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There's a first time for everything. On July 25 to 29, Orchard will host the Class C Area 1 Senior American Legion Baseball Tournament. Jeff Shabram, coach of the Tri-County Titans based in Orchard, said the Jan. 21 announcement was exciting for Orchard, its ball programs and residents. Shabram, along with John Shaver, commander of Orchard American Legion Post #136 completed the application, which outlined the growth of the Titans program, facility upgrades and the village's experience hosting...
In what came as a surprise to many, Nebraska's head volleyball coach, John Cook, announced his retirement, via a Nebraska Athletics press release, after 25 seasons at the helm of the program on Jan. 29. On Thursday, at a press conference, Cook was a bit emotional. But he said he was at peace with who will succeed him. Dani Busboom-Kelly grew up not far from Lincoln, in Cortland, and starred first at setter, then libero, for the Huskers from 2003-06 and was part of the 2006 national championship...
While temperatures reached the mid-40s on Sunday, action on Grove Lake was hot, with 39 teams competing in the annual Royal Fire Department Ice Fishing Tournament. Wade Frederick and Spencer Frederick caught 13.58 pounds of fish, casting the duo into first place. Justin Brandt and Brock Belik reeled in 11.54 pounds to finish second, while Derek Thiele and Eric Allemang finished third, with 10.68 pounds. Others finishing in the top eight include Max Heiter and Corey Curtis, fourth, 6.79 pounds; A...
Whether you've been married more than 50 years or are newlyweds, SAM wants to hear your love story. This month, the newspaper staff invites readers to share the story of how they met. Perhaps it's a funny anecdote, maybe it was love at first sight. Readers are asked to submit up to 700 words describing their story, along with a photo. The winning story will appear in an upcoming edition of SAM. Additionally, the winner will take home prizes totaling approximately $100. Details on how to submit...
Summerland School board of education members will consider contracts for elementary and junior/senior high school principals when they meet Feb. 12. A presentation on Beef in Schools will be given. Prior to the formation of the Summerland district, Ewing and Orchard schools offered the program. Other agenda items include • Consideration of the 2025-2026 school calendar. The administrative team will present a suggested calendar included start date and holidays. • Action on summer lawn care. AGE...
I’ve been in a bit of a funk this past week. After a meditation session, some of the reasons became clear. This Friday would be Mom’s 87th birthday. If she were earth-side, we’d have Italian food - either lasagna or pizza - and wine, even if it meant a bottle of inexpensive “FWP,” or fine wine product, like her sisters refer to it. In April, she will have been gone 10 years. It seems like yesterday I held her hand as she slipped away, taking her last breath. A second reason for the blues: I...
The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska are expressing alarm at a bill proposed by Sen. Teresa Ibach which would bring a significant change to how brand inspection is conducted if it were to pass. The bill, LB 646, would exempt feedlots from inspection and would put a significant fiscal dent in the ability of the Nebraska Brand Committee to do its work. Ibach's bill follows a lengthy period of dissatisfaction by feedlots about how fees are assessed for inspection. As it is today, every feedlot...
Credit is a tool that lets you borrow money or access goods and services with the promise to pay later. It's essential for personal and business finances, enabling large purchases like homes or cars and helping small businesses grow. Lenders use credit reports and scores to decide whether to approve loans and set interest rates. What is a credit score?: A credit score is a three-digit number (300 to 850) that measures your credit-worthiness based on your financial history. It helps lenders...
I really enjoyed the film, "Groundhog Day." It starred Bill Murray – who is generally hilarious – as a TV weatherman covering Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, home of the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. But Murray is caught in some kind of time warp in which the day's events, and mis-adventures, keep repeating themselves. I lost track of how many times Murray's alarm clock rang to start one more, identical day. You might be feeling the same way about a couple bills just int...
University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the deans' list for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. Qualification for the deans' list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a four-point scale and a minimum number of graded semester hours. Area students named to the dean's list include: Rachel Dierks, senior, College of Education and Human Services, elementary education; Katie Hawk, g...
More than 3,900 students were recognized for their academic performance over the fall 2024 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean's list. To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU;s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Area students named to the list includeMadison Melcher, Page....
Wayne State College included 1,313 students on the dean's list for exemplary academic achievement during the fall 2024 semester. Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students named to the list include Elly Herley* and Faith King*, Clearwater; Sharon Bartak, Emma Funk*, Danielle Schrunk*, Natalie Stallbaum and Barrett...
Great Plains State Bank has been named Best Regional Bank by Newsweek for 2025. Chief Executive Officer and president Rick Chochon said, "It is an honor to be recognized for our growth, as well as the success of the trust and partnerships we have established within the communities we serve." Plant-A Insights Group and Newsweek collaborated to identify America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions. The study examined all regional banks and credit unions across the US, accounting about 9,170...
The Neligh Economic Development Office announces the addition of Shelby Snodgrass as the new assistant director. With an impressive background and a passion for fostering growth in rural communities, Snodgrass brings a wealth of experience, education, and enthusiasm to this role. "Shelby has demonstrated a proven ability to support businesses and create opportunities that positively impact communities. Her kind, approachable personality and dedication to excellence make her an ideal fit for the...
Suni Rain Moone, also known as Jeshua Divis, of Omaha, appeared for a pretrial conference, Jan. 29, on two counts of burglary, Class IIA felonies. According to court documents, Moone is charged with breaking into two storage units inAntelope County, between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31, 2024. Antelope County Public Defender Patrick Carney advised additional time was needed to discuss witnesses listed in a motion to endorse, filed earlier that day, by Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith. Carney told the...
The Honorable James G. Kube presided over several arraignments and hearings during the Jan. 29 session of Antelope County District Court. A Norfolk man appeared Jan. 29, for arraignment on three counts of delivery of marijuana, all Class IIA felonies. Arnulfo Adame-Salas, 27, appeared in court on charges originating in 2016 and 2017, when the defendant alleged delivered marijuana within the county's boundaries. Antelope County Public Defender Patrick Carney requested a continuance and told the...
Elkhorn Valley's fast-paced attack overwhelmed Summerland on Jan. 28, as the Lady Bobcats fell 74-27 in Tilden. The Falcons set the tone early, outscoring Summerland 22-6 in the opening quarter and extending their lead with a 19-point second period. Elkhorn Valley poured in 27 points in the third before the Bobcats held them to six in the final frame. Summerland managed six, nine, five and seven points per quarter, respectively. The Bobcats struggled from the field, hitting two of six (33%)...
The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35% increase since 2016. The survey also found that 40% of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, 20% seriously considered suicide, and, tragically, 9% attempted suicide. These statistics should alarm any parent or grandparent of a teenager. As the mother of a...
Funeral services for Thomas J. Napier, 67 of Norfolk, will be Friday, Feb, 7, at 10:30 a.m., at Ewing United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ewing, with Janine Reynolds, officiating. Burial will be Ewing City Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Thomas died on Feb. 2, 2025, at Faith Regional in Norfolk. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolencse may be directed to the family at...
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has opened the application process for high school juniors and seniors interested in attending the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute. NAYI is one of Nebraska's biggest agriculture youth outreach events. The five-day program brings together students to network with ag leaders, learn more about the industry, and discover careers available in agriculture. NDA helps sponsor and coordinate NAYI every year. This year's theme is "Agriculture: It's in our...
Summerland girls' wrestling squad earned a fourth-place team finish at the Norfolk Catholic Invite on Saturday, tallying 88.5 points. Battle Creek claimed the top spot with 153 points, while Guardian Angels Central Catholic followed with 123. The host team placed third with 98.5. Two Bobcats secured individual titles. Lenora Kester (105) went 3-0 to claim first place, scoring 19 team points. She won by major decision over Central Valley’s Cielo Rios (13-5), then pinned Battle Creek’s Danica Jen...
The Summerland boys wrestling team finished 10th with 62 points at the Central Valley Invitational on Jan. 31. Aquinas Catholic won the 21-team meet with 168 points. Ethan Kester led the Bobcats with a runner-up finish at 150 pounds, scoring 24 team points. After receiving a bye in the first round, Kester pinned Traven Reznicek of Shelby-Rising City in 1:06 and followed with a 1:25 fall over Luke Shoemaker of Central Valley in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Kester secured his quickest...
The Summerland boys' basketball team continued its strong season with a 35-26 victory over Elkhorn Valley on Jan. 28 in Tilden. The Bobcats took control early, scoring nine points in the first quarter while holding Elkhorn Valley to just seven. The second quarter was a more balanced affair, with Summerland managing six points to the Falcons' 11, narrowing the Bobcats' lead to just a single point at halftime, 15-14. However, Summerland regained its momentum in the third quarter, outscoring...
Summerland boys' basketball is having its best season yet, sitting at 16-1 and ranked No. 2 in Class 2 by the NebPreps coaches poll. A standout moment came during the third quarter of the Jan. 28 game against Elkhorn Valley, when senior Michael Koenig hit a jump shot for his 1,000th career point, becoming the first Bobcat to reach the milestone. He finished with 18 points. After the game, Koenig was quick to praise his teammates, coaches, and community for the achievement. "It takes a community...
Summerland wasted no time setting the tone against No. 1-seeded Wausa, racing to a 45-25 halftime lead before closing out a 72-48 victory on the Vikings' home court in non-conference play. Four Bobcats hit double figures as the team shot 50% (18-of-32) from inside the arc, 50% (9-of-18) from three-point range, and 56% (9-of-16) at the free-throw line. Sam Cheatum led the charge with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, a steal, a block, and a turnover. Parker Napier followed with 17 points, 3...
