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In the newspaper business, politicians have long been considered to be poor credit risks. Many candidates plan to pay for their campaign with the money obtained after winning an election. When they don’t win, donors don’t contribute to the candidate’s campaign coffers and bills go unpaid. Consequently, politicians are often required to pay their bills in advance. I’ve considered funeral homes to be good credit risks and have generally not required out-of-town funeral homes to prepay for purchases. With the pandemic reducing this newspap...
Q: Where was Jesus during the time between his death and resurrection? A: If this is a question about Jesus’ body between his death and resurrection, then it will be easy to answer. However, the question of what happened to Christ’s Spirit after He died is an extremely complex question that remains unresolved even to this day. We will briefly discuss both issues here. Physically, Christ’s body was removed from the cross late Friday evening by Joseph of Arimathea (Luke 23:50-52). He placed Jesus’ body in his own family tomb (Mark 15:46) because...
In addition to digging the dandelions out of the lawn at my parents’ home in Superior, there were other invaders to contend with. As I was digging the dandelions, I was also dealing with them. Another unwelcome visitor was bindweed. Bindweed had long tendrils and it was sometimes hard to find where the plant came out of the ground because the tendrils spread out so far. Unlike dandelions, however, the bindweed did not have a deep root system and could be pulled out rather than dug out. A third variety of unwanted growth was pigweed. I s...
Often while growing up in Superior I would go to the Burlington Depot and watch the motor car trains come through town. The eastbound arrived at 9:15 a.m. and the westbound was through about 5:30 p.m. The trains carried lots of express packages handled by the Railway Express Agency, a lot of cream cans and sacks of United States Mail. As the motor car trains paused at the depot, lots of stuff would be unloaded onto baggage carts. Other baggage carts with outgoing mail, empty cream cans and express shipments were loaded onto the train. The mail...
Weather Reports . . . For many years, I relied on the evening news for the weather forecast for the coming day. Occasionally, I’d get a report on the radio during the day. How things have changed . . . Thanks to “technology” Nancy now gets minute-to-minute weather reports on her ‘I-Pad.’ Is that great, or what? I don’t know how many times in the past year or so, she says: “Hay, the computer says we’re having a ‘rain event’ at ——— (whatever time it says). Would you check?” Well, at times I did check and I think maybe 99 percent of the times the...
It’s time to start getting outside digging and clearing flower beds and preparing the garden for planting. Flower bulb catalogs are reviewed and visits to the local greenhouses and landscaping businesses are planned. But we need warmer temperatures and the most important weather element rain is needed very badly. With a week left in April, only a sprinkle or two of rain have been received this month. What ever happened to April showers? If there are no April showers, will there by any May flowers? It’s been so dry and windy there have been ter...
Sometimes I get the desire to look more put together. Not often, but it happens. I recently purchased a couple of sundresses, thinking I might wear one to graduation. Last weekend I was shopping and found another dress, and so I showed George and asked his opinion. He said, and I quote, “Better be careful. People might start thinking you’re a girl!” I shook my head and said, “We wouldn’t want that now, would we!” I know it’s strange, but I feel more comfortable covered in dirt, drywall mud and paint than I do with makeup, hairspray and...
The deal has been finalized and a Superior business is transitioning to new ownership. Saturday, April 30, will be the last day for the Duncans to be the owners and operators of Dave’s Place. On their final day the Duncans will feature food and drink specials. After May 1, the mainstreet business will be known as the Flatwater Bar and Grill. It will be operated by Brandon Fullerton and his son, Hank, a culinary school graduate. The Fullertons hope to create a family friendly business that will draw customers from other communities in a...
The Superior Community Variety Show is back by popular demand. It will take the stage at the Superior Auditorium at 7 p.m. Saturday. The show stars the community’s amateur entertainers and will feature a variety of talents much like the television variety shows that were popular in the early days of television. Proceeds will be used to further the renovation of the auditorium. While much renovation remains to be done, the auditorium is becoming a more popular place with dance classes and fitness programs schedule there several times a week. T...
After months of preparation and COVID caused delays, it appears plans are finally being made with regard to future recreational developments for the community of Superior. Bobbi Pettit of 5 Rule Rural Planning held a series of meetings in Superior on Tuesday. While meeting with Superior Chamber of Commerce members at 7 a.m. Tuesday, she described Superior as a role model for other Nebraska communities that are not located along the interstate highway system. Pettit has worked with the Superior community in various capacities since 2012. Her...
This is the weekend for community-wide garage sales. Events planned for this week in Jewell and Superior are advertised in the classified section of this newspaper and on various websites. For out-of-town visitors and area residents who do not subscribe to this newspaper, extra copies will be available at news stands in Superior including Ideal Market, Casey’s County Store, CPI Premier Stop and the Velvet Rose in addition to the newspaper office.` Single copies of the newspaper are available at businesses in Nelson, Ruskin, Byron, Edgar, L...
Directors of the Nuckolls County Foundation have met and awarded nearly $31,000 in scholarships to 2022 graduating seniors attending schools in Nuckolls and Jewell counties. Anna Hawley serves as foundation president and Lois Sullivan is vice president. John Hodge serves as secretary and treasuer. Additional directors are Allen Ostdiek, Brad Worman, Keith Roe, Tom Gebers, Tom Jensen, William Blauvelt, Linda Eggers, Joe Theer and Eleanor Stiles. The scholarships are made possible by generous gifts to the non-profit foundation. The foundation is...
Though the sky was overcast and the temperature on the cool side when Christians gathered outside Sunday morning for their traditional Easter sunrise services, many expressed thanks the strong winds of recent weeks were missing. Strong winds are a normal characteristic of winter and spring in the Great Plains and the National Weather Service considered April to be the windiest month of the year. So this year's breezy conditions should not be a surprise to Midlands residents. But those who...
President Kenny Mizner called the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD No. 107 to order April 11. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Brenden Wirth, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Justin Angleton, Bobi Fogo, Wayne Frost, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth and Janet Higer. President Mizner recognized the guests and thanked them for coming. Guests were Michelle Morain, Hannah Daniels, Daniel McDill, Alynza Alvord, Blaine Frost, Jacob Harkness, Jon Harkness, Billie Cox, Makinna Cross,...
March 2022 was another successful Match Month for the Jewell County Community Foundation (JCCF). The foundation received $56,775 in donations, and when matched by $1.50 to each $1 by Dane G. Hansen Foundation, the overall total is more than $125,000. This money is placed in an unrestricted fund where it is then invested. Four percent is used for grants awarded to Jewell County nonprofits and municipalities. JCCF’s mission is to “meet charitable community needs of the Jewell County area through leadership, grants, and donor services.” Many...
"I'm running for governor to bring common sense and conservative leadership back to the Sunflower State. I will work every day to leave Kansas a better place than I found it - for my family and for yours," is the quote from Attorney General Derek Schmidt's handout. Attorney General Derek Schmidt visited Mankato Monday. He is running for the governor of Kansas. There was a good turn out for this meet and greet. Schmidt was asked about the gravity of the border situation, to which he replied,...
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 92 schools, including Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School, as recipients of the 2021 Challenge Awards. The award recognizes Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since its inception in 2002, more than 1,800 awards have been presented to schools across the state. Certificates of Merit are presented to schools by Kansas State Board of Education members. “USD 107 has an amazing staff...
Youth gathered in Beloit to focus on agricultural farm safety. Whether living on farm or are employed by a farm family, it is critical youth understand the importance of their role and how safety is the most important component. The program hosted by K-State Research and Extension's Central Kansas, Cottonwood, Midway, Post Rock and River Valley extension districts, provided a learning environment where youth could focus on learning skills to prepare them for engaging and working on a farm....
On Friday, Cornerstone Bank will celebrate the 140th anniversary of the bank’s founding. An open house is planned. Cornerstone Bank was chartered in 1882 and operated with $50,000 in assets. Surviving the pioneer days, Great Depression and a bank robbery in 1933, the bank has grown and prospered over the past 140 years. Today, Cornerstone Bank is a financial services provider offering deposit products, loan products, trust services, farm management services and investment and insurance products. Cornerstone Bank is a $2 billion bank with 46 b...
The Jewell County Cinema, Inc. (JCCI) Board met March 28. The meeting was held by ZOOM and in person and was called to order by Thadd Hinkle. Those present for the meeting were Thadd Hinkle, Lisa Goodheart, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, Virgil Jones, and Sarah Ortman. Kristin Underwood attended by ZOOM. Lisa Goodheart read the minutes of the February meeting, which were accepted as presented. Janis McDill presented the treasurer’s report, saying JCCI lost $340.65 the last month. The upcoming movies are: “The Batman,” “Marry Me,” “The Lost Cit...
Kyra Lampe, economic development specialist for JenRus Freelance, will be taking on the lead role for Jewell County Community Development starting in May per the JCCDA board’s approval at their April meeting. The Jewell County Community Development board hired JenRus Freelance in 2013 as a company to serve in the community development role as opposed to a single person, as the advantages of this include having continuity in the role if or when transitions happen and support by multiple staff. Because of the pressures and politics of economic de...
Students at Scott Middle School in Lincoln were asked to choose a problem in our world, research it and find out what can they can do to help. Eric Nelson, humanities teacher, said our "Make a Difference Project" started simply as a way to make research more enjoyable and meaningful for the sixth-grade students. He encouraged students to choose topics that are near and dear to their hearts, and they typically pick things such as cancer, poverty and abuse. Scott sixth graders have been doing this...
The American Legion's "Boy's State" program has a long history in Nebraska helping to educate Nebraska's youth in the workings of the Nebraska governmental system. The Lawrence American Legion Post 45 has taken part in the program for many years. This year, they cooperate with the Lawrence 'Sons of the American Legion to send two young men to Lincoln for the week long experience. 2022 may also mark a first for the community as a set of twins have been approved by the state to attend. They are...
On March 14, the Nelson City Council passed Ordinance No. 880 to adopt a Vacant Property Registry Program for the City of Nelson. The ordinance covers all properties within the city’s corporate boundary. Under the Program, all properties meeting the criteria of a vacant property will be registered on the city’s Vacant Property Registry. The ordinance provides a definition of vacancy and lists three types of properties that will be eligible to receive exemptions. Those exemptions include: 1) properties advertised for sale in good faith 2) sea...
The Lawrence Blood Mobile was held Friday, at the American Legion in Lawrence. There were 41 donors and 44 units collected. Those who met a milestone were: Donald Kathman - 13 gallons; Sheryl Buescher - 14 gallons; Dave Kohmetscher - 4 gallons; and Ralph Williams - 6 gallons. Other donors were Lawrence Faimon, Richard Faimon, Robert Kotinek, Linda Alexander, Lisa Faimon, Michael Buescher, Donald Kohmetscher, Tammy Gehle, Seth Gehle, Walter Buescher, Linda Ostdiek, Marilyn Svoboda, Lyle Kohmetscher, Judith Menke, Kenneth Kathman, Carolee...
