota man currently held in the Antelope County Jail, faced the judge on two counts related to a multi-county pursuit that ended near Royal in November. He is charge with two Class 4 felonies, attempted assault on a law enforcement officer with a...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats downed undefeated Stuart Tuesday, 41-33, at Stuart After a slow start, the Lady Bobcats came on in the second half to down Stuart. It was a defensive battle in the first half as both teams' defenses ruled the day. The Lady Bobcats led at half, 20-19. A strong start to the third quarter gave the Bobcats a 6-10 advantage that they held throughout the second half. Ashley Koenig sunk 16 points and Sidney Stallbaum contributed 13 to lead the way offensively. Coach Greg...
Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital were recognized for years of service and the Caring Kind Award at the AMH Christmas Party, Dec. 14, at the American Legion in Neligh. Receiving awards for number of years honored were (front row, l-r): Amy Wright, 30; Gini Seier, 25; Marsha Schilousky, 5; Steven Simonsen, 10; Jared Jacob, 5; Jennifer Ervin, 5; (back row, l-r): Kevin Trease, 20; Shannon Tegeler, 10; Janet Wolfe, 45; Mark Hoffart, 10; Merry Sprout, 25; Wendi Reinke, 10; Michael Wright, 10;...
Depending on where you live in the Summerland region, you may be in a winter storm warning, winter weather advisory or winter storm watch this weekend. Two rounds of wintry weather are expected to blanket the area, according to the National Weather Service in North Platte. Holt and Wheeler county residents are in a winter storm warning, effective from 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27, to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29. At 10:45 a.m., Dec. 27, a light wintry mix was tracking across portions of southwest...
