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They say snowflakes do not look alike. Recently our area received a lot of snow with some spots reporting 4” to to 10” making for a lot of snowflakes and a lot of needed moisture. The snow came down so perfectly and rare for this area. It was a slow, heavy snowfall without wind to blow it off the cropland and into the ditches and roadways. It remained in the fields and grasslands where it will do some much needed good. It reminded me of winter snows years ago that came fairly regular. While attending the country school, Oak Creek, there wer...
Candy canes are a popular item stocked on candy counters at Christmas time. When my father operated his business on Blauvelt’s Hill, each Christmas season he displayed a small bucket size container on top of his candy case. The bucket was filled with candy canes. I never measured one, but I suspect they were about 12 inches in length with a diameter of a half to three-quarters of an inch. In those days, the large canes could be purchased for a quarter. I don’t know if Dad stocked them because they sold well or if he enjoyed eating the candy. If...
Growing older . . . I don't like to admit that I'm "Old" as I just don't like the sound of it. It's OK for everyone around me to be "Old," but I'm just getting older. The restoration of Sacred Heart Church in Lawrence reminds me that I'm "older" than I used to be. In fact, I've been alive for almost 80 of the soon to be 100 years Sacred Heart church has been in existence. But, I'm just getting older, the church building is old. I recently read a quote from Albert Schweitzer. He once said:...
We had yet another night in good 'ol Omaha. We had the boys over the weekend, and they had to be returned to Mom on Sunday. George had an appointment at the VA Monday morning. We had planned to drop the boys off, return home and then repeat the process the next day. After a bit of searching on the web, I found a motel that was cheaper than a tank of gas, and since we already had a ton of miles on the car, that is the route we took. We had stayed at this motel once before, it's clean, no bugs,...
After it was learned last week that more volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Lady Vestey Victorian Festival, The Express found a copy of a letter written July 14, 2008 on behalf of the Superior Development Corporation which included a discussion of the reason for the festival. A portion of that letter follows. As part of an on-going effort to improve local economic conditions, the enhancement of our community’s tourism potential was given a high priority. The festival is a cornerstone of our community’s efforts to enhance touri...
Since the 1980s the University of Nebraska at Lincoln has maintained the Guide Rock automated weather observation station near the Nuckolls and Webster county line. It is part of a statewide weather observation system line. It is one of many the university proposed to construct in 1981. Now the future of the Guide Rock station is in doubt. Unless a new funding source is found, the university indicates it will be shut down. It won’t be the first, seven of the university’s stations have already been turned off along with several operated by oth...
If one doesnʼt have to travel or work outside, this winter has brought some beautiful sights, the kind that are often included on Christmas cards. This picture of the Ideal Title Company office was taken while a light snow was descending on Superior. Foggy conditions have often coated the trees with what appears to be white frosting. In some instances the frosting has stayed around for days. Warmer weather is forecast for this weekend....
Students attending the Thayer Central Schools at Hebron have had some unexpected days off this week. The schools were closed Monday and Tuesday as law enforcement officers continue to investigate a threat the school received Friday afternoon. Neither school administrators or law enforcement officers have indicated the nature of the threat. Friday’s basketball games were played as scheduled at Hebron on Friday. Students and staff members were kept out of the schools on Monday and Tuesday as investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol worked a...
Nuckolls County veterans have a new service officer. A resident of Superior, Wes Beguin, became responsible for veteran services in Nuckolls County on Dec. 20. Beguin may be new to the office but he is not new to Nuckolls County. He attended school in Superior through his sixth, seventh and eighth grade years before the family moved to Concordia where he attended and graduated from high school. After his high school graduation, he joined the Navy and became a Seabee. His five years with the navy took to him to places liked Cuba, Afghanistan,...
Nebraska’s COVID-19 case count dropped again last week, extending a nine-month low and a first-in-pandemic winter respite from the virus. An Omaha World-Herald story published Monday said there were 800 cases reported last week to the federal centers for disease control which was down from 924 the previous week. This was the second week in a row new Nebraska cases dropped below 1,000, a point not seen since the first week of May. Nebraska’s case rate was the fifth lowest among the states....
USDA recently mailed its 2022 Census of Agriculture to all known agriculture producers across the nation and Puerto Rico. Producers have the option to respond securely and conveniently online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The deadline for a response is Monday. The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS); it is not a Farm Service Agency-conducted survey. However, the Census of Agriculture is important as it tells the story and shows the value of U.S. agriculture. The d...
Brodstone Healthcare employees were recognized for their years of service at the Brodstone holiday party held at Superior Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 21. The awards ceremony concluded with the presentation of the 2022 Employee of the Year Award. Spencer Trapp was nominated by his peers for the award. Recipients show a strong dedication and commitment to Brodstone's mission, vision and values. Spencer has worked as a physical therapist at Brodstone Healthcare since 2017 and was also awarded the...
“Oh, if these walls could talk…and echo back the music, captured within them, long, long ago!” Hearkening back to its early days when rich melodies, beautiful lyrics and swingin’ big band sounds once swelled and filled the grand, historic hall…the newly re-dedicated Superior Auditorium is preparing the room, once more, for a Supper Club setting, hosting ‘In the Mood for Love,’ a musical Night of Dinner and Jazz! As the sun goes down, the ambience is set and the auditorium doors open, the audience will be welcomed and served a candlelight dinner...
Many times what causes hardship for one, is a blessing for another. The City of Superior's burn pit northwest of town, provides a place for Superior residents to take yard waste and trees. The lack of snow and dry weather conditions have combined to make burning extremely dangerous for the past several years. With the cold weather and an abundant snow cover, personnel lit the burn pit and let it burn for several days this week. Burning the debris will minimize fire danger this coming summer and...
January brought changes to the Jewell County Sheriff’s department. A new alert system was implemented, two deputies were attending the law enforcement academy and the department received a new K-9 named Rambo. Shawn Sprayberry began working part-time with the Jewell County office in addition to his full-time job as a deputy with the Republic County Sheriff’s Department where he has been for the past two years. The new alert system operates under the name of Everbridge which operates with cell phones and will quickly transmit information abo...
A series of weed management schools will take place in northwest and north central Kansas and are hosted by local K-State Research and Extension county and district offices. With the drought and hot temperatures last summer, farmers and agri-business retailers had some challenges in controlling difficult weeds. To address the topic of weed control, K-State Research and Extension has scheduled four regional weed control programs. The meeting schedule is as follows: Feb. 15, Sharon Springs – 9 a.m. to Noon (MTN time zone) Community activity b...
The Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) has been held since 2018 with the exception of 2020 because of COVID. This experience is a four day exploration for travelers to experience selected communities so they are able to learn about rural areas through first-hand experiences. This year, the Kansas Sampler Foundation chose Jewell, Republic and Smith counties. The Big Kansas Road Trip will take place May 4 through 7. There will be a list of attractions visitors may choose from so they can plan their route. Core members of the BKRT are members of the Kans...
Kenny Mizner, president of USD 107 Board of Education, called the regular BOE meeting to order at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Wayne Frost, Bobi Fogo, Justin Angleton, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth, Billie Cox, and Janet Higer. Guests present were Jennifer Vizner and Trevor Elkins. The board adopted Resolution 2023-011 to establish election of officers. Kenny Mizner was elected president. Marc Grout was elected vice president. The board adopted Resolution 2023-010 for...
Folklore tells us “If the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.” Here in the United States, Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day. James L. Morris, in his Feb. 2, 1840, diary entry, commented on Groundhog Day. That comment is the earliest known mention of Groundhog Day in the United States. But the roots of Groundhog Day go back much farther, perhaps to Roman times. There is a Latin couplet similar to the old English rhyme “If Candlemas is fair and clear, There’ll be two winters in the year.” The couplet also has versions in Fren...
USD 107 Board of Education held a special meeting Monday at 8 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Kenny Mizner. Those present were, Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brenden Wirth, Wayne Frost (Zoom), Justin Angleton, Brandon Hollerich, Bobi Fogo, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth, Janet Higer and Darrell Miller. Regarding Crisis Response, Mr. Boley gave an overview of the Jan. 13 incident and how the district handled it. He reported outside counselors, pastors and other local support was brought in. The district was offered support from...
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the special meeting of the USD 107 Board of Education was called to order by Kenny Mizner, president. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brenden Wirth, Wayne Frost, Justin Angleton, Brandon Hollerich, Bobi Fogo, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth and Janet Higher. Mr. Boley’s recommended changes on the following job descriptions and titles were approved: Building, Maintenance and Grounds-Transportation director to Transportation-Grounds and Environmental Control director; Custodian-Head of Housekeeping; Custod...
Nelson Premier Stop was closed for a couple days last week because of a water line break....
Stephen John Aksamit was born Oct. 4, 1945, to Bill and Rose (Kucera) Aksamit. He grew up on the family farm 3 miles south of Deweese, Nebraska. He attended Pleasant Hill Elementary School and graduated from Nelson High School. After graduation, he attended a trade school for auto-body repair. He served in the army from Dec. 14, 1965 to Dec. 1, 1967. He lived in Hastings for some time but the majority of his adult life, he served as the operator of the family farm. Steve was true to his...
Nothing comes easy for the Lawrence-Nelson High School girls basketball team. Despite playing in Class D-2, they only compete against six D-2 schools. The remaining 12 games are against D-1 and higher. The Raiders played D-1 Blue Hill, with a winning record, as close as you can, last Tuesday, before being edged out 44-42 at Nelson. They fell to 11-5 D-1 Silver Lake 37-27, Friday, at Nelson. The Raiders opened Twin Valley Conference Tournament play, Tuesday, as the number six seed. They faced off...
The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys basketball team downed the Blue Hill Bobcats 49-48 at Nelson last Tuesday. They picked up another win, Friday, when they tamed the Silver Lake Mustangs, 37-31, at Nelson, Friday. Their good fortune ended Monday when they fell to the Red Cloud Warriors 37-31 at Kenesaw in the opening round game of the Twin Valley Conference Tournament. The Raiders trailed Blue Hill 25-18 at the half. Lawrence-Nelson came out in the third quarter and put up 20 points while holding the Warriors to 10 to take a narrow 38-35...
