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Clearwater Public Library hosted the Balloon Animal Adventures Show, June 1, at the Clearwater American Legion. Approximately 40 youths attended the event, which featured Poppin' Penelope and her sidekick, Peter Brunette. The duo introduced underwater animals, via balloon animals. View the photo gallery at https://summerlandadvocatemessenger.zenfolio.com/p922686882....
Clearwater Public Library has an exciting summer planned, full of reading, learning, and exploring "Oceans of Possibilities." Events will begin Wednesday, June 1, at 10 a.m., at the Clearwater American Legion. Polka Dot Entertainment will present the "Balloon Animal Adventures Show – Under the Sea." The show will be a live presentation featuring animal balloons, with actors in the spirit of Jack Hanna, Steve Irwin and the Kratt Brothers. The second event, "Wildlife Encounters," will take p...
Summerland communities will honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving the country, Monday, May 30, during Memorial Day services. Clearwater American Legion Post 267 will gather at the Elkhorn River bridge, at 10:30 a.m., and the Clearwater Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Father John Norman will give the address. Music will be provided by the Summerland band and Curtis Bolling. Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214 will present its annual program at St. Dominic's Hall, at 9:30 a.m. Dan...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 14, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, March 14, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla, Cody Kester, Steve Stearns. Others present: Kate Ahlers, K...
APPROVED CLAIMS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER General Checking: Precision IT, 47.50; Eakes Office Solutions, 111.80; American Legion Emblem Sales, 33.90; Tip Top Lawn Care, 1,690.00; EMC Insurance, 3,272.52; Verizon Wireless, 77.04; WEX Bank, 307.82; Farmers Pride, 438.99; Regina Krebs, CPA, 1,975.00; NNTC, 187.55; ColdType Publishing, 279.70; ERPPD, 1,201.85; Neb. Dept. of Revenue, 671.94; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, 300.00; Black Hills Energy, 535.72; Antelope Co. Sheriff, 1,202.25; Debit Account, 11.96; Economic Savings, 2,887.04; General Savings,...
Bonnie Welke 1945 - 2022 Funeral services for Bonnie Welke, 76, of Ainsworth, formerly of Ewing, were Saturday, March 12, at the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church in Ewing. Pastor Janene Reynolds officiated. Burial followed in the Ewing City Cemetery. Welke died Monday, March 7, at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill. ~~~ Bonita Claire “Bonnie” Welke, the younges...
Funeral services for Sharon Ward, 82, of Ewing, will be Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father James Kramper officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, March 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Sharon died March 17, 2022, at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home, in Clearwater, is handling the arrangements. Condolences...
Antelope County residents are invited to a meet-and-greet with Jim Pillen, candidate for governor, Thursday, March 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Clearwater American Legion Post 267, at 507 Main Street. Paid Adv....
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will host a fish fry, Wednesday, March 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the legion. A freewill donation will be accepted....
Donations continue to roll into the Sunset Second Hand Store, located at the corner of Jackson and Cedar streets in Ewing. Customers visit the two-story house that's been converted into a thrift store, taking advantage of the popular $5 bag sale. Started in 2008 by Father James Kramper, the Sunset Store has moved from the old lumber yard, along Highway 275, to its current location. In addition to clothing, shoppers will find home decor, household items, books, toys, hobby and craft supplies and...
January is mentoring month and the Summerland TeamMates chapter has teamed up with local dining establishments for "Dining Out for a Cause." Businesses will donate 10% of the ticket total to the Summerland chapter. Participating businesses and dates include The Den in Orchard, Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m.; Royal Bar & Grill, in Royal, Sunday, Jan. 9; L Bar B, in Clearwater, Thursday, Jan. 13, during and after the home game; Dusty's in Orchard, Tuesday, Jan. 18, supper special; TeamMates soup...
Plan to visit Clearwater, Saturday, Dec. 4, for the village's old-fashioned Christmas. Soup, sandwiches and desserts will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Clearwater American Legion. A freewill donation will be accepted. Santa will make an appearance and listen to youngsters' wish lists. Goodie bags will be distributed. Youths will have an opportunity to create a holiday-theme craft, courtesy of the Clearwater Public Library. A horse-drawn sleigh will be used for rides around town. Food...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska November 9, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Approved 11-02-2021 Board of Commissioner meeting minutes. Pledge collateral and correspondence was reviewed. October reports from treasurer, sheriff, clerk of district court were presented. Review of claims. Approved p...
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will host its annual veterans' dinner, Sunday, Nov. 14. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner rolls and dessert will be served for a freewill donation. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., at the American Legion, in Clearwater....
Individuals wanting to donate blood will have two chances. A blood drive will be held in Clearwater, Tuesday, Sept. 14. at the American Legion Club, 145 Main Street. The event starts at 9 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. On Monday, Sept. 20, individuals may donate at the drive scheduled at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 Cherry Street, in Orchard. Donations will be accepted between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m....
Kelly Kerkman, representing the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion, presents a $500 donation to the Clearwater Historical Society, Aug. 11, from proceeds of wing night. Historical society members also held a raffle to raise funds to remodel its future home, located at the south end of Main Street. Raffle winners include Chris McKillip, 12 yards of gravel, donated by Spud Sand and Gravel; Shelly Mlnarik, a quarter of beef, with processing, donated by Scotty's Manure; Jeremy Hankla, a...
Francis and Rilla Hanzlik, of Ewing, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Saturday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., with an open house at the American Legion Hall in Clearwater. The event will be hosted by their children. No gifts are requested. Francis Hanzlik and Rilla Wells were united in marriage Aug. 21, 1971, at Lynch. Their children are Lala and Jeremy Hinton of O'Neill, James Hanzlik of Clearwater, Timothy and Jenn Hanzlik of Omaha and Rachelle and Bryce Preister of Humphrey. They...
Funeral services for Arliss Clinton, 79, of Clearwater, will be Saturday, Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Bible Church in Orchard, with Pastor Troy Watson officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery with military rites by Clearwater American Legion Post #267 and Legion Riders. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Art died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the...
Clearwater Historical Society will team with the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion for a wing night fundraiser, Wednesday, Aug. 11. Serving will be from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Clearwater American Legion. A portion of proceeds from the meal will be presented to the society. A raffle drawing will also be held. Tickets will run $1 each or 6 for $5. Prizes include 12 yards of gravel, donated by Spud Sand and Gravel; a quarter beef, with processing from the Ord Locker, donated by Scotty's Manure;...
Like most 15 year olds, Julie Olivan looks forward to getting a learner's permit and starting her sophomore year in a new school. Unlike her classmates, Olivan's 15th birthday celebration was a rite of passage - a celebration of traditions and family bonds, honoring the Clearwater resident's path to adulthood. On July 10, Olivan dressed in a strapless, sequined pink gown and carried a bouquet of pink roses trimmed with silver ribbon and knelt before a priest, who blessed items from her...
Funeral services for Arliss “Art” Clinton, 79, of Clearwater, will be Saturday, Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Bible Church in Orchard, with Pastor Troy Watson, officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery with military rites by Clearwater American Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion and Legion Riders. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Art died on Saturday, July 31, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at www...
Louis Tushla left Holt County to protect his country. Eighty years later, Tushla returned home to a hero's welcome. Clearwater-area residents lined Highway 275, late Thursday afternoon, as Tushla's remains were carried from Offutt Air Force Base to Atkinson, where Tushla grew up. Some waved American flags, others stood with hands over heart, as a line of more than 70 American Legion Riders curved around the Elkhorn River bridge, northwest bound. Within the queue of vehicles, Seger Funeral Home t...
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 53-135.01, liquor license of this act may be automatically renewed for one year from November 1, 2021, for the following retail liquor licensee, to wit: American Legion Post 267, a non-profit organization in the following described property, Lot No. 4, Block 2, in the original town of Clearwater, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Clearwater on or before Monday, Aug. 8, 2021, in the...
A 45-mile cruise between Ewing, Orchard and Clearwater drew 15 teams to compete in the FunFest road rally, sponsored by the Summerland Advocate-Messenger and Ewing Young Members Club. Knowledge of each of the town's businesses and landmarks came in handy. A background in history may have been helpful, too, as several clues referred to the past. Having a lead foot didn't make a difference. Contestants simply needed to answer questions and snap photographs to document each stop. Stops along the...
Funeral services for Norma J. Napier, 92 of Ewing, will be Wednesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m., at United Methodist-Presbyterian Church USA in Ewing, with Pastor John Petersen, officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery in Ewing. Norma died Friday, April 30, 2021, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at...