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Imagine 30 minutes in a warm, soothing environment that claims to deliver health benefits like easing chronic pain, reducing stress and even promoting weight loss. Thanks to 26 Renew, area residents can now experience these perks by booking time in an infrared sauna located in the heart of Orchard. Owned by Alexa Simons, 26 Renew operates out of the former girls' locker room at the Orchard Community Center. Simons, originally from Sutton, moved to Orchard in 2023 with her husband, Tristan....
Hastings College has announced the dean's list for its fall 2024 semester. For the semester, 352 students from 22 states and 11 countries qualified. Ady Mlnarik, of Clearwater, earned a 4.0 grade-point average. To be eligible for the dean's list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.7 to 4.0 scale, be registered for full-time coursework and have finished all incompletes....
Emma Kerkman of Clearwater, was named to the University of Sioux Falls fall 2024 dean's list. Kerkman is majoring in elementary education and special education. Kerkman was among 550 students named to the fall 2024 dean's list. To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and earn a term grade-point average of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale....
PROCEEDINGS PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Jan. 7, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 12-03-2024 and 12-10-2024 BOC meetings, and the 12-03-2024 BOE meeting. Public comments. Correspondence was reviewed. Quarterly jail inspection after meeting. Treasurer’s fund balance, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue, treasurer’s sweep account and clerk of the district court reports for December were presented. Discussed upgra...
Blood donors will have two opportunities to donate blood in the upcoming weeks. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, a blood drive will be held at the Ewing city hall. Donations will begin at noon and continue through 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, contact Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Red Cross will conduct a drive in Clearwater at the American Legion. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled online. Donors are...
St. Teresa’s Catholic Church Clearwater, NE Fr. John Norman, Pastor Fr. Joseph Sund, Associate Pastor Sunday: Mass, 10 a.m. Community of Christ Church Clearwater, NE Contact Earleen Jensen at 402-893-2095 or 402-929-3471 Sunday: Church School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Communion Service: First Sunday of each month. United Methodist Church Clearwater, NE Bruce Phillips, Pastor Phones: 887-4341 or 887-4359 Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m. Concordia Lutheran Church Clearwater, NE • PH. 485-2596 Rev. Daniel Feusse, Pastor Sunday: Divine Wor... 
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That simple, snappy motto - We sell the best and recycle the rest - perfectly describes Ewing's Sunset Store. Originally opened in 2008 in the village's vacant lumber yard, the thrift shop has thrived through two relocations in its 16-year history. Now, volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the store's forever home in the former Ewing school building. Finding the store is as easy as ABC. Visitors can enter the former high school building through the southeast entrance, then proceed to...
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the stories that captured our communities' attention. Using website traffic data, we've compiled a list of the most-read stories from each month. This data not only reveals what resonated most with our readers but also helps us, as SAM publishers, identify emerging trends and areas of interest within the Summerland region. It's worth noting that the most-read articles aren't always the top news stories of the year. Sometimes, lighter...
Members of Girl Scout Troop 00127 recently held a Christmas party and made porch pots at The Office in Clearwater. Scout members and siblings Jozzy Mack, Jaden Robinett, Cadi Soper, Topanga Cook, Elwood Mack, Elly Boschen and Chase Boschen display porch pots they designed....
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater will be held Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room 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. Angie Hupp, Village Clerk...
While I am not a big fan of Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carol,” I feel the ghost of Christmas past likes to visit every night in December. Some memories make me laugh, others are best buried under a blanket of fluffy snow. As I contemplated which gifts to purchase for the grandkids, my mind wandered to our Wausa grandparents. First, Grandma required we make a wish list of five items. In pure Grandma fashion, we would usually get most of them. Spoiled, I know. Then, I didn’t realize...
Summerland Public School students in grades 7 - 12 visited Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard, Dec. 20, and sang Christmas carols. In Clearwater, they braved seven-degree temperatures, to serenade a crowd of residents who gathered near Cornerstone Bank. In Ewing, students stopped by city hall, and in Orchard, they sang at TJ's parking lot. This is the second year students have traveled to Summerland communities to sing carols....
In a heartwarming blend of holiday cheer, tradition and talent, Summerland Elementary School students recently took the stage to perform "North Pole Revue," the annual Christmas musical directed by music teacher Sarah Kesting. From kindergarteners to sixth graders, more than 200 voices filled the air with joy, showcasing months of dedication and creative energy under Kesting's seasoned guidance. This year marks a special milestone for Kesting-her 20th year of teaching and directing the...
Funeral services for Lois J. Mosel, 78 of Clearwater, will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Pastor Luther Zuberbier officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Visitation will be at 12 p.m. to the time of service, Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Lois died on Dec. 27, 2024, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the...
Clearwater village officials approved an interlocal agreement with Nebraska Cooperative Government to provide keno when the board met for its monthly meeting on Dec. 9. Mike Tabbert, co-owner of Two Bills Steakhouse, contacted potential licensed lottery operators and informed village clerk Angie Hupp they chose to work with Nebraska Cooperative Government, which operates Lotto Nebraska, based in Columbus. NCG has operated since 1989. According to NCG officials, "The system is managed by Lotto...
Summerland students will notice one new change when they return to classes following the holiday break. "From bell to bell, students will not be on cell phones," high school principal Jacob Birch told board of education members during the Dec. 11 meeting. Students will be allowed to have phones during passing periods, lunch, before and after school and at activities. "We're not opposed to other things, but we think this is the first step to tell students, 'Show us you can be off them during...
Although the wood sign with block letters at the entrance of the Clearwater tree dump is tattered, its message is crystal clear. Only leaves, grass clippings and tree branches are accepted at the site, which is located south of town on Montana Street. Lately, Troy Behnke, who oversees the village's maintenance department, has seen an increase in furniture, pallets and other miscellaneous items being left at the dump. "I currently have an entire deck out there now," he said. "I'm pretty sure I...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: BlackStrap Inc., sup, 1,098.90; Bomgaars, sup, 184.86; ERPPD, util, 1,155.18; ALLO Business, srv, 36.00; NNTC, util, 162.70; Black Hills Energy, util, 411.72; Western Oil II, LLC, fuel, 245.46; ColdType Publishing, adv, 347.46; Jarecki Sharp Petersen, lgl, 300.00; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,302.25; General Savings, tnfr, 2,572.14; Economic Savings, tnfr, 2,572.14; Neb. Municipal Clerks’ Institute, sch, 443.00; Cornerstone Bank, srv, 25.00; Neb. Dept. of Revenue, tx, 2,032.78; EMC I...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Dec. 10, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Nov. 12, 2024, BOC meeting. Public comment. Approved payroll claims. Approved vendor claims. General: MELVIN AHLERS ps 24.00; AMAZON CAPITAL SVCS (EXT) ex 176.42; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 20,337.96; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 186.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 65.52; APPEARA ex 34.22; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 4,947.10; GORDON BAKER ps 72.00; BLACK HILLS ENERG...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dec. 9, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Mar...
Two school board members who did not run for re-election were recognized during the Dec. 11 board of education meeting. Steven Thiele and Ed Nordby received clocks, in commemoration of their terms on the Summerland Public School Board of Education. Superintendent Molly Aschoff made the presentation. When asked how long they had served, Thiele responded six years and Nordby, eight. Thiele was on the Clearwater board and Nordby served Ewing. Both were selected for the Summerland board when the...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Sunday, 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] or be dropped off at the office, 522 Main Street. If the office isn't open, letters may be left in the white mailbox. Letters will run in the Dec. 18 edition of SAM....
Effective Thursday, Dec. 5, the Bank of Orchard was merged into Cornerstone Bank. Bill Kester will serve as vice president and manager of the branch. Other Orchard employees include Heidi Blomenkamp, Mary Erb, Gage Clifton and Andrea Williby. "Cornerstone Bank is excited to become a part of the Orchard community and grow our banking operation in this region," stated Zac Holoch, president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Bank. "Cornerstone is committed to serving the smaller...
On Jan. 17, Amanda Wolff, APRN, will conclude her employment at Antelope Memorial Hospital. Due to a growing family, she has decided to take a job closer to home. Wolff said has enjoyed her time at AMH and AMH Family Practice Clinics. After Jan. 17, her patients may continue to receive care from another member of the AMH Medical Staff, including doctors Roger Rudloff, Troy Dawson, Kelli Osborn and Josh Thoendel; Angela Sucha, and Anita Murphy, PA-Cs; and Ashley Niewohner, APRN. Together, they pr...
