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On Friday, Superior's Central National Bank (CNB) ag loan officer and branch president, Richard (Rich) Nelson, retired after 52 years in the banking industry. CNB held a celebration for Rich at the local branch where employees, customers and family gave him their congratulations and best wishes. Also, present to give Rich their regards, were bank executives: Sara Girard, chief executive officer, Robert Munson, Junction City bank president, Mike Munson, general counsel, Ed Meekins, board member,...
This may look like written gibberish: "ch, sc, dc," but they are abbreviations for patterns of crocheting; chain, single crochet and double crochet. Some crocheters may say, when interrupted, "Not now, I am counting," or "I am not ignoring you. I am counting," because in crocheting you have to count every stitch; ch 3, dc 24, ch 3 turn etc... as you wouldn't want 24 stitches in one row and 30 in another. One can imagine how lopsided a blanket could be if rows weren't even. Not only can a person...
We’ve heard the proverb “It takes a village to raise a child.” Many find that to be true. How many of us can remember when we were youth strolling or playing in our country streets and if we had any misconduct, local neighbors gave their verbal corrections and before reaching home, parents were already aware of what had transpired. Society took on the moral compass of the children for the immediate well-being and as part of “training up a child in the way they should go.” Today our “Johnnies” and “Millies,” still need a “village” to assi...
"Dance the night away!" That's what the children do at their dance recitals held at the Superior Auditorium lead by instructor Erin Menke. Classes in preparation for recitals have been held at the auditorium for the past few years, but will be relocating to a building around the corner. Erin and her husband, Brent, recently purchased the old Sisco store on 4th Street and plan to operate the Superior Dance Studio from there. They are in process of remodeling it. Walls are set up to create a...
Off in the distance, the popping of fireworks could be heard as the beginnings of the July 4 celebrations. It was Sunday, the last day of June this year, a relatively cool, overcast day for the "Old Time Radio Musicians" reenactment concert held at the bandshell in Superior City Park. The concert began at 5:30 p.m. and continued for about an hour. The band members and singers are all from area Lutheran churches. The St. Paul location in Hardy, that came up with the idea to have the concert in...
A farmer friend's combine broke down and he desperately needed a new one, willing to help out a long-time buddy, Jamie Thornberry, said he could get one for him, but he didn't say what kind. Jamie, excited at the prospect, couldn't wait to hear back from him. Randy was on a mission. Later, as promised, Randy met up with Jamie and delivered a John Deere green and yellow, combine look alike. The combine was approximately 12-inches long by 12-inches wide by 10-inches high carved from maple and oak...
"The pearly gates are what some people believe that after they die, they go through them and enter heaven," said Chris Shuck, clerk-treasurer at the Edgar City Office. The pearly gate she speaks of is the white archway located at Edgar Cemetery entrance. The gate, that has welcomed many for more than a century, was in peril, needing a resurrection of its own. The gateway had endured slight bumps by incoming cars and the furies of Nebraska storms for the past 115 years. In April 2023, a...
According to Foster Care, a Program of Nebraska Children's Home Society, or NCHS, there were 6,640 children in foster care in Nebraska during their fiscal year 2020 to 2021. Esther Martin, a Superior resident, was just as shocked when she heard the news. "I had no idea that there could be that many children in foster care. I didn't have the foggiest idea. You don't hear or read about it that much," said Esther. Often children are abruptly removed from their households and enter foster homes with...
Last Wednesday, the Todd Becker Foundation presented a program at Superior High School, which included an energetic Christian band, testimony from Keith Becker’s transformation after a tragic accident and presentation of the gospel. More than 700 people attended the rally. Most of the assemblage were students from grades 6th to 12th. Many were representative from areas in Nebraska and Kansas including: Superior, Nelson, Hebron, Red Cloud, Guide Rock, Blue Hill, Hardy, Deshler, Nora, Byron, Davenport, Webber and Burr Oak. Staff members through t...
A local market is turning 75 and still looks so young! The owners of Ideal Market will soon celebrate their store's 75th anniversary. Three generations, grandfather Russell McCord, father Larry McCord, son, Shannon McCord, have kept Ideal going. Through competition from other stores, closures of grocery stores and factories, reduction in area population, wars, market crashes and recessions, Ideal has withstood the test of times and is still going. Russell, or Russ, moved from Fairbury to Superio...
Holy Week commemorates events from more than 2,000 years ago, which still herald the good news today. It is the reason behind the sacrifice of Jesus’ life that makes it good. The Easter holiday is how it is observed. Several churches will be celebrating the joyful tidings. Pastor Bonnie Brock from First United Methodist Church in Superior, presents an open invitation to everyone in the community to attend one or all of the services during Holy Week, Sunday, March 24 to Sunday, March 31. Pastor Bonnie would like to make it clear the i...
Todd Becker, was a senior at Kearney High School, playing football with dreams of being a professional player, yet the partying side got the best of him. Tragically, an alcohol-related automobile accident claimed his life in February 2005. Keith, Todd’s older brother, was Todd’s party influencer. After the funeral, a Baptist pastor approached Keith to impart God’s love and forgiveness. Because of Todd’s death and Keith making a commitment to God, the course of Keith’s life and thousands of young people since then have changed direction...
It can be fun to dress up and pretend to be someone else for Halloween, a costume party or for Vestey days. However, being taken by a person cloaking themselves behind a mask of impostership is anything but amusing, it is offensive and criminal. Imposters hide behind their veils of phones, emails, falsified documents and revolving bank accounts. They pose as an authority, an acquaintance and even use the voice of someone familiar. They can be friendly, commanding and down-right nasty. To seem credible to their victim, persuasion is their plot...
Superior High School held their first career fair in the gymnasium on Monday, Feb. 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. School administration proposes to make it an annual event. Several high school students from Superior, Lawrence-Nelson and Red Cloud schools attended making their way around to the different businesses represented at the rows of tables. Students appeared eager to learn from the representatives from local businesses. Some high schoolers were prepared with a list of questions to ask...
It was a warm sunny day when Camie drove up to the Petro Plus gasoline station pumps at the north location in Superior to get some gasoline for her car. Before she could get out, Todd Kroeger, the attendant and a local firefighter, darted towards her waving his hand. Onlookers may have wondered if there were car problems or perhaps, he saw a spark. Reaching the driver side of her car he crouched down. Camie peered through her open window at the man looking up to her, “Well, that is weird,” she thought to herself. Surely fueling the car was a le...
“We went to see a western movie in Deshler for our first date. After the movie I reached down and gave her a big fat kiss and she didn’t slap my face!” laughed Wendell Lowery as he began to share his courtship with Carol. The attraction was alluring. “I liked her from the minute I saw her,” said Wendell. She was a nice girl; wholesome.” Carol was quite captivated with Wendell as well. “He was tall, handsome, had good manners. He was a nice man. I really noticed him because he wore a long overcoat.” Carol had lived in Chester with her parent...
"The longer you're married the more you love. The other person knows all your weaknesses and still chooses to value you," said Dave Johnson. This is not looking through rose color glasses, but from many years of being together, Dave and Deb learned the art of honor and collaboration. "We can look back on some things we had tension about as being ridiculous," said Dave. "We have learned love and acceptance," said Deb. "We don't need our way on everything. It's easy to compromise," said Dave....
Approximately 20 people representating Nuckolls County areas of Nelson, Lawrence, Oak and Superior, met with the three commissioners, Jerry Grove, Timothy Zikmund, and David Mussmann, and county employees Susan Rogers, assessor, Carry Miller, county clerk and Tami Sharp, treasurer, to discuss the possibility of erecting a new courthouse building in Nelson. Presented by the commissioners were drawn sketches by an architect of what the proposed new metal building would look like. It included an elevation view and layout of the office spaces. It...
Whether it is being a postal carrier or a post office clerk, the postal system is a great place to meet people. "I have shared in so many people's lives. I have cried and laughed with them," said Missy Hayes. Jan. 8, marked Missy's 30th anniversary of seeing people on her delivery routes or at the USPS counter. But now, retirement is what comes next. In 1994, while caring for a colicky infant at home, Missy would make the 45-minute drive, leaving home at 4:30 a.m. to be at the Blue Hill Post Off...
The moment the doors are opened to the shoppe, one can breathe in the heavenly aroma of cinnamon rolls. Packaged in clear containers are individual sizes and pans with four jumbo cinnamon rolls. All looking too good to eat with the cinnamon peering through the melted frosting covering the baked, plumped dough. On these below freezing, wintery days doesn't a hot cup of flavored coffee and a cinnamon roll make your mouth water? Sandy's Sweet Shoppe is a local stop for a sweet tooth fix. From a chi...
It has its own niche. It's iconic. It has been a favorite place to go to for decades. Townsfolk and those vacationing in the area stop by on their way to or from Lovewell Lake. Many have frequented the drive-in now known as Burger Barn in Superior. The fast-food restaurant has undergone changes over the years with different owners and business names. It has struggled with survival at times, yet it has endured. "I have been coming here since I was a little girl. Our community needs it as there...
Lawrence-Nelson high school gym bleachers were filled with students for an unscheduled assembly Monday morning. It was a surprise even to the two girls it was dedicated to. It was their artwork that brought them all together. Art cultivates cultural beliefs and behaviors impacting societal norms. Who knew an art contest would have such an influence? An art contest request went out to 15 high school art teachers in nine counties. The title of the contest was "Shine Your Light," and it needed to...
Teaching reading and spelling based on the latest evidenced-based brain research has become widely accepted and practiced in elementary schools. Twenty-three states including Nebraska are using Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, or LETRS. In some schools, including Superior, it has made a great impact on students’ reading. “Superior is one of the first districts in Nebraska to have a fully-trained LETRS staff,” said Jennifer Utecht, teacher and reading specialist at Superior Elementary School. LETRS is designed to help te...
