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As Christmas draws near and holiday cheer fills the air, one figure looms large in the imaginations of children and adults alike: Santa Claus. With his twinkling eyes, rosy cheeks and hearty "Ho, ho, ho!" Santa is now synonymous with the spirit of giving, but few are aware that his origins stretch back centuries, through a rich history of generosity, religious devotion, and evolving cultural traditions. The Saint Behind the Legend The story of Santa Claus can be traced all the way back to the...
The first pediatric influenza-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, as of Dec. 18. Nationally, two additional pediatric flu-related deaths have been reported this season according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been two flu-related deaths in Nebraska this season. Antiviral drugs like oseltamivir - Tamiflu - should be used as early as possible in people with flu-like illnesses. For those who are not sick, common preventive measures along with flu...
Gail Rock credits an unusual collaborator that inspired a 1970s holiday season staple and launched her career as an author: a mouse. The mouse, which scurried atop the stove in a friend's home, triggered a series of events that birthed "The House Without a Christmas Tree," a television movie that aired each Christmas season on CBS from 1972 to 1977. It eventually became a novel, written by Rock, and led to several TV movie spinoffs. The story centers on a young girl who longs for a Christmas...
Everyone is invited to the HOPE Parish family New Year's Eve party, It's 2025 Somewhere. The event will take place at the Orchard United Methodist Church, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., on Dec. 31. A movie will be shown beginning at 8 p.m. Food, games and fun for all ages are planned, organizers said....
White Star Oil Company, in Ewing, held its customer appreciation day, Monday, Dec. 23. Visitors were treated to a hot-dog lunch and cookies. Megan Masat and Nancy Charf of White Star Oil in Ewing, presented a giant Christmas stocking to Rhett Napier, son of Connor Napier and Jasmine Minnig. His name was drawn from those who registered to win the oversized holiday stocking. The youngster received his prize Monday morning, in time for Christmas....
Clearwater village officials approved an interlocal agreement with Nebraska Cooperative Government to provide keno when the board met for its monthly meeting on Dec. 9. Mike Tabbert, co-owner of Two Bills Steakhouse, contacted potential licensed lottery operators and informed village clerk Angie Hupp they chose to work with Nebraska Cooperative Government, which operates Lotto Nebraska, based in Columbus. NCG has operated since 1989. According to NCG officials, "The system is managed by Lotto...
Ewing Village Board of Trustees welcomed its newest members when the board met in regular session Dec. 9. Jeremy Tuttle and Kent Stallbaum read the oath of office before a new slate of officers were elected. Kane Fry was elected as chairman and Dustin Jorgensen will serve as chairman pro tem. After an executive session, trustees approved hiring Jennifer Ramold to fill the village clerk's position. Current village clerk Sharon Swails will retire Dec. 31. In other business, trustees: • Tabled d...
Although the wood sign with block letters at the entrance of the Clearwater tree dump is tattered, its message is crystal clear. Only leaves, grass clippings and tree branches are accepted at the site, which is located south of town on Montana Street. Lately, Troy Behnke, who oversees the village's maintenance department, has seen an increase in furniture, pallets and other miscellaneous items being left at the dump. "I currently have an entire deck out there now," he said. "I'm pretty sure I...
SCHUYLER – His eyes are tired from scanning the conveyor belt. His feet and back are sore after hours of standing in his steel-toed boots. His brain is fried from searching for faulty welding and chipped paint on the more than 1,000 metal pieces that whiz past him on the belt during the graveyard shift. Marco Gutiérrez has spent the past eight hours inspecting tiny parts that will become car seats in Ford F-150s and Chevy Malibus. Before that, he put in a shift at Panda Express, cooking ba...
Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital are recognized for years of service, Caring Kind and the Nebraska Hospital Association's Trustee of the Year at the AMH Christmas party, Friday, Dec. 13 at the American Legion in Neligh. Receiving awards were Diane Brugger, 5; Judy Broberg, 15; Lauren Kinney, 10; Donna Keetle, 5; Marsha Schilousky , 10; Merry Sprout, 30; John Mlnarik, Trustee of the Year; Samantha Vanis, 5; Robin Choate, 5; Wendi Reinke, 15; Kristen Kester, 20; Steven Simonsen, 15; Karen...
"On January 6, 2025, our next 'Move It to Lose It' Contest begins here at Antelope Memorial Hospital," said Vanessa Carpenter, AMH wellness director. "I look forward to offering a fresh start to area residents – in supporting their wellness goals. It's often helps to be more accountable when one teams up with family or friends to initiate healthier habits. This contest is an excellent way to kick off 2025 and reach their goals!" The contest has three categories for men, women and teams. It r...
The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold the following events: Online - CRP- Transition Incentive Program Informational Webinar, Friday, Jan. 10 and Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This informative webinar for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) landowners with expiring contracts explores the opportunities and incentives available through the CRP-Transition Incentives Program. For more information, contact Cynthia Farmer at [email protected] or 402.687.2100 ext. 1034. Online - Workshop Series: Taxes for Business Owners (Spanish),...
'Tis the season to help everyone reach their destinations safely. Over the final few weeks of 2024, troopers will be on patrol across Nebraska working to keep holiday travel safe. "The holidays come with all sorts of celebrations, many involving alcohol," said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. "It's critical to always drive sober, for your own safety and the safety of everyone else on the road." The Nebraska State Patrol is teaming up with police agencies across...
On Dec. 9, United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned four unsealed Indictments charging eight defendants. Indictments are charging documents that contain one or more individual counts that are merely accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Marshall Box, 42, of Omaha, is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine on or about February 23, 2024. The maximum possible penalty if convicted is not less than 15...
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced on Dec. 10, that Shelby Olson, 46, of Kearney, was sentenced Dec. 10, in federal court in Lincoln, for distributing 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine. Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Olson to 120 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Olson is released from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release. On June 23, 2022, a confidential informant purchased 57.2 grams of meth from Olson. On June 30, 2022, the CI p...
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced on Dec. 11, the extradition of Abiola Kayode, 37, of Nigeria, to the District of Nebraska on a Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud Indictment, filed in August 2019 in Omaha. In April 2023, law enforcement authorities in the Republic of Ghana arrested Kayode pursuant to a U.S. request for his extradition. Ghanaian authorities ultimately granted this request and surrendered Kayode to FBI special agents who brought him to the District of Nebraska. Kayode had an initial appearance on the Indictment on Dec....
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jessica Binegar, a.k.a. “Jessica Keo”, 8, of North Platte, was sentenced on Dec. 12, in federal court in Lincoln for one count of distribution of five grams or more of meth. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Binegar to a total of 43 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Binegar’s release from prison, she will begin a 3-year term of supervised release. Beginning in 2021, the FBI and CODE Drug Task Force opened an investigation into drug traffic...
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Joey G, Romero, age 37, of North Platte, was sentenced on Dec. 12, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Romero to a total of 120 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Romero’s release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release. Between July 2022 and February 2023, Romero, Jamie Hopkins, Michael Stroble, Luke...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Sunday, Dec. 15, at noon. 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] or be dropped off at the office, 522 Main Street. If the office isn't open, letters may be left in the white mailbox. Letters will run in the Dec. 18 edition of SAM....
Effective Thursday, Dec. 5, the Bank of Orchard was merged into Cornerstone Bank. Bill Kester will serve as vice president and manager of the branch. Other Orchard employees include Heidi Blomenkamp, Mary Erb, Gage Clifton and Andrea Williby. "Cornerstone Bank is excited to become a part of the Orchard community and grow our banking operation in this region," stated Zac Holoch, president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Bank. "Cornerstone is committed to serving the smaller...
On Jan. 17, Amanda Wolff, APRN, will conclude her employment at Antelope Memorial Hospital. Due to a growing family, she has decided to take a job closer to home. Wolff said has enjoyed her time at AMH and AMH Family Practice Clinics. After Jan. 17, her patients may continue to receive care from another member of the AMH Medical Staff, including doctors Roger Rudloff, Troy Dawson, Kelli Osborn and Josh Thoendel; Angela Sucha, and Anita Murphy, PA-Cs; and Ashley Niewohner, APRN. Together, they pr...
Deadlines for the Christmas and New Year's editions of the Advocate-Messenger will be adjusted, due to a change in printing schedule. Items for the Dec. 25 edition will be due by 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20. The newspaper will be delivered to the news office on Christmas Eve and papers will be distributed to vendors and post offices. The deadline for the Jan. 1 edition will be 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27. Papers will delivered to the news office Dec. 31 and will be distributed to vendors and post...
The New Moon Theater invites area residents to attend "Home for the Holidays" this Sunday, Dec. 15. Between 1 and 4 p.m., homes in the Neligh and Clearwater areas will welcome guests for holiday tours. Tickets, set at $20 per person, will be available for purchase, on Sunday, at River Mill Coffee Company in Neligh and Two Bills Steakhouse in Clearwater. The event is funded, in part, by a grant from the Antelope County Visitors Promotion Fund....
Holt County Supervisors will consider several items when they meet in regular session, Dec. 16. As of press time, supervisors were scheduled to discuss office space for the District 8 Probation Office at 10 a.m. At 10:15, sheriff department personnel will present quotes for a vehicle, security equipment and computers. Bid opening for steel material for a Holt/Knox County bridge replacement project is scheduled for 11 a.m. Other items on the agenda include surety bonds, an inheritance refund and department report from road superintendent Gary...
The holiday season is quickly approaching. To make sure letters and packages are delivered by Christmas, the United States Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines within the lower 48 states: Dec. 18: USPS Ground Advantage® Service; Dec. 18: First-Class Mail® Service; Dec. 19: Priority Mail® Service; and Dec. 21: Priority Mail Express® Service. Mail to Alaska and Hawaii should be postmarked by Dec. 16 for ground and Dec. 18 for first-class mail....
