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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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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, Jan. 12, 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...
An accident on 508 Avenue, approximately two and one-half miles south of Ewing, on Friday, Jan. 2, has resulted in two fatalities. According to the Holt County Sheriff's Office, Boyd-Holt E911 Dispatch received a call at approximately 9:18 p.m., about an injury accident. Holt County Sheriff's Office personnel responded and determined that an individual driving a 2020 RAM pickup, northbound on 508 Avenue, lost control on the icy curve, left the roadway, and rolled onto its top into a pond. The...
Ring in the new year with laughs and a steak dinner at the 2025 New Year's Eve Comedian Night, sponsored by the Clearwater Sons of the American Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a steak or chicken dinner served at 7:30 p.m. The comedy starts at 8:30 p.m. and features comedians James Johann and Heather Jones. Johann, a 10-year comedy veteran, includes reflections on life, including failures. He has performed at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada, and toured with the Blue...
Local Notice as Part of the Environmental Notification Process for the Registration of Antenna Structures All interested persons are invited to review and request further environmental processing of an FCC application proposing the following telecommunications antenna structure at Latitude 42° 09’ 50.26” N Longitude: 98° 11’ 18.02” W, 806 Montana St, Clearwater, Nebraska. FCC filing number A1350247 proposes a 190 ft communications tower (plus 4 ft. appurtenances). Lighting anticipated - None. This application may be reviewed by entering...
Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department will host a varmint hunt, Jan 9 and 10. Registration will be held at The Waterhole, 503 Main Street, on Jan. 9, between 6 and 7 p.m. A calcutta will begin following registration. Ten percent of calcutta funds will be donated to the fire department, while 10% of entry fees to go The Waterhole. Cost to enter a two-person team will be $100. Check-in will take place between 6 and 7 p.m., on Jan. 10. Awards will go to the top three teams. Entrants must have a fur...
Friday night fun begins at 7:30, Dec. 19, at the Clearwater American Legion. Share in the Christmas cheer with a game of Bingo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with games starting at 7:30. The first card will be $5. Additional cards will be available for $1 each. Drinks and food will be available....
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL AKRS - Neligh, mower blades, 371.94; Allemang, Nicholas L, mileage-transportation class, 61.60; Amazon Capital Services, sup, 1,881.41; Apple Inc., sup, 129.00; Apple Inc., 5 13” Macbook Air, 4,395.00; Birch, Jacob B. first sem mileage, 2,026.50; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 264.56; Bluum of Minnesota, LLC, 34 Lenovo laptops, 10,879.66; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/rooms/misc, 3,556.23; Clearwater Market, sup, 109.11; Computer Hardware, Inc., 15 Lenovo Thinkpad/90 sleeves, 14,620.80; Cooper, Catherine A...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on December 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published December 3, 2025 in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s Office. Co-Chairman, Dustin Jorgensen, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent S...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Dec. 8, 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 Hart, Cody...
Several Clearwater zoning proposals cleared their first hurdle Dec. 2, as the local zoning commission held a public hearing at the Clearwater Public Library. The first request involved Parcel #000660500, 800 Montana St., shifting the property from R-1 single-family residential to A-1 agriculture. The change would allow consideration of a conditional use permit for a 194-foot U.S. Cellular tower. Resident Brian King sought clarification, noting he and his aunt, Joy Knapp, own adjacent property....
Emma King knew she wanted to step into a larger leadership role in Summerland's Future Business Leaders of America chapter. As a freshman, she volunteered at the organization's annual blood drive. Now, as a senior, she's a blood program leader - helping recruit donors in Clearwater and working a summer drive in Orchard. For King, the effort is more than giving time; it's learning to lead. "Having the FBLA run the fall blood drive gives members the opportunity to build valuable leadership skills...
A Tilden-based company requested extra funds to complete a sewer extension on the southwestern edge of Clearwater during the village's Nov. 10 board of trustees meeting. Officials from Rutjens Construction submitted a change order for the project at 515 1/2 Road. "The water table did not go down like they expected it to this summer. They think they'll have to do a couple temporary wells to draw the water away from project," said Angie Hupp, village clerk. If the change order wasn't approved,...
Kierra Lynne Bearinger and Joseph Matthew O'Brien were united in marriage on June 7, 2025 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Raeville. Father Tony Schukei officiated at the 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jarod and Tamara Bearinger of Clearwater and Edwin and Ruth O'Brien of Tilden. Grandparents of the bride are Robert and Rita Kester of Clearwater, Jeanette Bearinger of Clearwater, and Douglas Bearinger of Urbandale, Iowa. Grandparents of the groom are the late...
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has awarded $14,173,231 in Community Development Block Grant funds to 38 projects in 33 communities through the 2025 Downtown Revitalization, Planning, and Public Works opportunities. The Village of Clearwater will receive $52,500 in CDBG Planning Program funds to create a new comprehensive plan. The village will also receive $480,000 in CDBG Public Works funds for a street improvement project, including ADA sidewalk improvements. Money for these...
The forecast may include cool weather for Saturday, Dec. 6, but the soup served at St. John's Church in rural Clearwater will be hot and tasty. Chicken noodle, chili, and back potato soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served for a freewill offering from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mass is scheduled to begin at 5:30. St. John's Christian Mothers will host a bake sale. Advent activities will also be available....
Kelsey Schlecht, a second-year student from Clearwater at Northeast Community College, has received the Chime Workforce Scholarship of $1,000 from the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. The Chime Workforce Scholarship recognizes high-achieving college students who are pursuing career and technical educational opportunities. This scholarship helps defray educational expenses while enrolled in a certificate or associate degree workforce development program at a two-year college. "At the Chime Scholars...
NOTICE OF REGULAR 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, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., at the fire hall meeting room and will be open to the public. Meeting will include hearing regarding planning commission recommended zoning and conditional use changes to 800 Montana St. and 307 First St., and re-organizational meeting of the board. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of...
RESOLUTION 2025-3 VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SETTING WAGES FOR LIBRARIAN CHELSEA SILBERNAGEL, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND CONTINUING TO AND THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. That there be and hereby is an established wage...
This December, Clearwater will step back in time to create a family-friendly holiday event. The Old-fashioned Christmas, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commercee, will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Clearwater American Legion. Soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Freewill donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry, or canned items, will be acceepted. Sleigh rides will be available on Main Street through the event. Santa Claus will make an appearance,...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. 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 lschindler@summerlandadvocate.com 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. 17 edition of SAM....
Clearwater Public Library will host its annual Secret Kids’ Shopping Corner during the Old-Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 7 at the American Legion. “This special shop will be available for children to buy gifts for their loved ones,” said library director, Chelsea Silbernagel. Price of items will range between $1 and $5. Library personnel will assist children shop and wrap gifts so they remain a secret. The library is accepting donations of new or like-new items to use in the shop. Items may be dropped off during library hours, 1 to 5 p.m. on Tu...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the Village of Clearwater will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., at the library meeting room and will be open to the public. Purpose of the hearing is to discuss the following items: 1. Organization of planning commission positions 2. Proposed zoning change of Parcel #000660500, 800 Montana St., Clearwater, from R-1 Single-family Residential to A-1 Agricultural 3. Proposed conditional use permit for US...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Voyager Sopris Learning, curriculum - Grant $s, 2,550.90; Advanced Consulting Engineering Services, consulting fees on septic system, 696.25; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,948.78; Aschoff, Molly A., first qtr 2025-26 mileage, 725.90; Baylor Enterprises, Inc., in-person test prep, 500.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 183.92; Bomgaars, sup, 27.10; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/travel, 5,927.98. Clearwater Market, sup, 210.51; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, counseling, 603.75; Crowne Plaza Hotel,...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session Nov. 10, 2025. Notice of the meeting was published Oct. 29, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman Kane Fry 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, Jeremy Tuttle, Katie Cunningham, and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were J...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 10, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Nov. 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...
