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Summerland School's music department will offer two holiday concerts on Monday, Dec. 11. At 6 p.m., kindergarten through sixth-grade students will present the annual Christmas play, under the direction of Sarah Kesting. The performance will take place in the main gym. Grades seven through 12 music students will present musical selections, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the auxiliary gym. Emily Heithoff will direct and Carol Thiele will be accompany choir and band students....
Summerland board of education members will learn how the district approaches the state’s American civics requirement when the board meets in regular session, Wednesday, Dec. 13. The meeting is scheuled to begin at 6 p.m., in the board room. Per state statute, the American Civics Committee is required to meet twice annually when public testimony can be entered into the record. Also included in new business, board members will discuss the 2024-2025 certificated staff negotiated agreement, take a...
The structure of county government day in Holt County may have a different look next fall. Suupervisor Doug Frahm said for a number of years, the local veterans service officer has assisted with organizing the day’s program. “Ken (Stenka) doesn’t feel he has the responsibility or the time to do it anymore,” Frahm reported. “And he’s right, it’s not his program, it’s the American Legion’s program. He did volunteer to do it at the time ... before Arnold Hall, the county commander or a po...
The Bobcat girls' wrestling team got off to a hot start, Thursday, as they claimed the top spot at the Summerland triangular. The Bobcats controlled Wisner-Pilger, winning the first dual 66-6 and defeated Wayne, 54-30, in the nightcap. In the opening dual, the Bobcats earned two wins. Savannah Gallagher pinned Bella Thacker, in one minute in a match in the 120-pound division. Abbey Chipps, competing in the 130-pound class, earned a win by pin, in 1:53, over Jocelyn Russman. Wrestlers earning...
Three players landed in double digits in Summerland's Thursday season opener against Neligh-Oakdale. Sam Cheatum connected for 18, Alec Schindler, 15, and Michael Koenig, 14, in the Bobcats 72-30 lopsided victory. The Bobcats jumped to a 30-4 first-quarter advantage and hit 56 points by the midway mark. "We got off to a quick start," Head Coach Brett Kaczor said. "Our defensive pressure caused a lot of havoc that led to transition buckets. We weren't overly efficient in our half-court offense,...
Bobcat wrestlers began their 2023-24 campaign hosting a triangular with Wisner-Pilger and Wayne. While individual matches showed promising activity, the Bobcats came up short in both duals, falling to Wisner-Pilger, 42-30, and Wayne, 39-33. Ethan Kester, a returning state qualifier, quickly pinned W-P's Gabe Liermann, in 55 seconds. The two competed in the 138-pound division. Connor Thomson took 1:12 to pin Evan Lauck, in a match in the 150-pound division. Logan Kester won, by fall, in :54, over...
Ady Mlnarik poured in 32 points in season opener to spark Summerland to a 72-49 win over Neligh-Oakdale, Nov. 30, at Elmer Lindahl Gym in Neligh. Lydia Robertson added two dozen points to the effort, while Jenna Funk pulled down 11 rebounds. Head coach Jacob Birch said his team had nice showing in its first regular-season game. "We had a jamboree game against Battle Creek on Monday and that allowed us to see a lot of things that we can work to improve," he said. The Bobcats led 24-4 at the end...
(right) The Renegades' William Jesse swats the ball over the hand of Summerland's Michael Koenig, during the tipoff of Friday's contest in Chambers. The Bobcats took control early, winning 70-29. Koenig scored 14 points in the contest. "Our goal is to win each day with quality reps and great teamwork. We have to stay locked in with that mindset and just worry about going "1-0" each time we step on the court," coach Brett Kaczor said....
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Summerland Public School, District 02-0115, Board of Education, will hold its regular board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at 7 p.m. The public meeting will be held in the board room at 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, Nebraska. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the office of the superintendent during normal business hours. Additionally, a link to the agenda is available on the district’s website – District Inf...
ORDER RULE AMENDMENTS UPPER ELKHORN NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT Nov. 27, 2023 FINDINGS: 1. Nebraska Revised Statutes §46-701 et seq., provides the authority for the adoption and amendment of rules and regulations for the management of groundwater. 2. Notice of the Nov. 27, 2023, public hearing on the proposed chemigation rule and regulation amendments was published in accordance with state law in the following newspapers in general circulation in the Upper Elkhorn NRD: (a) Holt County Independent, (b) Atkinson Graphic, (c) Elgin Review, (d)...
Summerland girls' wrestling team brought home its first-ever championship trophy, Monday, Dec. 4. They scored 134 points to claim the title at the West Holt Girls Invitational. The host team finished second, with 117, in the 13-team event. The Bobcats finished with 10 medal winners, including two first-place finishes from Ava Cleveland and Raina Krebs. Cleveland drew a first-round bye in the 110 class and in round two, pinned Mollie Corkle, O'Neill, in 1:16. She picked up another pin in round...
Whether you're looking for stocking stuffers for youngsters, the perfect holiday decor or a unique present for the person who has everything, Saturday's Holiday Marketplace will offer a wide array of holiday gift ideas. The event, planned at The Office, located at 522 Main Street, in Clearwater, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to The Sidebar, a craft and food boutique featuring Nebraska-based artisans, vendors on site will help shoppers find artwork, jewelry, holiday items, home...
Summerland School patrons will have until Dec. 3 to submit responses to a district-wide survey, which is part of the school's strategic planning process, required per Rule 10 of the Nebraska Department of Education. Superintendent Kyle Finke said he pushed back the deadline since responses have been slower than expected. According to Finke, statements on the survey use a five-point Likert scale to measure opinions. Each respondent will choose an option that best represents how they feel about...
Basketball enthusiasts may notice one rule change when regular-season play begins tonight. The one and one is done. Instead, the bonus - two free throws - will be awarded for common fouls committed when a team is in the bonus. A second change is that teams will be in bonus once the opponent commits five fouls in a quarter. Fouls reset each quarter. Summerland boys' basketball coach Brett Kaczor said he likes the change. "It's going to take some time to really get used to shooting two free...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Nov. 13, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Nov. 8, 2023, 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 James Ramold, Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry and Katie Cunningham. Absent was D...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 81.27; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 73.29; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 21.06; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 39.17; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 6.87; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., Library books, 18.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup - mental health grant 795.50; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 60.74; Almquist, Maltzhahn, Galloway & Luth, 2022-2023 audit, 14,350.00; Black Hills Energy - Clearwater, nat gas, 45.01; Builder’s R...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Nov. 14, 2023 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at 6 p.m., in the school’s board room. President Steve Thiele called the meeting, which was advertised in the Nov. 8 papers, to order at 6 p.m. Thiele noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken. All board members were present: Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Steve Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Wagner, seconded by Twibell, to app...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 13, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in “Summerland Advocate-Messenger,” was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kel...
United States Armed Forces' veterans were recognized, Friday, during a Veterans Day program, at Summerland Public School. The patriotic program included Brogan Billings and Dawson McLain leading the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Junior Jaycee Reynolds welcomed all veterans in attendance. "To quote Elmer Davis, 'This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.' We thank you for your service," Reynolds said. Students enrolled in Dan Roeber's...
What's working at Summerland Public School and what improvements can be implemented to benefit students? The answer to those questions will be determined by responses to a district-wide survey, which is part of the school's strategic planning process, that is required per Rule 10 of the Nebraska Department of Education. Superintendent Kyle Finke said strategic planning will assist in identifying goals, developing strategies to accomplish goals and determine how the district will take that step....
Madison Melcher turned her story into FFA history. The 2022 Summerland Public School graduate is the first FFA chapter member to receive the American FFA Degree, according to advisor Jacob Goldfuss. Melcher made the historic walk across the stage, Nov. 4, at the 2023 National Convention, in Indianapolis, during the awards ceremony. "I am honored to be the first FFA American Degree recipient from Summerland FFA. I am so grateful that Mr. Goldfuss pushed me to apply. He was always there if I had...
Summerland Public School will not be in session Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume Monday, Nov. 27, at the regularly scheduled time. The one-act team will present a performance, Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 1:30 p.m., in the auxiliary gymnasium. They will also perform Sunday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m....
Summerland School's one-act production participated in the Gator Play Production Festival, Nov. 2, in Wisner. Two Summerland actors received the Ellen Philbin Memorial awards. Brandon Pruden was named overall top actor and Julie Olivan, outstanding supporting actor. Seven Summerland students received outstanding performance recognition, including Alanna Doll, Talya Nilson, Olivan, Jadyn Hobbs, Owen Jeffords, Raina Krebs and Pruden....
The Summerland one-act team traveled to Lutheran High Northeast on Saturday, Nov. 11, to perform their show, "The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza" by Don Zolidas. Also performing were Battle Creek, Columbus Lakeview, Newman Grove, Lutheran High Northeast, Crofton, South Sioux City and Riverside. Crofton was named winner of the competition. Summerland performers recognized for outstanding performance were Alanna Doll, Carlee Livingston, Amor Zermeno, Lenora Kester, Raina Krebs and Brandon...
