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Last month, Summerland Fine Arts instructors presented top awards in their respective disciplines....
Moments filled with laughter, reminiscing, and tears are a few of the highlights from Saturday's commencement ceremony at Summerland Public School. Following the processional, played by the Summerland band, Superintendent Molly Aschoff welcomed faculty, family and guests. Shaylie Kester provided the senior welcome. She told classmates it was a "privilege to stand among them." "Over the years, we have had experiences that have challenged us, shaped us, and ultimately prepared us for this moment....
In a single jump, Bobcat senior Ryan Rifer set a personal best, school record and facility meet record, on Friday at the Wayne State High School Track Invite. Rifer cleared 6' 5", besting the second- through fourth-place finishers by seven inches. He also competed in the 400m, running 59.27. He ended in 13th place. Ethan Kester finished second in pole vault. He cleared 11' 6 inches. The 4x800 team, comprised of Ethan Barner, Lane Sanne, Rogan Robertson, and Cash kester placed sixth. They ran...
Summerland's girls basketball team controlled their destiny, Dec. 30, in the championship tournament. After jumping to a 15-2 lead over Winside, the girls cruised to a 49-38 victory. Winside's defense held Summerland to seven points in the second quarter, narrowing the margin to 22-20 at the half. But the Bobcats roared back in the third quarter, adding 19 points to the cause and finished with eight in the final stanza. Kanyon Allemang led the team with 22 points. Jenna Funk powered her way to...
The 2025 Open Class Non-Livestock Exhibit Results. Please note, the following results were taken from handwritten lists of names matched against exhibit cards. Therefore, spelling errors may easily have occurred. We regret any errors that may have occurred in the process of creating this listing. Ron Gilg – Craft, Red; Woodworking, Blue; Garden Produce – Vegetables, Blue; Garden produce – Vegetables, Blue; Garden Produce – Vegetables, Red; Garden Produce – Vegetables, White; Garden Produce – Veg...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 14, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., July 14, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
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...
Make plans now to participate in the Orchard 5K Color Run/Walk, July 26, sponsored by the Summerland Track team. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., at the Orchard Community Center, with the race set to start at 8. An $20 entry fee includes a free, white T-shirt, if signed up before July 16. "You can sign up after this date but you will not receive a T-shirt," said Coach Shannon Schumacher. To register, email shannonschumacher@summerlandbobcats.org or text 402-750-9012....
Earlier this spring, Summerland Public School fine arts educators announced recipients of awards. Raina Krebs was named Fine Arts student of the year. She also received the John Philip Sousa Award for accomplishments in band and was named the one-act play production student of the year. Lenora Kester received the National School Choral Award. Brandon Pruden was the recipient of the speech/forensics student of the year....
New heights • Surrounded by family, Summerland senior Bailey Ahlers inked a letter of intent with Wayne State College. Ahlers, a track and field standout, will compete on the Wildcats track and field team as a high jumper. "I'm looking forward to the challenge," Ahlers told SAM. Ahlers is a three-time state qualifier. In 2023, she finished ninth after clearing 5 feet. Last year, she cleared 5' 3 inches and returned home with a silver medal. Joining Ahlers during the April 23 signing ceremony w...
If you were to describe recognizable places in Antelope County, what sites would you include? For Summerland Public Schools student Sophie Rittscher, Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Neligh Mill, St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Starlite Drive-In come to mind. Rittscher, a sophomore, sketched those memorable places on watercolor paper, bringing life and color to the page. Now, Rittscher's painting is part of the Collaborative Nebraska Map Project at the Museum of Nebraska Art in...
Senior Ruger Switzer earned two medals while junior Ryan Rifer claimed the high jump title, Friday, at the Wayne Invite at the Wildcat Dome. Coach Shannon Schumacher said he was happy with the way things started for the year despite not having a full squad competing. "We didn't take all of the boys to the first meet because some of them haven't practiced yet because of state basketball ... some of the younger kids got to do some events that they normally might not get a chance to," he said....
Summerland's girls track team started the 2025 campaign competing inside the Wildcat Dome, part of a larger $30 million athletic complex expansion, at Wayne State College. "It was fun going to a meet in Wayne's new facility," said coach Shannon Schumacher. During Friday's meet, the Bobcat high jump team - minus Bailey Ahlers, who is out with injury - picked up where they left off last season. Lydia Robertson took top honors, clearing 4' 8 inches. Caydence Schumacher ended in second, sailing over...
Summerland's girls' basketball team played two commanding games in the Summerland Holiday Tournament, bringing home the championship trophy on Saturday. The Lady Bobcats opened the tournament in dominant fashion on Dec. 27, defeating Winside 48-23 in the first round. A combination of aggressive defense and consistent scoring allowed the Bobcats to control the game from start to finish. The Lady Bobcats set the tone early, outscoring Winside 10-6 in both the first and second quarters, giving...
When Larry and Judy Parker moved to Clearwater in 1965, little did they know they would spark the idea for one of the hottest rodeo tickets in Nebraska. On Nov. 9, Clearwater Chamber of Commerce honored the Judy Parker, the late Larry Parker and Steve Patras, of Clearwater, for orchestrating the first Clearwater Rodeo in 1967 and named the new building on the grounds the Double P Tack Room. Larry Parker died in 2004, in an automobile accident near Mission, South Dakota. During Saturday's event,...
At first glance, the mural adorning the wall in the Bunker Bar, inside the newly-remodeled Clearwater Legion, looks familiar. Artist Shannon Schumacher of Clearwater said there are slight differences to the original version he painted nearly a decade ago. "The sky is different," he said. "And the arch of the bunker." When he first met with Clearwater Sons of the American Legion officials to discuss the original design, a bunker was mentioned. Schumacher drew inspiriation for the bunker from a...
Orchard Community Club invites area residents to celebrate homecoming during the 2024 Orchard Free Days celebration, scheduled for July 25 to 28. Thursday, July 25 Kickoff the weekend celebration at the dive-in movie at the Orchard Swimming Pool, sponsored by the Orchard Public Library and Village of Orchard. The event is free and the movie will begin at dusk. Friday, July 26 On Friday, make plans to attend the Orchard Historical Society's chicken dinner. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and...
The purple ribbon atop the pencil drawing of a famous icon says it all: Best of Show. Caydence Schumacher, a sophomore at Summerland Public Schools, submitted a pencil drawing of Marilyn Monroe to the ESU 8 Art Show, held April 5 to 7 at the Antelope County Fairgrounds in Neligh. Judges awarded it the top prize. Schumacher said when she's decided what to draw, she sometimes has an individual in mind or she'll search for famous people she's a fan of. "I decided to do Marilyn Monroe because she...
One of the most iconic symbols of Nebraska and its history still dots the state's landscape, blades circling in the air, pumping clean clear water from the ground. Three Summerland students believe a windmill designed and constructed at the school will pay homage to Nebraska's roots - and be a visitor favorite - at this week's Norfolk Home and Garden Show at the Chuck M. Pohlman Agriculture Complex in Norfolk. The 12-foot windmill, designed by Summerland sophomore Caydence Schumacher, and...
Bobcat cross country team members returned home, Thursday, without any medals from the Boyd County Cross Country Invite. Yet, the young runners continue to show improvement, according to head coach Shannon Schumacher. Carlee Livingston finished 17th and Savannah Gallagher, 24th, respectively, in the girls' division. Livingston crossed the finish line in 25.13, while Gallager ran 28.33. Zander Cepel ended 24th in the boys' division, running 22:48. Three junior high boys competed. Kiptyn Belzer...
Summerland's track teams packed a one-two punch, May 4, at the Randolph Invite. The boys' team finished first,scoring 192 points in the five-team field. The Lady Cats finished second to Ponca, who won with 203 points. Summerland scored 140. Coach Shannon Schumacher said the girls' team had several highlights. "Hadley Cheatum led the team on her last meet before districts, with three golds in three events. Bailey Ahlers and Raina Krebs also got first in their events. Lydia Robertson, Caydence...
Coach Shannon Schumacher's boys' and girls' track and field teams had a "fantastic showing" at Saturday's Niobrara Valley Conference meet in Atkinson. Both teams finished third in their divisions. West Holt won the girls' division, scoring 191 points. St. Mary's totaled 91 for second place. The Bobcats and Elkhorn Valley tied for third, scoring 76. In the boys' division, West Holt scored 192 points to take the team title. EV took the runner-up trophy after scoring 141.5 points. The Bobcats...
Summerland track and field teams will be represented Thursday, April 27, at the 29th annual Northeast Nebraska Track and Field Classic,. Hadley Cheatum has been invited in five events, although an athlete may not compete in more than four. Cheatum qualified in the 100 and 300 hurdles and the 200m, 400m and 800m races. Coach Shannon Schumacher said Cheatum will not compete in the 800m Cheatum will compete in 100m hurdles at 5:20 p.m., 400m dash at 6:30 p.m., 300 hurdles at 6:45 p.m. and 200m...
Hadley Cheatum led the Bobcat girls' track team at the April 13 O'Neill Invite, winning four gold medals. Coach Shannon Schumacher said he was proud of how the team performed. "They put up a lot of strong performances and personal bests. We ended up third out of 17 teams," the coach said. Three Bobcat jumpers earned medals in high jump. Bailey Ahlers finished second, at 5'; Caydence Schumacher, fourth, 4' 10 and Lydia Robertson, fifth, 4' 10, out of a total of 26 jumpers. "We had many others...
Summerland elementary students in grades four through six will have an opportunity to learn fundamental skills and techniques associated with track and field events during an upcoming clinic. The Summerland track and field team and coaches will host the clinic, Saturday, April 15, at noon. Beginning at 2:30, elementary students will be able to showcase newly-learned skills in a meet. Events available for competition include the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m races, long jump and shot put. Organziers...
