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Halloween is a night of fun, filled with candy and creative costumes. It's also one of the most accident-prone holidays. Keep your ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween by following these tips. • Brighten the night. Use glow sticks or flashlights to be more visible to drivers. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians are 50% more likely to die on Halloween than on any other day. Decorate costumes and bags w...
Once the polls close on Nov. 5, results for the General Election races will be available on SAM social media sites and website. "The Nov. 6 edition goes to press early Tuesday evening and the printer is not adjusting its schedule for results. We respect that schedule," said SAM Publisher LuAnn Schindler. Final results will also appear in the Nov. 13 edition....
The Advocate-Messenger will publish a special section honoring area veterans in the Nov. 6 edition. Individuals wanting to honor a veteran are asked to submit photos, name and service branch by noon, Monday, Nov. 4. Information may be dropped off at the office or emailed to [email protected]. Veteran information submitted in the past will already be included....
Orchard Historical Society will host a turkey dinner, Saturday, Nov. 2. Serving will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at the Rex Theatre in Orchard. Drive thru, dine in or carry out will be available. Suggested adult price is $15; children 10 and under, $6....
Installation of a new floating fishing pier recently was completed at Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area in Antelope County. The 60-foot gangway and 10-foot by 20-foot floating platform, with benches and rod holders, was installed on the west shoreline of the lake north of Royal. This project was initiated to provide more bank fishing opportunity at the 50-acre lake. Installation of the floating fishing pier was the final step of the multifaceted boating and fishing access improvement project....
On Oct. 16, United States Attorney Susan T. Lehr announced that Assistant United States Attorneys Christopher Ferretti and Shereece Dendy-Sanders will lead the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska, in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election. Ferretti and Dendy-Sanders have been appointed to serve as the District Election Officers for the District of Nebraska, and in that capacity, are responsible for overseeing the district’s handling of el...
The North Central Community Care Partnership, a local non-profit organization, and the Area Substance Abuse Prevention coalition invite community members to the Nov. 8 meeting, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Holt County Annex Office, 128 N. 6th Street, in O’Neill. Contact the coalition coordinator, Kelli Dempster, at 402-336-2406 if interested in attending....
Alonzo Denney sets his phone on the conference table, pulls up a family photo and starts counting. There are 11 living relatives, including him, now sharing ownership of 80 acres along the Bazile Creek in Knox County, land originally allotted to their ancestor by the federal government. Then Denney does some quick math. He might, he says, be paid around $25,000 if this land, now mostly flooded and unusable, was placed into a flowage easement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Denney,...
Page United Methodist Church will host its annual Harvest Supper, Tuesday Nov. 5. Serving will take place between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dinner will include country-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, salads and pie. A freewill donation will be accepted. The Backroom Country Store will have baked goods, as well as blankets and sotcking caps for sale. Items are handmade by the ruggers group....
Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke has been named Nebraska's next Chief Justice as current Chief Justice Mike Heavican retires at the end of the month. At a news conference held on Oct. 25, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment, with Chief Justice Heavican, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, and Justice Funke's family present at the podium. Funke expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent the entire state in his new role. He has served on the state's Supreme Court for the last eight year...
Two downtown Clearwater sites will be open to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Clearwater Public Library will be open at 4:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and pick up treats. The SAM office will be open until 8 p.m. Stop by for treats and photos....
On Oct. 16, John Mlnarik of Clearwater, president of Antelope Memorial Hospital's Board of Trustees, was recognized as the winner of the Nebraska Hospital Association's 2024 Trustee of the Year Award. The award ceremony was held during the Nebraska Hospital Association annual convention at Embassy Suites in LaVista. Diane Brugger, AMH chief executive officer, nominated Mlnarik for the prestigious award, highlighting his contributions as a leader at AMH. Mlnarik has been a member of the AMH Board...
Calling all kids. Wear your best Halloween costume and trick or treat at the Boo Bash, scheduled Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Orchard Community Center. The event will begin at 4 and continue until 6 p.m. Crafts, hay rack rides, games and a photo booth will be available. A costume contest is also planned, according to organizers. There is no charge for the event. Boo Bash is sponsored by the Orchard Community Club, Orchard Public Library, Old School Thrift Store, Orchard Community Center and Gary...
Starting Nov. 1, Page residents wanting to partake in a noon or evening meal or a grab an after-work drink, will have to take their business outside of village limits. Dan and Jen Cunningham, who leased KC Bar & Grill from Page Development Corporation since November 2023, will not be renewing the lease when it expires on Halloween. The couple made the announcement via the café's Facebook page on Oct. 3. "We appreciate all the support we have received this past year and the people we have met...
The annexation of two parcels in Clearwater will wait a month. During the October village board meeting, clerk Angie Hupp told trustees adjacent property owners were to receive letters regarding the process. “We have to start over,” she said. The matter will go back to the planning commission for a public hearing. The commission will then make a recommendation to village trustees. In other business, Hupp told trustees the village’s utility program hadbeen switched to the new system. “It was supp...
Calling all spooks to the Antelope County Museum, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a Howling Halloween Party. It will be a spooky good time with treats and fun activities for all. There will even be a werewolf. So if you are not too scared, you can have your picture taken with him. The party is at the museum, located at 410 L Street in Neligh. Hot dogs, chips and water will be available for all attendees. “It will be a fun program for all ages. The kiddos may especially like seeing our spooky werewolf,” said museum exe...
Area residents are urged to donate blood at an upcoming drive sponsored by the Summerland Future Business Leaders of America. The event will be held in the auxiliary gym at the school on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals donating are asked to enter through Door 10, located on the west side of the building. FBLA students will be eligible for a scholarship, based on the number of donors. To schedule an appointment, call the school at 402-626-7534.Donors will receive two pair of...
Wheat and milo stubble left tall following harvest provides excellent cover and hunting opportunities for pheasants and other wildlife. The 2024-2025 Stubble Access Guide displays these and other adjacent habitats open to public, walk-in hunting across portions of western Nebraska. Through the Open Fields and Waters program, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission works with landowners to increase public hunting, trapping and/or fishing access on private lands. Tall wheat and milo stubble fields are enrolled in Open Fields and Waters following...
After serving on the Ewing Rural Fire Board for 39 years, Dennis Thoendel announced his retirement. On Sept. 18, Mike Hawk recognized Thoendel and presented a clock as appreciation for his years of service. Members held a supper following the meeting. Thoendel joined the Ewing Rural Fire Board in 1985. He filled a position left vacant by his dad, Joe, who retired from the position. Joe was a charter member of the board....
When life comes full circle, pay attention. Usually, there's a lesson worth learning. The lesson starts in Clearwater where Adam Ahlers, a "snot-nosed brat kid" spent summers mowing the yard at the Ocea Kirchner residence. Kirchner, a widow, would invite Ahlers into her "little yellow house" after he finished the job. "I had to go to the front door and get my $10," Ahlers told a crowd of approximately 275 people attending Saturday's fundraiser for the Clearwater Veteran's Park, held at the...
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...
A group of Ewing residents didn't have to travel far to get a taste of the Olympic spirit. They met Saturday at St. Dominic's Hall for the 105th annual Sunset Banquet, a Ewing tradition honoring area residents ages 70-plus. This year, guests celebrated the Olympic Games, with music, games, food and prizes associated with the athletic event. Tradition plays a big part of the banquet. Food for this year's theme included a smorgasbord from around the world, including lasagna, Runza casserole,...
St. John's Catholic Church, in rural Clearwater, will host its annual soup supper, Saturday, Oct. 19. Serving will begin at 4:30 and continue until 7:30 p.m. in the church hall. Mass begins at the church at 5:30 p.m. Chicken noodle, chili and bacon potato soups will be served, along with sandwiches and desserts. A free-will donation will be accepted. St. John's Christian Mothers will also have bake sale items available....
Ewing village trustees accepted the retirement resignation of longtime village clerk, Sharon Swails, during Monday's regular meeting at city hall. The vote was unanimous, with trustees Dustin Wright, Dustin Jorgensen and Kane Frey approving the action item. Trustees James Ramold and Katie Koenig were absent from the meeting. Swails said her last day in office will be Dec. 31. The board entered executive executive session to discuss the next steps to fill the position. In other business, the...
Get ready for a spooktacular time at Trunk or Treat, sponsored by Ewing United Methodist Presbyterian Church USA. The annual event will be Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served. Organizers invite area trick-or-treaters to join in the fun. Individuals wanting to participate may decorate a vehicle or set up a table inside the church....
