Week of October 9, 2024

Competing measures on abortion to appear on November ballot, along with proposal for paid sick leave

Paul Hammel

Nebraskans will vote on six ballot issues during this fall's general election, including competing initiatives on the issue of abortion. Here's a rundown of three of those ballot issues, those concerning abortion and paid sick leave: – Initiative 434, titled the "Protect Women and Children" initiative, would, if approved, place the state's current policy on abortion, which allows the procedure only during the first 12 weeks of gestation, into the State Constitution. A "yes" vote for...

Nebraskans will vote on six ballot issues during this fall's general election, including two initiatives to legalize medical cannabis

Paul Hammel

Here's a rundown of three of those ballot issues, a referendum to repeal a private school voucher law and the pair concerning medical marijuana: In one of the more hotly contested issues in recent years, voters will decide whether to repeal, or retain, a controversial law was passed earlier this year that allows the State Treasurer to administer a scholarship program to private and parochial K-12 schools that was funded with $10 million of state funds. Legislative Bill 1402 served to replace a...

Combo hunter/bow hunter course planned

A combination firearm and bowhunter education course will be offered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission volunteer instructors in Orchard on Oct. 28 and 29 and Nov. 2. Class times will be 5:30 to 9 p.m., on the 28th and 29th and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 2. This free course will be held at the Orchard Community Center at 407 E. 4th Street in Orchard. The course will provide instruction in safe firearms use, safe bow use, tree stand safety, shooting and sighting techniques, hunter ethics,...

Lady Cats split matches

Summerland traveled to Bassett, Oct. 3, for a match with the North Central Bobcats and brought the brooms for a sweep. The Bobcats won 25-16, 25-14 and 25-11. Lydia Robertson landed a dozen kills in the match, Kanyon Allemang and Bailey Ahlers each finished with four. Belle Anson connected on 93.3% of her serves and sent six aces to the floor. Ella Bolling was the lone Bobcat to finish with a block. Statiscs v NC: Robertson: 12k, 4a, 6d, 7a Talya Nilson: 3d Bolling: 3k, 4a, 1bl, 4d, 1a...

Isms: Views on life in rural America

LuAnn Schindler, Publisher

One of the best yearbooks my students produced is based on the theme, "Everyone has a story." Like a typical yearbook, it is stuffed with photos and cutlines and articles, from bleed line to bleed line, placed on double-truck spreads. The difference from others we previously produced: We looked for commonalities among students that weren't school related. In that edition, students wrote about their peers who participated in non-traditional sports outside of the school day, like trap shooting...

Enrollment numbers steady at Summerland Public School

LuAnn Schindler, Publisher

One. That's the number by which enrollment at Summerland Public Schools dropped for the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Molly Aschoff supplied the numbers after final enrollment totals were given to the Nebraska Department of Education at the end of September. Records show 442 students are enrolled this year. One noticeable differences is the size of the senior class. Last year, 20 students were enrolled. This year's class has 42 students. Twenty-two students are enrolled in preschool this...

  • Prairie Doc or Prairie Bot

    Jill Kruse DO, Prairie Doc

    Artificial Intelligence or A.I. has gone from science fiction to a reality. This technology continues to evolve and find new applications in the world, including the world of medicine. With any new advancement, there are pros and cons to be considered when implementing it into regular use, especially in medicine. In 2023 the Journal of Medical Internet Research published an article where they had ChatGPT take two of the three USMLE exams. Step 1 is taken by third-year medical students and all...

  • NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ewing Village Board of Trustees will meet in regular session, Monday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., at the city hall and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Sharon Swails Village Clerk Published October 9, 2024...

  • NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT

    NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT Sealed proposals for the construction of one bridge superstructure replacement. The bridge superstructure replacement is a single span superstructure replacement 20’-4” wide by 31’-8” long on 881 Road Redbird Creek – Bridge No. C004534210 – Project C45 (563). The sealed proposals shall include removal of the existing 20’-4 wide by 31’-8 long timber superstructure and construction of the new superstructure including materials, labor, equipment, tools, along with...

  • NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

    NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., in the school board room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the administrative office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. The Summerland Board of Education reserves the...

  • PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

    PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 1, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 09-03-2024, 9-10-2024 and 9-17-2024 BOC meetings. Public comment. Correspondence was reviewed. Quarterly jail inspection. Zoning administrator had no report. Pamela Slaymaker was introduced as the new educator for UNL Food, Health and Nutrition employee. 2024 interlocal library agreements were approved. Held One- and Six- Year Road Plan public...

  • NOTICE TO BIDDERS Demolition of Property

    NOTICE TO BIDDERS Demolition of Property The Village of Orchard is now accepting bids for demolition of the property located at 135 3rd Street, Orchard, NE. Bids should include cost to demo, remove all debris, and fill dirt. Bids must be received by 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Published September 25, 2024; October 2, 2024; and October 9, 2024...

  • NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Cotton Ridge, LLC

    NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Cotton Ridge, LLC Notice is hereby given that Cottonwood Ridge, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on Sept. 6, 2024, and the LLC is in the process of voluntary dissolution. Anyone with a valid claim against the company shall submit written claim and proof thereof to the attorney named below. Unless a creditor had received written notice of an earlier deadline, any claim against the company will be barred unless an action to enforce the...

  • NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION PITTACK PAYMENTS, LLC

    NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION PITTACK PAYMENTS, LLC NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF: Pittack Payments LLC Designated Office: 106 E. 2nd St., PO Box 164 Tilden, NE 68781 Registered Agent: Kyle A. Petersen, 106 E. 2nd St., PO Box 164, Tilden, NE 68781 PITTACK PAYMENTS, LLC shall engage in any lawful business for which a company may be formed under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Perpetual existence commenced on June 6, 2024, when the certificate of organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. Affairs are to be conducted...

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