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Ruth Ann Rodgers 1949 - 2022 A funeral service for Ruth Ann Rodgers, 72, of Neligh, will be Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m., at Calvary Bible Church,in Neligh, with Pastor Peter Sample officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 24, from 5. to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Ruth Ann died June 10 at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at...
Holt County Supervisors tackled several topics during a regular meeting, May 31, in the supervisors’ room at the Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill. A quick discussion was held about watering of roads. Chairman Bill Tielke mentioned that people are watering their roads with sprinklers. He instructed county clerk, Cathy Pavel, to send a notice out to inform the public that it is against the law to saturate any road: including the use of all sprinklers; it is not limited to just irrigation end gun...
April was National Autism Awareness Month and National Adopt a Pet month. Zekiel Kaiser, a preschooler at Summerland Public School, was successful bringing a light to both causes last April. Kaiser was born on Jan. 5, 2016. When he was brought home, his mother, Courtney Soper, noticed he would eat and immediately vomit everything up. "He couldn't keep anything down and progressively got worse. He wasn't gaining weight and in general, was 'cranky,'" said LuAnn Schindler, Zekiel's grandmother....
After reading this week’s Prairie Doc column, penned by Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger, I thought about the women in my family and the thyroid gland struggles they have experienced. My grandmother took and at least one of my aunts takes Synthroid, a presciption medication that “restores thyroid levels by replacing the amount of thyroxine (thyroid hormone) that your body is missing,” according to the manufacturer’s website. Mom was also required to take the drug after part of her thyroid was removed i...
WARSAW, Poland – The 3-year-old was too sick to leave his hotel room. He has had congenital heart disease since he was born. A second surgery was already planned for when he turned three. Then the war started. Now, as the young Ukrainian lay in his hotel bed 500 miles from home, his oxygen levels dipped dangerously low. His pulse raced. He'd spent the night feverish and throwing up. His lips and fingertips had turned purple. Downstairs, a volunteer doctor hustled from patient to patient in the h...
Marvi Pruden, RN, floor nurse, nursing supervisor and infection control director, is the 2022 Caring Kind Award winner of Antelope Memorial Hospital. She was recognized for the award on Wednesday, May 11, during National Hospital Week. Each year, the Nebraska Hospital Association honors employees from hospitals across the state as Caring Kind employees. The honored employee must exemplify the spirit of someone who gives that something special to others. Pruden was nominated and selected by her...
William H. Allen, 71, of Clarksdale, Mississippi, filed a waiver of appearance in Holt County court last week for shooting a turkey that was on private property, from the roadway, an offense that cost the man $1,249. He pleaded guilty to Count I, hunting without permission, and Count II, shooting from roadway, both Class 3 misdemeanors. He was fined $200 for Count I and $500 for Count II, assessed $500 in liquidated damage and $49 costs. Allen was cited April 22 by a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officer near 485 Avenue and Lumber Road in...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Antelope Memorial Hospital is spreading awareness of the challenges of receiving mental health access in rural areas. While mental illnesses have a similar prevalence in both rural and urban environments, the circumstances and access to treatment look different. The National Rural Health Association tells us that rural residents face more obstacles in obtaining behavioral health services. As a result, distinct mental health differences are seen rurally compared to urban residents. Studies have also s...
Antelope County Health Care Foundation members present a $25,000 check to Diane Carlin, Antelope Memorial Hospital CEO. Funds will go toward the purchase of new furniture for AMH's newly-remodeled patient rooms....
A traffic stop in Neligh,Sunday afternoon, took a wrong turn, resulting in two individuals requiring medical attention. The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team reported that at approximately 12:35 p.m., on May 8, Antelope County Law Enforcement Center dispatchers received a report of a road rage incident occurring on Highway 275. The exact location of where the incident occurred has not been disclosed. Both vehicles involved stopped at a convenience store in Neligh. A store...
NSP PRESS RELEASE The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team is investigating an incident Sunday that led to an officer-involved shooting involving the Neligh Police Department. At approximately 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Antelope County dispatch received a report of a road rage incident occurring on Highway 275. The vehicles involved then stopped at a convenience store in Neligh. A store employee also called 911 to report a disturbance in the parking lot. A Neligh police officer responded...
Six-year-old Elijah Wastell started feeling anxious last fall. It came hard for the Omaha kindergartener at bedtime. His parents tried breathing exercises. They attempted to build his confidence. The anxiety got worse. It got to the point where "he wanted to be in bed with a blanket over his head before the sun went down, which can be tricky in September," said mother Anna Wastell. Elijah himself didn't tie his newfound anxiety to the pandemic that has altered the lives of everyone – i...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE - ANTELOPE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL "In recent months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have relaxed its recommendation for wearing a mask in most indoor spaces – in protecting against exposure to COVID-19," said Diane Carlin, chief executive officer of Antelope Memorial Hospital. "However, the mask requirement is still in effect for entrance into health care facilities because many of their patients are immunocompromised or weakened. We thank the public ahead of time fo...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE "This year, the American Cancer Society estimates the number of new cases of colorectal cancer to be diagnosed will be over 150,000 in the U.S.," said Dr. Roger Rudloff. "It is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both men and women. Routine screening and the removal of colorectal polyps is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer." "Colorectal cancer is a term used to refer to cancer that develops in the colon and/or rectum," added Rudloff. "In most people, colorectal cancers develop slowly over a period of...
Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 465.48; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 468.00; Appleby, Greg A., winter 21-22 mileage claim, 414.00; Barnhill Piano service, piano tuning, 100.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 2,226.87; Blain Pumping & Plumbing, rentals, 495.00; Canon Financial Services, Inc., printer lease, 22.81; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup, 1,910.00; Clearwater Market, sup, 32.32; ColdType Publishing, printing, 215.91; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 1,033.80; Courtney Soper, mileage, 368.55; DAS State Acctg-Central...
Bonnie Welke 1945 - 2022 Funeral services for Bonnie Welke, 76, of Ainsworth, formerly of Ewing, were Saturday, March 12, at the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church in Ewing. Pastor Janene Reynolds officiated. Burial followed in the Ewing City Cemetery. Welke died Monday, March 7, at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill. ~~~ Bonita Claire “Bonnie” Welke, the younges...
Thursday is St. Patrick's Day and - if you're like me - it snuck up on you this year. Maybe it was that hour of sleep we lost last weekend when we went to Daylight Saving Time. Who knows? But, while green beer always seems to be on tap for the occasion, maybe you're looking for a couple of last-minute snacks and quick supper ideas to help you celebrate all things Irish. Well, the luck of the Irish is with you ... you've found the pot of gold! The Idaho Potato Commission has a collection of...
Funeral services for Bonnie Welke, 6, of Ainsworth, formerly of Ewing, will be Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church in Ewing. Pastor Janene Reynolds will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ewing City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Welke died Monday, March 7, at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill....
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,358.99; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 312.00; B.E. Publishing, books/software high school business 2,146.93; Black Hills Energy - Ewing, nat gas, 2,685.24; Blick Art Materials, sup, 408.63; Bomgaars, sup, 22.97; Bud’s Sanitary Service, trash, 1,300.00; Canon Financial Services, Inc., printer lease, 22.81; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/reg, 1,359.90; ColdType Publishing, printing, 188.14; Courtney Soper, mileage, 417.69; DAS State Acct-Central Finance O...
When you watch a medical drama on television, the main characters are generally doctors, nurses and patients. We rarely learn about the many extras in the background. In an actual hospital, patients are cared for by their doctors and nurses, along with a large supporting cast and crew. Many of these people on stage and behind the scenes rarely get their name in lights. I would like to introduce them now. Before a patient arrives at the hospital, we often rely on emergency medical technicians...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Barry DeKay of Niobrara announced recently he has filed paperwork with the Nebraska Secretary of State to run for the Nebraska Legislature in District 40. On Jan. 26, State Senator Tim Gragert of Creighton announced he will not be seeking a second term in the Legislature. "I appreciate Senator Gragert and his service to our district," DeKay said. "I consider Tim a friend and value his service to our country and our state. He and Donna certainly deserve to live a great...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE This winter, Antelope Memorial Hospital welcomes Julie Lingenfelter, MSE, LIMHP, LMHP, LPC, as the new mental health therapist for AMH's Senior Life Solutions program. Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient group therapy program, is designed to meet the unique needs of senior adults struggling with age-related depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, a recent health diagnosis or the loss of a loved one. As the therapist, Lingenfelter is responsible for...
I don't remember the first time I had Mexican food. I don't remember the first time I ate in an "authentic" Italian restaurant. I do remember the first time I had Chinese. Growing up in a small town in western Nebraska in the 60s and 70s, what I knew about Chinese food was the kind that you bought in a can at the grocery store. I was not impressed. But when I was a senior at UNL, I was taking a night class at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and, once a week, three friends and I would drive u...
HASTINGS – With two nurses out sick in early December, charge nurse Osa Brooks found herself scrambling to care for 28 patients. With only one floor nurse available, employees from other units were called in to work the floor or give medications. “It was really scary because I had 10 patients that I was responsible for, and I had another nurse giving medications for me,” Brooks said. Brooks said the chaos scared her because of the chance that she could have missed something, causing her patie...
One of my favorite parables describes the difference between heaven and hell. In both places, hungry people sit at tables laden with delicious food. In hell, people suffer and starve because they cannot eat with the long utensils provided. In heaven, people are happy and thrive because they use the utensils to feed each other. Many cultures and religions have some variation of this story. It illustrates a universal truth: we depend on each other. The current pandemic has starkly illustrated...
