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As Elvis Presley sang in one of his hit songs, “I’m All Shook Up,” that is how many of us in northern Jewell County and southern Nuckols County felt a little over a week ago. A rare event happened on July 17, a peaceful Sunday, when an earthquake was felt. Some reported hearing a bang, and then dishes shook, causing people to wonder what was happening. Moments later it was confirmed an earthquake did occur just south of the Kansas-Nebraska line, southwest of Superior. Within two days, another shaking happened. It was a “follow up” earthquak...
I remember when a co-worker brought her pre-school age son with her to work. The youngster was struggling with the concept of time. When he wanted something, he wanted it now. It was hard for him to wait and I quickly tired of telling him repeatedly he would have to wait a specified time only to have him ask again in 5 minutes if the time had passed. We made progress when I learned to describe a delay not in the number of days but instead in a number of sleeps. He didn’t understand when I said Saturday was two days away but he understood it i...
Don’t worry . . . Be happy . . . Don’t know why it took me so long to remember that song. I think it came about in the 1990s. I hope those of you who are of age can remember it. With the melody, it was popular and I think successful. The first verse sets the tone for the song. It was as follows: “Here’s a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry, be happy In every life we have some trouble But when you worry, you make it double” I enjoyed the song when it was released, however, it could maybe be more appropriate...
I have such great neighbors. I had a pile of tree limbs sitting out by the road. It seemed every chance we had to haul them off, it would rain, and we were unable to. One day, after work, I looked out, and the pile was gone. I asked Jacob if he had hauled them off; of course not! LOL! Another neighbor took the giant pile of rocks sitting in the back yard giving me anxiety. Maybe one day, I will get a chance to return the favor, or at the very least pay it forward. Last Wednesday, after delivering papers, I came home to mow the yard. Usually,...
Since the Nebraska Centennial was observed in 1967, members of the northeastern Nuckolls County Community of Oak have enlisted the aid of friends and neighbors and tried to preserve and share the community's historical heritage. Oak is located on what was a major transcontinental trade route in the middle of the 19th century. Both the Pony Express and Oregon trails passed through Oak, likely right down the center of what was to become the community's main street. A former proprietor of an Oak...
The weather may not have an autumnal feel but there is football in the air. The 2022 edition of the Superior Wildcats opened practice Monday at the fiIeld at the Wildcat Community Track. Hotter than normal days have moved some practices from the evening to morning hours. There is one big change for Superior this season. They will no longer compete in the 11-man C-2 division. They have stepped down to 8-man D-1 play. The lack of players and concern for their safety prompted the move. The downside...
In keeping with the district’s standard procedure, notice has been published this week telling of a South Central Unified School District Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Notice of school board meeting often generate little interest. However, after the Clay County News devoted more than half of its July 20 front page to a story reporting the Sandy Creek and Lawrence-Nelson school boards are learning toward not renewing the unification agreement that has united the two districts when it expires in 2024, board meetings may generate more i...
In keeping with an early August tradition began in the 1950s, several Superior businesses will be holding Sidewalk Sales on Saturday. Their advertisements are available on Page 3 of this newspaper issue. The following Saturday will be Superior’s second community-wide garage sale of 2022. The event is sponsored by The Superior Express and the next issue will contain a description of what will be offered throughout the town. Each registered location will be marked with a 2022 sign printed on blue paper. Residents planning on holding a sale are a...
For generations of Superior Municipal Pool users, Beverly Czirr is the pool lady, a Nuckolls county mermaid. Czirr, who is passionate about teaching youngsters to swim, witnessed her three-year old sister swept away in flood waters and drown. Czirr, who grew up on a farm south of Shickley, is a long-time Superior resident. She married Evan Czirr, a building contractor, who worked with Vernon Quy. The couple later purchased the business from Quy. Evan died in 2001. The couple had two daughters. P...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse at Nelson Monday. The county road department reported they had taken delivery of a new John Deere 772G road maintainer. The road department yard is the site for the tire recycling event Friday. County residents can drop off old tires at no charge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The west and south portions of the courthouse parking lot will be closed to parking from Monday through Friday. The old county jail is scheduled to be demolished. The closure will facilitate the removal of...
Compiled from Kansas Reflector stories Jewell County voters and their counterparts from across the state made their way to the polling places on Tuesday to cast their primary ballots. Though considered an off year election as it did not include a race for President and with few local races other factors generated considerable election interest in the Kansas election. Regretfully, current mail dispatch times mean this isssue of your paper had to be printed before the polls closed and so we were unable to include the local election results....
Katie Sawyer who ran for lieutenant governor of Kansas was at Possibilities on Thursday. She explained the lieutenant governor and the governor are on the same ballot, so if you voted for Derek Schmidt, you also voted for her. Sawyer was introduced by Keith Roe. Katie Sawyer was born and raised in McPherson. She went to school in southeast Kansas at Pittsburg State University. When she returned to McPherson, she ran the newspaper for a little bit. Her husband is a fourth generation farmer in...
Early one morning this week, members of both the Superior Volunteer Fire Department and the Hardy Volunteer Fire Department were called to the former Brown residence immediately south of Webber. The house was totally engulfed in flames when the call was made. The remains are pictured in the foreground above....
Kansas welcomed a pawn shop for the rich in exchange for a promise of rural development As Brad Heppner faces allegations of fraud and the SEC investigates his former business, legislators still support his new endeavor By Sherman Smith Kansas Reflector Brad Heppner’s vision to transform his hometown’s main street into a thriving commercial hub is so breathtaking, local and state officials would rather not question the operations of a uniquely regulated trust company he describes as a pawn shop for rich people. Few in the Kansas Leg...
The Jewell County Cinema, Inc., (JCCI) Board met July 25. The meeting was held by ZOOM and in person at the Mankato Christian Church. Thadd Hinkle called the meeting to order. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, Lisa Goodheart and Kristin Underwood. Virgil and Linda Jone attended by ZOOM and Abby Elkins was a guest. Abby Elkins reported on her research about running ads before the movie. She presented three options of how other area theaters do this. The best option for the theater would be to change the...
The Jewell County Commissioners met last Monday. Steve Greene, Brent Beck, and Keith Roe were present. The following were present for office head meeting Anna Porter, county appraiser; Nora Rhoades, Post Rock extension district director; Chris Petet, custodian; Brenda Eakins, treasurer; Alexandria Pierce, county attorney; Cindy Becker, health administrator; Don Jacobs, sheriff; and Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator. Those absent; Shannon Meier, ambulance director; Joel Elkins, general...
What an absolutely beautiful Friday evening in Nelson for the Couples Summer Golf League! The play format for Friday was to have everyone teeing off from the women’s tee boxes. Craig German and Cindy Hewitt came in with a 4 under par round (a low net score of 28) and captured two eagles on the way. One on the par 4 No. 1 and the other on the par 5 No. 4. And on the opposite end, Dorrel Lipker and Carla Jeardoe really struggled this week. They came in with a 53. They also had the most over on the par 4 No. 5 with a 9. Mary Farmer found the a...
Brodstone Healthcare announced the recipient of the Employee of the 3rd Quarter. Paige Doupnik received the honor in recognition of her dedication and attention to detail as a medical lab technician at Brodstone Healthcare. The employee of the quarter award recognizes staff who show an outstanding commitment to the Brodstone mission and vision. Paige's nomination emphasized her patience, organization and kindness. "Paige is always eager to learn new things, accepting of change, able to voice...
Hadley Ostdiek of Nelson was crowned the 2022 Webster County Rodeo Princess on July 21 in Bladen. She will be an eighth grader at Lawrence Nelson this school year. She is active in volleyball, basketball, track, FFA, class president, STUCCO, archery, livestock judging, 4-H and rodeo. She is the daughter of Chad and Alishia Ostdiek, granddaughter of Lyle and Cindy Meyer, Gary and Bernita Ostdiek, all of Nelson, and Mike and Jeanette Hoyer of Superior....
Mary Ann Lane, 78 of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Blue Hill, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln, Neb. Her funeral was held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, July 19, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Hill with Pastor Leah Krotz officiating. Interment was held at 3 p.m. in Maple Grove Cemetery south of Guide Rock. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials can be directed to the church. Private condolences may be sent to the family at...
Allan L. Bartley, 82, of Formoso, died July 27. A private family service will be held at a later date. Melby Mortuary is in charge of arrangements....
Terry Beale, 66, long time resident of Woodson, Texas, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Woodson. Terry was born Sept. 30, 1955, in Red Cloud, Neb., to Jay Beale and Barbara Carpenter Beale. As a child, he would help his family farm and ranch. He married the love of his life, Linda Darlene Platt, on Oct. 3, 1984, in Jacksboro. Terry worked in the oilfield and as a truck driver for many years. He was an active member of the Woodson Volunteer Fire Department. Terry was also a member and president...
Kerri Ann (Schumock) Blake was born to Vincent and Pearl (Kozitka) Schumock on April 5, 1972, in Stockton, Calif. Following high school graduation, Kerri attended Cloud County Community College. Kerri married Troy Blake on Feb. 14, 1991. They enjoyed 31 years of marriage together. Kerri and Troy had two dogs they called their kids, Maggie and Toby; Kerri loved them dearly. God called Kerri home on July 27, 2022, at 1 p.m., at CHI St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Neb. She is survived by her...
