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Living on a farm most all of my life has given me an appreciation of the country life. Mostly it’s the simple things that draw my attention to my surroundings such as the lovely smell of freshly mowed alfalfa; the fragrance of the rain as it falls on a summer day; the sweet smell of the blooming yellow clover. Memories include being a young girl and climbing into Dad’s truck box that had just had wheat augured in and then walking barefooted around in that grain feeling the grain as it went between my toes. I liked climbing up into the com...
While looking through the archives, I found a copy of the Manhattan Mercury newspaper in which a story I wrote in November of 1965 was published. For my first college level reporting class, I wrote about a college stunt I was involved with. Unlike some student stunts which are filled with danger, ours was pretty harmless, if you don’t take into consideration college students losing a few hours of pre-Thanksgiving break sleep. While I didn’t have a hand in organizing the stunt, the organizers expected me to use my connections and get them the...
Presenting biblical answers to tough questions Q: Is America a Christian Nation? A: I have read many works on the founding fathers and the birth of our nation, along with documents written by the founders during that period. The conclusion I have reached personally is the Christian worldview was indeed one of the principal influences on the founding fathers as they forged the framework of this country. I am as sure of the Christian basis for their decisions as I am about anything in secular history. Let me give you an example of this...
Very interesting . . . At least to me. On occasion I do get contacted about some things I have written about. I hope you don’t think I’m boasting, but most of the time people let me know they enjoy what I’ve written. Some of the time I have furnished information about something of a historical item, or just plain trivia and I’ll get contacted. Well, last week was such a time. Jack Gilsdorf, Lawrence native and LHS alumni of 1960, called about the item I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the book I read concerning the nuclear accident in Cher...
We had a busy weekend with all of the holiday festivities. Friday, we were in Oak for the Fourth of July block party and pot luck. I took a cake made by the women at Caps Cafe. Time got away from me like it always does, and I forgot I needed to make a dessert. So last minute, I texted Chelsey and asked if there was any way she could whip one up for me. Then I forgot to take a spatula! Oh well, folks figured it out, and what was left, the boys finished as a snack when we got home. If I could keep my family out of it, I would buy a few made-up...
After dozing through last year’s 145th anniversary year, the Nuckolls County Fairgrounds located on a hilltop south of Nelson are coming alive this week in anticipation of the 146th fair. While a fair was held last year, the COVID-19 Pandemic made for an unusual fair. Admittance to the fairgrounds was restricted and participants were not able to stay on the grounds. Exhibitors were allowed to bring in their entries for judging but in many cases the exhibits had to be taken home as soon as the judging was over. The general public was not a...
The weather conditions were ideal fore Sunday's 39th annual Firekracker Run in Superior. The temperature was in the 70s. The sky was partly cloudy, a gentle breeze was evident and the humidity remained low. Runners of all ages and from several states had registered for the event sponsored by the Superior Joggers. The start and electronic timing finish lines were by the band shell in City Park. More than 345 runners were entered in different age and distance categories. The races were a one...
The David and Karen Frey residence resounded with the sound of the Russian language this weekend. Their son, Scott, a Denver resident, has been married to Sasha since 1999. Sasha is a native of Ossetia, a region of the former Soviet Union located on both sides of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Ossetia is now divided into North and South Ossetia. Portions of the country lay within the borders of Georgia. Russia has backed the government of South Ossetia. The northern part of the country is...
While humans enjoy the loud and brilliant fireworks shows, their best friends, the dogs, do not. For several days a missing dog was a topic of discussion for dog lovers throughout the town. Vaughn Bargen and Carla Ost said their nearly one-year-old Shih Poo named Sophie, had escaped an enclosed yard and was missing. In the days that followed, there were reports of the dog being seen all about town. While attempts to capture the dog failed, dog lovers throughout the community put out food and water with the hopes the dog would find their...
Members of the Superior Volunteer Fire Department were called about 10 p.m. Monday when a baler operated by Jason Jensen on the Jody Langer farm south of Superior was reported on fire. The firefighters kept the fire contained to the baler area but the baler was destroyed. The fire was along Cedar Road about three-fourths of a mile west of 240 Road. This put the fire about directly south of Superior and into Kansas about two miles. Though June was dry, the department was not called to any fire related calls. Fireworks stand operators report...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson, Tuesday. The meeting was on Tuesday as the courthouse was close on Monday for the Independence Day holiday. It was a light agenda for the board. They approved the contract with Standard Appraisal Inc. for annual commercial and maintenance contracts. The board approved an allocation for Mid-Nebraska Individual Services. The board approved a contract with the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. A public hearing was held conc...
The Jewell County commissioners met June 28. Commissioners Brent Beck, Steve Greene and Keith Roe were present. Carla J Waugh, County Clerk was present for the meeting. The following were present for office head meeting: Don Jacobs, sheriff; Nancy Marihugh, health administrator; Alexandria Carabajal, county attorney; Chris Petet, custodian; Nora Rhoades, Post Rock Extension District director; Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator; Shannon...
By Mary Sawyer Sunday morning Mark and I ventured to the Jewell County Lake to see how crowded it was on a holiday weekend. A few people were there fishing in the morning. One family group was there for the weekend. Vaughn Sothman, Colby, Kan., and Matt Rorabaugh, Lebanon, were fishing from the jetty with little luck. However, Cindy Sothman, Colby, caught a catfish while fishing from the bank. Another couple, Landee and Scott Thyfault, Jamestown, were at the lake. Landee was fishing from her...
Seven Rock Hills FBLA members participated in the National Leadership Conference activities throughout the month of June. Members in two competitive events, Business Plan and the Chapter Community Service Project, were announced as Top 15 finalists in mid-June. On July 2 during the virtual award ceremony, both events were announced as Top 10 winners. Daniel McDill placed fourth in the Business Plan competition with his outline and financial details for a truck stop in Mankato. The chapter...
The Annual Burr Oak 4th of July Celebration drew people of all ages to the Burr Oak Community Center building Sunday night. A supper started off the evening. It was provided and served by the Burr Oak Community Club and other volunteers. The menu consisted of sloppy joes, grilled hot dogs, potato chips and several different favors of homemade ice cream, along with many varieties of cookies. Lemonade and ice tea were also offered. The free will donation supper was served to around 200 people....
The Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs, Colo., had a new bishop installed last Tuesday, June 29. Bishop James Golka, 55, formerly of the Diocese of Grand Island in Nebraska was ordained and installed as the third bishop of the Colorado diocese. As of June 1, 2021, there were 161 Diocesan Bishops in the United States. Bishop Golka's mother, Patty (Ostdiek) Golka, is a Lawrence native and his father, Robert Golka, is north central Nebraska. A large number of relatives and friends from Nebraska...
After taking a year off, people were ready to get out and enjoy the July 4th weekend. Most of the events were held on Saturday. There were two golf tournaments on Sunday at the Elk Creek Country Club. Saturday morning started out with the Fun-Walk-Bike Run. This year we had a few kids who rode their bikes. Riding their bikes for one mile were: first place, Jace Hoelting; second place, Joel Hoelting; third place, Jarett Hoelting; and fourth place, Bryson Clements (their cousin). The winner of...
Chapter J P.E.O. served a pulled pork lunch in Nelson on Sunday. The purpose of the fundraiser was to help raise money for local scholarships for Lawrence-Nelson students. The attendance and generosity of the community and golfers was much appreciated and will greatly help reach the goal....
Friday, Melanie Wilton hosted the annual 4th of July community get-together at the Oak. For about 10 years now, Melanie has organized a pot luck dinner and “block party” for the friends and family of area residents. Everyone brings a dish or two, something to drink and plenty of fireworks to keep the youngsters busy and put on a show after dark. There is always plenty of food and good conversation. The children run amuck playing in the park, finding bugs and toads, and playing basketball while the adults catch up and take a break from regular d...
Cheryl Rae Vap, was born April 2, 1952, in Kearney, Neb., and was the youngest daughter of Francis Mays and Ruby Jean (Rasmussen) Mays. She has a sister, Marcia Lovitt, living in Kearney and a brother, Gary Mays, also in Kearney. She was raised in Kearney and graduated from Kearney High School. Her parents preceded her in death. Cheryl was married to Roy M. Vap of Deweese on Oct. 2, 1971, and moved to Glenwood Park outside of Kearney. Their family consists of three children, Torrey and Erika...
Dr. Frank Kamm, 93, of Kearney, formerly of Blue Hill and Hastings, Neb., died Wed- nesday, June 30, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services were held at First Baptist Church in Kearney on Wednesday, July 7, with Rev. Mark de Kluyver officiating. Interment will take place at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus, Neb., in a graveside service at 10 a.m. today (Thursday), July 8, with military honors graveside and a reception to follow. Frank was born on July 1, 1927, the ninth...
Adrian George "Buster" Menke, 92, of Lawrence, died Friday, at home. Rosary was Tuesday, and Mass was Wednesday, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial with military rites by Kent Kailey Post 45, and Army National Guard Honor's Team was at St. Stephen's Catholic Cemetery. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, was in charge of arrangements. Adrian was born May 31, 1929, in Lawrence to Herman and Agnes (Schroer) Menke. He grew up on a farm south of...
Kim Wesley DeVore, 60, the son of Charley and Delores Mersch DeVore, was born Aug. 20, 1960, in Hebron. He died Friday at Mary Lanning Health Care in Hastings. Kim worked for Carl Jorgensen during the summer months, helping with the farm work during his school years. After graduation, he worked for Reinke Manufacturing and later Pat’s Plumbing. He worked part time at ERC in Edgar. Kim raced motorcycles, he liked guns and hunting. He enjoyed his International Scouts and his Jack Russell terriers. In his spare time Kim enjoyed working on guns. K...
Shirley J. Free, 82, of Formoso, Kan., died July 5, 2021. Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, will be in charge of the arrangements....
Lauradelle Warne, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother was born May 18, 1931, on the family farm near Burr Oak, Kan. She said she was "born in a pot" - and died on July 1, 2021, at home in Fort Collins, Colo., with family present. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert John; her parents, Clarence and Ruth Fearing; and her siblings, June Dempsey (Gerald), Glen (Dorothy), Beth Kinzie (James), and Jean (Arlene). She is survived by her brother, Harold Fearing of Enterprise, Ala.; her chil...
