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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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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...
It was a tale of two halves for the Summerland football team when they hosted Plainview on Sept. 26. Plainview struck first, when Gage Walton ran around the right side of the Bobcat line to put the Pirates up 7-0. Cash Kester responded for Summerland in the second quarter as the Bobcat quarterback sneaked in from the one-yard line. After a success kick, the game was knotted at seven apiece. Plainview scored with a couple minutes left in the half to take a 14-7 lead. Then, the Bobcats couldn't ge...
The Lady Bobcats ended Saturday play with a 1-3 record after competing at the Wayne Invite. In the first match, the Bobcats lost two Archangels, 25-21 and 25-13. Bobcat hitters combined for 15 kills in the match. From the service line, Belle Anson sent an ace to the floor. Statistics v Archangels Wiese: 1k, 5d, 2a Kester: 1d Allemang: 3k, 4d, 8a Wagner: 3d Schumacher: 4k, 3d Thiele: 7d, 1a Anson: 3k, 1a, 5d Nilson: 2k Sanne: 2k, 1a, 10d, 4a The Bobcats pushed past Madison for a sweep, winning 25-17 and 25-22. From the service line, Kaylee...
The Lady Bobcats suffered two losses during a road trip to Stanton on Sept. 25. The Bobcats fought hard, but ultimately lost in two sets to Humphrey Lindsay, 26-28 and 22-25. Kenzie Sanne and Kanyon Allemang combined for 14 kills in the match. Belle Anson and Kaylee Thiele led the team defensively with 17 and 10 digs apiece. In the second match, the Mustangs swept Summerland, 25-13 and 25-11. Allemang led the squad with seven kills. Statistics v Humphrey Lindsay Leah Wiese: 7d Abryelle Kester: 1k, Allemang: 8k, 7d, 9a Paityn Wagner: 1d Charlee...
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...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 The Holt County Board of Supervisors met as a Board of Equalization with all members present. Deputy County Assessor Montana DeVries, Deputy County Treasurer Cathy Fuhrer and County Clerk Cathy Pavel were also in attendance. This meeting publicized pursuant to Section 84-1411 R.R.S. 1943. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on Sept. 10, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. Chairman Frahm...
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....
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL STRATEGIC OVERVIEW COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 The Summerland Public School Strategic Overview Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the school. Secretary Austin Twibell called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 10, 2025 newspapers, to order at 5:04 p.m. Twibell noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Roll call was taken. Present: Twibell, Scott Thiele. Ryan Ahlers joined the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Jeremy Wagner joined the meeting at 5:08 p.m. Chelsi McLain joined the meeting at...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Summerland Public School held a community engagement meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at 7 p.m., at the school. Board member attendance was taken at 7:06 p.m. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Absent: Nate Schwager. Secretary Austin Twibell called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 10, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:06 p.m. Twibell noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room. Motion by Thiele,...
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...
Thanks to the Trees for Nebraska Towns Initiative, an effort of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Forest Service, Summerland Public School will be receiving 10 trees for the Summerland School project. "The obvious benefits of community trees are shade and beauty, but they give us so much more, including increased comfort, better health, energy savings and a wide range of other social, economic, and environmental benefits. Despite this, most Nebraska community forests have lost...
Summerland finished 0-3, Saturday, at the West Holt volleyball Invite. The Lady Cats dropped the first match, 2-0, to West Holt. The Bobcats racked up 11 kills, including four from senior Caydence Schumacher. Kanyon Allemang led the squad with six digs. Leah Wiese: 3d Allemang: 3k, 6d, 5sa Charlee Wagner: 1d Schumacher: 4k, 1d Kaylee Thiele: 1k, 5d Belle Anson: 2d Taylen Nilson: 1k, 1bl Kenzie Sanne: 2k, 1d, 6sa Bobcats v Hartington-Newcastle: Schumacher continued having a strong day at the net against the Lady Wildcats. She landed seven kills...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TAX REQUEST HEARING SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a Tax Request Hearing at SPS, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, immediately following the Budget Hearing. 1. Call Tax Request Hearing to Order. President Schwager opened the Tax Request Hearing, which was advertised in the Sept. 3, 2025, newspapers at 7:09 p.m. 1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act. President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. 1.B. Roll Call All board members were...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION September 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Sept. 10, immediately following the tax request hearing. President Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Sept. 3, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7:12 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken. All board members were present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Bluum of Minnesota LLC, Chromebooks (FY 24-25), 36,768.00; Amazon Capital Services, sup, 1,487.93; AMG O’Neill, bus driver physical, 150.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 204.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 54.32; BrainPOP, LLC, sub renewal, 4,500.00; Butch’s Body Shop, van towed, 60.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/...
PROCEEDINGS BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA The Budget Hearing for the Village of Page, Nebraska, was held on the 8th day of September 2025, at 7 p.m. Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Summerland Advocate newspaper and was posted at three public places within the Village of Page. Called to order at 7 p.m. Trustees Cunningham & Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery & Cora Calkins. Absent – Tyrrell & Sobotka. The Hearing was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act posted at the village o...
PROCEEDINGS TAX REQUEST HEARING VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA The Tax Request Hearing for the Village of Page, Nebraska, was held on the 8th day of September 2025. Notice of the Tax Request hearing was published in the Summerland Advocate newspaper and Notice was posted at three public places within the Village of Page. Hearing opened at 7:13 p.m. with Linquist, Cunningham and Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery and Cora Calkins. Absent member(s) – Tyrrell and Sobotka. Hearing was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open M...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE, NEBRASKA SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the village office. Linquist opened the meeting at 7:20 pm. Trustees Cunningham & Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis VanEvery and Cora Calkins....
MINUTES OF BUDGET HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Budget Hearing on Sept. 8, 2025, at 7 p.m., at city hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were Don Ruroede, Randy Tuttle, Tamara Heim, Scott Schindler, and Jennifer...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: AKRS Equipment, sup, 63.78; ALLO Business, srv, 48.00; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,302.25; Black Hills Energy, util, 112.09; Bomgaars, sup, 390.50; Clearwater Market, sup, 39.57; ColdType Publishing, adv, 231.50; Cordell’s ATV Repair, sup, 13, 175.00; ERPPD, util, 1,278.76; Economic Savings, tnfr, 3,281.06; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, lgl, 300.00; Kayton International-Neligh, sup, 44.90; Neb. Dept. of Ag, fees, 175.00; Neligh Auto & Machine, sup, 273.92; NNTC, util, 193.44; Professional T...
MINUTES OF BUDGET MEETING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Budget Meeting on September 8, 2025 at 7:05 p.m., at city hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were Don Ruroede, Randy Tuttle, Tamara Heim, Scott Schindler, and...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on Sept. 8, 2025, following the 2025-2026 budget meeting at the city hall. Notice of the meeting was published Sept. 3, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. An agenda was kept current and on file at the village clerk’s office. Chairman, Kane Fry, called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Dustin Jorgensen, Jeremy Tuttle, Kane F...
MINUTES OF TAX REQUEST HEARING VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 8, 2025 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened for the Tax Request Hearing on Sept. 8, 2025, at 7:04 pm at city hall, which was advertised in the Summerland Advocate and posted at three locations in the village. Notice was given to the posted location of the open meetings law. Board members present were Kane Fry, Dustin Jorgensen, Katie Cunningham, Jeremy Tuttle, and Kent Stallbaum. Also present were Don Ruroede, Randy Tuttle, Tamara Heim, Scott Schindler, and...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET HEARING Summerland Public School Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 7 p.m. Attendance Taken at 7 p.m. Ryan Ahlers: Present Chelsi McLain: Present Nate Schwager: Present Scott Thiele: Present Austin Twibell: Present Jeremy Wagner: Present 1. Call Budget Hearing to Order President Nate Schwager called the budget hearing, which was advertised in the Sept. 3, 2025, newspapers to order at 7 p.m. 1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Act President Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the...
