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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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A lightbulb moment between mother and daughter rose into reality when Double H Bakery opened its doors for business last week in Ewing. Bakery owner Tamara Heim was working from home one day. The Heims' middle daughter, Clara, was also home and streaming movies. "I knew this wasn't sustainable, so I asked her, 'Clara, what are we going to do?'" Heim recalled. Clara's response - bake cookies - was the spark that convinced Heim a bakery could give the family a way to be more involved in the...
Homecoming festivities for Summerland Public School will begin Sunday, Sept. 21, with a bonfire at the ball park in Orchard. Fun, in the form of a paint war, will begin at 7 p.m. Students in grades 7 to 12 are asked to wear white. Dress-up days feature plenty of opportunities for all students to show school spirit. Monday, Sept. 22 is camo day. Students are asked to wear their best camouflage outfits. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the school may resemble a relaxing island getaway for tropical day. It's...
The smoky scent of sizzling ribs will be drifting through the air, Sept. 27, in Orchard, as sauce-slicked racks hit the heat at the Orchard Community Club's annual Ribfest. The event includes a vendor fair. Organizers report more than 40 vendors will offer goods at the Orchard Community Center at 425 4th Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will offer jewelry and accessories, boutique clothing, home and seasonal decor, bath and body products, household items, and more. JuJu Bean Coffee and...
Antelope County taxpayers may learn more about proposed property tax increases during a joint public hearing - commonly known as the pink postcard meeting - on Thursday, Sept. 25 6:01 p.m., at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. In addition to Antelope County officials, the City of Elgin and Elgin Public School representatives will be on hand. The only discussion points will be each political subdivision's intent to increase its property tax request by a percentage greater than the allowable growth percentage....
Ewing village trustees approved the tax levy request and budget for 2026 when they met Monday, Sept. 8. The village's operating budget includes a 4% increase, to $2,025,104.00. The property tax request of $77,298.03 increased 7% from 2025, primarily due to an increase in valuation. Ewing's valuation jumped 7% to $17,177,339.00. The village's tax rate remains at $.45. During regular session, Village Clerk Jen Ramold said a drainage survey of an alley next to Double H Bakery was completed by...
The public is invited to share their feedback on the 2026-2030 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: Guiding Success in Nebraska Outdoor Recreation. The survey opened online Sept. 17 and will be available until Oct. 2. Read the updated plan at OutdoorNebraska.gov and search for "SCORP;" then provide comment via the feedback form or by emailing erin.l.johnson@nebraska.gov. SCORP is a resource for Nebraska communities, recreation professionals and government agencies planning for outdoo...
Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative, an effort of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service, Summerland Public School will be receiving 10 trees for the Summerland School project. "The obvious benefits of community trees are shade and beauty, but they give us so much more, including increased comfort, better health, energy savings and a wide range of other social, economic, and environmental benefits. Despite this, most Nebraska community forests have lost...
Summerland finished 0-3, Saturday, at the West Holt volleyball Invite. The Lady Cats dropped the first match, 2-0, to West Holt. The Bobcats racked up 11 kills, including four from senior Caydence Schumacher. Kanyon Allemang led the squad with six digs. Leah Wiese: 3d Allemang: 3k, 6d, 5sa Charlee Wagner: 1d Schumacher: 4k, 1d Kaylee Thiele: 1k, 5d Belle Anson: 2d Taylen Nilson: 1k, 1bl Kenzie Sanne: 2k, 1d, 6sa Bobcats v Hartington-Newcastle: Schumacher continued having a strong day at the net against the Lady Wildcats. She landed seven kills...
Cash Kester passed for 175 yards and ran for 124 in Friday's 55-0 victory over Madison. The Dragons did not have an answer for the Bobcats as they tallied 496 all-purpose yards. Coach Tom Thramer said his squad was able to get the pass game going, an aspect of the game they've been focusing on. "I thought that we started a little sluggish and we had a lot of missed assignments early. In the second half, we came out a little more inspired and were able to put the game away," Thramer said....
Make a difference by giving the gift of life at the upcoming blood drive in Orchard. Donations will be accepted from noon to 6 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Sign up via the donor app, visit redcrossblood.org or contact Amanda Shabram at 402-394-1938....
What’s the best thing about a reunion? The wait in between. (Ba dum tss!) Okay, maybe not. But this summer was full of reunions—mini and mega. First up: a gathering with my mom’s siblings and cousins in Tilden. Then a Schindler shindig back at the farm. And most recently, the Class of 2005 from Lutheran High Northeast pulled me into their get-together. At the Fields family gathering, the food table groaned under the weight of sweet treats. Ten desserts—overkill or perfection? Depends how str...
Even though the Legislature stands adjourned for the year, senators and committees are already laying the groundwork for the next legislative session. One way this groundwork is laid is by the holding of interim study hearings by the various legislative committees. Interim study resolutions are typically introduced by senators or committees in the regular session in order to examine public policy issues in-depth during the time the Legislature is adjourned. This past week, the Natural Resources...
Brace yourself Nebraskans for another year without meaningful property tax relief. That's because the "One Big Beautiful Bill" means that Nebraska will have to do without about $216 million in state income tax revenue over the next two years, and $406 million less over the next four years. That's a Big Gulp of funding for a state budget that lawmakers had already cut by nearly $400 million to balance the state budget. As you recall, during the last session of the Nebraska Legislature,...
LINCOLN--Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha had hoped to hear from state officials, including the governor and the director of the Nebraska Department of Corrections, during a committee hearing at the Capitol on Friday about plans to convert a state prison into a proposed immigrant detention facility. Instead, he heard from four dozen Nebraskans who showed up full of emotion, with posters and written statements to voice their opposition to turning the Work Ethic Camp in McCook into a federal facility to house those arrested by U.S. Immigration and...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TAX REQUEST HEARING SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a Tax Request Hearing at SPS, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, immediately following the Budget Hearing. 1. Call Tax Request Hearing to Order. President Schwager opened the Tax Request Hearing, which was advertised in the Sept. 3, 2025, newspapers at 7:09 p.m. 1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act. President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. 1.B. Roll Call All board members were...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION September 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Sept. 10, immediately following the tax request hearing. President Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 3, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:12 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken. All board members were present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Bluum of Minnesota LLC, Chromebooks (FY 24-25), 36,768.00; Amazon Capital Services, sup, 1,487.93; AMG O’Neill, bus driver physical, 150.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 54.32; BrainPOP, LLC, sub renewal, 4,500.00; Butch’s Body Shop, van towed, 60.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/...
PROCEEDINGS BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA The Budget Hearing for the Village of Page, Nebraska, was held on the 8th day of September 2025, at 7 p.m. Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Summerland Advocate newspaper and was posted at three public places within the Village of Page. Called to order at 7 p.m. Trustees Cunningham & Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery & Cora Calkins. Absent – Tyrrell & Sobotka. The Hearing was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act posted at the village o...
PROCEEDINGS TAX REQUEST HEARING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA The Tax Request Hearing for the Village of Page, Nebraska, was held on the 8th day of September 2025. Notice of the Tax Request hearing was published in the Summerland Advocate newspaper and Notice was posted at three public places within the Village of Page. Hearing opened at 7:13 p.m. with Linquist, Cunningham and Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery and Cora Calkins. Absent member(s) – Tyrrell and Sobotka. Hearing was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open M...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate 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 Open Meeting Laws posted at the village office. Linquist opened the meeting at 7:20 pm. Trustees Cunningham & Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery and Cora Calkins....
A short budget meeting took place Sept. 16 at 8 a.m., with the Antelope County Commissioners approving the budget with no public comments for or against. County Clerk Lisa Payne stated that the tax levy would decrease by two cents. The main focus of the meeting centered on Weed Superintendent Bryan Cornette and the Antelope County Weed Board. Two members of the board were present, along with Superintendent Cornette, answering questions about what exactly the Weed Department does. A mildly-heated discussion ensued during the almost ninety-minute...
Holt County Supervisors will hold a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Linse, LLC. Under consideration is an animal feeding operation in the NE 1/4 Section 35, Township 31N, Range 15 West of the 6th p.m. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m., on Sept. 30, in the board of supervisors meeting room at the Holt County Courthouse in O'Neill....
The Lady Bobcats finished 1-1 at a Sept. 9 triangular in Elgin. The Wolfpack defeated the Bobcats, 25-18 and 25-13. Coach Danielle Birch said her squad has tried to focus on passing and serve-receive the past two weeks. "I think the girls would agree that our passing has been much better, leading to more confidence on the court and some hard-fought games," she said. "They haven't quite gone our way, but we continue to battle tough and if we can work on finishing, a few of those games will start...
On Tuesday, Gov. Jim Pillen has signed Executive Order 25-13, the latest action in his Administration’s ongoing efforts to provide meaningful property tax relief to Nebraska families. Due to an increase in casino gambling revenue and unused money remaining in the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund and the School District Property Tax Credit Fund, these funds grew by more than the amount originally appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature. The EO directs Nebraska’s Property Tax Administrator to certify and distribute the full amount in the funds to...
MINUTES OF BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Budget Hearing on Sept. 8, 2025, at 7 p.m., at city hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were Don Ruroede, Randy Tuttle, Tamara Heim, Scott Schindler, and Jennifer...
