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Ring in the new year with the New Moon Community Theater at a NYE 2024 Party at the Neligh American Legion, 115 West Third Street. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. A prime rib dinner will be served at 7:30. The Amazing Arthur will provide entertainment. He weaves personal stories with bits of comedy and improv during his hypnotist act. A dessert auction will be held and, at midnight, a champagne toast will take place. Reservations are required by Dec. 20 and tables of eight...
"On Jan. 8, our next 'Move It to Lose It' Contest begins at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. "I look forward to offering a fresh start to area residents – in supporting their wellness goals. It's often helps to be more accountable when one teams up with friends or family to initiate healthier habits. This contest is an excellent way to kick off 2024 and reach their goals!" The contest has three categories for men, women and teams. It runs for 10 weeks f...
The Honorable Donna Taylor handled several arraignments when she presided from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Dec. 6. Jeremy J. Warnke, 49, of Neligh appeared for arraignment on a charge of third-degree assault. Conviction of the Class 1 misdemeanor would have resulted in up to $1,000 fine and/or up to one-year incarceration. The charge was reduced to a Class 2 misdemeanor, assault by mutual consent, pursuant to a plea agreement with Antelope County attorney Joe Smith. The Class 2 misdemeanor carried the same potential...
When Janneken Smucker, professor at West Chester University in Pennsylvania, was researching quilt making using the Library of Congress’s resources, she came across hoards of quilt-making photos from the early 1930s. This seemed out of the norm to Smucker, a lifelong quilt maker and researcher. Upon further digging, Smucker learned quilts were integral to the federal government’s New Deal strategy to mend the country’s economy and morale during the Great Depression. This discovery started a yearslong research and curatorial process, resulting i...
A locally-sponsored food pantry will host a mobile pickup next week. The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Food may be picked up from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the American Legion Club, located at 115 W. 3rd Street, in Neligh. Recipients will remain in their vehicles and pantry volunteers will load the food in the vehicles....
Three defendants, charged with Neligh city and Oakdale village ordinance violations had their day in county court last week. Appearing in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor at the courthouse in Neligh on Dec. 6, Linda Mack of Elgin appeared for sentencing and an abatement order on an offense of maintaining a dangerous building on the west half of lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 197, in Neligh. Prosecutor, Neligh city attorney James McNally, indicated Mack had recently contacted the Neligh Volunteer Fire Department about burning the house as a...
Kegan J. McAllister, 19, of Tilden faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Dec. 6 for pretrial hearing on a Class 1 misdemeanor. A plea agreement was announced. McAllister pleaded guilty, as charged, to a count of third-degree domestic assault committed July 6. In return, Antelope County attorney Joe Smith agreed to file no additional charges related to the incident and will make no recommendation at sentencing. Carney informed the judge that McAllister is set for sentencing in Madison County district cour...
Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital were recognized for years of service and Caring Kind at the Antelope Memorial Hospital Christmas party, held Friday, Dec. 8, at the American Legion in Neligh. Receiving awards for number of years honored are (front row, l-r): Heather Dawson (30), Carrie Schrader (15), Kelli Osborn (5), Christine Counts (30), Charlene Hughes (45), Cindy Rice (20); (back row, l-r): Dr. Roger Rudloff (15), Michelle Meuret (5), Philip Hart (25), Sarah Luebe (15), Kathryn...
Mary Reyes, of Page, was simply looking for something extra to occupy her time, when a conversation with her sister and brother-in-law led to a fresh idea. For nearly a year, Reyes has been creating scented bead car fresheners and selling them under the Godly Irresistible Freshies label. She said the process is painless. First, she mixes aroma beads with various fragrance oils, which cure for two weeks. During that time period, Reyes shakes the bottles four to five times a day. "I walk by and...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Friday, Dec. 15, at noon. Youngsters are invited to submit letters via mail at Santa c/o Summerland Advocate-Messenger, PO Box 277, Clearwater, NE 68726. Letters may also reach Santa via email at lschindler@summerlandadvocate.com Letters will run in the Christmas edition of SAM....
Summerland School's music department will offer two holiday concerts on Monday, Dec. 11. At 6 p.m., kindergarten through sixth-grade students will present the annual Christmas play, under the direction of Sarah Kesting. The performance will take place in the main gym. Grades seven through 12 music students will present musical selections, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the auxiliary gym. Emily Heithoff will direct and Carol Thiele will be accompany choir and band students....
Clearwater residents are invited to a Dec. 10 meeting, at the Clearwater Legion, for continued talks on the renovation project. Sons of the American Legion commander Kelly Kerkman said the meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Pledge cards may be turned in prior to the meeting....
Summerland board of education members will learn how the district approaches the state’s American civics requirement when the board meets in regular session, Wednesday, Dec. 13. The meeting is scheuled to begin at 6 p.m., in the board room. Per state statute, the American Civics Committee is required to meet twice annually when public testimony can be entered into the record. Also included in new business, board members will discuss the 2024-2025 certificated staff negotiated agreement, take a...
The structure of county government day in Holt County may have a different look next fall. Suupervisor Doug Frahm said for a number of years, the local veterans service officer has assisted with organizing the day’s program. “Ken (Stenka) doesn’t feel he has the responsibility or the time to do it anymore,” Frahm reported. “And he’s right, it’s not his program, it’s the American Legion’s program. He did volunteer to do it at the time ... before Arnold Hall, the county commander or a po...
The Honorable James Kube, presided from the bench in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Nov. 29. Morgan K. Anson, 25, appeared for sentencing on three crimes committed Dec. 9, 2022, Count I, theft by receiving stolen property valued between $1,500 and $5,000, a Class 4 felony; Count II, attempted possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, a Class 1 misdemeanor; and Count III, use of a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Antelope County public defender Pat Carney asked for a probation sentence. He...
Jerry F. Homolka Jr., 57, of Chambers faced the Honorable Kale Burdick on Nov. 14, in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill, for sentencing on a count of driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor. Burdick find him $500, revoked his driver’s license for 60 days and placed him on probation for six months. He was ordered to pay $210 in probation fees and $105 costs. Homolka was represented by Ron Temple of Norfolk. Homolka was arrested by an O’Neill police officer May 22, with a preliminary breath alcohol conte...
People gathered at the Nebraska Library Commission’s meeting, Nov. 16, to urge commissioners to limit the accessibility of certain databases and books available to Nebraska children in city and public school libraries. The Nebraska Library Commission, established in 1901 as a part of the Nebraska executive branch, promotes, develops and coordinates statewide library services in city, school, university and institutional libraries. The commission is governed by a six-member board appointed by the governor. The Nebraska Library Commission’s Nov...
(right) The Renegades' William Jesse swats the ball over the hand of Summerland's Michael Koenig, during the tipoff of Friday's contest in Chambers. The Bobcats took control early, winning 70-29. Koenig scored 14 points in the contest. "Our goal is to win each day with quality reps and great teamwork. We have to stay locked in with that mindset and just worry about going "1-0" each time we step on the court," coach Brett Kaczor said....
An Atkinson man was recently sentenced to a total of 28 days in the Holt County Jail when he was sentenced in two separate cases, one for trespassing after a plan to steal electronics was interrupted and one for driving under the influence of alcohol, when he ignored an officer who advised him not to drive. Dwayne K. Butler, 28, appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Nov. 21. On his conviction of first-degree criminal trespass, a Class 1 misdemeanor committed July 17, Burdick sentenced B...
Rider C. Short, 23, in front of the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Nov. 29, alongside his attorney, Fred Bartell of Norfolk. Short was set for pretrial hearing on Count I, operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, a Class 4 felony, and Count II, as amended in October, unauthorized use of a propelled vehicle, a Class 3 misdemeanor, both alleged July 4 in downtown Neligh. Kube set the case for a bench trial at 9 a.m. Feb. 5. Bond is continued, in the amount of $20,000, 10%. *** Several other pending...
Richard C. Jelich Jr., 28, of Norfolk appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Nov. 15, alongside Antelope County public defender Pat Carney, for sentencing on a count of third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor committed June 14 at a Neligh residence. Carney told the Honorable Donna Taylor that Jelich has motivation to succeed at probation. “He has a decent handle on where he is and where he wants to go,” the attorney said. Jelich apologized for his behavior, saying he accepted full responsibility. Taylor showed some ske...
Whether you're looking for stocking stuffers for youngsters, the perfect holiday decor or a unique present for the person who has everything, Saturday's Holiday Marketplace will offer a wide array of holiday gift ideas. The event, planned at The Office, located at 522 Main Street, in Clearwater, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to The Sidebar, a craft and food boutique featuring Nebraska-based artisans, vendors on site will help shoppers find artwork, jewelry, holiday items, home...
The reason for the season will be the focus of the 35th annual Women's Holiday Tea, planned for Dec. 3, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, in Orchard, at 4 p.m. Area women are welcome to join in the festivities and show their holiday spirit. Chicken noodle soup and desserts will be served. Jazz up a cuppa cocoa at the hot chocolate bar. A freewill donation will be accepted....
Clearwater residents will begin the holiday season with an old-fashioned Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3. Between 5 and 7:30 p.m., soup, sandwiches, desserts and drinks will be served at the American Legion. Donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry will be accepted. Canned items may be dropped off at the event. Sleigh rides will be available on Main Street through the event.Santa Claus will make an appearance, so youngsters are urged to bring a wish list to share with jolly old St. Nick. The...
There will be plenty of holly, jolly and Christmas lights, Sunday, when the Ewing Young Members Club presents its annual parade of lights. Early registrations are accepted via email at ewingsummerfunfest@gmail.com. Lineup for the event will begin at 5:30 p.m., at the football field. The parade will proceed to Nebraska Street and travel through the business district, beginning at 6 p.m. Santa will visit the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church after the parade and be available for...
