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Monday's Veterans Day program at Summerland School featured patriotic songs and speakers who defined the role of veterans throughout history. Members of Sanders American Legion Post 214 presented the flags. Veterans and American Legion Auxiliary members from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard were invited to lunch following the program....
Holt County Listing of Tax-Exempt Properties - CHURCHES Amelia United Methodist Church (Methodist Episcopal Church, Amelia......1 Parcel Assembly of God Church, O’Neill.................................................................3 Parcels Beautiful Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, O’Neill................................2 Parcels Bethany Presbyterian Church, Lake Township................................................1 Parcel Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, O’Neill................................................2 Parcels Chris...
Funeral services for Jerry Tomjack, 95, of Ewing, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 23, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father John Norman officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites by Sanders American Legion Post 214. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Jerry died Aug. 15, 2024, at Lake...
Funeral services for Jerry Tomjack, 95, of Ewing, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 23, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father John Norman officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites by Sanders American Legion Post 214. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Jerry died Aug. 15, 2024, at...
Funeral services for Wayne Pollock, 91, of Ewing, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father James Kramper officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery with Military rites by Sanders American Legion Post #214. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father Frank Baumert. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Wayne died on...
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...
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...
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...
Summerland communities will honor the men and women who gave their lives while serving the country, Monday, May 29, during Memorial Day services. Clearwater American Legion Post 267 will gather at Clearwater Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Daniel Feusse will give the address. Music will be provided by Curtis Bolling. The traditional Elkhorn River Bridge ceremony will not take place this year, due to road construction on 516 Avenue. In case of inclemet weather, the event will be held at the...
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...
Judy Petersen, executive director of the Central Nebraska Economic Development District, met with Ewing Village Board of Trustees, Monday, during the board's monthly meeting. CNEDD offers business, community and economic development services to a 14-county area. Petersen provided background information on projects the district is currently working on, including broadband and livestock concerns. A livestock survey, asking about the need for small, local meat processing facilities, is available fo...
Approximately 65 years after serving in the United States military, three Ewing veterans were awarded Quilts of Valor, for their service. Robert Bartak, Leonard Hawk and Dwayne Hobbs received the quilts Dec. 12, during a gathering at the Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214. American Legion Auxiliary president, Kathleen Jorgensen, said a blue-star mom, Catherine Roberts, started Quilts of Valor in 2003. "With a son deployed in Iraq, a gunner sitting atop a Humvee, she felt only 10 seconds...
Patrick McLain 1934 - 2021 Funeral services for Patrick J. McLain, 87 of Ewing, were Saturday, Nov. 20, at St. John's Catholic Church at rural Ewing.Father John Norman officiated. Burial was at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, with military honors by Sanders American Legion Post #214 and Legion Riders. Pat died Nov. 16, 2021, in Omaha. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com ~~~ Patrick Jules McLain was born...
ML "Cap" Dierks 1932 - 2021 A funeral mass for former State Sen. ML "Cap" Dierks, 89, of Ewing, will be Friday, Oct. 29, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Rev. John Norman presiding. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery with military rites provided by the Ewing American Legion Sanders Post 214. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Cap died Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at the Arbor...
"Service members cannot do what they do with out sacrifice, and without the sacrifice of their family." Eric Nordby know about a soldier's sacrifice. The Ewing native, a chief warrant officer 5, has served in the Army Reserves since 1989. He has completed three tours of duty, including Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. He has been a member of the Omaha Police Department since 1992 and currently works in the internal affairs unit. He presented...
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...
One year after Ewing turned 150 years old, village residents are ready to welcome visitors to the 150th plus one celebration. Events begin Friday, May 28, with a road rally scheduled to run from 5 to 7 p.m. Registration fee is $20 and will take place at DW’s Pub. Cruise around town from 7 to 8:30 p.m., as tunes set the mood for drive time. At 8:30 p.m., Andre Right will perform a Christian concert at Full Gospel Church. A full slate of activities begin at 9 a.m., Saturday and continue t...
Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214 recognized 50-year members, Dec. 10. Edward "Butch" Rotherham (left) and Larry Jorgensen (right) receive awards from commander Dennis Ziems. Rotherham attended basic training at Fort Bliss and trained as a calvary scout at Ford Ord, California. He attended AIT training at Fort Knox, Tennessee. Rotherham was stationed in Germany. Jorgensen attended basic training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in California and studied special warfare training in San...
Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214 will hold the gun raffle drawing, Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., at the Ewing Legion hall. Advocate-Messenger publisher, LuAnn Schindler, will conduct the draw. A 50-year presentation will also be held. Everyone is welcome to attend. Snacks will be served and card playing will take place after the presentation....
Funeral services for Leo Hawk, 91, of Ewing, will be Monday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Sanders American Legion Post #214. Visitation will be Sunday, May 31, from 5 to 7p.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with wake service rosary at 7 p.m. Leo died Saturday, May 23, at County Lane Retirement Village in O'Neill. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements....
New flag poles will be installed at the Ewing Cemetery after a donation from Elkhorn Rural Public Power District's community development fund, Operation Round Up. Sarah Ahlers, a member of ERPPD's community development team, recently presented a check to Ewing Village Trustees' chairman James Ramold and Larry Jorgensen, of Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214....
Farmers Pride presented a Land O' Lakes matching grant to the Ewing Sanders American Legion Post during Monday's Veterans Day program. The grant will be used to replace approximately $3,000 worth of flags lost during the Memorial Day storm. The remaining funds will be raised via fundraising efforts. Accepting the award are Jake Schindler, Farmers Pride manager Chad Napier, Dennis Ziems and James Ramold. For additional information, contact a Legion member....
Ewing American Legion Sanders Post 214 will host its annual barbecue, Saturday, Sept. 14. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 8 at St. Dominic's Hall in Ewing. Door prizes will be awarded....
Ewing Sanders American Legion Post will host a pancake breakfast, Sunday, Aug. 25. Serving will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m., at the Legion. A free-will offering will be accepted....
