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May is an anniversary month for this editor for on May 21, 1970, it was announced I had succeeded Howard Crilly as editor of The Express. The day was also my 24th birthday. On my first Memorial Day as The Express editor. I had gone to Superior’s City Park to cover the dedication of the Buel Anderson Vietnam War Memorial. Buel was a member of my high school graduating class and the first Superior resident to die serving his country in the Vietnamese War. As the Nebraska governor was delivering the dedication address, members of the Superior resc...
Q: Matthew tells us that the wise men found Jesus in a house, Luke says they found him in a manger. Why are the accounts so different? Is one more right than the other? A: Our nativity scenes and Christmas pageants can often portray a condensed version of the Christmas story. They tend to combine the accounts of Matthew and Luke for the sake of simplicity, but this often leads to confusion when we read the Bible to try and sort them back out from each other. So let’s take the two accounts of Jesus’ early life one at a time. In Luke Chapter 2,...
Editor Blauvelt recently ruminated about the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad which ran through Superior and mentioned the railroad, unlike most other railroads, used concrete crossing signs. The familiar “Crossbucks” (an “X” shape with “Railroad” on one blade and “Crossing” on the other) could be found on all Burlington lines in Nebraska. Most crossings did not have flashing lights or gates at the crossings and were at rural roads. The Burlington was always frugal and decided wooden crossbucks would deteriorate and have to be replaced....
Memorial Days can just come and go . . . sort of like birthdays. Sometimes you don't like to think about them. However, just like birthdays they are important. Nobody is "glorifying" war as some claim, we are just trying to say "Thank You" to all the military veterans who have gone out of their way to help continue this way of governing ourselves. However, almost each and every year something seems to be different and unique. This year, I came across two things, one humorous, one profound. 1:...
The lifeguards and I have worked at the pool almost daily this past week. The painting of the pool basin had me thrown off my game, but thankfully I recovered from the upset and could change direction without too much difficulty. I have a certain way of doing things, and when I am thrown a curve ball, it tends to mess me up completely. Thankfully the painting was completed on Thursday evening and the lifeguards and I painted the ladders, lines and depth markers on Saturday. We had most everything completed and I let the lifeguards go home...
In the foreground, the Superior VFW firing squad participate in Memorial Day service at Evergreen Cemetery. Members of the squad, Monday morning were (from left) Adolph Laluk, Darrell Jensen, Frank Sulllivan, Ken Rempe, James Sumpter and Warren Smith. In the distance, Gail Mikkelsen holds the flags and Laura Hutchinson stands at attention. Local veteran and family members placed more than 300 large U.S. flags throughout Evergreen Cemetery Monday morning. Then before the end of the day, each was...
The Lady Vestey Festival parade crowd gathered early for the 10:30 a.m. start Saturday morning in Superior. A gentle breeze, nearly cloudless sky, visiting and watching the children anticipate the event was worth the wait. After the event, an out of town guest said, "It is a wonderful parade. It is long and has lots of variety. We try to come every year." Following is a brief description of this year's parade entries The American Legion Color Guard presented by American Legion Post 103 and Sons...
"The pearly gates are what some people believe that after they die, they go through them and enter heaven," said Chris Shuck, clerk-treasurer at the Edgar City Office. The pearly gate she speaks of is the white archway located at Edgar Cemetery entrance. The gate, that has welcomed many for more than a century, was in peril, needing a resurrection of its own. The gateway had endured slight bumps by incoming cars and the furies of Nebraska storms for the past 115 years. In April 2023, a...
On Memorial Day, Monday afternoon the Nelson Community Center was filled with the friends and family of Ken Hamel, Darrell Jensen and Norman Reeve, as these veterans were presented with Quilts of Valor by Barb Harris-Sole. Barb was a member of the Nelson community for many years and in retirement has made Quilts of Valor her mission. She has made 29 of these quilts and has been a part of the ceremony many times as a member of the Hastings Quilt Guild. After explaining the origin of Quilts of...
With the primary election coming this August, Kansas residents face two important deadlines on Monday. Monday 12 p.m, is the deadline for a candidate to either file or withdraw for national, state, county, township or precinct office. Monday at 12 p.m. is also the deadline to change party affiliation from one party to another....
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is sponsoring its annual Free Fishing Weekend, the first weekend in June. Visitors can fish in Kansas without a fishing license on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. All length and creel limit regulations still apply. If entering a Kansas State Park, vehicle and camping permit requirements still apply....
Lovewell State Park is hosting a Kids Fishing Clinic on Sunday, June 9. The Kids Fishing Clinic format will allow for an educational opportunity for kids interested in learning about fishing. The Kids Fishing Clinic will be limited to 30 kids, ages 7 to 15, and pre-registration will be required either in person at the Lovewell State Park office or by calling 785-753-4971. Pre-registration is encouraged by Friday June 7. Lovewell State Park and Fisheries and Wildlife Division staff will host clinic sessions at Willow Group Shelter beginning at...
The Jewell County Commissioners met May 13. Commissioners Keith Roe, Ed Duskie and Brent Beck were present as was Carla Waugh, county clerk. Amanda Davis, register of deeds, discussed purchasing Fidlar Technologies’ imaging services which provides an online based program that includes backup and three weeks on-site training. The program would provide online subscriptions for records research with fraud alert protection. James Vaughan, solid waste director, said P.J. Owen would transfer a load of solid waste this week. Dawn Snyder, 12th J...
The Jewell County Cinema, Inc. (JCCI) Board met May 20, 2024 at the Mankato Christian Church and was called to order by Thadd Hinkle. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Sarah Ortman, Janis McDill, Linda and Virgil Jones, Lisa Goodheart, and Janelle Greene. Janis McDill presented the treasurer’s report, stating she has paid Sonic for the last repair bill in the amount of $2,317.45. She will ask Sonic for an explanation of the mileage charges. The upcoming movies are “Unsung Hero,” “The Fall Guy” and “The Garfield Movie.” Jan...
Since 1949, Pawnee Mental Health has observed Mental Health Awareness Month every May. It holds immense significance as it provides a platform for raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health understanding. During this month-long observance, individuals and communities come together to emphasize the importance of mental wellness and to advocate for access to mental health resources and support. By spotlighting mental health, we can encourage open conversations, foster empathy and create environments where individuals feel...
Decker Brown, Lawrence-Nelson history teacher and basketball coach, was the guest speaker for the Memorial Day services held by the Nelson American Legion Post 187 on Monday. The Nelson American Legion Post 187 held Memorial Day services at the Salem Lutheran Church cemetery, the Nora Cemetery, the Nelson cemetery and at the Veterans Plaza in downtown Nelson on Monday morning. The morning started out early for the Legion members and volunteers who placed the flags at the Nelson cemetery, the...
The Lawrence Community Building endeavor has been an 'on-going' effort for something like a dozen to 15 years. This Memorial Day the building fund took another jump forward. The dream of building a multi-purpose building came into being as the Lawrence American Legion began planning for the future those many years ago. They realized that the membership numbers were declining and would most likely continue a downward trend. This, coupled with the aging structure that has served the community for...
The Lawrence-Nelson High School golf team ended the 2024 season at the state meet last week. They earned a sixth place finish out of the 15 teams and 95 competitors taking part in the Class D meet. L-N was paced by senior Jacob Kathman who shot an 83 on his first round followed by an 85 for a total of 168. Jacob was tied with two other golfers for 25th place. Carson Vaughn, a junior, scored 87 and 88 for a 175 total and a tie with three others for 33rd place. Senior Connor Janda scored a 90 followed with an 86 for a 176 total and a tie with...
Sydney Biltoft, a recent Lawrence-Nelson High graduate) competes in one of her three hurdles events at Nebraska State Track meet. She ran the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.76, the 300 meter hurdles in 48.03, and the 400 meter hurdles in 1:05.18. She earned a personal best time in the 300 meter hurdles, and placed 15th in the 100 meter hurdles, 11th in the 300 meter hurdles, and 23rd in the 400 meter hurdles. She qualified for the state meet all four years of her high school career. Sawyer...
Harold "Harry" James Brockman, 93, died peacefully on May 11, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on Aug. 7, 1930, to the late Martin and Kathryn (Ostdiek) Brockman in Hastings, Nebraska. Harold received his secondary education at the Pontifical College Josephinium in Columbus, Ohio, and earned bachelor of architecture and bachelor of arts (major in German literature) degrees, as well as a certificate in Portuguese studies from the University of Nebraska at...
The Rock Hills High School boys and girls track and field teams competed at the Kansas 1A meet staged at Cessna Stadium located on the campus of Wichita State University at Wichita. The meet was held Friday and Saturday. The boys team finished tied for 22nd place, with nine points, in the field of 55 teams which scored points. The girls team failed to earn any points in their events. First place earned a team 10 points with eighth place earning one point. Halle Mizner was in 10th place, with...
Jerry Lee Benjamin, 71, was born on July 8, 1952, to Urdia Roberts and Jack Benjamin in Colby, Kansas. He died May 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was raised in Selden, Dresden, Oakley and Burr Oak. He graduated from Burr Oak High School and then earned a welding certificate from Goodland Vo-Tech. He married Laura Ballard in Esbon on May 26, 2007. He was a man of many talents. He was a welder, sheriff’s deputy, semi-truck driver and made metal cut outs of all kinds. He enjoyed working with horses, doing trail d...
Kalynn Meyer, a Superior High School graduate who competes for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, qualified for the NCAA Track and Field championship meet being held from Wednesday, June 5, through Saturday, June 8, at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus at Eugene. Meyer qualified at the NCAA West preliminary round held at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, with her personal best throw of 190’ in the discus. Meyer, a junior, originally committed to the UN-L as a volleyball player. After two years as a member of the v...
The 2024 state Class C boys golf championship was off to a rocky start Tuesday. The event was scheduled to be contested Tuesday and Wednesday over the Elks Country Club course at Columbus. Mother Nature intervened on Tuesday and washed out the opening round. The event was then shortened to a one day, 18-hole affair. Colten Butler, a sophomore, qualified for the event as an individual because of his ninth place finish in the district competition at Grand Island. Butler shot an uncharacteristic round of 92, 20 over par, to place him in a tie for...
Roland "Short" Lee Shambaugh, the son of James and Lynn (Bramwell) Shambaugh, was born on March 16, 1942, in Bostwick, Nebraska. He died on May 23, 2024, at his home in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 2 months, 7 days. Short attended Sandy Knob School and Guide Rock High School graduating with the Class of 1959. He was a 61-year member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, being baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith by Father O'Connor. He was united in marriage to Carol Sullivan on...
