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Antelope County Judge Donna Taylor presided over a variety of cases during a Feb. 19 court session at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. A plea deal was reached in a case involving a 53-year-old Albion man charged one felony count of issuing a bad check. Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith told the court the defendant agreed to plead guilty to an amended complaint and pay restitution immediately. Dennis Leitschuck entered a guilty plea to one count of issuing a bad check - $0 to $500, a...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Feb. 18, 2025 Board Meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at 9:30 A.M. and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 A.M. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Feb. 12, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, March 10, at 7 p.m., at the city hall and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published February 26, 2025...
When Ewing Police Chief John Shaver asked Summerland fifth-grade students if they have felt stress, hands shoot in the air and eager students share a range of experiences. The discussion was one of 10 Shaver has with students about responsibility and decision-making as part of the D.A.R.E. program. This is not your parent's D.A.R.E. program from the 1980s and 1990s that focuses strictly on drug, alcohol and tobacco use. While those elements are covered in the first two sessions, today's...
Locally-grown beef may soon be what's for dinner at Summerland Public Schools. During the Feb. 12 board of education meeting, FFA Advisor Jacob Goldfuss outlined programs at Sandy Creek and Thayer Central and suggested a similar setup could work here. "Parents who were interested or passionate about having locally-raised beef in their school lunches got together and agreed to seek donations," Goldfuss said. Each family in the district received a letter giving an overview of the program....
Funeral services for Mary Ann Biddlecome, 81, of Ewing, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing, with Pastor Mark Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing. Mary Ann died Feb. 16, 2025. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...
Ewing native Cec Vandersnick receives the 2025 Outstanding Service Award for Bowling from the Nebraska School Activities Association. Vandersnick, of Wayne, received the award Feb. 11, during the state bowling championships....
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Feb. 10, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, Feb. 10, 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 Meeting Act poster. Present: Marsha Hart,...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Access Elevator Inc, annual maint fees, 350.00; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 2,257.82; Bartak Glass, glass replacement, 838.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 412.31; Blick Art Materials, sup, 321.41; Bomgaars, sup, 16.47; Builder’s Resource, sup, 398.17; Capital One Bk (USA), NA, sup/meals/postage/wkshp fees, 1,851.64; Clearwater Market, sup, 301.96; ColdType Publishing, printing, 135.00; Cummins Sales and Service, annual service agreement, 1,388.85; DAS State Acctg, internet line charges, 4...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 10, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Feb. 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Jan. 29, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman Kane Fry 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, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham, and Kent S...
Ruby Jenkins' name symbolizes love, strength, and protection-qualities she has embodied since birth. Born without pulmonary arteries entering her heart, she underwent open-heart surgery at four months old. Now, as she celebrates her third birthday on Valentine's Day, Ruby's resilience shines as brightly as the gemstone and great-grandmother she shares a name with. On a recent Friday afternoon, Ruby sang the ABC song and serenaded her mom, Jolene, with "The Wheels on the Bus." "What she does now...
Funeral services for Mary Ann Biddlecome, 81, of Ewing, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing, with Pastor Mark Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at Full Gospel Church in Ewing. Mary Ann died Feb. 16, 2025. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Let's shower Elsie Coy with birthday wishes on Feb. 11. Birthday greetings and well-wishes may reach Elsie at 51130 858th Road, Ewing, NE 68735. May your birthday bring you sweet memories and all the beautiful things you deserve....
Funeral services for Joan Hawk, 82, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 7, from 5 p.m. to p.m. ,with 7 p.m. wake service at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Joan died on Feb. 2, 2025, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill. Condolences may be directed the family at www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Joan...
One street in Ewing will see improvements, following discussion during the Jan. 13 board of trustees meeting held at city hall. Chairman Kane Fry called for comments about the condition of Ash Street, which runs parallel to Highway 275, near White Star Oil Company and Farmers Pride Cooperative. "It's a muddy mess," said former village clerk Sharon Swails. Fry asked village maintenance supervisor Alan Potter if river rock or red work would be appropriate for the area. "There's a giant dip," Fry...
Northeast Community College in Norfolk has released the president's honor list and dean's honor list for both full– and part–time students for the fall 2024 semester. To be named to the president's honor list, students must earn a grade-point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Students named to the president's part–time list attained a 4.0 GPA while taking at least six credit hours. Students named to the dean's honor list earned a GPA of at least 3.75 while takin...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jan. 16, 2025 Board meetings are held the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held in Holt County Courthouse. Board of equalization at 9:30 a.m., and board of supervisors at 9:45 A.M. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Jan. 8, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for public inspection...
NOTICE OF MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ewing will be held Monday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., at the city hall and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published January 29, 2025 ZNEZ...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Jan. 13, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Jan. 8, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman Kane Fry called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the Open Meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and Kent Stallbaum. Also present...
Summerland Public Schools will begin the search for three positions for the 2025-2026 school year following retirements announced during the Jan. 15 board of education meeting. Jim Schutt, Julie Harley and Misty Nilson turned in applications for the early retirement program. Schutt has taught social studies for Orchard, Nebraska Unified and Summerland districts for 39 years. In his resignation letter, Schutt thank board members, administration, fellow staff members and everyone who made this a w...
