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Nearly six years after forming the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion, organization members are proud of its community service activities. Yet, members believe there is more work to be done. Sons of the Legion Commander Fred Thiele said the group holds a variety of events for the community and surrounding area, including an Ash Wednesday fish fry and Veterans Day supper a. Members also hold poker tournaments, participate in Memorial Day services, sponsor a local softball team, bartend for...
Individuals who own a tattered or faded flag may bring it to the Clearwater American Legion Post #267, Tuesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. Post members will conduct a flag-burning ceremony to dispose of damaged flags. Per the organization, resolution 440, allowing the disposal of unserviceable flags, approves they be destroyed by burning....
Clearwater American Legion Post 267 and Auxiliary members will not host the annual Memorial Day service at the Clearwater cemetery, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Organization members still plan to set up flags at the cemetery, Wednesday, May 20 or Thursday, May 21, at 5 p.m. Auxiliary members plan to sell poppies, Thursday, May 21. They will distribute flowers to Clearwater businesses who are open, per directed health measures....
Five area students have been selected to represent local American Legion posts and auxiliaries at Cornhusker Girls and Boys State. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the students will not have an opportunity to attend the week-long educational sessions, scheduled for May 31 to June 6, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Avery Cheatum, daughter of Dana and Rachael, was chosen to represent Page's auxiliary unit. She is a junior at Orchard Public School. Clearwater Public School junior Elly Herley,...
Funeral services for Orval E. Hankla, 93, of Clearwater, will be Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater with Pastor Daniel Feusse officiating. Burial was in Clearwater Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by Clearwater American Legion Post #267, Sons of the Legion, and Legion Riders. Visitation was Friday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Orval died Monday, Dec. 9, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. ~~~ Orval Elton...
Seven members of Clearwater American Legion Post #267 Auxiliary Are honored for years of continuous service. Attending the Oct. 9 afternoon program were Bobbie Patras, 55 years; Carolyn Jaeke, 54 years; Norma Hoffman, 68 years; Rena Wattles, 61 years and, Elsie Wolfe, 67 year; Maxine Minerich, 61 years and Arlene Mathers, 54 years. The Clearwater Auxiliary was founded Jan. 31, 1949....
On July 31, 20 American Legion riders left the International Peace Garden, at the Canadian border, venturing south on U.S. Highway 281. Along the way, riders stopped in each town, collecting the signature of the local American Legion post commander on a banner. On the same day, near Cage Boulevard, situated north of Hidalgo, Mexico, another group of riders departed, making similar stops on Highway 281's northbound route. North and south collided Sunday, in Great Bend, Kan., where Team Legacy...
Funeral services for Lyle F. Mitteis, 99, of Clearwater, will be held Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Clearwater, with Father James Kramper and Father John Norman officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 7, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by Clearwater American Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion and Legion Riders. Lyle died Aug. 3, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snide...
Memorial services for Delbert “Sonny” Carl Jr., 79, of Ewing, were held Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ewing, with Pastor Larena officiating. Visitation was 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 27 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be dir...
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...
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...
