Articles from the December 17, 2020 edition
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Holiday pies
I have a confession to make: I’ve never really learned how to make pie crust. In fact, most of the pies I’ve served in my life have a connection to Pillsbury, Mrs. Smith or the bakery department f...
Royal wins bid for new engine
This year has been extremely hard on small-town fire departments. Within the past two months alone, the Royal Volunteer Fire Department has responded to six calls in the area. On a brighter note,...
Santa, Grinch keep Christmas tradition alive
While Santa Claus stopped in Clearwater, Saturday, a green-faced Grinch added to holiday fun, photobombing pictures as Jolly Old St. Nick greeted area youngsters at The Office. Unlike past years,...
'Great conjunction' offers rare planetary event
On Dec. 21 - the shortest day of the year - two planets will align in the evening sky, giving stargazers an opportunity to view a Christmas kiss. The last time the Jupiter and Saturn passed this close...
Electoral College confirms next president
The Electoral College confirmed Joe Biden as the next president of the United States, Monday, as presidential electors cast 306 votes for the Democrat. President Donald Trump earned 232 votes....
Holiday tourney bracket released
Summerland will host its annual holiday tournament, Monday, Dec. 28 and Tuesday, Dec. 29. In addition to the Bobcats, Tri County Northeast, CWC and Walthill will compete. Games are slated to tipoff...
-Isms
I am a woman on a mission. Or, at least I have an idea I hope Ewing community members will believe is viable and consider pursuing. During Monday’s Village Board of Trustees meeting, discussion...
The next Secretary of Agriculture has a lot on his plate
For almost 50 years, the Center for Rural Affairs has been a leading force in standing up for the family farmer and rancher, small business owner and rural communities. We look forward to working with former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack; President-Elect...
Orchard native receives master's degree
Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 410 winter graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises Thursday and Friday at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. Graduate degrees will be conferred at a hooding...
Timeline set for superintendent search
The search for a new superintendent for the Summerland Public School district is underway. If all things proceed on schedule, a new district leader could be named by early February. Board of...
Commissioner cool toward ice cream machine purchase
An ice cream machine purchased for inmates at the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center has left one county commissioner feeling a little frosty. The board of commissioners approved a resolution...
Santa Letters
Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very excited! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are ukulele and a Mp3 player. To show you what I think of when we talk about...
Wrestlers finish fourth at Bobcat invite
O'Neill claimed the team title at the Bobcat invite Thursday, December 10. The Eagles scored 195.5 points to lead the field of 12 teams. Winside finished second, with 109.5 points. Howells-Dodge...
Bobcats fall in tough contest to the Riverside Chargers
The Summerland Bobcats fell short in a tough game against Riverside on Dec. 8, in Ewing. The final score was 68-35. Dalton Rotherham led the score card for the home team with 10 points. After a tight...
Summerland falls short in close game on the road
In a close contest from start to finish, the Bobcats ultimately came up short against the Niobrara-Verdigre Cougars in a game decided by only one point, with a final score, 49-48. The teams met...
Lady Bobcats win first road contest
In an intense game against the Niobrara-Veridgre Cougars, the Lady Bobcats were able to come away with a 58-51 win. Brenna Wagner led all scorers with 29 points. The first quarter was neck and neck...
Brunswick veteran presented Quilt of Valor
Austin Pittet of Brunswick was presented a Quilt of Valor by Brunswick's Verner A. Baird American Legion Post 357 and the Brunswick Auxiliary during the organizations' annual Christmas party...
Thank you for your service
Ewing Sanders American Legion Post 214 recognized 50-year members, Dec. 10. Edward "Butch" Rotherham (left) and Larry Jorgensen (right) receive awards from commander Dennis Ziems. Rotherham attended...
Lady Bobcats secure another win at home
The Lady Bobcats put in a strong performance, making nine three-pointers, in a game they won, 49-3,7 against the Boyd County Spartans this weekend. They were led offensively by Avery Cheatum and...
O'Neill man sentenced to jail for domestic assault
Randy J. Aime, 56, of O’Neill appeared before the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom last Tuesday, Dec. 8, on a charge of third-degree domestic assault. Due to a conviction of the same offense in December 2019, Aime’s charge was...
Livingston, Cronk qualify for state FFA
Two Summerland FFA students will advance to state competition. Carlee Livingston and Levi Cronk advance to the spring event following district leadership event competition. The yearly convention and c...
Duaine Bollwitt
Duaine L. Bollwitt, 78, of Monticello, died Dec. 19, at Monticello Nursing and Rehab after a lengthy struggle from the results of a stroke. Public graveside services will be Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 4...