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Longtime American Legion and Auxiliary members Ralph and Barb Tichota, of Clearwater, were recognized Saturday, for providing the inspiration and dedication to bring the veterans park to life in Clearwater. "It will have a lasting and significant impact," said Steve Stearns, veterans park committee member, during the presentation. "Your legacy will live on through this beautiful park and your work in creating a place of reflection and remembrance has touched all of our hearts." The park, located...
At first glance, the Clearwater Veterans Park, located at the intersection of Main and Nebraska streets, pays homage to those who served this country. Flags recognizing each military branch of service wave on the eastern side of a concrete walkway. A bright mural decorates the south wall of the library. A plaque, defining the term "veteran," is installed. Benches supply a place for visitors to sit and reflect. As of Sept. 11, two more pieces have been added: a battlefield cross and a soldier bea...
When you think of the word "veteran," who comes to mind? For many Clearwater residents, the term may be associated with a family member, a next-door neighbor or a teacher who bravely served this great nation. These veterans have earned undying gratitude for the sacrifices made. Last summer, a group of civic-minded residents began discussions to create a spot honoring area veterans. The first step: painting a mural on the south wall of the library on Aug. 19. That task was followed with...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 13, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13, 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: Kel...
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...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES August 14, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8:05 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...
Two new housing units are for sale in Clearwater. A duplex, constructed by Stearns Construction, is completed and accepting applications, according to local economic development director Lauren Sheridan-Simonson. A ribbon cutting and open house were held at the unit, Thursday, Aug. 10. The project was possible, in part, from a Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant of $221,000 to the Village of Clearwater.Steve Stearns worked with Miller & Associates "to create a plan that benefits...
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,...
Clearwater Village Board of Trustees will have a new look, following Monday's reorganization meeting held in the fire hall meeting room. Longtime trustees Steve Hankla and Kevin Filsinger made their final motions prior to the board concluding business sine die. They, along with Steve Stearns, who stepped away from the board earlier this year, were recognized for their years of service. Hankla, who served as chairman, said he had served "the past 10 or 11 years." Filsinger filled the position...
A new duplex is under development in Clearwater, with assistance from a $221,000 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, Oct. 27, at the site on the corner of Nebraska and Utah streets. Steve and Michelle Stearns, members of the village's economic development board, board of trustees and other dignitaries attended the 1 p.m. event. Stearns Construction, of Clearwater, will serve as developer of the housing project. Each unit covers 1,085 square...
Local General Election races will include new and familiar names this fall. The filing deadline for incumbents was July 15. Newcomers have until Aug. 1 to have their names added to the ballot. Six individuals have filed for a seat on the Ewing Village Board.According to Village Clerk Sharon Swails, three positions are up for re-election. Incumbents Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry and William Graber met the filing deadline. Newcomers who have tossed their hat into the race include Jeremy Tuttle, Kent...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 13, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session, Wednesday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:30 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, Cody Kester. Others present: Jeff Schlecht, Kate Ahlers,...
Following a public hearing held prior to Monday's board of trustees meeting, Clearwater village officials voted, during regular session, to approve a minimum of $5,000, to apply toward a downtown revitalization planning grant. Riah Deane, a community planner with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District, outlined steps the process will follow. A DTR planning grant will define a business district within the village, receive input from residents, include a historic building analysis...
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 13, 2022 A quorum of the board of trustees of the Village of Clearwater attended a public hearing regarding applying for a Downtown Revitalization planning grant Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Hearing opened at 7:30 p.m. Notice of public hearing was posted in three places around town and notice was given to board members prior to hearing. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Steve Hankla, Kelly...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 13, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, June 13, 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 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, Steve Stearns, Cody Kester. Others present: Kate Ahlers,...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS Village of Clearwater BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 9, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, May 9, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8:02 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, Steve Stearns. Others present: Kate Ahlers, Kyle Petersen,...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: AKRS Equipment, 21.24; Paul Horman, 522.05; Northeast Neb. Economic Dev. District, 660.00; City of Neligh, 3,524.09; Bomgaars, 994.19; EMC Insurance, 6,824.34; Verizon Wireless, 76.00; WEX Bank, 593.99; Bearinger Tax & Accounting, 70.00; Knife River Midwest, 3,183.60; Farmers Pride, 50.00; NNTC, 187.32; Clearwater Market, 9.97; ERPPD, 1,220.01; Summerland Public School, 400.00; ColdType Publishing, 251.94; Neb. Dept. of Revenue, 1,307.98; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, 300.00; Antelope Co....
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...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: LuAnn Schindler, 50.00; Miller & Associates, 252.00; Precision IT, 23.75; Ramada by Wyndham Midtown, 464.75; Eakes Office Solutions, 129.52; Verizon Wireless, 77.04; WEX Bank, 687.19; Farmers Pride, 50.00; NNTC, 181.66; ColdType Publishing, 876.63; Clearwater Market, 29.58; MTS Tree Service, 1,800.00; ERPPD, 1,217.58; Black Hills Energy, 357.57; Clearwater Public Library, 2,250.00; Neb. Dept. of Revenue, 658.88; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, 300.00; Antelope Co. Sheriff, 1,202.25; Debit...
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...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 14, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, March 14, 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 and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla, Cody Kester, Steve Stearns. Others present: Kate Ahlers, K...
APPROVED CLAIMS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER General Checking: Precision IT, 47.50; Eakes Office Solutions, 111.80; American Legion Emblem Sales, 33.90; Tip Top Lawn Care, 1,690.00; EMC Insurance, 3,272.52; Verizon Wireless, 77.04; WEX Bank, 307.82; Farmers Pride, 438.99; Regina Krebs, CPA, 1,975.00; NNTC, 187.55; ColdType Publishing, 279.70; ERPPD, 1,201.85; Neb. Dept. of Revenue, 671.94; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, 300.00; Black Hills Energy, 535.72; Antelope Co. Sheriff, 1,202.25; Debit Account, 11.96; Economic Savings, 2,887.04; General Savings,...
After receiving a request from Bud’s Sanitary Service to increase trash pickup rates, due to an increase in costs, Ewing and Clearwater village trustees took different routes on the requested $1.25 per customer hike. Daryl Guthard, owner of the Newman Grove-based business, met Monday evening with each board during its respective monthly meeting. Guthard told trustees in both villages, “Fuel is up. Tires are up 30%. I know we just signed this contract. I’ve been trying to hold it (costs) for a...
Clearwater trustees amended the village's economic development plan, to include a workforce housing plan, during its Feb. 16 meeting. A 2017 housing study, conducted by Miller & Associates, of Kearney, rated housing stock available for sale or rent in Clearwater as deficient. Without adequate housing, businesses may not be able to recruit new employees. In simple terms, the workforce housing resolution will allow for a program to support construction or rehabilitation of single-family housing...
