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PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 2020 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at 7 p.m., in the Fire Hall meeting room. Regular meeting was opened at 7:02 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger and notice was given to chairman and village board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Jay Snider, Kevin Filsinger, Steve Stearns and Paul Horman. Absent:...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL December 2020 McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, one-half cost superintendent search, 2,750.00; Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C., 2019-20 audit, 16,720.00; Amazon, sup, 287.55; AMG O’Neill, bus driver physical, 150.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 145.00; Appeara, sup, 238.84; Appeara, sup, 234.90; Appleby, Greg A., mileage, 286.35; Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, SPED-OT, 595.76; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 323.62; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 1,758.54; Black Hills Energy, nat gas...
Dr. Brandon Borer, doctor of podiatric medicine at Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, has gained an additional certification in rearfoot and ankle surgery from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. ABFAS board certification is the highest standard in foot and ankle surgery. It signifies that surgeons have demonstrated to their peers and to the public that they have the clinical judgment, surgical skills and ability to provide excellent patient care. "I am pleased to offer my...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE "We recently increased the number of patient rooms that have air-disinfectant units, from four to eight, in our COVID unit here at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Diane Carlin, AMH chief executive officer. "The units are used to destroy viruses to include COVID-19. Plus, four of the eight rooms have double patient capacities. If needed, this would allow us to care for up to 12 patients with the virus at a time." Air disinfectant units take in air which is run through a HEPA...
Misty Nilson is of the opinion that women should take their breast cancer screenings seriously, especially if they have a family history of the disease. The 54-year-old Ewing woman has been free of breast cancer for four years as of this October, which also happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Because breast cancer runs in her family, Nilson began to undergo yearly screenings for the disease during her late 30s. The American Cancer Society and other similar organizations recommend women...
A private family funeral service for Diane A. Sanne, 76, of Clearwater, will be Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., at Concordia Lutheran Church, with Pastor Daniel Feusse officiating. Extended family and church family are welcome. Social distancing and masks are to be worn, per family request. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Family will not be present due to current health concerns. Burial will be at Concordia Lutheran...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Wells Fargo, sup/fees, 1,085.36; Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C., resolution/plan docs for cafeteria plan, 300.00; Amazon, sup, 634.38; Anson Electric, Inc., serv, 90.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, $145.00; Appeara, sup, 434.81; Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, OT-sped, 706.30; Barnhill Piano Service, piano tuning, 100.00; Black Hills Energy, util, 558.91; BrainPOP, LLC, sub, 4,720.00; Butch’s Body Shop, decals/name change on buses, 1,175.00; Cannon Sports, Inc., print lea...
An Antelope County district court civil case has been rescheduled, after a mistrial was called by the Honorable Mark Johnson on Monday, Oct. 5. The case, brought by plaintiff Jennie Schrage of Clearwater, individually, and as administrator of the estate of Cyril Schrage, deceased, was originally filed by the Schrages' attorney Jason Ausman of Ausman Law Firm in Omaha on Feb. 12, 2018, prior to Cyril Schrage's May 29, 2018 death. An amended complaint was filed Sept. 28 by Ausman. Defendants are...
Memorial services for Donna Peterson, 80, of Neligh were Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Antelope County Fair Building in Neligh. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh handled arrangements. Donna died Sept. 21 at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, with her family by her side. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the family in her name. ~~~ Donna Maurine (Damme)...
APPROVED BILLS Summerland Public School September 2020 Clearwater Public School, misc reimb - operating acct, 1,255.38; Nebraska Unified #1, mis reimb - operating acct, 292.35; Verdigre Public School, misc reimb - operating acct, 204.36; A To Z Vac N Sew, rep, 254.55; Amazon, sup, 3,607.70; Anson Electric, rep, $23.70; Antelope County News, sub renewal, $35; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 145.00; Appeara, sup, 361.80; Austin Good, grounds maint, $850.00; Black Hills Energy, util, 1,078.24; Canon Financial Services, Inc.,...
Dennis C. Statler, 50, of Neligh faced the Honorable Donna Taylor last Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the Antelope County courtroom for sentencing on a Class 1 misdemeanor count of domestic assault, cause body injury, committed March 31. He was sentenced to a 12-month term of probation, including related fees totaling $390 and $60 costs of prosecution. In addition to standard terms of probation, Statler was ordered to complete a co-occurring evaluation and to follow recommendations; complete an initial diagnostic interview for Batterer’s I...
A celebration of life for Troy L. Miller, 57, will be held Sept. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the United Methodist Church Hall in Orchard. In honor of Troy, shoes are optional. ~~~ Troy L. Miller was born March 10, 1963, to Diana J. (Classen) McCarty and Jerry L. Miller. He graduated from Buhler High School in Buhler, Kansas, in 1981. He then returned to Orchard to work alongside his dad doing construction work around the Orchard area. In June 1992 he met Kristine (Kris) Tabbert and her daughter Kailee (Tabbert) Schrock. He quickly became an amazing...
Thirty-two individuals participated in the Antelope Memorial Hospital Wellness Center’s CoRUNa Virus virtual 5K. Tessa Hain, of Neligh, claimed the top spot in the women’s division, clocking a time of 22:20. Brenna Sokol placed second, running 23:17. Finishing third in the division was Aurora Jacobsen, who ran 25:43. Logan Lawson, of Neligh, finished in 32:13 to win the men’s division. Seth Hartwick finished second, in 33:42 and Elias Johnson ended third, with a time of 34:00. Heather Dawson, of Neligh, claimed the top time in the walki...
Antelope Memorial Hospital Wellness will host a Co-RUN-a Virus 5K walk or run. Wellness coordinator Meghan Fernau said participants will complete the 3.1 mile race on their own, between July 19 and 25, and submit results via email. Registration price of $25 includes a T-shirt. Registration forms are available online at amhne.org, under Wellness Center services or at event sponsors, including the Summerland Advocate-Messenger in Clearwater or 319 Graphics, Neligh Flower Shop, Neligh City office, Sly’s Family Bar and Grill, Stealth Broadband, N...
NEBRASKA NEWS SERVICE The Small Business Administration, on Monday, released some details about 4,179 Nebraska businesses that took out Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or more. The Small Business Administration did not report the exact amount each business took out in loans, offering a range that the loan fell into. Only loans of $150,000 or more were reported. Of the 4,179 loans, 2,394 of them were for the lowest range, $150,000 to $350,000. Statewide, 36 businesses got loans of $5 million to $10 million. Orchard loans reported...
On Wednesday, June 24, a grand opening, with ribbon cutting ceremony, was held for Antelope Memorial Hospital's new Senior Life Solutions Clinic. Members of the AMH Board of Trustees and Neligh Chamber of Commerce, AMH employees and local residents attended the event. AMH's Senior Life Solutions program is dedicated to addressing the emotional and behavioral health of adults, typically over age 65. It is designed to meet unique needs of senior adults struggling with depression and anxiety, stres...
Liz Furstenau, registered nurse and infection control director, is the 2020 Caring Kind Award winner of Antelope Memorial Hospital. She was recognized for the award, Tuesday, May 12, during National Hospital Week. Each year, the Nebraska Hospital Association honors employees from hospitals across the state as "Caring Kind" employees. The honored employee must exemplify the spirit of someone who gives that something special to others. Furstenau was nominated and selected by her fellow AMH...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE This spring, Antelope Memorial Hospital welcomes the addition of Amanda Wolff, APRN, to its medical staff. Originally from Pierce, Amanda is a 2010 graduate of Pierce High School. She attended Clarkson College in Omaha, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 2014. Wolff worked full time as an RN at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln until December 2015 and PRN until March 2016. In October 2015, Amanda and her husband, Andrew, were married. Two months...
Prepared. Diane Carlin, chief executive officer of Antelope Memorial Hospital, used the word to describe staff members' efforts to be prepared if the health care facility in Neligh is faced with an influx of COVID-19 patients. "We've done a lot of good work here at the hospital to be prepared. That's been a best part of this - the coming together of staff," Carlin said during a telephone interview Monday afternoon. She said the hospital has had several trial runs with testing patients and have...
Between stay-at-home orders, a slowing economy and health concerns, the COVID-19 pandemic has people feeling on edge. Diane Carlin, chief executive officer at Antelope Memorial Hospital, said everyone experiences anxiety at some point. "We all get it," she said. "Mental health is so important in fighting this off." Signs of stress include headaches, poor concentration, sleep difficulties and upset stomach. Formulating and sticking to a routine may help alleviate feelings of helplessness....
SUBMITTED ARTICLE "Antelope Memorial Hospital continues to have daily meetings, monitor the constant COVID-19 updates and take steps to stay prepared in the event the virus reaches our doors," said Diane Carlin, AMH CEO. "Plus, our entire staff is taking many precautions to help protect against the spread of a possible COVID-19 infection to other patients or our employees." Currently, clinic patients with non-respiratory symptoms are being seen in the old Neligh AMH Family Practice Clinic,...
In December 2015, Teri Peitzmeier, of Neligh, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her journey began like it does for most breast cancer patients – after she received a breast cancer screening mammogram. She chose to have a mammogram done at Antelope Memorial Hospital, with its new 3D mammography equipment. Mammogram images revealed an extremely small mass, half the size of a credit card number, in her right breast. Had Peitzmeier completed a 2D mammogram instead of the 3D version, the lesion c...
Funeral services for Jacquette "Jackie" Bartak, 84, of Ewing, will be held privately for her family, due to the present healthcare precautions. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery rural Clearwater. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Jackie died March 22 at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. A memorial service, for the public, will be held at a later date. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com ~~~ Jacquette Ann Bartak was born July 6,...
Antelope Memorial Hospital's Move it 2 Lose it Challenge, (formerly called the Biggest and Best Losers Contest, ran from Jan. 6 through February 28th. It was coordinated by Meghan Fernau, AMH Wellness Director. A total of 694.8 pounds were collectively lost by the 78 contestants who competed in three categories. Marlene Timm, of Neligh, was the first-place winner in the women's division, losing 11.6% of her total body weight. Other winners in the women's division included Danielle Mortensen,...
Funeral services for Joan C. Stearns, 84, of Clearwater were held Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church of rural Clearwater, with Father James Kramper officiating. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater handled the arrangements. Joan died Feb. 12, at Antelope Memorial Hospital, in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com. ~~~ Joan Cecelia (Mlnarik) Stearns, daughter of Joseph F. and Cecelia H. Mlnarik, was born July 30, 1935, at hom...
