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It's time to "Rock in Ewing, U.S.A.," this weekend, as Ewing Young Members Club presents the 2023 Ewing Funfest. Events begin Friday, May 26, with a scavenger hunt, scheduled to run from 6 to 8 p.m. The registration fee is $20 and will take place at DW's Pub. The event is sponsored by the "Summerland Advocate-Messenger." SAM Publisher Scott Schindler said there is one new requirement for this year's event. "All teams must check back in by 8 p.m.," he said. Two events will take place at...
Plan on a totally tubular time in Ewing, this weekend, as the 2022 version of FunFest brings an 80s vibe to the Holt County community. Events begin Friday, May 27, with a road rally scheduled to run from 5 to 7 p.m. Registration fee is $20 and will take place at DW’s Pub. The event is sponsored by the Summerland Advocate-Messenger and Ewing Young Members Club. Hole-in-one qualifying runs from 5 to 9 p.m. This event will take place at the Summerland Golf Course. At 9:30 p.m., a g...
Get ready to let your hair down when summer 2022 kicks off in Ewing, as Ewing Young Members Club presents Hairball. The bodacious 80s rockers will take center stage, Saturday, May 28 and present a rock-and-roll experience visitors likely won't forget. Music will begin at 7 p.m., with Hairball set to perform at approximately 9:30. Hairball pays homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world: Van Halen, Journey, Queen, KISS, Motley Crue and Aerosmith. Hairball brings 21 years of e...
Orchard Community Club members are bringing “free” back. The 2021 version of Orchard Free Days celebration, slated for July 23 through 25, includes at least 10 free events. The three-day event, funded in part by the Antelope County Visitor’s Promotion Fund, includes activities for all ages. Friday, July 23 The District 57 School will be open between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. After peeking into the past, stop next door and pick up lunch at the Rex. The Orchard Historical Society will host a drive-thru chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 5 p.m., du...
Ewing Young Members Club have a full slate of activities scheduled for Sunday, July 4. Beginning at 2 p.m., at Schmidt Park, youngsters can enjoy a bounce house, train rides, pony rides, games and water fun. A cornhole tournament is scheduled. To register, contact Brett Kaczor at 402-394-7862. Food will be available, sponsored by EYMC. At dusk, a fireworks display is planned...
A 45-mile cruise between Ewing, Orchard and Clearwater drew 15 teams to compete in the FunFest road rally, sponsored by the Summerland Advocate-Messenger and Ewing Young Members Club. Knowledge of each of the town's businesses and landmarks came in handy. A background in history may have been helpful, too, as several clues referred to the past. Having a lead foot didn't make a difference. Contestants simply needed to answer questions and snap photographs to document each stop. Stops along the...
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...
One year after Ewing turned 150 years old, village residents are ready to welcome visitors to the 150th plus one celebration. Events begin Friday, May 28, with a road rally scheduled to run from 5 to 7 p.m. Registration fee is $20 and will take place at DW’s Pub. Cruise around town from 7 to 8:30 p.m., as tunes set the mood for drive time. At 8:30 p.m., Andre Right will perform a Christian concert at Full Gospel Church. A full slate of activities begin at 9 a.m., Saturday and continue t...
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....
Future development of the Summerland Public School building, in Orchard, took center stage during a Sunday listening session. Village of Orchard trustees requested public input regarding potential relocation of village offices, library and shop, along with development of a community center, at the site, which will be vacated when Summerland students move into a new facility located at the intersection of 513 Avenue and Summerland Road. Orchard Economic Development Association member Kristi...
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions on gathering and not knowing what restrictions will be in July, the Ewing Young Members Club has decided to postpone the 150th Summer FunFest Celebration, that was previously rescheduled for July 10 through 12. "Although it was a very tough decision, the safety of our small community is very important to us," organizers said. Little Texas, with Hi-Fi Hangover, and the 150th plus 1 celebration will be held next year, May 28, 29 and 30. Letters will be sent to sponsors giving them options on their...
Ewing Young Members Club and FunFest Concert Committe received a $1,000 grant for Ewing's 150th Summer FunFest celebration from Elkhorn Rural Public Power District's Operation Round Up. Rita Anson, a member of the concert committee, said EYMC member Craig Bollwitt asked her to submit an application to the utility company. Sarah Ahlers, a trustee for the fund, notified Anson of the award. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, representatives from ERPPD were unable to personally deliver the check. "EYMC...
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....
Holt County supervisors are considering the engagement of a human resources firm to help navigate employment issues. A telephone conference was held with Chad Thies from Zelle Human Resource Solutions in Lincoln during the March 16 meeting at the courthouse in O'Neill. After hearing what the firm offered in services, chairman Bill Tielke asked Thies to submit a proposal. Supervisor Steve Boshart estimated an annual cost of $36,000 to $40,000. "It will be high," Tielke said. "But the thing is, if...
Ewing Young Members Club and interested individuals are finalizing plans for Ewing's 150th anniversary celebration. Activities for the annual summer Funfest are slated to begin Friday, May 22 and continue throughout Memorial Day weekend. History book A book about the history of Ewing, its people and places, is in the works for the village's sesquicentennial celebration. A committee of area residents has been working on the publication, pulling items of interest from the 100th celebration booklet...
Candice Hoke of Orchard will join Nate Schwager to represent Orchard on the board of education for the new Summerland school district. The boards of education from Orchard, Clearwater and Ewing each voted for two members for the new board of education that will convene in June. Orchard board members selected Schwager, but three votes for the second member each resulted in a tie between Terri Hergert of Royal and Kristi Schutt of Orchard, and selection of the second member was delayed until Monday night’s board meeting at the Orchard school. S...
The Antelope County 4-H community gathered at the fairgrounds, in Neligh, Nov. 15 to celebrate 2019 accomplishments. This was a challenging year for many, but Antelope County 4-H families came together this summer to make it one of the best years yet at the Antelope County Fair. 4-H families proved their resilience, pride, commitment, dedication, kindness and support for each other to overcome the hardship the flood brought to the county. A highlight of the evening was naming Taylor Bolling and...
