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Eileen Krumbach, of the Stars, Stripes and Stitches QoV group, based in Shelby, presents Duard Dempster with a Quilt of Valor on July 16, 2023, during Dempster's 90th birthday celebration at the Methodist Church fellowship hall in Orchard. Dempster was born July 17, 1933, and drafted by the Army onNov. 1, 1953. Basic training was held at Fort Riley, Kansas, followed by leadership training school at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Dempster was then stationed in Germany for 18 months. He ran a D7...
Central Community College honored 372 graduate candidates during its 2023 winter commencement Friday, Dec. 15, at CCC-Columbus. The candidates attended one or more CCC locations, which include the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses; Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington centers; and Ord Learning Center. Thirty-nine of the associate degree candidates achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college careers and graduated with honors. Area recipients of degrees and diplomas were: Brenna Wagner, Ewing,...
Hey, ghosts and goblins. Mark your calendar for Oct. 28, in Orchard, and join in the fun at Boo Bash 2023. Beginning at 4 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center, a lineup of spooky events will offer fun for all ages. The 402 Theater Group will kick off festivities with a performance of "Spookless," a 15-minute children's play. A freewill donation will be accepted. Activities planned after the play production include trick or treating, a costume contest, games, crafts, hay rack rides and food....
North Central District Health Department will sponsor a vaccine clinic, Friday, in Orchard at the community center. The clinic will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Vaccines for influenza, shingles, Tdap, RSV, pneumonia and COVID-19 will be available....
Mark your calendar for an evening of entertainment. Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos will make a return visit to Orchard, Saturday, Nov. 25. The fundraiser will assist with the purchase of an air conditioning unit for the gym. Happy hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center, with the dueling pianos performance from 7 to 9 p.m. A DJ will be on site, playing tunes until 11. A bar and snacks will available on site. Individual tickets are available $50 or a table for eight individuals will run $300. Call or text Steph...
NOTICE FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF ORCHARD The Village of Orchard is requesting sealed bids for an a/c unit in the Orchard Community Center gym. Sealed bids should be dropped off at 407 E. 4th Street or mailed to Village of Orchard, PO Box 256, Orchard, NE 68764. Please call 402-893-3811 if you would like to view the space. Published October 19, 2023, October 26, 2023 and November 2, 2023 ZNEZ...
Duane Risinger of Orchard was presented with the Heritage Instructor Award by hunter safety coordinator Hunter Nikolai at a recent class held at the Orchard Community Center. The Heritage Instructor Award is the highest honor given by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, recognizing hunter safety instructors for their service and dedication to the program. Risinger has faithfully taught hunter safety classes for more than 35 years. In addition, he has volunteered his services for many...
A combination firearm and bowhunter education course will be offered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission volunteer instructors in Orchard, Oct.2, 5 and 7. The times will be 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Oct. 2 and 5, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 7th. The free course will be held at the Orchard Community Center at 407 E. 4th Street. The course will provide instruction in the areas of safe firearms use, safe bow use, tree stand safety, shooting and sighting techniques, hunter ethics, game...
A celebration of life visitation for Richard E. Schwager, 74, of Orchard, will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, with public viewing visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Orchard Community Center. Food and drinks will be provided from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at a later date. Richard died at his home, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com. Family has requested casual attire to be worn. ~~~~~...
Who's ready for barbecue? Orchard will be the hot spot, with taste-tempting ribs hot off the grill, Sept. 30. Events are planned throughout the day, with something offered for all ages. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., check out the vendor fair in the community center. The virtual reality game truck will be on location with events for ages five and older. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., educational VR will be available. Video games will be offered between 2 and 5 p.m. Preregistration is suggested in order to...
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...
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...
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In a world that often moves at an unforgiving pace, it is essential to pause, reflect and express gratitude to those who have selflessly served our nation. The Quilts of Valor® Foundation, a heartfelt initiative that brings warmth and comfort to veterans, is doing just that. As the profound impact of the cherished quilts is explored, a tapestry of appreciation and compassion is uncovered, uniting soldiers, veterans and communities across the nation. Sunday, in Orchard, area residents who...
A Quilt of Valor presentation, honoring local veterans who have served in the armed forces, to protect Americans’ freedoms will be held Sunday, May 21. This 2 p.m. event will take place at the Orchard Community Center, located at 425 4th Street, in Orchard. The public is invited to attend....
Orchard graduates will gather May 27 for the 2023 alumni banquet. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the banquet set to start at 6:30. The event will be held in the Orchard Community Center. Members of the class of 1973 will chair the event. Members from 1939 to 1973 will receive an invitation via mail. Others will be notified via the Orchard High School Alumni Facebook page. The “Summerland Advocate-Messenger” and “Orchard News” will also post information about the event. Honor classes will include graduates from 1948, 1973 and 1998. T...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE The 2023 Orchard AAU Powerlifting Meet was held Saturday, April 1 at the community center. "An awesome lineup of 160 registered lifters from across the Midwest competed," said organizer Jeff Shabram. "This year's meet was the largest sanctioned AAU meet ever in Nebraska, so three lifting platforms were required to accommodate the extremely large crowd in the Orchard gym. It was the 16th year for the Orchard meet." Twelve Summerland powerlifters competed Saturday. "These 12 lift...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE The 2023 Class D High School State Powerlifting Championships were held at Harvard High School, Saturday, March 25. It featured 125 lifters representing 12 of the top Class D powerlifting schools in the state. "This was the largest Class D state powerlifting meet since 2005," said Jeff Shabram of Orchard. Class D schools represented included Blue Hill, Boyd County, Bruning-Davenport-Shickley, Centura, Fullerton, Harvard, Johnson-Brock, Niobrara/Verdigre, Red Cloud, Riverside,...
Nebraska's powerlifting scene will bring the best of the best to Orchard. Set to take place April 1, the 2023 Orchard AAU Powerlifting Meet will be held at the Orchard Community Center gym, at 4th and Rusk streets. Lifting will begin at 9 a.m. Several Summerland-area lifters will compete in the event. In 2022, 118 lifters, representing 14 teams participated in the 15th annual event....
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Eight Summerland powerlifters traveled to Verdigre this past Saturday, Feb. 25, to participate in the second annual Verdigre Powerlifting Meet. A total of 147 powerlifters representing 14 different schools from around the state were in attendance. "It was an outstanding day of lifting for the Bobcat competitors," said Jeff Shabram. Raina Krebs reset or tied every one of her previously-held school records. Krebs now squats 245 pounds, bench presses 120 pounds and deadlifts 340...
Participants in Saturday's O-Town Open should plan on having a "hole lotta fun." Sponsored by the Orchard Community Club, the second annual event will feature nine holes of putt putt competition. Registration will be held at the Orchard Community Center, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a rules meeting scheduled for 6:30. Golfing will begin after the meeting. Each team will consist of four individuals. Participants must be 21 years old. Participating businesses include Lazy-T Tire & Implement,...
A world premiere took place in Orchard, Dec. 17, when the 402 Theater Group presented "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." The 10-minute holiday play, inspired by the Christmas song, opened Dec. 17 at the Orchard Community Center. The script was penned by Orchard resident Don Lallier. Cast members included Jersey Grey, Jillian Henn, Raeley Meyer and Gunnar Shabram. Lynae Stelling provided musical accompaniment and Derek Henn assisted backstage. Following the production, Santa Claus paid a visit...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Dec. 13, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Open meeting. Met in executive session regarding legal issues. Approved agenda and minutes of 11-07-2022 BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Approve payroll claims. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Approved the following vendor claims: General: MELVIN AHLERS ret 24.00; AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP ins 17,558.78; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 157.00; ANTELOPE CO NEWS ex 30.56; APPEARA ex...
An Orchard theater company will make its debut, Saturday, with a take on a popular holiday song. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," penned by Orchard resident Don Lallier, will be performed by the 402 Theater Group, at 5 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. Organizers call the play "the perfect event for children and family to attend right before Christmas." Cast members include Raeley Meyer, Jersey Gray, Sara Trease and Gunnar Shabram. Lallier will direct the play, while Jillian Henn serves...
A sooty film of gray and black covers the walls of Orchard's BobKitten Preschool, a sharp contrast to the normal colorful artwork that decorates the space. The smoke damage is the result of a late-evening fire that started - and was contained - in the classroom, located in the Orchard Community Center, Monday, Nov. 21. Orchard Village Chairman Stephanie Cleveland said a passerby heard the alarm sounding at the school and reported it. She was notified of a potential fire at approximately 10:38...
