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Two Bobcat wrestlers will represent Summerland at the 2026 NSAA Boys State Wrestling Championships, beginning Thursday, in Omaha. Jason Shaver and Austin Mendoza finished third in their respective weight divisions during Saturday's Class C-3 District Wrestling Meet at Centura. Mendoza, competing at 138, opened with a :56 pin over Cooper Cambron, Superior and claimed a 10-3 decision over Brayden Nuttelman, Cross County/Osceola. In the semifinal, Ashton Kuchar of Battle Creek downed Mendoza,...
On a 4-2 vote, Summerland's board of education approved a full-time Multi-Tiers System of Supports coordinator for the junior-senior high during its Feb. 11 meeting. Board members Chelsi McLain and Scott Thiele voted against the recommendation. MTSS is a comprehensive framework that offers targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions for students. The process creates small-group and individualized support that focuses on prevention. In some instances, intervention through th...
A Ewing football standout will join Nebraska's Eight-Man Hall of Fame this June. Brett Kaczor, who led the Ewing Tigers to the 2008 Class D-2 Championship, will join two coaches and 12 players at an induction ceremony on Saturday, June 20 at The Osborne Family Sports Complex in Hastings. Kaczor, a 2009 Ewing Public Schools graduate, went on to play football at Nebraska Wesleyan University. The hall of fame is presented by the Nebraska Eight-Man Football Coaches Association and sponsored by...
The Fall 2026 and 2027 football seasons for the Summerland Bobcats will include a familiar foe amongst a field of new competitors. Summerland will move to 11-man and play in Class C2. In 2026, the Bobcats will host Valentine during week one. The following week, Summerland will travel to Boone Central, and in weeks three and four, host West Point-Beemer and O'Neill. During week, five, the Bobcats will travel to St. Paul. Plainview/Osmond will come to Bobcat field in week 6. In week seven,...
In 2025, a total of 367 cases of pertussis were reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory illness that spreads easily from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Early pertussis symptoms often resemble a common cold, including a runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, or low-grade fever. Within one to two weeks, symptoms may worsen into severe coughing fits that can cause vomiting, extreme fatigue, or a high-pitched “whoop”. Some peo...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept archery paddlefish permit applications from March 1-14. The application period begins at 1 p.m. Central time on March 1. Postal mail applications must be received in Game and Parks’ Lincoln office by 5 p.m., and online applications by 11:59 p.m., March 14. A nonrefundable $7 application fee is due at the time of application. Applicants supplying valid email addresses will be notified when the draw is complete. Those not providing valid email a...
Members of the Summerland SkillsUSA attend the middle school conference, Feb. 11, in Grand Island. Competitors included Kalix Bruhn, Caden Schueth, Carson McLain, Austin Cepel, Ali SonnenfeltWyatt Bolling, Callum Whiting, Max Shrader, Corbin Schueth, and Brynlee Ahlstedt. Advisors are Michael Odell and Andrew Steskal. Six students received medals, including Corbin Schueth, first, Mouse-Traptor Pull; Caden Schueth and Cepel, first, drone technology; and Bolling, Whiting and Bruhn, third, team...
Hartington Cedar Catholic relied on an explosive first half performance to outpace the Lady Bobcats, 62-43, in a Friday the 13th game played on the Bobcats home court. Senior Jenna Funk and sophomore Kanyon Allemang set the pace, scoring a dozen each. The Bobcats hit 25% from the three-point range, sinking four of 16 attempts. From the charity stripe, Summerland made seven of 11. The girls made 11 of 30 - 37% - field goals. Caydence Schumacher pulled down eight rebounds, including six defensive...
Summerland traveled to Tilden, Monday, for the opening round of girls subdistrict basketball. The Bobcats could not get the offense in gear, while Ponca hit double digits in three of four quarters, leading to a 48-29 Ponca win. Summerland didn’t make a single three-point shot despite putting it up 11 times. From two-point range, the Bobcats hit seven of 30 attempts. On the bright side, they connected on 15 of 19 free throw, shotting 79%. Kanyon Allemang finished the night with 15 points. Jenna Funk added half a dozen, Caydence Schumacher p...
Someone recently asked me to describe district wrestling since they have never attended. It’s a glimpse of pure joy, and a view of intense heartbreak. Tears flow - win or lose - after you’ve invested energy and headspace to an activity that pushes you to physical and mental limits. Nothing wrong with tears. It’s the culmination of sweat equity, countless practice sessions, prayers for a healthy season. Over the last two weekends, I watched several athletes who let the liquid flow follo...
This week, I would like to highlight a number of the proposals that have been introduced this session that have the intent of reducing property taxes. Both the Education Committee and the Revenue Committee have begun to hold public hearings on these measures now that there has been some time for agencies and groups to analyze many of the different measures. LB1182 and LB1183 represent the two components of the so-called Apple Tax Plan that is sponsored by the group known as Advocates for All...
Separating your business and personal finances is one of the smartest (and simplest) steps you can take to protect your business, your sanity, and your future. Whether you're a brand new business owner or have been operating for years, here's why financial separation matters. Dividing your business and personal finances simplifies accounting, protects personal assets, and establishes credibility. 1) Separate accounts make bookkeeping and tax filing easier. When business and personal funds are...
Can we all agree on one thing? Seeing Americans shot and killed on American streets by fellow Americans is not at all good. I've purposely waited to write about the killing of two people on the streets of Minneapolis by agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol to allow more information to come out. There was quite a rush to judgment in both cases. Renee Good, who was shot and killed a month ago, was immediately labeled a "domestic terrorist" who "ran over" a federal...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 11, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Feb. 4, 2026, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken, with all board members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Schwager, Scott Thiele,...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 12, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 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...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at the village office. Notice was posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the village office. Linquist opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Sobotka, Tyrrell, Cunningham and Leichleiter were present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery, Mike...
Valmont represents a home-grown Nebraska success story, the 80-year-old company that pioneered the center pivot that helps corn grow in the Cornhusker State. The Fortune 1000 company still operates facilities in its Valley birthplace as well as in Columbus, West Point, Grand Island and McCook. It oversees global operations spanning five continents from a gleaming $50 million headquarters in west Omaha. But under a new law Gov. Jim Pillen pushed to passage last year, that stalwart Nebraska...
The Summerland boys basketball team suffered two losses last, one at home and one away. On Feb. 10, the Bobcats traveled to Lindsay for a contest against the Humphrey-Lindsay Bulldogs. A slow second quarter, when the Bobcats could only land seven points, led to a 65-46 loss. At the end of the first quarter, Summerland led by one, 12-11. The Bulldogs added 19 in the second to lead 30-19 at the midway mark. The Bobcats added 27 points in the final half, but couldn't claw their way back into the...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 9, 2026 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Feb. 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. Notice of the meeting was published Jan. 28, 2026, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk's office. Chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, 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, Jeremy Tuttle, and...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,202.08; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 378.95; Bomgaars, sup, 19.29; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/meals, 692.93; ColdType Publishing, printing, 187.50; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, counseling serv, 4,571.25; Dusty's, fuel, 241.31; Eakes Office Solutions, credit for returned agitator assembly, 2,799.11; ECC, annual renewal of alarm monitoring services, 340.20; Egan Supply Co., sup, 963.99; Elkhorn Rural Public Power,...
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FW PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FW Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the "Company"), has organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 51235 864 Rd. PO Box 215, Orchard, Nebraska 68764. The Company's registered agent for service of process in the State of Nebraska is Eric Wynia, at 604 Hampton St., Wausa, NE 68786. James P. Meuret, #23666 Organizer PO Box 429 Brunswick, NE 68720 Published February 4,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Vice-chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Feb. 3, 2026, meeting. Janitorial report. Public comments. Discussion and update on the public defender contract – no action. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMERITAS ins 22,408.57; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 89.00; APPEARA ex 80.50; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,939.90; FIRSTNET...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NELIGH, NEBRASKA FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved two (2) tax roll corrections. Approved two (2) real property exemption application. Approved one (1) motor vehicle exemptions. Meeting Adjourned. Antelope County Board of Commissioners Neil Williby, Vice-chairman of County Board Attest: Lisa Payne /s/ Antelope County Clerk Published February 18, 2026 ZNE...
