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PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 8, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes from March 1, 2022, BOC and BOE meetings. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. February’s CDC monthly report; treasurer fund balance and revenue report; sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Zoning permit report. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 145.26; AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 15,109.42; ANTELOPE CO C...
Summerland speech team competed in the District C2-3 competition at Hartington-Newcastle, March 1. Four speakers earned medals and one will advance to the NSAA State Speech Championships in Kearney. Jacob Behnk qualified for the state contest after earning the silver medal in extemporaneous speaking. Also breaking into the final round were Adrienne Parker, fifth, persuasive speaking; Julie Olivan, sixth in entertainment speaking and Faith King, fifth, informative speaking. Behnk will compete...
Temperatures soared near 75 degrees on Feb. 28, but that didn't stop Summerland students and staff from purchasing a warm beverage for a cause. Members of the sixth-grade class served a hot chocolate bar, offering flavored syrups, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, sprinkles and whipped cream to top the drink, served during the school's Bobcat Academy. The project incorporated multiple disciplines and resulted in a service-learning experience students won't soon forget. Instructor Chantelle...
Summerland Future Business Leaders of America will host a blood drive, March 23, at Ewing City Hall. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals wanting to make an appointment should call the school at 402-626-7534 and ask for Mrs. Sukup. FBLA students are working toward a scholarship. Due to a blood shortage crisis, the Red Cross is offering a $10 e-gift card to Fanatics will be given to each donor. Walk-ins will be welcome if a time slot is available. The following blood...
Antelope County Commissioners discussed road conditions on the Orchard and Summerland roads, Tuesday, during the group's regularly scheduled meeting. Road superintendent Aaron Boggs said portions of the road are narrow and lacking a shoulder. "It needs a four foot shoulder on each side," Boggs said. "Shouldering will mitigate some problems." Commissioner Charlie Henery said other roads in the county are just as important. "This is my personal opinion. Do we have other roads besides that road tha...
Seven Summerland powerlifters competed at the 2022 Verdigre Powerlifting Meet, Feb. 26. They won three team awards, including girls' division, third; boys division, second and co-ed division, second. Matt Umphress and Jacob Behnk were crowned outstanding male lifters of the meet, based on strength index....
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION March 15, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 5 p.m., in the school conference room and will be open to the public. An agenda for the regular meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the superintendent. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of...
Kiss for a cause • Summerland students dropped coins in cups last week, to raise funds during National FFA Week. Staff raising the most money kissed a goat during a pep rally, Friday. Becky Kaczor sports red lipstick to smooch a goat, while FFA members Kelton Bruhn and Levi Cronk hold the animals. Cathy Cooper, Jackson Medina and Morgan Schrunk take their turns to kiss a goat....
Eight district residents have tossed their hats into the ring for the Summerland School board of education race. Jeremy Wagner is the lone incumbent to file for reelection. Current board members Candice Hoke and Marty Kerkman did not file for reelection by the Feb. 15 deadline for incumbents. Other area residents filing, as of Tuesday morning, include Mia Bergman, Brian Ferris, Daniel Kerkman, Mark Ramold, LuAnn Schindler, Scott Thiele and Austin Twibell. The deadline to fill for office was 4...
The Summerland High School Quiz Bowl team finished in third place, Feb. 22, at the Educational Service Unit 8 Quiz Bowl contest. The team won five matches and lost two rounds throughout the day. Lutheran High Northeast and Norfolk Senior High School finished in the top two spots. Team members participating in the meet included Cassidy Bearinger, Jacob Behnk, Mason Hoke, Hadley Cheatum, Levi Cronk....
The Lady Bobcats finished the 2021-2022 campaign with a 12-10 record, following a 62-56 loss to Elgin Public/Pope John in the first round of the D1-6 subdistrict, Feb. 15, at Humphrey. "I was really proud of how our girls competed against a very good EPPJ team last night," Coach Greg Appleby said. On Feb. 10, the Wolfpack beat Summerland by 22 points. What a difference five days makes. "With 30 seconds left (in the subdistrict game, we had a four-point game and gave ourselves a chance," Appleby said. "We really played hard and executed the...
MINUTES OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 14, 2022 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session, Feb.14, 2022, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Feb. 9, 2022, 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 Kane Fry, Bill Graber and James Ramold. Absent were Dustin...
NOTICE FOR BIDS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Summerland Public School is accepting bids to mow and trim the school grounds at the Summerland site, which includes the practice and game football fields, along with the area around the school building. Summerland is also accepting bids for the football field and school grounds in Ewing, as well. To submit a bid per occurance, call Kyle Finke at 402-626-7534, email [email protected], or send to Summerland Public School, ℅ Kyle Finke, 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, NE 65735. Bids are due by M...
NOTICE FOR BIDS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Summerland Public School is accepting bids to fertilize and weed control the school grounds at the Summerland site, which includes the practice and game football fields, along with the area around the school building. To submit a bid, call Kyle Finke at 402-626-7534, email [email protected], or send to Summerland Public School, ℅ Kyle Finke, 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, NE 65735. Bids are due by March 14 at 2 p.m. Published March 3, 2022 ZNEZ...
Summerland Board of Education members worked through a number of agenda items, Feb. 16, during the board’s monthly meeting. Superintedent Kyle Finke shared potential pricing to pump water from the retention pond, located on the northeast corner of school property. Water should drain from the pond, but it’s been slow to leech from the pond since it was built. Board president Ed Nordby said standing water, of any kind, is a liability. According to Finke, Bob Napier, who farms the land surrounding...
Summerland wrestlers earned two medals at the 2022 Nebraska State Individual Wrestling Championships, held Feb. 17 - 19, at the CHI Center, in Omaha. Seniors Logan Mueller and Colton Thiele closed their high school careers with trips to the medal round. Wrestling in the 285 class, Mueller opened the meet with an 8-1 decision over Andrew Koehlmoos, of St. Mary's. In the quarterfinal, Jordy Baland, of Doniphan-Trumbull, fought off the Bobcat powerhouse, earning a 4-2 decision. The loss sent...
The expansion of an agriculture education program has boosted membership in Summerland's FFA chapter. Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said 46 students, grades seven through 12, participate in the organization which combines classroom learning, field experience and community service. It's the largest group since the Summerland chapter originated last year. Goldfuss' credits his enthusiasm for ag education and FFA to his high school career, at O'Neill Public Schools. "The organization and classes help...
A trip to the Verdigre Stockyards turned into an FFA district championship, years later, for Summerland student Levi Cronk, of Page. Cronk said, "I ended up walking out of the sale barn with two new boer goats." The rest, as the saying goes, is history. Now, Cronk owns a herd of 20-plus goats. "That is not including the new kids, or baby goats, I've had this year," he said. Earlier this year, Cronk's goat production entrepreneurship project received first gold and district champion. His...
SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Feb. 16, 2022 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a regular meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the school. President Ed Nordby called the meeting, which was published in the Feb. 9, 2022, papers, to order at 12:08 p.m. Nordby noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken. Present: Candice Hoke, Marty Kerkman, Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Steve Thiele, Jeremy Wagner. Possible motion on board member absence. All board members were present. Motion by Kerkman, seconded...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,358.99; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 312.00; B.E. Publishing, books/software high school business 2,146.93; Black Hills Energy - Ewing, nat gas, 2,685.24; Blick Art Materials, sup, 408.63; Bomgaars, sup, 22.97; Bud’s Sanitary Service, trash, 1,300.00; Canon Financial Services, Inc., printer lease, 22.81; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/reg, 1,359.90; ColdType Publishing, printing, 188.14; Courtney Soper, mileage, 417.69; DAS State Acct-Central Finance O...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 16, 2022 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in regular session Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 8:01 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger and notice was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Kelly Kerkman, Mike Klabenes, Steve Stearns. Others present: Kate Ahlers, Kyle...
After trailing by one at the end of the first quarter, Summerland exploded in the second and third stanzas to pick up a 46-33 road win, Friday, against Boyd County. Boyd County led 8-7 at the end of eight minutes, but the Bobcats roared back with 18 points to take a 25-16 lead to the locker room. Summerland hit a dozen points in the third quarter and added nine in the fourth to secure the win. Eight Bobcats contributed points, with Alec Schindler leading scorers with 13. The Bobcats hit 38%...
The season continues for five members of the Bobcat boys' wrestling squad after advancing to the 2022 Nebraska School Activities Association Individual Wrestling Championships. Freshman Keaton Thiele and seniors Alex Arroyo, Colton Thiele, Wyatt Chipps and Logan Mueller will represent Summerland in the Class D boys' division. They earned spots after competing in the Class D-2 district, Feb. 11 and 12, at Pleasanton. Also competing in this weekend's girls' state championship will be freshman...
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 finished third in team standings at the Class D-2 wrestling district, held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11 and 12, at Pleasanton. Five wrestlers qualified for the state contest, including Keaton Thiele, 145; Alex Arroyo, 160; Colton Thiele, 195; Wyatt Chipps, 220 and Logan Mueller, 285. Coach Dan Roeber said, "The Bobcats represented very well. We have been lead all season by our four seniors and to have them all qualify was awesome! Logan Mueller earned gold at 285, with wins over...
