Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Poodle skirts, banana splits, and golden oldies set the stage as Ewing's finest seniors cruised back to the 1950s for the 106th-annual Sunset Banquet, a Ewing tradition honoring area residents ages 70-plus. Guests celebrated the era with music, food, trivia, and prizes. Carhops delivered cheeseburgers, fries, and Cherry Cokes (or 7-Up) and served banana splits. The origin of the banquet goes back to 1917, when the Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid honored elder members of the community. For 100 yea...
Think you're smarter than a fifth grader? You'll have a chance to share random bits of knowledge, Nov. 2, during Trivia Night, sponsored by Ewing Volunteer Fire Department and Ewing Young Members Club. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. at St. Dominic's Hall, with dinner set from 6 to 7. Then, the battle of brains will take place from 7 to 9. Cost is $25 per person. Entry fee includes the meal, along with a drink ticket. A cash bar will be available. To enter or for more information, call Mark...
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Chipps, 81, of Clearwater, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Bob Daiton officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Clearwater Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Bob died on Oct. 19, 2025, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,824.75; AMGL, annual audit fees, 16,200.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 222.60; Bomgaars, sup, 19.22; Bud’s Sanitary service, LLC, Sept-Oct trash, 2,496.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/wkshps/hotels, 1,342.15; Carolina Biological Supply Co., sup, 1,364.46; Clearwater Market, sup, 473.63; ColdType Publishing, printing Aug/Sept, 1,359.50; DAS State Acctg-Central Finance OCIO, internet line charges, 1,084.58; District IV NE Ag Ed Association, 1/2 Dist IV NAEA dues, 1...
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Chipps, 81, of Clearwater, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, with Bob Daiton officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Clearwater Legion Post #267 and Sons of Legion. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Bob died on Oct. 19, 2025, at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is...
Join in the fun while supporting a good cause, Sunday, Oct. 19. A Bingo fundraiser will be held at Woody's Bar in Ewing, from 1 to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Ewing Veterans Memorial. For more information, contact Kathleen or Larry Jorgensen at 402-394-2150....
Summerland Board of Education will meet in regular session Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at Summerland Public School, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Agenda items include reports from the Americanism Committee and updates on the district’s strategic planning process. The board will recognize students and staff during the Celebration of Excellence portion of the meeting and hear public comment, limited to 15 minutes. Items on the consent agenda include approval of minutes from September m...
Some academically motivated and engaged students at Northeast Community College were welcomed this month into a scholarship program sponsored by the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation. Twenty-four students were welcomed as First-year Scott Scholars, enabling them to take advantage of regular academic and social activities. The program also provides scholarship funds, helping students to develop close friendships with fellow Scott Scholars, and take advantage of cultural enrichment activities through field trips and guest speakers, among other...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., at the city hall 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. Jen Ramold, Village Clerk Published October 1,...
Girl Scout troop members from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard may soon be visiting community members about the fall product campaign. "Everyone knows and loves Girl Scout Cookies, but there's another opportunity to support Girl Scouts this season: the 2025 Girl Scout Fall Product Program," said Demi Kulper, communications coordinator for Girls Scouts of Nebraska. From now through Nov. 3, Girl Scouts across Nebraska will be selling an irresistible selection of premium nuts, gourmet chocolates,...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. Deputy County Assessor Montana DeVries, Deputy County Treasurer Cathy Fuhrer and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Sept. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. Chairman Frahm...
A lightbulb moment between mother and daughter rose into reality when Double H Bakery opened its doors for business last week in Ewing. Bakery owner Tamara Heim was working from home one day. The Heims' middle daughter, Clara, was also home and streaming movies. "I knew this wasn't sustainable, so I asked her, 'Clara, what are we going to do?'" Heim recalled. Clara's response - bake cookies - was the spark that convinced Heim a bakery could give the family a way to be more involved in the...
Ewing village trustees approved the tax levy request and budget for 2026 when they met Monday, Sept. 8. The village's operating budget includes a 4% increase, to $2,025,104.00. The property tax request of $77,298.03 increased 7% from 2025, primarily due to an increase in valuation. Ewing's valuation jumped 7% to $17,177,339.00. The village's tax rate remains at $.45. During regular session, Village Clerk Jen Ramold said a drainage survey of an alley next to Double H Bakery was completed by...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Bluum of Minnesota LLC, Chromebooks (FY 24-25), 36,768.00; Amazon Capital Services, sup, 1,487.93; AMG O’Neill, bus driver physical, 150.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 54.32; BrainPOP, LLC, sub renewal, 4,500.00; Butch’s Body Shop, van towed, 60.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/...
MINUTES OF BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Budget Hearing on Sept. 8, 2025, at 7 p.m., at city hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were Don Ruroede, Randy Tuttle, Tamara Heim, Scott Schindler, and Jennifer...
MINUTES OF BUDGET MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Budget Meeting on September 8, 2025 at 7:05 p.m., at city hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were Don Ruroede, Randy Tuttle, Tamara Heim, Scott Schindler, and...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Sept. 8, 2025, following the 2025-2026 budget meeting at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Sept. 3, 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 7:07 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane F...
MINUTES OF TAX REQUEST HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Tax Request Hearing on Sept. 8, 2025, at 7:04 pm at city hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were Don Ruroede, Randy Tuttle, Tamara Heim, Scott Schindler, and...
A blood drive is scheduled in Ewing, Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 12 to 6 p.m., at city hall. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326 or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. "Please bring a donor card or photo ID. Eat breakfast or lunch and drink plenty of water prior to donating blood," Red Cross officials said. Individuals who donate between Sept. 22 and Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon gift card....
The Summerland Public School Board of Education has scheduled a community meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 17. The public session will take place at Summerland Public School Auxiliary Gym, 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, beginning at 7 p.m. This community discussion is part of a larger strategic planning process and will give the board of education and district administration the opportunity to listen to community stakeholders. The results will help formulate a vision of the future and identify goals and...
Double H Bakery, in Ewing, held a friends and family two-day event, Sept. 5 and 6. The new bakery officially opened for business Wednesday, Sept. 10. Hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday. The business will be closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. A complete article about the business and its origins will appear in an upcoming edition of SAM....
Robert Terrance Walnofer, 74, entered his eternal rest on Sept. 4, 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Born on June 28, 1951, in Norfolk, to Bob and Bernadine (Thramer) Walnofer, Terry was the eldest of eleven children. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sept. 20, 2025 at the Full Gospel Church in Ewing. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, of Tontitown, Arkansas; children, Nate (Mel) Easterling of Santa Monica, California, Lisa (Kenny) Jones...
The North Central RC&D will have a paper shredding day for area communities on Monday, Sept. 29. "This is an opportunity to safely dispose of confidential documents. There is no cost but a free-will donation will help with expenses," organizers said. The Paper Shredder will be in the following communities: • 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. – Valentine at the old Shopko lot at 525 E Highway 20; • 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. – Bassett at the Rock County Community Center • 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Stuart at the Stua...
PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Summerland Board of Education and the Strategic Overview Committee will hold a joint public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. CT, in the Summerland Public School Auxiliary Gym, 51293 857th Rd., Ewing, NE 68735, beginning at 5 p.m. The Strategic Overview Committee, comprised of a cross-section of internal and external stakeholders, will review and provide feedback regarding the district’s mission, vision, and beliefs. This important work will be facilitated by the Nebraska A...
Summerland Board of Education members will shift their focus from a tax request hearing to regular business, Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Summerland Public School in rural Ewing. Action items on the agenda include discussion of the preschool playground, adoption of the 2025-26 budget, and approval of tax requests for the upcoming year. Board members will also consider a resolution that could increase the district’s property tax request authority by up to seven percent. Staffing will be addressed, a...
