Articles from the February 6, 2020 edition
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Not your parents' home ec class: Family consumer science focuses on community, leadership
The stereotype was established more than a century ago. Home economics curriculum focused on making life at home more efficient and included coursework covering nutrition, cooking, sewing...
Little Texas to headline Ewing 150th celebration
A popular country-rock band with nearly 30 years of experience wowing crowds will kick it up on Ewing's Main Street, Sunday, May 24. Little Texas will headline a main street concert that will...
Lady Bobcats headed to conference consolation matchup
The Summerland Lady Bobcats will meet Boyd County in the consolation game in the Niobrara Valley Conference tournament, Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m., at Atkinson-West Holt. Thursday, CWC...
Pipeline, drainage study draw crowd to Holt County meeting
Holt County citizens filled the county supervisors’ meeting room in the courthouse last Friday morning as the county leaders took care of business. Bryan Steskal of Steskal read a letter penned by his wife, Diana Steskal, who was unable to attend t...
Tilden man arrested on multiple sexual abuse of a child charges
A 78-year-old Tilden man was arrested Saturday, on allegations of sexual contact with five under-aged females. Tilden Police Chief, Robert Peterson, and Officer Randall Arrison, arrested Roger Stuckwisch, 78, at his residence in Tilden. Stuckwisch ap...
Blood drive planned in Clearwater
A blood drive will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the American Legion in Clearwater, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Kendra Shrader, at Clearwater Public School, 402-485-2505, to regis...
Homestead exemption applications available
The Nebraska Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division reminds property owners that the Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458, must be filed with their county assessor between Feb. 3 and June 30. Homestead exemption provides...
-Isms
Author Eugene O'Neill, when writing his Dalmatian's last will and testament, wrote, "Dogs ... do not ruin their sleep worrying about how to keep the objects they have, and to obtain the objects they...
Task force developing comprehensive plan
Last year, I introduced and prioritized LB 243, which created the Healthy Soils Task Force. Since the bill’s passage last April, the governor has appointed 14 members to the task force, r...
Briese bill would prevent sale of flavored vape products
In the last two weeks, a lot of things have happened at the Legislature in Lincoln, and at the same time, very little has happened. A number of good bills have advanced: supporting victims of human tr...
Blair Hillman
Blair Hillman, 39, from Long Beach, California, and formerly from Wynot, died Jan. 19 after a short illness. Leave it to Blair to enter and exit this world on the same day - he always had a way of being unique. There will be an open house Feb. 15 at...
Area residents receive degress from Northeast
Two hundred twenty-seven students completed their degree, diploma or certificate programs in Summer and Fall 2019 from Northeast Community College. One hundred-fifty completed during the fall term...
Curtis qualifies for state FFA competition
Christen Curtis, of Royal and a Creighton Community School FFA member, finished second in district four juniors competition, held recently at the Chuck M. Pohlman Agriculture Complex at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. Four hundred...
Summerland oversight and board committee to meet
A meeting of the Summerland Oversight/Board Committee will be held Wednesday, Feb.12, 2020, at 6p.m. at Orchard Public School. Agenda items include: 1. Review design of new school 2. Review the project timeline 3. Review bond strategy 4. Update on...
Last minute loss
The Bobcat boys basketball team came up one point short, Tuesday, against Elkhorn Valley. A traveling call in the final seconds of the game cemented a 43-42 win for the visiting Falcons. Summerland...
Thiele, Arroyo finish in medal contention
Two Bobcat wrestlers returned home with medals from Friday's Central Valley Invite in Greeley. Freshman Alex Thiele earned the bronze medal in the 113-pound class, while Alex Arroyo, a sophomore, ende...
Lady Bobcats pick up another win
Ashley Koenig scored 20 points and pulled down seven rebounds in the Lady Bobcats' 51-41 win against Elkhorn Valley. The teams played in Clearwater. Statistics vs. EV: Maddie Potter: 1def Sidney...
NVC announces all-academic team
Niobrara Valley Conference officials recently announced names of students who qualified for the NVC Principal's All-Academic Team for 2019-2020. To be eligible, students must be a junior or senior...
Clearwater quiz bowl team advances in radio competition
Congratulations to the Clearwater High School Quiz Bowl Team for winning the first match in the KTCH Radio Quizbowl Competition. The match began with Clearwater getting the first question. They racked up a point by correctly answering zinc as the...
Bobcats snare thrilling overtime win
After battling back to knot Thursday's contest with Wausa, the Summerland Bobcats remained focused, earning a 47-44 overtime win in Orchard. The Vikings scored 17 points in the first quarter, holding...
Lady Cats advance to NVC semifinal
The Lady Bobcats will meet CWC for the third time this season during Thursday's semi-final in Niobrara Valley Conference tournament action.The game is set to tipoff at 5 p.m., at Niobrara. On Feb. 1,...
Bobcats eliminated from conference tournament
Summerland met Niobrara Verdigre, Saturday. The Bobcats were unable to keep pace with the Cougars, who snagged a 64-44 win. Statistics for the Bobcats were unavailable....
Planning continues for Ewing 150th celebration
Individuals interested in assisting with Ewing’s 150th celebration should plan to attend a planning meeting, Feb. 12. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., at the Ewing Village Hall. The celebration will coincide with 2020 FunFest activities, s...
Hemp forum coming to Neligh
After a successful 2019, educating over 700 farmers at five hemp farmers forums in Clatonia, David City, Pilger, York and Syracuse, Midwest Hemp Forum announces the first event of 2020, the upcoming F...
Pierce County woman sentenced to three terms in Antelope County Jail
The Honorable Mark Johnson, one of two judges who serve the seventh judicial district of Nebraska, took the bench in the Antelope County courtroom last Wednesday, Jan. 29. Johnson and the Honorable James Kube alternate annually as presiding judges...
