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When Highway 14’s concrete bridge over the Republican River, fell into the river, the State of Nebraska chose to replace it with a smaller bridge. The replacement was said to be temporary as it would be replaced when funding became available to construct an overpass over the Burlington and Missouri Pacific railroad tracks. At the time the Burlington line was considered the company’s main line connecting Kansas City and Denver. There were a number of scheduled passenger and freight trains ove...
We lost a great Kansan and American yesterday, Senator Bob Dole. Born in Russell, Kan., Dole was six years old when the stock market crashed and he grew up in the depression years. In his book, One Soldier’s Story, he told about those hard times when his mother sold sewing machines to help make ends meet and his father was a dedicated employee who only missed one day of work in more than 40 years. In Dole’s younger years in Russell, he worked as a newspaper delivery boy and later was a “soda jerk” at the local drug store. He knew what it was...
Presenting Biblical answers to tough questions. Q: Does the pandemic mean we are in the end times? A: Nope; it actually means the exact opposite! The reason I can state this with such confidence is because Christ offered His disciples a clear explanation of world events leading up to the end times so we are not shaken or frightened without cause. This explanation is found in Matthew 24:4-16. In this passage Christ describes various world events that might shake or concern His disciples. These include the rise of false messiahs (v. 5), wars (v....
Little Things . . . So often they go un-noticed by so many folks. It makes sense because we humans can’t be everywhere to notice them. I’m proud to see all the small towns across Nebraska that have put up Christmas decorations. They most all do it every year and everyone enjoys them. We, in small towns, consider them a pretty big activity. This year, in Lawrence, we are enjoying new lights after replacing time and weather worn lighting of the past. It is great. However, there was a small addition this year that many people may have missed. Las...
The annual Christmas Program sponsored by the Nuckolls County Historical Society was held at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the museum church. The church was nearly full when Marlin Meyer rang the bell to signal the start of the program. Special entertainment was again provided by Arnold Miller and John Price Jr. Carlita Price was the accompanist. Members of the audience joined in singing "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "Joy to the World," "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night, Holy Night."...
Christmas is returning to the Mike and Deb Worm Farm located one-half mile east and three-fourths of a mile south of the Webber Cemetery at 2529 260 Road. The reading of the Christmas Story will be presented with live animals at 2 and 7 p.m. this Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday (Dec. 15). Helpers are still needed and an advertisement in this issue encourages anyone willing to assist or those who have questions about the event to contact the Worm family. Their email address and phone number are published in the advertisement. A special...
Miles Ritter, 15 months, does not like Santa during the "Once Upon a Christmas" event in downtown Superior, Friday evening. His response is common. In fact, Mrs. Claus said, "That is why I visit Superior. The children are not as likely to be afraid of me." Miles is the son of Michelle Streit. Mrs. Claus gives Callum McCord, son of Shannon and Jenny McCord, a hug at the "Once Upon a Christmas" event in downtown Superior, Friday evening. The balmy weather was a treat for all....
The third time was the charm. After postponing two previous Superior City Council meetings because of a lack of a quorum (thank you, COVID-19), the make-up meeting was held in two parts. Last Monday night the board held a public hearing for three ordinances related to zoning requests and an annexation issue. Tuesday, The first item of business was the appointment of Rachel Loucks to serve as council member for Beaver1. When Sonia Schmidt resigned as mayor, Chris Peterson, who represented Beaver...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. Kenny Rempe attended his first meeting after being sworn in to serve the remainder of James Keifer's term. Keifer died in November. Rempe represents District 1. The board approved a contract with Applied Connective for IT services at the courthouse. The main item of attention was discussion and action on elected officials salaries. Salaries for these officials are set every four years. The board approved...
The Jewell County commissioners met Nov. 29, with commissioners Brent Beck, Steve Greene and Keith Roe present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk attended the meeting. The following were present for office head meeting: Alexandria Carabajal, county attorney; Cindy Becker, health administrator; Chris Petet, custodian; Anna Porter, county appraiser; and Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator. Those absent; Amanda Davis, Register of Deeds; Nora Rhoades, Post Rock Extension district director; Shannon...
The Rock Hills High School theater department will be performing Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol at 7:30 p.m., Friday, and at 2 p.m.,Sunday. In this adaptation of the classic Christmas tale, comedic ghosts will teach Scrooge there is more to life than running a business and making money. Through the lessons they teach, Scrooge is brought back to his humanity and realizes the most important thing in this world is loving and caring for people. The theater department will also host a chili...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Nov. 22, with commissioners Brent Beck, Steve Greene and Keith Roe and Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, present for the meeting. A resolution authorizing and approving a supplemental trust indenture by and among the county, the board of trustiees of Jewell County Hospital and Security Bank of Kansas City, Kansas, as trustee. The county authorized and approved the supplemental indenture, which extends the maturity of the Series 2018-A Bonds from Nov. 1, 2021, to Dec. 28, 2021. The resolution was considered and di...
December 7, 1941, was a long time ago – 80 years to be exact. Hopefully President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's words still ring true. "Yesterday, December 7, 1941-a date which will live in infamy-the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." The attack and the President's speech rallied a previously neutral country. War against the Empire of Japan was declared, Dec. 8, 1941, the day he made his oft quoted speech. On D...
The Jewell County Cinema Board met on Nov. 28. The meeting was held by ZOOM and in person. Thad Hinkle, Lisa Goodheart (ZOOM), Sarah Ortman, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, Chris Klos and Virgil Jones were present. The October meeting minutes were approved as presented. In old business, the Sonic repair bill has been paid. Hinkle did have to call them about a lamp situation and they talked him through repairing it himself. It was reported “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” movie did not do well. In new business, discussion was held on upc...
The Jewell Christmas Sampler is coming to Jewell on Friday, Dec. 17, at the Jewell Community Center. The Sampler starts at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy samplers of homemade candies, soups, sweet and savory treats, holiday drinks and more. Santa will then be visiting at 6 p.m. Visit with Santa who has gifts and treats for all the children and a turkey and ham drawing for the adults! Come to Jewell for an evening of fun and togetherness....
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Lovewell State Park office will start offering online campsite reservations for the 2022 season at 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 16, through Reserve America.com, kshuntfishcamp.com, or in person at the Lovewell State Park office. Reservations are available for most utility campsites at Lovewell State Park, and also the Willow Primitive 24 hour generator sites. Customers are encouraged to login to the website ahead of the launch of reservations, to familiarize themselves with the process. Reservations for...
The Oxbow Motel has been around a long time. Many of us can not remember a time when it wasn't the first thing greeting people upon entering the city limits of Nelson from the north. As with all good things, its time as a motel will soon be ending. As of 11:59 p.m., on the night of December 31, the motel will become a family home. I visited with the owners, Vince and Teresa Walton, about the change . They told me about all the challenges facing them which, in the end, condemned the roadside...
By Michele Bever SHDHD executive director Wow – it’s the beginning of December 2021 already and the health department has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly two years. By the middle of this month, it will be one year since the first COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Nebraska. Health department staff thought the vaccine was the best gift we could have wished for and we were able to give those first shots ahead of last year’s winter holidays. A year ago, the health department was all-consumed in notifying positive cases, conducting conta...
After missing for several years, the American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and The Sons of the American Legion got together for a Christmas dinner and evening of visiting last Thursday evening. About 30 people enjoyed a Christmas dinner and evening of visiting....
For many years, Dawn Myers has organized Nelson Annual Winter Bazaar. The event began as a fund raiser while Myers was a member of the Community Club. Even through she is no longer a Community Club member, she continues to show her support of the community by heading the event....
Corey Lee Scott, 46, of Ashland, Neb., died Thursday, Dec. 2, at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. He was born April 21, 1975 in Heidelberg, Germany to Daniel and Terry (Thompson) Scott. Corey graduated from Superior High School in 1993 and received a bachelor's degree from Creighton University in Omaha. On May 31, 2003, Corey was united in marriage to Jada Zeilinger. Corey worked as a project manager for Ameritas in Lincoln, Neb. Prior to working for Ameritas, he worked 25 years for TD Ameritrade as...
Fern J. Austin, 74, an Edgar resident, died Friday. Fern’s death was the result of Chronic Kidney Disease which she fought bravely for more than four years. Fern was born Nov. 4, 1947, in Cozad, Neb., to Floyd and Dorothea Murray. Following her mother’s leaving the family, Fern and her two sisters, Cheryl and Dorothy were placed in Grace Children’s Home at Henderson, Neb., in April 1959. The girls were released into the custody of their aunt, Vera Houchin of Gothenburg, in August of 1966. Shortly thereafter in 1966, Fern met her lifetime love,...
It was not the season opener the Superior High School girls basketball team was looking, Thursday. They fell to the Sutton Fillies 53-47 at Sutton. They roared back with a 62-7 trouncing of Republic County at Superior, Saturday. The Wildcats held a 13-11 first quarter lead against Sutton. A bizarre second quarter which saw several Superior players on the bench with multiple fouls, put them in a deep hole they were unable to climb out of. Superior was held scoreless while the Fillies dropped in...
The Superior High School wrestling team opened the season with a quadrangular meet at Daykin, hosted by Meridian, Friday. Match results were unavailable at press time. The Wildcats took third place, with 101 points. Other teams competing at the match were Alma, Axtell, Nebraska Christian, Republic County, Doniphan Trumbull, Kenesaw, Meridian, Johnson County Central, Wilcox-Hildreth, Shelton, South Central USD 5 Red Raiders, Sutton, Hastings St. Cecilia, Riverside and Harvard at the Harvard...
It was a heartbreaking season opener for the Superior High School boys basketball team and new head coach Trent Siebecker, as they fell to Republic County, 41-38, at Superior, Saturday. The Fairbury Jeffs visited Superior, Tuesday, with game results unavailable at press time. The Wildcats trailed 23-18 at the half. They slipped further behind to trail 35-26 at the end of the third period. They stepped up their defense and ignited the offense and rallied to pull within three points of the Buffalo...
