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Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant once said, Defense wins championships." For the Summerland Bobcats, a solid defensive showing limited the visiting CWC offense to 213 total yards, giving the Bobcats a 29-26 win, Sept. 10, in Orchard. A little razzle dazzle from the Bobcats helped seal the deal. In the final quarter, on fourth and 14, Gaby Gamez got the first down and more to set up final scoring opportunity for Summerland. The Bobcats trailed 12-7 after the first quarter, but clawed...
The Lady Bobcat volleyball team sits at 4-9 on the season after winning two of seven sets during three days of competition last week. The Bobcats broke in the new gymnasium Sept. 7, hosting a double triangular. The new school shine didn't cast a strong glow on the Bobcats, as they lost 2-1 to both Stuart and Elgin Public/Pope John. On Sept. 9, the Cats traveled to Norfolk for a triangular. Summerland pushed host Norfolk Catholic in both sets, but came up short, with 27-29 and 22-25 losses....
Summerland boys' and girls' cross country teams finished fourth in their respective divisions at Boyd County meet, held Sept. 9, in Butte. In the girls' race, Aislynn Kester ran 24:45, crossing the finish line in 11th place. Aubrey Parker ended 12th, 25:03. Danielle Schrunk finished just out of medal contention, finishing 16th. Maddie Davis, of West Holt, won the girls' individual title, running 20:25. The team finished with 33 points. North Central won the event, scoring 12 points and...
Reduced speed limit signs, with flashing lights, will warn traffic traveling near the new Summerland School site, to slow down. Antelope County commissioners approved a resolution to the effect during Tuesday's meeting, in Neligh. Speed limit signs, slowing traffic to 35 miles per hour, have been placed at four spots, 200 feet in each direction, from the intersection of 857th (Summerland) Road and 513 Avenue. Commissioner Dean Smith asked if flashing lights have been installed. Boggs said,...
Third District representative Adrian Smith met with area residents, Aug. 18, at the Neligh Public Library. He told constituents it is "refreshing to meet with folks faceto- face, rather than by Zoom." Smith spoke on a variety of topics, primarily driven by questions from audience members. Taxes As a member of the tax writing committee, Smith said he is concerned about current tax proposals under consideration. "It's a huge money grab." He said the capital gains taxes threaten multi-generation...
About 10 days ago, I started watching “One Day in America,” a National Geographic series about what I consider the darkest day in our nation’s history: the September 11 attacks. Watching the show has been an emotional journey, and even though the tears roll as I view an episode, I highly recommend the series. Scenes from the show brought back a deluge of memories. Like many of you, every detail of that day stands out, a slow-motion vignette filled with chaos, frustration, anger and despa...
Summerland struck early and took a four-point advantage to the locker room at the half, but it wasn't enough to subdue the rated St. Mary's on Friday. Led by Aidan Hedstrom, the Cardinals rallied in the second quarter and secured a 38-23 win in O'Neill. After sustaining an injury in the season opener, senior Mason Hoke started in the qb spot, completing three of nine passes for 43 yards. Trevor Thomson led the Bobcat rushing corps, racking up 194 yards on 24 carries. Hoke added 29 rushing yards,...
Despite strong performances from the serving line and at the net, the Lady Bobcats finished last week with a single win and three losses in matches at the Central Valley and St. Mary's triangulars. On Tuesday, Central Valley took care of business in two sets, downing the Bobcats, 25-14 and 25-21. Ady Mlnarik record six kills in the match. Harper Klabenes finished with six digs. The Bobcats came out swinging against CWC in the second contest of the evening, wnning 25-16 and 25-20. Mlnarik and...
Two individuals will receive a cash prize from the Advocate-Messenger, in addition to a gift certificate to Sly’s Family Bar and Grill, in Neligh after predicting scores in the first two Husker football contests. Joleen Meyer picked Illinois to knock off the Huskers, 38-21, when the two teams met Aug. 28. The Illini topped Nebraska, 30-22. In last week’s contest, Harv Ofe, of Neligh, nailed the final score. He predicted Nebraska to throttle Fordham, 52-7. A final Nebraska touchdown by Mar...
PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES August 30, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met in special session Monday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting was opened at 7:01 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate- Messenger and notice was given prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kevin Filsinger, Steve Stearns, Mike Klabenes, Kelly Kerkman, Steve Hankla. Others present: Lauren...
The Village of Clearwater will receive $221,000 from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund to develop a housing project. Notification was received Thursday from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Approximately $12.8 million in awards will be presented in the 2021 cycle. CORE Development, Inc., will receive $315,000 in funds. According to the DED, "The NAHTF was established in 1996 as a financial resource to help communities tackle local housing needs. The presence of quality...
Summerland boys' and girls' cross country teams finished fourth in their respective divisions at Thursday's Boyd County meet. In the girls' race, Aislynn Kester ran 24:45, crossing the finish line in 11th place. Aubrey Parker ended 12th, 25:03. Danielle Schrunk finished just out of medal contention, finishing 16th. Maddie Davis, of West Holt, won the girls' individual title, running 20:25. The team finished with 33 points. North Central won the event, scoring 12 points and Neligh-Oakdale ended...
Family entertainment filled Saturday's schedule during the annual Page Community Day celebration. A sand dig delighted many youngsters, who dug tunnels and holes in a large sandpile, in search of buried treasure. The bicycle parade drew approximately 25 participants. Decorations ranged from unicorns to tractors, princesses to daredevils. People gathered in Lamason Park for a watermelon feed before venturing across the street to watch the firefighters' water fights. Members of the Page Fire...
It was a day for the record books. After pushing back the official start date for the 2021-2022 school year, Summerland kindergarten through 12th-grade students reported to class Monday under one roof, 16 months after construction began, and nearly three and one-half months ahead of the original completion date, at the cornfield school located at the intersection of 513 Avenue and Summerland Road. School buses, shuttles and cars led a steady of procession, delivering students to the unloading...
Future repairs for streets in the Village of Clearwater were discussed during a one- and six year street plan hearing, Monday, in Clearwater. Reed Miller, of Miller & Associates, from Kearney, said maintenance repairs made on an entrance to town and two blocks of Nebraska Street will need to be added to the one-year plan. Knife River Corporation milled and resurfaced the two stretches in May. "What we had before, where there's red (on the map), is part of the six-year plan," Miller said. "We...
I'm not sure who deserves credit for this line, but I want it emblazoned on a T-shirt: "I just love seeing people live their best lie-f on social media." Much like tabloid journalism, you can spin a lie into your own warped version of reality. Post away. Some people will rush to hit the like button or type a half-hearted response without contemplating the validity of the original statement. A quick scroll through social media proves this point. It doesn't matter if it's a half-truth, little...
Summerland's volleyball team sits at 1-1 after the Aug. 26 season opener at the West Holt triangular. Four letter winners return to the 2021 squad, including Hadley Cheatum, Harper Klabenes, Adyson Mlnarik and Emily Nordby. Head Coach Rachael Cheatum said the team is young. "They all have one year or less of varsity experience, but they are working hard and I expect that we will see them grow and improve all season long," she said. In Thursday's first match, Elkhorn Valley swept the Bobcats,...
Aislynn Kester, Alex Thiele and Jesse Thiele brought home medals from the Bobcat cross country season opener, held Aug. 26, at the Calamus Golf Course, in Burwell. In the girls' division, Kester finished 13th. The second-year veteran runner crossed the line in 19:29. After the race, Kester said she felt good about her performance. Danielle Schrunk and Ellie Dougherty also competed in the meet. Their times were not available. The Thiele brothers - Alex and Jesse - finished six seconds apart in...
The Bobcats opened the 2021 campaign with a 12-6 win over Elkhorn Valley. The teams met under the lights in Orchard on Friday. Head Coach Tom Thramer said his squad did some good things, especially defensively. "On offense, we have to do a better job of hanging on to the ball, finishing blocks and, especially finishing drives when we are inside the 20-yard line," he said. Junior Trevor Thomson rushed for 180 yards on 22 carries to set the tone for the Bobcats. He also nabbed a pass for a 16-...
Three-hundred and forty-three firemen lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. Eleven current and retired firefighters are bicycling across America to ensure those 343 colleagues are not forgotten. Led by retired firefighter Darrell Sales, the Bay to Brooklyn project riders departed Santa Clara, California, Aug. 1 and will arrive at Ground Zero, Sept. 9. The group rode to Eugene, Oregon, before veering east, traveling through Idaho and Wyoming. In Nebraska, they have followed U.S. Highway 20 and...
Preparations for the 2021- 2022 school year are nearing completion for Superintendent Kyle Finke and members of the Summerland School staff. In an interview, Friday, with area media representatives Finke said the new building "is coming along." "The elementary, we could have probably been in there today, moving in," he said. The lower level of the high school, which includes the industrial tech and ag areas and science and social studies classrooms, are slightly behind. "The nice thing is, we...
An interesting question posed in church a few weeks ago has been on my mind lately. What do you want? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t. At age 20, I wanted it all: law school, a job on printer’s row in Chicago, a husband and children, the white picket fence surrounding the house. At age 60, wants look a lot different. Good health, family time, good friends, quality sleep time and a positive outlook seem satisfying. Somehow, I think pastor was seeking a different response, a more spir...
Rachael Cheatum's squad of Lady Bobcats went one and one against both opponents at Monday's jamboree matches at Boone Central. In the opener, Boone Central maintained control over Summerland and earned a 25-16 win in the first set. The Lady Cats regrouped and finished with a 25-12 second-set win. Preslie Robertson finished the match with 11 digs. Cassidy Bearinger and Ady Mlnarik added seven digs apiece. Robertson also finished with three solo stuffs. Statistics vs. Boone Central: L. Robertson:...
A full slate of activities is on tap, with events for all ages, during Page Community Day, Aug. 28. The Frederick Cronk Memorial Trap Shoot will begin at 9 a.m. Signs will be posted, directing contestants and spectators to the event. Kountry Korner Cafe will open at 10:30 a.m. and serve food until 4:30 p.m. Die-hard Cornhusker fans will be able to watch Nebraska take on Illinois on the big screen TV, starting at noon. Youngsters won't want to miss the sand dig. Money and prizes will be up for...
A long-time Antelope County Fair supporter was tabbed the 2021 recipient of the Jolene Mosel Helping Hand Award. Antelope County 4-H youth coordinator Tessa Hain presented the award to Char Carpenter, of Neligh, during the 4-H awards ceremony, Aug. 8, in Neligh. Carpenter is the leader of the Merry Maids and Muscles 4-H Club and is the former 4-H rabbit superintendent. She currently serves as a director for the Antelope County Ag Society. Mosel was actively involved in 4-H as a youth and during...
