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The Summerland school board unanimously approved a series of engineering changes July 1 that will reduce the cost of the district's wastewater lagoon replacement project by about $74,458 without compromising the system's long-term performance. Board members approved the project during a July 1 special meeting. Savings come primarily from redesigning the lift station, delaying construction of a second lagoon cell until it's needed, and simplifying pump controls after the engineer determined the...
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JULY 1, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a special meeting, Wednesday, July 1, at 6:30 p.m. President Nate Schwager opened the meeting, which was advertised in the June 24, 2026, newspapers, at 6:30 p.m. Attendance was taken at 6:30 p.m. All board members were present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, and Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Twibell, seconded by Thiele, to approve the agenda as presented. Voting aye: Ahlers,...
lschindler@summerlandadvocate.com?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Thursday, April 2 Ewing Community Holy Week Services Ewing Community Holy Week Services, Devotions at noon; lunch at 12:30, Ewing United Methodist-Presbyterian Church (USA) Friday, April 3 No School at SPS No School at Summerland Public School Ewing Community Holy Week Services Ewing Community Holy Week Services, Devotions at noon; lunch at 12:30, Ewing United... Full story
For Kaylee Thiele, the title of Miss Clearwater Rodeo was never about wearing the crown, it was about representing the people who inspired her love of rodeo. As her reign comes to a close, she credits her community and father for helping shape her journey. A Clearwater native, Thiele grew up around Clearwater's Big Rodeo. "I've been involved in it for as long as I remember. Whether I was hauling hay or helping carry flags, I've been a part of the organization for a long time," she noted. Her lov...
For the majority of her life, basketball has taught Adyson Mlnarik lessons on and off the court. Now, as a junior at Hastings College, she is using her experiences to help younger athletes at a series of basketball camps that took place at Summerland, St. Mary's, Boyd County, and Niobrara/Verdigre schools. "The goals are the same for all age divisions, developing their skills and making them more confident." Mlnarik said. According to Mlnarik, her specialty in basketball would be shooting, but... Full story
Despite hearing research supporting early childhood education programs and discussing ways to identify learning and behavioral needs earlier, Summerland Board of Education members voted 6-0 on June 17 not to accept a $50,000 Nebraska Department of Education grant that would have expanded preschool services to three-year-olds. The board spent significant time discussing the proposal before board member Jeremy Wagner made a motion to accept the grant. The motion ultimately failed on a 6-0 vote,...
When Tyler Braden takes the stage on Main Street during Clearwater's Big Rodeo on Saturday night, concertgoers can expect more than just a string of country hits. They can expect the same energy, emotion and connection that have helped propel the former firefighter from playing local shows to becoming one of country music's rising stars. Braden will headline the annual Clearwater's Big Rodeo concert on June 27, bringing a performance he describes as high-energy, personal and designed to take...
A new passport program is encouraging Nebraskans to hit the road in search of flowers, while helping small businesses and rural communities attract new visitors. Created in March and launched on May 1, the Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport aims to connect flower farms, greenhouses, floral shops, and other similar destinations across Nebraska, said Andrea Curlo, Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport coordinator and owner of Aunt Annie's Flower Farm & Mercantile in Glenvil. Curlo said the passport also helps...
When Brett Kaczor walked into the Ewing football program as a freshman, longtime Ewing coach Ed Johnson didn't need much time to recognize what he had. "We (Coach Brock Eichelberger and I) made a decision to bring him right up right away," Johnson recalled. "We thought he was ready, and we used him right away and didn't waste any time at all. He proved us right, I guess." Nearly two decades later, that decision looks even more obvious. On June 20, Kaczor was inducted into the Nebraska Eight-Man...
GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE & OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION AND FILING DEADLINES, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA I, Lisa Payne, Antelope County Clerk/Election Commissioner, hereby give notice of the offices to be filled by election that will appear on the 2026 General Election Ballot to be held Nov. 3, 2026, in Antelope County, Nebraska, as per State Statute 32-601. Notice is also given that the filing deadlines for such offices are July 15, 2026, for incumbents and Aug. 3, 2026, for non-incumbents. An incumbent is anyone serving in an elective...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Board meetings are held on the first working day after the 15th and the last working day of the month. Meetings are held at the Holt County Courthouse meeting room. Board of Equalization at a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:15 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on June 10, 2026, in the Atkinson Graphic. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for public inspection...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JUNE 17, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the school board meeting room. President Schwager opened the meeting, which was advertised in the June 10, 2026 newspapers, to order at 7:32 p.m. The meeting was moved to the commons area in the school to accommodate the number of people attending, President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Roll call was taken and all board members were present: Ryan...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION JULY 1, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Wednesday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m., at school board meeting room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the village clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. AGENDA...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Acco Brands USA LLC, sup, 489.48; AKRS - Neligh, rep to mower deck, 715.61; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 10,805.44; Antelope Memorial Hospital, transportation physicals, 430.00; Ashley Shaffer, second sem 25-26 mileage, 1,392.00; ASAP Express, water sample delivery, 60.00; Birch, Jacob B, spring 26 mileage, 2,704.25; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 318.25; Blick Art Materials, sup, 1,071.88; BSN Sports, LLC, sup, 62.64; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash serv, 2,516.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, s...
After earning the Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Championship, first-year competitor Max Shrader and second-year competitors Dawson McLain and Corbin Schueth traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to test their knowledge in engineering and problem-solving against teams from across the country. The Summerland Chapter team arrived in Atlanta on June 1 and competed June 2 to 5. For the national competition, the team had to build a machine that could go through obstacles, while also completing other...
Before attending the National Leadership and Skills Competition, the Summerland Chapter team earned first place at the Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Championship, which took place April 9 -11, in Grand Island, Nebraska. The Summerland Chapter team, consisting of team members Max Shrader, Dawson McLain, and Corbin Schueth, was the only team that attended the state competition. The other three teams that were scheduled to be there did not compete, the team stated. At this competition, the team had to pick up a cylinder with less force...
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's rodeo committee is busy putting the final touches on the group's 59th annual rodeo, which begins June 26 and continues through June 28 at Gene Snodgrass Arena located along West US Highway 275 in Clearwater. Chamber President Curt Thiele said planning for the 2026 event began last summer, and chamber members continue to make improvements to the three-day show. "We're a fan-friendly and family-friendly rodeo," Thiele said. A fun addition to this year's rodeo is...
The Advocate-Messenger welcomed a new reporter to its team this week. Tayler Huntley joined the staff as a general assignment reporter. Huntley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and multi-media studies from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Huntley served as an intern for the Delta County Independent. During college, she reported for the Fort Lewis College magazine, The Independent. In Fall 2024, Huntley served as editor of the college's literary magazine, Images. In 2026,...
Summerland graduate Ethan Kester played on the white squad in Friday's Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic in Norfolk. After a scoreless first half, the Red Team took control and won, 16-6....
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Jun. 8, 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, posted at US Post Office, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank and given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody Kester, Brian King, Jeff Schlecht. Others present: Angie Hupp, Michael See, Lauren Sheridan...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 8, 2026 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. Notice of the meeting was published May 27, 2026, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, Jeremy Tuttle, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane Fry, Katie Cunningham and Kent Stallbaum. Also present w...
Summerland Public School board members will tackle several facility, staffing and policy matters when they meet Wednesday, June 17, for their regular monthly meeting. Among the most significant items on the agenda is consideration of the Nebraska Department of Education Preschool Expansion Grant. Board members are scheduled to discuss the opportunity and determine whether to move forward with the grant application. While details of the proposal have not yet been made public, the grant could...
Last month, Summerland Fine Arts instructors presented top awards in their respective disciplines....
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerland Public School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room at 51293 857th Rd., Ewing, Nebraska. 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...
Summerland preschool students finished the school year by showcasing what they learned this year during a graduation ceremony....
