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According to the week of November 13, 2023’s VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Action Corps Weekly, the VFW has issued a Claim Shark factsheet concerning individuals or companies that charge hefty fees to “assist” or “consult” veterans with filing their VA benefit claims. This practice is Illegal. Some Claim Sharks listed on the factsheet are: Trajector Medical, Vet Benefits Guide, Veterans Guardian, VA Claims Insider, Telemedica, Patriot Angels, Veteran Care Services, VetComm, VA Claims Academy and at Assist. Veterans should always work with...
Jennifer Cady, the Superior Schools secondary principal, apparently has been absent from school in recent days and rumors about her absence have been flying. One of those rumors indicated she was on suspension and may have been fired. The Express contacted John Whetzal, the district’s superintendent of schools, to inquire about the rumors. We received the following reply, “None of them are true, but unfortunately, I cannot comment on anything regarding personnel matters. It is nothing egregious and nothing that placed any student in dan...
The Nebraska Department of Revenue has made available a report on retail sales throughout the state for the month of August. When the 2023 sales were compared to 2022, Superior sales were up 3.6 percent. County-wide sales in Nuckolls County were up 4.8 percent for the same time period. Statewide sales in August were down 2.9 percent. Most neighboring counties reported a growth in retail sales. Hebron sales were up 4.2 percent but Thayer County sales were down 60.4 percent. Sutton sales were up 20.1 percent while Clay County sales were up 6.5...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. All three commissioners were present. The board approved the naming of Julie Otero to the Nuckolls County Extension Board of Directors. The board approved one of two utility permits for Carl Elting. The board tabled the other application to obtain more information. The board heard from Terry Madson and Phil Wehrman regarding a water flow issue at the Madson residence. The board accepted and approved the Nuckolls County comprehensive plan prepared by Five R...
Judge Michael Burns, who presides over the Nuckolls County Court, ordered a Superior juvenile offender committed to the Youth Rehabilitation Training Center in Kearney, Monday. The offender will be subject to intense supervised probation until he reaches the age of majority (19). The judge noted his probation was revoked because he attempted to flee when assigned to a group home in North Platte. He subsequently attempted to flee a detention facility at Madison. He is also facing another 40 charges in a case yet to be tried. The judge noted...
We have much to be thankful for. Today we are reminded about a story from 1886 that we shared in this newspaper several years ago. That year the editor of a Jewell County newspaper lambasted a number of men who failed to attend the community Thanksgiving service. Among those listed was Jerome Berry, however, the editor gave Mr. Berry a little leniency and said, he was forgiven for not going to church as he was still drying out after being tossed into a well. And now for the rest of the story. Jerome Berry was at Jim Mizener’s place, standing at...
Businesses in northwest and north central Kansas can now apply to host high school and college interns for the 2024 Nex-Generation Student Internship Program offered through the local, non-profit organization Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth, Inc. The Nex-Generation Student Internship Program pairs area youth (16 and over) with interested businesses for a unique, immersive and paid summer internship experience within their local communities. Businesses also help mentor the interns throughout the summer. The goal of the program is to encourage...
Keith Roe, Jewell County Republican chairman, has scheduled the meeting to fill the remaining one year of the county attorney term at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the Jewell County Courthouse Meeting Room. Alexandria Pierce, Jewell County county attorney, has resigned effective Jan. 1, 2024. The vacancy will be filled in the routine manner prescribed by statute by the four current GOP precinct officers: Keith Roe, Sara C. Reiter, Mary Reiter and Fred Eilert....
Rock Hills High School students traveled to Fort Hays State University on Thursday, November 9th. Over 600 students participated from 48 Kansas high schools. Rock Hills placed 2nd among 1A high schools. Students took six different math tests throughout the morning. Each student participated with students of the same grade level from all 1A through 6A schools. Number Sense: The senior team of Areielle Jacobs, Cooper Rhea, and Abbey Schleifer placed 12th in the Number Sense event along with...
Last Tuesday, 56 community members gathered at the Nelson Community Center for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. This was more than had been served in the past few years! Thank you to all who attended and brought in delicious side dishes to go with the traditional turkey meal! The Lost Needle Quilters, with the financial help of the Senior Citizens group, prepared the mainstays of the meal – meat, potatoes and gravy, dressing and rolls and guests brought in the side dishes. After a welcome by R...
Construction . . . Renovation . . . Restoration/Mitigation . . . Three or four words on the minds of a lot of Lawrence area residents along with Lawrence area natives, friends and relatives. The construction concerns are primarily with the proposed building of a community center for the village while the renovation, restoration and mitigation concerns deal with the ongoing restoration effort and recent fire at the Sacred Heart Church. A brief rundown on each project. Community Center: The...
November 13 through 20 was National Collection Week for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts. Praise God! Superior and the surrounding towns donated 487 shoebox gifts this week. All the shoeboxes from the mid-Nebraska area were taken to Kearney on Monday where they were loaded on one big truck and sent to the Denver processing center to be prepared for international shipping. Each box is filled with love which opens the child’s heart to hear about Jesus’ love. About three out of every five children who receive a shoebox com...
Veterans, their families and friends, were served a delicious meal at the Nelson American Legion on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. The meal was prepared and served by members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Following the meal, the group viewed a powerful Veterans Day video that outlined the astounding number of wartime and conflict deaths and injuries. In addition, there are an untold number of service men and women who remain missing in action or unidentified. Veterans present introduced themselves and told their Branch of Service, number...
P. E. O. Chapter J met at Salem Lutheran Church on Nov. 13, with Karen Thayer and DeAnna Tuttle serving as co-hostesses. During the regular business meeting, Sue VanSkiver, president, relayed information received from the state and national offices and reminded all that Chapter DS in Superior would be hosting Chapter J for an evening social on Monday, Nov. 27. Donations were gathered for a gift package to be sent to the residents and staff at the PEO Home in Beatrice. Those not present can still get their gift to President Sue or Donna Jensen...
There may be a new daycare provider in an old Superior location. Monday evening, after a closed session called to discuss the issue, the five members of the Superior City Council present voted to purchase the former Lighthouse Daycare Center. The Lighthouse Center was located in what had been the original location of Superior’s Nazarene church. The daycare was operated in association with the church which at that time was meeting in the former Baptist building. After the center closed, the Nazarenes returned to holding services there. To h...
A public meeting inviting the public to provide input regarding the activities of the American Civics committee open 15 minutes prior to the regular Superior November Board of Education Monday evening in the senior high library. Supt. John Whetzal invited Melissa Schuster to talk the school's approach to teaching Americanism. A U.S. flag is displayed in all classrooms. Each school day opens with the flag salute. Fifth grade students have learned about the history of the U.S. Flag and beginning...
As part of National Rural Health Day, Brodstone Healthcare has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality and Patient Experience. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and-or Patient Perspective. “At Brodstone, patient experience and quality are key factors that guide every decision we make,” said Treg Vyzourek, CEO at Brodstone Healthcare. “While we ar...
Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School hosted the 2023 Career Day for junior high and high school students on Wednesday, Nov. 1. This is an event that is held every other year at the high school. This year the school invited 38 presenters and more than 15 different professions. These presenters talked to students about their careers and how they got started in those careers. They also talked about salaries, day in the life, schooling required and experiences they have had while working. Presenters were: Colleges - Cloud County Community College,...
The Jewell City Council met Monday Oct. 2, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Darrell Bohnert; council members, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Derek Birdsell and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Gaye Daniels and Bob Freeman were absent. Jewell County Sheriff Don Jacobs was present. Jacobs said the department was getting a new hire and has one position left to fill. Kristie Anderson presented the monthly clerk’s report. Anderson presented the audit report for 2022. She said they were running an underground line to the electric sign by the city o...
The Jewell Apartments Board of Directors met Monday, Nov. 6, at City Hall. Attending the meeting were Darrell Bohnert, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Derek Birdsell, Jacque Williams, Kristie Anderson. Gaye Daniels and Bob Freeman were absent. Williams submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondence. She said the bank is going to do a $5 monthly charge on the savings account because of the account dormant. The directors approved to transfer the saving account money over to the checking account. Williams also talked about the inspection...
On Friday, Superior Public Schools presented their annual Veterans Day Program, starting with a Veterans Day breakfast spread at 8 o'clock in the high school library. John Whetzal, superintendent, gave a heartfelt opening statement about family members in the armed forces and his deep appreciation for those protecting this country. Several students greeted veterans with coffee and then served them fruits, egg casseroles and sweets. Shortly after this, students, faculty, veterans and family filed...
The Jewell County Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roeand Ed Duskie met Nov. 6, with Carla Waugh, county clerk, present for the meeting. P.J. Garst, solid waste director, discussed selling the 1980 Chevrolet flatbed and 1994 Dodge pickup used by the department. He also discussed purchasing a used pickup and a dump trailer. Don Jacobs, sheriff, discussed the hailed damage 2015 Chevrolet pickup he is going to sell which has approximately 129,000 miles. Don discussed purchasing two body vests from the diversion fund. He discussed the employee of...
The 2023 general election was held last Tuesday. Here are is the unofficial summary of election results for Jewell County. The total number of ballots cast were 445. Several positions ran unapposed while some positions did not have a candidate. Here are the positions that had choices: Voters could vote for five for Burr Oak City Council. Only two names were on the ballot: Trevor Elkins, 29 votes; and Morgan Hale, 25 votes. Three were elected to the Jewell City Council. Votes cast were: Joshua Burks, 67; Don Delzeit, 64; Bob Freeman, 62; and...
Jewell County 4-H members competed for the title of Jewell County 4-H King. The 4-H king serves as an ambassador for the Jewell County 4-H program by promoting 4-H at events throughout the year and assisting with ribbon and award presentations at the Jewell County Fair. This year's 4-H king is Lenden Worm. Lenden is a 9-year member of the Webber Wide Awake 4-H Club and is the son of Mike and Deb Worm of rural Webber. Lenden is the president of the Webber Wide Awake 4-H Club and the vice...
The end of World War One officially came on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Within several years after that countries started using that date to honor those who died in that war. The day came to be called "Armistice Day." In 1947, after World War Two, various observances to honor the military service men who died in all war started calling the day "Veterans Day." Today, 105 years later, Veteran's Day still give honor and recognition to those who died. It is also used as...
