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So it’s a guessing time right now for farmers, ranchers and gardeners. It’s been mostly dry, lacking in rains, along with recent warmer temperatures and high winds. It’s time for farmers to begin to plant corn. Some have started planting and some are waiting until more rain is received. Some farmers have done their research and found that some varieties of soybean seeds can be planted before the corn seeds. They are proceeding to plant those soybean varieties. Some farmers are trying to get bales that were left in the fields and along the f...
This week many Nebraska newspapers will be printing stories toting all the awards they won as part of the Nebraska Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest. The honorees were recognized as part of the 150th annual Nebraska Newspaper Association meeting held Thursday night through Saturday at Lincoln’s Cornhusker Hotel. While I haven’t gone to all, I have been attending those meetings since April of 1971. Much has changed since the first meeting in the Lincoln Hotel. In the early years, my primary reason for attending was the oppor...
Q: If someone hasn’t heard what the Bible says about what it takes to be saved, how can that be their fault? Will they go to heaven anyway? A: Before we can understand the answer to this question, I have to lay some groundwork about God, His rules, and our fallen nature. We must begin with the fact that God is our Sovereign Creator (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 100:3). Because God made us, He gets to make the rules that govern our lives and He decides the consequences for breaking them. The rules are fairly simple: those who do good are rewarded and thos...
I have always viewed myself as coordinated and at least somewhat graceful. According to my daughter, I am about as graceful as a “bull in a China shop.” I must be somewhat coordinated, however, because I have stayed on bucking horses, and I played the snare drum in the high school band. As for a graceful, I was never chosen for any sports, and I was a straight “C” student in a gym class. I remember walking across the balance beam but still getting a “C.” I suppose it is because I walked across the beam with the same grace as I cross a roa...
A headline of a story in the Lincoln newspaper last week was a surprise, but also seemed a bit humorous. I’m sure you’ve heard of the bird flu outbreak that has killed more than five million birds in Nebraska alone in the last year. Well, the headline read: “3 Nebraska cats have died from bird flu.” From the bird’s point of view, it sounded like they were getting a little revenge for all the years, those cats preyed upon the birds, and usually got the worse of the deal. Well, the story went on to say the three cats in Nebraska are half of t...
Here lately, I’ve been dealing with the frustration of new glasses. My old glasses were terrible, and I couldn’t see my hands in front of my face, so off to the eye doctor I went. The doctor decided it was time for a bi-focal, which I have to admit, I was a little excited about. I’ve been wearing reading glasses over the top of my glasses for quite some time now. So after having the bright lights flashed and getting air blown in my eyes, I sat in the chair for the endless, 1 or 2, 2 or 3, and so on. Upon completion of the exam, I had to go th...
Two communities in this newspaper’s coverage area are sponsoring community-wide garage sales this week. Friday and Saturday will be sale days in both Superior and Jewell. This issue of The Express contains locations, times and a description of what the sellers will be offering in addition to community maps to help shoppers find the sale locations. And the offerings will be more than just unwanted items looking for new homes. At one of the locations in Superior there will be a bounce house for the youngsters to enjoy and a food truck in case t...
When compared to January 2022, retail sales in Superior were up 3.3 percent in January 2023 according to a report compiled by the Nebraska Department of Revenue. For Nuckolls County retail sales rose 2.7 percent in January 2023 when compared to January 2022. Superior sales totaled $1,967,570 in January. The month’s county total was $3,537268. For the same period Red Cloud sales declined 2.4 percent. Webster County sales were down 1.3 percent. Total sales in Webster County during January totalled $1,474,884. Hebron sales grew 6.9 percent to $...
The parade held each year as part of the annual Lady Vestey Victorian Festival is traditionally the festival’s most popular feature but the number of entries has been declining in recent years. This year’s festival committee hopes to reverse that trend and is working hard to secure more entries. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday morning, May 27. It will form in the high school parking lot and move down Central Avenue to Fourth where it will turn west and return to the school. While entries will be accepted the morning of the parad...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. All three commissioners were present. The board approved submitted claims. Cindy Buescher, executive secretary for the road department, reported the slow internet speed at the department office was interfering with basic business functions. The board approved up grading the speed. She advised the commissioners the state highway department was offering a bundle deal on stop and stop ahead signs. The bundle includes the signs, posts and reflector strips....
The Elk Creek Country Club, located at the south edge of Nelson, has a new clubhouse. The board of directors made the decision to undertake the construction of a new building last year. Plans were finalized and a contract was let for the new building. Ken Rempe, club manager, showed off the new facility to this reporter. The new building features windows along the east and north sides overlooking the course. The front of the building features a covered porch. The side patio had benches and an...
The arrival of spring was no the only change to occur in Superior. A longtime Superior business changed ownership on April 1, also known as April Fools Day, though this was not a prank. Lane and Anna Hawley transferred ownership of Superior Pharmacy to Andrew and Penny Carter. The Hawleys had owned and operated the business for more than 20 years. They purchased the business from Mel Menke. Lane had worked with Mel as a pharmacist for 13 years before moving up to ownership of the operation. Mel...
The Nelson Rescue Squad invited SIMS-NE to Nelson to train with their rescue team using full bodied adult and youth simulator manikins. Simulation in Motion-Nebraska (SIM-NE) is a statewide, mobile education system, which brings hands-on training, using high fidelity human patient simulators, to pre-hospital and hospital professionals. The manikins demonstrate vital signs such as pupil dilation, rate of pulse, rate of breath through chest rise and fall or circulation through cyanotic...
Last Wednesday morning brought excitement and increased security at Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School as the Kansas Supreme Court Justices visited for a Q&A session. The justices visited Cloud County on Tuesday where they heard oral arguments at the Concordia High School on two cases. This is the first time that the justices have visited this area. An oral argument is a discussion of facts and law involved in a case on appeal. Fifteen minutes are provided to each representing attorney on...
The Jewell Christian Church was organized in February of 1873. The church will be celebrating its 150th anniversary on April 29 and 30. The church was started with a membership of 21. The starting members were: O. N. Gray, Rosina Gray, H. D. Shackleford, Elnora Shackleford, Samuel Githens, Parmelia Githens, Mary Rowe, Delcinia Palmer, Corinthia Alfrey, J. S. Schoonover, M. W. Schoonover, Sarah White, W. H. Snyder, Kate Snyder, Smith Hann, Sarah Hann, Caroline Winsor, Ella Abram, Mary Abram, Lydia Palmer and Clara Keeler. Descendants of the...
Baley Ceder of Lawrence has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State, June 4 to 10, on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Ceder will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 25,000 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity designed to instruct tomorrow's leaders in the privileges and duties...
The April meeting of the Jewell Chamber of Commerce was called to order by President Peg Bohnert. The Palmer Museum Committee was thanked for the meal they prepared. Forty-six members and guests were present Brenda Langdon, a family resource management extension agent, was introduced as guest speaker by Kerma Crouse. Her presentation centered on nutrition. The Simply Produce program was reviewed. Langdon also introduced a new program for low-income seniors. They receive $50 of vouchers for use at participating farmer’s market vendors. The v...
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be coming to Nelson on Thursday, May 11. Regular blood donors can donate every 56 days. The last time they were in Nelson was March 15, which will be 57 days and makes those eligible to donate again. To schedule an appointment, go online at www.redcrossblood.org, call the Red Cross 800-733-2767 or call Sally Uhrmacher at 402-225-4292 or 402-621-0434....
With highway work picking up this spring, motorists should be slowing down in work zones. Highway work zones span the length of the construction area. The work zone begins with the Road Work Ahead sign and ends with the End Roadwork sign. Work zones are marked with additional signs, including a reduced speed limit. The lower speed limit is to help protect contactors’ construction crews, maintenance workers and inspectors. In some places, those workers toil inches away from onrushing vehicles -- with only a traffic cone or temporary barrier b...
“On the Eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five.” Do understand that the line is not referring to 1975 or even 1875 but 1775! The words come from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” The poem, famous in American Literature and American History, was written in 1860. The need for a way to alert the revolutionaries was known and planned for in the months before April, 1775. Actually, a century before, a system of alarms was employed by the early colonists to rally settlers during the Indian Wars. This was reorganiz...
The Kansas Historical Society announced the Kansas State Historic Sites around the state will offer free admission as of April 19. These 16 state historic sites explore topics in Kansas history, including Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War, forts and trails, Native American history, and Kansas families. “We want Kansas history to be accessible to everyone,” said Patrick Zollner, executive director, Kansas Historical Society. “We are offering free admission for Kansas families to enjoy trips to state historic sites and discover the inter...
Governor Jim Pillen announced he is extending the statewide suspension of the authority of local fire chiefs to waive the open burning ban. The suspension is effective through midnight April 23, based on extreme dry and windy conditions that pose major fire risks. The governor will be in consultation with fire and emergency officials to continually reassess the prohibition on open burns....
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park and the adjacent state recreation area near Fairbury have reopened to the public after a wildfire burned 1,800 acres of land. The historical park sustained significant damage after the wildfire, though the reconstructed historical buildings narrowly were saved from the flames. No damage occurred at the state recreation area, which offers camping and other recreation, including trails. Those wishing to ride or hike back country trails at the two parks first should check with the park office about access....
Jessica Ruthstrom is the Jewell County Health Department office manager. She also serves several other roles. She is not just an office manager, she’s a WIC clerk, an advocate for emergency preparedness; her compassion for EP helps lead trainings,education and changes needed to better serve the community in disaster events. Her second title being “Jack of all traits” entails being the IT person, maintenance, and involved in the 365 Healthcare Coalition. She began her career at the health department April 1, 2019. She’s married to Jonatha...
The Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) is quickly approaching. BKRT Road Books are out and can be found at different locations. Happening May 4 through 7, there will be many attractions throughout Jewell County including “Pie on the Porch” from 2 to 3 p.m., in Burr Oak on Friday, tours of the Limestone Jail, and a mammoth scavenger hunt in Mankato. Sheets for the Mammoth Scavenger Hunt can be picked up at Mahin Insurance weekdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., or Possibilities from 8 a.m. to 3p.m., on Saturday. There will be kayaking and trailer rides at...
