Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Two residents of the Royal community faced the Antelope County commissioners at their Aug. 13 meeting, asking the county leaders to intercede in the case of a dog running at large. Marlowe Jensen and Justin Jensen came to the meeting armed with copies of state statutes dealing with dangerous dogs, claiming the documents required the county sheriff to bring charges against the dog’s owner. “I was harassed by a dog,” Marlowe Jensen said, adding “It chased a deputy into Justin’s house.” “It’s the only dog in town that’s running loose,” his son s...
If you want to catch a glimpse of real America, try cycling from coast to coast. Jemma Stilwell, an English native, traveled along U.S. Highway 275, Friday, making short stops in Ewing and Clearwater. A chance conversation with a group of coffee drinkers at Westend Mini-Mart in Ewing altered Stilwell's route, sending her to the Summerland Advocate-Messenger for a quick visit about her trek. Stilwell departed Seattle, July 25, riding between 80 and 100 miles a day, en route to Washington, D.C. "I...
School is officially here, which means back to school shopping has also arrived. Ever wondered what another peer does for back to school shopping? Then you are reading the right article. Maryssa Long, a junior at Clearwater High School, was interviewed to find out what kinds of things she does to get ready for the new school year. To get things started, where's Long's favorite place to shop? One of Long's favorite places is Burlington. This place is a must for her because Long can find quality...
The Antelope County commissioners approved preliminary levy allocation requests from political subdivisions, when they met at the courthouse in Neligh on Aug. 6. Regina Krebs addressed the commissioners regarding annual levy allocations for the subdivisions, including rural fire districts, the Antelope County Ag Society and the Antelope County Airport Authority. In past years, the board had sometimes denied the subdivision levy requests, in order to allow the county general budget to levy the...
Two Antelope County Commissioners will face a recall election after petition circulators submitted notarized forms to the Antelope County clerk Tuesday morning. Bethany Miller, of Elgin, and Jack Allemang, of Clearwater, presented petitions for the recall of district five commissioner Tom Borer, of rural Clearwater, and district three commissioner Allan Bentley, of Neligh, respectively. Petition circulators needed to collect 135 signatures to recall Bentley, while 203 needed to be gathered to...
The Orchard advisory school board approved several policies when three members and Principal Cathy Cooper met last week at the school. Board member Nathan Schwager was absent. The policies included several to align activity policies in the three schools forming the Summerland Bobcat cooperative, Orchard, Clearwater and Ewing, along with changes recommended by the state school board association. Several statewide changes deal with electronic nicotine delivery systems, alternative nicotine products, tobacco products, look-alikes and products...
The Honorable Donna Taylor handed down multiple sentences, along with hearing an array of other cases that filled the county court docket at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh last week. Minor in Possession Sentences Nine sentences involved Class 3 misdemeanor minor in possession charges, seven of them stemming from the recent Clearwater rodeo. Taylor cautioned defendants that subsequent alcohol-related offenses would result in higher fines and possible jail time. Katelynn E. Mullin, 18, of Danbury, Iowa, pleaded guilty and was sentenced...
Findings by a private law firm, engaged by the Antelope County commissioners to investigate one of their own, was made public recently, after the investigation itself became the focus in efforts to recall two commissioners. Woods & Aitken LLP, a firm with offices in Lincoln and Omaha, was hired to conduct an independent investigation of Eli Jacob, Antelope County commissioner and former road department worker, after he was accused of the theft of a heater and other items, according a memorandum...
Don't let the name fool you. Toothless, a black farm cat with a hint of tuxedo white under his chin, has a mouth full of teeth. He didn't bare them to judges during the 4-H cat show at the Antelope County Fair, though. That's because his presenter, 7-year-old Gabby Ahlers of Clearwater, spent time preparing the animal for competition. A Clover Kid, Ahlers is growing accustomed to the ins and outs of showmanship. "I give it a bath, brush him and clean his ears and eyes," she said. The biggest...
On July 31, 20 American Legion riders left the International Peace Garden, at the Canadian border, venturing south on U.S. Highway 281. Along the way, riders stopped in each town, collecting the signature of the local American Legion post commander on a banner. On the same day, near Cage Boulevard, situated north of Hidalgo, Mexico, another group of riders departed, making similar stops on Highway 281's northbound route. North and south collided Sunday, in Great Bend, Kan., where Team Legacy...
Funeral services for Lyle F. Mitteis, 99, of Clearwater, will be held Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Clearwater, with Father James Kramper and Father John Norman officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 7, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by Clearwater American Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion and Legion Riders. Lyle died Aug. 3, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snide...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will host an open house, Friday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the office at 522 Main Street, Clearwater. Food and beverages will be served. Door prizes will be given away. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend....
Twenty-five individuals were named champions in the open class division at the Antelope County Fair. Winners included: Field crops, Jessica Novak, Elgin; garden produce - vegetable, Judy Zegers, Elgin; cut flowers, Alec Kester, Clearwater; collections and arrangements, Delaney Kester, Tilden; potted plants, Judy Zegers, Elgin; fairy gardens, Emmett Zwingman; foods, Trista Hemenway, Clearwater; food preservation - fruits, juices, vegetables, relish and sauce, Alice Morrison, Elgin; food...
Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard students will have a new fall sports' option when practice begins Aug. 12. Cross country will be offered for the Summerland Bobcats, and the squad will compete in class D this season. Jamie Turpin, an instructor in Clearwater, will lead the team. The sport is popular across the country. In 2017, more than 450,000 high school student-athletes participate in the United States alone. To prepare, Turpin asked athletes to run at least three miles daily, more if they...
From the governor's mansion to the White House, Clearwater native Alyssa Moser had a whirlwind summer. Moser, who represented the Clearwater American Legion Auxiliary at Cornhusker Girls State, in June, spent July 20 to 27 attending Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. In June, Moser was elected Girls State governor and selected to represent Nebraska at the nation-wide event. Girls Nation attendees are known as senators. Moser, along with Nebraska delegate Aanya Agarwal, of Lincoln, introduced a bil...
Memorial services for Delbert “Sonny” Carl Jr., 79, of Ewing, were held Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ewing, with Pastor Larena officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, July 31 from 5 -7 p.m. at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Burial will be Ewing City Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Sanders American Legion Post #214 and Legion Riders. Sonny died July 27 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be dir...
Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host a barbecue, Sunday, Aug. 18. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 8 at the Fire Hall. A free-will donation will be accepted....
Every summer, the Orchard swimming pool opens with hopes of bringing together people of all ages for great swimming and a safe place full of entertainment. Pool personnel try to get everyone involved, including babies. Moms and tots is a program that was created several years ago by former pool managers. The goal is to offer an opportunity for small children, ages newborn to four, who are too young to take swimming lessons to become more comfortable with the water. Children are taught several...
Mark you calendars for Saturday, Aug. 24. The Summerland Lady Bobcats will open their inaugural season at the Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic. The Bobcats are slated to face Axtell, at 10 a.m., at Grand Island Central Catholic. A second match will begin at noon against Schuyler Central. The EPPJ Lady Wolfpack will also participate in the tourney. The Wolfpack will face Palmer at 10 a.m., at Grand Island Northwest, follwed by an 11 a.m. match against Pender. The fourth annual classic features a...
Scott Leisy admits he was surprised when 22 members of the Summerland Bobcats girls basketball team and three co-coaches walked into the chemotherapy room at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill during a June therapy session. "Surprised, but I wasn't surprised," the Clearwater Public Schools educator said. "It was good to know where their hearts are. To see them show up wasn't out of character." That sense of character and community support aren't lost on Leisy, who was diagnosed with stage...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger, a new community newspaper, makes its print and online debut this week. The paper is a trademarked publication owned by ColdType Publishing, LLC, and operated by Scott and LuAnn Schindler, of Clearwater. LuAnn is a veteran journalist and journalism educator. She ran a successful freelance business and worked as a regional correspondent for the Norfolk Daily News before assuming the role of managing editor at the Clearwater Record-Ewing News. She has received wri...
If you are reading this on July 25, today’s a special day. I am celebrating another trip around the sun, for which I am grateful. It’s a tale old as time: sometimes, you think you have life mapped out and believe you know where you’re headed. Then, God sets up a roadblock, noting something different is about to play out in your life. Take a right turn and you’ll head down the beaten path. Venture left and discover the proverbial road less traveled. I suspect he knew what direction I would c...
Fourteen years ago, I remember sitting at the top of our long gravel lane that hugs the side of the Royal Road. I was sitting in the passenger seat of Dad's beat up, white 1999 Dodge pickup. I eagerly waited for Terry to pick me up in that big yellow bus with the number '96' stuck to the side. That bus would drive the short eight miles to town and deposit me at the front doors of Clearwater Public School. I would eagerly enter the building, wait in line, and go directly into Miss Grebin's...
As the school year approaches, so does volleyball season. This year Clearwater, Orchard, and Ewing will form the Summerland Bobcats. The co-op causes the team to move from a Class D2 to a C2 team. This means the competition level may get a lot harder. However, Bobcats Head Coach Suz Funk is already planning for the season. Funk stated, "Bringing girls up to this level is going to take a lot of hard work on all of our parts. Playing at the C2 level is going to present different challenges. A...
A decade ago, while his friends were off riding bikes, eight-year-old Conner Halverson was riding bulls. Hearing about and watching bull riding on TV when he was younger, led Halverson to pursue this dangerous career route. Halverson is the son of Marika and Eric Halverson. The 17-year-old will be a senior in high school. Conner was the winner Friday night winner of Clearwater's Big Rodeo's bounty bull. The rookie was able to stay on the bounty bull Friday, June 28, earning a total of $1,000...
