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lschindler@summerlandadvocate.com?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Thursday, April 2 Ewing Community Holy Week Services Ewing Community Holy Week Services, Devotions at noon; lunch at 12:30, Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church (USA) Friday, April 3 No School at SPS No School at Summerland Public School Ewing Community Holy Week Services Ewing Community Holy Week Services, Devotions at noon; lunch at 12:30, Ewing United... Full story
Hello Beautiful Salon held an open house, Saturday, at 135 East 2nd Street. (l-r): Orchard Community Club assisted with the ribbon cutting ceremony. (far left and far right): OCC members Kristi Schutt and Becky Moser hold the ribbon, cut by salon and spa owner Natalie Dolezal and members of her family....
ASHTON CLEVELAND Old School Thrift Store Scholarship KARLEY DAWKINS The Susan T Buffet Foundation Scholarship WSC Dean's Commitment Scholarship Red Cross Scholarship Summerland Booster Club Scholarship The Sunset Store Scholarship JENNA FUNK WSC President's Commitment Scholarship WSC Growing Together Scholarship WSC Leadership Award Scholarship Mitchell Equipment Scholarship Farmers Pride Scholarship NECC Parenting & Child Development Scholastic Contest PEO Chapter CQ Scholarship Central Valley...
York University continues to expand its athletic opportunities with the addition of powerlifting, as President Timothy Westbrook announced that the Board of Trustees has officially approved the new program. The plan for powerlifting is to start as a club sport and grow into a full collegiate program. Leading the new program will be head coach Jeff Shabram, a respected name in Nebraska's powerlifting community. Shabram brings more than 25 years of experience in education and over two decades of...
Kickin Bull BBQ took top honors, Saturday, at the Orchard Ribfest. The Plainview-based team scored 107 points. Oh Daddy BBQ finished second, scoring 102 points. Third place went to 22 BBQ, with 97 points. Fourteen teams competed in the annual event held at the Orchard Community Center and sponsored by the Orchard Community Club. Following the drawing for the Orchard Community Club fundraiser, Rane Veseley, of Verdigre, donated $500 back to the club. Tyson Schutt announced the funds would be...
How often do you spend $2.50 on a 20-ounce pop or $2.59 to satisfy a sweet tooth? So why hesitate to pay just over $1 for quality local news? It costs about $2 to produce a single copy of SAM each week-a true bargain in today's economy. Since the Advocate-Messenger launched in July 2019, printing and mailing costs have soared. That doesn't include time spent covering events, writing articles, designing ads, or meeting with advertisers. On average, each issue includes 10 pages, with four in full...
Author's note: This article couldn't have been written without the players who brought the game of baseball to life. I'm especially grateful to Eric Snyder, Wayne and Julia Schacht, Shirley Erb, Jim and Kristi Schutt, Jeff Shabram, Jamie Curtis, and members of American Legion Post 136. Your memories, stories, and support meant the world-thank you for helping keep this history alive. Baseball has long been known as America's pastime, and in Orchard, it was no different. Warm Sunday afternoons...
A funeral celebration of life service for John F. Kiley, 91, of Orchard, will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, at Orchard United Methodist Church in Orchard. Celebration of Life visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 26, at Orchard Community Center. Private family burial will be in Orchard Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Orchard is handling the arrangements. John died May 14, 2025, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Condolences may be directed to the family at...
Area youth will have multiple opportunities to hunt for Easter eggs. This Saturday, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will host its annual event, at 2 p.m., at the village park. Newborns through 10-year-olds are invited to search for special eggs to win prizes. Clearwater Public Library will also provide free books for winners. Ewing Young Members Club will host its annual egg hunt, Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at Schmidt Park. In Orchard, an Easter egg hunt will begin at 1:30 at the football...
Orchard Community Club will host a fish fry fundraiser, Friday March 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. Fried or baked fish, cheesy potatoes, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and dessert will be served for a freewill donation. Beer will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go toward fencing at the Legion baseball field....
Participants in Saturday's O-Town Open should plan on having a "hole lotta fun." Sponsored by the Orchard Community Club, the fourth annual event will feature several holes of putt putt competition. Registration will be held at the Orchard Community Center, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a rules meeting scheduled for 6:30. Golfing will begin after the meeting. Each team will consist of four individuals. Participants must be 21 years old. Participating businesses include H & T Seed, Lazy-T Tire &...
There's a first time for everything. On July 25 to 29, Orchard will host the Class C Area 1 Senior American Legion Baseball Tournament. Jeff Shabram, coach of the Tri-County Titans based in Orchard, said the Jan. 21 announcement was exciting for Orchard, its ball programs and residents. Shabram, along with John Shaver, commander of Orchard American Legion Post #136 completed the application, which outlined the growth of the Titans program, facility upgrades and the village's experience hosting...
Prepare to have your funny bone tickled, Saturday, in Orchard. Comedians Nick Hoff and Tyler Walsh will perform at the Orchard Community Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit the community center. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., with the comedians' performances scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Dave Merkel will keep the holiday spirit going, with music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Individuals wanting to attend only after 9 p.m. will be charged a $10 cover charge. Hoff is a...
Calling all kids. Wear your best Halloween costume and trick or treat at the Boo Bash, scheduled Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Orchard Community Center. The event will begin at 4 and continue until 6 p.m. Crafts, hay rack rides, games and a photo booth will be available. A costume contest is also planned, according to organizers. There is no charge for the event. Boo Bash is sponsored by the Orchard Community Club, Orchard Public Library, Old School Thrift Store, Orchard Community Center and Gary...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 10, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Tabled minutes of the 9-3-2024 BOC meeting. Called for public comment. Approved Payroll. Approved Vendor Claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 22,116.80; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 151.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 26.96; APPEARA ex 37.12; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,080.33; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 312.94; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 87.45; BCBS ins 75,975.12; BOMGAARS ex 35.95; CASEYS ex...
A full day of fun is slated Saturday, Sept. 28, as the Orchard Community Club hosts its annual ribfest and vendor fair. More than 40 vendors will be set up in the Orchard Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering jewelry, crafts, pottery, kids' items, tumblers, hats, baked goods, coffee, popcorn and other items. Ribfest will begin at 5:30 p.m., at the community center. To enter, contact Tyson Schutt at 402-394-5621 or via email at tysonschutt@gmail.com. Entry fee is $50, which must be...
Orchard Community Club invites area residents to celebrate homecoming during the 2024 Orchard Free Days celebration, scheduled for July 25 to 28. Thursday, July 25 Kickoff the weekend celebration at the dive-in movie at the Orchard Swimming Pool, sponsored by the Orchard Public Library and Village of Orchard. The event is free and the movie will begin at dusk. Friday, July 26 On Friday, make plans to attend the Orchard Historical Society's chicken dinner. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and...
Scholarship Recipients CHRISTIAN BEHNK UNL Husker Power Scholarship UNL O & G Kammerer Scholarship Paul D. Cooper Scholarship KELTON BRUHN Northeast Community College Livestock Judging Scholarship ALANNA DOLL Creighton University Award Scholarship Menard Family Business Scholarship Father John Labaj Scholarship The John Greer Memorial Scholarship Timothy J. Thramer Memorial Scholarship AISLYNN KESTER NECC Scholastic Contest Waiver Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Scott L. Reynolds...
Orchard's Easter egg hunt will take place a day early. The annual event will be held Friday, March 29, at 6 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center. The hunt was originally planned for Saturday, March 30. Orchard Community Club, Northeast NE Heating and Cooling and Old School Thrift Store are sponsors....
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a event March 23, at 1 p.m., at the village park. Newborns to up to age 10 are eligible to participate for prizes. Clearwater Public Library will donate books to youngsters who find special eggs. Ewing Young Members Club will hold its annual hunt, Saturday, March 30, at Schmidt Park. Mark your calendars for the Orchard Easter egg hunt, planned for March 30. The event will begin at 1:30 at the football field. Orchard Community Club, Old School...
With Lenten fish fries in full swing, Summerland-area residents will have plenty of events to choose from. This Friday, March 15, the Orchard Community Center is the place to be as the Orchard Community Club hosts its annual fish fry. Serving will begin at 5:30 and continue until 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the fish fry will go toward the purchase of new kitchen countertops for the community center. Two fish fries are planned for March 22. The Page Community Day Committee will host an...
Hey, ghosts and goblins. Mark your calendar for Oct. 28, in Orchard, and join in the fun at Boo Bash 2023. Beginning at 4 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center, a lineup of spooky events will offer fun for all ages. The 402 Theater Group will kick off festivities with a performance of "Spookless," a 15-minute children's play. A freewill donation will be accepted. Activities planned after the play production include trick or treating, a costume contest, games, crafts, hay rack rides and food....
Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Aug. 1, 2023, BOC meeting. Correspondence was reviewed. All reports were reviewed: clerk’s pledge collateral; sheriff’s fee report for July; July reports for clerk of the district court, treasurer fund balance, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue and zoning permit report. Treasurer sweep account report. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 18,514.63; ANTELOPE CO COURT...
Orchard will be aglow this weekend as the 2023 version of Orchard Free Days celebrates "Let's Glow Crazy in Orchard." Events kick off Friday, July 28, when the Orchard Historical Society will host a chicken dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Rex. A freewill donation of $12 is suggested. The menu includes broasted chicken, potato salad, dinner roll and Texas sheet cake. Drive thru, dine in or carryout orders will be available. Before or after lunch, stop by the District 57 school, situated ne...
Participants in Saturday's O-Town Open should plan on having a "hole lotta fun." Sponsored by the Orchard Community Club, the second annual event will feature nine holes of putt putt competition. Registration will be held at the Orchard Community Center, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a rules meeting scheduled for 6:30. Golfing will begin after the meeting. Each team will consist of four individuals. Participants must be 21 years old. Participating businesses include Lazy-T Tire & Implement,...
