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APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Acco Brands USA LLC, sup, 489.48; AKRS - Neligh, rep to mower deck, 715.61; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 10,805.44; Antelope Memorial Hospital, transportation physicals, 430.00; Ashley Shaffer, second sem 25-26 mileage, 1,392.00; ASAP Express, water sample delivery, 60.00; Birch, Jacob B, spring 26 mileage, 2,704.25; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 318.25; Blick Art Materials, sup, 1,071.88; BSN Sports, LLC, sup, 62.64; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash serv, 2,516.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, s...
Ashton Cleveland What are your plans after graduation? Work and have a life of my own. What makes you proud to be a student at Summerland Public School? Learning independently. Who is your role model and why? My great-grandpa, he always worked hard and had strong values and patience. What is your favorite high school memory? Taking Kaczor's classes. Karley Dawkins What are your plans after graduation? I plan on going to Wayne State College and major in Early Childhood Education. What makes you...
ASHTON CLEVELAND Old School Thrift Store Scholarship KARLEY DAWKINS The Susan T Buffet Foundation Scholarship WSC Dean's Commitment Scholarship Red Cross Scholarship Summerland Booster Club Scholarship The Sunset Store Scholarship JENNA FUNK WSC President's Commitment Scholarship WSC Growing Together Scholarship WSC Leadership Award Scholarship Mitchell Equipment Scholarship Farmers Pride Scholarship NECC Parenting & Child Development Scholastic Contest PEO Chapter CQ Scholarship Central Valley...
Central Valley Ag recently announced a donation of $2,757.15 to the Nebraska FFA Foundation following its Fuel Up for FFA campaign during National FFA Week. During this time, CVA donated five cents from every gallon of fuel purchased at CVA fuel sites with a CVA fuel card. Through this promotion, CVA and its fuel customers helped support the next generation of agricultural leaders. “FFA students represent the future of agriculture, energy, and leadership,” said Jeff Ingalls, SVP of Energy at CVA. “When customers purchased fuel at CVA locat...
Summerland FFA students competed in multiple events at the 98th Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln. "All of the kids who attended competed hard an represented our chapter well," said Jacob Goldfuss, chapter advisor. The ag sales team - Asher Whiting, Clair Krysl, Bennet Flenniken and Charlee Wagner - finished as state runners-up. Individually, Whiting and Krysl received blue ribbons; Flenniken and Wagner earned red ribbons. Flenniken also competed in the proficiency review in residential...
Hundreds of FFA members and advisors from all over Nebraska gathered in Lincoln last week for the 2026 Nebraska State FFA Convention. During the event, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation recognized two advisors whose work stands out in their schools and communities with its annual FFA Advisor of the Year award. This year's honors went to Jacob Goldfuss of Summerland Public Schools and Jessica Evans of Osmond Community Schools. They were recognized during Thursday's ceremony, each receiving a...
Summerland's FFA chapter competed in District Career Development Events, at NECC, on Feb. 24. Two teams were crowned district champions, and four of the six competing teams will advance to competition at the state convention. Bennet Flenniken, Asher Whiting, Clair Krysl, and Charlee Wagner competed in ag sales and were named district champs. They advance to Lincoln. Krysl finished second individually and received a purple; Flenniken ended third individually and received a purple. Wagner also...
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the District Proficiency Review was held, and three Summerland FFA members competed in four different areas. "They did extremely well, and all of their applications were chosen to move on to the first round of proficiency review in a couple of weeks," said FFA Advisor Jacob Goldlfuss. Bennet Flenniken competed in two contests: sales and service and residential construction. He was named district champion in both categories. Braelyn Bergman received district champion honors...
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Summerland FFA seniors Bennet Flenniken, Shaylie Kester, Jenna Funk, Clair Krysl, and Ethan Kester completed the requirements to receive the Nebraska State FFA Degree at state convention in March. These members traveled to Neligh, where they were interviewed about their supervised agriculture experience and passed the assessment. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree the Nebraska State FFA Association can grant....
After a day of competition at the District 4 Livestock Judging Evaluation, the Summerland FFA senior and junior teams will advance to state in March. The Jan. 28 event, held at Northeast Community College, drew 517 contestants from 36 schools. Summerland FFA advisor Jacob Goldfuss said 12 Summerland students participated. "Everyone did extremely well and we qualified two teams for state coming up at the end of March," he said. Three members of the senior team received purple ribbons. Clair...
Shaylie Kester of Clearwater has been award a full-tuition Nebraska Board of Trustees Scholarship to continue her education at Wayne State College. Kester will be a graduate of Summerland Public Schoool in 2026. She is the daughter of Dana and Candice Kester. At SPS, Kester is member of the FFA chapter and has served as secretary, vice president and president. She also is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and currently serves as vice president. Kester is a National Honor Society...
We asked readers to complete a survey listing the top articles in SAM during 2025. These are the top five, based on readers' votes. 1. Hometown Hero: Summerland freshman uses SkillsUSA training to save infant's life As an eighth-grade student, Taelyn Nilson learned CPR and won a state title in Job Skills Demonstration at the Nebraska SkillsUSA Middle School Conference. In December 2024, Nilson used those skills to save the life of an infant who was staying in her family's home. January 15, 2025...
As we look forward to a new year, we reflect on the stories that defined our region in 2025. Articles in this list - and the rankings - are based on page views from summerlandadvocate.com. 1. Hometown Hero: Summerland freshman uses SkillsUSA training to save infant's life As an eighth-grade student, Taelyn Nilson learned CPR and won a state title in Job Skills Demonstration at the Nebraska SkillsUSA Middle School Conference. In December 2024, Nilson used those skills to save the life of an...
A funeral mass for Paul Vandersnick, 60, of Ewing, will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing. Father John Norman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Vandersnick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. parish rosary. Paul died unexpectedly at his home near Ewing on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrus...
PROCEEDING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION December 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. President Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Dec. 3, 2025 newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the board room. Roll call was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell. Absent: Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Ahlers, seconded...
Several Clearwater zoning proposals cleared their first hurdle Dec. 2, as the local zoning commission held a public hearing at the Clearwater Public Library. The first request involved Parcel #000660500, 800 Montana St., shifting the property from R-1 single-family residential to A-1 agriculture. The change would allow consideration of a conditional use permit for a 194-foot U.S. Cellular tower. Resident Brian King sought clarification, noting he and his aunt, Joy Knapp, own adjacent property....
Kierra Lynne Bearinger and Joseph Matthew O'Brien were united in marriage on June 7, 2025 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Raeville. Father Tony Schukei officiated at the 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jarod and Tamara Bearinger of Clearwater and Edwin and Ruth O'Brien of Tilden. Grandparents of the bride are Robert and Rita Kester of Clearwater, Jeanette Bearinger of Clearwater, and Douglas Bearinger of Urbandale, Iowa. Grandparents of the groom are the late...
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Summerland FFA traveled to Osmond to compete in the District IV Leadership Development Events. "They did an outstanding job and qualified 19 members for state convention in the spring," said advisor Jacob Goldfuss. Leadership Development Events are contests that help students develop critical thinking, public speaking, and communication skills in a variety of areas, ranging from parliamentary procedure to prepared speeches on agricultural issues. The state convention will...
With the previous two month’s meetings aimed mainly at the budget, the Antelope County Commissioners met yesterday, with all commissioners present, to address several pressing issues, beginning with road maintenance. The one-and-six year road maintenance plan, required by the state and requested by the ACC, was presented by consultant Brian McDonald. A short discussion followed and the ACC stated that road safety for the public will be given “high priority” for all road projects. Those road projects deemed “low priority” will remain just that...
Summerland senior Jenna Funk placed fourth, earning a white ribbon, at State Range Judging, held in Keya Paha County, Sept. 24. Two hundred competitors competed in the senior division. Shaylie Kester received a green ribbon for her 42nd-place finish. Funk and Kester teamed with Ethan Kester and Breckyn Bergman to end in 10th place in the field of 54 teams. Ian Rittscher was the lone ribbon recipient in the junior division. He earned a green ribbon and ended in 56th place in a field of 252 studen...
Funeral services for Clayton C. Johnson, 93, of O'Neill, were Friday, Aug. 22, at First Presbyterian Church in O'Neill. Pastor Kasey Summerers officiated. Burial was in the O'Neill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Verdigre American Legion Post 259 and O'Neill American Legion Post 93. Devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Clayton C. Johnson, passed into God's hands on Aug. 17, 2025, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Memorials may...
Grace Ahlers doesn't mind getting her hands dirty - especially with twin brothers Ben and Jack by her side. Powered by dairy determination, the trio has turned barn chores into family bonding and purple-ribbon memories. Showing Holsteins at the Antelope County Fair isn't just a summer tradition - it's the cream of their crop, where hard work, heritage, and a whole lot of moo-scle churn into one udderly unforgettable week. Grace topped the charts in the dairy barn, earning junior showmanship...
There's something for everyone at the 2025 Antelope County Fair, slated to begin Tuesday, July 29, in Neligh. Several 4H/FFA/Open Class animal shows will begin prior to that date. On July 24, the dog, cat and companion animal shows will begin at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. On Friday, modeling judging will begin at 9 a.m., and 4H members will enter exhibits in several categories. Monday, July 28 The horse show will take place Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. On Monday, all classes will...
The 2025 version of Orchard Free Days pays homage to an all-American - and all-Orchard - tradition: baseball. The Class C Area American Legion Tournament will be held in town beginning July 25. Fans of the game will see plenty of action, as contests will continue through July 29. Participating teams include Creighton-Bloomfield, Crofton, Hartington, Plainview, Ponca, and Tri-County. THURSDAY, JULY 24 Festivities kick off Thursday, July 24. Summerland Softball will offer concessions at the...
The next Miss Clearwater Rodeo will either be from Clearwater, Atkinson or Plainview. Kaylee Thiele, of Clearwater; Aubrey Blackburn, of Atkinson; and Jozlyn Anderson, of Plainview, will begin the journey toward the 2025 crown, Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m. Horsemanship competition will be held in the Gene Snodgrass Arena. Queen Coordinator Devon Baum said, "Horsemanship is a large part of obtaining and holding a rodeo queen title and holds a lot of weight with our judges." Contestants will...
