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The Superior Lions Club is disbanding after serving the community for more than 70 years. The Lions Club is a service organization with an emphasis on vision and hearing help to those in need as well as the community at large. The club was instrumental in funding research which produced a low-cost treatment for macular degeneration. As with many other service organizations, the club fell victim to declining membership numbers. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 wiped out the traditional fund raising opportunities for the club. This left the club...
In these pandemic times are area residents doing more of their shopping at home or on-line? On-line sales are certainly strong with the New York Times reporting Amazon, the king of the on-line retailers, hiring an average of 1,400 new workes per day. Between January and October, Amazon hired 427,300 people world-wide. In spite of the surge in on-line sales, the latest sales tax report from the Nebraska Department of Revenue indicates local sales are remaining strong. In November the state department released the August sales report which is...
With Nebraska’s first installment of the current firearms season just over and the Kansas season opening this week, the deer are nervous. Motorists report seeing them at all times of the day. Preliminary Nebraska deer check-in numbers indicate this year’s statewide harvest is down 3 percent compared to 2019 for the November firearm season. During the nine-day season, 42,024 deer were harvested, compared to 43,418 in 2019. Unlike prior years, the department does not yet have a harvest report by county. While the statewide trend was com...
Because of the pandemic, Superior’s Crest Theatre is currently not showing movies although at selected times the theatre still offers curbside delivery of its popular popcorn. But just because the theatre is closed doesn’t mean Superior area residents don’t have the opportunity to go out and attend a movie. Tomorrow (Friday) a movie will be shown in the parking lot behind the Superior Utilities Department office building. The show will begin at 5 p.m. or shortly thereafter. It will conclude by 7 p.m. Those attending may either bring lawn chairs...
This issue of The Superior Express contains an advertisement announcing the planned closing of a long-time Superior business. Richard and Janene Bagley plan to close Bagley’s Burger Barn on Sunday, Dec. 13. Holders of gift certificates are asked to use them by Wednesday, Dec. 9. The business opened in the 1950s as a franchised ice cream only store on what had been a used car lot. In the early years, it was closed in the winter months. But as other food items were added to the offering, it became a year around business. The building was r...
Don’t argue with those folks who talk and write about the winter days of December. While Astronomical Winter doesn’t commence until the solstice on Dec. 21, Meterological Winter started Tuesday, Dec. 1, and lasts through Feb. 28. What’s the difference? Astronomical seasons are based on the position of the earth in relation to the sun, whereas the meterological seasons follow the calendar year and are based on the annual temperature cycle. Whatever name we apply to December, we know for sure the days will be short, the temperature often cold...
For the coming year, there appears to be enough water in Nebraska’s stretch of the Republican River to satisfy the terms of a multi-state water sharing agreement. Todd Siel, a spokesman for the Lower Republican Natural Resources District, said he expects Nebraska will be able meet the terms of the Republican River Compact in 2021 without putting additional restrictions on irrigation or pumping additional water into the basin. Siel told the Kearney Hub that Harlan County Reservoir is still mostly full thanks to the extremely wet weather of 2...
The City of Superior applied for two grants, in August, from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). The city was one of nine communities selected to receive a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Works (PW) funds and one of 14 to receive a CDBG Planning funds. Superior was awarded $435,000 PW grant fund and $53,000 planning grant funds. Community walkability and pedestrian travel had been previously recognized as a community priority. The City of Superior completed a pedestrian transportation study in 2019. That...
South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported 161 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday through Monday, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the four-county health district to 2,859. The new confirmed cases for the four-day period include: 104 in Adams, 21 in Clay, 22 in Nuckolls and 14 in Webster. By county, the new cumulative totals are: 1,898 cases in Adams, 437 cases in Clay, 281 cases in Nuckolls, and 243 cases in Webster. Michele Bever, SHDHD executive director, also reported the department had received 249...
The Jewell County Community Foundation Board met to review grant applications for the fall round of grant considerations. Awards for this round were granted through a percentage from yearly Match Month donations and the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. The following grants were awarded: The committee unanimously awarded the City of Jewell $7,131 from Dane G. Hansen Foundation for lighting improvements at Lake Emerson. The committee awarded the City of Mankato Fire Department $5,000 from Dane G. Hansen Foundation for radio...
It is the season of the year for giving, sharing and celebrating. Even with this being “the year of COVID” Jewell County Helping Hands Ministries is doing just that. They are sponsoring a community holiday dinner for Jewell County. The community holiday dinner will be served on from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday at the Mankato Community Center. Donations will be accepted but the dinner is free to one and all. In the past, there has been a community holiday meal but this is the first year for Jewell County Helping Hands Ministries to be the org...
Christmas lights are shining . . . Now into December, the countryside is slowly gaining its Christmas glow. Russ Menke was busy last week putting up a total of 29 Christmas lights in the village of Lawrence to help usher in the holy season with the bright lights the season deserves. With the cooperation between the Village of Lawrence and the Lawrence Community Club, the $12,951 cost was split between the two groups. The first 12 were put up for the 2019 Christmas season and another 17 were...
Steve Kirchhoff, a Hardy native and a 1995 graduate of Superior High School, was recently promoted from major to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. The promotion ceremony was conducted Nov. 12 at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. Pete Gallagher, director of the army's Network Cross Functional Team. Maj. Gen. Gallagher provided opening comments recapping Kirchhoff's career and highlighting the important work he is doing. Gallagher and Col. Rob...
Because of the newest restrictions caused by COVID-19, the Nelson Community Club will not hold the annual Christmas Bazaar this year. The club hopes to be able to have a bazaar in the spring. The club will also forego the traditional Santa Land event at the city auditorium this year. However, Santa is still going to make a stop in Nelson. Santa will be riding to the auditorium on a Nelson fire truck at 11 a.m., Dec. 13. He will be outside the auditorium until 11:30 a.m., handing out Christmas goodie bags for all the children. Bring a letter...
As the Pandemic reaches closer to home, it seems many of us are just over it. We have heard for months now to stay home, social distance, wear a mask - “the new normal.” It’s become a regular thing to show up to the bank looking like a robber. I can hardly recognize anyone these days with their faces covered and bundled up against the cold. I remember early on wearing a mask into the store and being mocked by the cashier. Late last winter-early spring, I stocked the pantry and the medicine cabinet, preparing for the worst. All that got me was a...
For as long as I can remember, Nelson's main streets have been lit up throughout the holiday season with the Christmas tree and candle decorations lining the streets today. I was curious as to how long we had been using them so I called the Nelson city clerk. When I worked in the city office, I remember looking through the catalog and dreaming of purchasing new decorations. So I knew the clerk would be able to lay her hands on the information. In 1988, The City of Nelson purchased 30 Christmas...
Miniseters have long asked people to remember the true meaning of Christmas but it hard to combat the commercialization of the holiday. While we try to maintain some degree of normal, this year all holidays are different. Earlier this week, a friend emailed me a letter from Santa Claus. I’m not sure who wrote the letter. Melanie Mainqusit may have for she sent it to me for inclusion in the Courtland Journal, a newspaper published by her father, Bob Mainquist. The letter addresses much of the uncertainty surrounding this year’s Christmas sea...
December 7th, 1941, a date that “will live in infamy” happened 79 years ago. For many of us, the one year planned sneak attack by the Japanese on the United State Pacific Fleet base on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, probably was first learned about while seated in history class. For those who can remember that emergency, shocking radio report of the attack, it still will forever remain in their minds. I can remember my father telling me he and others were traveling in a car by Hardy when the news came on the car radio. They were all in disbelief. The...
I was planning on a small quiet Thanksgiving dinner. Plans have a way of changing. Two days before the turkey went in the oven, Robert called to say he had gotten leave. He asked if a friend could come along, and I said, “The more, the merrier.” So he brought three of his battle buddies home. They had planned to show up on Thanksgiving and leave Friday morning. Like I said earlier, plans change. They arrived Wednesday evening and headed back Sunday morning. I’m glad everyone helped out with the cooking. Mom brought mashed potatoes, yams and stu...
Thanksgiving has always been a day to be thankful. This year two families have one more reason...a really big one! The Underwood family (Roger and Deanna of Esbon) and Grauerholz Family (Enos and Jill of Beloit) are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Gage Grauerholz and Lindsey Underwood! These two lovebirds have been dating for the past two years and decided to take the next step. Congrats and well wishes! Alyce Gillett gave updates on Sunday's church service. Welcoming people...
The COVID-10 pandemic has wreaked havoc with traditional high school sports attendance practices. New policies are in effect for the winter sports season. Both Superior and Lawrence-Nelson High Schools are following the guidelines issued by the Nebraska School Activities Association. Each school in the association was given the option to participate or not participate in the 2020-2021 winter sports season. The attendance policy is one of the biggest changes. Only two family members (family...
It appears big changes are in store for the Superior High School volleyball program and those changes made for sports page headlines across the state this week. A state championship-winning coach will not be returning to lead the team next season, as Kelsea Blevins has been relieved of her coaching duties. Blevins led the Wildcats to four straight state tournament appearances, compiling a 107-19 record in that span. She guided the team to three straight state semifinal appearances, including the program’s only state title in 2017. Blevins, w...
The Rock Hills boys and girls basketball teams were set to open their 2020-2021 season on Friday at Mankato against Pike Valley. COVID-19 has put a damper on that game which has been postponed. The team is scheduled to play at Lincoln, Tuesday. Check with the school for updates as to postponements or cancellations....
Into the unknown . . . The winter sports seasons for Nebraska High Schools begin this week for most schools. Just like the fall season, it begins with many unknown factors facing because of the COVID pandemic, and, of course, that winter weather factor. We have a little more information on the teams and schedules. First off, to start the year off, a word of caution concerning spectators at the ball games. L-N has limited attendance to family members only. From what I understand, other schools may have other requirements, like maybe just...
Maureen Frances (Menke) Faimon, formerly of rural Blue Hill, Neb., died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Edgewood Vista in Hastings, Neb., at the age of 84 with family by her side. The rosary was at 7p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, south of Lawrence, Neb. The funeral was at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Visitations were be offered from 3 to 8p.m. Friday, and from 8 to 9 a.m., Saturday at the Visitation Cha...
