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I don’t consider myself as a “Horder” but I will admit that I’m a sentimentalist. I want to keep things that have special meaning for me. My basement storage shelf area it is stacked with plastic totes filled with sentimental items collected through the years. As our family grew up, numerous photos were taken and organized in photo albums. With grandchildren added, the number of photo albums has increased. There are wedding dresses and prom dresses I couldn’t part with. There are special baby clothes kept that my sons once wore. There are...
This week, from the position I had taken while on the outlook for Nuckolls County Fair photos, I was able to observe a young family and their horses. I'm not a good judge of youngsters ages but the youngest was in a stroller and I guess the others were spaced a year or two apart. The parents and their stair-step youngsters left the rig and horses and perhaps went to the food stand or to register the youngsters for the kids' rodeo. One horse in particular was not pleased to be left alone, It was...
“Stupid, smart people . . .” I heard this phrase for the first time maybe a year or so ago. It took me a while to understand what was meant by it. A national radio commentator used it every so often and I had to listen closely to understand just what he meant. To understand what is meant a person has to realize that there are many very well educated people around the earth and they do well for themselves and others. Quite often we give these people respect and understanding as they are often “experts” in their field of learning. They are som...
I read this on Facebook today, “Dear, whatever doesn’t kill me, I’m strong enough now. Thanks.” That hit home this past week and I’m pooped! It’s been one dramatic crisis after another. I’ve started answering the phone with “Now what?” instead of “Hello.” I wish I could go into more detail, but trust me, it would give you a migraine, and that’s a burden I must bear on my own. All I can say is the kids are happy and healthy. The husband is happy-ish, which is normal. I’m still kicking around, obviously, LOL. There is a roof over our heads, food...
A retired Blue Hill newspaper publisher, Leland Ostdiek will be one of six inductees to join the Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame during ceremonies to be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at The Graduate Hotel in Lincoln. The other five 2022 inductees are Tim Anderson, associate professor emeritus, UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications; John Bender, associate dean and journalism professor, UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications; Russ and Lori Pankonin, former co-publishers of the...
Doane University Athletics announced the Doane and Pflieger-Olson GPAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2021-22 academic year. Area recipients of both awards this year are John Himmelberg, Lawrence; and Adam Baker, Superior. To receive both honors, a student-athlete must be a participant in their sport for the full year and hold a 3.30 grade point average.The GPAC award is presented to those who contributed to their varsity teams (10-percent of varsity events scheduled for regular season)or those who are eligible for the NAIA academic honor that will b...
The Nebraska Municipal Power Pool’s July newsletter contains discouraging words for area residents. While there have been lots of stories published about rising diesel and gasoline prices, not much has been said about our country’s electrical and natural gas supplies. United States natural gas prices have been on the upswing since 2020 and recently were the highest since 2008. For perspective, the newsletter reported the spot market price of natural was in the low $2 per MMBtu range in 2020. Since then it climbed to nearly $9 per MMBtu bef...
After several unorganized years, the Nuckolls County Republican Party is again organized. David Dahl of Davenport is serving as the party’s local chaiarman. Members of the party are invited to a meeting at the Nelson American Legion building at 7 p.m., Monday, July 18. The program will include a presentation about our nation’s founding fathers and the U.S. Constitution....
Five Rule Planning and Olson Associates unveiled on Thursday afternoon the long-range plan they are preparing for the future development of Superior’s City Park and Lincoln Park. Once finalized, the plans are to serve as a guidebook the park board and city council may use when considering upgrades or the replacement of existing features. The plans are not to be considered finalize plans with a construction timetable. Those attending the open house at the Nuckolls County Museum located in City Park were asked to express their reactions to the p...
COVID-19 is proving to a stubborn character to deal with. When it was first reported, many thought when summer came it would, like the more common flu, go away. That hasn’t been the case. In fact the Omaha World-Herald reported on Tuesday that the full-on summer season of 2022 is providing no relief from COVID-19 with cases and hospitalizations in Nebraska on the upswing. Nebraska reported 3,535 new virus cases for the week ending Friday, up from 3.474 the week before and 2,752 the previous week. Hospitalizations were up 11 percent. The 186 h...
The Superior School Board met at the Superior High School library Monday. A special hearing preceded the regular meeting. The public was invited to attend the hearing concerning student fees. No members of the public were in attendance. The hearing outlined fees which the school may charge students. It is regulated by the Public Elementary and Secondary Fee Authorization Act. This allows school districts to charge students for activities or to require specialized equipment and attire for certain extracurricular activities. The fee and...
Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a representative of his office at upcoming mobile offices in St. Paul, Central City, Clay Center and Red Cloud. At a mobile office, Third District residents can meet directly with a member of Smith’s staff about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office. Smith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will provide his mobile office and a staff member at the following times and locations: Tuesday, July 26, at t...
There has been a wide range of medical issues happening in the Lawrence area in recent weeks. The first incident was a late night accident in Lawrence when Charles Himmelberg was riding a utility vehicle and while attempting a turn, the vehicle overturned, flipped and landed on Mr. Himmelberg. The Lawrence ambulance transported him to Mary Lanning Hospital and from there he was moved to an Omaha area hospital for care. He suffered severe head trauma, and did not survive the infection that accompanied it. He died Friday, at the Omaha hospital....
Members of the Jewell County Historical Society are preparing to host their 44th annual threshing bee and antique farm machinery show this weekend in the Mankato City Park. This year’s featured tractor is a 1941 International H which has been restored and will be given away during the show. Events included an expanded small engine show on Saturday. There will be antique tractor pulls, rock crushing, steam saw mill, a chainsaw artist on the grounds, steam threshing demonstrations, black-smithing, horseshoing, kiddie tractor pulls, various g...
Congressman Tracey Mann’s staff will have mobile office hours at the Mankato Community Center from 2:30 to 3:30 Tuesday. At that time staff members may help local residents with veteran services and benefits, Social Security applications, passports, Medicare and Medicaid assistance, the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, federal grant applications and other matters pertaining to the federal government....
Coming up next Friday, July 15, is the Annual Jewell County Plow Day. This year’s event will take place at “the old Shaffer Place” on I Road in Jewell County. The plow field is four miles west of Jewell on H Road, one mile north on 150 Road and west on I Road for 3/4th’s mile. From Mankato, travel south on 150 Road for seven miles then west on I Road for 3/4th’s mile. The event organizers prefer equipment that is pre-1970. They also request scoured plow shares. Come to look, watch, visit or plow. Event organizers are Joe Eilert and Calvin Bo...
Monday the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing a portion of K-28 in Jewell County. Work on K-28 will occur from the K-28 and K-14 junction in Jewell and proceed east about six miles to the K-28 and K-148 junction north of Randall. Flaggers and a pilot car will direct one lane of traffic through the construction zone. Drivers should be prepared for a delay of up to 15 minutes and plan extra time in their travel schedules. Heft and Sons LLC. of Greensburg is the prime contractor and has scheduled this $178,813 project to...
Kylie Lancaster is the 2021-2022 Miss Nuckolls County Rodeo Queen. She is from Hastings, and the daughter of Jim and Janet Lancaster. Contestants for the 2022-2023 Miss Rodeo Nuckolls County Rodeo Queen include: Lynsie Lancaster: Lynsie is from Hastings, the daughter of Jim and Janet Lancaster. Some of her hobbies include lifting weights, running, spending time with family and friends, ridding, and roping. Lynsie is a part of the A Honor roll, State- runner FFA ag communications team and top 10...
The Jewell County Cinema, Inc. (JCCI) Board met June 27. The meeting was held by ZOOM and in person at the Mankato Christian Church. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, Sarah Ortman, Kristin Underwood and Virgil and Linda Jones. Lisa Goodheart and Abby Elkins attended by ZOOM. The minutes of the May meeting were accepted as presented. Janis McDill presented the treasurer’s report. She stated “Top Gun: Maverick” brought in $1,293.50. Discussion was held on the ice cream social. Lisa Goodheart said she had not h...
Saturday evening, an explosion irreparably damaged the rural Burr Oak farm home of Tom Harris. Fortunately, Tom was not home at the time, having gone to Concordia to watch his daughter, Stacey Hansen, participate in the rodeo there. The cause of the explosion has not been definitively determined....
The Jewell City Council met in July 5, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Darrell Bohnert, mayor, council members, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Derek Birdsell and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. James Reed, code enforcement officer, was present. Reed presented his report for the month of May. He continues to work with property owners to abate nuisances. The Land Bank Board provided the minutes from their last two meetings. Kristie Anderson presented the monthly clerk’s report. Anderson gave an update on the community c...
A class called “5 Myths on Aging” will be presented by the Jewell County Health Department. Many common beliefs about growing older are not true. Join in the Lunch n Learn discussion and find out if you believe them! The National Institute on Aging is the resource for the facts to be presented by Lynette Huntsinger RN from Jewell County Public Health at noon on Wednesday, July 27, located at Mankato Community Center....
Meili Ost competed July 9, at a USATF Junior Olympics regional qualifying track meet at Fort Osage High School in Blue Springs, Mo. This multi-state meet included teams from Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. Meili, a member of the Kansas Flyers track team, competed in the 800-meter run and the 4x800-meter relay. Meili placed first in the 13 to 14 age division in the 800-meter run with a personal best time of 2:33.07. The 4x800-meter relay also scored a first place finish. These results...
Vacation Bible school at Sacred Heart parish in Lawrence was a success. Lisa Faimon and Emily Kohmetscher, planned and organized Vacation Bible School at Sacred Heart church for the last week of June, 2022. The first such event in many a year had the help of many volunteer parents as well to make it a success. Thirty-seven youngsters from Lawrence and surrounding areas attended. Some of them were caught in the above photo in a dance at the school....
On June 16, Dick’s Place chicken was well received by 25 Keenagers and four workers. Barb Janda and Lynette Hofstetter helped. Rich Menke was the birthday person this month. Door prize winners were Rich Menke, paper towels; Allen Ostdiek, puzzle book; John Hubl, candy; and Arnie Krebsbach, candy. At the bingo table, winners were high (a tie) Bonnie Himmelberg and Mary Ann Mazour. Low was Jeannine Schendt. At the card tables, winners were high, John Hubl and low, Dolores Kucera. During the gathering, Sherry Buescher talked to the group on M...
