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As I checked May birthday and anniversary dates of my relatives and friends in my Days To Remember book, it brought me almost to tears. I’ve had this special book of such recordings for about 57 years. Many of those that are recorded have left this earth either recently or years ago. I asked myself why didn’t I mark them out of my special book when they died, but as I check the dates and names out as the months arrive, it makes me recall all those who meant so much to me. One of those that had a May birthday listed in my book was a dear fri...
The 2022 Nebraska Primary Election is less than a week away and newspaper advisors think it is the duty of quality newspapers to endorse the candidates they believe are the best qualified and deserving of voter support. This newspaper has sometimes endorsed candidates and frequently those candidates lost the election. So I’m not sure if our endorsement helps or hurts a candidate. Quality newspapers are also supposed to write stories explaining the candidates’ qualifications. That sounds like a good idea and we have tried to do so prior to som...
The L-N Class of 2022 is graduating at 4 p.m,,Saturday, in the high school gym. Their class motto is “Just be happy we got this done on time - Class of 2022.” The class flower is a yellow chrysanthemum, and the class colors are light blue and pastel yellow. The Class of 2022 has chosen “This is how we do it,” by Montell Jordan as their class song. With graduation on our heels, I thought it appropriate to give some advice to those beginning their adult journey. Most people will say things like, “This is the beginning of a new chapter,...
Wow . . . What a change . . . I remember many a morning in my past history waking up to rain hitting the window, and . . . not being too happy with that. However, that happened this week, and . . . I was happy. I not guessing the drought was broken, but gosh, it is nice to know that all those prayers for rain were answered. Thank God . . . A O I didn’t plan on starting with that little bit, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. What I was thinking about this week is the election that will be held next week. I learned many years ago not to...
Q: If the Bible is supposed to be 100 percent true, why do the four gospels give such different accounts of the resurrection? They can’t all be right! A: Actually, they can! It is extremely common for witnesses of an event to present confusing and (seemingly) contradictory accounts. Police investigators are reassured by this! If they get a bunch of word-perfect, identical accounts, all it proves is the witnesses agreed on their story beforehand! So then, let’s examine some details from these accounts and see if we can’t bring them toget...
It’s not often a person can take advantage of health care specials but in the month of May Brodstone Healthcare is offering special prices on a number of tests. To take advantage of the specials, appointments must be scheduled in advance and payment must be made the day of the appointment. Available tests include blood profiles, vitamin D, PSA, carotid artery doppler screening, abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and forearm bone density screening. The Brodstone Thrive Center will present a program on understanding and supporting mental h...
For many members of the Class of 2022, Saturday will mark a milestone in an educational journey they began as kindergarten pupils in the fall of 2008. That’s right, Saturday is graduation day for Superior, Lawrence-Nelson, Rock Hills, Red Cloud and Sandy Creek high schools. The commencement service for Superior, Rock Hills and Sandy Creek students will begin at 2 p.m. in their respective high school gyms. For those attending Deshler High School, commencement will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14. This year’s Superior High School senior cla...
Finally this area received the long anticipated soaking rain. The rain came in two shots. Some folks got rain and more hail and wind than they wanted in a storm that rolled through Friday night. For others it was a slow soaking rain that came throughout the day on Monday. Nuckolls County spotters were called out Friday night when rotating clouds were observed and a dust filled front rolled across the county. The storm was just getting tuned up here and inflicted more damage in Clay, Fillmore and Thayer counties. While southern Nebraska was...
Tuesday the United States Attorney’s office for the District of Kansas reported a Hastings resident, Cody Deichen, 26, had admitted to aiding and abetting in the brandishing and use of a home built .223 caliber AR-15 style rifle during the robbery of the Burr Oak office of the Guaranty State Bank. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 27. The FBI and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation assisted with the i...
Another tax season has come and gone. While nearly half of all Americans think they pay too much in taxes, tax burdens can vary significantly across state and county lines. SmartAsset released a study that analyzes income, sales, property, and fuel taxes in each county. Places where people paid the least in these categories were the places that ranked highest in the study. According to the study, Nuckolls County has one of the lowest tax burdens in Nebraska. Check out the other leading counties in Nebraska below: Rank County, State Income Tax,...
Rock Hills High School Commencement will be at 2 p.m., Saturday. The motto for the Class of 2022 is: Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need. The rose was chosen for the class flower. Valedictorian is Christian Wagner. Salutatorian is Caitlynn Scarrow. Honor roll students are Avery Brown, Buck Luedke, Daniel McDill, Caitlynn Scarrow and Christian Wagner....
Registered voters in Nuckolls County have the option of early voting at the county courthouse in Nelson or in person at one of the designated polling places in the county on Tuesday. According to Carrie Miller, Nuckolls County Clerk, there have been several changes brought about by redistricting. The redistricting took place as a result of the 2020 census. Some county residents have found their precinct boundaries have changed. Voters from Hardy and Oak will now vote at Ruskin as their polling places have been permanently closed. Superior...
Twenty-seven new law enforcement officers, who began their training in January, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on April 29 at a ceremony held in the KLETC Integrity Auditorium. Among them are Jewell County officers Brandon Keeker and Isaiah Tippin. Graduates receive certificates of course completion from KLETC and Kansas law enforcement certification from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, the state’s law enforcement licensing authority. The training course fulfills the state req...
The Jewell County Commissioners met April 25. Commissioners Steve Greene and Keith Roe were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk , was also present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting: Alexandria Carabajal, county attorney; Cindy Becker, health administrator; and Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator. Those absent were: Shannon Meier, ambulance director; Chris Petet, custodian; Amanda Davis, register of deeds; Nora Rhoades, Post Rock Extension District...
It's not every day that you may be able to experience being a princess. But when your sister wants to be married in a castle, what else can you do? Robin Bargen's sister met a wonderful person seven years ago in a pub at Waterford, Ireland. They enjoyed each other's company, so they stayed in contact with each other through Facebook. As time went on, Shelley met with Philip again in Ireland. Then the long-distance relationship formed a loving bond. Wedding plans were made and the destination wed...
Strand Hill is familiar to many, especially those living or growing up in the Randall area. The long sloping hill lies immediately south of Randall and is situated in both Allen and Prairie Townships. Today's 250 Road traverses the hill. Because of the location of Randall, on the township line, the W 1⁄2 of both Sections 6 and 7 were taken from Allen Township and added to Prairie Township. Thus, much of Strand Hill lies in Prairie Township. The hill is named for the Strand Family. Joseph N. S...
Jeremy Heitmann reported on Saturday that three semi-loads of hay and two flatbeds of fencing supplies had been derived to the Cambridge area to help with the 702 Fire Relief. Donations came from residents of Byron, Chester, Hubbell, Davenport, Deshler, Hebron, Ruskin, Hardy and Bellevile communities. When combined, the donations bought almost $10,000 worth of fencing supplies and an equal amount of hay. The drivers bucked Saturday's high winds to make the delivery....
The Lighthouse Community Church of the Nazarene built a ramp at the Bob Sloane residence in Superior, Sunday. This is to accommodate Bob's wife, Lavonna, after she was injured in a car accident March 31. Many members from the congregation helped with construction and many came to give their support. Shanel Rempe, Bob and Lavonna's daughter from Aurora, provided lunch. Those pictured on the ramp are (from left) Pastor Jeff Kimberly, Daymian Kimberly holding his son, Jeremiah, Dale Kimberly, Gary...
Superior High School will play host to the District C-7 boys and girls track and field events Thursday, May 12. The meet will bring student athletes from nine high schools and spectators to Superior for the day long meet. The Wildcats have not hosted a district meet at the Wildcat Community Track for many years. The track underwent a major rehabilitation just before the COVID-19 pandemic set in. The track is in perfect condition for the meet. Whether the weather cooperates is another matter. Student athletes from Doniphan-Trumbull, Fillmore...
President Kenny Mizner called the April 27, special meeting of the USD 107 Board of Education to order. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Wayne Frost, Justin Angleton, Bobi Fogo, Brenden Wirth (Zoom), Rex Boley, Cassi Bozarth and Janet Higer. Guests were: Zach Snethan of HTK Architects, Brian Fuemmeler and Mike Hattrup of McCown-Gordon Construction, Dustin Avey of Piper Sandler (joined by Zoom), Darrin Headrick, Sarah Ortman, Ashton Cates, Angie Ayers, Philip Menhusen, Damon Bohnert, Libby Duffy, Destiny Flavin,...
On April 20, President Kenny Mizner called the special meeting of the USD 107 Board of Education to order. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Wayne Frost, Justin Angleton, Bobi Fogo, Rex Boley, Cassi Bozarth and Sarah Ortman. Guests were: Zach Snethan of HTK Architects, Brian Fuemmeler and Mike Hattrup of McCown-Gordon Construction, Ashton Cates, Angie Ayers, Mel Brown, Philip Menhusen, Travis Cox, Damon Bohnert, Libby Duffy, Destiny Flavin, Keith Roe, Chris Whelchel, Shannon Meier, Nathan Greene, Luke Simmelink, Be...
Brodstone Healthcare has second COVID booster doses available at the Brodstone Family Medical Center – Superior. A second booster dose may be administered to individuals at least four months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine if they are: 50 years of age and older or 12 years of age and older with underlying medical conditions such as cancer, CKD, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, immunocompromised, pregnancy, etc. To schedule your booster, call Brodstone Family Medical Center ...
The Superior Auditorium Committee is preparing to launch another fundraising drive titled “The Alumni and Friends Challenge” to benefit auditorium restoration. The restoration is moving closer to completion, especially with the installation of the heating and air conditioning system installed last May. The ability to heat and cool the space year-round has vastly increased rental demand for a variety of new events. Last year the committee launched the “The 30 in 30 Challenge” …to raise $30,000 in 30 days in order to claim a matching grant iss...
Thelma J. Koester, 97, Lincoln, Neb., died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Lincoln. Rosary was at 10 a.m., Monday, May 2, and Mass followed at 10:30 a.m., both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, Neb., with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial was in St. Stephen Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence. A memorial has been established to be designated at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutler mortuary. com....
Bernard James Skalka died peacefully on January 12, 2022, at the age of 85. He died at his home in Cypress, Calif., surrounded by family. Also known as Bernie and Bud, he was born on Dec. 3, 1936, in Fairfield, Neb., the oldest child of James Thomas Skalka and Anna Louise (Bednar) Skalka. He and his brother, Dennis, grew up on the family farm located two miles west of Deweese, Neb. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1954. He married Theresa Karmazin of Lawrence, Neb., in 1958, while...
