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Antelope County PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE & OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION AND FILING DEADLINES I, Lisa Payne, Antelope County Clerk/Election Commissioner, hereby give notice of the offices to be filled by election that will appear on the 2024 Primary Election Ballot to be held May 14, 2024, in Antelope County, Nebraska, as per State Statute 32-601. Notice is also given that the filing deadline for such offices are: Feb. 15, 2024, for incumbents and March 1, 2024, for non-incumbents. An incumbent is anyone serving in an elective office, even...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska January 10, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of Jan. 2, 2024, BOC and BOE meetings. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 19,288.65; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 68.00; AMH ex 23.00; APEX THERAPY SVCS ex 955.00; APPEARA ex 33.28; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 4,774.80; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 636.19; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 786.74; BCBS ins 60,532.81; BLUE360 MEDIA ex 282.80;...
The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and 2.0 for a “C.” Area students named to the list include Ryann Haburchak, Adrienne Parker, Bre Bartak and Michelle Koenig, Ewing and Trisha Hoffman, Royal....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Dec. 12, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Dec. 5, 2023, BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Reports were reviewed: sheriff’s fee report. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: MELVIN AHLERS ar 24.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 19,177.68; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 137.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 347.42; APPEARA ex 35.31; GORDON BAKER ar 72.00; BLACK HILLS E...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Access Elevator Inc., annual maint & safety test, 350.00; Acco Brands USA, LLC, laminator, 1,656.93; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., Rep, 1,478.31; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 230.23; Bomgaars, sup, 103.09; Bud’s Sanitary service, LLC, trash, 2,484.00; Capital One, sup/meals/rooms, 2,564.82; Clearwater Market, sup, 353.46; ColdType Publishing, printing, 136.25; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 1,999.30 DAS State Acctg-Central Finance OCIO, internet charges - Nov/Dec, 484.59; DISA Inc., driver testing, 5...
Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 446 winter graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises, Friday, Dec. 15, at UNK's Health and Sports Center. Students graduating with honors have the honors noted. Honors, along with grade-point averages necessary to earn those honors, include: summa cum laude, 3.90-4.00; magna cum laude, 3.80-3.89; cum laude, 3.70-3.79; and honorable mention, 3.50-3.69. Kelsie Maria Waller, of Clearwater, will receive a Bachelor...
Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Nov. 7, 2023, BOC meeting and Nov. 7, 2023, BOE meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Reports were reviewed: sheriff’s fee report and treasurer’s sweep account report. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERICAN LEGION POST 172 ex 256.63; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 19,718.63; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 207.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 126.24; AMH ex 343.00; APEX THERAPY SVC ex 955.00; APPEARA ex 71.12...
The Royal Fire Department will host its annual pancake and sausage supper, Friday, Nov. 10. Serving will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Royal Auditorium. A freewill donation will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward the fire hall addition. Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on site to greet youngsters....
A popular northeast Nebraska tourist spot received recognition last week during the annual Nebraska Tourism Conference held in Gering. Ashfall Fossil Bed State Historical Park, located northwest of Royal, was named the recipient of the Nebraska Passport Champion's Choice Award. The award was presented during the Celebrate Nebraska Awards Banquet, Oct. 19, in Gering. Individuals who took part in the 2023 Nebraska Passport program voted for their favorite place included in the passport. This...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., Sup, 509;17; AMG O’Neill, bus driver physical, 150.00; Bazile Creek Power Sports, sup, 471.91; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 218.70; Blain Pumping and Plumbing, pumping tanks, 1,300.00; Bluum USA, Inc., warranty for new Chromebooks, 2,700.00; Bomgaars, sup, 25.56; Boyd’s Electrical Service, Inc., work on entry lights, main well, pressure transducer, 1,725.58; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash service, 3,220.00; Bullseye Fire Sprinkler, Inc., fire sprinkler inspection, 990.0...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Oct. 10, 2023 Neligh, Nebraska 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. Approved 2023 levies. Antelope County: General: 0.298611; Building: 0.001389; LEC Bond: 0.016429; Total: 0.316429 Ag Society: General: 0.006166; Total: 0.006166 Airport Authority: General: 0.001756; Bond fund: 0.000394; Total: 0.002150 ESU #8: General: 0.015000; T...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Oct. 10, 2023 Neligh, Nebraska Vice-chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Sept. 12, and Oct. 3, 2023, BOC meetings. Correspondence was reviewed. Reports were reviewed: sheriff’s fee report; clerk of the district court, zoning permit report and treasurer’s sweep account report, treasurer’s fund balance report; treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims....
Cutthroat and rainbow trout will be stocked by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter. “This program emphasizes the urban and community waters statewide,” said Greg Anderson, Game and Parks’ fish production supervisor. “Ten-inch trout are stocked to provide angling opportunities for all ages to catch and harvest.” The stocking of trout began the week of Sept. 11 with cutthroat and rainbow species stocked in the Northwest District and continues weekly statewide throughout the fall. “Hatchery...
I wonder if people who think nothing cool happens in Nebraska have paid attention to the Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska contest, sponsored by the state’s manufacturing alliance. ICYMI, here’s how it works. Manufacturers and related sectors were invited to nominate their favorite Nebraska-made product. The top 16 were placed in a bracket, with head-to-head voting taking place. What products made the top 16? Chocolate Meltaways from Bakers Candies; M Grills Big M Smokers made by Kinney Man...
SUMMERLAND SCHOOL APPROVED CLAIMS Summerland Public School - Operating Account, misc reimb, 1,302.79; 20/20 Technologies, LLC, tech rep, 33.75; Acco Brands USA, LLC, sup, 254.48; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 634.53; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 185.00; Barnhill Piano Service, piano tuned, 125.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 107.84; Bluum USA, Inc., 75 chromebooks and six laptops - REAP funds, 31,680.13; Bomgaars, sup, 400.25; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup, 2,708.19; Clearwater Market, sup, 74.74; ColdType Publishing,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska September 12, 2023 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Sept. 5, 2023, BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. Reports were reviewed: sheriff’s fee report for August; August report for clerk of the district court, zoning permit report and treasurer’s sweep account report. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 539.99; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 19,...
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. ~~~~~...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANTELOPE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Antelope County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in the county board of commissioner’s meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex at 4 p.m. The public hearing will be regarding the Conditional Use Permit 2303-Summit Carbon Solutions for the purpose of a carbon dioxide pipeline in the following areas: Sherman Township Sections 31-32; Garfield Township Sections 1-5; Royal Township Sections 6-9, 14-16, 23-24; Ellsworth Township S...
Earlene F. Jensen, 81, of Royal faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Aug. 16, for sentencing on a Village of Orchard ordinance violation - maintaining a dangerous building (105 North Windom Street), a Class 4 misdemeanor committed in November 2022. The case was prosecuted by Orchard village attorney Joseph McNally of Neligh. Jensen read from a list of repairs she and her son had completed. McNally testified he had visited the site that morning and found...
Large cedar tree belts are being removed on Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area in Antelope County to improve grassland habitat for wildlife. The tree belts, planted in the 1970s, have become extremely large and have fragmented the natural habitat on the WMA. Many species of wildlife, including ground-nesting birds, will avoid using grasslands that are broken up by large trees. White-tailed deer, on the other hand, are opportunist and will use grasslands as bedding and escape cover, as well as...
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...
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)...
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...
