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It is with a heavy heart that I write this week’s Country Roads as hearing and seeing all that is currently happening in Israel is so terrible. Prayers are with Israel and its people. My mind goes back to thoughts I shared a few months ago with a friend that I grew up with and attended school with. We both shared we were so thankful for God placing us in the country where we were born, the community and time we grew up in, and with the parents and grandparents we had. Our country has been blessed during its almost 250 years since the United S...
In last week's Notebook, I wrote about spelling. I thought the correct spelling was syphon but my word processing program's spell checker changed it to siphon and the dictionary agreed. After reading last week's Notebook entry, a faithful reader and former resident of Superior, Arlen Sealock, shared a story regarding the correct spelling of the word. His father, Elmer Sealock, operated the Superior Truck Line. Arlen's story follows: The agency which regulated truck lines published a tariff book...
During my lifetime the simple matter of starting the engine on your car has undergone a big change. The 1941 Chevrolet which took my family through World War II and beyond used a starter pedal. On the floorboard of the car from left to right were (1) dimmer switch foot pedal to switch headlights from high beam to low beam, (2) a clutch pedal which had to be depressed to shift gears, (3) the footbrake pedal, (4) the throttle and (5) farthest to the right, the start pedal. The 1937 Ford which my father brought as a second car had a push button...
Q: This may be a long shot, but does the Bible have anything to say about the immigrants crossing our southern border or the best way to handle the situation? A: While the basic understanding of Christian morality, such as the golden rule (Matthew 7:12), the ten commandments (Exodus 20:1-17), and virtues like humility, diligence and honesty serve to answer problems of personal life, issues like a government’s response to immigration are more far-reaching and complex. In order to find the best solution to such an issue the Bible would point u...
Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has donated $10,000 to the Nebraska FFA Foundation to directly support local agriculture education classrooms and FFA needs. The Superior Chapter has a greenhouse that was built in the 2000s that is in need of some updates. The CPI grant funding will help update the heating, cooling and vent system in the greenhouse. Blue Hill FFA AOK Freeze Drying received grant funding from CPI to expand their freeze-drying business. Their school-based enterprise first began with candy, and now has branched out to vegetables...
There are changes underway on the east side of Superior. The state highway department plans to add a turning lane on Highway 8. Scott Sales and Service has moved into the building that was built in the 1950s to house a Ford tractor dealership, two new buildings have recently been constructed and other properties are for sale. Throughout the summer, construction has been underway on a new ready-mix concrete plant. The new plant will replace one originally located in the East Side Industrial...
At this time it appears the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Driver’s License examiners will be at the Nuckolls County Courthouse on Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec.19. However the schedule may not be kept because of weather or staff problems so it is best to check before driving to Nelson. CDL skills tests are not given in Nuckolls County....
Beware! Old people are practicing martial arts. In this class, though, instead of a "back hand strike" they "wave hands like clouds," or instead of "punch power," they do "fair lady works the shuttles," and instead of "knife hand strike" they "hold the ball," an imaginary one. These are names of strike and movement positions in Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Their goal is not to arm themselves in self-defense against an enemy attack, although they could, but against the intrusive effects on aging. These...
Members of the Superior Board of Education met in the high school library Monday evening. For the past several months they have met in a classroom, waiting construction work to be completed before meeting in the library as usual. Most of the construction work is complete, however, the conference room is still not done and signage still needs to be completed. Monday evening, the board agreed to pay $7,830.78 in construction costs which was billed prior to the September meeting, but not to pay...
Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament returns for SVRS Superior Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting a Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament Friday, Oct. 20, at Superior Bowl. After the success of the cornhole tournament last year, the squad is excited to make it an annual event. They will start signing up teams at 6 p.m. and the games will begin at 7 p.m. There will be a free will donation meal available to the public starting at 6 p.m. with burgers and hot dogs grilled and donated by Brodstone Healthcare. Superior Bowl will also be offering a beer garden...
It is time for the Jewell Corn Show – the 81st Annual Corn Show. This one has something for everyone. If you like exhibits – they will be in the Jewell Community Center – see them on Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2:30p.m. What about food and vendors? Grab-N-Go will be Friday evening at the North Wings Lodge and Restaurant. Grab a bierock, hot ham and cheese or cheeseburger. Vendors will be in downtown Jewell from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Come and shop! Also, food and drink vendors starting at 3 p.m....
Earlier this week, Alexandria Pierce, the first term county attorney, submitted a letter of resignation effective Jan. 1. Her letter follows. Pursuant to K.S.A. 19-2606, I am writing to tender my resignation as County Attorney, effective Jan. 1, 2024. I have accepted a position as an officer in the United States Army JAG Corps and will begin Officer Basic Training at Ft. Benning, Georgia, this coming January. Although Federal Law prohibits the involuntary termination of military personnel upon receiving an order requiring leave, I feel my...
I’m sure most of you know the community of Lawrence is in the process of improving several important buildings. Sacred Heart Church and the Community Center, which includes the present American Legion building and old Locomotive office building which are in various stages of needing improvement. I find it interesting to find out the history of important buildings, especially those of importance to me. For example, I just read a little note on the nation’s capital building in Washington, D.C. History has its cornerstone was laid in Sep...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Sept. 25. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie and Carla Waugh, county clerk, were present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for their department: Chris Petet, custodian; Alexandria Pierce, county attorney; Don Jacobs, sheriff; Carla Waugh, county clerk; Cindy Becker, health administrator; and Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator. Those absent: Amanda Davis, register of deeds; Joel...
The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun work to resurface about 23 miles of K-14 in Jewell and Mitchell counties. Work will begin at the K-14/U.S. 24 junction at Beloit and continue north to the K-14/U.S. 36 junction. Work for this portion of K-14 is scheduled to be completed in late November. Beginning early next year, K-14 will be resurfaced from the south city limits of Beloit and continue south to the Mitchell-Lincoln County line. Flaggers and a pilot car will be used to direct one lane of traffic through construction at a...
In June of 2022, a group of Jewell County community members made it official - they were forming a non-profit so they could take action tackling some big stumbling blocks that stood in the way of community growth. The initial initiatives included establishing a community childcare facility and a community wellness center. This is the story of the Jewell County Strong Community Daycare. Not originally the group's primary focus, a community daycare seemed like a big hill to climb; however, the...
On Wednesday, the Kansas Department of Transportation began installing rumble strips on the northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 81 in Cloud County and I-135 in Saline County. Work on U.S. 81 will occur from the Ottawa-Saline County line and continue north about 5 miles to Eagle Road. Work on I-135 will begin at the McPherson-Saline County line and continue north about 19 miles to the I-135/I-70 junction. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane at a reduced speed through the work zone. Drivers should expect minimal delays,...
Eighteen Keenagers and three workers were in attendance at the potluck dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21. Sandra Carpenter brought homemade ice cream again. And again all who were present enjoyed and appreciated the gesture. Birthday people this month were Jeanine Schendt, Father Hotovy, Cindy Troudt, Marilyn Svoboda, Don Mazour, Robert Himmelberg, John Hubl and Betty Himmelberg. Door prizes went to John Hubl, scarecrow; Kay Theer, scarecrow; Patty Kucera, plastic container; and Rich Menke, brownie mix. Bingo winners were high, Ray Rischling and...
The Nelson Rescue Squad currently has two ambulances, the newest a 2006, spent the majority of the summer in the shop. You may think having only one ambulance is not that big of a deal, and most of the time it probably isn’t. There does happen to be those times when the ambulance is out on a call, and a second call comes in, and then what? The squad can’t just leave Mr. Heart Problem to go out and take car of Ms Car Accident. So the squad thought long and hard of what to do to remedy the situation, and a new ambulance fit the bill. The squ...
There is nothing better than curling up with a good book, except perhaps getting together with other book lovers to talk about that book. And that is exactly what the Nelson Library Book Club does on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Each month the group receives a requested number of the same book from the Nebraska Library Commission so all read the same book and are able to discuss their impressions of the subject matter, contents and presentation put forth by the author. Subjects have ranged from historical...
Lawrence-Nelson area students competed in the Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational on Sept. 30, at the Pressey Wildlife Management Area near Oconto. It is a free competition, open to all youth ages 11 and older who have successfully completed the Hunter Education course and have not yet graduated from high school. The event was established in 1977, and has earned the title "Longest Running Youth Shooting Sports Event in Nebraska." Seventy students competed in this year's main event,...
Every football game pretty much produces its own theme. The game last Friday night, for the L-N Homecoming celebration had the theme of a battle. The game had all the ingredients: losses, gains, outstanding plays, suffering, unexpected situations, etc. The game could be divided by halves, the first half Silver Lake had the upper hand in this battle. They had three outstanding kick-off returns, scoring after two of them. They scored on five of their six possessions, scoring first in the game and...
Last Tuesday’s inclement weather led to the postponement of a triangular volleyball match at Kenesaw. The Lawrence-Nelson High School team used the extended rest period to fashion two wins at Monday’s rescheduled match. They downed Red Cloud, 25-18, 26-24 and 25-19, in three sets. They handed host Kenesaw a three set, 25-15. 25-19 and 29-27, loss. The Raiders traveled to Blue Hill, Tuesday for a match against the Bobcats with results unavailable at press time. Kara Menke led the killers against Red Cloud with nine. Sydney Biltoft fashioned sev...
The Lawrence-Nelson High School cross country teams will compete at the District D-4 meet today (Thursday) for places at the state championship meet. The race will be run over the Elks Country Club course in Hastings. Adams Central is the host school. Other teams and runners from Blue Hill, Centura, Deshler, Doniphan-Trumbull, Fullerton, Gibbon, Grand Island Central Catholic, Harvard, Hastings St. Cecilia, Heartland Lutheran, Kenesaw, Lawrence-Nelson, McCool Junction, Nebraska Christian, Palmer, Ravenna, Red Cloud, Sandy Creek, Shelton, Silver...
Leonard G. Wortman, 94, of Fairbury, formerly of Beatrice, died on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, surrounded by his family at Cedarwood Assisted Living in Fairbury. He was born on Feb. 28, 1929, to Emerson and Marie (John- son) Wortman at his parent's home near Hastings. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Hastings. He attended parochial school in Hastings and received his GED while in Superior. Leonard served in the Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War and earned a Purple...
