Articles from the June 18, 2020 edition
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Clearwater graduation set for Saturday
They survived a global pandemic and spent the final quarter of their high school career learning via virtual technology. On Saturday, at 1 p.m., 10 Clearwater seniors will walk across a stage in the...
Flag disposal available
Individuals who own a tattered or faded flag may bring it to the Clearwater American Legion Post #267, Tuesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. Post members will conduct a flag-burning ceremony to dispose of damaged flags. Per the organization, resolution 440,...
History made: Summerland board holds inaugural meeting
The inaugural school board meeting of the new Summerland School District featured a flurry of firsts, when its six members gathered in Orchard, June 9. Since the passage of a consolidation bond issue...
The Other Udder
Over 10,000 years ago, goats provided hair, hide, meat and milk for the nomadic tribesmen who domesticated the animal. In addition to those purposes, present day goats serve as pack animals,...
-Isms: Original views on life in rural America
“Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy board games, and that’s good enough.” It is unclear who initiated this statement, but it’s true. Money spent on board games is money well spent. Board gam...
What matters in this world
I do not consider myself a conservative and I do not consider myself a liberal - I do not identify as either. I see myself as a person for humanity who believes in doing what is right and finding the...
COVID-19 hits Nebraska solar industry
LU NELSEN Policy associate Center for Rural Affairs As the global COVID-19 pandemic has swept across Nebraska, it has taken many clean energy jobs with it—especially in the solar energy industry. According to the Solar Energy Industries A...
Vivian G. Watson
Funeral service for Vivian G. Watson, 88, of Clearwater, were Tuesday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Clearwater. Burial was in Clearwater Cemetery. Vivian died Wednesday, June 10, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. S...
Roping club sponsors Royal event
Royal Roping Club will host a pick/draw jackpot team roping event, Saturday, June 20. Sign-up begins at 4 p.m., with roping scheduled to begin at 5. For more information, call or text Jesse Radar at 402-640-2678....
COVID-19 cases reported in Knox County
North Central District Health Department has been made aware of two additional positive COVID-19 cases in Knox County. The first case, through contact investigations, has been deemed to be from community spread. Close contacts have been identified...
Get ready to barbecue for Father's Day
When you hear the word "barbecue," what's the first thing you think of? Throwing a couple of steaks or burgers on the grill and inviting the family over for a Father's Day cook-out (keeping socially...
Mortensen selected Antelope district court clerk
Angela Mortensen of Neligh has been appointed clerk of the district court in Antelope County, effective July 1. Mortensen, who has served as deputy clerk for more than 25 years, will serve the...
Haswell to celebrate 90th birthday
The family of Marvin Haswell request a card shower to celebrate his 90th birthday on June 27. His family includes wife, Maxine; sons, Scott (Sherilyn) of Delavan, WI, Brett (Cheryl) of Aledo, TX,...
Plea deals reduce charges in two felony assault of officer cases
SANDY SCHROTH sschroth@ summerlandadvocate.com Rebecca L. Preister, 32, of Oakdale faced the Honorable Donna Taylor Wednesday, June 3, for a preliminary hearing on a Class 3A felony count of third-degree assault on an officer. Pursuant to a plea...
Moser receives NCCEF scholarship
The Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation has awarded 11 scholarships totaling $31,000 for the 2020-21 academic year to students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the Nebraska...
Commissioners move toward bonding asphalt road work
Antelope County commissioners approved an upgrade to security technology at the Antelope County Jail when they met at the courthouse in Neligh last week. After hearing some security-sensitive information during an executive session called on the...
Outstanding athletes
Gage Clifton and Madleen Reipen are named Orchard Public School top male and female senior athlete of the year, respectively. Clifton participated in basketball and golf. Reipen competed in...
Circulation data directs library purchases
According to the New York Public Library directors, “The Snowy Day” is the most checked out book from their collection. Using data retrieved from their circulatory system, they were able to com...
Staff diligence pays off
A recent effort by Holt County court staff resulted in $149 payment for a two-year-old citation and recall of a bench warrant issued in the case. An Omaha man paid a $100 fine and costs nearly two years after he was cited by a Nebraska Games and...
Orchard pool set to open Monday
The Orchard public swimming pool will finally open after the Orchard Village Board of Trustees made the decision during its June 2 meeting. If all goes according to plan, pool manager Anita Tabbert...
Rodeo concert canceled
Due to current directed health measures in place, set by State of Nebraska officials, the Riley Green/Tyler Rich Main Street concert, will be canceled. Tickets purchases will be refunded. The 53rd...
Garage sales planned in Ewing
City-wide garage sales will be held in Ewing, June 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free maps will be vailable at the Post Office the day of the sales. All COVID-19 restrictions apply. Individuals interested in having a sale listed on the map should...
Game and Parks commissioners approve mountain lion season recommendations
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved recommendations for a 2021 mountain lion hunting season at its June 19 meeting in Lincoln. Staff recommended a mountain lion season in the Pine Ridge...
Former Antelope County deputy sentenced for lying
A former Antelope County deputy has been sentenced for making a false statement last year to a special agent from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Jeffrey Treu, 63, was sentenced to 12 months’ probation, a $1,000 fine a...
