Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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They’ve hidden Easter eggs, frightened visitors at haunted houses, celebrated July 4 with a bang and planned the village’s sesquicentennial event. They’ve conducted fundraisers and reinvested in the community. Now, after nearly 26 years, those who are part of the Ewing Young Members Club are ready to relax and let the next generation of leaders organize the fun. It’s been a lot of work, organizers say, but it’s time to let younger community members take charge. In 1993, a group of men started t...
It took me a long time to decide I liked asparagus. Of course, it wasn't as common in the grocery stores when I was growing up in western Nebraska as it is now, but it did grow wild along the North Platte River. I kind of remember Mom and Dad going out to gather some, but honestly, I don't remember what Mom did with it. Now I can't wait for asparagus season. I bought my first bunch just a couple of weeks ago. It's become a staple on my Easter dinner menu. But how much do you know about...
Six individuals, who submitted color pages to the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Easter coloring contest, will take home prizes. Quinn Kerkman, Ali Elder, Hunter Hain, Jack Ahlers, Amelia Thiele and Lilly Kester may pick up their prizes at the Summerland Advocate-Messenger office, at 522 Main Street, in Clearwater. Photos of the winning entries will be posted on the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce social media accounts....
Orchard Community Club will sponsor an Easter egg hunt, Saturday, April 3, at 1 p.m., at the football field. Area youth are invited to participate in the event....
I'm feeling a bit blue this week about the state of NCAA Division I men's college basketball in Nebraska. The fifth-seeded Creighton Bluejays lost, 83-65, to the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs on Sunday in the sweet 16 of the 2021 NCAA tournament. That means the Bulldogs march on in the national championship competition while the Bluejays fly home, disappointed, from Indiana. Creighton was the only team from the state of Nebraska in the men's NCAA tournament this year – as the Bluejays usually a...
Sweet treats will be up for grabs during a local Easter egg hunt. Ewing Young Members Club will host an Easter egg hunt, Saturday, April 3, at 1 p.m., at Schmidt Park. Local youths are invited to participate in the event....
Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church will host a daily services during Holy Week. From Monday, March 29, through Friday, April 2, a service will be held daily, at noon. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday service for HOPE Parish will be Thursday, April 1, in Orchard, at 7 p.m. Good Friday services will be at 7 p.m., Friday, April 2, in Page. An Easter sunrise service will be held Sunday, April 4, at Orchard....
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and Clearwater Public Library will host a drive-through Easter egg event, Saturday, March 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., at The Office. Families are invited to meet the Easter Bunny outside the building, drop off a coloring contest page, located on Page 10 of the March 11 edition of the Advocate-Messenger and receive a treat. Top prizes, in three age categories, will be awarded to youngsters who submit a coloring page. Winners will be announced in the April 1...
The Antelope County Food Pantry exists to help feed those in need. The Neligh-based nonprofit organization welcomes donations year-round, including during the holiday season. “This time of year, we receive many wonderful donations and it gives us the opportunity to help every family who comes to the pantry as well as stock our shelves for the winter months,” manager Bev Alderson said. “We always need baking items and cold cereal,” she said. “I cannot say we have one need unmet over others ...
On a typical Easter, local churches fill with worshipers celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Easter was anything but typical. Church doors were shut during Sunday's services, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on God's houses. Instead, local pastors offered online services, streaming on smart devices and computers in Summerland-area homes, rejoicing as the stone was rolled away from the front of the tomb and the light of the world reappeared. Mark Hoffman, pastor of Ewing Full...
Nebraskans are urged to stay home and stay healthy for the next three weeks. Thursday afternoon, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced six rules to lessen the impact of COVID-19: stay home, social distance, shop alone once per week, assist children with social distancing, help older populations social distance and exercise at home. Ricketts said the recommendations are not a stay-at-home order or a shelter-in-place order. "As we wage war against the virus, we are asking Nebraskans to further limit...
Garden fairies are so fun if you have a little one with you in the garden. As I look out to an early spring garden, there isn't much color other than sprouts of green iris. The garden fairies haven't been to work yet. I like to share with young garden visitors the tales of garden fairies. We even have a tree with a door and windows for the fairies. My story is that garden fairies give the blooming flowers their color early in the morning. Now wouldn't that be something to see out the kitchen...
Ewing Young Members Club will hand out hand out bags of eggs to hide at home and a treat for each child while supplies last, Saturday, April 11, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., in front of the Ewing Village Hall. This will replace the annual EYMC Easter egg hunt, traditionally held at the park, due to COVID-19....
Nebraskans are urged to stay home and stay healthy for the next three weeks. Thursday afternoon, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced six rules to lessen the impact of COVID-19: stay home, social distance, shop alone once per week, assist children with social distancing, help older populations social distance and exercise at home. Ricketts said the recommendations are not a stay-at-home order or a shelter-in-place order. "As we wage war against the virus, we are asking Nebraskans to further limit...
Finding Easter eggs might be a little difficult for youngsters this year. While brightly-colored eggs may pop against a blanket of white snow predicted to hit the area tomorrow, high winds could cause poor visibility. The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a winter storm warning for 10 counties, including Holt and Wheeler counties, effective 1 a.m., through 10 p.m., Sunday, April, 12. According to the NWS, heavy snow with accumulations of three to eight inches is expected, with...
Elvis Presley once sang, "Take my hand, take my whole life too, for I can't help falling in love with you." As trends and fads fade, it seems people still gravitate toward finding good careers, a soulmate and creating families of our own. Luckily, young people like me have grown up with people in our community to be some of the best role models for future generations to look up to. Marvin and Maxine Haswell, a couple from Orchard, are well-known for being high school sweethearts. Although the...
