Articles from the August 8, 2019 edition
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Two Antelope County commissioners deny recall allegations
Findings by a private law firm, engaged by the Antelope County commissioners to investigate one of their own, was made public recently, after the investigation itself became the focus in efforts to re...
Sayers shows patience, confidence in 4-H arena
Patience, determination and confidence. Eleven-year-old Derek Sayers, of Orchard, says 4-H has developed those traits. He has a poster - and ribbon - to prove it. "It's taught me how to get things...
Clover Kids discover challenges, basics of showmanship
Don't let the name fool you. Toothless, a black farm cat with a hint of tuxedo white under his chin, has a mouth full of teeth. He didn't bare them to judges during the 4-H cat show at the Antelope...
-Isms
During the Antelope County Fair, I saw a lot of fun T-shirts proclaiming "Keep calm, it's fair week" or "I heart 4-H" or "4-H Head Heart Hands Health." Next year, I think I'll sport one that declares...
Veterans recognize significance of memorial highway
On July 31, 20 American Legion riders left the International Peace Garden, at the Canadian border, venturing south on U.S. Highway 281. Along the way, riders stopped in each town, collecting the...
Lyle F. Mitteis
Funeral services for Lyle F. Mitteis, 99, of Clearwater, will be held Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Clearwater, with Father James Kramper and Father John Norman officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 7, a...
Stagemeyer tabbed for governor's youth council
Tucker Stagemeyer, of Page, will serve on Governor Ricketts Youth Advisory Council. The council consists of 25 members comprised of 14- to 19-year-old students from across Nebraska. The group's goal...
Page man shows champion Angus
Miles Stagemeyer, of Page, showed the reserve grand champion owned female at the 2019 National Junior Angus Show. The competition was held in Louisville, Ky., July 14 to 20, at the Kentucky Expo Center. Approximately 900 junior members and their...
Summerland Advocate-Messenger to host open house
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will host an open house, Friday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the office at 522 Main Street, Clearwater. Food and beverages will be served. Door prizes will be...
Open class winners announced
Twenty-five individuals were named champions in the open class division at the Antelope County Fair. Winners included: Field crops, Jessica Novak, Elgin; garden produce - vegetable, Judy Zegers,...
Bobcats XC runners prepare for inaugural season
Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard students will have a new fall sports' option when practice begins Aug. 12. Cross country will be offered for the Summerland Bobcats, and the squad will compete in class...
Volleyball team prepares for classic
The Summerland Lady Bobcats will open their inaugural season at the Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic. The Bobcats are slated to face Axtell, Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m., at Grand Island Central...
Oakdale man pleads not guilty to felony child abuse
Christofer N. Carstens, 21, of Oakdale pleaded not guilty to a Class 2 felony count, intentional child abuse resulting in serious bodily harm, last Wednesday, July 31, in Antelope County District Court in Neligh. The Honorable James Kube accepted the...
Notice to Holt County landowners
Section 39-1811, R.R.S. of Nebraska, Reissue 1988, provides: It shall be the duty of the landowners in this state to mow or otherwise destroy all weeds to the middle of all public roads and drainage ditches running along their lands at least twice...
Scholarships presented at Antelope County Fair
Graduating seniors, who are Antelope County 4-H members, were each given a $1,000 scholarship during Sunday's award presentation. Recipients include (front row, l-r): Brianna Carr, Madison...
Redding named Mosel Helping Hands Award winner
Chris Redding (left), of Elgin, received the Jolene Mosel Helping Hand Award for 2019. The presentation was made during the annual awards show and fashion revue, Sunday, at the conclusion of the...
Fun at the Fair 2019
The 2019 Antelope County Fair ended Sunday, Aug. 3. Check out our photo page, starring area 4-H members....
Ewing elementary start date pushed back
Ewing elementary students will get a few extra days of vacation. The start date, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 14, has been bumped to Monday, Aug. 19. A school alert was sent Monday, Aug....
