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It will soon be time to celebrate another Independence Day, July 4th, the birthday of our country, the United States of America! It would take a giant birthday cake to hold our country’s 247 candles. When we think of America’s most patriotic songs, some of the songs that come to mind are of course the “National Anthem,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “This Is My Country,” “America,” “God Bless the USA” and “Yankee Doodle.” My father’s favorite patriotic song was “God Bless America,” and as the church’s song leader, at every patriotic holiday...
My nephew and his family live near Accident, Maryland. They stopped by North Central Kansas this week for a brief visit with relatives including his grandmother, parents, aunt and uncle. The Blauvelts met Garrett and family in Osborne about 11 a.m. Saturday. The Maryland residents left by 5 p.m. headed to Limon, Colorado, where they planned to stay the night. One of their goals on this trip is to visit the Four Corners Monument area. The monument, marks the only spot in the United States where four states (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New...
Q: What are the differences in the four gospel accounts? A: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are indeed about as different as four works on the same subject can be! Each was written to a different recipient or recipients, each had a different author with a unique relationship with Jesus, and each was written for a slightly different reason, which gives each account a unique flavor and feel. Many scholars think the Gospel of Mark was written first. It carries with it the energy and fervency experienced by the early church as the gospel was racing...
I think this week I’ll pass along little bits of news you may have not heard of before. Nothing earth shaking, but of interest to me at least. • In Philadelphia there is a Memorial Chapel to honor the deaths of four chaplains in the U. S. military that gave their lives by giving up their life preservers on a ship sinking in the North Atlantic in early WWII. The Lawrence American Legion has donated to their support in the past. Well, I get a request for donations from them yearly. Nothing strange there, but this year they added something new...
I’m writing you from my porch tonight. Yes, I said night. I know, I’m weird. It’s not hot in the house or anything, I just prefer outside to in. I’m all wrapped up in my blankie, with the fan blowing on me because it’s a still night and without the fan, the bugs would bug me. I’m just clicking away at the keyboard, I love laptops, I love wi-fi, I love modern tech, when it works. LOL! Could I live without them? Yes! There are so many ways to communicate anymore that it’s overwhelming. I have one kid who will text and call. Another that will only...
With the swearing in of Darrell Brandt on Monday evening as a member of the Superior City Council representing the first ward, the council is again at full-strength. However, with members Carrie Lemke and James Flores absent Monday evening, the council lacked the minimum number of members present to consider the possible adoption of an ordinance. The first reading of Ordinance 1237 creating a clean energy assessment district had to be tabled. If the district is created, the owners of property...
Crew members of the newspapers published at Superior, Mankato and Nelson will appreciate the assistance of news contributors and advertisers in the submission of early copy for the next issues of The Superior Express, Jewell County Record and Nuckolls County Locomotive-Gazette which will be dated July 6. Though dated Thursday, it is necessary to print the papers on Tuesday if they are to be delivered in the local area by the U.S. Postal Service on Thursday. Unlike some newspapers that will be printed early and closed on Tuesday, the workers...
With Independence Day (July 4th) coming on a Tuesday this year, the establishment of our nation this year will be celebrated on various days. Perhaps that is good for the various celebration times will make it easier for those who like to celebrate in more that one community. This isn’t a complete list but here are some of the celebration dates and locations: Saturday, July 1, the community of Republic will celebrate with the activities being located east of the community center. Sunday, July 2, the community of Burr Oak will celebrate in a...
A description often given, many times in jest. However, at times, like 2023, it is true. Average rainfall for south central Nebraska is about 22 to 24 inches of rain . . . in good years. 2023 is shaping up to be not quite as good. Reports from the Little Blue NRD system give the following information for rainfall from January 1, 2023 to June 26, 2023: Clay Center 2.2" Oak 3.5" Pauline 5.0 Rosemont 6.0" Blue Hill 6.0" Superior 6.5" Lawrence 11.1 No reports from Nelson The year is almost one-half...
On June 7, members of the National Pony Express Association began their anual re-ride, carrying mail the 1,966 miles from Sacramento, California, to St. Joseph, Missouri. The ride covers, eight states and the event is conducted 24 hours a day until the mail is delivered to its final destination. More than 750 riders participate and around 1,000 letters were mailed. The Pony Express operated for just 18 months between April, 1860, and October, 1861. Dispite its short life, it has become...
One of the highlights of the Deshler Daze was the Izaak Walton Kid's Fishing Contest Saturday morning. Deshler Daze started Friday evening with a chicken barbecue, Saturday. Sunday a variety of eating venues were available. Saturday's events included the fishing tournament, a walking, jog or run event, a chess tournament, volleyball tournament, inflatables, foam party, corn hole tournament, alumni gathering and a teen dance. Sunday events also included a variety of eating venues and a road...
The Kansas Department of Health has issued a public health warning for Lovewell Lake because of blue-green algae. The warning indicates that contact with the water should be avoided. The harmful algae may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red....
In existence since 1922, the Mankato Golf Course has had many improvements done - 100 percent by volunteers. Volunteers consisted mostly of board members and course members. The Mankato Golf Course is considered one of the nicest sand green golf courses in the state and is the home to multiple high school individual and team state championships. The fees for the golf course vary, starting at $5 for daily green fees, $55 for a single person membership, a family membership for $110, and junior memberships of $30. Most of the materials for the...
Chloe Weber of Jewell, local horsewoman, is in the running for the NCK (North Central Kansas) Rodeo Queen. Weber is part of three area "horse" clubs, The Mitchell County Riders, the North Central Kansas Saddle Club, Concordia, and the Jewell County Saddle Club. Saturday she was in Mankato taking part in the Jewell County Saddle Club's 11th Open Horse Show. The show was directed by Lesa Perotek, Esbon, and Jody Langer, Superior. The show judge was Linda Jensby, Russell, who grew up at Webber....
When officials from Lincoln County, Kansas, launched a campaign to lure remote workers to their community about two hours west of Topeka, they hoped to attract five new residents. In the six months since then, more than 1,000 people have raised their hands to say they would consider moving to Lincoln County and joining the 2,849 people who already call it home. “It’s just been tremendous,” said Kelly Gourley, Lincoln County’s economic development foundation director, who manages the community’s remote worker recruitment program in coordinat...
The election of responsible agricultural producers to FSA county committees is important to all farmers and ranchers with large or small operations. The county committees are a direct link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They help deliver FSA farm programs at the local level. Farmers who serve on committees help decide the kind of programs their counties will offer. They work to make FSA agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers. This year’s Jewell County election will be held in LAA 1 which e...
The combines and farm trucks are rolling in the wheat fields of North Central Kansas. The 2023 wheat crop has been through a variety of conditions during the growing season. Here is an update on Post Rock Extension District Wheat Demonstration Plot Tours that were held the end of May. Annually, the Post Rock Extension District conducts face-to-face tours of the wheat demonstration plots around the district. This was held on Wednesday, May 31 at two locations in Jewell and Smith counties. The...
Nelson American Legion Post 187 member Vince Walton was presented with the District 10 Citizenship Award during the Nebraska Department meeting held June 23 to 25 at the Younes Center in Kearney. The award is presented to an individual who has shown outstanding service to country, community, and fellow veterans and active service members. Vince and wife, Teresa, attended Saturday sessions of the Legion and Auxiliary. Chuck and DeAnna Tuttle attended joint and individual sessions throughout the duration of the convention. Several national and...
Nelson Fun Days are coming up this weekend, July 1 and 2. The event is sponsored annually by the Nelson Community Club, and its fun day for the whole family. The event which mainly takes part in Harbine Park, starts out with a free will donation breakfast at 7 a.m. The fun run-walk-bike begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the washers tournament at 9:30 a.m. Lunch this year will be prepared by the Sacred Heart Altar Society. A new event for this year’s festivities is the Corgi Races. The race will be held in the baseball field and sign in begins a...
The Lawrence Pool has been going in full swing since June 7. A coat of paint was put on the pool floor and allowed time to dry before opening. This season there are four full time lifeguards and five part time lifeguards. So far scheduling hasn't been too big of an issue. Although, it does get difficult when they all have camps or sports events at the same time! The state inspector visited last week with an all in all good report. A few minor cement cracks are needing filled, and the diving...
The annual South East Nebraska All-Star volleyball game was played in Beatrice Friday, at the college. Kaitlyn Mazour was one of the players chosen by the Beatrice coach to play in the game and was the 'Setter' for the winning side. Four sets were played and Kaitlyn's team won all four sets....
The 21st annual Lions High School Senior All Star Golf Tournament was held in Kearney June 19 and 20. Thirty High School boys and 30 girls are invited to the All-Star event yearly from high schools across Nebraska. Toby Kotinek represented the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders and did well. He ended the two day event (18 holes each day) with scores of 78 and 83 which put him in a tie for third place....
More than 6,400 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Area students are Carolina Barraza, Courtland, sophomore, Dean’s List, College of Business, accounting. Carson Ray McCleary, Lebanon, sophomore, Dean’s List, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, mechanized systems management. Seth Schnakenberg, Webber, sophomore, Dean’s List, Exp...
Jacqueline Lee Davis, 69, of Kenesaw, Nebraska, died March 22, in Grand Island after a 7-year battle with lymphoma. She was born on April 22, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas to Clifton Earl and Helen Mae (Beez- ley) Wehrman. Jackie graduated from Nelson High School in 1971 and attended Kearney State College, graduating with a degree in education. In 1982, Jackie married Tom Davis. She worked as an elementary teacher, an art teacher and a media specialist retiring in 2015. Her career took her to several...
Dennis M Way, husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa joined his loved ones, granddaughter Haley and his parents in heaven on June 24, 2023 in Superior, Nebraska. Dennis was born in Beloit, Kansas, on July 13, 1939, to Milo Way and Mabel West and was a Superior High School 1957 graduate. He was united in marriage to Sharon McNitt on June 8, 1958, in Republic, Kansas. To this union three daughters were born: Sheila, Shelley and Stacey. They later divorced. He worked at the Superior Animal Hospital for several years prior to starting his caree...
