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A longtime Ewing businessman and a couple known for service to the community were recognized Sunday as the 2023 class in the Ewing Hall of Fame. Don Ruroede and Yvonne and the late Clete Thramer were presented with the honor by village chairman, James Ramold, during Ewing's Funfest parade. Ruroede, a 1952 graduate of Ewing Public School, said he was "surprised and honored" to be a recipient. "It's a nice honor," he said. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years...
Ask country singer Drew Green to describe one of his concerts and he'll tell you it's a blend of high energy and songs he loves to perform. "It'll be a party," Green said during a telephone interview with the Advocate-Messenger. The singer-songwriter will play at 9 p.m., June 25, on Clearwater's Main Street, following Saturday's rodeo action. Green, a Tennessee native, grew up a few hours from Nashville, cutting his teeth on hip-hop and country music. He started college, working toward a degree...
The "best" weekend in June kicks off Friday, June 24, as Clearwater's Big Rodeo returns for its 55th annual run. Competition will continue through June 26, at the Gene Snodgrass arena, located along U.S. Highway 275. Opening night will feature fun for all ages. Youths ages 3 to 7 will have a chance to ride a sheep when mutton busting begins at 7 p.m. Fifteen spots will be reserved during call-ins, scheduled for Monday, June 20. Another 10 walk-in spots will be up for grabs for participants who...
The 2022 Clearwater Rodeo concert will feature two country artists and a longtime local favorite. On Dec. 20, the rodeo concert committee announced Mitchell Tenpenny will headline the June 25 concert. Drew Green will perform prior to Tenpenny. Playing Friday evening’s rodeo dance on Main Street and opening Saturday’s show will be Full Choke, often considered a Clearwater-based band, whose popularity boomed in the 1990s. The band features several members of the Mlnarik family and some of the...
While Santa Claus stopped in Clearwater, Saturday, a green-faced Grinch added to holiday fun, photobombing pictures as Jolly Old St. Nick greeted area youngsters at The Office. Unlike past years, Santa parked his sleigh along the street and greeted families as they drove by. Santa read children's wish lists, asked who had been naughty and nice and offered holiday greetings and goody bags. He told the Advocate-Messenger, "The best part of Christmas is receiving hugs and cookies." The Grinch may...
Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very excited! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are ukulele and a Mp3 player. To show you what I think of when we talk about Christmas, I drew you a picture of joy and Jesus' birthday. Merry Christmas! Love, Makenna Bergman Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very jolly! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are OMG surprise, American Girl doll, Omari, a bouncy ball, and a fingerling. To show you what I...
Competition in the Clearwater Fire Hall kitchen was hot Monday as eight area youths mixed and measured ingredients, plating a healthy breakfast pizza. The competition was part of Clearwater Public Library's after-school program, which was instituted in fall 2018. Library Director Kathy Feusse said when the fourth- through sixth-grade group first met in September, students requested a Chopped Junior type of event. "At the same time, Brittany Spieker with Nebraska Extension - Antelope County,...