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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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I would have Thanksgiving dinner with Santa Clause. We would talk about the North Pole. We would talk about the elves. I picked him because I like him. He is kind and gives me presents. Santa Clause is the best! Claire Snodgrass I would like to have Thanksgiving dinner with my dad's grandpa Elmer because I want to meet my elders. I would ask him if he likes Jack's mullet. I do not like it. It is ugly! We would talk about whatever I feel like talking about. In conclusion, I want to meet dad's...
Take a trip back in time to Christmas's past as the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual old-fashioned Christmas. Start the afternoon with shopping experiences at two local businesses. The Sidebar, 522 Main, will be open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with holiday shopping for gifts and stocking stuffers. Roots by Jaci, Farmhouse 43 and Cut Across Creations will host a holiday open house at 312 Nebraska Street, from 3 to 7 p.m. Shopping, snacks and drinks will be available. Soups,...
Get into the holiday spirit at the annual light parade in Ewing. The young members club will host the annual event, Friday, Dec. 6. Any type of vehicle may be entered. Line up of floats will begin at the football field at 6:30 p.m. The parade will follow a route to the downtown area, beginning at 7. To preregister, email [email protected]. Following the parade, Santa will greet children at the Methodist-Presbyterian Church. Cookies and drinks will be served....
Summerland Advocate-Messenger personnel brought home 23 awards from the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest for the Nebraska Press Association. Awards were presented Saturday evening, at the awards banquet held at the Cornhusker Marriot Hotel in Lincoln. SAM finished second in Class A, which includes weekly newspapers with a circulation up to 699 subscriptions. The Stanton Register won the division. In advertising categories, publisher LuAnn Schindler won seven awards. An ad featuring financial services at Brunswick State Bank, promoting FFA Week,...
Mary Reyes, of Page, was simply looking for something extra to occupy her time, when a conversation with her sister and brother-in-law led to a fresh idea. For nearly a year, Reyes has been creating scented bead car fresheners and selling them under the Godly Irresistible Freshies label. She said the process is painless. First, she mixes aroma beads with various fragrance oils, which cure for two weeks. During that time period, Reyes shakes the bottles four to five times a day. "I walk by and...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Friday, Dec. 15, at noon. Youngsters are invited to submit letters via mail at Santa c/o Summerland Advocate-Messenger, PO Box 277, Clearwater, NE 68726. Letters may also reach Santa via email at [email protected] Letters will run in the Christmas edition of SAM....
Clearwater residents will begin the holiday season with an old-fashioned Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3. Between 5 and 7:30 p.m., soup, sandwiches, desserts and drinks will be served at the American Legion. Donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry will be accepted. Canned items may be dropped off at the event. Sleigh rides will be available on Main Street through the event.Santa Claus will make an appearance, so youngsters are urged to bring a wish list to share with jolly old St. Nick. The...
There will be plenty of holly, jolly and Christmas lights, Sunday, when the Ewing Young Members Club presents its annual parade of lights. Early registrations are accepted via email at [email protected]. Lineup for the event will begin at 5:30 p.m., at the football field. The parade will proceed to Nebraska Street and travel through the business district, beginning at 6 p.m. Santa will visit the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church after the parade and be available for...
With the official start of summer quickly approaching, The 402 Theater Group offers more opportunities for people of all ages to get involved by providing entertainment for the community. Jillian Henn, of Orchard, is one of the creators of The 402 Theatre Group. "The 402 Theater Group is a community inspired to bring the performing arts to rural communities," she said. The group started in 2022, when Orchard resident Don Lallier posted an ad around town to gather interest in starting a theater...
The "Summerland Advocate-Messenger" brought home 17 awards from the Nebraska Better Newspaper Contest. Recipients were announced Saturday, during the Nebraska Press Association awards banquet at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln. SAM competed in Class A, which features weekly newspapers with circulation up to 699. Entries were published in 2022. The paper took top honors in five categories, including agriculture advertisement, featuring Automated Dairy Specialists; signature page,...
The sign on the backpack explains it all. Walking across America. Stephen Ashworth, a Terrell, Texas, native, estimates he's traveled more than 26,000 miles by foot. "I'm a traveler," he said. Ashworth ventured through the Summerland region last week, stopping in Clearwater, Wednesday. He dropped his gear at the village's park, pulled out his super cat stove - a well-worn cat food can - added fuel - HEET gas-line antifreeze works best - and placed a titanium pot on it to heat water for a Cup of...
A world premiere took place in Orchard, Dec. 17, when the 402 Theater Group presented "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." The 10-minute holiday play, inspired by the Christmas song, opened Dec. 17 at the Orchard Community Center. The script was penned by Orchard resident Don Lallier. Cast members included Jersey Grey, Jillian Henn, Raeley Meyer and Gunnar Shabram. Lynae Stelling provided musical accompaniment and Derek Henn assisted backstage. Following the production, Santa Claus paid a visit...
An Orchard theater company will make its debut, Saturday, with a take on a popular holiday song. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," penned by Orchard resident Don Lallier, will be performed by the 402 Theater Group, at 5 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. Organizers call the play "the perfect event for children and family to attend right before Christmas." Cast members include Raeley Meyer, Jersey Gray, Sara Trease and Gunnar Shabram. Lallier will direct the play, while Jillian Henn serves...
The "Summerland Advocate-Messenger" will accept letters to Santa through Friday, Dec. 16, at noon. Youngsters are invited to submit letters via mail at Santa, c/o Summerland Advocate-Messenger, PO Box 277, Clearwater, NE 68726. Letters may also reach Santa via email at [email protected] Letters will run in the Christmas edition of SAM....
Concertgoers will have two opportunities to hear holiday spirit come to life at Summerland School. On Monday, Dec. 12, junior and senior high school choir and band members will perform at 7 p.m., in the auxiliary gym. Elementary musicians will perform Dec. 20, at 7 p.m., in the main gym. Fifth- and sixth-grade bands will start the show, followed by the kindergarten through sixth-grade program, “Holly and the Ivy League.” The musical, written by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson, introduces Holly Day, who is upset because girls aren’t allow...
Clearwater will kick off the holiday season with its annual old-fashioned Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 4. Soup, sandwiches, desserts and drinks will be served between 5 and 8 p.m., at the American Legion. Donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry will be accepted. Canned items may be dropped off at the event. Santa Claus will make an appearance, so youngsters are urged to bring a wish list to share with jolly old St. Nick. Sleigh rides will be available on Main Street throughout the evening....
The gift of gratitude. The topic has definitely been on my mind lately, even moreso as the holiday season approaches. I’ll blame TikTok for the latest obsession. Earlier this month, East Idaho News, a digital news site based in Idaho Falls, began airing Secret Santa segments. An anonymous donor gave $1 million to bless community members who have fallen on hard times. Recipients come from all walks of life: a 69-year-old widow diagnosed with cancer; a seasonal worker whose tools of the trade w...
Wow, we at SAM are embarking on our fourth year of publishing a weekly newspaper. Seems like only yesterday when a group of us huddled around our dining room table to put together the inaugural edition of the Advocate-Messenger. The next day, Scott and I stood outside The Office, took a deep breath, waited for the first edition’s arrival and opened the door to a major opportunity. We knew it would be a life-changing experience. Trust me, we haven’t been disappointed. That was an exciting - and...
You're a softy, Mr. Grinch. The classic character showed his gentler and giving nature, Thursday, during a visit to Clearwater Market. His mission: select items to donate to the Antelope County Food Pantry. Funds to pay for the cart, filled with kitchen staples, came from a holiday photo shoot, Dec. 18, at Sly's Family Bar & Grill, in Neligh. Owners Teresa and Brian Legate offered a photo op for with the Grinch. The price: $5 or a donation of food items for the local food pantry. Teresa said a...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Dec. 16. Youngsters are invited to submit letters via mail, at Santa, c/o Summerland Advocate-Messenger, PO Box 277, Clearwater, NE, 68726. Letters may also reach Santa via email at [email protected]. Letters will run in the Christmas edition of SAM....
Joyful fellowship. The two terms combine to set the ambiance for a longstanding Page tradition, the yearly women's salad supper. This year's supper, celebrated Dec. 1, at the Page United Methodist Church, featured candlelight and snowflakes, creating warmth and light, illuminating memories and creating new ones. Diane Heiss, a member of the supper's planning committee, said the tradition "starts the season off right." "I also liked it because daughters came with their moms and sometimes the...
“Kids believe in Santa; adults believe in childhood.” Author Cate Kennedy hits the mark with that line from her short story collection, “Dark Roots.” Last week, while Scott, Elizabeth and I fulfilled Santa’s elf duty, stuffing toys, candy and fruit into brown paper sacks, visions from Christmases past reminded me of the good ol’ days and what days leading up to the holiday were like during the age of flower power and groovy, man. In Clay Center, Santa Claus made an appearance on Saturdays i...
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a grand entrance, in Orchard, Saturday, Dec. 4. Jolly Old St. Nickolas and his wife will arrive at 4 p.m., at the park. Buggy rides will be available for visits between 4 and 5 p.m. Holiday displays will light up at 5 p.m. Hot chocolate, cookies and apple cider will be available. Orchard Economic Development Association and Orchard Community Club sponsor the event....
Plan to visit Clearwater, Saturday, Dec. 4, for the village's old-fashioned Christmas. Soup, sandwiches and desserts will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Clearwater American Legion. A freewill donation will be accepted. Santa will make an appearance and listen to youngsters' wish lists. Goodie bags will be distributed. Youths will have an opportunity to create a holiday-theme craft, courtesy of the Clearwater Public Library. A horse-drawn sleigh will be used for rides around town. Food...
JILL KRUSE, D.O. The holiday season is here, and many wonderful activities are happening. As you hustle and bustle, be aware that accidents and injuries can occur. When you see a doctor, they record a diagnosis code explaining the purpose of the appointment. Some codes describe the actual injury and others describe what happened during the injury. For example, Y93.2 is the code for “activities involving snow and ice”. So, if you went sledding, crashed into a tree and broke your left femur or thigh bone, your medical chart would show these codes...
