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A perfect Sunday afternoon was enjoyed. There was no boating on the lake, or a big family picnic going on. It was a simple Sunday following Sunday School and the church worship service in the morning, a nice lunch at a local cafe with a cousin, and then it was back home. It was a warm August afternoon, with promising weather reports of rain arriving later in the afternoon. The rain would certainly be welcomed as on a farm a rain arriving in August is always needed and welcomed. Spotty rains have come and gone recently, and for some the rain...
A postal worker in a nearby community called this newspaper after the last issue was mailed and asked why the paper wasn’t being received in her office in an adjoining county until Friday. I was asked to please publish a story saying the papers weren’t being delayed by the post office. I was assured the papers are distributed the same day they are received and never held in the local office for delivery at a later time. I believe her story but the post office is to blame for the delay. In recent weeks the postal system has moved the pro...
Q: Isaiah 1:24 describes God taking vengeance on his enemies; isn’t it a sin to take revenge? Why does God avenge Himself but require us to forgive? A: This question gives me another opportunity to talk about the importance of distinctions and context when understanding Scripture. On its face Isaiah 1:24 seems to be a very harsh and vengeful statement from God (which is somewhat true!). But when we understand the big picture, it becomes easier to see how this passage fits with those which encourage individuals to forgive and withhold v...
At one time I received three daily newspapers and at least five weekly newspapers. In 2023, I receive two daily and two weekly. Quite a change. I never did read each one word-for-word, but did scan all to find what I thought was interesting. I still do the same today. However, last week I was asked if I read a certain commentary and said I did not and was urged to read it. I found it and did read it, and that is what triggered this week’s comments. As I’ve said in the past, newspaper writers sometime ‘borrow’ items other people write. This we...
The last week was nuts! We picked up Nicky on Sunday, and his friend Leland was here nearly every day. We had a sleepover planned for Thursday, and had hoped to roast hot dogs and make smores, but got rained out. So instead I cooked the hot dogs on the grill, made rootbeer floats, and George made smores in the microwave. The two boys followed that up with a movie. They had a good time, and George and I hope to not do that again for awhile. Those two boys can be a handful. On Friday, George went and picked up Jackson. He will be starting school...
A Davenport mother and child were killed and three other family members hospitalized when their vehicle collided with a semi-trailer truck traveling on Highway 6 near the Clay and Adams county line last Wednesday. Nicole Pavelka, 30, and Ryker Schlichtman, 8, were pronounced dead at the accident scene. Two other family members, one 11-years-old and and a 10-year-old were taken to Children's Hospsital in Omaha with serious injuries. A fifth family member, 9-years-old, was taken to the Hastings...
Investigators have not yet submitted their reports related to a fire in the predawn hours that claimed the life of a former Express employee, Tonya Anson Pohlman, 53. A next door neighbor, Matt Thompson, turned in the alarm a few minutes before 2:30 Sunday morning. When members of the Superior Volunteer Fire Department arrived at 526 East Third, the location of the fire, flames were shooting through the garage roof. While a free-standing structure, the garage was located next to the Pohlman...
The decision was made Monday evening by the Superior City Council. The Superior hoosegow is now closed. Though located in various places, the community had maintained its own jail since the early days of the community when a railroad boxcar was adapted for use of a jail. But just because the local jail is closed, that does not mean scofflaws can escape jail time. There are alternative facilities in nearby counties ready to accept Superior prisoners. Since the Public Service Building was constructed about 50 years ago, the jail was located...
Michael Burns, a county judge serving the district which includes Nuckolls County, has received a reprimand for improper communications in a Nuckolls County misdemeanor case involving a friend. Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican issued the disciplinary action which was released on Friday. According to the statement, Burns received a message from the county clerk magistrate about a charge that had been filed against Burns’ friend and parish priest for driving away from a convenience store without paying for gasoline. Burns t...
The Superior swimming pool has opened for the last time before school starts. The pool opened Tuesday, May 30 and closed Sunday. Lifeguards this year were Lilly Edwards, Madison Heusinkvelt, Bayln Bargen, Halle Bargen, Dylan Edwards, Lincoln Sanders, Colten Butler, Declan Miller, Ariana Heusinkvelt and Kaitlyn Nielsen. Managers this year included Seth Going, Tierney Casper, Emma Henderson and Corissa Arickx. The average attendance for the summer was 72 patrons. One hundred, thirty swimming lesso...
The Mankato City Council met Aug. 8, with Mayor Justin Schoonover and councilmen Sam Becker, Kevin Ost, Rodney Payne, Lyle Dauner and George Hennion present. Also present were Darrell Miller, city attorney, and Sharon McCormick, interim city clerk. Visitors present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Harris; Jim Dooley and Kyra Lampe, Jewell County Economic Development; Sherry Partridge, Mankato City Library; Susan Abel, representing Jr. Clio Club; Don Jacobs, Jewell County Sheriff; Don Koester and Shelby Dennard. Sheriff Don Jacobs requested an...
The Jewell County Cinema. Board met July 31, at the Mankato Christian Church and on Zoom and was called to order by Thadd Hinkle. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, and Kristing Underwood in person. Lisa Goodheart and Sarah Ortman attended via Zoom. Janis McDill presented the treasurer’s report stating JCCI had only $127 in income for the last month. She said “Spiderman: Across the Spider Verse” is paid for, but showing has been delayed because of the air conditioning situation. Discussion was held on the Aug....
The Jewell County Farm Bureau board started the program "Beef for Knowledge" as they wanted the students to have more personal knowledge and awareness of where the donated beef or pork they are provided comes from. They wanted to provide the school district with a higher quality meat and felt if it was donated there would be no limitations on serving quality meat in their menu. Kensington Locker has been a great partnership as they are willing to move the animal up to the top of the list for the...
Christmas came early at Lovewell State Park on Saturday, when the staff hosted its 21st Annual Campground Christmas. This year’s event had 13 decorated campsites, cabins and trailers registered for the contest. Entries were decked out with lights, holiday blowups, Christmas trees and a variety of traditional and non-traditional decorations. Winning first place by judges’ vote was Susan Traeger and friends of Fairbury, in the North Willow Campground, with their Redneck Christmas display. Second place was awarded to Mike and Emma Bruns of Fairmon...
Members of the Superior Board of Education abolished early outs on Friday for the 2023-24 school year Monday evening as part of the regular monthly meeting. Because of construction delays, school is starting Monday, Aug. 21, a week later than originally scheduled. State law mandates the number of instructional hours and Superior needs to add roughly seven days into this year’s school schedule to make up for the late start. Supt. John Whetzal reported he had surveyed students and parents. Elementary parents overwhelming requested school days b...
The Jewell County Commissioners met July 31. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for their department: Alexandria Pierce, county attorney; Chris Petet, custodian; Anna Porter, county appraiser and Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator; and Cindy Becker, health administrator. Those absent: Amanda Davis, register of deeds; Don...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Aug. 7. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie with Carla Waugh, county clerk, present for the meeting. Doug Garman visited in regard to a bridge on the south side of section 12 of Vicksburg township. It is the only access to his property, and it is unsafe. Doug received permission last year to travel through a neighbor’s pasture to get to his property and the landowner was thinking it was a one-time deal so they may have to come up with another option. He said they can’t use the bridge with hea...
The Rock Hills Grizzlies open their 2023 season at the Clyde, Friday, Aug. 25. The Grizzlies are members of the Northern Plains League in Division 1A. Wyatt Flynn serves as head coach. His assistant coaches are Stuart Vance and Jarrett Christie. The team looks to improve upon its 2022 2-7 record. The team returns seven offensive and six defensive starters. Flinn is looking to Cooper McDill, quarterback and defensive back, Nate Meyers, halfback and line backer, Mason McMains, center and nose guard, Aaron Sterling, quarterback and defensive...
Ranch cowboys get their chance to shine at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings Friday through Saturday. For the second year, ranch bronc riding will be one of the eight events featured at the rodeo. And for Austin Rose, Blue Hill native, ranch bronc riding is a fun hobby. A 2016 graduate of Blue Hill High School, Rose played high school football but wanted to get into rodeo. Riding ranch broncs at the Webster County Fair in Bladen was a good start, he said. “I was wanting to get into rodeo and this was my stepping stone. It was an easy way to st...
Last Tuesday the Red Cross Blood Mobile was in Lawrence at the American Legion. There were 38 donors and 44 units were collected.. Those who met a milestone were: Walter Buescher - 20 gallons; Larry Faimon - 12 gallons; Linda Ostdiek - 10 gallons; Marlene Hubl - 9 gallons; Lamar VanBoening - 11 gallons; Karen Faimon - 13 gallons; and Philip Mazour - 2 gallons. Those who generously gave were: Betty McCutchan, Lawrence Faimon, Robert Kotinek,Lyle Kohmetscher, Richard Faimon, Gerald Buschkoetter, Donald Kohmetscher, Michael Buescher, Ken Kathman,...
The Annual Surf & Turf golf tournament was held over the weekend. The two-day tournament started in Lawrence on Saturday and finished with 18 holes in Nelson on Sunday. Fifteen 3-person teams participated. The winning team was Mike Ostidek, Dave Muff and Cooper Damgard with a total score of 116. Krayton Kucera, Tyson and Toby Kotinek won the tie breaker for second place with a 117. Coming in third was Nathan Rischling, Ben Dunlap and Andy Wisell also shooting 117. With a score of 118, fourth place was Dillon Wolfe, Marcus Miller and Garrett...
The South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) reported collections of Culex mosquitoes trapped in Adams County on Aug. 1, have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Michele Bever, SHDHD health director, reminds residents that WNV can be spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. In 2022, 64 Nebraskans tested positive for West Nile virus, according to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS), with 37 of these being neuroinvasive (infection of the nervous system). Last year four deaths were...
The Nelson Municipal pool closed for the season on Monday Aug. 14. To celebrate the occasion, everyone met at the pool Tuesday morning for a back to school photo, starting from left; Raylene Miller (10), Jessica Sole (12), Roy Davidson (12), Kasey Vaughn (assistant manager), Teraesa Bruce (manager), Carson Vaughn (11), Rocky Miller (12), Caden Culbertson (10) and (not pictured) is Riley Cannaday (11)....
Mary Jane Schlick, 84, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. Mass of Christian burial was at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging, Rev. Mark A. Maresh, and Rev. Thomas A. Ryan concelebrated. Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Lawrence, Nebraska, with the committal service at 2 p.m. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with...
Walter G. Witte, 91, Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of Blue Hill, Nebraska, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at Tiffany Square in Grand Island. Rosary will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. both at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Blue Hill, with Father Adam Sparling officiating. Burial with military rites by Kent Kailey Post No. 45 and the Army National Guard will be in the Blue Hill Catholic Cemetery, Blue Hill. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., today, (Thursday) with family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at...
