Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The Lady Bobcats picked up a 58-28 win over Osmond Friday. The teams played Jan. 24 in Orchard. On Jan. 20, the Bobcats traveled to Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family to face the 15-1 Bulldogs. Summerland was unable to keep pace with H/LHF, falling 62-44. With two games slated for this week, Summerland will be gearing up for conference play. The NVC tourney begins Saturday, Feb. 1, in Niobrara. The Lady Cats tip off at 5 p.m....
The TeamMates program always appreciates the adult mentors for giving time to be there for students in our communities. January is National Mentoring Month and a time we especially want to recognize and express our gratitude to them. Mentors understand their role is to be dependable, engaged, authentic and tuned in to the needs of the mentee. Studies show that mentees benefit from meeting with an extra encouraging adult, but what do mentors get out of the experience? Several Clearwater-Orchard mentors share their thoughts. Kate Watson When I...
Corner Hardware, a long-time staple among Orchard businesses, is under new ownership. On Jan. 11, Glen and Tammy Cheatum, of Orchard, completed the purchase from Cliff and Shirley Erb, who operated the business for more than 50 years. It was business as usual on Jan. 13, when the Cheatums opened the doors as the owners. For now, the Cheatums plan to keep their current jobs. Tammy works as a staff developer for ESU 8; Glen farms. That did not stop the couple from taking a leap of faith. "I've...
Keeping small-town businesses alive seems to be a concern, especially when it comes to selling a business. After having their business on the market for awhile, Cliff and Shirley Erb are excited about turning over the keys to new owners, Tammy and Glen Cheatum. “They have some energy and ideas, and they are going to continue to keep the doors open on Main Street,” said Shirley. For 52 years, the Erbs owned Corner Hardware Store in Orchard. They bought the building in 1968 Throughout the yea...
Antelope County District 2 Commissioner Eli Jacob will have a challenger for the seat he currently fills. Donald Lallier, of Orchard, has filed for the position, according to Antelope County Deputy Clerk Denise Kurpgeweit. Incumbents have until Feb. 18 to register for re-election. Non-incumbents must file paperwork by March 2. The Nebraska general primary will be May 12....
An Antelope County commissioner, who was set to face a jury of his peers in the Antelope County courtroom this month, more than a year after the alleged theft of county property, had his trial continued when he faced the Honorable Donna Taylor last week. Eli Jacob, 66, of Clearwater, who is accused of taking a furnace from the Orchard county barn Jan. 1, 2019, appeared Jan. 15 for a pretrial hearing in the case. Madison County Attorney Joseph Smith, as special prosecutor for Antelope County, told Taylor he now anticipates a two- to four-day...
Charlie Henery was elected as chair of the Antelope County commissioners for 2020, when they met last week. Henery takes the gavel from Dean Smith, who took on the chairman duties when the former chair was removed from office. Regina Krebs, who was appointed to the board in October 2019, was elected vice chair. Henery and Krebs were each the only nominee for their positions, nominated by commissioners Eli Jacob and Carolyn Pedersen, respectively. Reorganization of the board was delayed until...
Area students have received scholastic honors for the fall 2019 semester. Wayne State College Wayne State College included more than 1,000 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the past semester. Students listed are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a 3.5 grade-point average or above on a 4.0 scale. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students on the list include Travis Rudloff * and Taylor Sanne, Clearwater; Skylar Reynolds, Jaidyn Schindler, Brad Thoendel, Alex Thramer and Derek T...
January is National Mentoring Month and Clearwater-Orchard TeamMates will host a soup supper, Friday, Jan. 24, in Orchard, to coincide with mentor/mentee recognition. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 9 in the FCS room at the school. Chili, creamy chicken noodle and potato soups, sandwiches, bars and a drink will be served for a freewill donation....
Orchard Public Schools has released names of students who qualified for second quarter and first semester honor rolls....
Several defendants were arraigned and/or sentenced by the Honorable Donna Taylor, when she presided over Antelope County court in Neligh last Wednesday, Jan. 15. Andrew C. Schumacher, 40, of Columbus faced Taylor for arraignment and a motion to suppress on a Class W misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, second offense. A plea agreement reached in the case resulted in the charge being amended to DUI, first offense, withdrawal of the motion to suppress and a joint recommend...
The St. John's Men's Club presented checks for $500 to seven area fire departments, Jan. 18. Bartlett, Chambers, Clearwater, Elgin, Ewing, Neligh and Orchard departments received the generous donation....
We have received the following weather-related announcements: Friday, Jan. 17: No school at Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard Public Schools. The West Holt wrestling invite will not be held. The Sunset Store, in Ewing, will be closed. Summerland basketball games, scheduled for tonight vs Humphrey/LHF will be played Monday, Jan. 20. JV Girls will begin at 3 p.m.; JV Boys, 4 p.m.; Varsity Girls, 5:30 p.m. and Varsity Boys, 7 p.m. Games may start early. Saturday, Jan. 18: The Battle Creek Wrestling...
It takes confidence to stand in front of a crowd and sing. It takes even more confidence to perform songs that challenge and push you to be a better performer. Area musicians had the opportunity to build their confidence Monday, as students from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard choirs participated in the 75th annual Albion Choral Clinic, along with 275 students from 17 area schools. While Ewing may be the new kids on the block - students have attended for two years - Clearwater and Orchard choir me...
If you walk into the Orchard gym Saturday morning and see students talking to the wall, it means speech season is underway. The Clearwater/Orchard Invite is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18. Coach Katie Schneider said 17 students comprise the OC team, including Jacob Behnk, James Kester, Faith King, Brynna Umphress, Sarai Mendoza, Jackie Olivan, Maryssa Long, Cassidy Bearinger, Kylie Hewitt, Grace Maxwell, Keara Summers, Larissa Thomson, Madleen Reipen, Madison Melcher, Lizett...
Cornerstone Bible Church, Orchard, will present the film, Unplanned, Sunday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. From the producers of God Is Not Dead, the film brings an eyeopening look inside the abortion industry and is based on Abby Johnson’s book of the same title....
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Monday, Jan. 20, at St. Peter Lutheran fellowship hall in Orchard. The drive will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call Rita Shabram at 402-893-2691, visit redcrossblood.org or use the donor app. Walk-ins are welcome....
Nine lifters from the Summerland powerlifting team traveled to Peru State College, Saturday, for the Peru State Powerlifting Championships. Coach Jeff Shabram said it was a large meet, with 170 lifters competing, offering a lineup of very stiff "big school" competition from around the state, along with one Iowa school. Bobcat lifters had a tough day ahead of them, competing as one of the smallest schools, but were up for the challenge. Shabram said, "We can be very proud of the way our students...
The Orchard advisory and original boards of education reorganized for the upcoming months, when they met in joint session last Monday, Jan. 6, at the school. Advisory board members Candace Hoke, DeAnna Clifton, Nathan Schwager and Kristi Schutt voted to retain the current officers for the remaining months, until the Summerland consolidation takes effect. Hoke will continue as president; with Schutt as vice president; Clifton, secretary; and Schwager, treasurer. Board committee members will also remain the same, including Clifton and Hoke on...
Nebraska Library Commission Library Development Director Christa Porter recently announced the accreditation of sixty-one public libraries across Nebraska. Orchard Public Library is now accredited through Dec. 31, 2022. Public libraries in Nebraska are accredited for a three-year period. To learn more about the process and see a complete list of accredited Nebraska libraries, go to http://nlc.nebraska.gov/LibAccred/Standings.asp....
The Pirates of Plainview stole the bounty from the Summerland crew in the final seconds of a Jan. 7 thriller in Orchard, winning 46-45. Summerland trailed by five points at the midway mark and battled back to trail by two at the end of the third quarter. The Bobcats outscored Plainview, 13-12, in the fourth. Dalton Rotherham led the offensive attack with a double-double, swooshing a dozen points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Gage Clifton added nine points and pulled down nine rebounds. Statistics...
Discussion about and a possibile motion on Superintendent Dale Martin’s contract is listed on the agenda for Nebraska Unified District #1 Board of Education. The meeting will be Monday, Jan. 13, at Orchard Public School, beginning at 7 p.m. Other business items listed on the agenda include reorganization of the board, establishment of board committees, school safety reviews and staffing updates....
By Dale Martin | Superintendent I thought I would take some time to provide an update to what is currently happening with the Summerland District and the new school building project. There has been a lot of behind-the-scenes activity since the three communities all passed the bond measure. The State Reorganization Board officially approved the Summerland Public School consolidation plan on an 8-0 vote. This plan sets June 5 as the date for the dissolution of Clearwater District 02-0006, Ewing...
On Dec. 20, President Donald Trump signed a $1.4 trillion spending package that increasing the includes federal minimum age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products, including e-vapor products, from 18 to 21. The announcement, posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, noted, "It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product - including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes - to anyone under 21." The FDA regulates all tobacco products. While the FDA has 180 days...
Internships and Fridays @ Northeast present students an avenue to investigate a potential career. Students in Clearwater and Orchard may also discover more about the world of work through an extra-curricular activity, SkillsUSA. More than 20 students from the two schools are currently enrolled in SkillsUSA. Chapter advisor Mike Odell, Clearwater, said, "SkillsUSA is a student organization that prepares its members for careers in occupations related to skilled services, trades, health services...
