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When an infant needed a lifeline, a 15-year-old Ewing teen sprang into action without hesitation. Little did Taelyn Nilson know the CPR skills she acquired through SkillsUSA - a career and technical education organization at Summerland Public School - would save a life on a cold December night. "I just thought it would make a good speech," Nilson said. On Dec. 19, after a basketball game in O'Neill, Nilson opted for a ride home with her mom instead of the school bus, craving a McDonald's $5...
Dear Mark Zuckerberg: How ironic your company axed its fact-checking program, aimed at stopping the proliferation of disinformation, earlier last week. Imagine my surprise on Thursday, when this newspaper, a community weekly covering the Summerland region in Nebraska, had a post celebrating Orchard Fire and Rescue Department members honored for long-time service, removed from Facebook. I linked the story from our paper’s website directly to your social media site, a procedure I’ve done mul...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats cruised to a decisive 37-16 victory over the Plainview Pirates in a Jan. 7 contest on the Pirate's home court. Summerland jumped out early, scoring eight points in the first quarter while holding Plainview to just four. Consistent offensive efforts by the Bobcats led to quarter scores of 8, 12, 9, and 8, while their defense kept Plainview at bay, limiting them to single digits in the final three quarters. Junior Jenna Funk led the charge for the Lady Bobcats, putting...
The Summerland girls’ wrestling team put forth a strong effort at the Norm Manstedt Girls’ Invitational in Columbus on Jan. 9, with six wrestlers earning medals and a 13th-place team finish out of 55 teams, scoring 93 points overall. Leading the charge for Summerland was Jaelyn Shaver (190B), who pinned her first three opponents to reach the finals. Shaver’s early victories included a swift 28-second fall over Karrie Weaver of Raymond Central and a semifinal pin over Laney Abell of Cente...
In a hard-fought battle of unbeatens on Friday night, Summerland's boys' basketball team edged West Holt, 43-40, in a home contest that came down to the final moments. Head coach Brett Kaczor praised his team's effort after securing back-to-back wins over challenging opponents. "Coming out of the week with two wins over two really good opponents is a big success," Kaczor said. "We will focus on fine-tuning our offensive execution and shoot countless free throws as we prep for a busy week with...
Summerland Public School played host to an action-packed Bobcat Wrestling Invite on Jan. 11, with the home team placing third overall by scoring 94 points. The tournament's final match provided a dramatic conclusion, determining the team championship in nail-biting fashion. Jason Shaver of Summerland stepped onto the mat in the decisive 190-pound championship match against Luke Hagedorn of Guardian Angels Central Catholic. With the team title on the line - a Hagedorn victory would secure the...
The Summerland Bobcats held off a late surge from the Plainview Pirates on Jan. 7, securing a 52-48 victory on the Pirates' home court. Despite a fourth-quarter rally by Plainview, Summerland's steady play throughout the game ensured the Bobcats remained unbeaten this season. By the end of the first half, Summerland led 30-24, thanks to a strong 19-point opening quarter. A defensive battle followed in the third, with the Bobcats outscoring the Pirates 9-7. However, Plainview found rhythm in the...
The Summerland Bobcat boys wrestling team returned from Elkhorn Valley on Jan. 9 with mixed results after a triangular meet against Howells-Dodge and Elkhorn Valley. Following a dominant 42-17 win over Howells-Dodge in the first dual, the Bobcats fell to a strong Elkhorn Valley squad, 53-23. Bobcats v Howells-Dodge Summerland opened the night with a decisive win over Howells-Dodge, powered by key performances from Ethan Kester (150) and Austin Mendoza (144), who both secured falls. Matt...
The Summerland Lady Bobcats hosted their annual invite on Monday, January 13, where 27 teams competed in an exciting day of action. The Lady Bobcats performed admirably, securing a fourth-place team finish with 107 points. West Holt claimed the championship title, tallying 129 points, while South Sioux City took second with 124 points, and Wayne rounded out the top three with 120 points. Individually, several Lady Bobcats shone on the mat. At 110 pounds, Ava Cleveland had an impressive run,...
[email protected]?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Thursday, August 29 Bobcat XC JH/HS XC @ Burwell Invite, 10 a.m., Calamus Golf Course Bobcat VB JV/V VB @ West Holt Triangular; v Elkhorn Valley @ 6 p.m; v West Holt @ 7 p.m. Friday, August 30 Holt County BOE and Supervisors Holt County BOE and Supervisors, 9/9:15 a.m., Holt County Courthouse, O'Neill - Budget hearing at 1:15 p.m. Bobcat Football V Football @...
That simple, snappy motto - We sell the best and recycle the rest - perfectly describes Ewing's Sunset Store. Originally opened in 2008 in the village's vacant lumber yard, the thrift shop has thrived through two relocations in its 16-year history. Now, volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the store's forever home in the former Ewing school building. Finding the store is as easy as ABC. Visitors can enter the former high school building through the southeast entrance, then proceed to...
School board members will take the oath of office when they meet in regular session, Wednesday, Jan. 15. Board officers will be elected and members will divy up duties among committees. Priority discussion items will include staffing and retirement incentive applications. Currently, Summerland lists two 7-12 positions available on the Nebraska Department of Education job website. Superintendent Molly Aschoff will also present an update from the Nebraska Associsation of School Boards. The...
The Summerland Lady Bobcat wrestling team showcased grit and determination as they competed in the Winnebago Lady Indian Invite on Friday, Jan. 3, finishing eighth in the team standings. Despite the tough competition, including Class A teams from a two-state area, several Lady Bobcats turned in impressive individual performances, with medalists emerging across various weight classes. Sophomore standout Ava Cleveland led the team with a second-place finish in the 110-pound division, earning 22...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., in the school board room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the administrative office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. The Summerland Board of Education reserves the...
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the stories that captured our communities' attention. Using website traffic data, we've compiled a list of the most-read stories from each month. This data not only reveals what resonated most with our readers but also helps us, as SAM publishers, identify emerging trends and areas of interest within the Summerland region. It's worth noting that the most-read articles aren't always the top news stories of the year. Sometimes, lighter...
Summerland's girls' basketball team played two commanding games in the Summerland Holiday Tournament, bringing home the championship trophy on Saturday. The Lady Bobcats opened the tournament in dominant fashion on Dec. 27, defeating Winside 48-23 in the first round. A combination of aggressive defense and consistent scoring allowed the Bobcats to control the game from start to finish. The Lady Bobcats set the tone early, outscoring Winside 10-6 in both the first and second quarters, giving...
Two up, two defeated. That's the path the Summerland Bobcats took en route to the championship trophy in Summerland's holiday tournament. The Bobcats started their tourney run in the tournament with a commanding 71-24 victory over Winside on Dec. 27. Balanced scoring, relentless defense, and a fast-paced offense propelled the Bobcats to the decisive win. From the opening tip, the Bobcats set the tone, racing to a 21-7 lead in the first quarter. While Winside tried to claw back with a 10-point...
The Summerland Post Prom Committee will sponsor a Texas Hold 'Em tournament to raise funds for post prom activities. The event will be Saturday, Jan. 11, at the former Ewing High School gym. Registration will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., with cards flying at 7 p.m. Entry is a $50 buy-in, with re-buys during the first hour. Finger foods and snacks will be provided by post prom parents....
Summerland Public School students in grades 7 - 12 visited Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard, Dec. 20, and sang Christmas carols. In Clearwater, they braved seven-degree temperatures, to serenade a crowd of residents who gathered near Cornerstone Bank. In Ewing, students stopped by city hall, and in Orchard, they sang at TJ's parking lot. This is the second year students have traveled to Summerland communities to sing carols....
Imagine getting to pilot a drone, ride on a tractor operated by precision agriculture technology or controlling a robotics machine and programming it do a task like delivering packages. Those were some of the tasks that students had the opportunity to do during Ninth Grade Career Day on Friday, Dec. 13. Approximately 30 members of Summerland's freshman class participated in the event, according to Kendra Shrader, 7-12 guidance counselor. Becky Miller, Northeast communications and recruitment...
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...
