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When I was about 11 years old, I came home from school to find my mother sitting at the dining room table with an outdated calendar and three picture frames in front of her. The pictures on the calendar were watercolors of birds, probably done by a famous artist. I asked Mom what she was doing and she said she was trying to decided which three pictures she liked best. She planned to frame them and hang them in the stairwell, possibly adding more if frames became available. This was the first time I had paid much attention to a calendar, let...
I admire those who are great in sewing and thread- creating talent. There are those who create such precious, colorful and well designed quilts. There are those who do beautiful crochet projects and some who can knit treasured creations. I have even had a mother show me leather creations her granddaughter creates. The daughter does custom sewing. Her mother showed me photos of the beautiful wedding and prom gowns she has made. I do admire my friends and relatives who can whip up stylish clothing items. An almost lost art form of stitchery is...
5/4/23 A comment made Monday by a former Superior High School classmate of min, Martha Daniel McFarland about how much fun it was to give May Baskets on May Day reminded me of my childhood. When May approached while I was growing up in the country, I dreamed of living in town and both finding and leaving May Baskets. While we exchanged Christmas gifts, Valentines and Easter baskets at the country school I attended, the spring school term closed around April 20. Consequently, the exchange of May baskets was not part of the country school...
Q: If God created everything, doesn’t that mean he created evil? A: That would be a logical thought, wouldn’t it? Unfortunately, logical conclusions can still be wrong if they are based on faulty or limited information. The thinking behind this question would look something like this: God created everything; evil is a thing; therefore God created evil. However, when we draw our information from God’s perfect Word, we reach a different conclusion. It is correct to say that God created everything (Genesis 1:1). However, the Bible tells us clear...
There are times . . . troubles . . . and then the world . . . Do you sometimes wonder just what the world’s going to do? Things like the Nebraska Legislature last week had almost 66 percent of its members vote to limit abortions. However, it was just shy of 66 percent and that was not enough. Democracy is not always easy. On the national scene U. S. Senator Tim Scott recently said: “It’s almost as if (the Biden administration) created a blueprint on how to ruin America.” Senator Scott could have been talking about almost any of Biden’s...
Just another stress-filled week here at the Bruce residence. We held the first pool employee meeting for the season on Sunday. It’s always “fun” attempting to coordinate schedules at the end of the school year. Unemployed and activities, it’s darn near impossible. The school helped again this year during their community cleanup and cleared the debris out of the pools. It doesn’t seem like much, but that is a big task, and I am so thankful for the help. George had surgery last Tuesday. A few months ago, blood tests revealed that his calcium w...
Interest is continuing to build in the 2023 rendition of the Lady Vestey Victorian Festival as area residents consider what they can do to assist the festival. This week Steve Werner, owner of the Cowboy Corner Museum, confirmed the museum would be open during the festival and that it would have a new exhibit which he expects will generate considerable interest. In recent days the museum obtained an 1863 Sharps SSRC rifle with serial number C8281, The rifle is thought to have been used by the Indians in the Battle of the Little Bighorn which...
Superior residents are being asked to participate in an online survey to help city officials update the community’s housing study and possibly adjust housing programs and projects that are planned in the next five years. A separate survey has also been developed for employers to provide any additional information as it relates to current and future employees having access to adequate housing. The resident survey can be accessed at: superiorhousing2023.com. The employer survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey. com/...
What is it? Where is it? This large knobby growth on the trunk of a tree is called a burl. Contrary to popular belief it is not harmful to the tree. In fact burls are prized by woodworkers for their beautiful patterns. This large burl nearly circles the trunk of a tree growing at the southwest corner of the vacant lot west of the Superior Auditorium. Take a close look at the picture, the photographer thinks the burl looks like the head of a giant chipmunk but he hasnʼt found many people who...
The Superior Chamber of Commerce has a new manager and a new president. Samantha Roesti is the new chamber manager. For more information about Samantha see the welcome advertisement in this issue provided by Price Funeral Home. Teresa Erickson, manager of Horizon Bank’s Superior branch, is the new president. Other directors include Troy Scott of Scott’s Sales & Service, Alison Fritsche, Glenwood Telecomunica-tions customer service representative, Blake Erickson, manager of the Superior office for GTA Insurance Group, Jami Gunn of Levi Gunn Sta...
Teaching reading and spelling based on the latest evidenced-based brain research has become widely accepted and practiced in elementary schools. Twenty-three states including Nebraska are using Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, or LETRS. In some schools, including Superior, it has made a great impact on students’ reading. “Superior is one of the first districts in Nebraska to have a fully-trained LETRS staff,” said Jennifer Utecht, teacher and reading specialist at Superior Elementary School. LETRS is designed to help te...
This year, to celebrate the Big Kansas Road Trip coming to the area, the Formoso Skating Rink will have a special skate from 7 to 9 p.m., on Saturday. Plus, there is a pulled pork supper beginning at 5 p.m. at the Formoso Fire Hall. The proceeds from the supper will fund skating rink improvements and make sure the record-breaking crowds of skaters keep on rolling. In yesteryear, one could skate in Formoso and several area towns. The late Rex Headrick remembered tents for skating on South Central...
The Jewell County Commissioners met last Monday morning. Commissioners Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie, were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was also present for the meeting. The following attended for the office head meeting and provided an update for their department: Chris Petet, custodian; Don Jacobs, sheriff; Anna Porter, county appraiser; Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator; and Cindy Becker, health administrator. Those absent: Nora Rhoades, Post Rock Extension District director; Bren...
North Central Regional Planning Commission has been named an awardee of two different programs offered through the U.S. Department of Transportation. “We are fortunate to have received both awards in a highly competitive process at the federal level,” said Debra Carlson Ohlde, NCRPC strategic development advisor. Based in Beloit, the NCRPC serves as a rural economic development district comprised of 12 counties with 83 towns in North Central Kansas. The first award is through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART)...
Thirty-five county residents were present for the Alzheimer’s presentation at Jewell County Senior Center in Mankato Friday. Cynthia Weber, RN and Alzheimer’s Program community support facilitator - from Republic County Hospital presented medical knowledge while the residents enjoyed lunch prepared by the main cook, Sammy Nance, and assistant cook, Susie Scott. Weber offered an “Early Alzheimer’s” informational folder for each attendee. It included an assessment questionnaire to fill out that indicated any possibility of Alzheimer...
Dr. Thomas Owen has opened Owen Chiropractic in the old First National Bank Building in downtown Mankato.The building previously housed John Tyler's Chiropractic. A ribbon cutting was held this week for the new business. Among those attending were (front, from left) Jayme Owen, Dr. Thomas Owen, Elaine Mitchell, Bethany Mitchell and Trevor Elkins....
Today (Thursday) is the day the Big Kansas Road Trip leaves the starting line. It crosses the finish line, Sunday, after traversing Republic, Jewell and Smith counties. Local organizers for Jewell County are Kyra Lampe and Jason Ortman. The road trip is sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. The foundation is a public nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve local culture. The trip is all about in-person experiences. It’s about the smells, sounds and customs of the three counties on this year’s itinerary. Jewell County is hom...
Michele Bever, South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director, reported new recommendations for bivalent vaccines and continued moderate COVID virus levels in local wastewater. The most recent wastewater surveillance report for Hastings samples collected on April 11 showed that levels of the virus that causes COVID-19 had decreased over the previous 15 days, but remained at moderate levels. Bever also reported two long-term care facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks in the past two weeks, as well as two patients in South...
Reinke Manufacturing Co., is participating in a $30 million Series C financing round for CropX Technologies. The investment will be used to continue developing the CropX agronomic farm management system. By combining farm data, real-time conditions, and agronomic knowledge, Reinke and CropX provide the grower with insights and advice for their agronomic operations. Chris Roth, Reinke president said, “Reinke is expanding the offerings to meet the increased demand of the customers. Using Reinke precision irrigation and the CropX agronomic farm m...
Following a long tradition, members of Sacred Heart and St. Stephens parishes of Lawrence recognized the graduating members of the parishes a week ago with a special Mass and reception. The five will soon be graduates of the Lawrence-Nelson High School. The five were dressed in their graduating caps and gowns and participated in serving the Mass and helping with the Readings. Following the Mass, a coffee and rolls reception was held to recognize the five graduates. Pictured above, (from left)...
Knights of Columbus Councils from across Nebraska gathered last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Kearney for their 118th annual State Convention. Lawrence Council 1906 was represented at the event by Grand Knight, Jerry Karmazin, Deputy Grand Knight, Tim Karmazin, Chaplain Father Hottovy and Allen and Nancy Ostdiek. During the awards banquet, Council 1906 was recognized for the increase of donations over last year for the Tootsie Roll campaign. At the convention, Mr. Matthew Richardson completed his two year term as state deputy. Mr. Bob Wolf of...
The Lawrence American Legion Post No. 45 has announced that Connor Janda of Lawrence will join nearly 230 other high school juniors June 4 through 10, for Boys State at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln on the downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate. Connor has been an active member of Lawrence-Nelson High School. He is an honor r...
Claire Himmelberg, daughter of Randy and Beth Himmelberg, of Lawrence has been selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State June 4 through 10 on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Claire will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 2,500 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity designed to...
I signed LB77 Constitutional Carry into Nebraska law. This bill fulfills the promise I made to voters to uphold our Second Amendment rights and the ability of all law-abiding Nebraskans to defend themselves. This law also affirms the rights promised by the Nebraska and United States constitutions. Article 1, Section 1, of the Nebraska Constitution states, “All persons are by nature free and independent, and have certain inherent and inalienable rights; among these are life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the right to keep and bear a...
How many pull tabs does it take to make 50 pounds? Nobody knows for sure, but that is what the five boxes of pull tabs found at the Nelson Legion weighed when taken to the Ronald McDonald House by Erika Tuttle, Auxiliary member, and friend of the Legion, Rik Ryan. The donation was enthusiastically welcomed by staff and put an even greater smile on Ronald’s face! Another question is: how long did it take to accumulate 50 pounds of those tiny items? If anyone knows the answer to this please respond, as the Legion lost links to this and other v...
