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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 [email protected] 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...
What is the best gift found around any Christmas tree? According to syndicated columnist Burton Hillis, the answer is "a happy family all wrapped up in each other." Friday, while sorting a few holiday items in the Sidebar, in preparation for a vendor show, I unfolded a quilted table runner and immediately was transported to my grandparents' home in Tilden. The pink and black floral print, swatches patched together with coordinating colors, resembled a queen-size quilt and matching pillow cases m...
As the harvest finishes and we enter the upcoming holiday season, senators remain hard at work preparing for the looming legislative session in January. One such topic I am investigating is the future of electrical generation in Nebraska. Currently, Nebraska Public Power District's energy generation resource mix consists of the following: 42.3% nuclear, 30.1% coal, 7.4% wind, 6.4% hydroelectric and 13.8% from all other sources, such as natural gas or purchase agreements. However, as market press...
Governor Jim Pillen wants all state government employees at their desks in their assigned departments beginning next month. He said the pandemic-era remote is over, although both empirical and anecdotal evidence nationwide show a workplace change that was pandemic caused has become the new normal. Oh, and never mind the fact that some state agencies have remote and telework policies that have been in place for 15 years. And, of course, not every department has the physical space available for...
This week, we will celebrate the 150th birthday of one of Nebraska’s foremost literary icons: Willa Cather. Cather, who died in 1947, was born on Dec. 7, 1873. One hundred and fifty years after that day, her legacy lives on through her poignant novels — including American classics “O Pioneers!” and “My Ántonia” — and her profound influence on our country. Cather moved from Virginia to Nebraska with her family at nine years old. Even at that young age, she was observant and clever. Cather...
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...
The Bobcat girls' wrestling team got off to a hot start, Thursday, as they claimed the top spot at the Summerland triangular. The Bobcats controlled Wisner-Pilger, winning the first dual 66-6 and defeated Wayne, 54-30, in the nightcap. In the opening dual, the Bobcats earned two wins. Savannah Gallagher pinned Bella Thacker, in one minute in a match in the 120-pound division. Abbey Chipps, competing in the 130-pound class, earned a win by pin, in 1:53, over Jocelyn Russman. Wrestlers earning...
Three players landed in double digits in Summerland's Thursday season opener against Neligh-Oakdale. Sam Cheatum connected for 18, Alec Schindler, 15, and Michael Koenig, 14, in the Bobcats 72-30 lopsided victory. The Bobcats jumped to a 30-4 first-quarter advantage and hit 56 points by the midway mark. "We got off to a quick start," Head Coach Brett Kaczor said. "Our defensive pressure caused a lot of havoc that led to transition buckets. We weren't overly efficient in our half-court offense,...
Bobcat wrestlers began their 2023-24 campaign hosting a triangular with Wisner-Pilger and Wayne. While individual matches showed promising activity, the Bobcats came up short in both duals, falling to Wisner-Pilger, 42-30, and Wayne, 39-33. Ethan Kester, a returning state qualifier, quickly pinned W-P's Gabe Liermann, in 55 seconds. The two competed in the 138-pound division. Connor Thomson took 1:12 to pin Evan Lauck, in a match in the 150-pound division. Logan Kester won, by fall, in :54, over...
Ady Mlnarik poured in 32 points in season opener to spark Summerland to a 72-49 win over Neligh-Oakdale, Nov. 30, at Elmer Lindahl Gym in Neligh. Lydia Robertson added two dozen points to the effort, while Jenna Funk pulled down 11 rebounds. Head coach Jacob Birch said his team had nice showing in its first regular-season game. "We had a jamboree game against Battle Creek on Monday and that allowed us to see a lot of things that we can work to improve," he said. The Bobcats led 24-4 at the end...
Lydia Robertson navigates traffic in the lane while putting up a shot. She scored 17 points in Friday’s 63-27 win over CWC at Chambers. Ady Mlnarik scored 22 points and Jenna Funk grabbed eight rebounds in the win. “Lots of encouragement across the board and a total team effort,” said coach Jacob Birch....
(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...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Summerland Public School, District 02-0115, Board of Education, will hold its regular board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at 7 p.m. The public meeting will be held in the board room at 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, Nebraska. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the superintendent during normal business hours. Additionally, a link to the agenda is available on the district’s website – District Inf...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the chairman and board of trustees of the Village of Page, Nebraska, will be held at 7 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at the village office. This meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the village clerk for the Village of Page. A complete copy will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting and may also be viewed at www.pagene.us or pagenebraska.com....
NOTICE FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER Armor Coating The Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees will accept sealed bids until 1 p.m., Jan. 5, 2024, for armor coating 18 blocks of oil streets within village limits. Said bids are for the application of armor coating using bidder-furnished materials. Successful bidder will supply the specified product from April 15, 2024, to Dec. 1, 2024. Prices should be per block. All work is to be done according to village specifications. Contractor must supply traffic control and signage. A completed Form W-9...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., at city hall and will be open to the public. An agenda 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 later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Sharon Swails, Village Clerk Published December 7, 2023...
