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Some may not remember the importance that May 8 has for this country, but hopefully some will remember and be ever so thankful. It was a different time for the United States of America 78 years ago. WWII had been going on since Sept. 1, 1939, with Nazi Germany invading and taking over several counties, killing, looting and causing atrocities. On Dec. 7, 1941, the United States entered WWII after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Young men from the farming communities, men in the cities and some women left their homes and families to serve...
After the excitement of graduation, at least one graduate's family sought /the solace of the Republican River. Though the drought has reduced the stream flow and made spring canoeing and kayaking difficult if not impossible, I understand the water was warm and the family found the quietness of the river to be refreshing. In this day of political discord, we should not think the selection of the Republican River's name was the endorsement of a political party. The river's name predate's the forma...
Q: ”Even if we assume that one particular religion is true, doesn’t the existence of many religions at least prove that mankind likes to make up religious stories, and that people have a tendency to believe them? How do you know yours isn’t one of those?” A: This question was asked by an antagonistic atheist during a college presentation and forwarded to our column by believers. The first thing I would like to point out is that every belief system in the world (including atheism) claims to be exclusively true. The atheist who asked this qu...
Technology . . . It is either a “God-send” or the demon from hell. I contend that it is great as long as it works. It has become so common place that we all rely on it without even knowing it. Since most of Nebraska is experiencing a pretty severe drought, I find myself looking at the radar from the Weather Service more and more. More than once this year I’ve heard others make a remark similar to what I’m seeing. That is: “the storms or rain events seem to be coming right at us, but then they split and go north or south of us.” We know this b...
The hubby has been home for two weeks now, recovering from parathyroid surgery. I’m proud to say I haven’t killed him yet. We still have a week to go, so time will tell. On a serious note, he is doing well, and I really don’t mind having him home. I may even miss him when he goes back to work. I’ve been working on getting the pool up and going for the upcoming season, along with much help from my assistant manager and lifeguards. It’s been a chore. I have a love-hate relationship with the big beautiful tree on the west side of the pool. It...
Members of the Superior Board of Education have scheduled multiple meeting with the goal of hiring a superintendent. Monday evening, they met in executive session and selected four candidates to interview from a pool provided by Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA). Two candidates were scheduled for interviews on Wednesday, and another two are scheduled for Friday, May 12. The interviews are open to the public, but public participation will not be allowed. In regular session, board members approved expenditures from the general...
The Superior High School gymnasium was filled to capacity Saturday as the largest class in recent years received their diplomas. Famil and friends of the 42 graduating seniors filled the bleachers and floor seats. The air conditioning was a boon as the outside temperature soared into the upper 80s. The program opened with the senior class members entering the gymnasium from each side. They were escorted by Nadia McMeen, 2024 class president, and Sophia Fullerton, vice-president. Each graduating...
Hardy and Superior fire departments and the Superior Rescue Squad were among emergency service agencies responding to a call for assistance during the storm Sunday night. The call for help came in from an apparently disoriented person reporting a semitrailer truck had overturned along Highway 8 someplace east of Superior but west of Chester. Responders found an overturned truck loaded with about 35 head of fat cattle bound for a Wichita meat packing plant about one mile east of the Thayer-Nuckolls County line. The driver apparently was not...
High Tea, Low Tea, Afternoon Tea and even Cream Tea, Light Tea, Royal Tea, and Elevenses...Do I have your attention? During this month of May 2023, Teatime has been the subject of many social articles in the media. There were many teas centered around the coronation of King Charles III in England. There was a fundraising tea at Wooster, Jacks London Grill celebrated the coronation with a tea party, while this writer even received her share of invitations to afternoon teas at Buckingham Palace Queen’s Gallery and Rubens Afternoon Tea for Two f...
As the construction project makes its final preparations to open. Brodstone Healthcare attributes much of the success and equipment procurement to the grants that were sought out and awarded. Brodstone utilized grant acquisition opportunities as a strategy for funding in an effort to provide healthcare to the communities served and maximize patient impact. While several grants were awarded to Brodstone Healthcare, each has different parameters of usage. Some of the opportunities provided by awarded funds included, COVID testing support and...
The sale of Superior Bowl to Deb and Travis May moved a step closer to reality Monday when the Superior City Council approved the Mays’ request for two low interest loans. With five members of the council present and voting, a request for a loan of $85,000 was approved 4-1. Councilmember Sandra Foote cast the lone no vote. Members Levi Gunn, Rick Disney, Carrie Lime and James Flores voted in favor of loaning the money from an account funded with sales tax receipts. Councilmember Foote asked if the city’s loan would be secured. She was told the...
Jewell, Republic and Smith counties were busy May 4 to 7 with visitors participating in the Big Kansas Road Trip. Locals, Kansans from across the state and visitors from eight different states were among the crowd. The Kansas Sampler Foundation, an Inman-based nonprofit, partners with three different counties each year to put on the event. In what was its fifth installment, the BKRT served as an opportunity for our communities to showcase who we are and for visitors to gain firsthand experience...
Tuesday morning the National Weather Service issued a severe thunder storm warning for Jewell County. Mid-morning large hail stones hammered Mankato. The adjacent pictures depict the size of some of the stones. Radar indicated hail driven by winds up to 79 miles per hour fell in some areas of Northern Kansas. Weather warning were issued for Osborne, Smith, Jewell and Mitchell counties....
The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was held on May 2. Mayor Justin Schoonover was present. Councilmen present were Sam Becker, Kevin Ost, Rodney Payne, Lyle Dauner and George Hennion. Also present was City Attorney, Darrell E. Miller and Interim City Clerk, Sharon McCormick. Visitors present were: Jerry Beecker; Darren Prince, KMEA; Wayne Gardner; Sheriff Don Jacobs; Carl Murray; Matt Badger, city employee; Eldon Dunstan; Jim Zadina, city employee; Don Koester; Abby Elkins; Rokesh Pie; Shelby Bohnert; Shelby Denard. Sheriff Don...
The Elkins family was busy preparing for the Big Kansas Road Trip. They served pie on the porch at the historic Wellman home in Burr Oak from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. The large home was built in 1908 by George Wellman. His wife read the book, The House of the Seven Gables and decided her new home would seven gables as well. Since the home was built it has only been home to four families. The Elkins have enjoyed living in this home and twere eager to share the home's story with visitors.They had...
Jewell, Kansas is in the Buffalo Valley with the East, Middle and West Branches of Buffalo Creek flowing nearby. Though now only six blocks long, Buffalo Street is one of the east-west streets in the north part of Jewell. The town is also situated in Jewell County's Buffalo Township. Historically, the first building in the town was Fort Jewell, built in May of 1870. It was manned by 28 Buffalo Militiamen. There is the old story from 1870 about Billy Street walking west of Jewell, climbing...
The Jewell Apartments Board of Directors met Monday, May 1, at City Hall.Attending the meeting were Darrell Bohnert, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Derek Birdsell, Jacque Williams and Kristie Anderson. Jacque submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondence. She also gave the HUDS Inspection results. The big hot water tank is needing replaced. It would cost $3,800 from Watts Plumbing and be replaced May 2....
On Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, members of the Jewell Christian Church celebrated the congregation’s 150th anniversary. The church was actually organized in February of 1873, with a membership of 21. The celebration started on Saturday, at 5 p.m. with a Prayer Walk at Emerson Lake. The prayer time and devotions were based over the Lord’s Prayer. After the Prayer Walk, a meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato chip, and brownies was provided for the members and guests. Next was a sing-along of people’s favorite songs. Even...
The Lawrence Nelson High School graduation ceremony was held Saturday. The class motto was "This is why we can't have nice things" -Beth Himmelberg; class flower, white carnations; class colors, sage green and light blue; and class song, "Ain't No Mountian High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Here are accomplishments and future plans for the 2023 L-N seniors: William Dougherty is the son of Jason and Karen Dougherty of Nelson. He was in Football Lettermen's Club, and participated in Te...
Central Community College-Hastings honored about 360 graduate candidates Friday during its 56th annual commencement ceremony. Forty-five of the degree candidates achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college career and graduated with honors. Their names are preceded by an asterisk (*). Candidates receiving degrees and diplomas were: Associate of Applied Science Degree: Darren M. Kathman, automotive technology, Guide Rock; Peyton P. Mazour, automotive technology, Lawrence; Blake M. Wroughton, advanced...
Central Community College-Grand Island honored about 330 graduate candidates Friday during its 37th annual commencement ceremony. Thirty of the degree candidates achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college career and graduated with honors. Their names are preceded by an asterisk (*). Candidates receiving degrees and diplomas were: Associate of Applied Science Degree: *Blake J. Janda, electrical technology, and *Avery L. Mazour, occupational therapy assistant, Lawrence....
Eight area students received the 2023 Evelene Brodstone Healthcare Scholarship this year. The Evelene Brodstone scholarships are awarded to individuals who display great academic success, a drive and involvement in health care and a desire to further their education in the healthcare field. Six high school seniors from Nuckolls County were added to the growing number of students who have interest in coming back to the area as the next generation of healthcare providers and leaders. Emily Troudt from Lawrence-Nelson High School and Haley...
Elizabeth C. Eckles, age 89 of Weslaco, Texas, died Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Weslaco. She was born April 2, 1933, at Greeley, Colorado, to Norman H. and Olga C. (Carlson) Lyster. On June 27, 1954, she was married to John W. Eckles at Trinity Episcopal Church in Greeley, Colorado. Elizabeth was a charter member of Leisure Lovin' Sam's Camping Club, the Night Owls Extension Club, La Sertoma Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Pitch and Chatter Club in Benedict,...
Jerry Bargen, 77, of Nelson, died Saturday, at Omaha. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, at Nelson Cemetery....
Dolores Dee Herbek dies We are sad to announce that on April 29, 2023, we had to say goodbye to Dolores Dee Herbek (Deweese, Nebraska). She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; and her siblings, Leonard Soucie, Edward Soucie and Arzella Vandewalle. She is survived by her children, Terrence (Susan), Theresa Lampmann (Nathan) and Timothy (Erica); her grandchildren, Turner, Grace, Calvin, Kate, Jack and Boston; and her siblings, Jerri Jarosik, Darrel Soucie and LeRoy Soucie. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 27, at the Our...
