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The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation has awarded $17,000 in scholarships to four students who are currently attending Nebraska universities with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. Barrett Stearns of Ewing, a sophomore at Wayne State College and Summerland Public School graduate, is among the recipients this year of the NBAF scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. Stearns is pursuing a dual major in sports media and mass communication. He is the son of...
Karissa Denae Johnson can still remember the indignity of it all - the day her life fell to pieces. It came in college, sometime between traveling the country as a childhood performer and traveling the globe as a young adult given a second chance. Between going on mission trips with her family and writing her first book. Between singing Sundays at Omaha-area churches and pursuing a career on stage in New York City. The moment intersecting those experiences came April 23, 2007, the day...
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...
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 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...
Summerland Public School board members will consider an early graduation application and review the 2024-25 school audit when they meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., at the school. Also on the agenda are discussions and possible action on early resignation incentives, application for a U.S. Bank One Card, and technology purchases for the 2025-26 school year. Board members will review obsolete weight room equipment and discuss football classification for the 2026-27 season. A report from the...
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning. The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 15, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Oct. 8, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act in the board room. Attendance was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Motion by Wagner, seconded by Twibell, to a...
Let's call her Sarah, although that wasn't her name. I'd had the privilege of delivering her, and the fun of watching her grow into a precocious toddler, with an impish smile and a joyous laugh. Then I had the responsibility of explaining her autopsy report to her devastated parents. She'd died from an infection that her young, previously healthy body just couldn't fight. It hadn't taken long; she'd started running a fever the night before, and her parents brought her to the clinic the next...
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...
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...
A memorial service for David Sehi, 82, of Clearwater, will be 10:30 a.m., Aug. 23, at St. John's Catholic Church in rural Clearwater, with Father James Kramper, officiating. A private family burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m., Friday Aug. 22, at St. John's Catholic Church, with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Clearwater is managing the arrangements. Dave died on Aug. 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Condolences may be sent to th...
A memorial service for Adam Anson, 38, of Asoton, Washington, will be 11 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Church of Christ in Ewing, with John Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Adam died on Aug. 2, 2025. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com ~~~~~ Adam Lynn Anson was born on May 23, 1987, to Norris and Patricia (Hubel) Anson at Yankton, South Dakota. He attended school in Ewing and...
Austen Baack rediscovered his love of books while chopping fruits and vegetables at the back of a grocery store. As a young kid, Baack was a voracious reader. But that changed in his teens. "I was SparkNotes-ing everything," he recalled. "I hardly read anything in high school." Then, after graduation, Baack found himself working eight-hour shifts at Hy-Vee. He started listening to audio books to navigate the monotony of the job. "And that reignited my whole love for reading." He carried that...
A memorial service for David Sehi, 82, of Clearwater, will be 10:30 a.m., Aug. 23, at St. John's Catholic Church in rural Clearwater, with Father James Kramper, officiating. A private family burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m., Friday Aug. 22, at St. John's Catholic Church, with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Clearwater is managing the arrangements. Dave died on Aug. 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Condolences may be sent to th...
A memorial service for Adam Anson, 38, of Asoton, Washington will be 11 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Church of Christ in Ewing, with John Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Adam died on Aug. 2, 2025. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com . ~~~~~ Adam Lynn Anson was born on May 23, 1987 to Norris and Patricia (Hubel) Anson at Yankton, South Dakota. He attended school in Ewing...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JUNE 16, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m., in the board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the June 11, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:01 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings poster posted in the boardroom. Attendance taken. All members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited....
Sanders Ewing American Legion Post #214 Commander, Dennis Ziems presented Don Ruroede with a certificate for 70 years of membership in the Legion. The presentation was made during the Memorial Day program at St. Dominic's Hall. Ruroede is a 1952 graduate of Ewing Public School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for two years during the Korean War and was stationed at Kimpo Air Base in South Korea. While at Kimpo, a North Korean pilot defected with a Russian Mig 15...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY 12, 2025 Summerland Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the school board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the May 7, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:03 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, Jeremy Wagner. All board members were present. Motion by Wagner,...
Tears of joy and moments provoking laughter played out Saturday, at Summerland Public School, as the Class of 2025 reached a milestone: graduation. Following the processional, played by the Summerland band, Superintendent Molly Aschoff welcomed faculty, family and guests. Lydia Robertson provided the senior welcome. She noted that the communities support and encouragement led to the moment. "Beyond this point, your continued guidance will allow us to accomplish great things in the next chapter o...
Graduation makes me think about a column I wrote a few years ago regarding high school as a student’s first job and graduation as an exit interview. It’s a valid topic for seniors to consider. Sure, you have a signed diploma in hand, but as you head to the next stage in life - the workforce or college - it’s important to evaluate what you learned and areas you need to improve. One of the most important skills an employee should master is time management. How good are you at meeting deadl...
Summerland Public School will bid farewell to its graduating class, Saturday, May 10. Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m., at the school, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Under the direction of Emily Heithoff, the Summerland band will play the processional. Superintendent Molly Aschoff will present the welcome, Lydia Robertson will give the senior welcome. Principal Jacob Birch will announce senior scholarships and valedictorian medals. The class address will be presented by Jaycee...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Monday, April 14, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the school. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the April 9, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken at 7:01 p.m. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Wagner, seconded by Thiele, to...
Members of the Summerland fifth-grade class completed the DARE program, on April 1, with a graduation ceremony at the school. To learn more about the DARE program, taught by Ewing Police Chief John Shaver, read this article previously published in the Advocate-Messenger https://www.summerlandadvocate.com/story/2025/02/19/school/not-your-parents-dare-class/7395.html...
A memorial service for Gary Cleveland, 74, of Orchard, will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 1, at the United Methodist Church in Orchard. Burial will follow in the Orchard Hill Cemetery. Janene Reynolds will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the United Methodist Church in Orchard. Gary died on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at Arbor Care Center in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill is in charge of...
