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This weekend was certainly a family and extended family week-end. Friday night we attended a high school play that our granddaughter had a part in. She is a senior this year and this was the second year she participated in a school play. It was fun watching her on stage playing the part of a mystery book writer. I remembered my high school play years and enjoyed being a part of them. We had a junior play and a senior play where only class members had parts. Now it seems it is the “in thing” to have it open to students in all grades to bec...
More than 40 years ago a friend employed by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development invited me to ride with him to a meeting in Thayer County. In exchange for my help with the meeting, I suspect he provided my supper. The Nebraska tourism office was promoting the circle tour concept. Each Nebraska community was encouraged to promote tourism by planning a tour route that circulated the community. Circle tours may have been a good idea for central Nebraska communities but they weren’t a good idea for border communities like Superior f...
Recently, while visiting a Lincoln book store, I found a display of children’s books in a prominent position near the checkout stand. One of the books was a Peter Rabbit book. I almost bought it on impulse. Growing up in Superior, I had a lot adults read books to me until I learned to read myself. There were a number of books about Peter Rabbit and I had them all. I particularly remember my mother’s sister, Aunt Laura Koon, who would spend the holidays with us, reading me the Peter Rabbit series. She was an elementary school teacher at Col...
SES holds fund-raiser for the American Heart Association Superior Elementary School held their second annual fund-raiser for the American Heart Association. The school raised $600 for the organization last year. Luke Chadwell said, "Last year we had our fund-raiser right before school was shut down. Our final day was the day school was cancelled. This year the students were given the incentive to "Slime a teacher." For each $100 raised by a student, they earned the opportunity to 'slime a...
Roy Drapal and his birthday car Roy Drapal was born in Fairfield in 1926. After graduating three months early from Edgar High School, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force. He was sent to Wichita Falls, Texas, for basic training. Upon completion of his basic training, he was posted to the southeastern United States. He was assigned to a battalion headed for Germany. A chance delay returning from a dance derailed those plans. His train was delayed because of derailment. The conductor...
After being cancelled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 lockdown, community-wide garage sales are returning to the calendar this year. This newspaper plans to again sponsor two such events in Superior this year. The first is just more than a week away. Though advertised for Saturday, April 24, many locations will open sometime Friday. The next issue of this newspaper will give the sale locations, a description of what will be found at location in addition to having a map of the community to assist those not acquainted with the community in...
The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Saturday at Deshler Lutheran School in Deshler. The meeting began with the presentation of the organization's 2021 scholarship award. Each year, Alpha Zeta awards a scholarship to a student planning a career in education. Scholarship committee members Margaret Brittenham and Chandra Hillman, introduced the 2021 recipient, Kaylee Flaata of Superior. Kaylee is a senior at Superior High School. She is a high honor roll student and is involved in...
On Monday South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) reported completing COVID-19 data updates over the weekend which increased by 11 the number of COVID-19 deaths assigned to Nuckolls County. The data updates included 153 positive lab report results for individuals tested between September and January. Although the reporting of these results to South Heartland was delayed, Michele Bever, health district executive director said the positive cases are now included in the cumulative totals of cases for the district and the department...
Members of the Superior Board of Education met Monday evening in regular session. They presented a glass apple to both Allison White and Diane Kile. White is the upper level music and band instructor and Diane Kile is a longtime second grade teacher. Kile is the most recent Superior teacher of the quarter. The board of education accepted recommendation from Supt. Marty Kobza to hire five new certified staff members. Ashley Wulf will serve as a middle school special education teacher. A Guide Rock resident, she has been employed as a preschool...
The USD No. 107 Board of Education met Monday, April 12. President Kenny Mizner called the regular meeting to order . Those present were Kenny Mizner, Brandon Hollerich, Lori Slate, Lori Yelken, Marc Grout, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Janet Higer, Nick Naasz and Sarah Warne. In the buildings report, the elementary basement water table is still an issue. More than two inches of water was in the basement. Lamunyon came and dried out and sanitized basement. The transportation report said there had been some more break downs on two buses. The techs...
The physical therapy department at Jewell County Hospital was moved into a new home inside of the newly constructed area of the hospital in late October. The new therapy department features a waiting room and reception area, private office for the therapists, three large private treatment rooms and a gym area which is tucked inside two walls of large windows which provide for a great work out atmosphere. Patients and staff both agree the view these windows provide makes the process of rehab just a little more tolerable. With the move into the...
Donations helped 2021 Jewell County Match Month reach a total of $55,549.11. With the more than double match from Dane G. Hansen of $75,000, the total calculated to $130,549.11 for the Jewell County Community Foundation unrestricted fund. This year’s total was $8,000 more than last year’s total. The money will be invested, and four percent of the total will be given as grants to Jewell County non-profits and municipalities. Grant rounds happen in the spring and the fall of each year. The spring round is happening now. Applications are bei...
Riders are now able to use the online reservation form found under “Ride” on the website at www.salinacity go.com to schedule rides. Previously, the only option was by phone. “We’ve been working hard to improve the quality of service and convenience for all of our paratransit riders,” said Angela Sanchez, administrative coordinator for OCCK Transportation. “By offering an online scheduling option, we are bringing significant improvements to our paratransit experience.” All paratransit services do have an application process. New riders must b...
As a graduate of the Class of 1964, Lavernia Peters, the mayor of Formoso, was in one of the last two classes of Montrose School before it closed in 1965. Peters was born and raised 10 miles from Formoso and now resides in Formoso. Peters leads the Formoso Garden Club which allows her to enjoy her hobby of gardening. Peters also enjoys chickens. She is a strong woman who has been divorced. Peters has no children. She and her roommate take care of a dog. Peters chose to live in Formoso because...
OCCK Transportation has formed a partnership with Token Transit to provide a no-contact fare paying option. Token Transit is a mobile ticketing program that allows customers to ride all OCCK Transportation services and pay the fare, without touching cash or tickets and coupons. The app is free and is available in both the Apple and Google Play stores. Using Token Transit eliminates the need for hard surface contact at the fare box between drivers and passengers. It is a cashless, cardless, and contactless payment solution. This partnership...
The community has been “a buzz” about removing the Sandy Creek and Lawrence-Nelson Schools’ mask requirements. Being the curious person I am, I decided to dig in and find out what all the fuss was about. I spoke to quite a few people and left quite a few voicemails that I am sure will never be returned. It seems this is a hot topic for this area of the state and many were reluctant to speak to a reporter. I called the Nebraska Department of Education. There I spoke to an informed gentleman about the schools’ mask regulations. He said schools we...
Education . . . I haven’t been to a commencement program at a university for some time now, but I was reminded the other day of one of the things that stood out at each university graduation ceremony. Besides the graduate, of course. That was reading the description of all the programs the students earning advance degrees were working on. I was amazed at the programs and words used to describe the programs. Many words which I never knew existed before. Well, just last week I learned another new word. It came from the quarterly publication of th...
Taxes! Most years the deadline to have taxes filed is today. I have not even started yet! Most years, I have them done and filed by Feb. 15, at the latest. Talk about procrastination; I’m becoming a Pro-crastinator! It’s on the agenda for tomorrow afternoon; once I’ve delivered your papers to the post office. It’s also possible an extension may be filed! LOL! Speaking of taxing, my mom was recently certified in a canine training course. She is proud of herself and won’t stop talking about it. I am proud of her. It was a lot of material...
The City of Nelson held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday. It was a typical meeting. The role was called. The minutes of the last meeting approved. Tom Murray and John Price have retired from the cemetery board. Sandra Schendt has agreed to act as secretary. Laurie Pahl was approved by the board to serve on the rescue squad as an EMT. Park board members were present to discuss the possibility of using the old T-Ball field as a dog park. The old T-Ball field is located on the sout...
On Tuesday South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) paused administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, following CDC and FDA recommendations. Earlier that day, the Centers for Disease Control and the Federal Drug Administration released a joint statement recommending a pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations nationwide while further investigation is being completed. Vaccine safety is closely monitored by healthcare providers and local, state and federal...
Brodstone Memorial Hospital continues to move forward with the facility expansion. This expansion will provide a state of the art emergency room, new patient rooms, chemo infusion suites and a healing garden. Crews have spent the last several months completing exterior projects such as moving of the oxygen tank, placement of the generator, and water,gas and sewer line preparation. The next stage of construction will include demolition of the interior walls of the existing 1927’s building in preparation for its union with the new expansion. W...
The St. Stephen Council 1906 of the Knights of Columbus met for their monthly meeting last Thursday at the Sacred Heart parish church hall. Among the business of the organization a couple charitable action were completed. Thanks to the generosity of its members and of the people in the surrounding parishes, the Council has been able to make the following charitable donations: * $1,000 to the Nebraska Father McGivney K C Foundation; * $500 to seminarian Santiago Izquierdo (a young man from Lincoln at the seminary in Maryland in Theology 1); *...
L-N was one of four teams that made up the Sandy Creek Quad last week. The competition was held at the Crooked Creek Golf Course in Clay Center. The four team saw Sandy Creek coming in first with a score of 173; Sutton was 2nd with a 202; L-N was 3rd with 203; and Fillmore Central was 4th with a 210. The event was a nine-hole event and for L-N the individual scoring was: Conner Janda 47, Krayton Kucera 48, Wyatt Brockman 53, Blake Wroughton 55, Clay Williams 53. The Raider JV team competed as well in their own event. Sandy Creek won this as...
Good days . . . and bad days . . . They affect the lives of everyone in everything we do. And, that includes track meets. This reporter isn't aware of the expectation of the L-N track coaches and participants, but I think it is fair that many Raider fans were happy with the results of the current Raider track team after their trip last week to the Franklin Invitational Track Meet. Knowing it is still early in the track season, the L-N girls had a very "good" day. Six gold medals came home with...
With Rev. Pastor, Father Corey Harrison are Emery Ostdiek (left) and Kynlee Peterson. Helping prepare the students were Father Harrison and Barb Janda. The Catholic parishes of northwestern Nuckolls and southwestern Clay counties held First Holy Communion Services for members of their congregations last Sunday, April 11, 2021. At Sacred Heart parish in Lawrence two young members of the parish completed their preparation and were able to participate fully in the Mass and receive the sacred body...
