Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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A group of enthusiastic student pacesetters shared their vision of leadership with the Summerland Public School Board of Education on Nov. 12. Elementary student council members Makenna Bergman, Shayla Horstmann, Jamie Miller, and LeAnna Mast provided an overview of the organization, what the group has accomplished, and goals for the future. According to Bergman, 12 elementary students, in grades five and six, comprise the student council. "Our mission is to make our school a better place by...
This December, Clearwater will step back in time to create a family-friendly holiday event. The Old-fashioned Christmas, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commercee, will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Clearwater American Legion. Soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Freewill donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry, or canned items, will be acceepted. Sleigh rides will be available on Main Street through the event. Santa Claus will make an appearance,...
Summerland's football team will face a lineup of new challengers during the 2026 and 2027 seasons as the squad makes the move to an 11-man format. Declarations must be submitted to the Nebraska School Activities Association by Nov. 30. Classifications and district assignments for the 2026 and 2027 seasons will be released in December, according to NSAA officials. Schedules for both seasons will be set by NSAA officials after the first of the year, with schedules expected to be released on Feb....
Concerns over stray cats - and enforcement of village ordinances addressing the feral population - dominated discussion at the Nov. 10 Page board of trustees meeting. The board reviewed current ordinances and agreed to consult village attorney Ashley Boettcher about potential wording changes. Under the ordinance, a resident who feeds cats for ten or more days is considered the owner. "The question is, what time do we want to spend or do we want to eliminate that?" village clerk Cora Calkins...
Bring your wish list and be prepared to tell Santa if you've been naughty or nice, when he visits Orchard on Sunday, Dec. 14. The meet and greet with St. Nick will be at the Orchard Community Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Photo opportunities will be available with Santa. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served....
State officials requested a sign in Ewing, located along Highway 275, either be moved or repainted due to its "shabby condition." The black and orange steel sign, notating accomplishments of Ewing Tigers activities teams, will need to move to a new home. The sign was donated in 2009 by the Ewing Young Members Club. Hubel Iron, Inc., designed the tribute board. "It can't be read from the road," village clerk Jen Ramold told trustees at the Nov. 10 meeting at city hall. "Are we on a timeline?"...
Antelope County residents have an opportunity to make someone's Christmas a little more merry and bright. Applications for the county's Ribbon Tree are currently being accepted through Nov. 21. "The Ribbon tree helps give some children a Christmas in which they may not get to have," said organizer, Mikayla Armitage. Applications are available at Neligh banks, Thriftway Market, and by the vending machines at the courthouse. Schools in Antelope County communities received a copy or are available...
The Summerland Advocate-Messenger will accept letters to Santa through Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. Youngsters are invited to submit letters via mail at Santa c/o Summerland Advocate-Messenger, PO Box 277, Clearwater, NE 68726. Letters may also reach Santa via email at lschindler@summerlandadvocate.com or be dropped off at the office, 522 Main Street. If the office isn't open, letters may be left in the white mailbox. Letters will run in the Dec. 17 edition of SAM....
Bobcat volleyball players Caydence Schumacher and Kanyon Allemang received Greater Northeast Activities Conference post-season honors. The two were named to the all-conference team, which was announced last week. Allemang led the Bobcats with 2.8 kills per set. Schumacher finished with 2.2 kills per set. Both topped the kills list, with 240 and 183, respectively....
Clearwater Public Library will host its annual Secret Kids’ Shopping Corner during the Old-Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 7 at the American Legion. “This special shop will be available for children to buy gifts for their loved ones,” said library director, Chelsea Silbernagel. Price of items will range between $1 and $5. Library personnel will assist children shop and wrap gifts so they remain a secret. The library is accepting donations of new or like-new items to use in the shop. Items may be dropped off during library hours, 1 to 5 p.m. on Tu...
Summerland football team received strong recognition in the post-season. Nine players were recognized by the D1-4 district for their play throughout the year. Ethan Kester, Jacob Schlecht, Cash Kester, Beau Ahlers, and Austin Mendoza were named to the All-District Team. Mathias Wagner, Shayne Jenkins, Alec Kester, and Hayden Hobbs received honorable mention. Ethan Kester topped the Bobcat stat chart, rushing for 77 yards per game. Defensively, he averaged 11.7 tackles per game. Ahlers averaged 9.1 tackles per game and, offensively, finished...
If you’ve read this column in the past, you know I have a love-hate relationship with social media, especially Meta-owned products. The company’s lack of responsible fact checking alone is enough to make me cringe every time I scroll. The fact that the company fails to review advertising shouldn’t come as a surprise. Yet, when I read a recent report from Reuters, I was shocked by the company’s willful disregard for consumers, especially when it comes to those advertisements you find popping...
Due to rising energy demand, the development of wind energy generation continues to present opportunities for rural counties and landowners alike. A key to taking advantage of these opportunities begins with open communication and collaboration between wind energy developers and local communities. A notable example of this can be found in Howard County, Iowa, where wind turbines have provided consistent economic value for farmers and the county, as detailed in a recent case study by the Center...
On Wednesday, November 12, the Nebraska Examiner reported that the Executive Board of the Legislature is considering new security upgrades in the Nebraska State Capitol building. This announcement comes in light of recent acts of political violence across the country and a growing recognition by state and national lawmakers to reconsider existing security measures. Currently, the Capitol Security Division of the Nebraska State Patrol is charged with the safety and security of the Nebraska State...
As I sit down to write this column, my tomatoes have finally met with a hard freeze and the cannas we plant in the local park are giving up their red-topped glory. It was one, long fall in my section of southeast Nebraska, with lots of warm days and only recently, a couple of cold snaps. After a killing frost finally arrived here, temperatures in mid-November again rebounded into the 60s and lower 70s. It all makes you wonder: what is going on? The recent update of the State Climate Assessment g...
One Summerland senior will graduate at midterm, after receiving approval from the board of education at their Nov. 12 meeting. Connor Hemenway submitted an application, which included an essay covering the decision to exit early. Hemnway said he is ready to become independent. He plans to farm and will apply for a CDL next fall. “I feel like I’m at a point where I am ready to move forward and start focusing on my future outside of school,” he said. To graduate, Hemenway will need to pass four...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, Nov. 10, 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. Chair Linquist opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Sobotka, Tyrrell, Cunningham and Leichleiter were present. Also present:...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the Village of Clearwater will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., at the library meeting room and will be open to the public. Purpose of the hearing is to discuss the following items: 1. Organization of planning commission positions 2. Proposed zoning change of Parcel #000660500, 800 Montana St., Clearwater, from R-1 Single-family Residential to A-1 Agricultural 3. Proposed conditional use permit for US...
Jan Janisch-Hanzlik was out of options. In decline from progressive multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that damages the nerves, the nurse from Blair had gone from being a runner to now slowly walking with the aid of a cane. By this point, "I was very limited," with no drug or treatment that could slow her body's deterioration, Janisch-Hanzlik said. "You just continuously decline. You don't necessarily have any relapsing or any better periods." But in November 2024, when meeting with her d...
The boat ramp at Verdel Landing Wildlife Management Area in Knox County will close temporarily Nov. 20 for a renovation project, with expected reopening sometime next spring. The project will improve boating access for anglers and hunters along the Missouri River. It includes reshaping the two-lane ramp for a better launch slope. A new dock will be installed and an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant parking stall and accessible route to the ramp will be added. Riprap also will be placed along the shoreline to help protect against...
The Summerland football team finished its 2025 campaign with a 6-3 record, finishing second in the D1-4 district. Coach Tom Thramer called the season a success. "Especially after taking an ugly loss early to a very good Crofton team," he said. "The kids could have folded, but it showed how strong their character is to finish the season, from that point, at 5-2. The Bobcats will transition to the 11-man league next season. "I'm excited for the new challenges that await us next fall," the coach said. Final player statistics have been updated....
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the school board meeting room at Summerland Public School. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Nov. 5, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsie McLain, Schwager, Scott Thiele, Jeremy Wagner. Absent: Austin Twibell. Motion by...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Voyager Sopris Learning, curriculum - Grant $s, 2,550.90; Advanced Consulting Engineering Services, consulting fees on septic system, 696.25; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,948.78; Aschoff, Molly A., first qtr 2025-26 mileage, 725.90; Baylor Enterprises, Inc., in-person test prep, 500.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 183.92; Bomgaars, sup, 27.10; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/travel, 5,927.98. Clearwater Market, sup, 210.51; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, counseling, 603.75; Crowne Plaza Hotel,...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Nov. 4, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: A & J TOWING ex 315.00; AMERITAS ins 23,840.00; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 68.00; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 200,000.00; APPEARA ex 81.34; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,597.65; FIRSTNET ut 643.48; BENCHMARK GOV SOL ex 73.70; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 212.95; BCBS ins 81,691.17; BROGAN...
NOTICE OF MEETINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the county board of equalization and county board of supervisors of Holt County, Nebraska, will meet Nov. 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., respectively, in the county supervisors’ meeting room in the Holt County Courthouse, O’Neill, Nebraska. Meetings will be open to the public. An agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Holt County Clerk’s office and may be modified at such meeting to inclu...
