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  • Register to win a Thanksgiving turkey

    Nov 6, 2024

    Visit a participating Clearwater Chamber business by Nov. 22 for a chance to win a turkey, compliments of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Registration is available at Bearinger Tax & Accounting, Sanne Service, The Waterhole, Clearwater Insurance, Clearwater Market, Clearwater Feed & Grain, Automated Dairy Specialists, DK Feed & Supply, Speedee Mart, Cornerstone Bank, Roots by Jaci and Summerland Advocate-Messenger, in Clearwater and Sly's Family Bar & Grill in Neligh. Winners will be...

  • REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Oct 23, 2024

    REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Oct. 14, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Oct. 14, 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 Kerkman,...

  • Isms: Views on life in rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Oct 9, 2024

    One of the best yearbooks my students produced is based on the theme, "Everyone has a story." Like a typical yearbook, it is stuffed with photos and cutlines and articles, from bleed line to bleed line, placed on double-truck spreads. The difference from others we previously produced: We looked for commonalities among students that weren't school related. In that edition, students wrote about their peers who participated in non-traditional sports outside of the school day, like trap shooting...

  • Newspaper owners strive to keep news alive in rural communities

    Jolie Peal, Nebraska Public Media News|Sep 25, 2024

    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...

  • MINUTES OF BUDGET MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Sep 25, 2024

    MINUTES OF BUDGET MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Budget Meeting on Sept. 9, 2024 at 7:02 pm at City Hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger, and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were: Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and Dustin Wright. Absent was James Ramold. Also present were Don Ruroede, Jeremy Tuttle, Mandy Spangler, Alan Potter and...

  • MINUTES OF TAX REQUEST HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Sep 25, 2024

    MINUTES OF TAX REQUEST HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Tax Request Hearing on Sept. 9, 2024. at 7:01 p.m., at City Hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Wright, Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry and Katie Cunningham. Absent was James Ramold. Also present was Don Ruroede, Jeremy Tuttle, Mandy Spangler,...

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Sep 25, 2024

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Sept. 9, 2024, at 7:04 p.m., at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published Sept. 4, 2024, in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s 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 K...

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD MEETING

    Sep 25, 2024

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD MEETING Sept. 16, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger on the 11th day of September, 2024, and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the Open Meeting Laws are posted at the village office. Chair Linquist called the regular meeting of the board of trustees to order...

  • MINUTES OF BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Sep 25, 2024

    MINUTES OF BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Budget Hearing on Sept. 9, 2024, at 7 p.m., at City Hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Wright, Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry and Katie Cunningham. Absent was James Ramold. Also present were Don Ruroede, Jeremy Tuttle, Mandy Spangler, Alan Potter and...

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BUDGET HEARING

    Sep 25, 2024

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BUDGET HEARING Sept. 16, 2024 Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger on the 11th day of September, 2024, and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the Open Meeting Laws are posted at the village office. Chair Linquist called the Budget Hearing to order at 7 pm. Trustees VanEvery, Tyrrell, Campbell present. Also present: Cora Calkins. Absent: Leichleiter. Three copies...

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE TAX REQUEST HEARING

    Sep 25, 2024

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE TAX REQUEST HEARING Sept. 16, 2024 Notice of the Tax Levy Hearing was published in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger on the 11th day of September, 2024, and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the Open Meeting Laws are posted at the village office. Chair Linquist declared the Tax Request Hearing open at 7:17 p.m. with Trustees VanEvery, Tyrrell, and Campbell present. Also present: Cora Calkins. Absent...

  • REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Sep 18, 2024

    REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Sept. 9, immediately following the budget and tax request hearings, in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 6:50 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...

  • BUDGET & TAX REQUEST HEARINGS PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Sep 18, 2024

    BUDGET & TAX REQUEST HEARINGS PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a budget hearing Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:45 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Hearing opened at 6:46 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...

  • Newspaper, school closed on Labor Day

    Aug 28, 2024

    Labor Day is nearly upon us. While banks will be closed and mail service will be halted for the day, some businesses will be open. Clearwater Market manager Jamie Hart said the store will be open 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2. "Beginning Sunday, the store will be open every Sunday during those hours," she said. The Advocate-Messenger office will be closed. Staff members will work on the paper since its print deadline is on Tuesday. Copy and advertisements are due...

  • REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Aug 21, 2024

    REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Aug. 12, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Aug. 12, 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 Kerkman,...

  • BUDGET WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Aug. 7, 2024

    Aug 14, 2024

    BUDGET WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Aug. 7, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. 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...

  • SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Aug. 7, 2024

    Aug 14, 2024

    SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Aug. 7, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at 8:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take possible action to organize cleanup efforts, contract with necessary volunteers and businesses and provide notice of such to owners of 307 Montana St. per court order. Meeting opened at 8:30 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger,...

  • -Isms: Views on life in rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jul 24, 2024

    Another trip around the sun. SAM and I have that in common. In 2019, the inaugural issue of the Advocate-Messenger made its debut on my birthday. Now, we're starting our sixth year of publication, a feat that isn't lost on Scott and me. It's been a positive and encouraging journey. Oh sure, there have been days when we wonder what the heck we're doing ... luckily, those days are few and far between. We feel like we're on solid ground and are excited to keep building the quality publication you e...

  • REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Jul 24, 2024

    REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 15, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, July 15, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:02 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...

  • SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Jul 3, 2024

    SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a public hearing and special meeting Monday, June 17, 2024, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of hearing and meeting were 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....

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Jun 26, 2024

    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...

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Jun 19, 2024

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 10, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, June 10, 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 Kerkman, Marsha...

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    May 29, 2024

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 13, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on May 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published May 8, 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 James R...

  • REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    May 22, 2024

    REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 13, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, May 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: Kelly Kerkman, Co...

  • Building a new generation of community helpers

    May 15, 2024

    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...

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