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Here it is Jan. 5 as I write this and I’m looking at my beautiful decorated Christmas tree. Yes, our Christmas tree and most of the Christmas decorations are still out in our dining and living room. Oh well, after all it’s still within the bounds of the 12 Days of Christmas but I’m soon running out of qualified holiday time. I have visited with a couple of people recently who said last year they left their Christmas tree up year around. I don’t think I’ll do that, but it could make a beautiful Valentine tree, and then come down. It was just a d...
When my father and mother started driving automobiles, there were no automatic transmission. In fact, some of the transmissions were not even synchronized. This meant in order to shift from gear to gear, you had to “double clutch.” In other words, you depressed the clutch and moved the gear shift into neutral; then you released the clutch and “zoomed” the motor to get all the gears spinning at the same speed; next, you depressed the clutch again and repositioned the gear shift to the next desired position; lastly, you released the clutch and pr...
Q: What does Fear of the Lord mean? Should I be afraid of God? A: Let me explain the fear of the Lord with this illustration: I respect the rules of the road and would never deliberately drive on the wrong side, because I ‘fear’ the consequences of a wreck. In the same way I am aware of the awesome power and magnitude of God and seek to live on the right side of His will. I do not tremble and shake while driving because I am confident of my own safety; so long as I follow the rules! In the same way I am not afraid of God as long as I have confe...
John Wharton brought a newspaper clipping from the Belleville Telescope into the newspaper that helped us find the story about a time when a man traveling with a bull visited this area and attended a football game at Hardy. The Hardy News page in The Superior Express edition of Oct. 8, 1964, included the following story: Carl Swanson and his bull, Randy, arrived in Hardy Friday afternoon while on their walking trip from Onamia, Minnesota to Texas. The football game between Hardy and Republic gave them an opportunity to set up headquarters near...
Christmas Trees . . . What happens to “real” Christmas Trees after families are through with them every year? It’s a problem that has seemed to bothere people (mainly in the U. S., I think) for the past 100 years or so. I don’t want to make fun of the problem, but what cities did with the trees, suddenly no longer useful, is a problem. The use of artificial trees helped solve the problem as not as many natural trees were cut down to be used in December. But that didn’t solve the problem. Different cities, or areas came up with solutions, such a...
On Tuesday, Brodstone Healthcare revealed the recipient of the Employee of the Fourth Quarter Award: Carie Meyers, director of surgical services. This recognition honors employees who demonstrate a profound dedication to Brodstone's mission and vision. Carie's nomination emphasized her exceptional leadership qualities and unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality patient care within the surgical services department. "Carie consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and...
Samantha Haba was sworn in Monday morning as the new Nuckolls County Assessor with her family attending in support. She said that she was excited and honored while taking her oath at 8:30 a.m., on a brisk Monday morning. Samantha started working at the county courthouse in January of 2017. She started as a custodian, when a position opened in the county assessor's office, she gladly switched departments. She has enjoyed her duties in the assessor's office ever since. A county assessor is...
According to the Nebraska Department of Revenue, October sales tax receipts credited to Superior declined 4.3 percent while statewide the receipts grew 5.5 percent. Nuckolls County as a whole toped the state average with a growth of 14.5 percent when compared to the same time in 2023. Hebron sales declined 1.5 percent which was less than the 8.3 percent drop reported for all of Thayer County. Red Cloud sales tax receipts grew 4 percent while Webster County as whole declined 1.2 percent. All numbers were up for Clay County. Sutton receipts grew...
Some folks apparently thought the fall's string of nice weather would never end. Others warned the December fog meant we were in store for stormy weather in March. Some scoffed on Saturday morning at the National Weather Service forecast of a major weekend storm bearing down on this area. One visitor to the newspaper office on Saturday morning said he had checked his phone and the storm was passing to the northeast of this area. Another older man, when told he should hurry and get home before...
The closure of all post offices for President Carter’s funeral and the winter storm snarled our newspaper production and delivery schedule this week but area residents with internet service who had subscribed to this newspaper’s e-edition didn’t have to wait for their paper. The paper was available on their electronic devices as usual on Wednesday afternoon. If you have internet and don’t have a subscription to one of our newspapers, call our office and get signed up for there is no additional charge. If you prefer to buy your paper off a n...
After a long and successful career in county government, Carla Waugh is retiring from her position as County Clerk for Jewell County, as she has been at the helm in the County Clerk's office since 1995. Myka Zadina has been elected by county voters to office as the new County Clerk in Jewell County and will be officially assuming her duties as such effective Jan. 13, 2025, when she is scheduled to be sworn in. Zadina has been office assistant in the County Clerk's office for more than years,...
Make plans to attend the Land Values and Leasing Program hosted by the Post Rock District of Kansas State Research and Extension. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, with the program beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. The evening will include speakers who plan to discuss changes in Kansas Land Values as well as local land leasing rates to assist farmers and landowners this winter. Robin Reid, Kansas State University Extension farm economist, will cover Kansas Land Values and how they have been impacted by the decrease in farm p...
Avian flu has been found in a small backyard flock located in Jewell County according to a story written by a former Jewell County resident, Sharon Sahlfeld, who is now serving as editor of the Beloit Call. This was not unexpected because of the migratory birds passing through the county. Experts in the control of avian flue stress bird owners should avoid cross-contamination by not picking up birds that show symptoms of bird flu. Those symptoms can include a swollen head, an inability to fly and even a twisted neck. “Do not pick up that b...
The annual meeting of Jewell County Community Development will be held Tuesday noon at the Mankato Community Center. At that time the group’s 2024 activities will be revewied. All Jewell County residents are welcome to attend. See the advertisement in this issue for more information. Jewell County Community Development announced on Tuesday that Jennifer Urbaniak had been appointed director of the association. As the association director, she will lead economic development initiatives, help with grant programs and foster community p...
The Jewell County Commissioners met on Dec. 23. Commissioners Brent Beck and Ed Duskie were present. Myka Zadina, county clerk elect, Carla Waugh, county clerk, and Ervin Underwood, county commissioner elect, was also present for the meeting. The Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris Chartered letter of engagement for the audit of the years ending Dec. 31, 2024, Dec. 31, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2026 was approved. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, reported they are rocking in various areas of the county. He noted they started the rock project from 130 Road...
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has secured the arrest of a man connected to the death of a Belleville infant. On Thursday, Jan. 2, at approximately 11 a.m., William McLaughlin, 23, of Belleville, was arrested on a KBI warrant for first-degree murder and felony abuse of a child. The charges are connected to the death of McLaughlin’s three-month-old daughter. The infant was initially brought to the Republic County hospital on Dec. 25. She had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead in an Omaha hospital on Dec. 29. Following t...
Jewell County Readers By Lola Abram, Jewell, and Mary Ann Kibbe, Beloit, coordinate a group called the Jewell County Readers. The group, started in 2011, gathers about every six weeks to discuss a book they have read. The readers will be meeting on Monday, Feb. 17, to discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. A variety of books and genres have been enjoyed (and sometimes not enjoyed by) the group. Somewhere between five and ten members usually join in the discussions. Those discussions currently are held at the Jewell Pub...
It’s that time of year for planning a New Year’s resolution! Every year around this time, we focus on improving ourselves and eliminating unwanted behaviors. Whether it’s to start eating healthy or to stop smoking, the goal is the same. We want to create positive outcomes for ourselves and eliminate the negative ones. New Year’s Resolutions started around 2000 B.C., when the Babylon’s celebrated the New Year with a festival that lasted 12 days. This festival called the Akitu festival, happened right before their farming season. The beginning...
Many attended the American Legion new Year's Eve celebration in Nelson. Several people brought prepared dishes and deserts for all to enjoy throughout the evening. Bill Riley graciously served everyone and kept the evening delightful. People told stories and conversed with one another as the evening went along, joy and laughter filled the air. Theresa Walton showed off her newly made dress for the occasion, and Steve Trout sang and performed to everyone's delight throughout the evening. Stories...
The American Legion in Lawrence wasbusy on New Years Day. In the morning they served the public with an open buffet including bacon, sausage, scrambled egg s, ham, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, toast and several breakfast deserts. As the morning began, people eager to eat breakfast, filled the dining hall. Laughter and excitement filled the air as everyone enjoyed the good food. In the afternoon, when the crowd dissipated, they closed later reopening around five. Again the hall filled with...
The L/N boys basketball team won two games last week, giving them three straight wins to make their record 5-3 in the young season. They are now 1-1 against class C-2 schools, 2-1 against class D-1 schools and 2-1 against D-2 schools. The holiday vacation was changed with the addition of the postponed game with Franklin Saturday evening on the home floor. The next games are a home game against a strong McCool Junction team on Tuesday and visits to Giltner on January 9 and Rock Hills on January 14. L/N – HAMPTON: 56-39 The L/N boys basketball t...
The ‘Holiday vacation’ from extracurricular activities for high schools in Nebraska was good for the L/N High School girls basketball team. After starting the season with a 0-5 record, the girls were able to put three victories together and now have a 3-5 record. The girls have a 2-4 record with class D-1 schools and a 1-1 record with class D-2 schools. Upcoming games include: January 7 at home against McCool Junction; January 9 at Giltner and January 14 at Rock Hills. Game summaries for the past two games: L/N – HAMPTON: 46-27: A 19 pt. victo...
Linda Rae Woods, 75, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Country House in Lincoln, Nebraska, with her children, Kelli and Kevin, by her side. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Gass Haney Funeral Home with Father Ranil Weerackoon officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m. with a Rosary service at 10 a.m., all at the funeral home. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family, or to the donor's...
Kathleen Ham died on Dec. 21, 2024, at the age of 94 in Benkelman, Nebraska. Born on July 20, 1930, in Indianola, Nebraska, to Ferdinand and Rose (Schutte) Ostdiek. She married Paul Ham in Benkelman to which she had six children. Kathleen embodied a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew her. Throughout her life, Kathleen exemplified the values of kindness and strength. She was a true homemaker whose passion for cooking and baking brought joy and warmth to her household. Kathleen's love for...
