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Have you heard of Pickleball? It is fast becoming a popular game, played and enjoyed by young and old. When we travel south to Texas during the winter months, Pickleball has gained popularity, especially by those over the age of 55. When we first started going to the Texas RV park resort, there was only one court where Pickleball was played. Now there are four inside courts and they are usually all busy. Lessons are held and there are those eager to learn the sport. It is a cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong. It has a paddle similar...
Doug Anderson, a former Superior resident, has written at least six books and scores of academic articles and papers. His latest book, “A Lifetime of Remembrances,” resulted from a suggestion made by his wife, Claudia. It was written as a memoir for their daughters and granddaughters. While Anderson is younger than this writer, we have similar memories of growing up in Superior and attending Superior High School. I don’t own a copy of the book but a friend graciously let met browse her copy I suspect the author’s family will long enjoy reading...
Ask a Pastor Column Presenting biblical answers to tough questions Q: Were there biblical laws before the 10 commandments? A: I guess it depends on what you mean by biblical laws. God designed the universe to function according to certain fundamental laws; whether they be physical laws like gravity, motion and thermodynamics, or moral laws like family, faith and character. Living with a proper respect for these laws (i.e. not jumping off a cliff or changing God’s design for family) has always resulted in blessings and fulfillment in life. T...
History . . . Does the Human Race really learn anything from history? I’ve always contended that we do. However, from the actions of Russia in the past few weeks, I’m beginning to change my mind. I’ve read much about the results of World War One and World War Two, along with those other conflicts (like Vietnam and Korea) that didn’t get categorized as “World Wars.” Reading about all the suffering, killings, and destruction that takes place in such event, I was about convinced we might just never see such events again. I was almost convinced w...
By The past two weeks have been rough. It all started two weeks ago today when George woke feeling crummy. After a visit to the doc and some tests, it turned out he had COVID again. Thankfully, Jacob had been busy with Jacob things, and neither of us had been around him since the Friday before. So I told Jacob to stay away from the two of us. Jacob and I communicated by phone from across the hall when he was home in the evening, but for the most part, he would stay with friends until bedtime. I feel like I don’t see enough of that child r...
Candles have been providing light, celebration and a feeling of security to humankind for more than 5,000 years. Nikki Holling Femlee has not been around quite that long but she shares this feeling and passion for candles. Nikki is the owner and operator of the She Shed in Superior. She is a 2003 graduate of Superior High School. Her 402 Candle brand is featured prominently in her shop. Each candle is hand crafted by her. She has been making candles for 10 years. Nikki has perfected the process...
Nifty Thrifty presented the Brodstone Memorial Hospital Foundation a $40,000 donation late last week. Nifty Thrifty saw a total of $79,992.51 in sales for the 2021 year. The foundation will use the donated funds to purchase and upgrade equipment throughout the hospital. Nifty Thrifty made a $55,000 donation last July during its 30th Anniversary Celebration. Nifty Thrifty accepts donated items in good condition and sells them in their storefront. The annual funds raised by Nifty Thrifty are...
According to Vicki Ensign, Nuckolls County Treasurer, the delinquent taxpayer’s list that appeared in The Nuckolls County Locomotive-Gazette on Feb. 3, 10 and 17, and in The Superior Express on Feb. 17, means those taxes are up for sale. Ensign said the deadline for paying these taxes will be before 10 a.m., March 7, in order to avoid the tax lien that will be created if a private investor purchases the delinquent taxes. Ensign said the delinquent tax sale is scheduled to be held at 10 a.m., on Monday March 7, in the Nuckolls County T...
Brodstone Memorial Hospital announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. “We are very honored to be recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for the 11th time out of the last 12 years,“ said Treg Vyzourek, CEO of Brodstone Memorial Hospital. “Our staff strives daily to make sure that our...
The deadline for incumbents filing for county and local offices in Nuckolls County closed last Tuesday. Non-incumbents have until Tuesday, March 1, at 4:30 p.m. to file for any office. The following offices have candidates who have filed. County Commissioner - District 1 - Kenneth Rempe, District 3 - Timothy Zikmund. County assessor - Susan Rogers. County Clerk - Carrie Miller. County treasurer - Laura Elledge, Tami Sharp and Carrie Jeffery. Clerk of the District Court - Royce Gonzales. County Attorney - John Hodge. Sheriff - Bradley Baker....
No additional information has been made available to the press this week with regard to two recent law enforcement incidents in Jewell County. The county sheriff’s office has been investigating multiple assault and battery incidents associated with the “adult prom” held on Feb. 12. The event held at the Mankato Community Center was to raise funds to assist with the high school prom planned for later this year. In a social media post asking for information that could help with the investigation the department stated, “We are committed to inve...
Jewell County was organized on July 14, 1870. The U. S. Census for 1870 found 205 persons living in the county. By 1880, the population had grown to 17,475. A tremendous increase in population in a relatively short period of time. Not all the residents of the county found prosperity, some found dire financial straits. It was not many years into the county history that Jewell County faced the necessity of caring for those in need. "Pauper" was the term used in those early days to identify...
LaDow’s Market, one of Lebanon’s key businesses, has new owners. Kaden and Emily Rouse, owners of R Family Farms, purchased the store earlier this month. The Rouse family has been raising and marketing Berkshire pork direct from their farm and will continue to do so. The farm’s open air hoop houses and outdoor paddocks can be seen travellers passing through the area. LaDow’s has been described as an “old school” cafe and store. After visiting the store, Chuck Marble had this to say about it: “Quaint doesn’t even come close! When you step i...
Lisa Goodheart of rural Jewell County has been chosen as a Top 100 National Winner of the 2021 Small Town America Civic Volunteer Award. She was selected from nearly 700 nominations from 49 states. Like many volunteers in Jewell County, Lisa is extremely active and integral in many organizations throughout the county including Jewell County Community Development, the Jewell County Community Foundation, the Ute Theater and Harmony United Methodist Church. Her service to the community is...
Pawnee Mental Health will receive a $579,186 grant to expand telehealth in Clay, Cloud, Jewell, Marshall, Mitchell, Pottawatomie, Republic and Washington counties. This project will enhance existing telehealth technology infrastructure and create new partnerships with rural hospitals, jails and the Pottawatomie Health Department, in order to improve access to mental health care for 70,000 residents. The grant was funded through USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program. This program funds distance learning and telemedicine service...
Mankato City Library will host "Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills," a presentation and discussion by Rex Buchanan from 5 to 7 p.m., on Friday, March 18, in the Community Center meeting room (access through Mankato City Library). Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact the Mankato City Library at 785-378-3885 for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas. Too often Kansas history seems to start with the Coronado's trip through the...
Burr Oak was awarded a $330,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) toward a water quality, total water infrastructure replacement, water tower repair and upgrades project. Burr Oak was one of 40 cities in the Kansas to receive a portion of $20 million CDBG. Gene Underwood, Burr Oak councilman, and Lennie Gutscher accepted the award. Pictured (back row, from left) are Amanda Horn (NCRPC), Troy Waymaster (Kansas State Representative) and Alex Darby (PEC Engineering), (front) David Toland...
Jan. 31, the Jewell County Commissioners signed a proclamation proclaiming February as Career and Technical Education month in Jewell County. Presenting the proclamation for signatures were Davin Coil, FBLA vice president, and Paige Zadina, FFA president and FBLA secretary. Career and technical student organizations such as FBLA and FFA allow students the opportunity to serve others, progress as individuals, and gain knowledge as they take knowledge outside of the classroom. Nearly 76,000 Kansas students enrolled in career and technical...
Funeral arrangements are pending at press time at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior for Keith Barry, 65. Born Nov. 11, 1956, he died Feb. 21, 2022....
Colton Alan Koch died Feb. 7, 2022 in Mankato. He was born Aug. 27, 1994, to Michelle Hammer and Kevin Koch. Colton was an energetic child, sometimes even a little mischievous. Colton visited many summers during his early years at his grandparents' farm and later attended elementary school in Hutchinson. In 2009, Colton traveled a path that brought him to the home of Bob and Linda Gibson in Kensington. Colton graduated from Thunder Ridge High School in 2013. He worked several jobs during his...
Dewey Frederick Gillett, longtime Leavenworth, Kan., veterinarian, died on Feb. 7, 2022, from complications following surgery for a broken hip. He was born June 4, 1934, in Harrison Township, Jewell County Kan., near Burr Oak, to Elton I. and Jessie Mae (Korb) Gillett. While growing up, Dewey worked on the family wheat farm and registered Angus rRanch. He graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1952. On Feb. 14, 1954, he married Donna R. Pittam in Superior, Neb. Dewey had a lifelong love of animals. He graduated from Kansas State University...
Faryl Marlene McDill Lange was born on Sept. 19, 1932, northwest of Mankato, Kan., to Raymond Alma McDill and Ruth May Underwood McDill. She died Feb. 20, at the Jewell County Hospital ISB, Mankato, at the age of 89 years. Faryl was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Paul Lange on Dec. 12, 2021; parents, grandparents; grandson Christopher Alyn Railsback; and sister-in-law, Eilene McDill. Faryl attended school in Mankato except for her third and fourth grades at Enterprise District 26 in Limestone Township. She graduated from Mankato...
The Superior High School wrestling team competed at the state tournament held at Omaha's CHI health Center Friday and Saturday. Superior finished in 23rd place, with 24 points in the 53 team field. The Wildcats qualified three wrestlers for the match: Hayden Neeman, 126 pounds, Anders Webber, 220 pounds and Payton Christiancy, 285 pounds. Neeman was a returning medalist from last year's event where he placed second in the 106 pound weight bracket. He qualified in the 126 pound weight bracket...
The Superior High School Dance team placed second in Class C2-D High Kick Division in Nebraska State competion this week. This is the third consecutive year the team has brought home a trophy: 2018 champions, 2020 champions, 2021 champions and 2022 runner-up. "I can not express how proud I am of these girls," Stephanie Corman, their coach said. The event was held at the Heartland Event Center, Friday. There were six teams in the same category as Superior. Superior performed around 7:20 p.m. and...
The Superior high school girls basketball team took the hard road to gain a place in the district finals. They won their opening round sub-district C-2-6 game against Thayer Central, 41-31, at Sutton last Tuesday. They faced off against Sutton Thursday in the sub-district final game at Sutton. At stake was a trip to the district finals and a favorable seeding. The Sutton Fillies held the Wildcats at bay for a 36-28 win. All was not lost for the Wildcats as their wild card point standing gained...
