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Diplomas and certificates were conferred on more than 1,100 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies held May 2 in Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney and May 4 in Omaha and Scottsbluff. Taylor Rose Bolling, Clearwater, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from the College of Nursing. She graduated with high distinction....
Since we're writers, we, at SAM love lists. Trust us, we keep and use them every single day. But, how does one determine which articles should be at the top of the yearly list? In the past, we've based it by reader count from our website. This year, we're still relying on reader count, featuring the top-read article by month. We wrote nearly 2,000 articles in 2023 and, while some of our favorites don't appear on the list, we're sure these are a newsworthy representation of the Summerland region....
Amanda Sellin, a 17-year-old from Norfolk, was crowned Miss Clearwater Rodeo this weekend at the 54th annual Clearwater Rodeo. Sellin stated she has been competing on the rodeo circuit since she was around 10 years old but started riding horses when she was 4. "I started roping around age 14 or 15, which led me to get into some of the high school rodeo action," Sellin said. When asked how she felt when she heard her name announced for Miss Clearwater Rodeo, Sellin said, "I felt happiness and...
Lucille Allemang 1928 - 2021 Lucille "Lucy" Allemang, 92, of Neligh, died Friday, May 7, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Neligh, with the Rev. Pat Nields officiating. Interment will follow at St. Theresa's Cemetery, Clearwater. Visitation will be Friday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the church, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Pope John Catholic...
BEEF SHOW AGES 14 & UP Chris Kester - Purple *Reserve Champion Kelton Bruhn - Purple *Grand Champion Alyssa Moser - Purple Dillon Moser - Purple Cassidy Bearinger - Blue Kierra Bearinger - Blue Charley Mlnarik - Blue AGES 11 - 13 Kyah Bruhn - Purple *Reserved Champion Irelyn Bearinger - Purple Aislynn Kester - Purple Cecelia Mlnarik - Purple AGES 8 - 10 Cooper Mueller - Purple Alvie Bearinger - Blue Braelyn Bergman - Blue JB Mlnarik - Blue Bryce Rudloff - Blue EXOTIC COMMERCIAL CROSSBRED Logan...
Brooke Lehr, of Columbus, earned the title of Miss Clearwater Rodeo 2020. Lehr was crowned by retiring queen Ashleigh Nelson, of Tilden, during the July 10 opening of Clearwater's Big Rodeo. Competition began in the afternoon, with arena work, including horsemanship, flag presentation and herding. Individual interviews concluded the judging process. Morgan Erhardt, of Orchard, was named runner-up. Josey Booth, of Neligh, received the personality award. The Miss Congeniality award was presented...
Four individuals will vie for the title of Miss Clearwater Rodeo 2020 during Friday's opening evening of rodeo competition. The winner will reign over the 53rd annual event, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, July 10 to 12. Taylor Bolling, of Clearwater; Josey Booth, Neligh; Morgan Erhardt, Orchard and Brooke Lehr, of Columbus, will be judged in horsemanship, congeniality and appearance categories. Prior to Friday's 7:30 p.m. rodeo opening, awards for all categories will be announced, in...
Clearwater Public School seniors did not let the coronavirus spoil graduation, despite limited attendance at Saturday's commencement exercises. The ten graduates turned a stressful final quarter of classes into a memorable celebration. Jackie Olivan welcomed family members and guests. Lauren Behnk, valedictorian, and Kierra Bearinger, salutatorian, shared memories and provided their take on spending one-fourth of the year learning at home following the school's March 13 closure due to COVID-19....
They survived a global pandemic and spent the final quarter of their high school career learning via virtual technology. On Saturday, at 1 p.m., 10 Clearwater seniors will walk across a stage in the school's gymnasium and receive their diplomas, the last Clearwater Public Schools class to note the distinction. Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk, Taylor Ann Bolling, Taylor Rose Bolling, Trenton Fletcher, Zach Hoffman, Tyler Hupp, James Kester, Brooke Knievel and Jackie Olivan will receive diplomas....
Clearwater Public Schools recently announced award winners in scholastic courses. NVC Principal’s All-conference - Mike Sanne Hunter Klabenes, Eli Thiele, Taylor Anne Bolling, Tyler Hupp, Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk and James Kester NVC Superintendent’s All-conference - Mike Sanne James Kester High School Honor Roll - Mike Sanne Ava Rittscher, Keaton Thiele, Matt Umphress, Kelton Bruhn, Julie Olivan, Aislynn Kester, Alex Thiele, Cassidy Bearinger, Dillon Moser, Jacob Behnk, Eli Thiele, Taylor Anne Bolling, Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk Hig...
Clearwater Public School and Orchard Public School announced students who qualified for the principal's honor roll and honor roll for the third quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Students named to the Clearwater principal's honor roll include Jackie Olivan, Hunter Klabenes, Eli Thiele, Jacob Behnk, Aislynn Kester, Adyson Mlnarik and Kelsey Schlecht. Avery Cheatum, Kaci Wickersham, Mason Hoke, Madison Melcher, Hadley Cheatum, Levi Cronk, Gunnar Shabram, Ashley Melcher, Carter Bergman, Sam...
Taylor Ann Bolling has always liked horses. For the past seven years, Bolling has been involved in rodeo and horse-related activities, including 4-H. Now, she will use skills she has developed to future her education. The Clearwater Public School senior signed her letter of intent Wednesday, March 11, with Northeast Community College's rodeo team. She credits watching barrel racing and other events at the Clearwater Rodeo for sparking an interest. Northeast rodeo coach Fenton Nelsen said...
Knowledge. Character. Scholarship. Leadership. Service. Members of the Nebraska Unified chapter of the National Honor Society explained the four tenets of membership during a March 11 induction ceremony. Site advisors, Denise Meyer, Kendra Shrader and Dixie Hanefeldt introduced students currently active in the organization. Meyer explained the selection process and Hunter Klabenes, Emerson Randa, Kaci Wickersham, Lauren Behnk and Rachel Pavelka each introduced each membership requirement....
Orchard FFA had a strong showing at district career development events in Norfolk last week. The chapter took 25 members who competed in nine different contests. The ag sales team earned a red ribbon and placed fifth. Avery Cheatum finished 10th. Other team members include Morgan Erhardt, Taelyn Switzer and Larissa Thomson. In agriscience, Trevor Thomson ended 39th and earned a red ribbon. The team, which also includes Emma Kerkman and Jaykwon Petite, finished 14th and received a red ribbon. The...
Clearwater quiz bowl members participated in the Educational Service Unit 8 contest, March 3. In the first round, the team lost to Battle Creek and earned a victory over Plainview. In round three, Madison downed Clearwater....
Niobrara Valley Conference officials recently announced names of students who qualified for the NVC Principal's All-Academic Team for 2019-2020. To be eligible, students must be a junior or senior with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above. Seven Clearwater students were named to the list, including Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk, Taylor Ann Bolling, Tyler Hupp, James Kester, seniors; and Hunter Klabenes and Eli Thiele, juniors. Nine Ewing students received recogniton including...
Taylor Ann Bolling, a senior at Clearwater, is artist of the week. She is displaying two pieces she created. The one on the left is a large scratch art created from a personal photograph of Taylor and her friend, Emily. The second is a spray paint art project of outer space. Taylor used a large leaf she found outside the school so it was on something different than paper....
Area students have received scholastic honors for the fall 2019 semester. Wayne State College Wayne State College included more than 1,000 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the past semester. Students listed are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a 3.5 grade-point average or above on a 4.0 scale. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students on the list include Travis Rudloff * and Taylor Sanne, Clearwater; Skylar Reynolds, Jaidyn Schindler, Brad Thoendel, Alex Thramer and Derek T...
It takes confidence to stand in front of a crowd and sing. It takes even more confidence to perform songs that challenge and push you to be a better performer. Area musicians had the opportunity to build their confidence Monday, as students from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard choirs participated in the 75th annual Albion Choral Clinic, along with 275 students from 17 area schools. While Ewing may be the new kids on the block - students have attended for two years - Clearwater and Orchard choir me...
The Antelope County 4-H community gathered at the fairgrounds, in Neligh, Nov. 15 to celebrate 2019 accomplishments. This was a challenging year for many, but Antelope County 4-H families came together this summer to make it one of the best years yet at the Antelope County Fair. 4-H families proved their resilience, pride, commitment, dedication, kindness and support for each other to overcome the hardship the flood brought to the county. A highlight of the evening was naming Taylor Bolling and...
The Norfolk campus of Northeast Community College was filled with the sound of music early last week, as a number of the region's top high school musicians and vocalists had the opportunity to participate in an honors program through the institution's music department. HAWKFEST, in its second year, featured 110 students from 23 schools, including three musicians from Clearwater Public Schools. The event featured daylong rehearsals, capped off by a public performance in the college's Lifelong...
Six Clearwater students earned all A's during the first quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Named to the principal's list were Ava Rittscher, Lenora Kester, Hunter Klabenes, Aislynn Kester, Adyson Mlnarik and Kelsey Schlecht. Twenty-four students landed on the honor roll for the first quarter, including Bailey Ahlers, Cassidy Bearinger, Jackie Olivan, Eli Thiele, Dillon Moser, Taylor Anne Bolling; Faith King, Sydni McConnell, Matt Umphress, Lauren Behnk, Rafe Grebin, Kierra Bearinger, Alex...
Taylor Bolling, a senior at Clearwater Public Schools, was crowned Nebraska Rodeo Champs of America Nebraska Teen Miss, Sept. 21, in Taylor. Macy Zentner, Miss Clearwater Rodeo 2018, was selected RCA Miss Nebraska. She was crowned by current Miss Clearwater Rodeo, Ashleigh Nelson. Previously, the RCA pageant was held online, according to Nelson. Contestants would submit a video and judging took place online. "This is the first actual pageant in Nebraska," Bolling said. This year, contestants...
Antelope and Holt county 4-H youth exhibited projects at the 2019 Nebraska State Fair. Area individuals receiving ribbons include: Alvie Bearinger, Clearwater: blue, horticulture, red potatoes; purple, horticulture, garlic; red, horticulture, mint; white, horticulture, thyme; Kierra Bearinger, Clearwater: blue, horticulture, oregano; blue, any other herb; purple, food preservation, dried herbs; red, horticulture, slicing cucumbers; red, horticulture, basil; Daley Bearinger, Clearwater: blue, horticulture, oregano; purple, horticulture, dill;...
Clearwater Public and Orchard Public Schools will celebrate homecoming, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3. Dress up days will be held in each school. Clearwater students will strike their best movie star pose on Tuesday, relive the past during decades day, Wednesday, and sport blue and black for the Bobcats on Thursday. Orchard students will have a dress up day on Tuesday, celebrate wacky Wednesday and pair up for duo day on Thursday. Both schools will cheer for the Cyclones and Bobcats Friday. The...
