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Road safety and road conditions were the prime topic of discussion for the Antelope County Commissioners, meeting yesterday for their first meeting in May. It's been discovered that some crane companies working for wind farms in the county have been taking routes not agreed to between them and Road Superintendent Leigh Kluthe. County Commissioner Casey Dittrich experienced this firsthand when, on Friday evening last week, he was almost run off 839th road east of Elgin by drivers from Atlas...
Summerland athletes were recognized Friday during the annual athletic banquet at the school. Ethan Kester and Caydence Schumacher receive the Outstanding Senior Athlete Awards. Ryan Rifer, Kester, Schumacher, and Jenna Funk are named Senior Academic Athletes of the Year....
The Bobcat track and field teams competed at the GNAC Meet, Saturday, May 2, in Hartington. Boys Division: Summerland finished seventh in team standings, scoring 22.33 points. Results: High Jump: Ryan Rifer, 1, 6' 4" Stacy Snodgrass, 12th, 5' 4" Shot put: Jason Shaver, 6th, 39' 7.5" Asher Whiting: 11th, 37' 3" Jacob Schlecht: 16th, 35' 2" Pole Vault: Steven Mast: 6th, 10', PR Long Jump: Mathias Wagner, 4th, 18' 7", PR Rogan Robertson, 19th, 16' 4" Kiptyn Belzer, foul Triple Jump: Rogan...
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL CONSULTATION On May 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., a meeting conducted by Summerland Public School will take place at Summerland Public School in the conference room. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity for parents and representatives of nonpublic schools to participate in the development of a plan for providing special education services to children with disabilities who attend nonpublic schools and home schools which are within the Summerland Public School district for the 2026-2027 school...
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, May 13, 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...
Wayne State College students will present their honors research projects for the Spring 2026 Honors Colloquium on Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1. The public is invited to attend. Faith King, of Clearwater, will present "Reforming Drug Sentencing in Nebraska; The Current State, Progress, and The Path Forward," on April 30, at 2 p.m. Presentations will be held in the Kanter Student Center's Niobrara Rooms (east and west) on campus. All presentations will be made available to watch on the...
Summerland Public School seniors have approximately one week of school remaining before they celebrate a milestone event: graduation. Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m., in the school's gymnasium, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. The Summerland band will play the processional. Administrative team members and a class representative will welcome guests. Scholarships will be announced and valedictorian medals awarded, followed by the class address. High school guidance counselor,...
For a second year in a row, Summerland musicians earned superior ratings in both band and choir. Ten schools competed in Friday's competition at O'Neill Public schools. In addition to Summerland, O'Neill, Ainsworth, Boyd County, Creighton, West Holt, Valentine, Verdigre, Rock County, Stuart, and Chambers competed. Vocal soloists receiving superiors included Luke Kester and Ehmyt Samland. Landon McAllister, Zander Tabbert and Jennie Mejia Moncada each received an excellent rating for their solos. Four duets performed and earned excellent...
The Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska State College System recently announced recipients of the 2025-2026 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award. The award recognizes students in grades 9 to 12 who participate in at least three NSAA-sanctioned activities during the academic year. Summerland had 53 students named to the list include Ruby Ahlers, Kanyon Allemang, Belle Anson; Traevon Baker, Ethan Barner, Ayden Bazelman, Jayde Bazelman, Alvie Bearinger, Kiptyn...
Summerland freshman Alvie Bearinger will represent the school's FBLA chapter at National FBLA Conference in San Antonio. He finished sixth in parliamentary procedure at the state conference....
On April 22, 10 students were inducted into the Summerland Chapter of National Honor Society. New members include Charlee Wagner, Braelyn Bergman, Jennie Mejia Moncada, Luke Kester, Maverick Bradley, Clair Krysl, Taylen Nilson, Jacob Pierzina, Rogan Robertson, and Hudson Gray. Membership is based on local chapter standards for service, leadership, character, and academics....
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 13, 2026 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, April 13, 2026, at the village office. Notice was posted at three public places within the Village of Page and in the Summerland Advocate. 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 7:01 p.m. Trustees Sobotka, Tyrrell, Cunningham and Leichleiter were present. Also present: Abby Mosel, Cheryl...
Jeremy Meyer doesn't just talk about his dream job-he revs it up, kicks the tires and lets it rip. Ask the 12-year-old what career he wants to pursue, and he'll take you for a spin through wide-open spaces, throttle pinned and eyes on the finish line. Meyer, a sixth-grade student at Summerland Public School, showcased that passion Monday during the school's career fair, introducing visitors to the high-octane world of dirt bike racing. His display wasn't idling. Front and center sat a 125 cc...
Summerland Board of Education members approved a resignation during the April 13 meeting. Katie Andrew, high school English/Language Arts instructor, indicated her intent to leave the district in a letter read by board president Nate Schwager. In her resignation, Andrew wrote, "Teaching here has been such a rewarding journey, and the staff at Summerland is truly exceptional." Andrew has accepted a position as the director of NECC extended campus in O'Neill. The board also approved a teaching...
Summerland Public School musicians will participate in the Class C, District 3 music contest this Friday in O'Neill. The choir will perform in the library at 12:42 p.m. Duets will begin at 12:48, with Luke Kester and Landon McAllister, followed by Kester and Jennie Mejia Moncada at 12:54; McAllister and Mejia Moncada, 1:00; and McAllister and Ehmyt Samland, 1:06. The Bobcat band will perform at 1:10 p.m. in the gym. Several students will perform the gym stage Luke Kester will solo, at 1:36; McAllister, 1:42; Samland, 1:48; and Zander Tabbert,... Full story
Summerland hosted its annual Golf Invitational on April 15 at Summerland Golf Course. Bennet Flenniken led the Bobcats, carding an 85. Dylan Gray was one stroke behind, finishing with an 86. Jacob Pierzina and Ian Rittscher each ended with 95. Cohen Schindler shot 105. Summerland finished in a tie for sixth with West Holt, with 361. Norfolk Catholic finished with 299 to take top honors. Runners-up North Central were 34 strokes behind, scoring 333. O'Neill JV shot 336; Neligh-Oakdale, 337, and...
Summerland track teams handled warm temperatures and strong winds, Thursday, at the O’Neill Invite. Girls Division Isabella Kester showed her consistency in long distance races. Kester finished fourth in the 1600, crossing the tape in 6:16.84. She also ended fourth in the 3200, running, 13:37.67. The 4x800 relay team - Kester, Karley Dawkins, Leah Wiese, and Jayde Bazelman, set a personal record, with a 11:47.48 finish. They ended in seventh place. Other results include: Taylen Nilson: shot p...
PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION APRIL 13, 2026 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Monday, April 13, 2026, at the school board meeting room. President Nate Schwager opened the meeting, which was advertised in the April 8, 2026, newspapers, at 7:01 p.m. Schwager noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the boardroom. Roll call was taken with all board members present: Ryan Ahlers, Chelsi McLain, Nate Schwager, Scott Thiele, Austin Twibell, Jeremy Wagner. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited....
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc, sup 1009.46; Apptegy, Inc, Thrillshare Media sub, 8.278.11; Aschoff, Molly A., mileage reimbursement, 1,711.73; Black Hills Energy nat gas, 80.83; Blick Art Materials, sup, 123.72; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, hotels/sup/postage, 6,873.04; Clearwater Market, sup 153.23; Coldtype Publishing, printing, 370.45; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, counseling, 6,928.75; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 38.99; Countyline Sharpening Services, blade sharpening, 148.00; Crowne Plaza Hotel, NRCSA...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF EWING BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 13, 2026 The Ewing Village Board of Trustees convened in regular session on April 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. Notice of the meeting was published April 8, 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 p...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 13, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., April 13, 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,...
Following a short executive session, Ewing Village Board of Trustees approved making a counteroffer on land north of the former Ewing elementary school during Monday's monthly meeting at city hall. Trustee Kane Fry's motion included paying $15,000 for property beginning at the gravel and extending north - not including the sidewalk - and up to a fenced-off area for the daycare facility located in the former high school. All legal expenses and any surveying would be paid by the village, if...
The 2026 Orchard AAU Powerlifting Meet was held this Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 with an awesome line-up of 170 registered lifters from across the midwest. "This year's meet was a National meet again, so two days of competition were required to accommodate the crowd of lifters striving for state, American and even world records," said organizer Jeff Shabram. "It was the 19th year for the Orchard Meet and the crowd gets larger each year. Orchard hosted one of the year's largest...
Four Summerland SkillsUSA members received first place in their respective categories at the 2026 SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference, held April 9 - 11 in Grand Island. Dawson McLain, Max Shrader, and Corbin Schueth won the team engineering category. With the first-place finish, the engineering trio will qualify for national competition in Atlanta. Zander Tabbert claimed first place in junior mouse trap vehicle - speed. The contest is a state-only event. Taylen Nilson placed third in job...
The Bobcat golf team competed at the Plainview Country Club on Saturday. Bennet Flenniken finished 15th, shooting 86. Dylan Gray shot a 93; Jacob Pierzina carded a 95; Ian Rittscher, 96; and Cohen Schindler, 99. Summerland finished sixth as a team. Coach Tom Thramer said, "I thought our young team did really well Saturday for the conditions they had to play in. We golfed three freshmen on Saturday and they all handled themselves well. There are still some things to work on but I think this...
