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As schools are now out for the summer months, it’s not only the students who get a vacation from their studies,it’s also the teachers who get a well deserved vacation. As we have two granddaughters currently studying to become teachers, it brings back memories of the important roles teachers have influencing the youth. I had many wonderful teachers throughout my school years, those who recognized my interests and pushed me into furthering those interests. In courses where I showed a weakness, the teachers worked with me and gave needed enc...
Recycling has been a buzz word for several years. This month the Trailblazer Resource Conservation District is holding electronics recycling events in the district’s multi-county areas. Tire collection events are also scheduled. Many communities have centers where materials are collected for recycling. Long before recycling was a buzz word, my family was into recycling only we didn’t know to call it such. We called it “salvage.” Perhaps the word recycling hadn’t been coined. I don’t know when the Blauvelts began salvaging but it was before...
Q: How does the Bible line up with science? A: The tension between current church doctrines, modern scientific perspectives and the timeless truths of Scripture is an ongoing challenge for anyone searching for Truth in this world. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that the perspectives of scientists are drawn from interpretations of the natural world, while students of Scripture begin with Truths drawn from God’s Word. Both approaches are legitimate. When conflicts occur, great care and patience must be exercised to determine whether s...
I got plates on the scooter, and I’m getting better at corners. I haven’t run anyone over yet, so I’d say I’m doing well. Not quite ready for a Harley yet, but I’m making progress. LOL! Jacob made it home safely from his dad’s house, and he has “enjoyed” navigating the details of purchasing an out-of-state vehicle and dealing with crazy insurance companies. Today he gets to register it, so he is just about broke. LOL. I’ve gotten a lot of flack for making him purchase his own insurance. I’m not sure why. It is his truck, and he is graduated...
What a relief . . . . These past few months I was afraid the world was coming to an end. Considering the senseless carnage from all of the ‘shootings’, the confusion of letting men compete in college sports as women; watching one of the larger nations (Russia) wage war on its neighbor (Ukraine) . . . what is a person supposed to think . . . or do? Finally, we got the answers we need. They came from no less a person than our current president (ole man Joe, or something like that). And, from that college age guy who likes to dress up like a girl...
The Kennagers’ casserole dinners went over well for the 20 Keenagers and four workers who were in attendance. The birthday person was Connie Reiman. Door prizes went to Dolores Kucera, canister; Rita Mazour, applesauce; Kathy Riscling, solar light; and Mary Ann Mazour, pin wheel. At the bingo table, Ray Rischling was high and Mary Ann Mazour was low. At the card tables, high went to Marita Lukasek and low went to Rita Mazour. The Keenagers’ next gathering will be Thursday, June 16. They will be serving Dick’s Place chicken. Those atten...
It reads like one of those too strange to be real stories that we used to watch on television. But it happened Monday in nearby Smith County, Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Smith County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman thought to be connected to a bank robbery in Kensington, Kansas. About 10:15 Monday morning, a woman robbed the Farmers National Bank at 133 S. Main St. in Kensington, Kansas. The Smith County Sheriff's Office responded to the location and found Jennie...
Weather-wise it has been an unsettled week with thunderstorms in the forecast nearly every day. However much of this newspaper’s circulation area is still waiting for needed rain. Through Tuesday morning, the storms were mostly blustery. The wind blew, lightning flashed, thunder boomed and the rain poured down for a short time. Tuesday morning the National Weather Service reported the heaviest band of overnight rain stretched from Broken Bow to Superior. But it was a narrow band and not the widespread rain that is needed. Storm spotters report...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. Kenny Rempe was an excused absence. The board approved a contract with Jared Fullerton and Ronald Fryda to serve as Nuckolls County Wildlife specialists to handle nuisance animals. This function was previously handled by the USDA. John Hodge, county attorney, advised the board the county is participating in the Traffic Safety and Stop Class Diversion programs. These programs allow drivers with certain traffic citations to attend classes and have no points...
There are unconfirmed reports of an explosion, with no injuries, at the Aurora Co-op Sedan elevator Thursday. An Aurora Co-op spokesperson answered with a “no comment” reply when a query was made....
Late Saturday afternoon, guests gathered for the wedding of Jerett Roesti and Samantha Jeffs at the vacant lot directly west of the Superior Auditorium. Shade was a popular commodity, as the outdoor temperature had warmed into the upper 80s and the afternoon sun bore in like an intense spotlight. As this picture was taken, the bridemaids and groomsmen are in place as the flower girls begin their journey down the white pathway just prior to the bride and her escort appearing. It was the first...
Xaiden Fixemer (foreground) lined up with others as they anticipate the opening of the Superior Municipal Swimmimg Pool, Friday, as the pool officially opened for the season. The state health inspector gave the pool a clean bill of health Monday....
Friday evening the Couples Summer Golf League launched the opening event at the Elk Creek Country Club in Nelson. It was a beautiful evening, as the scores indicated. The team of Craig German and Cindy Hewitt came in with a perfect game of par 35. Jim and Mary Farmer came in with a low net score of 30! Dorrel Lipker and Carla Jeardoe had a high gross score of 53 and Chuck and DeAnna Tuttle had to take a 9 on the par 5 No. 4 for the most over. Flag prizes went to the women this week! Cindy Hewitt’s drive on No. 1 was the closest to the 100 y...
Jacob Burks has joined his father, Josh Burks, at the Citizens State Agency of Jewell. A third-generation employee, Jacob is a recent graduate of Cloud County Community College with an associate's degree in business. He commented, "I wanted to move back to my hometown and give back to the community." One strand of the agency's story began in 1981, more than 40 years ago, as the Burks Agency in the back room of the Burks Grocery in Randall. Both the grocery store and insurance business were...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 31. Commissioners Steve Greene, Brent Beck, and Keith Roe were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting. The following were present for office head meeting; Alexandria Carabajal, county attorney; Anna Porter, county appraiser; Chris Petet, custodian; Amanda Davis, register of deeds; Travis Garst, solid waste director; Brenda Eakins, treasurer; Don Jacobs, sheriff; Joel Elkins, general superintendent; Cindy Becker, health administrator; and Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed...
A Mankato landmark has in recent days yielded to to the crushing blows of an excavator, but as its fell current and former residents of the community shared their memories of the building on this newspaper's Facebook page. For much of its existence, the building housed a Chevrolet dealership operated by a series of owners, but it was more than a place for automobiles. After the dealership closed it had other tenants including a donut shop, chiropractor's office and income tax accounting...
On Saturday, May 28, the City of Jewell hosted it’s first Farmers Market in Jewell City Park. The morning kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony and speeches from Jane Pahls, Jewell Chamber of Commerce representative, and Darrell Bohnert,Jewell mayor. Two vendors, selling a variety of items from baked goods to customized water bottles, were present and people from the surrounding area came to shop. And as part of its opening festivities, a sidewalk coloring contest was held throughout the morning. The market takes place every Saturday f...
The Jewell County Commissioners met, meet May 23. Commissioners Steve Greene, and Keith Roe were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk was present for the meeting. Sherry Koster, Jewell County Conservation District, presented the 2023 budget request. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, reported damage to a bridge in Jackson Township. He said the reclaimer is in need of repairs again. Curt Slate, road supervisor, discussed delays in rock projects because of the repairs needed on the reclaimer. He also discussed mowing and fuel costs and said...
Jewell County Community Development is again participating in the Dane G. Hansen Foundation Summer Internship Program. This year's intern is Reed Knitter, Fort Hays State student. Knitter is going into his senior year and is a marketing major with a minor in finance and a certificate in entrepreneurship. Reed is orginally from Morganville, Kan., and graduated high school in Clay Center, Kan. He said, "I am excited to get started in the organization, learn more about the community, and gain...
Post Rock Extension District is helping kids discover the adventure of science with the pop-up Adventure Lab experience. The Post Rock Adventure Lab features hands-on educational and fun brain boosters that make science engaging and meaningful in the lives of young people. Four Kansas 4-H summer interns are prepping educational activities to take on the road across Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne and Smith counties. Elaine Cockroft of Esbon is an animal science major who said she is “having a blast planning activities and cannot wait to s...
Lifeguards at the Nelson municipal pool participated in an in-service this past week on the proper use of the back board. Every season lifeguards participate in several in-services to ensure they are ready in case of an emergency....
Over the past 50 to 60 years genealogy studies have consumed a lot of time in many people’s lives. In some cases, the search is often as interesting as the information found. One such incident happened over Memorial Day at the Evergreen Cemetery west of Lawrence. A member of the American Legion Honor Guard found a couple of notes sealed inside small plastic bags in the cemetery asking for help. Following is what the notes said: “My name is Woody Guthrie and I have been researching the Guthrie Family off and on for 40 years. I am looking for...
From May 30 through June 4 there were four accidents, five animal calls, one arrest, seven paper services, three controlled burns, eight EMS calls, one fire, one incident report, one motorist assist, 105 phone calls, six traffic stops, one traffic citation, seventeen 9-1-1 calls and four VIN inspections....
Flag Day celebrates the adoption of the flag as the offical symbol for the United States. The American Flag was first recognized by Congress on June 14, 1977. In 1885, an offical Flag Day to commemorate this was suggested by a Wisconsin teacher, but it was not until 1916 that President Woodrow Wilson officially decreed June 14 would offically be a day to celebrate Old Glory! Since 1777, the American Flag has been modified a number of times, with each new state, a star was added. The American Flag has been a source of pride and inspiration for c...
Avery Ostdiek along with her parents host ed a “You’ve Been Flocked” fundraiser to sponsor her next two World Archery Trips. The money raised will be used to help off set cost for her upcoming trips to NASP/IBO World Archery Tournament, in Louisville, Ky., in June and Outdoor World in August which is held in Seven Springs, Penn. People who make a donation fill out a form to send a flock of pink flamingos to the front yard of friends, family members or neighbors. The recipient will then have the opportunity to choose the next house the flami...
