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Monday evening, members of the Superior Board of Education met in a classroom for the June meeting. All board members were present. May expenditures from the general fund in the amount of $683,305 were approved. Construction invoices for $14,895 were also approved. Several larger invoices related to construction are expected in the upcoming weeks. The primary focus of business was policy review and approval. The procedure has become common this time of year as legal council makes policy...
On Monday the New York Times published a story about where Kansas fits in this nation’s quest for alternative energy. The story began as follows: “With its open plains and thousands of miles of wheat fields, Kansas is one of the windiest states in the U.S. That makes it a great place for turbines that capture the wind and convert it into electricity. But too few people live there to use all that power. “So in 2010, developers started planning a large power-line project connecting Kansas with Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. They wanted to move...
Recognizing 55 years of service, the National Weather Service (NWS) presented the Benjamin Franklin award to Bob Levin, the official weather observer for the Smith Center area. The presentation was made at his home in Smith Center. Phil Poyner, meteorologist in charge from the forecast office near Hastings, and Mike Reed, observation program leader, presented the award. Levin celebrated his 86th birthday on June 8. Levin volunteered to become the cooperative observer for the Smith Center area...
The Jewell City Council met in regular session last Monday at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Darrell Bohnert; council members, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Derek Birdsell and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. James Reed, code enforcement officer, was absent but provided a written report. He continues to work with property owners to abate nuisances. Kristie Anderson presented the monthly clerk's report. Anderson asked what day would the council like to have the July...
The Mankato Alumni Association is awarding eight scholarships of $550 each for a total of $4,400 because of the generous contributions by alumni and friends. This is the 23rd year Mankato-Rock Hills Alumni Association has awarded scholarships for a total of $92,590.00. Recipients of the scholarships and the colleges are: 2023 graduates - Davin Coil, Kansas State University; Austyn-Kay Groete, Hutchinson Community College; Kaye Wagner, Pratt Community College; and Teara Ward, Ft. Hays State University. 2022 graduate - Jacob Underwood, Kansas...
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is requesting public comment on a proposal to limit the number of Callery pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) planted in Kansas each year. This includes trees with the names of Bradford, Cleveland Select, Chanticleer and others. Because of this tree’s inherent invasiveness and its proven tendency to spread to areas outside of the landscapes in which is planted, KDA is seeking ideas on how to restrict the further introduction of these trees into the state, including a possible quarantine that would restrict new pla...
The Jewell Apartments board of directors met last Monday at City Hall. Attending the meeting were Darrell Bohnert, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Derek Birdsell, Jacque Williams and Kristie Anderson. Jacque submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondence. Jacque said the handicapped room is almost done with the remodel. The water tank has been replaced. Work is being done on the north door entrance to turn it into handicapped accessable....
The National Milk Producers Federation's Board of Directors unanimously voted to name Gregg Doud as its next president and CEO, succeeding Jim Mulhern, who is retiring at the end of the year. "Dairy farmers across the nation are pleased to endorse a true champion of agriculture, someone who both understands the hard work we do and the opportunities and challenges we face both here and abroad," said Randy Mooney, chairman of the NMPF Board. Doud has served in numerous leadership roles in trade...
During its spring grant cycle, the Jewell County Community Foundation awarded more than $28,000 to eight projects. The following organizations received funding: • Esbon Rural Fire District, $8,978 to buy equipment to help outfit a used pumper and tanker truck acquired by the fire department. • Formoso Community Church, $2,000 to purchase speakers, amplifiers, microphones and stands, and also to help pay for the installation costs of the equipment at the church. • City of Esbon, $1,293.21 to help purchase commercial tables and chairs for the E...
For 17 years the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) recognizes High School students for Academic All-State Awards. The students are nominated by their school for their individual academic excellence, leadership and significant contributions in their NSAA activity. Representing Lawrence-Nelson for the Spring Seasons are: Boys Golf: Conner Janda and Toby Kotinek Journalism: Madalyn Kennedy, Valentina Koehler Music: Madalyn Kennedy, Valentina Koehler Boys Track and Field: Nolan Ostdiek and Erik Wheeland...
The Catholic Church has quite a number of "Feast Days" throughout each year and last Sunday was one of the more public displays. It was the Feast of Corpus Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ). In the two parishes for Lawrence and the one for Deweese, a procession was held from each church building to the three altars erected where adoration and blessings were held. In Lawrence, altars were at the homes of Ray and Kathy Rischling, Eileen Buschkoetter and Dolores Kucera. After the processions,...
Nelson American Legion and Sons of the Legion made final plans for the pancake feed held on Saturday at their meeting held Thursday. Proceeds from the feed are to benefit the building fund to cover needed repairs and replacements. In other business, plans were made for flag placement on Flag Day and 4th of July, and for the chicken dinner during the Nuckolls County Fair. Attendance at the state convention to be held in Kearney June 23 through 25 was urged. Auxiliary members reported on the...
The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and 2.0 for a “C.” Courses taken on a credit-no credit basis – such as internships and student teaching – aren’t included among the necessary 12 credits. Area students listed are: Jenna Jean Heinz, Deweese; Piper Porter, Guide R...
About 280 new and returning students have received scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year at Central Community College in Grand Island, Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington. Local students receiving scholarships are Chandler Amack, Superior, the Wendell and Frances Starr Scholarship and the Academic Opportunity Scholarship; and Katelyn Mazour, Lawrence, the Transition Advantage Scholarship and the Peter Kiewit Foundation Scholarship....
Central Community College has published the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2023 spring semester. The students were enrolled at one or more CCC locations, which include the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses; Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington centers; and Ord learning centers. Students on the President’s Honor List earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average while students on the Dean’s Honor List earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99. The President’s Honor List includes:...
Property owners in the City of Superior received innocuous looking yellow postcards in the mail recently. Upon closer inspection, shock set in for most as they viewed the updated valuations. How hefty were the changes? One landowner was informed that a small piece of land, last evaluated at $1,675, was now assessed at $22,240. A shocking increase to say the least. Superior house owners were informed that the land upon which the residence is situated was now valued at a much higher rate. Some examples were an increase in valuation from $1,250...
Brodstone Healthcare has again been named an overall Top 20 Critical Access Hospital (CAH). The Top 20 CAHs, including Brodstone Healthcare, scored best among CAHs as determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The rankings were announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The Top 20 CAHs have achieved success in overall performance based on a composite rating from eight indices of strength: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge, and finance. This group was...
A steady stream of people, many of them children,visited with mountain men at a rendezvous at the Pawnee Indian Museum near Republic, Saturday. Six mountain men had arrived Friday evening and camped overnight near the mound, practicing their survival skills and imaging what it was like for the Indians to live there. Saturday, a steady flow of people chatted with them about the fur trading era in the U.S. from 1800s to 1849, when China captured the world's fur trade with the silk worm. They...
The Superior Dollar General store had a new ventilation system installed Saturday when a pickup truckcrashed through the east side of the building. The driver said her foot slipped off the brake pedal as she was parking and landed on the accelerator pedal. The surge of power sent the vehicle through the side of the building leaving a perfectly square opening. The store was open for business at the time. No injuries were reported. The Superior Volunteer Fire department as well as police and...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson, Monday. The county road department superintendent outlined the priority bridge projects for the upcoming year. It was agreed that the material bid for several of the projects, which will consist of placing tubes rather than bridges, be listed as a bundle for more competitive pricing. The department expects delivery of it’s new loader in the near future. The decision to replace a bridge west of Bostwick was put on hold to ensure the necessary financing was in p...
For the fifth consecutive year, the Nebraska Community Foundation has a new class of Hometown Interns. This group of interns includes 21 college students in 15 different Nebraska communities, including Arthur, Deshler, Diller, Exeter, Friend, Garfield County, Hebron, Hickman, Howells, Leigh, McCook, Red Cloud, Rock County, Shickley and Wauneta. Four interns return from last year, their communities in a new light. Together, these two efforts are helping people attraction efforts across the state. At least nine previous interns have returned to...
After 29 years on the job with Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative, Cregg Jeffery has decided to retire. He began his working career for Mid-America Dairymen at Superior. In 1994 he joined the Jewell-Mitchell Rural Electric Association’s tree trimming crew. He later earned his journeyman lineman credentials and retired as a maintenace foreman....
Esbon Community Center received grants from the Jewell County Foundation and Dane Hansen Foundation to help replace old worn out kitchen cabinets at the community center. The expense was not entirely covered by the grants. Some funds received from Roger Underwood Memorial and Delilah Pate Memorial were used to complete the project. On Memorial Day 2023, more than 150 people were served lunch at noon. What a difference it made in the kitchen! No longer were the sink and stove congested, making things go smoothly. Those volunteering in the...
About a month ago members of the Nelson American Legion Post reported 50 pounds of pull tabs collected at the Nelson Legion over an indeterminate length of time had been delivered to the Ronald McDonald House in Omaha. At that time, it was also said that for a 25 cent contribution people could make a guess as to the number of tabs needed to make 50 pounds, with the winner to be announced following the Memorial Day Community Dinner. Guesses ranged from a thousand to half a million, but Donna Jensen’s entry of 104,999 came closest to the a...
Thanks to event planners Pat Drexel, Bonnie Jensen, Charlene Schultz, Jaynie Spirk, Lois Hamel and Sue Burge, the Nelson Rubies enjoyed a fun filled day on May 25. The group met at the Nelson Community Center to fill cars and travel to the Nucolls County Museum at Superior where they toured the buildings and were informed by museum staff about the history of many of the artifacts and the donors who contributed to the museum's contents. Even though all agreed that more time could be spent...
