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After exiting an executive session, Ewing trustees voted Monday to purchase the former Ewing School playground, known as Tigerland, for $15,000. The purchase includes the area marked by white flags, with the village also covering surveying and legal costs. Tigerland has served local children since 2008, when it was installed at Ewing Public Schools. Created through fundraising efforts and grant writing spearheaded by Becky Kaczor, the orange-and-black playground features slides, climbing equipme...
Maxine Koenig 1938 - 2026 A funeral mass for Maxine Koenig, 88, of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 3, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with burial to follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. John Norman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 2, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Maxine died on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mo...
A funeral mass for Maxine Koenig, 88, of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 3, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with burial to follow in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. John Norman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 2, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m. Maxine died on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~... Full story
Section 0100 – Invitation To Bidders 1. General 1.1. Summerland Public Schools will receive bids for the proposed lagoon project until 2:30 p.m., on April 9, 2026, at the offices of Summerland Public Schools, 51293 857th Road, Ewing, Nebraska, 68753. At that time, the bidding will be closed, and no other bids will be accepted for any reason. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud, and all bidders will be informed of the award of the project. 1.2. The proposed project is described as follows: For furnishing all labor, equipment, materials,...
Section 0100 – Invitation To Bidders 1. General 1.1. Summerland Public Schools will receive bids for the proposed lagoon project until 2:30 p.m., on April 9, 2026, at the offices of Summerland Public Schools, 51293 857th Road, Ewing, Nebraska, 68753. At that time, the bidding will be closed, and no other bids will be accepted for any reason. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud, and all bidders will be informed of the award of the project. 1.2. The proposed project is described as follows: For furnishing all labor, equipment, materials,...
Section 0100 – Invitation To Bidders 1. General 1.1. Summerland Public Schools will receive bids for the proposed lagoon project until 2:30 p.m., on April 9, 2026, at the offices of Summerland Public Schools, 51293 857th Road, Ewing, Nebraska, 68753. At that time, the bidding will be closed, and no other bids will be accepted for any reason. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud, and all bidders will be informed of the award of the project. 1.2. The proposed project is described as follows: For furnishing all labor, equipment, materials,...
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 Sunset Store, located in the former Ewing Public School, donated $10,039.73 in monetary donations to area community members in 2025. The board announced the annual give back amounts when they met in January. In addition to monetary donations, the Ewing-based thrift sop packed and shipped 317 boxes to the Orphan Grain Train based in Norfolk. In-kind donations were also made to the Norfolk Veterans Home, Holt County Animal Shelter, Norfolk Rescue Mission, Schools, Shoe Box Gifts for children,...
Emma King knew she wanted to step into a larger leadership role in Summerland's Future Business Leaders of America chapter. As a freshman, she volunteered at the organization's annual blood drive. Now, as a senior, she's a blood program leader - helping recruit donors in Clearwater and working a summer drive in Orchard. For King, the effort is more than giving time; it's learning to lead. "Having the FBLA run the fall blood drive gives members the opportunity to build valuable leadership skills...
Funeral services for Dr. Vernon C. Rockey, 91, will be Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m., at Living Rock Church, 800 Shoshone Ave., in Gillette Wyoming. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, South Dakota. Gillette Memorial Chapel and Walker Funeral Home are in handling arrangements. Vernon died on Nov. 7, 2025, at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota. Vernon was an optometrist and practiced for more than 60 years. He is a 1952 graduate of Ewing Public Schoo...
The Summerland Public School Board of Education has scheduled a community meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 17. The public session will take place at Summerland Public School Auxiliary Gym, 51293 857th Rd, Ewing, beginning at 7 p.m. This community discussion is part of a larger strategic planning process and will give the board of education and district administration the opportunity to listen to community stakeholders. The results will help formulate a vision of the future and identify goals and...
PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Summerland Board of Education and the Strategic Overview Committee will hold a joint public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. CT, in the Summerland Public School Auxiliary Gym, 51293 857th Rd., Ewing, NE 68735, beginning at 5 p.m. The Strategic Overview Committee, comprised of a cross-section of internal and external stakeholders, will review and provide feedback regarding the district’s mission, vision, and beliefs. This important work will be facilitated by the Nebraska A...
When the first bell of the 2025-2026 school year rang on Aug. 14, Summerland students met eight new staff members. Several have ties to Summerland communities. Some are kicking off a new career. Filling teaching positions are Abby Bauer, sixth grade; Kristen Napier, special education; Ashley Koenig, math; Anna Mayes, English; Cierra Morten, social science; and Andrew Steskal, math. Dani Janke and Brenna Wagner join the district as paraeducators. Abby Bauer Position: Sixth grade College: Concordi...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,362.80; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 408.00; Auto Glass Solutions, windshields/glass rep, 367.06; Auto Glass Solutions, glass rep, 1,717.52; Barnhill Piano Service, piano tune, 150.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 140.60; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash service, 2,496.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/travel exp, 2,951.71; CEV, curriculum - 2 subjects, 2 teachers, 2,850.00; Climate Systems, Inc., updating notifications, 160.00; ColdType P...
While the new inductees in the Ewing Hall of Fame have led varied lives, common themes of family businesses, community involvement and outstanding athletic endeavors serve as the basis for their inclusion. Butch and Carol Rotherham Edward (Butch) Rotherham was born March 1, 1946, to Roy and Ann Rotherham. Ask about his childhood, Butch will weave stories around the tables, customers and family at the Green Lantern. After graduating from Ewing Public School in 1964, Butch served in the Army from...
A scholarship blood drive is scheduled for the Ewing community and Summerland Public Schools, on Wednesday, May 28, from noon to 6 p.m., at the city hall. Appointments may be made by contacting Nancy Harpster at 402-340-0326, Jaycee Reynolds at 402-336-8570, Talya Nilson at 402-992-9299, or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Bring a donor card or photo identification when checking in. Individuals who donate between May 19 and May 31 will receive a Red Cross solar lantern and a chance at a USA trip of...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 483.22; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 362.80; Bomgaars, sup 9.98; Boyd’s Electrical service, Inc., sup/serv, 254.10; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash, 2,774.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, rooms/sup/conf exp, 2,641.80; Clearwater Market, sup, 252.81; ColdType Publishing, printing, 125.50; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 2,157.82; DAS State Acctg-Central Finance OCIO, internet line charges, 481.87; Dusty’s, fuel, 314.38; Eakes Office Solutions, sup, 1,306.40; Elkhorn Rural...
A funeral mass for Carol Vandersnick, 66, of Ewing, was held Monday, March 3 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing with burial in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. John Norman officiated. Carol died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements were entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Carol Ann Rotherham was born June 4, 1958, in O'Neill, Nebraska to Harold and Karen...
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....
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...
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...
Graveside services for Gary Lee Braun, 75, of Ewing, will be held in the Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell at a later date. Gary died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at his home in Ewing. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. ~~~~~ Gary Lee Braun was born on April 3, 1949, to Ben and Helen (Scripter) Braun in Atkinson. Gary grew up in Atkinson and attended Atkinson Public Schools up until his junior year. He drove...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dec. 9, 2024 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Dec. 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Dec. 2, 2024, in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, James Ramold, 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, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and James Ramold. A...
On Dec. 5, Cathy Cooper, elementary principal at Summerland Public Schools, was honored with the Nebraska Distinguished Principal's Award at the Nebraska Association of Elementary School Principals' annual convention in Lincoln. This esteemed recognition celebrates her unwavering dedication to education and her transformative impact on the Summerland community. The award comes as no surprise to those who know Cooper's work. In a letter of recommendation, Summerland Superintendent Molly Aschoff...
