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For all those hunting for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, there is less than a week to accomplish this task. What once began years and years ago as a simple, thoughtful card gifting, expressing one’s love and thoughts for others, has gotten blown out of proportion. Valentine gifts today are sometimes diamond jewelry, heart-shaped containers filled with chocolate candy or a dozen red roses. Remembering my the childhood years attending classes in a one-room schoolhouse, Valentine’s Day preparation began at least two weeks before. Classes made...
I was raised in a home that valued newspapers. When I was a pre-schooler, my parents and grandparents began reading newspaper stories to me. I’ll admit I was mainly interested in the pictures and the cartoons but that interest helped to earn me regular sessions with the adults in my world and their newspapers. Living less than a half mile from the Nuckolls and Jewell county line, my parents subscribed to both The Superior Express and the Jewell County Record as they wanted to keep up on the happenings in both counties. I skipped many of the c...
While I don’t know how often, or with how much interest, you keep track of the various legislative bodies that affect your life, I try to keep up ‘somewhat.’ I mean our Democratic Republic demands a lot. We have the federal, the state, the county, the city or village, the local school board; in Nebraska, the NRD and/or electric boards, the state education board or community college making decisions all the time that affect what and how we live our lives. In Nebraska it seems that, in general, we elect people to these positions and trust they wi...
This time of year, and since I no longer have children in school, I hear from my friends less than I would like to. I received a text yesterday, “Are you alive?” The text was followed by a call, “Hey lady, how have you been? Sorry, it’s been a minute since we have talked.” We had a nice long conversation. She is always busy this time of year with work, life and the different activities her children are involved in; the most prominent at the moment are basketball and wrestling. She asked how I had been doing, and I’m not sure how I replied, bu...
Before the year is out, South Central Public Power District plans to break ground for the construction of a new building at Clay Center. It will be used to store supplies and equipment and provide additional office space and a meeting room. When finished it will allow South Central to discontinue use of the downtown Clay Center warehouse. The new building will be constructed south of the district’s current office building along Highway 14 that was constructed in the 1970s. While the building will contain offices, there will be no public o...
As many readers of this newspaper know, I like writing feature stories, especially feel good stories. I really like to write about couples and share their beautiful stories. For the past couple years, I've asked several couples if they would be interested in sharing their story with readers of The Superior Express. The answers have been "no" for various reasons. Good reasons, but that doesn't help me share a good story. I've frequently been told I should tell my story. With some hesitation,...
In early June riders participating in the 41st Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) will get a close-up look at Nuckolls County. Though this year’s route will not bring them through Superior, they will come close and some may venture off the route to see the Victorian Capital of Nebraska along with several capitals that are on the route. BRAN’s typical routes start in the west and return east as typical summer wind patterns come from the west and blow to the east, In addition the state’s elevation generally declines from west to east but that...
The Nebraska Department of Environment has approved the awarding of grants to 140 projects across the state. The grants will help fund litter and waste reduction projects, recycling programs and pay costs for scrap tire cleanups and collection of household hazardous waste, electronic waste and pharmaceuticals. Grants approved for this area include three to the Lower Republican Natural Resources Distrct for the cleanup 425 tons of scrap tires. Little Blue Natural Resources District also received three grants for the clean up of 775 tons of...
John Scroggin was a visionary Oak businessman. He was one of the first Nebraska residents to see the potential in the new technology known as wireless radio. It’s difficult to believe but it’s been 100 years since his pioneering radio station launched its first broadcast. He was officially granted a liccense to broadcast by the United States Department of Commerce, the predecessor of today’s Federal Communication Commission. Scroggin was authorized to begin broadcasting June 16, 1923. There are reports he may have made the first broad...
Superior High School inducted new members into the National Honor Society Tuesday. New members inducted are pictured in the front two rows. Members are (back row, from left) Owen Perrie, Ella Gardner, Atlee Kobza, Brooklynn Grabast, Neah McMeen, Haley Blackstone, (middle) Aaron Allgood, Tanner Theis, Laci Kirchhoff, Sadie Rempel, Luke Jameson, Jacob Meyer, (front) Sophia Fullerton, Nadia McMeen, Madison Heusinkvelt, Teegan Duncan, Cayce Barry and Ashleigh Primus....
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. All three commissioners were present. The board approved the purchase of a lap top computer for Wes Beguin, the Veterans Service Officer. Michelle Bever presented the South Heartland Health District annual report. The district serves Nuckolls, Adams, Clay and Webster counties. Bids were opened for a new building to be erected at the county road department lot in east Nelson. Three bids were received for the 54’ by 104’ building. Specifications called for...
Superior Pharmacy was the unlikely scene of an arrest by Nathan Wilt, a Nuckolls County Sheriff’s Department deputy, Wednesday, Jan. 25.. Wilt was on patrol when he noticed an individual with active felony arrest warrants enter Superior Pharmacy. Wilt noted the individual had left unattended children in his vehicle. Wilt entered the pharmacy to deter the suspect from fleeing in the vehicle, putting the children at risk. After Wilt entered the pharmacy, he approached the individual, a Hispanic male, and advised him he was under arrest. The r...
After being closed the first three days of last week, Thayer Central public schools at Hebron reopened on Thursday. The schools were closed after officials learned a threat had been received on the prior Friday afternoon. The Thayer County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Nebraska State Patrol in investigating the threat. With staff members and students not allowed on school property, the officers had the run of the property. Officers report the threat came via social media from New Mexico and the Nebraska authorities are now w...
Q: I heard that the Virgin Birth was invented by the Church 300 years after Christ lived. Is that true? A: The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ is a cardinal doctrine of the Church and has been from it’s beginning. It is clearly taught in Scripture (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-37), which was written in the 1st century A.D. within a few decades of Christ’s ascension. There is a great deal of extra-biblical evidence to support this, which has persuaded many skeptics down through the years to embrace Christ as Lord and Savior. Yet we still hear of man...
The Jewell County Cinema, Inc. (JCCI) Board met Jan. 30, at the Mankato Christian Church and on ZOOM. The meeting was called to order by Thadd Hinkle. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, Lisa Goodheart, Janelle Greene and Sarah Ortman, Kristin Underwood and Linda and Virgil Jones by Zoom. The minutes of the December meeting were accepted as corrected. Janis McDill presented the treasurer’s report, stating the last two movies were shown two weekends each. She said she received a bill for the new projector lamp a...
On Thursday, the Rock Hills High School Scholars Bowl team competed in a regional tournament at Frankfort and were undefeated through 10 rounds to become regional champions. The team did an outstanding job, and showed perseverance with come back victories, tie breakers and clutch wins. Team members include Davin Coil, Hannah Simmelink, Bella Volker, Cooper Rhea, Areille Jacobs and Calen Beck. The team will compete in the state championship on Feb. 11....
The Jewell County Commissioners met Jan. 30, with commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk was present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for their department: Chris Petet, custodian; Alexandria Pierce, county attorney; Anna Porter, county appraiser; Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator; and Don Jacobs, sheriff. Those absent: Cindy Becker, health administrator; Brenda Eakins,...
The Jewell County commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie met Jan. 23, with Carla Waugh, county clerk, present. Chris Petet, custodian, discussed the snow blower and requested permission to get quotes for a new one. Don Jacobs, sheriff, discussed hiring personnel. Don had a quote from Visual Labs Inc. for replacing six body cameras. The commissioners approved smartphone body cameras from Visual Labs Inc. for a total price of $4,260.00. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, reported that they worked on Sunday to move...
More than 6,900 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a four-point scale and a minimum number of graded semester hours. Students can be on the Deans’ List for more than one college. Following is a list of area honorees. Some students chose not to be listed. Carolina Barraza, sophomore, Courtland: Colle...
Accident For the second time in less than a month, a motor vehicle accident has claimed the life of a member of the Rock Hills student body. The motor vehicle accident which came 3 minutes before midnight Saturday took the life of Gavin Garst, 15, a sophomore attending Rock Hills High School. According to the accident report filed by the Kansas Highway Patrol. a 2011 Toyota 4-Runner SUV was southbound on North McRoberts Street (east side of the Mankato City Park) when it went off the right side of the roadway near the park’s parking lot and e...
Michele Bever executive director SHDHD It’s the month of Love! We often associate February with hearts. We express our love for someone with a heart-shaped card or candy box, we sign our name with a heart, or add heart icons to our phone texts. Please join me this month to focus on loving our own hearts. This February, during American Heart Month, we would like to pass along some tips for taking care of our hearts. And, why should we take care of our hearts? One answer is because cardiovascular diseases are affecting so many of us. There are c...
Vicki Ensign For the first time since 1969 there is not a member of the Thornberry family serving the residents of Nuckolls County at the county courthouse. Doris Thornberry began working in the county clerk’s office in 1969. With the retirement of her daughter, Vicki Thornberry Ensign, the family presence at the courthouse ended. Vicki was raised on a farm north of Nelson. She is a Nelson High School graduate. After graduation, she worked at the Nelson elevator and the Nelson Good Samaritan Home. She was a stay at home mother after that. S...
Tami Sharp was installed as the Nuckolls County treasurer on Jan. 5, 2023. She succeeded Vicki Ensign who opted not to run for reelection after 40 years of service in that office. Sharp graduated from Lucas-Luray High School. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for one year. She has been married to Lance Sharp for 27 years. They have two children: a daughter, Gabriel, who resides in Fairbury, and a son, Jacob, who is attending Hastings College. Sharp has served as the administrator for Kingswood Court and Victorian Legacy in...
Lawrence-Nelson FFA had a successful District LDE contest on Jan. 25. Twenty-eight Raiders went to Aurora to compete in 11 events. Jasper Elledge earned district runner up and a trip to state in Discovery Speaking with his speech about cow dogs. Brody Buescher earned fourth and first alternate to state in Ag Literacy Speaking with his speech about John Deere. FFA members were gearing up for Spring CDEs at Central Community College, state degree interviews and National FFA Week. Individual...
Janet Elizabeth Reinsch was born to Vernon and Dolores Menke (Schroer) on Dec. 2, 1942, in Superior, Nebraska. She died Jan. 20, 2023, at Legacy Square Long Term Care Center in Henderson, Nebraska at the age of 80 years, 1 month, and 19 days. Janet grew up in Lawrence, Nebraska where she attended school at Sacred Heart grade school and Lawrence High School. She was united in marriage to Wayne Reinsch of Shickley, on Feb. 29, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in rural Shickley. This union...
