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Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will offer a free veterans supper, honoring military veterans, current military service personnel and their spouses on Sunday, Nov. 10, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Clearwater American Legion. Veterans eat for free. The public is invited to partake in the turkey dinner. Serving will continue until 7 p.m. A freewill donation will be accepted....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 10, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Tabled minutes of the 9-3-2024 BOC meeting. Called for public comment. Approved Payroll. Approved Vendor Claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 22,116.80; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 151.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 26.96; APPEARA ex 37.12; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,080.33; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 312.94; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 87.45; BCBS ins 75,975.12; BOMGAARS ex 35.95; CASEYS ex...
Funeral services for Jerry Tomjack, 95, of Ewing, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 23, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father John Norman officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites by Sanders American Legion Post 214. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Jerry died Aug. 15, 2024, at Lake...
This year, 10 area business and organizations, including Clearwater Legion, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, The Waterhole, Clearwater Sons of the Legion, Ohiya Casino and Resort, Feather Hill Express, American Legion Post #86, Knights of Columbus, The Prairie Club and Antelope Country Club provided staff and/or members to be trained in responsible beverage-service training. Fifty-three individuals were trained to appropriately identify intoxicated and underage guests, Nebraska alcohol laws and regulations, legal ramifications for serving...
At first glance, the mural adorning the wall in the Bunker Bar, inside the newly-remodeled Clearwater Legion, looks familiar. Artist Shannon Schumacher of Clearwater said there are slight differences to the original version he painted nearly a decade ago. "The sky is different," he said. "And the arch of the bunker." When he first met with Clearwater Sons of the American Legion officials to discuss the original design, a bunker was mentioned. Schumacher drew inspiriation for the bunker from a...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 11, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting 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 location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Ker...
Funeral services for Alice J. Rittscher, 80 of Clearwater, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 30, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 29, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home. Alice died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Battle Creek Community Pride Care Center. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at...
Plans to renovate the Clearwater American Legion building will continue. On Sunday, Sons of the American Legion members Tom Thiele and Fred Thiele told a group of approximately 30 community members that pledges for fundraising have been coming in. “Contributions have been really good,” Fred Thiele said. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce donated $100,000 and the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion kicked in $25,000, in addition to pledges for the project. Thiele estimated approximately $25...
Clearwater residents are invited to a Dec. 10 meeting, at the Clearwater Legion, for continued talks on the renovation project. Sons of the American Legion commander Kelly Kerkman said the meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Pledge cards may be turned in prior to the meeting....
Following a Sunday informational meeting, at the Clearwater Legion, members of the Sons of the American Legion and Clearwater Legion, fundraising efforts will begin immediately. Sons of the American Legion Commander Kelly Kerkman said the current Legion building has several problems, including a leaky roof, a rotten kitchen floor, lights and expensive utility bills. "When you start fixing those things, you get to the point of where you do you stop and turn the page to a couple options?" Kerkman...
Clearwater residents are invited to attend an informational meeting, Sunday, Nov. 19, at the American Legion, sponsored by Legion Post 267 and the Sons of the American Legion. Details of the organization’s renovation project will be unveiled during the 6 p.m. gathering. According to Sons of the American Legion commander, Kelly Kerkman, construction on the $350,000 project is scheduled to begin after the first of the year, with a completion date of May 1. “The Chamber of Commerce has kicked off our fundraising with a $100,000 pledge,” Kerkm...
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will serve a Veterans Day dinner, Sunday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Legion. A freewill donation will be accepted. Veterans eat for free....
A celebration of life service for Laverne "Pete" Stamp, 84, of Inman, will be Saturday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m., at the Inman Community Church in Inman. Pastor Randy Schmeichel will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Inman Community Church. Pete died with his wife Joan by his side on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Arbor Care Center in O'Neill. Arrangements are under the direction of Biglin's Mortuary of O'Neill. ~~~~~ Laverne...
Sterling Legate and Melvin Ahlers, members of Clearwater American Legion Post 267, accept a check from Bill Kester, a Clearwater Sons of the Legion member. The Sons' donation will benefit the veterans' memorial park, specifically the mural painted on the south wall of the Clearwater Library. During Monday's Clearwater Village Board of Trustees' meeting, memorial organizers presented a detailed list of elements and ballpark figures for the total cost of the project. Plans feature flags...
Funeral services for Marjorie Smith, 87, of Neligh, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at First Congregational Church of Christ, in Neligh, with Pastor Kate West, officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh. Marjorie died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com In...
Join the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion March 3, for a Friday night fish fry. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 8 at the Clearwater American Legion, 507 Main Street. A freewill donation will be accepted....
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will continue to develop plans for a proposed building at the organization’s rodeo grounds. The size of the building is yet to be decided, following a vote of members at the chamber’s Nov. 1 meeting. President Curt Thiele said the organization entered a purchase agreement, with Carla and Eli Jacob, for approximately 1.73 acres adjacent to the chamber property during July. Then, plans were devised to construct a 60-foot by 50 -foot building, which would hou...
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will host its annaul veterans' dinner, Sunday, Nov. 13. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner rolls and dessert will be served for a freewill donation. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., at the American Legion, in Clearwater....
A straw poll taken during a Sunday evening meeting showed a majority of the audience favored construction of a community center in Clearwater. More than 50 residents attended the meeting, held at the American Legion and led by Sons of Clearwater members Kelly Kerkman and Bill Thiele. According to Kerkman, Sons of Clearwater is “a spinoff of the Sons of the Legion” when the former hardware store was acquired and eventually, the Clearwater Cafe property. Thiele said the current American Leg...
Clearwater residents are invited to a community meeting, Sunday, Oct. 23, to discuss the possibility of construction of a community center on Main Street. The 6 p.m. discussion, led by the Sons of Clearwater, will be held at the American Legion. A timeline for the project has not yet been determined. The center would provide meeting and event space. The first step is to consult residents to determine if interest exists. For more information, contact Kelly Kerkman at 605-505-1343....
Funeral services for Betty Gunter, 91, of Norfolk, will be at Friday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Orchard, with Pastor Ryan Janke officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Orchard. Visitation will be an hour before service, at 9:30 a.m., at the church. Betty died Aug. 7, 2022, at St. Joseph's Nursing Home. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to family at www.snidermemorialfh.com. ~~~...
NFPW Communicator of Achievement director Karen Stensrud and NPW COA director Ruth Brown contributed to this article. LuAnn Schindler of Clearwater received the 2022 Communicator of Achievement Award from the National Federation of Press Women. This prestigious award has been given for 65 years. Schindler received the honor during a celebration at the organization's annual conference, held June 23 to 25, in Fargo, North Dakota. Now in its 85th year, NFPW is a nationwide organization of...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 11, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, April 11, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8:03 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, Cody Kester, Steve Stearns. Others present: Kate Ahlers, Kyle...
The first annual Clearwater Community Awards were presented during the April 11 village board of trustees meeting. When people talk about Clearwater, they often mention the great people that add to the community and the abundant quality of life in Clearwater. Many incredible people, businesses and organizations were nominated, but unfortunately, there could only be three winners, according to economic develoment director Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen. The Business of the Year was awarded to Orval's...
Clearwater Sons of the American Legion will host a fish fry, Wednesday, March 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the legion. A freewill donation will be accepted....
