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  • Zucchini: The garden gift that keeps on giving

    Terri Hahn, Journalist|Aug 19, 2021

    Anyone who has grown zucchini in Nebraska knows that a little planting goes a long way. Zucchini jokes abound and there is even a National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day (more about that later), but zucchini is really a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a myriad of ways. Let's start with some tips and tricks from Cami Wells, an Extension Educator in Hall County. "Whether purchasing or picking zucchini," Wells says "choose firm, slender zucchini with a bright green...

  • Holt County Fair features 4-H exhibits, top entertainment

    Faith King, Journalist|Aug 5, 2021

    Nearly a year after many 4-H youths were not able to compete in event due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Holt County Fair is returning with a bigger and better schedule, according to fair officials. Fair events will begin Saturday. Saturday, August 7 4-H shooting sports events will begin, with competition in 22, trap, smallbore, pistol and muzzle loading slated to take place. The competition will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, August 8 A second day of...

  • Antelope County Fair returns with full schedule of events

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 29, 2021

    A year after the pandemic caused the 2020 fair lineup to offer a limited schedule, the 2021 version of the Antelope County Fair returns with a full slate of shows, activities and events. Friday, July 30 On July 30, the 4-H style revue and clothing construction judging will take place at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Neligh. Photography entries will also be judged. All non-interview clothing exhibits will be entered between 9 and noon. Saturday, July 31 Jackpot roping will begin at 1 p.m.,...

  • -Isms: Views on life in rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 15, 2021

    One of my favorite summer events - popping up like a leap year - begins in just over 10 days. Watching the summer Olympics, the pure joy of viewing the best of the best, has been a mainstay since I was young. I'll admit, the Olympic world feels a tad bit tilted this year, since the games are a year off, due to last year's cancellation because of the pandemic. I may have been only seven years old, but I still remember sitting in the living room with the 'rents, watching track and field...

  • Out My Kitchen Window

    Bev Wieler|Jul 15, 2021

    Looking out my kitchen window, it's bloom time in the garden and I want it to continue all year round. The only way to do that in Nebraska is by getting out the camera. It also means being patient as you sit in the garden on your favorite bench. You have to wait for when there isn't a breeze, when the sun goes under a cloud and then, move and move fast to get that perfect picture of that gorgeous bloom. Snapping those photos is a challenge as who doesn't want the perfect photo? I head to the...

  • Clearwater Rodeo returns for 54th event

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 24, 2021

    Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the local chamber of commerce, will provide plenty of action as the best weekend in June kicks off Friday, June 25 and continues through June 27, at the rodeo grounds situated along U.S. Highway 275. Opening night will be jam packed with events. Little cowboys and cowgirls will have an opportunity to ride on a sheep when mutton busting begins at 7 p.m. Fifteen spots were reserved during call-ins, Monday, and 10 walk-in spots will be up for grabs for...

  • Four contestants on quest for Miss Clearwater Rodeo crown

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 24, 2021

    Four contestants will compete for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo title, this Friday, at the 54th annual Clearwater Rodeo. Queen contest chairman Devon Baum said contestants will be judged in multiple events, including horsemanship, congeniality and appearance categories. Josey Booth, Neligh, Morgan Erhardt, Clearwater, Amanda Sellin, Norfolk and Jordyn Stempek, Duncan, will begin competition Friday afternoon. The 2021 Miss Clearwater Rodeo will be announced that evening, at 7:30 p.m., in Gene...

  • Lincoln Highway receives National Scenic Byway designation

    Jun 24, 2021

    KLOEE SANDER Nebraska Press Association Every traveler has time to stop for ice cream. And when travelers make it to Potter, Nebraska, the ice cream shop adorned in red and white draws them in. The Potter Sundry old-fashioned soda fountain is home to a classic—the tin roof sundae, which is made of chocolate and vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, fluffy marshmallow cream and nuts. As weary wanderers walk into the Sundry, they are stepping back in time. The antique tin ceiling captivates them a...

  • -Isms: Views on life in rural america

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jun 17, 2021

    Emily Dickinson wrote, “Hold dear to your parents for it is a scary and confusing world without them.” So true. I’ve been sentimental lately, tears have flowed fairly steadily, as Father’s Day nears. I cannot count the number of times, since the new year started, I would be watching a Husker basketball or baseball game and think, “I need to call Dad and remind him the Huskers are playing.” I cannot count the number of times I hear some song pop on the radio and I am transported to Clay Center...

  • Think beyond burgers for Father's Day cookout

    Terri Hahn|Jun 17, 2021

    TERRI HAHN Something I've never been able to figure out: On Mother's Day, moms get breakfast in bed. On Father's Day, dads are expected to head to the grill to cook for themselves. Not sure why. Maybe while dads can help the kids make scrambled eggs and French toast, moms aren't as eager to let their kids play with fire. But maybe there is a way for mom and kids to make dad a meal - complete with the grill - but in a safer matter. Pizza. Yep, pizza. Grilling infuses pizza with a wonderful smoky...

  • New intravenous smart pumps implemented at AMH

    Jun 10, 2021

    SUBMITTED ARTICLE "This spring, Antelope Memorial Hospital began offering new state-of-the-art intravenous smart pumps for its patients requiring IV therapy," said Merry Sprout, director of nursing at AMH. "The IV smart pumps have drug libraries and dose error reduction systems which assist in keeping patients safe by giving the right dose at the right time. Thus, it provides a mean for decreasing IV medication administration errors." In the past, intravenous pumps required manual calculations...

  • Commissioners approve road closure

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Mar 25, 2021

    A one-mile stretch of 841 Road, between 510 and 511 avenues, located in the southwest part of the county, has been officially closed. A resolution for the road closure was finalized during the Antelope County Commissioners' March 9 meeting, during follow-up discussion after a March 2 public hearing. The stretch of road sits east of the Antelope County - Wheeler County line, within Invenergy's Thunderhead wind project and allows access to driveways for two wind towers and a powerline, in...

  • Floor debate opens at statehouse

    Mar 18, 2021

    BROOKE WRAGE, CELENA SHEPHERD and MADELEINE GRANT Nebraska News Service The first week of floor debates kicked off the second week in March. Senators debated and advanced a handful of bills in the Nebraska Legislature. A recap of the week. LB255: Provide compensation to families of deceased first responders Sen. Matt Hansen, of Lincoln, introduced LB255, which would establish the In the Line of Duty Compensation Act to provide a one-time death benefit for a family member of a first responder who dies while on the line of duty. “I believe it i...

  • Proceedings Antelope County Board of Commissioners

    Mar 11, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska March 2, 2021 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approve agenda. Approved minutes of the Feb. 9, 2021, BOC and BOE meetings. Correspondence was reviewed. Road superintendent report. Approved three underground permits. Met in executive session regarding damage claim. Approved four oversize permits. Authorized advertising for culverts. Approved to advertise for two road projects. Public hearing for 841st Road. Motioned to close pending...

  • Proceedings Summerland Public School Board of Education

    Feb 25, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION February 15, 2021 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a regular meeting, Monday, Feb. 15, at 12 p.m., at the Ewing site. President Ed Nordby called the meeting, which was published in the February 10, 2021, newspaper, to order at 12 p.m. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was noted in the room by Nordby. Roll call. Present: Candice Hoke, Marty Kerkman, Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Steven Thiele, Jeremy Wagner. All board members were present. Possible motion on board member absence....

  • Remarks from Mark

    Mark Mahoney, Journalist|Feb 18, 2021

    Super Bowl Sunday was a fun day for me, as it featured three of my favorite things: family, food and football. The only disappointing part, though? The final score of the big game, which didn't go in favor of my favorite pro football team. I didn't expect the Kansas City Chiefs to get beat down, 31-9, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team Kansas City defeated, 27-24, on Nov. 29 in a regular-season road game. What I did expect was a close championship contest, with the Chiefs coming out on top in T...

  • -Isms

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Feb 4, 2021

    I’m guilty ... and I imagine you are, too. I’m guilty of spending dollars outside the community, sharing my wealth with box stores and high-dollar chains, instead of investing in mom and pop establishments. Granted, I don’t do it all the time, but if I happen to be in Norfolk or Lincoln, I’ll stop and pick up items I may need soon. I’ve written it before, but it bears repeating. Spending locally makes dollars and sense. (Yes, that’s a play on words.) Let’s use my shopping example mentioned abo...

  • Out my kitchen window

    Bev Wieler, Journalist|Jan 21, 2021

    I’m enjoying the now view of my flower garden out my kitchen window. If you are wondering what could be worth looking at out there, I’ll try to describe it. Despite being covered with white fluffy snow, I see swags of greenery and pots filled with clippings of evergreens. The red bows still add a pop of color to the scene. The snow is deep enough that the decor will probably stay through February. There is bird bath with open water, where birds perch and dip their beaks in for a drink. Clo...

  • Remarks from Mark

    Mark Mahoney, Journalist|Jan 14, 2021

    Good friends are difficult to find. That's why I'm thankful to have a friend in my life like Ty Rushing, a former co-worker of mine at Iowa Information Publishers and Printers. I started working in January 2014 for the Sheldon, Iowa-based publishing company while Ty joined the business during November of that same year. We've been friends from the first day we met and become so close that our other friends tease us about our bromance. Being such good friends with Ty made the decision to move awa...

  • Lady Bobcats grab win on the road

    Liam Odell, Journalist|Jan 14, 2021

    In the first away game since the holiday break, the Lady Bobcats won, 62-49, against the Plainview Pirates. The teams met Jan. 5, in Plainview. Brenna Wagner led the team offensively with 38 points and set the school record for most points scored in a single game. Plainview opened up the first quarter, keeping things close, but ending it down 13-10. In the second quarter, Summerland stretched the lead to 30-20 The Lady Pirates cut the lead to within nine points in third-quarter play. The...

  • Bobcats win thrilling road contest in overtime

    Liam Odell, Journalist|Jan 14, 2021

    The Bobcats won a close game, Jan. 5, against the Plainview Pirates, 61-57. Offensively, Dalton Rotherham lead the team in scoring with 16 points and Mason Hoke and Jaykwon Petite helped carry the scoring load by adding 12 points each. In the first quarter, the Bobcats were able to take a 17-12 lead. Plainview dug in the second quarter and cut the Bobcats lead down to just two points at the half. A close third quarter had the Bobcats and the Pirates changing the lead several times but the Bobcats were able to hold on and take a 38-36-point...

  • Summerland boys win third game in a row

    Liam Odell, Journalist|Jan 14, 2021

    The Bobcats boys took on the North Central Knights, Jan. 7, in Ewing, and won 46-39. Mason Hoke scored the bulk of the points, leading the team with 13. The Bobcats were able to start hot in the first quarter, scoring 15 points and taking a four-point advantage into the second quarter. They kept the good offense going with another strong quarter and went into the half, up 28-21, on the Knights. In second-half play, the boys seemed to struggle against a resolved North Central team that cut the...

  • Lady Bobcats grind out win against West Holt

    Liam Odell, Journalist|Jan 14, 2021

    The Summerland girls grabbed another win at home, Jan. 8, against the West Holt Huskies, 43-31, in a game that was fairly close until the fourth quarter. On offense, Summerland was led by Brenna Wagner, who shouldered the scoring load with 23 points and two big threes in the fourth to secure the lead. The Lady Bobcats started off the game with slow offense through both the first and second quarters, as they went into the half tied 13-13. The second half showed both teams picking up the offense....

  • Hindsight is 2020

    LuAnn Schindler|Dec 31, 2020

    If 2020 vision existed, the past year may have turned out differently. Or, maybe we needed this year to define our strengths and guide us toward a revision of what we deem as normal. The year 2020 caused us to slow down and realize what matters most. While coronavirus - and all its implications - dominated the news cycle, other news items drew attention: groundbreaking for the new school site, cruise nights honoring graduates, new businesses opening and surviving a pandemic, pumpkin patches spro...

  • -Isms: Views on life in rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 24, 2020

    “I need a sign to let me know you’re here. All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere...” That song lyric, from “Calling All Angels,” by Train, kept replaying in my mind Monday evening, when we gathered with approximately 30 individuals to view the great conjunction, at Honey Creek Observatory, north of O’Neill. Low, rolling clouds blanketed the southwestern sky. Occasionally, a sliver of the waxing gibbous moon would surface, offering a quick glimpse at its corona. The Christm...

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