Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,199.44; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 185.00; Black Hills Energy - Clearwater, nat gas 45.91; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash serv, 736.00; Capital One, sup/meals, 827.72; Carlson West Povondra, prof serv, 1,939.60; Charles Sargent Irrigation, Inc., motor/serv, 13,955.71; Chipps, Amy, rep/serv to sewing machines, 330.53; ColdType Publishing, print, 329.10; DAS State Acctg - Central Finance OCIO, internet line charges, 267.63; Dusty’s, fuel, 90.41; Eak...
Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Aug. 1, 2023, BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. All reports were reviewed: clerk’s pledge collateral; sheriff’s fee report for July; July reports for clerk of the district court, treasurer fund balance, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue and zoning permit report. Treasurer sweep account report. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 18,514.63; ANTELOPE CO COURT...
Random thoughts on a Tuesday, as this week’s deadline looms: • Sometimes, an overactive imagination can be detrimental. I have a list of 10 column ideas, but the analogies weren’t panning out. Oh, the words were flowing, no doubt about that, but the mental image wasn’t connecting among the dots. There’s always next week. • Small-town community celebrations are simply the best. The Page and Orchard communities put on great events this past weekend. From the purple and white balloons drifting fr...
Jake Short, 23, of Oakdale appeared in front of the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on July 26 for a pretrial hearing on a charge of possession of cocaine. A plea agreement was announced, with Short pleading guilty to two counts included in an amended information, attempted possession of cocaine and theft by unlawful taking, $500-$1,499, both Class 1 misdemeanors. Short faces up to one year incarceration and/or up to a $1,000 fine on each count. The deal also included agreement by Short to pay...
Dine-in guests visit while attending the Orchard Historical Society's chicken dinner. The Friday luncheon drew a large crowd and also offered carryout and drive-thru options. Fried chicken, homemade dinner rolls, potato salad and Texas sheet cake were served during the Orchard Community Day event....
Orchard will be aglow this weekend as the 2023 version of Orchard Free Days celebrates "Let's Glow Crazy in Orchard." Events kick off Friday, July 28, when the Orchard Historical Society will host a chicken dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Rex. A freewill donation of $12 is suggested. The menu includes broasted chicken, potato salad, dinner roll and Texas sheet cake. Drive thru, dine in or carryout orders will be available. Before or after lunch, stop by the District 57 school, situated ne...
The Orchard Public Library will provide an opportunity for residents to cool off after forecasted high temperatures, thursday, with a dive-in movie. The event, held at the Orchard Pool, will begin at 8 p.m., with the screening of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." The movie will begin at dark, with a playing time of 93 minutes. Organizers request guests bring floaties or chair to watch the movie from in the pool or around the pool deck....
Memorial visitation for Dianne K. Sisson, 80, of Clearwater, will be Saturday, July 29, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery at a later date. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Dianne died July 17, 2023, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com ~~~~~ Dianne Kay Sisson was born on May 8, 1943, to Ralph and Belva (Lautenschlager)...
Some area residents have taken part in the Cornhusker State Games in the past, as well as this summer. Jeff Shabram, of Orchard, has taken powerlifters to compete in the past. In fact, Shabram mentioned he remembers Dave Mlnarik making an appearance when his nephew, Cade, competed in powerlifting. "We'd still be taking participants, but can't since the director changed powerlifting affiliation from Amateur Athletic Union to USA Powerlifting, which has more adults," remarked Shabram. "But it was...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,393.15; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 185.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 185.00; Auto Glass Solutions, windshield, 2,716.25; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 182.92; Butch's Body Shop, rep, 70.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup, 567.50; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation services, occ ther, 314.30; ColdType Publishing, printing, 110.88; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 4,954.91; DAS State Acctg - Central Finance OCIO, internet line...
The Honorable Kale Burdick accepted written documents filed by four defendants, waiving their rights to preliminary hearings, when he presided from the county court bench in O’Neill on July 11. Burdick bound the felony cases over to the Holt County district court. All four defendants are represented by Holt County public defender Rod Smith. Tristina J. Strong, 32, of Orchard is set to be arraigned Sept. 11 in the district courtroom in O’Neill on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, alleged April 11 in Cha...
A memorial service for Lillian “Lil” Serna, 85, of Gainseville, Texas, will be held Friday, July 21, at 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, in Orchard. Refreshments will be served following the service. Everyone is invited to share stories about Lil with her family and friends. ~~~ Lil Serna, 85, of Gainesville, Texas, died May 24, in Gainesville. Lil was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Walnut. She spent 25 years as a farm wife in Nebraska before moving to Rock Springs, Wyoming. She became a resident of Gainesville in 1985. She had a long career in...
SUBMITTRED ARTICLE The Tri-County Titans finished the junior American Legion baseball season, Tuesday, July 11 at the Class C Area 1 Tournament, in Crofton, with a 12-4 loss to Hartington. Coach Jeff Shabram said, "It was a marvelous game for five innings, with Tri-County actually holding a 4-3 lead over the number-one seed Hartington in the fifth inning." But Hartington would mount a two-out rally in the fifth and rattle off seven huge runs in that inning to completely take the wind out of the...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE On Friday, July 14, the Antelope County Healthcare Foundation held its 18th annual golf tournament at the Antelope Country Club near Neligh. Ninety-six golfers from area communities and businesses participated. Team winners of the tournament included: • Championship Flight - first, Pinnacle Bank; second, Brunswick State Bank; third, Jim and Kathy Koenig's team. • First Flight - first, Pinman Construction; second, Overland Rehab; third, Bank of Elgin. • Second Flight - first...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 11, 2023 Neligh, Nebraska Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the July 3, 2023, BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Sheriff’s fee report for June was presented, pledge collateral reports. June reports for clerk of the district court, treasurer fund balance, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue and zoning permit report. Review of Claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: ALBIN LAW OFF...
An eclectic mix of tractors traversed the countryside connecting Antelope and Knox counties, Saturday, during the annual Royal Tractor Parade. The annual event featured vintage tractors, with several modern models in the mix. Gary Ober, of Royal, said the tractorcade has been a Royal tradition for nearly a dozen years. The Saturday afternoon drive passed several landmarks, including the former Orchard fish hatchery, Grimton Cemetery, Oak View Park, Mars and Grove Lake. Following check-in at...
Baby, it may be hot outside, but the meal deal offered by the Orchard Historical Society will be cool. On July 13, stop by the Rex Theatre, between 5 and 7 p.m., for Santa's meal selection, which includes a smoked brisket sandwich, macaroni salad and walking strawberry pretzel dessert. A freewill donation will be accepted, with a suggested price of $10....
A 23-year-old Oakdale man has been charged with one Class 4 felony count of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, alleged July 4 in downtown Neligh, during the city’s 150th birthday/Old Mill Days celebration. Rider C. Short faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on July 5 for a bond hearing. Taylor set bond at $20,000, 10% cash, which Short posted the same day. Antelope County public defender Pat Carney was appointed to represent him. Further arraignment is set July 19. Short was allegedly observed b...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Pender Post #55 traveled to Orchard, July 5, to play the Tri-County Titans in junior legion baseball action. Pender won the game, 17-9, in the regular season finale. Tri-County would throw a new pitcher each inning - Ryan Rifer, Wyatt Shabram, Jake Schroeder and A.J. Hobbs. “We saw some good things from all four pitchers and were especially encouraged by the third and fourth pitchers' performances,” Coach Jeff Shabram said. “This will help bolster our pitching staff going into the area tournament. Pender is an excep...
Katelynn Westley, also known as Katelynn Marker, 25, of Stromsburg waived her right to a jury trial and changed her plea to guilty on each of three counts of disturbing the peace, committed Jan. 26. Taylor fined Westley $250 on each count, placed her on probation for six months, including $220 in fees, and assessed $50 costs. Probation terms included letters of apology to be approved by probation officer. Westley was represented by Dennis Morland of Norfolk. Morgan K. Anson, 25, of Orchard faced Taylor on a single count, no proof of financial...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE On Friday, June 30, the Tri-County Titans juniors traveled to Atkinson to take on the Atkinson Post #86 seniors in American Legion baseball action. Tri-County used a balanced, total team attack to come away with an impressive 8-4 win. Wyatt Shabram started on the mound for the Titans and pitched the complete game, ending with 96 total pitches on the night while striking out eight batters. Coach Jeff Shabram said, "He had a very solid defense that he could lean on the entire way." It started with A.J. Hobbs calling a great game...
On Tuesday, June 20, the Stanton seniors traveled to Orchard to take on the Tri-County juniors in American Legion baseball action. Titans' skipper Jeff Shabram said it was a very well-played baseball game on both sides. When the dust settled, the Titans were victorious by a score of 6-4. Ryan Rifer was the starting pitcher, throwing six innings, allowing three runs and striking out six batters. Wyatt Shabram entered to pitch in relief for the last inning to get the save, allowing one run and str...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE In a pitching masterpiece Friday, June 23, in Orchard, O'Neill/Neligh's Kol Otten took the mound against Tri-County's Wyatt Shabram. The Titans lost to the Irish by a score of 0-3. The final stat line in this dual on the mound saw Otten shutting out Tri-County, allowing seven hits while striking out 12 batters. Meanwhile, Shabram maxed out his pitch count, allowing one earned run in the second inning and then two runs in the top of the seventh, including one earned and one unearned. Shabram struck out nine batters. Titans...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup/prime membership, 8,844.97; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physicals, 555.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 241.83; Bllick Art Materials, sup, 2,105.37; Bomgaars, sup, 17.25; Boyd’s Electrical Service, Inc., work on fire tank, 377.67; BSN Sports, LLC, sup, 712.64; bud’s Sanitary services, trash pickup - May/June, 1,498.00; Capital One, sup/hotel rooms, 7.753.65; Clearwater Market, sup, 42.08; ColdType Publishing, print/sup, 383.92; College Board, sup, 4,197.67; Coo...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska June 13, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the June 6, 2023, BOC meeting. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 46.76; ALBIN LAW OFFICE ex 475.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 18,478.25; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 89.00; APPEARA ex 36.05; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 20,530.14; MIKAYLA ARMITAGE ex 143.00; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 651.56; BLACKBURN MFG ex 85.08; BCBS ins...
