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The American flags lining the Nelson Cemetery on Memorial Day and other special times are a majestic and moving sight, but unfortunately Nebraska weather is hard on these symbols of the freedom we enjoy. The Nelson American Legion has recognized the need to replace a minimum of 38 flags, and at a cost of $50 per flag, this makes for a large financial commitment. The American Legion family that includes veterans, auxiliary members and Sons of the American Legion have each committed a portion of the funds needed, but invite the community and...
The South Heartland District Health Department will be hosting a Stepping On class in Superior from 1 to 2:30 p.m., March 14, as part of an ongoing district-wide effort to reduce falls in older adults. Liz Chamberlain, South Heartland’s falls prevention project specialist, said “Stepping On is a seven-week class that meets once a week for one-and-a-half hours, and includes visits from guest experts. The experts provide education and actions to take to reduce falls.” In the first two weeks of the program, a physical therapist (PT) will teach...
Alexa Cox of Nelson is one of 38 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected as strengths coaches in the College of Business’ Clifton Strengths Institute. Cox is a sophomore majoring in marketing. Representing a variety of majors across the university, strengths coaches mentor about 1,000 first-year business students in Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths (BSAD 111). The required course for all first-year business students empowers them to excel using their natural talents, learned from taking the Clifton Strengths a...
Kathleen A. “Kay” Hoelting was born on Jan. 1, 1938, in Lawrence, Nebraska. She entered into Rest on Feb. 23, 2023, at age 85. She was preceded in death by husband, Victor “Vic” Hoelting; parents, Bill and Ellen Friend; brothers, Dick Friend and George Friend; and sisters, Marge Brockman and Sally Schofield. She is survived by children: Bill Hoelting (Lori), Vicki Carter (Dale), John Hoelting (Joni), Pamela Sellenrick (Greg), Barb Barges (Mike), and Paul Hoelting (Holly); 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings: Chuck Friend,...
The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys basketball team hopes for a deep post-season run were dashed by the Sandy Creek Cougars in the opening round of sub-district D-1 6 play last Tuesday at Kenesaw. The Cougars eliminated the Raiders with their 49-37 win. The Raiders led 22-20 at the half and seemed positioned to grind out a win. The teams were tied at 32 when the final quarter got underway. The Raiders offense failed them as Sandy Creek poured through 17 points while limiting the...
The Rock Hills High School girls basketball team scored 76 points in their win over Lakeside, 76-57, at Downs, Friday. This was their highest scoring game of the season. It also marked the first time since 2010 that the team has won a post-season game. They advanced in sub-state 1A-D1 play to the semi-final round. The Grizzlies spurted out to a 33-17 lead at the half and never looked back. Danica Frost led the scoring barrage with a career high 36 points including four three point baskets. Lauren Whelchel produced 22 points. Bethany Simmelink...
The Rock Hills High School boys basketball team concluded their 2022-2023 season with a 59-31 loss to Lakeside at Downs, Friday, in sub-state 1 A-D1 play. Cooper McDill hit for 24 points. The Grizzlies finished the season with a 7-13 record. Troy Duskie and Ethan Kenworthy played their final game as Grizzlies as they graduate this year....
Mildred Jeanette (Atenhan) Beckler was born in Deshler, Nebraska, on Oct. 14, 1934, to John and Emma (Maschmann) Atenhan. She was the youngest of four children. Millie attended Kiowa Country School through the 4th grade, attended St. Peters Lutheran parochial school through the 8th grade and graduated from Deshler High School in May 1952. In high school, she was a cheerleader and was in the senior class play "The Websters." along with her future husband, Thomas Beckler. After graduation, Millie...
Michael Allen Blain of Edgar, died Monday, Jan. 30, at the Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born Feb. 9, 1962 to Dale 'Dean' Blain and Sharon Kay Voboril in Red Cloud. Mike grew up in the Edgar, Nebraska, area. He attended Edgar Public School through the sixth grade, then attended Sandy Creek Junior and High School where he graduated in 1980. Mike enjoyed time in Kansas with Grandma and Granddad Voboril where he helped his granddad farm and his grandma garden. It was not...
Angelica Edwards-Kouma, 22, of Wymore, Nebraska, died Feb. 17, 2023. She was born to Jasson Kouma and Lisa Marie Garcia on Nov. 27, 2000 in Omaha, Nebraska. She is survived by children Alice Delphine Marie and Joey Dean Allen Collins, Amberial Snow Kouma (Amber), Harley David Edwards, Cypress Aaron Edwards of Fairfield, sister Mallory Rose Purcell of Lincoln, Neb., sister Brealian Marie Kouma of Kearney, uncle Forrest Loran Outcalt of Dallas, Texas, fiancé Michael E. Collins of Wymore, parents...
Robert Lee Young, the son of Clifford and Josephine (Maruska) Young, was born on July 4, 1937, in Superior, Nebraska. He died on Feb. 20, 2023 at the Harvard Rest Haven at Harvard, Nebraska the age of 85 years, 7 months, 16 days. Bob attended the schools in Superior, graduating from Superior High School. He was a 60-year member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and 5 years at St. Cecilia in Hastings. He married Annetta Meier on June 12, 1957, at Superior. To this union four children were born. Bob...
C. E. (Bud) Lewis died at age 88 after a courageous, but quick battle with pancreatic cancer at his home in Castle Pines, Colorado on Feb. 16, 2023. Bud lived a life of travel, and shared his passion for his Kansas heritage with his family and friends. A life well lived, well-traveled and full of friends, family and love is exactly what Bud was blessed with. Born to Emmett and Verda Fogo Lewis in Burr Oak, Kansas, on Nov. 23, 1934, Bud was raised on the family farm that was homesteaded in the...
Donna L. Ficken, 87, of Colby, Kansas died Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas. Donna was born April 18, 1935, to Jay M. and Raoma Beavers of rural Carleton. She attended Coon Ridge school south of Carlton and later Davenport Public Schools, graduating in 1952. She also attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska, and then taught in a rural school near Hebron. Donna married Edwin Ficken in June of 1954 in the Methodist Church of Davenport where...
Joe Fall, 82, of Mankato, died Feb. 22, 2023. Joe was born on Aug. 5, 1940, the son of Alvin Sr. and Vila (Kelly) Fall of Mankato. Preceding Joe in death were his parents; and three brothers: Alvin Jr., Marvin, and William Kress. Joe was a life-long Jewell County resident. At around the age of two, Joe received a traumatic brain injury after falling out of a moving car. The family was outside talking when Joe, who was playing in the parked car, accidently pulled it out of gear. The car began to...
