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Guide Rock man charged with sexual assault of a minor
Nathan J. Whitten, Guide Rock, has been charged in Nuckolls County Court with first degree sexual assault of a minor, a Class II felony. The charge stems from alleged incidents which occurred in Superior and were investigated by the Superior Police Department. He was released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond after a June 23 court appearance. The bond release stipulates he is to have no contact with persons under the age of 18 by way of the internet and no contact of any kind with the alleged victim. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 14 at 11 a.m.
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Summer school winding down
The third and last week of summer school in Superior closes today (Thursday.) This is the second year for the program in Superior which is part of the school's poverty plan. For students, the program is voluntary, but families must meet certain income guidelines to qualify. (Forty-two percent of Superior elementary students qualify.) For the school, the program is part of the state aid package. "I will be reviewing the cost of the program in relation to our increase state aid," Supt. Charles Isom said. "Hopefully we are helping children develop their math and reading skills. In addition the program has enabled us to purchase equipment which we can use in the class room throughout the school year." Equipment includes a mobile lap top computer lab, a dozen badminton rackets and several educational computer software games. Summer session classes begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. four days each week with lunch included. "Teachers developed the curriculum focusing on reading and math skills which is enhanced with art," Doug Hoins, coordinator said. "We meet at the high school to use the air conditioning system." "We've had a positive response from students," Hoins continued. "Last year 29 students participated. This year 40 students are enrolled. Classes have more hand on activities and the students have no homework." This summer, three certified instructors and a paraprofessional, a cook, and two drivers are hired. This year's instructors are Anna Marie Giger, Beverly Beavers and Melody Rempe. Beavers suggested all families could enhance their children's reading and math skills by using free internet math and reading games. One internet site she is using this summer in the classroom is www.sheppardsoftware.com. The website features geography activities which help children learn the geography of the United States and Europe.
Kroeger adds storage units A stand alone storage unit is taking shape near the west edge of Superior. When finished, seven 12x24 foot storage units will be available for rent. It is the second storage building built by Larry Kroeger at the site. "This unit will be less expensive to rent," Kroeger said. "Very few of my units are rented locally. Most are rented to people out of state. For example, three are rented to people who live in Texas and one to someone who lives in Pennsylvania. I am not sure why, but I think renters have relatives here."
Mikkelsens purchase Valley Building Tuesday afternoon, papers were signed which transferred the ownership of Valley Building Center to Jarod and Melissa Mikkelsen, Superior. Business hours will expand to include noon hours Monday through Saturday. "We'll open at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and close at 5:30 p.m. except on Saturday when we'll close at 4 p.m.," Jarod said. In late August, Mikkelsens plan to add a line of farm related items. Lumber, building materials and shingles will continue to be available. "Melissa will be in the office doing the bookkeeping and we'll be adding a computerized point of sale system (cash register," Jarod added. "It will involved a significant cash outlay, but it takes nearly a day each week now to check inventory. It should speed us up and increase accuracy."
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