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MINUTES OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 9, 2022 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on May 9, 2022, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published May 4, 2022, in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Kane Fry, Bill Graber and J...
Editor’s note: In last week’s edition of SAM, the jump for this story was not included. We are running the article in its entirety and regret the error. After hearing public comment on a proposed moratorium, March 7, Holt County Planning and Zoning Commission members voted 6-2 to recommend an 18-month moratorium on all industrial pipeline, wind and solar power development to Holt County Supervisors. Commission member Mary Kaczor told an audience of more than 35 individuals, that the cou...
The Bobcats clawed through two opponents last week, finishing 2-1, after picking up wins over Plainview and North Central. The Cats sit 5-6 on the season, following Friday's five-point loss to West Holt. Coach Brett Kaczor said it was a busy, but successful week. "Three games in one week after the holiday break, is very taxing, but we had a good number of guys step up into new roles," Kaczor said. During a Jan. 4 home game against Plainview, the Bobcats relied on stong first- and fourth-quarter...
It was a tale of unbalanced quarters for the Bobcat boys' basketball team, during the Dec. 28 championship game of the Summerland Holiday Tournament. The hosts lost to Walthill, 67-46. Walthill limited the home squad to eight points in the first quarter, setting the tone by taking a 19-8 lead. But the Bobcats clawed their way back in the second quarter, adding a baker's dozen to their efforts. They trailed 32-21 at the midway mark. Summerland kept pace with the Blujays in the third quarter, but...
A third-quarter slump eroded the Bobcat boys' basketball team's lead in the season opener, Dec. 2, at Neligh-Oakdale. The Warriors downed Summerland 67-58. Led by a strong performance from senior Mason Hoke, who scored 22 points in the contest, the Bobcats took control of the game, leading 16-15 at the end of the first quarter. Summerland extended the its lead to 32-29 at the half. The Bobcats could only land nine points the third quarter, giving the Warriors a 45-41 lead going into the final...
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...
Shoppers at Ewing Family Foods may notice the freezer section, located along the east wall of the store, features a new look. The produce cooler along the north wall also has a fresh appearance. The family-owned grocery store updated the store's refrigeration system recently, allowing the store to expand offerings and utilize space. In-stock items were pulled from coolers and the freezer section beginning March 10 and stored in the walk-in cooler. Kaczor said old coolers were removed March 15....
The Bobcats met a stout Stuart Broncos team on Tuesday, Dec.15, in Orchard. They fell to the Broncos in a tough game, the final score was 66-45. Levi Cronk led the way for the offense with 10 points. The Bobcats were able to keep things close and, going into the second quarter they were only down eight. Then, early in the second, the Bobcats went on a run and cut the lead to six, but the Broncos were able to hold them off and went into half-time with the lead. The second half proved to be...
The Bobcats found themselves in a game against another tough opponent last Thursday, Dec. 17. They lost a tough game, 54-22, against the Humphrey St. Francis Flyers. Kellen Mlnarik led the bobcats offensively, with six points. The Flyers were able to grab a lead in the first quarter, but the Bobcats battled back and cut it to five. The Flyers were able to take the lead in the first quarter, which they maintained and built upon the rest of the game. A strong game plan, including the Flyers' exten...
The Bobcats were in the win column this week with a good defensive performance against the Chambers-Wheeler Central Renegades, in a 53-20 win. The teams met Dec. 21, in Ewing, in a game rescheduled from Dec. 4. On offense, Keegan Smith led the way with a solid 15 points. The Bobcats opened the game up with tenacious defense, shutting the Renegades out in the first quarter with their “impressive” press. The second quarter saw more of the same from the Bobcats and they were able to go into the half up 24-5. Smith opened the second half with two...
Bobcat boys' basketball coach Brett Kaczor believes his team has handled COVID distractions during pre-season. "It's another aspect, as coaches, that we have to work around and find the best way possible to get the most out of our teams," he said. "Most of them realize the season could be taken away at any moment, so it keeps them focused and motived to take advantage of every day." Monday was the first day the team participated as a full squad. "It does cause some extra stress as a coach...
Brett Kaczor, Brock Kaczor, Allen Schueth and Phil Thramer claimed the Hardly Dark Tournament title, shooting 56 in the championship flight to edge out the second- and third-place teams by one and two strokes, respectively. The tournament was held July 18 at Summerland Golf Course. Doug Kerkman, Andrew Heithoff, Kyle Heithoff and Josh Cuddy finished second, with 57, while Austin Kaczor, Mark Steskal, Nate Marsh and Bret Schomer finished with 58 to place third. In the first flight, Zac Thramer, Tyler Reiter, Brett Mauler and Caleb Pahl shot 66,...
John Wolf, Nate Prouty, Kris Koelzer and Matt Buer shot 29 on the front nine and carded 28 on the back course to win the championship flight at the 13th annual FunkNSchmidt golf tournament. The June 20 event drew 132 golfers in the race for the boot. Second place belonged to Austin Kaczor, Brock Kaczor, Brett Kaczor and Andrew Dahir. They finished with 59. Seth Anson's team, which included Mark Steskal, Tyler Fry and Caleb Kurpgeweit, shot 61 to make the cut for the playoff. After six holes, as...
The following awards were announced for activities and athletics for the 2019-2020 school year: Football - Jeff Shabram 2019 football offensive MVP: Eli Macke 2019 football defensive MVP: Colton Thiele 2019 football "Will to Win": Eli Macke 2019 football top lineman: Logan Mueller 2019 football rookies of the year: Kellen Mlnarik and Trevor Thomson 2019 football most-improved player: Wyatt Chipps 2019 football top scout team players: Alex Arroyo, Levi Cronk, Kellen Mlnarik Girls' Basketball -...
Chubby Checker's 1959 classic "The Twist" blasted from cars, pickups, SUVs and the occasional minivan traveling the main drag in area towns Saturday night. Unlike a scene from the 1950s or early '60s, carloads of teenagers didn't unload and fill a local malt shop, sharing cheeseburgers and sipping chocolate shakes from separate straws. In the age of COVID-19, participants of the Coronavirus Cruise Night, sponsored by KBRX, in O'Neill, remained in their vehicles, took a few whips along Main...
Summerland met Niobrara Verdigre, Saturday. The Bobcats were unable to keep pace with the Cougars, who snagged a 64-44 win. Statistics for the Bobcats were unavailable....
Twenty-one athletes comprise the 2019-2020 Summerland boys' basketball team, including five returning starters from two squads. Coach Brett Kaczor said his team has several strengths including athletic ability, stretch shooters, and competitiveness. The move to a higher class will result in a more physical game. "We will have to be much stronger with the ball offensively and work our tails off defensively," Kaczor said. Pre-season practices have gone well. "We are throwing a lot at the guys...
