Pam Young has been battling Crone's Disease for many years. This battle has been a physical, emotional and as well as financial strain on her. To Reach out to our friend Pam, and try to alleviate some of her worries by offering some financial assstance. If your helping by a check please Pay to the Order of : Pam Young Benefit. you can either mail or leave your help donations off at the following locations. Chambers State Bank P.O. Box 37, Chambers NE 68725
Pinnacle Bank, P.O. Box 470 or 429 E Douglas St. O'Neill Ne 68763
TUESDAY, JUNE 18TH
Movie Day at the Atkinson Public Library on Tuesday, June 18th. All children ages 3 to Grade 5 are encouraged to attend. The kid friendly movie will start at 1:00 p.m.
Pillow Cleaning sponsored by the St. Joseph's Alter Society, at the KC Hall will be in Atkinson on June 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
O'Neill Senior Center will be serving an Evening Meal Tuesday, June 18th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome for this Picinic Dinner.
The Holt Co Ladies VFW Auxiliary will meet tonight at 7:00 pm at the post on south Harrison street. Installation of Officers will be tonight. COME, meet your new officers. If you would like a ride to the meeting, call 336 2274.
The Foodbank for the Heartland Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by the O'Neill First United Methodist Church will be giving away food Tuesday evening, June 18th, at the O'Neill Community Center, beginning at 6 pm. Items include canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries and desserts. There is no income criteria, but the goal is to provide free food to families where the need is great and resources are limited. Bring your own boxes or bags. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Come at 5 pm if you would like to help with this ministry.
Boyd County Mobile Food Pantry will be held Tuesday, June 18th at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Spencer from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your own bags and boxes, open to everyone.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH
Team Jack Blood Drive will be at the Stuart City Auditorium, on Wednesday, June 19th, with openings from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call Abby at 402-924-3041 or Donna at 402-924-3469.
American Red Cross, hosted by the Chambers FCCLA , on Wednesday, June 19th at the Chambers American Legion, from 11:30 a.m. t o 5:30 p.m.. For an appointment please call Marilyn 402-482-5665 walk ins welcomed.
American Red Cross, will also be in Ewing, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Presbyterian Church. Make an appointment by calling Cheryl Thrammer at 402-626-7558
The City of Atkinson and the Village of Emmet will be spraying for mosquitoes Wednesday and Thursday nights this week (the 19th and 20th).
THURSDAY JUNE 20TH
Dig into Reading” at the Atkinson Public Library Story Hour on Thursday, June 20th, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. The theme this week, for children ages 3 to Grade 5, is “Dig Deep”! Join us for mouse stories, singing, and drawing fun.
The Atkinson Children's Theater will be holding auditions on Thursday, June 20th at 10:00 a.m. at the West Holt Lecture Hall. This year's production is the Tale of Snow White. Children are asked to bring $10.00 if they would like to order a t-shirt.
The City of Atkinson and the Village of Emmet will be spraying for mosquitoes Thursday night June 2th.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST
Clearwater: Nashville Songwriters’ Summer Kick-Off Show on Friday, June 21st at 8 PM at the Fire Hall. There will be a silent auction during the performance and a cash bar until 1:00 A.M. Hit songwriters Brice Long and Rick Huckaby will headline, joined by Michael Platek and Willie Dyer, also from Nashville. Brice Long is known for writing hits for Gary Allan, Randy Houser, and Casey James. Huckaby is an accomplished artist who has written for and played acoustic guitar in Tracy Lawrence’s band, and has also written for Trace Adkins. His latest work was penning the song “Beer With Jesus” for Thomas Rhett. Walk-ins are welcome at the door for $10.00 each, or reserved tables of eight can be purchased for $150.00 by calling Jarod or Tammy Bearinger at (402) 485-9209 or (402) 841-2763 or e-mailing tamara@nntc.net. The show will benefit the Clearwater American Legion and Clearwater Chamber of Commerce.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND
Stuart Roping Club will have their second annual round robin team roping on Saturday, June 22 at 6:00 p.m. Pre-entry is required. Call Matt Kaup for details or to enter at 402-340-9648. Twenty head round robin, entries open until filled.
West Holt Medical Services Foundation 6th Annual summer Play golf (4 person scramble), play cards (pitch or bridge) or play board games (Yahtzee, Mexican Train Dominos or Scrabble)
Atkinson-Stuart Country Club – check in from noon – 1:30; golf tees off at 1:30; other games start at 2:30 Get a Hole in One and win $10,000, Kindle Fire or $500 Qualify for the Putting Contest from noon – 1:30 and the finals are at 7pm--Winner takes home a trip to Hawaii Win prizes, take home a door prize and enjoy dinner Registration information at www.westholtmed.org or call 402-925-1956
A horseback trail ride organized by the Pipeline Posse will be held Saturday, June 22nd. Experience the beautiful Niobrara River Country in the path of the proposed Keystone XL Oil Pipeline. A Saturday evening meal and Sunday morning breakfast will be provided. For trail ride registration call Sue Mitchell at 402-925-5551. For those not riding horses, call Bonny Kilmurry at 402-925-5538 to reserve a seat for a guided bus tour. For cabins and camping information contact Diana Steskal at 402-924-3186. This will be an excellent photo opportunity, a time for learning, and a chance to visit landowners directly affected by the Keystone XL's route.
SUNDAY JUNE 23RD
Come learn about the Tar Sand Keystone XL Pipeline proposed through Nebraska. Sunday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Butte Community Center. The movie Whitewater Black Gold will be shown. Learn why Nebraskans are fighting to protect their water, land and livelihoods. This even is hosted by Doug Liewer.
Old time Country and Old Time Gospel Jam will be held at the Tilden Public Library on Sunday June 23rd.
Sunday, June 23rd is the Annual Brandon Lucht Sons of the American Legion Poker Run in Chambers. Check in is between 11 a.m. and 12 noon with kickstands up at 12:15 p.m. Cost is $15 for single person and $20 for couples. Wild Dog t-shirts will be available for purchase. For more information contact Marlin at 402-336-7502 or Darren at 402-336-7033
MONDAY, JUNE 24TH
Come to the Atkinson Public Library Monday, June 24th for Craft Day to make black spoon ants! Children ages 3 to Grade 5 are welcome to make crafts anytime from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Check out some books while you’re here and “Dig into Reading”!
Faith Community Church in O'Neill will be having their Vacation Bible School from June 24th to June 28th. Preschool through six grade is welcome from 9:30 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Call Emily at 402-360-1263
TUESDAY JUNE 25TH
Movie Day at the Atkinson Public Library on Tuesday, June 25th. All children ages 3 to Grade 5 are encouraged to attend the kid friendly movie which will start at 1:00 p.m.
Faith Community Church in O'Neill will be having their Vacation Bible School from June 24th to June 28th. Preschool through six grade is welcome from 9:30 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Call Emily at 402-360-1263
Elgin Young N Lively Club's 2013 Garden Tour will be held on Tuesday, June 25th with tours starting at 5 p.m. There will be 5 beautiful gardens to be featured. Cost is $10 per person. Maps will be available at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, north side of the church beginning at 4:30 p.m. that day. Rain date is June 27th. Proceeds go to the Young N Lively Park Fund & Q125 Fund.
THURSDAY JUNE 27TH
Dig into Reading” at the Atkinson Public Library Story Hour on Thursday, June 27th, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. The theme this week, for children ages 3 to Grade 5, is “Burrowers”! Join us for ant stories, singing, and drawing fun!
SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH
The Ewing Full Gospel Women's Ministry will be serving Walking Tacos, Sub Sandwiches, pop, and Rootbeer Floats. Ewing Full Gospel Church 320 E Lincoln St. in Ewing during the City Wide Garage Sales.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill Mass time for Saturday June 29th will be at 5pm, NOT 6pm due to the St. Mary's alumni banquet
SATURDAY JULY 6TH
33rd Annual North Star A- B.A.T.E. Poker Run starting July 6th, at 1:00 p.m. in Dixon S.D.
MONDAY, JULY 15TH
O'Neill Pool, Swimming Lessons will begin on Monday July 15th. Each session will be held for two weeks. Classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Will last 30 min. sign up forms can be filled out aqt the pool, or call 402-336-1572. There will be limited amount of students per session, so sign up soon. Lesson cost $15 per child.
SATURDAY, JULY 20TH
Fun Rides in the Northern Antelpoe County in conjunction with their annual BBQ, will be held on Saturday, July 20th in Royal, Ne. Sponserened by the Royal Economic Development Corporation. For more information, please contact Gary Ober 893-2880, Corey Curtis 893-3861, Archie Brandt 842-3573
TUESDAY JULY 30TH
Tuesday, July 30, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., O'Neill Community Center.....Wine & Country...A Celebration of Good Wine & Great Country Music. Wine-tasting, snacks, booths and a country music concert beginning at 7 p.m., featuring Roger Tibbs from New Zealand, Tex & Mary from Nebraska and Texas, and Northeast Nebraska's own Johansen Sisters. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 402-371-9853 or 903-467-9545 to reserve. Join us for a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship and great music!
General Announcements
The O'Neill Library now has 1040 instruction books to help with your taxes.
Starting Monday, April 22nd the Village of Ewing will be flushing the fire hydrants every Monday weather permitting for the next two months.
There will be sign-up sheets available during game times, by the concession stand at the O’Neill soccer fields, for any players or coaches interested in going to the AYSO Heart of America Soccer tournament and/or the Midwest Cup tournament. Please contact Ron Bennetts for more information 336-1686, 340-1326
The O'Neill high School weight room will be open Monday - Thursday morning from 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and Monday- Thursday evening from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Month of June Girls hours are 6:30-7:30a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Boys hours will run from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m & 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Transitions, a grief support group for person's who have experienced the death of a loved one will meet the first Thursday of every month at the Golden Living Center in O'Neill from 2 to 3 p.m.
There are AA Meetings in Atkinson every Tuesday and every Thursday. Tuesday is the 12 & 12 Study (closed meeting) at 8 PM at the Presbyterian Church on Highway 20. Every Thursday there is a Big Book Study (closed meeting) at 8 PM at the Good Samaritan Center in Atkinson and an Open Meeting at 8 PM at the Presbyterian Church in Atkinson.
What: TOPS -- Take Off Pounds Sensibly Weight Loss Success with caring support and encouragement. Nonprofit, low-cost program
When: Every Thursday Night * Weigh-in starts at 5:45 PM * Meeting starts at 6:15 PM
Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church - Chambers * Contacts: Faye Wood at 482-5540 or Penny Bendorf at 482-5230
Stuart Community Church is a pick up site for the Atkinson/Stuart Food Pantry the first Monday of every month. For applications or questions please contact Linda Nekuda at 402-340-2273. The church is open from 3 to 5 p.m. on the first Monday of the month and is also open the last Friday of the month for signup for the following month from 3 to 5 p.m.
The Atkinson Food Pantry is open the first Monday of every month from 2 PM to 5:30 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Atkinson.
The O'Neill Food Pantry will be open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. For an appointment, contact Michele at CNCS at 336-4298 Ext. 26.
The Wheeler County Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday by appointment for Wheeler County residents. It is located in Ericson at Sandhills Baptist Fellowship, 307 Central Ave. Call 308-653-2163 for information or to make an appointment.
The Holt County Historical Society is open regular hours from 10 AM to 4 PM Monday through Thursday.
Community Peer Tobacco Cessation Support Groups Meetings on Tuesday evenings from 6 PM to7 PM at Avera St Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill, Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh on Wednesdays at 7 PM to 8 PM, Osmond Hospital on Thursday evenings at 7 PM to 8 PM and at Creighton Area Health Services in Creighton every other Tuesday evening from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. No pre-registration or cost to attend.
Foster parents have the ability to make a difference in a child's life. For more information or to sign up for Building Blocks For Community Enrichment's foster parent classes, contact Rachael Kalloff at 402-336-4841.
Representatives from Good Will are available to come and talk about their organization and where the items and donations go. They will answer questions also. For more information, call Good Will at (712) 258-4511.
The Neligh Support Group, sponsored by the Lincoln Greater NE Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association meets every Tuesday of the month at the Neligh Public Library at 5 PM. For more information, please contact Kathy or Bobbi at 402-887-5428
Spencer Library Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
