Neligh's TK-Starlite Drive-In is offering free admission Thursday and Friday night.
The drive-in has changed its movie lineup due to a computer issue and will show "Home" and "The Longest Ride" for free on Thursday, Aug. 6, and "Home" and "Big Hero 6" for free on Friday, Aug. 7. Manager Brittany Kallhoff said they appreciate everyone's support and understanding of the situation, which is out of their hands. They hope to be able to show "Fantastic Four" and "Paper Towns" on Saturday, Aug. 8, and continue with the rest of the season as scheduled. Midwest Medical Transport has announced it will be moving into a new location in Neligh soon.
Julie Tschirren, who manages the Neligh fleet, said the company plans to move intothe soon-to-be-built Mill Pointe Plaza, which will be located along Highway 275 where Helmer's Furniture and Neligh Lockers once stood. State Farm Insurance will also be located in the four-unit building. The other two units are currently available for lease. "We're really looking forward to our new location and having everything under one roof," Tschirren said. "We'll have our ambulances and sleeping quarters all in the same location." Currently, Midwest Medical has two leased locations in Neligh - one is for the ambulances and the other is a house for employees. Tschirren said the new location will have a bay for both ambulances as well as living quarters for employees, including two bedrooms. The unit will be about 1,300 square feet and have a wash bay for the ambulances, as well as a kitchen and office in the living quarters. Tschirren said the company had been looking at locations for some time, and the new complex being built by Craig and Melissa Smith fits their needs very well. "This will be a great location for Midwest Medical Transport, and we're very appreciative of Craig and Melissa for not only designing their building to accommodate our needs but for investing in this community as well," Tschirren said. "This is a great addition to Neligh, and we're proud to have our name associated with the project." Tschirren said the doors from the ambulance bay will be on the south end and will not affect the public parking lot. They will remain accessible at all times without limiting public parking. Midwest Medical Transport plans to move into the new location toward the end of 2015. The Neligh Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a 4-Person Scramble at the Antelope Country Club in Neligh on Saturday, August 15.
The event will have a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The fee is $160 per team, which includes flag prizes and meal after 2nd round. A team mulligan and miracle putt will be available for $40 at check in. There are limited cart rentals, so sign up early to reserve your spot by calling the Antelope Country Club at 402-887-5211. The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band's Vortex will be performing a free concert in Neligh. The event will be held in Riverside park on August 14th at 7 p.m. in front of the Grandstands. People will be able to bring lawn chairs to sit in front of the Grandstands as well. Because this concert is free and open to the public, no advanced tickets are required. Vortex is an eight-piece group utilizing vocals, drums, guitar and a horn section. All members are active-duty members of the Air Force and have attended Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. Vortex is stationed at Offutt Air Force Base just outside of Omaha. Their music includes pop, country, rock, funk, blues, soul, jazz and swing hits. The group's goal is to inspire people to increased patriotism through their musicianship while raising awareness of our Airmen serving around the globe. The hiring of a road boss was discussed at Tuesday morning's County Supervisors meeting. The advertisement had not been published and was pending approval of County Attorney Joe Abler.
Another item on the agenda was brought to the table by Zoning Commissioner Char Carpenter. She requested the attachment of a fee on flood plain permits. Her suggestion was that the fee be set at $200 -$300. She said that when people build in a flood plain, they can potentially endanger people and property downstream. Supervisor Greg Koinzen made a motion to set the fee at $25. It passed 4-3 with Kerkman, Williby, Bolling and Koinzan voting in favor and Schindler, Henery and Schwager voting against. The preliminary levy requests from the fire district and townships were denied. The fire districts and townships will then set their own levy, if needed. Another item on the agenda was the bid from the Berggren Architects firm about the repair of the courthouse east gable. After discussion on the work that needed to be done, supervisors decided to put it up for local bids before accepting their offer. The item was tabled until next week. There was also a lengthy discussion of the road agreement between the county and Invenergy. Since the company has sold energy to other cities, Invenergy indicated concern about liability and asked that Prairie Breeze 2 and Prairie Breeze 3 be seen as two separate entities. * * * Correction: The original story incorrectly said the motion on the flood plain permit failed. The Antelope County News regrets the error. The Neligh Rescue raised nearly $5,000 with a gun raffle. Winners were drawn over the weekend during the Antelope County Fair.
"We really appreciate the support from Neligh and the entire Antelope County community," said Neligh Rescue co-captain Jared Jacob. "The funds raised will help us purchase some new equipment. Thank you to everyone for purchasing tickets." Gun winners were Carson Whitesel, Weatherby Upland 12 Ga. Shotgun; Tedd Adams, Henry Silver Boy Lever Action Rifle .17 HMR Caliber; and Ron Marshall, Savage Axis XP Rifle with Bushnell Scope. In an empty courtroom Monday morning, a hand-cuffed Darryl Lierman remained nearly mute as pleas of not guilty were entered on his behalf.
Lierman, represented by court-appointed attorney Ron Temple, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in the Antelope County courtroom. After a brief recess, county attorney Joe Abler returned with an information sheet to present to the court, which began the arraignment process. Judge Mark Johnson read Lierman's statutory rights and the alleged offenses. Lierman answered most questions asked of him, including his ability to read and write the English language and his highest form of education, but he refused to answer his age. Lierman, 49 and of Neligh, originally faced 11 felony charges; however, count four - first degree sexual assault of a child - was stricken. He currently is being charged with three counts of first degree sexual assault of a child (class 1B felonies), three counts of third degree sexual assault of a child and four counts of child abuse (class IIIA felonies). A class 1B felony is punishable by a maximum of life imprisonment and a mandatory minimum of 15 years imprisonment. Class IIIA felonies are punishable by a maximum of five years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine or both and there is no minimum. Lierman remained mute for all charges except for the first count for which he replied with the word "mute." The court entered not guilty pleas on his behalf for each of the ten counts. After arraignment, his jury trial was scheduled for September 14,at 9 a.m. with his pretrial will be August 26 at 9 a.m. He was released into the Antelope County Sheriff's custody, pending the posting of his bond, which is set at ten percent of $200,000. Lierman has been held at the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center since July 29. Antelope County Sheriff Bob Moore said immediately following his arrest on July 14, Lierman was taken to the Madison County Jail due to security reasons from a previous altercation. Moore said this was arranged prior to the arrest between himself, lead council Joe Abler and assistant council Joe Smith, who serves as the Madison Count Attorney. Paulyn's Dance Studio in Neligh will be holding their fall registration and open house on Monday, August 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dancers will be able to meet their instructors and register for prizes. Also they will be able to get their class times and schedules that evening. Call 402-371-0718 for more information Grace and Trinity Lutheran churches are welcoming a new vicar. Justin Hildebrand and his family have recently moved into their new vicarage home from Oklahoma and are excited about this new chapter in their lives. In an article for the church newsletter, Hildebrand shared his story of what led him to Nebraska and the people he has met so far. "From the very moment we pulled in and pastor greeted us I knew that this was the right place for us," Hildebrand said, "Then an hour later a whole army of people showed up to unload our U-Haul." Hildebrand earned a degree in law enforcement, but had a change of heart after graduating. He moved to Dallas, Texas to attend Dallas Christian College and has pursued his calling ever since. He and his wife Keely have two children, nine year-old Genevieve and their two year old son, Eric. "They are both great kids and we are blessed to have them," Hildebrand said. Hildebrand will serve as vicar from July 2015 to June 2016. He said he was very thankful for the opportunity and he and his family look forward to becoming a part of the community. "We are very honored that God has selected us to become part of your church family.," Hildebrand wrote, "We are happy to be here, and look forward to meeting each of you." Darryl Lierman's bond was reduced on Wednesday morning during his first court appearance where he is facing 11 felonies, including four counts of first degree sexual assault of a child.
Darryl and Julie Lierman, both of Neligh, appeared in Antelope County District Court. Darryl Lierman, 49, is facing 11 felony charges - four counts of first degree sexual assault of a child (class 1B felonies), three counts of third degree sexual assault of a child and four counts of child abuse (class IIIA felonies). Represented by Ron Temple, Lierman's attorney request a preliminary hearing, which judge Mark Johnson set for Monday, Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. The state requested Lierman's bond be set at $500,000 with the provision he cannot come into contact with children under the age of 19. Temple asked that the bond be cut in half - to $250,000 - with supervised contact with children. The state objected to both terms. Johnson lowered the bond to $200,000 with no contact with children under the age of 19. Julie Lierman faces a charge of child neglect (class I misdemeanor) and appeared in court without council. Lierman requested court-appointed council and will file an affidavit for such. Both Darryl Lierman and Julie Lierman were arrested on July 14 in Neligh. * * * Correction: The bond was set at $200,000 and not $250,000 as was originally reported. The ACN regrets this error. There were several criminal cases heard Wednesday that are currently in progress in the district court system. Errik Dummit, who was sentenced last month of attempted theft in last summer's cattle rustling case near Neligh, did not appear to pay attorney fees with the consent of the court. Dennis Statler pleaded guilty to one count of criminal attempt theft by unlawful taking. It is alleged that on April 13, he stole a side-by-side ATV and an Oldsmobile Aurora, the value of the two vehicles is over $1,500. Statler said, "I wasn't in my right mind and I went out and stole two vehicles that morning. . . . I was mentally unstable." His sentencing is set for September 30, 2015. Jeremy W. Jones was in district court with motions for discovery and transcript; both were sustained. A transcript of the preliminary hearing will be provided to both parties. A request for the lowering of the bond from $75,000 to $25,000 was denied. He is accused of assault on a peace officer, four counts of terroristic threats, resisting arrest, and obstructing a peace officer. Pretrial is set for August 26 and the trial date is September 14, 2015. Danielle Alt, 27, appeared in district court for arraignment. She pled not guilty to one count of consumption of methamphetamine, one count possession of marijuana, and one count possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use. Alt pleaded not guilty to all three charges and will appear for trial on September 14. Gordon Davidson was arraigned in court for two charges, theft by unlawful taking and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. He pled not guilty to both charges. Davidson's attorney requested his bond be lowered from $10,000 to $5,000. County attorney Joe Abler objected to those terms but was overruled by judge, Mark Johnson. Pretrial will take place August 26 and a jury trial is set for September 14. In case you missed the processional, here are some photos of the "Remembering Our Fallen" Exhibit that was escorted into Neligh by the Legion Riders, Neligh Police and the Neligh Fire Department.
These frame by frame lightning photos were taken south of Neligh on Monday night.
(Photos submitted by Aaron King) The Neligh Senior Center lunch menu for August is now available online. The popular fried chicken meal is planned on Thursday, August 20. Coffee and rolls are offered every Friday morning. Call the Senior Center by 10 a.m. for home-delivered meals and by 11 a.m. for congregate, 402-887-4330. Click the image below for a larger view of the August menu. Two motorcycle drivers were transported to the hospital following an accident west of Neligh on Saturday.
The accident occurred at 3:53 Saturday afternoon three miles west of Neligh on Highway 275. A group of six motorcycles were attempting to pass a John Deere tractor and baler driven by 19 year-old Cody Olson. According to officials, Olson was turning North when the bikes were passing, causing several of the bikes to collide. There was damage to three of the bikes, but none to the tractor and baler. There was no citation issued. City of Neligh Police, Clearwater Rescue, Neligh Rescue, Neligh-Oakdale Jaws of Life, Neligh Fire, and the Antelope County Sheriff's office were on the scene of the accident. Friday’s ground breaking on a three-quarter of a million dollar project in Neligh could have been all about the owners, Craig and Melissa Smith. Instead, the entrepreneurs shifted the spotlight to others - the community. “We wouldn’t be here today without the community’s support,” said Melissa Smith, who will move her State Farm Insurance office into one of the four units of the new commercial complex along Highway 275. “Everyone has been supportive in removing the eyesores as we’ve expanded.” Mayor Joe Hartz commended the Smiths, who are both Neligh-Oakdale graduates and have lived in the community their entire lives, for not only the beautification aspect but for their continued investment in the City of Neligh. "It is a tremendous asset to the city," Hartz said. "It's a great commitment by the Smiths, not only to the city, but to the Antelope County community." The Mill Pointe complex will have four commercial units ranging from 1,000 to 1,300 square feet and will face the highway with a large parking lot to the east. Besides State Farm, another unit is already contracted. The other two units are available for lease. The Mill Pointe project has been in the Neligh spotlight for over a year. With a high-profile location along Highway 275, it's impossible not notice the progress. Typically, the financial aspects of such developments are hush hush, but the Smiths have been very open about their investment in Neligh and have utilized several local funding options. Removing The Eyesores Craig Smith said the project has been in the works for nearly four years. They slowly acquired the properties, which were conveniently located behind their businesses of Big Red Motorsports and Smitty’s Super Clean car wash. The old Helmer’s Furniture Building and Neligh Lockers had sat empty for years, deteriorating in both condition and appearance. While many looked the other way of the eyesores, the Smiths saw opportunity - and not just for themselves. Like most downtown buildings, the structures shared walls, making removal of the property an extremely rare training opportunity for firefighters in not only Neligh, but all across Northeast Nebraska. Dozens of firefighters, some from as far away as Niobrara and O’Neill, spent a hot June day in Neligh training with Nebraska State Fire Marshals on how to fight downtown structure fires. They prepared for the worst in the best conditions. “This was a great opportunity to provide continued training and education to our firefighters,” Neligh Fire Chief Mike Mortensen said last June. Craig Smith said the project would have been impossible without the help of the Neligh Volunteer Fire Department. “We want to recognize the Neligh Volunteer Fire Department for their help on this project,” Smith said. “They are a huge asset to our community and played an irreplaceable role in getting to this point.” Local Investment A key aspect of this project, according to the Smiths, is the amount of dollars that will stay in Antelope County. Crafts Inc. of Norfolk is serving as the general contractor and is subcontracting the work to local businesses. Much like when Sampson Construction served as general contractor for Antelope Memorial Hospital's remodel, Crafts will oversee all aspects from architects to management. No Neligh contractors have an architect on staff. “Crafts is only the general contractor,” Craig Smith said. “The actual work on the building will be subcontracted out with those dollars staying local - plumbing, electrical, contracting, finish work, flooring. Hundreds of thousands of dollars will stay in Antelope County with this project.” Melissa Smith added that it's important to have a general contractor to ensure everything is permitted, surveyed and meets codes. Economic Development Location is everything, and the Smiths could have kept all of the property to themselves. Instead, a complex with multiple businesses with highway frontage has always been part of their plan. “That was our thought from the very beginning,” Melissa Smith said. “This property is large enough for several businesses, and it provides a great opportunity for new businesses wanting to expand to Neligh with a tremendous location and new construction.” The Smiths are investing about $750,000 in the project, which potentially could house multiple new businesses. That’s part of the reason the Smiths sought assistance from Neligh’s LB 840 loan program. Last week the Neligh City Council approved a 15-year loan for $50,000 for the project. With a fixed rate of 2.5 percent interest, the funding provides a low-interest loan to help spur economic growth. “Although this loan is to Mill Pointe LLC, it’s going to benefit three other businesses by providing new office space,” said Greg Ptacek, Neligh Economic Development Director. “It also has a domino effect because the current State Farm building will be available. That’s a great location on Main Street with low overhead.” The Smiths also utilized tax increment financing (TIF) for the parking lot. The Smiths will be loaned $112,000 from their future property taxes to help pay for that aspect. They will make annual payments on the loan for 15 years, totally around $140,000. TIF is not a grant; the money will be paid back with interest. It's also not money that comes from other tax payers. The money the Smiths are being lent is from the property taxes from their own land. Basically, the money would not even be available if not for the improvements being made. Mayor Hartz also said that the TIF is a way to allow people to own a business that never saw an opportunity before. Craig Smith said there will be 25-30 parking spaces, including handicap assessable parking, that will be available for public use. He said none of the stalls will be reserved. “Parking on Main Street is always an issues, and this provides a lot more parking for people, especially near the Imperial II Steakhouse,” he said. “Just try to find a parking space over the lunch hour on Fourth Street. It’s nearly impossible, so this parking lot will be utilized by the public immediately.” Why Invest $750,000 in Neligh? It’s a legitamite question, really. Why invest three quarters of a million dollar in Neligh? But to the Smiths, the question is almost absurd. “Why not?” is their answer. “Neligh is a great community that is seeing so much growth right now,” Melissa Smith said. “It’s full of progressive, supportive people who want to see each other succeed. That’s what we want as well. We want to see our neighbors, our friends, our competitors succeed. That helps make Neligh a better place, and that helps all of us.” The Smiths have three businesses in Neligh and one in O’Neill. They’re active in the Neligh Chamber of Commerce and are part of the Downtown Revitalization Committee. Not only are they invested in the community, they want to continue investing in it. “We believe in the future of the community,” Melissa Smith said. “We’ve lived our whole lives here, and the success of the community is very important to us.” The Norfolk Area Retired School Personnel group has always adopted and given funds to Norfolk schools. This year, they adopted Neligh-Oakdale.
Treasurer Marlene Petersen of Neligh said the group has adopted Neligh-Oakdale's elementary school for the 2015-16 year. On Monday, she presented a check to secretary Tina Wilson, in lieu of elementary Principal Mary Schrader who was out of town. Petersen said $131 was collected to help Neligh-Oakdale purchase school supplies for students who need them. She said later in the year, they group will take rolls to both elementary and high school staff to recognize their efforts. The Norfolk Area Retired School Personnel is made up of members from Norfolk, Neligh, Tilden, Pierce, Emerson, Battle Creek, Hoskins, Stanton and Plainview. They meet every other month on the third Saturday at the Norfolk Senior Center. The next meeting will be Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m. with entertainment and a short meeting to follow. All retired personnel in the area are welcome to attend. A fund has been set up to help a 1998 Neligh-Oakdale graduate with medical expenses. Brie (Schrader) Epke, 35, has spent months recovering from a stroke and was recently diagnosed with cancer. She and her husband, Brian, reside in Wichita, Kan. with their two sons, Brody and Brock. She is the daughter of Tom and Mary Schrader of Neligh. A "Go Fund Me" account has been set up to help the young mother. To help with Brie's expenses, the link to donate is: www.gofundme.com/brieepke She will be receiving treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. "We are so blessed and overwhelmed with everyone's caring comments and donations," Brie said on her Caring Bridge site. "It feels amazing knowing we have the most amazing support system by our side to kick this cancer." Visit her Caring Bridge site by using this link: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/brieepke Last week, a veteran requested the City of Neligh consider changing its fireworks policy. This week, a soldier currently on active duty is asking the City Council to stand down. Michaela Potter, who served as a medic in Afghanistan and recently moved to Neligh from Washington state, asked the City Council to create a fireworks ordinance due to anxiety for combat veterans, as well as for people who may be sleeping due to work commitment and for pets. The council discussed ordinances from several area communities, and many allowed fireworks until either 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. Council member Leonard Miller suggested an ordinance in Neligh for 10 p.m. while Stephanie Wanek asked for 11 p.m. They compromised on 10:30 p.m. and instructed the city attorney to draft an ordinance for review at a future meeting allowing fireworks from 10 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. They would be allowed until midnight on July 4. But Javis Olson, a 2006 Neligh-Oakdale graduate and E5/SGT in the U.S. Army, disagrees with changing the City’s guidelines. Neligh currently does not have a fireworks ordinance but follows the 11 p.m. guideline on weekdays. “When I raised my hand to join the Army, I knew what I was sacrificing,” Olson said. “Nowhere in that contract did it say anything about asking my community to change its policies for service members like myself.” Olson, who is stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. but was “born and raised in Neligh,” said he wants council members to take their time in considering this change. After all, he said Neligh is home to veterans from many wars, and council members should seek their opinions on whether the restriction is even necessary. Olson - who has been awarded the Bronze Star, two Army Commendation medals and three Army Achievement medals - referenced his grandfather Laverne Heermann and Desert Storm veteran Perry Smith in saying veterans who served in combat situations haven’t complained about Neligh’s fireworks. “We never heard one word from those heroes, so why should we be any different today as this generation’s veterans? Why should we as veterans want to change something that comes once a year to celebrate America’s independence that was fought and bled for by valorous heroes like who I have had the pleasure of serving beside?” Olson asked. “Neligh has changed so much already. Why change something so small that many families and children look forward to all year long?” Olson served in the Nebraska National Guard from 2005-2012 and has been on active duty since December 2012. He currently serves in the 14th CRD/GSB (Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment/Group Support Battalion) in 3rd SFG (Special Forces Group) A (Airborne). Although fireworks don’t bother him, Olson said he is aware of other veterans who have troubles during the Fourth of July. But he still questions what restricting firework discharge by 30 minutes really accomplishes, as well as if people will actually stop lighting fireworks at 10:30 p.m. In his opinion, having an ordinance with a 10:30 p.m. limit is simply unnecessary. “Keep in mind that I am by no means somebody special, but instead someone else who grew up in Neligh with an opinion,” he said. “If you do not agree with my opinion, than you are respectfully entitled to whatever you feel. Call me old fashioned, but why change?” Neligh-Oakdale will begin classes on August 19 and have a 1:30 p.m. dismissal. Updated elementary supplies list available here. Registration Kindergarten thru sixth-grade registration will be Wednesday, Aug. 5, in both West and East Ward buildings from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. New student registration for those in grades 7-12 will be August 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be a mandatory student-parent orientation on the 1:1 computer initiative in the gym for students in grades 9-12. Also, those in grades 9-10 will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11 ,at 7 p.m. Those in grades 11-12 will meet Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. The preschool through sixth-grade back to school barbecue, hosted by the Neligh-Oakdale Education Foundation, will be in school gym on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The first day of school for K-12 students will be Wednesday, Aug. 19, with a 1:30 p.m. dismissal. The first day of preschool will be Thursday, Aug. 20. Fall Picture day will be Monday, Aug. 24. Bus Stops Those wanting a bus stop directly in front of their home or business have until Aug. 1 to pay the transportation fee or a late fee will be assessed. There will be 11 bus stops in Neligh and Oakdale this fall. Times for pickup in the morning will be set at a later date. Those requesting additional bus stops must pay a $175 transportation fee to the school district or be assessed a $100 late fee after Aug. 1. The regular bus stops for 2015-16 will be as follows: Neligh 2nd St. and D St. Meadowlark Lane and Cottonwood Lane 5th St. and N St. 9th St. and U St. West Ward High School Oakdale Wilson St. and 5th St. 1/2 mile south on Taylor St. 6th and Taylor St. 1/4 mile west on Mill St. Hohman St. and 3rd St. Supplies list available here. Fireworks discharge may be restricted in the City of Neligh next year, pending a new ordinance.
Neligh resident Michaela Potter, who is a combat veteran and served as a medic while deployed in Afghanistan, asked the Neligh City Council to consider changing the times fireworks can be discharged. Currently, they can be discharged until 11 p.m., prior to the Fourth of July. Police Chief Mike Wright said the City currently goes by guidelines of 11 p.m., not an actual ordinance. Potter explained that to combat vets, the fireworks can easily be mistaken for mortar shells and bombs, especially when unexpected. She told the Antelope County News, "It's the unexpected loud bangs. Especially on the Fourth of July, we expect it. But on the days and weeks before and after, we kind of get caught off guard. And there's an instant anxiety, and you have to kind of check your surroundings and remember where you are and that it's not a bomb because for an entire year, you spent fearing that noise the most." At last week's meeting, Potter told council members people have been understanding, but she would like the City to legally change the time of firework discharge. Leonard Miller suggest an ordinance until 10 p.m., but Stephanie Wanek said residents need time to light off fireworks that require darkness. The council then discussed an ordinance to 10:30 p.m. The City Council approved City Attorney James McNally to draft an ordinance to be reviewed at an upcoming council meeting. The change would be for Neligh to allow fireworks from 10 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. on weeknights from June 25 until July 3 and from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. on weekends. On July 4, fireworks would be legal to discharge until midnight. Miller made the motion to draft an ordinance with Wanek seconding. It was approved 3-0 with Dale Wilkinson absent. The Antelope County Fair is right around the corner, planned this year from July 28-August 2. Ag Olympics will kick off the fair on Tuesday, and other events will include bull riding, the demolition derby, truck and tractor pull and this year's music entertainment, Montgomery Gentry. Click for a complete list of ticket outlets for the various events. Here is the complete schedule of events including 4-H shows: Tuesday, July 28 9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Dog Show 1:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Cat Show 3:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Small Pet Show 7:00 p.m. Ag Olympics Ag Olympics Events include: Hay Hauling Monkey Wrenching Dairy Delight Corn Crazy Scrambled Eggs Rolling Easy Registration for Ag Olympics begins at 6:30 p.m. in the horse arena. Participants will compete in teams of two. Must complete all events together. The games may be messy, so participants are encouraged to "dress for a mess." The fastest three teams to finish the events in each of the age groups will place. Age groups are 4 to 6-years old; 7 to 12-years old; 13 to 18-years-old; and adults. Places will be similar to the Olympics: Gold ($40) • Silver ($25) • Bronze ($10). Contact Ed Pellatz for details or for early registration, 402-929-3046. Wednesday, July 29 2-6:00 p.m. Entry day for ALL 4-H/FFA exhibits other then livestock (except clothing, photography, and cake decorating) 7:00 p.m. Team Penning Contact Dakota Olson for details or for early registration, 402-741-2399 Thursday, July 30 1:00 p.m 4-H/FFA Dairy Show 2:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Horse Show 7:30 Calcutta---8:00 p.m. Bull Riding Sponsored by KBRX radio, McKay Stock James Lee Band in the Beer Garden Friday, July 31 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Horse Show 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show 1:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Revised Poultry Competition 4:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Goat Show 5:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Show 8:00 p.m. Montgomery Gentry in front of grandstand. Back 40 in the Beer Garden after the Concert Saturday, August 1 7:00 a.m. Pancakes sponsored by Farmers Pride 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Show 10:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Show To Follow Large Animal Round Robin 4:00 p.m. Premium Auction 7:00 p.m. Demo Derby To Participate Contact Sammy 308-233-7237 or Leon 308-440-5491 Rules Tickets County Road Band in the Beer Garden Sunday, August 2 7:30 a.m. Pancake sponsored by Snider Memorial. Free to 4-H/FFA Exhibitors 10:00 a.m. Open Horse Fun Day (Arena) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue & Awards Ceremony 2:00 p.m. All 4-H/FFA Exhibits Released. 5:00 p.m. Nebraska Truck and Tractor Pull To Participate Contact Rick Bradley, 308-233-4503 Rules Tickets For more fair information, visit the Antelope County Fair website. The Antelope County Food Pantry will be the topic at the final Adult Summer Reading Program at the Neligh Public Library. Bev Alderson of Elgin will talk about the importance of the food pantry at noon on Wednesday, July 22. Lunch will be provided. Donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry are welcome.
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