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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The countdown for the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year is underway, as Summerland Public School students will return to class, Tuesday, Aug. 15. A 1:30 p.m. dismissal is scheduled that day. Staff members reported to work for staff development earlier this month and will be on site, Monday, Aug. 14 for continued inservice training. Families of students in preschool through sixth grade are invited to an open house, Monday, Aug. 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Bobcat Booster club will host a...
A Meadow Grove couple who oversee Antelope County's 4-h rabbit division were named the recipients of the 2023 Jolene Mosel Helping Hand Award. The presentation was made Sunday, Aug. 6, during the county's 4-H awards show in the livestock arena at the fairgrounds in Neligh. Antelope County 4-H youth coordinator Tessa Hain presented the award. "The award keeps Jolene's spirit alive," Hain said. Brandi Qualset and Curt Qualset have worked with the county's rabbit exhibitors for approximately five...
Ask 10 people who they would choose as the most loved television or movie couple and you’ll get 10 different answers. While Ross and Rachel spark excitement for “Friends” followers, the chemistry between Robert Kincaid and Francesca Johnson, in “The Bridges of Madison County,” is undeniable. Questions like this make me chuckle, especially when I receive a press release from a London-based public relations firm, letting me know that Lois and Clark top the most-loved list for a lot of Nebraskan...
Two special awards were presented, Sunday, during the 4-H Awards Show in Neligh....
Saturday's Antelope County 4-H Beef Show provided a lot of opportunities for exhibitors to showcase the projects they have worked with all season....
Smiles, trepidation and funny answers are part of the Clover Kid and peewee showmanship section of the Antelope County 4-H Poultry Show. Approximately 30 youngsters participated in the event. The 4-H show included more than 250 entries....
Almost a year after receiving notification that the Village of Ewing was selected to receive funds to construct a two-unit duplex, officials broke ground on the project, Aug. 1. The $431,640 project, from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund, will start construction in mid-August, according to village clerk Sharon Swails. The village will provide a $100,000 match. Village chairman James Ramold said each unit will feature two bedrooms, one bathroom and a single-car garage, available for...
Ewing trustees approved a $5,000 bid, submitted by Brian Hubl, of rural Ewing, for removal of all panels and posts from the Ewing rodeo arena, located on the along the Highway 45B spur, when the board met earlier in July. Five proposals were submitted to the board, with bids ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Following a motion by Dustin Wright and second by Katie Cunningham, trustees voted unanimously to accept Hubel's offer. In other business, trustees: • Discussed hiring a police officer. Trustee...
Holt County Supervisors held a listening session, Monday afternoon, allowing members of the Holt/Boyd E-911 board to present their perceptions of operations in the dispatch center and the role of the board. In late July, supervisors Duane Neiman, Scott Keyes and Bill Tielke and Holt County Clerk Cathy Pavel met with Boyd County officials to hear public comment about day-to-day operations at the center. The meeting arose following a June 20 meeting, where fire department representatives,...
Random thoughts on a Tuesday, as this week’s deadline looms: • Sometimes, an overactive imagination can be detrimental. I have a list of 10 column ideas, but the analogies weren’t panning out. Oh, the words were flowing, no doubt about that, but the mental image wasn’t connecting among the dots. There’s always next week. • Small-town community celebrations are simply the best. The Page and Orchard communities put on great events this past weekend. From the purple and white balloons drifting fr...
Orchard will be aglow this weekend as the 2023 version of Orchard Free Days celebrates "Let's Glow Crazy in Orchard." Events kick off Friday, July 28, when the Orchard Historical Society will host a chicken dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Rex. A freewill donation of $12 is suggested. The menu includes broasted chicken, potato salad, dinner roll and Texas sheet cake. Drive thru, dine in or carryout orders will be available. Before or after lunch, stop by the District 57 school, situated ne...
Attention area youths. Get creative in the kitchen (or nearby fire pit) and devise an entry in the first SAM S'more contest. Scheduled for Aug. 10, at 2 p.m., individuals are asked to bring three samples to the SAM office, at 522 Main Street, in Clearwater, for a friendly competition. A trio of area judges will taste test each creation and deem who has the best tasting and most creative entry in three grade categories: preschool through grade three, fourth through sixth grade and seventh...
Holt County Supervisors learned about multiple building updates and concerns when they met in regular session, July 17. Courthouse custodian Rick Slaymaker presented estimates for three styles of windows available through Carhart Lumber. Supervisors approved the purchase a wood core, double-hung Anderson windows, which will be installed. The cost was unavailable at press time. Slaymaker said Holt County Deputy Ed Nordby requested a speckled garage floor paint, covered with a top coat, be used...
Meal prices are expected to remain the same for the upcoming school year at Summerland Public Schools, following a recommendation from Superintendent Kyle Finke made at the district's July 17 board of education meeting. Breakfast, served daily from 7:40 to 8 a.m., will cost $1.50 for students, while adults will pay $2.40. Lunch prices will remain at $2.35 for kindergarten through sixth grade students. The cost for students in grades seven through 12 will be $2.50, while adults will pay $4 per...
A local bank will provide financing for a paver approved for purchase by Antelope County Commissioners on May 9. During the July 3 commissioners’ meeting, in Neligh, lawmakers approved financing for a paving machine, through the Bank of Elgin, following a review of submitted proposals. Commissioner Keith Heithoff made a motion to approve either a 4.7% fixed-interest semi-annual payment or an annual five-year loan, with a payment of $90,000 per year, and a final balloon payment. Commissioner E...
Competitors from across Nebraska and South Dakota converged on Clearwater, July 22, for the third annual Rough Stock Challenge, sponsored by the local chamber of commerce. Chase YellowHawk, of St. Francis, South Dakota, took the top spot in bareback riding. He scored 76 points. Whitten Hoover, of Ainsworth, and Spencer Denaeyer, of Seneca, scored 74 points, tying for the second spot. In the saddle bronc division, Jackson Ford, of Sturgis, South Dakota, took home the first-place prize after...
The best rough stock riders return to Clearwater, Saturday, July 22, as the local chamber of commerce hosts the third-annual Clearwater Rough Stock Challenge. Competition is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena, located along West Highway 275. A calcutta will be held at 7 p.m., prior to the first event. Elgin Livestock auctioneer, Ted Baum, will handle auction duties. Stock for the challenge will be provided by Justin Boots, with Rocking Plus Rodeo Company. Local businesses...
Corn in the Summerland FFA test plot was sky high by the Fourth of July. Some of the rows shot toward the sun, towering over other varieties. The chapter's test plot program, in its second year, is in a new location. Landowner Bob Napier said the plot now sits on the west side of the school, near the football team's practice field. "Signs will go up in August," Napier said. FFA students, along with advisor Jacob Goldfuss, ventured to the area on April 24, meeting with representatives from...
Page residents will celebrate Community Day on Saturday, July 29, with a full slate of activities planned for the whole family The day will start at 9 a.m., with the Frederick Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot on the south edge of Page. Follow the signs to the location. At 11 a.m., the kids' sand dig will begin behind the Kountry Korner Cafe. At the same time, burgers and other tasty items will be served in Lamason's Park. Serving will continue through 2 p.m. Free watermelon will be offered in...
One of the busiest weeks of the summer season kicks off Aug. 1, when the Antelope County Fair officially opens in Neligh. Fair officials have scheduled a pre-fair cleanup night, Monday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. Several 4-H, FFA and open class shows will be held prior to the last week in July, starting the 27th, with the cat, companion pet and dog shows. On Friday, July 28, 4-H members enrolled in clothing and sewing projects will participate in the style revue judging and interviews at 9 a.m. All...
Another year, another milestone. The volume number on page one's flag notes a flip of the calendar. This edition marks the beginning of what will culminate in our fifth year of publishing the "Summerland Advocate-Messenger." It's been a whirlwind. It's required late and/or early hours. It's meant hard work, occasional frustration and an intense amount of laughter. Plus, it's been some of the most rewarding work in which we've played a part. We believe in the power of community journalism, how a...
League play • Summerland Peewees ended the season with a fourth-place finish in the Quad County Leage Tournament, Sunday, in Neligh....
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 10, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Ker...
An eclectic mix of tractors traversed the countryside connecting Antelope and Knox counties, Saturday, during the annual Royal Tractor Parade. The annual event featured vintage tractors, with several modern models in the mix. Gary Ober, of Royal, said the tractorcade has been a Royal tradition for nearly a dozen years. The Saturday afternoon drive passed several landmarks, including the former Orchard fish hatchery, Grimton Cemetery, Oak View Park, Mars and Grove Lake. Following check-in at...
Holt County Supervisors will tackle a small list of items when they meet in regular session, July 17, at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. At 8:45 a.m., supervisors will meet as the board of equalization and will receive the three-year plan of assessment from county assessor Tim Wallinger. Two real estate valuation protests are scheduled for 9:05 and 9:15 a.m. The supervisors will open in regular session following the close of the equalization meeting. County treasurer Shelly Ross is s...
