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A Royal tradition drew participants from across Nebraska to the Antelope County village over the weekend. The annual Royal Tractor Parade, held July 17, included a lineup of vintage tractors, with a few modern pieces mixed in. Organizer Gary Ober, of Royal, said the event has been a mainstay for at least 10 years. The idea took root after Ober took part in a ride at Yankton, South Dakota. "We took part in the Tri-State Old Iron two-day ride. I just got the idea I ought to do that here," Ober sai...
Royal Roping Club sponsored its second roping competition of the season, July 17, at the Royal arena. Winning the event were Brett Knievel and Doug Harris. They received belt buckles and $2,224. Jesse Rader and Knievel finished second and received $1,668 for their efforts. Rob Stevens and Robert Sears placed third, earning $1,112. Fourth place belonged to Ray Hermelbracht and Josh Cole, who rode away with $556....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska July 13, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes as well as all resolutions and agreements are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Review payroll and vendor claims. Minutes of July 6, 2021 BOC meeting were tabled. Approved payroll. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning a...
The Grove Trout Rearing Station, near Royal, will be closed to visitors until further notice due to upcoming expected high air temperatures in the area. Trout have been experiencing some health issues as the water to the facility has been warming. Warm water holds less oxygen, which is crucial to trout production. Additional stressors could further compromise fish health, prompting the decision to close visitation to this popular Antelope County destination. “Game and Parks and the staff at the facility would like to thank the public for its c...
Orchard Community Club members are bringing “free” back. The 2021 version of Orchard Free Days celebration, slated for July 23 through 25, includes at least 10 free events. The three-day event, funded in part by the Antelope County Visitor’s Promotion Fund, includes activities for all ages. Friday, July 23 The District 57 School will be open between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. After peeking into the past, stop next door and pick up lunch at the Rex. The Orchard Historical Society will host a drive-thru chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 5 p.m., du...
Funeral services for Nila Schrunk, 84, of Ewing, will be Thursday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m., at Full Gospel Church in Ewing, with Pastor Mark Hoffman officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home, in Clearwater. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Nila died July 16, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Condolences may be directed to family at www.snidermemorialfh.com . ~~~ Nila was born to...
A full slate of family-friendly activities are planned for July 17, in Royal. Registration for the annual tractor ride will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Royal Bar and Grill. A light lunch will be provided. Tractors will depart from Royal and complete a trek across the countryside, before returning to the village. For more information, contact Gary Ober at 402-340-0170. Baked goods from area Amish families and root beer floats will be available for purchase throughout the day in the park....
SUMMERLAND SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., supplies, $307.36; ACT, testing fees, $98.00; AgEdNet.com, 12 month subscript, $465.00; AKRS Equip, supplies, $96.39; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., credit for non-shipped items, $3,829.55; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, $290.00; Appeara, supplies, $436.04; Appleby, Greg, milage reims, $365.12; Austin Good, grounds maintain, $850.00; Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, therapy-sped, $368.70; Black Hills Energy, natural gas, $1,802.47; Blick Art Material, supplies, $257.02; BSN S...
Russell L. Meyer, 62, of Orchard appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor last Wednesday, June 2, for arraignment on a charge of second-degree trespass/defy order to leave. Meyer requested court-appointed counsel. After holding an indigency hearing, Taylor appointed public defender Melissa Figueroa. Further arraignment is set June 16. Bond, in the amount of $1,500, 10% cash, posted May 4, is continued. According to a probable-cause affidavit filed by Antelope County sheriff Bob Moore, Meyer was arrested after he continued to trespass,...
From the Wyoming/Nebraska border to the opposite side of the state, 432 miles along U.S. Highway 20, link the state’s Pine Ridge region, sandhills and Elkhorn River, before reaching Siouxland Freedom Park in South Sioux City. It’s a 432-mile walk Ken Hanel, of West Point, and Daryl Harrison, of Thurston, know well. The pair completed the walk Saturday, after starting May 11. The 432-mile route wasn’t selected by happenstance. In February 2020, Governor Pete Ricketts named Highway 20 as the N...
Justin W. Stoltz, 35, of Elgin faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom last Wednesday, May 19, for a pretrial hearing on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, .15 or greater, second offense, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement with Antelope County attorney Joe Abler, Stoltz withdrew his previous not guilty plea and entered a no contest plea to an amended count, driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor committed Jan. 23. In addition, Abler agreed not to...
APPROVED BILLS AKRS-Neligh, repair & maintain-tractor, $974.32; Amazon, award supp., $12.99; AMGL, PC, payroll questions assist., $50.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, $145.00; Appeara, supplies, $350.33; Apple, Inc., 13 computers, $24,427.00; Austin T. Good, grounds maintain, $850.00; Avera St. Anthonys Hospital, therapy-OT, $653.04; Black Hills Energy, nat. gas, $3,686,07; Bomgaars, supp., $138.59; Butch’s Body Shop, repairs-van tow, $154.50; Canon Financial Service, Inc., printer lease, $22.81; Capital One Bank (USA), N...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska May 11, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the County Clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. Monthly reports for sheriff, treasurer (two), clerk of district court. Approved NACO BC/BS m...
Northeast Community College will celebrate the success of its graduates this month. The college will hold six commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22, in the Cox Activities Center on the Norfolk campus. Commencement ceremonies will be held each day at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. Attendance will be limited to allow six feet of social distancing between graduates and guests. All guests must have tickets to be admitted to commencement ceremonies and all attendees must wear face masks. Guests will be seated in pods that...
A 10-county road trip, featuring more than 140 small businesses, including 11 Antelope County locations, begins Saturday and continues through Sept. 30.. The 2021 Best of the Backroad Tour of Northeast Nebraska, sponsored by News Channel Nebraska and Giant Gear, combines travel, adventure and unique small-town charm and hospitality. The tour features four Summerland-area sites, including the Sidebar, in Clearwater; Corner Hardware & More and the Orchard Historical Society, in Orchard and Royal...
The Creighton Bulldogs shot 176 to win the CWC golf quad, April 21, at the Summerland Golf Course. Braxton Brockhaus shot 37 to pace Creighton and teammate Gage Burns finished second, carding a 40. Christen Curtis, of Royal, shot 59 for the Bulldog junior varsity squad. Niobrara/Verdigre finished second, with 201. Preston Crosley and Max Hollman shot 48 to lead the team. Daley Bearinger carded a 54 to pace the Bobcats. Collectively, they shot 221. Rafe Grebin finished with a 57; Avery Cheatum,...
April 2021 AbleNet, sup-SPED, 255.00 ACT, preACT package, 126.00; Amazon, print exp, 290.69; Anson Electric, Inc., labor, 65.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver phys; 145.00; Appeara, sup, 503.06; Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, therapy - OT, 670.40; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 6,814.95; Candlewood Suites, state speech rooms, 599.80; Canon Financial Services, Inc., Print lease, 22.81; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/rooms/equip, 9.249.88; Clearwater Public School - op acct, misc reimb, 387.49; ColdType Publishing, LLC, print, 190.13; C...
Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the County Clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the March 2, 2021, and April 6, 2021 BOC meetings. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSUR ins, 779.88; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins, 14,901.58; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex, 136.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF e...
Andrew J. Clifton, 52, of Orchard faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County court in Neligh last Wednesday, April 7, for pretrial hearings in two cases. A plea agreement was announced by Clifton’s attorney, Ronald Temple. Pursuant to the agreement, Clifton pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace, a Class 3 misdemeanor committed at his parent’s Orchard home Oct. 27, 2020. Taylor fined him $200 and assessed costs of prosecution in the amount of $52. In the second case, Clifton was charged with driving under the influence of alc...
Stephanie Meuret, of Brunswick, will fill a vacated position on the Antelope County Visitors Committee. County commissioners approved the appointment, Tuesday, during a regular meeting, at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. Meuret will fill a four-year term. Commissioner Carolyn Pedersen said the seat became open following the resignation of Holly Meuret of Brunswick. "That's why Stephanie was appointed," Pedersen said. Commissioners also approved two improvement grants and one...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL MARCH 2021 Amazon, sup, 1,657.12; Appeara, sup, 411.09; Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, therapy serv, 675.94; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 9,235.25; Butch’s Body Shop, rep, 193.06; Canon Financial Services, Inc., Printer lease, 22.81; Clearwater Public School - op acct, misc reimb, 321.12; ColdType Publishing, LLC, print, 351.60; Computer Hardware, Inc., tech supply, 99.00; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 156.39; DAS State Acctg - Central Finance OCIO, int line chrgs, 2,133.37; Den’s Repair, serv/sup, 256.60;...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska March 9, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Motion and approval with resolution to close 841st Road between 510th and 511th Avenue. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: JOSEPH ABLER, ex 148.00; A...
Raymond Bringewatt, 21, Antelope County Jail, waived his right to a preliminary hearing when he appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor last Wednesday, March 3. Taylor bound him over to Antelope County district court, where he is set for arraignment March 31. Bond, in the amount of $50,000, 10% cash, is continued. He is represented by Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa of Norfolk. Bringewatt is charged with two counts, alleged Feb. 20, Count I, driving under the influence, third offense (refusal), a Class 3A felony; and Count...
The sign outside the lone bar in Royal reads Last Chance Bar and Grill. For some area residents, the name might have sealed the business's fate. Thanks to a Phoenix-now-Plainview couple, the local eatery and watering hole is experiencing a renaissance, of sorts. Lisa Meisner and Polly Anderson hope to reopen the Royal Bar and Grill in March and anticipate the place will remain a gathering place for locals, while alluring new customers who venture along U.S. Highway 20. A trip to Nebraska in Dece...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL February 2021 Alder Plumbing, LLC, serv, 165.00; Appeara, sup, 525.20; Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, OT serv - SPED, 1,185.60; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 8.096.01; Canon Financial Services, Inc., printer lease, 22.81; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup, 193.44; CEV, software lic - AG, 425.00; Clearwater Public School - Operating Acct, misc, 473.76; Coldtype Publishing, print, 262.40; Computer Hardware, Inc., comp rep, 149.00; DAS State Acctg - Central Finance OCIO, internet line chg, 2,133.37; Dusty’s, fue...
