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PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD MEETING Sept. 16, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger on the 11th day of September, 2024, and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the Open Meeting Laws are posted at the village office. Chair Linquist called the regular meeting of the board of trustees to order...
MINUTES OF BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Budget Hearing on Sept. 9, 2024, at 7 p.m., at City Hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Wright, Dustin Jorgensen, Kane Fry and Katie Cunningham. Absent was James Ramold. Also present were Don Ruroede, Jeremy Tuttle, Mandy Spangler, Alan Potter and...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BUDGET HEARING Sept. 16, 2024 Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger on the 11th day of September, 2024, and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the Open Meeting Laws are posted at the village office. Chair Linquist called the Budget Hearing to order at 7 pm. Trustees VanEvery, Tyrrell, Campbell present. Also present: Cora Calkins. Absent: Leichleiter. Three copies...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE TAX REQUEST HEARING Sept. 16, 2024 Notice of the Tax Levy Hearing was published in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger on the 11th day of September, 2024, and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the Open Meeting Laws are posted at the village office. Chair Linquist declared the Tax Request Hearing open at 7:17 p.m. with Trustees VanEvery, Tyrrell, and Campbell present. Also present: Cora Calkins. Absent...
The Bobcat junior varsity volleyball team finished second, Saturday, in the Summerland JV Invite. Team members include (front row, l-r): Karley Dawkins, Belle Anson, Kaylee Thiele, Kenzie Sanne; (back row, l-r): Taelyn Nilson Jadyn Hobbs, Charlee Wagner, Abryelle Kester and Abbey Chipps....
Another school bus will be added to the Summerland Public School fleet following action taken by the board of education when they met Sept. 11. According to transportation supervisor James Ramold, a new bus will need to be purchased in each of the next two years before the rotation can resume to a two-year cycle. Superintendent Molly Aschoff said, "After looking at bills, we've spent a lot of money of that bus of Tony's (Shrader)." Aschoff suggested purchasing a 2021 Freightliner for $93,350....
On Sept. 12, 26 Summerland FFA members attended the West Holt range judging competition south of Atkinson. In the junior division, Breckyn Bergman placed sixth out of 236 competitors. The junior division team, comprised of Bergman, Taylen Nilson, Marlin Krysl and Savannah Gallagher placed eighth. Ethan Kester finished in the top 25 in the senior division. One hundred fourteen students competed in the division. Kester, Jenna Funk, Clair Krysl and Shaylie Kester comprised the senior division team...
The EPPJ Lady Wolfpack defeated the Bobcats in two sets at the Sept. 10 Summerland double triangular. Earlier, the team defeated Stuart. Coach Danielle Birch said, "The girls team showed grit and determination in their match against Stuart. We were scrappy and moved the ball around well. While we lost our footing a bit against Elgin, I was proud of how the girls fought hard. Elgin is a great team and were able to find several holes on the floor to use to their advantage. The girls continue to...
Summerland scored 40 first-quarter points in the Sept. 13 homecoming game, resulting in a 52-0 shellacking of the visiting Dragons. Michael Koenig completed six of seven passes for 197 yards. Steven Mast led the rushing corps with 42 yards on eight carries. Sam Cheatum pulled in three receptions for 121 yards. Defensively, Austin Mendoza led the Bobcats with six tackles, including three solo takedowns. Alec Schindler, Ethan Kester and Beau Ahlers each finished the game with five...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Sept. 9, immediately following the budget and tax request hearings, in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 6:50 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...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: Schlecht Trucking, srv, 4,038.51; Arbor Day Foundation, dues, 25.00; Professional Tax Services, srv, 2,200.00; Barco Municipal Products, sup, 130.71; Bomgaars, sup, 302.66; Dinkel Implement, sup, 133.57; Farmers Pride, fuel, 50.00; ERPPD, util, 1,296.61; NNTC, util, 162.30; Neligh Auto & Machine, sup, 35.54; Topkote Inc., srv, 61,991.82; Western Oil II, LLC, fuel, 542.76; ColdType Publishing, adv, 174.00; Precision IT, srv, 36.00; Petty cash, cash, 47.35; Black Hills Energy, util, 89.71;...
BUDGET & TAX REQUEST HEARINGS PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sept. 9, 2024 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a budget hearing Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:45 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Hearing opened at 6:46 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...
BUDGET HEARING PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Sept. 11, 2024 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a budget hearing, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the school’s board room. President Steve Thiele called the hearing, which was advertised in the Sept. 4, 2024, newspapers, to order at 6:30 p.m. There was no public participation. Superintendent Aschoff presented information concerning the proposed budget which included a comparison of the 2023-24 budget to the proposed 2024-25 budget. President T...
TAX REQUEST HEARING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Sept. 11, 2024 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a tax request hearing, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in the school’s board room, immediately following the budget hearing. President Steve Thiele opened the hearing, which was advertised in the Sept. 4, 2024, newspaers, to order t 6:40 p.m. There was no public participation. Superintendent Aschoff presented the proposed tax requests for the board’s consideration. Thiele adjourned the hearing at 6:43 p.m. Respectfully sub...
For several Summerland FFA students, school never is out of session, even during summer months. Through a Supervised Agriculture Experience, FFA members are able to explore career options and learn about workplace life. Summerland FFA Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said, "Essentially, it is some type of job or project that an FFA member should have to help them learn skills and knowledge that they can use in the classroom and in FFA contests." The sky's the limit when it comes to a job or project for an...
Summerland Bobcats kicked off homecoming activities, Sunday, with a bonfire at Clearwater's rodeo arena. In addition to a class cheer competition, moms of the senior football players held a tackling contest and students danced by the fire....
The Lady Bobcats traveled to O'Neill St. Mary's, Sept. 5, for a triangular with SMH and Plainview. It took three sets, but Summerland topped St. Mary's, 25-22, 21-25, 25-14. Lydia Robertson led the Bobcats with 10 kills. Caydence Schumacher added eight and Kanyon Allemang contributed seven. Kenzie Sanne finished with 21 set assists. Ella Bolling landed three ace serves. The Bobcats downed the Lady Pirates, 26-24 and 25-18. Robertson finished with five kills. Sanne nailed three ace...
Reprinted with permission from The Elgin Review Jane Schuchardt Special to the Elgin Review Sometimes your lens into the future gets polished by local mentors. Such is the case for Jamie Thiele, Clearwater, and her robust photography business. Relaxing over a cup of coffee for a few minutes after getting her two little ones, Charlie, 7, and Landrie, 6, off to school at Summerland near Ewing, Thiele claims she's a product of her second moms, Sue Vanis, Elgin, and Kim Grossnicklaus, Neligh. Of cou...
Homecoming festivities for Summerland Public School kick off Sunday, Sept. 8, with a bonfire at the rodeo arena in Clearwater. Fun and games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Each class has been assigned a class color. Seniors will wear white; juniors, pink; sophomores, black; freshman, blue; and junior high, yellow. Dress-up days have been set and will be the same for all classes. Monday, Sept. 9 is 'Merica Day. Students are asked to dress in red, white and blue. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, grab a...
Ed. note: The print edition of SAM has the wrong amount for the anticipated budget. Instead of $16.1 million, the print edition reports $16.1 billion. The correct amount has been updated in this article. SAM regrets the error. Summerland Public School District will enter the 2024-2025 fiscal year with an anticipated budget of $16.1 million, which includes $11.825 million in the general fund, $3.25 million in the bond fund and just over $1 million in a special building fund. The total property ta...
The following Summerland students participated in the Holt County Fair, Aug. 5 - 10 in Chambers. Award winners include: Clair Krysl Beef, Breeding Heifers, Shorthorn Breeding Heifers, Heifer Calves - Calved Mar 1 or after of current year, purple, Champion Shorthorn Breeding Heifer Beef, Breeding Heifers, Simmental Breeding Heifers, Yearling Heifers - Calved Mar/Apr of prior year, purple, champion Simmental Breeding Heifer and overall champion breeding heifer Beef, Breeding Heifers, Shorthorn Bre...
The Bobcats opened the season with a win and a loss when they played at the West Holt triangular on Aug. 28. Summerland lost to Elkhorn Valley in the first match, 11-25 and 23-25. In the nightcap, the Bobcats defeated West Holt, 2-1. After dropping the first set, 22-25, Summerland rallied to win the match, 25-21 and 26-24. The Bobcats travel to St. Mary's, Sept. 5....
The Summerland Bobcat football team traveled to Newman Grove, Aug. 30, to open the 2024 season against the Newman Grove/St. Edward Panthers. The Bobcats score 48 points in the first quarter en route to a 60-8 victory. Michael Koenig led the team in passing, completing 9 of 11 attempts for 156 yards. Mason Schwager connected on two passes for 41 and Aiden McAllister went 1-1 for 8 yards. Steven Mast led the rushing attack, gaining 50 yards on eight carries. He found his way into the end zone for...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on August 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published August 7, 2024 in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the Village Clerk’s Office. Chairman, James Ramold, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Kane Fry, Dustin Wright, and James Ramold. Als...
