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Where will Easter Sunday find you? I’ve heard that Easter is the one Sunday where the church pews are filled more than any other Sunday of the year. I grew up hunting for Easter Eggs on Saturday and going to church on Easter Sunday, as well as attending church almost every other Sunday, but Easter Sunday held special memories for me. Mother went all out for her three daughters in seeing we had new Easter outfits. She would get out the J.C. Penney’s catalog to find us the perfect frilly dress with a big bow in the back. A little hat was ordered...
Q: I read in Romans 5:12 that death and sin are a consequence of Adam’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. If sin is Adam’s fault, then why are we still punished for it? A: Great question! In order to find the answer we’ll start with the relationship between human nature and human choice. Theologians commonly refer to Adam and Eve as innocent in nature (as opposed to God who has a Righteous Nature). They were a blank page, as such their nature would be determined by their choices. Adam’s decision to sin warped and corrupted his human nature,...
The past week flew by. Hubby was home for most of it, which completely threw me off. He concussed himself, and the doctor thought it best he stayed home. I guess he is not as hard headed as I thought. Thankfully he is all better and back to work. The Money Pit is coming together nicely, I finished the living room this weekend, and I am more than happy with the turnout. Renovating would have been my chosen profession if I could go back in time. I love the work, but I’m not sure I could do it day in and day out anymore. Next weekend, the hubby pl...
A year, or two, ago I had a Lawrence High School alum ask how I came up with subject matter for writing ‘Puffs.” I told him that I seldom had a plan from week to week, but something always presented itself. This past week was no different. Sometimes subject matter comes from sources you least expect. This week, for example, I was reading a letter from the Archbishop of Denver and there was a lot there to consider, but one little sentence caught my attention and I wanted to forward his thoughts to our readers as well. This Catholic bishop spo...
Brodstone Healthcare added Teresa Frahm, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), to their team. Frahm will provide mental health services which will include diagnosing psychiatric illnesses, educating patients and families, prescribing treatment plans including medications, leading psychotherapy sessions and coordinating services for patients across the lifespan. "I am excited to be back in my home community and look forward to providing care to those in need of mental health...
Monday evening members of the Superior Board of Education opened the April meeting by reciting the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. Flag and then listened to two presentations. One from the Cat Café and the second from the school lunch program. The Cat Café is new this year. It is a work based experience directed by Kristine Boyles and Baily Ellwanger. Boyles is a special education teacher and Ellwanger is the family consumer science instructor. Each morning school staff can complete a Google order for coffee which will be delivered by the C...
As this update was prepared, the Nebraska Legislature will have completed 57 days of this year’s 60-day legislative session. Much of the focus and debate this week has been on taxes. The road to tax relief this year has been difficult and circuitous as every effort has been challenged and delayed through the filibuster process. This results in eight hours of debate on general file and four hours of debate on select file and the need to garner at least 33 votes at each stage for the bill to be voted on. Because of this environment, it became nec...
The Jewell County Commissioners met on April 4. Commissioners Steve Greene, Brent Beck and Keith Roe were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was also present. Shannon Meier, ambulance director, reviewed the billing and activity reports for March. After an executive session, the commissioners approved writing off $4,545.52 for the first quarter of 2022 as uncollectable. Kevin Peroutek, emergency preparedness director, provided an update on the North Branch fire. Gayla Flavin telephoned to express her concerns about the road department...
Two bloggers toured Mankato on Saturday as part of their research of Highway 36. Melody Pittman, travel writer-influencer, of 'wherever I may roam, resource guide for luxury travel, culture and food,' has several posts of Jewell County on her Facebook page whereverimayroamblog. Pittman was joined by Sara Broers, fellow blogger, 'traveler, writer and speaker' who is also CEO of "Travel with Sara," and co-owner of Midwest Travel Network and auctioneer. Her page can be found at...
The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was held April 5. Councilmen present were: Sam Becker, John Tyler, Kevin Ost and Lyle Dauner. Councilman George Hennion appeared via Zoom. Also present were Darrell Miller, city attorney, and Sharon McCormick, interim city clerk. Visitors present were: Barbara Railsback, Jenny Russell and Kyra Lampe, Andrew Pumphrey and Jim Zadina, city employee. Christian Jeffery joined the meeting later. Mayor Schoonover requested everyone join in the Pledge of Allegiance. Barabara Railsback, on behalf of the...
The Jewell County Commissioners met on April 4. Commissioners Steve Greene, Brent Beck and Keith Roe were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was also present. Shannon Meier, ambulance director, reviewed the billing and activity reports for March. After an executive session, the commissioners approved writing off $4,545.52 for the first quarter of 2022 as uncollectable. Kevin Peroutek, emergency preparedness director, provided an update on the North Branch fire. Gayla Flavin telephoned to...
The Kansas Forest Service and the Nebraska Forest Service have declared a fuel and fire behavior advisory for Central Kansas and Nebraska. The severity of this situation has been coordinated via collaboration among the federal and state wildland fire agencies that represent the Rocky Mountain area and Southern Area Geographic Coordination Centers. Critically dry conditions and delayed green up of vegetation have created a volatile landscape for extreme fire behavior in portions of Central...
There will be a government commodities distribution for families meeting income guidelines for the Jewell-Randall-Ionia area at 1 p.m., on Thursday, April 21, at the Jewell Apartments Commons Area, 107 S. Lincoln, in Jewell. The following foods are scheduled to be distributed: Great Northern beans; cream style corn; pink salmon; pistachios; grapefruit juice; catfish filets; chicken leg quarters; oat cereal circles; and diced carrots (frozen). The maximum monthly income that an individual can now earn and still qualify to receive commodities is...
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation gave a grant of $2,500 to the City of Mankato to purchase tables for the swimming pool area. The grant also will provide umbrellas for the tables, trash cans for the swimming pool and park area, and for recreational vehicle receptacles for the park area....
On March 29, a fire tore through some 10,500 acres of northern Jewell County. Thankfully, human lives and homes were spared and few livestock were lost. However, with the area being predominantly cow-calf ranching and dryland farming, there was extensive loss of pasture fence, hay and some equipment. There are several ways to donate and those most affected by the fire humbly appreciate assistance. • Hay and fence supply donations should be dropped across the highway from 2920 Highway 128, Burr Oak. This is 7 miles north of Burr Oak or 2 m...
Medicare can be confusing. It’s important to understand requirements, eligibility and benefits when considering your future health care coverage. Post Rock Extension District is offering a Medicare Basics Class. Those turning 65 or over 65 and thinking about retirement are encouraged to attend. All ages are welcome, including those who help aging parents with insurance and financial matters. Topics covered include Medicare eligibility, explanation of the different parts of Medicare A, B, C and D, Medicare enrollment process-timeline, i...
The City of Superior is continuing its water system improvements along Bloom and Idaho streets beginning Monday. During this time a new water main is going to be installed along the east side of Bloom Street beginning at the intersection of Idaho and 12th Street and extending north to Idaho and 17th Street in addition to replacing the water main on 15th Street immediately north of the water tower. The work is expected to last on this section until early fall 2022. Roads will remain open while work is going on but please be mindful of...
Now you see it . . . Now you don't . . . It's those little things in life that surprise you. You know, something that you know is there, but all of a sudden it isn't. Well, for maybe 40 or 50 years a utility pole was imbedded deep in the earth in a little strip of ground between G-T Metal (formerly the John Deere business) and the Farmer's and Merchant's Bank on main street of Lawrence. Well . . . Until last week Thursday, that is. Residents in Nebraska know full well the intensity and...
Nelson Community United Church of Christ - Maundy Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with communion Easter Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with communion Sacred Heart at Nelson - Good Friday - 7 p.m. Easter - Saturday at 10 a.m. Sacred Heart at Lawrence - Good Friday - 7 p.m. Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Catholic Church - Good Friday - Stations of the Cross at noon Easter - 8 a.m. Oak First Community Church - Good Friday service at 5:30 p.m. Easter Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Our Lady of Assumption, Deweese- Good Friday- Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. E...
The Lawrence-Nelson Prom will be held at the Lawrence-Nelson Elementary School on Saturday, April 23. Hawaiian Luau is the theme. Attendees will have a catered meal of brisket, cheesy potatoes, green beans and a roll. Dessert will consist of cupcakes. The schedule of events: 4 p.m. - Church at Sacred Heart 5 p.m. - Pictures with Brooke Bauer begin (students only) 6:15 p.m. - Promenade in the elementary gym with crowning of king and queen 6:30 to 7 - Public welcome to take pictures and see decorations 7:15 p.m. - Meal 8 to 12 - Dance Post Prom...
The Keenagers celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the menu of reubens or ham and cheese sandwiches. Twenty-five Keeagers and five workers enjoyed the meal. Barb Janda, Connie Dale and Coke Troudt were the workers. Birthday people were MaryAnn Mazour, Donna Himmelberg and Patty Kucera. Door prizes went to Marita Lukasek, popcorn; Rita Mazour, hand soap; Larry Faimon, can of soup; and Arnie Krebsbach, puzzle book. At the bingo table, Eileen Buschkoetter was high and Kathy Rischling was low. At the card tables, Connie Reiman was high and Mary F...
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at the Lawrence American Legion between noon and 6 p.m., Friday, April 15. Schedule an appointment with Eileen Mazour at 402-984-4361 or go to www.redcrossblood.org ....
Nebraskans help each other. There are many stories of Nebraskan helping neighbors in times of need. Whenever someone is affected with a disaster of some kind, people respond with whatever help they may be able to offer. It seems that same sense of helpfulness extends at times to organizations and sometimes even to governmental units. If the current rate of prairie fires continue this year, 2022 may go down as some sort of record for these fires. However, often the public does not hear of all the ‘helpful things’ neighbors do for each other. Thi...
The Lawrence-Nelson Community is having a clean up day Monday, April 25. Lawrence-Nelson students will help get the clean up done. Projects may include community pool service, park clean up, ball field clean up, vehicle washing services and lawn care. If you or anyone you know needs help cleaning, moving, raking, painting or other tasks, contact Alayna Ham at 402-225-3371 or go to https://bit.ly/3uj9D0K to request help....
The Elk Creek Country Club opened in the late 1960s, while the building that serves as the clubhouse was built in 1950. Ken Rempe has served as the head of maintenance, groundskeeper and golf pro for the country club since his retirement from the post office in 2009. Until two years ago, he took care of the clubhouse as well as the mowing, watering and upkeep of the course. Nowadays, unless he is golfing, he sticks to the clubhouse. He dreamt of the day the clubhouse got a facelift and...
