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In today’s world there seems to be so many terrible happenings, people with grudges, wars, politics that aren’t going the way we’d like, the high cost of living and people getting mad at others. We need to step back and think about the things we are thankful for. I know I’m thankful I was born here in rural America, in the times that I was raised, by the parents I had, and what I was taught. There were good morals and respect for each other instilled in us. We didn’t have to have the best of things material wise, but we knew we had everythin...
This is Thanksgiving week and my mind is drifting back to a time when my grandparents lived and Thanksgiving meant a time for all the aunts and uncles and their children to gather at my grandparents' home for a special meal. The main course included a bird. One year my father had fattened a goose which grandmother dressed and served. Another year the meal featured wild quail which my father had shot and grandmother also fixed. Most years the meat was turkey. There were mashed potatoes, gravy,...
My deer hunting experiences over recent years has always been with a son-in-law. We’ve had our share of success . . . and failure. I can remember a couple of years when we saw “NO” deer at all. Well, I can report for the 2022 deer hunting season, my hunting partner and myself had a 100 percent successful season. On the final hour of the final day of the 2022 season, we saw our first deer of the season and my partner was successful in harvesting the deer. To be honest, we did see a couple of other deer, but they were not on the land we were...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson, Monday. All three commissioners were present. The county road department asked the board that their request for three stop sign locations be approved. The board is expected to approve a resolution at their next meeting to allow the signs to be installed.The signs will be installed at the east and west corners of Road Q and 2899, L and 3100 and K and 4700. The road department opened bids for new or slightly used tractor with a front end loader and backhoe.Bids...
For residents of the United States today is a day set asside to be thankful the origins of which can be traced back to the Pilgrims The event Americans commonly call the "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in October 1621. This feast lasted three days and was attended by 90 Wampanoag Native American people and 53 Pilgrims who were survivors of the Mayflower. What does it mean to be thankful? Clint Decker, a minister and newspaper columnist...
Humankind has harnessed the wind as a power source for thousands of years. Wind powered the ships which sailed the world’s oceans, seas and lakes. Wind powered mills which ground grain for flour. Wind powered pumps used to irrigate land and drain low-lying lands. Wind pumped water up to tanks to water stock and provide for pioneer families. When the great American westward migration began, wagons were the primary form of transportation. The wagon of choice was a scaled down version of the heavy Conestoga freight wagons used in Pennsylvania. The...
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There is an error in the coupon insert distributed this week with The Superior Express newspaper, The Superior Ace Hardware coupon is valid only on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, not Nov. 25 and Jan. 26 as printed. The coupons offer a number of specials for Small Business Saturday....
Representatives of the Lower Republican Natural Resources District will be traveling about the district holding coffee sessions and providing an opportunity for residents of the area to learn about what the district has done, is doing and plans to do in the future. One of those meetings is planned for 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Superior Country Club. Staff members and directors will be present to answer questions and provide updates, With the drought continuing, it appears 2023 will be a compact call year and valley irrigators...
The holiday season has arrived and this issue is filled with related advertisements. Superior business firms will be participating in both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday with special features. The 20th annual rendition of Candy Cane Lane opens Friday in Lincoln Park. The west portion of the park has been closed since Nov. 1 to allow the volunteers time to set up the displays. Work was continuing Wednesday but the volunteers were confident they would be ready for the scheduled opening o...
This Thanksgiving season, it’s easy to have a pessimistic perspective about the current state of the world. If you’re feeding a gathering of 10 people, a traditional turkey dinner will cost 20 percent more this year, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation survey. To be fair, wages are rising but at a much slower pace so while the survey’s results are real, 20 percent is a bit of an overstatement. Nonetheless, that pinch in your pocketbook is real, and it’s easy to let it spoil Thanksgiving. Our inclination to self-centeredness is part...
The Jewell County Historical Society's museum opened in downtown Mankato in 1977. In conjunction with the open house held on the last Saturday of May, The community's main street was lined with old machines and a newspaper report of the event said their chugging, banging and clattering were deafening. But the crowd gathered in Mankato did not seem to mind as the noise was part of a the holiday atmosphere which filled the afternoon. There was plenty of local entertainment on hand including...
Lovewell High School, Lovewell Rural High School, Sinclair Township High School and Sinclair Rural High School are all names used for essentially the same school. The high school located in the small town of Lovewell, in Sinclair Township, Jewell County, Kansas. Lovewell is located near the center of Section 22 of Jewell County's Sinclair Township. That section is bordered by V Road on the north and U Road on south, 290 Road on the east and 280 Road on the west. A grade school, Lovewell...
Rachel Mundt, the new Rock Hills STEM teacher for kindergarten through fifth grade, has lived in Formoso since August 5. STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, is a new program for the elementary school. Mundt attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, where she received a degree in sports management. She is currently working to obtain a masters in education degree at K-State. Mundt is engaged to Zach Spiegel. They met online and have been together for...
President Kenny Mizner called the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD No. 107 to order Nov. 14. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout (via Zoom), Brandon Hollerich, Wayne Frost, Bobi Fogo, Brenden Wirth, Justin Angleton, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth and Janet Higer. It was reported the office of the state fire marshal was out to do the inspections of all the district buildings. FM Global completed boiler inspections on all of our boilers. Reaction Engineering from Dodge City did the water treatment inspection on the...
With Thanksgiving here and Christmas following right behind, the Superior Auditorium-Community Center has plenty to celebrate with planned events and a big announcement! The volunteer group working on behalf of the auditorium are sharing they have met the $30,000 challenge match issued to alumni and community supporters by Julie (Hill) Allison. Alum, Gary Crook offered to match up to $10,000 over and above the initial challenge. The auditorium committee is excited to report that both challenges...
Don’t forget this Saturday, November 26, is Christmas in Mankato. Shopping starts at 3:30 p.m. and goes until 6:30 p.m. Santa Claus will be downtown from 3:30 to 5:30 in front of the Jewell County Museum. Participants in the Parade of Lights need to meet in the Jewell County Historical Museum lot just north of the park entrance between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. The Parade of Lights includes mowers, golf carts and UTV vehicles. The parade will start at 6:45. Hay rack rides with Santa will follow the Christmas Tree lighting. The tree lighting and p...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Nov. 7, with Commissioners Steve Greene and Brent Beck were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting. Glen Anthony Wyatt made a donation of $20,000 to the sheriff’s department and $10,000 to the road and bridge department. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, had an agreement for the bridge inspections with PEC for a total of $70,750. The agreement was approved....
Tuesday, Nov. 15, found approximately 50 people congregating at the Nelson Community Center to enjoy fellowship and good food. The dinner was open to everyone. The turkey, dressing, potatoes and gravy, rolls and drinks were furnished by the Senior Citizens. Those coming for the dinner brought salad, vegetable or dessert dishes. What a great assortment of food! The Lost Needle Quilting Club organized the dinner as well as cooking and serving the food. The tables were decorated in a beautiful Thanksgiving theme. This event has been a tradition...
Is there a community you see that is doing something well? Perhaps you wished your community was able to copy their success? Maybe you can. There are some communities that have a track record of success. Maybe they have had success in attracting new housing. Maybe their downtown is full and vibrant. How do you learn from them? A simple way is to pick up a phone Call the city office, ask them questions about their success. Many times there is a process that they have followed in order to bring change to their community. There are a grants...
Nebraska Extension and the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a series of in-person land management workshops covering current cash rental rates and leasing considerations for 2023. They will be held at locations across the state during the winter months. The workshops will offer updated leasing information relevant to landlords and tenants, including tips for communication and negotiating. They will address topics like current cash rental rates, managing and adjusting farmland leases,...
Because of the high numbers of respiratory illness among children in the area, Mary Lanning Healthcare is temporarily changing age restrictions for some visitors. Visitors now must be 14 years or older. The temporary restriction is being put into place because of the high levels of RSV, COVID and other illnesses among children. Donna Munsell, Family Care Center director, said the objective is to protect newborns and their mothers from respiratory illness during the crucial rst days following birth. “We love having young children meet their n...
Sharon Kay John, the daughter of Donnell T. and Gertrude I. (Hunt) Holeman, was born on Jan. 2, 1942, in Loup City, Neb. She died Nov. 14, 2022, at her home at the age of 80 years, 10 months, 12 days. Sharon attended Country East Side Dist. No. 11 grade school in Arcadia, graduating from Arcadia High School. She was married to Robert L. John on June 25, 1961, at Arcadia. Four daughters were born to this union. Sharon enjoyed bird watching, quilting, sewing, baking, puzzles and games. She loved...
Paul Marion Matter, 78, died Nov. 16, 2022, in Beloit, Kansas. Paul was born in Beloit on Nov. 20, 1943, to Marion and Letha (Dyas) Matter of Jewell, Kansas. Paul attended the Jewell schools and graduated from Jewell High School in 1961. He went on to Fort Hays State University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1966. While he was in college, Paul joined the Army National Guard, which he served in for six years. During his service he attended officers training school w...
Twila Mae Berry, the daughter of Elmer and Vergie (Johnston) Howe, was born on April 2, 1941, in Summerfield, Kansas. She died on November 14, 2022, at her home in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 81 years, 7 months, 12 days. Twila graduated from the 8th grade at Webber, Kansas, and was a Superior High School graduate with the Class of 1959. She was baptized and a member of the Webber United Methodist Church. After graduation, she worked as a telephone operator. Twila married Elwin Dunbar and...
