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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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While I am not a big fan of Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carol,” I feel the ghost of Christmas past likes to visit every night in December. Some memories make me laugh, others are best buried under a blanket of fluffy snow. As I contemplated which gifts to purchase for the grandkids, my mind wandered to our Wausa grandparents. First, Grandma required we make a wish list of five items. In pure Grandma fashion, we would usually get most of them. Spoiled, I know. Then, I didn’t realize...
In a heartwarming blend of holiday cheer, tradition and talent, Summerland Elementary School students recently took the stage to perform "North Pole Revue," the annual Christmas musical directed by music teacher Sarah Kesting. From kindergarteners to sixth graders, more than 200 voices filled the air with joy, showcasing months of dedication and creative energy under Kesting's seasoned guidance. This year marks a special milestone for Kesting-her 20th year of teaching and directing the...
The Summerland girls' wrestling team put together a strong showing at the Elgin Public/Pope John Girls' Invitational on Friday, Dec. 20, finishing in second place with 136 points. Wayne took the top spot with 174 points. Despite the tough competition, the Summerland girls proved their mettle, with several athletes making a big impact on the scoreboard. Leading the charge for Summerland were Ava Cleveland, Abbey Chipps, Kaylee Thiele and Raina Krebs, who captured first-place finishes in their res...
The Summerland Bobcats continued their undefeated season with an impressive 58-36 victory over the O'Neill Eagles on Tuesday night. The win moves the Bobcats to a perfect 6-0 as they head into the holiday break. The game was a tale of two halves, as the Bobcats' defense tightened after halftime, holding the Eagles to just eight points in the final two quarters. O'Neill managed to stay competitive early, trailing 13-16 after the first quarter and 23-26 at halftime. However, a dominant third...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats faced off against the Stuart Broncos in a home-court showdown on Dec. 17. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Lady Cats couldn’t overcome Stuart’s balanced scoring attack, falling 50-40. The Lady Cats started with a competitive first quarter, posting nine points, but trailed as Stuart edged them out with 12. The Broncos widened the gap in the second, scoring 17 to Summerland’s six, leaving the home team with a 29-15 deficit at halftime. Summerland found their rhythm aft...
The Summerland Bobcats wrestling team wrapped up a solid performance at the Elgin Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 21, finishing in fifth place overall with a total of 80.5 points. Plainview emerged as the team champions, but Summerland's individual wrestlers gave it their all, with several notable finishes throughout the tournament. Leading the charge for the Bobcats was Austin Mendoza, who continued his stellar season by securing a first-place finish in the 144-pound weight class. Mendoza, with...
The Summerland Bobcats defeated the Stuart Broncos 59-35 in a home contest on Dec. 17, improving their season record in front of an energetic home crowd. Despite the final score, the Bobcats were slow out of the gates, but their second-half dominance ensured a comfortable victory. Summerland opened the game with an 11-2 first-quarter advantage, but the pace of play remained uneven. The Broncos countered with 13 points in the second quarter, narrowing the halftime gap to 23-15. The Bobcats hit...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats endured a tough night on the hardwood, falling 67-31 to the O'Neill Eagles in a road game on Thursday, Dec. 19. The loss marked the Lady Bobcats' fifth defeat of the season, dropping their overall record to 2-5. From the opening tip-off, O'Neill established dominance, outscoring Summerland 17-12 in the first quarter. The Lady Bobcats showed promise early on, staying within striking distance with a 12-point effort. However, the Eagles' defensive pressure and offensive...
On Dec. 5, Cathy Cooper, elementary principal at Summerland Public Schools, was honored with the Nebraska Distinguished Principal's Award at the Nebraska Association of Elementary School Principals' annual convention in Lincoln. This esteemed recognition celebrates her unwavering dedication to education and her transformative impact on the Summerland community. The award comes as no surprise to those who know Cooper's work. In a letter of recommendation, Summerland Superintendent Molly Aschoff...
Clearwater village officials approved an interlocal agreement with Nebraska Cooperative Government to provide keno when the board met for its monthly meeting on Dec. 9. Mike Tabbert, co-owner of Two Bills Steakhouse, contacted potential licensed lottery operators and informed village clerk Angie Hupp they chose to work with Nebraska Cooperative Government, which operates Lotto Nebraska, based in Columbus. NCG has operated since 1989. According to NCG officials, "The system is managed by Lotto...
Ewing Village Board of Trustees welcomed its newest members when the board met in regular session Dec. 9. Jeremy Tuttle and Kent Stallbaum read the oath of office before a new slate of officers were elected. Kane Fry was elected as chairman and Dustin Jorgensen will serve as chairman pro tem. After an executive session, trustees approved hiring Jennifer Ramold to fill the village clerk's position. Current village clerk Sharon Swails will retire Dec. 31. In other business, trustees: • Tabled d...
Tell me the landscape of college football is changing without telling me the landscape of college football is changing. Take example No. 1. Last week, Marshall officials announced that its team will not play in the Independence Bowl, due to “player unavailability due to activity in the transfer portal.” Since Dec. 8, 29 players have entered the transfer portal after coach Charles Huff left the Thundering Herd to become head coach at Southern Miss. How about example No. 2? The House v. NCAA antit...
Summerland students will notice one new change when they return to classes following the holiday break. "From bell to bell, students will not be on cell phones," high school principal Jacob Birch told board of education members during the Dec. 11 meeting. Students will be allowed to have phones during passing periods, lunch, before and after school and at activities. "We're not opposed to other things, but we think this is the first step to tell students, 'Show us you can be off them during...
Although the wood sign with block letters at the entrance of the Clearwater tree dump is tattered, its message is crystal clear. Only leaves, grass clippings and tree branches are accepted at the site, which is located south of town on Montana Street. Lately, Troy Behnke, who oversees the village's maintenance department, has seen an increase in furniture, pallets and other miscellaneous items being left at the dump. "I currently have an entire deck out there now," he said. "I'm pretty sure I...
The Summerland Bobcats came out firing on all cylinders and held strong to secure a 61-48 victory over Norfolk Catholic in a highly anticipated Top-5 matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Summerland. The Bobcats set the tone early, jumping out to a commanding 20-8 lead in the first quarter. Fueled by aggressive play on both ends of the floor, Summerland capitalized on their intense start and forced Norfolk Catholic to play from behind. However, Norfolk Catholic didn't go quietly, responding with a...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats hosted Norfolk Catholic on Dec. 10 in a hard-fought basketball matchup, ultimately falling 52-36 despite a strong team effort. The game started with promise for Summerland, as they edged Norfolk Catholic 15-13 in the first quarter. The Lady Bobcats showcased their offensive potential early, led by a determined effort on both ends of the floor. However, Norfolk Catholic found their rhythm in the second quarter, outscoring the Lady Bobcats 21-9 to take a 10-point lead...
The Summerland Bobcats shook off a slow start to claim a decisive 65-22 victory over the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars in a non-conference matchup Friday, Dec. 13. While the Bobcats led 16-0 after the first quarter, Coach Brett Kaczor noted the team lacked its usual intensity early on. "We came out flat in the first half against N/V. We got a lot of good looks, but we were just not locked in enough to finish possessions," Kaczor said. The Cougars managed to get on the board in the second quarter,...
Summerland wrestlers earned two medals at Friday's Southern Valley Invite in Oxford. Ethan Kester claimed the 150-class title. He picked up wins over Asa Popp, Atwood-Rawlins County, in 4:12, and Tyson Freeman, Loomis, in :27. That set up a first-place match against Cauy Twohig, Wilcox-Hildreth. Kester secured the pin in 5:55. In the 132 class, Isaac Mendoza finished fourth. He started with a 17-1 win by tech fall over Thomas Magorian, Arapahoe before dropping a 13-3 major decision to Carter...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats gave it their all in an away game Friday night, Dec. 13, but ultimately fell 36-33 to Niobrara/Verdigre in a tightly-contested matchup. Both teams battled for control throughout the evening, with the home team pulling away in the fourth quarter to secure the win. The game began as a defensive slugfest, with neither team finding much rhythm offensively. Niobrara/Verdigre held a slim 10-9 lead after the first quarter and carried that momentum into halftime, leading...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats hosted the Boyd County Spartans on Saturday, Dec. 14, delivering a commanding performance in front of the home crowd. The Bobcats jumped out to an early lead and maintained their momentum throughout the game, securing a decisive 59-34 win. The Lady Bobcats displayed balance and intensity on both ends of the court, with standout performances from multiple players. Individual highlights: • Lydia Robertson showcased her scoring prowess, leading the Bobcats with 20 p...
Spoiler alert: If we’re Facebook friends, you may have read this. Good news, though. Upon reflection, I’ve added to it. So, I started a new project Saturday night. It’s been brewing for a month … and I needed to visualize and contemplate the layout and process before I began ... even though the supplies sat on the dining room table, next to the laptop, for another month. The red marbled composition notebook, chopped in half, 13 rolls of washi tape and a ream of marbled card stock taunted...
The Summerland boys' basketball team opened its 2024-25 campaign with two dominant wins. On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Bobcats hosted Neligh-Oakdale and squelched the Warriors, 71-13. Summerland scored 31 first-quarter points and never looked back. Preston Hoke led the team with a dozen points. Ryan Rifer added 10. Preston Watson reeled in six rebounds. On Saturday, the Bobcats visited Wildcat territory in Hartington and exited with a 64-35 victory over Hartington-Newcastle. Michael Koenig scored 14...
Summerland's girls wrestling team scored 122.5 points en route to the team championship, Monday, at the West Holt Invite. The host team finished in the runner-up position, ending with 99 points. The best news of the day: every Bobcat wrestler returned home with a medal. Three girls took top honors in their divisions. Kaylee Thiele went undefeated in the 140 class. She picked up wins over Morgan Kuchta, Cedar Catholic, fall in 2:31; Ashlyn Forbes, Plainview, in :39; Mabel Mgebeh, Randolph, in...
Summerland girls managed a tie with Wayne during the first match of the 2024-25 season, in Wayne, Dec. 5. Raina Krebs picked up a pin, in 1:12, over Janelly Lucas, in a 235-class match. Ava Cleveland continued her sophomore season by pinning Edmy Balux in 1:10. Abbey Chipps took 23 seconds to pin Gracelynn Daniels, while Kaylee thiele pinned Ivette Ozuna in 1:23. Charlee Wagner opened her season with a win over Kaylei McIntosh in 1:28, in a 170-pound match. Jaelyn Shaver, 190, and Abby Arroyo,...
