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Describing life as a Marine Corps recruit, Jacob Hoffman said, "I was broke down mentally, physically and emotionally." Hoffman shared his experiences as a member of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, based at Camp Pendleton, California, during a Memorial Day address at St. Dominic's Hall in Ewing. "Once you step on the yellow footprints and walk through the door, you are no longer yourself," Hoffman said as he explained why recruits are trained to talk and think in third person. "You're either...
Summerland communities will honor the men and women have have given their lives while serving the country, Monday, May 27, during Memorial Day services. Clearwater American Legion Post 267 will gather at 10:30 a.m., at the Elkhorn River Bridge and again at 10:45 at the cemetery. Bret Rix will be the speaker. Curtis Bolling will provide music. In case of inclemet weather, the event will be held at the Clearwater American Legion at 10:30 a.m. Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214 will present...
Five of about a dozen area residents, who were cited for possessing open alcohol containers July 3, waived court appearances and have each paid a $50 fine and $49 costs. They include Neligh residents Jaryd L. Montgomery, 32, Jamie L. Montgomery, 31, Scott N. Jacob, 46, Cory Coover, 50, and Ewing resident Riley Funk, 27. They were cited by a Nebraska State Patrol officer in a Neligh neighborhood near the intersection of M and 9th streets. Several individuals remain on the Aug. 16 Antelope County court docket. Austin R. Bertschinger, 30, of...
The Summerland junior high golf team wrapped up its season at the Ainsworth Middle School Golf Invitational, held May 9. “We had four medal and the team came in second,” said coach Kris Tabbert. In team standings, the Bobcats earned the runner-up trophy, shooting 171. North Central took top team honors, shooting 153. Earning individual medals were Landon Nelson, fifth, 41; Zander Tabbert, sixth, 42; Adyen Bazelman, ninth, 43 and Ayden Hartigan, 15th, 45. Also competing were Jacob Pierzina, 20th, 47; Braelyn Bergman, 38th, 53; Abbi Miller, 45t...
North Central Public Power District sent four campers to the 2022 Nebraska Rural Electric Association Youth Energy Leadership Camp, July 18 to July 22, at the 4-H Camp in the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey. The four campers representing North Central were Jacob Hanvey son of Kelly Hanvey and Michael Hanvey; Joseph Pavelka son of Doug and Jean Pavelka; Weston Hoffman son of Rory and Paula Hoffman; Carlee Livingston daughter of Valerie Livingston. Livingston is a Summerland School sophomore....
Summerland juniors and seniors who have accumulated a 3.5 grade-point average through their junior or senior year are named to the Niobrara Valley Conference Principal's All-Conference Academic Team. Students receiving the honor include (front row, l-r): Emily Nordby, Dillon Moser, Mason Hoke, David Arroyo, Cassidy Bearinger, Charlie Anson, Jacob Behnk, Madison Melcher, Calissa Kester; (middle row, l-r): Emily Ahlers, Danielle Schrunk, Emma Hoffman, Emma Funk, Lena Bolling, Harper Klabenes,...
Summerland School will be searching for a new speech pathologist for the 2022-2023 school year. Board members accepted the resignation of Sheila Kropp, who has worked in education for 44 years. In her resignation letter, Kropp wrote, “After much deliberation, I have decided to retire at the end of the current school year. I have enjoyed working with Ewing, Clearwater, Orchard and Summerland in my 44 years as a speech pathologist.” Finke told board members, “You don’t find many people lasting...
Summerland School inducted 18 new members into the Summerland Chapter of National Honor Society. The ceremony was held Monday evening, in Ewing. Current chapter members and guidance counselors led the ceremony. Applications were accepted from sophomores and juniors who have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. Applications were reviewed by a faculty council and membership offers extended. Established in 1921, National Honor Society recognizes outstanding high school students, with...
Summerland Schools released principal's honor roll and honor roll lists for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Students qualifying for the Clearwater site's principal's honor roll include Emma King, Caydence Schumacher, Lenora Kester, Aislynn Kester, Kelsey SchlechtShaylie Kester, Irelyn Bearinger, Eli Thiele and Dillon Moser. Students qualifying for the Clearwater site's honor roll include Faith King, Kelton Bruhn, Alex Thiele, Calissa Kester, Jacob Behnk, Jesse Thiele, Maryssa...
Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very excited! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are ukulele and a Mp3 player. To show you what I think of when we talk about Christmas, I drew you a picture of joy and Jesus' birthday. Merry Christmas! Love, Makenna Bergman Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very jolly! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are OMG surprise, American Girl doll, Omari, a bouncy ball, and a fingerling. To show you what I...
Clearwater Public Schools recently announced award winners in scholastic courses. NVC Principal’s All-conference - Mike Sanne Hunter Klabenes, Eli Thiele, Taylor Anne Bolling, Tyler Hupp, Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk and James Kester NVC Superintendent’s All-conference - Mike Sanne James Kester High School Honor Roll - Mike Sanne Ava Rittscher, Keaton Thiele, Matt Umphress, Kelton Bruhn, Julie Olivan, Aislynn Kester, Alex Thiele, Cassidy Bearinger, Dillon Moser, Jacob Behnk, Eli Thiele, Taylor Anne Bolling, Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk Hig...
Three football players with ties to area schools have been selected for the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Classic. OC's Eli Macke will join Clay Curtis of Royal, who plays for the Creighton Bulldogs and Josh Klabenes, of the CWCE Renegades, in the June 13 classic. The game will be played at Veteran's Memorial Field in Norfolk. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. Mike Sunderman, president of the event's board of directors stated the board will continue to plan for the game. A final decision will be...
