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  • REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 11, 2022

    Apr 21, 2022

    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...

  • Clearwater community award winners announced

    Apr 14, 2022

    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...

  • PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 14, 2022

    Mar 31, 2022

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 14, 2022 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on March 14, 2022, at 7 p.m., at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published March 9, 2022, 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 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, and James Ramold. Absent was B...

  • Regular Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Mar 24, 2022

    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...

  • MINUTES OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Mar 3, 2022

    MINUTES OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 14, 2022 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session, Feb.14, 2022, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Feb. 9, 2022, 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 Kane Fry, Bill Graber and James Ramold. Absent were Dustin...

  • Regular Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Feb 24, 2022

    REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 16, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8:01 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, Mike Klabenes, Steve Stearns. Others present: Kate Ahlers, Kyle...

  • Library to host multicooker class

    Jan 20, 2022

    Want to learn how to prepare healthy foods quickly using a multi-cooker? Clearwater Public Library will host “Healthy Foods Fast,” Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m., at The Office, 522 Main Street, in Clearwater. Extension educators Brittany Spieker and Ann Fenton will share basic foundational skills and techniques to create meals with a multi-cooker. Registration is $15 per person and may be paid by calling 402-485-2034, or at the library or Summerland Advocate-Messenger office by Jan. 26. Reg...

  • Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Jan 20, 2022

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jan. 10, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:29 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, Mike Klabenes, Steve Hankla. Others present: Lauren Sheridan-Simonson, Kate...

  • Bobcats advance to holiday tourney championships

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 30, 2021

    The Bobcat girls' and boys' basketball teams were slated to play for the Summerland Holiday Tournament championships, Tuesday evening. The Advocate-Messenger went to press prior to tipoff. Complete coverage will appear in the Jan. 6 edition. Girls' bracket Summerland girls met CWC in the first round and downed the Renegades, 56-38 to advance to the final. Adyson Mlnarik finished in double digits, scoring 21 points, in the win. Emily Nordby pulled down six rebounds. Statistics vs CWC: Lydia Rober...

  • Paper office closed Friday

    Dec 23, 2021

    The Summerland Advocate-Messenger office will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, so our staff may enjoy the holiday with their families. Publisher LuAnn Schindler may be reached via email - [email protected] - or phone/text at 402-851-0054 if needed Dec. 24 to 26. The office will open Monday, Dec. 27, at 8:30 a.m. Ad and news deadlines for the Dec. 30 edition of SAM will be Monday, Dec. 27 at 5 p.m....

  • Regular Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Dec 23, 2021

    REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 13, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Dec. 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, Kelly Kerkman, Mike Klabenes, Steve Hankla, Steve Stearns. Others present: Lauren...

  • Minutes of Meeting Village of Ewing Board of Trustees

    Dec 23, 2021

    MINUTES OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 13, 2021 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Dec. 13, 2021, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Dec. 8, 2021, in the Antelope County News. 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 and James Ramold. A...

  • Santa letters accepted

    Dec 9, 2021

    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....

  • Santa's workshop, light display to debut near Clearwater

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Dec 2, 2021

    A Clearwater woman wants to share the magic of Christmas with others. Lori Knapp spent the majority of November transforming the lane to her rural home into a holiday wonderland. A line of lights illuminates the display, located approximately one mile east of Clearwater on U.S. Highway 275. Nativity scenes, colorful Santas and frolicking deer - maybe reindeer - guide visitors along the lighted path. Santa's workshop and the light display will be open Saturday, Dec. 4, and Sunday, Dec. 5, from 6...

  • Historical Society gears up for Giving Tuesday

    Nov 25, 2021

    A transformation has begun on the empty building at the intersection of Main and Nebraska streets, in Clearwater. The future home of the Clearwater Historical Society's museum features a new roof, a security door on the back and several new windows. Inside, plaster walls and lathe have been removed and a new pour of concrete evens the floor. "It's a beginning," said society secretary LuAnn Schindler. "But we still have a long way to go." Additional windows on the front of the building are on...

  • -Isms: Views on life in rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Nov 18, 2021

    When my writing career started more than 30 years ago, I spent months establishing a freelance career. After long days of teaching and coaching, I stayed up late at night, crafting query letters and sending them via snail mail, hoping to get a bite from local publications ... or a big break with a national news outlet. It seems amazing, considering it was in the dark ages - er, I mean pre-internet times. It was hard work, but I was determined to form partnerships with trusted publications and...

  • Regular Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Nov 18, 2021

    REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 8, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 6:59 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: Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla, Steve Stearns, Kevin Filsinger, Mike Klabenes. Others present: Lauren...

  • Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Oct 21, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 11, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Oct. 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 and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla, Steve Stearns, Kevin Filsinger, Mike Klabenes. Others present: Lauren...

  • SAM publisher honored by Nebrska Press Women

    Oct 14, 2021

    The publisher of one of the state's newest weekly newspapers has been named the Nebraska Press Women Communicator of Achievement, according to Ruth Brown, NPW COA director. LuAnn Schindler, who publishes the Summerland Advocate Messenger in northeast Nebraska, received the award at the NPW fall conference, Saturday, Oct. 9, in Grand Island. The award recognizes achievement in the communications profession, service to the community and industry and leadership in the organization. A native of Clay...

  • Kid Scoop News Nebraska receives grant from NPA Foundation

    Sep 23, 2021

    Summerland elementary students in grades three through five will be building literacy skills via the newspaper, thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Press Association Foundation. The organization granted $10,000 to Kid Scoop News Nebraska, to support its mission to get kids to read more. "As newspaper editors and publishers, we want to do everything we can to promote literacy. I believe the Kid Scoop News can be a great tool in the toolbox for elementary teachers. We appreciate the opportunity...

  • Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Sep 23, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 13, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Monday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:28 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: Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla, Steve Stearns, Kevin Filsinger, Mike Klabenes. Others present: Lauren...

  • Proceedings Special Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees

    Sep 9, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES August 30, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in special session Monday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting was opened at 7:01 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate- Messenger and notice was given prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Steve Stearns, Mike Klabenes, Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla. Others present: Lauren...

  • Fun for all ages planned for Page Community Day

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Aug 19, 2021

    A full slate of activities is on tap, with events for all ages, during Page Community Day, Aug. 28. The Frederick Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot will begin at 9 a.m. Signs will be posted, directing contestants and spectators to the event. Kountry Korner Cafe will open at 10:30 a.m. and serve food until 4:30 p.m. Die-hard Cornhusker fans will be able to watch Nebraska take on Illinois on the big screen TV, starting at noon. Youngsters won't want to miss the sand dig. Money and prizes will be up for...

  • Proceedings Public Hearing Village of Clearwater August 9, 2021

    Aug 19, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS PUBLIC HEARING Village of Clearwater August 9, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a public hearing Monday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7:01 p.m. Notice of hearing 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: Mike Klabenes, Steve Stearns, Steve Hankla, Kevin Filsinger, Kelly Kerkman. Others present: Tyler Hillmer from...

  • Proceedings Village of Clearwater Board of Trustees August 9, 2021

    Aug 19, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES August 9, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regularsession Monday, Aug. 9, 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: Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla, Steve Stearns, Kevin Filsinger, Mike Klabenes. Others present: Lauren...

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