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Kelsey Carlson calls me from the road, as she drives the quiet ribbon of highway connecting the hospital where she works to the small-town child care that has changed her life. Not long ago, when her daughter, Avery, went to a different child care, Kelsey would sob while driving to pick her up. She worried her daughter wasn’t safe. She dreaded the thought that Avery was planted in front of a TV. She cried because she felt terrified she was failing at work and failing her child. Today, as Kelsey drives to pick up her daughter, her fear has v...
Christmas is different this year! No sitting on Santa's lap. Cruising the block in your car instead of gathering downtown for "Once Upon A Christmas" goodies and fun. Lots of innovative thinking to provide special activities with the limitations of masks and social distancing imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a sense of coming together and making life work in Superior. Cameron Vysourek, Superior Chamber of Commerce manager, said, "Once Upon a Christmas was different this year,...
Winners of the Superior Chamber of Commerce Christmas bucks for week three are Jeannie Smith, Lisa Boyles, Deb Sibert and Jamie Haba. Each of the first three weeks of the drawing sponsored by local businesses, winners receive $50 dollars each. Week four (this coming week) each will receive $100 and the final week one winner will receive $500. Christmas bucks can be redeemed at participating local businesses for merchandise and service. Week two the winners were Monte Imler, James Jensen, Matt Carpenter, and Susan Rogers. The first week,...
When it comes to railroad divisions, Superior's First Street is a dividing point for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe. There has long been a sign on railroad property near the intersection of First and Hartley welcoming BNSF crews to the Nebraska division. While Superior is now in the railroad's Powder River Division the dividing line still exists. While a Powder River Division crew this week was installing a new crossing which takes truck traffic to the Superior East elevator, a Kansas crew...
Dave Mussmann is a life-long Nuckolls County resident. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary for the county commissioner seat being vacated by Darren Blackstone who opted to not run for reelection. Mussmann was elected in the November 3 general election without opposition. He attended his first county board meeting Monday as he familiarizes himself with the activities and procedures which come with the office. Mussman is a resident of the Ruskin community where his roots run deep. He farms...
The Mankato City Library installed a new sign on the west side of the building. This sign was part of a Dane G. Hansen grant awarded to the Senior Center. In addition to the sign, the Dane G. Hansen grant will allow the installation of new letters on the west side of the Senior Center building, as well as new letters on the south side of the building for the Community Center. The grant doesn't stop there. The grant will provide new landscaping around the Community Center and Library building...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Nov. 16 with Commissioners Mark Fleming, Steve Greene and Keith Roe were present. Also attending was Carla J. Waugh, county clerk. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, discussed maintenance. He had for approval a new hire for a truck driver position which was approved. Elkins had a right of way agreement for Mitchell County Rural Water District No. 3. The commissioners granted permission to construct and operate a water line across the public road right of way at I Road and 130 Road. Shannon Meier, ambulance...
The Jewell County commissioners met Nov.23 with commissioners Mark Fleming, Steve Greene and Keith Roe were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, also attended the meeting. Steve Greene wasre-appointed as Jewell County representative on the Pawnee Mental Health Board. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, discussed maintenance. Darrell Miller, county attorney, discussed the resolution for price of rock to be sold. Steve Greene checked on the status of the tube by Phillip Esslinger’s property. Miller was asked about the procedure for a c...
Many Jewell County residents remember the Mankato Packing Plant which had its open house Oct. 15, 1967. Whether residents worked in the packing plant, lived in the area, or have been told about it, the packing plant deserves remembrance. On June 13, 1966, The Mankato Commercial Development Association, Inc. signed a $694,642 contract with the Abbott Construction, Inc. of Salina to do general construction of the Mankato Packing Plant.The total project cost was $1,200,000. A ground breaking ceremony was held at the site of the plant northeast of...
Christmas Spirit was alive this weekend. KD's Salon & Floral in Lawrence hosted an open house. Festivities began with Ladies Night on Friday. Wine from Superior Estates Winery was featured for the evening of shopping. Saturday was another busy Christmas filled day of shopping and fun at KD's. More than 50 guests attended. Area vendors displayed crafts, clothing, candles and designer bags. KD's specialty coffees were available. A freewill offering was accepted for pancakes and sausages. If you...
Winter is coming, but there’s still time to get vaccinated against flu! All South Heartland residents 6 months and older are encouraged to get annual an flu vaccine. Since COVID-19 and flu could spread simultaneously this winter, there is still time to get a flu vaccine to protect against flu illness and serious flu complications, such as pneumonia. Flu shots are especially important for people with underlying medical conditions. If living with these medical conditions, you are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu, l...
The Superior One-Act Play team competed at the District C1-4 competition hosted by Fillmore Central High School at Geneva last Wednesday. The team performed the adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” The team placed sixth in the eight team field. Outstanding actor and actress awards were issued to Kaylee Flaata, Janison Majors, Jackson Kuhlmann, Ashleigh Primus and Raven Holland....
Two Nuckolls County residents are amont the 196 students honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Business for their academic performance during the 2019-20 school year with the Clifford M. Hicks, LeRossignol and William Gold scholar awards. “These awards honor our students’ hard work and dedication to their education,” said Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business. “We are proud of how they challenged themselves and showed resilience working toward their goals of leading the future of...
The City of Mankato’s journeyman, Marvin McCormick, was raised on a farm in Rooks County. He graduated from Osborne High School. From there, McCormick went to Kansas State, followed by Manhattan Vo-Tech. McCormick enjoys hunting, fishing and reading. He also enjoys doing things with his 9-year-old daughter, Autumn. McCormick has four dogs. McCormick met his wife of 10 years at a birthday party. He chose to live in Mankato because it is close to where he grew up. McCormick enjoys the relaxed e...
Kyle Pierce, the new street worker for the City of Mankato, grew up in Mankato. He went to school in Mankato and chose to stay here. Pierce enjoys motorcycles, boating and golfing. He has his dog, Sissy, who keeps him company. Pierce has worked as a welder at Sunflower. Now he works in a high paced environment with the city. He not only works on the streets, he also provides maintenance on the sewers and water. Pierce's favorite part of living and working in a small town is knowing where...
While talking with a subscriber on Monday, it was suggested I should write more about my life and the business my family operated on a hill overlooking Superior. I thanked her for the suggestion but noted it has been nearly 50 years since I lived on Blauvelt’s Hill and my father sold the business in 1971. I lived there at least part of the time during my first 26 years. I have lived in the same house in Superior since April 1, 1972, and have worked at this newspaper since May of 1970. In the 50 years I’ve been writing this column, I have sha...
I don’t know if it’s just me but it seems it gets harder and harder to find anything fit to watch on television. Oh, there are some good shows but fewer of them. My husband and I have found ourselves watching the golden oldies or as I’d rather call them the “classic” television shows. There’s the Andy Griffith Show and good old Mayberry, where everybody would have loved to have made their home. The classic comedy shows are enjoyed as they are nothing like the modern day shows where the jokes are nasty and political. There are shows like the Ho...
This past weekend was quiet—a big change from the two previous. I miss the commotion. George and Jacob have decided to start renovations in the laundry room, so I won’t miss it for long. The laundry room was once the kitchen, an add-on years after the home was built. I imagine they had a kitchen separate from the home long ago. Honestly, I don’t know; much of this house is a mystery to me. We have large double doors in the bedrooms. When I say large, I mean it; eight-foot-tall and at least four feet wide. I’m not sure if they are origina...
The Superior High School wrestling team opened their season at home Friday where they hosted a quadrangular match. They went 2-1 in their three dual matches. They won against South Central and Meridian and staying close with Thayer Central. The Wildcats competed at the Harvard Invitational, at Harvard, Saturday. The Wildcats took first place, with 100 points, in the 12 team field. Other schools competing were Alma, Doniphan-Trumbull, Nebraska Christian, Axtell, Sutton, Kenesaw, Hastings St....
It was a disappointing outcome for the Superior High School girls basketball team as they made their debut under the guidance of new head coach Jake Nannen. Nannen, a fifth grade teacher at Superior Elementary School, took over the reins from Jim Sullivan, who stepped down after the conclusion of last season. Nannen and his team opened with the traditional girls only game against Sutton at the Superior High School gymnasium. The Wildcats were on the short end of the 50-32 score. Both teams were...
The Superior High School boys basketball team opened their season Tuesday, with a road game against Fairbury at Fairbury. Game results were unavailable at press time. The Wildcats host Blue Hill, today (Thursday) at home. Superior continues the home stand Saturday when they host Wilber-Clatonia....
The Rock Hills High School boys and girls basketball teams had their season openers pushed back because of COVID-19. They were scheduled to open play in the Thunderbird Classic against Pike Valley at Mankato, Friday. The teams were scheduled to play at Cloud County, Saturday, with opponents to be determined, but the event was cancelled. The Grizzlies will attempt to open their season, Tuesday, when they host St. John’s-Tipton at Mankato. The Board of Directors of the KSHSAA voted to begin the winter activity competition season Dec. 1 and c...
The four Rock Hills High School wrestlers competing with the Beloit Trojans in their cooperative program saw their first meet of the season with Plainville and Phillipsburg cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns. Connor Cosand, Jacob Barry, Buck Luedke and Coleton Nielson look to make their season debut when the Trojans travel to Abilene today (Thursday). They will compete at the Ellis Tournament on Friday. Please check with the school web site for the latest information....
New Year . . . new sport . . . new game . . . Ya, the Nebraska high school winter sports season began last weekend and yes, all three statements are true. The first two are obvious, but the last one "new game" is special for the Raider boys' basketball team. This reporter has seen a lot of "season first games," but this one seemed special in some ways. It was not a timid beginning against an undermanned Red Cloud team. It was a not perfect, but it was good. Then, on Saturday, the local boys...
Any way you look at it, sports in the year 2020 will be remembered as being . . . well . . . different. From junior high and high school to the professional level, the year will be remembered for a wide variety of reasons. It would take a book to list even a few of the reasons. However, high school winter sports began in Nebraska last week . . . minus a lot of fans and the addition of the wearing of face masks. For the L-N girls' basketball team, the beginning looked good . . . after a...
