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In the foreground, the Superior VFW firing squad participate in Memorial Day service at Evergreen Cemetery. Members of the squad, Monday morning were (from left) Adolph Laluk, Darrell Jensen, Frank Sulllivan, Ken Rempe, James Sumpter and Warren Smith. In the distance, Gail Mikkelsen holds the flags and Laura Hutchinson stands at attention. Local veteran and family members placed more than 300 large U.S. flags throughout Evergreen Cemetery Monday morning. Then before the end of the day, each was...
The Lady Vestey Festival parade crowd gathered early for the 10:30 a.m. start Saturday morning in Superior. A gentle breeze, nearly cloudless sky, visiting and watching the children anticipate the event was worth the wait. After the event, an out of town guest said, "It is a wonderful parade. It is long and has lots of variety. We try to come every year." Following is a brief description of this year's parade entries The American Legion Color Guard presented by American Legion Post 103 and Sons...
On Memorial Day, Monday afternoon the Nelson Community Center was filled with the friends and family of Ken Hamel, Darrell Jensen and Norman Reeve, as these veterans were presented with Quilts of Valor by Barb Harris-Sole. Barb was a member of the Nelson community for many years and in retirement has made Quilts of Valor her mission. She has made 29 of these quilts and has been a part of the ceremony many times as a member of the Hastings Quilt Guild. After explaining the origin of Quilts of...
With the primary election coming this August, Kansas residents face two important deadlines on Monday. Monday 12 p.m, is the deadline for a candidate to either file or withdraw for national, state, county, township or precinct office. Monday at 12 p.m. is also the deadline to change party affiliation from one party to another....
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is sponsoring its annual Free Fishing Weekend, the first weekend in June. Visitors can fish in Kansas without a fishing license on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. All length and creel limit regulations still apply. If entering a Kansas State Park, vehicle and camping permit requirements still apply....
Lovewell State Park is hosting a Kids Fishing Clinic on Sunday, June 9. The Kids Fishing Clinic format will allow for an educational opportunity for kids interested in learning about fishing. The Kids Fishing Clinic will be limited to 30 kids, ages 7 to 15, and pre-registration will be required either in person at the Lovewell State Park office or by calling 785-753-4971. Pre-registration is encouraged by Friday June 7. Lovewell State Park and Fisheries and Wildlife Division staff will host clinic sessions at Willow Group Shelter beginning at...
The Jewell County Commissioners met May 13. Commissioners Keith Roe, Ed Duskie and Brent Beck were present as was Carla Waugh, county clerk. Amanda Davis, register of deeds, discussed purchasing Fidlar Technologies’ imaging services which provides an online based program that includes backup and three weeks on-site training. The program would provide online subscriptions for records research with fraud alert protection. James Vaughan, solid waste director, said P.J. Owen would transfer a load of solid waste this week. Dawn Snyder, 12th J...
The Jewell County Cinema, Inc. (JCCI) Board met May 20, 2024 at the Mankato Christian Church and was called to order by Thadd Hinkle. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Sarah Ortman, Janis McDill, Linda and Virgil Jones, Lisa Goodheart, and Janelle Greene. Janis McDill presented the treasurer’s report, stating she has paid Sonic for the last repair bill in the amount of $2,317.45. She will ask Sonic for an explanation of the mileage charges. The upcoming movies are “Unsung Hero,” “The Fall Guy” and “The Garfield Movie.” Jan...
Since 1949, Pawnee Mental Health has observed Mental Health Awareness Month every May. It holds immense significance as it provides a platform for raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health understanding. During this month-long observance, individuals and communities come together to emphasize the importance of mental wellness and to advocate for access to mental health resources and support. By spotlighting mental health, we can encourage open conversations, foster empathy and create environments where individuals feel...
Decker Brown, Lawrence-Nelson history teacher and basketball coach, was the guest speaker for the Memorial Day services held by the Nelson American Legion Post 187 on Monday. The Nelson American Legion Post 187 held Memorial Day services at the Salem Lutheran Church cemetery, the Nora Cemetery, the Nelson cemetery and at the Veterans Plaza in downtown Nelson on Monday morning. The morning started out early for the Legion members and volunteers who placed the flags at the Nelson cemetery, the...
The Lawrence Community Building endeavor has been an 'on-going' effort for something like a dozen to 15 years. This Memorial Day the building fund took another jump forward. The dream of building a multi-purpose building came into being as the Lawrence American Legion began planning for the future those many years ago. They realized that the membership numbers were declining and would most likely continue a downward trend. This, coupled with the aging structure that has served the community for...
A husband and wife duo, Steve Henderson of Alexander Motors and Angela Henderson and Black & Burlap are the Superior 3000 Foundation 2024 Entrepreneurs of the Year. This is the 19th year this honor has been given during Lady Vestey Festival in honor of Larry McCord. The selection criteria includes community involvement, impact of the business on the community, pride in their store or business, positive influence in the community, creativity, innovation and community leadership. Steve bought...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. All three commissioners were present. The board approved the delinquent personal property tax list presented by Tami Sharp, county treasurer. Ridge Schutte, Lana Svoboda and Samantha Haba replaced Jim Bolte and Royce Gonzales on the insurance committee. The board adjourned and convened as the board of equalization. The board approved two resolutions. They were to amend the budgets of the Nuckolls county clerk and veterans service office. The board...
The Superior Swimming Pool has been filled for several days and all appears to be ready for the planned opening at 1 p.m. Monday. To launch the 24 season, there will be free admission on Monday and season passes will be available for purchase. Long advertised as Nebraska’s seventh largest municipal pool, it has served area residents for about 75 years with only minor modifications. According to a story attributed to its builders, they didn’t follow a formal plan, they just dug until the hole looked big enough. It was built during the time aft...
Memorial Day Services are planned throughout the area. The following includes information we have received about the services but it is not an all inclusive report as not everyone shared their schedule with this newspaper. Services will be held at Superior’s Evergreen Cemetery starting at 10 a.m. at the grave of the unknown soldier in the east cemetery. A retired chaplain who was raised in Superior, Stan Copeland, will give the memorial address. The Spring Creek Cemetery program will begin at 1 p.m. and include two quilt of valor p...
It’s almost time for the 32nd annual Victorian Festival honoring Lady Evelyn (Brodstone) Vestey. The festival has become a Memorial Weekend tradition in Superior. The events are still somewhat in tradition with some being added and others taken away. The Grill Games originally planned for the Superior Country Club on Friday evening will not be held but a walking tour of historic Superior has been added. There will be a free movie Friday night at the Crest for the first 75 patrons. The Garfield Movie will be playing on the big screen Friday, S...
The Mystery Farm Photo published in the May 2 edition of this newspaper has been identified. The farm is currently occupied by Valarie and Bryan Bard but when the picture was taken it was probably home to Arlen and Adalene Schlueter. The Schuleters added the improvements and moved to the farm after their marriage in the 1950s. There have been some changes since the photo was taken about 40 years ago but basic farmstead is still intact....
The primary election votes cast in Nuckolls County were counted and the results posted on this newspaper’s web site last Wednesday afternoon. Unofficially there were a total of 708 votes cast, 636 on election day and 72 in advance. Of these, 578 were Republican ballots, 98 Democrat, 2 Libertarian and 30 nonpartisan. Twenty-six ballots were blank. In the only purely local question, there were 95 yes votes and 45 no votes on the City of Nelson proposition one, For proposition two there were 103 yes votes and 37 no votes. As both propositions pass...
The Brodstone Foundation, in partnership with the American Legion Post No. 103 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron No. 103, are sponsoring a new Memorial Day event – Raise to Remember – a flag exchange event to honor our Nation’s fallen heroes. This year, Raise to Remember will take the place of the annual Race to Remember event previously coordinated by Brodstone Community Wellness. Raise to Remember offers a meaningful way for the community to show respect and gratitude to veterans and their families by providing an opportunity to prope...
The Grand Marshall for the upcoming Lady Vestey Day Parade is the Nathan Wesley Headrick Family. Nathan, often called "Wes," homesteaded in Jewell County in 1874 – one hundred fifty years ago. Wes filed official Homestead papers on the SW 1⁄4 of Section 17 of Montana Township, Jewell County on Nov. 5, 1874, in Concordia, Kansas. The filing fee was $14. Homestead records show residence was taken up on the quarter on Nov. 17, 1874. He was 21 years old. The next part of the homestead process took p...
Blue Hill Public Library is soaring into summer with the Fontenelle Forest Raptors! Kicking off a month of summer reading activities will be a presentation featuring live raptors at the Blue Hill Community-Senior Center at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 30. The public is invited to attend this free event, which is sponsored by the Blue Hill Public Library Friends Foundation. “Adventure Begins at Your Library” is the theme for regular summer reading sessions taking place at the library on Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27. Ages 7 and under meet from 1...
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,566 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18. The 3,484 graduates are from 64 countries; 46 U.S. states and Puerto Rico; and about 230 Nebraska communities. The Bob Devaney Sports Center hosted a ceremony for College of Law graduates May 3; Pinnacle Bank Arena held a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees May 17; and Memorial Stadium hosted a ceremony for undergraduates May 18. Following is a list of area graduates. Sophia Isabelle McKee, Lawrence - College...
Hastings College held its 138th Commencement on Saturday. During the ceremony, the college awarded degrees to 219 undergraduates and five master of arts in teaching graduates. Graduates represented 19 states and seven countries. Graduation honors are awarded to those students with outstanding academic records in their undergraduate work. Degrees with distinction are awarded as follows: Summa Cum Laude, overall GPA of 3.97 or higher; Magna Cum Laude, overall GPA of 3.94 or higher; and Cum Laude, overall GPA of 3.85 or higher. Students who...
PEO Chapter J met on May 13 at the home of Cindy Adamson with Karen Thayer serving as co-hostess. President Carol Eckles opened the business meeting which focused on placing additional memorial markers at the Nelson cemetery for the recently departed active members and inactive members who had enjoyed long-term membership prior to incapacity. Carol also asked for input from those present on by-law changes that she will be voting on during the state convention in June. The program focusing on membership was led by DeAnna Tuttle and began with a...
Thirteen was a lucky number for the 13 Rubies who traveled to Hastings on Thursday. Barb McCartney, Jaynie Spirk, Lois Hamel, Pat Drexel, Trish Rasmussen, Charlene Schultz, Donna Gillan, Brenda Lynch, Evie Olson, Carla Jeardoe, Sally Uhrmacher, Marcia Buresh and DeAnna Tuttle had lunch in an island-like setting before going antiquing. While everyone agreed they needed to subtract from instead of add to the items in their homes, it was interesting to see items recalled from childhood years on...
