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Reprinted with permission LuAnn Schindler has been a journalist in Nebraska for over 30 years. She's been a reporter and editor in the northeastern part of the state most of her career. Her office at the Summerland Advocate-Messenger is covered in stories, old newspapers and plenty of awards she's won over the years. Schindler said she's written over 6,000 stories. She's covered court trials, rodeos and the annual turtle race at a community celebration. "It's really gone by fast when I think...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on August 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published August 7, 2024 in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s Office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Kane Fry, Dustin Wright, and James Ramold. Als...
A person may not always verbalize how they feel. Trust me, their actions will always show you the truth. For example, I can tell when Courtney becomes frustrated with me when I voice my opinion and we don’t necessarily see eye to eye. She’s mastered the art of the eye roll, those long, thick lashes fluttering as she defends her way of thinking. Wonder where she learned that behavior? (Looking to my left, checking to my right, searching in the mirror to see if I’m the culprit.) Did I just roll...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on June 10, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published June 5, 2024, in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Katie Cunningham and Ramold. Also present w...
Community helpers have been teaching the first grade students about their jobs, so students can learn about careers. A photographer, Jamie Thiele, taught students about taking photos and showed her camera equipment. She owns Jamie Thiele Photography. Jaimie Hartigan, a hair stylist from Ewing who owns Shear Attitude, taught us how to style and make a mohawk. She also styled girls' hair! LuAnn Schindler and Scott Schindler, publishers of the Summerland Advocate-Messenger, came and taught us how...
ColdType Publishing, LLC, the Clearwater-based printing firm known for its commitment to community journalism, announces the acquisition of Living Here Magazine. The publication, previously owned by Pitzer Enterprises, of Oakdale, is a 20-year old magazine known for its celebration of the people, heritage and communities in northeast Nebraska, southeast South Dakota, and northwest Iowa. The publication was founded in 2004 by Dale and Mary Ann Hoebelheinrich, of Yankton, South Dakota....
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 8, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on April 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published April 3, 2024, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s Office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham, and J...
Coming to a TV or social media channel soon: “How To Survive Cooking With Your Spouse.” You no doubt think I’m joking, but Scott and I have talked about it for years. It might not be like the Food Network’s “Down Home With the Neelys” or “Extra Virgin” on the Cooking Channel. No, not at all like these examples. Obviously, we joke about it, too. I’m afraid our cooking adventures would include some old-fashioned ribbing, a few unappreciative glares, a stolen kiss or two and multiple instance...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Feb. 12, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Feb. 12, 2024, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Feb. 7, 2024, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry, Katie Cunni...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dec. 11, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees opened a hearing on the liquor license application for White Star at 7 p.m., at the City Hall. Notice of the hearing was published Dec. 6, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger. Chairman James Ramold opened the hearing at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. As there were no statements against the liquor license for White Star, the chairman closed the hearing at 7:02 pm. The Ewing Village Board of T...
Construction on the Village of Ewing duplex project is underway. Thramer Construction is working on the project. During Monday's Ewing village meeting, trustees selected siding, shingles and trim options for the units....
Two separate incidents of vandalism occured at the Summerland Advocate-Messenger office recently. The first incident, which occurred Sept. 22, ended with a broken ceramic flower pot and an American flag, on a pole, snapped from a bracket on the building. The second incident occurred between Sept. 28 and Oct. 1. A second flower pot was moved to another location, flowers removed and the pot broken. A reward is being offered for information leading to the apprehension of the perpetrator(s)....
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 11, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Sept. 11, 2023, at 7:04 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Sept. 14, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the village office. Chairman-pro-tem, Dustin Wright, called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry and...
PROCEEDINGS FOR BUDGET HEARING, TAX REQUEST HEARING, REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 11, 2023 The board of trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a budget hearing Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Hearing opened at 7 p.m. Notice of hearing was given in advance by publication in "Summerland Advocate-Messenger," was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Aug. 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published Aug. 9, 2023, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s Office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham and James Ramold. Also present were Reed M...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on July 10, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published July 5, 2023, in the “Summerland Advocate-Messenger.” An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and James Ramol...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 10, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Ker...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger, along with other newspapers across the state, will celebrate community journalism during the first-ever Community Newspaper Week, June 26 - 30. Gov. Jim Pillen made the proclamation in April, during Nebraska Press Association's annual get-together in Lincoln. Pillen's proclamation recognizes the historical record provided by newspapers, as well as a newspaper's responsibility to serve as a watchdog, promoting transparency and its role as an economic...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 12, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting, Monday, June 12, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in "Summerland Advocate-Messenger," posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Ha...
It's time to "Rock in Ewing, U.S.A.," this weekend, as Ewing Young Members Club presents the 2023 Ewing Funfest. Events begin Friday, May 26, with a scavenger hunt, scheduled to run from 6 to 8 p.m. The registration fee is $20 and will take place at DW's Pub. The event is sponsored by the "Summerland Advocate-Messenger." SAM Publisher Scott Schindler said there is one new requirement for this year's event. "All teams must check back in by 8 p.m.," he said. Two events will take place at...
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,...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 10, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Apr. 10, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Ker...
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce members and village trustees receive a $5,000 check from Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company officials, Jan. 11. Funds from the Foundation for Rural Service grant program will be utilized to construct a telehealth room in the Clearwater Public Library. The FRS grants, coupled with support from NTCA members, will support a broad range of community projects across rural America – from providing new equipment to local students, expanding digital inclusion i...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dec. 12, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:56 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Steve Hankla, Kelly Kerkman, Jeff Schlecht, Cody Kester. Others present: Troy Behnke,...
Two initiative measures - one requiring photographic identification, one increasing minimum wage - were passed by Nebraska voters during the Nov. 8 General Election. Initiative 432 amends Nebraska's constitution, to require voters to "present valid photographic identification" prior to voting. Nebraska's Legislature will hammer out the details, according to language in the measure. Voters also approved Initiative 433, which will gradually raise the state's minimum wage from the current rate of...