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Orchard and its history will be featured at the Antelope County Museum on Sunday July 3, from 5 to 8 p.m., 410 L Street, as the Orchard Historical Society shares some of the community's historic photos and artifacts. Admission to this event is free. "We are excited to be featuring Orchard (pop. 379), the county's second largest of its five villages," said the museum's executive director, Ron Westlake. "We take great pride in being a museum for all of Antelope County." "Each of the communities in...
Saddle up Saturday, July 30, for a six-hour trail ride sponsored by the Antelope County Historical Society, in cooperation with the Antelope County Ag Society. Registration begins at 10 a.m., two miles east of Oakdale north on 529th Avenue. Organizers Rick Schuchardt, Elgin; Dewey Teel, Neligh, and Donna Hanson, Oakdale, said the trail route is designed to show the diversity of Antelope County's scenery and highlight history of the Oakdale and Cedar Creek areas. There is no charge for...
The foundation of Arbor Day and its place in Nebraska history will be the basis for a living history event, scheduled for April 28, at the Antelope County Historical Society Museum. Gloria Christiansen will assume the persona of Caroline Morton, wife of J. Sterling Morton, the father of Arbor Day. The presentation will include early Nebraska history, Arbor Day's beginnings and the relationship between politics and agriculture in the beginning of Arbor Day. The program will be held at the...
NOTICE OF MEETING Antelope County Historical Society The Antelope County Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m., at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the museum and may be viewed during regular business hours. The meeting is opened to the public. Published April 21, 2022 ZNEZ...
Antelope County Commissioners learned Tuesday that the furnace in the Episcopal Church, located on the Antelope County Museum complex, will need a new furnace. According to Commissioner Carolyn Pedersen, the furnace stopped working toward the end of February. The museum curator contacted Antelope County Historical Society president Boyd Pedersen about how to proceed, “since it’s a county building and it’s going to be around $5,000.” The air conditioning unit still works, so Pedersen said th...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 8, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes from March 1, 2022, BOC and BOE meetings. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. February’s CDC monthly report; treasurer fund balance and revenue report; sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Zoning permit report. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 145.26; AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 15,109.42; ANTELOPE CO C...
ROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska December 14, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes as well as all resolutions and agreements are on file at the County Clerk’s Office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Pledge Collateral and correspondence were reviewed. November report from sheriff was presented. Review of claims. Approved Payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: MELVIN AHLERS ret 24.00; AFLAC ins 910.45; A MERITAS LIFE I...
NOTICE OF MEETING ANTELOPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Antelope County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at 2 p.m., at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the museum and may be viewed during regular business hours. The meeting is opened to the public. Published October 28, 2021 ZNEZ...
Words to live by: Don’t let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Easier said than done. My inner peace is on high alert, and honestly, if you live in Clearwater (or any place affected by the topic I am addressing), your inner peace should be rattled, too. For a while now, someone - or someones - have been vandalizing village property. Sand has been dumped in the restrooms in the park, clogging the sink. It’s not like someone uses the facility to rinse the grains of sand off the...
NOTICE OF MEETING ANTELOPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Antelope County Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting, Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the museum and may be viewed during regular business hours. The meeting is opened to the public. Published July 21, 2021 ZNEZ...
Orchard Community Club members are bringing “free” back. The 2021 version of Orchard Free Days celebration, slated for July 23 through 25, includes at least 10 free events. The three-day event, funded in part by the Antelope County Visitor’s Promotion Fund, includes activities for all ages. Friday, July 23 The District 57 School will be open between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. After peeking into the past, stop next door and pick up lunch at the Rex. The Orchard Historical Society will host a drive-thru chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 5 p.m., du...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Did you ever wish you could wind back the clock 100 years and glimpse at Elgin life back then? That chance is just around the corner at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, in Neligh. Prized possessions have come out of musty basements, dirty garages and boxes long since forgotten to be part of the Elgin Evening at the Museum, 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 3. Visitors may see rare photos and postcards from the late 1880s to the mid-20th century or marvel at an exquisite pitcher recovered from the 1909 fire in Elgin; knock o...
Elgin is the 2021 featured town for the Antelope County Museum Evening at the Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh. Take advantage of free museum admission, 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 3, for this event which promises to bring Elgin history to life. See a display of prized Elgin memorabilia, including a farmer's daily journal dating from the late 1800s, pill-making paraphernalia from the pioneer Elgin drug store, keepsakes from Elgin businesses back in the day, and more. A video highlighting Elgin past...
A 10-county road trip, featuring more than 140 small businesses, including 11 Antelope County locations, begins Saturday and continues through Sept. 30.. The 2021 Best of the Backroad Tour of Northeast Nebraska, sponsored by News Channel Nebraska and Giant Gear, combines travel, adventure and unique small-town charm and hospitality. The tour features four Summerland-area sites, including the Sidebar, in Clearwater; Corner Hardware & More and the Orchard Historical Society, in Orchard and Royal...
Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the County Clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the March 2, 2021, and April 6, 2021 BOC meetings. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSUR ins, 779.88; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins, 14,901.58; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex, 136.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF e...
NOTICE OF MEETING ANTELOPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Antelope County Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting, Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 2 p.m., at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the museum and may be viewed during regular business hours. The meeting is opened to the public. Published April 15, 2021 ZNEZ...
Stephanie Meuret, of Brunswick, will fill a vacated position on the Antelope County Visitors Committee. County commissioners approved the appointment, Tuesday, during a regular meeting, at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. Meuret will fill a four-year term. Commissioner Carolyn Pedersen said the seat became open following the resignation of Holly Meuret of Brunswick. "That's why Stephanie was appointed," Pedersen said. Commissioners also approved two improvement grants and one...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 8, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, March 8, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:01 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger and notice was given to council persons prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Steve Stearns, Kelly Kerkman, Mike Klabenes, Steve Hankla. Others present: Lauren Sh...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska March 9, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Motion and approval with resolution to close 841st Road between 510th and 511th Avenue. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: JOSEPH ABLER, ex 148.00; A...
The Antelope County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting, Sunday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m., at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the museum and may be viewed during regular business hours. The meeting is opened to the public. Published January 21, 2021 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF MEETING ANTELOPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY October 25, 2020 The Antelope County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at 2 p.m., at the Antelope County Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh, NE 68756. An agenda is posted at the museum and may be viewed during regular business hours. The meeting is opened to the public. Publish October 22, 2020 ZNEZ...
June 30 retirement of longtime Antelope County clerk of the district court, Judy Cole was announced during the April 14 meeting of the Antelope County commissioners. The meeting was held via video conference, with commissioner Eli Jacob and chairman Charlie Henery present in the meeting room, along with clerk Lisa Payne. Commissioners Dean Smith, Regina Krebs and Carolyn Pedersen participated remotely via Zoom. Sheriff Bob Moore, county attorney Joe Abler, zoning administrator Liz Doerr and...
Antelope County Commissioners adopted a new snow removal policy when they met last Tuesday at the courthouse in Neligh. Casey Dittrich, road superintendent, presented the policy that he and road foreman Aaron Boggs have been drafting over the past few weeks, with input from Tim Baxter from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency, the county’s liability-insurance carrier. Input also came from road crew members and, according to Dittrich, has the “blessing” of county attorney Joe Abler. The policy establishes protocol for the order...
