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Ewing Young Members Club invites residents to spend the Fourth of July in Ewing. All events will be held at Schmidt Park. Hot dogs and fixings will be served for a freewill donation, begining at 6 p.m. At the same time, youngsters have an opportunity to participate in a bike parade. Decorate bicycles with the best patriotic display. Turtle races and other kids' activities will begin at 6:30. At dark, a fireworks display is planned....
Donovan T. Colfack, 24, of Stuart waived his right to preliminary hearing on a Class 4 felony, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and was bound over to the Holt County District Court on June 18. He is set for district court arraignment July 15. Bond posted April 17, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, is continued. Martin Klein of Neligh was appointed to represent Colfack by the Honorable Kale Burdick on June 4, citing a conflict of interest for Holt County Public Defender Rod Smith, who was appointed counsel for a...
The Honorable Kale Burdick, presiding from the bench in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill last week, bound two defendants over to the Holt County District Court. Virgen S. Arellano, 20, of Naper waived his right to preliminary hearing and was bound over June 10 on Count I, first-degree sexual assault, a Class 2 felony alleged Jan. 1, 2019. Jurisdiction of Count II, third-degree sexual assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, was waived to the district court as well. Arellano is represented by Holt County public defender Rod Smith. He filed a w...
Wayne State College included 1,154 students on the dean's list for exemplary academic achievement during the spring 2024 semester. Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students named to the list include Sharon Bartak*, Emma Funk, Elly Herley, Faith King* and Summer Schroeder, Clearwater; Danielle Schrunk, Natalie Stallbaum*...
Two defendants recently waived their rights to preliminary hearings on felony charges and were bound over to Holt County District Court by the Honorable Kale Burdick. Torrey T. Peterson, 30, of O’Neill waived his right to a preliminary hearing when he faced Burdick on May 21. Burdick bound Peterson over to the district court on three felony counts, Count I, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver (140-plus grams), a Class 1B felony; Count II, possession of a controlled substance (meth), a Class 4 felony; and possession of a c...
Northeast Community College recently announced students named to the dean's honor list for part-time students. To be eligible, students must earn at least a 3.75 grade-point average for at least six credit hours. Area students named to the list include: Barrett Stearns, Ewing and Deric Sayers, Orchard. Several students were named to the president's honor list for part-time students. These students earned a 4.0 GPA for at least six credit hours. Area students named to the president's list...
Cheryl A. Meier 1948 - 2024 Funeral services for Cheryl A. Meier, 75, of Orchard, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday June 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater with Pastor Sollberger officiating. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery in Ewing. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Cheryl Ann Meier, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her home in Orchard, following a brief illness. Condolences may be...
Darlene C. Schueth 1931 - 2024 A memorial service for Darlene C. Schueth, 92, of Tilden, formerly of Clearwater, will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 13, at St. John the Baptist Church, rural Ewing, with Father John Norman officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 12, at St. John the Baptist Church, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service. Darlene died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Care Center in Norfolk....
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Three veterans were recognized for their service during recent presentations in Clearwater and Ewing. On May 18, in Clearwater, brothers Ed Muff, of rural Clearwater, and Wayne Muff, of Fremont, each received a Quilt of Valor. On Memorial Day, Ewing resident Alan Potter received a quilt. The presentation was made during the Memorial Day program. Veterans heard the story of Blue Star military mom, Catherine Roberts, whose dream of a solider facing difficult times resulted in the same solider...
The University of Nebraska at Kearney recently announced students who earned a place on the dean's list for the spring 2024 semester. Students who are on the dean's list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Area students named to the list include Bre Bartak and Michelle Koenig, Ewing....
Peru State College recently announced the appointment of 14 students to the residence life staff for the 2024-2025 academic year. "Our resident assistants live and work amongst their peers in the residence halls as role models, social chairs and liasons between student communities and the administration," said Kelsie Keeling, director of marketing and communications. Bryna Umphress, a sophomore from Ewing, will work as an RA. She is a business administration-management and leadership...
NOTICE OF MEETING EWING RURAL FIRE BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Ewing Rural Fire Board will meet at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the fire hall. This meeting will be open to the public. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published June 5, 2024 ZNEZ...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Ewing village board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m., on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the city hall. This meeting 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. Published June 5, 2024 ZNEZ...
The greens at Summerland Golf Course were smoking hot, May 26, as golfers vied for prize money and bragging rights at the Ewing Young Members Club Putt-For-Dough Contest and the Hole-In-One Contest sponsored by KBRX and EYMC. Putt-For-Dough Final Four: Chris Dewald: 27.25 inches Aaron Kruger: 46.5 inches Holden Wentzler 85 inches Cody Sanders: 103.5 inches Hole-In-One Final Drive: Scott Young: 7' 5 inches Dalton Williby: 14' 4 inchees Cody Sanders: 16' 1 inch Brock Kaczor: 28' 3 inches Troy...
Funeral services for Cheryl A. Meier, 75, of Orchard, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater, with Pastor Jon Sollberger officiating. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Cheryl died at her home on June 6, 2024. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemori...
A memorial service for Darlene C. Schueth, 92, of Tilden, formerly of Clearwater, will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 13, at St. John the Baptist Church, rural Ewing, with Father John Norman officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 12, at 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service all at St. John the Baptist Church. Darlene died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Care Center in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is...
The Village of Ewing inducted its latest class into the hall of fame, Sunday, during FunFest activities. Doris Ann and the late Fred Bollwitt and Marilyn and the late Jimmy Good are members of the 2024 class. Here are their stories: Doris Ann and the late Fred Bollwitt Community connections. The phrase describes contributions Doris and the late Fred Bollwitt made to Ewing. The couple spent their lives modeling what a difference volunteering makes. Born and raised in Ewing, Fred graduated from...
Describing life as a Marine Corps recruit, Jacob Hoffman said, "I was broke down mentally, physically and emotionally." Hoffman shared his experiences as a member of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, based at Camp Pendleton, California, during a Memorial Day address at St. Dominic's Hall in Ewing. "Once you step on the yellow footprints and walk through the door, you are no longer yourself," Hoffman said as he explained why recruits are trained to talk and think in third person. "You're either...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 13, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on May 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published May 8, 2024, in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Katie Cunningham and James R...
Blood may be thicker than water. It's the fluid of life, an essential force providing a constant flow of resources and creating energy. For Jesse Thiele, son of Jim and Leenda, the constant flow slowed to a trickle on a fateful September day in 2016. Thiele, then a fifth-grade student, was at home in Clearwater on Sept. 29, working on a math worksheet, alongside older brothers Eli and Alex. Alex and Jesse took a break, which turned into a wrestling match. "I still had a pencil in my hand,"...
Ewing officials were praised, Monday, for completing its duplex housing project in approximately two years. The comments came during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at 204 N. Cedar Street. State Sen. Barry DeKay said he often hears about the need for housing, especially in rural areas. "Our communities have to be very innovative and willing to take a risk with developers," he said. He cited a lack of subcontractors in some rural areas, coupled with construction costs, which can make it difficult...
Summerland communities will honor the men and women have have given their lives while serving the country, Monday, May 27, during Memorial Day services. Clearwater American Legion Post 267 will gather at 10:30 a.m., at the Elkhorn River Bridge and again at 10:45 at the cemetery. Bret Rix will be the speaker. Curtis Bolling will provide music. In case of inclemet weather, the event will be held at the Clearwater American Legion at 10:30 a.m. Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214 will present...
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A scaled-back version of Ewing Summer FunFest will have plenty of fun-filled opportunities for all ages. This year, all activities, planned by the Ewing Young Members Club, will take place Sunday, May 26. The morning will start at the Ewing Fire Hall. Volunteer fire and rescue department personnel will serve breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. A freewill donation will be accepted. At 10:30 a.m., a community church service will be held at Ewing Full Gospel Church. "Heroes Among Us" is the theme for...
