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Summerland Board of Education will meet in regular session Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at Summerland Public School, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Agenda items include reports from the Americanism Committee and updates on the district’s strategic planning process. The board will recognize students and staff during the Celebration of Excellence portion of the meeting and hear public comment, limited to 15 minutes. Items on the consent agenda include approval of minutes from September m...
Bella Kester finished second at the Battle Creek XC Invite, Friday, at Evergreen Country Club. She ran 21:58.24. Karley Dawkins ended 31st, finishing in 25:30.61. Luke Kester led the Bobcat boys team, running 21:00.45, placing 24th. Zander Cepel ended 51st, crossing in 24:36.04, while Jorden Cox ran 35:40.62, placing 62nd. In the junior high division, Taylon Bertschinger set the pace for the Summerland squad, running 16:03.38. Ali Sonnenfelt ended in 19:08.69, and Jaden Robinett completed the...
The Summerland volleyball team finished 3-1 in games last week, defeating Niobrara/Verdigre, Boyd County and North Central, before falling in three sets to Laurel-Concord-Coleridge on Saturday....
If you’re reading this column, thank you. More than likely, you value community newspapers and understand the role a newspaper plays in defining and reporting on daily happenings, capturing a snapshot of what makes a community click. This week, we celebrate National Newspaper Week. The theme - Embracing Local Journalism for a Better Future - sets a foundation. First and foremost, we’re a print product that examines what does and does not work within a community, a camera focusing on the hea...
Summerland Public School announced its homecoming royalty during coronation and pep rally, Sept. 26. Maevlee Benson, daughter of Turee and Brittany Benson, and Cooper Maier, son of Chase and Kacie Maier, served as crown bearers. Senior court members Jadyn Hobbs, Shaylie Kester, Kenzie Sanne, Queen Caydence Schumacher, King Ethan Kester, David Stene, Ryan Rifer, Kevin Lopez. Class attendants included Lilly Kester (freshman), Belle Anson (sophomore), Charlee Wagner (junior), Beau Ahlers (junior),...
A long-term planning process is underway at Summerland Public School. Earlier this year, the board of education partnered with the Nebraska Association of School Boards to guide strategic planning efforts. The goal: create a roadmap to expand educational opportunities, address concerns, boost achievement and align with the district's mission and vision. The first phase - Discover and Define - included a district profile prepared by administrators, a visit from NASB members and a planning...
After nearly two years of fundraising and community support, Clearwater will celebrate the dedication of its Veterans Park at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. The memorial, located at Main and Nebraska Streets, will be unveiled with a short program honoring local service men and women. What began as Ralph Tichota's vision grew into a community-wide effort. With the help of dedicated citizens, more than $275,000 was raised to create a lasting tribute. The park features striking bronze sculptures -...
Sometimes, you need a good laugh. After last week - filled with school activities, work obligations, and family medical emergencies - I needed something to smooth the chaos and soothe the calm. I found it in a TV show, “The Paper,” a mockumentary spin-off from the creators of “The Office.” The show is available on Peacock, a streaming service. Most days I am the lone SAM staffer in Clearwater’s building, appropriately dubbed “The Office.” Yet, the mundane crises created during the show, like di...
Witnessing family friends struggle with the lose a son by suicide, Summerland volleyball players Charlee and Paityn Wagner made a decision to talk about the importance of mental health. Their platform: the volleyball court. "Paityn and I witnessed what their family had to go through and how hard it truly is to know what someone is going through on the inside," Charlee said. The sisters brought the idea to the Bobcat volleyball team. On Sept. 16, the team held a bake sale and sold T-shirts, with...
Instead of running over the hills, overlooking the river, at the Crofton golf course, Bobcat runners were tested with a new course at Weigand Recreation Area when they competed in the Crofton Invite on Sept. 25. Bella Kester brought home the eighth-place medal, running 22:00.89. Karley Dawkins ended 37th, clocking in at 26:47.89. Luke Kester paced the Bobcat boys team, running 20:38.80, putting him in 32nd place. Zander Cepel ran 21:37.50, while Jorden Cox finished in 33:17.30. Taylon...
Milling along First Street, in Clearwater, will be added to the village's One- and Six-Year Street Improvement plan. "You have that scheduled," John Zwingman, village engineer, told the board of trustees during a Sept. 8 hearing. Nebraska Street improvements weren't added to the plan at this time, but will be if the village receives a Community Development Block Grant. Trustee Cody Kester asked Zwingman if he had experience working with roller compacted concrete. Zwingman said some county roads...
Orchard's Tourist Park, located along US Highway 20, has a different look. Two large pine trees were removed from the area on Sept. 17 in order for construction to begin on the Orchard Veterans Memorial. Orchard village trustees approved the tree removal when they met Sept. 15 in regular session. Construction of the new memorial is expected to begin soon. Officials also accepted an agreement between Antelope County and the village for law enforcement services, which will run $1,242.25 per...
Heat and humidity didn't seem to bother the Bobcat cross country teams at the Neligh-Oakdale Cross Country Invite, held at the Antelope Country Club on Sept. 15. Luke Kester ran 20:33.5, finishing 29th in the high school boys' division. Zander Cepel finished finished 42nd, crossing the finish line in 23:22. In the girls' division, Isabella Kester brought home the eight-place medal. She ran 22:34. Karley Dawkins placed 23rd. She ran 27:12. Austin Cepel placed 23rd in the junior high boys...
During last week’s strategic planning committee meeting at Summerland Public Schools, a theme in the focus group I was part of centered around letting students know that returning home after the post-high school experience is a possibility worth considering. Give it the old college try. Maybe a technical career is in your future. Perfect, either way. Just remember, when you graduate, you’re welcome to come home and extend roots already established here. While I agree with young adults con...
The Bobcats scored first in Friday's home match-up against Stanton, setting the tone for the contest which resulted in a 27-12 victory. Stanton kicked off and the Bobcats began a methodical 65-yard drive resulting in an Austin Mendoza touchdown. The PAT failed. The Mustangs replied with a quick score down the field and missed the pat. With :58 left in the quarter, the teams were knotted at six6. As second-quarter action began, Cash Kester located Mason Schwager on fourth down for a touchdown....
The Bobcats swept the Wildcats, 3-0, on Sept. 16. Abryelle Kester and Kanyon Allemang each landed 10 kills. Belle Anson added another three kills. Anson and Allemang nailed five aces apiece from the service line. Caydence Schumacher finished with two aces. Leah Wiese picked up 13 digs. Allemang, Wagner, and Anson each finished with eight digs, while Kaylee Thiele and Kenzie Sanne finished with seven apiece. Allemang and Sanne led in assists, with 19 and 13 apiece....
A lightbulb moment between mother and daughter rose into reality when Double H Bakery opened its doors for business last week in Ewing. Bakery owner Tamara Heim was working from home one day. The Heims' middle daughter, Clara, was also home and streaming movies. "I knew this wasn't sustainable, so I asked her, 'Clara, what are we going to do?'" Heim recalled. Clara's response - bake cookies - was the spark that convinced Heim a bakery could give the family a way to be more involved in the...
Homecoming festivities for Summerland Public School will begin Sunday, Sept. 21, with a bonfire at the ball park in Orchard. Fun, in the form of a paint war, will begin at 7 p.m. Students in grades 7 to 12 are asked to wear white. Dress-up days feature plenty of opportunities for all students to show school spirit. Monday, Sept. 22 is camo day. Students are asked to wear their best camouflage outfits. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the school may resemble a relaxing island getaway for tropical day. It's...
The smoky scent of sizzling ribs will be drifting through the air, Sept. 27, in Orchard, as sauce-slicked racks hit the heat at the Orchard Community Club's annual Ribfest. The event includes a vendor fair. Organizers report more than 40 vendors will offer goods at the Orchard Community Center at 425 4th Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will offer jewelry and accessories, boutique clothing, home and seasonal decor, bath and body products, household items, and more. JuJu Bean Coffee and...
Ewing village trustees approved the tax levy request and budget for 2026 when they met Monday, Sept. 8. The village's operating budget includes a 4% increase, to $2,025,104.00. The property tax request of $77,298.03 increased 7% from 2025, primarily due to an increase in valuation. Ewing's valuation jumped 7% to $17,177,339.00. The village's tax rate remains at $.45. During regular session, Village Clerk Jen Ramold said a drainage survey of an alley next to Double H Bakery was completed by...
Cash Kester passed for 175 yards and ran for 124 in Friday's 55-0 victory over Madison. The Dragons did not have an answer for the Bobcats as they tallied 496 all-purpose yards. Coach Tom Thramer said his squad was able to get the pass game going, an aspect of the game they've been focusing on. "I thought that we started a little sluggish and we had a lot of missed assignments early. In the second half, we came out a little more inspired and were able to put the game away," Thramer said....
What’s the best thing about a reunion? The wait in between. (Ba dum tss!) Okay, maybe not. But this summer was full of reunions—mini and mega. First up: a gathering with my mom’s siblings and cousins in Tilden. Then a Schindler shindig back at the farm. And most recently, the Class of 2005 from Lutheran High Northeast pulled me into their get-together. At the Fields family gathering, the food table groaned under the weight of sweet treats. Ten desserts—overkill or perfection? Depends how str...
On a hot and humid morning, the Bobcat cross country teams ventured to Laurel for a 10 a.m. meet. Freshman Isabella Kester ran a strong 5K, and finished fourth in a field of 50 runners. Her time, 22:33.00, set a personal record. Senior Karley Dawkins ended 28thm with a run of 26:46.30, a PR. In the boys' division, Luke Kester led the Bobcats with a 20th-place finish. He ran 21:21.00, a season record for the sophomore. Zander Cepel ran 22:57.10, placing 30th, a season record. Jorden Cox was...
Oops, they did it again. For the 15th time, Mid-States Rodeo Association contestants voted Clearwater's Big Rodeo as the top large-purse rodeo of the year. Award recipients were announced Sunday. M-SRA members determine winners of the group's annual awards, voting in nine categories, including announcer, secretary, tier, judge, pick up man, bullfighter, timed event contractor and rough stock contractor. The chamber event was tabbed as the top rodeo in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 19...
Page Farmers Market will greet visitors Saturday, Sept. 13, and then close for the season. The market begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m., at the Page City Park. An end-of-season giveaway is planned. Receive one entry from each booth from which you make a purchase. The drawing will be held at 12:30 p.m., and winners must be present to win. A list of vendors will be posted on the market's Facebook page....
