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Imagine 30 minutes in a warm, soothing environment that claims to deliver health benefits like easing chronic pain, reducing stress and even promoting weight loss. Thanks to 26 Renew, area residents can now experience these perks by booking time in an infrared sauna located in the heart of Orchard. Owned by Alexa Simons, 26 Renew operates out of the former girls' locker room at the Orchard Community Center. Simons, originally from Sutton, moved to Orchard in 2023 with her husband, Tristan....
Dear Mark Zuckerberg: How ironic your company axed its fact-checking program, aimed at stopping the proliferation of disinformation, earlier last week. Imagine my surprise on Thursday, when this newspaper, a community weekly covering the Summerland region in Nebraska, had a post celebrating Orchard Fire and Rescue Department members honored for long-time service, removed from Facebook. I linked the story from our paper’s website directly to your social media site, a procedure I’ve done mul...
St. Teresa’s Catholic Church Clearwater, NE Fr. John Norman, Pastor Fr. Joseph Sund, Associate Pastor Sunday: Mass, 10 a.m. Community of Christ Church Clearwater, NE Contact Earleen Jensen at 402-893-2095 or 402-929-3471 Sunday: Church School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Communion Service: First Sunday of each month. United Methodist Church Clearwater, NE Bruce Phillips, Pastor Phones: 887-4341 or 887-4359 Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m. Concordia Lutheran Church Clearwater, NE • PH. 485-2596 Rev. Daniel Feusse, Pastor Sunday: Divine Wor... 
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That simple, snappy motto - We sell the best and recycle the rest - perfectly describes Ewing's Sunset Store. Originally opened in 2008 in the village's vacant lumber yard, the thrift shop has thrived through two relocations in its 16-year history. Now, volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the store's forever home in the former Ewing school building. Finding the store is as easy as ABC. Visitors can enter the former high school building through the southeast entrance, then proceed to...
Orchard Fire and Rescue Department and Royal Volunteer Fire Department recognized members for their years of service, Monday, during an annual appreciation dinner. Glen Cheatum, Kirk Cleveland, Ryan Bergman and Josh Stelling were recognized from the Orchard department....
Area blood donors will have an opportunity to make a donation soon. On Tuesday, Jan. 14 a blood drive will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Orchard. To schedule an appointment, call Amanda Shabram at 402-394-1938. Individuals who donate blood will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX....
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the stories that captured our communities' attention. Using website traffic data, we've compiled a list of the most-read stories from each month. This data not only reveals what resonated most with our readers but also helps us, as SAM publishers, identify emerging trends and areas of interest within the Summerland region. It's worth noting that the most-read articles aren't always the top news stories of the year. Sometimes, lighter...
Summerland Public School students in grades 7 - 12 visited Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard, Dec. 20, and sang Christmas carols. In Clearwater, they braved seven-degree temperatures, to serenade a crowd of residents who gathered near Cornerstone Bank. In Ewing, students stopped by city hall, and in Orchard, they sang at TJ's parking lot. This is the second year students have traveled to Summerland communities to sing carols....
Everyone is invited to the HOPE Parish family New Year's Eve party, It's 2025 Somewhere. The event will take place at the Orchard United Methodist Church, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., on Dec. 31. A movie will be shown beginning at 8 p.m. Food, games and fun for all ages are planned, organizers said....
On Dec. 5, Cathy Cooper, elementary principal at Summerland Public Schools, was honored with the Nebraska Distinguished Principal's Award at the Nebraska Association of Elementary School Principals' annual convention in Lincoln. This esteemed recognition celebrates her unwavering dedication to education and her transformative impact on the Summerland community. The award comes as no surprise to those who know Cooper's work. In a letter of recommendation, Summerland Superintendent Molly Aschoff...
Clearwater village officials approved an interlocal agreement with Nebraska Cooperative Government to provide keno when the board met for its monthly meeting on Dec. 9. Mike Tabbert, co-owner of Two Bills Steakhouse, contacted potential licensed lottery operators and informed village clerk Angie Hupp they chose to work with Nebraska Cooperative Government, which operates Lotto Nebraska, based in Columbus. NCG has operated since 1989. According to NCG officials, "The system is managed by Lotto...
Summerland students will notice one new change when they return to classes following the holiday break. "From bell to bell, students will not be on cell phones," high school principal Jacob Birch told board of education members during the Dec. 11 meeting. Students will be allowed to have phones during passing periods, lunch, before and after school and at activities. "We're not opposed to other things, but we think this is the first step to tell students, 'Show us you can be off them during...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Dec. 10, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Nov. 12, 2024, BOC meeting. Public comment. Approved payroll claims. Approved vendor claims. General: MELVIN AHLERS ps 24.00; AMAZON CAPITAL SVCS (EXT) ex 176.42; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 20,337.96; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 186.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 65.52; APPEARA ex 34.22; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 4,947.10; GORDON BAKER ps 72.00; BLACK HILLS ENERG...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup/plotter printer (Perkins Grant), 4,017.76; AMG O’Neill, bus driver physical, 150.00; Apple Inc., sup, 89.00; Birch, Dwaine L. mileage, 60.30; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 199.27 Bluum of Minnesota, LLC, sup, 211.70; Boyd’s Electric, work in shop for paint booth, 1,458.17; Bullseye Fire Sprinkler, Inc., fire sprinkler inspection, 1,030.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, conf rooms/meals/sup, 2,391.87; ColdType Publishing, printing, 116.50; Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc...
Effective Thursday, Dec. 5, the Bank of Orchard was merged into Cornerstone Bank. Bill Kester will serve as vice president and manager of the branch. Other Orchard employees include Heidi Blomenkamp, Mary Erb, Gage Clifton and Andrea Williby. "Cornerstone Bank is excited to become a part of the Orchard community and grow our banking operation in this region," stated Zac Holoch, president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Bank. "Cornerstone is committed to serving the smaller...
On Jan. 17, Amanda Wolff, APRN, will conclude her employment at Antelope Memorial Hospital. Due to a growing family, she has decided to take a job closer to home. Wolff said has enjoyed her time at AMH and AMH Family Practice Clinics. After Jan. 17, her patients may continue to receive care from another member of the AMH Medical Staff, including doctors Roger Rudloff, Troy Dawson, Kelli Osborn and Josh Thoendel; Angela Sucha, and Anita Murphy, PA-Cs; and Ashley Niewohner, APRN. Together, they pr...
Prepare to have your funny bone tickled, Saturday, in Orchard. Comedians Nick Hoff and Tyler Walsh will perform at the Orchard Community Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit the community center. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., with the comedians' performances scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Dave Merkel will keep the holiday spirit going, with music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Individuals wanting to attend only after 9 p.m. will be charged a $10 cover charge. Hoff is a...
Tri-County Titans baseball coach Jeff Shabram reviewed progress at the Orchard baseball field with village trustees during a Nov. 11 meeting. Sod has been installed in the infield. Plans include moving the crow’s nest to behind the third-baseline dugout and installing a fence. Reed Miller, of Miller and Associates, in Kearney, discussed the one- and six-year street plan proposal. Trustees unanimously approved its adoption. Highway 20 will see upgrades. Trustee John Ferguson made a motion to a...
Mark your calendars and prepare to join in the celebration of the holiday season at the annual lighting celebration in Orchard. On Dec. 1, at 4 p.m., at the outdoor park on Highway 20, take part in hayrack rides and the Grinch scavenger hunt. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available. At 5 p.m., holiday decorations will be lighted....
Funeral services for Walter B. Johnson, 94, of O'Neill, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at the First Presbyterian Church in O'Neill. Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Page American Legion Post #315. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Biglin's Mortuary. Walter died on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at the Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Arrangements are under the direction of Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Walter Bruce Joh...
Three new members – Keith White of Neligh, Bev Krutz of Orchard and Gary Arehart of Elgin – were elected to serve on the board of the Antelope County Historical Society at the organization's recent annual meeting. All three bring a strong interest in the county's history, with each having diverse experiences and interests. "We welcome these new members to our board," said Donna Hanson, Antelope County Museum executive director. "Their broad experience and love for Antelope County will go a lon...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Nov. 12, 2024 Neligh, Nebraska Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Nov. 4, 2024, BOC meeting. Public comment. Approved payroll claims. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 22,317.89; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 68.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 1,600,000.00; APPEARA ex 68.44; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,437.78; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 199.32; BCBS ins 75,975.12; BODY WORKS ex 5,000.00; BOMGAARS ex 117.90;...
Orchard Village Trustees approved a $6,500 bid from John Prouty Construction for demolition of a house situated at 135 W. 3rd Street when they met Oct. 21 in regular session. Clerk Brenda Harrison noted two bids were received for the project. Trustee Tyson Schutt made a motion to accept Prouty's bid and John Ferguson added the second. Chris Miller, of Miller and Associates, in Kearney was certified as the village's street superintendent. Trustees unanimously approved Resolution 10.21.24. In other business, trustees approved the treasurer's...
Village board races were decided during the Nov. 5 General Election. In unofficial results from Antelope County, Clearwater voters re-elected Cody Kester and Kelly Kerkman. Orchard voters chose Stephanie Cleveland and John Ferguson to retain their seats on the board. In Royal, Dennis L. Bridge and Duaine Brandt were the top vote-getters, with 21 each. Ewing voters selected Jeremy R. Tuttle. He was the lone candidate listed on the ballot. Kent Stallbaum received 35 write-in votes. Page voters re-elected Rachel Linquist. She received 58 votes....
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....
