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Visit a participating Clearwater Chamber business by Nov. 22 for a chance to win a turkey, compliments of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Registration is available at Bearinger Tax & Accounting, Sanne Service, The Waterhole, Clearwater Insurance, Clearwater Market, Clearwater Feed & Grain, Automated Dairy Specialists, DK Feed & Supply, Speedee Mart, Cornerstone Bank, Roots by Jaci and Summerland Advocate-Messenger, in Clearwater and Sly's Family Bar & Grill in Neligh. Winners will be...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Oct. 14, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Oct. 14, 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,...
Shaylie Kester envisioned a future as a veterinary technician. After working as a student teller at Cornerstone Bank's Clearwater branch, the Summerland FFA member is consider a career change. "This experience opened my eyes to the world of finance and made me realize how much I enjoy working in the field of business. Now, I plan to pursue a career in something on the financial side, like ag business." Kester, who serves as the local chapter president, initially considered showing fair cattle...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Sept. 9, immediately following the budget and tax request hearings, in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 6:50 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...
BUDGET & TAX REQUEST HEARINGS PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a budget hearing Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:45 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Hearing opened at 6:46 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...
For several Summerland FFA students, school never is out of session, even during summer months. Through a Supervised Agriculture Experience, FFA members are able to explore career options and learn about workplace life. Summerland FFA Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said, "Essentially, it is some type of job or project that an FFA member should have to help them learn skills and knowledge that they can use in the classroom and in FFA contests." The sky's the limit when it comes to a job or project for an...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Aug. 12, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Aug. 12, 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,...
On Aug. 7, Ben Clifton, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Bank of Orchard in Orchard; Kelly Holthus, chairman of Cornerstone Bank, and Zac Holoch, president and CEO of Cornerstone Bank in York, announced an agreement has been reached for Cornerstone Bank to purchase the Bank of Orchard. The Bank of Orchard has total assets of approximately $35 million with total deposits of $30 million and total loans of $9 million. The purchase is subject to regulatory approval with a...
BUDGET WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Aug. 7, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. 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...
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Aug. 7, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at 8:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take possible action to organize cleanup efforts, contract with necessary volunteers and businesses and provide notice of such to owners of 307 Montana St. per court order. Meeting opened at 8:30 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger,...
Ben Clifton, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Bank of Orchard in Orchard; Kelly Holthus, chairman of Cornerstone Bank, and Zac Holoch, President and CEO of Cornerstone Bank in York, Nebraska, announced today an agreement has been reached for Cornerstone Bank to purchase the Bank of Orchard. The Bank of Orchard has total assets of approximately $35 million with total deposits of $30 million and total loans of $9 million. The purchase is subject to regulatory approval with a...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, July 17, 2024. President Steve Thiele opened the meeting, which was advertised in the July 10, 2024, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. President Thiele noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken, with all board members present: Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Steve Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Possible motion on board member absence. All board members were present. Motion...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 15, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, July 15, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:02 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...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE The board of directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the appointment of the following officer in Clearwater, at their recent meeting: Austin Rice was named loan officer at the Clearwater branch. Rice started his career with Cornerstone this month after previously working as a loan officer at another institution. He grew up in Neligh and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in agribusiness. Cornerstone Bank is a $2.6 billion bank and has 47 banking...
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a public hearing and special meeting Monday, June 17, 2024, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of hearing and meeting were 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....
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 10, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, June 10, 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, Marsha...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 13, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, May 13, 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, Co...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: NENEDD, dues, 670.00; Bob Kester, srv, 53.50; Bomgaars, sup, 35.97; City of Neligh, srv, 4,405.66; Bearinger Tax & Accounting, srv, 70.00; Dinkel Implement, sup, 144.46; ERPPD, util, 1,202.19; Clearwater Market, sup, 26.23; Precision IT, srv, 36.00; AKRS Equipment, sup, 895.84; League of Neb. Municipalities, sch, 565.00; Western Oil II, LLC, fuel, 238.51; ColdType Publishing, adv, 252.70; Cornerstone Bank, srv, 35.00; NNTC, util, 158.82; Lengemann & Associates, srv, 17,000.00; Black Hills...
Scholarship Recipients CHRISTIAN BEHNK UNL Husker Power Scholarship UNL O & G Kammerer Scholarship Paul D. Cooper Scholarship KELTON BRUHN Northeast Community College Livestock Judging Scholarship ALANNA DOLL Creighton University Award Scholarship Menard Family Business Scholarship Father John Labaj Scholarship The John Greer Memorial Scholarship Timothy J. Thramer Memorial Scholarship AISLYNN KESTER NECC Scholastic Contest Waiver Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Scott L. Reynolds...
Six flags, recognizing each branch of the U.S. military, flank the American stars and stripes on the eastern edge of Clearwater's newest addition, Veterans Park. A cement walkway is poured and will feature a granite monument with names of area heroes who took a piece of Clearwater to the war zone and, in some instances, made the selfless sacrifice. A mural featuring a solider covers the south wall of the Clearwater Public Library, establishing a backdrop for the area. Eventually, a statue of a...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 8, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, April 8, 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...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 11, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, March 11, 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 Ker...
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 26, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a public hearing Monday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Purpose of the hearing was to consider liquor license additions for The Waterhole and American Legion and a new liquor license for Two Bills Steakhouse. Hearing opened at 6:31 p.m. Notice of hearing was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Cle...
SPECIAL JOINT PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 26, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a special meeting Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Purpose of the meeting was to take action on liquor license applications and discuss the library and village office building remodel with the library board. 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, Cle...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 12, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Feb. 12, 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: Cody...
