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Recently I saw a copy of the poem “Swing” by the writer, Robert Lewis Stevenson. It brought many thoughts and memories. I’m sure every mother has read this poem to her children and if not mothers need to. It goes like this--- How do you like to go up in the swing Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it is the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over the wall, Till I can see so wide, Rivers and trees and cattle and all Over the countryside-- Till I look down on the garden green, Down on the roof so brown-- Up in the air I...
I was asked Saturday what I thought about artificial intelligence. As part of my response I cited a couple of computer programs I purchased that were supposed to write football and basketball stories. I’m not sure how many years ago that was, but I remember the programs came on 3.5 inch floppy discs so you know it has been awhile. They didn’t meet my expectations and I soon put them aside. Apparently other buyers must have had a similar response as it has been many years since I saw any marketing materials from the developer. I’ve been using...
Q: Why was the day of rest and meeting changed from Saturday to Sunday when the 4th commandment says to “Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy?” A: When I was growing up, I would often try to overhear discussions between my mom and older brother if I heard her telling him to do something. If her instructions to my brother applied to me also, I wanted to be a step ahead in making sure I did what I needed to. But they sometimes discussed things that didn’t apply to me, in which case I was off the hook. It is important to remember that the Old T...
Tired of waiting for Spring ? ? ? “Spring – Autumn” I’ve always considered opposite ends of the same book case. Consider the following quote from a book I’m reading about the autumn of 1956. “Autumn arrives fitfully to Brooklyn, feinting forward, dropping back, hinting at itself. Wool-sock mornings, shirtsleeve afternoons.” If I didn’t know better I’d think someone was writing about the Spring of 2023. It does amaze me that after 67 years the more things change, the more they stay the same. A O Last week I talked a little about possible donatio...
We barely had the time to catch our breath after returning from Texas before heading out again. I was scheduled for minor surgery in Hastings at eight o’clock Monday morning. For some reason, I was under the impression I would be back to the grind in just a few days. Man, was I wrong. I don’t want to go into detail about the procedure, but I’ll give you a hint, it was a big pain in the hind end. The pain I am referring to has been with me for a long time, and never did it cause me the troubles that having it removed have. I have done as littl...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson, Monday. The board received one bid for gravel for the road department. Deweese Sand and Gravel submitted the lone bid. The county accepted the bid. Pit prices are $17.10 per yard for gravel and $22 per yard for mud rock at the Superior pit. The road department accepted delivery of a new tracked skid steer. The equipment is in use at the Bostwick Canal culvert project. The culverts are installed and covered. Finish work is underway. Bobbi Petit, Five Rule...
Many area residents slept through it but the instruments which measure earthquake activity on the plains, have confirmed what some area residents suspected. An earthquake happened in the Cowles area of northeastern Webster County at 11:56 p.m. Thursday. It measured 2.9 on the scale used to describe earthquakes. It is thought to have happened 10 km below the surface which would be about 6.5 miles down. It was considered to be slight. Earthquakes of that magnitude may be felt slightly by some people. Building damage is usually not reported with...
In late Februrary a Rollings Hills Electric Cooperative lineman helped rescue a bald eagle that had been caught in a tree at Lovewell State Park. Sharon Sahlfeld told the rescue story in the March 3 issue of the Beloit Call newspaper. Rob Unruh, the public lands manager at the park, and his wife, Joan, saw the eagle while they were taking photos of geese at the lake. The eagle was hanging upside down with its foot caught in a tree. Unruh tried to use an extension ladder to reach the eagle but wasn’t able to reach that high and feared if he c...
For Jon Albrecht, pastor of the Living Faith Fellowship in Superior, a long awaited dream to visit the Holy Land, became a reality early this year. He plans to publicly report on the experience and show photographs taken there at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the Crest Theatre. As a youngster listening to stories about Biblical events, he dreamed of someday having an opportunity to see the land of the Bible. About three years ago he thought his dream was going to become a reality. He had...
Construction of the Good Samaratan Society's, Superior, long-term care facility began the fall of 1962. Since then only two staff members have come up through the ranks to become administrators of the facility and only one has been a native of the area. Lori Renz, the daughter of "Lefty" and the late Sandy Bothwell, started at the facility as an aid and assumed adminitrative duties this past year. Surviving the COVID Pandemic In March 2020, three years ago, the Center for Disease Control...
The Village of Hardy holds the distinction of being the first community the Lincoln Telephone Company converted to dial service. And now the community is getting its own cell phone tower. Viaero Wireless has reached an agreement with the Village of Hardy and has agreed to purchase a plot of land in the southwest edge of the village where the community’s water treatment plant was located. At the recent meeting of the town board, it was reported materials were arriving on the site and construction of the tower would be beginning. The c...
The annual meeting and election of Nuckolls County Historical Society board members will be held Sunday afternoon in the museum’s Pioneer Room. The museum is located in the Superior City Park and entrance to the Pioneer Hall is gained through the museum’s main entrance. Bill Blauvelt, editor of The Superior Express, will speak about the history of Nuckolls County newspapers. Other activities will include a Nuckolls County History Contest. The museum will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday....
Sam Rempe was born into the cattle industry, helping his dad out much like his own little boy is starting to do now. Rempe Farms sells bulls and heifers, along with embryos that are shipped all over the world. Rempe Farms was established in 1955, and has expanded with each generation. Currently Sam and his father, Jim Rempe, handle the cattle while his uncle ,Ron Rempe, and cousin, Matt Rempe, handle the farming side of business. The goal of the cattle business is to create hybrid seed stock...
The Superior Middle School and High School entrance is being renovated to create a more secure entrance to the building and to add needed space. The current main entrance has been closed to allow for construction to begin by the end of the month. Entrance 27 on the North side of the building near the junior high sign is the new main entrance. Visitors will still need to buzz in that entrance. This will also be the main entrance used by students for vehicle drop off and pickup...
The story is told that Billy Street, in the early days of the settlement at Jewell, walked west and climbed Scarbrough Hill. To the north, south and west, a vast herd of buffalo was all he could see. The hill may or may not have been called "Scarbrough" when Street made his climb, but if not, it soon would be. The big hill west of Jewell was named for early Jewell City settler, James A. Scarbrough. His mother, Sarah McGamey Scarbrough homesteaded on the southwestern slope of the hill. James, who...
Monday, President Kenny Mizner called the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD 107 to order. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Wayne Frost, Bobi Fogo, Justin Angleton, Brenden Wirth, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth, Billie Cox and Janet Higer. Guest present was Gary Sechrest. The buildings report was given. Mankato Plumbing did work in the practice gym and the bus barn over spring break. White Rock Electric did the trenching for the signs over break. Pierce Electronics worked on the radio...
4-H members tested their talents and communications skills in front of audiences at Post Rock District 4-H Day events in Beloit and Osborne. Ninety-six youth practiced public speaking, presentation, demonstration, music and dance skills. Risa Overmiller, Post Rock 4-H program coordinator, shared, "4-H is a great way for youth to learn to speak in front of adults and peers with ease." Youth showcased their talents in front of adult judges who provided expert feedback to help youth learn how to...
For the 38th consecutive year, Formoso was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Formoso achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. F...
It’s never too early to start planning your garden and landscape! Join Post Rock Extension at the Mankato City Library to learn how to make your landscape stand out this spring at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 6. Topics will be basics of landscape design, choosing the right plants, hands on workshop and designing your own landscape plans. Please RSVP to the Beloit extension office to reserve your spot by Thursday, March 30. Free to participate. Questions? Contact Cassie Thiessen, 785-738-3597....
The Jewell Chamber of Commerce March meeting was held on March 12 in the Jewell Community Center. Thirty-eight members and one guest were present. After enjoying a meal prepared by the Jewell Christian Church, the business meeting was held. President Peg Bohnert led the meeting where updates from several committees were heard. The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, April 10, in the Jewell Community Center....
The Jewell County Commissioners met March 13. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie, were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was also present. Alex Pierce, county attorney, discussed collection of unpaid accounts in the Health Department. She discussed options of small claims, income withholding order, the set-off program and other options to collect the money owed to the Health Department for services provided. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, said they continue to work on the canal bridge replacement. He discussed rock...
The words “earthquake” and “Nebraska” are not used together very often as the earth shaking events are a rare occurrence in this great state. However, they do happen in Nebraska. The latest we know about happened just before midnight last Thursday, March 16. The other thing about earthquakes is that they get very little attention unless they inflict significant damage to property or people. This reporter had trouble finding proof that the event even took place. The U. S. Geological Service put out the map pictured saying the quake happene...
On March 15, 28 Lawrence-Nelson students attended Actions Day at Central Community College in Hastings. Students were nominated by the teaching staff to earn their spot in this academic competition. All students competed in three different academic areas of study. In total there were 40 different subject area tests. Other area schools attend this event. Lawrence-Nelson had several students place in the top 10 including: Thomas Safago (12th grade) - first place - geometry, fourth place -...
The Nelson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad's 2023 Appreciation Dinner and Awards Banquet was held on Saturday at the fire hall in Nelson. Nearly 80 people attended the banquet, including current and honorary members and honored guests. The meal was prepared and served by members of the department. Following the meal, awards were presented to honored members and several guests were recognized. Sandra Schendt was recognized for serving 20 years as an EMT. John Hodge and Carrie Miller...
James Ross Doyle, 88, of Guide Rock, died on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. He was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Rule, Texas, the oldest child to Ross and Etha (Carter) Doyle. He lived in Palo Pinto County, Texas, for seven years. Then the family moved to Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Savannah, Oklahoma. The family moved to Nebraska in 1948, where he attended school in Guide Rock. He began working in 1948, at the age of 14. In 1953, he joined Bushman Construction and contributed early work on the building of...
