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Recently I was reminded of the several musicians that entertained my hometown area through the years. Someone shared online a historical recording of two Burr Oak residents that were always willing to share their musical talent. I’m sure that would be from the 1920s, and maybe even earlier, through the 1960s when I remember listening to their talents. Those two men died long ago but listening to their online recording, brought back memories. They were Bill Yetter and Dan Petitt. Bill worked in the town’s lumber yard and Dan worked with his wif...
Whenever possible here at the newspaper we try to anticipate our supply needs and order when we expect the weather will cooperate. But sometimes, it doesn’t work out like we expect. During the lunch hour on Monday a paper company truck driver appeared at the front counter telling us he had four pallets of paper to unload. When we placed the order, we knew the alley and the drive that serve our north storage building would likely be coated with ice and snow so we made other plans. We were thankful the paper was to be delivered on Monday, a d...
Q. Before Jesus Christ was born, how were people saved? A: One of the core teachings throughout Scripture is that eternal life is, and always has been, obtainable only by grace, through faith. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden humanity has been unable to earn forgiveness or eternal life on our own (Romans 3:10-12). Only those who trust in God’s mercy and forgiveness can hope to enter a right relationship with Him and gain eternal life (Romans 4:5). Paul makes this point in Romans chapter four, where he gives two examples o...
I have had many flocks of chickens. One of the benefits is, of course, fresh eggs. I have also found that when they can "free range," there are very few flies and mosquitoes in the yard. Sitting in a lawn chair watching the antics of a chicken flock can provide hours of entertainment. At one time, when I would fill water jugs at the outdoor faucet to water the livestock, a chicken would sit on my head. Coming home one day, my daughter caught sight of this spectacle and posted a picture on line....
With the beginning of the second semester of the 2024-25 school year, a little quiz is in order for all the readers. This comes from ‘The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 1899.’ They reported that a schoolteacher lately put the question to her class: “What is the highest form of life?” A little girl in the class responded: “The giraffe.” A O I’ll never forget the killing of President John F. Kennedy. Many things have been retained these many years since that day. Most of the memories are good, but the one that somehow seems to come out sort of goes li...
Monday evening the Superior Board of Education reorganized. All officers retained their positions: Peggy Meyer – president; Luke Meyers – vice president; Brad Biftoff – secretary. However, the surprise was when they voted unanimously to appoint Matt Sullivan. Sullivan has served at least two full terms and did not file for re-election last spring. The deadline passed and no one filed for the position. Thus the board fills the vacancy by appointment. His term ended at the end of December and a his new four-year term starts in January. The follo...
Two Superior City Council members, absent when the council was reorganized on Dec. 9 for the current year, were sworn in Monday evening by Brenda Corman, the soon to be city clerk. They were Trent Morris, the newly appointed representative for the Beaver 1 District, and Sandra Foot, the reelected Beaver II representative. The first item for the utilities section discussion was the possible upgrading of the wastewater treatment plant's SCADA system. The SCADA system is a computer driven...
In December representatives of the Superior Public Schools’ student newspaper, The Flashlight, met with a representative of the City of Superior with regard to preparing an article on what the city was doing and what improvements were being considered. Part of the discussion centered on the ongoing work to improve the community parks and recreation opportunities. Cora Schnakenberg volunteered to survey the student body on what they considered to be most needed in the community. The city is currently preparing a 15-year improvement plan and s...
Many of our readers have pets and can identify with a personal experience a former reporter for this newspaper has had this January with a much loved cat. The story evolved over a series of days starting with the early January storm which coated Kansas in ice and snow. The author, Brenda (Huntsinger) Williams, was raised in Mankato. Her husband, Steve Williams was raised near Nelson. They now live in Green, Kansas, a community of about 95 residents. Here’s her story: I’m very sad tonight because I’m afraid my oldest cat, Fur Tummy (my Snugg...
The Superior Public Library will be starting Feb. 1 an eight week program called Creative Saturdays at the Library. The program will last two afternoon hours each week. Topics include crochet, Macrame, embroidery, scrapbooking, book folding and painting on canvas. The program is for children in fifth grade and up. It will be offered free of charge. Registration is now open and space is limited....
Nebraska Game and Parks reminds people to use caution and test the ice when going onto frozen lakes or ponds after conservation officers responded to two incidents on Jan. 11 in western Nebraska. No injuries or fatalities were reported in either incident, one at Lake Maloney State Recreation Area and one at Cottonwood-Steverson Wildlife Management Area, where all-terrain vehicles broke through the ice. At Lake Maloney in Lincoln County, four people who had been ice fishing were riding the ATV at about 7 p.m. when it broke through the ice. Game...
Superior kindergarten students, work together with a saucer to sled on the snow. A host of various activities is part of what makes going to public school fun for both teachers and students....
Many Jewell County residents have worked with Amanda Horn, a staff member of the North Central Regional Planning Agency, on community improvement projects. At her request, this newspaper has published public notices related to community improvement projects like water system upgrades. Occassionaly we have communicated with her while she was in South Africa. We know with modern communications equipment many people are now able to work from home but few we have worked have done so from a different continent. Though in recent months our Superior...
Jewell County officials elected last November were sworn in and took office Monday. Judge Kevin Phillips administered the oath of office to Myka Zadina, county clerk. Zadina administered the oath of office to: Ervin Underwood, second district county commissioner, Brent Beck, third district county commissioner, Amanda Davis, register of deeds, and Donald Jacobs, sheriff. Judge Phillips was sworn in by Dixie Dethloff, clerk of district court....
Some are grumbling this week over an apparent decision by the Jewell County Hospital Board to outsource rehab services. This newspaper has not contacted the hospital for clarification or comment. However, a letter was delivered to our office praising Tammy Emmot, the physical therapist who has dedicated 18 years to treating hospital patients, and expressing a concern that the therapist would no longer be employed by the hospital. The writer of the letter suggested county residents with questions about the matter, contact the hospital...
On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Desire Tobey Sears Chapter NSDAR hosted a Vietnam Veteran's Recognition Ceremony at the Calvary Bible Evangelical Free Church in Jewell. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has for some time been encouraging chapters to recognize and thank those veterans who served during the turbulent years of the Vietnam War. At times those veterans did not receive the recognition they deserved when they returned from their military service. Desire Tobey Sears...
The Jewell Apartments Board of Directors met Monday, Jan. 6, at City Hall. Attending the meeting were Mayor Darrell Bohnert, council members, Josh Burks, Don ‑Delzeit, Derek Birdsell, Jacque Williams and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Gaye Daniels and Bob Freeman were absent. Williams submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondences. There are nine current residents. Williams mentioned getting an age waiver for 55 and up. Williams also said she is thinking of applying for a grant to replace older appliances....
The Jewell City Council met Monday, Jan. 6, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Darrell Bohnert, council members, Don Delzeit, Josh Burks, Derek Birdsell, and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Gaye Daniels and Bob Freeman were absent. Bret Simmelink provided the monthly maintenance report. Simmelink reported on the work he did this last month. He has been working on the street sweeper. Krisite Anderson presented the monthly clerk’s report. She is working on year end stuff. Anderson also gave an update on the schedule for the community c...
The Mankato Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting Monday, Jan. 6, at Bob’s of Mankato. Those in attendance were Jason Ortman, Emily Pierce, Brian Shulda, Jessica Shulda, Pamela Wirth, Brenden Wirth, Steve Christie, Justin Schoonover, Shelby Dennard, Jennifer Urbaniak, Sherry Partridge and James Berry. There was a meal at 6 p.m. provided by George Hennion of Bob’s of Mankato. Jason thanked Bob’s of Mankato (George and Cheryl) for providing the location and meal for the annual meeting. The 2024 End of Year Recap was passed out with a lis...
K-State Research and Extension Post Rock District has named Emma Meyer to serve the local unit as a Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent. Meyer earned her bachelor's degree in agricultural economics and global food systems leadership from Kansas State University. While at Kansas State University, she was active in Food Security Scholars, Staley School of Leadership Ambassadors and Cargill Global Scholars. Additionally, Meyer gained experience serving as a resident assistant at Jardine...
With fertilizer one of the most expensive components of a cropping system, it is increasingly important for producers to properly manage their agricultural inputs. To address the topic of fertility management, K-State Research and Extension, has scheduled four regional programs during the month of January 2025. These schools have been designed to help producers understand the fertilizer soil relationships to achieve a greater return from an investment in fertilizer especially in this farm environment. The meetings schedule is the following:...
A two vehicle accident Monday morning in Mitchell County claimed the life of a 44-year-old Jewell man. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident occurred about 6:50 a.m. on Highway 14, about a half mile north of C road. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Crash Logs, a 2010 Tundra pickup driven by Christopher Herz, 39, of Burr Oak was traveling north on K14 and a 2008 Ford Escape driven by Travis Cady, 44, of Jewell was southbound on K14. The vehicles were approaching the 218 mile marker when the northbound pickup driven by Herz...
Rita Goodwin, coordinator of the Celebrate Freedom project, was present at the joint session of the Nelson Legionnaires, Sons of the Legion and American Legion Auxiliary to provide an update on the project of the Christian Patriots Remembrance Team. The celebration will take place June 5 through 9 at the Kansas National Guard Armory in Concordia, and will feature American Veterans Traveling Tribute to Veterans and lst Responders with more than 440 feet of names, celebratory events, raffles and more. More information is available at the Nelson...
The women of Salem Lutheran Church celebrated Epiphany with a noon luncheon on Jan. 8, in the church social hall. The first order of business following lunch was the installation of officers for 2025. Outgoing President DeAnna Tuttle installed the following officers: Lexie Frahm, president; Dixie Bargen, secretary; Diane Gebers, treasurer. Vice-President Dawn Caldwell will be installed at a later date. In other business, the group approved the board’s recommendations for several charitable contributions, reviewed the schedule for the u...
Graham Beck and Augustus Harrison each earned 3 points for the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders at the Franklin Boys Wrestling Invitation Saturday. Beck wrestles in the 157 pound class. He won the consolation round one with a fall over Justin Bartels, Meridan, to earn three points. Harrison wrestled in the 165 pound class. He won the consolation round one with a fall over Peyton Saner, Sandhills-Thedford to earn three points. Other Raiders who competed Saturday were Brody Buescher (113); Leslie Corman...
