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When Larry and Judy Parker moved to Clearwater in 1965, little did they know they would spark the idea for one of the hottest rodeo tickets in Nebraska. On Nov. 9, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce honored the Judy Parker, the late Larry Parker and Steve Patras, of Clearwater, for orchestrating the first Clearwater Rodeo in 1967 and named the new building on the grounds the Double P Tack Room. Larry Parker died in 2004, in an automobile accident near Mission, South Dakota. During Saturday's event,...
Memorial Services for Cauy Shaw, 24, of O'Neill, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Word of Life Christian Center in O'Neill with Rev. Jim Loutzenhiser officiating. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Word of Life Christian Center. Cauy died on Thursday, Nov.7, 2024, at his home in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. Cauy...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the filing of a settlement agreement with three parties requiring the cleanup of contamination at the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Company Superfund Site in Norfolk. The settlement was filed in the United States District Court of the District of Nebraska and is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval. The public comment period ends Dec. 9. Under the terms of the settlement, the parties – Brightspeed Kansas Holdings LLC, Nebraska Public Power District, and Black H...
Memorial Services for Cauy Shaw, 24, of O'Neill, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Word of Life Christian Center in O'Neill with Rev. Jim Loutzenhiser officiating. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Word of Life Christian Center. Cauy died on Thursday, Nov.7, 2024, at his home in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. Cauy...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 8, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Oct. 1, 2024, BOC meeting with correction. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 20,540.26; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 157.00; APPEARA ex 34.01; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,219.08; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 127.54; BCBS ins 75,975.12; BOMGAARS ex 38.97; BUTCHS BODY SHOP ex 254.00; CARNEY LAW PC ex 19,016.00; CASEYS ex...
All University of Nebraska athletic venues now have full approval to sell alcohol. On Oct. 4, the Nebraska Board of Regents voted 7-1 in favor of allowing beer, wine and liquor sales at all NU athletic venues, replacing a 2022 vote that allowed alcohol sales case by case. Until today, Nebraska was the sole Big Ten school that did not sell alcohol in its football stadium. "The advantage of all 17 schools in the Big Ten doing this already is there are best practices," athletic director Troy Dannen...
Fifteen bands, including Summerland Public School, marched through downtown Wayne on Saturday, Oct. 5, during Wayne State College's annual Homecoming Parade and Band Day festivities. Entrants can choose to compete against other bands within their class designation or simply participate for constructive comments. Winning bands were: Class B1, Wayne High; Class C1, Norfolk Catholic; Class C2, Stanton; Class D1, Wausa and Class D2, Plainview....
Pricking his finger with a small needle, Anthony Warrior squeezed a drop of blood onto the test strip. As he saw the number illuminate, the then-40-year-old Absentee Shawnee citizen and Muskogee descendant knew his days of bad eating had caught up with him. With his weight nearing 500 pounds and his blood sugar dangerously high, Warrior was facing a future of possible blindness, kidney failure and limb amputation – all complications of unchecked diabetes. If he didn't address his eating h...
At first glance, the Clearwater Veterans Park, located at the intersection of Main and Nebraska streets, pays homage to those who served this country. Flags recognizing each military branch of service wave on the eastern side of a concrete walkway. A bright mural decorates the south wall of the library. A plaque, defining the term "veteran," is installed. Benches supply a place for visitors to sit and reflect. As of Sept. 11, two more pieces have been added: a battlefield cross and a soldier bea...
My Uncle Paul left this earth about 10 days ago. He was an entertaining character who loved his family and always had a knack for making people laugh. I was asked to speak at his funeral. My Aunt Deanna tells me he loved this column. He told me that, too. Uncle, this one’s about you. I read two statements this week that hit home. The first one said, “An auntie and her first-born niece will always have an unbreakable bond. I know it’s true. Ask my aunties, I’m their favorite “Hey, will you run t...
The Honorable James Kube, ruling from the Antelope County District Court bench in Neligh last week, decided to keep post-release supervision in effect as ordered for a former Lincoln man. Darrion J. Cescolini, 30, appeared on information to revoke PRS that began when he was released from prison in May. Cescolini waived his right to counsel and admitted an allegation that led to his arrest in Lancaster County for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He told the judge the firearm was a decommissioned handgun that had belonged to his...
A Ewing woman, who was recently convicted and sentenced in July to a three-year term of probation for a Class 3A felony count of making terroristic threats on Oct. 8, 2023, has filed an appeal with the Nebraska Court of Appeals. Jessica J. Snyder, 42, filed the appeal with the Nebraska Court of Appeals on July 15. Holt County public defender Rod Smith was granted a motion to withdraw as her attorney and Brad Ewalt of Norfolk was appointed by the Honorable Mark Kozisec to replace him for the appeal process. Smith, in a motion to withdraw, said...
Joaquin S. Echeverria, 28, of Brenham, Texas, (in custody) appeared for pretrial hearing on a Class 1C felony, possession of more than 28 grams of methamphetamine, with intent to deliver. Pursuant to a plea agreement with Antelope County attorney Joe Smith, Escheverria pleaded guilty to an amended charge, attempted possession with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony. Kube ordered a presentence investigation and set sentencing Oct. 30. Escheverria is represented by Carney. He was remanded to the custody of Antelope County sheriff Bob Moore,...
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the SNARE Drug Task Force, have arrested a Norfolk man as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. On Sept. 5, at approximately 7 a.m., the NSP SWAT Team made contact with residents of a home in the 1300 block of West Park Avenue in Norfolk. All residents of the home exited voluntarily. Investigators then performed a search warrant at the residence and located suspected cocaine and a handgun. One of the residents, James Woodall, 33, was arrested for possession of a controlled...
Driving north on Highway 14, one may be inclined to stop and smell the roses. Rylee Wagner, proprietor of Wild Arrow Farms, hopes you stop to smell the zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons and other floral varieties at her you-pick flower farm, located at 87544 Highway 14 near Winnetoon. For $20, visitors to the not-so-secret garden can cut stems and fill a 20-ounce cup, creating their own bouquet. Wagner also offers made-for-you bouquets. She recently organized a you-pick fundraiser for a family...
In a long-running Antelope County court case that included many continuances while he was serving in the military, Julius Tauber, 22, was sentenced last week at the courthouse in Neligh for a crime committed Sept. 17, 2022. After entering a plea agreement with Antelope County attorney Joe Smith, Tauber pleaded guilty on Aug. 21, to one of two counts of intimidation by telephone call. Smith dismissed the second count and agreed not to oppose a fine-only sentence. Tauber was represented by Doug Stratton of Norfolk. Taylor fined Tauber $500 and...
Funeral services for Joan E. Sehi, 92, of Neligh, will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Neligh, with Father James Kramper officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service at St. Francis Catholic Church. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh is handling the arrangements. Joan was welcomed home by...
Paul A. Malzacher, Jr., 80 of Kearney, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jo Ellen Axthelm officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Oakdale. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. ~~~~~ Paul Malzacher, Jr., was born on March 13, 1944, to Paul A. Malzacher, Sr. and Dorothy (Ladwig)...
Funeral services for Jerry Tomjack, 95, of Ewing, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 23, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father John Norman officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites by Sanders American Legion Post 214. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Jerry died Aug. 15, 2024, at Lake...
Funeral services for A. Louise Nordby, 78 of Ewing, were Saturday, Aug, 17, at Ewing United Methodist Presbyterian Church. Janine Reynolds officiated. Burial was in Ewing City Cemetery in Ewing. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Louise died Aug. 12, 2024, at Alpine Village in Verdigre. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Anita Louise (McCart) Nordby was born April 15, 1946, in Omaha, to Glenn and Anita M. (Timm) McCart. She attended school in Omaha. Her family later moved to Coleridge...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Aug. 13, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 8-6-2024 BOC Meeting. Called for public comment. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 21,931.04; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 222.00; APPEARA ex 33.08; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,435.28; BARTAK GLASS ex 205.00; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 512.51; BLACKBURN MFG ex 290.00; BCBS ins 76,076.58; OLTJENBRUNS INC-BODY WORKS ex...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, Aug. 12. President Steve Thiele called the meeting, which was advertised in the Aug. 7, 2024, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. President Thiele noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken. Present: Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Steve Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Absent: Ed Nordby. Motion by Schwager, seconded by Wagner, to approve the absence of Ed Nordby...
Karsen L. Peterson, 22, of Chambers appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick last Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill for sentencing on crimes committed nearly one year ago - Count I, second-degree criminal trespass, a Class 3 misdemeanor, and Count II, criminal mischief, $1,500-$4,999, a Class1 misdemeanor. Burdick placed Peterson on probation for 18 months and ordered him to pay $2,672.75 restitution, $1,725.75 to Shane Kaczor and $947 to Loren Butterfield for damages to fences. He was assessed $50 costs of p...
Kade G. Coble, 39, of Magnolia, Minnesota, failed to appear in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Aug.7, for arraignment on a Class 4 felony, possession of a controlled substance. Public defender Pat Carney requested continuance. Antelope County attorney Joe Smith objected. The Honorable Donna Taylor ruled a bench warrant be issued with new bond set at $20,000, 10%. Bond filed July 3, in the amount of $10,000, 10%, is subject to forfeiture. A warrant was issued Aug. 5, for the arrest of Christopher L. Graae, on a charge of...
The Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail section west of Norfolk now has reopened to the public after repairs were made to stabilize the embankment and trail surface from the 2019 flood. The damage occurred near the trail bridge over the Elkhorn River about 3.75 miles west of the Ta-Ha-Zouka Park trailhead in Norfolk. Beginning in Norfolk and spanning 321 miles west to Chadron, the Cowboy Trail is one of the largest Rails-to-Trails projects in the United States. The trail is developed between...
