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When Larry and Judy Parker moved to Clearwater in 1965, little did they know they would spark the idea for one of the hottest rodeo tickets in Nebraska. On Nov. 9, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce honored the Judy Parker, the late Larry Parker and Steve Patras, of Clearwater, for orchestrating the first Clearwater Rodeo in 1967 and named the new building on the grounds the Double P Tack Room. Larry Parker died in 2004, in an automobile accident near Mission, South Dakota. During Saturday's event,...
For years, Brian Ferris and Mike Tabbert have talked about opening a restaurant. Talk will turn into reality as the duo opens Two Bills Steakhouse, in Clearwater, this spring. "This (site) came available and we saw it not just as opening a business but serving the community, not just the Clearwater community where the restaurant is home, but the entire Summerland community because there is not a steakhouse around," Tabbert said. The steakhouse and bar will occupy the former L-Bar-B building, at...
Clearwater Chamber members Jeremy Sanne, Curt Thiele and Clay Thiele, (along with others not pictured) help with the removal of the L-Bar-B Steakhouse sign, Jan. 10, in Clearwater. New owners of the establishment, Brian Ferris and Mike Tabbert, said a new sign for Two Bills Steakhouse will be installed in the near future. The iconic bull won't move far as it will become part of the Clearwater Rodeo grounds....
NOTICE OF RENEWAL RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS C On/Off Sale Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 53-135.01, liquor license of this act may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2022, for the following retail liquor licensee, to wit: L Bar B Inc., dba L Bar B Steakhouse 211 Iowa St. Out Lot T in the Village of Clearwater, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Clearwater on or before Aug. 10, 2022, in the office...
Four contestants will compete for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo title, this Friday, at the 55th annual Clearwater Rodeo. Queen contest chairman Devon Baum said contestants will be judged in several areas, including personality, appearance and horsemanship. Brooke Brengelman, Albion, Adreanna Dunn, Walthill, Shealynn Rasmussen, Burwell and Shilo Shabram, Neligh will begin competition Friday, at 3 p.m., in the Gene Snodgrass Arena at the rodeo grounds. "We invite the public to watch the girls compete...
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...
Donna Knapp 1934 - 2022 Funeral services for Donna Knapp, 87, of Clearwater, were Monday, Feb. 7, at United Methodist Church in Neligh. Pastor Bruce Phillips officiated. Burial wasin Clearwater Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Donna died Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com ~~~ Donna Fae Knapp was born Sept. 13, 1934, at Orchard, to Frederick and Velva (Butterfield) Ickler....
January is mentoring month and the Summerland TeamMates chapter has teamed up with local dining establishments for "Dining Out for a Cause." Businesses will donate 10% of the ticket total to the Summerland chapter. Participating businesses and dates include The Den in Orchard, Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m.; Royal Bar & Grill, in Royal, Sunday, Jan. 9; L Bar B, in Clearwater, Thursday, Jan. 13, during and after the home game; Dusty's in Orchard, Tuesday, Jan. 18, supper special; TeamMates soup...
Three Summerland School students competed in the virtual SkillsUSA national competition earlier this summer. SkillsUSA prepares students for careers in technical, skilled and trade occupations. According to the organization's website, more than 372,655 students and instructors participate annually. The program helps students investigate 79 potential career paths in 16 career clusters. Summerland students competed in state competition, virtually, in April and winners advanced to the national...
Notice of Renewal of Retail Liquor License Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 53-135.01, liquor license of this act may be automatically renewed for one year from Nov. 1, 2021 for the following retail liquor licensee, to wit: L Bar B Inc. d/b/a L Bar B Steakhouse, in the following described property of Out Lot T, Village of Clearwater, Nebraska Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Clearwater on or before Monday, Aug. 8, 2021, in...
Clearwater's Big Rodeo, sponsored by the local chamber of commerce, will provide plenty of action as the best weekend in June kicks off Friday, June 25 and continues through June 27, at the rodeo grounds situated along U.S. Highway 275. Opening night will be jam packed with events. Little cowboys and cowgirls will have an opportunity to ride on a sheep when mutton busting begins at 7 p.m. Fifteen spots were reserved during call-ins, Monday, and 10 walk-in spots will be up for grabs for...
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...
Last Wednesday was not a typical day in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh. The Honorable Donna Taylor heard from a man who requested a year in jail and a woman who cited religion as a reason not to appear. Billy Russell, 29, of Elgin had spent the previous 96 days in the county jail on charges of driving under the influence, third offense, and resisting arrest, as his case proceeded to the point of sentencing. He nearly begged Taylor to keep him there. Russell’s mother sent a letter to the judge, asking her to keep him “as long as you can...
While the 53rd version of Clearwater's Big Rodeo will look familiar, several adaptations will be in place because of COVID-19 concerns. According to Clearwater Chamber of Commerce President Curt Thiele, the organization has worked hand-in-hand with North Central District Health Department personnel to develop a plan so the rodeo would come to fruition. "We're taking precautions," Thiele said, noting hand sanitizer will be available and facilities will be disinfected every two hours. Social...
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and Summerland Advocate-Messenger will host a cruise night event for the Clearwater Public School class of 2020. Join in the fun, Friday, May 8. Cruise down Main Street, beginning at 7 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m. At 8:30, cruisers are asked to park along Main Street. Senior introductions will take place at that time. Participants are asked to use social distance measures and stay in their vehicles. Activities community members may choose to participate in...
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and Summerland Advocate-Messenger will host a cruise night event for the Clearwater Public School class of 2020. Join in the fun, Friday, May 8. Cruise down Main Street, beginning at 7 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m. At 8:30, cruisers are asked to park along Main Street. Senior introductions will take place at that time. Participants are asked to use social distance measures and stay in your vehicles. Several other activities are planned in town to show support...
Congratulations to the Clearwater High School Quiz Bowl Team for winning the first match in the KTCH Radio Quizbowl Competition. The match began with Clearwater getting the first question. They racked up a point by correctly answering zinc as the element with the symbol “Zn” on the periodic table. David City countered by correctly answering nickel as the element with the symbol “Ni.” The Clearwater team was then asked the author of “Around the World in 80 Days,” which sadly they could not respond “Jules Verne.” This gave David City the lead,...
It never fails. You checked your list twice. Presents are wrapped and placed neatly under the tree. And then ... surprise! You realize you forgot to pick up a gift for Aunt Sally or your son's significant other. No worries. SAM staff contacted several local businesses and newspaper vendors for last-minute gift ideas. Clearwater Market Check out the store's selection of chocolates, including cherry clusters, chocolate covered peanuts, whoppers, chocolate covered caramels and peanut clusters....