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The Bobcat volleyball squad added three wins and a loss last week. On Sept. 1, the Bobcats stunned Central Valley, during a triangular in Chambers, sweeping the match 26-24 and 25-20. Brenna Wagner sent eight kills to the floor and Taelyn Switer nailed two ace serves in the win. In the nightcap, the Lady Renegades took control of the first set, winning 25-18. But the Bobcats would not go quietly into the night, as they pushed CWC before losing a close 26-24 set. Kyra Nilson and Wagner each...
Turnovers plagued the Summerland Bobcats’ second straight loss of the season, yet Coach Jeff Shabram sees progress. “We played a much more physical game this past week vs. St. Mary’s. That was encouraging to see as it must become our identity,” Shabram said after a 42-14 loss to O’Neill St. Mary’s, Friday, in Ewing. The Bobcats’ initial drive stalled, after an illegal motion penalty on fourth and two forced a punt. The redbirds moved downfield, spurred by an Aidan Hedstrom to Gabe Pribil recept...
The Holt County 4-H Council recently announced recipients of the 2020 4-H Council Senior Scholarship, Emily Kurpgeweit and Taylor Peter. Kurpgeweit graduated from Ewing Public School this spring. She has been actively involved in 4-H for 12 years and has exhibited projects in many areas including bucket calves, baking, food preservation, sewing, modeling, crafts and table setting. She is an active member of the Sandhill Wranglers 4-H Club and was elected and served in multiple officer roles,...
The 2020 Holt County Fair, in Chambers, will have a different look this year. All livestock shows will be show and go, with youth bringing and taking home livestock the days of the shows. "The public is welcome to attend any of the youth events but are asked to follow the current health guidelines established by the North Central Health Department," board members posted on the fair's website. Activities begin Tuesday, Aug. 4, with the 4-H horse show. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. At 8 a.m.,...
O’Neill Police Department is hosting a retirement celebration for Darrell Hamilton, July 13, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the O’Neill City Council Chambers, at 401 E. Fremont Street. Hamilton has served in law enforcement for more than 46 years, including a stint as Antelope County sheriff. Cards and well-wishes may be sent to Hamilton at P.O. Box 201, Orchard, NE 68764....
LUNA STEPHENS Nebraska News Service While much of the attention on this summer's legislative session will likely be focused on property tax relief, Nebraska state senators passed a variety of bills before the session was suspended and have more to discuss. The Nebraska Legislature's 2020 session was suspended March 16 because of COVID-19 concerns and will resume July 20. Here's a look at some of the legislation that became laws, and some that will continue to be debated when the Legislature resu...
The Holt County supervisors reviewed and set new parameters for daily meal reimbursement when they met at the courthouse in O’Neill last Tuesday, June 16. Staff working outside the county will be allowed $10 for breakfast, $12 for lunch and $16 for dinner/supper. The motion was made by supervisor Steve Boshart, seconded by supervisor Doug Frahm and carried on a 6-0 vote, with supervisor Don Hahlbeck absent. Mike Zakrzewski of O’Neill was appointed to the board of adjustments, with Jim Hubel of Ewing, Mark Rossman and Barb Steskal of Atk...
Each year, the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District awards scholarships to graduating seniors who live in the district. Students chosen intend to pursue a career in a field related to agriculture, natural resources or the environment. Emma Hollenback, a Ewing Public Schools senior, is a recipient. She will attend Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, entering the veterinary technician program. She is the daughter of Levi and Ashley Hollenback. Taylor Peter, daughter of Mike and Deb...
North Central District Health Department recently partnered with the Nebraska State Patrol to conduct tobacco compliance checks in Antelope County. Checks aim to ensure retailers are properly checking I.D.’s and only selling to those who are 19 or older. Antelope County’s compliance rate was 94.74% with 19 retailers checked, two skipped and one fail. HiWay Mart, City Limits, Dean’s Market, Elgin One Stop, The Home Town Station, Antelope Lanes, Buff’s Dew Drop Inn, Lucky Joe’s Liquor, Casey’s Retail Co. #2378, Cubby’s Inc., Dollar General #6015...
The Village of Ewing will hold a pet vaccination clinic, Wednesday, May 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Ewing Feed and Supply. Dr. Amy Halsey, of Chambers, will be on site and the village clerk will be present to register your pet....
Douglas D. Carpenter, 43, of Neligh was resentenced, by the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom for a 2017 crime last week. Carpenter admitted violating terms of probation ordered Dec. 19, 2018, pursuant to a plea deal. Johnson revoked probation and sentenced him to 69 days in the county jail on the original count of third-degree assault, committed Sept. 14, 2017, with credit for 30 days previously served. He was remanded to the custody of the Antelope County sheriff to serve the time. The violation stems from Carpe...
Nearly 54 years after Hinrichsen Sand & Gravel began production, its owners, Lawrence and Sharon Hinrichsen, have delivered their final truckload of products. On March 31, the Ewing family sold the business to Jason Jacob, who will operate Spud Sand & Gravel. The following information was compiled by Sharon, shared with SAM and will be included in the Ewing 150th Sesquicentennial book. In the spring of 1966, Lawrence and Sharon Hinrichsen moved from Chambers, where they had baled and sold hay...
John Applegarth, 20, of O’Neill faced the Honorable Kale Burdick for sentencing April 7 in the Holt County courtroom. Applegarth was convicted of violating a sexual assault protection order, a Class 1 misdemeanor committed Sept. 7, 2019, in O’Neill. Burdick ordered Applegarth serve 12-months’ probation, including 30 days in the Holt County Jail, with credit given for 23 days previously served; probation fees totaling $390; $60 cost of prosecution; and other standard terms of probation, with a couple of exceptions. The court granted permi...
The Holt County supervisors held a regular meeting at the courthouse in O’Neill last Tuesday, March 31, with all seven supervisors in attendance. The supervisors adopted a resolution, declaring a state of emergency in the county, beginning Jan. 31 and continuing, due to the health and safety of county citizens in relation to a global pandemic. The declaration allows expenditure of emergency funds if deemed necessary. Chad Thies with Zelle Human Resource Solutions in Lincoln discussed a proposed contract via phone conference. The board took t...
The Nebraska Legislature remains adjourned until further notice. However, just over a week ago, we reconvened for three days to approve an emergency request from the governor to help fund the state response to COVID-19. The bill appropriates $83 million toward medical needs, protective measures, equipment,and programs related to the virus. It passed unanimously. That’s a statement I can rarely make, especially in these polarized times. I am proud to say legislators from across the aisle came t...
Chubby Checker's 1959 classic "The Twist" blasted from cars, pickups, SUVs and the occasional minivan traveling the main drag in area towns Saturday night. Unlike a scene from the 1950s or early '60s, carloads of teenagers didn't unload and fill a local malt shop, sharing cheeseburgers and sipping chocolate shakes from separate straws. In the age of COVID-19, participants of the Coronavirus Cruise Night, sponsored by KBRX, in O'Neill, remained in their vehicles, took a few whips along Main...
Lindsey A. Rokahr, 37, of Ewing faced the Honorable Kale Burdick on March 17 in the Holt County court for arraignment on three counts: Count I, possession of marijuana, less than one ounce, second offense, a Class 4 misdemeanor; Count II, possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction; and Count III, no valid registration, a Class 3 misdemeanor. She pleaded guilty to counts II and III and Count I was dismissed, without prejudice, by Holt County attorney Brent Kelly. Rokahr was fined $100 on Count II, $25 on Count III and taxed $50 costs of...
The Honorable Kale Burdick sentenced four Holt County residents when he presided over the Holt County court last Tuesday, March 10. Harold A. Rockford, 61, of Chambers was sentenced to concurrent terms of 30 and two days in the county jail, respectively, for convictions of first-degree criminal trespass, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and criminal mischief, less than $500, a Class 3 misdemeanor. The sentences were ordered consecutive to a jail sentence ordered in a Holt County district court case. He was also ordered to pay $52 costs and $40 restitutio...
A Chambers man was sentenced by the Honorable Mark Kozisek last week in the Holt County district courtroom. Harold A. Rockford, 61, was handed a 30-day jail sentence, with credit for six days previously served, on a count of resisting arrest. He was also taxed $147 costs of prosecution. Rockford pleaded guilty to the Class 1 misdemeanor Jan. 13, after reaching a plea agreement with Knox County prosecutor Brent Kelly. In return, Kelly dropped a Class 3A felony count of assaulting an officer and a trespassing charge in another county court case,...
Ashley Koenig, Sidney Stallbaum and Gage Clifton received first-team post-season honors from the Niobrara Valley Conference. Teams were announced Monday. Girls basketball Joining Koenig and Stallbaum were Taylor Peter and Morgan Ramsey, Chambers/Wheeler Central; Miah Wiebelhaus and Hunter Wiebelhaus, North Central; Olivia Nall, Elkhorn Valley; Kalli Kayl, Boyd County; Hannah Sheridan, Santee; Reaghan Engel, Stuart and Kayce Kallhoff, Elgin Public/Pope John. Brenna Wagner and Tiana Thramer were...
The Ewing speech team traveled to the Niobrara Valley Conference speech meet, at Keya Paha County School, in Springview, March 2. Tiger speakers finished sixth of 14 teams. Stuart won the championship and Chambers finished in the runner-up position. Five Ewing speakers earned medals. Katie Hawk finished third in humorous prose and Elizabeth Nordby earned a fifth place medal in poetry interpretation. Sidney Stallbaum teamed with Hawk to earn bronze in duet acting. Hawk, Nordby, Allison Schrunk,...
Ewing speech team individuals placed in five events at Saturday’s Creighton Speech Invitational. Twenty-one teams participated and Ewing finished eighth in team standings. Speakers qualified for championship finals in three events. Elizabeth Nordby earned bronze in poetry interpretation, while Katie Hawk finished third in humorous prose. The OID team of Skylar Eacker, Kyra Nilson, Emily Nordby, Elizabeth Nordby and Hawk earned fourth place medals. Two individuals qualified for the next-in finals. Sidney Stallbaum received the silver medal in e...
Benjamin Parks, 22, of O’Neill appeared in Holt County court last Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a preliminary hearing on two charges filed by chief deputy Nebraska Attorney General David Bydalek last November, Count I, tampering with a witness, a Class 4 felony committed May 6, 2019, and procuring alcohol for a minor, a Class 1 misdemeanor. A plea deal was struck with prosecutor Mariah J. Nickel, assistant attorney general, and Parks attorney, Allison Rockey Mason of Norfolk. In exchange for a no contest plea to Count II, Nickel dismissed Count I. T...
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 with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above. Seven Clearwater students were named to the list, including Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk, Taylor Ann Bolling, Tyler Hupp, James Kester, seniors; and Hunter Klabenes and Eli Thiele, juniors. Nine Ewing students received recogniton including...
Memorial services for Roger W. Pofahl, 82, of Ewing, were Thursday, Jan. 23, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater with Pastor Daniel Feusse, officiating. Sherri Ahlers and Bob Sisson provided music. Honarary pallbearers were his grandchildren. Roger died Jan. 19, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater handled the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designations. ~~~ Roger William Pofahl was born Oct. 22, 1937, to Louis W. and Edith M. (Huff) Pofahl at...
