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One Summerland administrator and six educators submitted letters of resignation that were read during Monday's school board meeting, in Ewing. Mike Sanne, who has served as principal at Clearwater for 15 years, has accepted a position as superintendent of schools at Boyd County Schools. In his resignation letter, Sanne, a Clearwater native, wrote, "Having my kids attend school where I attended school was a wonderful blessing." He credited the Clearwater community for its support. "To my staff,...
Dear Editor, The Orchard Historical Society would like to thank the people of Orchard and its surrounding communities for the interest and support shown to us over the years. With that support, we have restored the Rex Theatre and the District 57 one-room schoolhouse. The society desires to take on the project of digitization of the Orchard News newspapers dating back to 1902. These papers are currently on microfilm through 2003 but not out on the World Wide Web. That’s over 5,000 newspapers full of history, but only accessible by using a m...
Two defendants waived their rights to preliminary hearings in the Antelope County court last Wednesday, Feb. 3, and were bound over to Antelope County district court by the Honorable Donna Taylor. Mason R. Siems, 21, of Tilden is charged with two Class 1D felony counts of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, alleged Nov. 21, 2020. He is set for arraignment in district court Feb. 24. Taylor set bond at $10,000, personal recognizance. Siems is represented by Antelope County public...
The Honorable Donna Taylor, presiding from the bench in the Antelope County court last week, set sentencing dates for several defendants, who admitted criminal allegations. Robert J. Evans, 41, of Elgin pleaded guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement, to one count of violating a harassment protection order, a Class 2 misdemeanor committed Dec. 12. In return, Antelope County attorney Joe Abler dismissed two additional counts of violating the protection order and agreed to recommend a fine only at...
Congratulations to winners of the Antelope County 4-H and FFA Boosters Gun Raffle! Winners may claim prizes at Den's Repair - Dennis Herley, in Clearwater, or Tim Twibell, in Orchard. • September - Paul Mackeprang - Bow package • October - James Zwingman - Tikka T3 Hunter .270 cal • November - Ross Schindler - Lifetime Hunt/Fish license, age 0-15 • December - Shad Thompson - Savage Model 25 .204 cal • Christmas - Owen Childers - DPMS Oracle AR-15, 5.56/.223 • January - Trey Rittscher -...
I’m guilty ... and I imagine you are, too. I’m guilty of spending dollars outside the community, sharing my wealth with box stores and high-dollar chains, instead of investing in mom and pop establishments. Granted, I don’t do it all the time, but if I happen to be in Norfolk or Lincoln, I’ll stop and pick up items I may need soon. I’ve written it before, but it bears repeating. Spending locally makes dollars and sense. (Yes, that’s a play on words.) Let’s use my shopping example mentioned abo...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a meeting with superintendent candidates, Monday, Feb. 8; Tuesday, Feb. 9; Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 11; at 5 p.m., at Summerland Golf Course Clubhouse, 51020 857th Road, Ewing. Meetings may need to be changed based on weather conditions. Please see the district website, www.summerlandbobcats.org, for updated information. An agenda for the meeting is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the superintendent...
1. Call meeting to order 1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act 1. B. Roll call 1. C. Possible motion on board member absence 2. Recognize visitors 3. Approve agenda 4. Break for supper with superintendent candidate at 5:10 p.m. 5. Formal interview with candidate for superintendent of schools. Candidate # at 6 p.m. 6. Adjourn. PLEASE NOTE: Meetings may need to be changed based on weather conditions. Please see the District website (summerlandbobcats.org) for updated information. The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a meeting Friday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m., at Summerland Golf Course Clubhouse, 51020 857th Road, Ewing. Meetings may need to be changed based on weather conditions. Please see the district website, www.summerlandbobcats.org, for updated information. An agenda for the regular meeting is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the superintendent in Orchard. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be...
1. Call meeting to order 1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act 1. B. Roll call 1. C. Possible motion on board member absence 2. Recognize visitors 3. Approve agenda 4. Break for supper with superintendent candidate at 5:10 p.m. 5. Formal interview with candidate for superintendent of schools. Candidate # at 6 p.m. 6. Discussion 6.A. Discuss the results of interviews for superintendent of schools 7. Action items 7.A. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action on the offering of the contract for superintendent of schools for the 2021-2022 school...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Monday, Feb. 15, at 12 p.m., at the Ewing site. An agenda for the regular meeting is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the superintendent in Orchard. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published February 4, 2021 ZNEZ \...
1. Call meeting to order 1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act 1. B. Roll call 1. C. Possible motion on board member absence 2. Approve agenda 3. Public participation (15 minutes allowed) 4. Consent agenda 4.A. Minutes of the Jan. 11 meeting 4. B. Monthly financial report. 5. Old business 5.A. Building construction update 5. B. Review, consider and take all necessary action on the purchase agreement for the Clearwater school building 6. New business 6.A. Review, consider and take all necessary action on obsolete equipment 6.B. Review, consider and...
Future development of the Summerland Public School building, in Orchard, took center stage during a Sunday listening session. Village of Orchard trustees requested public input regarding potential relocation of village offices, library and shop, along with development of a community center, at the site, which will be vacated when Summerland students move into a new facility located at the intersection of 513 Avenue and Summerland Road. Orchard Economic Development Association member Kristi...
Make plans to attend a drive-through meal, sponsored by the Orchard Historical Society. A freewill donation will be accepted at the Jan. 31 event, planned for 5 to 7 p.m., at the Rex Theatre, in Orchard. French dip sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, green beans and dessert will be served....
Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” I was reminded of the quote during Sunday’s town hall meeting in Orchard. The quote isn’t specific to our local communities. No, it’s a question worth asking no matter where you call home. But, the premise of King’s words - the notion that volunteering and making an impact in another person’s life - is what sticks out. Sunday’s meeting reinforced the meaning. It’s one of the great...
The Bazile Groundwater Management Area has launched a new website for the new year. The BGMA's new online presence debuted in early January at bgma.nebraska.gov in a move to separate itself from the Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District's website. "We decided to get a new website so we would have our own stand-alone website," said Jeremy Milander, the management area's Nebraska Extension cropping systems educator. "We felt that this would avoid some confusion as our old site was a tab on the...
Ping-pong enthusiasts have an opportunity to showcase their skills this weekend. A tournament is planned Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Orchard United Methodist Church, at 5 p.m. A beginners’ and advanced bracket will be available. Prizes will be awarded to the top three places in each division....
A Texas couple, accused in the theft of a pickup and camper, recently had their Antelope County charges dismissed. Antelope County attorney Joe Abler told the Advocate, on Monday morning, “Local Antelope County charges against Rodney Anderson and Lauren Lucas were dismissed last week, after my office was contacted and informed by the Scotts Bluff County attorney’s office that felony charges and warrants for theft of the same motor vehicle had been filed in that jurisdiction. As far as the alleged felony theft of a camper from a business in Hol...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the Summerland - Ewing site, 416 N. Spruce Street, in Ewing, and will be open to the public. An agenda for the meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the administrative office in Orchard. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. Published January 28, 2021...
1. Call meeting to order 1.A. Nebraska Opens Meeting Act 1.B. Roll Call 1.C. Possible motion on board member absence 2. Approve agenda 3. Review input meeting reports 4. Review interview schedule 5. Review interview questions and interview protocol 6. Discuss available housing, welcome packets, etc. 7. Selection of finalists (possible executive session if needed) Any agenda item, or portion thereof, may be discussed in executive session, where permitted by law. The public is hereby notified that the board may come in and out of executive...
Colten Adams, Orchard, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Each semester, students seeking their first bachelor's degree, who meet or exceed specific grade-point average thresholds, are selected for inclusion on the chancellor's list and/or dean's list. This fall, 1,583 students qualified for the chancellor's list, earned a grade-point average of 4.0, provided 12 or more quality hours were completed. Students who qualified for the dean’s list earned a 3.5 GPA or better, provided 12 or...
More than 1,300 students have been named to the first semester honor roll at Wayne State College. To qualify, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. An asterik by a name denotes a 4.0 GPA. Local residents receiving honors include Travis Rudloff*, Taylor Sanne, Skye Schroeder and Kylie Thiele*, Clearwater; Jacob Green, Elizabeth Nordby, Brad Thoendel and Alex Thramer*, Ewing; Brandi Ruzicka, Erin Schwager, Kyle Snodgrass and Levi Stacken, Orchard....
Northeast Community College in Norfolk has released the president’s honor list and deans’ honor list for both full- and part-time students for the Fall 2020 semester. To be named to the president’s honor list, students must earn a grade-point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Students named to the deans’ honor list must have earned a grade-point average of 3.75 or above and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Two area residents were named to the president’s list for full-time students, including Cade Mlnarik,...
Ervin J. Mast, 33, of Ewing appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor last week, for arraignment on four counts alleged Nov. 27, 2020. He is charged with, Count I, driving under the influence, .15 grams or more, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor; Count II, no proof of financial responsibility, a Class 2 misdemeanor; no valid registration, a Class 3 misdemeanor; and possession of an open alcohol container, an infraction. Mast pleaded not guilty to all four counts and requested a jury trial. Pretrial hearing is set Feb. 17. Bond, in the...
Summerland Schools released principal's honor roll and honor roll lists for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Students qualifying for the Clearwater site's principal's honor roll include Emma King, Caydence Schumacher, Lenora Kester, Aislynn Kester, Kelsey SchlechtShaylie Kester, Irelyn Bearinger, Eli Thiele and Dillon Moser. Students qualifying for the Clearwater site's honor roll include Faith King, Kelton Bruhn, Alex Thiele, Calissa Kester, Jacob Behnk, Jesse Thiele, Maryssa...
