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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...
Three-hundred and forty-three firemen lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. Eleven current and retired firefighters are bicycling across America to ensure those 343 colleagues are not forgotten. Led by retired firefighter Darrell Sales, the Bay to Brooklyn project riders departed Santa Clara, California, Aug. 1 and will arrive at Ground Zero, Sept. 9. The group rode to Eugene, Oregon, before veering east, traveling through Idaho and Wyoming. In Nebraska, they have followed U.S. Highway 20 and...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger finished third in the Class A digital sweepstakes of the Nebraska Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest. Awards were announced June 17, via video presentation. SAM staff members submitted entires in 58 categories focusing on writing, photography, advertising, digital, design and creativity. According to the Nebraska Press Association, which sponsors the contest, more than 3,100 separate entries, representing nine dailies and 66 weeklies, were judged by...
I’ve got a spring in my step because the time of year has arrived for college basketball’s big dance. There was plenty of March mayhem during the early rounds of the 2021 NCAA Division I men’s tournament. Many teams were upset by other squads they were favored to beat, which I’m sure upset the fans of the losing programs. The Creighton Bluejays, however, defeated their first two opponents to make the sweet 16 for the first time since 1974. I’m a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers first, especiall...
Santa Claus must feel especially jolly whenever he is coming to town and climbs down the chimney of Terri Hergert's Royal home to deliver Christmas presents. That is because Hergert has a collection of Kris Kringle items that would make Santa's rosy cheeks blush as red as his iconic suit. "It's the make-believe, magical part of Christmas," Hergert said. "I just have always liked Santas." She has been a fan of the white-bearded, white-haired Father Christmas ever since she was a child growing up...
While Santa Claus stopped in Clearwater, Saturday, a green-faced Grinch added to holiday fun, photobombing pictures as Jolly Old St. Nick greeted area youngsters at The Office. Unlike past years, Santa parked his sleigh along the street and greeted families as they drove by. Santa read children's wish lists, asked who had been naughty and nice and offered holiday greetings and goody bags. He told the Advocate-Messenger, "The best part of Christmas is receiving hugs and cookies." The Grinch may...
Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very excited! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are ukulele and a Mp3 player. To show you what I think of when we talk about Christmas, I drew you a picture of joy and Jesus' birthday. Merry Christmas! Love, Makenna Bergman Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very jolly! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are OMG surprise, American Girl doll, Omari, a bouncy ball, and a fingerling. To show you what I...
Santa plans to read or listen to children’s wish lists during a visit in Clearwater. Jolly Old St. Nicholas will be at The Office, Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m., for a drive-by visit. Youngsters may bring a letter of holiday wishes, which will be printed in an upcoming edition of the Advocate-Messenger. Santa will distribute goody bags to those attending and pose for a photo opportunity. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and Clearwater Public Library will sponsor the event...
Clearwater, Ewing, Orchard, Royal and Page children wanting to share Christmas wish lists with Santa have an opportunity to do so. Ewing information technology application classes are acting as liaisons between Santa and Ewing students. Letters should be received by Dec. 1 and include the child's full name, grade level and address in the letter. Letters should be mailed to Computer Elves, Summerland Public School, PO Box 98, Ewing, NE 68735. Clearwater, Orchard, Royal and Page youths, preschool...
Nearly six years after forming the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion, organization members are proud of its community service activities. Yet, members believe there is more work to be done. Sons of the Legion Commander Fred Thiele said the group holds a variety of events for the community and surrounding area, including an Ash Wednesday fish fry and Veterans Day supper a. Members also hold poker tournaments, participate in Memorial Day services, sponsor a local softball team, bartend for...
June 30 retirement of longtime Antelope County clerk of the district court, Judy Cole was announced during the April 14 meeting of the Antelope County commissioners. The meeting was held via video conference, with commissioner Eli Jacob and chairman Charlie Henery present in the meeting room, along with clerk Lisa Payne. Commissioners Dean Smith, Regina Krebs and Carolyn Pedersen participated remotely via Zoom. Sheriff Bob Moore, county attorney Joe Abler, zoning administrator Liz Doerr and...
W.T. Ellis stated, "It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air." The Orchard Historical Society seems to keep the community involved by hosting events for people to partake in. On Sunday, Dec. 15, they hosted a tour of homes, with six participants. Each destination featured a different thing to intrigue visitors with the holiday season. First on the list to visit was the old schoolhouse in Orchard. The Historical Society has put a lot of time and effort into restoring the school...
Janie Olson arranges a dozen miniature pine tree-shaped cookies on a tray, grabs a bag of green frosting and begins piping the sweet cookie covering. First, she traces an outline along the edges before filling in the middle. Next, she zigzags a thin line of yellow, creating tinsel and finishes with red and blue icing, adding pops of color for ornaments. After more than two decades of decorating cookies, Olson - along with sisters Nancy Claussen and Joyce Miller - have mastered the art of...
Youngsters in the Page area are invited to visit the Farmers Store, Saturday, Dec. 7, for a visit with Santa Claus. The jolly old man will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. A 4x6 photo will be taken of visitors and will be available for pickup at the Farmers Store on Dec. 11....
Santa is scheduled to arrive at the elementary school, in Ewing, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. Members of Ewing's National Honor Society chapter will have math stations set up for students....
The holiday season begins Dec. 7, in Clearwater, at the community's Old-Fashioned Christmas, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. A soup dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Clearwater School multipurpose room. Sleigh rides will be available and Santa is planning a visit. Clearwater Public Library will sponsor crafts for kids throughout the evening. A free-will donation will be accepted for the food pantry....
Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard children wanting to share Christmas wish lists with Santa have an opportunity to do so. Ewing information technology application classes are acting as liaisons for Santa. Letters should be received by Dec. 13 and include the child's full name, grade level and address in the letter. Letters should be mailed to Computer Elves, Ewing Public School, PO Box 98, Ewing, NE 68735. Clearwater and Orchard youth, preschool age and younger, are invited to write letters to...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Sunday, 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] or be dropped off at the office, 522 Main Street. If the office isn't open, letters may be left in the white mailbox. Letters will run in the Dec. 18 edition of SAM....
