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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Clearwater Village Board of Trustees reviewed results of a recent housing survey during the board's March 8 meeting. According to Clearwater Economic Development Director Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen, survey results identify the need for affordable housing as a priority for the village. "The housing shortage has been identified as a priorty for the ED office," she said. The survey evaluated current housing quality, while identifying needs. Included in the results is public comment about housing stoc...
Summerland Bobcat track teams began the season, Friday, at the Wayne State College Invite. Several athletes made a trip to the medal stand. Girls' division: Hadley Cheatum earned three medals, including a gold medal in the 400m. Results by event include: 100m: Kylie Hewett, eighth, 13.90; Melany Mendoza, 23rd, 15:47; Lizett Marino, 24th, 15.53 200m: Kylie Hewett, fifth, 29.34; Emma Hoffman, 24th, 35.09 400m: Cheatum, 1st, 1:06.61; Olga Mendoza, 20th, 1:18.74; Hoffman, 25th, 1:26.27 800m: Ellie...
Do your eyebrows need a shape up? If yes, you may want to check out the newest business on Clearwater's Main Street. Blade & Bliss, owned by Logan Kerkman, offers microblading and microshading services. The business, located in suite two in The Office, at 522 Main Street, opened Feb. 23. Microblading businesses are rare in rural Nebraska, but the trend is growing. "Microblading is a form of semi-permanent cosmetics," Kerkman said. The tattoo technique can fill out or reshape brows by adding...
Three students will represent the Summerland speech team at the 2021 Nebraska School Activities Association State Speech Contest, Friday, March 19, in Kearney. Kyra Nilson, Emily Nordby and Adrienne Parker advance from the Class C2-3 district contest, held March 9, in Atkinson. Coach Julie Harley said students qualified for district finals in three events. Nilson and Nordby earned the gold medal in duet acting, while Parker brought home silver in persuasive speaking. The oral interpretation of d...
The brick building that anchors Clearwater's Main Street will be refurbished as a historical center. Clearwater Village Board of Trustees approved a proposal by a newly-formed group, the Clearwater Historical Society, to renovate the structure that sits along Nebraska Street. Carla Jacob told trustees, "We have a group of people who are interested in pursuing the building. We are aware it will take a significant amount of money. We have a few plans in mind already." The group plans to form a 501...
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and Clearwater Public Library will host a drive-through Easter egg event, Saturday, March 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., at The Office. Families are invited to meet the Easter Bunny outside the building, drop off a coloring contest page, located on Page 10 of the March 11 edition of the Advocate-Messenger and receive a treat. Top prizes, in three age categories, will be awarded to youngsters who submit a coloring page. Winners will be announced in the April 1...
Summerland - Ewing Future Business Leaders of America will host a blood drive, Wednesday, March 24, at the village hall, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins will not be accepted. To make an appointment, contact Patty Sukup at 402-626-7235 or visit redcrossblood.org....
A job fair for Antelope County businesses and community members is planned, Tuesday, March 23, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the Antelope County Fair building, in Neligh. There is no charge for Antelope County businesses to participate in the event. To register or for more information, contact the Neligh Economic Development Office at 402-887-4447. Grow Neligh and Antelope County Ag Society are assisting with the event....
A day off. What’s that? Since starting this business venture, we haven’t been “out of the office” very often. Even when we aren’t there, it seems like one or both of us is constantly working on some project involving the paper, the print shop or the Sidebar. I don’t think either one of us will complain though. Our business continues to grow and we’re excited to see where we’re headed. Yet, it’s a balancing (and sometimes, juggling) act. A smart living piece in the New York Times recently caught...
I heard it, then what followed was the rain. We are in the first part of March and I feel it was a spring thunderstorm as I was hearing thunder. Before I woke for the day, I just knew I would be able to look out my kitchen window and see green grass and robins. Spring isn’t quite here yet, but as I stepped outside that morning, I could smell the damp earth calling to me. Despite the thunder and rain, it’s early enough in March that there are still memories looming in my mind of a ground hog pre...
Ken Paulson Director of the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for office again. No one wants to be held directly responsible for letting the public down. Case in point is the recent catastrophe in Texas, when unexpected winter storms left 4 million homes without power, ruptured pipes and tainted the water supply for many. Texas’ energy grid essential...
"We're currently in the process of finalizing the blueprints for remodeling our patient rooms and nursing floor ˗ originally built in the 1970s," said Diane Carlin, Antelope Memorial Hospital chief executive officer. "It will include a variety of improvements and updates which will enhance the flow of patient care, aesthetics of patient rooms and safe delivery of quality care for patients, to include those ill with COVID. Construction will begin this spring, with the project being completed in p...
BROOKE WRAGE, CELENA SHEPHERD and MADELEINE GRANT Nebraska News Service The first week of floor debates kicked off the second week in March. Senators debated and advanced a handful of bills in the Nebraska Legislature. A recap of the week. LB255: Provide compensation to families of deceased first responders Sen. Matt Hansen, of Lincoln, introduced LB255, which would establish the In the Line of Duty Compensation Act to provide a one-time death benefit for a family member of a first responder who dies while on the line of duty. “I believe it i...
Individuals interested in donating blood may want to make an appointment for a blood drive planned in Orchard The March 23 event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Contact Rita Shabram at 402-893-2691 to make an appointment. Individuals who donate will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last....
St. Peter Lutheran Church, in Orchard, will host a windsor loin supper, Saturday, March 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Drive up or dine-in service will be available. Windsor loin, hash brown casserole, homemade dinner rolls, macaroni salad and dessert will be servod for a freewill suggested donation of $10 per plate....
The Lawrence Goscha Scholarship Fund, an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation, has established scholarship opportunities for area high schools and their graduates. These schools include Clearwater, Orchard, Elgin Public, Ewing, Neligh-Oakdale, Pope John XXIII Central Catholic and Wheeler Central. Scholarships in the amount of $3,750 will be awarded to successful applicants. Graduating seniors and those graduates in his or her second or subsequent year of post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. For an application or...
Fourteen lifters from the Summerland powerlifting team traveled to Midland University, in Fremont, Saturday, March 13, for the All-Class Nebraska High School Powerlifting Meet. Coach Jeff Shabram said the meet featured 174 lifters representing 17 teams, "with a lineup of excellent competition from some of the largest high schools in Nebraska." "The Bobcat lifters competed very well and did an excellent job in representing our school and communities." In the end, the Summerland boys' team...
Summerland juniors Colton Thiele and Logan Mueller were named the top wresttler in their respective weight classes by the Niobrara Valley Conference recently. Thiele, a two-time state qualifier, took top honors in the 195 class. Mueller, who made his state debut this year, earned first place in the 285 class. Alex Arroyo, 160, and Wyatt Chipps, 220, finished second in their respective weight classes. Named to first and second spots on the 2021 NVC All-Conference team, by weight class, were: • 10...
A trio of Bobcat athletes have received all-conference honors. Niobrara Valley Conference officials announced the names of students earning post-season recognition last week. Summerland senior Brenna Wagner made the girls' basketball first-team squad. She joins Morgan Ramsey, Chambers/Wheeler Central; Ashlynne Charf, Elgin Public/Pope John; Carney Black, Elkhorn Valley; Paige Furstenau, Neligh-Oakdale; Josilyn Miller, Niobrara/Verdigre; Brielle Bussinger and Hunter Wiebelhaus, North Central, Mya...
Two members of the Bobcat boys' basketball team received Niobrara Valley Conference post-season honors. Mason Hoke landed on the second team and Dalton Rotherham earned honorable mention. Ten student athletes were named to the first team, including Colton Wright, Elgin Public/Pope John; Derek Hahne, Elkhorn Valley; Julien Hearn, Neligh-Oakdale; Rane Veseley, Niobrara/Verdigre; Dolan Pospichal, North Central; Aidan Hedstrom and Adam Everitt, St. Mary's; Wade Paxton, Stuart and Aaron Kraus and...
Summerland School inducted 18 new members into the Summerland Chapter of National Honor Society. The ceremony was held Monday evening, in Ewing. Current chapter members and guidance counselors led the ceremony. Applications were accepted from sophomores and juniors who have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. Applications were reviewed by a faculty council and membership offers extended. Established in 1921, National Honor Society recognizes outstanding high school students, with...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater will be held Tuesday, March 23, at 7 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room and will be open to the public. Purpose of meeting is to award construction bids for lagoon project. An agenda for the special meeting is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 8, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, March 8, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:01 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger and notice was given to council persons prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Steve Stearns, Kelly Kerkman, Mike Klabenes, Steve Hankla. Others present: Lauren Sh...
NOTICE OF BIDS DUMP TRUCK ANTELOPE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Antelope County Commissioners have the intent to purchase one or more, new or used dump trucks. The Antelope County Commissioners will invite informal quotes from March 9, 2021, until 10:30 a.m., on April 6, 2021. Quotes should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Antelope County Commissioners, 501 Main Street, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756-0026. The envelope must be clearly marked with “Informal quote for dump truck” on the outside of the envelope. Quotes will be ope...
NOTICE OF BIDS LOWBOY TRAILER ANTELOPE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Antelope County Commissioners have the intent to purchase a new or used lowboy trailer with detachable neck. The Antelope County Commissioners will invite informal quotes from March 9, 2021, until 10 a.m., on April 13, 2021. Quotes should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Antelope County Commissioners, 501 Main Street, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756-0026. The envelope must be clearly marked with “Informal quote for lowboy trailer” on the outside of the envelope. Quo...
