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Summerland junior and senior high quiz bowl teams participated in the Greater Northeast Quiz Bowl, on Wednesday, April 2, at the Educational Service Unit #8 in Neligh. The junior high team finished second. Team members include Coach Connie Cronin, Dylan Gray, Cohen Schindler, Parker Napier, Jack Heim, Alvie Bearinger and Ian Rittscher. Shane Kindred, Raina Krebs and Brandon Pruden finished fourth in the senior high school division....
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND SUPERVISORS March 31, 2025 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 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on March 26, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
PROCEEDINGS BOARD RETREAT SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION April 2, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met for a retreat, April 2, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Two Bills Steakhouse in Clearwater. President Nate Schwager called the board retreat, which was advertised in the newspapers on March 26, 2025, to order at 10:02 a.m. Schwager noted that the Open Meetings Act was available on several devices in the room. Roll call was taken. Present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell and Jeremy Wagner....
NOTICE OF MEETING SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Summerland Public School Board of Education will be held Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m., in the school board room and will be open to the public. An agenda is kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the administrative office. 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 April 9, 2025 ZNEZ...
Members of the Summerland fifth-grade class completed the DARE program, on April 1, with a graduation ceremony at the school. To learn more about the DARE program, taught by Ewing Police Chief John Shaver, read this article previously published in the Advocate-Messenger https://www.summerlandadvocate.com/story/2025/02/19/school/not-your-parents-dare-class/7395.html...
Alec Schindler's first blood donation was a moment to remember, captured in photos and video by several of his classmates. As the Red Cross worker warned, "You might feel a pinch," Schindler chuckled, with Addyson Fletcher and Preston Hoke by his side to keep him at ease. Schindler deposited his first pint, Wednesday, March 26, during a blood drive hosted by Summerland Future Business Leaders of America. The drive was held in the school's auxiliary gym. "I've always thought it is cool to give...
The annual Orchard Amateur Athletic Union Powerlifting Meet will draw contestants from across the midwest this weekend. Organizer Jeff Shabram said the national meet will feature two days of competition, beginning Friday, April 4, from 1 to approximately 5 p.m., at the Orchard Community Center gym, at 4th and Rusk. Members of the Summerland powerlifting squad will compete in squat, bench press and dead lift events. Saturday's competition will begin at 9 a.m., with awards tentatively scheduled...
Clearwater Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is gauging interest in hosting an emergency medical technician class for residents from the Summerland area. Organizers said if enough interest is shown, classes will start in August and continue until May 2026. Coursework will be competed at the Clearwater Fire Hall. The class consists of 110 hours of classroom instruction and 55 hours of lab practice. The minimum age to become an EMT is 18. In Nebraska, individuals are allowed to begin training...
Michael Koenig and Preston Hoke join other Nebraska athletes, Sunday, in Yankton, in a Battle of the Border All-Star Game. Koenig scored 15 points and Hoke added 8 in the Nebraska team's win....
Summerland boys track team finished third at Friday’s Ainsworth Relays, relying on strong showings in the 800m and 300m hurdles and outstanding efforts in field events. O’Neill claimed the team title with 110 points, edging out runner-up West Holt. The Huskies scored 104 points. The Bobcats ended with 90. Gavin Whiting claimed gold in shot put. He set a season record with a toss of 45’ 5.5 inches. In discus, Whiting’s throw of 129’ 6 inches was strong enough for second place and set a season re...
Summerland's girls track team ventured to Neligh, March 28, for the Neligh Relays. The team ended the day in fifth place. Elkhorn Valley took top honors, followed by Neligh-Oakdale, Niobrara/Verdigre, Wausa, Summerland and Creighton. High jump competitors included Lydia Robertson, 4' 11 in; Caydence Schumacher, 4' 8 in; and Belle Anson, 3' 11 in. Their combined jumps put them in third. In shot put, Taylen Nilson threw 29' 8 inches and Ava Rittscher had a toss of 18' 8 inches. The group finished...
Summerland boys track team members finished first in seven events, to finished first at Thursday's Neligh Relays. In high jump, Ryan Rifer coasted over the bar, set at 6 feet 4 inches, setting a school record. Ruger Switzer cleared 5' 10 inches; Preston Hoke, 5' 8 inches and Ethan Kester, 4' 8 inches. The shot put crew finished second. Gavin Whiting led the way with a toss of 47' one-half inch. Jason Shaver had a throw hit 36' 11 inches; Mathias Wagner threw 35' 4 inches and Landon McAllister, 3...
Only 12 parcels with delinquent taxes remained following the March 10 tax sale, held at the courthouse annex in O'Neill. On March 17, Holt County Treasurer Shelly Ross told county supervisors that 13,000 parcels exist in Holt County. "When we advertised the sale, there were 110 parcels. By the time we had the sale, we had 68 left to purchase," Ross said. Forty-nine parcels were paid for on sale day, adding $43,000 to the county coffers. "Twelve did not sell, which is really awesome," Ross said....
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...
Bailey Ahlers and Preston Hoke were named Summerland High School prom queen and king, respectively. The announcement was made at the conclusion of Saturday's Grand March in the school's gym. The junior class selected a casino night theme for the event....
Summerland speech team members brought home three medals from the Class C1-4 district meet, held March 18 at Boone Central. In duet acting, Aubrey Parker and Talya Nilson missed a chance to advance to the state meet. They placed fourth in duet acting. Raina Krebs competed in finals of program oral interpretation. She ended in sixth place. The Bobcats finished eighth overall, scoring 24 points. Boone Central claimed the team title, with 284 points, while Battle Creek took home the runner-up...
Five Summerland School band members will represent the Bobcat band, Saturday, at the Class C All State Band, including Jennie Mejia-Moncado, Alvie Bearinger, Jack Heim, Lenora Kester and Raina Krebs. Students will present a concert at the conclusion of the clinic. Colonel Don Schofield will serve as clinician. Heis the commander and conductor of The United States Air Force Band. He is responsible for all activities of this 184-member squadron including equipping, training and deploying Airmen...
PROCEEDINGS HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND SUPERVISORS March 17, 2025 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 9:30 a.m., and Board of Supervisors at 9:45 a.m. Notice of meeting given in advance thereof by publication in paper as shown by Affidavit of Publication on March 12, 2025, in the Summerland Advocate. The agenda for all meetings are kept continuously current and is available for...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 10, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, March 10, 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. Chair Linquist opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Cunningham, Tyrrell and Leichleiter present. Also present: Dennis...
NOTICE OF BOARD RETREAT MEETING - SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Summerland Public School Board of Education will meet for a board retreat, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Two Bills Steakhouse, 211 Iowa Street, Clearwater, NE 68726. The retreat will be called to order, following the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. Discussion on strategic planning will take place. 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...
Redemption came in two forms for the Summerland Bobcats boys basketball team Saturday. After falling short of their title hopes, the Bobcats rebounded with a 55-48 win over West Holt to claim third place at the 2025 NSAA Boys State Basketball Championships. Following a tough semifinal loss to eventual state champion Archbishop Bergan, Summerland responded with resilience, proving they belonged among Nebraska's best. The win also avenged a Feb. 8 loss to West Holt in the GNAC title game and...
Summerland speech team members competed in the first GNAC Speech Meet, March 10, at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge. The Bobcat crew finished in a tie for sixth place with Elkhorn Valley. Both teams scored 42 points. Hartington-Newcastle won the event with 296 points. In duet acting, Aubrey Parker and Talya Nilson ended in fith place. Brandon Pruden and Carlee Livingston placed sixth. Pruden also earned a medal in oral intepretation of poetry. He received sixth place. In program oral interpretation...
Several Summerland athletes received all-conference honors and honorable mention. Named to the all-conference basketball team were Lydia Robertson, Kanyon Allemang, Preston Hoke, Michael Koenig and Sam Cheatum. Students named to the honorable mention list for basketball include Jenna Funk, Alec Schindler, Parker Napier and Carter Bergman....
Summerland speech team members presented speeches Monday night as a final preparation for Tuesday's district speech meet at Boone Central. Participants included Shane Kindred, informative speaking and extemporaneous speaking; Raina Krebs, entertainment speaking and program of oral interpretation; Carlie Livingston, program of oral interpretation; Brandon Pruden, oral interpretation of poetry; Jennie Mejia-Moncado, persuasive speaking; Talya Nilson and Aubrey Parker, duet acting; Pruden and...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION March 10, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., in the school board meeting room. President Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the March 5, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meeting Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken. Board members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. Motion by Twibell, seconded by...
