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The Nebraska School Activities Association recently announce the student recipients of the Spring 2023 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. Each year, NSAA and NCPA recognize students during fall, winter and spring seasons who are nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership and significant contributions in the NSAA activity in which they participate. Summerland students receiving the honor include: Barrett Stearns, boys’ golf; Lenora Kester and Adrienne Parker, music; L...
MINUTES OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 8, 2023 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on May 8, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published April 3, 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 Dustin Jorgensen, Dustin Wright, Katie Cunningham and James...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 8, 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, May 8, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in "Summerland Advocate-Messenger," 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: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart,...
The recipients of the 2023 4-H Council Senior Scholarships are Lillian Hoerle and Levi Cronk. Applicants must have exhibited 4-H projects four years during 7th through 12th grades, as well as other criteria. Applicants were required to write about their 4-H career and how the organization has affected them. Hoerle, of Amelia, is the daughter of Mark and April Dexter and will be graduating from Chambers High School. She has been enrolled in 4-H for 15-plus years. During her career, she showed dai...
Hadley Cheatum will represent the Summerland girls' track and field team in two finals, Saturday, in the Nebraska School Activities Association Class C State Track and Field Championships, in Omaha. Cheatum had the fourth fastest time in the 100m hurdles prelim, running 15.55. The final is scheduled for 2:25 p.m. She'll also run in the 300m finals, Saturday, at 5:40 p.m. Cheatum finished second in Friday's preliminary, running 46.18. Cheatum also ran in the 400m prelim on Friday, completing the...
Summerland Public School held commencement exercises Saturday, May 6, for the class of 2023. To view the photo gallery, visit michaeltabbert.pixieset.comSummerland Public School held commencement exercises Saturday, May 6, for the class of 2023....
Summerland's track teams packed a one-two punch, May 4, at the Randolph Invite. The boys' team finished first,scoring 192 points in the five-team field. The Lady Cats finished second to Ponca, who won with 203 points. Summerland scored 140. Coach Shannon Schumacher said the girls' team had several highlights. "Hadley Cheatum led the team on her last meet before districts, with three golds in three events. Bailey Ahlers and Raina Krebs also got first in their events. Lydia Robertson, Caydence...
Summerland shot 386 at the May 3 Niobrara/Verdigre Golf Invite. The Bobcats finished in seventh place. Neligh-Oakdale claimed the team title with 341. Elgin Public/Pope John and Boyd County both shot 353, followed by N/V, 371; Bloomfield, 373; Stuart, 383; Wausa, 399 and Crofton, 313. Matthew Potter led the Bobcats, carding a 90. He finished 14th. Dane Miller and Christian Behnk both finished with 97; Kelton Bruhn, 102 and Dylan Rotherham, 114. Logan Kester claimed the top medal spot in junior...
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 on Tuesday, May 16, 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...
Circle May 6 on the calendar. Be prepared for increased traffic near Summerland School. Be on alert for selfie-seeking seniors donned in commencement caps and gowns. A graduation ceremony for the class of 2023 will begin at 3 p.m., at the school, situated at 51293 857th Road, near Ewing. The program will begin with a slide show. Summerland band will play the processional. Superintendent Kyle Finke will present the administrative welcome and the senior welcome will be given by the salutatorian....
Summerland sixth-grade students held a career fair for the elementary school, April 24. Each sixth-grade student presented information on what is included in a career and provided hands-on opportunities....
The Bobcat boys' track team scored 163 points en route to winning the team title at its April 25 home meet. North Central finished second, with 95 points and Boyd County finished third with 91. Trevor Thomson struck gold in the 100m dash, running 11.15. Kendrick Schroeder finished fifth, with a 11.80 time. Shayne Jenkins placed 12th, with a 12.50 race. Alec Schindler and Michael Koenig finished second and third, respectively, in the 110m hurdles. Schindler ran 16.90, with Koenig crossing in 17.1...
Four Bobcat athletes represented Summerland at the 2023 Northeast Nebraska Track and Field Classic, April 27, at Norfolk Senior High School. Bailey Ahlers competed in high jump and earned a silver medal. She cleared 5' 4. Hadley Cheatum qualified in five events and opted out of the 800m competition. She finished fourth in the 400m, running 1:01.52 and placed fourth in the 300m hurdles, crossing the tape in 47.39. Cheatum placed sixth in the 100m hurdles, with a 16.20 performance. In the 200m,...
"It was a tough day for the Bobcats." That's how coach Bill Tabbert described competition at the Niobrara Valley Conference golf meet, held April 25, at the Antelope Country Club, in Neligh. The Bobcats shot 397, one stroke out of finishing in a tie for fourth place. Neligh-Oakdale carded a 357 to win the team title. Elgin Public/Pope John shot 361 to finish second. West Holt ended third with 371 and Niobrara/Verdigre came in fourth with 396. "Dane Miller was in a five-way tie at 14th, but lost...
Summerland golf team members rebounded from the conference meet by earning the second-place trophy at the 2023 Osmond Invitational, held April 26 at Rolling Hills Golf Course....
The Summerland junior high golf team participated in the 2023 West Holt Junior High Invitational, April 27. More than 100 golfers competed in the tournament. Summerland 1 finished eighth in team standings, shooting 214. Summerland 2 ended in 17th place, carding 251. Zander Tabbert led Summerland 1, shooting 51. Jacob Pierzina ended 34th, with 52. Ayden Bazelman shot a 55 to finish 38th. Ayden Hartigan placed 45th, carding a 56. Landon Nelson finished with a 60 and placed 60th. Omari Martin led Summerland 2, with a 55. Braelyn Bergman shot 57...
Each year, the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District awards three scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the district. "These are students who have chosen to pursue a career in a field related to agriculture, natural resources or the environment," said Beth Walsh, UENRD information and communication coordinator. This year’s recipients are Kade Youngblood of Chambers High School; Levi Cronk of Summerland High School; Tucker Stagemeyer of O’Neill High School; and, alternate Ashley Pischel of Summerland High School. Kendra Youngblood...
The Nebraska Supreme Court listened to arguments in two cases, April 27, in O'Neill, as part of Law Day. Twenty-six Summerland students, along with sponsors Dan Roeber and Patty Sukup, got a first-hand look at how the court operates. Upon arrival at O'Neill High School, students went through a security check, conducted by the Nebraska State Patrol. Judge Kale Burdick explained what students would witness. After introduction of the justices, the court listened to two arguments, with lawyers...
Summerland students earned judge's merit awards at the Niobrara Valley Conference art show, held in Elgin last Thursday and Friday....
Summerland track and field teams will be represented Thursday, April 27, at the 29th annual Northeast Nebraska Track and Field Classic,. Hadley Cheatum has been invited in five events, although an athlete may not compete in more than four. Cheatum qualified in the 100 and 300 hurdles and the 200m, 400m and 800m races. Coach Shannon Schumacher said Cheatum will not compete in the 800m Cheatum will compete in 100m hurdles at 5:20 p.m., 400m dash at 6:30 p.m., 300 hurdles at 6:45 p.m. and 200m...
Summerland music students traveled to Ainsworth, Friday, for the district music contest. Of the 13 solo or group entries, performers earned ones, or superior ratings, in a dozen of the events. High school music instructor Emily Heithoff announced the band and choir each earned a superior rating. Adrienne Parker, Lenora Kester and Emma Petersson all received a one for vocal solos. Parker and Kester presented a duet and received a one. Jadyn Hobbs joined Parker for a duet and earned a one....
Summerland Public School will host its athletic banquet, April 28, at 7 p.m. Athletes who competed in all sports will be honored. Selection of outstanding senior male and female athletes will also be announced during the event....
The Bobcat track teams added two trophies to the awards case, April 17, after both earned runner-up titles at the Hartington Invite. In the girls' division, the Lady Cats scored 82.5 points, 19 points behind champion Stanton. Bobcat junior varsity ended 10th, scoring 12.5 points. Summerland scored 88.33 points in the boys' division while Stanton claimed the title with 111 points. Girls' division Hadley Cheatum struck gold in the 200m dash, finishing in 27.37. Aubrey Parker placed ninth, running...
The Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska State College System recently announced the 16,149 recipients of the 2022-2023 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award. The award recognizes students in grades 9-12 who participate in at least three NSAA-sanctioned activities during the academic year. Each high school student who participates in at least three NSAA activities will be recognized and awarded a certificate of achievement by the NSAA and the Nebraska state colleges. Activity participation will be tracked using...
Bobcat golf team members participated in multiple meets last week. Coach Bill Tabbert said the Crofton course was "a tough hilly course that presented tough pin settings and windy conditions." Dylan Rotherham shot 92 to medal and the Bobcats finished sixth in the competition that included Pierce, Ponca, Crofton, Homer and West Holt. Windy conditions hampered play again April 18 at Niobrara. The Bobcats persevered, shooting 187. Dane Miller finished second to Niobrara's Preston Crosley. "Seniors...
