Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Scott Leisy admits he was surprised when 22 members of the Summerland Bobcats girls basketball team and three co-coaches walked into the chemotherapy room at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill during a June therapy session. "Surprised, but I wasn't surprised," the Clearwater Public Schools educator said. "It was good to know where their hearts are. To see them show up wasn't out of character." That sense of character and community support aren't lost on Leisy, who was diagnosed with stage...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger, a new community newspaper, makes its print and online debut this week. The paper is a trademarked publication owned by ColdType Publishing, LLC, and operated by Scott and LuAnn Schindler, of Clearwater. LuAnn is a veteran journalist and journalism educator. She ran a successful freelance business and worked as a regional correspondent for the Norfolk Daily News before assuming the role of managing editor at the Clearwater Record-Ewing News. She has received wri...
Plenty of activities for everyone are scheduled for Orchard Celebration Days. The annual community event will begin Friday, July 26 and continue until Sunday, July 28. A broasted chicken dinner will be served at the Rex, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday. Several activities will begin at 5 p.m., including duck races at the Orchard pool, brownie sundaes and a food cart. Register for the road rally downtown and head out on the route from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cruise night is scheduled to begin at 7, along...
If you are reading this on July 25, today’s a special day. I am celebrating another trip around the sun, for which I am grateful. It’s a tale old as time: sometimes, you think you have life mapped out and believe you know where you’re headed. Then, God sets up a roadblock, noting something different is about to play out in your life. Take a right turn and you’ll head down the beaten path. Venture left and discover the proverbial road less traveled. I suspect he knew what direction I would c...
Fourteen years ago, I remember sitting at the top of our long gravel lane that hugs the side of the Royal Road. I was sitting in the passenger seat of Dad's beat up, white 1999 Dodge pickup. I eagerly waited for Terry to pick me up in that big yellow bus with the number '96' stuck to the side. That bus would drive the short eight miles to town and deposit me at the front doors of Clearwater Public School. I would eagerly enter the building, wait in line, and go directly into Miss Grebin's...
The Antelope County Fair is just around the corner. The fair starts Tuesday, July 30 and will end on Sunday, Aug. 4. The fair will be hosted at the fairgrounds on the southeast side of Neligh. On Tuesday, the fair will start at 9 a.m., with the 4-H/FFA dog show. It will be followed by the cat show at 10:30 am. At 1 p.m., there will be a small pet show. Tuesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., is also entry day for 4-H favorite foods contestants. Join the fun and games for all ages at Ag Olympics, at 7 p.m.,...
A 27-year-old Page man appeared in Holt County District Court, July 15 for numerous counts in four separate cases. District Judge Mark Kozisek sentenced Chad W. Rokahr to a total of four years probation for all charges. He was given credit for 29 days served in Holt County Jail. In the first case, the defendant was charged with no operator’s license and driving without headlights, both Class 3 misdemeanors; possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, both infractions. In the second case, Rokahr was c...
As the school year approaches, so does volleyball season. This year Clearwater, Orchard, and Ewing will form the Summerland Bobcats. The co-op causes the team to move from a Class D2 to a C2 team. This means the competition level may get a lot harder. However, Bobcats Head Coach Suz Funk is already planning for the season. Funk stated, "Bringing girls up to this level is going to take a lot of hard work on all of our parts. Playing at the C2 level is going to present different challenges. A...
A decade ago, while his friends were off riding bikes, eight-year-old Conner Halverson was riding bulls. Hearing about and watching bull riding on TV when he was younger, led Halverson to pursue this dangerous career route. Halverson is the son of Marika and Eric Halverson. The 17-year-old will be a senior in high school. Conner was the winner Friday night winner of Clearwater's Big Rodeo's bounty bull. The rookie was able to stay on the bounty bull Friday, June 28, earning a total of $1,000...
In 2014, a little girl was sitting in the crowd at the Clearwater Rodeo. She watched as the new Miss Clearwater Rodeo, McKenzie Brozek, circled the arena. The young girl thought, "Man, I want to be like her someday: ride a horse, carry a flag, and dress all pretty." Five years later, Ashleigh Nelson's dream has come true. On Friday, June 28, at the 52nd annual Clearwater Rodeo, Nelson was crowned queen. Nelson 16, of Tilden, will be a junior at Elkhorn Valley Schools. Her parents are Gary and...
"Trump claims 'no racial tension' after fresh racist attacks." "Warren warns of 'coming economic crash'." "Cory Booker charges Trump is 'worse than a racist'." Headlines, like these, fill newspapers and blare across airwaves, but how many teens pay attention to news? Jackie Olivan currently follows the presidential candidates and their political views for the upcoming election in 2020. How does she find out about this topic? Olivan, a senior at Clearwater Highschool sees news all over social...
Hunters may purchase 2019 big game permits at any Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office or online beginning at 1 p.m. central time on Aug. 5. Residents, nonresidents and eligible landowners may purchase remaining deer and antelope permits. Residents and eligible landowners may purchase remaining elk permits. These permits will be available through the end of big game seasons. To view a list of big game permits available to purchase, go to OutdoorNebraska.org, then click on 'Buy a Permit,'...
A second evening of preparing the Antelope County Fairgrounds for the 2019 fair is scheduled for Monday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring cleaning supplies, including buckets, rags and cleaners, in addition to rakes and shovels....
Antelope County Does Care will host National Night Out 2019 at the rodeo grounds in Clearwater, Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event is scheduled to run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the evening is to "enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community." Food, games and fun are planned. A Summerland color fun run/walk will begin at 7:30. Wear a white T-shirt and get blasted with blue, black and silver powder. Go Bobcats! Local law...
Tryouts for the NCN Lightning softball team will be Sunday, Aug. 4 and Monday, Aug. 5 at Carney Park in O'Neill. Youths interested in trying out only need to attend one of the sessions. Players should bring a glove, cleats, bat and other equipment. For more information, call 402-340-0494 or 340-4682....
Donations for Goodwill will be accepted July 26 through July 31 at Faith Community Church Youth Center in O’Neill. The trailer will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily or until the trailer is full....
Memorial services for Delbert “Sonny” Carl, Jr., 79, of Ewing, will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ewing, with Pastor Larena officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 31 from 5 -7 p.m. at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Burial will be Ewing City Cemetery with military rites conducted by Sanders American Legion Post #214 and Legion Riders. Sonny died July 27at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may...
