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Last week, my hubby and I headed to Colorado for a short trip to get away from the heat. We had a good time but when we went to view the Royal Gorge, I chickened out walking out to the bridge to view down into the canyon below, as my semi-fear of heights seemed to kick in. Hubby, not being the least bit afraid of heights went to see the bridge and view as I remained checking out the Visitor’s Center. My thrill was taking the train ride down in the canyon the day before. I was able to look up to see the bridge above. The train went along the A...
Candy Downs, a former Superior resident now living in Florida and working as newspaper advertising salesperson shared the following story with friends Monday evening: Went to a convenience store this evening and a guy in line in front of me complemented me on my dress. I said, “Thank you.” He turned back around and asked if it was hot enough out for me today. I said, “Yes. It was brutal out there today.” Then he said his employer sent him home today to grieve properly because his son died on Friday. I said, “Oh, I’m so sorry.” He said, “My son...
Once again I have retreated to the front porch to write. Nicky is down for another week, and I am happy to say has made a friend here. The house is full of noise and chaos, and as much as I love that, I need the quiet to concentrate. So I have left George in charge of the boys. Hopefully all survive the experience. I got more crummy news from the doctor. Apparently I’m not as healthy as I first thought. My cholesterol is through the roof. So I guess it’s time for more drastic changes, although I don’t know where to start. Sugar needs to go, a...
“OK folks, I think we have seen it all now . . .” Every time I think that thought, or read it, I know there is something more coming. We’ll talk politics for a little here this week. On the national scene. Seems that Donald Trump may go to prison for removing contested White House files to his home. So far, Joe Biden seems exempt from just such legal jeopardy. Mr. Victor Hanson penned those last two statements from the Heritage Foundation. I’ve included them and more of his investigation for this week. His theme was “2 sets of laws for two A...
Jenna Gilbert, Southern Plains Extension Educator, served as the mistress of ceremonies Sunday for the 4-H Awards Night. Nathan Elledge and Chase Ostdiek, 4-H Ambassadors, led with Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H pledge. Nuckolls County 4-H clubs and independent groups were recognized: Alban, Dry Creek, Farm Friends, Lucky Buckaroos, Oxbow, Rough Riders, Shooting Sports and 4-H Friends. This year's Nuckolls County Ag Society officers are Dustin Cassell, president; Garrett Schroer, vice president;...
Much of our circulation area reports a shortage of precipitation but there has been no shortage of interesting thunderstorm clouds. This picture was taken Saturday night by Steve Houtwed. He was looking west from his farm in the Ruskin area. Fortunately we have not had to report on substantial storm damage....
The Superior Public Schools has placed a full-page advertisement in this issue giving general information about the schools which will be opening for the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 21. This is a page we always save and post on the newspaper bulletin boards as it has information we refer to throughout the year. We suggest readers with interest in the Superior schools may want to do likewise. Because of reproduction problems the school district was not able to have printed and delivered a printed newsletter to each home in the district. Much...
After moving from Superior 23 years ago, Travis and Deb May are back. They wanted to live closer to family and the community. The Mays had been living in Dodge City and Cimmaron, Kansas, since they last lived in Superior. Recently they purchased Superior Bowl. They had been looking for a change and a way to move closer to their family. Buying the bowling alley allows them to be part of the community, provide a fun place for people to gather in Superior and be near their family. Travis graduated...
The Superior Good Samaritan Society facility underwent their annual survey by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The survey, which takes more than three days to conduct, examines every aspect of the facility. Dietary, housekeeping, social services, patient care and documentation, in addition to many others, are subjected to a close inspection. When the survey was completed, no deficiencies of any kind were found. Lori Renz, site administrator, is saying thank you to the staff with an ice cream social, Thursday, August 10...
What started as an interview about the fair turned into finding a hidden treasure. Floyd and Karen Rothfuss went to Superior High School and believe in giving back to their home town.. Karen entered different kinds of flowers into the Jewell and Nuckolls County fairs, 27 vases in Jewell and 35 in Nuckolls County. Karen also won best of show at the Jewell County Fair. When asked how she was able to help her flowers survive the summer weather she gave this advice, "Water and mulch, no rocks....
For the community of Superior this is city-wide garage sale week. A number of sale locations are listed in the classified section of this week’s newspaper and several of those locations are multifamily sales. We have attempted to arrange the sales by street, the late arrival of some ads may have thrown some out of order. As usual we have been promoting the sale in various ways including the use of our website. That website advertisement was responsible for an unexpected order this week. The caller carefully read her ad to one of our staff membe...
Why haven’t any new books of the Bible been written? God hasn’t said anything new in 2000 years? A: God has certainly said and done a great deal in the last 2000 years. We simply need to distinguish between the direction God gives to individuals and the authoritative and binding direction delivered once for all believers. Many Christians have experienced situations where they heard ‘a still small voice’ which has offered teaching, comfort and guidance in their lives. The Bible teaches that when a person believes in Christ Jesus, they receive th...
The Central Kansas, Phillips-Rooks, Post Rock and River Valley extension districts will be hosting conferences this August aimed to help farmers and ranchers plan the transition of their farm. According to the 2016 Family Business Survey by the National Bureau of Economic Research Family Business Alliance, 43 percent of family-owned businesses don’t have a succession plan, yet 75 percent want the business to continue through family. Planning is key to help keep the farm legacy alive for another generation. These conferences hope to ease the p...
There were one hundred, four 9-1-1 calls, two abandoned vehicles, 18 animal calls, one assault, 12 auto accidents, one battery, one burglary, one civil standby, one criminal threat, two disorderly conduct, one domestic, one driver’s license suspended, one drug paraphernalia, one DUI, 22 EMS runs, six fires, 26 incidents, three inamte transports, one lost property, four service rendered, two stalking, two suspicious vechicles, two theft, 57 traffic, two traffic reckless driving, two trespass and three welfare checks....
As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Mankato are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries. For many children, access to these simple items is essential to an education. This was the case for Justin Thomas, a s...
Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks at Lovewell State Park is sponsoring its 21st Annual Campground Christmas on Saturday. Campers at the state park are encouraged to decorate their campsites in a Christmas theme. Campers who choose to join in on the festivities need to register at the state park office, by 5 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Campsites will be judged after 8 p.m. on Saturday. Prizes will be awarded on Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Beach Shelter at 11 a.m. If you decide not to enter the contest, the park staff would still like to invite...
To Jack Wilson, "it didn't seem like I was that old!" But he was and friends and family gathered at the Jewell Community Center on Sunday, Aug. 6, to remind him of the fact. The group enjoyed cake and cookies as part of the celebration. It was on Aug. 7, 1933, that Jack was born to James "Jack" and Hazel Dyas Wilson. Born in Beloit, he grew up on the family farm four miles east and two north of Jewell. He had two older brothers, George,17 years older, and Robert, 14 years older. Wilson still...
Jean Knowlton observed her 100th birthday quietly. Aug. 1, found her greeting friends and family in her room at the Residential Care (RCC) in Beloit. Cards arrived, people came and went - and there were cupcakes! Cupcakes with "100" written in frosting. Knowlton was born on Aug. 1, 1923, to Ted and Bessie Snyder Menhusen on the family's farm, just a quarter of a mile south of Jewell. She grew up on that farm and attended Jewell Public Schools. She graduated from Jewell High School with the...
Corn harvest usually starts in southcentral Nebraska in October, or maybe November depending on how the year's weather went. However, here the first part of August the sight of corn fields looking like it should be November, rather than August 4 is a common sight. The field above, near Lawrence, is among the first of many expected to be seen before the month is over. The drought and the heat of July has convinced some farmers to try to salvage whatever they can by cutting the corn, plant and all...
The Nelson Community Club, working with the Nelson City Council hosted a Town Hall Meeting at the Elk Creek Country Club clubhouse last Tuesday. More than 20 members of the Nelson community attended the meeting. Rick Nelsen, Nebraska Public Power District senior economic development consultant and Kelly Gewecke, business development consultant for Nebraska Department of Economic Development were also in attendance. Decker Brown, ECCC president opened the meeting with a welcome to all who attended. Royce Schott, Nelson Community Club president,...
The Nuckolls County Board of commissioners met at the county courthouse in nelson, Monday. All three commissioners were present. The board approved claims for county departments. The board approved pledged securities present by Tami Sharp, county treasurer. She reported the county had earned more than $22,000 in interest for the month of July after she negotiated a better interest rate return with Commercial Bank of Nelson. The commissioners approved a request from the county road department to purchase a 2007 paddle wagon for $121,000. It is...
Hastings resident, Jovita H. Lemke, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, Nebraska. Rosary was at 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial followed at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial was in Parkview Cemetery at Hastings. There was no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The service wiwaslive-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland...
Mary Jane Schlick, 84, was born on June 23, 1939, in Kingman, Kansas. She died Aug. 5, 2023, in Grand Island, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Aug.t 11, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A Committal service will take place at 2 p.m. on the same day at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lawrence, Nebraska. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, (Thursday, Aug. 10) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, followed by a Vigil service at 6 p.m. Mary Jane attended St. Stephen Elementary Catholic School, Lawrence...
Wayne Stuart Snyder, 72, died peacefully surrounded by friends and family at his daughters home in Cawker City, Kansas, on Aug. 1, 2023. Wayne Stuart Snyder, known to all as "Dink" was born on Nov. 12, 1950 to parents Kenneth "Red" Snyder and Genelda Maxine Snyder in Belleville, Kansas. Wayne was one of four siblings. Older sisters Jerene, Norma and younger brother, Joseph, an infant brother who died shortly after birth. Wayne attended all 13 years of public school in Superior, Nebraska, and...
