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While the new inductees in the Ewing Hall of Fame have led varied lives, common themes of family businesses, community involvement and outstanding athletic endeavors serve as the basis for their inclusion. Butch and Carol Rotherham Edward (Butch) Rotherham was born March 1, 1946, to Roy and Ann Rotherham. Ask about his childhood, Butch will weave stories around the tables, customers and family at the Green Lantern. After graduating from Ewing Public School in 1964, Butch served in the Army from...
During the Ewing Veterans Day program, Chris Dierks and his brother, Tom, received accepted a Gold-Star emblem from Legion Auxiliary president Kathleen Jorgensen. The emblem will be installed at the grave of Mary Sanders, great-grandmother of the Dierks brothers. Her sons, Sylvester and Leo, were killed in action at the battle of Marne, France, within one hour of each other, during World War I, on July 19, 1918. Sylvester died at age 25; Leo was 24. Mary received news of Leo's death via...
Young women ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply for the Miss Clearwater Rodeo contest. Applications are due by June 13 and are available by contacting Devon Baum, contest director, at missclearwaterrodeo@gmail.com or texting or calling 402-843-0446. The queen contest will be held Friday, June 27. Candidates will take part in mutton busting' activities as Clearwater's Big rodeo kicks off its 58th annual event. According to Baum, contestants will vie for several awards, including horsemanship,...
A confirmed measles case in Sheridan County has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The patient is an appropriately vaccinated child with no out-of-state travel history. Due to privacy, no further individual information will be provided. Individuals present at the following public locations at the indicated date and times may have been exposed to measles and should visit and fill out the risk assessment survey at the following link: https://...
Earlier this spring, Summerland Public School fine arts educators announced recipients of awards. Raina Krebs was named Fine Arts student of the year. She also received the John Philip Sousa Award for accomplishments in band and was named the one-act play production student of the year. Lenora Kester received the National School Choral Award. Brandon Pruden was the recipient of the speech/forensics student of the year....
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 3,683 degrees during May commencement exercises. Degrees were earned by 3,593 graduates from 57 countries, 46 U.S. states and 250-plus Nebraska communities. Pinnacle Bank Arena hosted a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees May 16 and two ceremonies for those earning bachelor's degrees May 17. Area students receiving degrees include: James Elijah Thiele, Clearwater,College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bache...
One Summerland track and field standout landed on the medal stand, Friday, during the Nebraska School Activities Association Class C State Track and Field Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium. Junior Ryan Rifer competed in high jump, earning the fifth-place medal. The Bobcat jumper cleared 5' 10 inches and 6 feet without error. He missed his first attempt at 6' 2 inches, but made adjustments and cleared the bar on his second run. When the bar bumped up to 6' 4 inches, Rifer missed twice,...
The season opener for the Tri-County Titans American Legion team will have to wait. Coach Jeff Shabram announced Tuesday, prior to press time, that the opener in Hartington was postponed. Coaches will work to set a make-up date. The senior Titans will play at home, in Orchard, this Friday, at 7 p.m. On June 3, juniors and seniors will travel to Creighton, with games slated for 5:45 and 8 p.m., respectively. O’Neill will travel to Orchard for contests on June 5. Juniors will take the field at 5:45 p.m., with seniors to follow at 8. Orchard w...
What are you most proud of in your community? Civic pride consultant Jeff Siegler, known as the Revitalize or Die guru, recently posed the question on social media. Several responses could correspond with any of our villages - a mighty cadre of volunteers, appealing landscape in public places, entrepreneurs and mom and pop businesses, a strong school system, welcoming churches and locally-owned media that promotes and creates a sense of community. Sounds like home, right? Another comment resonated with me, prompting consideration about an...
“Old soldiers don’t die, they just fade away.” Gen. Douglas MacArthur, a World War II hero, used that phrase in his farewell address to the U.S. Congress more than 70 years ago. But the comment doesn’t come within a country mile of describing one, old Nebraska soldier. Tom Brewer, a native of Gordon and a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, served six tours of duty in Afghanistan during his 36 years in the Army, earning a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He served two terms in the Nebrask...
This past week, the Legislature considered a measure to increase property tax relief. LB170 by Senator Brandt would raise revenue through (1) the removal of sales tax exemptions on eighteen luxury goods and services like limousine rentals, (2) increasing the excise tax on cigarettes, and (3) creating new taxes on cigars and vapes. The purpose of this bill was to raise revenue which would then be allocated to help offset school district property taxes paid. During debate, however, it soon became...
"I am concerned your symptoms are due to Parkinson's disease," is something I have said to numerous patients over the years. This is a degenerative neurologic disease which is common enough that most patients have heard of it or even know someone living with it. Most commonly, the patient or their family might have noticed classic symptoms: a tremor, difficulty with movement like walking, or balance problems. Importantly, not all tremor is Parkinson's, though that is typically the biggest...
Cedar trees are rapidly spreading across Nebraska's grasslands, threatening valuable forage for grazing animals and habitat for wildlife. In some areas, grass production has dropped by as much as 75% over the past three decades due to cedar tree encroachment. The best time to control cedar trees is now. To help landowners and producers tackle this issue, a hands-on workshop will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Holt County Courthouse Annex, located at 128 North 6th...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY 16, 2025 Board Meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on May 7, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater will be held Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Angie Hupp, Village Clerk...
NOTICE TO ALL ANTELOPE COUNTY, LANDOWNERS Referencing Nebraska State Statutes 39-301, 39-302, 39-1811, 39-1812, and 39-1813. You are informed that the Antelope County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution at their April 13th, 2021, board meeting: WHEREAS, in 2008 the Antelope County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution regarding obstructions in Antelope County Road rights of way, it is the Antelope County Board of Commissioners intention to update said resolution; and WHEREAS the Antelope County Board of Commissioners has...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 13, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Tues., 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,...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: City of Neligh, srv, 4,609.00; Bomgaars, sup, 428.17; Bearinger Tax & Accounting, srv, 70.00; Sanne Service, rpr, 281.55; Stearns Construction, rpr, 450.00; Carhart Lumber, sup, 335.41; S Lazy H, LLC, srv, 1,766.66; Main St. Repair, rpr, 305.00; Beckman Lumber, sup, 137.15; Lengemann & Associates, srv, 13,000.00; ERPPD, util, 1,149.31; NNTC, util, 157.87; ALLO Business, srv, 36.00; Western Oil II, fuel, 244.04; ColdType Publishing, adv, 495.80; Black Hills Energy, util, 212.30; Jarecki...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 Notice is hereby given that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold meetings in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on the following dates and times: June 3, 2025 at 9 a.m. June 10, 2025 at 8 a.m. June 24, 2025 at 9 a.m. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Antelope C...
SECTION 00 10 00 INVITATION TO BID-BRIDGES Sealed Proposals for the construction of “Brunswick Northwest and Royal North for Antelope & Knox County, Nebraska,” JEO Project No. 240778.00 & 240779.00, QuestCDN No. 9529229, will be received by the county clerk at 501 Main Street, Rm. 6, PO Box 26, Neligh, NE 68756-0026, until 9:15 a.m., on the 3rd day of June 2025, and thereafter will be read aloud. The work is generally described as follows: 240778 includes removing a bridge abutment and construction of a precast plank bridge, channel sha...
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AHLERS AESTHETICS & WELLNESS, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given that Ahlers Aesthetics & Wellness, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 51374 856th Rd., Clearwater, NE 68726, The company’s registered agent for service of process in the State of Nebraska is Jeana Ahlers, 51374 856th Rd., Clearwater, NE 68726. YOSTEN LAW, LLC Brandi J. Yosten Buda, #25083, Organizer 2583 State Hwy. 14, Ste. 3 P. O. Box 342 Albio...
ANTELOPE COUNTY SELLING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Antelope County is taking sealed bids for used culverts, bridge planks and miscellaneous items. These materials may be visually inspected at the Antelope County Barn in Oakdale, 800 South Wilson Street, Oakdale, NE. The items are grouped in lots and will be sold in lots. Please include with your sealed bid the number of planks, or stringers desired. Price should be per plank, stringer, or lot. Bids should be clearly marked by lot number on the outside bottom left of the envelope. For additional...
NOTICE OF MEETING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA Notice is hereby given that the county board of commissioners of Antelope County, Nebraska, will hold a county board of equalization meeting in the commissioners’ meeting room in the Antelope County Courthouse Annex, Neligh, Nebraska, on June 10, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., for the purpose of approving tax roll corrections, motor vehicle exemptions and various other items which may become necessary to act upon. The meeting will be open to the p...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING A special meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, April 28, 2025, at the village office as per notice published in the Summerland Advocate and posted at three public places within the Village of Page. Chair Linquist called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with Trustees Cunningham, Tyrrell, Leichleiter and Sobotka present. Also present: Cora Calkins. Absent member(s): None. Chair Linquist advised all persons present that this meeting was in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE MAY 12, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, May 12, 2025, at the village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate 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 Open Meeting Laws posted at the village office. Chair Linquist opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Cunningham, Tyrrell, Leichleiter and Sobotka present. Also present: Don Linquist, Kurt Campbell,...
