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Michael Donley, 60, died at his home in Burr Oak on Thursday. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 21. Michael is survived by his wife, Judy, brothers, Daniel and Patrick and a sister, Beth. Gary and Penny Turner met Amy Cox, Courtland; Aaron Turner and Helena Miller, Wichita; and Angela, Gary, Andrew and Amanda Hawkins, Derby, on Saturday for lunch in Salina. Cliff and Glenny Barnes attended basketball games in Roseland, on Saturday. Paisley and Olivia Ord and Lillian Barnes...
We offer sympathy to Robin Rose whose father, Norman Krebs, died Thursday at the hospital in Hastings. Because of the cancellation of the Rock Hills basketball game Friday, Sam and Alyce Gillett headed early to Valley Center. But they didn’t miss out on a ball game. Saturday they watched Cade L’Ecuyer play basketball and then watched his sister, Makayla, play a game. They had gone to help Cade celebrate his 7th birthday. Cade chose where he wanted to eat and he was joined by his parents, Scot and Victoria and sisters, Makayla and Laynee. Hig...
Sun and also clouds dominated the first part of the week. Thursday, a cold front brought near zero temperatures with below zero wind chill. Friday was slightly warmer, but bitter wind blew all day. Sunday was a beautiful warm day with little wind. The sun is shining this Monday, which may be the warmest day this week. Senior Citizens meetsTuesday, Feb 25 for a potluck dinner at noon at the Community Center. The pile of milo north of town, which is owned by RFCU, is nearly emptied and transported to a terminal. Three members attended United...
Magnificent 100 year old homes were on display in Jewell Sunday. And yes, some of them were well over 100 years old. They were built in the days before power tools and several were three stories high. Woodwork, doors and stairways were crafted from beautiful wood, complete with intricate detail work. The wood gleamed like new. Great care had been given over the years. Visionary carpenters created the exteriors in more amazing details. Many windows filled the houses with light. One house had curved glass windows. Most had welcoming porches....
The library held an earring making workshop taught by Shanna Lindberg, of the Soul Sisters shop in Courtland. She demonstrated how to attach an earring to a couple of different styles of hooks. She also demonstrated how to use wire and posts for making the dangling decoration of an earring. Three members of the Formoso community were present as well as the librarian, Barb Langston. Each one who attended got to take home the earrings that they made. It was enjoyed so much that the Formoso Library is planning to host another such workshop in the...
Michael Donley, age 60, of Burr Oak, Kan., died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on Sept. 2, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio to Robert and Peggy (Geyer) Donley. Michael was a graduate of Colorado State University, getting a degree in agriculture. After which, he took an internship at Disney World’s Land Pavilion in Orlando, Fla., as a greenhouse technician. He later worked at the Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences at the University of Florida. Michael’s adventures eventually led him to Burr Oak where he could pursue his pas... Full story
Leo Everett Zadina, 82, was born March 14, 1937, on a farm near Limestone Township in Jewell County, Kan., to Charlie and Elsie (Peroutek) Zadina and died Feb. 16, 2020, in Superior, Neb. Leo attended school in Mankato and graduated with the Class of 1955. Leo worked for many years at the Superior Coca-Cola Bottling Plant and the City of Superior and finished his career as the emergency management director for Nuckolls, Webster and Thayer counties. He also owned Superior Fire Extinguisher Co.... Full story
Miola Louise Griffeth, 93, died Feb. 15, 2020, at Hilltop Lodge, Beloit, Kan. She was born Sept. 2, 1926, to Albert Daniel and Irene May (Wise) Shane on a farm north of Cawker City, Kan. Miola attended first through eighth grade at country schools north and east of Cawker City, then ninth through eleventh grades at Cawker City High School, and because of courses not available at Cawker City, she finished high school at Beloit High School. Ottawa University was her college of choice, which she graduated with a bachelor’s of science in b... Full story
Kaye Barrett, 88, daughter of Roscoe Banister and Blanche (Haynes) Banister was born Aug. 4, 1931, at Traer, Kan. and died Feb. 9, 2020 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville. Kaye was united in marriage to Richard A. Barrett Sr. on Aug. 26, 1951. To this union two children were born, Richard and Terri. Kaye was a member of the United Methodist Church of Republic, Kan., United Methodist Women. She and her husband Richard were house parents of Youthville for 10 years. She was the accompanist for many school programs and funerals for many... Full story
Gladys Alvina Viola Jenkins was born June 23, 1923 at Deshler, Neb.,to Walter C. and Lydia H. (Tamme) Hillman. She attended Peace Lutheran and Deshler Lutheran schools. She graduated with the Class of 1942. On Feb. 5, 1946. Gladys was united in marriage to LeRoy C. Jenkins at Salina by Reverend Holges. To this union two daughters were born, Sandra and Carol. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeRoy; two brothers, Otto and Alvin Hillman; her sister, Joyce Schilling; sisters-in-law, Gladys (Bartles) Hillman and Nadine Hillman;... Full story
Ivan Gharring, 97, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at the Laurels of Carson City, Mich. Born almost a century ago, Ivan saw many changes throughout his lifetime and he also witnessed many things come and go. However, during that same time two things remained the same and constant, Ivan’s work ethic and commitment. A person needs to look no further than his marriage of over 78 years to his wife Verleen as a shining example of his level of commitment and dedication. Ivan’s work ethic started when at the young age of 16, he not only gra... Full story
The Superior High School wrestling team competed at the District D-3 meet at Southern Valley High School, Oxford, Friday and Saturday. Superior finished in 16th place in the 21 team field. Matt Colgrove earned three team points for his matches in the 132 pound weight bracket. He finished the season with a 10-13 record. Marshall Baumbach wrestled at 132 pounds. He earned no team points his season record was 16-24. Brenden Jensen earned four and a half team points at 138 pounds. He was 25-19 in...
It is said all good things must end. So it was for the D-2 Lawrence-Nelson girls basketball team who saw their season long 21 game undefeated streak come to a screeching halt at the hands of C-2 Superior, 77-34, at Nelson, Friday. It was the final regular season game for both teams. Both teams entered sub-district play Tuesday with game results unavailable at press time. Number 2 seed Lawrence-Nelson played Nebraska Christian at Grand Island Central Catholic in Grand Island. Superior played the...
The Superior High School boys basketball team notched their fourth victory of the season when they handed Lawrence-Nelson a 50-35 loss, at Nelson, friday. The two teams played an evenly matched first two quarters with Superior holding a one pointy, 20-19, lead at the half. The Wildcats steadily pulled away over the third and fourth quarters with a consistent offense and steady defense. The final result was win number four of the season for Superior. Hunter Healey led the Wildcats with 22...
The Rock Hills High School girls basketball team added the seventh win of the season to their record last Tuesday. They downed Natoma, 40-11, at Natoma. They fell to Osborne, 63-47, at Mankato, Monday. Southern Cloud played at Mankato, Tuesday, with game results unavailable at press time. Thunder Ridge visits Mankato Friday. The 1A regional tournament gets underway Monday with Rock Hills hosting the event. Seeds and opponents will be announced Wednesday, Feb 19....
The Rock Hills High School boys basketball team spit their past two games. They downed Natoma. 56-40, at Natoma, last Tuesday. They fell to Osborne, 66-32, at Mankato, Monday. The Grizzlies hosted Southern Cloud on Tuesday, with game results unavailable at press time. Thunder Ridge comes to Mankato, Friday, for the final regular season game of their season. The regional 1-A tournament will be played at Mankato beginning Monday. Opponents and seeds will released Wednesday, Feb....
