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The Titan baseball team was back in action Tuesday, May 31, taking on the Stanton senior Legion team in Orchard. "This was another game in which we played a seniors-only team, so no harm to our league record," Coach Jeff Shabram said. "But Stanton was a very formidable team with a lot of good hitters." Stanton started the game with hot bats and kept the pedal down the whole time, ending the game early after five innings, with a 24-3 victory over Tri-County. Titan pitchers had a tough time getting any strikes past the Stanton bats. Meanwhile,...
On Friday, June 3, the O'Neill Irish Junior Legion baseball team traveled to Orchard to take on the Tri-County Titan Juniors. The aggressive O'Neill baseball team defeated the Titans by a score of 3-18. Photos of the Titans vs. O'Neill game available at https://summerlandadvocatemessenger.zenfolio.com/p118233129. Landon McAllister was the starting Titan pitcher and started the game strong. After the first inning, the score was tied 1-1. Connor Thomson scored the first Titan run on a Wyatt...
The Orchard Swimming Pool opened for the season on Thursday, June 2. The pool is open everyday, from 1 to 5 p.m., and it is open for night swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m in June. In July, the pool will be open everyday, regular hours, with night swim offered Sunday through Friday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Daily admittance is $4 per person or $2 for night swim only. Children, three and under, are admitted free. The pool also has season passes available, and both private and...
A juvenile male, one of four individuals charged in break-ins at the Fit Stop and the Neligh Vape Shop during the early morning hours of March 21, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor for adjudication on June 1 with his court-appointed attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh. The juvenile admitted two of three counts, one count of burglary and a count of theft, $1,500-$4,999. Antelope County attorney Joe Abler dismissed a second burglary charge. The juvenile was also adjudicated for violation of probation that had been ordered in two 2021...
“We must remember these American heroes and speak their names when we see their family members. We can never forget those who sacrificed everything for our freedom,” said Bill Williams, co-creator of the Remeber the Fallen memorial. “While this memorial is about those who have died, it was created for the living … to help the families in their grief, while reminding the rest of us of the terrible price paid for our freedom by our current generation of military.” A very emotional memorial, Remembering Our Fallen, is a stark reminder of the ul...
On May 28, Orchard alumni met at the former school to share memories and meet classmates. Several graduates from classes in the 1930s and 1940s were on hand, including Betty Menning, Marvin Haswell, Maxine Haswell, Leland Stelling and Helen Wantz. The 50th year class - 1972 - and 25-year graduates, from 1997, were also recognized....
Summit Carbon Solutions representatives met with area landowners, May 18, in the former Orchard School building, to answer questions about a potential carbon dioxide pipeline slated for construction in the area. Jake Ketzner, vice president of government and public affairs at Summit Carbon, opened the meeting with a brief overview of the new carbon pipeline that would cut through Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota, if approved. The Ames, Iowa-based company plans to run the pipeline th...
For the past few months, parents of newborns have gone to great lengths to find baby formula to feed their babies. On top of being unable to find baby formula, several businesses are placing a limit on the amount that can be purchased at one time, due to parents' panic buying. Many factors could have led to the formula shortage. One cause of the shortage could have been supply chain issues from the pandemic. There was an increased demand with more safety restrictions. The war in Ukraine and...
On Tuesday, May 24, the newly-formed Tri-County Titans debuted as a Junior Legion team, when they opened the baseball season at Orchard versus Randolph. The Tri-County Titan team consists of 12 players from six different towns - Orchard, Ewing, Page, Verdigre, Niobrara and Center - in Antelope, Holt and Knox counties, with home base being Orchard American Legion Post #136. The Titans battled the whole game to keep it close and even took a one run lead into the seventh inning, only to fall by a score of 15-17. "It was an excellent experience...
The Honorable Mark Johnson found three defendants guilty, when he presided over Antelope County district court Wednesday, May 25, in Neligh. Andrew F. Sternberg, 32, of Creighton faced Johnson for pretrial hearing on two Class 2A felony counts, theft by unlawful taking, more than $5,000, and unauthorized use of a financial transaction device, more than $5,000. Sternberg pleaded guilty to Count II, pursuant to a plea agreement with Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler, who dismissed the theft charge and agreed to recommend probation at...
Summerland communities will honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving the country, Monday, May 30, during Memorial Day services. Clearwater American Legion Post 267 will gather at the Elkhorn River bridge, at 10:30 a.m., and the Clearwater Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Father John Norman will give the address. Music will be provided by the Summerland band and Curtis Bolling. Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214 will present its annual program at St. Dominic's Hall, at 9:30 a.m. Dan...
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, in Orchard, will host vacation Bible school, Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 9. Daily activities will run from 9 to 11 a.m. A program will be held June 9, at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Rev. Ryan Janke at 402-394-7021...
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Eleven students graduated Wednesday, May 18, from St. Peter Preschool Academy in the St. Peter Lutheran Church's fellowship hall in Orchard. The graduation kicked off at 6 p.m., with preschool teacher, Jillian Henn, welcoming guests, introducing herself, saying a thank you to both of her teacher assistants, Angie Robertson and Shirley Raff, the children's parents and her mother, Sue Walmer. Graduates include Merritt Schacht, Cameron Bodhi Rautenberg, Landrie Thiele, Gracelynn Schwager, Hunter...
Voter turnout in the May 10 primary election was more than 40% in Holt and Antelope counties. Summerland Board of Education A summary report from Antelope County Clerk Lisa Payne shows 49.68% of voters cast ballots in Royal; 46.63% voted in Clearwater and 46.39% made their way to the polls in Orchard. Holt County Clerk Cathy Pavel confirmed 41% of registered voters visited the polls. Summerland Board of Education Three seats are up for election for the Summerland School Board of Education. Six...
A boil water advisory has been in effect for the village of Orchard since Sunday, May 15, due to a loss of pressure in the water distribution system, according to village officials. A drop in water pressure can be caused by to several things, including power outages and leaks in pipes, according to Nebraska's Public Health Environmental Lab. While the cause has not been determined in Orchard, a loss of pressure, which led to power outages, following Thursday's storm, may be a culprit. Due to a...
More than 200 high school juniors and seniors, sharing an interest in agriculture, will gather in Lincoln this July to develop leadership skills, explore career opportunities and learn more about the state’s number one industry. Lizett Marino, of Orchard, and Madison Melcher and Tucker Stagemeyer, of Page, have been selected as participants. In its 51st year, the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute is the longest-running program of its kind in the nation. Sponsored in part by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, NAYI will be held July 1...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska May 9, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes from May 3, 2022, BOC meeting. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer fund balance and revenue report, clerk of district court report and sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 15,844.90; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 409.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS...
The Honorable Mark Johnson presided over the arraignment of several defendants Wednesday, April 27, in the Antelope County district court in Neligh, including three teenagers charged in connection with March 21 break-ins at two Neligh businesses, Neligh Vape Shop and the Fit Stop. Trinity Graham, 18, accompanied by his court-appointed attorney, Brad Montag of Norfolk, pleaded not guilty to counts I and II, burglary, Class 2A felonies, and Count III, a Class 4 felony, theft by unlawful taking, more than $1,500. Jury trial is set July 18, with a...
Update: 11:05 p.m.: Jim Pillen has won the Republican primary in the Nebraska governor's race. With 810 precincts reporting, Pillen received 72,197 votes. All election results are unofficial until verified by a county's canvassing board. 8:15 p.m. Nebraska polls closed at 8 p.m., May 10, and early results from across the state show Brett Lindstrom leading Jim Pillen, in the Republican race for Governor. Lindstrom currently has 20,987 votes, or 41%, while Pillen has received 29.1% - or 14,885 - o...
The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over arraignment of several defendants in the Antelope County court in Neligh on April 20. Richard C. Jelich Jr., 27, of Neligh faced Taylor on five counts alleged April 16 in Neligh. He is charged with a Class 2 felony, second-degree assault of a peace officer; three Class 1 misdemeanors, obstruct a police officer, resist arrest and obstruct government operations; and a Class 3 misdemeanor, disturbing the peace. Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa was appointed by Taylor on April 18 and bond...
It took two motions and nearly an hour of discussion for the Summerland Board of Education to approve the sale of the Orchard site to the Village of Orchard. The sale, for $10,000, was approved April 12, during the board's monthly meeting. Per the motion, the village will retain all contents in the school building. The sale also includes the parking lot, across the street, to the south of the site. Prior to the meeting, Village of Orchard officials presented a proposal for the building purchase...
The Allied Health Department at Northeast Community College in Norfolk has announced a free, one-session workshop for emergency medical service technicians to be held in Orchard in early May. The workshop on Documentation/HIPAA will be held Monday, May 4, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Orchard Fire Hall. There is no need to pre-register. EMS workshops are funded, in whole or in part, with funds provided through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Emergency Health System. For additional information, call the Allied Health...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska April 12, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Held minutes from April 5, 2022 BOC meeting. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. Treasurer fund balance and revenue report; sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 16,663.18; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 169.00; ACN ex 50.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 281.34; APPEARA...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION April 12, 2022 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the school. President Ed Nordby called the meeting, which was advertised in the April 6, 2022, newspaper, to order at 7:01 p.m. Nordby noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Roll call was taken at 7:01 p.m. Present: Candice Hoke, Marty Kerkman, Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Steve Thiele, Jeremy Wagner. Absent: none. Motion by Kerkman, seconded by Wagner, to approve the...
